Reviews

Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 6503 reviews

What john Donnelly doesn't like about Lone Star Cafe:
The website indicates that the restaurant is open from 5 PM until late from Tuesday to Saturday. However, when I walked in on Tuesday night at 7:50 PM, I was informed that the kitchen was already closed! This is very disappointing. Meal type: Other. Service: 1. Atmosphere: 1. View all feedback. What User likes about Lone Star Cafe:
We dined at the restaurant without a reservation just a few days before Christmas, and after a short wait, we were delighted to get a table. The service we received from everyone was outstanding—truly exceptional! As for the food, the portions were huge and bursting with flavor, leaving the three of us feeling very full and satisfied. I highly recommend Lone Star Gisborne; you won’t be disappointed! View all feedback.

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Heyrestaurants
3.9 ★ from 4076 reviews
Janine
04.09.2024 - 04:42

The service at Lonestar Gisborne was disappointing last night. We ordered the squid as a main. We were with a big group and everyone else had...

Ingrid
04.09.2024 - 04:42

A brilliant family meal, overlooking the harbour and a fabulous sunset too! Food was great, service was spectacular. A great night definitely...

Nat
04.09.2024 - 04:42

Great meal and super friendly staff. And this is coming from one picky diner! Huge portions and value for money. I've visited a few lonestars over the...

Emma
04.09.2024 - 04:42

Food is always amazing and the staff are so lovely and kind! Very family friendly! My 1 and 3 year old always love it the staff are more than helpful...

Priscilla
04.09.2024 - 04:42

Just been to your restaurant for dinner..... we think a lot of Auckland restaurants need to take a lesson on cooking steak. Yours was...

Menu
4.4 ★ from 10 reviews
Romaine
11.12.2022 - 06:00

I once waited at lone star for my meal for about 3 or 4 hours while my party and everyone else ate, I wasn't impressed. I went to lone star for my brother's bir...

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Lone star. rib. combination. never fails. I don't go often, but if I do, I can never complain, except maybe if the portions are too big? but then they offer a p...

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Excellent food and atmosphere. Would love to come back again when visiting Gisborne.

Main meals were delicious and the best service by a young man Heath very efficient and well spoken. Cheesecake was average appreciated the complimentary dessert...

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Adequate parking. External ambience. Busy staff lost our [drinks] order. As such a long delay made up by a quality meal.

Google
3.9 ★ from 584 reviews
Dave
17.08.2023 - 12:53

After a long drive from Napier all we asked for was a decent meal and normally Lone Star provides that. We booked. We sat down and ordered and then we waited an...

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Ngareta
17.08.2023 - 12:53

Service is great every time we go. There was quite a wait time this last time we went due to new kitchen staff but our waitress was amazing made sure we were we...

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Dolly
17.08.2023 - 12:53

Went with work the food was fantastic they were busy for a weds so service was a bit slow otherwise will definitely return Parking: Limited parking due to other...

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Gin
17.08.2023 - 12:53

Amazing service Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: NZ$60–70 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Burger and Chips, Buffalo Chi...

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Annalisa
17.08.2023 - 12:53

The blonde waitress was rude and unwelcoming and the food was average at best. Would not recommend, spend your money elsewhere. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinn...

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Int Restaurants
4.1 ★ from 980 reviews
Bruno
11.01.2024 - 22:39

Great place for some drinks and a bite to eat. Nice setting with great views of the harbour and nicely positioned to watch the sunset. Food and service were goo...

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Nattalie
11.01.2024 - 22:39

All the staff including our waitress Jasmine, were so friendly and helpful. Exceeded our expectations. The meal was superb and prompt. Highly recommend this ve...

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Paul
11.01.2024 - 22:39

I enjoyed my meal here. The only feedback I have is to ensure your diners aren't completely forgotten about. Apart from asking for our order and drink on arriva...

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Michal
11.01.2024 - 22:39

I was here in the evening to grab some drink. At the entrance there was no staff and it wasn't clear if I'm allowed to take a place by myself. The place looks g...

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J
11.01.2024 - 22:39

Best Chicken meal iv had was so good...great friendly service. Would have been 5 star if it wasn't for the hour wait. Still good place to eat tho nice views.

Yelp
3.5 ★ from 2 reviews
Jace
20.06.2024 - 16:43

A family favorite for many years, this restaurant boasts friendly staff and a thoughtfully crafted menu that complements its theme. The food is consistently ser...

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Kissy
20.06.2024 - 16:43

We really enjoyed the harbor view, along with some Guinness and ciders. The staff was friendly, although the food took a while to arrive. However, once it came,...

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Dave
20.06.2024 - 16:43

A mediocre steakhouse with sluggish service.

Facebook
4.3 ★ from 116 reviews
Tripadvisor
3.9 ★ from 312 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.1 ★ from 972 reviews

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