Bullock Restaurant & Bar

We had dinner at Bullock Restaurant. We had last minute booking and staff was kindly enough to get table for us. Very Busy, vibrant atmosphere wih nicely decorated restaurant. There are limited car parkling spaces. Foods are good size and delicious. We had great experience.

Very delicious food. Friendly staff. Recommended. Portion big.

Had a really good experience here , the waitress were friendly and patient with our ordering, the food was beautiful and so delicious, the drinks were on Point

The service is enthusiastic. The cooking technique is very good. The fried chicken was juicy. The venison was very tender. The grilled pork ribs are delicious. For us the portions are huge. Great value for money.Probably staff shortage. The only surprise is that we spent two nights in Timaru. The waiting time in both restaurants was very, very long, more than 45 minutes.

Bullock Restaurant & Bar, a warm inviting dining experience that you won’t leave hungry from.I have been dining at bullock for years and they have always served reliably delicious and filling food at a reasonable price. Bullock has an almost homely atmosphere that leans into a rugged country vibe.They serve a good range of food and we started with Entrée’s of the Bullock custom cob loaf and the Crumbed Bocconcini. They were served promptly. The cob loaf had a delicious creamy corn and cheddar filling that’s great for sharing with a group but was slightly burnt on the top of the bun. The Bocconcini I have had three times in the past and while it was as delicious as ever the presentation left a lot to be desired. Where in the past they were laid out on a plate covered in colourful decretive smears of sundried tomato aioli and balsamic reduction, this time they were carelessly thrown into a bowl on top of a piece of lettuce with the sauce on the side which was an unfortunate drop in quality.I ordered the Venison and was not disappointed while it doesn’t come with an abundance of actual meat in the dish, the way it is prepared, the presentation and the exciting range of flavours that all play of each other perfectly to create something truly wonderful and delicious that was a joy to eat. The mushroom with the beetroot and the venison topped with juniper berry jus is not a combination I would have ever thought of, but it is something I will not easily forget.The Chicken and Sundried Tomato Fettuccine was not such a hit initially. A dish that I have had here many times before and am normally extremely satisfied with was severely lacking. Something was missed or done incorrectly in the cooking process and was very noticeable. The dish was sent back to the kitchen and although the response relayed back from the kitchen was quite dismissive and sceptical once asked for a new one to be made it was completed promptly and without complaint. Upon receiving the replacement, it was confirmed by the waitress our concerns where not unfounded and that the first dish had been made incorrectly.The waitress we had was pleasant to engage with but appeared to be quite nervous and forgetful she was more than likely inexperienced and will improve her customer service skills with more training and experience. I ordered a Raspberry coke with my dinner but was instead delivered a very flat and tasteless coke. Although I had no more than a sip and mentioned this issue to the waitress I noticed after leaving on the receipt that I had still been charged for the drink which was quite disappointing.While I have eaten at Bullock many times before and will many times in the future, this dining experience was overall a let-down. Hopefully the dropping, of what has been in the past, very high standards is merely a one off rather than a decline into mediocrity.

What I can tell you that Bullock Restaurant & Bar is a popular dining destination in Timaru, New Zealand, known for its excellent food and drinks. The restaurant is located on Sophia Street and offers a variety of dishes, including seafood, steak, pasta, and vegetarian options. They also have a well-stocked bar and a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. If you're in the area and looking for a good place to eat, Bullock Restaurant & Bar is definitely worth a visit.By the way, I liked Venison .

Absolutely beautiful, the staff were amazing and the inside is cozy. I ordered the seafood chowder it was delicious and then had the ribeye steak, I wasn't a big fan of the steak itself but everything else delicious

We arrived at 440pm before the restaurant was open, so guided to bar for a drink & look at restaurant menus. By the time we decided choices, we were guided to our table at 5pm. Entrees eaten, mains arrived at 550pm and were absolutely delish! By 6.21 pm, two had finished but one still eating when a wait person advised us that we had to vacate our table by 630pm! If we had been told this when we were seated or when mains arrived, it would have been better! At 630pm, the other diners went to bar so we could stay for dessert. We no longer wanted to stay after that.

Really loved this place! The service was exceptional- attentive and friendly and did not miss a beat all evening. The food was fantastic. The steak was done just as ordered!

Not made aware of 90 min turnaround until 10 mins to go. Mains served 50 mins after being seated (despite being 1st order of the night), therefore no time for desert. Food was excellent, would have appreciated time to properly enjoy.