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Cook Saddle Cafe & Saloon

Main Highway, Fox Glacier, Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu) 7951, New Zealand
(03) 751 0700
4.0 of 5 stars 60 Reviews
Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Groups, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Groups, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Nelson, New Zealand
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

Only spent the one night in Fox Glacier, motel owner told us to try this restaurant for dinner. Great meal, Good service warm cosy atmosphere with the open fire. Would certainly go back next time I'm in Fox.

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Boston
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73 reviews 73 reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

We went here unexpectedly when our B&B turned out to have a dinner time later than we wanted. The lamb shank is excellent and the other things we had were also quite good. The price is good and there was a live guitar player too. A little gem. Casual atmosphere and dress.

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Rotorua, New Zealand
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Meal was fine, atmosphere was great, nice warm fire. slipped up a bit on the follow up service after the main meal, might have purchased desert and coffee if they had asked.

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Utrecht, The Netherlands
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

nice laid back, pleasant service good food. Take away one of their restaurant dinners and enjoy in your cabin after a fierce day on the glacier

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Tampa, Florida
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

After our long day on the glacier the steak dinner hit the spot! Wish our small town had some talented chefs!

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Inverness, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Waiting staff were really good and nothing too much for them. As for the food, well suffice to say that we won't darken their doors again.

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Manama, Bahrain
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

- Weren't greeted on arrival - we stood there waiting for anyone to acknowledge us. - The 1st time we saw our waitress, (after sitting there a short while) she asked if we were ready to order, to which my response was, "can we have menus?" - Forgotten drink orders The place is crowded, I get it. But TWICE the... More

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

This is a lively spot and we sat outside which seemed slightly better than inside. It's very family orientated in terms of ambience and menu. With the menu we were handed another sheet of paper which we unfortunately didn't read and it was taken away with the menu. After waiting 50 mins for our meal we asked our waiter how... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

We were advised by the Campground receptionist that this was a good place to eat and she was right! Thank you! We both had the spare ribs and they were well cooked and tasty. We had efficient service even though the place was really busy.

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Jackson, Wyoming
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83 reviews 83 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

Despite being busy, we were quickly seated, and our lovely server took our beverage orders right away. My wife has the Pasta special of the day (elbow spaghetti, red onions, spinach, feta, greek olives and mushrooms, in a rich tomato sauce). It was very good, indeed. I had the soup of the day (Country Vegetable) which was hot and hearty)... More

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