Dark Sky Diner
285 Reviews
- Friday3–8:30 PM
- Saturday3–8:30 PM
- Sunday3–8:30 PM
- Monday3–8:30 PM
- TuesdayClosed
- WednesdayClosed
- Thursday3–8:30 PM
About the Business
Dark Sky Diner, Lake Tekapo Restaurant - Dark Sky Project | The best Lake Tekapo food! Located on Takapō lakefront, Dark Sky Diner boasts spectacular views day & night, ticking all the boxes of a menu, service & location!
Contacts
Call Us
+6439740378
1 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo 7999
Hours
- Friday3–8:30 PM
- Saturday3–8:30 PM
- Sunday3–8:30 PM
- Monday3–8:30 PM
- TuesdayClosed
- WednesdayClosed
- Thursday3–8:30 PM
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Delivery
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Toilets
- Good for kids
- Family friendly
- Wi-Fi
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Kids' menu
- Wine
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Bar on site
- High chairs
- Casual
- Cosy
- Groups
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Great cocktails
- Cocktails
- Late-night food
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
Recommended Reviews
Daryl Shuttleworth
01.10.2023
Dark Sky Diner
Brilliant food, brilliant service, struggled to not give 5 stars, but not perfect.If i could give 4 and a half stars i would.Started with pizza bread, awesome.Mains i got ribs, ive never had ribs as tender, i was going to ask for a meat knife but did not need it, stunning ribs, only thing i didnt enjoy was ribs were rested on the chips and turned chips into mush .... thats why not a 5 star. My wife got vegetarian canaloni and loved it.Desert i got crepe, amazing, could not fault, wife got quince and cheese tart, she said very unusual but very nice.Highly recommend.
Tracy Klenner
30.09.2023
Dark Sky Diner
Fabulous restaurant. Amazing steak and salmon. Great cocktails and fantastic dessert
Jason Tan
25.09.2023
Dark Sky Diner
Seatings were limited. Would suggest to come earlier to snatch the window seats to have a view of the sunset for dinner.Ordered the pork ribs and pizza, serving time was considerably decent.
Benedict Uy
21.09.2023
Dark Sky Diner
We came by for dinner when we were in Tekapo on a Monday evening. They were quite busy and we did have to book to secure a table. The restaurant is located inside the Dark Sky Project building. Once inside, the diner is located by the windows on the far end. There is a waiting area where you wait to be seated.The menu has quite a few interesting items and they seemed to have a South American flavour to them. Interestingly, the three-course menu is only available when you pre-book as a group. We ended up just making our own three-course meal.I had the lakefront cocktail and that was quite nice with the coconut and pineapple. We started with the empanadas. There were 2 empanadas of the three different flavours they had. I quite liked the sweet corn and cheese one but they were all quite nice. I had the tomahawk steak as a main and it was decently sized and cooked really well. The steak came on its own platter with a really tasty salsa and chimichurri. It came with mash and a salad on the side. I also got to try the BBQ ribs and they had a nice flavour and they were quite tender. I got the panqueque as a dessert and I really liked it. Tasty dulce de leche rolled inside a pancake that was bruleed.It was a nice place to grab a tasty dinner. Service was quite good considering they were really busy and there wasn't very much staff. The area did die down around 2000. The food was tasty and it was something a bit different.
Chua VALERIE
14.09.2023
Dark Sky Diner
Waiting time for the food was a little longer than expectedVeg Empanado was my personal fav, the rest were alrightChicken was hugePity it was raining so we could not see stars
Daniel Shrader
17.08.2023
Dark Sky Diner
This was such a marvelous dinner decision that we had a do over to try more of their menu offerings. Very considerate and well thought layout. The diner is located within the Dark Sky Project facility. The diner is very thoughtful of travelers of all types. They provide space for Brio cars and track for the little ones. Astronomy exhibits and shows about the stars and constellations that lie beyond the earth's sky. Large window booths offering beautiful lake views and great food, and we enjoyed conversations with other travelers, friends, and hosts we've met here. And the staff and personnel were truly attentive, lively, and kind (y tambien hablan español). The food is delicious, well portioned, and the South American influence is a taste bud delight. There is something very magical that results from the combination of New Zealand grass fed Beef, and Lamb, and fresh caught Salmon with traditional South American charbroiling.
Andy
12.08.2023
Dark Sky Diner
Had a wonderful dinner here on our first night in Lake Tekapo. Unfortunately the rainy/cloudy weather obscured our views of the beautiful mountains somewhat but did not dampen our experience at all. The food was delicious and generously portioned. The South American dessert crepe was amazing! The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. A must visit for anyone staying in Lake Tekapo.
Christina L.
22.07.2023
Dark Sky Diner
The food was delightful and the location is lovely. The ribeye was a bit over cooked for medium rare, but the cut of meat was so tender and delicious! Gluten free options available.
Faye O
21.07.2023
Dark Sky Diner
We always enjoy dining at Dark Sky Diner when we stop at Tekapo for a stretch.. Food is amazing, service is great with the view of the lake and the snow capped mountains, a wonderful place to experience.. Also try the dark sky experience tour, it is a 45mins tour, family friendly, indoor and mind blowing.
Tan Qi Zhi (Tomo)
20.07.2023
Dark Sky Diner
Recommending their Tomahawk Steak, perfectly cooked! Foods is a little expensive, not much choice from the menu too. Nice environment and beautiful view of the lake.
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1 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo 7999
Dark Sky Diner