We went here at Chistmas and again when I returned at Easter. My friend goes everytime he visits. The food is superb, staff are v friendly and the atmosphere is great. Highly recommended.

We were highly recommend by our Hosts of a local B&B and we can honestly say it was the worst food and restaurant experience ever. I am shocked by so many good reviews of this place! Our hosts said go here as it was most defiantly not "Pub Grub", well I can say it was worse! The service was tacky... More

This was recommended to us by the hostess at our B&B. The place is very friendly and welcoming and serves some really good relatively inexpensive food. Quite casual, but provided a gastro-pub experience.

Menu offers good choice, the food was very good, staff were excellent - friendly without being intrusive. Restaurant is away from the city centre in a quiet neighbourhood with no traffic noise. A lovely place to go for a meal, a just super outdoors on the deck in summer.

I was told that the Mole & Chicken served the best fish and chips in Taupo - well I haven't tried any anywhere else so I can't comment - but I can tell you that the fish and chips here are great! As is the pork belly that I had on my second visit! This is a lively but relaxed... More

We called in for a beer as we passed and having discussed the state of both UK and NZ rugby with the owner Cliiff we booked a table for the evening.we were pleased we did as not only is the beer served in pint glasses the meal was superb. Quite a busy restaurant bur we weren't kept waiting and our... More

Cliff and his team welcomed us at the door and the great service and wonderful food continued from entree to dessert. Real friendly atmosphere yet privacy when you required it. Great place in a surburban location plenty of parking. Give this place a go you will not be disappointed, a real gem.

Visited for dinner, have been to this restaurant before but it was very different this time. Staff were all very strained, arrogant owner (Cliff) thought it was good manners for him to lean on our table when speaking to us he even butted in when when we were discussing our plans for our visit to Taupo. He spoke about himself... More

Yet another great meal at the Mole & Chicken with great service and great food this is a hidden gem. A bit out of town so well worth looking up. Any day now there will be a new menu so we will definitely be booking our spot at the bar to sample!!!!! Thanks.