The restaurant has recently won an award for service so this encouraged us. It was not difficult to see why. Coupled with the lovely warm atmosphere, it almost ensured we enjoyed our meal.

We thought the food was excellent. I had the seafood chowder (NZ$8) and the rib-eye steak (NZ$22). My wife had the house salad (NZ$8.50), homemade bread (NZ$3.50), and MacKenzie lamb (NZ$25). Other choices for main course were sole fillets (NZ$21), beef mignons (NZ$22.50), chicken (19.50) and BBQ pork (19.50). We finished with café lattes (NZ$3).

The night we visited was clear but cold. We really appreciated the cozy interior and the warmth but on a balmy summer day it would be good to dine outside.