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Murchison Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Murchison
Discover the best restaurant in Murchison, New Zealand including Beechwoods Cafe, Rivers Cafe, The Commercial, Red Barn Cafe & Animal Park, Mokihinui Tavern, The Cow Shed Restaurant, Hampden hotel, The Vault Cafe, Roadside Grazing, Murchison Tearooms, Zen's Kitchen
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1. Beechwoods Cafe
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 187 reviews
Cafe/Restaurant providing takeaway cabinet food and drinks as well as sit down meals. Suits travellers for convenient quick service, and large car park facilities on the main road.
Reviewed By kenc25
Stopped in for a quick takeaway coffee and it was horrible , was already a few minutes down the road before I had any of it so couldn’t be bothered taking it back
But probably good thing because I probably would have ended up throwing it at them
Ended up just tipping it out
Waste of $5:60
Will never go back there
2. Rivers Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 236 reviews
Comfortable, friendly cafe with great atmosphere; home style cooking, eclectic menu. Spacious outdoor Seating area; watch the street scene whilst enjoying a coffee.All day (in season); fully licensed. Cafe style during day; evening restaurant.
Reviewed By myholiday65 - Yala National Park, Sri Lanka
We drove from Christchurch to Nelson and were in need of sustenance. Rivers Cafe had a variety of food options. The food was not cheap but we really enjoyed it.
3. The Commercial
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By TOPPROFILE - Paengaroa, New Zealand
Poor lady was under the pump trying to run the kitchen, make breakfast, take orders, make coffee's & clear tables. We arrived at about 8am for breakfast on Saturday morning. Massive effort to get a smile out of the lady running the place but she was under the pump! Took 20 minutes to get poached eggs on toast. Saw her send away a couple of people because she could not make coffee and cook breakfast at the same time. Abit amusing. The surroundings were old commercial country pub. Mismatched furniture, qwerky is probably the best way to explain it. Abit of Kiwiana mate. The eggs were ok, the lady needs a break or some training and the world carries on!
4. Red Barn Cafe & Animal Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 92 reviews
Red Barn Cafe and Animal Park is a fun and relaxing corner of the South Island situated on the banks of the mighty Buller River and the gateway to the Kahurangi National Park. You can enjoy delicious housemade food, amazing 'Sublime' Coffee, beautiful silk bag Temple teas, hang out with our animals or just sit and relax while the kids burn off some steam in our cool playground. Awe inspiring views, art garden, peace or full on active fun there's something for everyone. We cater to vegan, vegetarian, GF, DF, Paleo and Raw eaters. Grab a housemade smoothie full of goodness and flavor, a full meal made with love or just a snack. We enjoy providing great food and beverage and good times. Call in, we'd love to be part of your day.
Reviewed By Lynn S - Auckland, New Zealand
Don’t stop in the mad hustle Nd bustle of Murchison. Stop here. It’s just lovely. Sooo relaxing, a great menu, loads of parking (and an animal park which we didn’t go to). Lovely outdoor areas and peaceful setting before getting on highway again. If you need to recharge yourself while on a road trip, we found this ticked all the boxes and would definitely stop here again as opposed to right in Murchison. Thank you. Your place is lovely
5. Mokihinui Tavern
Overall Ratings
5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Miroda - Umhlanga Rocks, South Africa
We went to this little place for lunch after finishing The Old Ghost Trail mountain bike route. The service was fantastic and the coffee was excellent. They even served C4 coffee. All of us ordered fish and chips which tasted great. Just had to write a review because we enjoyed it so much and would definitely recommend it.
6. The Cow Shed Restaurant
Overall Ratings
5 based on 112 reviews
The Cow Shed Restaurant is currently closed for renovation! <br>Re-opening in the Spring
Reviewed By Lynne D
Well, actually there are two eateries in town for dinner, but this family run restaurant is a real find.Delicious pizzas and salads served by very friendly staff.Not licensed, so if you prefer something alcoholic, you are welcome to go over the road to the supermarket to obtain your supplies.
7. Hampden hotel
Overall Ratings
3 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By Chris C - La Massana, Andorra
Perhaps the worst food we have ever eaten in NZ! Unfortunately this seems to be the only 'restaurant' (although I would hardly call it that!) open in Murchison after 7pm. However unless you are starving or happy with eating rubbish I would avoid it at all costs!
It's basically a pub with a fast food kitchen. The beer is fine & indeed the service at the bar quite pleasant BUT the food is simply atrocious. Very poor quality ingredients, very badly cooked & on top of that expensive for what it is. Maybe a simple burger & chips would be OK but the mixed grill I had was simply inedible - sausages which tasted like bread, a tiny steak which was both tough & tasteless accompanied by a very 'tired & tasteless' salad, for over $30!
Desperately needs a chef who takes some pride in the food being bought & how it;s cooked rather than someone buying the cheapest ingredients they can find & throwing them together in a microwave!
8. The Vault Cafe
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Marianne W - Cromwell, Otago, New Zealand
This cafe is amazing. Not only does the food look great it tastes amazing. I really enjoyed my whole experience there. The coffee was hot and the eggs were cooked perfectly. I would love to return there again some time. Service is amazing as well.
9. Roadside Grazing, Murchison Tearooms
Overall Ratings
4 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By 653AnnFrank - Peterborough, United Kingdom
We arrived partway through our long diversion from Picton to Kaikoura. The ladies behind the counter were very helpful and accomodating and were pleased to se us, even if it was nearly closing time. Lovely little coffee stop.
10. Zen's Kitchen
Overall Ratings
5 based on 20 reviews
Zen's kitchen provide delicious, nutritious vegan food made fresh with option for those with different dietary needs as well. Food is organic when possible supporting local growers and suppliers. We are highly environmentally conches using Eco products and tableware...
Reviewed By BayouWanderer - Shreveport, LA
An out of the box food choice for a not so heavy meal while traversing the roads along Buller River.
Fresh and great care with the food. Beverage choices are a bit eccentric so you might opt for water or bring your own.
The food is tasty and reasonable. The veggie burger might surprise you.
Did notice the chef wash his hands several times between steps. Great clue as to how he treats his food.
Give this place a try.
