Brantry Eatery - Taupo

This restaurant is located off Lake Terrace, so there's no ocean view, but the ambiance is simply stunning. We enjoyed a fantastic dinner here on our final night in Taupo. The market fish featured a salmon with the crispiest skin I've ever tasted. My husband ordered the beef filet along with duck fat potatoes. This is definitely the perfect spot for a romantic evening, complete with outstanding food and excellent wines.

It was a wonderful evening with fantastic food and even better wine. This is the best dining experience I've had in New Zealand or Australia. It reminded me of dining at a top restaurant in London, far surpassing the average four-star places I've encountered locally. A truly classy establishment with excellent offerings—highly recommended!

What a fantastic evening! It began with a rating of four, as the service, while friendly, didn’t seem as warm as it was for other diners. I couldn’t help but wonder if it was due to my being American or dining alone. However, the service became engaging and ultimately matched the quality of the food. I kicked things off with the salt and pepper squid; the batter was flavorful and light, and the squid itself was moist and tender. For my main course, I enjoyed the duck confit, which was served with a white bean purée, broccoli, and cranberries. It had crispy skin and was incredibly moist and delicious. For dessert, I had the warm date pudding paired with fig and honey ice cream, complemented by a lovely local Semillon. The location was charming, too. I chose this restaurant for its commitment to local ingredients, and it truly exceeded my expectations.

Cute restaurant, very nice staff. Recommend you call in for a reservation as it is small. Great 3-course meal for $55. Every dish was absolutely delicious, best meal so far in New Zealand! Highly recommend the lamb neck (so tender with great contrasting flavors and textures) and the apple turnover!!

Thank you for the wonderful meal and attentive service. The staff made my birthday truly special with their delicious food, excellent service, and the surprise candle on my dessert. I can't recommend this place highly enough! Thank you!!