PITCHES STORE, Ophir - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews

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CUISINES

European, New Zealand

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

FEATURES

Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Table Service

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H M

New Zealand122 contributions

Perfection

Jan 2020 • none

We were picked up from Omakau by the owner, David, who took us on a short tour of Ophir, taking in the suspension bridge and beautifully preserved buildings from gold-mining days. The restaurant itself was in a renovated butcher shop with stone walls and historical details- a beautiful and intimate space. The menu provided plenty of choices and we settled on a soup starter, beef and venison mains, mixed vegetable and homemade chips side dishes. All the details for an amazing meal were there and everything was absolutely delicious. We were most impressed by the service and personal touch and are only disappointed that we do not live closer. I highly recommend going here - it is not to be missed.

Written 11 January 2020

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Colleen H

Thank you and we hope the rest of the trip was great fun!

Written 12 January 2020

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lifetolive

Ashburton78 contributions

Fantastic host & very special building - AMAZING

Mar 2020 • friends

Accommodation Ophir - Pitches Store Rating: 9.5/10 Host super helpful & friendly & made us feel very welcome Beautifully clean, also fantastic beds, beautiful linen, toiletries, extra towels, dressing gowns & television in rooms Heat pump & Dyson style fan in rooms. Coffee/specialty tea area with cookies a really nice touch Amazing homemade muesli with fresh nuts & grains, artisan bread, gourmet yoghurt, honeycomb honey & latte style coffee all included - really appreciated Would highly recommend. We will come back & will tell everyone we know how we loved it! Dinner Ophir - Pitches Store Rating: 9.5/10 Beautifully presented & tasting food. Went the extra mile with desert. Made for a fun evening! Highly recommend

Written 9 March 2020

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ColleenH522

10/10 Guests: We enjoyed having you here!

Written 11 March 2020

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Lzbdavis

West Kelowna42 contributions

Great stay - outstanding meal!

Jan 2020 • couples

We are staying at Pitches Store Lodge for our journey on the Otago Rail Trail. Our hosts Colleen and David made reservations for us and we’re happy they did. New Zealand has a generally high standard for dining out and Pitches is the best we have struck so far. Beautifully cooked and presented our meals were well beyond anything we expected. And the renovation they have done to the building is outstanding. We would certainly recommend pitches to anybody to stay and/or dine.

Written 18 January 2020

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Colleen H

Our pleasure to have you here, hope the rest of your trip is fun.

Written 21 January 2020

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Bron

Auckland Central9 contributions

Wow what a place!

Mar 2022 • friends

We were a group of 12 biking the rail trail and were lucky enough to be booked into Pitches for the night by Bike It Now. We had a warm welcome from Colleen and the team. The rooms were absolutely gorgeous. We regret not staying for dinner as to food looked amazing and other diners raved about it. Alas we were welcomed back after our very average pub meal with some lovely glasses of Pinot. Breakfast was very good and the staff did an amazing job putting it all together with power out across the region. Thank you for a fantastic stay Colleen and team!

Written 21 March 2022

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Lianne Bickley

2 contributions

Meal and accommodation

May 2021 • couples

Had lovely overnight stay and meal at Pitches store on Friday. Wonderful hospitality, food amazing (the mint sorbet with the lamb yum) . The spa was nice on the wintery night too. Def recommend if you want something bit more special than a pub meal in stunning Central Otago location

Written 1 June 2021

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mgreaney2018

Wellington90 contributions

Build a meal at Pitches Store into your itinerary

Nov 2020 • none

Ophir is just a short deviation from the main road but well worth it! The food and service was excellent. We are outside surrounded by beautiful productive gardens and watched the chef pop outside to harvest fresh herbs for a plate he was preparing. What was to have been a quick look at a small place turned out to be the highlight of our day. There are other attractions in the village as well especially an old Post Office and historic bridge.

Written 13 November 2020

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Sophie H

56 contributions

Day 1 Otago Rail Trail- perfect spa!

Sept 2020 • couples

We had a wonderful stay here on our first night on the Otago Rail Trail. Accomodation is modern and clean, the spa under the stars is spectacular especially for soaking our muscles! dinner and breakfast were amazing and showcased much local produce as well as plenty of creativity. We were the only guests so had plenty of great conversation with Coleen and Javi the chef We can’t wait to come back!

Written 6 September 2020

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ColleenH522

Fantastic thank you!

Written 25 October 2020

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Helen

21 contributions

Delicious but tiny

Dec 2022 • none

The food was divine, stunning presentation... but so little of it. I like to think when we're paying a reasonable amount for a meal that i will end up not feeling hungry and having to order a bowl of chips to fill up.

Written 4 December 2022

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SorrelliAuckland

107 contributions

Delicious local food

Nov 2022 • none

We were lucky to stay at Pitches Store accommodation in Ophir for two nights and enjoyed two delicious meals and breakfasts in their restaurant. Excellent quality ingredients and a skilled chef resulted in the best meals we had on our two week trip. I really appreciated how thoughtfully put together our breakfasts were too, especially since I eat a gluten free diet.I envy the locals who are able to enjoy Pitches often.

Written 11 November 2022

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Claire M

Waihi Beach6 contributions

Very disappointing

Dec 2022 • friends

I ordered lamb. The plate consisted of three very small pieces of lamb which was fifty percent thick fat. The accompanying croquettes were small and inedible as they were so dry. The mushrooms were tough and inedible. I advised the female owner of my disappointment and showed her the large pieces of thick fat on my plate. There was no apology or any acknowledgement at all of my complaint. My friends and myself left without ordering dessert as planned.

Written 8 December 2022

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Info P

Hi Claire I was aware of your complaint and was surprised to see the food left on your plate. I spoke to the head chef who has looked at the other lamb in the same batch and has spoken with the supplier who has checked with the processing plant. Apparently there has been some problems with how the cuts have been processed meaning there is too much fat on the loin and it is hard to render down without overcooking the lamb. I am sorry the croquettes were dry and the mushrooms inedible as that is not usually the case. However it is always beneficial to bring your concerns to our attention and we have discussed the with our chefs and kitchen staff so more care can be taken.

Written 9 December 2022

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MelbourneKaz

111 contributions

Fine Dining, Fine Food

Mar 2020 • none

This is probably the best restaurant in town, with a gourmet menu and wine list and excellent service. They were generous in allowing us to use their wifi to check the weather forecast for our next day on the rail trail even though we were only dinner guests and not staying on site. Highly recommended for a top end dining experience.

Written 29 June 2020

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ColleenH522

Thanks for your review We are pleased you had a great experience! Cheers Colleen and the team

Written 29 June 2020

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spidernz

Gisborne170 contributions

Very nice lunch

Oct 2021 • none

Delicious food in a lovely setting, the only thing stopping this being 5 stars was that it took a very long time for our food to arrive (lunch - 40 minutes) which is ok for dinner, but a bit slow during the day. That said, if you weren't in a hurry, a really pleasant venue and all the diners seemed to be really enjoying their meals. (And thumbs up for the variety on the menu!)

Written 16 October 2021

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Info P

Thanks for your kind words, sorry it took so long we were busier than usual and 1 staff member off sick Try to be better

Written 18 October 2021

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travelpanda56

Taranaki Region33 contributions

Best of the area

Nov 2023 • family

Pitches was by far the most delicious and amazing dinner we’ve had in this area. Seriously, if you want a satisfying and yummy meal, come here. Hubby actually wanted to return the next night but we were flying out in the AM. The prices might seem high, but it’s worth every mouthful as ingredients are fresh and local. Brother-in-law from Texas, who’s hard to please, loved it as much as we did. Don’t miss your chance to eat here. If they are filled up, which often happens, try to go the next day. It’ll be worth the effort.

Written 31 May 2024

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Rachel S

Wellington31 contributions

Delicious food and wonderful hosts

Dec 2020 • couples

David from Pitches Store picked us up from our Omakau accommodation their courtesy van, made us feel instantly at ease and proceeded to share local history on the way to Ophir via the 1880 O’Connell suspension bridge. Pitches Store is a beautifully restored building and courtyard garden for outdoor eating. The wait staff were friendly and served the delicious meals we choose. Colleen and David are wonderful hosts at a place that was a great way to end our first day riding the Otago Rail Trail.

Written 16 January 2021

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AlisonCill

Melbourne28 contributions

$300 overnight B&B only to be rewarded with Instant Coffee at breakfast

Mar 2024 • couples

Could not fault the lovely overnight accommodation as part of our Central Otago Rail Trail bike trip. Comfortable, quiet, very clean with friendly staff except for the lady on breakfast duty next morning - the first thing she told us when we walked in for breakfast (we were 5 mins early) was that there is no coffee from the machine as there was only her, she then pointed to the jar of Mocconna instant coffee! Unacceptable in my books when paying over $300 a night for B&B, How hard is it to make a real coffee, especially when you only have what I think were 11 or 12 guests in house. None of us were in a rush and I didn't see any other paying guests.

Written 14 March 2024

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Info Pitches Store

Hello Alison I'm sorry that was your experience, and coffee off the coffee machine has always been and will be available to house guests. Thank you for bringing it to my notice.

Written 24 March 2024

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