BUSY brunch spot on the main drive in Lake Tekapo but probably the one eatery with the best…read morequality. THANKFULLY, they give you an overestimation of wait times, at least for food, my Croque Madame (19.5 NZD) coming out very fast to the picnic bench just outside. FRESH ingredients and despite only having 1 egg, the free range egg was actually quite big with a mostly runny yolk. I did wish there was more bechamel sauce perhaps because it was a little dry. I practically almost finished this before the boy was able to fetch my Flat White for me, the baristas positively inundated by in-cafe orders alongside walk-up window ones. It was already quite crowded at 9AM on a Friday, so VERY popular, but with reason!

Best cafe in Tekapo…read more We stopped by for breakfast all 3 days we were in the area and our flat whites (one regular, one with soy) were consistently great. The muffin flavor rotates daily. We tried the banana caramel, chocolate and Nutella flavors and all were delicious (& not too sweet). The berry French toast is also delicious. We also tried the curried chicken wrap which was tasty, and minced meat pie which was decent. Service is great and staff is friendly. You are given a number if you decide to eat-in and the drinks are brought timely. The food may take awhile, but it's fine since you can sip on your drink in the meantime. Communal tables available with a fair amount of seating. Cute vibe. Lots of parking. Definitely our favorite spot.

Excellent coffee and breakfast meals. My poached eggs were perfect, a bit too vinegary, though. My…read moretoast was lightly crispy yet wonderfully fluffy. Portions are filling and reasonably priced. Staff can be iffy depending on how you're perceived as a local traveler or foreigner. Plenty of parking as it's part of a row of shop fronts and restaurants and in front of the Dark Sky Project building.

My wife and I had a quality lunch at Reflections during a recent visit to Lake Tekapo. I ordered…read morethe Lamb Burger and my wife ordered the Braised Pork and Wild Mushroom Pappardelle. The burger was delicious. The ground lamb patty was topped with melty Brie, creamy aioli, crisp lettuce, fried onion rings, and pickled jalapenos. The burger was paired with soft thick fries. I stole a decent portion of my wife's dish since she wasn't too hungry. Savory noodles were mixed with tender shredded pork, juicy mushrooms, and fresh basil and covered in a lightly creamy and peppery sauce.

Average food & service. We stopped by mid-afternoon after driving to Lake Tekapo for a late lunch…read moreand the restaurant was not too busy, but had a fair number of other patrons. We ordered the brisket sandwich and vegetarian burger, both of which were ok. There were many food options available. Lots of free parking available as well.

Came for lunch and was deeply satisfied…read more The restaurant itself is warm and a wee dated. We were seated straight away. The menu had plenty of options to choose from. We ordered fish and chips, ham and cheese toasty and the brisket burger. The burger was generous and juicy but a bit sweet. The fish was flaky and delicious. The toasty was perfectly crisp and had ooey gooey cheese! All in all a good experience.

We ate dinner here one night and I really enjoyed it. I had the carbonara pasta, and it was great…read more It was creamy with a good mix of pieces of bacon and onion, but not too creamy as it sometimes is at restaurants. It came with a side salad, which is more than I expected. In addition, I should also add that Tin Plate has the most extensive beer menu of any restaurant I've eaten at in New Zealand on my week and a half trip. I would definitely eat here again.

Would give this place lesser than 1 star if possible. The…read morestaff is very very very very very very very very rude. Long wait times and unfair treatment. People who arrived after us getting food before us. Food too was just ok. Maybe they treat the customers in such a way because not many restaurants in the area. Travelled all around the world haven't seen such bad service anywhere else.

All other restaurants in town were fully booked. Pleasantly surprised with great food and huge…read moreportion sizes :) Salmon and quinoa salad are excellent Food came reasonably fast and also reasonably priced too for their portion sizes Would recommend!

Good lunch special. I had the fish and chips and it was a nice sized portion. Plenty of easy…read moreparking, and a view of the church. Service was relatively quick and the place wasn't too busy.

My Alpine Salmon Filet, local mussels, cauliflower steak and shoe string fries with house made…read morepaired with some great wine and beers. Bar opened at 4 with drinks and bites available restaurant opened at 5pm for the rest of the menu. Food came out hot and delicious.

A nice find in a beautiful town! The restaurant features an excellent preparation of the NZ staples…read more- beef, lamb, local fish - and a full bar. The staff is engaging and cheery: Millie was especially attentive and kind to us, ensuring we had a wonderful evening in Lake Tekapo.

Lovely hot and fresh food on a cold October night. We had ramen, fried rice and chicken karaage and…read morethe Thai chicken curry. All the food was fresh and delicious. Highly recommended if you're in Tekapo.

There aren't many restaurants in Tekapo, so I was thrilled to see the Ramen place as an option!…read more The broth was exactly as I had hoped for - complex, slightly fatty, full of umami, and well absorbed by the meat, veggies, and noodles that rested in it. The restaurant also serves Thai good that is also spot on, so you really can't go wrong with any dish you pick. The open kitchen let's you get an appreciation for how hard the line staff work and how well they mesh as a team, each person constantly working to present an incredible dish. This food hits the spot after a taking in those gorgeous Tekapo views!

Best Fish and Chips in New Zealand! If you are within 100 miles, it is a must drive…read more Very fresh fish, delicious batter, perfectly cooked chips. Can't be missed!

Friendly service, very fresh fish.. We had the blue eye special. It was very fast and cooked…read moreperfectly!! Not oily