Our STORY
Our
STORY
Since
2002
Delicious food, great drinks and terrific friendly service in a relaxed casual setting. It's the essence behind downtown Tauranga hospitality duo Oscar & Otto.
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The adjoining Spanish-inspired Tapa Bar (Oscar) and bustling cafe (Otto Eatery) are the latest offerings from hospitality couple Catherine MacLoughlin and Hamish Carter.
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Great food, fabulous coffee and drinks, along with lashings of customer love and engaging service from a top team. These are the hallmarks of both cafe and restaurant - and the recipe is hitting the spot with their growing family of loyal diners.
It's a recipe Catherine and Hamish have served up regularly over the past 20 years - both at Alimento cafe and Hereford Kitchen.
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There is nothing more satisfying than serving great food to wonderful people.
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The couple first set up Alimento in 2002, then later went on to concentrate their efforts on their catering company Hereford Kitchen, before going on to open Oscar & Otto on Tauranga's Strand in 2019.
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Both Oscar & Otto are relaxed eateries serving fresh and inventive menus. Otto is a light bright modern eatery, Scandinavian in design and that is reflected in the food it delivers.
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Oscar on the other hand is a Spanish inspired restaurant & tapa bar that oozes character & atmosphere. Specialising in social encounters and sharing plates.
The couple enjoy looking after everyone who walks through their doors, making them feel welcomed & relaxed. ''That is the reason why we are here.''