Balter Kitchen - Masterton

Kitchen, French, Middle Eastern

Balter Kitchen

Balter Kitchen
4.7 / 5 (2152 reviews)

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Balter Bar Kitchen is a modern, spacious spot in Carterton praised for friendly, accommodating staff, an impressive craft-beer and cider selection, and generous, well-presented dishes popular at brunch and celebratory dinners. The team handles families and large groups with ease. Standout plates like salmon bruschetta and smoked brisket eggs Benedict earn high marks, though kitchen consistency can falter—some meals arrive lukewarm, overcooked, or overly rich/spicy. Prices are mid-range; overall it’s a welcoming, relaxed venue with plenty of parking.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Andrew

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★ 4.7 / 5 from 2152 reviews
anita-thomas-restaur
12.01.2024

A great place for Mothers' Day Brunch amazing food and great staff!!! I just had the most delicious Eggs Benny I have ever tasted! And the aioli sauce they serve with their fries is to die for! Can't wait to visit again!

hui-cooper-1
12.01.2024

What a fabulous and wonderful place! This will definitely be my go-to spot when I'm back in Carterton. The staff were amazing, and our waitress had us all laughing. The atmosphere is great, and they even cater to kids, which was perfect since we had our two boys with us. We really appreciated the lollies you gave them as a treat for their good manners at the end of the night! The food was delicious, and that lemon posset? Oh my goodness, I loved it! I highly recommend that dessert—can I please have the recipe, haha? It was a perfect way to end a workday for my partner and his colleague. We were fortunate to find this place while looking for dinner since we’re from Rotorua. Spotting Balter and choosing to come in was a great decision! I would recommend it to anyone visiting Carterton. Thanks for a wonderful evening from all the way in Rotorua!

lisa-ocallaghan
12.01.2024

I can't get enough of the pork belly—I highly recommend it! I've tried other wonderful dishes on their menu, but I just can't rave about this one enough! It's an amazing place to visit in our charming little town!

andrew-schulz-doctor
15.01.2025

Fantastic food. With great host Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Noise level: Quiet, easy to talk Group size: Suitable for all group sizes Wait time: No wait

prince-kumar-teacher-3
15.01.2025

Food: 5 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4

FAQ

The restaurant also offers gluten-free dishes.

The rooms in the restaurant are wheelchair accessible and can also be used with a wheelchair or physical disabilities.

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