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Best Restaurants in Ōamaru

Top 20 picks from 29 places to eat.

Looking for the best places to eat in Ōamaru? These are the 20 restaurants people search for most, from our list of 29 venues in Ōamaru.

How we rank: public search interest for each venue, then how complete its listing is (photos and published opening hours). We are independent and do not accept payment for placement. Read our editorial policy.
Star & Garter Restaurant
#1

Star & Garter Restaurant

Restaurant · South Hill, Ōamaru · $$$

Tucked into 9 Itchen Street in South Hill, Star & Garter Restaurant serves modern, international-style food to locals and visitors in South Hill, Ōamaru. It sits right in the heart of Ōamaru, within walking distance of…

Last Post
#2

Last Post

Restaurant · South Hill, Ōamaru · $$$

Last Post brings modern, international-style food to the South Hill area, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in Ōamaru. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city accommodation.

Northstar Motel Restaurant & Bar
#3

Northstar Motel Restaurant & Bar

Restaurant · Eveline, Ōamaru · $$$

Northstar Motel Restaurant & Bar brings modern, international-style food to 495A Thames Highway in Eveline, Eveline, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in Ōamaru. From the Ōamaru city centre it is roughly 3.4…

Cucina
#4

Cucina

Restaurant · South Hill, Ōamaru · $$$

If you are looking for a restaurant in South Hill, Ōamaru, Cucina at the South Hill area is one of the places worth knowing about. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city accommodation.

Del Mar
#5

Del Mar

American restaurant · South Hill, Ōamaru · $$

Del Mar is an American restaurant located at 10 Waterfront Road in South Hill, in the city of Ōamaru, in New Zealand's Otago region. From the Ōamaru city centre it is roughly 1.3 km away – a short drive, bus or bike…

Bankok Recipe
#6

Bankok Recipe

Thai restaurant · Meadowbank, Ōamaru · $$

Found at the Meadowbank area, Bankok Recipe is a Thai restaurant that has become part of the Meadowbank dining scene. It sits right in the heart of Ōamaru, within walking distance of the centre.

Harbour Street Collective Cafe
#7

Harbour Street Collective Cafe

Restaurant · South Hill, Ōamaru · $$

Found at 8 Harbour Street in South Hill, Harbour Street Collective Cafe is a restaurant that has become part of the South Hill dining scene. It sits right in the heart of Ōamaru, within walking distance of the centre.

Indian & Nepalese Kitchen
#8

Indian & Nepalese Kitchen

Indian restaurant · Meadowbank, Ōamaru · $$

Indian & Nepalese Kitchen brings Indian food to 360A Thames Highway in Meadowbank, Meadowbank, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in Ōamaru. It is about 2.4 km from central Ōamaru.

Lagonda Tearooms
#9

Lagonda Tearooms

Restaurant · South Hill, Ōamaru · $$$

Found at Thames Street in South Hill, Lagonda Tearooms is a restaurant that has become part of the South Hill dining scene. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city accommodation.

Lagonda Tearooms
#10

Lagonda Tearooms

Cafe · South Hill, Ōamaru · $$

Tucked into Thames Street in South Hill, Lagonda Tearooms serves cafe food, coffee and brunch to locals and visitors in South Hill, Ōamaru. It sits right in the heart of Ōamaru, within walking distance of the centre.

Scotts Brewery
#11

Scotts Brewery

Bar · South Hill, Ōamaru · $$

Found at Wansbeck Street in South Hill, Scotts Brewery is a bar that has become part of the South Hill dining scene. It sits right in the heart of Ōamaru, within walking distance of the centre.

Steam
#12

Steam

Cafe · South Hill, Ōamaru · $$

Steam is a cafe located at 7 Thames Street in South Hill, in the city of Ōamaru, in New Zealand's Otago region. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city accommodation.

Tee Street
#13

Tee Street

Cafe · South Hill, Ōamaru · $$

Tee Street brings cafe food, coffee and brunch to 3 Tees St Tees Street in South Hill, South Hill, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in Ōamaru. It sits right in the heart of Ōamaru, within walking distance…

The Galley
#14

The Galley

Cafe · South Hill, Ōamaru · $$

The Galley brings cafe food, coffee and brunch to 1 Esplanade in South Hill, South Hill, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in Ōamaru. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city…

The Roost
#15

The Roost

Cafe · South Hill, Ōamaru · $$

Tucked into 30 Thames in South Hill, The Roost serves cafe food, coffee and brunch to locals and visitors in South Hill, Ōamaru. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city accommodation.

Vinbrux Bakery
#16

Vinbrux Bakery

Cafe · South Hill, Ōamaru · $$

If you are looking for a cafe in South Hill, Ōamaru, Vinbrux Bakery at 36b Arun Street in South Hill is one of the places worth knowing about. It sits right in the heart of Ōamaru, within walking distance of the centre.

Filadelfio's Pizza Restaurant & Bar
#17

Filadelfio's Pizza Restaurant & Bar

Pizza restaurant · South Hill, Ōamaru · $$

Filadelfio's Pizza Restaurant & Bar brings pizza food to 70 Thames Street in South Hill, South Hill, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in Ōamaru. It sits right in the heart of Ōamaru, within walking distance…

Golden Dragon
#18

Golden Dragon

Chinese restaurant · South Hill, Ōamaru · $$

Found at the South Hill area, Golden Dragon is a Chinese restaurant that has become part of the South Hill dining scene. It sits right in the heart of Ōamaru, within walking distance of the centre.

Riverstone Kitchen
#19

Riverstone Kitchen

Restaurant · Ōamaru · $$$

Found at central Ōamaru, Riverstone Kitchen is a restaurant that has become part of the Ōamaru dining scene. It is about 19 km from central Ōamaru.

The Station Wok
#20

The Station Wok

Chinese restaurant · South Hill, Ōamaru · $$

The Station Wok is a Chinese restaurant located at 45 Humber Street in South Hill, in the city of Ōamaru, in New Zealand's Otago region. It sits right in the heart of Ōamaru, within walking distance of the centre.