We had eaten at Poppies before when travelling South, and it was always very good. Booked a table as not sure how busy it will be, and promptly seated by very welcoming and happy staff (could see the smiles despite the masks :-)) We choose...a NZ Rose to celebrate, and shared the cured salmon as starter - absolutely delicious, and in hindsight, we both should have had a portion each… Sauted lamb as the main, perfectly cooked, and the sauce with the blue cheese - simply outstanding, and a generous portion, together with perfectly cooked veggies as a side. Finished with the creme brulee and Kapiti ice cream - and the staff made a special effort with this dessert, to make this day and dinner one to remember for a long time - one of my best birthday meals in a very long time! Speaking of staff: I/we can’t complement the staff members enough, from start to finish - Julie, Rachel and the chef (sorry, forgot the name) were so friendly, genuine and provided the perfect service with the happiest of smiles!More

All of the reviews we read were correct and we were not disappointed - the breakfast satisfied all 6 of us -"although 1 would have enjoyed a muesli/ fruit option - the service was excellent, busy when we arrived but did not have to wait...long and it is a very comfortable, nicely decorated friendly atmosphere ✅More

We had dinner at Poppies on Saturday night & were both impressed with the quality of food. My husband had the beef fillet and I had the Salmon; the salmon dish was out of this world! Wonderful to have such a high quality restaurant like...this in TwizelMore

Despite coming to Twizel for a number of years this is only my second visit to Poppies the first being last month. Then my son and I wanted something to eat mid afternoon. Despite this not being in between menus we were made to feel...welcome. My son having fish and chips myself the cheese scone. Excellent service. Fast forward to today and we are here for NZ rowing championships with my husband in tow. Son had the fish and chips, again excellent. I had the burrito my husband the toasted sandwich. Tasty fare served quickly with great customer service.. The waitress remembered me from last time…Highly recommend.More

order the Asparagus risotto - it was tasteless. As a cook myself you cook the risotto all ingredients to together, it tasted like all cooked separately and mixed just before serving, also the asparagus was not not fresh but from a can. shame

We were advised that this was the place to dine by our shuttle driver from Cycle Journeys. The menu had a great selection, and the meals we chose were of generations tasty portions. Comprehensive wine list all all matched with excellent service

Unpretentious surroundings, excellent service and delicious food. Hubby loved the prawns and my chicken salad was delightful.