Famous for hearty, Western-style Kiwi saloon dining, this lively outpost serves up generous plates built around its signature ribs blanched in honey and spices, fire-blasted, and glazed in hoisin, orange, and sesame. The extensive menu caters well to families and group gatherings, covering everything from Steinlager beer-battered market fish and steamed green-lipped mussels in white wine cream sauce to burgers on sourdough, stacked nachos, loaded buffalo chips, and garlic loaves lashed with butter. Diners can order online or book tables, with dietary swaps on hand such as exchanging burger patties for vegetarian alternatives at no extra charge.
The venue is exceptionally well equipped for gatherings, featuring an 85-seat main dining space alongside an adjoining 60-seat function room, an upstairs room seating 35, and an 80-seat bar that spills out onto an outdoor deck and summer patio. Positioned on Dixon Street in central Masterton, it is one of three restaurants within a kilometre on Open Locally, alongside The Union Masterton and Ammu South Indian Restaurant. Our pick in Masterton for unpretentious, crowd-pleasing meals where nobody leaves hungry.