The Oxford - Timaru

Amazing food, service restaurant definitely deserves a 5/5 : after a long day of driving from Queenstown back to Timaru on Saturday, 14FEB15, we didn't yet have a dinner reservation organised for the night, with a recommendation for my BF's friends (locals it was decided to try out The Oxford. From the moment we walked in, the staff were so welcoming accommodating, especially since we didn't have a booking! We were guided to our table very elegant decor throughout the restaurant heart shaped chocolates awaited for us on our napkins. The dinner menu looked very moreish – I couldn’t wait to order! My goodness what an excellent choice for dinner, from the moment our meals arrived, we knew, we were in for a special treat tonight – I had the Venison, served medium rare with roast portobello mushroom, beetroot, baby spinach salad, pomegranate hazelnut dressing and my BF had the Grilled Ribeye, with roast potatoes, onions, green beans, crisp fried egg, steak sauce – our meals were superbly delicious; I swear I could of had another serving of my meal, as it was the best venison dish I’ve ever eaten in my life! Dessert to share, was the Pavlova with fresh strawberries cream (no kiwi fruit, as I already had my sweet Kiwi man sitting next to me . It was delicious too, no debates won on who first invented the Pavlova – the Aussies or the Kiwis. Sadly that night, I didn’t take any photos our my meals (yes, I’m one of those people that take food pictures , I wish I did, so I could’ve upload them to this review, but as it was a romantic night, the iphone stayed hidden in the handbag. Overall, I was so glad we went to The Oxford for Valentine's Day dinner my BF I had such a lovely time together looking forward to going there again again next time we are back in Timaru : Thank you for a wonderful night!

The best food and service anywhere in Timaru. The Oxford are very accommodating for food intolerances too. Top marks always

Stumbled on this wee gem whilst passing through Timaru. Wow, concise yet interesting dinner menu that is modestly priced considering the high quality of meals. Excellent wine list. Attentive, knowledgeable waiting staff. Yes, I'd strongly recommend and definitely go back.

We recently visited this restaurant for a work breakfast with a group of over 20 people. They opened early just for us and even remembered our names when serving the plates. Most importantly, all the meals were served simultaneously. We were incredibly pleased with the service and can't thank them enough!

The food was exquisite, the drink selection was extensive, and the waitstaff were very friendly and attentive. We will definitely be returning!