Best Steak in Queenstown

6 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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Lokal Kitchen & Bar
Lokal Kitchen & Bar
95/100 (122 ratings)
Restaurants
Wine Bar
Wine Bar
Pizza
European
Pizza
New Zealand
European
Beer restaurants
Central European
Central European
New Zealand
Beer restaurants
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Baked Camembert with Garlic Honey Nuts and Rosemary Onion Jam Toasted Bread
Children's Pizza's Cheese and Hawaiian
Smoked Salmon
Steak
Tandoori Chicken Pizza
Flat White
Couscous Extra
Wine
Cheesecake
Ribs
Chowder
Chicken Nibbles
Layered Honey Cake
Lokal Burger
Moroccan Seafood
Sit down
European
Wine Bar
Pizza
Central European
Beer restaurants
New Zealand
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Delivery
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Takeout
Gift Cards Available
Accepts Mastercard
Parking Available
Accepts Visa
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Live Music
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"The best restaurant we tried in Queenstown! I had a tandoori chicken pizza and my fiancé tried the salmon with hummus and couscous, with extra corn..."
Cristina Meirosu
"Loved our evening at Lokal, thanks Lenka and team. Fun family time at the Wednesday Night Quiz. Steak was a fave, but all of the food was delicious...."
Amy Macdonald
"We stayed near Fernhill and had dinner at the Lokal a number of times. The staff is super friendly and the food is great. Their pizzas are highly..."
Gerwin Janssen
"Wow, this place is fantastic. We walked from Queenstown up the hill and enjoyed the most delicious lunch. The food was amazing, great variety of..."
Belinda Baker
"My partner and I ordered the steak and margherita pizza, which were scrumptious. The staff were super chill and friendly; I felt like I was being..."
Ziggster Star
"A great little spot to get a takeaway or dine in and have a drink. Friendly staff and a great atmosphere. The pizza was..."
Brian de Waal
"Lovely friendly dining experience. Went their with my family and 2 small children staff were very friendly and had our table set up for us including..."
Janet Wilson
"As tourist we felt very welcome, the guys create a good atmosphere and the food we had was amazing. We even came back the next day to try some more..."
Michael Smith
"I ate with a friend in this great restaurant. The food was delicious (salads + pizza), the wine tasty and the service friendly. Would highly..."
Jessica Knepple
"I really enjoy going to Lokal and participating in the weekly quizzes. All the food we've had there is really good. Staff is very friendly. Quiz is a..."
Iris Blackburn
Pedro's By The Lake
Pedro's By The Lake
90/100 (1370 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Spanish
Spanish
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Espresso Martini
Steak
Scallops
Cheese Plate
Selection of Tapas
Sangria
Calamari
Lamb Croquettes
Piña colada
Mussels
Calamari with Chorizo
english breakfast
Patatas Bravas – GF – V
ratatouille
Whole Roast Lamb Shoulder – GF
Crema catalana
Tapas
Prawns
Garlic Prawns – GF
Chorizo a la sidra
Mussels a La Gallega
Grilled Garlic Scallops – GF
Pulled Lamb Montaditos
Ceviche
Croquettes
Ham Croquettes
Garlic Prawns
Olives
Lamb
Wines
Sit down
Spanish
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Family style
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Table Service
Waterfront
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Fabulous place to grab the happy hour lunch special. The dishes were delicious, very filling and the service was fabulous. Great sitting outside..."
Elizabeth D
"We decided to come for dinner after looking around for a while. We didn't book and were able to get a table outside. They have happy hour as well as..."
Benedict Uy
"Loved every dish and amazing lychee cocktail! Eduardo was had amazing service and excellent recommendations. Our favourites were the garlic prawns,..."
Choo Hang Khoo
"Amazing. We stopped in for dinner with no reservation and were seated fairly quickly on the patio overlooking the water. The service was quick and..."
Jennifer Johnson
"We enjoyed our dining there very much. We are seafood lovers so we ordered almost all their seafood dishes which did not disappoint us!!! Food itself..."
Hanajan
"My friend & I have visited here twice in the last 2 months. Amazing steak dish that we shared on our first visit was shared and melt in the mouth..."
Rachel Malsen
"Food was so nice tapas, service excellent always asked second drink, they had happy hour til 7pm,..."
Gift Natsu
"What a great place to go for your Queenstown experience! Pedros is a fantastic restaurant situated right by the lake with exceptionally friendly..."
Bill Kernoczy
"We LOVE ❤️ Pedro's. Absolutely delicious food, the garlic prawns and scallops are particularly divine. The atmosphere is so relaxed and staff are..."
Melanie Wijntjes
"As the name suggests, right in front of a lake with views of lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains. We visited during happy hours and tried..."
A C Nayak
"Amazing food, friendly staff, fantastic atmosphere. Came in summer not too..."
Jinq Lee
"First time here. Fantastic service. We sat outside on a beautiful summer night. We had a couple of tapas, pull pork Croquettes and Spinach &..."
Wilko Jack
"Everything was perfect, we got a table for two without a reservation and service was excellent! Vegetarian paella for two people was really good,..."
Anette Johansson
"We had late afternoon merienda at this restaurant as we walked by. Ordered churros, Manchego cheese plate, Patagonia Ice Cream Selection a fruit..."
Patrick Zuluaga
"My wife and I went here for out 40th wedding anniversary. She has very exacting standards and I'm delighted to say we were served brilliantly. The..."
Michael Manning
"The quickest service I have ever received at a restaurant!!! Within a few minutes of ordering my first items were bought out. Very impressed. The..."
Sarah B
"The greatest welcoming people so far I met, we sat outside beside heater with blankets was nice and cozy. Paella was yummy and priced for 2 people,..."
sepideh Delavari
"Such a great dining experience! We opted for Chef selection of Tapas dishes, it was fantastic! Garlic prawns is top! Kids meals are full of good..."
Artem Moskvyak
"A little part of Spain exists in Queenstown and it’s called Pedro’s by the lake. The food is authentic, full of flavour and tastes so good but..."
Gary Rooke
Public Kitchen & Bar
Public Kitchen & Bar
87/100 (3483 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Lamb
Agria Potatoes
Cheesecake
Beef
Pesto
Lamb Kofta Flatbread & Cucumber Yoghurt Dressing
Tapas
Fish
Cod
Rack of Lamb
Pork
Ribs
Carrots
Pancakes
Baked Camembert
Duck Pancakes
Pasta
Corned Beef
Muscles
Salad
Clams
Meatballs
Pork Belly Skewers
Salad
Duck
Schnitzel
Ceviche
Oyster
Steak
Cheesecakes
Mussels
Calamari
pavlova
Ceviche
Crème Brûlée
Mussels
Oysters
Croquettes
Beef Cheeks
Croquettes
Calamares
Fries
Cakes
Rhubarb Brulee
Salmon
Burger
Salmon w Fried Capers Parsley
Sticky Pork Belly Sticks
Sit down
New Zealand
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Waterfront
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Mid-range
"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
True South Dining Room
True South Dining Room
84/100 (686 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
European
New Zealand
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
After-hours
Fish
Peach Surprise
Pork
Daily House Made Soup
Smoked Rangiora Duck Breast
Steak
JD on the Rocks
pork ribs
Salad
cheese board
Scallops
Duck
Oyster
Risotto
Salmon
Beef
Lamb
Sit down
Contemporary
European
New Zealand
Parking Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Reservations
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Drinks
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Fine Dining
"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
Stratosfare Restaurant & Bar
Stratosfare Restaurant & Bar
84/100 (4370 ratings)
Quick Bites
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Fish
Sashimi
Pasta
Crème Brulée
Pork
Salad
Pizza
Mussels
Pilsner
Soup
Salmon
Mulled Wine
Steak
Pancake Stack
Flat White
Salad
Cappuccino
Curry
Prawns
english breakfast
Prawns
Chocolate Mousse
PUDDING
Steamed Green Lipped Mussels
디져트
햄종류
홍합 새우
Lamb
Beef
Pesto
Café
New Zealand
Waterfront
Buffet
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Free Wifi
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Table Service
Non-smoking restaurants
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Best dining place I have been to, the food is scrumptious and fresh, friendly service. The stunning view is second to none, make sure you pay extra..."
Rex Chen
"Love the view. Breathtaking view. Loved the dessert the most:) friendly..."
Alice In New Zealand
"A beautiful end to our holiday by having dinner at Stratosfare. The view was spectacular, hubby and I enjoyed two helpings of the salmon sashimi &..."
Fau
"What an amazing spot to enjoy the expansive and wondrous views of Queenstown!! It is a short gondola ride up the mountain to experience this..."
Niki
"Was recommended this by taxi driver Well worth the package For a buffet food was excellent Especially the desert bar. The views..."
Moods
"Me and my Girlfriend came here for our anniversary dinner, Amazing view and good selection of choices.. Will definitely visit again next time we're..."
Luke Rooney
"Lots of food choices. The view of the restaurant is to die for 🤩😍 Excellent customer service...."
Jinky Jimenez Cruz
"Food 3.5/5Ambiance 5/5Service 3.5/5Amazing view to have a satisfying meal- highlight of the experience! Very generous selection..."
Jho Meets Food
"We had my mum's 50th up here and it was great! Views are amazing! Price for the buffet includes the gondola ride up and a free drink (including..."
Vege Eats
"Interesting setting - the music soundtrack was a bit confusing. Many lunch options for vegans which were awesome. Only fruit salad option for dessert..."
Lilly Hooper
"A nice spread available at this buffet! There’s a station to make your own laksa so that was pretty cool. There’s not enough variety of hot..."
Eunifoodie
"One of the best Buffet spreads in the world, Stratosfare's hospitality and warmth is commendable.For NZ $90, there was ample of food from..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"**Very keto diet friendly**We are pretty picky, and were really impressed with this place. Massive selection of food that was nicely..."
R & A
"What an amazing place! Probably the best restaurant view in all of New Zealand! They have heaps of vegetarian options here, which change on a daily..."
Vegesaur
"Excellent buffet dinner with a wide range of food. The view was just simply amazing. We have booked for early dinner and find the time was just right..."
888bing888
"We had lunch here. The view was amazing when it wasn’t foggy. Huge range of vegetarian and vegan options. The sweet treats section was my favorite...."
Marich
"The overall experience here is good. The highlight definitely is the interior design and atmosphere. The large open style windows overlooking the..."
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"I went there last month, I booked for dinner, but I had a table in the middle of the restaurant so I couldn’t see the view. But the foods, drinks..."
Jula Sihapanya
"I love buffet meal for its wide range of everything.  Although I am not a big eater, I love varieties hence buffet spreads or smorgasbord is my way..."
Little Borneo Girl
"Was really impressed with the food variety and the wait staff were very nice. All of the food that I had was delicious with a big variety of sweets..."
Jess
"Really great place to have lunch with view. So Stunning and the Food also awesome! Must visit If you are in Queenstown. This is buffet Restaurant and..."
Jeannie June Kurniawan
"Love the place! I really enjoyed, worth of you pocket for the buffet and very friendly staff make sure get yourself in once you in..."
Susakol
"Like probably 99% of diners we were visitors to Queenstown dining at the Stratosphere. We booked a table an hour before sunset so that we could enjoy..."
Martin Davies
"Dinner with a view at the Stratosfare Skyline Queentown. You need to take a cable car going up to enjoy buffet dinner while enjoying sunset over..."
I.eat.i.rate
"The food selection is small. Definitely quality over quantity. The view is amazing especially when you spend extra to get a window seat. Waiters were..."
Sopha Peter Belmonte
"The best way to conclude a day stroll at Queenstown central is to enjoy quality food and superb flavours 1500 feet above sea level at Stratosfare..."
XED 🐘
"Lovely, helpful and friendly staff. We had two of our group with skiing injuries and they gave us more time to settle ourselves as well as allowing..."
Saige O'Brien
"Great view, great service, coprehensive bistro that's executed very well. One of our party was in a wheelchair and the staff were incredibly..."
Adam Brown
"I was shocked at how much it cost to have dinner here. $85!! It is good for a one off experience. The food is good but i could have ordered it at..."
Jean Gailey-Taumaunu
"One of the best buffets I've been too. Lots of variety and the dessert corner was the best. Not the average buffet dessert that just offers ice cream..."
Pham Peter
"went here as part of luge gondola and dinner combo. the view us amazing! dinner was fab to. so much to choose from - most than likely to over..."
KG
"*This review is for the lunch buffet*One of the first things I noticed in Queenstown was the gondola taking people up to this place nestled..."
Ming
"The restaurant there I ever been to with the best view ever, just fabulous. It' been several years so I won't comment on the food but I rember it was..."
Rui Burguete
"Came here for the buffet tonight. Initial impressions were high, with friendly staff. We were guided through the buffet by wait staff and were..."
Dave Howie
"Very impressive spread!! The food are mostly of high quality and tasted fantastic. You can tell that the sashimi and seafood are fresh, and the prawn..."
Pineapple San
"Absolutely stunning views with green lip mussels to get from the buffet. Well managed with international staff from everywhere in the world. We were..."
Gina
"Amazing. The whole experience was just amazing. Be sure to always make a booking before buying the ticket coz having a booking, will prioritize you..."
Iris Joy Ebasco Edic
"Came by for dinner. It was quite expensive but the price did include the ride up on the gondola. The confirmation email they sent said that we would..."
Benedict Uy
"The service of the staff was great & the food for a buffet was really delicious. Neither of us eat seafood which seemed to be what everyone was..."
Let Laura Eat
"Almost doesn't matter what the drinks or food is like here as the view is the winner. That said, the offerings are fair and the backpacker staff as..."
Martin C
"I'm not usually one for buffet, but this was amazing! The Stratosfare restaurant is definitely worth the visit before some luge fun at the Skyline...."
The Taste Bud
"Just realized i am scared of cable car ride once i have to travel in one to this restaurant. Nightime after dinner was less scary and had gorgeous..."
BukanOtotTapiLemak
"Fresh sashimi. Tasty tiramisu shot. But some fruit was made from canned food that meant not fresh and too much sugar. I do not willing to have any..."
Michelle Hwang
"A trendy, stylish and elite looking restaurant placed on the top of the Queenstown hill.The view from the restaurant is spectacular overlooking..."
Arpita Mandal
"It's a great dining experience on top of the mountain with the view of Queenstown. They have 2 seatings available for dinner, we went for the..."
Neeraj
"The view is absolutely stunning from this restaurant. As a seafood lover, I was quite pleased with the selection they had on offer at the buffet..."
R J Y
"Looked forward to buffet lunch with family after the luge.Something for everyone. Kids went straight for the sushi and dumplings. Husband went..."
A
"Anyone who is currently in Queenstown should try this place out! Not only the view is spectacular but the food were really nice too. A huge selection..."
Dee
"The good side is it had selected salamis, prawn cocktails, sashimis like salmon, king fish and mussels provided, but the hot foods were really just..."
Nuanyun Feng
"Absolutely blown away by this place. Went up the gondola for the view and paid the extra $23 for the buffet lunch. Certainly was not disappointed!!..."
Troy Mortleman
"One of the best view any restaurant can offer! We sat by the window and absolutely loved the entire experience here. Came for the lunch buffet and..."
May
"Took a gondola ride with the wife and checked in early for a window seat, got a great seat, staff were very professional and always helpful, food..."
Mystery Shopper
"We were in Queenstown for my mother’s birthday and looking for somewhere to mark the special occasion. None of our group are too fond on..."
Stephanie Walker
"Diana. It was last year when we first had the opportunity to visit this restaurant for dinner in the clouds! What a magical trip to get up to it too,..."
DianaW
"Amazing Views on the trip up the Gondola just on Dusk when we visited. Staff were amazing and helpful and the buffet was first class. Great ranges of..."
Ryan A
"Really gorgeous views and wonderfully friendly service compliment the exhilarating dining experience at the Skyline Gondola Buffet. The food is what..."
Kim
"My experience at Stratosfare Restaurant & Bar in Queenstown was a mix of positives and areas for improvement. Let me break it down: First, let's..."
Manager Admin
"View was incredible, heaps of food options however the taste was just average. Service was also a bit slow. But good family lunch option. Don’t..."
Natalia Santos
"Great atmosphere! Very good customer service, staffs were attentive and knowledgeable. There's room for improvement with regards to food selections..."
Plant Lady
"Fantastic dining experience. Food was great, amazing views, superb service. My son has a number of allergies and the waitstaff and chefs were..."
Christie Mahon
"On top of the skyline gondola, Stratosfare Restaurant and Bar is an amazing restaurant. A great place to take in Lake Wakitipu, the Remarkables, and..."
Arun Chandran
"Was absolutely amazing here! Would 100% come back again! Our waiter Joseph did a fantastic job & his service was awesome! The food itself was..."
Tulua Setu
"We had dinner at the restaurant for our honeymoon and loved it especially paired with the 3 luges which was so fun! We had Sarah for our waitress and..."
Laura Donnelly
"Great foods - meats, seafood, salads, vegetables, and dessert. Great views. Great customer..."
Kassulke Family
"The restaurant is a must for bookings which we’re lucky to get a table. But wow the food selections are awesome everything from soups to different..."
Kathy Ellem
"Stratosfare Restaurant and Bar is an amazing restaurant atop the skyline gondola. With some of the best views of Lake Wakitipu, the Remarkables and..."
Kyle Smith
"Food was decent. Victor the staff member was extremely nice and helpful. He went over and beyond to make our time at Stratosfafe nice and..."
Milinda De Silva
"Beautiful stunning view of Queenstown. Lovely spot for a lunch and dinner. The staff take really good care of you and are super helpful. The food was..."
Kitty Ja
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70/100 ( ratings)
Restaurants
International
New Zealand
Dinner
Drinks
Breakfast
Fries
Scallops
Toasts N Tea
Steak
International
New Zealand
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Validated Parking
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner