Gluten Free Friendly

Amigo's Mexican Grill

Stacks of sombreros.
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The cheerful, upcycled decor and friendly staff will welcome you with open arms at this Mexican food establishment, and a margarita won’t be far behind.

Emberz

Pan-fried fish meal.
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Walking into the traditional, elegant dining room of Emberz, tucked inside the Ascot Park Hotel, feels like a personal invite to linger over a long dinner.

Industry

Close up of sweet treats in the cabinet at Industry..
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At the only café in Invercargill’s northwest corner, expect to nd delicious baked goods all made in house, hearty breakfast and lunch dishes and plenty of options for dietary restrictions.

The Pantry

The refill bins.
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Invercargill's non-profit health foods store, café and community hub.

The Auction House

The Auction House outdoor seating area with lots of people.
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Open for breakfast through to dinner, expect tasty tapas, a wide range of mains, funky cocktails, an expansive NZ wine list and frequent live music events in the spacious, modern courtyard that often play into the night.

The Grille Café

A retro living area inside The Grille Cafe.
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The Grille has been lovingly curated and decked out with relics of days gone by.

The Green Room

Customers dining around tables inside The Green Room Cafe.
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A hub for barista coffee and homemade Kiwi café favourites.

The Crib Café

The retro interior of The Crib Cafe.
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The Crib has something for everyone and is reminiscent of the 90’s most laid back beach cafés.

The Batch

A flatlay of meals on a table.
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Enjoy epic brunch items like avocado toast with beetroot and mint hummus, sourdough, dukkah and free range egg while relaxing in one of Southland’s most well designed cafés.

Level One

Flatlay of a platter and fried chicken from Level One..
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This restaurant has managed to keep the best of Southland hospitality, food and drink at its core for 55 years.

Tumu Toka CurioScape

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One of the Catlins most intriguing aspects is the petrified forest at Curio Bay. But how does a forest become perfectly preserved in stone?