Jimmy Coops Lakehouse occupies a lakefront spot on Roberts Street, using a sunny courtyard and water views to frame a deliberately casual burgers-and-beer experience. The restaurant is closely linked with Lakeman, the local farm and brewery that supplies both beef and craft beer, so its central pairing is more coherent than a generic bar menu. Bookings are available, but the mood remains relaxed enough for an impromptu meal, and the outdoor area works particularly well for families and groups who want space to share food while taking in the Taupō setting.
Burgers are the main event, with enough variation to avoid a one-patty formula. Smashed Lakeman Farms beef appears in single and double builds with combinations of smoked cheddar, pickles, pineapple, pastrami, bacon, egg and house relishes. A steak burger adds beer-battered onion rings and blue-cheese ranch, while the chicken choices cover southern-fried, grilled and gochujang-glazed styles. Beer-battered fish, smashed lamb and a cauliflower-and-halloumi burger extend the range beyond beef. Lettuce-bun and gluten-friendly versions help diners adapt that core offering without abandoning it.
The rest of the menu follows a street-food logic. House-smoked kransky hot dogs, a pastrami Reuben and a Philly-style steak sandwich turn the deli and grill sections into meals of their own. Loaded fries run from poutine with cheese curds and gravy to pulled beef or a broken smashed patty with beer-cheese sauce. Quinoa, halloumi and Thai-style salads provide fresher routes, while beer-battered fish and chips remains a substantial alternative. Corn ribs, garlic pretzel bites, fried pickles, onion rings, cauliflower bites, chicken tenders and calamari are well suited to sharing over drinks.
The bar completes the Lakeman connection with house beers on tap and tasting paddles, alongside cocktails, boozy shakes, wine and mocktails. That lets curious drinkers compare several brews while non-drinkers still have choices shaped with some imagination. Younger diners receive their own burger, chicken, fish, panini and corn-dog options. Dessert stays in the same playful register: cinnamon-sugar doughnuts, chocolate brownie, sundaes, house-made churros and waffles all arrive with ice cream or dipping sauces. The result is an energetic, family-friendly restaurant that treats the food and the beer as equal reasons to visit.
Address: 3/10 Roberts Street, Taupō 3330, New Zealand
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