Excellent beer! This ale house has a very nice atmosphere,…read moreexcellent beer, attentive staff and good food. The portions are large and it's very reasonably priced.

Such an amazing restaurant/bar. I got a chicken and apricot filo and it was amazing. Absolutely…read moreloved it. They have a big menu so lots to choose from.

Service was quick and incredibly friendly. But the FOOD. My goodness. We've been on a 2 week trip…read morearound the South Island (traveling from the US) and hands down this was the best meal out of them all. Had the chicken/mushroom pasta and the croissant pudding. WOW- so full of flavor. Delicious. I sincerely hope we have the opportunity to return.

We meet at the rocks for a group dinner for 8 we were not forced to take a set menu as some places…read moredo which was great; we ordered local and foreign beers with olives and bread to start and wait for everyone to arrive. Seeing the food arrive on other tables appear very generous we skipped any further starters in favour of mains; most of us had one or other of the steak dishes though a couple chose the fish of the day. Everyone's steak arrived how they ordered it from rare to well done, which is impressive with so many orders; the food was excellent and the sides generous. The recommended wine matched perfectly of course it was from NZ and whilst we were the last to leave we never felt rushed - which is always a sign of a good business.

They don't take reservations, but we only had to wait for a few minutes for a table on a busy…read moreSunday for lunch. After ordering, it took over 30 minutes for our food to be delivered. But it was worth the wait! I had a chicken breast with a white wine/carmelized onion sauce. Yum! It came with potato wedges and kumara salad with cashews, bacon, slaw, sweet potatoes and dressing. One of the best meals I've had in New Zealand.

A nice find on a quiet Tuesday night in Gore. We were passing through town and were pleased to find…read morethis fun and busy dinner spot. We had the pork fillet, chicken schnitzel, and salmon, all of which were huge portions and delicious. We sat on the bar side because the dining room was already full. Prices felt a bit steep for sitting in a bar, but the taste and portions did not disappoint.

We stopped by for lunch on a Wednesday. Staff was very nice establishment was clean. We had blue…read morecod and Kiwi burger. Both dish's were excellent! You can also walk right out and take your pictures at the southernmost point sign, which was a nice added bonus.

At the end of the road in Bluff, you'll find a parking lot and trailhead for hiking. If you're…read morefeeling hungry look behind you for Oyster Cove, a restaurant overlooking the ocean and islands that dot the bay. We were here on a cold rainy day, and my other half was in need of some hot cocoa. The restaurant was mostly empty at that time of the day, but the staff were happy to make us hot drinks while we enjoyed the climate controlled dining room and beautiful view outside. Their menu looked good, but we weren't here to eat. The restrooms were very clean. This is definitely a place for travelers as you can't drive farther south than Bluff. It's worth a stop!

If you're going to Stewart Island and you're reading this review, stop and call to make a booking…read moreimmediately. You'll be glad you did. This is the best dining option in all of Stewart Island (which isn't very many either). Bookings are absolutely essential as staff and seating is limited. Church Hill Oyster Bar is located at the top of a hill overlooking all of Oban, Halfmoon Bay and on out into the nothingness of the Southern Ocean. Having read some of the Yelp reviews, I called for a booking the day of and was turned away as they were already overbooked. I begged to be called in case someone doesn't show up (which rarely happens as there are less than 500 people on the island at any given time) to which the manager agreed. Lo and behold, I was called an hour before a table was open (7:30 seating). We arrived early and were told we could sit where we liked (there were open tables, but staff was low). The restaurant resembles a small cottage house with two rooms for seating and an outdoor patio. There isn't much room for foot-traffic and there are two stools at the bar. We chose a seat in the backroom overlooking the water and were quickly brought water, but were told it would be just a few minutes while the manager finished helping some tables. We were ready to order immediately and went for the three appetizers of oysters: Natural, Kilpatrick (worcestershire sauce, bacon and parmesan) and Deep Fried. All three were fantastic, but I definitely preferred them natural. We also decided to split the Lamb Rack which was served beautifully with three lamb cuts balanced against each other, the pototao gratin underneath and veges strewn about. It is making my mouth water to recreate this vision in my head. The lamb was fall off the bone and succulent. My husband went for a beer and I, wine, but you can't go wrong with either choice as they have many great options. For dessert we ordered off of the blackboard specials for their chocolate cake. I forget the specific name, but it was served as a three-tiered cake: hard chocolate on top, mint ice cream/fudge in the middle and a delicious thick layer of crumbly pie crust on the bottom. Served with cream and mint leaves on the side. Check out the photos, but just know that we licked the plate clean. If you are a chocolate or chocolate and mint lover, this is the dessert for you. My husband also opted for the Oban scotch as a palate cleanser, because, hey, why not? He loved it. The staff couldn't have been nicer and the experience dining in this restaraunt couldn't have been more superb. My husband and I truly had a remarkable and romantic evening at Church Hill Oyster Bar and Restaurant and long to return.

Its worth venturing from the South Sea Hotel for one night to have dinner here. The classier joint…read moreof the two, it had great seafood (mussels, cod) and well-made muttonbird/titi. A bit pricey but the atmosphere delivers. Chef came out after dinner and chatted with us a bit.

I'd hate to give this restaurant anything less than 3 stars because the only person working behind…read morethe bar was so nice. I came here for lunch and ordered the bacon and beef burger. It was probably one of the sadest burgers I've ever had. The beef patty was tiny and the buns were soggy after being drenched in mayo and ketchup. To make up for the mini patty there was a couple of slices of beet instead. I wouldn't come back for the food but maybe for some drinks and great hospitality