Review Star And Garter - Oamaru

Didn't actually planned to eat here but I was glad we did. Popped in for lunch and we ordered the roast of the day (pork) and a ribeye. Both dishes were excellent and the roasted potatoes were crisp on the outside while soft on the inside. It was little wonder why the place was full of patrons when we left at about 1pm. Excellent food and service with free on-street parking just outside the restaurant.

Do not pass through Oamaru without stopping in Star and Garter for the best meal in town - and perhaps the best meal you've eaten in New Zealand. The menu has straight forward classic NZ fare that is made from scratch and served by the most delightful folks. My husband ordered the sensible pan-fried blue cod which was delicious. I ordered the lamb shank which was slow cooked to absolute perfection in red wine which later was perfected into gravy. The mashed potatoes were fresh and outstanding in their texture and the vegetables were tender crisp. ps: do not miss out on a side of their home made cole-slaw.

One of the BEST ROASTS EVER, absolutely delicious, thank you so much for the chefs in the kitchen, wonderful food and great service 5 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

Lovely friendly atmosphere, attentive but gave me space, highly recommend

Awesome food and warm vibe. Mushroom stack what we ordered was amazing, juicy mushroom with bread explored a forest in my mouth and the fried salmon cooked perfectly which crispy skin and juicy salmon two different taste satisfied all I want. Definitely, we’ll back for it.

Wonderful Blue Cod and Chips for lunch. Service outstanding, lovely staff and a beautiful sunny Spring day outside. I can thoroughly recommend this lovely old pub. Both my wife and I appreciate all the hard work that's put into delivering great food and service. Thank you to all concerned.

Really nice ambient restaurant. Clean and friendly. The service was great and the food matched it. The cod was yummy as was the lambs Fry. Lemon dessert was delish 😋

Tiny place..very welcoming by our host and the food was made with love...thank you for your hospitality...deff will be going back...😋🥰..

With most of the town closed on Good Friday we made an early reservation. Whilst busy the staff were polite and knowledgeable. The menu is great - full of favorites your mom made, ok we never had lamb shanks as kids.... The food was fantastic and filling. We'll be back for sure!

An excellent meal had by all. Seafood Chowder was great and the Blue Cod was good size pieces and cooked to perfection.

I had a classic slow cooked roast pork meal and my colleague had seafood chowder. Delicious, traditional fare which is well priced with generous portion sizes. The dessert of the day was also amazing, and the coffee was perfect. The service was impeccable and the staff delightful. I look forward to coming again next time I’m in Oamaru.

A beautiful restaurant with great food. I'm happy I went with the medium portion which was already generous enough; the large meal would definitely have been too filling. Highly recommended and will definitely go again the next time I'm in Oamaru.

Great food. Great staff. Love the collection of wedding photos. We often have dinner with relatives Ray and Noeline.

Had the most amazing lamb shank here. They’re open for lunch at off peak times (ours was 3 pm) unlike a lot of other establishments nearby. There was one lady waiting all the tables when we’re there, she did amazing. Will come again if we have the chance!

The seafood chowder and lamb were really good. I wouldn't order the ham again since it was more of a cold cut heated up with a very nice sauce. I'd choose pork cooked the same way.

Great service, food well cooked. Photos Medium sized lamb Shanks meal and ginger sponge dessert (was dessert of the day) 13/10/22

Great little place for lunch, extensive menu of delicious food at a really reasonable price, highly recommend if your in Oamaru. We had the lunch time special of fish and chips and a sea food chowder. Huge hot portions and very filling. The deserts are also amazing! Staff friendly and service quick. You can park outside for an hour for free and it’s right across the road from the Steampunk HQ.

Fast and friendly service, good selection on dinner menu. Very hearty, delicious, well seasoned home cooked style food. Highly recommended!!!

Great food, great prices.

We had a wonderful lunch at the star and garter, today. Delicious fish, with salad and chips. Even got a side-dish of cheese sauce to go with the chips. Got the "small" size meal; it was huge. I am so full. Great staff, it was very busy, but Lydia the waitress was very, very nice; despite being so busy. I know why people come here. Good food, great ambiance, excellent service and value. Thanks for a fantastic lunch!

My sister and I had brunch here on Sunday morning and the service was faultless. The food was really good. Would highly recommend this place.

Great friendly place for lunch and the fish was fresh and perfectly cooked, the staff were very friendly and I would highly recommend.

We had Sunday brunch today. It was excellent. The food and staff was wonderful. Great tasting food very good portions and very reasonable price. Well done.

We had a birthday meal tonight, the food and service was faultless. Highly recommend to anyone. We will definitely be back, you made the night flow so easy. Thank you so much.

Great food and great service. Would recommend as a great place for a meal if you are in Oamaru.

The Star and Garter has to be the best eating place in Oamaru , We have never had a terrible meal there, even when they are so busy their standard does not drop, always excellent service and great food. If u are in Oamaru visting this is a must stop..

Had an awesome dinner there last night great food and very friendly staff will definitely go again whenever I visit Oamaru again

friendly staff and delicious food, specially blue cod, fish of day and lam shank

Lovely friendly,helpful staff. Food was really yummy, highly recommend ��

Great food steak was cooked to perfection so easy to cut and great food 🥘. Will go anytime in Oamaru