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    The Galley

    148 Reviews
    #8 of 42 Restaurants in Oamaru
    $$ - $$$Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
    1 Esplanade, Oamaru 9400, New Zealand
    +64 3-434 0475
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    Overview
    4.5
    148 reviews
    • Excellent52%
    • Very good36%
    • Average6%
    • Poor2%
    • Terrible4%
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    “lunch” (26 reviews)
    “burger” (15 reviews)
    “eggs bene” (2 reviews)
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    CUISINES
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
    PRICE
    $$ - $$$
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    LOCATION
    1 Esplanade, Oamaru 9400, New Zealand
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    1 - 10 of 138 reviews

    Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
    Can't complain about the view

    Where this place is positioned is perfect. With an amazing kids play park, and the harbour in front of you. I had the chips and at $5.50 you could not complain. Really crunchy. My wife had the squid salad, but unfortunately it was a little...More

    Thank 422iana
    Reviewed 27 July 2018 via mobile
    Lovely lunch

    Lovey setting by the water. Friendly service. Reasonably priced good cabinet food. Great cheese rolls!! Seafood chowder got the thumbs up.

    Thank NzShopper
    Reviewed 23 July 2018 via mobile
    Lunch

    Had the best pumpkin soup I have ever eaten. Nice place, nice people, good food, great views. Highly recommended

    Thank _cardacs
    Reviewed 12 July 2018
    Great venue

    This cafe is in a perfect location. Right on the boat harbour you get an awesome view when dining or even just enjoying a coffee, kids playground is right beside it also. Food was amazing.

    Thank Dunnersfireman64
    Reviewed 10 July 2018
    Such a cool place to eat

    Stopped here for lunch one day during the week, not only was the food really good but the view was awesome! We sat out in the semi outdoor area looking out at the harbour. Recommend the chicken salad!

    1  Thank Holly M
    Reviewed 6 July 2018
    Breaky beside the beach!

    Great hot coffee, the best cheese scones or a full breakfast to start the day. A big thankyou to Kara and the smiling team for your warmth and care. Glenn and Trudi

    Thank trudihayde
    Reviewed 22 June 2018
    Good coffee and lovely views

    Great place to have a coffee and look out on the bay. We had a pleasant brunch with good coffee and lovely views of the bay. Service was good and friendly.

    1  Thank Dr_Rebecca_P
    Reviewed 19 June 2018
    Well worth a visit

    Stopped for lunch while passing through, great selection of cabinet food and the pies were very good. The view of the bay was fantastic and the service was good

    1  Thank Bryce W
    Reviewed 9 June 2018 via mobile
    Considtent

    Had lunch twice in last 2 weeks. Good service. Nice staff. Nice food. Everything nice and fresh and different cabinet food each time. Will continue to patronize.

    1  Thank gaz2802
    Reviewed 9 June 2018 via mobile
    Beautiful spot for a lattè

    We stopped for coffee and food in here and absolutely loved the view of the wee bay. Staff were friendly and the coffee was hot, which is becoming something I'm finding you need to ask for these day given poor barista training or lack of...More

    1  Thank Jade_Victoria_NZ
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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
    Cuisine
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Restaurant features
    Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Off-Street Parking, Wine and Beer
    Good for
    View, Kids, Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    Monday
    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    Tuesday
    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    Wednesday
    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    Thursday
    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    Friday
    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    Saturday
    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 1 Esplanade, Oamaru 9400, New Zealand
    • Location: South Pacific  >  New Zealand  >  South Island  >  Otago Region  >  Oamaru
    • Phone Number: +64 3-434 0475
    Description
    We are a busy cafe on the waterfront in Oamaru that serve breakfast till 11am daily, we have a variety of cabinet food and also cook up some amazing gourmet burgers and freshly cooked fish & chips.
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