Lone Star Cafe & Bar - North Shore
335 Lake Road, Takapuna, North Shore City, Auckland
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Libis1
22nd July 2012
Phoned to book a table 1 week before, turned up on Saturday nite for hubby's birthday dinner and was then told they don't take phone bookings, had to wait 20mins to be seated and was put in the worst spot ever, between a doorway and an entrance to the toilet. There were at least 6 screaming kids at 1 table behind us and no one telling them to be quiet it's a restaurant not McDonalds, couldn't hear the waitress she had to yell we ended up drinking the drinks we ordered and decided to leave. I went to pay and the till jammed so I had to wait another 10mins to pay they finally went upstairs to the bar to get my change so I could get the hell out of there. Never Ever again will I go to Lone Star!!!!
Phoned to book a table 1 week before, turned up on Saturday nite for hubby's birthday dinner and was then told they don't take phone bookings, had to wait 20mins to be seated and was put in the worst spot ever, between a doorway and an entrance to the toilet. There were at least 6 screaming kids at 1 table behind us and no one telling them to be quiet it's a restaurant not McDonalds, couldn't hear the waitress she had to yell we ended up drinking the drinks we ordered and decided to leave. I went to pay and the till jammed so I had to wait another 10mins to pay they finally went upstairs to the bar to get my change so I could get the hell out of there. Never Ever again will I go to Lone Star!!!!
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greg.young.nz
3rd June 2012
Third time to visit Lone Star.....and last. Have never had a good experience here, wife didn't want to go tonight but I talked her into giving them another chance. Wont live that one down. Sunday night, place wasn't busy. Had to wait for someone to seat us, no one to greet us when we arrived. We were then shown to a section that had no other diners and joked to the guy showing us to our table, not to forget us. Which they promptly did. We sent out a search party for a waiter after staring at each other for 15 minutes. Managed to get someone to come, placed order for drinks and meals at the same time as we had had well long enough to read the menu and were worried we might not see a waiter again. No water was offered for the table. First two meals came out, no sign of the third one. As meals that we did get were only luke warm, we decided to go ahead and eat. Lucky we did as the third meal came 20 minutes later, we were almost finished the first two. Not sure what took them so long to make a cheese Quesadilla (basically a cheese toasted sandwich). So very unimpressed. Btw, avoid the ribs, sickly sweet. Wish someone from Lone Star would actually go to the States and see how ribs are supposed to be prepared and served. The rack is served as one, not cut up and piled up like a tower from Lord of the Rings and shouldn't rival the dessert trolley for sweetness. And their famous coleslaw, please, were those pumpkin seeds? Get real and make proper coleslaw. The "fries", we they are just half potatoes....yuk. If you are going to be a US style restaurant, at least get a basic understanding of American food. Thats what we were looking for. So all in all, the service sucked, again, and the food sucked, again. Won't be back.
Third time to visit Lone Star.....and last. Have never had a good experience here, wife didn't want to go tonight but I talked her into giving them another chance. Wont live that one down. Sunday night, place wasn't busy. Had to wait for someone to seat us, no one to greet us when we arrived. We were then shown to a section that had no other diners and joked to the guy showing us to our table, not to forget us. Which they promptly did. We sent out a search party for a waiter after staring at each other for 15 minutes. Managed to get someone to come, placed order for drinks and meals at the same time as we had had well long enough to read the menu and were worried we might not see a waiter again. No water was offered for the table. First two meals came out, no sign of the third one. As meals that we did get were only luke warm, we decided to go ahead and eat. Lucky we did as the third meal came 20 minutes later, we were almost finished the first two. Not sure what took them so long to make a cheese Quesadilla (basically a cheese toasted sandwich). So very unimpressed. Btw, avoid the ribs, sickly sweet. Wish someone from Lone Star would actually go to the States and see how ribs are supposed to be prepared and served. The rack is served as one, not cut up and piled up like a tower from Lord of the Rings and shouldn't rival the dessert trolley for sweetness. And their famous coleslaw, please, were those pumpkin seeds? Get real and make proper coleslaw. The "fries", we they are just half potatoes....yuk. If you are going to be a US style restaurant, at least get a basic understanding of American food. Thats what we were looking for. So all in all, the service sucked, again, and the food sucked, again. Won't be back.
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Allegee
26th February 2012
Very impressed with the service. We had a lovely evening, thank you very much! The food was brilliant, and even though it was late (due to understandable human error!) they more than made up for it, including a special birthday dessert for my father. Many thanks to all the staff at Lone Star Takapuna!
Very impressed with the service. We had a lovely evening, thank you very much! The food was brilliant, and even though it was late (due to understandable human error!) they more than made up for it, including a special birthday dessert for my father. Many thanks to all the staff at Lone Star Takapuna!
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moa5877
20th March 2011
Very happy with the food. Had to ask for a takeaway as my chicken burrito portion was so big (but really yummy). Have been to Lone Star twice, also ordering their nachos, and both times have left happy and very full :)
Very happy with the food. Had to ask for a takeaway as my chicken burrito portion was so big (but really yummy). Have been to Lone Star twice, also ordering their nachos, and both times have left happy and very full :)
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Fruitbat
8th October 2010
Average food, service fine if over friendly, menu heavy on the protein. Was charged for another table's food after being presented with the correct bill. Check your receipt! Won't be returning.
Average food, service fine if over friendly, menu heavy on the protein. Was charged for another table's food after being presented with the correct bill. Check your receipt! Won't be returning.
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verite
20th September 2010
Went here for the last time a couple months ago. Service was shockingly bad. Had to wait AGES for meals. Steak in the fajitas was chewy and gristly. Really unimpressed, this used to be one of my favourites (large meals, good choice, great value) but now we won't be going back to this branch again.
Went here for the last time a couple months ago. Service was shockingly bad. Had to wait AGES for meals. Steak in the fajitas was chewy and gristly. Really unimpressed, this used to be one of my favourites (large meals, good choice, great value) but now we won't be going back to this branch again.
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CindyC
12th September 2010
Went to lonestar for the first time last week (shocking - I know), and it did not dissapoint. I had the ribs, which were amazing, marinaded perfectly with the ribs having a good portion of meat on them, needless to say i couldnt finish my email and had the rest for lunch the next day, still as good as the night before. The prices at lonestar are fair, especially for the portion sizes and the foos out of this world. Would definetly reccomend for any evening meal.
Went to lonestar for the first time last week (shocking - I know), and it did not dissapoint. I had the ribs, which were amazing, marinaded perfectly with the ribs having a good portion of meat on them, needless to say i couldnt finish my email and had the rest for lunch the next day, still as good as the night before. The prices at lonestar are fair, especially for the portion sizes and the foos out of this world. Would definetly reccomend for any evening meal.
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sarahbycroft
12th September 2010
Great service and food. Excellent value for money. The kids loved their meals and dessert.
Great service and food. Excellent value for money. The kids loved their meals and dessert.
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Mia2008
10th September 2010
Without a doubt great price for the great size meals. Loanstar perfect for the big group bookings or family.
Without a doubt great price for the great size meals. Loanstar perfect for the big group bookings or family.
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Looies
18th August 2010
Went on Friday night at 6pm, Was very dark. Couldnt pull chair out without bumping person in table beside us, we where very squashed. Had ribs which where lovely, Had steak for main very plan, desert was lovely had a chocolate pud very nice. Dont know if I would go again for two person dinner, think its better for larger groups of people.
Went on Friday night at 6pm, Was very dark. Couldnt pull chair out without bumping person in table beside us, we where very squashed. Had ribs which where lovely, Had steak for main very plan, desert was lovely had a chocolate pud very nice. Dont know if I would go again for two person dinner, think its better for larger groups of people.
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Cartell
22nd July 2010
Very American! Great atmosphere, huge meals and friendly service. The fresh break and garlic butter for starters is amazing! A must try. Make sure you are starving before going to this place!
Very American! Great atmosphere, huge meals and friendly service. The fresh break and garlic butter for starters is amazing! A must try. Make sure you are starving before going to this place!
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tom1980
21st July 2010
Been here once and will go back again next time I'm on the Shore (the shore is a bit of a mystery to this South Auckland boy). Can't fault the food or service here. The waiters/waitresses are always friendly and chatty which really adds to the feel of the place.
Been here once and will go back again next time I'm on the Shore (the shore is a bit of a mystery to this South Auckland boy). Can't fault the food or service here. The waiters/waitresses are always friendly and chatty which really adds to the feel of the place.
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badess
21st July 2010
relaxed environment and very comforatble - good place to mee t up with friends and have a drink before and after movies.
relaxed environment and very comforatble - good place to mee t up with friends and have a drink before and after movies.
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missGG
14th July 2010
Lone Star is just legendary especially when you have little ones. The home-baked bread served hot right out of oven is a must-have as well as spare-ribs. A great, fun place to eat for whole family.
Lone Star is just legendary especially when you have little ones. The home-baked bread served hot right out of oven is a must-have as well as spare-ribs. A great, fun place to eat for whole family.
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bliss84
13th July 2010
Atmosphere is superb...Food is great...and even better, food portion is HUGE for those that enjoy eating a good wholesome meal...Try the pork ribs...YUMMY! =)
Atmosphere is superb...Food is great...and even better, food portion is HUGE for those that enjoy eating a good wholesome meal...Try the pork ribs...YUMMY! =)
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tracy_duncan
10th November 2008
I first went to Lone Star in Tauranga years ago and when it come to Nth Shore I was delighted. Great meal with family. The pork is amazing, in taste and value for money. Kids are catered for with food, and entertainment. Tracy D
I first went to Lone Star in Tauranga years ago and when it come to Nth Shore I was delighted. Great meal with family. The pork is amazing, in taste and value for money. Kids are catered for with food, and entertainment. Tracy D
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nadiap
5th November 2008
This is the restaurants if you feel like a nice big meal. And wonderful view from upstairs.
This is the restaurants if you feel like a nice big meal. And wonderful view from upstairs.
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Very impressed with the service. We had a lovely evening, thank you very much! The food was brilliant, and even though it was late (due to understandable human error!) they more than made up for it, including a special birthday dessert for my father. Many thanks to all the staff at Lone Star Takapuna!