The 10 Best Restaurants In Hamilton, New Zealand
Hamilton, New Zealand’s fourth largest city, boasts a varied and cosmopolitan dining scene that matches the city’s vibrant reputation. From contemporary Kiwi fare and tapas to steaks and cafe snacks, our guide will help you find the best dining spots the city has to offer. These are the 10 must-visit cultural restaurants in Hamilton.
Gothenburg
Located in one of Hamilton’s most popular restaurant communities, Hood Street, Gothenburg serves simple but tasty tapas-inspired fare with flavors from across the globe all cooked up by head chef Kylie Petterson and her talented team. Based a few minutes’ walk from the picturesque Ferrybank Park, the restaurant features a stylish interior with a vibrant, buzzing atmosphere. Since opening, Gothenburg has been wowing diners with tasty dishes like the pan-seared yellow fin tuna with mango chili salsa and coconut curry and the lamb noisette with cauliflower puree and a bacon and caper vinaigrette.
Gothenburg, 15 Hood Street, Hamilton, New Zealand, +64 07 834 3562
2. Agenda
Restaurant, Steakhouse, French, European
3. Bluestone Steakhouse
Restaurant, Steakhouse, Seafood, European
4. Zealong Tea Estate
Restaurant, Italian, South African
5. Chim Choo Ree
Restaurant, European, Vegetarian
6. Foundation Bar Kitchen Lounge
Bar, Gastropub, European, Pub Grub, Wine, Beer, Cocktails
7. Palate
Bar, Restaurant, European, Vegetarian
Smith and McKenzie Chophouse
A Hamilton-based tribute to the traditional steakhouses of New York City, the Smith and McKenzie Chophouse is an award-winning restaurant that received the titles of Best Restaurant and the Supreme Award for Excellence at the 2011 Hospitality New Zealand Awards. Featuring a warm and inviting interior, the restaurant effortlessly blends industrial elements like stainless steel with classic design fixtures like sleek woods. It pays homage to its menu’s meat focus in the use of vintage meat hooks which have been transformed into hanging lights. Dine on dishes that include pork belly confit with sweet potato and maple mash and a mulled wine glaze, and entrées such as the Hereford smoked T-bone steak.
Smith and McKenzie Chophouse, 13 Lynden Court, Chartwell Square, Hamilton, New Zealand, +64 07 855 1400
8. The River Kitchen
Cafe, European
For those who love coffee and cakes, hearty breakfasts and tasty lunch dishes, The River Kitchen on bustling Victoria Street is a must-try. Opened in 2007, the cafe and deli has been recognized with a whole host of awards, including Best Café of 2010 by New Zealand’s Café Magazine, and features a light, airy bistro-style interior with welcoming and knowledgeable staff. The River Kitchen’s menu is driven by quality locally sourced and seasonal fare, and features dishes such as the baked salmon with a fennel and lemon salad, along with key lime tarts and chocolate fudge cupcakes for dessert.
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