You wouldn't expect a simple store would produce some of the tastiest fish and chips I've ever had…read morein my life. The Hoki is so juicy and tender with a fantastic crunchy batter. The chips are outstanding. I've sampled a lot of chips aka "frites" in Belgium where they were invented and sorry my Belgie friends. These are much better than Belgian Frites. Crunchy on the outside and soft and moist on the inside. Add some Watties Tomato Sauce and you've got a fantastic meal wrapped Kiwi style in paper.

Craft is a new restaurant on Hood Street, recently opened in the last few months by the same folks…read morethat brought us Gothenberg. It's actually located in the old Gothenberg spot on Hood Street. When you walk in, you notice the same sense of style and aethetics that make Gothenberg so pleasant and enjoyable. Craft specializes in pizzas, sliders and beer. Now, the sign out front does actually say that, but if you are looking for something OTHER than those things, then move on. The menu is somewhat limited in that respect. However, in terms of the variety and quality of the pizza and sliders, you won't be left wanting. I came here without the kiddos and with my husband and in-laws, who were visiting from the States. My husband was very happy with the beer selection (I was the driver none for me that night). Though the food is pizza and burgers, you definitely are getting the upper-end version of these items (not typical pub-type fare). The flavor palate is interesting and tasty (and if you ever had the sliders at Gothenburg, you'd have a sense of what is on offer at Craft). The servers were great and friendly. It's wasn't too busy, but it was a Wednesday night. They have some lounge type indoor seating, and some "social" types of seating (e.g. long, high top tables, a high-top counter along the wall) and may well get crowded on a busier night. They have also maintained some of the outdoor seating that was there from Gothenburg as well. All in all, I'll be back again on a future date night. They might be perfectly happy to have your children there, but I don't intend to find out :)

So happy with the meal and service we received tonight at Craft. The waiter was absolutely lovely…read moreand accommodating, even going the extra mile to fix the leg of our table as it was slightly off and wobbly. Steak was cooked amazing and couldn't get enough of the potatoes with cheese and sour cream. Left feeling very full and satisfied. Will definitely be back.

I have been to this location several times over the last 6 years. Both the service and the food are…read moreusually very good but recently we have noticed considerable deterioration in the service that the staff provide. It is unclear to me what is going on here, since the location is not under new management. When we last went to JG, the food took over 45 minutes to get to the table despite that it wasn't busy. We also noticed one jr member of the cooking staff handle cooked bacon and other food items with his bare hands after handling raw foods. We alerted the staff to this as it is unsanitary. Second the shift manager took a 15min smoke break even as some customers berated other staff. While I understand the need for a break on shift, I think it is incumbent upon the manager to step up and lead the staff during what was a very difficult time. When I return to this location, I will update my negative review if the situation has improved.

This place was great. Really friendly service, tasty food, and a nice setting. We stopped for…read morelunch on the way to Rotorua and couldn't have been more satisfied. The fries with gravy were sinfully great, and the burgers/sandwiches had great and interesting toppings.

I stopped in for lunch here with my boyfriend on our way to Hobbiton one sunny Sunday. It was busy…read morebut we were able to snag a table outside. The service was attentive but not necessarily friendly. I ordered a kombucha and the grain bowl, my boyfriend ordered a burger. I was happy to find a place that catered to both of us, as I'm vegan and my boyfriend will eat anything. It's rare to find a place where we can both get something we want. The food and drinks came out quickly and everything was really good. The grain bowl was hearty and filling, and my boyfriend ate his burger in like 2 minutes. The restaurant is really cute, I loved the casual beach vibes. It's very Raglan :) We paid inside before we left and I bought a raw caramel slice for the road. It didn't make it too far down the road, I ended up eating it only 5 minutes after we got in the car. It was rich as, super caramelly and chocolatey. Absolutely 1000% amazing and exactly what I needed to finish off a great meal. My boyfriend and I split the bar, which was a great idea as I couldn't down something that intense after a huge grain bowl. We were both full for like 7 hours after our meal here, it was so good and that raw bar really hit the spot. I think the food was fab, but we didn't get the excellent service that it seems others got here :( Still, I'd go back if I was in Raglan!

One of the best cafes in Raglan. Great coffee and food and a light, relaxing decor and good street…read moreseating if you're into that.

Love this burger restaurant chain! I highly recommend trying this at least once if you are…read moretravelling in the area. Especially if you are looking for a more affordable meal. One burger is a lot of food. We shared a small side of fries and we were stuffed! The first time we ordered beef burgers only to learn they were serving a limited edition chicken burger, Nacho Libre, that sounded amazing. So, this time we were able to order their special! This burger was a delicious breast of chicken with avocado, lettuce, corn, and get this: tortilla chips with nacho cheese and salsa. Sounds crazy but it worked!! It was delicious!! The service was fast a friendly and there was plenty of room to eat inside if it's too cold to eat outside. It seemed like most of the locals take their food from here to go anyway so you will have no trouble finding a table. Enjoy!!

Great burgers and milk shakes, with the best kumura chips and aioli in Hamilton. Great tasting…read moreburgers and really filling.

We visited precovid and loved the atmosphere of this bar! They have a good variety of delicious…read morebeer and were really helpful in guiding us to a beer we would enjoy. Definitely worth a visit.

We stopped here for an early dinner at the recommendation of a staff member at our hotel. The…read moreplace was quiet (not unexpected at the early time). We enjoyed the food and the wait staff was friendly. The only negative - although we could not see anyone smoking, we could smell cigarette smoke during our meal. Maybe it was drifting in from a designated smoking area? Food: Hamburgers and fries were very good - Pulled Lamb Burger, Chicken Burger. Buns were nice and fresh. Service: Friendly, efficient. Ambiance: Rustic, casual, distinctive architecture (former church)