TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Blue Kanu

87/100 (4097 ratings)

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"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

"Was recommended to go here as part of my Queenstown trip. It was a really nice Fijian Asian fusion restaurant, great service, food and atmosphere...."

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

"We were recommended this place by our tour guide and people at our accommodation. This place truly deserves the high praise it receives. They combine..."

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

Flame Bar And Grill

84/100 (7541 ratings)

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Calamares

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Beer

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Sirloin Steak

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Chicken Wings

Wings

Aromatic Chicken Skewer

Calamari

Lamb

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Mussels

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Gift Cards Available

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"Friendly and efficient service, nice clean restaurant, and most importantly delicious food! Chips were crispy, prawns and mussels were fresh and..."

Kiki

"Seeing this place with a 4.3/5 star rating, I had to try it. The food and drinks are great, service was great as well. I'm from Auckland but if I..."

Manoj Patel

"pork ribs are bigger then I thought they are very delicious. and we got the seat next to the window, love the view outside. staffs are very friendly..."

Xiaodi Zhang

"Excellent service, the staff were so accommodating and lovely. Only con is how busy it is and we can only stay at the table for an hour and a half..."

The Scarfoodie

"Brilliant place! If you are in queenstown and don’t go here you are missing out! Go the meat platter it’s a..."

Denny Patron

"This place was amazing!! I highly recommend coming here when you are hungry. We didn't have a booking but we were lucky they had a spare table to put..."

Niki

"Meat lovers should definitely come here and try their ribs!!🍗Despite ribs tasted a little salty and too sour for me, the meat texture and..."

Jinjing Fang

"The pork ribs were banging! Service was proper,..."

Joshua Wang

"This place is packed, service is great, they did their best go arrange a table for us even when we haven’t booked. Food is great, the only let..."

Brandon Li

"One of the best Steak Places here in Queenstown! They were very accommodating when we came close to closing time.. We Ordered Sirloin Steaks (Medium)..."

Luke Rooney

"Excellent grill place, the ribs and eye fillets are so delicious. Food serving is generous, we had the half rib + steak combo and a small salad,..."

Vickie Chen

"This place was hard to get a booking because it’s quite popular. We got an early 4.30pm booking and orders the full rack between two. The best rack..."

Pauline.dawson014

"We came here while on holiday in Queenstown, and I’m so pleased we did! We ordered the platter for 2 and upgraded to the rib eye! All the..."

EatsByM

"If you are looking for MEAT, then this is the place to be. The wait for the restaurant was questionable to say if it was worth the 2 hour wait...."

Peter Chan

"We arrived early for our booking, but the manager was super lovely and managed to squeeze us in. Food came out very quickly and the staff were..."

Sharon Cheung

"By far has to be one of the places to eat in Queenstown.The servings are huge and are priced very well. Not the biggest outlet so is a good..."

Munchies

"Not often you have a successful restaurant upstairs but Flames is very popular. We were rushed a bit as they were expecting a second sitting which..."

Hammo-Hammer

"This place is value for money we got the shared plate for 2 and upgraded to the rib eye. Full of flavor and great side of sauces service was great..."

Dee Tuncer

"Food was amazing! We got the ribs, peri peri chicken, mussels, calamari and prawns. If you like seafood I would highly recommend the mussels and..."

Nalisha Sen

"[Dinner]🇳🇿Flame Bar & Grill - 61 Beach St, Queenstown, New Zealand(Booking in advance recommended)Menu:Full Rack Pork..."

Kevin Harland

"Me and my friends had our last dinner here before leaving Queenstown the next day. The staff was courteous and friendly. The food was exceptional..."

Mara Melissa Villarete

"Staffs are very friendly. Didnt have a reservation but they welcomed us and got seats for us. Very very busy. People keep coming and they have to..."

Rezz Ca

"Very busy restaurant. It’s better to make a booking. Food was great, must try the ribs and peri peri chicken. But service needs improvement...."

Mysterious M

"First impression, they really should update their menu on Zomato because the prices and items available are not reflective of the actual..."

Streaky Eats

"As most reviews here say , Flame is amazing. I have waited a long time to try here. I was not disappointed .Fun noisey atmosphere , casual dinning..."

Glenn Taylor

"4/5 Taste4.5/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 4.5/5 Customer Service Must go semi-fine dining Restaurant in..."

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"Hands down the best place in Queenstown. Place is usually packed.Had everything here - ribs, steaks, burgers, etcEverything was cooked..."

Dillon Pink

"I came to Queenstown on a solo trip and was thinking about eating some seafood. Headed to Flame on Monday night but it was packed. So made a..."

Cynthia Vanisha Paul

"Like most restaurants in Qtown, its difficult to get a reservation for dinner, especially if you’re coming in with a large group. However with this..."

Bayu Sharin

"Lonely traveller suddenly wants to eat meat... and then this restaurant somehow attracts to me. Ribs and grilled meat are their speciality so I..."

The Poor Foodie

"Probably the best ribs I've ever had and that says a lot being American! Excellent service and staff. Wonderful location and views. Extremely busy so..."

Amanda Wedden-Gribble

"Believe it or not we had four mains and finished them all, it was so good we just couldn't stop eating, the lamb cutlets was so delicious and the..."

Khalid Aqeel

"Brought my mother from the UK for her birthday absolutely loved it! Great meals, great staff. Very efficient service. Very good knowledge of menu...."

Louisa Clark

"We really enjoyed our meal at Flame. We ordered the share platter and it was a lot of food! The steak was cooked to perfection, flavours on the..."

Kelly Costa

"food were extremely good. lamb cutlets were cooked to perfection and the steaks were absolutely spot on. We had a big group and they were able to..."

Mia Ng Schilling

"Located on the beach street this place is a must visit for the serious foodie. I went with my wife and ordered ribs, the sea food platter, a lobster..."

Dhairya Sethi

"Great food! Generous portions and great service! Will definitely be coming back here. The ribs were on point, perfect balance of the sauce and..."

Lynda Fortune

"Loved my meal at Flame! I ordered the fillet with mushroom sauce, my boyfriend ordered the ribs, fillet and rattlesnake sauce. The steak was done..."

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"Amazing steak! Best steak I've ever had, was in Queenstown for a week and we visited twice. The mushroom and blue cheese sauce is highly recommended,..."

Ngynt

"Great food, friendly and helpful staffs. The meals are absolutely stunning and worth your money. This is a must-try place if you ever visit..."

Viet Luong

"Visited Flame a couple of times now. Bar and grill is what they do, and they do it well Nothing fancy, just tasty meaty goodness. Try the full rack..."

EggsBenny

"Stopped in here for lunch and had a burger and chips, very nice! Good feel, great views. I really enjoyed the service, very attentive to us!..."

Suzanne Kehl

"We didn't have a reservation so we started walking away, but as we were walking out the exit the host came running down saying we could sit at the..."

Dillon Landi

"Amazing food and fantastic service!! Ordered the flame mixed grill. Every mouthful was cooked and glazed to absolute perfection, and there was so..."

Sophie Ravlich

"My parents and I tried this place because it was recommended to us by my sister. I personally dont eat that much pork but the ribs were great. I have..."

Ellynn

"Fantastic service and amazing ribs!! Best to book in advance as they get super busy (can do this online).We had the ribs and lamb cutlets! Nice..."

Rebecca Heng

"Was not impressed by the reception at the door. However when we finally sat down our server was polite and always topped up our water. This..."

ShoRt

"Ribs ribs rib! It's so good and tender ! Well cook and great service. Like a bar it has the vibe but it brings the "get together peeps"..."

Michelle Chua

"Best ribs ever and the chowder for an entree was probably the best chowder I've ever had! Nick the waiter was 10/10 also, extremely good services..."

Paul Schilt

"So I came here on a date. We didn't book a table we just walked in, service is from the waiter was very quick, me and my date ordered a chicken..."

Quality! It Shouldnt Be That Hard! Love A Wonderful Mouth Full Of Wholesome FOOD!

"Great location with beautiful views. We had the cheesy garlic bread and Mozambique prawns for starters, both were exceptional - especially the..."

Megan Elyse

"my partner and i decided to go here after recommendation from a local. was informed it was the best bbq type of place for steaks etc. we were..."

KG

"Great attentive staff. On point serviceFantastic food and as we were not in a hurry we watched many others enjoy and appreciate their meals and..."

Caren Beer

"Great location overlooking the lake and The Remarkables. Their Barbecue Pork ribs is to die for. Nice ambiance and place is busy.Located along the..."

LilMSunshine

"Wow! Where to start... we went to Flame Bar & Grill as a big group and none of us could fault a thing!! The service was fantastic (thanks Nick! Your..."

Philip Doyle

"Flame is one of my favorite restaurants. I eat out every night and frequently dine at Flame. It is one of the few restaurants that is consistently..."

Julia Milley

"So happy we ate from here got a full rack of ribs and it was great! Jen got the basic burger and it was huge she couldn't finish it! We got mushrooms..."

Samuel Williams

"Went down to Flame to celebrate our wedding anniversary.We pre booked as our hotel recommended as this place gets super busy.We sat out on..."

Sarena & Eashvar Chhotu

"Had my birthday dinner here and luckily booked in advance. The place was buzzing! After food arrived I could understand why! Entrees were good,..."

Foodisgood

"Sooo gooood! Great service, great bar, great menu. Try the ribs. And the steak. And the mushroom sauce... Try everything. I was too full to have..."

Mario Forster

"So glad we made it to Flame! You need to book a few days advance as they are always booked out. All staff were very friendly and welcoming,..."

The Taste Bud

"Absolutely amazing food, fantastic atmosphere, excellent service by Jonny from North america. We had the mozinbeque prawns(not sure how you spell it)..."

Saif Nouri

"Wow this place is .. SO GOOD!! Friend recommended to check it out while visiting Queenstown and it was definitely worth!! Ordered the famous..."

Ezzz

"Having lunch now and this is my first time to write the comment.The ribs are so good and the mushroom sauce is so good~Come on for the..."

Zihao Chen

"We decided to have a quick lunch before we head back to Auckland. A friend recommended the grilled ribs and we happily obliged. We each ordered the..."

Bubut

"Coming to New Zealand and not having beef steaks.. trip is incomplete.. I found this restaurant.. which serves excellent steaks and that..."

Aejaz Ahmed Munshi

"I really like this place and this is why- Friendly staff, attentive and fast service - Great place for the meat lovers you get a lot..."

Musings Of A Foodie

"So on 3rd of January this year, i went to Flame with my family & my friend's family. We're from Jakarta, Indonesia. The taste was so gooddddd!!! THE..."

Yoanne Cristabella

"Superb! Managed to score a booking late notice on a busy Thursday night. Very lucky considering many groups were turned away due to lack of tables..."

Melissa

"This place is packed! Book to ensure a table if youre intending on going. Between three of us, we shared the mixed grill which had a mix of different..."

CD

"The best ribs ever , the restaurant opens at 12pm on their trading day and when we got there it was already full. The ribs were so juicy and the..."

Tw393

"The full rack pork ribs was huge! The taste was good, but in comparison to the ribs from hurricane's or pancake on the rocks, this one may be not as..."

Nuanyun Feng

"11.11.15We were really lucky to have our first dinner on a Tuesday night at this place. These guys are specialized in steaks and it seems the..."

Eduardo Dias

"I cannot fault this place. food, service, atmosphere, drinks were all A1. We both got combo ribs and steak. Prob the nicest I've ever had(and I've..."

Ryan

"Soooooo nice~ everything is perfect!!! Very nice staff and best food ever!!! Good location with lake veiw and firework at night time~ perfect place..."

Boh

"Arrived here unannounced on a Monday night and was very lucky to get a table. Glad we did as the steak was excellent. Had the fillet - 200 gms of..."

Troy Mortleman

"First dinner in Queenstown and we were so glad that we made reservations ! This place is popular with crowds growing during peak hours and we could..."

May

"This is an absolute gem of a place right in the heart of one of my favourite New Zealand city; Queenstown. Im not sure whether its just my love for..."

Caroline Barrett

"Delicious sticky ribs and awesome hot chicken wings made Flame an enjoyable night. Service was adequate albeit perhaps a little insincere. Big..."

JimmyC

"BEST STEAK house in New Zealand EVER ! flame provides great service, food and atmosphere, especially the ribs! Ribs are juicy with the BBQ sauces and..."

C. Food Lover

"My favourite place for ribs in New Zealand. Large generous portions with "fall-off-the-bone" ribs by the rack or half rack (get the full rack!!)..."

Biohazard

"Great food and atmosphere here at flame. The service was good and food great. Had the full rack and it had a great mushroom sauce with it. Maybe..."

Ben Tarrant

"A place that respects meat and should be a MUST visit for any person in Queenstown. I'm not kidding, YOU NEED TO COME HERE IF YOU'RE IN..."

Pop Culture Food

"Came here after being recommended it by many friends. The four of us ordered two mixed platters with a side of seasonal vegetables...."

ItsTrueFatKidsLoveFood

"Ribs are as good as it gets. Spent money on flights and accommodation just to come to flame. Had the mixed grill which has got sausage steak and a..."

Birdman

"I knew that we only had one space for a steakhouse on our itinerary. We decided on Flame Bar and Grill because of the price point and consistent good..."

Johnine @ HaloHaloAtbp

"Went here for lunch... Excellent service. Amazing food cooked well portions are generous .great view Definitely going back. Can't get enough...."

Mo Kara

"One of the best steaks I've ever had. Verges cooked to perfection, finished off with truffles and English breakfast tea. Supreme meal!I..."

David Hardy

"Great location for lovers of gargantuan portions and meat, especially BBQ. Also the atmosphere makes you feel comfortable so you can freely enjoy..."

Anton Mies (Smirnov)

"Fantastic service and food. They really know how to cook a great steak. Had the fillet with mushroom sauce and it was outstanding. It's not a cheap..."

Minijodie

"The best ribs..."

Food 2 Run

"Best ribs I've ever eaten without a doubt get yourself to this restaurant imidiatly. Tasting platter and full rack were awesome and very reasonably..."

Bro Beans

"Awesome!!!. Had a lovely meal tonight at Flame tonight! One of the best steaks I have ever had! Awesome atmosphere and excellent service especially..."

Harrison Brooks

"Amazing burgers, so good i paused while eating the great ribs to finish my partners burger. Couldn't wipe the grin off my..."

Carl

"Excellent place to eat. Have eaten here numerous times and never fails to disappoint. Friendly staff, and if you like quality steaks and good wine..."

Chris Fox

"Definitely worth it for meat eaters. I ate chicken with peri peri and rattle snake sauce was nice. Large portions indeed. Was not too impressed with..."

Keya Banerjee

"Meat. Meat. Meat. If your a meat eater. This place is for you, from walking along the beautiful waterfront of Queenstown, walking across to..."

Ulrich Frerk

"Always had a good feed here. My favourite is full rack of ribs. Best that I've tasted in NZ. Great atmosphere and always busy. A great success story...."

Tom

"Food is great! I got the rack of ribs and they are some of the best ribs I've ever had. Can't remember how the service was so I'm giving 5/5 for..."

Douglas Sekone-Fraser

"Dined at Flame Bar & Grill on 3/10/13. When we arrived, we were seated and our drink order was taken promptly. We didn't get our drinks for..."

Nicole McClelland

"Dined at Flame Bar & Grill on 19/7/13. When we arrived, we were seated and a drinks order taken promptly. Our waitress was friendly and..."

Sack Johnson

"Visited Flame for dinner during a week's stay in Queenstown last month and were intrigued by the promotion of South African cuisine on the..."

Jo

"My favourite restaurant in Queenstown!Everytime I visit it is a must do on my list. The basting on the steak is delicious, ribs very tender,..."

Tania

"Return customers .... this was our second trip to Queenstowns and yes a definite for everyone to dine at the flame bar. food and service is..."

Sunny

"Visited Flame 6th May around 7.30pm not thinking we would need a booking. Boy was I wrong. Luckily we were able to get a table for 2. Couldnt beleive..."

Colin

"We went there as a group of 12 and was delighted with their private balcony. The food was superb and most of all, our waitress (Sarah) was just..."

Jamie

"My husband and I had dinner at your fabulous establishment the first night we arrived in Queenstown over the Labour weekend and were blown away from..."

Zana Van Der

"One of the Best Grill and Bar i have ever been to. The Host Grant and Dawn are one of most amazing people. Will be back for sure. Thank you for..."

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"Wow what a place. We love everything about our dining experience here. Great friendly service (thanks to all concerned). The food was beautiful..."

Tasha

"Absolutely the best. All NZ restaurant owners/workers should come to this restaurant and see how it is done. Brilliant food. Excellent service...."

Brian Howard

"This place is simply amazing! The ribs are like nothing ive tasted before and would recommend them to anyone! They even come complete with a Flame..."

Henrietta

"If you love your steak, Flame is the place to be. They offer a wide selection of different types of cuts of meat and all the sauces to match. By far..."

Lisa Lunniss

"WOW, this place is like finding a piece of gold in the lakes district. Every time i go there i leave with a smile on my face. The food is amazing,..."

Emmerson

"There is no question in my mind that Flame and Grill Bar provides an amazing eating experience. We have been there on a number of occasions, and..."

Melody

"Had a really great meal at Flame (again)last night.Took my wife and daughter and had a really good feed-the mixed grill WOW thats a..."

Susan Vize

"I recently dined in Flame Bar and Grill for a friends birthday.The service was above and beyond excellent standards! The staff were polite and..."

Carly

"Flame Bar and Grill on Beach Street right on the lake with the Remarkables in the background offers the full package when it comes to great food. A..."

Mike Bedford

"One of my all time favourite restaurants for dinning out here in Queenstown, not only is the food exceptional everytime my partner and I go there,..."

Stevie T

"Fantastic food Highly Recommended....Great atmosphere and service.....This Place is a must if you like food....!Be sure to make a booking seems..."

Miles

"This food is "Ridiculously Good" - should almost be..."

Sion

"Culinary Delight at Flame Bar Grill - A Queenstown Gem! Flame Bar Grill in Queenstown is a culinary haven! The menu boasts an incredible variety of..."

Alan Liew

"It’s a nice place to have a meal. Decent view of the wharf through the windows. Free clean filtered water (some venues don’t have this). The..."

Nancy Bao

"Went for dinner on a Monday night. Service was excellent although we always are early eaters. Great selection of meats and meals (vegetarians need..."

Damien S

"We love this place so much we went twice! Lovely views here too. Order the steak. Medium rare. Lamb skewer. The yummy flavoured chips! And the..."

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"Best service in a long time. All staff were excellent! Did was epic and wine great too. Open late. Flaming dessert was a delight. Make sure you hit..."

Chris Rodley

"One of my top rib restaurants!!! The sauce is very unique. Had a full rack of ribs with mesh potato + mushroom sauce. Way better than Hurricane..."

Nancy Park

"Nice view of the wharf from their upstairs location and worth stopping in. We shared a few of the steak platters which are good value and all the..."

Lyndon Burke

"Had a late lunch here after getting off the old steam boat. Loved the atmosphere, staff were super friendly, good local beer, restrooms were clean...."

C Pal

"Booked in here based on a recommendation from a friend and we were not disappointed! Amazing feed! Great service! Easy to get to as well. Definitely..."

Matthew Macisaac

"We had a booking for 6:30 but tried on the off chance they could seat us at 5pm. We go sat straight away, we order strawberry daiquiris they were..."

Samantha Kelly

"Didn't have reservation but was seated within 10 mins. This was on a Monday, around 9:30PM. Place was still packed. Somebody took my order right..."

Cleng Lozavilla

"Excellent food, the ribs were flavorful, the chicken burger was tasty as well. Service was attentive. There’s minimum order of 1 meal per person..."

Ling Ling

"Scrumptious options and the best ribs I’ve had so far. Can’t get enough of their ribs so ordered another half rib set. Even their fries are well..."

ralf james carta

"Food was great 👍 We had to wait and wave a number of times before someone finally came to take our order. Grill plater is a good deal having a..."

E.Y. Fang

"Great dinner. The ribs were amazing. Bomb Alaska was a big miss. Way too much brandy or whatever alcohol is used to light it on fire which ruined the..."

Mitch Smith

"One of the best dining experiences in Queenstown. The service was impeccable, the atmosphere and location vibrant and the food was beyond..."

S L

"The food is such good value for money. We had the meat platter which was N$70 per person, which is sooooo much food. If you manage to finish that you..."

Handre Louw

"Steak was outstanding! Need to book table otherwise won’t able to get a table A must go restaurant in Queenstown! Kids menu are !20-$22 comes with..."

Sharon Noble

"We went to Flame the two times within 4 day as the food there is soooo beautiful! Highly recommended! Make sure you make a booking online to sure you..."

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