What should I order at Little Savanna?
Little Savanna
Lamb Bunny Chow
Mentioned multiple times as delicious, rich, authentic, and packed with incredible flavor, making it a standout dish that guests highly recommend.
Lamb Rack
Praised as 'as good as it gets,' indicating it is a highly enjoyable and memorable dish.
Pork Belly and Crackle Flatbread
Described as tasty and highlighted specifically for its flavor and texture, making it a popular choice.
Pork Baby Ribs
Called absolutely delicious and noted as a favorite dish by at least one reviewer.
Scotch Fillet / Eye Fillet Steak
Generally well-liked when cooked properly, with mentions of perfect tenderness, juiciness, and excellent accompaniments, though one reviewer noted toughness on one occasion.
Ostrich Steak
Mentioned as being cooked beautifully, indicating it is a high-quality and recommended choice.
Peri Peri Chicken
Described as cooked beautifully, suggesting it is flavorful and well prepared.
Fish of the Day
Praised as loved by a diner, indicating it is fresh and enjoyable.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5 to 9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM to 9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM to 9 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM to 9 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM to 9 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM to 9 PM |
About Little Savanna
Little Savanna is a restaurant, cocktail bar, seafood restaurant, steak house, and wine bar in Palmerston North, New Zealand. The menu includes steaks, seafood pasta, pork belly, espetada, ribs, burgers, and vegetarian options, along with cocktails and wine. Reviews consistently praise the steak, cocktails, and overall food quality. Guests also mention friendly, attentive service and a cozy atmosphere with fireplaces.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Sports
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Halal food
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free street parking
- Paid street parking
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
Frequently asked questions
What is Little Savanna known for?
Little Savanna is especially known for steak, including scotch fillet, sirloin, ribeye, eye fillet, and steak espetada. Reviewers also repeatedly praise the pork belly flatbread, ribs, and cocktails, saying the steaks are tender and cooked perfectly.
What dishes are most recommended at Little Savanna?
Reviewers most often recommend the scotch fillet, eye fillet steak, 500 gram ribeye with blue cheese butter, beef espetada, pork belly flatbread with Jack Daniel’s BBQ sauce, and seafood pasta. The beef burger and rolled pork also come up as strong value picks.
What is the atmosphere like at Little Savanna?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, romantic, trendy, and upscale, with fireplaces adding to the setting. Reviewers mention it works well for family dinners, groups, and date nights, and the dining room can feel lively and full at dinner.
Is Little Savanna good value, and what is the price range?
Little Savanna is in the $$ price range, and several reviewers describe dishes and drinks as good value for money. Examples include the strawberry daiquiri being called great value, and the rolled pork and steak meals being praised for quality without feeling overpriced.
Do you need a reservation at Little Savanna, and when is it busiest?
Reservations are accepted and recommended for brunch, lunch, and dinner, and some listings say reservations are required. Reviewers also note that it gets packed at dinner time, so booking ahead helps if you want to avoid a wait in Palmerston North.
Is parking available at Little Savanna?
Yes. Free street parking, Paid street parking, Usually somewhat difficult to find a space is available.
Does Little Savanna have vegetarian options?
Yes, Little Savanna offers vegetarian options.
Is the food at Little Savanna halal?
Yes, Little Savanna serves halal food.
Is Little Savanna kid-friendly?
Yes, Little Savanna is good for kids.
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