Lone Star Napier
A lively Art-Deco gem serving hearty American and Tex-Mex classics with a friendly vibe and generous portions.
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Lone Star Napier
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A lively Art-Deco gem serving hearty American and Tex-Mex classics with a friendly vibe and generous portions.
"Dine in a funky Art-Deco building with delicious meals and attentive staff that make you feel right at home."
Off-Peak for Speed
Visit during off-peak hours for quicker service, especially during busy events like art deco weekends.
Starters as Mains
Starters are substantial enough to be full meals, making them great value.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
American, Tex-Mex
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+64 6 835 0088
Address
Corner Marine Parade &, Emerson Street, Napier 4110, New Zealand
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Dixie Chicken & Ribs
Hearty, flavorful portions of classic comfort food, featuring tender chicken in creamy garlic sauce and slow-cooked ribs.
Art-Deco Ambiance
Dine in a unique, funky Art-Deco building dating back to the mid-1930s, offering a vibrant and memorable atmosphere.
Generous Starters
Substantial starters are so filling they can often be enjoyed as full meals, offering great value and flavor.
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Off-Peak for Speed
Visit during off-peak hours for quicker service, especially during busy events like art deco weekends.
Starters as Mains
Starters are substantial enough to be full meals, making them great value.
Be Prepared for Delays
Expect potential delays in drink service, but the food quality often compensates.
Dietary Needs Catered
The restaurant is known to cater well for allergies and dietary needs like gluten-free and egg/peanut allergies.
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Off-Peak for Speed
Visit during off-peak hours for quicker service, especially during busy events like art deco weekends.
Starters as Mains
Starters are substantial enough to be full meals, making them great value.
Be Prepared for Delays
Expect potential delays in drink service, but the food quality often compensates.
Dietary Needs Catered
The restaurant is known to cater well for allergies and dietary needs like gluten-free and egg/peanut allergies.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Lone Star Napier offers a vibrant atmosphere in a historic Art-Deco building with a menu featuring hearty American and Tex-Mex favorites. While many praise the friendly staff and generous portions, some reviewers note that the dining experience can be inconsistent, with occasional issues regarding food quality and service speed. Despite some drawbacks, the unique ambiance and popular dishes like the Dixie chicken and ribs keep many customers returning.
"Came in for a Mothers Day dinner with all the family, I ordered the Johnny Stash and my daughter had the Road Runner Starter from the kids menu which came with a free drink and desert! She said the chicken was so nice and crispy👌 The staff were amazing! Our waiters were helpful and friendly and managed to keep up with our chaotic orders lol Really beautiful atmosphere, will definitely be back again!"
Alisia A
"TL;Dr: Giving a lone-star rating for the terrible service, and the flavours of the food while good couldn't save my experience.
When we were first seated and served, the waiters kept coming to ask for our orders in quick succession. While that isn't a biggie, what made us feel like bringing out dollars to a different place is when our order was finally taken. The waiter simply asked us if we wanted our three starters served all at the same time. We thought nothing of it and said yes. Side note, we didn't order mains because the mains we wanted was available as starters and we also ordered tacos.
However, when the three starters were served, clearly our table didn't have enough space for us to be eating comfortably. The waiter still squeezed our tacos onto the table. I even hinted to the waiter for a bigger table by asking if we have another table. We ended up having a terribly uncomfortable meal.
We also asked for water but it was never served.
Food-wise, it was decent. Interesting flavours, especially the tacos and prawn star, but not enough to save the terrible service. A note of caution, we strongly doubt that the prawn star uses tiger prawns or basmati rice - Tiger prawns are usually bigger and fleshier, and basmati rice is long-grain. Mussels weren't all fresh as well."
Charleston
"Nice cozy environment, great for all group sizes, and love the location of the restraunt, in the heart of napier.
- Johnny Cash stack 9.7/10
This main IS my main. Perfectly stuffed chicken breast, with a solid mushroom sauce with potato rotisserie as a side. Big main, you'll might not need a starter.
- Dixie chicken 8.4/10
Was told it had changed since the last time we came here. However the sauce was still nice and potato are a nice addition to the chicken.
Enjoyed the customer service as well, very friendly and approachable and ill be back again."
Shaun Smart
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Frequently Asked Questions
Many diners rave about the Dixie chicken, spare ribs, and burgers. The starters are also noted for being substantial enough to be meals.
Yes, it's described as a family restaurant with a friendly atmosphere and kids' menu options.
The restaurant is housed in a unique and funky Art-Deco building from the mid-1930s, offering a vibrant dining experience.
Yes, the restaurant is known to cater well for allergies and specific dietary needs like gluten-free.
Some guests have experienced inconsistent food quality and occasional delays in service. There are also comments about the new menu being more expensive.
It can get busy, especially during events, so visiting during off-peak hours is suggested for quicker service.
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Corner Marine Parade &, Emerson Street, Napier South, Napier 4110, New Zealand. Catered for our allergies and Needs perfectly. I often avoid dining out due to being gluten free and my son With Egg/peanut allergies.
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