Coffee is undrinkable, very bitter, and the bread was burnt, the Salmon dish was a huge disappointment, would not recommend this place! Post office is 100% best choice in Clyde,

Beautiful venue with excellent service. The food was great, but our minds weren’t blown. Duck liver pâté was one of the best I’ve had. Good selection of wine. Would come again, but would try some different options. Atmosphere was slightly lacking.

Service was wonderful. Our waitress was knowledgeable about the menu, great rapport with customers. Food very very good. Two entrees so we could have dessert and very happy to doggy box the left over cheese. Bar staff helpful and made a very good Cardrona gin. Very good wine list. Thank you everyone. We'll be back

Awesome outside seating area. Ordered the smokey pulled pork shoulder burger and it was delicious. Great place to stop for lunch after riding the Dunstan Cycle Trail.

I’ve traveled around the world and the chef here made one of the best steak ever I have tasted in my life. Simply amazing experience. You should be setting up a restaurant in Las Vegas and show off your passion with the world.

Beautiful building and garden. It was fully booked so we just tried their house brew, excellent! Will book and eat next time.

Coffee is absolutely terrible, couldn't even finish my cup,, went in again today just for something to eat, (was staying away from the awful coffee) and my Salmon dish was a huge disappointment, I thought I would of at least gotten a whole piece of Salmon, it was like vomit on a plate! Would not recommend going here!

Cannot recommend highly enough. This place is awesome! Huge rooms, nice bathrooms, beautiful gardens, fantastic breakfasts, welcoming hosts. I wouldn't stay anywhere else! See you again soon

Walked in to Oliver's last eve without a booking. Was offered bar snacks from their menu. Asked if I could have it to take away ( as atmosphere was not to my liking ) and was told yes I could takeaway but they could not guarantee the quality if I did so. I agreed and ordered basic stuff that couldn't be damaged by takeaway. A mini sourdough loaf ( with long-winded butter accompaniment which I wanted to try) and shoestring fries ( with aioli - I think lemon and garlic ). Sounded yum. I waited patiently. After around 20 minutes ( not too long in my opinion) I was presented with a small closed box. I took it gratefully and left. When I got back to my accommodation I realized that I only had bread and fries in my takeaway box. The bread was good. As expected. The fries were underseasoned. And without the flavours I had paid for and expected to compliment these I felt pretty unhappy. The service was fine - although the staff seemed confused about what they can offer - but they were pleasant. But no. I do not recommend this establishment. A real disappointment.

We had a great meal here. Good selection of beers and wines, nice atmosphere and an interesting menu. Portion sizes are big - so go hungry!

Overpriced and overrated. We got an antipasto platter for 2. It was $65 with only one piece of cheap Brie cheese on it which had dried out too much for the knife to cut through it. The huge cubes of ham looked comical and made no sense on the plate. Cheap flavourless chorizo (maybe). A huge blob of bland hummus. Pate wasn’t bad with the relish, but all and all totally annoyed at myself that I didn’t say something.

This excellent restaurant is located on the main street of Clyde. The historically themed setting has been beautifully restored and has both indoor and outdoor areas. The food, presentation and service was excellent. High quality all round. Definitely recommend to all fans of fine dining.

This is a restaurant located in an old Victorian building, therefore it comes with all the old school charm. The ambience and layout is classy but not too over the top. Good - We ordered tha lamb rump and pork belly for dinner. The meals were promptly prepared and served. The pork belly was nicely cooked with very crunchy skin. The lamb rump portions were generous but the texture of the meat in the mouth was different from most lamb we have had. Service - the service was nice and efficient, starting from the nice young man at the bar to the wait staff.

Crippling understaffing means attention to detail is lacking. Smeared glasses, streaky cutlery, napkins missing, bins overflowing in the toilets and Christmas decorations still up. Staff are clearly trying their best but the single waitress working in the restaurant seemed overwhelmed and frequently forgot us. We had been in the restaurant for an hour before our first course arrived though the place was far from full. Food was tasty but our experience didn’t justify the high prices and I’m not sure we’d go back.

We had dinner here for the second time as our first experience was sooooo good. We came for our honeymoon in Sept 2020. I think they have gotten even better if that’s possible. We ordered the eye fillet, lamb rack and sides with a delicious Wild Earth wine. The staff deserve a shout out too, so friendly. Absolutely devine! We WILL be back.

Tasty food and the dishes are very well presented. Love it.💞

My brother said that it was the best meal he’d ever had. He even said that he would give up his mother for more of the pork ribs 👩‍👦🐖🐖.

Great service and even better food! The staff were super lovely and more than happy to show us the smokers and set ups. The food is to die for! The Stoaker dog was ok but the ribs and the pork belly sandwich were melt in your mouth delicious well worth a visit! The desserts were also delicious if you can find the room for them

Was here on the 29th May21. I am quite happy to rate this place with 5 stars. It was a mere 6°c in Cromwell this evening. The Stoaker room was warm with good ambient lighting. The lady and gentlemen serving us were courteous happy and obliging. The food: I myself had the lamb rack and roast potatoes. Those with me had the platter. The meats were cooked superbly and the flavors of the food were just beautiful. Very well done on the venison also which was part of the platter. The plates/platter the food was served on was fantastic and added to the enjoyment and visual taste of being here. Very impressed and I would have no hesitation in recommending this establishment or coming back here. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - well done, as I dont give 5 stars lightly.

Just superb! Friendly, warm, attentive but not overbearing service coupled with mouthwatering meals that deserve to be savoured mouthful by mouthful. Get there, you are missing a gem if you pass it by.

A very enjoyable experience dining without plates. All your meals came served on wooden planks which was great. Friendly stuff and great service why you enjoy your meal inside a large open tent structure with a shingle base (floor). Highly recommended.

Food were tasty; meat were tender and juicy. But they were not smoky which is a little bit disappointed for us. Very good service. We're interesting to try their butcher feast if we have more people

Wow! What an amazing food experience! We loved everything we ordered, the food is so delicious and the local wine is great as well. If you pass by Cromwell do yourself a favor and stop here to have a meal. Highly recommended! 👌🤤

Wow. Great staff, great food, iconic South Island style. We had a few today so got the share platter and wine tasting flight. Wonderful. Worth the drive

Absolutely delicious! Everything on our tasting board was exceptional. Obviously this place is known for its smoked meats but the sides were just as good! Potatoes were actually roasted and crisp, the couscous salad another surprising winner (I’m normally not a fan). Also when the food came out we were both unsure how we were going to eat it all, but we did!

Tried to get in last night but it was fully booked. Tonight was worth the wait, fabulous food cooked in a slow BBQ barrel. Great local wines to suit.

Lovely food and atmosphere but the service was lacking. After taking our initial lunch order we were ignored. Would have been nice to have been offered more drinks and dessert. Ended up going elsewhere to enjoy regional wines. Agree with another reviewer that Mt Difficulty was a much better experience.

Nice meal and delicious wines. The views are also quite nice. It can be quite busy during lunch time so book ahead. A little on the pricey side but a recommended stop during an Otago wine tour.

We were here in October 2023. I think about my visit a lot because it's an enduring memory of a moment where life doesn't get much better than this. After enjoying a flight of wines, we spent a very pleasant afternoon outside sipping our coffees and enjoying the magnificent view. Need comfort food? They have a food truck. This winery has you covered. Staff were super friendly and helpful. The ambience is relaxing and inviting. We'd recommend anyone who has the opportunity to definitely go out and visit this Winery. Spend some quality time here with your loved ones.

Wait staff were magnificent and looked after us adequately. Friends chose food from the menu which I believe was well received. My wife daughter and I shared a platter......way overpriced and lacked imagination. Very underwhelmed!

A wonderful experience within the most Fabulous environment. Hosts were warmly welcoming with good wines and a most enjoyable platter. I will be back in March 2023. Valerie Attrill

A memorable experience for our family! The hospitality, wine and surrounds were hard to beat. One of the best wine tastings we have had with incredibly attentive and knowledgeable staff. Could not have asked for better!

A second time here, and it didn’t disappoint. The menu was little bit different, but every dish was of top-quality and flavour paired beautifully with their wines. Service was great and attentive. We were aiming to eat outside in the more casual setting, but there was a table available inside, so we opted for that. One of the most picturesque wineries in the region.

Nice wine and scenery but the pizza is not worth the money at all. I was super disappointed of the pizza. A frozen dough with some cheap ingredients on top for $28/$30?! A no go. Wouldn’t go there for lunch again but absolutely nice view and lovely service

Amazing food, wine and views. So enjoyed our lunch here. Highly recommend the lamb rump

We had a lovely lunch from the Carrick Pizza caravan today with great friendly service from the staff. It was also great to receive extra help from the owners when we had an accident with a Pizza. Love the views and atmosphere and as we are locals will visit often and take all our visitors to Cromwell with us.

Fan-damn-tastic. Such an amazing experience to taste some excellent wines, soak up the view, the sunshine and enjoy a slice of pizza in a chilled setting.

Very impressed with Carrick Winery’s lunch menu. After completing the Dunstan Trail, my wife and I stopped for lunch at Carrick Winery as recommended. To say we were impressed was an understatement. The Duo of Lamb and Twice cooked potatoes were to die for 🤩 I have a very happy wife who had some amazing lamb and I also really enjoyed their Bannockburn Reisling. Highly recommend a visit 👍

Stylish, modernly rustic appeal. Great wines, amazing food, and a very social vibe. Outdoor and indoor dining, amazing views. Located right off the Dunstan Bike Trail. Pizza truck out back.

We had two wonderful stops here while biking on the Dunstan over Easter weekend. Highly recommended.

Amazing place to rest or end your bike ride on Lake Dunstan. The pizza is perfect, a great crust, well balanced sauce and top notch toppings. You can also spot some cute birds…

A great stop off cycling on the Dunstan trail. A nice surprise and a relaxing place to stop and admire the stunning view of the lake

This review is part of the workers. My partner and I have worked in the vineyard. We felt very welcoming and it was a really nice environment. The team work was awesome and the supervisors looked after us very well. They help us to make a hard work in the field more pleasent. The last day they showed the installation of the winery and we did a testing. It was great quality and all of them are organics. We would love to come back in the future.

A top location and dining experience. Food and service outstanding.

Loved it. Well worth the visit. The food was yummy, and the wine list is nuts, something like 200+ wines, and so many are by the glass even.

Went here the other day to celebrate my birthday and had an amazing experience. The service was amazing all so friendly and attentive. Gave me a special glass of birthday bubbles, also recommended wine and food options for us. Everything we ate and drank was amazing. Definitely recommend stopping here if you are in the area, or even if you aren’t!! We will 100% be back here!

Oh what joy! This marvelous establishment was just over the road from our Airbnb accomm, so we visited three times in two days. The tapas-style food is phenomenal and the wine list is vast. Across the 11 dishes we tried, my favourite was goat cheese croquettes with honey and balsamic. Bliss!! What's more, Anna and her front of house team are witty, friendly and quick on their feet. If I could give six stars, I would.

Lunch was amazing catering for everyone’s tastes. The variety and flavours were awesome and the service was impeccable. A fantastic wine list too! Highly recommend a visit to this amazing hotel.

There is something about tapas style food that really excites me, and the quality and presentation of each dish was fantastic. I was really glad to have company at the table so that I could taste (and devour) at least the majority of the menu without too much guilt, and left the restaurant feeling very satisfied followed by an overwhelming urge to take a nap. Each dish was packed full of flavour, unique, and a joy to consume. All topped by excellent service with a smile, I'll definitely be coming back here for my next special occasion. Hopefully in the spring or summer time so that I can soak up the sunshine (and a beer) in the lovely garden. Many thanks and see you again soon! Jack

A perfect experience, welcoming and attentive staff, delectable taste and presentation of the 7 dishes well enjoyed, the pairing of sublime wines to each of the dishes from the extensive range available to you. Being a seasoned world food traveller, this place is right there, worth that moment in time to enjoy!

Been here several times for lunch over last 5 years. It has always been good but the last lunch meal was outstanding. Just good value small dishes and the best wine selection by the glass. Remember to book in advance as they can fill up even mid week in winter

A short scenic drive from Queenstown, this cosy, buzzing hotel with stunning views has a mouthwatering menu. We had an excellent server who had great knowledge of the food and wine, and even talked us through the different influences of the micro climates on the wines she helped us choose. The dishes were delicious and perfect for sharing, and she helped us order the perfect amount. There was a crossover with the Cardrona Distillery on the Sunday we visited which also featured unique cocktail pairings with lunch. A lovely afternoon trip. Pictured: cocktail, baked camembert, fish tacos, lamb ribs desserts. Not pictured (too good to pause): chimichurri steak, brussel sprouts, the wine....

The food is just Amazing. Full of flavour. Loved every bit of it.

The restaurant has such a great view and the food is amazing!! We really loved the experience and the wine too! The people are very friendly and made the atmosphere really enjoyable. Highly recommended!

If you’re reading this - decision made, you have to come here. Especially if you’re a wine and food lover. This was our favorite meal of our two week road trip - Julia also had a large part here with her beyond exceptional service - backed by a flawless crew. Truly, so welcoming and friendly. They do half glasses of wine here so you can pair dishes with the local wine as you work your way through the menu. Absolutely fantastic!

Great wine list and great food. Also the price is very reasonable compare to other restaurants in the area. You can order half a glass of wine to try more varieties too! Great for wine lovers 🍷 Staff was helpful and friendly, service was great. PS really enjoyed the Felton Rd Pinot Noir😄

Chris and Jules at Bannockburn Hotel offer an exceptional dining experience. The view is beautiful and looks down Bannockburn valley. The lamb is outstanding, and the wine menu is extensive and delicious. We were lucky to taste the last bottle of the Mon Cheval 2010 LeChar Pinot Noir which was exceptional. Their hospitality is warm and welcoming, making it a must-visit in Bannockburn.

Awesome! Biked from Cromwell a do this is a great spot for a refreshment break. Staff are lovely. Good selection of beers, wine, and cider. We only had snacks, warm Olives and some smashed fried potato but these were delicious. Highly recommended!

A nice setting for an afternoon drink. Very friendly staff.

The positives are the friendly service and atmosphere. The food was nice however value for money is not that great, it does seem quite spendy for small share plates (3 meatballs to share with 2 people which means we wanted to have 2 each and of course were charged quite a bit extra for another. Although the menu has local produce on it (we actually specifically wanted to try the chorizo and lamb), we felt the formulation of the menu on offer didn't celebrate local produce. Sharing plates are great, we would normally do this however we did feel the portions were on the small side and we were left with a 'heavy' feeling. It would be good to have some more fresh things on the menu too.

What a great quiet evening! We had recently dined in several restaurants where the music was too loud, so the guests had to increase their volume to be heard... This was so peaceful and enjoyable. We loved being able to get 1/2 glasses to try a number of different wines. The small plates/tapas were quite generous and delicious. The duck liver parfait, and beef bavette were our favorites. Service was very friendly, not rushed, and our server seemed truly interested in providing us a pleasant evening.

Greeted by a lovely lady. Great surroundings. The food looked great.

Lovely property for our stay on the first night of our Otago Rail Trail tour. Room was a little on the small side - beds very comfortable. Spa was a welcome treat after a day on the bike. Dinner was superb and Colleen a gracious host.

We stayed here on the rail trail. It's about a 10min ride from the trail but well worth it. Beautifully presented old building. Nicely appointed rooms and a very good restaurant serving decent portions to fill you up after a ride. Staff were great!

What a beautiful little cafe! Staff are wonderful, friendly and its like walking into a friends house for afternoon tea. Coffee is great and the food is delish! Will definitely make a point of coming back.

Colleen and team provide a supremely comfortable stay with a lovely breakfast. We had dinner too and it was a stand out of our trip. The warm hospitality was unsurpassed.

Morning coffee and treat was excellent. Interior decor shows the wonderful history of this building and the area. Very comfortable seating.

We stayed in a beautiful room as part of cycling the Central Otago rail trail. Such a delight to arrive and be welcomed. Our beautifully comfortable and decorated room with ensuite opened out to the garden with chairs to relax outside. We then bought a drink from the bar and headed to the delightful private spa for a relaxing soak. Nothing was too much trouble - even the laundry available free of charge. Dinner was absolutely beautiful and the service excellent. Colleen was so engaging and knowledgeable not only about the area and history but about her wine list and food. The breakfast was generous and set us up for another ride that day. Pitches store has been beautifully restored while maintaining its history. Thoroughly recommended in every way. Sue Neely

We had dinner here whilst doing the rail trail. Hands down the best meal you will get on the rail trail and would have to be one of the best restaurants in the country. They picked us up from Omakau and dropped us off all at no charge, and we got a bit of the history of Ophir as well. A great experience all round. Most of the options for eating on the trail are ok, but this is your only option for a real dining experience so my advice is do not miss it, this one is a must.

Amazing food and service. The food was Michelin star quality and it was super fast in coming out to our table from the time of ordering. Super impressive. Excellent quality and great pickup service from our lodge and back.

An unexpected pleasant surprise...quaint surroundings, good food, great service

Situated in the beautiful and interesting little town of Ophir is Pitches Store. It has a friendly team who are good for a chat and great hospitality. The meals we had here were above excellent, faultless. Nice warm and cosy environment to relax after a long day on the bike. The local pool just 100m down the road was an added bonus on such a hot day. The rooms are well appointed and the beds super comfy. Top spot.

Fantastic experience. We stopped here for dinner as part of the Otago Rail Trail. David picked us up from our accommodation in Omakau and brought us to dinner, explaining the history of the buildings as we went. Colleen looked after us during dinner, which was incredible. We had the prawn gnocchi and duck with quinoa for dinner. Gnocchi were perfect in a lovely smokey tomato sauce. Duck was cooked to perfection. For dessert we had the grilled fruits which is probably the best dessert I’ve ever eaten. Really spectacular!

What an awesome place. The rooms and very modern, luxurious and well appointed. The cafe side of Pitches has brilliant food and drink. I mean, if you are looking for somewhere special to go with someone, or you have a special event coming up this place is well worth a look. The staff are really friendly and your hosts are warm and inviting. What i love about this place is the building. From the outside you would think just another historic building, but the facade hides a beautifully renovated interior that is modern and considered. It has not lost the character of the original building interior. Very clever use of the stone walls throughout paired with a more modern finish. Be sure to check the floor in front of the main bar area. 5+ stars from me. Keep up the good work team.

Excellent food, we had the pork belly and the pulled pork from lunch menu, and a side of chips (that we didn't finish) Needs a bit of gardening out the front where we sat :) Nice that it's dogo friendly!