Location: Omarama
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Top 8 restaurants in Omarama, New Zealand
Omarama is a small township (population 267 at 2013 census) at the junction of State Highways 8 and 83, near the southern end of the Mackenzie Basin, in the South Island of New Zealand. Omarama is in the Waitaki District, in the southern Canterbury region. The Ahuriri River is a short distance to the north of the township.
Things to do in Omarama
1. The Wrinkly Ram
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 310 reviews
The Wrinkly Rams café is the place to stop for weary travellers seeking refreshment. With clean toilets, espresso coffee, and fresh homemade food you can enjoy a break from your travels. We have Free Wi-Fi available for customers and there's hot chocolates, milkshakes and ice creams for the kids. We welcome your next visit.
Reviewed By Happytraveller604 - British Columbia
Stopped in here for a break when driving up to Mt Cook and was pleasantly pleased. Food was excellent. Service speedy. Lots of Seating - both inside an out.
Also, if interested, you can see the sheep outside and on certain days there is also a merino sheep shearing demo.
2. Kahu Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 40 reviews
We are a boutique cafe, located at the lovely airfield of Omarama. The wonderful view of the Benmore Ranges, watching the gliding activity, or just enjoying the silence under the shade of our romantic willow tree, is our key features. We away from the main road, and away from mainstream tourism and tourist buses. No tv, no radio, but fine selection of music is played in the backround. We are also very biker friendly, as we are keen biker ourselves - also we offer helping hands/tools, even some basic replacement parts. Hope to see you around.
Reviewed By David O - Ipswich, United Kingdom
Its a 20 min walk from town but definitely worth it. The food is much more interesting than the pub grub served in town. Its great value and the service is charming.
3. Omarama Hotel
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By Paul H - Sydney, Australia
Some of the items on the menu are certainly very classy for the average pub fair.
My partner had the green lipped mussels with a spicy tomato chorizo sauce whilst I had the steak with peppercorn sauce.
Both were absolutely delicious and were very generous servings.
Definitely not your average pub food - highly recommended!
4. The Oasis - Bar, Cafe, Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By Sue H
Great food lovely new owners try this restaurant out for yourself very clean and super friendly staff
5. Merino Country Cafe & Gifts
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By moonlotus18 - Hamilton, New Zealand
This is a popular pit stop with tourists including tourist busses. We stopped by here on the way to Lake Tekapo to grab a bite to eat. The store sells a wide variety of NZ souvenirs which was great to try out testers and look for gifts. It has a large cafe area and is pretty much self service but the food is just average cafe food for what you pay - coffee, sandwiches, hot food, ice cream etc. Other than that, not very memorable.
6. Four Seasons Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By LilyChak - Auckland, New Zealand
We are the only customers on that night. The waiter was so friendly and patient. We enjoyed the food and the whole environment. In the morning, the restaurant serves buffet continental breakfast. We all want something hot and fresh. The waitress ordered hot cooked breakfast.
7. Olive Grove Cafe
Overall Ratings
3 based on 24 reviews
8. Boots and Jandals
Overall Ratings
4 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By Lesley J - Omarama, New Zealand
This is our local and definitely the best place in town to have an evening meal - I am addicted to the Thai Lamb Salad - if you dont like it spicy it's easy to scrape aside the pieces of fresh red chilli. The Rib-eye steaks are awesome and all the meals are generous. Because it is popular, order as soon as you get there.
