Went here before seeing the penguins. Atmosphere is basic but food is really good and fast. My wife…read morehad curry laksa ( a soup based noodle) that has fantastic and I had fried rice that was really good.

Chinese noodles and takeaway, seating for about 30, almost empty on a Saturday afternoon. I chose…read moreHoney Chicken Noodle, medium spicy, which was chicken chunks, battered and deep fried, in a honey sauce, on top of thin wheat noodles with bits of carrot, onion, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower. Noodles were spicy, chicken wasn't spicy, which made for a nice contrast. Served very hot, which I really appreciate, in a plastic throw-away bowl, plastic utensils, bamboo chopsticks. A great tasting and filling dish for only $10.50. I would ask for more vegetables next time.

Fleur's has been closed and out of business since Covid days…read more It was a wonderful 5 star plus restaurant for many years. We miss it!

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.

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.

This place is so friendly and very generous for Fish and Chips. Highly recommend for good Fish and…read moreChios. Great recommendations for food. Thanks. Turret Takeaways. From American Red Jacket.

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.

Best breakfast I have had in this South Island trip with poached eggs, halloumi, grilled mushrooms…read moreand tomatoes!!

My friends and I stopped by this town to rest up and bit. We walked into this cafe for a coffee and…read morewifi and we got just that. The coffees were great and I ordered the most delicious mocha I've had in NZ. The presentation was beautiful and pricing was good too. The cafe turns into a bar-like area at night and place looks a bit rustic but quality seems pretty good to me. For wifi, just ask the barista and they'll give you a slip of paper with the password. Regarding service, this lady barista (I never got her name) was so considerate that we were from out of town and helped us with the wifi and giving us suggestions on what to order. I don't know how this cafe is normally, but at 5PM on a Monday, we were the only customers there. But all in all, if I ever find myself in Oamaru again, I'll definitely hit this place up for a good cup of Joe.

Easily the best coffee in Oamaru and with very good baked goods too. The coffee is roasted on-site…read moreby the owners and is made just perfectly. The perfect stop for a light breakfast (the date scones are amazing, as are the brioche) or lunch (great sandwiches and salads, and soups during the cold season). Highly recommended!!

Cute little place to stop for breakfast. A variety of sweat and salty pastries, pies, frittata for…read moreeveryone. Friendly staff and great wifi. Recommend the vegetable roast frittata and fudge which goes nicely with a big mug of coffee or glass of fresh juice.

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.