South Island, New Zealand Food Guide: 8 European food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Oamaru

May 28, 2020 Joeann Galban

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

South Hill, Oamaru 9400 18 Harbour Street, Oamaru 9400 New Zealand European +64 3-434 2550 http://www.facebook.com/housekeepersdesign
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

115 Thames Street, Oamaru 9400 New Zealand Bar, International, European, Pub Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Reservations, Buffet, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Servic +64 3-433 0480 http://www.brydonehotel.co.nz/dining/t-bar.php
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4 based on 44 reviews

T-Bar

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

495a Thames Highway, Oamaru 9400 New Zealand European, Contemporary Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service [email protected] +64 3-437 1190 http://www.northstarmotel.co.nz/
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4 based on 91 reviews

Northstar Restaurant

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

2 Waterfront Road South Hill, Oamaru 9400 New Zealand Bar, Seafood, European, New Zealand Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +64 3-434 3400 http://www.portsideoamaru.nz/
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4 based on 305 reviews

Portside

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

12 Thames Street, Oamaru 9400 New Zealand Bar, European, New Zealand, Pub Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service +64 3-434 8080 http://www.facebook.com/thelastpostoamaru/
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4 based on 334 reviews

The Last Post Pub Restaurant

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

9 Itchen Street, Oamaru 9400 New Zealand European, Soups, New Zealand Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service +64 3-434 5246 http://www.facebook.com/StarAndGarterOamaru
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4 based on 476 reviews

Star and Garter

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

1431 Glenavy-Hilderthorpe Road Rd 5H, Oamaru 9493 New Zealand European, New Zealand, Contemporary Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Reservations, Full Bar, Accepts Credit C [email protected] +64 3-431 3505 http://www.riverstonekitchen.co.nz
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4 based on 803 reviews

Riverstone Kitchen

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.

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1. Cucina

1 Tees Street, Oamaru 9400 New Zealand South American, International, European Dinner, Drinks Outdoor Seating, Free Wifi, Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Cash Only, Accepts Credit Cards, Table [email protected] +64 3-434 5696 http://www.cucinaoamaru.co.nz
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4 based on 419 reviews

Cucina

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.

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