Food & cocktails were amazing. Service was great. Shoved at how easy it was to get into on a…read moreSaturday night. Perfect spot for a date night.

Probably the worst meal we've had in New Zealand. Starters were lamb croquettes and scallops. Both…read morewere deep fried to within an inch of their lives. The lamb was peculiarly puréed with all the consistency of paste. The scallops had been robbed of all flavour via the deep frying process. Both inedible, leaving a greasy taste in the mouth. Dire. Removed by the very pleasant server without comment. We shared a sirloin steak which wasn't bad although the miserable helping of French fries was not appreciated. The béarnaise sauce was thin and tasteless but cost an additional $5 for some reason. We had a cosmopolitan and a margarita which, oddly, arrived after the starters but seemed to have little or no alcohol content. At least they couldn't mess up on the very nice Pinot Noir. Never again.

Great service. Super nice staff…read moreJust had drinks. Great location in Napier Parking not bad by meter

Awesome business! To keep the flavour consistent across the whole country. Nice Vibe, rough is just…read moreright for lone star.

I was very disappointed in the staff, my husband and I asked for the Lunch Pork Roast but the…read morewaitress said " there was not a lunch menu" in a very disinterested way. She told us to order off the menu on the table even though it was advertised outside. The service was super slow. I asked for my pork roast without gravy and I'd course it was smoothed in it. I really wanted to ask for another drink, but no one check on us and only a few people in the place. The waitress did not want to be bothered. As I paid at the counter, I asked about the lunch special and the girl said "didn't you get the menu?" I said "no I did not, but I inquiry about it and the girl had no idea what I was talking about? Maybe it was my accent? Anyway when I checked out the manager wasn't going to do a thing about it! I'm not in USA anymore and I had to just let it go! Be cautious about this restaurant, there are many better choices out there such as the Prime Roast which was super good and half the price and it's a take way bar. Who needs service like the Cobb & Co anyway?

Unenthusiastic staff No communication between staff…read more Took a long time with few guests Food was ok

Visiting the area and Yelp has very few current reviews. Had dinner here last nite. The drinks were…read moregood, but an odd NZ thing seems to be that if a drink isn't on the menu, they can't make it? Drink requested was a cosmopolitan. They have all the ingredients, but sorry no. Anyway, food, apps and meals were all very good and as described but came out sporadically, with last meal (party of 4) a full 15 mins after the rest. A good value for the cost. Would go back if we were here longer.

DONT DO IT. Like me, you have read the previous reviews, there all bad. But like me, your hoping…read morebecause the reviews are 3+ yrs old, it may have improved. It hasn't, don't do it. The meals are all prepared, plated out the back in a chiller, they sear the meat and send it out. The mashed potatoes ect have a crust shell on them. We had; Shrimp cocktail; should've called it a sauce cocktail, there was more sauce than anything else. Pork belly; it was all fat and skin. I get this meal everywhere all over the world and this was the worst and most expensive. Steak. Why ask how you would like it cooked if your just going to do it rare. Kids go Mac cheese, Cheerios and bbq bburger, they had no complaints, but again, all pre-prepared meals warmed up. Kids Cocktails were the only reason the got any stars. This meal cost almost $200 for 3 little kids and two adults. For $36 steaks and pork belly they were crap. Everywhere is better than this. I hate giving bad reviews but I just don't want anyone else to have a bad experience here.

Food was good, my steak was a little overcooked though. Seafood chowder was delish! Service was…read moregood but server was MIA a lot. Some of my family dined at a nearby Italian restaurant (left after we were seated), they finished their dinner and still waited 1.5 hours for us. Dinner took us 2.5 hours!!!

This restaurant was surprisingly quite good. We were walking on Eat Street and were looking at the…read moremenu when the host was trying to get us to go in. We decided to try it and ordered the T-Bone steak and the wagyu ribeye steak. The steaks were perfectly done for medium rare and well seasoned. Was a great meal.

This restaurant changed its name to Furnace Steakhouse and moved a few spaces away to 150 Victoria…read more We were seated outside on their patio on a busy Saturday night. Courtney was a great server and so was the hostess. We ordered their garden salad and onion rings for starters then chicken saltimbocca and roasted lamb for entrees. The chicken was wrapped in prosciutto with sage, white wine, mozzarella, potato purée and greens. The lamb was served with a tomato and couscous ragout, whipped feta, greens and lemon aioli. Everything was delicious. Parking was extremely difficult to find. Hopefully our car won't be towed because we parked in an iffy space. .

Has a new name now. The furnace. The food was delicious. Especially loved the steaks, fish of the…read moreday, steak salad and chicken. Calamari was a little too spicy

We've only had the chicken dishes here, and mostly takeout, but EVERYTHING has been fantastic!…read more- Cajun chicken - The stuffed chicken (Johnny Stash?) - The one with the buttery sauce And the sides we've tried have also been super tasty! From their coleslaw, to the chilli rice, and especially the veggies and the cauliflower -- SO good! At some point we'll try the ribs or steak, maybe, but the chicken is just so good! And the staff is also super friendly, really nice place!

Came here after a long day walking the Waimangu valley to refuel. No reservation needed…read more Cocktails were strong, I believe mine was a Dolly Parton(?). Huge portions. Ribs were finger licking good. Steak was just ok, a bit overdone. Friendly service, but the waitress did get our order of the mussels wrong, we were too famished to send it back ‍

Unfortunately, they are Closed there is a different restaurant now. We miss the fat cow.read more

Great location in the shopping/bar section. Great selection of local beers and really good food…read more The wood grilled Brie is really good--a must do starter. Highly recommended!

We had an adequate dinner here. Nancy very much liked her arugula salad (I didn;t get a taste) and…read moreher pumpkin risotto. I had whjat purported to be a Thai beef salad, and although the greens where very nice and the beef well prepared, it was not discernibly Thai -- no lime juice, no fish sauce, no spiciness, and no cilantro. Nice salad, but not an accurate menu listing

This was a great place for us to stop at while visiting the Waitomo Gloworm Caves. We got here…read moreright as the cafe was opening, which was probably a good thing since we didn't make a reservation but we were still able to get a table since we were early. I would recommend either making a reservation, or getting there early because it's a pretty small cafe and the dining room can fill up really quickly. Their parking spots out front is also pretty limited, so getting there early ensures that you have a place to park without having to circle around and find street parking. We got one of their salads and their fish and chips and both were absolutely divine. I loved the freshness of their salad and their flavor combination. The citrus dressing really tied it all together. The fish and chips, as a staple in NZ was so fresh and crispy here! I truly enjoyed it. The table next to us got the mini lamb burgers, and if I had more stomach space, I would have loved to try that too since it looked juicy and mouthwatering. The views in this place was also really great and and I truly enjoyed my visit.

We had a great time meeting travelers and playing pool in the back of this good ol' Irish Pub! The…read moregreen beer was flowing on St Patty's Day and we were ready for it. Add a little bit of drunken philanthropy and you're the hit in the crowd. I'd go back and do it all over again! Even a little dancing on the front floor successfully showed us the time of our lives! Thank you for celebrating and keeping the spirit of St Patty's Day alive! Cheers!

From the owner: Welcome to Mulligan's Public House!…read more When you visit Mulligan's Public House, you're in for a treat. Experience our off-the-pier-fresh Salads, Mulligan's World Famous scrumptious Irish Stew, Prime NZ Steak, Stout Pie or light meals such as Fish & Chips, Burgers and Pizza or any of our other mouthwatering dishes. Our chefs are renowned for their creative combinations of spices and sauces. Our warm and charming atmosphere will instantly relax you while our attentive staff spoils you. Weekly menu specials offer unique flavours and pairings. Mulligan's Public House is very famous with backpackers specials. Mulligan's Public House is the perfect destination for your next visit to Taupo, whether an intimate dinner or a night out celebration or casual drink after work . We open 7 days and nights a week. There's always something happening at Mulligan's for locals & backpackers! Every Tuesday - Our world famous Quiz Night. Wednesday is Poker, Thursday - Live Music & Jam Night, Friday - Girls Night and much more. Please call for reservations for dinner or jump in to enjoy your night out. Gift certificates available.