Service was the highlight for me. Told them our curry was way too spicy and they walked us through milder options, swapped it out without charging. Really appreciated that. Food was decent, though the new dish was a bit less exciting than I hoped. Still, that kind of attention makes me want to go back.

The cobb loaf was a fun find, and the fish of the day in that creamy sauce was decent. Place had good vibes, though it&#39;s not cheap.

Went on a Sunday night, pretty quiet but service was quick and friendly. Our waiter even danced along to the music, which was a nice touch.

The lamb shank was so tender it fell right off the bone. Really nicely seasoned too. Place was busy but we got seated quick.

The old abattoir renovation is seriously cool&mdash;such a vibe in there. Steak and kumara fries were spot on again. Service was solid too. Been a few times now and it stays consistent.

Owner actually ran out of mussels but went and bought a fresh bag just for us. Pretty solid service honestly, made the whole meal better.

Ordered the chicken burger with fries and honestly the size caught me off guard&mdash;easily double what I&rsquo;d expect for that price. Chicken was well-seasoned, juicy. Service was quick and friendly too. Pretty decent spot if you&rsquo;re after something filling without fuss.

The brioche french toast special was so good&mdash;properly soaked through, soft in the middle with that crispy edge. My friend and I shared it and we were both quiet for a solid minute just eating haha. Wish it came with a bit more syrup though. Would come back just for that.

The salmon benedict was genuinely good &mdash; the hollandaise had that nice tangy balance. Coffee came out looking almost too pretty to drink. Rhonda and the team were lovely, kept the water topped up without hovering. Place had a nice hum to it, not too loud for a Saturday morning. Just wish the toast had been a bit crisper, that&#39;s all.

The lamb shank in nut curry was seriously tender, fell right off the bone. Seafood laksa was good too, partner reckons it&#39;s the best he&#39;s had in NZ. Service was quick and friendly enough. Portion sizes were decent for what you pay, we left full without feeling ripped off. Would go back if we&#39;re in the area again.

Lovely little spot after the museum trip. Sat out on the deck, super peaceful. The rhubarb cake was homemade and honestly one of the best I&#39;ve had.

Plenty of meat for the group, we had leftovers from the Cadillac and Mustang platters. A salad would&#39;ve helped balance it.

Good eggs benedict, plenty of bacon and that tomato on sourdough was a nice touch. Long black was solid too. Portion felt right for the price.

The margherita was fresh and juicy, and the meat lovers had proper quality meat. Probably the best pizza I&#39;ve had in NZ so far 🍕

Came here with a couple of friends and honestly the staff made it so easy to pick something. I&rsquo;m not even veggie but I tried their vegan bowl and it was actually really good. Place was busy but we didn&rsquo;t feel rushed. Would come back if I&rsquo;m in the area again 😊

The weekend breakfast buffet runs $17.99 and that&rsquo;s a solid price for what you get. Dosa was made fresh, came out hot and crisp. Ginger tea cut through everything nicely. Plenty of South Indian stuff to pick from, most of it cooked to order. Staff kept the plates cleared without hovering. Just wish the buffet area was laid out a bit better, got a little crowded near the dosa station.

Stumbled on this place walking back from the beach. Got the fish of the day and a glass of sauvignon blanc&mdash;the wine was properly chilled, cut through the lemon butter nicely. Staff left us alone until we needed them, which I appreciate. Outdoor tables were full so we sat inside, bit noisy but fine. Would come back for the wine list alone.

Staff were lovely, even brought out blankets without asking. Felt like a friend&#39;s place more than a restaurant. Food did the job, nothing crazy but solid. Maybe a bit quiet on a Tuesday night, but that worked for us. Wouldn&#39;t mind coming back if I&#39;m in the area again.

The sweet and sour pork came out in this big tray &mdash; honestly enough for like three meals. Staff were friendly, didn&#39;t rush us at all. We just grabbed a table near the window and took our time. Portion size definitely matched the price. Would go back if I&#39;m craving that dish again.

Walked in on a busy night, no booking. They still got us a table fast. Fish in sweet chilli sauce was solid. Quick service, decent feed.

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