The 16 best pubs in Te Anau

We rocked up early for dinner and thankfully they had tables because it filled up fairly quickly! Service was excellent - very friendly and helpful. I had the lamb shoulder and my partner had the market fish of the day which was moki and both were fantastic. We were raving about our dishes and decided to follow up with a sticky date and ginger pudding, however the dessert fell a bit flat for us. We were otherwise very pleased with our dinner and would definitely recommend The Fat Duck.

Awesome sirloin steaks we’ve tasted in New Zealand. Highly recommend The Fat Duck @ Te Anau! Get the dining table at the middle for full 180deg view. Must have their mulled wine and wines. Ordered a medium + a medium well steaks.

Found the menu a little limited but superb quality of food and presentation. Service was really good despite being a little late on desert ordering but they were very busy. Managed to squeeze us in which was appreciated, very noisy customers which I guess comes with a gastro pub!

We had a lovely dinner at Fat Duck while in Te Anau. Our server was great, we sat at the tall table by the bar. The food and drinks were delicious- highly recommend.

Excellent dining experience! Loved the main courses, fresh salads and great drink selection. The pork belly was absolutely fantastic, perfectly cooked and flavorful. Big thanks to the friendly staff who made our visit so enjoyable.

Came at happy hour in Spring (late Sept/early Oct) for cold drinks, a pot of tea, and without a doubt THE best fries I had in the whole country, and it wasn’t even close. Thick cut, golden-browned and delicious. Dinner was packed but happy hour on a Friday was very relaxed, though we got there right at the end of the live music set.

Terrible dining experience and overly salty food 👎 - The fried wonton was a disaster- it had two thick skins making it hard to bite into. The filling was drowned in hoisin sauce making it overly sweet and a gloppy mess. - The seafood chowder was a salt bomb with cheap unfresh seafood- we added lemon but it didn’t help cut the saltiness. - Popcorn chicken was overcooked and dry. The beef itself was cooked well but again the peppercorn sauce was unbearably salty- it was not edible. - smoked salmon was tasty and fresh but again the whole dish itself was too salty - The lamb was tender though tasteless and with the peas sauce it made it unappetising - The margarita was salt and water but poorly responded by the waiter who defensively said “well, we followed the recipe”- if you do not like feedbacks, why even ask? 👍 - the only decent thing was the fresh chips- crispy and well cooked

**edited review here** So we we're so impressed the first night we came the second night and ordered off the menu. As hoped, the food was absolutely bloody great, plenty of it, nice and hot, and good value! If Chris is working definitely wind him up- he loves it 😂. Good service thanks team. **First review** Yup, we walked past and thought it doesn't look that flash...BUT....we went in and the food was absolutely delicious! I'm a pom soni know what a good roast looks and tastes like- and yes it ticked all the boxes. Lamb super tender, good veges. We weren't super hungry so shared 1 main and got a garlic bread for 2. Bang on! Great price and value, definitely recommend. The honest traveller x

Wow, what a delicious meal! We went on Sunday night and ordered the dish of the day, roasted pork with vegetables! It was an explosion of flavors and warmth for the heart, just like homemade food. Everything was so tasty, and we also had the cheesecake of the day and the pecan tart, both were absolutely delicious!

This place was jumping when we ventured in for dinner on a Saturday evening. We had to wait for a table as we didn't make a reservation but were happy to grab a drink and soak up the atmosphere. My husband was delighted with the lambs fry and bacon. The meal was good the dessert choices were very tempting but we declined.

We are planning a visit to Milford Sound and stopby here, found this western restaurant with good rate. We visit at around 3pm and the restaurant was not crowded. Ordered the pork ribs and rump steak. The pork ribs look good if to grill it a bit longer with some burning maybe better. As for the steak is ok, meat is soft and mideim done. Doesn't lost the juicy of the meat. The staffs are friendly and nice chatting.

Food was great! I got the roast of the day (lamb) and it was perfect. I also got their pavlova as dessert and that also was fantastic. Service was very friendly and prompt. Atmosphere was casual and relaxed. Great place to take the family. Pool table upstairs for entertainment.

Had their roast Lamb special on Sunday. It was the worst roast I’ve had in my life. Tiny portions, no gravy and dry as anything. Nice waitress and cool spot though but do not recommend the roast what so ever.

I would recommend roast of the day and berries parfait 👌 we ate at this restaurant twice the second night my husband ordered steak and I had their pork ribs with bourbon sauce.

My steak was adequately salted. Food was delish. Service was okay. It was a busy weekend. So, kudos to the ataff for handling food rush hour. The View was absolutely amazing!!!! Worth a visit when you’re in Te Anau.

2 Stars for that “friendly staff” My family and I traveled to Te Anau from Auckland for a beautiful trip. We explored the lovely town and visited the glowworm caves. Everything was amazing, except our experience at this restaurant. When we arrived, a waitress seated us at a table that seemed chosen for her own convenience, not ours. There were plenty of empty tables around, but we were put in a spot that didn’t feel comfortable. We kindly asked if we could move to a soft couch seat, and another staff member was very friendly. He said we were welcome to sit wherever we liked and even introduced some of the menu items to us. We really appreciated his warm attitude. But just as we settled at the new table, the original waitress came back and said in an unfriendly tone, “Weren’t you sitting over there? Why did you move?”
We were surprised. There were still lots of empty seats, so why did it matter? It felt like she was treating us like her pets, expecting us to follow her orders, and showing clear disapproval when we didn’t. No customer should be made to feel that way. The whole situation left us feeling really uncomfortable and unwelcome. It felt like some people just aren’t free to sit where they prefer, which is hard to understand when there were so many empty tables. If that’s how things are run, it really makes you question the attitude of the staff, especially hers, and the standard of service at this place. We hope no one else has to feel this way. Te Anau is a beautiful place, and experiences like this should not happen to any visitor.

Ordered a Well Done Rump. came out bloody when I Cut it, all red inside. Service was reasonably quick and staff were good. Pity the rump was rare. Would have been 5 star 🌟 if Meal was on Cue

The customer service was absolutely fantastic but the food portions were small for what you were paying for.

Fast and efficient service with meals arriving at our table in quick succession. Our burgers were awesome and the cheesecake made for a perfect experience. Staff could not have been more friendly and accommodating.

We came here for dinner after given recommendations by our hotel manager. Decided to check out their menu. Ordered their signature pork ribs and the the rib eye steak. Also had a local ale to go with it. The ribs were nicely done, soft and well marinated. The sauce that goes with it was a bit sweet but still quite tasty. The rib eye was nicely done and taste great as well. Service was efficient and the restaurant had a good crowd on a Saturday night.

5/5! My partner and I had an early dinner here waiting for a tour. The food and service was wonderful. I had the Lamb Hot Pot and my partner had the Surf N Turf, we were both really happy with our meals. Our server Jessica was lovely, super friendly and gave us some great advice on what to do in the area. Would recommend anyone come here for a tasty, hot meal and a drink while you're staying on Te Anau.

Super cozy atmosphere and the girls working there are amazing! 💕 Homebake carrot cake and berry brownie are delish if you’re for a sweet treat, the hash stack was super yummie! Great for brekkie or little arvo tea in the sun! Hands down best coffee shop in town ✨

We ordered breakfast for four and the service was really good and quick even though it was very busy. Food was excellent and very satisfying portions. Cafe was very clean and has a really nice quirky feel to it. The only reason I am giving 4 stars for atmosphere is because there isn't much seating indoors and you don't want to sit outside in a very cold, windy and rainy weather. Locals say say it rains 4 days out of 5 which I am honestly just taking their word. Free parking available easily and its a very convenient location and food is really good any time there. There are vegetarian and vegan options as well, they even try to customise the request as best as they could. My daughter had bagels with cream cheese and berry jam and said thad they were the best. Overall very happy to visit again which we did the next day🙂

Locals told us this is the best spot in town. I believe it. We visited 3 times in our 2 days! Highly recommend the steak sandwich and hash brown stack. Food and drinks come out reasonably fast especially for how busy it was every time we were there. Really lovely staff. D was our favourite. You need to collect own water/ cutlery inside, that’s the only reason for not giving all 5 stars for service. Outdoor seats were comfy and spacious, choices of in sun or shade with umbrellas. With nice views of the mountain over the carpark.

Amazing food and service at this cafe! We had the pasta, warm chicken salad, hash brown stack and the steak sandwich. Flavours were all on point and beautifully curated. An easy 5 stars, highly recommend dropping by when in Te Anau!

We stopped by with our guide to get some takeaway food. The food was delicious, but the service was a bit disappointing. Upon entering the shop, the counter staff immediately — and rather loudly — asked twice what we wanted to order, sounding rather impatient, even though there wasn’t a queue at the time. We barely had any time to look at the menu and felt rushed to decide, so we just picked a few items quickly. Even our local guide sensed it and apologised to us afterwards, mentioning that this usually doesn’t happen.

We had the most delicious breakfast at Sandfly Cafe. I had the vegetarian bun and my husband had eggs Benedict with hot smoked salmon. The coffee was awesome, there’s a great atmosphere and the staff are super friendly. We will be back!

Delicious creamy tomato soup and a Vegan deluxe salad hit the spot. It was chilly and rainy, but there are outdoor covered tables. And we were visited by some sweet lil sparrow friends.

We had the privilege of waiting almost an hour from ordering to finally getting our food — only to be informed, after a lengthy wait, that they had completely forgotten our order. P.S. We were actually among the very first customers through the door that day. Impressive, right? As for the food… let’s just say it was as unforgettable as the service — in the most ordinary way possible. Definitely not worth the price. Unless you’re feeling particularly generous with your time and money, I’d suggest you spend both elsewhere. To be fair, the staff were polite enough — but when it comes to their attitude and management, it’s honestly a masterclass in how not to run a restaurant. Btw, until I have finished this review. We are still waiting for our pizza coming.

Helpful friendly staff. Big portions and delicious food. Highly recommended! I ordered the traditional spaghetti meat sauce and enjoyed the depth of flavour, my family enjoyed the pizzas.

We visited La Toscana Pizzeria while on a family holiday with our two kids and had a wonderful experience. The service was warm, friendly, and prompt. The pizzas were simple and absolutely delicious — thin, crispy bases with a great crust that hit the spot. We also enjoyed a lovely glass of wine. It was the perfect meal to round out our trip. We won’t be back only because we don’t live nearby — but we’ll definitely remember it fondly!

We were a little disappointed they ran out of pasta but not a bother. The pizza was absolutely delicious! And good value for money. The service was great even though they were busy with tables and takeaways. All the girls were so sweet - you’re all doing a great job 🤩

The food absolutely lives up to the hype, it’s incredibly delicious💖 The sauce is unique, the ingredients are thoughtfully chosen, and the staff are very friendly. I love this place 🧡✨

Pizza was okay Large is a decent size- had some for leftovers the next day which was solid. But medium size would be way too small. Only had a 15 minute wait for our takeaway pizza- had a little walk around the town as we waited.

Alchimia Pizza was very delicious. It was a busy hour when we visited. So had to go for Takeaway. Would love to visit again for Dine in. Lastly, The staff here is very courteous. Way to go. 🎖️

There are three vegan food options including fries. We recommend the Crispy Tofu Sushi bowl as the Toufie Bao Bun with lettuce is not worth the money. This was our best and most fresh vegan meal option in Te Anau! We were also grateful for the hours (open for the full day) and ambience.

🤩HIGHLY RECOMMEND🤩 Food was FRESH & absolutely DELICIOUS. Must try! The restaurant was spotless including the restrooms. Bao buns are a MUST TRY & the topped loaded fries we ate way too eagerly 😂 Don’t over think it, just dine here and be blown away! 😋

Absolutely delicious food! I came on a weekday during lunchtime. I ordered the tuna poke bowl - this was surprisingly the nicest poker bowl I've ever had. The flavours just paired so well. The tuna was fresh and didn't taste metallic or fishy. I really liked how the veggies all blended perfectly. The pork adobo was also delicious, very well seasoned and tender. The place is clearly run by a family or people who love what they do and it shows. An absolute must visit

Best food we had in Te Anau! Everything was super tasty and cooked to perfection. We had the bao bun Bambi (the best of the dishes we got), the bao bun with tofu (a solid combo) and Vietnamese loaded fries with chicken and tofu chips. If we where to do it again we would skip the tofu chips and go for another bao bun or the sushi bowl. 10/10 would recommend!

Great food and service. It's located in the town center with indoor and outdoor seating. Their spicy tuna sushi bowl was fantastic. They also have a good wine selection. Highly recommended.

Feathered bao bun was average, Tom Kha Gai soup flavourless, tofu chips were good, Ginger beer was flat. Service was on the slow side. Not sure why this place is so highly rated on google maps. Maybe the loaded fries are the way to go here??

Great food, great staff! Stylish little eatery feels like you’re in a Foodie lane in Auckland. Ventured away the usual Bao buns and tried the Filipino pork Adobo. Pork was super tender and had so much flavour.

I absolutely loved this bar! I was so sad we ended up being in town while the chef was off (check the schedule if you're interested in meals), but their bar food was still absolutely fantastic. We had the fries and the portion was large, fresh, and very tasty. I cannot say enough things about their boysenberry sour. We got multiple drinks, that were all delicious, but that one was my favorite. The perfect amount of sweet and tart! We really enjoyed the way they were presented and watching them be made.

The venison was amazing as well as the appetizer we got. Drinks were on point as well. My wife has Celiac and had no issues at all with cross contamination. Staff were very helpful and attentive. The atmosphere is very good as well. I would recommend this place to anyone.

What better way to conclude a New Zealand getaway than with one of the finest meals and a stellar selection of local Pinot Noir? Black Dog is a hidden gem I might have overlooked if not for a local recommendation—and I’m so glad I didn’t. The venison was nothing short of exceptional—perfectly tender, expertly seasoned, and beautifully balanced. The staff's knowledge was impressive; they guided us seamlessly through their beer, wine, and food selections with confidence and expertise. If you're visiting Te Anau, I highly recommend securing a reservation at this standout spot.

👍 - Best lamb dish- it was cooked to perfect and perfectly paired with the cous cous salad and sauce - tender beef and fresh vegetables - delicious fresh fried cauliflower - fries with cheese on top was just perfect 👎 - gnocchi was undercooked and tasteless - churros was nice but most of it was overcooked and dry

We stumbled across this restaurant and we are so glad that we did. This is the best food my partner and I have ever had, so surprised that something so delicious was in this small town. We wish we could come back regularly. You have to try!

The chef is on holiday for 2 months BUT they still have a few nibbles available and thankfully they had the gluten free fries available which is exactly what we were craving. The service is friendly and very helpful, the lady behind the bar saw my partner was struggling to get wifi and she offered the password. The taste of the fries was honestly so nice, with parmesan cheese on fries it tends to be too strong and overtake the potato flavour but these have the right balance to them. They also come with 2 sauces (aioli and tomato) which is great because we didn’t run out of sauce like you usually do when you order fries elsewhere. Would come back and would recommend. Also the taste in music was perfect for a nice chill afternoon at the bar.

Loved this place! We only came for drinks as it was fully booked for eating but it was great ! I had the lemon curd cocktail which was so good! One of the best I’ve had in a while! My partner had a great stout too The food that came out looked lovely and had a nice menu The team were really friendly And beautifully designed inside

I have eaten all across the world, and this has to be one of my top ten meals! The atmosphere was absolutely divine. The front is a cozy bar with snacks and live music, but if you continue to walk through the rustic barn, you’ll enter into the gorgeous, cozy restaurant. Female and locally owned, this family run restaurant serves exquisite meals made from fresh, locally sourced produce. The venison was cooked to perfection and paired perfectly with the coal Pitt Pinot noir. The meal was made even better when the host/daughter (and soon to be owner) informed me part of the meal was updated because her sister loved creamed cabbage, so her mum (the chef) was inspired and added it to meal! I wish I had more room because I would’ve loved to have ordered every dish on the menu! I felt right at home, hearing stories of how the restaurant came to be, how it has evolved over the years, and the future plans the family has for it. Each of the staff delivered service with great care and you could feel how each customer was truly enjoying themselves. I will definitely be back and I couldn’t recommend this place enough!

What an adorable and warm establishment! I visited in early November 2025 and although I could not get a reservation at the restaurant (through nobody’s fault but my own due to poor planning) the staff was very friendly and directed me to the bar menu. The very friendly barman also helped me choose a nice local alcoholic ginger beer on tap and the Game Platter. It was tasty and quite a lot of food because it’s intended for two; the lovely server gave me a to go box upon request. I enjoyed the chatter and vibe so much that I took a stroll along the lake and returned again the next day (today, a Friday) for a pint of something different. They were equally as warm and helped guide me to a different local beer on tap that I enjoyed, and I enjoyed passing time in the atmosphere of the local pub on a Friday night. The food and drink was well worth the time and money but for me it was the staff that made the experience memorable.

I don’t normally leave reviews, but I felt this one was worth reading. I had high hopes for Redcliff Bar and Restaurant after seeing so many positive reviews, but my visit was extremely disappointing. After receiving my meal, a dark-haired waitress came over and asked how everything was. I told her honestly that it was woeful — she laughed, not realising I was being serious, and simply replied, “That’s a shame.” That response really set the tone for the rest of the experience. I ordered the ribeye steak, which was poorly cooked and lacked any real flavour or sear. When I later spoke with the chef — a man in his mid to late 20s — about how it was prepared, he explained that it had gone straight from the fridge onto a pan that clearly wasn’t hot enough. He didn’t seem concerned about this at all, which was quite surprising. It made me think there may have been a different, more experienced chef here in the past — possibly explaining the better reviews from before. The staff were polite enough but seemed untrained and unfamiliar with the menu, unable to answer basic questions about the dishes. The owner arrived toward the end of my visit but unfortunately didn’t seem particularly concerned either. When I mentioned how poor the meal had been, she didn’t believe it could have been that bad, and only then explained that the ribeye I’d been served was from a different region than the one listed on the menu — something that was never mentioned beforehand. Overall, the experience was woeful. Between the poorly cooked steak, lack of staff knowledge, and indifference from both the chef and owner, Redcliff fell far short of expectations. Sadly, I wouldn’t recommend it based on this visit.

An absolutely fantastic dining experience! The food was outstanding – we had steaks, venison, and salmon, and every dish was cooked to perfection. The flavors were rich and well-balanced, and you could tell the ingredients were top quality. On top of that, the service was excellent. Our server was incredibly attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, making sure we had everything we needed and offering great recommendations. It’s clear that the staff genuinely cares about creating a memorable experience for their guests. Highly recommend Redcliff Restaurant to anyone looking for top-notch food and exceptional service in the area! We will definitely be back.

Warm n cosy on the wet night we went. Book as even on a wet week day they were full, and we only got a table as we booked the day before. (Inside if raining or cold is best - close to fireplace is also where live music is) Fireplace. Fine dining . Good live guitar music.

Caution, the portions are big! Good thing we only ordered 2 mains (osso bucco and steak) and a salad. But hey, if you're hungry, go crazy. The taste was really on point, but the sauces really stole the show. Oh and finished with a sticky date pudding. Definitely give it a try.

We went here for a slightly upscale dinner during our trip. The food had pretty presentation and the servings were large. They did have an outdoor seating area although we ended up sitting inside at a small table.

Considering there were 2 large buses and umpteen grey nomads parked up we got out breakfast pretty quickly. I had my doubts about the coffee considering the speed they were pumping them out but were really good!

The inside is a weird sterile gift shop and ready to heat food. The showers are quite good, but for some reason they are not available in the middle of the afternoon. Ladies showers didn't work so my wife joined me in mine. Good water pressure. We got gas too, good price but they didn't have a windshield washing brush which was weird.

So glad we popped in for breakfast on the way to Milford Sound. Ordered a hot chocolate as well which was 5/5. The alpacas were worth seeing. You can buy feed inside for $1, the alpacas came from across the field after getting the feed.

Quick stop by on our Te Anau adventure day. Lots of parking, decently sized gift shop, ready to eat food cabinet and ice creams too! Ordered breakfast and hot drinks and very good quality. Friendliest staff and friendlier alpacas. $1 to feed them and funds go into maintaining the farm.

Good place for a quick stop if you are going to/from Milford Sound. They have alpacas nearby and can feed them with food brought from this shop for $2.

Stopped here for brunch. Beautiful hospitality and great souvenirs for the kids. Excellent. Will come back again.

last place to stop before you leave Te Anau. plenty of food options. you can also feed the Alpacas and save on a visit to an Alpaca farm.

Delightful experience. Super friendly, comfortable seating and you can take your drink from the bar in with you. Excellent film with a personal introduction from our host. Would recommend to anyone visiting Fiordland .

Very comfortable seats. Saw the “Deer Wars” showing, which was so fascinating. Very cool to be able to catch short 30 minute movies about local or New Zealand topics.

Top notch. Laid back. Class and elegance. Professionalism personified in every detail. Every chance. Dinner and drinks at the black dog bar and restaurant. Thank you again!

Beautiful, comfortable cinema with fantastic local films that are just spectacular

A very nice cinema. small and cute. come on tuesday, you got discounts.

bought the Fiordland video (“Ata Whenua“) online after recommendation from a guide; it’s not possible to download the content overseas and they don’t respond to email comms.

Charming theater with a great movie selection! Very comfortable seats and cozy experience - clearly a lot of care and attention has been put into the theater!

Such a nice place. The staff is really lovely and it has a very cosy atmosphere. The food was amazing!!! We had the burger, wild venison and soup of the day, we could really taste the menu was well thought trough and that they are using fresh produce. Cannot wait to go again.

I had the venison here tonight. I ordered it medium, and it was seasoned and cooked perfectly. The venison simply melted in my mouth and the red wine redux sauce was sublime. The meat was balanced by a big heap of mixed fresh vegetables which was equally delicious.

We had a very busy night in Te Anau, trying multiple restaurants before finally finding a spot at Bailey’s. We were so glad we did! The booths were spacious and comfortable, perfect for our family of four, with plenty of room for extra adults or children if needed. The staff were warm and welcoming, and the menu had something for everyone. Our children enjoyed classics like chicken nuggets and chips, while another went for the spaghetti bolognese. We tried the lamb shanks—which were well priced, with the option of ordering one or two—and they were delicious. The steak was tender and served with a great variety of vegetables. The wine list was also impressive, with plenty of local options. We loved it so much we came back the next day for breakfast. Once again we sat in a booth and were greeted by the same friendly service. The breakfast menu was excellent, with a wide range of choices—our kids were especially thrilled with the waffles. Overall, Bailey’s is a gem that deserves far more reviews than it currently has. We highly recommend giving it a go—you won’t be disappointed!

Well presented Reserve ribeye meal but sadly the best thing about this was the vegetables and not the steak. The steak was chewy and hard to cut. No one comes to ask how your meal is, they only ask when you pay. Told them it was very average and the wait staff shrugged. Would not recommend as it was a waste of $49.

I was a little nervous to try Bailiez given the 4.1 staff rating, but it's perfect for what it is: an unpretentious, gastropub style bistro attached to a hotel. The young service team seemed understaffed and overworked but were nonetheless cheerful and friendly. Service is remarkably fast and efficient given how busy it is (the neighbouring hotel is packed daily with tour buses to/from Milford Sound). Lamb shank appears to be the most popular order, but I recommend the grilled salmon (having tried and rated salmon all over Australia, Europe and North America, I would highlight that grilled NZ salmon is the freshest and tastiest I've had anywhere, with the ideal skin and fat content for grilling).

Pretty casual place, but great food. The staff were nice, but definitely more low-key. I would recommend any fish, but especially the salmon, it was soooo good! They also have some pretty interesting wines. The interior is rustic and pub-like, also pretty casual. Great experience overall!

Had a great dinner at Bailiez Café & Bar in Te Anau, just near the lake. Plenty of parking made it super convenient. We ordered the mushroom ravioli, prawn linguini, South Island Kiwi steak, and free-range chicken breast — all dishes were warm, generous in size, and absolutely delicious. A big thanks to the team for offering halal options like chicken, steak, and lamb shanks — really appreciated! Definitely recommend if you're in Te Anau and looking for a good meal in a relaxed setting.

Really nice fish but it can be slow when they are busy. They are open late during summer so it's a good place to grab some food to take to the lakefront. The prices are high because it's a tourist spot. For example it's $1 for some sauce. They have EFTPOS available if you don't have cash.

More a snack bar, but with good, low prized food. We had two kinds of prawns and the greenlips and espresso. All tasted good, only afterwards a little bit too much garlic, but that's only us.

One of the best fish and chips meals I've ever had. I would definitely have it again.

This is literally the best fish and chips I have ever had. Better than anything I had in the UK and better than anything I have had in the US. Fish is flavorful to the point where you could eat it without sauce. Perfectly cooked to crispy perfection. Every single chip was perfectly cooked. Crispy on the outside fluffy on the inside. Not a single one in the bunch. My friend and I were in Te Anau for 3 days and every night we just went back here because we couldn't get enough. I'm hopefully traveling New Zealand again in February 2021 and I'm coming here immediately if they are open.

It was a great place to just get a quick bite. We got the double combo (2 fish and chips + drink for $24 NZ dollars). The ambiance is plain, and the service is very diner-ish. But if you want affordable and fast fish and chips, come to this place! Would recommend for anyone stopping by Te Anau.

Don't be mistaken by the looks of the shop. Very very good blue cod fish and chips. By far the best I've had in Australia and UK. For those worried about health and oil, fear not as they use healthy rice bran oil and your food doesnt reeked of oil at all.

Worst fish and chips in NZ. Had the 'crumbed hoki'. It looked like minced up fish that had been moulded into a fish shape, much like a poor quality frozen fish you would buy from a supermarket to heat up in the oven at home. The fish itself taste like it had not had a good life and was only a bit more paletable with ketchup (which taste only slightly better). I should have gone for the cod perhaps, but at 9 bucks it was rather pricey. The chips were just ok. Staff were friendly enough however I definitely would not recommend this place overall. Maybe they don't care as their customers are so transient and there is a lack of competition? What a shame.

I have to say, this was the worst food and customer service experience we had during our entire two-week trip to New Zealand. The young man at the cashier clearly has no clue about customer service. He was not only rude but also reluctant to answer simple questions, making the entire interaction incredibly uncomfortable. The food was just as disappointing. All the chips were reheated—not fresh at all—and the fish had an awful taste, as if it had been sitting around for days. To top it off, there wasn’t even basic seasoning like salt available in the shop. What’s worse, there was no cutlery provided for dine-in customers. Instead, you’re expected to eat your fish with your hands unless you’re willing to pay extra for cutlery. Seriously? This is not only ridiculous but also unhygienic and completely disrespectful to paying customers. The shop’s management is an absolute disaster. It’s clear they couldn’t care less about their customers. The owner hasn’t even bothered to address the many one-star reviews or take any steps to improve the situation. This level of disregard for feedback and customer satisfaction is shocking. The place is overpriced, poorly managed, and offers nothing but frustration. Save your money and go elsewhere—you’ll thank yourself later. This was truly a disappointing and unforgettable low point in our trip.

Absolutely delicious, lots of vegetables, chicken and beef — we finished everything! So contented and so affordable, especially for a tourist area. The lady owner was always smiling and had such a pleasant attitude; she even brought cutlery to our table. The tall young man at the counter was also very nice and easy — friendly and handsome!

Delicious food at a reasonable price point. The staff is incredibly friendly as well. We loved the fish and chips as well as the sweet & sour chicken. You can also get small dishes like fried chicken and ice cream. Love everything we ordered, 10/10

best fish and chips I ever had! also best onion rings ever ! portion was MASSIVE, my partner and I could not finish it. this was all just above 50NZD 10/10 boys and girls

Great! I can recommend their food. We ordered a beef burger for $14 which was very good and larger than I expected. The Chinese beef with ginger and Shallots cost $20 + $2 for extra rice. It also was large and very good. I would definitely buy from there again.

Tried the Fujian-style fried rice and it was excellent! The rice was well-cooked with each grain perfectly separated, and the shrimp were tender and flavorful.

Overall it wasn’t the best but wasn’t the worse . The value for money simply isn’t there . We ordered 3 dishes for 4 people and it was barely enough - certainly no leftovers . The containers were probably 3 quarters full . Never had that before . The sweet and sour pork is delicious and we enjoyed that . Didn’t think much of the beef and the fried rice needed a bit of soy sauce it was very bland .

Very hospitable and friendly staff. Welcomed us in with food and toilet after a long drive during an all town power outage. Very grateful!

I order 1x footlong chicken teriyaki & 1 footlong southern chicken style subs today +1 toasties (on offer at discounted price along with footlong) ..however since I asked him to cut them into half ….I was wrongly charged for 2 x 6inch subs instead of being charged as per footlong subs This is such a sham !! After I paid and was about to leave ..I did a mental calculation and it didn’t look right ….the service guy didn’t gave me my bill along with the order ..so I went back and asked for the bill print..after going through the bill ..I was confirmed that I was charged for 6 inch ..when I questioned him of why did he do that and charged like this …The service guy explained that he charged me cause it took more paper to wrap them …trust me this is a ridiculous explanation as he tried to hide the truth (when the separate packing was requested) I told him if he would had told me that (at the time of preparing the sub) that I would be charged for 6 inch instead of the footlong price ….I would have asked him to go with single footlong and single paper packing ….and had not asked for seperate packing Also I also understand the business sense of why sub have different pricing for 6 inch and footlong subs ..one is up-scaling strategies and another logical reasoning is that if a customer only buy 6 inch subway still needs to keep the other half bread for next oncoming customer ..so it’s risk vs reward in play for any business when it comes to selling half bread P.S. @subway ..I have been ordering my subs in Sydney and I used to get them wrapped separately all the time ..but I was never charged for 6 inch subs price but of footlong price …so I know for sure this is not a subway policy or paper saving things which the service tried to come up with After much of the arguing about the wrong charge ….I believe this was a deliberate move from the service guy to rip off the customer, by withholding the info and being indifferent to understanding of ordering ….as he very well aware of the fact that most of customers who visit subway here are passing by customers and not regulars/local …so why not make them pay more, by hiding the information Utter nonsense behaviour from service guy. Just spoiled my mood and faith for Subway Additionally I lost my offer for Tosties ..instead of being charged $2.60 if I would have been ordered along with footlong ..but I got changed full price of 4.30 (Also I clearly remember the service guy said it going to be $3.90-another way of fooling a customer by telling a wrong price..nonsense) To All the future buyer ..please be mindful of such tactics We all know Subways are healthier option compared to other fast food option available but I would be very skeptical of the fact that sometimes a service guy can scam you if not mindful Paying extra $5 to subway won’t make subway Rich or make me poorer but it just erodes the trust I used to have for subway Very bad service I would have given zero star if Google review would allowed me to

Went in store to get takeaway. Ordered pork riblet footlong. Put my riblets, cheese and bacon on the bread, then put it in for toasting for 30 sec. When went to eat the riblets were like fridge cold. Usually when I go elsewhere they are heated in microwave seperate to sandwich. Also put on very small amounts of veges especially lettuce. Used last of lettuce for my sandwich and then refilled it. Had to heat my riblets up at home. Not the greatest service, said what salad we wanted/didn’t want and still grabbed what we didn’t want. Also no steak and multiple veges missing, was 6pm and they somehow stay open until 9

Bread wasn't fresh and the door of the bread compartment was kept open all the time. Customer service was good but the quality not up to subway standard.

Pretty slow service - and to make it worse they charged us individually for our items instead of using the combo price; and didn’t apply our sub card even though we scanned it when they asked - nothing shows up in the activity log.

Great store, super tidy! Never seen a fast food shop so pristine. We came in early as a group and the one staff member had to suddenly take on a flurry of orders, they provided great service and we all left very happy. Thank you Chim

The lady was very nice her name was Chim, she is very gentle and professional. She definitely deserves 5 stars! Overall the experience was amazing, would recommend

This hotel was the closest to our hotel in Te Anau, so we decided to give it a go. We were welcomed in the friendliest and loveliest way by the waiter named Josef. Having been in thousands of restaurants, no service came close to what Josef provided. He was so kind, polite, and it felt so genuine. Please give this man a raise! It was a pretty unique menu, and I opted for the deer dish. It was delicious!

Venison hotpot and seafood chowder were great (the bread needed more toasting as it was soft)! However, I have to point out that the pastry on my hotpot looked nothing like everyone else's photos? Instead it was much much smaller.

We found this lovely place during one rainy day in Te Anau. The service was just excellent, the staff is just so friendly, they recommended some good wine which is definitely worth trying. The food was also really tasty, we had beef burger and venison ragout :) Highly recommend!

Delicious food, friendly and quick service. Would highly recommend and will visit again when we're in the area!

Good atmosphere American style restaurant, food portion are served in reasonable size. The fish is really fresh.

We had vegetarian pasta and venison hotpot. The pasta was a big oily but pleasant. The hotpot was very nice, rich flavours, but was served with a creamed potatoes (great) smothered in a very large quantity of extremely salty and overpowering gravy. It could have been so much better with plain mash, or chips to go with the gravy in the hotpot, and maybe something green.

A great find. Amazing food, friendly service and a very reasonable price. Was a little doubtful an arrival as the restaurant was quiet however this choice for dinner was excellent.

We went for dinner over water weekend and the food was delicious. Only marked down on the service through no fault of the staff, but, the wait time for drinks at the bar was massive due to a function and busy weekend trade. Would definitely go back again and take the kids who were entertained in the kids play room.

If you’re not a member of the club you are treated like a leper. They say it’s for everyone but then treat you differently . In addition , they don’t service the bar often enough and you stand there waiting . The food is overpriced - even the member savings aren’t worth it and the food was just .. ok . There’s zero atmosphere for non members , just sit in a canteen like pool hall. Yes I understand it’s a licensing issue , but if you’re going to let non members in , treat them properly .

Food was good service was good did miss some music.

Very pleasant dining experience, friendly staff, great meals at a good price.

As Non Members you have to sit and be serviced in a separate place to the locals. Found it all slightly odd. The staff were nice and food was normal pub food.

Down to earth. Great service and excellent food. Great atmospheric to boot!

Epic lamb shanks for $25 as pictured, great value drinks, kids area that kept them occupied for hours, friendly service…will be heading back tomorrow.