Southland, Family Restaurants

A welcoming, casual atmosphere, fast service and hearty portions. Opened in late 2006 the Ale House is situated in a stylish, character building, over 100 years old. Kids’ Menu meals are fantastic with choices that include picnic platter, fish and chips, crumbed chicken, cheese burger, bbq ribs and pasta. With three pages of tasty choices for adults, there’ll be something to please everyone!

An Invercargill institution; join the colourful, Bohemian, zany Zookeepers for breakfast, brunch, snacks, treats or lunch, open 7 days.

Seating is informal and relaxed. Patrons can enjoy their snacks or meals and drinks either on the various seated areas outside, downstairs inside or on the mezzanine level.

Suzie and her team have recreated many of the delicious flavours from Spain and added their own local twist. Suzie Q features a range of share plates that promotes fun and relaxed communal dining.

Very popular restaurant in a country setting but just minutes from Invercargill and courtesy shuttles available. Open from breakfast through to dinner with LOTS of attention to the kids! Child-friendly facilities include varied children's menu, separate children's indoor area with TV and Playstation and children's outdoor space with spring-free trampoline, outdoor toys and lots of grass to run around on.

Take a bite of local cuisine masterminded by our talented guys in the kitchen - choose from our brunch menu served from 7:30am until 11:15am or feast on delectable delights from our lunch menu from 11:30am 'til 2:30pm. Need something on the run? Grab a bite to eat from our cabinet - all made fresh for you each and every day.  Hospitality NZ Cafe of the year 2012 , 2013, 2014 Hospitality NZ Supreme overall winner 2013

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Range of menus to choose from, including 2 and 3 set dinner menus. Lots of choice on each menu – ideal for parties. Also childrens' menu – with all the favourites, plus extra tiny tots’ meal options available and kids’ desserts. Loyalty schemes available for regular diners.

"Wow" you really need to try this one! Lone Star's legendary meals, outstanding service, and famous atmosphere are now part of accepted folklore in 16 New Zealand cities. Our new menu has made it’s delectable debut with new stars such as the Ravishing Rib-eye and Hooked On A Feeling, nestling comfortably amongst old favourites, Lassoo of Hog and Dixie Chicken, to name just a few that are available for your gastronomic delight. Our Soul Kitchen Menu has also had a facelift to suit the seasonal flavours on offer, and the Children also have fresh choices on their very own ‘Billy the Kids‘ selection.

English-style pub, children welcome. Hearty Southland food with roast dinner and especially good gravy, a speciality. Two course children's menu available (includes a roast beef option). Indoor and outdoor dining, courtesy coach available.

Our goal - “A great atmosphere, excellent service and meals that would satisfy the hungriest customer”. It includes two of the largest steaks that we can purchase, our most popular meal a crispy chicken salad, seafood chowder (described by many as the best) and several venison dishes – “Southland grown and the best you will ever taste”. We offer a children’s menu, all day snacks and coffee and in/ outdoor dining. Highchairs are available. Fully licensed.

The Saucy Chef provides a delicious menu with something for everyone.  The interior design offers a warm, inviting setting with large booths and two separate dining areas.

An open gas fire adds to the ambience of the restaurant and there are a range of quirky features that attract the eye and add to the unique makeup of this restaurant.

The menu provides an option for all tastes from the specialty fish dish, which is changed regularly, to the very special Hereford beef to the vegetarian delight. All tastes are catered for and the dessert menu is to die for with a range of decadent dishes to tempt even the staunchest of diet conscious diners.

Find out what’s going on at one of the locals’ favourite hang outs! Comfortable bar and restaurant, serving full meals, bar snacks and takeaways. If you haven’t caught any yourself, don’t miss trying the Stewart Island blue cod. Menu also includes groper fillet, scallops, rib eye steak, venison, salmon, chicken and crayfish, to guarantee you a taste of the South! Children’s menu and high chairs are available. Fantastic views and just 3 minutes walk to beach and ferry.