Best Oysters 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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Public Kitchen & Bar
Public Kitchen & Bar
87/100 (3483 ratings)
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New Zealand
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Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
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Lunch
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Brunch
Ceviche
Clams
Steak
Meatballs
Mussels
Duck
pavlova
Schnitzel
Cheesecakes
Crème Brûlée
Oyster
Oysters
Ceviche
Croquettes
Calamari
Fries
Croquettes
Rhubarb Brulee
Mussels
Beef Cheeks
Salmon w Fried Capers Parsley
Calamares
Cakes
Sticky Pork Belly Sticks
Salmon
Burger
Agria Potatoes
Lamb Kofta Flatbread & Cucumber Yoghurt Dressing
Lamb
Cheesecake
Rack of Lamb
Beef
Pesto
Tapas
Carrots
Fish
Cod
Baked Camembert
Pancakes
Pork
Ribs
Duck Pancakes
Muscles
Pork Belly Skewers
Pasta
Salad
Salad
Corned Beef
Sit down
New Zealand
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Waterfront
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
After-hours
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"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
The Bunker Restaurant
The Bunker Restaurant
86/100 (2974 ratings)
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International
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European
European
New Zealand
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International
New Zealand
Contemporary
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
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Dinner
After-hours
Drinks
Mulled Wine
Oysters
Duck Liver Parfait
Ostrich
Cheese and Charcuterie
Ora King Salmon
Crème Brûlée
Creme Brulee
West Coast Pork Ballontine Fillet Braised Short Rib
Quail
Over Cooked Scallops
Crawfish
Olives Ciabatta
Beef
Catfish
Steamed Vegetables Side
Pinot Noir
Lamb
Scallops
Espresso Martini
Fish
Duck
Vesper
Pork
Salmon
Pistachio Cake
Cocktails
Snapper
Venison
Sit down
International
European
New Zealand
Contemporary
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
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
Kappa Japanese Restaurant
Kappa Japanese Restaurant
81/100 (1519 ratings)
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Gluten Free Options
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Vegan Options
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Salad
Salmon Avocado Roll
Sashimi
Oyster
Beef
Udon
Oysters
Tuna
Sashimi Saumon
sake
Salmon
Wings
Fish Soup
Bluefin Tuna Roll
Blue Cod Tempura
Grilled Eggplant Miso
Prawns
Steamed Tua Tua Clams
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Mulled Whisky
Miso Soup
Teriyaki Chicken with Salmon Sashimi
Edamame
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Teriyaki Barramundi
Sobá
Tempura
Noodle
Shrimp
Agedashi Tofu
Bento (Lunch Box)
Karagê
Tataki
Sashimi Platter
Eggplant
Teriyaki Tofu
Fish
Sit down
Asian
Sushi
Japanese
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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