Really nice Atmosphere, sat at the bar in front of the kitchen fire. Perfect after such a cold walk…read morethrough town to get here! Great portion sizes, fast service, and nice presentation. Decent selection of craft beers including some great local brews.

the burgers and beer selection is the best in the north island area especially in this remote part…read moreof town. great place to stop by after your hike in the alpines and rest. i really admire the staff there for taking time to help us with our itinerary and brew selection. it's all domestic new zealand craft brews and the burgers are very fresh. try the poutine fries, you will not be disappointed!

I had a craving for a good burger and we found Rust. Their smash burgers are dripping with juice…read moreand fresh toppings. I had lettuce and tomato on mine and skipped the Mayo and pickle. Cooked to perfection, this huge burger definitely satisfied my craving. It came with a side of fries which were the perfect combo of crispy and salty. Service was excellent. I loved that the family of the woman working there came to visit her. Her little kids were so excited. There were a few other patrons enjoying their meals and we all were chatting a bit and sharing travel stories and recommendations. What a great stop.

Good little hangout - suspect the best in Turangi - and the chef knows what hes doing...love their…read morechicken salad,,,

Of all the places to find authentic Malaysian cuisine, Taihape has to be one of the most…read moresurprising. And yet our dinner here proved delicious - the laksas came hot and spicy; a chicken dish happily augmented to suit our vegetarian; and the satay chicken a well delivered classic. Only note is no alcohol here (it's halal certified), so we ducked out for a predrink before returning for the meal. Otherwise, for a very reasonable cost you get a very good meal.

Had to make a stop going north to Rotorua, and I couldn't have been happier with the food. I had…read morethe Beef rendang with roti and Teh tarik and it was all amazing. if you're looking for a place to stop for lunch or dinner, look no further.

$75 NZ dollars for 4 lamb shanks and 2 glasses of wine, you can't beat that! Such a good value and…read moreso tasty. The waitress was very nice and friendly. She brought us a picture book about the local area, and gave was sample of wine. The lamb shanks was so tender and served in tasty sauce that is salty with just a little bit of sweetness. The restaurant was only 9miles from the Chateau Tangariro, and it was worth it. It was nice busy and it feel like very local.

This will go down as one of the best experiences ever of my trip and honestly in my life. I will…read morenever forget this hospitality. We got here after a long drive from Auckland... was the only place opened but sadly we got there close to their posted close time and being a small town they were in deed closed. I knocked to find out if there was something else around and they kindly brought us in to eat anyways. They made us a full plate a food, not just something lying around. Where to start? The food was absolutely amazing! I've never had lamb shank and was a little scared to try it but it was fantastic. The meat fell off the practically. They served it with some potatoes, a sweet potato(yum), and some grilled onion. The sauce they used complimented everything and I did all I could not to lick it off the plate. It wasn't too heavy at all. It had a flavor that reminded me of grandma's cooking. My friend had the fish and chips and enjoyed it very much! Okay back to the rest. Cute place, very moderately decorated. Not overbearing. Very clean. They even have bikes to rent. By the time I left I felt like family. Marie is incredibly sweet (so are you Bruce!) and chatted with us throughout dinner, telling us about the area, gave us a book of pictures to look through, and filled up a water bottle for me for the drive. They were just really genuine people and that made my night. This restaurant is a gem and you would be making a big mistake not to stop. If I could give it 10 stars I would!

Unbelievably disappointing. Bar looks lovely, all wooden panelling and cosiness, but...service was…read moreaverage at best. We were trying to decide whether to order kids or adult burger for our son and the waitress could not understand why we were asking about sizes. Then, when I asked how big pizzas we're, her response was "pizza sized". unfortunately we made the mistake of then ordering the chicken, cranberry pizza. Hardly any chicken, no cranberry and cheese overcooked and sparse. Worst pizza I've ever had. We would have sent it back but we'd already had so many challenges with waitress we decided to cut our losses. Service was slow too and we would have spent a lot more if the waitress had been on top of refilling drinks etc. Apparently my eldest son said the chicken burger was great, which pushed this review from a 2 to a 3

The food was delicious, and much better than expected in this small ski resort town during the off…read moreseason. We had the garlic bread, gnocchi, carrots (must have in this town known for carrots), lamb, and taco. All really good, especially the gnocchi with blue cheese sauce. Lots of choices for beer, hard cider, and other drinks too.

The staff are great. The food was lovely. We had 3 small plates and 2 wicked (desert) plates. The…read moreplates are very very good. The desert was new York cheese cake and Snickers bar sundae. Both of which were very very good too. Highly recommend. Not cheap, but worth it. Great atmosphere. Attentive staff.

The restaurant itself is very nice and upscale, the service was impeccable and the food was out of…read morethis world! My first time eating Indian cuisine and I couldn't have asked for a better place to go!

We were so happy to find an Indian restaurant in Turangi. They have a pretty decent sized menu for…read morea smaller restaurant, both veg and non-veg. We ordered the veg samosa, shahi paneer, lamb biryani, and garlic naan. The samosa were huge and very tasty (came with tamarind chutney). The shahi paneer was decent and we're pretty sure they make their own paneer based on the texture (huge plus in our opinion). The lamb biryani was a little spicy and amazing; the lamb was perfectly tender and so delicious. The garlic naan had good fluffiness and could used a little more garlic for our taste. The woman who took our order (I believe she is the owner) was wonderful, very friendly and helpful with ideas for exploring the area. We highly recommend trying this place out! They have a few tables for dine in and also offer take away.

Very cozy little cafe in Taihape. There is a beautiful patio in the back but it was a bit chilly so…read morewe grabbed a table inside near the windows to enjoy the outdoors but stay warm. I opted for the eggs on focaccia toast, choosing scrambled eggs. The breakfast portions in New Zealand have been substantial and this was no exception. I had my hot latte with the eggs. Always good coffee. You order at the counter and they bring you food to you. Service was excellent. Great stop.

Excellent food in very cozy indoor and outdoor spaces. You order at the counter and they deliver…read moreyour food to your table. Located next to an outdoor store.