TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Stratosfare Restaurant & Bar

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"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..."

Food?

"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..."

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