Reviews of Dixie Browns. (Restaurant) in Taupō (Waikato).

Dixie Browns

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38 Roberts Street, Taupō 3330, New Zealand

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Reviews of Dixie Browns

I.

We usually don't visit same place more than once when we travel as like to try different things. But we loved this restaurant so much we came back on the second night. Not only the food was A+++ but the staff is incredibly professional and make the whole experience even nicer. Other than the menu items, the dessert cabinet is incredible and i would say even if you are full from your dinner- get one of those desserts take away anyway- it's worth it . Extra points for checking Vaccine Passes, thank you .

A. R.

My family and I visited Dixie Brown for the first time recently by accident on the 19th of Jan and I am glad to say it was a very good accident indeed. Before I get to the good part of our experience, unfortunately there were some negatives. As we entered in, our family was forced to enter into the restaurant again as they could not check our vaccine passes at our table. The waitress then took us around and we got to seat at the exact table we chose at the very beginning. The unfortunate part was that the family at the next table had their vaccine passes checked right at the table. There was some obvious discrimination there by the female staff. Also, its very difficult to get service at the table, and we were not given any cutlery or serviettes with our meals. Please bring the cutlery along with our meal. It also would be recommended to have some type of service device on tables as it is very challenging to get service especially during peak times. Now to the good parts and there is more than one! Our main server George was absolutely amazing, we experienced some great customer service from him. He was attentive, friendly and talkative. He is a perfect example of what excellent customer service should be and how it should be exhibited. Now to the most important part... THE FOOD!!! We initially went in thinking we would order drinks. We had the Irish coffee, Death by chocolate, lemonade and ginger ale. The Irish coffee is highly highly recommended by my Mom and Mom just wants to go back for more. All their drinks, spot on. We then had a look at the menu and decided to order some deserts. We had the cheesecake and waffles. One negative was that the dishes were too sweet, the syrup on the waffles would be better on the side rather than pre-poured on the plate. Just so the customer can choose the amount they want. The cheesecake was to die for, also very sweet but definitely worth it. At this moment we were having such a good experience we decided to look at the dinner menu. Let me tell you, we would have regretted making that decision if we had walked out after the desserts. We ordered the special that day which was the Lobster tail and rather than eye fillet we replaced it with the fish. Excellent no complains there, highly enjoyable and worth it. We also had the BBQ chicken pizza, it was smokey, it was cheesy, it was crispy. Again very highly recommended. This place is definitely recommended for anyone who visits Taupo even if its for drinks.

O. I. J.

I give 5 star👏👏👏👏👏 Food Superb chef quality, simple but cook to perfection, tasty and lovely. Staff friendly. Good for local or transit place to have meal. Good Job and recommended!!

K. M.

Our family had a great meal here. Tried some recommendations on local beers and loved them. The food was great and atmosphere was nice. Staff were friendly and attentive (but not annoying). Our kids were happy as well with some things to do and they loved their meals. I can definitely recommend the Tequila Lime Chicken.

K. J. a. S. K.

Awesome service. Very welcoming staff. Very professional, 5⭐ for that. Absolutely 💯 happy about the services. Food, good size 5⭐ again for that. For the taste, 5⭐. Very friendly for kids too.

J. M.

This place seems to be one of the in places in Taupo for pizzas, but i don't know why. If you look at the pizza photos i published also, they look good but are way too light in the toppings especially when we paid on average $32 for each pizza. All pizzas were gluten free but they don't take into account that you can get really good crispy gf pizzas from Domino's a lot cheaper. The decor here was great and the deserts looked amazing and probably were but we didn't try any. I must have missed what makes this place so busy, but for gluten free pizzas you're better off somewhere else

S. &. R. E.

Called in coffee and desert/sweet. Coffee really great as well as bread and butter pudding. So nice, my husband eat it before I could take a photo .

C. T.

A very popular restaurant,seemed pretty busy when we came by late in the evening,we came at 9,no hesitation to let us in ,explained that they do close at 10,we enjoyed everything,as per most hospitality venues were short staffed ,the staff were doing their best,and we put no pressure on them. worth it to support them.my meal,Steak and Scallops.

N. E.

Honestly a bit disappointed, I was looking forward to coming here the service was excellent but the food was just not to put it politely. I ordered the calamari and I got the grossest plate of stinky rubbery food and two piles of plain rice it was more than slightly disappointing. Edit- when I went to pay they gave me a 10% discount on my order because of the calamari which made me feel better

D. P.

The service here lastnight was amazing, I didn't catch the waiters name but she was very adorable. She was wearing a decorative Xmas headband and the conversation she shared with myself and husband was very flowy. She made our dine in at Dixie browns worth it and even told us she thought we were a great vibe! Funny she said that, right before that was said - Hubby and I were discussing how great the service was. Compliments are always good! 5 stars for food and service.

Q. R.

We had to giggle a little when they said the wait would be 25-30 mins lol. That's fast where we're from hehe. Lovely delicious food & service. Would highly recommend. Will return when in Taupo again. Edit: Went for breakfast in the morning. Equally as good, and great portion sizes. Also do drinks in takeaway cups which is great. Thank you

S. V.

Highly recommend! Food was nice, good portions, despite it being busy the day me and my partner went the food come out within 20-30 minutes, which I think is quite reasonable.

D.

One of my favorite places to stop if I am around Taupo or passing Taupo, or around this area. Have been there for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Must be hard to get a table because this place is always packed ! I have eaten many things on the menu. Breakfast dishes are really filling. I love to have a substantial breakfast and their portions and choice of ingredients are on point. What to recommend ? Try whatever ! You wont be disappointed! If you want something fancy, try their hot chocolate ! The presentation is outstanding ! Tastes soooo good ! You might want to order a second cup! I recall that one time we were there for dinner and had to take outside sitting. They provided us with blankets to keep us warm. Highly recommended ! Must stop if in this area !

N. M.

Great food and the food arrived fast despite the restaurant being full. Well staffed. Would suggest either booking a table or getting there early as it is definitely busy during peak times. Belgian waffles were yum.

E.

Only stopped here due to it being a bit late for any cafes to still be open. To be honest, we weren't expecting much, but were born away by how good it was! Three different stay served us, each of whom was attentive, pleasant, and just plain nice! Possibly the best vanilla thick shake I've ever had, excellent iced coffee, and the scones were perfect. Not sure what magic you do to get the whipped cream that good, but it works. We'll definitely be back for a bigger meal!

W. L.

Very neat cafe with great atmosphere and interior decor. Food and coffee was great, especially my Dixie Brown Omellete (with 3 eggs). I would have given 5 star, but the Kids' Breakfast Blueberry Panckes was a bit bland and doughy, not fluffy!

I. I.

The first thing that they say when you enter is how long it takes for a food to be prepared. I'm not sure what is the point exactly to greet customers like that, as they say it will take 30 minutes which a normal wait time. They brought our lunch in less than 10 minutes. Ok. The waiter was very nice and came to check with us twice. Our choice of lunch "the catch of the day" and the "Tuscan chicken burger" was average. Fish was probably defrosted, as it wasn't juicy. Burger for $28.50 was a big disappointment, it was dry, with overcooked bacon, little greens, no sauce... Chips that came with it had no sauce either. They seem to have a nice selection of desserts but we haven't tried it.

E.

Great service from George and yummy food. My family and I love to eat at Dixie Browns whenever we visit Taupo, we never go anywhere else. My daughter loves their deserts, especially the waffles and the food is amazing! Definitely recommend trying out the food here.

j.

Great coffee + scones. ✌️ Offers takeaway too, which is nice of them. Often a bit of a wait though.

C. Y. H.

Very nice food, particularly loved their cocktails.

C.

Delicious food as always. Great service.

E.

My partner and I visited the establishment sharing some entrees and mains and I honestly can't recommend going there enough. The food took me to a level of divine that had me questioning my atheist existence (the chicken parm especially). Despite how busy the evening was the staff and service were both great. Thanks for the amazing experience!

L. M.

Delicious food, nice decor. Quite noisy and felt meals were rushed. Pleasant and friendly staff

S.

The staff are fantastic, just so friendly, attentive and helpful. Food was great, eyes bigger than our tummies though! Not a local myself but I would go back whenever I visit Taupo.

J.

Awesome food, and the staff was excellent, great service overall. View of the lake when you sit at the restaurant. Overall brilliant experience. Thanks and keep up the good work.

D.

Awesome food and staff pity can't sit outside with certain drinks but otherwise they are awesome 😎

M. C.

Yes fabulously food and service, popped in a couple of times during our visit to Taupo.

h. k.

Food was fantastic, best coffees we ever had, Service was super fast even though the restaurant was jam packed. I would highly recommend people to try food here. Lambs fry and bacon is something that I would definitely recommend you to try. I was so busy enjoying food that I totally forgot to click any pictures my bad for that.

D. R.

Great little restaurant on Lake front road. Staff are friendly and helpful. Menu is varied and good for quick dinner.

J.

We loved this restaurant. We visited twice in one weekend. Great food, great staff and great location. The owner is super friendly too.

D. P.

The most divine Cafe, food was delicious and the staff very friendly. Would recommend you book, its very popular

B.

Amazing service and even better food. That was maybe the best burger I have ever had. The veg pattie was light and succulent with fresh ingredients and Guri's sauce did the trick! Everything else was amazing as well

A. G.

We booked dinner for 12 people, 6 adults and 6 teenagers. We arrived and our table was all set up and waiting. We had a giant square table which made it really easy to chat. The waitress was fantastic. We did have to wait a bit for our food but we decided to stack our phones in the middle of the table and play some games and have some fun. The food arrived and was better than we expected, everybody loved their meals. A special mention to our waitress, she was bright and bubbly without being annoying. One of the best :-)

H.

So our family hit this spot for dinner last night. There were 15 adults and 3 little ones (under 4) in our party. It was busy and our food arrived in good time. Everything was delicious! My dish was probably the least fav meal however was still nice. But the other's meals were exceptional! Our family would highly recommend most of what we ordered. I wouldn't have the catch of the day again. Not because it was bad. Just because other items were stand out like the lamb shanks, pork belly, salmon and scallop stack, spicy chicken noodles, pizzas, steaks, burgers, sliders, ribs. So good!!! We forgot about the public holiday surcharge... it would have been good to be told prior to being seated. We still would have eaten there. And I will definitely eat there again. Staff were hospitable and food was gorgeous. No room for dessert so will pace ourselves a bit better next time. I'm already planning our next trip! Thank you.

A. M.

I can't rate this place high enough , came here for lunch and it was so amazing I had to come back for dinner!! So much variety the staff are lovely, especially the nice man with blonde curly hair and accent he made my dinner rather lovely, he was very sweet and excellent service. I will literally moved to Taupo just to eat here everyday it is beyond exceptional. Amazing food, amazing staff amazing vibe. 10/10, will be back one day i hope... please open in Auckland soon

D.

Just had the mushroom melt burger and it’s bloody good. Onion rings that come with it are top notch too. Highly recommend.

B. U.

The first thing I noticed when entering was the rotating dessert cabinet near the entrance full of sweet treats. the cabinet had a sign on it about waiting to be seated which was helpful. Once seated we looked through the menu and was able to order without too much hassle. I had the coconut and vanilla shake with seafood chowder and onion rings. The shake was alright. I was expecting coconut flavour rather than desiccated coconut. The chowder was nice and the garlic bread that came with it went well. The onion rings were crispy and tasty, and it looked like it was both battered and crumbed. Decent food and service all at a really good location across the road from the lake. It also looked like they had tables outside which would be amazing during summer.

S.

We found this place on our last day in taupo and WOW. Food was amazing, the staff are great the place is so well set out you don't feel squished in. I can't recommend this place enough. Thanks Dixie Browns for being the best.

S. A. J.

If you want to eat here, you need to make a reservation before. Since it is always full of people. The food is quite okay, I love their pizza the most. Their decoration is quite good. The place is a good place to hang out.

N.

Food was really good, service just let's them down a little. Staff do not really engage, though when you engage them they are friendly.

J. C.

Had a really nice meal here. The prices are very reasonable for the portion sizes. I had the beef cheek, which was super soft and succulent. My wife ordered the ribs but could only eat about a third. Would definitely recommend

H.

The first visit was so good, I returned a second time. Very good food, wide choice and friendly, helpful service.

A. M.

Update: Came back again because of the great food last time. Glad we gave it another shot! Service was great this time around and all the food was just as good as the time before, if not better. We wanted to love this place for the nice atmosphere and great food but unfortunately the service was just not good. We only interacted with our server once when she took our order. Never brought our drinks, someone else dropped off our food, and we were never checked on. Finally we had to get up and ask the bartender for some water 75% of the way through with our meal. Later on we wanted dessert and again had to get up and look for someone to help us. Finally another server realized our waitress had disappeared and was super friendly and helpful. Maybe we just got unlucky!

B.

Always great food. Consistent fabulous service every time we visit. Love Dixie Browns, a compulsory stop.

N.

First place I visited in Taupo. Arrived early and there was a short wait for a table. The coffee was a great pick up and the food was well portioned and hit the right spot. The table was super wobbly. A few places I went to in Taupo had a wobbly table so I'll give that a pass because it's a common trend for Taupo - land of the wobbly table.

S.

Friendly staff. Delicious food. Great gluten free options like their blueberry pancakes. Definitely recommend for brunch.

K. W.

Lovely atmosphere. Warm like home. Good choices of drinks. Breakfast serves well. Lunch and dinner available. I have croissant scrambled egg with bacon - worth eating! Feel calm and peaceful at this place.

M.

Top establishment brunch or dinner. Great location in Taupo. For brunch try omelette or kipper..fab. BTW for dinner try the liver dish. Have come here frequently and will return again.

S.

So delicious. Great food.

E.

Had the best plate full of lambs fry n bacon ever 👏👏👏 and the staff were lovely - super good with my grandchildren 👏👏👏

V.

Delicious food, friendly service

B.

Really enjoyed the food, my daughter got the kiwi breakfast and loved it, my wife go the prawn salad which she lived and I got the chicken and mayo toasted sandwich with was ok. Coffees are the best. A little expensive but good food and location.

D.

Great place to eat if you are prepared to wait a longtime! Food Good 🍽🍴Pizza 🍕 Huge Just takes for eva to come! Only reason I gave it 3 stars kinda painful wait! But staff were Good!! 👍

R.

Open from 6 A.M. to 10 P.M. The shop is accepted Bitcoin but minimum spend is $150 Egg pouch is good but tell waiter for soft not too hard. I recommended Kiwi Farmhouse Breakfast is very very delicious for your morning. Sausages is good also. Free WiFi is available here. Nice shop more seats. Bakery looks good but I did not try. *** Press Like 👍 if helpful, Thank you ***

C. S.

Lovely ambience although it would’ve been more comfortable if we had been seated at the booth seats that were available when we arrived instead of squeezed at a table near the door with high traffic (there were 7 of us). Really good vegetarian burger and wonderful host who accommodated my requests to modify the dish, and also checked in with us about the food midway through the meal. Fries and onion rings were great! Chilli chicken noodles had a great mix of ingredients but were a tad too salty.

S. O.

REALLY decent clam chowder and garlic bread for only $14.90 - which made up for the (also very delicious) Mars Bar cheesecake in a jar turning out to be $14 - nearly the same price! Also ordered: scones and a creme caramel. The desserts were plentiful and there was an extensive selection; it took us quite a while to decide on our order.

h.

Went for dinner and it was spectacular, huge menu, everyones meals were well sized and sooooo tasty. And the disserts were awesome as well

J. T.

Service - Average. Food took a reasonably long time to come. Food - Had the 4 cheese bianco pizza and the Crisp battered fish burger. Presentation wasn't great but enjoyed the pizza esp the crust. Fish burger was average. A tad too much tartar sauce and fish felt over fried and oily.

J. S.

It's a great restraunt with nice patio, the food good, nice atmosphere. Only thing I dont like is the milkshake served almost when we finished the meal, and was too sweet like sugar. Recommend to drink other drinks.

r.

If you have never been here, I suggest you get here fast. Service and staff are top notch and the food -oh my! Portions are generous and taste fantastic. I can hardly wait to visit again.

F.

Reliably good year after year. Good service, good coffee, nice spot, great omelettes. Good on you Dixie Browns.

R. A.

Dixie Browns is famous in Taupo and for good reason. On our recent trip we had breakfast here 3 mornings in a row for good reason. The staff are super friendly and the food is delicious, the eggs benedict is too die for. They were so accommodating with the two rambunctious kids we had in tow. Dixie Browns is a "must do" when in Taupo.

G.

Great food and atmosphere, deserving of five stars, spoilt by the service of a couple of staff. When a personal coversation becomes more important than the simple service of a drink, well after 20 minutes its time to find another place, where a drink can be enjoyed

a. L.

Their food and service are super good. I love the milkshake. It's easy to find out the location.

N. P.

We were in Taupo and thought we would come here to eat. The service wasnt that great, probably because we got there abit late? however the food was amazing. I didnt really like my cocktail drink but all in all not too bad.

L.

Had a delightful meal at Dixie Browns tonight. Delicious, delicious food. We definitely recommend the ribs. Best part was definitely the service. We had a lovely Maori server who was awesome. Ka pai to mahi.

J. G.

Great place, nice atmosphere and very accommodating. Asked for extras and was happy to add. Best to book even at 7am!

R.

Really nice setting and service. The waitress Ngamira was an awesome host and done a wonderful job keeping us happy.

W. C.

Ate on a week night off season and was surprised at how busy it was - until we experienced the staff and food then it was obvious why it was busy. We were a walk-in of 3 and were really well looked after. Were shown to a table and given menus and the greeter apologized that the only table they had was near the door but as soon as another, better one was available we were moved without us having to ask. Ribs were massive and almost to big to finish and the braised ox cheek just melted in the mouth.

W.

Absolutely outstanding. Lovely friendly staff and perfect service. And wow what a menu. A perfect experience, we will be back for sure.

E.

Stopped in on the chance of a table, great friendly attentive staff, awesome food and very generous portions. Great spacious restaurant with good vibes, will do dessert next time!

J.

Food was good but maybe it was busier than expected as had to ask 3x for water and no one ever came with desert menu and no one available to ask as busy although by the time we left, possibly 3 staff standing in entrance way.

A.

Great coffee, best I've had so far in this area. Place seems to be quite popular and can get busy.

M.

Finally came in for a meal. Not bad, but for the price the food quality just isn't quite there. Good service, food quality to price is a bit skewed.

M.

Great salad, service and location

P.

Fantastic staff, all very welcoming and were great with the first weekend of dealing with vaccine pass. Beautiful food and good coffee.

n. g.

Breakfast was pretty good. Although selection is small was super tasty and had a very good vibe. Servers were very attentive. Positive experience

H.

Wonderful prompt service and a great atmosphere. The steak was cooked perfectly and was seasoned just enough. The mushroom sauce was very peppery and creamy and could have used a few more mushrooms. The pizza was really good- it wasn't too thin or crunchy and had a good amount of doughy texture. The addition of red onion was overpowering and detracted from the other ingredients but was forgivable. The selection of alcoholic beverages is device and the dessert just as good. For the portion size the value for money is definitely there and we will be back.

L. C.

Wonderful staff with keeps checking on us if everything is ok~ Love the fresh pizza! The price is reasonable for the burger is huge!

M. D.

Really really good restaurant in front of beautiful lake taupo! We stayed 2 nights at lake taupo and visited Dixie Browns twice - never change a running system. It is more extensive compared to other Restaurants in this area but the food ist really delicious and the service ist very good!

B.

Delicious food, superb customer service and a lasting good impression. Staff were very accommodating and happy to bend over backwards for us despite being crazy super busy. We were a party of 8 including 4 children and an infant and were advised a 25min table wait and a further 30 min for food delivery on arrival but despite that they got us a table in 5 mins of waiting and food within 15mins which was very much appreciated!

S. S.

Fabulous food and friendly service. I recommend trying the tequilla lime chicken, but I'm fairly sure everything is good - my wife loved the pork belly and my inlaws very much enjoyed the fish of the day and the beef cheek. A great option if you're looking for dinner in Taupo

R.

Awesome lunch! The food was so good I would go back again and again. Beautiful lake view. Excellent liquor menu for those who enjoy a refreshing adult beverage. Very friendly service. There were some very tempting sweet treats but they will have to wait for another day!

J.

Good service and lovely food was so nice went there twice in the same day. Also kid friendly. Highly recommend.

A. S. G.

Salad was great (the only really healthy salad I found during our trip). Burger was also quite good. Expensive place but within NZ’s average. Waiters really nice. With views to Lake Taupo so you can enjoy an amazing sunset.

N.

Lovely, Happy staff, very accommodating with changes to meals. Food was cooked and presented beautifully. Would def come again

S.

Ordered a bunch of food for takeaway dinner got told about an hour to be ready, turned up and it was ready bang on time, food amazing and well worth the money. 100% would recommend

L. B.

Amazing food and lovely staff with excellent customer service.

T. G.

Landed here on a busy Saturday night after being turned away from other restaurants for not having reservations. Dixie was full up as well, but the awesome host was able to fit us in between two reservations for a quicker meal (thank you so, so much!) The ribs were fantastic, best we've had in NZ and rivaling texas baby back. The butter chicken was the best curry dish I've had in years and reminded me of my time in India. Incredibly well prepared and wonderful rice and yogurt. The spaghetti with meatballs was a bit of a letdown. Meatballs were overcooked, too hard and too dry. Calimari seemed to be the frozen variety, but was well prepared, sauce was delicious, and the greens included were great. Finishing with a double thick chocolate shake was tough, their dessert menu is one of the best I've seen. Would return here several times just to experience the rest of the menu.

L.

Had an enjoyable dinner here and the staff were very nice. My Hawaiian Burger was delicious with such tasty sauces and was accompanied by crunchy onion rings and a basket of fries. Our shared entrees of Dixie Wings with blue cheese dipping sauces were so good! We chose from a variety of delectable desserts to take home with us. Hope to be back!

R.

Always love this place. Visited 3 years ago and it didn't fail to amaze.

S.

Stopped by for brunch on a Sunday morning. Had to wait maybe 3 minutes before we were seated which wasn't bad at all! I had eggs benedict which was delicious and had a very generous portion of bacon and hollandaise sauce. My chai was nice but could have been a little hotter. Would definitely come back

S.

Expansive menu, lakefront views, great service, absolutely delicious food! Cottage pie was so tasty!

K. P.

Very nice place to eat. We had breakfast there. Delicious. I recommend

T.

Very efficient. Check every single vaccine pass which is great to see. Great selection of cabinet food.

W.

Food was very nice here and friendly waiter ,and good value for money loved the cocktail desserts !!

D. W.

Went on a cold and rainy day. The inside was warm and cozy. Service was spot on and the food was absolutely delicious. Highly Recommend the Dixie Brown Omelette

S. J.

Great place for a good shared lunch! The desserts cabinet looked absolutely delicious. Onion rings to die for. Calamari well cooked and tasty, although the salad was a little wilted and sad. Not a bad stop for a bite to eat in Taupō!

K. P.

Ok place. Food is good to ok not exceptional. Gets quite busy so reservations are highly recommended. Abundance of parking and central location. Service is very good. Prices are OK.

C. A.

Really great service here and a lovely view of the lake if you sit near the front of the restaurant. We managed to watch the Christmas parade in town go past while drinking tea and eating cake. The food was good, unfortunately the lemon meringue pie looked great but had no flavour, very faint hint of lemon but that was it. They do offer soy milk which was great and you get a really decent sized pot of tea with a Dilmah tea bag so that was great quality.

C. W.

Recommended by locals in Taupo. Welcoming staff. Food came in a very large portion but seemed to be taking a while to prepare. Steak was a little over cooked. A good place all around.

R. R.

Took 45 minutes to get the food. Food wasn't something special, but was alright. A bit pricey. Not so clean.

P. P.

Nice place, good service. Pizza was fantastic. Squids and fries really nice cooked. Recommended.

H.

Absolutley fantastic!!! Service and food...looking forward to our next meal

N. K.

Great Food, Service and Ambience! We loved their pizza and thick chocolate shake. Must try!

R.

Can't fault this place at all. Large menu, friendly & attentive staff, excellent food.

S. M.

Amazing!! hats off to the team here the food was absolutely delicious and grate place for family's 😊 we took our 2 young children and they had suitable seating, entertainment and food for everyone. Definitely going back for more 👍

B. C.

Nice place to have lunch or dinner. During the day you can have a view of Taupo lake. Food is a little bit more expensive than average, but the quality is great. The Butter Chicken was awesome.

P. A.

This was one of the best meals we had on our recent trip. While it's not cheap, the serving sizes are generous & we were all full when we left. The wait staff were friendly and efficient. All meals were delivered together.

B. M.

I ate twice here in the past week with three others. On one of those days (Christmas time) it was very busy but the professional staff here had us seated after a few minutes. The meals here are large and of a high quality. Hence our return trip a few days later. The wait staff are always interesting and always non Kiwi The Hot Chocolate here is to die for. It’s worth visiting just for that alone. I will be returning many times and it’s my place to eat in Taupo.

n.

Steak was okay. Drinks were okay. Great lake views.

V. T.

Had an enormous BBQ ribs plate, maybe more than enough for 1. Tasty but a bit dry, and I prefer ribs with more spice. Nice presentation and cozy place. Very good service.

s.

Visited for lunch and dinner. Highly recommend. Service and food outstanding

J. X.

Came here consecutively for two breakfast. Very good range of menu and reasonablely priced. Would recommend croissant bread with eggs and bacon.

D.

Lovely location near the lake and always great food and coffee

S.

Love it..amazing service..great food! Amazing milkshakes and hot chocolate

S.

First visit and definitely a good experience. Really generous portions and excellent service. We had seafood chowder which was lovely and thick and tasty. Prawn cocktail with heaps of prawns and heaps of salad. Almost should have stopped there! I had prosciutto pizza and had to take away 3 quarters of it lol hubby had a lovely steak with all the trimmings. Excellent value and lovely venue and location. Definitely would return next visit to Taupo. Highly recommended A+++

A. A.

Good serving size, big flavour. Hyped up in Taupo and they didn’t disappoint, would recommend.

P.

Great food and service. Tall skinny waiter with the mask on was a hot.

M.

Friendly staff and superb food, my eggs Benedict were cooked to perfection.

R. B.

We go to Dixie Browns for breakfast each time we stay in Taupo the service has always been average the meals were always reasonably however, breakfast today was below their standard.

K.

Lovely & welcoming staff Meal was amazing, consistent service all round Thank you A+ ×5

G.

Average food and very expensive. overrated restaurant. and if you stay in a local motel that gives you a card/voucher for a "complimentary drink" here, its a scam.... its only valid on tap beer or house wine. but they dont tell you that until after youve ordered and handed over the card. the card says nothing about any restrictions other than Free drink for each person ordering a meal. Anyway, that aside, the meal was ok but noting special. was expensive. Go to "Waterside" restaurant a few hundred metres further along, much much better.

M. G.

Was really good, happy we choose it's for our anniversary, abit on the pricey side but totally worth every dollar. 😊

J.

Great food and service. Loved the waffles. Kids burger was ideal for the young one.

B. V.

We were told about the long wait when we arrived (30 - 45 minutes) but the food was totally worth it. My only complaint: I was given a dirty glass with old lipstick and melted ice in it with my ginger beer 🤢 Thus, 3 stars, luckily the food and the service was great.

N.

Great staff, food was a bit meh. Probs won't go back.

K.

Absolutely impressed with the meals, tequila chicken and sirloin and ribs. The flavors were unbelievable and steak cooked to perfection. Highly recommend.

l.

Food was great and staff were friendly with great service.

L.

Such a wonderful place with good vibes. Staff were absolutely wonderful and service was awesome. Wish I got the name of the main waitress who served us she was great. Food was beautiful and delicious. Definitely recommend!

J. W.

Always love Dixie Browns, always will! Amazing food every time! Awesome staff!

A.

The food was delicious! Friendly staff! Food was quickly served! My choice would be the Chicken Fettuccine and the Lamb Shank. But the BBQ Ribs was too soft for me.

R.

We came on ANZAC weekend Saturday morning and were told there would be a wait, absolutely worth it!! Best food we’ve had in a while, great staff, lovely atmosphere. We had the waffles, eggs Benedict, and omelette. The eggs Benedict stood out, with incredibly delicious hollandaise sauce.

G.

Pretty average food. (We got ribs, pizza, Caesar salad). $85 for three meals and three drinks (only one alcoholic drink). The menu is big, but not much for vegetarians, and nothing for vegans (though some items have a dairy free cheese option). The on-tap pilsener is very good.

T.

Solid food, and a good atmosphere. Service was good.

M.

Great spot, very pet and child friendly. Great food too

z. l.

Friendly staff, decent service. Wine and seafood chowder wasn't fantastic, but the 800g of ribs was so tender and good I needed quite a bit of time to finish it.

A. B.

Had lunch here, they were quickly and to accommodate a group of 8 with kids. The pork ribs were excellent

Z.

Amazing food. Had the pork belly and it was the best I have ever eaten! Fast service. Nice place. Highly recommend! Also family friendly.

E. M.

Good food,service and view. What else can a tourist ask for.

C.

All meals are good & reasonably priced for all the family. Great milkshakes & Devonshire tea - with coffee! Very nice staff too. Weekend nights you would need to book.

B. W.

As a large family group we dined 2 nights in a row during the school holidays. The service was exceptional and the staff were very tolerant of our large group. Kids meals were amazing and the steak was outstanding. Considering the restaurant was packed the meals were delivered promptly. We can’t wait to come back. Well done 💫

R.

Wonderful cafe for the whole family. Great decor with comfortable, well spaced seating. Food and coffee is very good. Check out the indulgent, and well displayed desserts. Very yummy. Toilets are beautifully clean. A great place to visit. You'll be back, as will I.

B. E.

We came back for breakfast after doing dinner the night before. Food was amazing, service was fabulous even after the long wait for our orders.

D.

Cool night and we had our favourite place by the fire. Had difficulty deciding what to choose but great advice from our wait person Paula helped for a perfect meal. Busy night but great attentive service from Paula. Hope to be back soon.

A.

Stayed in Taupo last night. We ordered and picked up our dinner. It all came well packed and hot. We had seafood chowder, garlic bread, original dixie burger, calamari and Dixie wings. Super menu, Super staff and Super delicious food.

J.

Could not fault the superb quality of the food. If I could have tried everything on the menu I would have. I only got the chance to try one cocktail but loved the inventiveness and uniqueness of it. To top off a wonderful evening our waitress Izzy was an absolute delight. After 5 years in 5 star hospo I didn't think I could be impressed by service to this degree but Izzy did a phenomenal job. 10/10 I absolutely will be dining next time I'm in the neighborhood.

J. L.

super nice food, nice service, food smells good, looks good, taste good. Wonderful place.

T. S.

Delicious meals and great service, definitely would recommend the chicken fettuccine and prawn avocado salad

N.

Great food! Awesome service

A.

Extensive menu, quality cuisine and nice presentation, generous portions, friendly staff

d.

Haven’t been here in a few years as I no longer live in Taupo, but this restaurant is absolutely amazing, and gives me many happy family memories. Their burgers and milkshakes are fantastic, and whenever I visit I always try to make time to go there.

B.

Loved the daily soup, prawns, and fish of the day burger. The onion rings were crispy with coconut. Liked the local craft beer options.

A. P.

Lovely setting, good coffee, had a better omelette at home.

N.

Had ribs and dessert delivered to our motel room. Delivery was within the time specified and the food was warm and delicious. Ribs were not dry, seasoned well and very generous portion. Dessert was very good and again generous portion.

A. S.

A popular place with good meats and pastas and large dessert selection

K.

Lovely food & staff. Will definitely be going back next time I visit Taupo.

D.

Great breakfast two days in a row 4 stars for food and service and one for disallowing antivaxers in. STAUNCH LITTLE waitress

B.

Busy, but had incredible table service from Izzy. She was very bubbly and was constantly checking on every table in her area to make sure everyone was happy. Went above and beyond for the table and made our night absolutely wonderful. Food is also well made and delightful with a wide range of drinks. Could not speak higher of both Izzy and the kitchen team, will definitely be coming back in the future.

b. d.

Its where we have breakfast when in Taupo. We usually dine from the $9.90 specials board where there are 4 options. Nice lake view and keen staff make the busiest days a breeze. Your gold card gets you a discount or grab one of their regulars cards. The omelet special.

H.

Good staff good food very lovely very scrumptious mushroom sauce

S.

Fantastic meal, great place to eat when passing through. Been twice now and superb every time.

M.

My wife and I stopped in here for lunch after looking at the menu online. We were so impressed with the quality of the meals we booked for dinner the same night. Again, impressed at the food quality and portion sizes. We both almost couldn't finish our dinner. Highly impressed. We will likely be back for breakfast in the morning.

J.

Absolutely happy with the dinner we had here. Everything we ordered was delicious.

R.

BEST place in all of Taupo! (holidaying & we have tried 6 Taupo restaurants this week, & this is the best!). Food was super yum(the best). Good portion size. Nice environment. Nice friendly staff.

t.

Good variety of food available. Open 6am till 10pm so very convenient.

B.

Came during an extremely busy night, waited approximately 10 minutes for a table which was unbelievably quick. Our waitress Izzy was incredibly upbeat from the very beginning, she informed us of the wait and made sure we were taken care of. We were never left waiting, our food and drinks came at an extremely quick pace considering how busy it was. We were so encouraged by our waitress Izzy that we ordered multiple drink suggestions, entree suggestions and dessert suggestions that she had. They were all incredible. Despite the food and drinks being delicious, Izzy's upbeat, positive and caring attitude was the stand out of our night.

J.

Great service, tasty meals.

S.

This place is the best ever. We always stop here when we are traveling. It has the best food and fabulous wait staff . At times we travel the hour and a half just to come for a meal, its worth every cent. Never disappointed.!

K.

The place was packed and we didn't have a reservation but the maitre de managed to squeeze us in. I highly recommend the feta and rosemary bread and the Tequila Lime Chicken. Service for drinks was a little slow but overall a great dining experience. The staff were all very friendly. Given the number of guests, we thought our meals arrived in a very timely manner.

P.

Went early (5:30pm) with a toddler without a booking. Front of house seated us quickly with a baby chair. Provided us with menu and coloring activity. Facilities were clean and looked new. Bathrooms were tidy. We ordered the Pork Belly, Pork Ribs and Meatballs. All delicious. Portions were just right for 2 adults and 1 child. We enjoyed our time!

B.

Made my day that they could make a smoothy that I wanted. Tempera prawns yummy.

T.

An exciting menu of a range of delicious and fresh foods to choose from for Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Friendly and proffessional service. Gorgeous view of lake Taupo and a nice spacious seating plan. Tidy and clean decor. Busy and filled with positive atmosphere. Thank you Dixie Brown staff for making our holiday experience extra special. We will diffinately come back again.

S.

Wow, fantastic meal via delivery service. To the guy taking our order, to the lovely delivery lady, and the delicious food which arrived hot and as described. My hubby is raving about his steak and ribs! Cannot fault a thing. Thank you, your service is outstanding.

E.

So impressed after tonight! My partner and I both left and said that’s the best meal with had for a while. Even though they were busy finding us a table was no issue and service was fast. As for our food it was cooked to perfection. Devine. Thanks heaps Dixie Browns. We will be back

L.

Quick friendly service with great selection on menu. The Cottage Pie was amazing!! The Ginger Slice, Chocolate Log and Shortbread were delicious. Compliments to the Chef and Baker. Be seeing you on our way back to Wellington in a few days. Need to stock up on abit of Taupo for Christmas treats. Thanks Dixie Browns!

B.

Amazing food and drinks, the place was a bit busy because of how amazing the food is but we didn’t mind the wait as it was worth it. Would definitely recommend Dixie Browns if you’re travelling to Taupo

A.

Some of the MOST amazing food I have ever seen and tasted! Staff were very helpful

D.

We had a great pizza here... enormous,we didn't think we would get through it but it was so yummmmmmmmy we scoffed the lot. Very friendly staff.

T. B.

Great food, took ages, waitress was great. The chef a bit of a dick

J.

Wow this place is amazing!!! The meals were amazing. I had the salmon n scollops and hubby had the Scothch fillet, no entree thank god. The portions are massive, couldn’t finish them. The service was 2nd to none. Highly recommend this place if you visit Taupo.

F. S.

Nicely situated. Very close to Lake Taupo. Good coffee, good cake/desert. One more: breakfast special taste delicious (I order one with bacon and chips)

D.

The menu and the service was too notch, the food was perfectly cooked and presentation stunning 😋 didn't have to wait long😁Dixie Browns was recommended to me by my niece Rebecca Thompson who dines with her husband and children 😊so thankful to my niece for suggesting your restaurant. I rate Dixie Browns 10 out 10👍

E. W.

Outstanding service, nice atmosphere, and fantastic food. A very well-earned reputation. Was impressed that with our table of four, two servers delivered our coffees and meals, to ensure all our food arrived together. Staff immaculately presented, efficient, friendly, and helpful. They were happy to use a specialized milk provided by my friend for her coffee too. Definitely try them out!

B.

When you are in Taupo this is the place to dine. House special Tequila and Lime Chicken is superb as is the service.

D.

Called in here for breaky with friends, Tim, Ariel & Henry, Sunday 30 Dec 2018, I had the oyster vol au vent - delish.

W.

The best chicken sandwich I have ever had hands down !! Honestly the roast chicken and mayonnaise toasted sandwich is the most delicious sandwich I have ever had! The oyster po boy was also really good and had a strawberry shake as well which was great , I really struggled to find a fault here the staff were friendly and as mentioned the food was outstanding. We come thru Taupo often and this is definitely the best place we have tried we will be back for sure

S.

Nice dishes and delicius. Fast and kind service. A place to come bsck.

T.

I was expecting an OK meal but the food was superb! There were lots of families there when we arrived and the staff were really good.

A.

Food was so good. Will definitely be back

M.

Amazing staff, awesome delivery service, and the food?! The walnut club salad I had has to be one of the tastiest meals I've ever had!! Generous servings for every course too - definitely recommended to everyone.

J.

Nice cafe on the waterfront, looking out over wonderful blue lake Taupo

R.

Great beer, even better burger!

S.

Nice food, excellent kids menu.

V.

Great service, great food, quick and efficient, thanks

M.

I and my wife visit regularly. Quick welcome and if it's busy we enjoy our drinks and a chat. Great food at very reasonable prices and staff are always pleasant. Nice clean premises. Highly recommend.

A.

This place gets busy AT ALL TIMES. Best to make a reservation - or ask to be seated at the bar & order whilst waiting. Pizzas are HUGE - they are for 2 adults (ought to say on the menu!!) and as a result, we were too full to try the waffles (which are not available at breakfast)

S. S.

We had breakfast here and loved the food. We sat outside, but because the area has really thick plastic screens and heaters, we didn't feel cold. Fleecy blankets are available for people to use. The plastic screens are see through, so diners can enjoy the lovely lake view.

S.

Food was delicious. Took a while for someone to take our order, had to ask if we order at counter. Very cold with the door being continually opened...but not much can be done about that.

L.

Very popular and busy breakfast cafe. Can recommend the oatmeal breakfast and eggs benedict

M.

Food here is amazing!! Be sure to book a table (especially at the weekend) - it can get super busy! :) X

R.

Great location with water views over lake taupo. We had breakfast my scrambled eggs where perfect. My husband warm scones,jam and cream as they where just out of the oven. Great coffee.

J.

Warm, relaxing atmosphere and great service, but the best part is that the food is always fabulous

C.

It took 40 min to get our breakfast, after we had asked if there was a problem with it . When it arrived my extra fried tomatoes with my eggs benadicte were stone cold, so was the nearly burnt bacon and the eggs were all runny, not just the yolks but the whites too. Not a good breakfast.

f.

Found the coffee bitter, and had to ask for water with the breakfast. The eggs Benedict was good balance of bread eggs and salmon. Could use a little less sauce, or sauce on the side. Would go back again as would like to try the dinner and give it a chance again. Has really good reviews and maybe I just got it at an avarage time.

S.

The food was ok, but after delivering our meal the staff never came back to table, so it was to bad if we had wanted dessert, and it wasn't that busy.

S.

What a lovely time we had at Dixie Browns this afternoon. Thank you to our waitress who was friendly and very courteous. My cup of tea was just right and the Carrot Cake was delicious. Thank you for the wonderful service and the very yummy food, I'm sure we will be back to sample more of that wonderful food sometime.💜

P.

Always a great experience and meal at Dixie Browns.. advise to book in advance if it's school holidays, the weekend or a public holiday.

L.

Awesome, I'll be back for sure.

W.

Visited this eatery today, lovely decor great service. I had rump steak meal. Yes it is a rump steak, sadly I had lots of gristle in my piece. It was also burnt. Guven a 10 percent discount which barely covers one drink. Disappointing :(

C.

AMAZING service and food. We took our 6yr old and the menu was perfect for him, with a wide selection. The cheddar burger with beef (and pepper space) was stunning; and the croissant bread and butter pudding, as well as the waffles with cream and ice cream were outstanding. Might have to come back to Taupo soon just for Dixie Browns 😉

T.

Seafood Chowder is the bomb,highly reccomend it!

A. S.

Awesome place for a hearty breakfast.... yummy food and delicious coffee... an awesome way to start the day...

C. C.

Amazing food, great portion size for the price.

J.

A beautiful meal, sooo busy but staff were very pleasant & helpful. Well done everyone.

T.

We waited 30 mins until they gave us table water and we had to ask 2 times for it. Then they gave the first order for our table of 8 people 40 mins before the last one, and we could see confusion in the kitchen. The food was good but definitely not worth the wait

A.

Clean, polite service and food was great

M.

We were only here in Taupo for the night when we came across Dixie Brown's. Space between everyone was safe and exceptable. Staff were fantastic. Our meals were excellent. Hubby had the Pork Belly and I had the Beer Burger with mushroom sauce, it was so nice. We bought puddings in 2 glass jars and ate them at our Motel with a glass of wine each. Thumbs up Dixie Browns, we will be back.

R. L.

We LOVE Dixie Browns. Every time, without fail, if we drive pass Taupo, we will stop here for their Belgian Waffles. We always try different dishes on the menu and haven't been disappointed thus far. This time we had the seafood chowder (which was delicious!), the Dixie Burger (which the hubby loved) and a pizza that the kids devoured. Ended the meal with Belgian Waffles and a banana chocolate chip milkshake. We will be back again for sure Dixie Browns!

G.

BBQ Spare ribs what a feed

L.

Quick service but no compromise on the quality of food. Nice waitress. Have you ever tried their heavenly hot chocolate on a spoon. A must to go and just sit by the fire in the afternoon and have one of them. Sumptuous mmmm!!

M.

Delicious waffles and passionfruit cider. Nice staff, warm outside seats and everything was good.

K.

Was ok, nice staff. Food was average.

Q.

Found this cozy great place in Taupo. Awesome!!! Had the omelette, superb!!! My son had the waffles, bang!!! All those flavours. And, my wife had the salmon. Really mouthwatering. Great guys there! A six thumbs up from us.

E.

She took the order quickly but took so long to bring the food, food was okay

N.

Love this place. Came for lunch yesterday, loved it so much came back for dinner tonight. Service and food is amazing. Highly recommend this restaurant.

J.

Perfect steak, rustic fries, delish meal, with passion fruit kombucha😋 Mates had a pizza each, nothing left over. Great coffee & selection of sweets. Very popular! We arrived at 3pm Wednesday & it was quiet, primo service

D.

Excellent corn cakes,loved the setting

D.

Amazing food, lamb shank was off the hook.

T.

Absolutely go here for breakfast!!!! Options are amazing!!! Waffles are the BOMB!!!!

M.

We saw a free table outside and asked if we could take it and were told to wait inside while it was set up for us. I was reluctant to leave its side because town was busy and I didn't want someone else to swipe it. While we sat inside a different waitress seated other people at our table. Our waitress then came to us and asked are we ok where we are inside, to which I replied "No I would like to sit outside at the table I requested". She informed me that her boss had given that table to someone else. The manager then came over and told us that the other group had been waiting longer than us. This was not the case as from our position inside we saw the ladies wonder up to our promised table and wave down a waitress to ask if they could sit there. I guess its not the end of the world but it was enough for us to move on.

N.

Service was great but cocktail (Peach Bellini) and the meal (steak and prawns) were very average. For a $42 dinner I would have expected more. More taste mostly.

S. r.

Awsome food awsome service lovely atmosphire highly recommended AAA+

J.

Clean modern building, freindly staff, very busy. Chicken fetticini was alright but not great. Toasted chicken sandwich was miles better. Cutlery was not clean. Desert from the cabinet was nice and huge. Did not manage to finish the cheesecake which is unheard of for me but it was very filling.

J.

Always a great experience, food, atmosphere and service awesome, well done team

A.

Had a meal here on the weekend and honestly one of the best meals I've had in a long time. Highly reccomend the salmon and scallop stack. Will try this place again next time we're in taupo.

T.

We Come in 4.06.2020 amazing customer service amazing food evan though i only order myself a bowl of fries and a beer. While my friend order her and daughter a Pork belly meal and a chicken nuggets we enjoyed every bit of the night we recommend people to go in next time we will be in Taupo we will be dining again.

E.

I loved coming here, the waiter was so polite and quick to seat me and provided water for my dog. Great views, depending on weather the parking lot is busy or not. 10/10 for the salmon wrap.

S.

Dixie Browns is my daughters favourite place. The food is good and not too expensive but it does all add uo in the end. The problem i have with the place is often our server finishes her shift and no-oe picks it up. Then you are constantly trying to find a waiter that will serve you. Service is very important and Dixie Browns have to sort out the gaps they have in it. Otherwise for kids its the place to go. Great rump steak and Calanari. Childrens pasta and burgers really really good

J. T.

Fantastic New Year's Eve celebrations, Thank you to Dixie Browns Taupo! Champagne, Food and Company was a grand memory 2019.

M.

Tasty food & friendly service - our "usual" Pepperoni Pizza with garden salad (which we always have at the Mt Maunganui branch) was thoroughly enjoyed. Thanks Guyz. Alles van die Beste 👌🏻, Mike's Biltong NZ 🇳🇿.

M.

Good food but a little slow

S.

Always on point. Can't come to Taupo without stopping at Dixie Brown

G.

Perfect poached eggs. I was very pleased with the portion sizes of my families meals.

A.

Managed to get a seat outside on a busy Tuesday evening. There's a lot of seating here but I'd definitely recommend booking (for dinner) so you don't miss out as it was that popular. We were served by the most friendly, bubbly, helpful waitress who made the dining existence A+++. She was very knowledgeable about the VERY extensive & eclectic menu and helped us choose. If not wanting a large meal I'd recommend going for an entree as it's enough of a meal. The garlic bread came out in what felt like seconds and was divine! I wish we had had more time in Taupo as I would've loved to have tried their brunch menu.

K.

The caramel fudge milkshake was amazing, providing me with a great time at this awesome place. Also the waiter was patient, kind and friendly.

M.

Ordered the Beyond Meat burger, since I'm trying this vegetarian experience... wow amazing, you need to try this. Service is great, atmosphere is good. If you dare try the Sundae - one is enough for 2 🙂

D.

Superb team of staff. Food is 1st class. Our 2bd visit the restaurant was full but the food arrived without delay and nothing was too much trouble for them. We will return

C.

Very Comfortable Nice Restaurant. Customer Service was very Friendly. Food was Very Good. Only Problem I had was that the Steak Knives I had Were Blunt as I couldn't Cut the Steak with. Ask for a Replacement and Still had the Same Problem.. That's why I Given a 4 star.

H.

We dined here for lunch on Tuesday just gone. We have two other dogs, and they were happy to accommodate us outside and promptly brought us out a dog bowl full of water!! Our waiter provided dining advice above what would normally be expected, including recommending we purchase different food as what we had ordered was going to be too much for us! The service was prompt, attentive, be the meals were nice and filling for their price. Next time I'm through Taupo I'll be calling in! Thanks

s.

Great food and generous portions! Lovely place to have dinner, and you can watch the sunset on Lake Taupo while you dine. We had steak and ribs, both wonderfully done. The ribs were falling off the bone and the basting was delicious! Steak was cooked to perfection. Also ordered salt and pepper calamari and garlic bread - which were so tasty! Worth a visit if in the area!

D.

Service and food are top. Breakfast was delicious and the table service couldn't be faulted.

B.

Amazing waffles, good toasted sandwiches.

M.

Ribs, onion rings and wedges great, and very good service.👍😊

J.

Ribs are a bit dry but otherwise no complaints. Pasta is yummy as well as the fish n chips. Will be back if around Taupo again

S.

Nothing special - food was bland. Service was good.

A.

Had breakfast here. Really nice selection at reasonable prices. Well presented. Wonderfully friendly, smiley staff. Nice atmosphere. Open from 6am. Will go back again.

K.

Mate stopped into this restaurant today Saturday 20th March 2021...I had the seafood chowder with hot garlick bread... Wow it was really great... I went inside to tell the chef the Manager thanked me... Would go back to this restaurant any time highly highly recommend ...

G.

Friendly staff and nice location. Unfortunately, the food was pretty medium. Pancakes were overcooked and hard like they had been over mixed. Scrambled eggs were a bit overcooked - not fluffy. Wouldn't recommend the food and wouldn't pick it again.

L.

Always consistently good food

L. R.

Very accommodating establishment. Super fast service and beautiful food. Whipped us up some eggs bene, even though the breakfast menu had finished. One crack into the eggs 👌 perfection. Our new local fave when we're passing through Taupo. Thanks guys.

H.

Much better than last time, will definitely go back.

L.

This has become a must to go whenever I come to Taupo. Delicious Belgian waffles and friendly staff.

S.

Second time here and food was just as good as the first visit. The ribs were possibly the best I have had in New Zealand. Excellent dessert options too. Always busy but we were able to get a table right away. Phone bookings would be recommended.

G.

A very long wait for our lunch yes it was busy but not enough staff. Food was ok but cold by the time we got it to our table. Disappointing really, and wouldnt come back when busy like this again.

N.

We had a booking for 6.00pm to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. We were seated quickly had a fantastic dinner with great food and wine. Our waitress Terri went out of her way to give us a great experience to celebrate our special night. We both recommend this place and will be heading there again next time we are in Taupo. Thank-You.

j.

Food was good but atmosphere should be warmer as we felt cold

D.

Don’t underestimate the look of this place I had low expectations at first thinking its some chain place but Everything We ordered was delicious and tasteful. The serving size was perfect group of 5 we ordered a few mains and starter we left full and extremely delighted

M.

Been coming here for years and have never been disappointed. Great food and portion sizes. Would highly recommend if looking for a place to eat in Taupo.

F.

We met friends from England for a fantastic lunch. Good atmosphere and acoustics so it was easy to hold a conversation and enjoy a meal at the same time. Beaut table service and fantastic food.

d.

Nice eggs beni, lovely heated outdoor area.

B.

Wow this place is great. Staff very accommodating fitting a big group in at short notice, service impeccable, great menu with something for everyone, and food amazing. Will definitely be back.

M.

Another amazing meal @ Dixie Brown's. Service from Mel was top class.

C.

If anything, come here for the milkshakes! Food was great, service was great.. But the milkshakes are the standout for me!

L.

Slain by the dessert cabinet every time I visit. Particularly delicious banoffee pie and I love the burgers. Great view of the Taupo Lake front and the decor in the shop is great. I look forward to returning.

R.

Had a nice lunch and a good spot close to the open fireplace. Great views of lake Taupo and the mountains. Gets a bit busy, but I like a place buzzing so didn't bother me. Would definitely go back there when passing through or staying over.

F.

Fantastic food, healthy choices without compromising the taste. Best chicken, quinoa and halloumi salad we have ever had. I’ll be copying your recipe. Only down side was the waiting time for our meal to arrive. Hope to see Dixie Brown in England soon ❤️❤️

M.

Great service, great atmosphere & the FOOD...!!!! Absolutely worth it, everything you order is fresh, sweet, hot BUT the drinks Omg...Milkshakes, every sip spoonful is devine.....Wine & Dine to your stomachs content ❤

M.

The service was fast, a little bit too fast. :D First we ordered the garlic bred and feta rosemary garlic bred. Both were very delicious! After that my girlfriend ordered the Dixie brown burger and I took the prime rip. The food was so good! My prime rib was medium and tasted awesome! The burger looks really nice and was also delicious. For dessert we ordered two banana splits. But the waitress told us that we should first have a look how much it is. And they were right! It is a really big portion! And one is enough for two. My girlfriend had a milkshake at the end. It was one of the best shakes we had in new Zealand yet. We would came again!!

K.

Lovely dining area. Staff are attentive and fast. The menu offers many well priced choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Meals are decent portions and very yummy. Will definitely return if i visit Taupo again.

n.

Amazing food, drink, and desserts! The ribs were amazing and are highly recommend!

L.

Worth going. Good view of Taupo, nice friendly staff and good food at a reasonable price.

T.

Decent food. Could do with a couple more loos for the amount of seating. And we had a large table booked: quite difficult to get out to go to the loo! Then a queue! Chef is hot tho

A. P. (.

Yum food, friendly staff. Fairly long wait for food, but they were at capacity so understandable I guess. Booking recommended on the weekend. Hawks Bay IPA not the best craft beer I've had by a long shot. Fairly weak brew. Didn't spoil my night though at a great restaurant.

K.

Whole I enjoyed my prawn cocktail and lamb shanks my husband was very disappointed he didn't get bread with the seafood chowder and the price of his Welsh steak was a horrendous $42.50 when the steak was stringy and tough. Not in a hurry to come back again

Y.

Love love love! Always eat here when in Taupo; one of my favourite places to eat at. The breakfast croissant is out of this world! Do pay this place a visit; I promise you it's worth the wait! Even the coffee is perfect! You wouldnt be able to find another place like this to have breakfast near the lake! 4/5 stars from me (=

J.

Food was good however we had two waiters who both looked very uninterested to be there and did not even speak to us. The first girl came to take out order without any greeting. She just stood there with a pen to take our order. Second waiter gave our food and put the food on the table without any interest or words. On a positive note the view was great and the food as well.

L.

Fantastic food, big servings and really kid friendly. Also the beer selection is pretty good too. I would recommend a reservation as it is very popular.

N.

We were vacationing in Taupo when we dropped in here to have a meal. Great atmosphere with a lake view. Our waiter Chris, took our order. We had Ribs w/chips and onion rings and Spaghetti Meatballs. Onion rings weren't crispy which was the only disappointment. We do intend to return.

G.

Great food and service. Really nice ambience. The maitre d, Grant was a top bloke!

A.

Been to Dixie B's numerous times at all times of the day. Had steak this time round and was not disappointed, corn stack, omelette and peanut butter double shake are all winners as well.

J.

Excellent food at reasonable price with great friendly service.

E.

Was super busy, staff were great. I got the fillet and prawns. The fillet was fine however the prawns were so over cooked i couldnt even get the shells off them, and they were super dry.

B.

Lovely as always. Attentive, friendly staff. Great food, and a relaxed setting even though it was New Years Day and very busy. We were a party of Nine and everyone agreed our food was cooked beautifully. Great first meal of the New Year!

M.

Amazing dining experience. Food was absolutely top notch, the steak was melt in the mouth and the bread and butter pudding was superb. Service was excellent and despite there being alot of people dining here, there was only a 20 minute wait between courses which was perfect.

C.

Good enough food but burgers weren't anything special and kids menu very simple flavour wise. Beautiful view if you get a window seat

R.

Love this restaurant! I live in Texas USA and spent 2 weeks traveling North and South NZ in the fall of 2016. We spent a day in Taupo and ate dinner at Dixie Browns. I had an amazingly fresh tasting pizza and a beer. It's my most memorable meal and restaurant of that trip. I also love the beautiful town of Taupo.

J.

Great service, extremely friendly and food was great

S.

We love going here with the kids (trapped in thd booth between mum & dad you know they won't run a muck). Burgers are superb.

N.

Was recommended this place for breakfast while in Taupo. Was really busy when we got there which was a good sign. Fairly decent size restaurant. We ordered our meal and 10 mins later my partner realised he did not specify how he wanted his eggs done. He called the waitress over and it was not a problem. Great service, huge servings, very good atmosphere. Apparently a favourite place for many as people kept walking in.

N. J.

We're down from Auckland and this place had good reviews so decided to check it out. Food was decent and portions large. Atmosphere was awesome, and the service was exceptional. We loved it so much we went back for lunch the next day. Would be our fav spot if we lived here. And will come back here, as long as Mel is working. Awesome girl. Knows her stuff. Sweet smile. 👍👍👍👍

D.

Meals value for your money service great beer awesome specially Alcohol Ginger Beer We recommend Dixie Brown

R.

It's usually really good and I enjoy going here but the last visit I got nachos and it was poor as I can make them better myself. The staff are very good and accommodate for all occasions and have small details that go above and beyond like blankets outside along with heaters outside. Not many places do this.

T.

Absolutely amazing!! Huge range of food options including gluten free options. Lambs fry is to die for. :). Kids options are great as well. Nice set up :). Great place to stop if your just passing through

A.

Hard to choose from the menu, because I would like to try ALL of the items. We had slow braised beef cheeks and pork belly. Both were 10 out of 10. Staff were very helpful and friendly, even the place was extremely busy. Geeat steak and grill options. Can't wait to come back.

S.

Great little restaurant with an extensive menu. The closest thing I have found in NZ to an American style dinner. Good selection of New Zealand beers to choose from (highly recommend the Hawkes Bay black duck porter). Views of the lake from the front tables make for a very relaxing lunchtime venue.

D.

Always enjoy this restaurant. Just note to staff not to clear table until all seated have finished. Other than that.. service is good and everything that comes out of the kitchen Is well presented and cooked as it should be. Breakfasts are good and dinner is fantastic.

G.

Great place to eat any time of the day and you'll never leave hungry!

J.

Beautiful food...really good service

G.

We stop here every year on our yearly travel to '1 Love' Tauranga, from Palmerston North. Great Kai 😋 friendly, efficient service, such a Treat, highly recommend 👍💯

T.

This is our go to, when in Taupo. Twice in two days the food was great and we loved the iced coffee. Our evening visit was a bit confusing, the lady that served us we interpreted her manner was abrupt and our thank you's were greater with silence. Part way through she noticed not all our meal had been served. She was on to it straight away and apologised for the few minutes delay. We realised she was so focussed on keeping service running smooth and she was juggling service on a very busy night. We'll done to her.

M.

What an amazing place! We definitely recommend this restaurant. We regret only finding Dixie Browns on our last night in Taupõ! We had such an amazing experience. Great atmosphere, great music, excellent service - great location. And the food! The meat was grilled to perfection, the ribs were amazing - even the Greek salad was out of this world. The crumbed mushrooms!!! I can go on and on. There are quite a few kids meals to chosse from as well. Our kids aged 6 and 8 enjoyed their pizza and chicken nuggets and the menu entertained them the whole time we were there (activities on the menu). We will definitely go back to Dixie Browns when we come back to Taupõ. Thank you for a wonderful end to our wonderful holiday. 💙 #LoveTaupõ #LoveDixieBrowns #DixieBrowns

V.

Food was very good and service was excellent. We had a feta-rosemary pizza bread for a starter. It came fast and yammi; hubby had pork ribs,the portion was huge and very tasty. I had catch of the day which was a pan fried snapper and it also was very good. In addition to the wonderful views of the sunset over the lake Taupo - it was a great experience indeed.

G.

Had many eggs benedict in NZ... this one by far was my favorite so far

C.

Very nice and attentive staff, lovely food. I had the Grilled Haloumi and Pear Salad with Chicken and it was phenomenal, would probably get the same again when I return next. Highly recommended.

t.

Love Dixie browns, out for a walk with the dog . and stoped there for a coffee and hot chocolate . While we waited for our order they brought a bowl.of water over for the dogs, it was very appreciated .We will be back

T.

Great views of the lake. Enjoyed our breakfast (minus undercooked broccoli). Also, coffee can be little stronger.

A.

Good service and good meal Good host

T.

Visiting Taupo with hubby and looking for an evening meal. The meal and restaurant were great. Would like to not have plates taken while someone at table is still eating but all up, we enjoyed it so much, we returned the next morning for breakfast. Again fast, and delicious food. Highly recommended!

A.

Waiter was most accommodating and my kids thought he was great fun. They're 3 and under 1. Food was really impressive and the menu had alot of enticing options. Even with a full restaurant noone appeared stressed. Highly recommend it.

B.

We had a fantastic meal here, it was really busy but staff were able to find us a table and still provide a great service.

M.

I am not one to complain and I love this place but the service we got on Sunday morning was shocking the person who served us was rude we got told our food was going to be a 30 min wait and we were waiting for an hour and a half it’s just not good enough. There were people who arrived after us and got there meals before us. I’m really shocked and won’t be visiting again

S.

The service here was amazing. The staff were so helpful and great to deal with. I was really surprised how reasonably priced the menu was considering the quality of food was high end.

J.

Sooo yummy! The place had a great vibe. Staff are super friendly and helpful.

S.

Love the atmosphere and the service was nice. Had steak and ribs. Best ribs I have eaten for a long time. Would love to go again

L.

Staff polite and friendly, meals huge portions and big variety. Will have to come back to try more on the menu!

L.

We came in with a BIG crowd of adults and children from the football tournament. They were professional, friendly and just lovely. Really recommend them, food was great, drinks came often and I cannot fault their professionalism. Highly recommended, thanks guys.

C.

Great atmosphere! Food was AMAZING and meals were quite large so we had yummy left overs to take home with us. Staff were very attentive and friendly.

M.

A great place to eat. Good service at the table. All food of a top standard and plenty of it. Dont sit near the front door tho as it can be windy and the door does not automatically close

J.

Absolutely delicious meals! The garlic bread is super yummy and all the serves are really generous. The staff are lovely, the atmosphere is really chilled and the view is gorgeous!

G.

Always a family favourite

A.

Nice food, hit the spot. The staff were nice! The decor and atmosphere is a bit too formal though, it feels way too high end, everything could relax and still maintain a high standard

C.

Lamb shanks were delicious!

S.

Good food & always seems packed to the rafters with patrons. Ate there twice on our trip to Taupo & everything was good. Has quite a large offering on the menu. Highly recommend booking in advance, especially for larger groups.

T.

Great food great atmosphere and great staff

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