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Lumber Jack

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3 Saunders Street | Owaka, Catlins, Owaka 9535, New Zealand
+64 3-415 8747
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Overview
  • Excellent47%
  • Very good35%
  • Average13%
  • Poor3%
  • Terrible2%
Travellers talk about
“lamb rump” (5 reviews)
“pavlova” (5 reviews)
“kumara mash” (2 reviews)
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New Zealand, Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Friendly
PRICE
$$ - $$$
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LOCATION
3 Saunders Street | Owaka, Catlins, Owaka 9535, New Zealand
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1 - 10 of 126 reviews

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Decided to have lunch here with our group of 4. The beef cheek was amazing - would definitely order it again! Was able to squeeze the Eton Mess in for dessert, and it was beautiful. The flat white coffee was really good - best coffee...More

2  Thank Lisaandyvv
Reviewed 2 weeks ago

We were greeted with: "There are four tables before you. You'll have to wait.". So we waited. and waited and waited and waited. And then asked if we should order from her or at the cash desk. She said to she would take our order....More

Thank Kinuck
Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Was very disappointed overall with the meal, the steak wasn't cooked to the liking and they didn't even serve it with salad or veges, it was just a steak and sauce, Salad, veges or chips had to be ordered separately which makes it a very...More

Thank taniaj0hn
Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Had lunch there and left a little disappointed. The food was average and the coffee mediocre, but it was the lack of professionalism in the staff that really let it down. They were very friendly and polite but forgot the basics like which table ordered...More

1  Thank A S
Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Great meal. Highly recommended. High quality produce cooked to perfection. Wouldn't be out of place in big city surrounds.

Thank DBK1366
Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

We were recommended this by the motel owner but told to hurry as it was close to 8pm and they were only open 6 to 8.. First though the food is fantastic and we would definitely go back. We understand the owners are new and...More

Thank Kristi W
Reviewed 4 weeks ago

We made an unplanned stop at Lumber Jack's for lunch as we drove past and it exceeded our expectations. We shared the slow cooked beef cheeks which were delicious and it was one of the few great coffees I have had in a regional area....More

Thank son1a2013
Reviewed 14 December 2017

For a small town to have a restaurant of such caliber is amazing. Our hosts Irene and Peter went out of their way to ensure that our dinning experience fully met our expectations. Prior to our visit we telephoned Chef Irene to ask if our...More

Thank NI_Travellers_12
Reviewed 20 November 2017 via mobile

My wife and I decided to have dinner at the Lumber Jack. We had no prior references and were pleasantly surprised. The service was great and the food was excellent.

1  Thank Fabiano C
Reviewed 4 November 2017 via mobile

Our first experience of the new ownership has been very disappointing. Very poor food compared to what it was and extremely overpriced. Unless they can dramatically improved the food by providing nice salads and vegetables with meals instead of nothing! ...we will not be coming...More

Thank linzi k
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Restaurant Details

Rating summary
  • Food
    Service
  • Value
    Atmosphere
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Restaurant features
Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar
Good for
Business meetings, Kids, Child-friendly, Groups
Location and Contact Information
  • Address: 3 Saunders Street | Owaka, Catlins, Owaka 9535, New Zealand
  • Location: South Pacific  >  New Zealand  >  South Island  >  Otago Region  >  Owaka
  • Phone Number: +64 3-415 8747
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