Riverstone Kitchen vs Star and Garter:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Riverstone Kitchen had more branded searches than Star and Garter among Oamaru and Waitaki restaurants in New Zealand. Riverstone Kitchen had about 3,990 branded searches, while Star and Garter had 480. Riverstone Kitchen made up 34.5% of all Oamaru and Waitaki restaurant searches we track, and Star and Garter accounted for 4.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Oamaru and Waitaki restaurants, Star and Garter appeared in all three answers and Riverstone Kitchen in two. Riverstone Kitchen was mentioned before Star and Garter in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Riverstone Kitchen, about 8 searches for every 1 for Star and Garter
Who does AI mention more?
Star and Garter, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Riverstone Kitchen, named ahead of Star and Garter in 2 of 3 answers
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Top Oamaru and Waitaki restaurants in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Star and Garter appeared in all three answers. Riverstone Kitchen was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Riverstone Kitchen was listed before Star and Garter in two out of three answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Cucina3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Star and Garter3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Scotts Brewing Co2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Riverstone Kitchen2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Del Mar1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which restaurant should I go to in Oamaru, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best restaurants in Oamaru, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best restaurant in Oamaru, New Zealand for a meal out?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“oamaru restaurants”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“oamaru dinner”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Riverstone Kitchen or Star and Garter more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Riverstone Kitchen and Star and Garter by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five Oamaru and Waitaki restaurants we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Riverstone Kitchen, Star and Garter. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Scotts Brewing Co | Riverstone Kitchen | Del Mar | Cucina | Star and Garter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 41% | 36% | 9.8% | 7.7% | 5.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 41.9% | 36.5% | 8.9% | 8.2% | 4.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 40% | 35.3% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.4% | 30.3% | 8.3% | 10.4% | 4.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 41.8% | 31.3% | 10.5% | 10.6% | 5.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 34.7% | 37% | 12.4% | 10.3% | 5.6% |
| May 2026 | 35.6% | 36.4% | 13.1% | 9.5% | 5.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 29.3% | 38.9% | 14.5% | 12.4% | 4.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 31.8% | 35.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | 4.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 37% | 30.1% | 15.9% | 11.6% | 5.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 38.8% | 32.7% | 13.3% | 10.3% | 4.9% |
| Oct 2026 | 40.7% | 34.5% | 11.8% | 8.8% | 4.2% |
How has branded search for Riverstone Kitchen and Star and Garter changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Riverstone Kitchen was ahead of Star and Garter in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Riverstone Kitchen’s share of searches among Oamaru and Waitaki restaurants in New Zealand moved from 36% to 34.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.8K to 4K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Star and Garter’s share of searches among Oamaru and Waitaki restaurants in New Zealand moved from 5.4% to 4.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 720 to 480.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Oamaru and Waitaki restaurants in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Riverstone Kitchen gained share of searches among Oamaru and Waitaki restaurants in New Zealand, from 32.7% to 34.5%.
In October 2026, Star and Garter lost share of searches among Oamaru and Waitaki restaurants in New Zealand, from 4.9% to 4.2%.
How are Riverstone Kitchen’s and Star and Garter’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Riverstone Kitchen’s and Star and Garter’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Riverstone Kitchen
2 branded search terms
- riverstone kitchen
- riverstone kitchen menu
Star and Garter
1 branded search term
- star and garter oamaru
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