Best Cocktails in Queenstown

3 restaurant menus in New Zealand, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Ivy & Lola's Kitchen + Bar
Ivy & Lola's Kitchen + Bar
88/100 (3625 ratings)
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European
Gluten Free Options
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Vegetarian Friendly
European
New Zealand
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Waffles
Winter Salad
Calamari
Eggs Benedict
Mussels
Croquettes
Tempura Fish
Salmon
Burger
Cakes
Smoked Lamb Rump
Beef
Chowder
Lamb
Fish & Chips
Fish & chips
Fried Chicken and Waffles with Bacon
Fish
Szechuan Duck Pancakes
Pancakes
Pork
Curry
Flate White Latte
Espresso Martini
Hot Ginger Beer
Cocktails
Hot Pot
Polenta Fries
Cappuccino
Tortillas
Pork Belly Bao Buns
Salad
Big breakfast
Eggs Benedict
Sticky Date Pudding
Scallops
Seafood chowder
Toasts
Egg Benedict with Bacon
Duck
Garlic bread
Chicken And Waffles
Braised Beef Cheeks
Oyster
Beef burger
Sit down
Contemporary
European
New Zealand
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Reservations
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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
Surreal
Surreal
86/100 (1214 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Australian
New Zealand
Pub
Seafood
New Zealand
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Chicken parmigiana
Fish & Chips
Earth Burger
Tapas
Chicken Green Thai Curry
Ribs
Ribs
Burger
Curry
Tacos
Double Rump Steak Deal
Bangers And Mash
Wolves Beer Battered Hoki Fish Fillet
Poutine
White Linen Cocktail
Arancini
Pork Belly and Garlic Bread
St Louis Rib
Pasta
Smirnoff Ice with Raspberry
Lamb
Pinapple Cocktail
Salad
Pesto
Fish & chips
Fish
Calamari
Pork
Calamares
Cocktails
Orange Juice
Carbonara Pasta
Chips and Dips
Sit down
Pub
Australian
New Zealand
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Came here for food one night, food was okay. Nothing special. Staff were friendly and efficient.Came here again another night and spent..."
Jade Kidd
"Wow. What an amazing place to drink and dine. The atmosphere was great and created an excellent vibe. The food was delicious, although the wings..."
FoodieAsh
"We ordered fish and steak. Both were absolutely delicious. Waiter was amazing, very knowledgeable and made sure my dietary requirement was attended..."
Amelia Frantz
"Fantastic vibe. Great food. Was so nice and hot when it came to our table. Fabulous staff. Will come back definitely!! The place was chokkers and..."
Lee
"Very helpful staff, busy entertaining atmosphere. Great range of beers and choices of wine. The daily specials are excellent for a lighter meal and..."
David Coe
"We arrived early into Queenstown, which meant our room still wasn’t ready to check into. We stored our bags at the hotel and decided to stroll the..."
Stuck In Transit
"Went for fairly late lunch after arrive in Queenstown. Service was nice. They accommodated our fairly large group (about 10 people) by shuffling..."
Benedict Uy
"The back story : Walking around the Queenstown CBD, we stumbled upon Surreal. With a warm interior and jazzy music playing, an ample spacious..."
A Culinary Affair
"We grubbed quick lunch at this place.This place looks typical dinner for tourists.but cuisines and services are enough for us on that..."
Yusuke Ando
"always a good place to go when in QT. Stylish place with menu to..."
Nishiyaman
"Popped into the restaurant looking for a midday feed. Food was great especially the country fried chicken and the chunky fries. Though we were the..."
Barry Lai
"Due to a late town arrival, we were lucky to get into the Surreal. We were resuscitated from our days travels on the upper floor terrace where there..."
Graham Tranter
"Been popping in here for a lunch on my last 2-3 visits to Queenstown. Lunch prices are very reasonable and the food is fantastic. Great atmosphere..."
Neil Baxter
"Stumbled upon this place with my partner on a quiet night out, and it didn't disappoint! Great parmigiana and delicious steak. Look forward to coming..."
Kerrod England
"The Surreal bar is great. It does lovely cocktails and food, and it's reasonably priced. It is definitely worth going to if you're looking for nice..."
Stewart McDonald
"Had a nibble on an entree of pork belly, rather scrumptious. Wonderful food, wonderful service, great atmosphere. Highly..."
World Peace
"The chicken tacos were finger licking..."
Akanksha Dhankher
"Couldn't fault, the place was spacious and tidy. The meal was more than I could have asked for. I had the rump which was good as requested MR. The..."
Sam
"I love this place,very enjoyable during NZ trips. Well organized,quick service. Food is good, cocktails is..."
Lii (L)
"Lively place, nice staff and good food. We ordered the chicken parmigiana, which was really tasty and full of flavor. The chicken breast was really..."
Paula
"Great restaurant. The staff are friendly, the food is delicious, and there is a variety of craft beers available to accompany meals. I came here for..."
Tsung-hua Wu (Josh Wu)
"A bit of a culture shock but in a good way. Never would I have thought, coming to a bar in a snowy town in New Zealand would I meet the Irish bar..."
Bria Robertsson-Smith
"Had an absolutely fantastic dinner here. Amazing service and very tasty food!! Outstanding will be back!!..."
Jason Durey
"We stopped here for lunch and WOW. We got fish and chips only 20 bucks and what an amazing feed. So fresh and awesome size I got an smirnoff vodka..."
Sharon Vandenbos
"I came by a couple of times for drinks/snacks during my stay in Queenstown. I found the place to have a great, cozy atmosphere, and that the staff..."
Ben Ison
"Great venue for dinner and cocktails - added bonus for us also, we found out they had a DJ playing upstairs the night we were there!! Can't wait to..."
Chris Bradley
The Bunker Restaurant
The Bunker Restaurant
86/100 (2974 ratings)
Restaurants
European
European
New Zealand
International
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
New Zealand
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
International
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
After-hours
Drinks
Over Cooked Scallops
Creme Brulee
Olives Ciabatta
Quail
Steamed Vegetables Side
Crawfish
Beef
Catfish
Pinot Noir
Espresso Martini
Vesper
Lamb
Scallops
Pistachio Cake
Fish
Duck
Snapper
Pork
Cocktails
Salmon
Mulled Wine
Venison
Duck Liver Parfait
Oysters
Cheese and Charcuterie
Ostrich
Ora King Salmon
Crème Brûlée
West Coast Pork Ballontine Fillet Braised Short Rib
Sit down
New Zealand
European
Contemporary
International
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Dinner
After-hours
Drinks
Fine Dining
"If you wish to be immersed in a cosy romantic atmosphere, the Bunker is the right place for it. Food is very nice presented and the portions are in a..."
Lora Sinya
"Well what can I say , this place has amazing ambience friendly staff and first-class food Well recommended for people who like fine..."
James Gleeson
"This is a hard to find place that is hidden away. Quiet and understated, the dining room is small and intimate. The food shows off the best of local..."
Dumba
"On first appearance The Bunker is warm and inviting coming in from a fresh winters evening. The maitre d was prompt and quickly took our coats. Once..."
Vicki Wong
"I had been here many years before it was a 5.0 meal. The venison was just incredible. This time, because of the size of our group, we had to order..."
Ashish Pandey
"One of my favourite restaurants in Queenstown.  Not only is the food delicious, has a cosy, yet intimate atmosphere as well as being very affordable..."
Rosemary Young
"So I am back at my favourite restaurant / bar in Queenstown, The Bunker. I always make it a point of dining here when I am in Queenstown. The..."
Life Of A Travel Czar
"The most amazing food with the most amazing service in a perfectly cozy place.. The perfect ambience for fine dining.. A must try Taste of the South..."
Yatin Mehra
"We came by after a day trip to Wanaka. It was quite hard to find on cow lane since it was hidden in the corner. The place was really nice and cosy,..."
Benedict Uy
"Food was amazing! and well priced for the size meal. I had a Havana cocktail which was also top notch. Nice cosy venue with a open fire place which..."
Brett Whitten
"Only ever been here after dinner to have few drinks. I read it from an arrival brochure and was excited to hear that it was known for their martinis..."
ShoRt
"The husband was recommended this restaurant. The food was amazing & the wine divine. The upstairs bar was cozy also and the restaurant really..."
Ivan Rainforth-Gott
"Had a fantastic evening here! We could not decide what to choose from the menu so opted for the "Taste of the South Menu" and it was..."
Stuart Wills
"Loved this place! We had dinner here one night and I ordered the Angus grass fed eye fillet medium to well - I know...don't scream at me. I have a..."
Reality
"Cool as they come. The Bunker is a seriously cool bar. The scene is set with quality tunes and comfy couches on the rooftop balcony. The inside..."
Fish
"We rolled into The Bunker late-ish on a Thursday night having just arrived in Queenstown. The place is small so I could see why you'd normally have..."
Dan Whittington
"Had a fantastic night here with my workplace with a group in the upstairs room with some very top notch local winemakers. We had a set menu with a..."
Wine And Cheese
"The degusation menu and wine paring is divine, and reflects a level of innovation, attention to detail and expertise that defines culinary..."
Susanne Clay
"I was lucky enough to be taken to this restaurant by my husband for an intimate dinner out and were not disappointed. It delivered everything we..."
Tiffany Cater
"With only seven tables this is a very intimate restaurant.. You would think a roaring open fire in the middle of summer would not work but it does..."
Ian
"This restaurant is a must do in Queenstown. The food here is amazing, superb selection of NZ wines and the staff here are very friendly and..."
Food Lover
"Fantastic service and the quality of food was exceptional. Wine list was second to none also. All round a leading restaurant in this beautiful 4..."
Sarena Harper
"I asked the cab driver to recommend a great place to take my wife. He stopped in a little alley way and I thought he was joking... He wasn't! what a..."
Rodney
"This cab driver can report that EVERY fare picked up from here has had a ravingly good dining..."
The Cab Report
"We happened to stumble across this little cocktail bar after dinner somewhere else. Awesome cocktail menu, there is definitely something for everyone..."
The Duvals
"The only 6/5 I've ever wanted to give on a google review. We had an amazing dining experience doing the 8 course tasting menu. Everything was perfect..."
Chris Tarrant
"What an experience! We had an awesome night enjoying the 8 course tasting menu. Everything was perfect from the vibe to the food and wines I’d rate..."
Juan Garces
"Really wonderful food and service. Our party had the eight course tasting menu. Staff explained each course and wine pairing wonderfully. The wines..."
Meagan Moore
"I have had the pleasure of coming to The Bunker over the last ten years - it was exciting to come back after the renovations and see they’ve made..."
Helen Marx
"Honestly could not fault a single thing, hands down the best dining experience ever! The staff were all charming, accommodating and down to earth,..."
Jemma Skerp
"Went for the venison, it was very tender. Oysters were big and delicious. Service was great and very..."
Tina Lee
"Enjoyed the food. Restaurant is a bit small and cramped. But overall it was a good experience. Love the drinks as..."
Nicole Chua
"Atmosphere was lovely and staff were super inviting, interested and friendly. Food was pretty good, but a little lacking oomph, although the..."
Nick Simpson
"Faultless. Absolutely blown away. Penelope in particular was on pointe, lovely, perfect knowledge and witty. I grew quite fond of spotting how..."
Lauren Wood