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View RestaurantBlack Label Barbecue
This popular Rotorua eatery offers a satisfying barbecue experience with a touch of Kiwi hospitality. Known for its flavorful dishes prepared with care, it's a place where you can savor tender meats and a relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant earns high praise, boasting an impressive 4.7-star rating from numerous diners. Expect a mid-range price point ($$). What makes this spot particularly appealing is its family-friendly environment, with a dedicated kids' area that allows parents to enjoy their meals in peace. Featuring a lively vibe with cocktail options, it’s also great for groups and offers the convenience of reservations. Diners rave about the attentive and welcoming staff, making for a truly memorable dining experience.
American · Steakhouse & Grill•$$•4.7(462)•Rotorua
This popular Rotorua eatery offers a satisfying barbecue experience with a touch of Kiwi hospitality. Known for its flavorful dishes prepared with care, it's a place where you can savor tender meats and a relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant earns high praise, boasting an impressive 4.7-star rating from numerous diners. Expect a mid-range price point ($$). What makes this spot particularly appealing is its family-friendly environment, with a dedicated kids' area that allows parents to enjoy their meals in peace. Featuring a lively vibe with cocktail options, it’s also great for groups and offers the convenience of reservations. Diners rave about the attentive and welcoming staff, making for a truly memorable dining experience.
About Black Label Barbecue
This popular Rotorua eatery offers a satisfying barbecue experience with a touch of Kiwi hospitality. Known for its flavorful dishes prepared with care, it's a place where you can savor tender meats and a relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant earns high praise, boasting an impressive 4.7-star rating from numerous diners. Expect a mid-range price point ($$). What makes this spot particularly appealing is its family-friendly environment, with a dedicated kids' area that allows parents to enjoy their meals in peace. Featuring a lively vibe with cocktail options, it’s also great for groups and offers the convenience of reservations. Diners rave about the attentive and welcoming staff, making for a truly memorable dining experience.
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Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
Formula-Based Analysis
This restaurant has been analyzed using our formula-based system to help you understand its key features and match it with your dining preferences.
💰Price Range
Moderate
Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
🕐Meal Time
dinner
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
👥Group Size
Groups Welcome
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
🎭Atmosphere
Outdoor
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
🍽️Dining Style
Flexible
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
✨Features & Amenities
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
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Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Family Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations
Why Travelers Love Black Label
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
4.7 / 5.0(462 reviews)
The food was absolutely beautiful—rich, flavourful, and clearly made with so much care. You can tell the chefs put real heart into every plate. The staff were all so lovely too, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely caring, which added such a comforting touch to the whole evening. One thing we especially appreciated as parents was their kid’s area. It made the night so much easier and more relaxing. The little ones were happily entertained, and we actually got to enjoy our meal in peace - such a rare treat! Overall, Black Label is one of those restaurants that makes you feel special from the moment you arrive. Amazing food, a good atmosphere, a thoughtful setup for families, and the loveliest team. We’ll definitely be coming back. 💛 This place is epic! The menu had heaps of yummy looking options but our group of three decided to go for the Texas Platter. This platter came loaded with ribs, pulled pork, brisket, wings, buttery toast, macaroni cheese, pickled red onion, pickles and coleslaw. The platter was the perfect size for our group with some leftovers to take home. Our food came out quickly and the team there were great. We would definitely come here again! What a place... This was our second night in Rotorua and we were cruising the internet looking for somewhere to eat when this barbecue place came up and we were sold. The food is exceptional. Great range of meat, all of which is cooked with skill. The ribs fell off the bone and had beautiful smoke ring and taste. Brisket was to die for. They had a special on which was deep fried pickles sprinkled in chicken seasoning... I am going to be dreaming of those for a very long time... Honestly... Trust me... 😬 Service was so helpful and friendly and we felt at home despite being tourists. Also... As life long rock and metal fans, the rock and metal vibe was deeply appreciated! 😁
Find the Restaurant
Where to Find Them
1286 Arawa Street, Rotorua 3015, New Zealand
+64 07 343 9931
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Opening Hours
Closed Now
Monday5:00 – 9:30 PM
Tuesday5:00 – 9:30 PM
Wednesday5:00 – 9:30 PM
Thursday5:00 – 9:30 PM
Friday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Recent Reviews
Brent C.
November 15, 2025
The food was absolutely beautiful—rich, flavourful, and clearly made with so much care. You can tell the chefs put real heart into every plate. The staff were all so lovely too, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely caring, which added such a comforting touch to the whole evening. One thing we especially appreciated as parents was their kid’s area. It made the night so much easier and more relaxing. The little ones were happily entertained, and we actually got to enjoy our meal in peace - such a rare treat! Overall, Black Label is one of those restaurants that makes you feel special from the moment you arrive. Amazing food, a good atmosphere, a thoughtful setup for families, and the loveliest team. We’ll definitely be coming back. 💛
Naomi H.
October 8, 2025
This place is epic! The menu had heaps of yummy looking options but our group of three decided to go for the Texas Platter. This platter came loaded with ribs, pulled pork, brisket, wings, buttery toast, macaroni cheese, pickled red onion, pickles and coleslaw. The platter was the perfect size for our group with some leftovers to take home. Our food came out quickly and the team there were great. We would definitely come here again!
Seb S.
October 29, 2025
What a place... This was our second night in Rotorua and we were cruising the internet looking for somewhere to eat when this barbecue place came up and we were sold. The food is exceptional. Great range of meat, all of which is cooked with skill. The ribs fell off the bone and had beautiful smoke ring and taste. Brisket was to die for. They had a special on which was deep fried pickles sprinkled in chicken seasoning... I am going to be dreaming of those for a very long time... Honestly... Trust me... 😬 Service was so helpful and friendly and we felt at home despite being tourists. Also... As life long rock and metal fans, the rock and metal vibe was deeply appreciated! 😁
Callum H.
November 13, 2025
Genuinely some of the best BBQ I’ve ever had! The flavours were incredible and everything was cooked perfectly. There was a bit of a wait for the food, but it was exceptionally busy and the staff were fantastic — attentive, friendly, and kept us updated. Definitely worth the wait, and I’ll absolutely be back next time I’m in town!
Clare
October 16, 2025
Went on a Sunday night and unfortunately a lot of items were not available on the menu so we didn’t get to try the ribs and brisket. BUT the steak was amazing. Absolutely delicious with the garlic butter. Highly recommended and wish we had the chance to try other items on the menu before leaving Rotorua.
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make Black Label special
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Family Friendly
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before you visit
Payment Options
Credit Cards
Debit Cards
NFC/Contactless
Parking
Free Street Parking
Paid Street Parking
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Wheelchair Accessible Parking
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