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South Island, New Zealand Food Guide: 8 European food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Oamaru
Best European restaurants nearby. Discover the best European food in Oamaru. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for European restaurants near you.. Oamaru (/ɒməˈruː/ ( listen); Māori: Te Oha-a-Maru) is the largest town in North Otago, in the South Island of New Zealand, it is the main town in the Waitaki District. It is 80 kilometres (50 mi) south of Timaru and 120 kilometres (75 mi) north of Dunedin on the Pacific coast; State Highway 1 and the railway Main South Line connect it to both cities. With a population of 13,900, Oamaru is the 28th largest urban area in New Zealand, and the third largest in Otago behind Dunedin and Queenstown.
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8. Housekeepers Design
Reviewed By peran1
Stopped in the Boutique Coffee Shop whilst ain Oamaru, and I had a lovely Latte, the other members of our group also enjoyed their choice (De Caff Mocha & 2 Flat Whites)because it is located in a shop, you can browse as you sip you coffee!
7. T-Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 44 reviews
The Totara Bar Public Bar and Dining Room is located in The Brydone Hotel in the heart of Oamaru. Our award winning kitchen offers a number of beautiful dishes from breakfast to dinner.
Reviewed By Bondpet
Following a business meeting I had an evening meal with a group of people,The staff were attentive in both the supply of drinks and taking orders then ensuring all was well with the group during the meal. Standard of meal and desert was very good.I will be back
6. Northstar Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By TwoTravellers34
We three kings of Oamaru are....visited the North Star for Christmas Dinner and O what a feast. Wonderful, warm, friendly atmosphere with great tasting treats with a spectacular Main buffet Menu. Staff were so kind and engaging on this special day. They even provided little boxes to fill and take-away. Quite the occasion!
5. Portside
Overall Ratings
4 based on 305 reviews
Reviewed By MysteryGuide
These guys were really busy but we certainly did not feel like a hindrance. Out of the eight of us ladies I'd say six had cocktails (or two!!) with our lunch without too much added effort. Our lunch platters were amazing. The ocean to alps was amazing with lamb, pork and an assortment of seafood - very happy!! Reasonably priced as well.
4. The Last Post Pub Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 334 reviews
Reviewed By TwoTravellers34
We were pleasantly surprised at the unique venue full of local history but with a modern menu that satisfying our entire group. Specials were $18 but no shortcuts here. Abundant quantity and so tasty. Staff we very friendly and so accommodating. We will be back!
3. Star and Garter
Overall Ratings
4 based on 476 reviews
Reviewed By IndiaCairns
Had lunch with my parents last week which was superb. The service from the minute that we walked in the door was second to none, the atmosphere and location fabulous and the food definitely did not disappoint with such a wide range of menu choices with most tastes and dietary restrictions covered. Will definitely return.
2. Riverstone Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 803 reviews
A busy restaurant in rural Oamaru, New Zealand owned by Bevan + Monique Smith. Reservations are recommended.
Reviewed By Lynda415
We went there for lunch today and, as usual, the food was eexquisite and the service was great. However, for the second time, when we went to the shop counter, we were unable to purchase anything because there was no shop person. At the time, the shop was busy with approx 8 customers. We rang the bell 8 times and nobody came to the till. Like last time, we left the products on the counter. We were prepared to spend $51 in the shop but left having spent nothing. Disappointing especially since it has happened before.
1. Cucina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 419 reviews
Situated at the south end of Thames St ( the gateway to the Victorian Precinct ) OPEN Monday - Saturday at 5pm - late ( our kitchen closes normally at 9pm but if it's busy we stay open until later). Here at Cucina, we strive towards creating a consistentl
Reviewed By classicchch
Service was good, friendly and attentive. Decor was pleasant, room was toasty warm on a cold winter night. Started with egg tagliatelle, this was nice, but the sauce did not bring the disparate flavours together, not a favourite.Mains included the lamb and paella. The paella was watery and tasteless. The lamb dish was very nice, the lamb was cooked very well, but it was a tough loin. Beetroot and celeriac were the highlights of the dish. The star of the meal was the sides. The polenta fries, sprouts, and pear/blue cheese dishes were all very good. It is unusual when the sides are better than the mains. Dessert: the cheese board was nice but disappointing, it had so many flavours on the dish that the meagre cheese failed to shine through. The ricotta and feijoa fritters were good, but more like a donut.
