Gothenburg Restaurant
Gothenburg Café, Restaurant & Bar
Open lunch and dinner for a casual drink, a relaxing coffee or a special meal in a unique, beautiful location. Plates are designed to be shared, so order a few and enjoy them with the table.
Location: The ANZ Centre, 17 Grantham Street, Hamilton
More Info & Menu: www.gothenburg.co.nz
Best for: Lunch, Dinner
Hayes Common
Hayes Common
A bustling neighbourhood eatery in Hamilton East, open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, they focus on great seasonal robust food, craft beer and amazing coffee in a fun relaxed space.
Location:33 Jellicoe Dr, Hamilton
More Info & Menu: www.hayescommon.co.nz
Best for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Palate Restaurant
Palate Restaurant
Elevated, modern NZ cuisine served in a window-filled space overlooking woods and the Waikato River.
Location: 20 Alma Street, Hamilton
More Info & Menu: www.palaterestaurant.co.nz
Best for: Dinner
Mr. Pickles Bar & Eatery
Mr. Pickles Bar & Eatery
Enjoy delicious food and a tipple of wine at the table in the restaurant, or relax on the terrace overlooking the Waikato River with a cocktail and platter for lunch or dinner.
Location: 298 Victoria Street, Hamilton
More Info & Menu: www.mrpickles.co.nz
Best for: Lunch, Dinner
Banh Mi Caphe
Banh Mi Caphe
Family-style Vietnamese food remains at the heart of the restaurant, which offers a mix of classic Vietnamese street food, noodle dishes and salads. Open for lunch and dinner.
Location: Shop 8, River Bank Lane, 298 Victoria Street, Hamilton
More Info / Menu: www.banhmicaphe.co.nz
Best for: Lunch, Dinner
SkyCity Hamilton
SKYCITY Dining
Open for lunch and dinner, enjoy a craft beer at The Local Taphouse, or a mouth-watering burgers Eat Burger.
Location: SkyCity Hamilton, 346 Victoria Street, Hamilton
More Info: www.skycityhamilton.co.nz
Best for: Lunch, Dinner
Good George Dining Hall & Brewery
Good George Dining Hall & Brewery, Hamilton
Good George Dining Hall in Frankton has become a popular watering hole with locals. Open for lunch and dinner grab your favourite Good George brew and some tasty menu items.
Location: 32A Somerset Street, Frankton, Hamilton
More Info & Menu: www.goodgeorge.co.nz
Best for: Lunch, Dinner
The Chilli House Hamilton
The Chilli House Hamilton
The Chilli House is a hidden gem of Hamilton serving some of the best authentic Sichuanese cuisine in town for lunch and dinner.
Location: 237 Victoria Street, Hamilton
More Info & Menu: www.chillihouse.co.nz
Best for: Lunch, Dinner
Garden Place Noodle Bar
Garden Place Noodle Bar
Garden Place Noodle Bar offers great-tasting handmade noodles, dumplings and steam buns.
Location:
More Info & Menu: www.gardenplacenoodlebarcbd.co.nz
Best for: Lunch, Dinner
Furnace Steakhouse
Furnace Steakhouse
Open for lunch and dinner Furnace provides for many tastes, with a wide range of steaks, pastas and salads as well as generous and familiar main meals.
Location: 150 Victoria Street, Hamilton
More Info / Menu: www.furnacerestaurant.co.nz
Best for: Lunch, Dinner
Bull and Bear
Bull and Bear
Bull and Bear offers a mix of Asian, modern Indian and European style dishes to suit all tastes. Keep an eye on the screens to see the changing prices!
Location: 127 Victoria Street, Hamilton
More Info & Menu: www.bullandbear.nz
Best for: Lunch, Dinner
Paddock to Plate Waikato
Paddock to Plate Waikato
Celebrating the excellence of Waikato produce, Paddock to Plate’s team are passionate about cooking with local, seasonal ingredients and love how they can inspire new dishes. Open for dinner.
Location:153 Victoria Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton
More Info / Menu: www.p2pwaikato.nz
Best for: Lunch, Dinner
Camarosa
Camarosa
An elegant cafe and restaurant on the outskirts of Hamilton. Serving classic kiwi dishes with a contemporary twist for lunch and dinner.
Location: 11 Davidson Road, Newstead
More Info / Menu: www.camarosa.co.nz
Best for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The River Kitchen
The River Kitchen, Hamilton
The River Kitchen wants its food to be a window into the honesty, hospitality and agricultural splendour of Waikato; and as a celebration of the river that gives it its name, its life and its flavours.
Location: 217 Victoria Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton
More Info & Menu: www.facebook.com/theriverkitchennz/
Best for: Breakfast, Brunch
The Kirk Cafe
The Kirk Cafe
An experience-focused café, serving contemporary fusion food. Open for breakfast, brunch and lunch.
Location: 6 Te Aroha Street, Hamilton East, Hamilton
More Info / Menu: www.thekirkcafe.co.nz
Best for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
Punnet Eatery
Punnet Eatery
A great spot just out of Hamilton City, Punnet is a thriving eatery, specialising in rustic fine dining. Open for breakfast and lunch.
Location:337 Newell Road, Tamahere
More Info / Menu: www.punnet.co.nz
Zealong Tea Estate
Zealong Tea Estate
Enjoy a high tea and delight in creative dishes delicately infused with tea. Chefs and world-class tea blenders deliver exquisite infusions served amidst breath-taking views of the Waikato.
Location: 495 Gordonton Road, Gordonton, Hamilton
More Info / Menu: www.zealong.com
Best for: High tea, Lunch
Scotts Epicurean
Scotts Epicurean
Known for an eclectic menu of seasonal dishes for breakfast, weekend brunch and lunch complemented by delectable cakes and excellent espresso.
Location: 181 Victoria Street, Hamilton
More Info / Menu: www.scottsepicurean.co.nz
Best for: Breakfast, Brunch
Madam Woo
Serving up authentic Malaysian Hawker food with big, vibrant flavours designed to be shared, Madam Woo is open for lunch and dinner.
Location: 6 Sapper Moore-Jones Place, Hamilton
More Info / Menu: www.madamwoo.co.nz
Best for: Lunch, Dinner
Wonder Horse
Handcrafted cocktails, craft beers & top notch wines.
Location: 236 Victoria Street, Hamilton
More Info / Menu: www.wonderhorse.co.nz
Ernst
Ernest is a lot more than carefully crafted food and drink:
Location: 30 Alexandra Street, Hamilton
More Info / Menu: www.ernestnz.com
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