Criterion - Oamaru

Steak, Burgers, Pasta

Criterion

★ 4.2 / 5 (3791 reviews)

Nestled in a charming venue, this restaurant boasts a vibrant atmosphere and friendly staff, making it perfect for casual drinks or a delightful meal. While the drink selection is impressive, some diners found the food experience inconsistent, with complaints about cold dishes and high prices not meeting expectations. Despite teething issues, such as longer wait times, many guests appreciated the attentive service and delicious offerings, particularly the standout pork ribs and burgers. For those seeking a lively spot to unwind, it's worth a visit, but diners may want to manage their expectations regarding the dining experience.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Emilia

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★ 4.2 / 5 from 3791 reviews

Was Anonym at Criterion a mag?
We dropped in and was greeted with smiles and a friendly atmosphere. Great music and service. Stayed for a meal of Steak and fish’n’chips which was perfect. Customer service was excellent. Highly recommended. View all feedback.

What Anonym dislikes about Criterion:
A very nice venue with atmosphere and charm. We enjoyed a drink in the late afternoon and booked to go back for a meal the same evening. I had the waygu burger whilst my partner had a pasta dish which arrived cold. A fresh dish was prepared and served and it was good though our dining experience was thrown out of kilter by this. When asked about our experience after the meal I stated we were disappointed. The respons... View all feedback.

Natasha

11.09.2024

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lovely bar lady Jesse, makes the best hot choc on a cold nite

Graeme

11.09.2024

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

A great day was had by all. Looking forward to next year !!! Well done Sue Cameron-Duncan and your team of wonderful workers. Finished the day with...

Phil

11.09.2024

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Good Food and Excellent Beer with a Bonus of some Class Live Music :

Emilia

11.09.2024

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Excelente location with good access to public parking. Lovely staff. The best pork ribs I’ve ever had. The rooms are comfortable and many options for...

Bronwyn

11.09.2024

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Awesome meals fantastic service. Thanks for the special birthday treat for miss 10 she loved it.

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