Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Steam
CAFE $
(
www.facebook.com/steamoamaru
; 7 Thames St; mains $4-7; 8am-5pm Mon-Fri, 8.30am-2pm
Sat & Sun)
Steam specialises in coffees and fruit juices, and is a good spot to stock up on
freshly ground Java for your own travels. Settle in for breakfast, or partake of a freshly
baked muffin.
Whitestone
DELI, CAFE $
(
www.whitestonecheese.co.nz
;
3 Torridge St; 9am-5pm)
The home of award-winning artisan
cheeses, Whitestone is a local culinary institution, and the little factory-door cafe is a fine
place to challenge one's arteries. Food is limited to the likes of cheese scones, cheese-
only platters ($5) and large platters with crackers and quince paste ($18).
Harbour St Bakery
BAKERY $
(4 Harbour St; pies $5; 10am-4pm Tue-Sun)
Selling both European-style bread and Kiwi
meat pies, this Dutch bakery covers its bases well. Grab an outdoor seat and watch
Oamaru's heritage street life scroll past like an old-time movie.
Northstar
MODERN NZ $$$
( 03-437 1190;
www.northstarmotel.co.nz
; 495a Thames Hwy; lunch $17-20, dinner $26-31;
noon-3pm & 6-9pm)
Surprisingly upmarket for a restaurant attached to a SH1 motel, North-
star is the first choice for Oamaruvians with something to celebrate. Expect robust bistro
fare with a touch of contemporary flair.
Midori
JAPANESE $$$
( 03-434 9045;
www.facebook.com/MidoriJapaneseSushiBarAndRestaurant
;
1 Ribble St; sushi
$8-11, mains $12-18; 10.30am-8.30pm Mon-Sat, noon-8.30pm Sun)
Housed in a heritage
stone building, Midori's sashimi and sushi makes the most of fresh local seafood. Other
carefully prepared dishes include salmon on rice and teriyaki blue cod.
Drinking & Nightlife
Criterion Hotel
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