The Steak House Taupo has occupied Tongariro Street since 1984, making its straightforward promise clear before diners even enter: carefully handled beef is the focus. The restaurant opens for evening service every day and welcomes families, visitors and groups in a central location close to Taupō's lakefront. Its long-running identity is balanced by a current menu that treats the steakhouse format as a full dinner rather than a single plate of grilled meat.
The butcher's block uses hand-selected Prime Angus beef that is grass fed and aged for at least 21 days. Eye fillet, scotch fillet, sirloin, rump, porterhouse and a longer-aged T-bone cover a useful range of texture and richness, with each steak accompanied by the potato dish of the day and demi-glace. Diners can personalise the cut with béarnaise, peppercorn, mushroom or horseradish sauce, garlic parsley butter, blue cheese or bone marrow.
There is plenty beyond beef for a mixed table. Starters range from pork belly and lamb croquettes to green-lipped mussels steamed with coconut, kaffir lime and ginger, while scallops and prawns bring seafood into the sharing plates. Larger alternatives include lamb rump, chicken roulade with brie and apricot, fish baked in filo, pan-seared salmon, pasta and a house-made Angus burger, alongside a vegetarian fusilli option.
Sides such as creamy mash, onion rings, beetroot salad, slaw and seasonal vegetables let guests shape the meal around the chosen main. Dessert keeps the restaurant's generous tone through rum-soaked fruit with ice cream, chocolate brownie, apple and rhubarb crumble, caramel brûlée, banoffee pie and affogato. The result is a classic special-occasion steakhouse with enough seafood, poultry, pasta and plant-based choice to include diners who are not ordering from the grill.
Address: 17 Tongariro Street, Taupō 3330, New Zealand
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The Steak House Taupo Menu
Starters
(GF- Gluten Free) (DF-Dairy Free) (V-Vegetarian). PLEASE NOTE: MENUS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE – PLEASE CONFIRM WITH OUR STAFF. We kindly invite guests to inform about allergies or dietary needs (if any).
SOUP OF THE DAY
Each soup and sauce is meticulously crafted by our chefs, embodying the high standards and artistry of the Steak House
DEEP FRIED BRIE
Crumbed and deep-fried Brie cheese, served with plum sauce and ciabatta bread
CRUMBED CALAMARI
Golden crumbed calamari, paired with fresh garden salad and saffron aioli
CRISPY CHICKEN
(gf) Golden fried chicken thigh pieces, coated in corn flex crunchy crumb, cooked to perfection, served with home made saffron aioli.
ARANCINI BALLS
Crispy arancini balls, plated on top of a rich tomato ragu and finished with home made saffron aioli
PORK BELLY
(gf/df) Twice cooked pork belly served on a fresh apple salad, finished with vanilla apple sauce and pomegranate molasses.
CHEESY GARLIC BREAD
Ciabatta bread smothered with garlic butter, loaded with mozzarella cheese Add crispy bacon for an extra layer of flavour $5
LAMB CROQUETTES (4pcs)
Slow cooked lamb, encased in crisp double crumbs, served with mint Demi Glaze.
ANTIPESTO BRUSCHETTA
(df) (gf on request) Ciabatta layered with beetroot relish, salami, sun-dried tomatoes, and mixed pickles, finished with a glossy balsamic reduction.
SCALLOPS & PRAWNS (10pcs)
(please check with staff for gf/df option) Crispy fried scallops and pan-seared garlic-ginger prawns, plated with chargrilled red pepper and walnut salad.
MUSSELS IN COCONUT
(gf/df) Green-lipped mussels gently steamed in coconut cream with kaffir lime and ginger, served with grilled ciabatta bread.
From the Butcher's Block
(GF) (DF ON REQUEST). First established in 1984, we proudly present hand selected, halal accredited Prime Angus beef. Grass fed and aged for a minimum of 21 days. Selected with care. Served with confidence. Premium hand-cut steaks, portioned at 250g each, except the T-Bone. ALL STEAK MEALS Include the Potato Dish of the day; and a demi-glace sauce. *Grilled to your liking – although we recommend rare to medium-rare.
EYE FILLET STEAK
Wrapped in Bacon
SCOTCH FILLET STEAK
SIRLOIN STEAK
PORTERHOUSE STEAK
(Sirloin) served with bone marrow
RUMP STEAK
T-BONE STEAK
(35 DAYS AGED) T-Bone Steak accompanied with chef’s choice vegetables and one sauce of your pick from the steak toppers.
Steak Toppers
Fine accompaniments to our exquisite grilled beef.
CREAMY MUSHROOM TOPPER
(gf) Fresh mushrooms, and herbs.
BERNAISE SAUCE
(gf) An emulsion of clarified butter, egg yolks and white wine vinegar; flavoured with shallot, pepper, and tarragon.
PEPPERCORN SAUCE
(gf/df) Rich, three types of piquant peppercorns.
BLUE VEIN WEDGE
(gf) Mild NZ blue vein cheese.
GARLIC PARSLEY BUTTER
(gf) Whole butter infused with crushed garlic and fresh herbs.
HORSERADISH CREAM
(gf/df) Traditional pungent favourite.
FRIED EGG
BONE-MARROW
Other Mains
(GF-Gluten Free)(DF-Dairy Free)(V-Vegetarian). PLEASE NOTE: MENUS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE – PLEASE CONFIRM WITH OUR STAFF. Please inform your server of any Allergies.
CHICKEN ROULADE
(gf) Free range chicken breast rolled with creamy brie cheese and sweet apricot, served with seasonal vegetables and slow cooked confit potatoes, finished with home made jus.
PRIME OVATION CONFIT GARLIC & HERB LAMB RUMP
(gf) (df on request) Oven-baked lamb rump cooked to medium rare, set on a golden leek &potato croquette, served with chef’s choice vegetables, finished with home-made minted jus
FISH FILO
Delicate flaky fish wrapped in crisp golden filo pastry, filled with cream cheese, coriander pine nuts pesto, served with roasted kumara and bok- choy, finished with coconut sweet chilli sauce
PAN-SEARED SALMON
(gf/df) Pan-Seared Salmon served with roasted kumara and seasonal vegetables, finished with a home made coriander pesto.
STEAK HOUSE BURGER
Home-made Angus beef patty with melted cheese, crispy streaky bacon, fresh salad leaves, burger style sauce and a beer battered onion ring, served with a side of fries and saffron aioli. (ADD FRIED EGG $6)
SENSATIONAL CAESAR SALAD
(gf on request) Crispy cos lettuce with bacon, croutons and shaved parmesan, tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing and served with a poached egg. (Add pieces of marinated chicken thigh for $6.00) (Add anchovies for $4.00)
Pasta
(GF-Gluten Free)(DF-Dairy Free)(V-Vegetarian). PLEASE NOTE: MENUS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE – PLEASE CONFIRM WITH OUR STAFF. Please inform your server of any Allergies.
VEGETARIAN FUSILLI
(gf) (df available on request) Fusilli pasta with red onion and seasonal mixed vegetables, tossed in Creamy Mushroom Sauce OR Marinara Sauce OR Basil Pesto,topped with feta cheese.
CHICKEN FUSILLI
(gf) (df available on request) Succulent chicken thigh cooked in a rich,Creamy Mushroom sauce OR Marinara Sauce OR Basil Pesto finished with a drizzle of parmesan cheese.
Sides
Fresh salads; creamy potatoes; seasonal veggies; crispy fries. PLEASE NOTE: MENUS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE – PLEASE CONFIRM WITH OUR STAFF. Please inform your server of any allergies.
HOME-MADE CREAMY MASH POTATO
(gf)
BEER BATTERED ONION RINGS
(df)
BEETROOT SALAD
(gf)
HOUSE SLAW
CRISP FRIES
VEGETABLE DISH
GARDEN SALAD
Desserts
PLEASE NOTE: MENUS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE – PLEASE CONFIRM WITH OUR STAFF.
THE ULTIMATE RUM POT
A mixture of organic dried fruits macerated in spiced rum and port served with vanilla ice cream and short bread. Seriously boozy and NOT FOR UNDER 18 or faint hearted
CHOCOLATE BROWNIE
Served with vanilla ice cream
APPLE AND RHUBARB CRUMBLE
Served with vanilla ice cream
CARAMEL BRULEE
(gf)
AFFOGATO
A shot of espresso and ice cream. Add liqueur for an extra $6.00
ICE CREAM SUNDAE
Two big scoops of vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce
BANOFFEE PIE
Served with caramelized banana and a dollop of cream
Ruby Port
Glass
Tawny Port
Glass
Kids Menu
FAMILIAR FAVOURITES for younger palates; in smaller portions. Nothing spicy; but everything’s colourful and extremely tasty!
CHICKEN TENDERS
Served with fries, side salad and plum sauce.
CHEESE BURGER
Prime New Zealand beef patty, cheese; served with fries.
FISH & FRIES
Crumbed fish served with fries and salad.
GUMDROP ICE-CREAM
PROFITROLES
DRINKS FOR KIDS
Kid’s-sized juice or soft drink.
Cocktails
Flavoured Mojito
Hugo Spritz
Devil in Disguise
Tipsy Barbie
Purple Rain
Leading Lady
Chilli-Mango Margarita
Drunken Mermaid
Sun Shower
Heavens Angel
Beers
330ML. Tap beers 330 ml. Craft Beers- 330ml bottle.
Asahi Super Dry
Carlsberg
Lakeman Lager
Hieneken silver (low carbs)
Parrotdog Bitterbitch IPA
Parrotdog Birdseye Hazy IPA
Panhead A.P.A – Supercharger – 5.7%
Hoppy, all-American, Citrus Hints, Bitter Finish
Panhead Pilsner – 5.2%
NZ Hops, Fruit Characters Over Malt Base
Hawke's Bay Brewing Co. Black Duck Porter – 5.0%
Dark Ale With Toffee, Burnt Caramel, Chocolate, and Coffee Characters
Local Brewer- Lakeman
Ciders
Hawkes Bay Kingston Cider
Hawkes Bay Perry Cider
Hawkes Bay Crushed Peach Bomb
Hawkes Bay Ginger Fusion
Somersby Blackberry Sparkling Cider
Somersby Pear Sparkling Cider
Somersby Apple Sparkling Cider
Non Alcoholic
Soft Drinks
Ginger Beer
Juices
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