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.

We came before dinner time, intending to wait for dinner service to start and eat dinner here…read more While waiting, we decided to order some beef nachos. The nachos took 20 minutes to arrive. The dish came in a deep bowl with a thin layer of toppings atop a pile of chips, not really sure how it's intended to be eaten... The whole thing is super sour from being drowned in tomato sauce. We didn't stay for dinner.

We had dinner there this evening....ribs and fish & chips (Dory). Both were good! Fish was…read morelight...ribs good but could have been cooked a little longer. Both salad and cole slaw were excellent. Everyone was very friendly and prices reasonable.

Good solid food. If you're on the road this is a good place to pick up lunch. I had the cheese &…read moretomato toastie NZD$7.90, Beloved had the pulled pork with fries NZD$12.90. We both received a small amount of greens with carrots as well (mustard dressing, drat, don't like mustard).

What a place in the middle of nowhere!!! Make sure you stop and check it out! So worth it!!…read more Snack or any meal is so good here! Homemade food: delicious, clean and green. I loved the outside area where the view is just so vibrant with only positivity!!!! The burger here is so good!!!!(and I rarely eat burgers) This is really NZ style! I wish to go back and stop at this cafe again!!!! Love it!!!!!

Stopped here for a glass of wine and a meal, honestly wasn't expecting much because there isn't…read moremuch in the area and inVEGAN. We walked in and the interior was suuuper cute. I saw a veggie burger on the menu, but was told it had egg in it. Figured it was fried for another meal. Well the server talked to the chef, and they went out of their way to make me a vegan burger. Probably 1 of 2 meals I've enjoyed on my entire 2 week trip. I'm not a yelper, but if this small town place can go out of their way for me unlike all the major cities we have visited, it's well deserved! Great meat, great service, in a very clean environment. Pleas give it a try

Don't let the exterior fool you, this place is a gastronomic Delight. I had the venison and my…read morefriend had the veggie burger. Both of us were really happy with our food and we're both foodies who have lived all over the world .... San Francisco, Chicago, London ... you name it. The veggie burger wasn't just some frozen veggie things slapped on a bun it was a handmade veggie burger with lots of Fresh vegetables. My venison was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were really wonderful.

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!

We had the most amazing experience at Mountain Kebabs while visiting New Zealand on vacation! My…read morehusband and I were so grateful that they could make our kebabs vegan, it's not always easy to find that option, and they absolutely nailed it. The kebabs were so delicious, huge, and so filling. The owner was also super friendly and provided excellent service. We seriously wish they had a location near where we live because we would be regulars in a heartbeat! Truly a standout meal, and highly recommend!

Wow, what a great spot just down the road from some hiking. I didn't really know what to expect but…read moreUtopia delivered. Food: 5/5 We both got Benedict's and I am a fatty which required me to get a waffle with bacon, which we both shared. The hollandaise was full of flavor and balanced well, eggs and potatoes were cooked perfectly. My only critique would be too many mushrooms, but I did order the veggie. That waffle was amazing! It was a Liege style with a very tasty blueberry compote and light cream. The bacon was cooked more to my American pallet (crispy!) and loved the bananas. I had an Americano with cream, which hit the spot. The shot was pulled perfectly and beans tasted fresh. The felt like her cappuccino was perfect so the caffeine situation is a 5/5. Service: 5/5 The lady behind the counter was hustling and taking good care of the steady folks coming in and browsing. She was patient and thoughtful. I thought we'd bee waiting a while but the kitchen and service was very fast. Ambiance: 5/5 There's a sofa made out of a tub, and it's yellow! Already hitting the high marks with the Misses. Plenty of room for the steady flow of patrons. The large menu, to seating, to the clean toilet area, I was impressed and felt very comfortable here. Bottom line, get in here for some coffee and pre-hike calories!!

Nice cosy environment with the fire going. Seating upstairs and to the rear…read more Quite a large menu and also counter food. We had the quiche which was reasonably tasty, not amazing but ok. Not offered any salad or sides with it. Had to wait at the counter for a while as the server fluffed about and the barista avoided eye contact - she could have at least said hi and " we'll be with u in a minute "

Delicious cappuccino in a tiny little town. At 9am, this was the only place open, and surprisingly,…read moreit offered an abundance of breakfast choices and the inside is cute and clean. It offered home made muffins and cakes as well as pies. The beach rooms are clean as well. The waitresses are nice and friendly.

Stopped in for breakfast before travelling along Whanganui River Road. The food was great, and…read morecoffee was spot on, not burnt like all the coffee I had in Ohakune. The cafe itself was very nice, with a range if seating options including couches and outdoor tables. Will definitely be back!