In the winter Ohakune has over 20 restaurants and cafes for dining. A great variety of food from the simple pie and sandwich to the finest A la Carte. Most are fully licensed or have BYO. You will find the food to suit your mood and or your budget. Bookings are essential on the weekends. Contact one of the places listed to make a booking or for further details, Alternatively ask us to make your booking at the same time you book your chalet our phone number is (06) 385 8149.
Utopia (06)385-9120 "An Imaginary Place" for the best coffee in town, great lunches and dinners, blackboard menu makes this one of Ohakune's most popular places to dine. Superb chef. Super-fresh-organic Food. Friendly Staff. Open 7 days, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Keep an eye on their sandwich board for open hours.
Cyprus Tree Café Restaurant & Bar (06)385-8857 Ohakune’s newest café & bar. Open Monday to Thursday 5pm till late; closed Tuesdays; Friday to Sunday 8am to late for brunch, lunch and dinner and school holidays 7 days 8am till late, focuses on pizzas and authentic and contemporary Italian cuisine; pizzas also available for takeaway; Fully licensed with an extensive wine list, tap and bottled beer. Bookings recommended for evening dining.
Altitude 585 (06)385-9292 On Clyde St, opposite the BP station, the majestic "log-cabin" look. Easy parking. Superb food. Open when you need them to be. Good value meals...Fresh food. Good bar too with big screen TV for all those unmissable sporting events!
The Powderhorn Chateau is a very popular place in town, The Powderhorn was one man's dream and he built it. A good "active" venue...fine for the family or you and friends. Two dining areas as below; (The Powderkeg and The Matterhorn)
The Powderkeg (06) 385-8888 is very active in the evenings with dancing, drinking and dining with a great blackboard menu of lamb shanks, ribs, tacos, pizzas, etc. open for snacks all day every day during the ski season.
The Matterhorn Restaurant (06) 385-8888 is the upstairs bar of the "Keg" has an excellent A-La-Carte and Tapas menu with a great decor and atmosphere to match.
The Fat Pigeon Garden Cafe (06)385-9423 Another place for a very good meal in town, good service, good food. Great lunch, fantastic dinner, they are open everyday during the winter until late." Delicious home baking" fully licensed open 7 days during the ski season. Selected hours during summer.
"O Bar" (06)385-8268 This is the old original pub that now has a completely refurbished bar and restaurant. Wood-fired Pizzas or A la Carte selection. Great night out.
Turoa Lodge Bar and Restaurant (06)385-8274 another great place in the Junction, large open plan bar and lounge, the restaurant has an excellent menu and wine selection.
Sassi's Bistro (06)385-8758 Open all year round with an A la Carte menu, tasty and delicious meals at a good price.
Waimarino Wines corner Ayr and Goldfinch Streets Ohakune (06)385 8244 have a great selection of wines, beers and spirits. Deli and Coffee to go. Winter wine tastings.
Mountain Rocks corner Clyde and Goldfinch Street (06)385-8295 The latest addition to the Cafe scene in Ohakune, open 7 days all year round, excellent cafe food and meals available from early morning
Projection Room Thames Street in the Junction. (06)385-8664 Specialising in tapas menus, the Projection Room is proving itself to be the jewel in the Junction crown. On top of their already extensive menu, the Projection Room also offers a number of gluten-free / dairy-free / vegetarian and organic options. Look no further for a menu sure to please everyone.
Ask the Projection Room what they have to offer for private functions or large groups - they are more than welcome.
Bookings are recommended - essential on weekends.
Clowns Cafe (06)385-4979 in Raetihi For the best pies in the district, excellent homemade food and we fully recommend this cafe. Eat in or takeaway from the warm cosy restaurant. Open 7 days providing breakfast and lunch 7 days a week all year round
Redz Café & Restaurant (06)385-9006 Open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner; new owners with great new menu selections; specialize in homemade sandwiches, muffins, croissants, cakes, pastries and rolls, carrot cake to-die-for, burgers, fries and meals
The above restaurants are the most popular and come well recommended
Also the following eating places
Mountain Kebabs (06)385-9047 Eat in or takeaway, delicious beef, chicken seafood or vegetarian with a great selection of sauces and extras available.
Alpine Wine Bar and Restaurant (06)385-9183 Franz has the reputation of serving a good man size serving and to the highest standard. Open all year round for great steaks, salmon, or whatever you desire.
Nation's Skiers Inn Bakery (06)385-8152 Home cooked cakes, pies and sandwiches, a must to have is their world famous "chocolate éclairs" open early until 7pm 7 days.
Italian Cafe and Pizzeria (06)385-8346 Has excellent original pizzas and Italian meals, BYO also takeaway.
Stutz Cafe (06)385-8563 The only Chinese restaurant in town, all the best Chinese and Kiwi meals available. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week.
Country Takeaways (06)385-8563 The takeaway side of Stutz Cafe, burgers, chips, chicken, and Chinese plus all the other takeaways.
Drew Drop Inn (06)385-9027 Takeaway bar that specialize in burgers and home style chicken.
La Pizzeria (06)385-8312 has a great reputation for the best pizzas, choose from the gourmet or standard style. Also tasty Italian meals. BYO.
Margarita's Bar and Restaurant (06)385-9222 An extensive menu with tasty Mexican and regular meals. A fun place to be with Air Hockey, pool, and a great variety of spacies..
Kings Court (06)385-8648 have a new cook and a new menu for the season their dining room has a medieval theme.
Heartlanz Motor Inn (06)385-4016 Located on State Highway 4 this licensed restaurant and cafe is open 7 days, 9am til late. Very tasty meals...worth a visit to Raetihi.
Wellington Cafe (06)385-4426 In Raetihi Eat in or takeaway from the warm cosy restaurant. Open 7 days providing breakfast, lunch and dinner 'til 8pm
The Station (07)892-2881 in National Park; located in the historic railway station in National Park, the train still stops there; offering brunch, lunch or experience the ambient evening dining with a full ala carte menu and fully licensed bar, well worth the trip bookings for the evenings essential. Good staff...fresh food...very tasty!
