Restaurants, cafes and bars
Listings
Bond Lounge Bar
http://www.bondloungebar.co.nz/
Premium lounge bar combining cocktails, imported beers and a varied wine list with a relaxed, comfortable environment.
Finn MacCuhal's Irish Pub
Wide range of beverages, snacks and main meals. Sunny deck for summer, open fire for winter, big screens, gaming room, pool tables.
L'Arte Mosaic cafe and Sculpture Garden
Hot meals, snack and drinks in an arty mosaic environment. Art covers the walls of the cafe, and spreads out into a courtyard sculpture area.
Plateau Restaurant and Bar
http://www.plateautaupo.co.nz/
Plateau offers Kiwi-inspired food and a range of New Zealand craft beers. A private dining room is available for group bookings.
Replete Cafe
http://www.replete.co.nz/cafe.asp
Large range of breakfast dishes, coffees and smoothies, plus lunch menu until 3pm.
Silk Thai
Thai restaurant offering a wide range of both traditional and NZ-style Thai dishes.
The Bach
Award-winning restaurant serving a wide range of a la carte dishes, as well as a set menu.
The Junk
http://www.floatingevents.co.nz/
Cocktail cruises and a water cafe on board an authentic Chinese junk in Taupo boat harbour.
The Shed Bar
Wide range of dining options, including bar snacks and meals, and dinner menu. Function areas and a garden bar with a fireplace. Located one block away from the end of the lake.
Villino's Restaurant and Wine Bar
European dining experience with Kiwi hospitality. The bar serves Heineken on tap, and offers a diverse cocktail menu and a range of imported and local wines.