Riverstone Kitchen
A restaurant run by chef Bevan Smith on his own farm, once named Cuisine magazine's Restaurant of the Year, cooking with produce from its own garden.
Opened in 2006 by chef Bevan Smith on the family farm about a 15-minute drive north of Oamaru, it won Cuisine magazine's Restaurant of the Year award in 2010, and he still cooks here personally. There is a kitchen garden beside the restaurant, and the menu uses local seasonal produce, cooked simply. Lamb, seared squid and venison are often praised. Breakfast, all-day dining and weekend dinners are served. It has a TripAdvisor rating of 4.6 and has long ranked first in Oamaru. A car is needed to get there, and booking is recommended for weekend dinners.
Opening hours
Brunch approx. 9:00–16:00; dinner also on Friday and Saturday (please check the official website for opening days)
Nearby sights
- Riverstone Castle
- Ōamaru Opera House
- Steampunk HQ
- Forrester Gallery
- Victorian Precinct
- Ōamaru Blue Penguin Colony
- Ōamaru Public Gardens
- Bushy Beach Scenic Reserve