Elsie's Restaurant Bar - Tuakau

Staff are the only thing that let the review down, are not very attentive and a bit slow and welcoming you in. Had to ask for plates for our starter and for a drinks menu. We shared the garlic pizza bread to start. It was fantastic, perfect flavours and the base was amazing and crispy and homemade. It was huge and worth the price! I enjoyed the roast beef meal, again a massive dish and worth the price, the gravy was excellent as well the beef. I enjoyed the creamy cauliflower and roast potatoes too. The horseradish sauce was delicious too and the Yorkshire pudding were great. Definitely great food

I've taken both my parents here for dinner in the past couple of months and both times it was absolutely delicious. I had the lamb shank both times and I loved it so much my first visit, the jus that accompanies the dish is to die for. The hotel has changed a lot in the past couple of years and is now stunning. With the new kitchen team in place I can only see the place improving even more.

Entrees: Shrimp cocktail pork dumplings. Price 4/5 Taste 5/5 Portions 5/5 Presentation 4/5 Serving time 5/5 *Could be a bit more creative with how you present/plate the shrimp cocktail, tasted delicious though. Main: Pork ribs Chicken bacon fettuccine. Price 5/5 Taste 5/5 Portions 5/5 Presentation 4/5 Serving time 5/5 *Ribs fell off the bone and melted in your mouth. Fettuccine was so good, both dishes were satisfying. Dessert: Chocolate mousse Price 4/5 Taste 3/5 Portions 5/5 Presentation 5/5 Serving time 5/5 *Suggestion, please use a smaller spoon like a 10ml teaspoon. The spoon we had was too big, it was roughly a 15 20ml spoon. It was hard to scoop the mousse out from the narrow end of the dessert glass. Overall Elsie's restaurant deserves a 5 star rating. Of all the restaurants I've been to, this place by far has the fastest service all the time. Not my first time here and definitely not my last.

Stopped in for lunch on Tuesday. Received wonderful customer service from the young lady behind the bar, Jasmine. Lovely atmosphere to walk into, with friendly manager and staff. Server suggested the special of the day (ribs). Was a nice serving, but a bit too many chips. Love the coleslaw. Will definitely be back.

Great place to meet up with friends and family can book ahead if you have a large group and you are set up in a separate area off the restaurant. Food was great large portions everyone enjoyed their meals several menus to choose from includes a child's menu and a seniors menu. Highly recommend the roast lamb!