We had dinner here, and it's obvious why they're the top rated restaurant in the area: reasonable prices, delicious food, and fantastic service. My husband and I were a bit concerned that one of the specials might be too spicy for me (I'm a wimp...More

Great night out. Need to book at least a week in advance. Little bit of Brazil with owner interaction with staff and clients. Meal was great and will return

We arrived hear with anticipation after reading great reviews, but were a little underwhelmed by the exterior, HOWEVER, once inside, we received some of the best service we had encountered on our South Island trip! Staff bent over backwards to provide vegan alternatives for us...More

This restaurant excels in service. Food was excellent but the atmosphere and the staff's attention was EXCEPTIONAL. You are made to feel welcomed from the time you enter the restaurant. Congratulations to the owner of this restaurant, this is one restaurant that we wont forget....More

We had the traditional fish stew-Moqueca which was cooked Perfectly! Excellent service from the owners who were very friendly! An impressive specials board again with some authentic dishes -we had the coxinhas. Slightly on the expensive side and a bit out of the centre of...More

We visited on the Friday night before the Havelock Mussel Festival with some out of towners with us. This was our second time visiting. Lucky for us we booked nearly a month in advance as the place was packed! We had such a great night!...More

Atmosphere, sound level, service, pricing all on point. Quality of food excellent. I had the Wakanui steak and it was perfect. Lovely reasonable wine selection and helpful fun service just put the cherry on the top. They bought out the heavy hitting Carolina Reaper and...More

Saw previous good reviews and decided to give it a try. Busy restaurant and had not booked but very accommodating and worth waiting for excellent food. The lamb shoulder was exceptionally good and the fish was also a great dish. Superb service. Highly recommended!

Read the reviews so had to try it. Rang and they fitted us in on 2 hours notice. Great service from all the team...right down to the young lad For the entree we shared the cassava croquet x5 with chilli sauce. Great start. I had...More

This place ticked all the boxes. I found it very interesting and the staff not only great but I would describe them as fun, friendly and gregarious. It's not a posh quiet place but a buzzing happy restaurant with alive interesting food worth trying.