The Fat Duck Te Anau - New Zealand’s Best Gastropub 2025
We’re proud to be recognised by Hospitality New Zealand as New Zealand’s Best Gastropub 2025 – celebrating our incredible team, loyal guests, and supportive Te Anau community.
This award reflects everything we stand for, outstanding food, genuine southern hospitality, and a passion for creating experiences that make people feel right at home.
What you'll find at The Fat Duck
Award-Winning Dining
Discover why The Fat Duck Te Anau is recognised among New Zealand’s best. Our chefs combine fresh local ingredients with creativity and care to deliver a menu that’s as memorable as the view!
Live Music, Local Vibes
Enjoy live tunes at The Fat Duck Te Anau with local artists performing on Saturday evenings, 6.00pm – 8.00pm through summer. Keep an eye on our blackboard or socials for any updates and upcoming acts.
Happy Hour, Every Day
Head to The Fat Duck bar for Happy Hour, 4:30pm – 6.00pm every day. Enjoy your tap beers and house wines at a reduced price – perfect for catching up and winding down. You lucky ducks!
Raise a Glass With Us
Enjoy our handpicked range of New Zealand’s finest wines and craft beers. Not sure what to choose? Our friendly team will help you find the perfect match for your meal.
Hear it from our guests...
Chris WhealTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They were able to fit us in last minute for a birthday celebration and treated us like we had made it months in advance. Everyone was very friendly and the food was delicious. Frank HendriksTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wauw wat een geweldig restaurant. Wij hadden niet gereserveerd maar er kwam heel snel een oplossing door een zeer vriendelijke dame die ons ontving. Aan tafel vlot geholpen omdanks dat het erg druk was. Wij hadden fish amd chips en cheese burger. Beiden warwn echt fantastisch. De fish smaalkte echt naar fish en dat is ergens anders nog wel eens anders helaas. Deze was heerlijk mer voldoende friet en koolsla. De burger was ook heerlijk... voldoende belegd en de in bierbeslag gebakken uienringen erbij waren ook erg lekker. De prijs was best goed misschien iets duurder dan ergens anders maar dar was het ook waars. Wij zijn touristen op doorreis anders waren we zeker teryg gekomen👍 Chris RTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had dinner at the Fat Duck during one of our nights in Te Anau. Highly recommend to go here, though reservations in advance are advised because it can become quite busy. Service was very friendly, a lot of young people are working in this restaurant, which is super fun in my opinion. Food was great, maybe the pumpkin gnocchi can be have a bit of a pump up with some spice or extra flavor, but that's very subjective. The atmosphere was nice, but I recommend to place the empty bottles and glasses somewhere else so guests don't have the view on them when having dinner. Overall, great experience, highly recommend to visit the Fat Duck during your stay in Te Anau. Manahiva PENILLA Y PERELLATrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Super moment, un genre de bistrot bar, bonne ambiance et bien placé Nick SwanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Warm, welcoming, attentive service. Lively atmosphere where staff clearly enjoy their work. Food was amazing, so delicious, fresh, incredible flavours. Highly recommended. AtalusTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Hatten einen sehr schönen Abend im Restaurant. Die Lammschulter und die Gnocchis als Hauptspeisen waren sehr gut. Auch die Desserts sind der Hammer. Herausragend hat den Abend der ganz tolle Service von Chai gemacht. Es machte wirklich Spaß, von ihr beraten und bedient zu werden. Eine Schande, dass das Restaurant derzeit Montag und Dienstag Ruhetag hat. So werden wir erst im nächsten Leben wieder vorbeikommen können. 😉
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The Fat Duck Te Anau - New Zealand’s Best Gastropub 2025
We’re proud to be recognised by Hospitality New Zealand as New Zealand’s Best Gastropub 2025 – celebrating our incredible team, loyal guests, and supportive Te Anau community.
This award reflects everything we stand for, outstanding food, genuine southern hospitality, and a passion for creating experiences that make people feel right at home.