Really nice Atmosphere, sat at the bar in front of the kitchen fire. Perfect after such a cold walk…read morethrough town to get here! Great portion sizes, fast service, and nice presentation. Decent selection of craft beers including some great local brews.

the burgers and beer selection is the best in the north island area especially in this remote part…read moreof town. great place to stop by after your hike in the alpines and rest. i really admire the staff there for taking time to help us with our itinerary and brew selection. it's all domestic new zealand craft brews and the burgers are very fresh. try the poutine fries, you will not be disappointed!

Unbelievably disappointing. Bar looks lovely, all wooden panelling and cosiness, but...service was…read moreaverage at best. We were trying to decide whether to order kids or adult burger for our son and the waitress could not understand why we were asking about sizes. Then, when I asked how big pizzas we're, her response was "pizza sized". unfortunately we made the mistake of then ordering the chicken, cranberry pizza. Hardly any chicken, no cranberry and cheese overcooked and sparse. Worst pizza I've ever had. We would have sent it back but we'd already had so many challenges with waitress we decided to cut our losses. Service was slow too and we would have spent a lot more if the waitress had been on top of refilling drinks etc. Apparently my eldest son said the chicken burger was great, which pushed this review from a 2 to a 3

Stopped here for a glass of wine and a meal, honestly wasn't expecting much because there isn't…read moremuch in the area and inVEGAN. We walked in and the interior was suuuper cute. I saw a veggie burger on the menu, but was told it had egg in it. Figured it was fried for another meal. Well the server talked to the chef, and they went out of their way to make me a vegan burger. Probably 1 of 2 meals I've enjoyed on my entire 2 week trip. I'm not a yelper, but if this small town place can go out of their way for me unlike all the major cities we have visited, it's well deserved! Great meat, great service, in a very clean environment. Pleas give it a try

Don't let the exterior fool you, this place is a gastronomic Delight. I had the venison and my…read morefriend had the veggie burger. Both of us were really happy with our food and we're both foodies who have lived all over the world .... San Francisco, Chicago, London ... you name it. The veggie burger wasn't just some frozen veggie things slapped on a bun it was a handmade veggie burger with lots of Fresh vegetables. My venison was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were really wonderful.

Tucked in a little yard on the Liardet str, food truck with the elusive name Gamma Ray's offers…read moreurban culinary delights: burgers, sandwiches, shakes. Such an eclectic crowd there, but all hype and fancy. Personally I am not a burger eater, but experts with me suggested that the bun was pleasantly soft and onions were caramelised the right way. As a food lover I noticed that the taste was well balanced. Meaty version had good quality generous hand made patties inside, meat-free versions were creative and full of flavour. Enjoyed it!

When in Taupo, New Zealand... be sure to grab a meal at BurgerFuel!…read more While strolling at shops looking for souvenirs, it was time to grab a bite to eat. Wanting a view of the lake, we stopped into BurgerFuel. They had music playing from inside, outdoor tables and row seating facing the lake. I ordered from the Breakie menu and grabbed the eggs Benedict with salmon (pictured). My friend had ordered nachos with bbq pulled pork and it looked amazing (not pictured). Along with a pint of Lakeman Pale Ale to wash everything down for the afternoon. Great meal, nice location... stop in when your on the north island and by New Zealand's largest lake.

I am not much of a burger fan. I usually find the patty too dry, the bread too spongy, and the…read morewhole idea of a burger kind of underwhelming. But when we're traveling, we're trying focus less on fancy meals and more on the sightseeing. Strolling along Lake Taupo, however, Burger Fuel drew me in for some reason. Perhaps it was the bustle in the place, perhaps the tantalizing aromas emanating from the kitchen, that made my mouth water. This, combined with the promise of fresh, organic ingredients, as well as an interesting flavor palate, caused us to stand in line at this popular New Zealand burger chain. We were not disappointed. It's a pretty small place, wedged in between other, larger restaurants, with a limited number of tables, inside and outside overlooking the lake and a lovely sunset. It was a first for us to have beetroot on a burger -Kiwi Burger-, but the flavor complements the burger meat amazingly. My burger also came with bacon and mango! What a burst of flavor!! Yeah!! It's time to bring Burger Fuel to Los Angeles, people!

Good good feed!! Tasty chicken.. good burgers.. not amazing…read moreto die for.. but hearty and filling. I would've like it served in traditional American baskets or plates but everything is served in paper containers. Still, guys are cool and even served us extras after their closing time.

Finding a place to eat in Taupo proved to be quite difficult. After the morning out at Wairakei, we…read morewere ready for lunch. We'd passed Pauly's Diner the day before and it looked promising. It's right next door to The Juice Station. We dropped in on a Wednesday afternoon (around 1:30pm). They've got tables both inside and out. The guys working inside are super chill and friendly. They explained the menu and then let us take our time deciding. Hilarious that they're closed Tuesday but on the hours sign, it says Pub Day! Work hard, play hard right? The menu is small but it's all about the burgers. They also have fried goods, shakes and a kids menu. There's a lunch deal (11:30am to 3:00pm, weekdays only). You get a burger, fries and either a can or water ($15.00 to 17.00). - L&P (lemon & paeroa) can - not too sweet. Hint of lemon. - Roast chicken sub ($12.00 NZD) - with gravy cheese and mustard. Lucky for my dad, they had a batch of cheese-less gravy. He really enjoyed his sub. - Fish lunch deal ($17.00 NZD) - fish of the day, herb oil, lettuce, jalapeño mayo and pickled red onion. Forgot to ask what type of fish it was but everything was delicious. Perfectly battered, flaky and the herb oil (almost like a basil pesto) was tasty. - Chicken lunch deal ($16.00 NZD) - Southern fried chicken (SFC), coleslaw and honey butter. The fried chicken was perfect; crispy, tender and nicely seasoned. The slaw was nicely balanced (little bits of celery added a nice texture). I don't go for burgers much but Pauly's Diner hit it out of the ballpark. We were delighted with their version of American burgers! Better even.

$75 NZ dollars for 4 lamb shanks and 2 glasses of wine, you can't beat that! Such a good value and…read moreso tasty. The waitress was very nice and friendly. She brought us a picture book about the local area, and gave was sample of wine. The lamb shanks was so tender and served in tasty sauce that is salty with just a little bit of sweetness. The restaurant was only 9miles from the Chateau Tangariro, and it was worth it. It was nice busy and it feel like very local.

This will go down as one of the best experiences ever of my trip and honestly in my life. I will…read morenever forget this hospitality. We got here after a long drive from Auckland... was the only place opened but sadly we got there close to their posted close time and being a small town they were in deed closed. I knocked to find out if there was something else around and they kindly brought us in to eat anyways. They made us a full plate a food, not just something lying around. Where to start? The food was absolutely amazing! I've never had lamb shank and was a little scared to try it but it was fantastic. The meat fell off the practically. They served it with some potatoes, a sweet potato(yum), and some grilled onion. The sauce they used complimented everything and I did all I could not to lick it off the plate. It wasn't too heavy at all. It had a flavor that reminded me of grandma's cooking. My friend had the fish and chips and enjoyed it very much! Okay back to the rest. Cute place, very moderately decorated. Not overbearing. Very clean. They even have bikes to rent. By the time I left I felt like family. Marie is incredibly sweet (so are you Bruce!) and chatted with us throughout dinner, telling us about the area, gave us a book of pictures to look through, and filled up a water bottle for me for the drive. They were just really genuine people and that made my night. This restaurant is a gem and you would be making a big mistake not to stop. If I could give it 10 stars I would!

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

Tried Aunty Jos for the first time Omg the burgers were huge I had the Hawaiian and my husband…read morebacon and egg absolutely delish We bought chips as well cooked to perfection with just the right amount of salt Recommend to you all Although we live in Palmy im sure we will be back as menu was very extensive

i tried Aunty Jo's Takeaways today for the first time and it was not great the chips was hard and…read moreover cooked the fish was very small and oily tasteless the meat-patties was also oily and very tasteless i spent $4.00 more than every other takeaway i been to around Fielding. for the extra cost i would expect a hell of a lot more and by the way 20 minutes is a long time to wait for the little amount i received for my money i would not recommend this takeaway outlet to anyone i also would not even give a star rating of 0

I went to Kings with a group of friends for the quiz on a Monday night. They have a large Texan…read morestyle menu with all your bar/pub staples including nachos, wedges, ribs and fish and chips. They have a whole page of burger options ranging from $20-$29. I ordered 'The Duke' burger ($25) which has an angus beef patty, bacon, onion rings, mushroom, cheese, BBQ sauce, salsa, salad and is served with fries. It was good but not amazing and I probably wouldn't order it again at that price. I saw the 'The Judge' go past and it was HUGE. The nachos were tasty and were an impressive size. We also ordered the brownie and ice cream sundae for dessert which were what you would expect. The quiz was a lot of fun and the staff were really friendly.