Iconic burgers eatery with such high flow of foodies... fast moving with limited seatings…read more Beers are good pairing (local plus). Interesting meats besides standard... looking to try lamb. Best to diet before to much intake

It was alright. It tasted fine, but it wasn't worth the long wait time…read more In-N-Out is better

Here at Rata for our anniversary meal we finally tried an order of NZ savory little restaurant…read moredonuts. Satisfying starter that lead into a large lamb shoulder, a side of Brussels sprouts, and a miso "ice cream sandwich" dessert. All impressive. Go!

Good food, but not amazing. Nice atmosphere and the staff was really great. The fish dish was…read moreexcellent, although it was a small portion. The potatoes were very good. The Wagyu beef was not very good in my opinion. It was average. I would eat there again, but it is not what we expected, people had raved about eating there.

We ordered one prosciutto and 2 all vegetarian pizzas with garlic bread. If you want to enjoy…read morepizza, don't order the garlic bread because the bread was so good that we couldn't eat the pizza. Fresh and delicious.

Great restaurant. The interior was wacky in a cool way, the servers were kind, and the food was…read moresplendid. The garlic bread in particular was one of the best I ever had.

This restaurant has been replaced by another breakfast / brunch place called Odd Saint so different…read morefoods but still good. Just a heads up so you aren't disappointed when you can't find it!

Had a take out coffee. Service was scattered upon trying to order. But yuck on the cappuccino. Old…read morebeans and unclean machine. Ick. $6.50 In the trash.

Fabulous Italian food with a beautiful view of the water. We had the Fruiti de Mare and Bolognese…read more Delicious!

There were many great options and I had a hard time picking what to order. I ordered the oysters…read moretempura which were delicious. I thought the lamb rack could use more seasoning and was a bit too bland for my taste. Love the outdoors and the lake scenery which made my experience more enjoyable.

Food is not too bad, but imagine upon entering the restaurant ... the waitress told us that there's…read moreno ramen and sushi served! We went there just for ramen on a cold night. Anyway, we made do. The service was okay. We were standing outside the restaurant for a while before being acknowledged and we had to wait for the servers to clean up a table with tall chairs when there another clean one nearby, even though it was meant for larger parties. Anyway, we didn't say anything since we just wanted a quick meal.

Delicious food. Definitely one of the better meals we had here in NZ. Service was terrific from…read morebeginning to end. Seating was spacious and far away from other tables so you do get privacy.

Taco Medic is in a densely populated restaurant tourist area so it's hard to notice among…read moreeverything else. But, we were feeling tacos for dinner and it popped up as the first suggestion on Google Maps. Walking up to the stall, it was packed full of patrons eating outside, so a good sign. We got four tacos and I've detailed my thoughts below: The Bushman: there was a massive amount of pork belly and the sweet onion reduction which was good, but the huge amount led to mush when I picked up the taco. The integrity of the tortilla was hugely compromised by the toppings, so I wished there was a double tortilla situation. The Stockman: one of my favorites with the green hot sauce they have made from tomatillos and jalapeños. The chipotle créme fraiche were just three big circles on the taco, but it ended up being incredible to cut the richness from the brisket. The Fisherman: first bite and it was way salty and acidic, but I persevered through to a second, which was better. I thought that the fish itself was good, but the balance from the toppings was lacking. The Ken Tuckymwan: my absolute favorite. The freshness from the mango chunks cut through the richness from the fried chicken and that chipotle mayo. I really enjoyed this with the hot sauces they offered. Overall, the integrity of the tacos were really poor as the tortilla almost disintegrated after the second bite. But, the tacos pack a punch of flavor that makes the mess worth it.

We were trying to find an early lunch that wasn't too filling and so Taco Medic popped up while…read morelooking for a spot on TripAdvisor (I know I know, blasphemy, but when Yelp isn't as prevalent, you kind of have to use your resources and THEN add it to Yelp!). L O C A T I O N Funny enough the Taco Medic spots on Yelp were incorrectly located (as well as on Google) and the folks there said it was an old food truck or just incorrect in general and they can't remove it or update. It's located on this inside road called Searle. It's not accessible by road so you need to walk there. M E N U The taco menu is fairly short and sweet. They have both grilled and deep fried fish, chicken, pork, steak, etc. tacos. We ended up having the pork belly and deep fried fish. The pork belly (like many pork belly we had in New Zealand) was a disappointment. Too much meat, not enough fat and should be grilled more to a crisp. The fish wasn't bad. They're both fairly the same size of tacos that we get here in California and nothing special to be honest even though the folks there said that it's not any taco we've ever had...and well there's plenty of these fusiony tacos here. The sauces on the table were fairly spicy for me esp. the mango. O V E R A L L The service was great and friendly. The seats inside were not many but they have tables outside after noon but no one was there the Saturday we left at 11am. The food was okay and priced decently as everything else in New Zealand is fairly pricey. Would go back? Sure if we wanted more of a snack, but I would not get the pork belly.

This place was a very welcome oasis of good, healthy food for a traveler sick of seeing fish and…read morechips and burgers on every menu. I love the concept - pick a plate size and then choose 4, 5, or 6 items. Everything was delicious. A stand-out was the beef cheeks in pomegranate sauce, and all the salads were amazing. Highly recommend!

One of my favorite meals while traveling around New Zealand. There are lots of healthy options to…read morechoose from, and depending on the portion size that you select, you can get a good amount of them. I'm not sure if the entrees change by the day/meal, but when I was there, the options were mostly Mediterranean (chicken tagine, mint yogurt meatballs, chickpeas, and various salads). All the ingredients were incredibly fresh and had wonderful flavors. I love the concept of slower and healthier foods being served in accessible and easy way, and Big Fig is a great example of that. I didn't get to try their coffees or desserts, but have heard great things about them.

Came here for a glass of mulled wine to slowly wind the day away on vacation. Unbeknownst to me, I…read morearrived with only 30 minutes left before they closed. Despite that, staff was kind and attentive, not rushing to close. The mulled wine hit the spot and sitting outside, even in winter, is well worth the views. There was also a woman singing opera on the wharf - drinks and show. Very nice spot.

Very attentive service and good flavors. Just beware if you order the meat trio, you should have at…read moreleast 2-3 people to take it on. 4 to be safe. Try the mussels and squid for sure.

Heads up this location isn't here and has seemed to move elsewhere! 4* because the menu looks…read moreschmackin!

Now out by airport. Address: Building 8, 36 Grant Road,…read moreFive Mile, 9371, Queenstown Brekkie was tasty with selections to please all. Large window views of the Remarkables Range. Great food, views, comfortable atmosphere and efficient friendly staff!