Not a lot of choices in Haast but this place was your middle of no where bar and restaurant…read more It was clean and the staff were great. Order at the bar and your food is delivered. It was fast and efficient. Had the fish and chips which were very good. Selection of good local beer. A great place to hang out and have a beer and a bite to eat.

Really excellent restaurant with a great variety of well-prepared dishes. Our group of six foodie…read moreadults ordered various dishes and each raved about their meal. The ambiance was excellent with spacious live-edge split-wood tables. Two of us had the tasty Ribeye Steak Sandwich, which is served in an absolutely massive roll that's impossible to eat hamburger style because everything simply slips around due to the generous slather of aioli. In the end, both of use resorted to using utensils. The Cherry and Apple pie's flaky crust was a standout, but the filling was quite mushy and there wasn't a lot of apple or cherry flavor.

Nothing fancy . . . .. But I guess when you are the only place in town, that should give you a…read morespecial shout out! This was our stop on our drive between Queenstown and Franz Josef Glacier. My driver told me it was "nothing fancy" and he was right, but it did allow me to stop and grab a sandwich, a bowl of some pretty good soup and to use the restroom. The people who run it are very friendly and welcoming. It must be fun to see all the different nationalities that stop by here. They are quick to accommodate your request and to offer a joke. The menu is pretty simple, there are prepared sandwiches in the case ( use the tongs if not wrapped) or you can order something hot off the toaster. I went with a grilled cheese sandwich with tomatoes and some of their veggie soup. Simple? Yes. But satisfying as well. You can also grab an ice cream or coffee for the road as well. Know that the bathrooms are out back, past the sliding door, and you are not able to eat any food that is not purchased on the premises ( there are plenty of signs about this) Prices are not too bad ( remember I said they had a monopoly on the place) but I did spend $35 on lunch for my driver and me. My soup was $9 alone which seemed a bit high, though. It came with a big piece of brown bread which I didn't eat because of my sandwich. This place will never win any gourmet awards, but the restroom stop alone was worth the money!

Decent food. I ordered a salad croissant (an oxymoron at its finiest) and a long black coffee…read more There is somewhat of a language barrier with the staff, but shaking my head yes or no seemed to make up for anything lost in translation. My only mistake was not reading the packet of marmalade, that I was told was honey, before I put it in my coffee. People's facial distortment when I ask for honey in my coffee is comparable to mine when I hear that someone puts ketchup on their mashed potatoes. There is outside seating with a perfect view of the landscape that surrounds this off-the-beaten-path, cafe. The restaurant is less than 50 m away from the Heritage Park Motel and is open from 7:30 AM to 3 PM. Pro tip: hot sauce is chili sauce

A most convenient stop in the middle of nowhere. Not the best of foods, but it hit the spot…read more Friendly staff.

Good place to stop for a meal or to stay overnight in one of the a-frame cabins. Location is of…read morecourse amazing. Lunch options are a fixed price buffet or a la carte meat pies, while dinner is typical pub menu. It can be a bit hard to know what type of cabin you're booking, because their website naming is inconsistent with their own booking engine: I thought we'd have a kitchenette, but we didn't. (Not a problem, the shared kitchen was good.) In any case, furnishings were basic but comfortable.

We drove 80 km (return) out of our way to try the Craypot and we were not disappointed. First it…read moreis a beautiful drive along the cost and secondly when you get there, well worth it. It is a small trailer with picnic tables and a little bit of seating inside. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. We both had the blue cod and it was absolutely delicious. Worth every penny. The salad it came with was also fantastic. Wear long sleeves and pants for bug spray as there are lots of sandflies around. It was a great experience and we are so glad we made the effort and would recommend.

This place is literally at the end of road. There are no roads beyond this just the forest until…read moreyou get to Fiordlands National Park. It's a long hour drive from the Haast and Route 6 which takes you north to Fox Glacier or west to Wanaka. The drive is beautiful and we were lucky to be there on a sunny fall day. Before you go make sure to check the sign at Haast. It's a small one on the left right by the gas station. That will let you know if the place is open. It's tiny with maybe four tables and even though the website says it is open 11-4pm the hours seem pretty irregular. This is a small single wide trailer with a kitchen on the side, picnic benches outside and a few tables inside. Also make sure to wear long sleeves and pants and have bug repellent on because this place is awash with sandflies. In our case we got there super excited to discover the restaurant was closed for the season. So sad but glad to get out here. We hear the crayfish are just extraordinary. They are literally fresh off the boat. So before you go make sure to call or watch for that sign.

Twizel be but a small, gateway town to Mount Cook/ Aoraki, but somehow this quality eatery exists…read more I think like most, we already had quite a bit of red meat up to that point, so the Asian inspired menu with chicken and fish was a pleasant sight. The eatery also houses Burkes Brewing Co. which is a part of the the NZ Ale Trail, so fresh suds poured from clean lines were had alongside our dinner. I ordered Fusion Fish & Chips (35 NZD; sake marinated battered fish, aurora sauce, and fries) and the S.O. a Chicken Burger (30 NZD; marinated fried chicken, nagoya sauce, mayo, tomato, slaw, and fries). We missed that the chicken burger was fried though somehow this came out a tad cold which tells me this was reheated. My Fish and Chips, on the other hand, came out piping hot. The batter was a little thicker on these bad boys (hence the fusion to English style fish and chips?) and the sauce more a tomato based creamy sauce than tarter sauce. I was ravenous so this was consumed in earnest. This came with a refreshing side of shredded cabbage, the aurora sauce serving as a good dressing for this. I'd say I was mostly a happy camper, though the boy probably not so much. Though our goal was to avoid red meat, we still ate heavy with all the fried food. Pricing was on the upper end, but there isn't much room for competition around so it is what is it.

Had lunch here with my wife and we both loved it…read more Service. Service was very good. Very quick, kind and responsive. Food. I had the curry chicken and it was fall off the bone. My wife had the prawn balls and noodle salad. She loved. Vibe. Vibe was very casual with both indoor and outdoor seating. Beer. Had 2 of the Whole Lotta Lettuce. It was the best IPA I have had in New Zealand. Very crisp and hoppy.

This place is an excellent view of the two main mountain peaks. The food is really good as well…read more Nice ambiance. Excellent hiking trails.

With Glacier views and a serene setting, Matheson Cafe is the perfect combination of delicious…read morefood, relaxing and ideal location. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, you really can't go wrong here. We opted for dinner and needed a reservation as it is a popular place in town. It was the perfect choice to see the sunset over the glacier. If staying in town for the night, this is the way to go. Food was just as good as the locals said it would be. Service was quick and our server was very attentive and checked in with us often. Everything here was fantastic. The only thing (not the cafe's fault) is the bugs around sunset and once the sun goes down are very annoying. After sunset, we along with the other guests at nearby tables all requested to move inside to enjoy the rest of our meal. They were use to this request and able to accommodate all of us right away.

Food was delicious. No wifi. Coffee was delicious we got a mocha, a flat white, and full breakfast,…read moreand a vegitarian one, overall everything was delicious. We have been van lifting it for the last month and it's always a welcome surprise to find a delicious breakfast when we decide to treat ourselves!

Great restaurant. Friendly staff and nice environment. Lamb rack, slow cooked lamb shoulder in…read moreMassaman curry sauce, and beef 2 ways were all very delicious. Smoked salmon chowder was also good.

Everything was great...the food, service, atmosphere, value, etc. We're planning on going back to…read moreWānaka next year and you can bet that we will make a reservation because our Airbnb is a short walk to this place.

We absolutely loved Francesca's! The atmosphere, the wine (Pinot noir was incredible), the food,…read morethe service... everything was just amazing. For an appetizer we had the pork meatballs which may be some of the best meatballs we have ever had. For our mains we had the pasta gnocchi and the ricotta ravioli, and it just felt like you couldn't go wrong with anything you chose. For dessert we capped it off with some yummy tiramisu. Definitely a great experience, we would 100% recommend giving this place a try if you are in the Wanaka area!

Just coming back to update that my spouse and I are still thinking about this dinner in NZ! We…read morereally enjoyed each dish we had & we enjoyed looking over the menu to reminisce. Our menu: Piccolo- kika fried chicken with gochujang dressing, lime mayo & picked daikon Grande- lumina lamb shoulder, ras el hanout, & date chermoula Contorni- roasted carrots, whipped tahini, puffed grains, lemon dressing

One of the best meals I had in my entire trip to New Zealand. Starting with the restaurant itself,…read morethe ambiance was beautiful. The staff was incredibly friendly, it was just a very comfortable environment to eat in. And of course, the food. Every single thing was delicious. In particular, this was one of the best tartares I've ever had, but again, there were no misses on this menu. Even the desserts were great, the Pavlova in particular was a standout. Absolutely highly recommended!

Great brunch and the SCONES! Wow, the cheddar scone here might just be the best scone I've ever…read morehad. Flaky, light, buttery, and not dense at all...I'd happily come back every morning for the scones alone. In addition to the scones, all the other drinks and dishes here are fantastic. Each dish is served using fresh and locally sourced NZ ingredients, and they make for the perfect wholesome meal to start your day. Having had a few long days of travel, I also opted to try their hot honey ginger lemon drink, which packed a spicy gingery kick and made me feel 100% again. Great drink if you're feeling even slightly off.

Excellent food, wonderful service and a very relaxing downtown location. I had the Eggs Benidict…read morewith Spinach & Tomatoes and it was perfect, everything tasty and delicious crispy potatoes. The latte was expertly done and sumptuous.