Riverstone Kitchen

Riverstone Kitchen North of Oamaru Riverstone Kitchen is an award-winning restaurant nestled in the spectacular North O Bevan has also authored four of his own cookbooks.
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Chef, restauranteur, author of four cookbooks and father of two, Bevan Smith is the owner of the renowned and award-winning Riverstone Kitchen, located on Southern Highway 1, 15km north of Oamaru. Bevan’s food ethos is reflected in the all-encompassing gardens that surround and define Riverstone Kitchen. He is passionate about showcasing the best that New Zealand has to offer and is a strong advoc

ate of sustainability and locally sourced produce. Each book focuses on the seasonal food showcased at Riverstone Kitchen. All the recipes are simple and full of flavour, reflecting Bevan’s ideas that everyone should and can eat well. Bevan considers his newest cookbook to be his best yet, as it is a collection of over 90 of the restaurant’s most popular and most requested recipes, brought together for the first time in one volume.

16 years on from when it began, Riverstone Kitchen continues to be a vibrant and busy restaurant with Bevan leading his dedicated team from within the kitchen. Passionate about delivering a high-quality food and dining experience and showcasing the best that New Zealand has to offer, Bevan is a strong advocate of sustainability, eating with the seasons and locally sourced produce.

🍔 Burgers & Beers Night 🍻There’s something pretty special about a well-made burger, a cold beer, and a relaxed night out...
27/07/2026

🍔 Burgers & Beers Night 🍻

There’s something pretty special about a well-made burger, a cold beer, and a relaxed night out in the middle of winter.

With winter still in full swing and our farming friends busy in the thick of calving, and lambing season about to begin, we thought what better time to open our doors for ONE NIGHT ONLY and keep things simple.

This Friday 7th August, we’re dedicating the menu to our favourite burgers🍔. Join us for something fun and delicious, washed down with some great NZ craft beers.

So, round up your friends, bring the team along for a well-deserved treat, or just take the night off yourself!

Bookings are essential as spaces are limited.
Call us on 03 431 3505
Email [email protected]

See you there!

A huge thank you to my Dad Neil, who once again gave part of his farm this year, along with countless hours of hard work...
17/07/2026

A huge thank you to my Dad Neil, who once again gave part of his farm this year, along with countless hours of hard work, to grow beautiful spray-free potatoes for Riverstone Kitchen.

Harvest day is always a highlight, with our gardening staff and farm team coming together to dig, sort and store the final product. It’s a real team effort and a reminder that great food starts long before it reaches the plate.

Dad’s very proud of his spuds and rightly so! These potatoes are more than just an ingredient. They represent family, generosity, and hard work.

Thanks, Dad, and thank you to our wonderful garden and farm teams for another great harvest! 🥔 🥔

6 Tonnes over 2 days, not a bad effort!

UPDATE❄️Our Winter Feast is SOLD OUT! ❄️A huge thank you to everyone who booked.❄️ Our Winter Feast is back! ❄️Gather yo...
28/06/2026

UPDATE

❄️Our Winter Feast is SOLD OUT! ❄️

A huge thank you to everyone who booked.

❄️ Our Winter Feast is back! ❄️

Gather your friends and join us for an evening filled with delicious food, good wine, great company and the best of winter dining.

Friday 24th July
6:00 PM
$85 per person

Tickets are now available, but numbers are limited, so be sure to book early!

Book your spot here: https://www.riverstonekitchen.co.nz/shop/p/2026-winter-feast-ticket

We can't wait to welcome you around the table this winter. 🤍

19/01/2026
There’s something pretty special about harvesting your own homegrown fruit 😊I started my raspberry patch at home with a ...
18/12/2025

There’s something pretty special about harvesting your own homegrown fruit 😊
I started my raspberry patch at home with a few cuttings 3 years ago and this year is the first decent flush of fruit and they’re coming on strong!
Growing raspberries is a labour of love but so worth it! Spray free, packed full of antioxidants and utterly delicious! 😋

It’s that time of year again, we’re on the hunt for lemons.Bring your lemons into Riverstone Kitchen and we’ll trade the...
17/12/2025

It’s that time of year again, we’re on the hunt for lemons.

Bring your lemons into Riverstone Kitchen and we’ll trade them for vouchers/coffee/cake to the value of $5kg.

No cash and no need to get in touch beforehand. Just drop them in to Riverstone.

Thanks for helping us make the most of lemon season. Happy holidays everyone!

Address

1431 Glenavy-Hilderthorpe Road
Waitaki
9493

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+6434313505

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