TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated October 2024

Craig and Eileen Ferris

Satya Heragandhi

"I have eaten at the Britannia since it first opened and have always loved the food, ambiance and service. Best garlic bread in town and the shrimp..."

Julia Milley

"Such a nice place to visit if you want a good quality meal. I got the monk fish which was absolutely beautiful and the ship themed dessert was..."

Alex Binney

"The first restaurant we went to in Queenstown and probably the best too. My venison was cooked to perfection while my friend's monkfish with sweet..."

Siew Meng Tham

"The ambiance of the place is really cool with amazing decor. Sumptuous food worth trying out. I have to mention about chef's special chocolate ⛵..."

Deepanwita Singha

"I have not dined at this restaurant for appx. 25 years and it still has the same ambience and a wonderful cosy feel. The candles at each table in..."

Matt Dickson

"Quick and friendly staff. The food was amazing. I had the lamb shanks and they were mouthwatering!! If you can fit desert in, the Britinnia famous..."

Karissa Smith

"Everything all great!!! I'll come back..."

Rita CHEN

"pretty restaurant, interesting..."

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Botswana Butchery - Queenstown Nz

89/100 (9468 ratings)

First Light Wagyu Beef Carpaccio

Crab

Confit Southland Hare Risotto

Valrhona Chocolate Fondant

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"My wonderful friend gave me a voucher for my birthday and I decided to use it last night on my trip to Queenstown. The service was outstanding and..."

Nicola

"I know there’s a Botswana Butchery in Auckland but I feel as though you have to visit the one in Queenstown first. Botswana Butchery offers amazing..."

Sharon Louie

"Late post, this was a year ago.Atmosphere was so cozyFood was pricey (50 for each main) but good qualityBest duck i have ever..."

Maricor Sunga

"Stunning building on the waterfront of the lake. Onion soup is mind-blowing good super rich. The peking duck was recommended by some locals..."

Flippynz

"Tremendous restaurant! Great setting and exceptional service! Really extensive meat based menu with lots of different cuts of meat! Get the lamb if..."

Denny Patron

"The Botswana Butchery - located on the marine parade overlooking Lake Wakatipu - is a restaurant par excellence. Food is cooked to perfection and..."

Anjali Hirawat

"Love this place. Food is amazing and service is good. Great ambience. Pork is delicious. Good wine..."

Dumba

"Delicious food. The mains, sides and entrees all tasted great. We had a mix of main meats, salads, duck fat potatoes and entrees to share. The..."

Chan Can Eat

"What ever this drink is. Please don’t change it! 2 yrs ago when I had it first time I fell in love with it and every time i come to queenstown..."

Sydney

"Botswana Butchery located in Queenstown is a lovely place to dine for a special meal with that special someone. Food was pretty good, prices are a..."

Tige

"Awesome from start to finish. Service was friendly and the atmosphere upbeat. I had the Pork Belly which was cooked perfectly - really did melt..."

Brockhead

"Beautiful restaurant with an asthetic interior and mind blowing food. Had the Beef cheek and Botswana fried chicken, each flavour presented on my..."

Hussain Pardawala

"Food was delicious!!!!! We ordered oysters, fillet and the tomato and French onion soup. Everything was excellent. Worth every penny. Highly..."

Adriana Mtz Cobian

"The raw oyster bluff is so delicious with a abundant flavor and meaty taste. Delicious main dishes and beautiful deserts. Viewing Lake wakatipu and..."

Jason

"Amazing customer service and great quality of food!! The local steak referred by the waiter was awesome! We will go back again when we go back to..."

Dianne Legaspi

"If you're after a nice meal in Queenstown, this would have to be at the top of your list. Great atmosphere, with a few different rooms to choose..."

EggsBenny

"Food- had 3 Top notch starters- prawn, scallops and pork and a complementary tempura soft shell crab. Filet mignon was excellent and..."

TonyF3

"Botswana is perhaps the restaurant with the best fine dining reputation in Queenstown. We went there for a friend's birthday dinner and it did not..."

Jenny

"Tried out their rack of lamb and it was superb! I had to order a side of mint jelly, though. Did not expect to be charged for it. The meat was very..."

Janice Bautista

Stuck In Transit

"Crazy good as usual. The steaks cooked to perfection. Service prompt and friendly. I can appreciate the wait staff were busy however it took a wee..."

Vanisha Patel

"My partner and I, came with our baby daughter. Excellent service from staff, amazing food and wine. Slightly steep prices but well worth it. Would go..."

Kylie Nordstrand

"Botswana Butchery is one of Queenstown’s best restaurants. They have 2 locations in New Zealand in Auckland and Queenstown. It is so popular that..."

Ruveens Reservations

"In all honesty, if you eat anywhere else in Queenstown, you are cheating yourself. The staff are so attentive and genuinely great human beings. The..."

Brittany Montana

"Botswana butchery Queenstown is much better than its Auckland counterpart, if you get a choice just skip the Auckland one and head to this beauty..."

Logan Burgess

"Came to Queenstown for a friend's birthday and this was the celebratory dinner. Nice atmosphere, relaxed but nice. Decent enough service, can't fault..."

Jasveen Kaur

"Top quality restaurant with amazing food and great waiting staffs.Top of the range NZ meat, cooked to perfection. The waiting staffs were..."

Cupy Dee

"Quality meats but maybe a little older style, although not unlike most steak houses. Had oysters (some in buttermilk batter, some natural) which were..."

Eat Drink Anon

"Pricey but the best meal I've had in NZ! I can't get over how amazing the duck fat potatoes are here!!!! The selection of meat was also..."

Annie Nguyen

"In Queenstown on business. Our group of 7 all had a fantastic dinner experience at Botswana Butchery which certainly lived up to its reputation. Best..."

John Perry

"I had really high expectations for this place since being told about it. I was surprised that it did live up to my expectations.The service..."

Benedict Uy

"Botswana Butchery was the last stop for a steak in NZ. The place was nice, a contemporary feeling steakhouse, playing with the butchery part of their..."

Steak Me Out

"Amazing food, service and relaxed atmosphere! will definitely be coming back here on the annual girls trip to QT!cheers..."

Sian Wichman

"Great food and service. Especially if you're looking for a good steak! Not the cheapest meal but good quality. (Hey tourists - free wifi..."

Rachel Lange

"Ahhh. My favourite restaurant in all of New Zealand. Fell in love with this little restaurant on our very first trip to Qtown and we have visited..."

Tardar Sauce

"I really do think this is the very best meal I've ever had in my life. The service is A+ but the food. The food is out of this world. Entree Peking..."

Birdman

"The ambience of the restaurant is very nice. They have many tables for sitting the guests but recommend you to pre-book for securing a table because..."

Cindy Ong

"Excellent service and amazing food bites . Beautiful place to visit for there food and customer service in NZ.( Queensland ) . Highly recommend this..."

Amit Jadhav

"Great service feel free to ask your waiter for a wine or any other advice on the menu. Fabulous food which not only satisfy your taste buds and..."

Anton Mies (Smirnov)

"Lovely pappardelle with lamb cheeks, Cavolo Nero and dried porcini mushrooms. Very tender cheeks and full of flavour. Very enjoyable but then portion..."

I Love Eating A Lot

"Just Fantastic. If you're looking for world class dining then Botswana Butchery wont disappoint. We had a private dining room upstairs and also..."

John Tan

"An ecletic menu with interesting decore and fantastic service.. Botswana Butchery is not you're typical Queenstown restaurant. If you want typical..."

Plap

"Great!. Live this place particularly the service. Atmosphere was great and food great also..."

YuMMM.com

"Absolutely outstanding. I can not recommend this place enough. Art Deco velvet armchairs, classic champagne cocktails, vastly gastronomic menu and..."

Sam Lawrence

"We went here as a group of 8, all our food was amazing. The wait staff were great, steak was amazing, we loved the duck fat..."

Marie V

"Incredible. Just order the Slow roasted whole lamb shoulder for two....but just for..."

Tony_mapo

"Excellent service and very good traditional dinner fare. My entree of Southland whitebait fritter had good flavours and everything you would expect,..."

Jo Y

"If you are after a selection of well cooked steaks on or off the bone this is the place for you. Mine was perfect and followed a well balanced rabbit..."

David Boshier

"We had lunch here last Thursday, and it was a great introduction to Queenstown.My husband always orders oysters if they are in season and..."

Sarah Bronte

"Pleasantly surprised to find excellent service, great ambience and a well cooked steak in a tourist centre. Gave 5 stars because it matched my..."

Dean Quate

"These guys charge crazy high prices, but it has always been worth it when I've attended meals here. I love the lamb shoulder and the wine is..."

Ross Stewart

Christie

"Have eaten at Botswana Butchery in Queenstown many times and had very high standards, they delivered in every way service was good and food was even..."

Monty

"I absolutely recommend Botswana Butchery in Queenstown. Booked in a large group of us months in advance (had to) for a Friday night and now I know..."

Alex Young

"First time in Queenstown, visting a local so we decided to check out Botswana Butchery. I was rather impressed with the food - the lamb was..."

Ben Sheehan

"I ate, as one of a group of four, at BB on Sunday 12th February 2012. Without a doubt it was the best meal I've had this year so far, and probably..."

Mandy Nelson

"Botswana is an elegant and impressive looking restaurant. The decor is modern with plenty of room inside, seating people both upstairs and down in..."

Otago Islander

"Arriving off the plane on Sunday, we were rushed to the BB, for a late lunch. Located on the waterfront in Queenstown, the restaurant is housed in..."

Love Food

"This restaurant is top class. From the bright patterned decor and different sized upstairs dining rooms, to the friendly and intelligent service, to..."

Celeste Bowden

"I visited here about a year ago now. I couldn't wait to go after all the great press it has in the cuisine magazine. I was blown away with the food,..."

RD

"I went with a large group of friends a month or so ago. The place was fantastic with all the little nooks and crannies. Over all everyone had..."

Dan Whittington

"I have been to this restaurant in 2009 and again in 2010. I would say it's one of the best restaurants I have EVER been to. The food is exceptional,..."

Sue

"I was in Queenstown in February and discovered the delights of the Botswana Butchery.On 2 occasions for drinks only overlooking the beautiful lake..."

Norma Ferguson

"I visited this restaurant by chance, while strolling the streets of Queenstown, looking for a Steak-House.Although the place was very busy and I..."

R Del Piccolo

"We thoroughly enjoyed our meal here. The decor, furnishings and restaurant design/layout are unique and definitely set the place apart. There are..."

Kevin Maxwell

"Came here about 2 times. Absolutely loved our dining experience here. Food, service, and atmosphere were amazing. Sherie (hope I got your name..."

Timothy Lim

"the t-bone beef was AMAZING! so flavourful, perfectly cooked & tender. this restaurant is on the pricier side, but 100% worth it as a treat!! the..."

QY Wong

"Couldn't be happier after dining here at Botswana Butchery. My partner & I are visiting celebrating our engagement and we were not disappointed! The..."

Sebastian Goh

"Highly recommend Botswana. Service was great and the food was amazing. We had the crispy squid, lamb loin, t-bone steak and eye fillet with sides and..."

Rowe Mo

"Great dining experience on a cold, snowy day. Beautifully cooked whole NZ lamb shoulder served with absolutely perfect duck fat potatoes - crispy on..."

Rob McHugh

"The truth is, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. My best friend booked this restaurant, a couple of months ago. My God, the food, the..."

Pedzi

"We both really enjoyed our dining experience, the oysters were amazing and the Ribeye and Venison was next level! Got talking with the table next to..."

Gavin Leonard

"Beautiful atmosphere, amazing food and really great service, it’s an experience coming to Botswana Butchery. The menu has an abundant selection of..."

Toni Gallot (Sakura_kiwi)

"This was a fantastic dining experience. We were running 20 minutes late due to traffic and they still accommodated us! We got to sit next to the..."

Kierran Sparks

"This is so classy! Very pleasent atmosphere and delicious food! World-class meals detailing and test balancing! Congrats to the owners and chiefs!..."

Dmitry Lvov

Ivy & Lola's Kitchen + Bar

88/100 (3625 ratings)

Egg Benedict with Bacon

Fried Chicken and Waffles with Bacon

Szechuan Duck Pancakes

Wheelchair Accessible

"Big breakfast is fantastic and the taste was on the money . Service is friendly and the spot is right by the waterfront. Great spot for some great..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"I had this brunch as my last meal before leaving Queenstown and the country for this amazing ski trip 2018. This baked salmon with Hollandaise sauce..."

Nicole Zheng

"We randomly picked this restaurant for breakfast since we were in the area. We loved the interior of this restaurant. And the food was top notch too...."

Bayu Sharin

"Holy! Total surprise to have the best burger ever! Do yourself a favor and add bacon! To drink had the hot apple cider with spiced rum, which is..."

Amanda Wedden-Gribble

"I had the Eggs Benedict, it was just delicious! Eggs were perfectly cooked, and the sauce was really yumm. Beautiful view and the service was great..."

Camila Moraes

"Good views and interesting foods - most of the menu is unusual combo breakfast and lunch meals. I had eggs with good salmon and a variety of..."

Dominic Svensson

"Delicious food, quirky decor, great location, staff that love what they're doing, great music, more delicious food, a menu that makes you want to..."

AGB

"I had a taste of the fries that came with my dining partners beef burger and could not stop eating them! My smoked feta and potato croquette hit all..."

Ronel Kapp

"lovely setting. Great staff. food nice, coffee a bit burnt but could have been a one off. i had eggs bene with hashies instead of toast. Hubby french..."

Louise

"As always the food was fantastic we had the fried chicken and waffles. Serving seemed smaller than the last time we were here but seeing I also ended..."

Kim Cornelius

"Love how they do brekky and lunch items all day. Great service and love the decor and ambience inside. Had the seafood chowder with garlic bread -..."

Kazzakai

"Amazing service from the minute we walked in, the food was delicious. It was our last morning in Queenstown and this place definitely made our day...."

Melissa Hough

"Ivy and Lola’s was recommended to us by one of our shuttle drivers from our hotel. It’s located in downtown Queenstown and is right on the water...."

Ruveens Reservations

"We had dinner here this evening. We didn't have a reservation and they squeezed us in. Everyone was very friendly and attentive and the service was..."

Samuel Williams

"Great food and awesome service... waffles are so soft and fluffy... combine that with bacon, southern fried chicken, jalopeno chutney = heaven on a..."

Phuong Tran

"Nice simple food, well presented...great coffee...had to change tables because some of the staff weren't sure where we could sit without a booking...."

GlutenFreeFoodie

"My favorite cafe in queenstown! Service is lovely, we sat outside all three times we came here as it was a really neat spot with awesome views and..."

Sarah Jane

"Cute spot in Queenstown overlooking Lake Wakatipu. We sat outside for breaky, which was lovely. They had heaters and some fluffy warm rugs at every..."

The Taste Bud

"Awesome food one of my favourite places in Queenstown. The brunch is great and being able to sit outside to enjoy a morning coffee was a nice touch...."

Kevin Mitchell

"Nice place and nice food. A little expensive but the food looks perfect! A warm place for dinner!We try the tandoori chicken and the salmon. The..."

Shujun Huang

"Good lord what a brekkie flavour explosion - fried chicken, waffles, bacon, maple syrup and jalapeño relish....be calm my lil tastebuds!! Pricey at..."

Cino's Mum

"Went for breakfast and had the smoked fish with bubble and squeak. Must be one of the best breakfasts I've ever had. Coffee was fantastic and awesome..."

Raspberry Beret

"Ordered the fish and clam chowder for starters which was average. Lacked a bit of seasoning For mains we had the Harissa crusted salmon..."

Fatima Juvale

"Firstly we were really impressed with the service here- we asked if we could have one of the entrees as a main and the waitress was extremely helpful..."

Tom Frame

"Fantastic food, great location in the sun and really friendly staff. The smoked fish was to die for and I got the Jalapeño relish (normally on..."

Lukas

"Came in for a late night meal.They were still open and welcomed us in.Nice service and really tasty food.I had the spare rib as..."

Benedict Uy

"The food was great as was the atmosphere. We had salmon with some beans splattered around. The sauce had great flavoring. We also had medium cooked..."

Supneet Sarao

"Located at the wharf this place is hard to miss. Loved the vintage retro decorations inside and cozy fireplace with little cushions on the window..."

May

"The smoked fish dish on the brunch menu was really fantastic! Far from the ordinary cafe menu offerings. Give it a try. Good coffee too...."

Food Culture

"We came here almost every day for food and coffee on our trip to queenstown, the staff are so friendly and I loved the interior and how the water..."

Shelly

"Went here for brunch and thoroughly enjoyed it. Had the chicken and waffles and it was superb. The service was a little slow however, but very..."

Nick Stuhlmann

"Average plus. Good service. Nice wine list. Venison and lamb both overcooked. Would definitely return. Lamb crumble off the shank was very..."

Glen Hannan

"Mulled wine would have been the go, considering the chill-factor, but I thought the wild rabbit & pork hot pot would be more appropriate. It was..."

Heneedsfood

"Absolutely fabulous! Delicious modern kiwi dishes that taste divine and great service with a smile all set in a kitsch restaurant (with mismatched..."

Lane Thornton

"Ivy and Lola's is a great restaurant with good sized portions, excellent value and very popular with locals. Good variety and open all day! Highly..."

EatnDrinkNZ

"Good but not great. The perfect setting on the waterfront and a menu to match. To start we went with the toasted loaf with onion butter which was..."

Fish

"There are many places to eat in Queenstown and they were all busy while we were there in February. Ivy and Lola's is a snug restaurant just off the..."

Anne Chappel

"Absolutely fantastic, cute quirky decor with great staff and delicious food. We enjoyed our dinner of the pork belly and duck so much that we will..."

Lydia Kerrigan

"I agree too ! My daughter and I have dined here twice. We enjoyed our first meal so much as soon as the opportunity arose we went agian. I had the..."

Wendy Jepson

"I agree with the first reviewer. This is an amazing restaurant and given Queenstowns awesome selection of places to eat, it gave us one of our best..."

Dan Whittington

"Im so surprised this wonderful restaurant hasnt been reviewed yet,we have eaten here three times and the food and service was absolutely..."

Lisa

"Our waiter was super friendly and attentive. He recommended the Jungle Curry to go with our mussels, and they were delicious! Generous portions and..."

Michelle Fong

"Great atmosphere. Awesome interior. Service was solid. Food was good. Mussels in crème sauce were good but nothing to write home about. Same for..."

Byron Kay

"We made a booking for lunch but had to cancel as our day trip plans to Milford sound took longer than expected. But we decided to try our luck..."

Chris SG

"Best cafe in Queenstown by the length of Flemington straight. We are here 6 days in a row, the staff was super friendly, the location is stellar and..."

Lyndon Burke

"We stopped here for breakfast before a big day of hiking. The service was very quick and the staff were very nice. The rosti was fantastic, a very..."

Vic Olbromski

"Loved our dinner here - mussels were fabulous and staff were really attentive and friendly. We ordered the 2 hour slow cooked rib eye steak, fries,..."

Fiona

"Walked in based on the menu out the front, lovely vibe both inside and outside. Happy to see vegan options on the menu, had the tofu bao and..."

Mikaela Hofman

"I came for dinner and ordered the mussels and duck pancakes. The meals were quite flavourful, and I enjoyed how you could watch the chefs at..."

Solieri De Grassi

"Absolutely amazing food. This was our first restaurant after arriving in Queenstown, and it had set such high benchmark standards for the rest of the..."

SL Wong

"Perfect food to serve on a chilly day in Queenstown. Great view of the harbour & it also has heaters & blankets outside if it gets too cold. The..."

James

"We did like the food, all three dishes we ordered were very good, ribeye being the best of them all (although I asked for medium rare and it arrived..."

Bartosz Brozek

"My partner and I have now been for both lunch and dinner and it was amazing both times!! Great portion sizes with value for $$ in the centre of..."

Nicola Murphy

"This was the best meal we had in Queenstown. Service was prompt and attentive. The interior was clean and had an excellent sense of style. But our..."

T L

"Best description is that of Fine Dining in a laid back atmosphere. Thank you to everyone for a fabulous meal. We shared pot stickers to start then He..."

Linda Simpson

"Good food in a beautiful location! We popped in here opportunistically on a Wednesday evening for a solid 4.5/5 meal! Would definitely recommend..."

Greig Stuart Torpey

"The food I ordered was very nicely balanced yet tasty. Definitely recommend this place and will be back again next time I'm in..."

Stephen Tan

"The atmosphere was pleasant, and the staff were friendly and attentive. The menu offered a variety of options, and the food was well-prepared and..."

Robin de Bruin

"Had a wonderful meal. The lamb was fantastic. The duck pancakes were delicious too. The garlic bread was good, interesting take on it. The bao was..."

Phil C

"A must! Food is so good that I went there several times during my stay in Queenstown. I was so impressed by the seafood..."

Natalia Santos

Blue Kanu

87/100 (4097 ratings)

Fijian Market Fish Kokoda

House Made Daily Steamed Dumplings Soy Sauce

Curry

Pancakes

Steamed XO Pork Dumplings

Prawns

Salad

Market Fresh Oysters

Torched Big Glory Bay Salmon Pickled Daikon

Summer Truly Chuinly Prawn Toast

Ceviche

Pacific

Duck

Duck Nachos and Dumplings

Wheelchair Accessible

"Definitely Blue Kanu is one of a kind! I highly recommend their "feed me" option. Every dish we had was beautiful, well-presented, generous portion..."

Diane Duen Rungrojthanakorn

"Came here on 10 June. Really great service but done in a relaxed Kiwi fashion. Felt really looked after. Food was amazing. We were happy with every..."

Robert Fazekas

"The mussels and golden prawns were exquisite and the pork belly was amazing and a very generous portion. Service was attentive and not overbearing...."

Holly Fulforth

"We enjoyed a dim sum style meal with 6 of us choosing different foods and sharing. The manager was from the US and knew exactly where we were from in..."

Dea Hoover

"Visited this place with a group of friends - 6 in total. Awesome ambience , friendly staff , well priced and delicious food - finger licking good..."

Shadi Salehpour

"I am currently sitting in the restaurant not even having had my dessert but wanted to make sure I wrote this review. I am yet to experience a bad..."

Azi Mohamed

"We sort the advise of Leon and Francie on where to go for a meal a special meal, a celebration for my darling partner birthday. This really cool..."

Niketi Toataua

"Not a single thing I would change! The whole experience was amazing and the food is to die for!! Don’t forget about those cocktails either....."

Laura Jayne Clark

"Sensational food, cocktails & customer service! One of the best meals we had in Queenstown, a must visit! Thanks guys we loved it..."

Angela McGill

"The food was delicious and the service was second to none. I’d highly recommend a..."

Gemma Louise Barnes

"Nancy and I loved the service, food had amazing flavour and we would highly recommend to anyone visiting..."

Andrew Mackness

"Service, staff, ambiance, cocktails and the shaker maker but above all the Chefs in the background need to be complimented on the menu, presentation..."

Rebecca Templeman

"Amazing food, fabulous service and fantastic atmosphere! I would highly recommend this restaurant. Love..."

Melissa Demasi

"A must to go for food lovers.. friendly staff and super yummmy food flavours with an excellent presentation! Lòoking forward to go there..."

Arnel Caburd's

"As usual the service and food at Blue Kanu was amazing! Last night was my second time visiting Blue Kanu and I will definitely be back.We..."

Nicola

"First time eating Pacific food and it was amazing. The fish was fresh. And the food was scrumptious. Definitely worth adding to your Queenstown..."

Orchid

"We visited Blue Kanu after our hotel highly recommended it and were not at all disappointed.We had the goat rendang steamed bun, tahitian..."

Shreyachadha

"If you like Asian fusion food, you don't have to go further than Blue Kanu 😅 I don't believe anything on the menu is traditional to any Asian..."

@eat.wit.chu

"We have been in Queenstown 5 nights and eaten here twice. Enough said. Delicious, creative and fun food. Fabulously fabulous staff who are friendly,..."

Meeee Hungry!

"Exceptional service from staff, atmosphere was great, kiwi rnb music playing 😍 as for the food, phenomenal. Couldn’t fault the..."

The Kai King

"Decided to visit here on our last stay in Queenstown as this place had amazing reviews on TripAdvisor and Zomato! It definitely did no disappoint...."

EatsByM

"We celebrated my birthday here last week and thoroughly enjoyed the meal. The ambience is unique and the staff are friendly. The portions are..."

Bear Noms

"I was excited to dine here after noticing this restaurant trumped others in TripAdvisor. Came here without a booking and was seated..."

Kelly

"Delicious evening eatery with really lovely pacific Asian fusion! The menu is very exciting and we took a long time to decide. We ordered the golden..."

Annie Tong

"Very nice ambiance! We came here to celebrate my friends birthday. We ordered the dishes reccomended by our waitress and all of them were very..."

Ebmrs

"Probably tied first with our most favourite place in Queenstown. You do need to make sure you book as most likely they are ALWAYS packed. But not..."

Chelsea Roper

"This place was a refreshing change from the ‘usual’ rut of steaks, lamb shanks and venison. It served original pacific recipes at a reasonable..."

Joshua Ap

"Had a wonderful cocktail here after dinner.Pleasant atmosphere and really really friendly staff!Would recommend for dinner and a..."

Liuxxx

"Went for date night during our one week stay in Queenstown. Blue Kanu had a wonderful ambiance, felt like I was in a French Polynesian country. The..."

Nomnom

"Blue Kanu was highly recommended by a friend so we went on their recommendation and we are thrilled that we did.We arrived early so getting..."

Warren

"We ordered a few things to try on our first visit to Blue Kanu.The agreed favorites were the pork ribs (appetizer - not pictured) and the..."

Wapatino

"Visited Blue Kanu as a party of six picky Aussies last night. We were a walk in group that were quickly seated in a nice friendly,warm environment..."

Halfpace

"Unique Pacific Asian fusion restaurant. Dishes merged Maori/Island style cooking with various Asian styles and it mostly works. Highlights were the..."

Josh Maniam

"I went on a Monday in April and the place was nicely humming … not too busy, not quiet. Staff were cheerful, professional and clearly know and..."

Rachel Barnett

"Rang up late to make a booking to find they were fully booked, but the staff managed to find a way to squeeze my partner and I in. Staff were all..."

Quinn Robinson

"Had a great birthday dinner here! The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. One dish arrived with a key ingredient missing, but to their..."

Storme Sen

"Mixing both Pacific and Asian style, together with blending the two cultures creates a style and feel that they call “Polynasia". Very welcoming..."

Rui Mesquita Pereira

"Lovely food, we had the ribs, white prawn and pork belly which we shared. The prawns were quite salty, ribs were yummy and the pork was also good...."

Suzanne Kehl

"Very cool place! Great atmosphere!very friendly service! The food is very interesting. A bit of Korean a bit of Japanese and bit of Chinese. It's..."

Dalin Wang

"Beautifully interiorly designed in a Polynesia style. They catered incredibly well for my vegan diet and deliciously too. My partner, who isn't vegan..."

Miettafeery

"Absolutely great atmosphere, friendly and entertaining wait staff with authentically scrumptious food! Loved our dining experience at Blue Kanu..."

Jazz Rolton

"Fabulous restaurant! Stunning setting, excellent service and really good food. Had the tuna tataki, pork and prawn dumplings and duck pancakes...."

Junaya Raika

"A tropical oasis in the heart of the southern climes of Queenstown. Here you can escape the winter freeze and feel like you are in Hawaii :-) The..."

Frank

"Completely and utterly funky. The staff, the food ... Very vibrant place, amazing decor and some of the best food I've ever tasted. Service is so..."

Raspberry Beret

"LOVE this place! beautiful deco and pacific maori vibe. I love how each plate has its own butterfly piece. Blue kanu has a very interesting fusion..."

May

"Of all the places to go in QT, go here! The ambience, food, drink and service were outstanding! Great for sharing with friends, family or dates as..."

Katie

"Delicious. I have experienced the blue breeze inn many times in Auckland and this is certainly up there alongside it. The blue Kanu was cosy,..."

Nick Stuhlmann

"Friday night dinner here last week. We decided to trust the chef and boy was that a good idea. Every dish was a party in my mouth. The biggest..."

Jay

"This place is absolutely outstanding. A must dine. The smoked pork belly and the lamb curry is to die for. When I'm back in Queenstown I'll be sure..."

Stacey Tate

"Purely and simply this is the best restaurant I have ever been to. The foods fantastic, service was excellent and the location is perfect. I can't..."

Darren Fulcher

"Spent my birthday here last year and they were very nice and accommodating. They even gave me a free glass of wine upon arrival and greeted me happy..."

Cleng Lozavilla

"Amazing food flavour and the staff was so lovely! We were seated outside (as we didn’t book) but in the Sun it was such a perfect place to sit and..."

M M

"Ordered the pork belly, Fijian market fish and prawn/scallop toast. The prawn and scallop on toast is tiny and not worth ordering again. The other..."

Leo S.L. Chong

"Went for dinner with my husband when we were visiting Queenstown, we ordered the dumplings and the lamb curry to share! Both were good and..."

Jolene Chui

"Food quality was definitely good. Favourite was the Korean fried chicken side. Beef cheeks were extremely tender. Ribs were tender but slightly under..."

Glen (WSQS)

"Everything is right about Blu Kanu! So Delicious, and atmospheric. The staff were wonderful- love your mahi! I will surely be back again to taste the..."

Mel Lublow-Catty

"First time with family in Queenstown. This restaurant serves great unique fusion cuisines with spices that explode in our mouths. The German waitress..."

Jonathan Oon

"Absolutely beautiful kai! This place was fully booked but thought I'd try my luck and was thankfully given a 90minute window before the table was..."

Junella Takimoana

Cassandra

"Delicious Pacific and Asian inspired food, super fresh and light flavours. We only ordered the small plates to share, can definitely recommend the..."

David dela Cruz

Monica Palanichamy Kala

"Amazing, our new favourite place to dine! The vibes and ambience of this restaurant is perfect for any type of gathering. The service was excellent...."

Its Krys

"What a beautiful concept. The combination of flavours and ingredients was absolutely delicious. The ambience paired with great music was perfect and..."

Shalana West

"Our dinner at Blue Kanu was even better than we expected! All of the food and cocktails were super tasty and the staff were lovely and welcoming. The..."

Ruby K

"Absolutely amazing! We did not make a reservation but showed up and waited for seating on their patio, which is first come first serve. We waited..."

Jennifer Johnson

"Sooo glad we came in early and were able to eat here before our departure from Queenstown! This place is POPULAR!!! With a little advice from our..."

Amanda Luce

"Well the positive reviews don't lie. Outstanding service, drinks and menu choices. We opted for the small Sharing is Caring menu and we loved every..."

Kiwis Fly the Coop NZ

"Amazing place that offered fresh kai moana and love, compliments to the chef and the kitchen team. Went there on a busy Friday evening. The service..."

Filip S

Boardwalk

Lemon Meringue Cocktail

Poached Blue Cod

Market Fish - M P

Chowder

Mushroom XO Fettuccine

Te Mana Roast Lamb Duo

Seafood Platter for Two

Apple & Rhubarb Crumble

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Highchairs Available

Non-smoking restaurants

"Lindsay was our wait person who is fighting for the homeless and trying to get more accommodation for service workers. We had the Marlborough..."

Sam Sung

"Delicious food and cocktails. The service was good and it was quite nice inside. Slightly bigger portions would be ideal but overall not a bad place..."

James

"We had a lovely experience because of the good service from the waitress girl ( sorry I didn’t ask her name)and the duty manger Elsa. You can tell..."

B. LIU

"Our server that day was fantastic and deserves so much praise(1/8/21). She was handling the crowd alone most of the time and was still always..."

Meryl K

"Good service even though they were short on staff. Food was good too. Their veges and garlic prawns were delicious. Steak and chowder was good too...."

Rebecca Lim

"We booked for dinner and were expecting the worst after reading the recent reviews but my goodness, it was fabulous. We were warmly greeted and..."

Lesley

"Great food and service, amazing view you get seated by the window facing the lake. The banana prawns is presented in a separate plate even if you add..."

Yvonne W

"It's the second time we had dinner here. The food are absolutely delicious and well presented. Service was fantastic, Inca, the waitress for our..."

Yushan miao

"I’d give it 3.5 stars if it were possible. Despite being short staffed, service could not be faulted and the experience was lovely. The restaurant..."

Annie Dou

"Perfect place for brunch by the Queenstown Boardwalk. Great service and great wine list. Had some amazing cocktails with brunch. Will definitely..."

Anujaa Diwaan

Captains Restaurant

87/100 (7327 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"First time trying crayfish and I love it! It was really meaty, seasoned well and I really enjoyed the truffle fries as well. Staff are super lovely..."

USE HANSID FOR GOLD DISCOUNT

"I had dinner here and found the service was very friendly. The waitress was lovely at entertaining us and talking to us. The food took awhile to come..."

Sharon Louie

"Stumbled upon this cozy restaurant while walking around the little streets of queenstown . The "famous captain's chowder" is indeed famous from..."

Gian

"Dined at Captains Restaurant twice - loving the Captains seafood chowder. Unforgettable. The lamb rack was also a highlight - soft and juicy. Both..."

Hungry Moo Turt

"Warm atmosphere. The service was very welcoming and friendly. We ordered the scallops, fish of the day and venison. The foods were all delicious,..."

Tina

"One of the restaurants that stands out along mall street with a relatively large outdoor seating.Ordered the pan-seared scallops, NZ..."

Streaky Eats

"For the quality of food this restaurant is surprisingly quite and empty, the pricing is reasonable as well, we had seafood platter which is very..."

Sharon8000

"A cost place, nice environment. Good range of breakfast and lunch options both available. Great mocha and mushrooms. Had the seafood chowder and big..."

Foodie123

"This place is a bit underrated - the food is beautiful, but didn't get as much attention as other diners in queenstown central thus no queue. I..."

Lancelthebard

"A very nice fine dining restaurant with a hint of the newzealander touch in the dishes offered. Entirely loved my dining experience...."

Epicureans

"Food: 🌟🌟🌟🌟.5We ordered the seafood platter for 2 and it did not disappoint. The prawns and crayfish in particular were very juicy..."

The Hunger Trail

"Captain's another seafood dinner....Fresh oyster from the local sea. So fresh and so juicy and so tender. Scallop with prosciutto cooked..."

I.eat.i.rate

"Food is great, care and attention seems to have taken to small details in putting the dishes together. Staff are friendly and good with..."

Mishari Muqbil

"Very nice! We had the lamb shanks and pork belly which was yummy, unfortunately the crackling was way to hard to eat, we then had the crumble..."

Suzanne Kehl

"Had the seafood chowder for my lunch, which was so creamy and smoothy, tasted delicious!My friends had the prawn & chorizo pasta and the green..."

FoodieCCC

"We had heard about the green lipped mussels in new Zealand. It was one of the dishes on our checklist and we were not disappointed.We entered..."

Husein Changi

"Great bacon and egg rolls. Coffee very tasty. Sat outside in the mall, inside looked the place to be, warm and cosy, open fire, if it was cold...."

Kiwi888

"Staff have extraordinary sense of humor. We ordered, Blue Cheese Salad, Classic Prawns Cocktail, Lamb Rack, NY cheesecake, Affrogo ... omg..."

Regina McDad

"Really enjoyed our dinner at Captains. We were a group of 7, so we ordered a variety of food. The calamari entree was amazing, I had the lamb shank..."

Kaylene

"Dined for lunch here today with the whole family and we all enjoyed our meals. Staff were absolutely friendly. I had the Sea-Run Stewart Island..."

Abby Tamase

"Five star flawless! Amazing food. Probably the best steak my partner and I have ever had and the cheesecake is to die for. Highly highly recommend..."

Brittany Smith

"Succulent meat.... A special place with equally good seating both inside and out. The feel inside is warm and inviting while outside you have the..."

Fish

"If you are looking for a candle-lit dinner, tucked away from the rest of the world accompanied with great food and a fantastic selection of wines....."

Rhiannon Fernandes

"5 star dining!! Could not find a fault with this joint. Wanted to end our holiday off with a bang, so we ordered the whole karitane crayfish with 2..."

Don's Food Fiesta

"Wow. This restaurant is well deserving of a 5 star rating. From the moment we arrived we felt welcomed and well looked after by cheerful, friendly..."

Foodiesfeast

"So good we had dinner here twice during our 3-day stay in Queenstown. Fabulous food, beautifully cooked and presented and excellent service. Thank..."

Jan

"we went there for the winter festival and it was great! I loved that you can plan your own little food composition and the crayfish and venison we..."

S. D.

"Went for breakfast on a freezing day and even tho it was packed we got great service and FANTASTIC food and..."

Meghan

"Beautiful food! Great recommendation on portions. We walked in Without reservations but managed to be arranged to share table with another couple...."

Amy LI

"This is my favourite store. I will book seats every time I come. Seafood is delicious. The portion is very large. The waiter is very enthusiastic...."

Nina NZ

"This place is absolutely outstanding. After being turned away by many places, being tourists and not realising you need to make bookings, we went for..."

Sarah Smith

"The atmosphere at Captains was amazing not to mention the crew were fast, super friendly and intelligent. If you’re lucky like me you’ll get..."

Ben Turner

"Good selection of fish and stake dishes. Our salmon and stake were perfect cooked. TOP notch service. Just one small thing, please use a smaller..."

Seyha Lor

"Lovely atmosphere with the accordion player and the lake near by! Food was delicious and service was fast and friendly. Hot drinks also very..."

S Jean

"This is our second day in Queenstown , didn't know that it's a public holiday in town, many restaurants were closed . This restaurant is a very..."

Helen HL Leung

"Good: 1) excellent service. Kept refilling water without having to ask. 2) Seafood chowder. Every mouthful has some seafood. Served with some..."

L I Justme

"We couldn’t find this gem of a restaurant. Their fantastic staff came and found us. We had an amazing meal (crayfish+steak) delicious. So happy..."

Glendyr Andrews

"What a surprise! We were looking for hot mulled wine all over the place, guess what captain has made our dream come true! Your hot mulled wine is the..."

Jimmy Wang

"Some of the best table service we had in NZ food was very good..."

Jackson Monahan

"First morning in Queenstown and was treated to a delicious Eggs Benedict Brunch. As someone who loves her pirate/nautical themes, this restaraunt has..."

Emma Shadwick

"The rack of lamb was amazing. So tender and filled me up with such joy. The fresh oysters were great as well. So fresh fresh fresh. Supercharger ales..."

Teoh Yew Aun

"The restaurant is located in the main street of Queenstown where is the perfect place for preasure dining as all food and service were impressive...."

김형주

"Captains was fantastic! I rate the service 5/5, the food maybe 4/5. We did not have a booking and they were fully booked but they let us sit outside..."

Lucy

"The food here is exquisite. Everything is clearly cooked with love. Highly recommend the mushroom and cheese bruschetta to start, chowder is the best..."

J M

Public Kitchen & Bar

87/100 (3483 ratings)

Salmon w Fried Capers Parsley

Sticky Pork Belly Sticks

Lamb Kofta Flatbread & Cucumber Yoghurt Dressing

Wheelchair Accessible

"Literally the best restaurant in Queenstown. The entire meal was absolutely delicious. The salmon was perfectly cooked, the roasted cauliflower..."

Judith

"Sat outside with amazing views. We did 1/2 dozen oysters, fried cauliflower and some drinks. Great, fresh food, friendly staff and beautiful..."

Shannon Hoeg

"Had dinner here for our last night in Queenstown. Food was amazing & our waiter was super on to it! We went with the Trust the Chef option and i was..."

Kits X

"Awesome location with great scenery, seating right on the water, can get a little chilly at night but the staff can supply you with a blanket… the..."

Culinary Palate

"I had the char-grilled squid, pea & mint salad and beer tasters. For a start, you can't beat the view! The food was flavourful and beautifully..."

Solieri De Grassi

"Congratulations to the owners and their great team 👏. Impressive establishment with outstanding team. A special thanks to server Jasmine. Great..."

Dmitry Lvov

"Public Kitchen and Bar is the best restaurant I ate at in New Zealand. Food was incredible! We ordered the “Trust the Chef” option which I highly..."

Katherine Varin

"Had a birthday meal here. They welcomed us with a birthday card on the table, which was a lovely touch. We had a range of dishes for 3 adults and 2..."

rachel leech

"My wife and I had an absolutely amazing dinner here! Holden was our waiter and he did a phenomenal job! He was so nice to us and gave us so many..."

Jordan Langro

"Food was promptly prepared, well presented and tasty, which is amazing considering they were really busy. Bread was a generous amount. Staff were..."

Stephen Tan

Roaring Megs Restaurant

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

"VISIT: end of February 2020 FOOD: Warm Prawn Salad, Confit of Lamb Shoulder, Char Grilled Wakanui Aged Grain Fed Sirloin Steak LOW-CARB OPTIONS: Warm..."

The Bouj Crew

"I think the greatest strength of New Zealand is its inclusive and diverse culture, which is well reflected in this restaurant. The lamb chops for..."

Jue Lu

"I had a wonderful dinner here! The awarded dish, Lamb shoulder config was delicious. I also ordered the French onion soup, pork belly and half dozen..."

Hong Heee Tan (Jim)

"Excellent friendly staffs, I ordered lamb shoulder was..."

Rita CHEN

Michael Zhang

"Nice restaurant and staff. I had the rack of lamb. It was good, maybe a little over spiced on the outside, but good. The woman who was working the..."

David Kern

"I had a wonderful dinner here! The awarded dish, Lamb shoulder config was delicious. A traditional New Zealand restaurant which is precisely an..."

Xu James

"Food was really good but the servings should have been 20% bigger I think. I order the rack of lamb and while the meat was sufficient, it needed more..."

Kunal Agrawal

"The food, and wine were great and the service attentive and helpful. Unfortunately the abalone starter wasn't available and we went with the warm..."

Adventures of Shaun

"I used to come here with my family here years ago! Even though management has change the lamb is still as delicious as always. The service is best..."

Martin Monastirsky

"Lovely atmosphere and the food was beautiful. Tender, juicy and hit the spot! It says a lot that my teenager was satisfied after the meal. (Granted,..."

Marnel Catlett

"Wonderful food, very much deserve the awards! Great service and very beautiful atmosphere. Returned to Queenstown 6 months later, and will make sure..."

O'Neil de Giraffe

"Found this great place by chance. They catered for a table of 10 at the drop of a hat. Great house wine and local lamb thats to die for. Highly..."

Andy Hughes

Rata

85/100 (2595 ratings)

Line Caught Kingfish Crudo Avocado Puree Pink Grapefruit Soy & Lime Dressing

Tuna

Pork

Rātā Classic Beef Wellington Roasted Field Mushrooms Duxelles Red Wine Sauce

Wheelchair Accessible

"Love all the starters especially the sourdough and the duck parfait. The mains are on point. My personal favorite is the black cod, the combination..."

Andrea Yiu

"A nice and quiet little restaurant in a small alley way, away from the busy Queenstown. We opted for the lunch set menu $85 per person. Our favourite..."

Ngoc Nguyen

"Beautiful food and ambiance. We ordered all vegetarian options and really enjoyed our meal. The servers were very friendly and warm, and made us feel..."

Sydney Michaeli

"Great restaurant. Wouldn't be surprised if it ends up in the Michelin guide. The food was excellent. Even the side salad/dish we ordered was..."

Nicolas

"short story: book ahead and enjoy it, fully. a casual fine dining experience with modern fusion offerings rooted in local ingredients, served in a..."

Andrew Kumar

"We did the tasting with a request for no meat and had a great time. I have had *better* tastings but never ones quite this adventurous with a flavor..."

Letitia Harmon

"Love this place. I highly recommend the oysters, beef tartare, octopus and Lamb shoulder. Staff were great at helping pair wine with the meals...."

Brad Allen

"Had the tasting menu, and ran out of adjectives for how special this was. Took my son (chef in training) and it was so inspiring for him to see what..."

Mark Richards

"An impeccable dining experience. Everything we ate was incredible, especially the duck with cheesecake and pistachio. Service was attentive and..."

Joshua Smith

"Amazing experience - highly recommend for anyone visiting Queenstown! Had the set menu and favourites were the venison tartare, triple cooked..."

Lauren Tsai

Jervois Steak House Queenstown

85/100 (2528 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Romantic place for dinning with love ones, bartender is funny and friendly. Lovely cocktails, king crab leg was average, everything else was premium..."

Rex Chen

"Absolutely incredible! The waiter was so wonderful and attentive. Found a pair of magnifying glasses when my mum forgot her’s at home and..."

Bianca Guerrieri

"Went in for my husband’s birthday wanting a fairly fancy steak dinner and was not dissapointed. We had oysters and the lamb belly for appetizers...."

Sydney

"The Best Steak House in town.All local recommend this place if you want to try their meat.The servers are so nice and friendly.Ordered..."

Lusyana Wijaya

"Warm vibe upon entering Jervois - friendly waiter welcomed us. We ordered an 1 kg ribeye steak, prepared into mouthful slices by the staff...."

Hungry Moo Turt

"Amazing. We have been to Jervois Steakhouse in Ponsonby and it was super good and Queenstown branch is even better! Pretty self explanatory...."

Louise MacNaughton

"Great location in Queenstown with indoor, outdoor and upstairs seatings. We ordered a medium eye fillet and a medium well done sirlon. Both of them..."

Food88 Love

"We had 10 guys turn up without a booking they were really business but got us inThe steaks were cooked perfectly the service was excellent..."

David Thompson

"I wasn’t looking forward to this meal as I had been to Jervois in Ponsonby & the food was sub par. But I shouldn’t have been worried coz the..."

Kezia Lobo

"Best restaurant I’ve tried in Queenstown! We had the Wagyu firstlight scotch and they were absolutely delicious, tender and perfectly..."

Wapatino

"Any thoroughbred carnivore will tell u this is the best kind of steakhouse. Go in, choose ur cut, ur doneness, ur sauce, ur sides and ur beverage..."

Sherry Oh

"King crab leg was a bit bland 2/5Steak was excellent 5/5Sides: kumara 5/5, spinach 3/5, fries 4.5/5, mushroom 4/5I’m very glad..."

Darren Big Belly

"Food: 🌟🌟🌟🌟We love seafood and moreso loved it during our experience at the Jervois Steakhouse. The bluff oysters were so fresh,..."

The Hunger Trail

"although raining make me some unconfortable but the handsome waiter Julien soooooooo nice～ king cut so big and enough 2 people～if u want to nice..."

Rico Shao

"The vibe at Jervois Steakhouse is very lovely. I had an eye fillet that was cooked to perfection. One that I really liked was that the menu had a..."

S&G Take Auckland

"Great location in Queenstown with indoor, outdoor & upstairs seating.Service was excellent from all staff we interacted with.Food overall..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Jervois is a very nice, upper class steakhouse - kinda reminded me of the Rockpool. We unfortunately had plans afterwards, it's the kind of place you..."

The Taste Bud

"Enjoyed our evening in QT. The Aged Fillet was beautiful but the eye fillet was overcooked. All and all very enjoyable.Nice sides and the..."

Andrew Ross

"I much prefer Jervois steakhouse in Queenstown over that in Auckland. Views aside, I find the service and food to be consistently better. I had the..."

Biohazard

"The food was excellent. Every element was very well executed; my steak was perfect and the BBQ sauce was delicious; the sides were very pleasant..."

Isaiah Foulidis

"Our last stop in New Zealand was Queenstown, I had two places I wanted to have a steak, the first being Jervois Steak House. I went for lunch, taking..."

Steak Me Out

"Perfect steak. I'm glad the entree menu looked less than appealing (an odd collection) because had we indulged, we would never have made it as far as..."

FatCat

"Both Jervois queenstown and auckland are amazing, service is absolutely top notch, atmosphere is great and menu for steak/meat offers a variety for..."

David Clay

"The best steakhouse in queenstown! Have to try the qagyu hanging tender. I melt for that. And some people alsp craving for the rump for two, it's..."

Danissa P. Paramita

"Possibly one of the best steaks I've ever had - IN MY LIFE. Started off with some Bluff oysters (always a crowd pleaser), Black Angus sirloin with..."

Adeline

"Was hosted very well by our server Joseph! He was friendly and well spoken. Atmosphere was great. Ordered the market fish alongside a scotch fillet..."

Timothy Lim

"We had fabolous night dine in here, atmosphere is decent. They have good table service and acknowledge us so well for the menu, it's worth to have a..."

amber Liu

"No doubt about it, this place is seriously amazing! Just let the chef work their magic and enjoy the deliciousness. The staff here are super..."

Jasmin Salman

"Thanks so much for our wonderful experience and divine food. Both our maitre D, and fabulous French waiter Charles were so professional and they..."

Rebecca Dodson

"Absolutely the best steak I’ve ever had. Just trust the chef to cook the meat how it’s best done and enjoy. The staff are super friendly and..."

Walden Hudson

"Good dining experience. Not quite on par with it's opening heyday. But very busy & popular spot to..."

Cherie Morgan-McGrory

"Nice place, steak was delish. Mac and cheese was yum, cocktails and wine were lovely. Friendly staff, would..."

El W

"Been here a few times and it definitely deserve to be the best steak house in town, every single dish cook beautifully, a must visit when you are in..."

Alicia Quek

"Great meal and drinks! I’m glad we made reservations a week in advance. We loved the bar below the restaurant. It was cozy and the drinks were..."

John Stang

"The best meat in Queenstown. The staff was great, very welcoming and all the foods we ordered were tasty and with a price corresponding to its..."

CBM

"A wonderful venue for a special occasion dinner. The staff were attentive and the meal was..."

Susannah Lovegrove

"Fabolouso! Was introduced the different cuts of meat and we finally chose petite in eye fillet and scotch wagyu with honey glazed carrots as sides...."

MatadorToro Smith

"Great atmosphere and service. Steak is perfectly cooked and the vegetables are delicious. The sugar top of the crème brûlée is a little too thick...."

Ryan Yeung

"Was in last week. Amazing experience. Finally got oysters this time, and were really fresh. I appreciated more the oysters were rinsed and didn't..."

Silika Mauwong

"Great ambience - perfect date night, the food was superb, in particular the way the meat was cooked. Giulio was our waiter for the evening and was..."

Riccardo Sansone

"Fantastic dining experience. Our waiter Gus was friendly, up for a laugh and knowledgeable. We all learnt more about meat on Friday. The oysters were..."

Jonathan Chen

"Was greeted very well and our server Tony was incredible! Friendly well spoken his know large of the meat and did a demonstration on the different..."

Clive Collins

Coalfire

"This is probably one of the best restaurant that serve the best food using natural and fresh ingredients. The waiting staffs were really attentive! I..."

Felix Gan

"Nice restaurant in the centre of Queenstown. I loved that they support local providers, including wineries and breweries. The food and service were..."

Gary Harford

"Fantastic restaurant here. Ordered a rack of lamb which was phenomenal. It was cooked to the right doneness and the meat was juicy and tender. The..."

Daniel Kiang

"Ordered the lamb rump, green lipped mussels, beef sirloin. Really good food...lamb was cooked pink and soft. The mussels were just perfectly cooked..."

c chai

"The Fat Lamb is a good restaurant with your standard western food. It is not the highest quality, but tasty food you wouldn't knock back. It's..."

Twenty Six

"Outstanding food, wine, atmosphere and exceptional quality of service from staff. I'm so happy I took my mom here for dinner on our trip to..."

Katherine Garvis

"I tried the specialities of the restaurant and it was a blast. From starter to the dessert through the main dish, everything was delicious and..."

Thien-An Nguyen

"Best rump roast I've ever had. The mushroom fettuccine was exquisite as well. Limited, intimate dining space which felt cozy, gives way to great..."

Scott Compau

"7 of us enjoyed dinner together at The Fat Lamb. Everyone agreed the dishes and service were wonderful. Three of us shared the lamb shoulder and it..."

Paul Lindberg

"Awesome atmosphere and customer service. Some of the best lamb we have ever eaten. I would highly..."

Brandon Morant

True South Dining Room

Daily House Made Soup

Smoked Rangiora Duck Breast

Wheelchair Accessible

"The staff at True South Dining Room and The Rees Hotel are wonderful and attentive, the level of service was the best we experienced in Queenstown..."

Catherine

"Fantastic food, excellent staff especially Celine and Yana, great decoration and incredible views. What else do you want? It’s a small restaurant..."

Extrapolao

"We checked in late and did not want to go out for dinner. Then the receptionist recommended us to have dinner here.(He also booked a table for us/ I..."

Sarisa Nasinprom

"What a fabulous dining experience with my family. I booked a table to celebrate my wife's birthday and boy the food and friendly staff completely..."

Felix W

"The dining environment is beautiful and the staff is friendly. Take some time to find a parking space (hotel parking lot). It is a pity that "8hr..."

Duncan Chen

"True South dining room offers the same excellent service found throughout The Rees Hotel. We had 3 courses, all of which were delicious. The wine..."

Kate Cowlishaw

"We had the dégustation with matching wines and it was outstanding. The head chef wasn’t there that day but the team delivered. Compliments to..."

Ewan&Shara

"I was staying at The Rees where the restaurant is located and booked dinner expecting a pleasant meal. The restaurant overlooks tha lake and the..."

B K (BravoKilo)

"Enjoy a fantastic evening here with my beautiful wife, awesome meals, stunning views and great service. Smiles all round from us tonight. Thank..."

Peter Irvin

"Absolutely beautiful dinner at True South Dining in The Rees Hotel Queenstown fantastic service and food I highly recommend dining here..."

Jo Kirk

"Wonderful NZ seafood and matching NZ rose wine. Very attentive..."

Michael Brown

"In terms of the food this restaurant is top notch! Everything on every plate is awesome! The restaurant staff are great, but the hotel staff are a..."

Lee Martelli

"True South provided the perfect cozy dinner for two to finish off the evening of our elopement in Queenstown! The lovely staff had reserved us a..."

Denika Eve

"Have to say, this is the best juicy, soft lamb I have ever had and the waitress is superb / heartfelt for her fabulous service...."

Paul L

"We tend to stay away from hotel restaurants but this meal was excellent. True South also has a very nice breakfast..."

Peter

"From the time you enter until the time you leave you receive friendly service with a welcoming smile. The food was beautifully presented and it..."

Natalie

"The most incredible food a true dining experience, the service is outstanding, everything about the Rees True South dining is exceptional - the food..."

Rebecca Vastre

The Ballarat

84/100 (1788 ratings)

Blue Cod Fish & Chips

Steak Eye Fillet

Salad

Southern Chicken Burger and Fish Burger

Wings

Bacon Me Crazy Burger

Deep Fried Cauliflower

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Honestly amazing burger and ribs!! We’ve actually struggled to find good burgers in New Zealand so far and this was the best we’ve had (I think..."

Eleanor Boggis

"The Ballarat Trading Co. is a nicely decorated pub. The design is pleasant, and the way the various areas are separated from each other reduces the..."

Henry Farkas

"We were warmly welcomed to The Ballarat and seated immediately. Our server Paul gave great recommendations and was very friendly. The food portions..."

Rebecca Dennis

"Absolutely fantastic burgers. Fresh and extremely tasty. Very big servings. We had the chicken burger with maple bacon, and the BB Kang. Tender..."

ian taylor

"The spicy tomato lentil soup was delicious and the desert was very good. The fish and chips didn't stand out much as it was about the same you can..."

peter mach

"Such a great little spot, warm welcoming vibe. Great selection of spirits, wine and beer! The food was amazing, I had their BB Kang burger which was..."

Harry

"The service from Beth was 10/10, super sweet & kind, definitely the type personality you want working with customers. Food was unreal as always, alot..."

Nyron Petrie

"We had a great dinner here last week, the customer service was great. Burgers were huge and came out quick and hot. Beers come in a true pint glass...."

Alysha Clark

"Stopped by for breakfast. It was one of the few places that could accommodate our group since it was quite large. There were a few options to choose..."

Benedict Uy

"Drinks were great with wide selection. Food was excellent bone rib eye on the specials was perfect and the house made bangers had perfect texture..."

J M

"Me and my girlfriend spent our anniversary here and it was incredible. We went for burgers and wine which was so tasty and we were served by Max who..."

Max Gerdenics

"Fantastic food and amazing service! Thank you Beth and the young lad with glasses (sorry I didn’t ask for your name). Keep up the great service..."

Chris Churcher

"Delicious food and reasonable prices. Waiting staff are lovely. Highly recommend the crumbed cauliflower, Squid and scallops. Absolutely..."

Julia Milley

"Me and some of my friends we're just a few days of our trip in Queenstown. We went to the ballarat to eat some burgers which we're very tasty but the..."

Martin

"Amazing venue! Best burgers in Queenstown. Devon and Hayden couldn’t do enough to make my experience the best! The $12 espresso martinis went down..."

Mylo

"We had the Popper Burger and it was amazing. Definitely way better than Fergburger's..."

Varsha De Silva

Wakatipu Grill

84/100 (1243 ratings)

Fries and Pizza Margherita

Poached Egg and Spinach

Juice & Smoothies

Salmon Eggs Benedict

Salad

Bonoffee Apple Dessert

Lemongrass Crème Brulee

Cold Smoked Salmon Mesclun and Mayonnaise

Wheelchair Accessible

"Was expecting overpriced usual for Queenstown honestly the bar food we had was unbelievably good. Everything tasted sensational except the pork belly..."

Eamonn Leighton

"Our first dinner in New Zealand, and really exceeding expectations. From the reception to Mario, who was our waiter, they were excellent and super..."

Maximiliano Lecea Rivas

"I'm writing this as my 200th review mainly because this restaurant deserves each of these 5 stars. Excellent location as we were staying at the hotel..."

Rachel Spencer

"We went for our anniversary dinner there and oh boy the view of the lake, the ambiance and the food everything was on point! We had a lamb rump with..."

humayra alam

"Fantastic food and amazing service. Been twice now and can highly recommend. The chef's here certainly know there craft and have set the bar high for..."

Zac Farrugia

"We stayed at the hotel and had the buffet breakfast. Not a wide range of options but has most things you’d expect. Pastries were very nice. Had..."

Julia

"best mixologist in Rohan. at the foot of Edoras, Ayla, our bar tender made a fantastic botanical forward lil grapefruit gin cocktail that was..."

Andrew Kumar

"We visited Wakatipu Grill in late-2019, during the Christmas season. Their 3-course dinner menu was lovely. The appetizer – the baked ciabattas..."

Anonymous

"I didn't really like the lamb ribs because the meat was too fatty and the salad on the side was not nice either. But except for that, everything else..."

Margarita Mikhailova

"Celebrated my birthday with both high tea and dinner at Wakatipu Grill. Good view, good food, made even better with amazing service by the service..."

Daniel Hua

"Had 2 speciality of the day, both the fish and steak are very tasty. Great hospitality by Franco...."

Bill

"Fantastic chicken nibbles and chips to appreciate the stunning view. The staff are super friendly, although seems to be a lot of training going on...."

stace hema

"Our 10yr wedding anniversary Dinner was made extra special here with some little surprises from the staff - don't think it was for our anniversary I..."

Sharon Noyce

"It was my girst time to go and have dinner in such a restaurant and belive me it was awesome, service, people,environment,food all things is best and..."

Dhairya Goyal

"Restaurant food was good quality. The staff member Jeanie made extra effort to accommodate us across our stay...."

Accessable Services

"Ate here at our anniversary. We were served by luciana from Argentina! Her service was lovely and the food was amazing! We ate Lamb and wagyu with..."

Eric Kuang

"Thank you for an amazing evening. The food was cooked to perfection and the assistance from your waiting staff was superb. You made our evening even..."

Clare Nicholson

"Great venue. Unfortunately the lack of staffing is showing. It's not their fault but the experience can only be given 4 stars because of that. The..."

Thivagar Nirmalann

Bazaar

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Breakfast

Mid-range

"We went around 5pm on a weekday and found that some of the menu was cheaper as it was considered an early dinner. Great tip for people on a..."

Margaret Crisp

"Nice place for dinner with a view of the lake. We ordered the Seafood Chowder as a starter, and the Flintstones Experience which is a meal for 2 - a..."

Yen Luong

"The waiters made a real effort and the food was nice. Not the best but definitely worth a visit. I had the eye fillet and it was delicious and tender..."

Allan N

"Great views over the lake. Tasty lunchtime food at reasonable prices. We had the chowder and green lipped muscles. Both very tasty. Service was..."

Richard Levy

"Good food & beautiful view of lake front. But service is very average. More than half waitresses had no smile at all. Except the manager or a senior..."

Fergus Mao

"The food is extraordinary, paired with a gorgeous view, its my personal favourite goto whenever I'm in..."

Danny

"Last time we visited the staffs seemed very busy as they told us we needed to wait for 40mins for meals. They still offered drinks so we had nice..."

じゅりあ

"Really great food, I had the cauliflower steak which was quite a new experience. Prices aren't too bad for location and vibe of the place. Had a..."

#Hashtag Lads

"Food was good and environment was pleasant, despite a mix up with the beer I’d ordered - just as well I know my IPA’s from my lagers lol. Not..."

Jaap Jacob Knegtmans

"Delicious food, great service and the view......"

Jay Bordin

"Really nice food and view 😍 Lovely staff..."

ahlam harbid

"6 stars! Stop reading this review and go and get a steak! Went here for our 10th anniversary and they not only blew us away with giant steaks but..."

Bachowny Plamborgs

"A pretty stunning place to have a meal, directly on the water front of the amazing queens town walk way , I found the service very good and the food..."

wayne rhodes

"the service was excellent, great food too and the busker saxophonist was amazing! (total..."

Dave Gordon (daveoCat)

Finz Seafood And Grill Queenstown

83/100 (4471 ratings)

Handmade Spaghetti with Prawn Clam and Baby Octopus

Fish Taco

Salad

Beer

Steamed Mussel Dumplings with Soy Sauce DF

Tacos

green lipped mussels

Crispy Skin Akaroa Salmon

Steamers

Seafood Platters

Crab

Seared Tuna Loin with Sesame Seeds Soba Noodles Bok Choy Edamame and a Wasabi Dressing DF

Pancetta Wrapped Scallops and Pork Belly with Edamame Puree GF

Cod

Clams

Tempura Soft Shell Crab with a Choice of Crispy Shrimp or Silver Trumpeter Fish

Ribs

Fish & chips

Oyster

Finz Cob Loaf with Garlic Butter and Olive Oil V

Prawns

Calamari

Homemade Prawn Clam and Baby Octopus Spaghetti

Mussels

Tuna

Tiramisu

Seafood Platter for 2

Calamares

Roasted Lamb Rump with Spiced Risotto Pea Hummus Salsa Verde Crispy Quinoa Feta

Fresh New Zealand Oysters

Wheelchair Accessible

"Beautiful restaurant with an excellent choice of dishes. I ordered the monkfish on white beans and the sticky date pudding for dessert. Both were..."

Emma Judd

"Visited this restaurant for dinner. It has 4 or 5 vegetarian options. We had risotto and tomato ragu which were very nice but a bit expensive. The..."

Marich

"Probably the best seafood restaurant I’ve ever been to! Would definitely recommend this place. Taste: 4.5/5Portion:..."

FoodieAsh

"We just walked in on valentines day loved fresh oyster as a starter and also the main dishes Nice location and great food Staff were..."

Misool Kim

"I’ve been living in Queenstown for more than two years and I have visited finz for many times.I just want to mention that service is great!..."

Olya

"Would have given a higher mark but the oysters from Waiheke were a bit stringy and had an aftertaste. The travel from the north island to qtown tooks..."

TonyF3

"Tried this place out because my mom have been wanting to eat salmon for a few days now. When we got there we were seated immediately and she got the..."

Ellynn

"Super nice service and lakeview. We ordered seafood platter and cocktails. All were fresh with tasty sauces. A little expensive given the portion..."

Ellie@W

"Nice location by the lake and really nice service throughout the night. A really nice place to just eat and enjoy the bounty of the..."

Benedict Uy

"This was a really great meal. And I have to report that this was some of the best fish n' chips I've ever had! We selected the cod which was promised..."

Chad

"We had Canterbury Sirloin Beef, Prawns&clams spaghetti and kids meal fish&chips, plus half dozen of oysters. Sirloin Beef is char-grilled, super..."

Wendy Zhou

"Great location, make a reservation. Food was great, portions were in the small side, recommend buying a side as potatoes, veggie etc aren't included...."

Ashley Amber Gliss

"Really impressed with this place, great wine and food is fab...great..."

Food 2 Run

"Very nice professional and friendly staff here. A good combination. Queenstown seems to be a breeding ground for quality hospitality persons. Great..."

Sean Kennaway

"Lovely little restaurant on the wharf right in the center of queenstown. A close proximity walk from many hotels so easy to get to if you are a..."

Foodiesfeast

"We were here for dinner in Queenstown, i had the melon cocktail and half a crayfish. The crayfish was cooked well and tender. Great experience, would..."

Smoothie Oeek

"Delicious meal but we didn't have seafood! Well we began with the squid and then had lamb and steak (We'd had amazing oysters for lunch). Excellent..."

Victoria

"We loved this place! It's right on the lake, and has a very warm ambiance. The service was wonderful and attentive. We enjoyed our meal very much...."

Lynn Barron

"This is a seafood speciality place. Not sure how they make money because the place was near empty - most likely not due to service because they were..."

Otago Islander

"Great service and waitresses were very friendly and helpful! I'm glad they made quick check ins consistently to make sure we are doing well! Food was..."

Angie K.

"Thank you for making our dinner a memorable one. The food was divine😋 Thank you chef👏Also, a special shout out to beautiful Michelle( I think..."

Rachel V

"Great views, great food, great service. Came here to get our fix of seafood with the oysters mussels and crayfish and was not disappointed. The..."

Sabrina Lim (Saby)

"Very good dinner place with seafood. Had the green lips mussels which is very yummy. The pasta was handmade and very good texture and taste as well...."

Chia Sin Fong

"We came by for a lateish dinner (around 2015). It was still quite busy but we were able to get a table without a booking. Their menu unsurprisingly..."

Benedict Uy

melissa puna

"We searched for a seafood restaurant in queenstown on our last night and this place popped up as one of the top searches. And it did not..."

William Kwan

"My first visit to NZ with my partner and we had a fabulous dining experience with Finz today. The professional hospitality provided by Michelle was..."

Yandy Chan

"Was served by Michelle, who was very friendly, attentive and made very good recommendations - very pleased with her service. The resturant had great..."

Joyce Lin

"We wondered past this place in the afternoon while walking around the town and checked out the menu and thought it looked really good. So later that..."

Gary Shaw

"10/10 Service, 10/10 view, 10/10 food. It was my partners birthday and they all went out of there way to sing happy birthday, Evan surprised him with..."

Samantha Sherwood

"Phenomenal experience at Finz! The food, the drinks, the service and the atmosphere were exceptional. We had a perfect dinner celebrating our..."

Ayesha Goel

"Beautiful dinner there at around 7:30pm. Sunset was just there to be seen at the outdoor seats. Rather chilly outside but the staff members..."

Lok Hang Leung

"Amazing restaurant in Queenstown with really friendly staff. This was the only restaurant in the town with oysters available. The food was cooked..."

Kevin Zhong

"Food is exceptional. We didn't get the waitress' name but she was amazing. She wasn't assigned to us but always came to check if we need anything and..."

Raewyn Porter

"Great place for seafood lovers with great view of the lake and mountain. Ordered the seafood platter for 2 and the crayfish Totally in love with..."

Ethan Lim

"We had to walk in and did not manage to secure a reservation as we were unsure as to what time our day tour would end. They gave us a table..."

Wendy Tan

"Thank you, Jhade, and all the Finz staff for making our anniversary so special. I was told to book ahead in Queenstown. Do not miss out on Finz..."

Leah Daws Dengate

Kappa Japanese Restaurant

81/100 (1519 ratings)

Grilled Eggplant Miso

Salad

Udon

Steamed Tua Tua Clams

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

sake

Teriyaki Chicken with Salmon Sashimi

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

"Good Meal. This was recommended to us as one of the best restaurants in the city. I ordered ordered set meal "A" and my husband ordered several a la..."

Susan Graham Tam

"I had a hankering for sushi, and asked all over town where I could find some, the unanimous recommendation was Kappa, I didn’t want to get my..."

Tom Collins

"Walking in your expectations drop as it is by no means a flash restaurant.. It even feels like you have walked in the back door..But the..."

Ian

"Such a great place for lunch and excellent value. The bento boxes give you a good variety of sashimi, tempura, chicken teriyaki and miso soup. ..."

Christie

"When we were in Queenstown last month, we were recommended by my brother to go to Kappa for authentic Japanese cuisine. This place was pretty packed..."

Anwi

"SO Delicious. Everything I ordered was perfect and the staff were friendly despite some communication when I asked them about the food. The place is..."

Cynthia Logan

"We were lucky to just be able to walk in for dinner- we tried booking last night and they were fully booked for the earlier sitting! Most of their..."

Piggy Eatalot

"They have Miso Eggplant! Kappa Japanese Cuisine is great, the sashimi is fresh and the service is excellent. They have a small menu and portions are..."

Dason Wong

"We savored our most delightful meal at this establishment. The oysters were nothing short of fresh and delectable, and we thoroughly enjoyed the..."

Sam Sung

"A cute Japanese restaurant that was very friendly and happy to cater to my big group. They had some great bento box lunch sets and don as well. Great..."

Jess Lee

"When going to a Japanese restaurant, I always observed if it's owned by Chinese or Japanese. I believe this restaurant is owned and run by..."

Mark Liu

"Humble little restaurant hidden on the second floor - ABSOLUTE JEM. Run by Japanese, and heard from the chefs that they get their food source from..."

Smokeout

"Found this restaurant by accident, so glad we did. Service was great, food even better. Best grilled eel I've had. House hot sake was excellent. Will..."

Troy Webber

"This place is a hidden gem situation just off the main drag and upstairs. They don’t do walk ins so make sure to grab a reservation. They’ve got..."

Lyndon Burke

"Really lovely restaurant! Nice variety of sashimi and sushi rolls and other items as well. We had the mixed sashimi and tuna avocado roll. Both were..."

Julia Ruby Baldwin

"Very much like the traditional Japanese izakaya and very authentic Japanese food. We had the grilled kingfish wings ($20), recommended by my Japanese..."

Clare Sim

Lombardi

Wheelchair Accessible

"We recently dined at Lombardi in Queenstown and had a truly delightful experience. The variety of dishes we tried left us thoroughly satisfied. We..."

Athena Z

"Celebrate my birthday here last march. Nice food and service plus great view from..."

Lini Nurulsari

"Great service, amazing fresh food and very quality. Very nice view as..."

Nam Nguyen

"Food large portions delicious. Could do with some extra staff..."

Joanne McConnell

"Was fortunate enough to try out this restaurant after a day on the slopes as it was part of the hotel & was too tired to venture out to the..."

Miss Deliziosa

"The menu is to die for! Service is on point and the cocktails are like a flavour punch to the mouth, absolutely out of this world. Every meal we had..."

Daniel Booth

"Started the evening with a lovely soup of the day: potato and leek along with slow cooked octopus. The seafood fettuccine was my favourite, tasty..."

Shiyao Annie Tong

"Great restaurant, amazing views, friendly staff, delicious food if a little expensive compared with restaurants in town but worth it for the..."

Andy Saxby

"Great service, brilliant view from our table over looking the lake (unfortunately forgot to take a pic) and tasty steak!!! One of my favourite..."

Danni Knott

"Great pizza and the oven baked lasagne is also fantastic. The view across the lake is..."

Smiley Bean

Eichardt's Grille

80/100 (2349 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"The service was amazing. Our French waiter made the evening and the tasting menu was fabulous which included a great venison main and delicious..."

Sacha Brown

"We loved the food, we loved the ambience but most of all, we loved the staff!!! Our daughter was sleeping and they asked us if we wanted to put her..."

J Ambrosio

"The food is amazing. Highly recommend the angus steak, oysters and the duck breast. Definitely will come again. The service is also..."

Tamialiu1217

"We dropped in for the 2 courses for $30 lunch special and we were not disappointed . I had the seafood chowder ( not the best I have ever had , a..."

Hammo-Hammer

"Breakfast was outstanding, had the salmon eggs Benedict, huge portion, fresh and tasty. Highly recommend for breakfast, service was great and super..."

Samitches

"The Grille is a classy new restaurant overlooking Lake Wakatipu. We expected to spend a lot coming here but the prices were surprisingly average...."

The Taste Bud

"First things first. This place is amazing. From the spectacular position of the restaurant overlooking arguably one of the best sunsets New Zealand..."

Brad

"Wow, what an amazing restaurant! The food was of exceptionally high quality, and the service was outstandingly friendly and helpful. Our waiter went..."

Mai Srugo

"This restaurant is amazing! The food is top-notch, and the service is super friendly. Our waiter helped us choose dishes and even took a great photo..."

Jasmin Salman

"One of the best restaurants I have been to! Could not fault the food, service or ambience. Beautiful decor and very attentive and personable staff...."

Bianca Beutel

"My partner and I celebrated our engagement here last night and the service was absolutely amazing! The food was delicious and the atmosphere was..."

Paige

"After a morning skiing and a walk around we were hungry and thought we would check out this place. Friendly Service saw us seated at a table in the..."

Jamie Sciban

"Very very yummmy!! My husband and I were extremely impressed with the lake front view, the delicious meal, dessert and wine. Will go..."

Holly Siebert

"The staff here are amazing. During our trip to Queenstown, Eichardt's became the definition of Kiwi hospitality and friendliness to us. Located by..."

J Sim

"Absolutely outstanding service!! Our waiter was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful when it came to choosing wine and main meals, we had steak,..."

Rachael Kelsen

"Beautiful location, right on the waterfront in Queenstown. The staff that served me were informative, friendly and continuously kept me updated on..."

C Mc

"Went to Eichardt’s for dinner. Dispute the mixed reviews we went in with open minds. Honestly the meal was absolutely delicious. For starters we..."

Trishen Moodley

"A great experience here with a gorgeous view of the mountains and seas. We sat outside and enjoyed the nice weather and fresh air. The food was good..."

Raymond Goh

"Great location and atmosphere. Food, wine and service were also excellent. Seasfood chowder and the lamb dish were..."

Pat M

"It was a special dining experience. The food was exceptional. Not sure the Champagne & Oysters represented fair value, but overall a memorable..."

Fiona Ritchie

"Beautiful place with stunning views while you eat. Food was amazing and our waitress Noa(?) was delightful and helpful. Would definitely go..."

Sarah Dewhurst

"What an experience, amazing food and amazing views. The staff are super friendly. Highly recommend the famous chowder. Enjoyed it while overlooking..."

J Naz

Fishbone Bar & Grill

80/100 (2057 ratings)

"Had the green seafood curry with rice. Awesome ! Really exceeded my expectations. Good selection of scallops, mussels, clams, fish and a grilled..."

Hungry D

"First saw online a picture of a whole fish being served and told myself, definitely gotta try this. When you first arrive, you'll notice it's a..."

Streaky Eats

"Came here craving some seafood. Definately a must see. Being on keto diet (low carb) it can be a challenge picking food.The..."

Joseph Taleni

"Excellent food and service. U get it what you paid. Lovely ambience. A bit pricy but its worth it. Fish so fresh. Excellent service from the waiter..."

Redsfanatic

"There's the seafood, and then there's the SEAFOOD. Fishbone is definitely a SEAFOOD place with spectacular dishes. Highly recommend fisherman strew,..."

Ben Deng

"I was unsure at first about this place because I thought it was a fish n' chips shop, I couldn't have been further from the truth. We had a light..."

Chad

"As live in Sydney, I've tried various good oysters in my life, but the oysters here still surprised me with its creamy full-body ocean taste. Really..."

Nuanyun Feng

"Seafood galore! the place is popular and reservation is recommended. We had the stir fry pippies they were great! Also tried the local fish served..."

May

"...If you’re looking to sample fresh seafood, then Fishbone is the place. The menu changes daily depending on the catch and whilst the restaurant..."

Chasing A Plate

"Ordered seafood platter for 2 of us. The variety of season and different cooking ways fulfilled our night in QT. I can't believe even the toast bread..."

Regina McDad

"Amazing! All dishes were very well prepared/cooked and super delish! Dishes chosen (my husband & I): Oysters Kilpatrick & Scallops for entree, Whole..."

Christine De Luis

"“Have you ever heard of the Bluff Oysters ” One day, I received multiple consecutive messages from my bff, L, telling me all about it: “Have..."

HERcurioMAJESTY

"Awesome one of Queenstowns best spots. Great food wine and..."

Food 2 Run

"Great!!. Great food, very nice presentation, good atmosphere, very friendly staff, good..."

Tpick000

"9/10 - Fresh fish - tasty whole flouder!. Food: Seafood was excellent and fresh. Had two types of oysters - you could tell the difference between..."

Chatnoirmiaow

"Great Seafood. I came here with a friend for dinner. Service was excellent. For the entre we ordered the bluff oysters and for mains we had the..."

Josh And Em

"Food here is fabulous and service extremely attentive. Everything we ordered was as described and presented flawlessly. Even the chefs on our way out..."

FD

"The menu at this restaurant is extensive and suits all tastes. My group ordered lots of dishes to share so we could try different things. I was..."

Frances

"We had a Mystery weekend away in Queenstown in early December and Fishbone was recommended to us by one of the locals, we couldn't of had a better..."

Anna Plaister

"I always go to Fishbone when in Q.town. It never fails to deliver honest fresh seafood. Bluff oysters were great. Blue Cod was terrific. Low cost..."

Graeme Croft

"Food taste over average below excellent. Place looks cozy and decorated well with seafood things. I felt little small portion and garnish comparing..."

금석한

"Came here last minute. Extremely happy to do so. Ordered the cod entree and uni pasta. The cod was cooked to perfection with extremely crispy skin..."

Eric Chung

"Yar super scrummy food, that salmon steak was insanely good and I don't even like salmon usually! I had the white fish dish seen there in the..."

Joe Davey

"Try the pan fried blue cod with clam chowder sauce, its awesome! I had the cod wings as entree but was too spicy numbing the tongue to fully enjoy..."

J W

"This has to be the best seafood meal I've had in a long time. The crayfish though expensive was amazing. So tender and juicy. The Queensland prawn..."

Darrin Murphy

"Great food and service, interesting combination of flavours and very well prepared fishes...our absolute favorite was the fishbone..."

Petra Skýbová

"Solid seafood here, all the food we got was great. The place is a bit small but worth a visit next time in..."

Andrew Swerdlow

"My best menu is chowder But all of foods were little bit salty😖 But it is so good seafood restaurant in..."

lee lala

"Seafood dishes were nice, but dessert wasn’t good at all, so don’t get..."

Kaidi Zhang

"Unfortunately no bluff Oysters in season, salmon was very nice but I would've preferred a fillet rather than on the bone (there were lots of bones),..."

Nancy Tran

"Likely the best seafood restaurant in the south island of NZ. Innovative dishes with fresh fish and shellfish. Great service by the staff relaxed but..."

Douglas Ashby

"Great Fish and Chips! We loved the Blue Cod! Very friendly staff and efficient service!..."

Debra Greene

"The baked flounder was so good, I'm still lamenting (4 years after) the fact that I only got to eat at this restaurant..."

Alex

"I had the tasting menu and wine menu, my boyfriend and mother-in-law went a la cart. The food was sooo good! I don't remember it to be too pricey,..."

Anchanee Jamnongmee

"Nice food, fresh! Good..."

Simon M

"Went out for tea on Friday night. The food was awesome. Full of flavour, value for money and staff very welcoming. These guys know where their..."

Annette Gallagher

Prime Waterfront Restaurant And Bar

79/100 (1532 ratings)

Accepts American Express

"Great service and view. I only popped in for a drink and snack. And it did not disappoint. Lovely view of the lake and food came quick. I like the..."

Brad Sherry

"sirloin is so nice and medium very suit me taste^_^Lamb so full and very tender～waiter give us the window table～but so shine yesterday～then the..."

Rico Shao

"Excellent restaurant and very friendly staff. Would recommend the fillet mignon rare and the scallop and king prawn entree. Nice atmosphere when you..."

Pham Peter

"Rating doesn't do this place justice, the meal was outstanding. Always a risk getting a rare steak but they absolutely nailed it. Broccoli was the..."

Anthony Topalides

"Dined there with wife and two other couples tonight. We started the meal with a sweet potato soup which was excellent and well presented. Also the..."

Robert S

"I'm a bit surprised at the rating on here for Prime. We dined here on the first night of our holiday in Queenstown (mainly drawn in because of the..."

Sheena

"An excellent experience. This was possibly the best Caesar salad (with chicken) I've had in years. Not the cheapest, but still.Service was good..."

Furry Merkin

"We dined on 22/10 and had a lovely evening. We were seated by the window and as it was our 1st wedding anniversary, the waitress who was delightful..."

Heather Nicholson

"Enjoyed this alot, nice views, good service and tender, tasty steak. We did pay extra for sides but that was marked on the menu, although one of the..."

SammyJane

"We were celebrating a birthday and had asked for a table with a nice view, which we got - right by the window looking out at the lake.Food was..."

Connie C

"Being in a red meat mood we were pleased to get a table at Prime. The lake side tables were all pre-booked but we still had a pretty good view of the..."

Munchy

"Prime restaurant was a delicious treat. The service was great and the food was cooked perfectly. The sticky ribs for a starter were amazing but I'd..."

Eleanor Edwards

"We went around 5pm on a weekday and found that some of the menu was cheaper as it was considered an early dinner. Great tip for people on a..."

Margaret Crisp

"Nice place for dinner with a view of the lake. We ordered the Seafood Chowder as a starter, and the Flintstones Experience which is a meal for 2 - a..."

Yen Luong

"The waiters made a real effort and the food was nice. Not the best but definitely worth a visit. I had the eye fillet and it was delicious and tender..."

Allan N

"Great views over the lake. Tasty lunchtime food at reasonable prices. We had the chowder and green lipped muscles. Both very tasty. Service was..."

Richard Levy

"Good food & beautiful view of lake front. But service is very average. More than half waitresses had no smile at all. Except the manager or a senior..."

Fergus Mao

"The food is extraordinary, paired with a gorgeous view, its my personal favourite goto whenever I'm in..."

Danny

"Last time we visited the staffs seemed very busy as they told us we needed to wait for 40mins for meals. They still offered drinks so we had nice..."

じゅりあ

"Really great food, I had the cauliflower steak which was quite a new experience. Prices aren't too bad for location and vibe of the place. Had a..."

#Hashtag Lads

"Food was good and environment was pleasant, despite a mix up with the beer I’d ordered - just as well I know my IPA’s from my lagers lol. Not..."

Jaap Jacob Knegtmans

"Delicious food, great service and the view......"

Jay Bordin

"Really nice food and view 😍 Lovely staff..."

ahlam harbid

"6 stars! Stop reading this review and go and get a steak! Went here for our 10th anniversary and they not only blew us away with giant steaks but..."

Bachowny Plamborgs

"A pretty stunning place to have a meal, directly on the water front of the amazing queens town walk way , I found the service very good and the food..."

wayne rhodes

"the service was excellent, great food too and the busker saxophonist was amazing! (total..."

Dave Gordon (daveoCat)

Pier

78/100 (1509 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Delicious food. Good location but very cold outside. Some of the heaters were not working but the view of the remarkables is incredible. Steak was..."

Elizabeth D

"Had a great meal here. The best view and the best food/service. Special thank you to Reagan, he made made families stay memorable and we’d come all..."

Ross Gibbens

"We had dinner here recently. Location was a prime spot just infront of the pier and great views and vibe around the area. We managed to get a nice..."

KP Lau

"We had a very nice server that took great care of us. Had a little one with me and the server was nice to get us seated and even offered some crayons..."

Tan Kevin

"Breakfast...truly scrumptious I haven't had this quality for years...well done! Service exceptional, thank you Ellen The bacon is amazing, they..."

Row Robinson

"The manager is amazing and will make anything right!! The chicken was overcooked, ordered the Lamb instead and it was delicious. The fries and drinks..."

Bre Davis

"Usually full but fortunately the turnover rate is quite fast. Oysters and tuna are sold out. We had the scallops, prawns, seafood linguine, beef..."

Lynn Chang

"For our first dining experience in Queenstown, we decided to try Pier as it was convenient and we were not disappointed. The staffs were very..."

mar H

"Absolutely beautiful food! The lychee cocktail was delicious and the seafood chowder, market fish and beef Wellington were perfect! The service was..."

Cora Liu

"Great spot as you are central to the hustle and bustle of queenstown. The breakfast was okay, bacon was dry and coffee was… alright but definitely..."

Trentyz

Erik's Fish And Chips

76/100 (4329 ratings)

Deep Fried Feijoa Kiwifruit and Banana

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Gift Cards Available

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Free off-street parking

"Got fish and chips on the lake front shared between two. The meal we got was the $10 meal including a battered hoki fish, upgraded to medium chips..."

Sharon Louie

"Actually went to the wanaka establishment and tried their fried kiwi which was surprisingly nice. Very obvious it’s popular among the locals and..."

Iamafatchicken

"Finally found a fish and chip joint that didn't cost an arm and a legLOVE:🔸Blue Cod flake was divine, quite sweet and..."

@eat.wit.chu

"Erik’s fish and chips was delicious. The batter of the fish was golden extra crispy with the fish inside sweet, flaky and juicy. Walking down to..."

Everest Parker

"Yum. $10 meal deal is of a good portion. Very large piece of hoki, crispy and tender. Chips are chunky. Very nice to go wi tartare and aioli sauce...."

Vanessa Zhang

"Met all expectations from internet research. Personally the best fish and chips I’ve ever had! Recommend the family meal deal but definitely..."

Rachel Lee

"We came to this place while being stuck in Queenstown before Christmas traffic, which turned out to be a good call. Great place, great accessibility,..."

Ģirts Betmanis

"Great classic kiwi fish and chips. Most places make me feel quite sick afterwards but not Erik’s. The chips were rather salty but I know some..."

Chelsea Roper

"I knew it long time before i arrived in queenstown. I curious to try. The fish is so thick but still crispy outside. we had a big cut of fish. And..."

Mega Putri

"I just walked through and saw this place, I tried fish and chips here, they were good fish was crispy outside and I ate when it was still hot in cold..."

Jula Sihapanya

"Came here after receiving a coupon for their sauce lol. We didn't give it much thought and came around for a quick fish and chips. We were surprised..."

Ricky

"Ordered the $25 family meal, super filling and super fresh! Loved the fries and there was so much fish we could barely finish it haha but overall..."

Hansi Dissanayake

"I'm a big fan of the blue cod, calamari and chunky chips. It's my go to takeaway because the batter is beautiful and light and they can deliver to my..."

Kate Fahey

"Yum this is the best fish and chips I have tasted in New Zealand. Great value and I loved sitting in the warm dining trailer looking at all the..."

Mary Anne Holliday

"Being a typical Aucklander you'd get the same fish (Hoki) and when you're in a different place and able to try other types why not go ahead and try..."

Aaron87lee

"Amazing chips and cod! Calamari was very nice and fresh. Should be located closer to the water, as it is a little hard to find. Staff were friendly...."

Amanda O'Sullivan

"Everything tasted great here but the hoki and oysters definitely stood out. Loved the batter and the curry sauce we ordered on the side was such a..."

Jennifer

"absolutely fresh and delicious. batter is perfect. calamari is very tender melt in your mouth. chips are top-notch! not greasy at all! that lamb meat..."

Julie Egitto

"Oysters were great , fish was great, broccoli got a bit too much oil , basically all are fried food 🥰 good for those who love fried food. Service..."

Khasseli Tanuwijaya

"Loved Erik's fish and chips. The batter was crispy and not too thick, with a homemade taste. The selection and quality of fish was excellent. We..."

Ayman

"Iconic place to takeaway fresh fish and homemade chips to eat by the park/water Staff were friendly and helped automatically add to a combo when..."

Ribeye

"The fried was perfect but the speaker inside the room was too low so we couldn't hear our order was ready. The fish was delicious, bathrooms clean..."

Claudio

"I was so excited and thankful to be able to enjoy delicious gluten free battered fish (blue cod) and potato scallop. Thank you! I would have..."

Natalie Stewart

"It is nice to be able to eat indoors during this cold weather. The staff are nice, they explained to us what the set contains and answered our..."

Emma Ke

"This place was recommended to us by our taxi driver on the way back from Wanaka. We were starving and wanted to try some traditional fish and chips...."

Fiona

"Great service. The girl cooking was singing away and it was just a nice vibe. We came here to try the deep fried kiwi fruit. The batter was delicious..."

Tiana Sharp

"Got the Hokita , cod fish calamari and eriks handmade chips, all were good light crispy batter not oily and fresh. Pricey though, 2 pax came up to..."

Yves Saint J

"Unbelievably tasty!!! Chanced upon this from Google Maps and it’s a work of wonder!!! Would definitely return again! I’m Asian and I can..."

Edwin Ang

"Honest quality of fish variety, nice thin crispy crust steamy tender fish. Definitely value for money. Recommend the Aioli sauce, also the malt..."

Tanko Jiak

"BEST FISH ANS CHIPS EVERRR!!!! We came for dinner tonight and being English fish and chip lovers were pleasantly surprised by the quality of..."

Georgia Holmes

"Delicious fish and chips and great halal option in Queenstown! Fish was fresh and batter was not oily. I ordered both their homemade chips and kumara..."

Akmal Nazam

Toro Kitchen And Bar

"Stumbled upon this restaurant whilst we were hunting for a breakfast location in town. I had the corn fritters which weren’t special but..."

Lunarcry

"I have been there so many times and I would recommend everyone because of there amazing food and ofcourse the cocktails , mocktails by the bartender..."

Aanchal Thapli

"Last night my partner and I were so confused of where to eat dinner, cause there are many choices of course. Until after half an hour of walking..."

Sime Cajot

"Came for breakfast, had the hash with chorizo and i added bacon on the side. I was surprised to find that the hash wasn't a fritter or rosti.. They..."

Lole Lole Lole

"Great place for breakfast! Close to town, good price too and reasonable portion sized meals. Nice environment, the wait was a bit longer however the..."

FoodieAsh

"I don't understand how this place has 3.2 rating when it was the best food I had in Queenstown?! I had their scrambled eggs with sausages for brekky..."

Bonchikiwawa

"I was just walking pass by and went to this place on Sunday as the place I wanted to go was packed but this place was not fully busy. However, I am..."

Shazza

"Had a really faultless breakfast here! For a new cafe I have to say I was very impressed. I had the hash which was delicious and a great coffee! Will..."

Kate DEatz

"We happened to be walking past and almost didn't notice this restaurant until the lovely lady at the front door indicated there were free meals for..."

Frank

"" good food does not have to be complicated " is what I have always believed in coming from a country where diversity of food in in abundance. My..."

wai chin kay (scooter)

"Came here for breakfast and has the salmon bagel and my husband has the hash. Both delicious! Best bagel I've had, the cream cheese was nice and..."

Pawel&Hiba Anwar-Adamski

"Nice relaxing environment. Service was friendly and quick. Coffee was good, and meal well priced for what's..."

ELÆN

"What a find! Great brunch both visits. Loved the decor and the feel if the place. Music by Kendall and service by Gemma. It's a..."

Anne Corbett

"Just had some take away but the atmosphere and coffee make me want to come back for a proper sit..."

Cole Hofstra

"Great presentation, portion is on the smaller..."

Jessica Lin

"$15 for 2 craft beers and gourmet wings. This is a steal! I would eat here every day if I..."

Marty L

"Breakfast was wonderful. Food was fresh and very tasty. Sitting outside made for a great atmosphere. Pancakes were a highlight on the table but my..."

Simon Mannah

"Good friendly service, prompt delivery of a well presented, well made meal. Would come back..."

Nick Hewett

"Friendly restaurant, great staff. Have been here for breakfast and dinner and both were tasty and fresh. For dinner note that it is designed..."

Dave Dalton

"We were in NZ for a week and came through Queenstown a few times each time we stopped we had breakfast, lunch and al so dinner at this place. Ordered..."

Beau B

"Could not have a nicer dining experience. Good great. Staff delightful and helpful. Don't fuss but are there to respond if needed. Decor very..."

Adrian Johnston

"Have been here many times, but this time was by far the best. After settling into their refined menu, Toro have upped their game. Portion sizes are..."

sar lou

"Awesome restaurant, food absolutely delicious and service outstanding. Had a lovely brunette English girl (sorry forgot the name) and her service was..."

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