Redcliff Cafe - Te Anau

This is a hidden secret in Te Anau and so very good, that you MUST try it if you are planning to stay here. They are always booked, so reservations are a must. We had reservations but we got late and did not have cell service to call the restaurant. They still honored our reservation, but made us sit in the Naughty Corner lol! That 's actually a really cute corner of the bar, which opens into the patio and people usually only get drinks there. The restaurant was sweet enough to serve us a full menu. We ordered the tomato and basil soup, the bread plate with 3 dips, the blue cod and the salmon with crepe. Everything was DELICIOUS. That tomato soup was creamy, warm, and very satisfying as it filled my insides with a hug. The dips with the breads were very good! We didn 't quite hear what the dips were but they tasted of beet root, hummus and carrot. The breads themselves were very nicely baked. The main entrees were large portions. The cod was nice but on the bland side. The salmon had more flavor itself. The crepe filled with spinach and a creamy/cheese sauce, was the highlight of that dish. We also got a couple of Sauvignon Blanc options from Marlborough, and they were both good. The restaurant is very eclectic. Every wall has a story, especially the one with signed T-shirts from the LOTR and the Hobbit teams. If you plan to stay in Te Anau, try to get a meal here and explore the whole place. It is simply adorable, the people are all great and their food is wonderful!

This cozy little bar is nestled down a side street in Te Anau, South Island, NZ. Initially I went in for a cider, but discovered a boozy ginger beer which was fantastic. Right before I sat down, a kind voice invited me over to sit with a group. It was the owner, Meagan. I was traveling alone, but she made me feel right at home. I had an amazing experience, then returned the next day for dinner after hearing the locals boast about the food. Boy, we're they right! This local blue cod was incredible. This place is a must visit when you're in Te Anau! Don't miss it, you'll be sorry!

Fantastic eatery in Te Anau. Venison osso bucco was hearty a bit stew like, but tender, moist meat with gnocchi. Personable staff.

What a treat! We were lucky to get a reservation, albeit early which was fine by us. Our waitress, Sophie is the owner's daughter was such a joy. Her twin , Chloe was also so a treat. We loved seeing both of them together. All the veges are grown in their garden. There were 4 of us, each ordering differently, and everything was done to perfection. Lamb, venison, and Black cod delicious. Highly, highly recommend

I had a hard time picking a rating for Redcliff. The food was generally very good, and beautifully presented. The only complaint about the food was that one of our party ordered rack of lamb, which unfortunately was cold. The reason I am giving them a 3 is because we waited almost an hour for our dinners after we got our drinks. It's a small restaurant and had a large party that night, but we sat there and sat there, with no apologies or offers of a snack or bread while we waited. Also, after we received our dinners we did not see our waiter again. We had to grab other wait staff when we wanted dessert, and when we were finished and wanted our bill. Since it's likely that our experience was due to the large party, I would still recommend it.