Wholly Smoked - Rotorua

Upside: The food is really good. I had the brisket, and it tasted fantastic. Simple with slaw and fries. And not covered in sauce. Came out in good tine as well. Worth the value. Down side: Staff looked desperate standing in front of restaurant, and quite closed with folded arms. Also pointing out the specials when I'm standing right next to it, sort of insults my ability to read.

Visiting from Canada. Came in for a quick bite to eat before we headed to the Zorb. Small and clean space. Very clean bathroom bathroom which is a bonus. Staff was very friendly and food was delicious. We had the all meat Platter which includes ribs, beef brisket, mussels, fries and Cole slaw. Platter was enough for 3 to 4 people. Great place to try if your in the neighborhood.

I have always wanted to try Beef Wellington, and got to try it at Wholly Smoked. I was not disappointed, the meat was nice and tender and juicy. I also had the Apple and Rhubarb crumble for desert, which was nicely presented, and tasty as well.

Group of 5 adults. Ordered a sharing platter which easily fed 4 of us and pork belly for the other. Meat and seafood were delicious not enough sides though (salad, fries and garlic bread). Cocktails were nice and strong and music was great

Really good meal, food came out a bit late as they thought we had already eaten and then asked us if we wanted dessert, and the pork ribs were a bit underwhelming, but other than that it was good all round.