Reviews of Hare & Copper Eatery | Turangi Restaurant. (Restaurant) in Tūrangi (Waikato).

Hare & Copper Eatery | Turangi Restaurant

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2/134 Grace Road, Tūrangi 3382, New Zealand

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Reviews of Hare & Copper Eatery | Turangi Restaurant

F. K.

Visitors passing through Turangi and staying the night. We visited Hare and Copper on the recommendations of its high ratings and positive reviews. The website does recommend booking in advance and I had used their contact form at approx 5:30pm on a Sat avro. We arrived and their friendly staff and told us they were fully booked and didn’t check the email so close to dinner service. Staff were very accommodating and sat us in the cafe corner of the premise! We were very grateful and lucky! The staff were very knowledgeable with their menu, recommending 3-4 dishes to share for a party of 2. We ordered drinks (their signature red and a local beer), truffle frieds, the pulpo octopus and short beef rib. The fries were a hit! Super fragrant and a very generous serving. Every fry was laced with the good truffle stuff and the dipping truffle sauce was an added luxury! The pulpo was unassuming. Super tender to bite and coated in this complex, luscious red sauce. The sauce had these little peppercorny/berries and occasionally you get one in your bite and it takes you too another place! Although the short rib was a little less generous in size, it compensated in texture and vibrant flavours. The rich cut of meat paired nicely with the chimichurri. After a brief intermission by the fire place lounge, we enjoyed a serving of the churros. The head chef was very generous and offered is both types of dipping sauce as we simply couldn’t decide! A wonderful dining experience in Tūrangi, beautiful venue, the decor was exquisite and paid homage to their name. Highly recommend

L.

Drinks and food were decent. Lovely people. There was live music around Christmas time. The outdoor area is really fun and comfortable.

c. b.

The Hare and Copper is a delight in the Turangi area. The idea of share plates works well and the menu selection are top class ideas and top quality on the plate. We had a fabulous meal with very nice drinks to match. The staff were friendly and engaging. The venue is marvellous indoor and out and the detail around the theme of hare and copper, fly and fishing, works well. Many thanks. Would definitely do again.

M. P.

One of the best restaurants I've eaten in a while. We ordered a bunch of plates to share and we couldn't be happier. Everything was tasty: from the sautéed prawns to the perfectly seasoned salad. My tops were the crab empanadas special and the mouth watering lamb rump. Everything paired perfectly with a lovely bottle of Malbec. Service was casual and really attentive. Totally recommend when visiting Turangi!

M. A.

We took a chance. We didn't have reservation; just googled for a place to eat while on our way back to Hamilton from Wellington. We almost turned back because we thought it was way out of the main highway but our son was starting to get really grumpy for food :D We were so glad we stopped by. We were surprised to find a great spot offering amazing flavours in, dare I say, the middle of nowhere! Well, Turangi is a beautiful 'nowhere'. Dinner was perfect! We ordered the marinated warmed olives, garlic&herb bread, jalapeno poppers, crispy skinned salmon (even our 5-year old son enjoyed this), and the dumplings.

P. v. D.

What a lovely spot! The four of us had a wonderful reunion at this restaurant. The idea of tapas really appealed to us and we shared quite a few delicious dishes! Each dish very well presented, a pleasure to the eye. And the tsdte

D. W.

Great service and spectacular food. The octopus was a standout.

R. S.

Had boxing day lunch here. Amazing amazing food. We had quite a few sharing plates including the best truffle fries ever!! Had to get a second bowl. For dessert the churros were so light and fluffy!! Everything was presented beautifully and they made what could have been simple extraordinary! There was live music and awesome outdoor games. Spent about 2 hours here and loved every minute of it!! Unfortunately I'm guessing due to covid there wasn't a lot of people here on what should have been a packed day. Please support this gem!! I want to come back!

N. L.

Lovely place. the part I love this place is the family environment and fresh ingredients , the food was beautiful. Will definitely visit again next year and every year when we come for snow play.

L. E.

Outstanding food and service. Melt in your mouth, flavoursome, hearty. Vibe is relaxing and fresh. Desserts - masterpieces. We loved it so much we went back the next evening.

w. d.

Another superb meal. Great for sharing and trying all the fantastic flavours that each dish has. Super tasty. It's in a great setting and very relaxed. Highly recommended

R.

Ended up in town for a night and Hare & Copper was recommended by our host. Wow. Great small plates here and the staff are very friendly. One of the better meals I’ve had in New Zealand.

J. C.

Really lovely atmosphere from entry to exit lovely attentive staff and an innovative menu. The sharing plates were generous in portion, super flavorsome and everything we picked we enjoyed. Finish with the churos, super yum.

A. O.

Awesome place and is definitely the go too around Tūrangi! Food is always amazing and the place always has a great atmosphere, especially on a warm summers evening. It's always a great experience and highly recommend.

L. J.

All the dishes were delicious and there was plenty of food. Highly recommend.

G. S.

Absolutely delicious food! And the staff were polite and helpful! Great menu and perfect customer service, would definitely return for a meal.

M.

Location, wine, cocktails, service all perfect! And the food? Fusion at its finest. Come here to have a perfectly relaxed foodie experience.

M. W.

What a wonderful surprise. When we walked in we felt that we had possibly made a mistake. The decor was a bit shabby, the menus didn't look great and it just felt like a place the was trying to be excellent but failing. However, the wine list was good, so we decided to persevere, even though we didn't really feel like ordering sharing plates. Then the food arrived. We were very, very glad that we persevered. The cooking was excellent, but most impressive were all little touches that really lifted the dishes. I wouldn't normally order a beetroot and feta salad, and when my wife does I normally have a couple of bits then remember why I don't normally order that. However, this was exceptional. A genuine highlight. Salt and pepper squid is a staple that is often good, but seldom excellent. I've ordered it at dozens of cafes and restaurants but never had it done as well as this. The seasoning, dressing, grilled lime and crispy shallots all enhanced the dish. This chef knows his stuff. The surprising star, however, were the french fries. A hint of truffle, generous parmesan and then a strong garlic aioli made them delicious. This is a wonderful place, that all visitors to the area must sample at least once.

K. S.

They had only been open about three weeks when we went. Refurbished since we were there before they closed it. Andre prepared great food and his Mexican wife Lili was a great host. Helping serve at our table were a couple of beautifully presented ladies Meri and Aroha thank you all for a great meal and wonderful night

G. H.

Have wanted to go here for some time. Not disappointed. A different take on meals as all served as a shared meal. Great selection and wonderfully cooked and presented.

G. N.

Incredibly high quality and creative food in a charming environment with attentive service. An amazing restaurant.

M. R.

9 shared plates for 7 of us for lunch which was definitely sufficient. The first bite was .... Wow! Absolutely fantastic food! And the service was very friendly. Couldn't recommend more highly, we'll deserved 5 stars. A little bit out of town, not a lot of tables but we booked. I imagine in summer it would be even better sitting outside, but very nice and warm with a fire.

A. C.

Thoroughly enjoyable evening! Beautiful food! Great service, friendly staff! We will be back!

I. F.

Best food we have eaten in New Zealand. Delicious would highly recommend. Great staff and restaurant.

M. C.

We had the most delicious lunch here yesterday following a lovely bike ride along the Tongario river. We were a group of 10 and were treated to a wide range of culinary delights accompanied by a very nice Rose chosen from a great wine list. The food was excellent and the service fantastic. Our friends were so impressed by the whole experience. Make sure you book before you come so you don’t miss out. Well done Andrew and Liliana.

N. W.

Everything was delicious- we were so tempted to go back again the next night for dinner. It’s a must if your in Turangi

J. v. Z.

One of the best restuarants I have had the pleasure of dining at! The chef is a talent that is rarely found in such a small town and with every delicous plate of food that was served, that fact became more and more evident. Everyone in our party of five felt at home in this warm and charming restuarant and will most definitely be back for more outstanding food when we find ourselves back in the area. I whole heartily recommend this place to anyone wanting an outstanding dining experience!

R. H.

The very tasty tasting plates ,served by lovely waitresses ,made for a delightful evening. Go there.!

H. G.

After dining twice at the Hare and Copper once having a main and dessert and once having shared platters and a dessert we were impressed by the quality and variety of the food. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable and the chef visited the dining room and had a word with each of the dinners. This is somewhere that is definitely worth a visit.

J. S.

I was SO impressed with everything about the Hare and Copper. The relaxing atmosphere, the friendly service, and most of all the 10/10 food. Every dish we had was absolutely delicious, well balanced and creative. Little touches like the candied peanuts on the popcorn chicken were genius and added something special. Thanks so much for having us - we only wish we lived closer so we could come more often! We will be back whenever we are in this part of the country :)

S. M.

We enjoyed our (how many courses?) lunch but didn't like having shared dips etc, particularly at this time. I asked for serving utensils which were brought rapidly but some of our group were unwilling to wait and dived in, causing unease among others because of contamination from their fingers. Service was excellent from quick, efficient staff, and I particularly liked the beetroot dish, broad bean dish and the churro, which was a new one to me. Thanks to all!

M. M.

Food is made in such a way as to attack your taste buds with flavour that matches each & every element on your plate. Truly exceptional food! Terribly hard to beat, if not unbeatable, in my opinion! Love it!

J. V.

This place is amazing. The food is absolutely delicious and the decor and setting is beautiful. As much as it is a lovely lovely adult meal, they do also have great children's options. Their staff are all very friendly as well. If you are going to dine anywhere in Turangi, this must be the first on your list.

B. H.

Fantastic meal. Food was excellent!!! Would rate it best restraint food available in Turangi! Atmosphere was relaxed and service personable. Recommended and will definitely be back.

B.

Great variety of food (love the tapas and fusion of flavours), great service and great atmosphere!

B. W.

Food was really good, service a d food was pretty slow though

J. K.

The best restaurant in Turangi. Food is unreal, service great and restaurant itself lovely. Must visit!

A. D. l. R.

Hands down the best place to enjoy a friendly environment, awesome food and superb service in the entire region. Menu is flawless and great wines to match. Compliments to the chef…

K. A.

Very accomodating to our group, even when we arrived a bit early for our reservation. Delightful staff. Food was fresh and clearly made with love. We had a great evening here.

G. G.

Amazing food, exceptional customer service. I've been in many great restaurants around the world, but I can say that the food and service Hare& Cooper is offering have been one of the best overall. So hard to believe that the BEST is just at our doorsteps, Turangi, NZ, where we are on a short holiday at the moment. Well done Hare& Cooper , we will definitely be back many times from now on. 🤗🌞

A. M.

First time coming here and it was absolutely fantastic. The food was amazing, especially the jalapeno poppers! The staff were nice and polite. The grass/play area outside was a nice view and good for kids. Would definitely come back for another meal.

M. R.

Delightful service and a good vibe. Owners here are really making big efforts to lift the cuisine in this area, and in that respect much improved over anything available in Taupo. However, the proposition is very much geared to the premium end - the tab will come in at above average. Small, intimate bistro dining, with a lovely outdoor setting as well. Therefore the food should match up on the price point, and it nearly does. House wine very good and well thought through in complementing the dishes. We went straight into the mains which look great on the plate, but just lack that sizzle in the taste dept - perhaps trying too hard? Get to the sweet selection and the whole experience becomes definitely more agreeable, so much so that they rate as well as any I've tasted. Simply delicious in the top rate category. These knock socks off anything offered in many of London's top eateries that I've had the pleasure to experience. I'd have given a 3.5, that's 7/10 if the rating was available. This with a bitmore work on the mains could be an 8/10 and in time 9/10 as I believe the owners are still finding their feet. I will revisit.

B. G.

Honestly the best eggs benedict I’ve experienced. The hash brown was incredible. Chicken and waffles were decadent and delicious. Overall a great hidden gem worth a stop if you’re travelling via Turangi or staying nearby.

E. R.

I came to this place because read that the chief used to work at El'Matador in Welly, which we love very much. Unfortunately, quality of food is not on par with El'Matador, but the price is higher than theirs. It's nice and cosy, but a little bit overpriced, food was ok, but not that great. Steak were lacking a good sauce. Confit duck felt like overcooked. Sides to all quite expensive dishes were pretty much potato. The only truly enjoyable dish was the prawns starter. Also serving speed were quite slow, maybe because chief friends came to place and they were served faster than us.

A. A.

Beautiful location, friendly staff and efficient service. The food is absolutely superb, very original and cooked with care. Couldn't fault any of the dishes we had, my favourite would have to be the dumplings A++

M.

Beautiful food, location / setting & staff. Look forward to returning at some point.

L. P.

Phenomenal as always! Popped in for a late lunch with the family and as always the food and service was fantastic. Love having such a fantastic restaurant nearby. Favorite dish is the popcorn chicken - those candied nuts are too die for!

A. S.

We were staying in Turangi for a quick skiing weekend and were looking for a nice place to have dinner after a long day at the ski fields. Little did we know what a gem was in store for us. I called H&C last minute for a group booking for 6 people and they were kind enough to accommodate us. Nestled on an open beautiful large farm land we were welcomed into their gorgeous restaurant and without knowing our table ended up ordering 1 of each of their 6 main dishes! I had the chicken which was superb. You can tell the ingredients are super fresh and the chef took his time to create these. My friends were blown away by theirs too! For starters we had the prawns and jalapeño poppers and wow they were divine. Finally finished off with dessert (I ordered the creme brûlée). There was absolutely nothing to fault from the food to the exceptional service at this place. We will surely visit again when in the area.

C. C.

Great new restaurant! It had been open for only a week when we were there. Lovely indoor and outdoor eating areas. The hostess recommended that we try the small plates. We took her recommendation and were not disappointed. While everything we tried was good, the prawn and mussels particularly stood out. Great food, great staff, great setting. One note, at the time we visited, there was no sign for the restaurant and our mapping utility guided us to the wrong side of the street and about 500 meters short of the correct destination. Turn right at the ‘honey for sale’ signals you will find it.

Y. D. D.

Went here for lunch with hubby. Lovely warm place with fire going and peaceful background music creating a lovely atmosphere. Service was attentive and friendly and food was divine. Would definately reccomend

L. S.

Highly recommend this place - it's the best place to eat in Turangi! Tucked away in a stunning location, this is rich in funky decor, friendly service and world-class food and wine! Definitely a must-visit while travelling through the central North Island!

J. S.

Quite possibly the best food served in Turangi. Thoroughly enjoyed our share plates and the atmosphere. Lovely staff, lovely presentation, reasonable prices. Celiac friendly options, and wait staff understood what I required.

H. L.

Hare & Copper is absolutely delicious. A menu full of intriguing options that are expertly executed. What's more, the wait staff are friendly and there's a great selection of beer and wine to choose from.

n.

Wow....you will not be disappointed from the accommodating service to the chef taking an order....and the food!!! Wooooooowwwww. We booked a second night it was too good. Thank you team hare and cooper.

B. G.

What a hidden gem!! A short drive up Grace Road, Hare and Copper is run lovingly by a husband-wife team who were happy to chat with us! For dinner, my partner and I had their share plates to create a awesome varied meal. We particularly loved the sauteed prawns, bone marrow and popcorn chicken! The wine menu is full of local favorites and we had several glasses of Saddleback pino as well as the Grace Road rose. We’ll certainly be back to try their brunch menu and sit outside on their cool patio area.

L.

The staff serving tables are the ones who make the experience extra special. Every item of food we ordered was tasty so can't complain, but the great service stood out more to me.

C. S.

This place is great, love the food. The staff is really nice.

R. M.

Faultless. An exceptional menu that is only bettered by the attentive and engaging staff. Great decor and clean kitchen - a sure sign that management and staff care deeply about their patrons experience. Will gladly return as definitely worth it.

O. K.

Definitely must go! Very cozy, and the chicken popcorn was just delicious!

E. R.

I don't know what happened. My husband ordered a leg of duck and got shredded pieces through a salad. I ordered kingfish. I changed lentils to satay slaw but when I put a fork full into into my mouth I nealy chokes as it was very very hot. I wasn't warned about it. There were at least 6 chili slices through the slaw. Waitress was nice. Gave me another bowl of different salad. As I've said maybe I don't know what happened here.

C.

Great fresh food amid garden setting. Giant chessboard for kids.

R. Q. M.

Amazing food and impeccable service! You can tell they put a lot of passion and care into their business. Definitely a must if you’re in Turangi. A very different and refreshing proposal compared to everything else around. Would give 6 out of 5 stars.

T. P. W.

A great culinary exprience, lovely atmosphere, attentive and friendly staff and plenty of small activities for little kids and big kids (large connect four game, outdoor checkers and chess boards). Nice quiet place to enjoy excellent food and good company. Looking forward to trying the rest of the menu!

D. B.

Called in for a meal while travelling to Taupo - wonderful food - slow cooked beef checks stole the show ...and great service. Our second visit and will be back !

D. G.

A wonderful experience, cannot recommend this place enough. Slightly off the beaten track but so worth it. A chef who should be recognized for his talent, service second to none.

J. B.

Lovely food great setting. Chairs bit uncomfortable for me. Will recommend to friends and go again

W. M.

Just enjoyed a delightful lunch on the deck. What a find. Chef was extremely accommodating with my coeliac needs. Food was delicious. Looking forward to returning to this wonderful place in Easter.

T. M.

Fantastic food, great setting Hidden gem of a place for anyone passing through or wants to take a trip away from the mountain for a great meal. Well worth the trip and will stop each time we come down.

D. G.

The best ever food. Tasty and excelent presented. Appreciate the service from Wini ( i hope I spell it right).She is very pollite , smilling, great service recomandation and perfect attention for customer's needs. Without asking she has offered me a blanket

D.

Amazing food and atmosphere. Staff very friendly.

J. A.

Amazing restaurant, great food, wonderful atmosphere and staff. Value for money... yes yes yes. Will definitely be back

L.

Ooo, outstanding food and service. Highly, highly recommend

D. G.

Great staff. My steak was really tender and cooked to perfection, unfortunately it was a little over salted, hence 4 stars instead of 5.

H. P.

Hare &Copper was amazing what a gem to find just outside of Turangi food off the hook and what friendly staff. Going back tomorrow for more amazing food

J. G.

Amazing!!! The food is amazing, the service is amazing and the place is just awesome. If your hungry, thirsty of just want an awesome place to relax, this is for you! Cant recommend more highly

S.

Went for lunch yesterday. Superb food - with great options available. Excellent friendly service. Lovely setting

R. B.

Amazing venue in a cool location. The dumplings and beef cheeks are stunning. This is the perfect ending to a day on the river or up the mountain.

J. F.

Always fantastic food, tapas style menu, attention to detail and great service too

J.

Lovely people running this cosy place. The food was amazing and would highly recommend the waffles! Thank you!

i. h.

Fantastic food and atmosphere. Definitely going back for a delicious munch.

S. E.

Booking in advance is advised. Food has unique tastes that is well appreciated by the tongue. Nice location , great service.

E.

Great food, staff were super helpful and the restaurant is set in a great atmosphere. Highly recommend

K. B.

Unbelieveable ribeye. Cooked to perfection. On top of the food, very friendly staff. Just a great experience overall. Highly recommended.

R. S.

Very glad we popped in ,a really top notch eating house near turangi lovely setting had live music food was excellent

P. W.

I've been in New Zealand now 6 years and this is most definitely the best food I have tasted not just in NZ probably in my lifetime.

Q.

Absolutely amazing food and stunning flavors. Highly recommend. Friendly service and beautiful remote location, thanks guys 💯

M. W.

The perfect place! Exquisite menu, friendly ambience and so much outdoor space and activities. Perfect for couples, friends' get-togethers, reunions, catchups, families...

L.

Very nice eggs benedict for 4 of us. Hostess really nice. Quite busy unfortunately they had run out of burgers

A. P.

An excellent addition to Turangi. Definitely worth stopping in for a feed if you are passing through. Child friendly and delicious food.

H.

Stunning food, great staff and excellent indoor/outdoor dining.

K.

Accomodating chef and staff. My gluten free food was absolutely incredible. Highly recommended.

R. H.

Good feed, But. Asked for medium rear rib eye steak, but got a well done steak. Was Tuff for a rib eye.

N.

Food was the best!! Haven't had food that good in a long time! Highly recommended! And service was great too.

B. L.

Amazing food, fantastic owners and staff, I go to Hare and Copper regularly and have never been disappointed. Keep up the awesome work guys

C.

Excellent food, lovely ambience, friendly efficient staff. Really enjoyed our visit and compliments to the chef.

P. B.

Delicious food and great service. The beef was amazing. Many thanks.

d.

Delicious meal and great setting. Well worth dining here!

J.

Lovely place but our type of restaurant food.

G.

Great food ,awsome place to dine ,will be .back again ,local ,supporting Turangi business .

C.

This place was fantastic you could feel the passion that all the staff and owners have for this place. The food is next level a must when visiting Turangi!!

J. P.

Wow. What a place hidden gem.. one of the best meals we have had during our trip in New Zealand... ..get here before the crowds find it.

S.

Delicious food, friendly service, great coffee. Nice big outside area for the kids to explore.

T.

Fabulous meals and service. Fantastic setting. A hidden gem found

T.

Lovely place, lovely service and yummy as food. Definitely an excellent experience.

R.

Beautiful location fantastic food and great service. Highly recommend

B. H.

It's their first week and the service and the food was excellent Management came out and asked for feedback about the meal's

T.

Good food, and great to have another dining option in Turangi. We'll be back!

C.

A real hidden gem, the food was exquisite and the service impeccable. Definitely will be back, thank you.

F.

Gorgeous Food and Fantastic Service in a Lovely Atmosphere. Give a try to the mussels!

N.

Amazing food staff friendly top 10 place to go to while visiting Turangi

J.

Relaxed and quite exquisite dining, do not rush the experience or the atmosphere

M.

Loved the food. Beautiful hostess. Nice and quiet area. Thankyou.

O.

Excellent food, excellent location and friendly staff. A must for anyone in the area!

J. A. M.

Great place, great food, lovely staff <3

C.

This place is amazing . Loved the food. The staff where awesome . Best place

L.

Great little spot in turangi

F.

Superb!

L.

Food was really nice but not a big selection

L.

Quality food . Staff are really nice. Will be going back again

B.

Excellent food and service

P.

Food is excellent! Must try ! Waffles are a must !

S.

Excellent food, service and ambiance. Highly recommend.

T.

Different dining experience. Tapas was just okay.

S. G.

Wow beautiful food. Great service.

J. M.

Great food lovely staff welcoming recommend

R.

Best Eggs Florentine I've ever had

D.

Fantastic. Wonderful service an Devine cuisine. ❤❤❤

P.

And then there was desert. Light and really tasty.

C.

Awesome food!!

E.

Definitely the best eatery in Turangi.

S. W.

Absolutely fabulous 💜💜💜💜

D.

Great food and atmosphere.

C.

Happy place

M. T.

Went in on Queens birthday as a table of 10 and got the set menu. Food was absolutely delicious, every dish was a hit. Service was also excellent, waitress went out of her way to ensure we were happy and to accommodate allergies. Perfect amount of food. 10/10!

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