π 22 Wilson Road, Waihi Beach
π Address: 22 Wilson Road, Waihi Beach 3611, New Zealand
π Phone: +64 7 863 1196
Random stop in for a coffee and breakfast whilst on a walk. Awesome service, toasties and coffee
I wanted to like it but after I was given one of the worst meals Iβve eaten anywhere in the world I just had to post. The microwaved sausages were an ominous start but the βSpanish meatballsβ were disgusting and inedible. This meal actually made me sick, like physically sick.
Atmosphere and staff were alright, but the tapas were the worst. I don't say this lightly, it was the most disappointing meal I've paid for in a long time. Dumplings were supposed to be pork and chives but when my partner bit into them it was shrimp or prawn - I'm allergic to both so I'm lucky I didn't take the first bite. The "Patatas bravas" is actually just soggy potato wedges, the "Argentinian BBQ" is chopped up sausage and a chopped up well done steak with no seasoning. The meatballs tasted like nothing. From the nuclear heat of the plates and the splatters covering everything, it's clear this was all microwaved from frozen. Youd be better off not offering food at all frankly. Really disappointing, tbh we probably wouldn't even go back for a beer.
Probably the worst food weβve ever had anywhere in the world. In our lives. Garlic bread was microwaved. The $15 garlic bread, I should add. We then watched the bar lady microwave our nachos (also $15). We had the meatballs and potato gratin too - same price, same terrible quality. We were left shocked that this place could serve such horrible food with a smile and charge such outrageous prices. Also shocked at the star rating - clearly those people either know NOT to eat the food or just go there to drink. Thinking back, although the place was filled with locals, none of them were eating. A couple of days later, we canβt stop laughing that this place has a βFrenchβ menu, claim to serve tapas, and have called themselves La Vie en Rose. Totally deluded is an understatement.
Lovely spot. Very welcoming staff & locals with a beautifully kept Panhead IPA on tap (as well as others). Large inside area with smaller outside area looking out onto the main street. Didn't eat but meals that came out looked very generous and feedback from people eating was good. Will definitely be back!!
Great host for an office opening, good platters arranged early for the event, great atmosphere. Thanks Bryce
This is what is euphemistically called a Sports Bar. Quart bottles of beer and not much else. Some cock and bull story about the house Chardonnay. The barman and his mate the bar fly were obnoxious and the place was seedy, dirty and uninviting with a poor selection and an attitude about Aucklanders (missed your mark there, guys). Youβd be brave to try the βtapasβ given the state of the place. And mine host was pretty reluctant to serve it up anyway. And, ah, tapas are Spanish, not Frenchβ¦.? It gets the second star for its proximity to a really good Indian place across the road. The first star is a charitable gesture.
Luv this place! The owner Bryce does well creating a relaxed environment with good prices alcohol, sports on tv,music and outdoor area for smokers. While Rosina makes a great selection of fresh food from meatballs,curries,pasta,etc. This is a highly recommended place from me!
La Vie en Rose is located at 22 Wilson Road, Waihi Beach 3611, New Zealand
You can contact La Vie en Rose at +64 7 863 1196
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