Reviews
Millbrook's award-winning Millhouse restaurant and team of chefs have received great accolades over the years, making it one of the region's most awarded fine dining establishments. We are extremely proud of our historical location and always strive to provide our customers with a unique and unforgettable dining experience.
See what some of our past customers have to say about The Millhouse Restaurant.
The Millhouse TripAdvisor reviews below or view Menu Mania reviews online.
Problems Put Right
14th May 2013
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
Further to our review titled "A Word of Caution.." from early April, we are happy to report that management of Millbrook have now been in contact with us and put matters right to our satisfaction. ... read more »
Review by: Parnellian, Auckland Region, New Zealand
Owner response
15th May 2013
Dear Parnellian, Thank you for coming back to TripAdvisor to give an update on your review. We do appreciate you taking the time to do this. We look forward to having you back on the resort in the... read more »
Review by: A TripAdvisor Member
Perfect Dinner
4th May 2013
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
We were in Millhouse on May 2nd and had a beautiful dinner. Delicious Food and fantastic experience!! They were only 2 wait staff for a full restaurant and even though presented a service with no... read more »
Review by: lmontnz, Queenstown
Owner response
15th May 2013
Dear lmontnz, Thank you for a lovely review for our staff at The Millhouse. It gives us great pleasure to read that the team ensured that your experience was world class. As a local we hope to see... read more »
Review by: A TripAdvisor Member
4 star dinner!
29th April 2013
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
New Zealand rack of lamb and pinot noir were perfectly prepared and graciously served inside this warm and welcoming old millhouse on a lovely summer evening. A very memorable occasion in an... read more »
Review by: GoKristiGo, New York City, New York
Owner response
15th May 2013
Dear GoKirstiGo, What a fabulously written review from you – thank you. Russell Heron and his team at The Millhouse have won many restaurant and culinary awards, including the prestigious New... read more »
Review by: A TripAdvisor Member
Fine Dining Experience
24th April 2013
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 3 of 5 stars
Was looking forward to a fine dining experience as it was a special occasion and was sadly disappointed by The Millhouse. The food was fantastic and the Chef's Taster amazing but the overall... read more »
Review by: STW2012, Rangiora, Canterbury, New Zealand
Best spot for this trip
23rd April 2013
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
We have never stayed at Milbrook but we will try it for our Winter trip to NZ - very well kept, friendly staff and the meal here was sublime. Quality service, unpretencious but welcoming, event hough... read more »
Review by: mcbrideau, Sydney
Owner response
15th May 2013
Dear mcbrideau, Thank you for taking the time to review The Millhouse Restaurant. We’re delighted that you enjoyed your meal at our fine dining restaurant and we do look forward to having you stay... read more »
Review by: A TripAdvisor Member
Just fantastic
22nd April 2013
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
Had the Grab One deal and it was amazing. The food was awesome and our waitress, Lenka, was brill. We were not treated any different to others, we are not locals to Arrowtown but we were treated... read more »
Review by: Jayne019, Wanaka, New Zealand
Owner response
15th May 2013
Dear Jayne019, Thank you for taking the time to review The Millhouse Restaurant. We will pass on your praise to the Lenka and the team at The Millhouse. They all work very hard to exceed the... read more »
Review by: A TripAdvisor Member
It really is excellent!!
18th April 2013
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow. This was amazing!
My mum got a couple of vouchers off GrabOne. My parents visit Millbrook at least once a year and love it and this time they brought my brother and I along for dinner.
The...
Review by: SuzyHunting, Christchurch, New Zealand
Owner response
3rd May 2013
Dear SuzyHunting, Thank you for reviewing The Millhouse. Sounds like you and your family got to really experience everything that The Millhouse stands for - delicious food, relaxed environment and... read more »
Review by: A TripAdvisor Member
Amazing
11th April 2013
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
After purchasing the GrabOne voucher for the four course set menu, there was nothing I could say bad. The local Pinot Noir was delicious and the food was fault less. Our waiter was amazing and never... read more »
Review by: katie24784, Queenstown, New Zealand
Owner response
3rd May 2013
Dear katie24784, Thank you for reviewing The Millhouse Restaurant. We hope you get to enjoy the 5 star cuisine in the near future. We’ll pass on your review to the staff at The Millhouse as they... read more »
Review by: A TripAdvisor Member
A Word of Caution ....
10th April 2013
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 1 of 5 stars
On the basis of mostly excellent reviews on this site, we made a booking 2 months before our short stay in Arrowtown and received written confirmation.
Arriving 5 minutes before our reservation time,... read more »
Review by: Parnellian, Auckland Region, New Zealand
Owner response
12th April 2013
Dear Parnellian, Sincere apologies from the team at Millbrook about your experience at The Millhouse Restaurant. Our Food and Beverage Manager will be in touch with you personally to invite you back... read more »
Review by: A TripAdvisor Member
A difficult one
7th April 2013
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
The food was some of the best we have had on the South Island, the venison was absolutely amazing and cooked perfectly. The chocolate soufflé at the end was exquisite . Now the but, service was not... read more »
Review by: Graham R, Brisbane, Australia
Owner response
12th April 2013
Dear Graham R, Thank you for reviewing The Millhouse Restaurant. We are delighted that you enjoyed the food and that the chocolate soufflé was exquisite – what a great word to describe the food! We... read more »
Review by: A TripAdvisor Member