Great breakfast. We stopped in on the route from Dunedin to Christchurch. Nice little cafe, with…read morea great menu. We had the French Toast and Eggs Benedict. Each was a bit different than typical, with interesting local ingredients.

Oamaru has several very good cafes but I really like this one. Great coffee and breakfast with…read moretheir own house hot smoked salmon. Friendly staff to top it off.

Food was delicious. No wifi. Coffee was delicious we got a mocha, a flat white, and full breakfast,…read moreand a vegitarian one, overall everything was delicious. We have been van lifting it for the last month and it's always a welcome surprise to find a delicious breakfast when we decide to treat ourselves!

Great restaurant. Friendly staff and nice environment. Lamb rack, slow cooked lamb shoulder in…read moreMassaman curry sauce, and beef 2 ways were all very delicious. Smoked salmon chowder was also good.

We had a very nice lunch at the Portside yesterday. The…read moreservice was the best, because of our server, ANNA. What a joy. The food was incredible, Salmon salad was so fresh, just out of the garden. The Blue Cod was cooked perfectly, moist and firm. If you go thru Oamaru, go to the Portside. It is a little out of the way but worth the visit. GO

We changed upon this restaurant for a quick bite before the penguin viewing session. Went without…read moreexpectation but we were pleasantly surprised. The seafood platter came in very generous portion of salmon cheese roll, juicy prawns, salmon steak and nearly a dozen mussels. The bacon wrapped mussels on stick is the bomb ! Fish & chips did not disappoint too ! Their portions are big hence shared 2 portions among 4 of us.

Warm atmosphere, good selection of above-average pub food. The fish and chips were awesome (tarter…read moresauce needed a bit more lemon), warm pumpkin salad was quite good, the dessert was very satisfying. I feel like it was one of the better dinners we've had in NZ (right after Buster Crab's in Invercargill). The atmosphere was great- very warm and cozy.

Delicious food and great, friendly service. Warm atmosphere and warm service. Their vegetarian Sri…read moreLankan curry was my favorite meal in NZ! I was stuffed, otherwise dessert would've been a must as everything looked so good. Definitely recommend!

We stop at this restaurant due to your reviews about their clam chowder. So we stopped in & tried…read morethe clam chowder and it did not disappoint! It was so good! Not filled with potatoes but lots of clams. Thank you for your help!

Oh my God, best seafood cheesy chowder on earth. I wish I could go there at least once a month but…read moresadly, I am in Los Angeles and they are in New Zealand. But go there for sure to see the little penguin show the town is known for it's not really a show. They're just coming up out of the ocean and it's very entertaining. You probably don't really have to pay if you went there late. You'll see them in the parking lot but it's way funner to have the anticipation of here they come they're coming. They're climbing up the rocks. They're super cute and it's just a good time if you like that sort of nature thing.

Further along the route lies High Country Salmon, a special place where rivers converge to nurture…read morefarm-raised salmon in their natural, pristine environment. It's farm raised but with a flushing of new glacial waters. The setting is very unique. Watching the salmon swim in this pure, glacial-fed habitat was amazing.

Wow! Amazing blends and a wonderful taste. The first course eggplant something left me scraping my…read moreplate. The salmon was delicious. I was about to leave and changed my mind and I just had to have the chocolate molten dessert- I do not regret my choice! You have to come here. Also the staff are really nice. Thanks for my best NZ meal!

What a lovely lady the owner is! So friendly, and so much fun! Tanya was kind enough to make us a…read morebig plate of Poutine as it was exactly what I wanted, and not available around here! We suggested she add it to the menu, so if you stop by for some food, ask about Poutine! It was delish! Follow the signs for the glider airport and you can't miss the diner. Enjoy!

My husband and I stopped and had a lovely lunch here on the way from Tekapo to Wanaka. We saw the…read moresign on the highway and pulled off. At the time, we were the only patrons, and the owner was there, along with her husband who was back in the kitchen cooking, plus one other staff member. And they were all so friendly. We enjoyed talking to them about where we were from and what we were doing on our trip. They seemed genuinely excited when we said we were on our honeymoon, too! My husband got fish and chips, which he said was good, and I got their soup of the day, which was a pumpkin Thai curry soup. It came with really good, super fresh, homemade bread too. The soup was phenomenal! I wish I could make that at home. And it was perfect, because it was chilly out, and we sat on the patio. The service here makes you feel like you're visiting friends. I'd definitely recommend stopping. We weren't aware of all that was around Omarama, but we probably would've gone gliding too, if we had more time!

The fish of the day was gurnard, and it came beautifully presented with potatoes, broccoli and a…read morenice breadcrumb sauce. I don't think I've had that particular fish before; very tasty it was too. We had a nice wine as well, a local pinot gris that was fruity and refreshing. My only complaint is that the service was a little slow, and the waiter didn't being an ice bucket for the wine, despite being asked for one - but they were very busy so I'll cut them some slack.

We had an outstanding dinner here this evening, one of the best meals we have had in our three…read moreweeks so far in New Zealand. Meal began with a n\list of beers and wines - I had the Good Lord from the local Craftwork brewery. The liver pate opened for us. Nancy liked her black rigatoni, and my lamb dish was superb, accompanied by chard and various preparations of root vegetables. I also had the harissa-spice carrots. We shared the chocolate mousse dessert. The service was attentive and friendly, and we felt lucky to have scored a reservation because many were turned away at the door.

I had been thinking about this amazing restaurant for 7.5 years before I had the opportunity to…read morereturn, and it was just as delicious, if not more so, as the first time. Fleur's Place is nothing short of awesome. It's off the beaten path in the town of Moeraki, and the last time I was here, I was en route to Dunedin. This time, we stayed nearby, toured Omaru during the day, and then headed to Fleur's Place for dinner. The building itself is very unassuming, but the grounds are beautiful. We were there in April, and there were a ton of flowers blooming, framing a lovely view of the ocean. Inside, all over the walls, there are messages of love written in pen (I'm not kidding), which adds to the vibe of a laid-back, super cool, welcoming kitchen. The food is nothing short of amazing. If you have the ability, get the bacon wrapped cod (it's delightful). We enjoyed a fresh catch of the day - a trio - that was unbelievably fresh. Wine list is impressive. They have cocktails. Dessert was excellent. Do yourself a favor, and come here. Like what many people have said on Yelp, it's a wonderful spot. Fleur is also a fantastic person, and it's obvious that she is respected and loved by her staff. Everyone working there was super kind, very accommodating, and just genuinely good souls. This spot should be at the top of your list for the South Island if you visit.

Amazing the green lip mussels entree well worth sharing. The bacon wrapped blue cod, was served…read morewith freshest of vegetables in an unctuous sauce. Only detraction was a slightly over cooked fish. A wonderful find and worth of a hunt. Call ahead, limited seating.

Split personality! At first glance it's a typical New Zealand cafe with tea/coffee/espresso listed…read moreon the board menu on the wall, pies and sandwiches and pastries on display. But then you see the colorful hanging lanterns and the paper menu on the counter featuring Vietnamese dishes. We had the bun cha with pork belly and chicken coconut curry and both were amazingly flavorful and OMG yummy! Hubby liked the tea and scone as well.