Fife Lane Kitchen & Bar in Mount Maunganui has won a place on the global World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants List for 2025, again!
Tim Craemer, Head of Restaurant Ranking at event organisers Upper Cut Media House Ltd in London, told Hospitality Business each year a global team evaluates around 900 steakhouses out of an estimated 300,000 worldwide.
“Only the very best – the top 101 – earn a place on the final list. In New Zealand, our appointed Steak Ambassadors are active across both the North and South Islands. They visit a broad range of establishments, from fine dining venues to premium gastropubs.”
Blend Of Expertise & Passion
Owned by seasoned hospitality professionals, Kat and Ryan Dippie the restaurant is familiar with winning awards, having featured in both 2024 and 2023 on the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants List, this year ranking 94th.
Providing contemporary dining in an intimate, industrial chic setting, Fife Lane features a custom designed meat locker and temperature-controlled wine room.
“We understand that our reputation is a reflection of the excellence of our people. From our suppliers to our staff members – each brings a unique blend of expertise, passion, and professionalism to our guests & business. We place great value on their unwavering commitment to providing exceptional guest experiences and educating our customers about the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of our industry.”
Central to the Fife Lane menu is their rare and unique Mibrasa charcoal grill, imported from Spain. Imparting a distinctive charcoal aroma and flavour to their dishes and enhancing the overall depth and variety of the menu.
Criteria for the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants rankings include: –
- Quality of the meat offered, considering taste, terroir, character, marbling, cut and preparation.
- Selection and variety of meat cuts (ageing process, origin, breeds), including both primary and secondary cuts.
- Service quality and expertise in meat. In-depth product knowledge is essential.
- Detailed description of the meat cuts on the menu (including breed, origin, gender, ageing process, feeding methods, slaughter age, and preparation).
- A curated wine list featuring selections from top winemakers, enhancing the overall dining experience.
- Ease of use and efficiency of the reservation system, including the handling of reservations.
- Your own online presence that caters to the needs of an international clientele, including your own instagram account and website available in English.
- Interior design, ambiance, and overall look and feel of the restaurant.
- Above all, no “pay-for-play” practices for the listed restaurants.
For a full list of the 2025 best steakhouse restaurants, – which includes 17 Australian steakhouses visit: worldbeststeaks.com
