Hands down the best meal we've had in New Zealand so far, and we've been chasing great food the…read morewhole trip. We started with Maple Old Fashioneds, which were tasty though a touch watered down for a cocktail that's supposed to be spirit-forward -- maybe a Kiwi preference thing, but it's really the only note on an otherwise flawless night. For starters, the venison tartare and ceviche were both light, refreshing, and beautifully done. The tartare in particular let the minerality of the venison really shine through. For mains we went with the picanha and beef cheeks, plus sides of crispy potatoes and the gnocchi. Picanha on the menu alone sets this place apart -- it's a phenomenal cut that deserves way more recognition outside Brazilian cuisine, and they nailed it, especially with the chimichurri. The beef cheeks were equally impressive: fall-apart tender, melting texture, incredible depth of flavor. We ended up dipping the crispy potatoes in both the chimichurri and the beef cheek juices, which tells you everything. The blue cheese gnocchi deserves its own paragraph. Our son doesn't even like blue cheese and loved it -- the cheese was subtle, not overpowering, and the gnocchi itself was the most pillowy we've ever had. We liked it so much we ordered a second round. Worth the visit for that dish alone. We finished with the toffee custard -- think flan, but thicker and even silkier. A perfect way to end the meal. Service was warm and knowledgeable -- Dimitri took great care of us. Can't recommend this place enough.

Very good food with a contemporary menu. Attentive service but also some big groups and therefore…read morevery loud.

Was looking for some South East Asian food in New Plymouth and have been disappointed thus far!…read more Then we came upon this place, fashioned as an Asian Fusion restaurant but serves their own versions of Pha Ga (Chicken Pho), Beef Rendang, and Bau (Chinese steamed buns) of many variations. The restaurant setting is hip and contemporary casual. The food was excellent! A little on the pricier side but well worth it! This time we tried the Chicken Karaage Bau and it was delicious! We also had the Vietnamese salad with beef and the Beef Rendang. The Vietnamese salad was just the right, meeting the Thai requirement of the four tastes - sweet, sour, salty and spicy. The Beef Rendang was really spicy with the right hint of coconut. In all, this certainly made our day.

Excellent concept and delicious food. Open pretty late, fast and friendly service…read more Did I say the food is awesome? Specifically: 5 spice Duck waffle, hoisin BBQ sauce + chilli fried egg $14.90 and Pulled brisket + shiitake mushroom, Japanese mayo slaw $14.90 Those 2 items alone are at least as good if not better than anything i've ever had at Mission Chiense - this place is world class.

Melon Cool #cocktail in Frederic's bar. The outdoor seating is ideal for hot summer weather. Not so…read moresimple: pub food was upgraded with chili sauce, a bit of marinated beetroot and microgreens. I love the calamari dish and the tender squid rings with chilly, spring onion and Aioli. A good place for liquid morning tea to flow into lunch lol. Good food great service.

Perfect place to have dinner or just drinks, as it has both a bar area downstairs (including a…read morelarge outside area), and a restaurant upstairs. The food is great, and they have a great selection of beer and wine. Frederic's also have a lot of events (quiz nights), and food specials, so it may be wise to see what specials are on what days. The staff are also very friendly, quick, and will make you feel very welcome.

Very pretty interior, and very bright! Lots on the menu, and quick service! They also do takeout…read moreand eat in. The wine glasses are adorable! I didn't have a problem on Saturday but did on a Sunday getting a table around noon.

Standout service. Efficient and very warm and friendly…read more Perfect place for a coffee and scone!!

We actually ate here so definitely a different experience from takeout…read more Let's start off...the seafood here is quite good. If you love oysters, just don't waste your time on them here, at least not raw. They are not served cold like they are in the states and they lack almost any briny flavor. Just do the mussels here in NZ. We had oysters and fish and chips (fried and grilled). The fish and chips were very good (well maybe not the chip portion, those were just okay) salad they came with was good too. The service was very friendly overall...but...and it's a big but. If you're from the US, get used to LOOONG waits in New Zealand. Service is never fast for prepared food. This was excessively long for even New Zealand standards. We waited almost an hour for our food from ordering. We almost walked out before our entrees came, because it was so long. That being said, they make good food here, just be very very patient. If you're crunched for time, Go elsewhere.

Popped in to grab a bit of a nicer Friday night takeaway. Very pricey for fish and chips, $45 for…read morewhat you would spend $25 on at the local fish n chip shop - so we were expecting great things! A quick 2 minute trip home and we opened our carefully packaged meal to find stodgy semi-raw batter, smelly fish and greasy soggy chips. Worst yet a phone call to the manager to raise the concern was met with indifference and a refusal to do anything to rectify the issue.

Best cafe I sampled in New Plymouth. Slightly out of the main shopping area but worth the visit…read more Awesome counter of delicious fresh salads, sandwiches, fritters, pies and so much more on a great menu. Huge emphasis on fresh ingredients. Clearly lots of people agree because the place was packed and buzzing. Quirky atmosphere and decor, including the staff uniforms. And to top it off, great coffee

Best breakfast I've had in a loooong time…read more The decor is your American 50's fare, the service was "old fashioned" too, they were super friendly and really accommodating despite the packed house. The cabinet food had me salivating and I can tel I'm in fur a good meal anytime I find myself tempted by the cabinet food. I was not disappointed. I ordered a big breakfast of which I could not fault. If there's one place you eat while you're in Taranaki make this the one. Get in early though because you're not the only one who knows about this little gem!

Like the other reviewer before me, as an American abroad I too felt a patriotic duty to visit the…read moreDeluxe Diner - and it did not disappoint. The Deluxe is slathered in Americana, and even a visit for a coffee offers up a feast for the eyes. The food is not too bad either. The portions are American sized (huge) but the menu is very kiwi. That said, it was well worth the visit and we came back the next day for breakfast too!

Because I can't quite describe all the reasons why I adore this place, I'm going to post a list of…read moreall the reasons I love Deluxe Diner. - Chocolate Milkshakes - a cabinet of pies, new selection each day - A list of delicious sundaes - Burger in a bowl - Cherry Coke - Curly Fries served with gravy - Collect points - Friendly and accommodating staff - passionate chefs - delightful 50s decor - Buttermilk Pancakes - Smoked Salmon Bagels - Plate of the Day - Free wifi - their infinite list of sides

Very cool spot right on the Tasman sea. Beautiful view. Great food enjoyed the fish and the…read moreseafood pasta dish. Wine may have been opened more than a day. The gentleman was not overly friendly. The place is unique. Still had Christmas decor up. Not sure if we will revisit again.

European tavern style food, super fresh and tasty fish and veges. This place has a cosy atmosphere…read moreand a great look to it. There are great views of the water and surrounding beach and often there is wildlife to look at through the windows we can listen to the sea and the sounds of the elements outside. Our eggs were poached perfectly!

Celebrating the end of the lockdown at Governor's Eatery and Bar in Novotel New Plymouth . Loved my…read moretrembling pannacotta , the 12yo expert reviewed the chocolate cake quite highly too.

Delicious food. Great service with smile. Excellent pad Thai with crispy pork. One of our party…read morelikes it hot so the manager bought out a special sauce that our friend raved about

This is one of the places where I receive #happiness. Sensational Thai food that never fails to…read moremake me happy, it's fresh, flamboyant and zesty! We love the fragrant herbs and the seafood. Thai food fused with New Zealand wine. We love the asian #generousity and the #amazing #people. The decor is great, the prices are great and they do takeaway orders to.