RiverStone Kitchen Menu with Prices New Zealand 2024
Nestled in the scenic countryside of North Otago, New Zealand, Riverstone Kitchen is a must-visit destination for food lovers seeking a unique dining experience. Known for its farm-to-table philosophy, the restaurant offers fresh, locally sourced ingredients that highlight the best of New Zealand’s seasonal produce.
Whether you’re enjoying a casual lunch or a special evening out, Riverstone Kitchen delivers a menu brimming with flavor, creativity, and sustainability. Surrounded by beautiful gardens and a charming atmosphere, this award-winning restaurant offers a truly memorable culinary journey.
Riverstone Kitchen is a celebrated farm-to-table restaurant in North Otago, New Zealand, known for its fresh, seasonal dishes and scenic garden setting. Like The Bunker in Queenstown, both offer intimate dining experiences that showcase the rich flavors of New Zealand’s local produce, blending rustic charm with culinary excellence.
RiverStone Kitchen Menu
BREAKFAST 9am-11am
Menu Item | Price (NZD) | Description |
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BREAKFAST BOWL | 20 | Roast rhubarb, coconut yoghurt, chia seed pudding & granola. GF, DF, Ve, N |
BACON BUTTIE | 20 | Fried egg & tomato chilli jam. DF |
FRESH AVOCADO | 25 | Toasted sourdough, poached eggs, rocket & dukkah. GFA, DF, V, N |
HOT-SMOKED FISH HASH | 25 | Crème fraiche, poached egg & fresh herbs. GF |
SCRAMBLED FREE-RANGE EGGS | 22-30 | Eggs with hot sauce, Asian greens, or bacon/hot-smoked salmon. GFA, DFA |
ADD AN EXTRA SIDE | 6-7 | Sides: Bacon, hot-smoked salmon, sautéed potatoes, or poached eggs |
GOOSEBERRY & BLACKCURRANT SHORTCAKE | 13.50 | Served with vanilla bean ice cream. V |
QUINCE FRANGIPANE TART | 13.50 | Served with zabaglione ice cream. V, N |
SLOW-COOKED CARROT CAKE | 13.50 | Served with natural yoghurt. V |
LEMON MERINGUE CAKE | 13.50 | Served with blackcurrant ice cream. V, GF, N |
CHOCOLATE NEMESIS | 13.50 | Served with vanilla mascarpone. V, GF |
SWEET & SAVOURY SCONES | 7.50 | Served with Riverstone jam or chutney, baked daily (limited availability) |
- GF: Gluten-Free
- DF: Dairy-Free
- V: Vegetarian
- Ve: Vegan
- N: Contains Nuts
- GFA: Gluten-Free Available
- DFA: Dairy-Free Available
All Day
Menu Item | Price (NZD) | Description |
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SOUP | 22 | Served with toasted ciabatta. GFA |
SEARED SQUID | 26 | Asian greens, nahm jim, crispy shallots. GF, DF |
ORGANIC CHICKEN TERRINE | 26 | Apricot chutney, cornichons, salad greens, and toasted ciabatta. GFA, DF |
CHEESE SOUFFLÉ | 30 | Twice-cooked with shaved apple salad & roast hazelnuts. V, N |
HOT SMOKED SALMON | 30 | New potatoes, salad greens & crème fraiche. GF, DFA |
FISH & CHIPS | 38 | Mixed leaf salad, tartare sauce & fresh herbs. GFA |
THAI GREEN CURRY | 40 | Spring vegetables, Asian greens & roast peanuts. GF, Ve, N |
PANFRIED FISH | 48 | Sautéed potatoes, wilted greens, burnt butter & sage. GF |
ORGANIC CONFIT CHICKEN | 48 | Potato dauphinoise, red cabbage & confit garlic. GF |
SLOW-COOKED BEEF CHEEKS | 48 | Potato mash, wilted greens & tea-smoked almonds. GF, N |
RIVERSTONE BREAD | 12-18 | Served with hummus or harissa. GFA, DF, V, Ve |
CHIPS | 14 | Hand-cut agria potatoes with aioli. GF, DF, V, VeA |
ROAST BEETROOT | 15 | Served with balsamic onions, ricotta & herb oil. GF, VeA |
ROCKET SALAD | 15 | Rocket salad with parmesan, balsamic & Robinson Bay extra virgin olive oil. GF, VeA |
DEEP FRIED SPANISH CUSTARD | 18 | Served with salted caramel ice cream & sugared almonds. V, N |
BREAD & BUTTER PUDDING | 18 | Served with butterscotch sauce & vanilla bean ice cream |
AFFOGATO | 18 | Vanilla bean ice cream with Lustau Pedro Ximenéz sherry. GF, V |
CHEESE (1 person/To share) | 18/24 | 3 cheeses served with quince paste & oat biscuits |
GOOSEBERRY & BLACKCURRANT SHORTCAKE | 13.50 | Served with vanilla bean ice cream. V |
QUINCE FRANGIPANE TART | 13.50 | Served with zabaglione ice cream. V, N |
LEMON MERINGUE CAKE | 13.50 | Served with blackcurrant ice cream. GF, V, N |
SLOW-COOKED CARROT CAKE | 13.50 | Served with natural yoghurt. V |
CHOCOLATE NEMESIS | 13.50 | Served with vanilla mascarpone. GF, V |
COFFEE BY C4 | 4.80-6.00 | Coffee options including Short Black, Flat White, Latte, Mocha, etc. |
TEA BY STIR TEA | 6.00 | Variety of teas like English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Toffee Nut Black, etc. |
RIVERSTONE SODA | 6.00 | Elderflower soda |
ICED DRINKS | 8.00 | Options: Vietnamese coffee, mocha, chocolate, fruit frappé, or smoothie |
FRESH JUICE | 7.00 | Seasonal fruit juice |
B.EFFECT | 8.00 | B.alive jasmine kombucha |
STRANGELOVE LO-CAL SODA | 6.00 | Flavors like lime & jalapeno, cloudy pear, or yuzu |
ALL GOOD ORGANICS | 7.00 | Karma Cola, Lemmy Lemonade, Gingerella, and sugar-free options |
CHARLIE’S HONEST FIZZ | 5.50 | Flavors include cola, feijoa, lemon & lime, orange & mango |
SPARKLING WATER | 7.00 | Blackcurrant, blood orange, or red grapefruit flavors |
ALMIGHTY SPARKLING WATERS | 5.00 | Flavors include passionfruit, pear, yuzu lime, blackberry & raspberry |
MINERAL WATER | 6.00-11.00 | Antipodes still or sparkling (500ml or 1 litre) |
CONES WITH HOMEMADE ICE CREAM | 7.50 | Flavors: vanilla bean, blackcurrant, gingerbread, salted caramel, plum sorbet, or strawberry sorbet |
TRUST THE CHEF | 15 | 4 scoops of homemade ice cream |
ICE CREAM TOWER (8/12 scoops) | 26/36 | Multi-scoop ice cream experience |
Dinner
Dish | Price (NZD) | Description |
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Soup | 22 | Served with toasted ciabatta. |
Cheese Soufflé | 24 | Twice cooked with shaved apple salad & roast hazelnuts. |
Seared Squid | 24 | Asian greens, nahm jim, crispy shallots. |
Hot Smoked Salmon | 25 | New potatoes, salad greens & crème fraiche. |
Organic Chicken Terrine | 26 | Apricot chutney, cornichons, salad greens & toasted ciabatta. |
Thai Green Curry | 40 | Spring vegetables, Asian greens & roast peanuts. |
Panfried Fish | 48 | Sautéed potatoes, wilted greens, burnt butter & sage. |
Organic Confit Chicken | 48 | Potato dauphinoise, red cabbage & confit garlic. |
Slow-Cooked Beef Cheeks | 48 | Potato purée, wilted greens & tea-smoked almonds. |
Chips | 14 | Hand-cut agria potatoes with aioli. |
Roast Beetroot | 15 | Balsamic onions, ricotta & herb oil. |
Rocket Salad | 15 | Parmesan, balsamic, Robinson Bay extra virgin olive oil. |
Apple Fritters | 18 | Pure cream & cinnamon ice cream. |
Bread & Butter Pudding | 18 | Butterscotch sauce & vanilla bean ice cream. |
Affogato | 18 | Vanilla bean ice cream, Lustau Pedro Ximenéz sherry. |
Trust the Chef | 15 | 4 scoops of homemade ice cream. |
Lemon Meringue Cake | 13.5 | Served with blackcurrant ice cream. |
Chocolate Nemesis | 13.5 | Plum sorbet. |
Cheese Plate (1 person) | 18 | 3 cheeses, quince paste, oat biscuits. |
Cheese Plate (to share) | 24 | 3 cheeses, quince paste, oat biscuits. |
Kids
Dish | Price (NZD) | Description |
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Pan-Fried Fish | 22 | Sautéed potatoes, wilted greens, lemon. |
Pork & Beef Meatballs | 22 | Wet polenta, tomato, parmesan & rocket. |
Beef Cheeks | 22 | Potato mash, greens & herb oil. |
Fish + Chips | 16 | Tomato sauce, lemon. |
Cheddar Cheese | 13.5 | Oat biscuits, fresh fruit. |
Hand-Cut Chips | 8.5 | Served with tomato sauce. |
Riverstone Bread | 8 | Homemade jam, butter. |
Ice Cream Cone | 7.5 | Flavors: Vanilla bean, blackcurrant, gingerbread, salted caramel, plum sorbet, strawberry sorbet. |
Ice Cream Sundae | 8 | Vanilla bean, chocolate sauce & sugared almonds. |
Trust the Chef | 15 | 4 scoops of homemade ice cream to share. |
Ice Cream Tower (8 scoops) | 26 | 8 scoops of homemade ice cream to share. |
Ice Cream Tower (12 scoops) | 36 | 12 scoops of homemade ice cream to share. |
Milk | 2.5 | Plain milk. |
Hot Chocolate | 5 | Rich hot chocolate. |
Fruit Smoothie | 5 | Mixed berry or banana. |
Fresh Juice | 5 | Seasonal fruit juice. |
Spider | 6 | Ice cream with cola, lemonade or raspberry. |
Charlie’s Honest Fizz | 5.5 | Feijoa, lemon & lime, cola, orange & mango. |
All Good Organics | 7 | Karma cola, lemmy lemonade, gingerella, sugar-free cola. |
All Good Organics Mini | 5 | Razza raspberry & lemonade. |
Sparkling Waters | 7 | Blackcurrant, blood orange flavors. |
Why Choose River Stone Kitchen?
- Award-Winning Restaurant: Riverstone Kitchen is a celebrated dining spot, having won multiple culinary awards for its farm-to-table approach.
- Fresh, Local Ingredients: The restaurant uses seasonal produce from their own gardens and local suppliers, ensuring fresh and flavorful dishes.
- Unique Dining Experience: With its countryside setting in North Otago, Riverstone Kitchen offers a relaxed atmosphere and scenic views.
- Creative Menu: They offer a diverse menu catering to various dietary needs, including vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options.
- Sustainability Focus: The restaurant emphasizes sustainability by growing much of its produce on-site and sourcing other ingredients locally.
Services Available at River Stone Kitchen
- Dine-In Service: Enjoy a casual yet refined dining experience, with seasonal menus and fresh, local ingredients.
- Private Functions: The restaurant accommodates private events and functions, providing customized menus for special occasions.
- Outdoor Dining: Set in a scenic location, Riverstone Kitchen allows guests to enjoy outdoor seating in a tranquil garden setting.
- On-Site Garden Tours: Guests can explore the on-site gardens, where much of the restaurant’s fresh produce is grown
Opening & Closing Hours
seven days
9am – 4pm
Friday & Saturday Evenings
6pm – late
Please book a table to avoid disappointment
TAKEAWAYS AVAILABLE
seven days
9AM – 3PM
FRIDAY & SATURDAY EVENINGS
6PM – 7.30PM
ORDER ONLINE FROM THE ALL DAY MENU
Contact Information- Address
1431 Glenavy-Hilderthorpe Road
Oamaru
Otago 9493
NEW ZEALAND
Ph:03 431 3505
Social Media Links
Official Website:https://www.riverstonekitchen.co.nz/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/riverstone_kitchen/?hl=en
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