Location: Invercargill
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Best New Zealand food near Invercargill, South Island, New Zealand
Discover Restaurants offering the best New Zealand food in Invercargill, South Island, New Zealand. Invercargill (Māori: Waihōpai) is the southernmost and westernmost city in New Zealand, and one of the southernmost cities in the world. It is the commercial centre of the Southland region. It lies in the heart of the wide expanse of the Southland Plains on the Oreti or New River some 18 km north of Bluff, which is the southernmost town in the South Island. It sits amid rich farmland that is bordered by large areas of conservation land and marine reserves, including Fiordland National Park covering the south-west corner of the South Island and the Catlins coastal region.
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10. Waxy's Irish Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 273 reviews
Great pub with large dining restuarant - good varied menu and on the main shopping street in Invercargill - usually pretty busy place.
Reviewed By travelgoals1111
Popped in for lunch on a weekday with a couple of work colleagues. We all ordered the $10 lunch special which was chicken schnitzel, salad and fries. We were all pretty happy with our meal, nicely cooked and the gravy was a nice surprise. The only let down was the time it took for our meals to come out. Having a 1 hour lunch break we had to rush to eat our food which isnt very enjoyable. Overall would recommend if you have time to spare.
9. Zookeepers Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 372 reviews
Reviewed By Capo_in_B
Nice place for lunch and snacks, great atmosphere among the animal sculptures. Staff informed us they would close in a few weeks and open after a break. Part of the downtown renovation. Our experience was great with helpful staff, prompt service, well prepared food.
8. Speights Ale House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 368 reviews
The Southern most Speight's Ale House in New Zealand. Offering only the freshest local produce along with the best tap beer selection in Invercargill.Come and experience Southlands friendly hospitality with food and wine to match everyones tastes.
Reviewed By Lesley M
The warm inviting ambiance was obvious from the time I walked through the doors. The open fire added the ambiance on a cold wet night. This large venue offers upstairs and downstairs seating. The service was quick and attentive and the generous sized meal was great. Nice night thank you.
7. The Grille
Overall Ratings
4 based on 204 reviews
Reviewed By traceymurrayp
Well not the worst burger I've ever had but must be close. Dry and no flavor. Just lacking in anything really. So to be fair it wasn't all bad. The potato skins were good and the apple shortcake was as well. Still I expect more when I am paying $20 for a burger.
6. Buster Crabb
Overall Ratings
4 based on 517 reviews
We have a lovely warm and inviting restaurant. We use all locally sourced product with very generous servings with an emphasis on the meat portion of the meal. Our steaks are 250gms up to the "Donald Trump Choker", which is 500gm and cooked slowly over 20
Reviewed By beheaded c
We arrived on a rainy Friday night to find the restaurant crowded and a real buzz. Luckily the car park at the rear has a good capacity and you can enter by a rear door. Staff were friendly and we were soon seated, even without a reservation. The menu is quirAky being inside a newspaper, but fun. Many options but we started with the Buff oysters which were plump and fresh but lacking a bit of sea saltiness. However our mains of the Farmers Lamb Duo and the confit Duck were of high standard. Meal sizes are such that you will not leave hungry! Our dessert of upside down cheesecake was a bit to soft and creamy although tasty. We tried an Otago Pinot Noir which was good quality and finished with coffee, We would return.
5. The Saucy Chef on St Andrew
Overall Ratings
4 based on 521 reviews
Reviewed By adwpjw
The atmosphere was amazing, warm and inviting with a fire on a cold Invercargill night. The only thing that was lacking was a little sauce for the adult main meals as some of it ie hasstleback potatoes were dry. Food was good, just needed sauces to add flavour and moisture. COD was a little dry as well.Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, I am pleased to hear that atmosphere was warm & inviting. I will pass this feedback on to the chefs so that they can prevent this from occurring again. We hope to see you back again soon!Warm Regards, Brooke Pennicott. Restaurant Manager.
4. The Rocks Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 378 reviews
Local cusine cooked fresh daily, bursting with flavour and generous serves. Followed by great service and pleasant clean decor.
Reviewed By natalies674
Was in Invercargill visiting and visited on recommendation. Hostessâs attitude was average and uninformative. Wine selection was good and on par with prices elsewhere. Entrees were good and not frozen seafood like most places. Main was below par. Pork crackle was old and not crackle. No snap at all and rubbery to chew. Chicken and portabello pasta had a good flavour in the sauce and thatâs where it stops. Chicken was over cooked, lack of mushrooms present and pasta was store bought and not consistent in cooking. Completely over priced for what was served. Big city prices so expecting excellence and got the complete opposite
3. Louies Cafe & Tapas Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 265 reviews
Reviewed By sweetjamm
We had the most gorgeous meal at Louieâs last weekend. The chef is brilliant. He knows his craft! We started off with warm olives and breads. Yum! I had the lamb and it was melt in your mouth perfection. Others had steak and venison and all of us enjoyed our food. We will be back again!
2. The Batch Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 782 reviews
Cafe & restaurant offering fresh local cuisine masterminded by our team choose from the brunch menu served from 7:30am until 11:15am or feast on delectable delights from our lunch menu from 11:30am 'til 2:30pm. Need something on the run? Call ahead to ord
Reviewed By StheG
The cafe is easy to find with plenty of free on street parking. We both had breakfast. Pancakes for the husband and smashed avocados on terrific sourdough bread for me. The servings were enormous. Personally I could have done with half the quantity at half the price but the flavours and presentation were terrific. The music was a bit too loud, but I enjoyed it. It would be hard to talk in a group though. The coffee was good. Overall very pleasant.
Top 3 Contemporary food in Invercargill, South Island, New Zealand
1. Elegance at 148 on Elles
Overall Ratings
5 based on 282 reviews
Reviewed By Alison P
We enjoyed a birthday dinner for 7 people mid week and received excellent service. The blue cod was delicious, the venison superb and the chicken tasty. The desserts were beautiful and the drinks list contained great variety. The meals were beautifully presented and service professional. They even sell a range of tea leaves that you can take home. This restaurant isnât in the main shopping area but itâs well worth travelling the small distance to get there.
