Alice May Restaurant
Alice May
Franz Josef's most consistently well-regarded pub restaurant, themed around the story of Alice May, with generous portions and no reservations.
Located at the corner of Cron Street and Cowan Street, it ranks first or second among Franz Josef restaurants on Tripadvisor, with more than 2,000 reviews. The log-cabin-style interior is themed around the story of Alice May, a local figure, and has a warm atmosphere. The food is hearty home-style fare: braised beef cheek, pork ribs, venison sausages with mashed potatoes, venison burgers, seafood chowder, and a daily roast, with house-made pavlova for dessert. No reservations are taken, and it gets very busy in peak season, so arriving early is recommended. About NZ$35–55 per person. It is a two-minute walk from the main street.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 12:00–20:30 (some sources say it's dinner only from 16:30). Please confirm in advance
Nearby sights
- West Coast Wildlife Centre
- Glacier Hot Pools
- Tatare Tunnels Walk
- Alex Knob Track
- Roberts Point Track
- Peters Pool
- Franz Josef Glacier / Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere
- Lake Mapourika