The North Star is coming soon. Brand new Lone Star Palmerston North. Opening late 2026. Saddle up and Own it!

Palmerston North has no shortage of great places to eat. But something has been missing — a restaurant that brings people together in a big, warm, generous way. A place where birthdays are celebrated properly, families feel genuinely welcome, and every meal feels like an occasion. That place is Lone Star, and it's coming to Palmerston North.

With over 35 years of experience lighting up dining rooms across New Zealand, Lone Star has built more than a restaurant brand. It's built a community — one held together by three simple values: Love, Care and Generosity. Those values are at the heart of everything we do, from the way we craft our menus to the way our team greets you at the door.

What Lone Star Brings to Palmerston North

When people talk about the best restaurants in Palmerston North, they're looking for more than just good food. They want an experience — somewhere that feels alive, welcoming, and worth going back to. Lone Star delivers exactly that.

Known throughout New Zealand as a steakhouse with soul, Lone Star is famous for generous portions, bold flavours, and the kind of hospitality that makes you feel at home from your first visit. Whether you're booking a table for two or organising a night out for twenty, the experience is built around you.

Here's what you can look forward to when Lone Star opens its doors in Palmerston North:

Legendary steakhouse dining — quality cuts, hearty dishes, and a menu that never disappoints
A family-friendly atmosphere — relaxed, welcoming, and genuinely enjoyable for every age
Event and function spaces — purpose-built for celebrations, corporate gatherings, and group occasions
Warm, attentive service — because Love, Care and Generosity aren't just words; they're how we work

Palmerston North, Get Ready

The conversations are happening. The plans are taking shape. And soon, Lone Star will be open in Palmerston North — ready to become a cornerstone of the city's dining scene.
And the setting couldn't be more special. Lone Star Palmerston North is set to become part of an exciting transformation right in the heart of the city — the restoration of the beloved former post office building on The Square, most recently known as High Flyers. This treasured 1905 heritage landmark is being brought back to life, with plans for a five-storey Wyndham-branded hotel and health spa, complete with a conference room, gym, and retail spaces. The vision includes restoring the building's elegant facade and decorative features, and possibly even reinstating its iconic clock tower. It's a development that promises to lift the whole city centre — boosting Palmerston North's ability to host events and conferences, breathing new life into a cherished icon, and creating a place the community can be truly proud of. We can't think of a better home for Lone Star's Love, Care and Generosity.
Whether you're searching for a great steakhouse in Palmerston North, a reliable family restaurant, a venue for your next big event, or simply a place that delivers a consistently excellent night out, Lone Star is the answer.

A Celebration Restaurant Built on over 35 Years of Experience

What makes Lone Star different from the dozens of other restaurants in Palmerston North? It comes down to what's been built over 33 years — a proven formula that works, backed by a team that knows how to support it.
When a Lone Star opens in a new city, it doesn't arrive alone. Every franchisee becomes part of one of the biggest restaurant families in New Zealand. That means full guidance, operational support, and the kind of institutional knowledge that only comes from three decades in the industry. The result is a restaurant that opens well, runs well, and continues to grow.
For Palmerston North, that means a celebration restaurant with genuine depth behind it — not just a great-looking space, but a place with culture, standards, and a team that cares.
That care is visible in everything. The way a table is set. The way a meal is presented. The way a server checks in at just the right moment. It's Love, Care and Generosity made tangible, night after night.