Hamilton has the 2nd highest number of cafés, bars and restaurants per capita of any city in New Zealand. If you are looking for a bite to eat, you will surely find a restaurant that suits your taste and budget.
You can choose from great steakhouses like LoneStar and Coyotes or if you prefer some more exotic flavours, take you pick from an array of Thai, Indian or Mexican restaurants.
If you fancy something quite different and very tasty for lunch or breakfast, why not give Flapjack Café on Victoria Street a try. They serve fantastic pancakes, sweet and savoury, in a relaxed and casual atmosphere with friendly staff offering excellent service.
We also recommend Palate on Victoria Street. Dedicated to providing guests with great food, wine, service and value, Palate offers a truly unique dining experience in the heart of the city. Diners are welcomed into a modern and fresh environment which is both relaxing and intimate. The innovative menu emphasises the use of fresh seasonal produce, prepared simply to create the best in NZ cuisine.
Another great restaurant is Embargo on Garden Place. This is a trendy Euro-style café by day and a fantastic restaurant by night. Embargo has won some major culinary awards and is also gaining a reputation for its monthly Food and Wine Lovers evenings.
Five courses are expertly crafted to compliment select wines from a featured winery. A representative from this winery will introduce each of the wines at the beginning of each course, offering commentary and answering questions.
