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What to order
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Chicken Dumplings
Frequently praised for being a favorite dish, noted for freshness and delicious taste, highlighted as a standout item among the buffet options.
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Prawns
Mentioned as a beloved choice, especially by one reviewer's partner, indicating consistently good quality and taste.
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Sweet n Sour Pork
Although no longer available, it was specifically missed by a reviewer, implying it was a popular and well-liked dish.
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Buffet Desserts (including Pavlova, Tiramisu, Ice Cream)
Desserts were repeatedly noted as delicious and an attractive part of the buffet, with multiple mentions of pudding and sweet options enhancing the overall dining experience.
Details
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:30 to 9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:30 to 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:30 to 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:30 to 9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:30 to 9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:30 to 9:30 PM |
About Oaktree Restaurant
Oaktree Restaurant is a buffet restaurant in Tauranga, New Zealand, also described as a family restaurant. Reviewers consistently praise the wide food selection, especially the buffet spread, roast meats, oysters, seafood, desserts, and all you can eat value. The restaurant is described as casual and cozy, with dine-in service, a bar onsite, and options for lunch and dinner.
Amenities
Service options
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- Good for kids birthday
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Oaktree Restaurant known for?
Oaktree Restaurant is best known for its buffet and smorgasbord-style spread, with reviewers frequently calling out the large food selection. Guests often mention roast meat, oysters, seafood, and desserts as standout parts of the meal.
What dishes are most recommended at Oaktree Restaurant?
Reviewers most often recommend pork belly with crackling, vegetarian noodles, crispy donuts, sushi, and beef, along with buffet desserts like pavlova, tiramisu, and ice cream. Seafood and steak also come up repeatedly as strong choices, especially at dinner and holiday meals.
What is the atmosphere like at Oaktree Restaurant?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and busy enough to suit groups, families, and solo diners. People mention a large dining room with lots of tables, friendly staff, and a setting that works well for birthday dinners, Christmas lunches, and bigger group meals.
Is Oaktree Restaurant good value, and what is the price range?
The listed price range is NZ$30 to 40, and reviewers describe the buffet as good value for the amount and variety of food offered. Some mention adult buffet pricing around NZ$44, while others note lunch deals around NZ$28, so value seems strongest when you want a large all you can eat meal with many choices.
When is the best time to visit Oaktree Restaurant?
Reviewers say weekday lunch can be especially good for a fresh, well-stocked buffet, while sushi is mentioned as available on weekend lunch and every dinner. Reservations are recommended for both lunch and dinner, which suggests it can get busy at peak times.
Is parking available at Oaktree Restaurant?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Oaktree Restaurant have vegetarian options?
Yes, Oaktree Restaurant offers vegetarian options.
Is Oaktree Restaurant kid-friendly?
Yes, Oaktree Restaurant is good for kids.
