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“Interesting Dinner, Standard Breakfast”

The Canopy Restaurant
Ranked #8 of 12 Restaurants in Franz Josef
Price range: €6 - €21
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Reviewed 5 March 2017

A very unique approach to dinner with their on table buffet of dining specialties. They were done very well. No complains, but I would have preferred more options.

Date of visit: March 2017
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Thank bsum73
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ExChefTeWaonui, Manager at The Canopy Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 25 September 2017

Good day bsum73,

Thank you for your feedback and personally meeting the kitchen team and I, your feedback on the day definitely showed your appreciation you had experienced with us at Te Waonui's Canopy Restaurant

Kind Regards
Executive Chef
Andrew Hayward-Swain

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Reviewed 11 February 2017 via mobile

Had a very nice meal here whilst staying at Franz Joseph. A little concerned looking at previous reviews but shouldn't have been worried. Food and service both good in a nice setting.

Date of visit: February 2017
Thank DarrenM2908
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Reviewed 1 February 2017

Dinner was part of the (ridiculous) roomrate which included half board and breakfast.
The place itself looks more like an up market canteen than a plush restaurant. There are way too many tables and guests and serving staff have the greatest difficulty moving between them. There is a nice view over the rain forrest and I must admit that the staff was fine. They offer only a 5 course set menu of an unbelievably complicated discription. You hardly know what to expect. We decided to take 2 courses only.
The gravlachs, at the end 3 minuscule pieces of gravlachs salmon, quite dry and tasteless and hidden on a plate with lots ingredients, colour, sauce etc.
The main course was oven baked groper. The fish was fresh but tasted like nothing and as the first course accompanied by vegetable "constructions" of several sorts.
At the end our conclusion was "we have something in our stomac" was it fun or tasty ? Not at all. This place makes you believe that you will be served a great dinner, a combination of Italian, French etc cuisine with a Michelin twist. What is this ? A Michelin twist ? Do they want to believe you that they have been rated by the Michelin culinary guide ? There isn't one about New Zealand ! Or that the chef has worked in a restaurant rated by Michelin ? If so, which one please so that I can go and check which one it was and how it was rated. The name Michelin must not be used unlawfully.

Date of visit: January 2017
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Thank Karel V
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ExChefTeWaonui, Manager at The Canopy Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 8 February 2017

Hello Karel V,
The fourteen chefs at Te Waonui, Canopy restaurant take pride in producing wonderful dishes for guests, from all over the world. We show case a lot New Zealand delicacies and with flavours together are perfection. Yes! the Beetroot cured Salmon Gravlax with Wasabi cream and pickled Diakon, is our most popular dish on menu. We encourage to describe the entire dish on the menu for purposes of dietary requirements and/or dislikes can easily be identified by the guest and removed at their choice. Look forward to your third return to Te Waonui. Feel free to ask your waiter at any time during your world class dining experience to solve any issues YOU may have, as we serve to please

Kind Regards
Chef Andrew Hayward-Swain

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Reviewed 11 January 2017

We stayed in the hotel & ate in the dining room. It was a very interesting meal. We had our choice of 2 appetizers & the remainder of the meal was set course served on a huge platter set in the middle of the table. We got delicious roasted lamb & venison, served with roasted potatoes, salads, fresh & pickled veggies. It was followed by a desert platter with fruit, deserts, cheeses pate & crackers. Fabulous!

Date of visit: January 2017
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1  Thank Barry L
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Reviewed 10 January 2017

Great location, great food and good recommendations from friendly and helpful staff. We thoroughly enjoyed the mix of modern Kiwi and traditional Asian choices.

Date of visit: January 2017
1  Thank Melissa J
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