Stopped to have dinner here with a friend tonight as we thought the place looked interesting from outside, and indeed it looked even more interesting in the inside. I liked the whole Wild West theme – even the waiters wore cowboy hats. The food was very nice, but definitely a bit on the pricey side and not very good value for money. The scallops we had for the entree were delicious, and the mains we ordered were an interesting experience on their own – the meats are served to you on a very hot stonegrill, still raw, and you have to cook them yourself! I prefer to be served food that is already prepared and ready to eat, but nonetheless this was a fun and different experience. The dessert I ordered, the brulee, was absolutely delicious. My friend however was not very impressed with the banoffee he ordered. Overall I had an enjoyable experience at this restaurant, but it’s too expensive for my budget and not really worth the money, so I don’t think I will go back any time soon.

Hideous!

Hard to find anything that hasn’t been battered and deep-fried! The prices are ridiculous, they seem to think they can pass off the cheapest crap as top quality.

The beer is often flat and to ask for a replacement is almost not worth the hassle and dirty looks from the staff. Do not ever have a cocktail here! Couldn’t believe that it took 20 minutes for two margaritas, that were made out the back, came in plastic glasses and had been made with lime cordial!

Bad, bad, bad!

Eaten here a few times plus taken visitors to Stampede for dinner. Nothing wrong with the venue or choices of food. Everything is tasty, if maybe on the wee high $ side (for what it is). Have had a few isolated incidents with staff not taking orders correctly/service issues etc but usually has been good service.

i have never eaten at Stampede but we would normally go down on a Friday after Murphy’s Law. the service seems to be really rude and never ending fights between all the drunks . not a good look at all .
Not intending of ever coming back to stampede.

Had a reasonably important chat planned with a mate here since Robert Harris wasn’t our scene and we wanted a beer with lunch.

Our waitress was almost surprised we had arrived for lunch, which should have been a sign. Would we like menus? Yes, please. Why she had set the table with 3 knives I never found out.

Engrossed in our conversation, she came for our order and we explained we weren’t ready. Then, UNBELIEVABLY, she sat at our table.

When asked what she was doing she told us she would just sit there until we were ready. In a state of shock we just stared until she asked “oh are you having a private chat?”.

When asked about “NZ’s most tender & juiciest Sirloin” she needed to ask the Chef to answer our question about what breed the beef was – this was a good sign since I would prefer the right answer to a lie or a guess.
But the answers the Chef gave her were
1. Scotch Fillet? (no, it’s a sirloin)
2. Cow? (I was hoping so)
And the final one:
3. The chef says he has no idea as it just comes in a box from the butcher.

I chose the chicken burger. At least that’s what it said on the box from the butcher.

My mate had the ribs since he knows how to cook them really well. They came tough, poorly smoked & with deep fried undercooked potatoes. For his dish with 2 parts, and both of them poor, it wasn’t an enjoyable lunch.

We weren’t trying to be arrogant, rude or overly demanding. In our waitress’ favour the service was quick & pleasant, but obviously comes from an environment where familiarity is promoted before politeness.

The cook (not a Chef) needs to spend more time learning his trade, and less time making his hair look like Snoop Dogg.

Overall, memorable for all the wrong reasons.

very bad service. there seam to be no staff training very Little knowledge of the menu from the floor and kitchen staff. the pork ribs tasted like they had been smoked with an old tyre my potatoes were still 1/2 raw. i dint think i will be going back again.

Went at the beginning of the school holidays and now 2 weeks later going back as it was soo good.
Food very good – prices very reasonable and great surroundings and service.

We dined at Stampede Restaurant with 6 other people including children. The kids have a fantastic time looking at all the western memorabilia, as well as having crayons & paper provided. The food was absolutely scrumpy & very fast. Staff professional & friendly. I can not fault this restaurant. We will definitely be back there.

Love the food, love the service & love the music. Its a place that makes the best seafood platters & ham dinners.

The Stampede is a very family-friendly restaurant, there is lots to see that speaks to children’s imagination. Kids are well-received by the staff and get coloring-in pages straight away. The food is absolutely beautiful and and fresh. The ribs are finger licking yummy. The only downside is that it seems to take a while before the food arrives at your table. Not a place to go when you’re in a hurry, but when you’re in for a fun night with friends and family I can well recommend it!

been there 5 times now and service and food just gets better each time. friendly,relaxed very family .
A++++