Location: Waimate
Top Restaurants in Waimate
Top Things to do in Waimate
Where to Eat in Waimate: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Waimate is a town in Canterbury, New Zealand. It is situated just inland from the eastern coast of the South Island. The town is reached via a short detour west when travelling on State Highway One, the main North/South road. Waimate is 45.7 km south of Timaru, Canterbury's second city, and 20 km north of the Waitaki River, which forms the border between Canterbury and the Otago province to the south.
Things to do in Waimate
1. Zanders Cafe - Bar & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By LondonPontac - London
Cafe on Queens is an unprepossessing looking place, surprisingly large inside, selling coffee, cakes, sandwiches, snacks and cooked meals with good daily specials.
We picked freshly cooked sole, chips and salad and a roast of the day which was beef with roast potatoes and kumala with carrots, peas and sweetcorn (both $12). Good home style cooking, good value
I rate this as 3.5 stars = Good
2. Cafe Nosh
Overall Ratings
4 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By gunnfam - Christchurch, New Zealand
Aladdin's cave would have looked something like this delightful café! The treasures are waiting for you as you step inside!
A café FULL of delicious food presented in brimming glass cabinets, large glass jars and on the overflowing counter..
The melting moments selection is out of this world! So hard to choose the best one!
Abundant treasures everywhere - AND then, there's the menu!
We always stop at this café (who wouldn't!) and it never fails to enchant!
Coffee - great!
Service - tops!
Favourite food - all!
What a winner!
3. The Naked Chip
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
The Naked Chip Team, are proud to be the 2013 & now the 2017 REGIONAL BEST CHIP Award winners from the Sth Canterbury region to the Bluff in the south of the South Island, as well as being in the top 7 in New Zealand as judged by The CHIP GROUP... Our Motto is : FRESH IS BEST. Where possible we cook FRESH fish, however some varieties of fish are seasonal, so it does depend on availability. We have approximately 3 - 6 varieties of fish available to choose from at all times. Our food is cooked/made to order including our mouth watering fresh burgers. The Chips are fresh, like our fish and cooked in oil. You have a choice of Battered, Crumbed or grilled. Newly introduced to our Menu : Mexican Burgers/Turkish styled Wraps (Chicken & Lamb) Indian Tikka Chicken Wrap, Moroccan Chicken & Lamb - Wraps & Burgers. Again, freshly made to order ! Try a seafood basket at any time or a freshly made Artisan pizza (Thursday - Sunday) in our cozy bar/ restaurant. The fire is lit during winter months and Friday nights are Tapas nights. We provide take away, and also the option of eating in our restaurant/ bar. We believe in being professional and giving good customer service. PLEASE note: Friday nights can be VERY busy and there can be a wait time. The team apologises, in advance if this does occur. We hope you enjoy your experience with us and please tell us in person if there is any thing more we can do to assist you when visiting our business. The Naked Chip Team looks forward to meeting you . NEW UPDATE: WE ARE CURRENTLY OPEN MON - SATURDAY FOR LUNCH ORDERS 11.30 AM - 1.15pm
Reviewed By Peter C
First visit to Waimate thought would try fish and chips. Best fish and chips we had in New Zealand. First visit to New Zealand and found everyone friendly and helpful but owners here stand out as exceptional. Very friendly loads of great info regarding local area. Don't miss this if in the area.
4. Vines Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
We warmly welcome you to Vines Restaurant at Point Bush Estates Winery in South Canterbury, New Zealand. Nestled in the foothills of the Hunters Hills on the site of Point Bush Estates winery, you will be captivated by our sweeping outlook over Waimate to the Pacific Ocean. Vines offers a simply unique dining experience and destination, signposted from the junction at the end of Queen Street just 5 minutes drive from the centre of Waimate township. Enjoy our premium cuisine proudly featuring local produce, sample a glass of our finest Estate wines crafted on site in the adjoining Winery, and relax in the tranquil vineyard surroundings.
Reviewed By Tim O
What a fantastic place, well worth a visit, great food, great friendly and knowledgable staff with a wonderful wine choice - well doneMany thanks. Glad you enjoyed the Vines Experience
5. Cafe on Queen
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 26 reviews
Welcome to cafe on queen, a range of food is available from a selection of cakes to pies, sandwiches, paninis, cream donuts, our delicious custard square, to a range of cooked meals, Also tea,coffee,a range of cold drinks alcohol or non-alcohol. We want you to feel at home and relax, if you need anything you can not see please ask.
6. Odettes; Devonshire Teas & Furniture
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Rme48 - Oamaru, New Zealand
A beautiful rural spot for a unique experience. The highlight was being waited on and enjoying a beautiful light scone with whipped cream and exquisite raspberry jam and a cuppa whilst surrounded with cups and saucers of our parents era and pots of pretty flowers. I understand the challenge of keeping the entrance path and surrounding Gardens weedfree but I was surprised at how untidy the Gardens and edges were in places. However the bright and breezy service, interesting furniture and general gorgeous situation with beautifully trimmed miniature hedging did make it a memorable outing.
7. Butler's Berry Farm & Cafe
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By alex311327 - Timaru, New Zealand
Nice and picturesque cafe with indoor- outdoor dining. Great for short stopovers and casual meal with fresh or preserved berries and fruits. Good local shop. Cranberry juice and souse are great. Well done coffee and snacks. Sitting outside in a good weather is a bonus.
8. The Studholme Hotel
Overall Ratings
5 based on 3 reviews
Boutique railway hotel providing evening meals and restored accommodation
Reviewed By GrantHay - Auckland, New Zealand
A friend told me about this nicely renovated historic hotel, just 2 minutes off the main road between Oamaru and Timaru, that we should check out. Glad we did because we found a hidden gem. The place reeks local history with photos on the walls. The blue cod was fantastic. Service was very friendly and hospitable. Clean restrooms. Plenty of parking. Looked like a nice place to stay for a night as well.
