Dining Options in Queenstown

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Top Restaurants – Queenstown and near    …click here

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Top Restaurants – near Arrowtown    …click here

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Top Restaurants – Queenstown and near

//   BOTSWANA BUTCHERY   //

European cuisine, fabulous setting on the waterfront, private dining rooms available, highly recommended.

botswana

//   RATA   //

Michelin star Chef Josh Emmett’s award winning restaurant. European cuisine, highly recommended.

rata

//   BLUE KANU   //

Pacifica and Asian food at its best – shared plates – the lamb curry is out of this world.

bluekanu

//   PIER 19   //

Delicious European cuisine, the setting makes it alfresco dining at its best.

pier19

//   THE BUNKER   //

One of Queenstown’s best. Dark, intimate, absolutely fabulous for that special occasion. European cuisine, limited seating, booking essential and the Upstairs Bar is a great way to start your evening.

bunker

CASUAL DINING – QUEENSTOWN

//   MADAM WOO   //

Josh Emmett’s Asian Street cuisine – the food is to die for. Try the hawker rolls, Woo salad and in our opinion, the best squid in town.

mwoo

//   PUBLIC KITCHEN AND BAR   //

Fabulous setting at the Steamer Wharf overlooking Lake Wakatipu – sit outside for lunch or on a warm, sunny Queenstown evening.

Enjoy the lights sparking on the water in winter. European cuisine, shared plates.

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//   KAPPA   //

A local’s favourite, delicious Japanese food – wonderful for lunch or dinner. Sometimes hard to get a table at lunch. Very casual.

kappa

//   FARELLI’S TRATTORIA   //

Located at Steamer Wharf, casual, rustic, yummy Italian dining. All the usual suspects are on the menu.

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FAMILY RESTAURANTS-ALSO GREAT FOR ADULTS

// LONE STAR //

A great choice for the whole family not just the kids. The pork ribs and mama’s chicken are always popular. Huge portions – I still haven’t managed a dessert there and I’ve got a really sweet tooth.

lone

//   PRIME RESTAURANT   //

Good family food – great views and half price Early Bird before 6.30pm. Able to seat big parties.

prime

//   THE COW   //

A Queenstown Institution. Great pizza and pasta, a perennial favourite with the locals, particularly after the cinema.

thecow

//   WINNIES   //

Another pizza/pasta favourite – located in the Queenstown Mall – lots of room upstairs and a great atmosphere.

winnies

//   SKYLINE RESTAURANT   //

The best view in town. Fabulous buffet with something for everyone.  Go up early and do some luging beforehand – great family attraction.

skyline

//   WALTER PEAK STATION RESTAURANT   //

Kiwi farm fare at its best and of course the famous Old Lady of the Lake, the TSS Earnslaw which is a national treasure. A memorable way to enjoy Lake Wakatipu as you make your way to Walter Peak. A stunning location and excellent food.

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CAFES QUEENSTOWN

// VUDU & LARDER //

Award winning café, always full with locals and visitors alike, stunning food, sometimes hard to find a seat for big groups.

vudu

//  BESPOKE KITCHEN  //

2016 NZ Café of the Year – same owners as New Vudu, yummy food – great outdoor space as well.

bespoke

//   JOE’S GARAGE   //

The local’s favourite. Our local favourite too. Try the Tuska or the Joker – best coffee in town. Fantastic staff and great outdoor area.

joes

//   THE EXCHANGE   //

Great café with lots of indoor and outdoor seating – all your favourite’s on offer.

exchange

//   HALO   //

Excellent indoor outdoor seating, a large venue, good for big groups. Friendly staff and lots of choices on the menu.

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//   THE BOATSHED – FRANKTON MARINA   //

10 minute drive or 30 minutes walk on the Queenstown Trail from Queenstown. The Boatshed has one the best views over the lake and mountains. Easy parking, tasty food – and don’t forget to try their world famous -Sticky Buns-. Great all year round.

boatshed

BAKERIES AND TAKEAWAYS – QUEENSTOWN

//   FERG BURGER   //

Don’t miss the best burgers in the world according to Lonely Planet.   Ignore the 24-hour queue, it moves fast and it can be quite entertaining!

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//   FERG BAKER   //

Outstanding bakery with all your favorite’s and if you still have room… pop next door

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//   MRS FERG GELATERIA   //

Freshly made yummy gelato – so many delicious flavours to choose from.

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BARS QUEENSTOWN

There are so many to choose from, here’s a selection Most have open wood fires.

THE BOILER ROOM

UPSTAIRS AT THE BUNKER

BARDEAU

COWBOY

MINUS 5 ICE BAR

BARMUDA

EICHARDTS BAR

NO. 5 THE SPIRE

TOP RESTAURANTS – NEAR ARROWTOWN

//   AMISFIELD WINERY AND BISTRO   //

Set in a working vineyard, indoor and outdoor luxe surroundings. Enjoy a long lazy, late lunch. Open 12pm to 8pm. Highly recommend – Trust the Chef – exquisite food to share. It’s an experience all should try and at the top of our list, winter or summer.

amisfield

//   THE MILLHOUSE, MILLBROOK RESORT   //

A stunning location, outstanding food – fine dining at its best.

millhouse

//   SAFFRON   //

ARROWTOWN Award-winning, and a favourite with locals and visitors. Try the Trio of Curries.

saffron

CASUAL DINING – ARROWTOWN

//   HOLE IN ONE, MILLBROOK RESORT   //

Stunning location and a fabulous extensive menu for lunch and dinner. Cabinet food on offer as well.

hole1

//   LA RUMBLA   //

Tapas restaurant, great food and fabulous cocktails – one of our favourite places in Arrowtown.

larumbla

//   AGAVE   //

Yummy, casual Mexican style food. The blue cod tacos are divine.

agave

PUBS – ARROWTOWN

//   NEW ORLEANS PUB   //

Lovely, large outdoor deck for hot sunny days, great pub food, highly recommended.

no

//   THE FORK AND TAP   //

Beautiful building and location. Plenty of indoor outdoor seating, delicious food and many ales to choose from.

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CAFES – ARROWTOWN

//   PROVISIONS   //

provisions

Fabulous old cottage, great food, stunning garden setting highly recommended, one of our favourites.

//   CHOP SHOP   //

Fabulous atmosphere and décor, great coffee, – the beef cheeks are to die for, or bang bang chicken – a real winner. Interesting take on normal brunch fare – highly original, delicious menu, changes regularly.

chop-shop

//   CAFÉ MONDO   //

All the usual café items are on the menu, great setting for a relaxing coffee and food. Try the -Cheese Rolls- also
known in the south as Southland Sushi. Large outdoor area makes this ideal for big groups.

cafe-mondo

 

BAKERIES – ARROWTOWN

//   ARROWTOWN BAKERY   //

Highly rated and recommended – so many delicious types of pies, you’ll want to try them all.

arrowtown-bakery

WINE BARS – ARROWTOWN

//   THE BLUE DOOR   //

Small, one of the best bars in Queenstown – wonderful atmosphere, roaring fire, limited bar food available.

blue-door

GIBBSTON WINERIES, RESTAURANTS AND WINE TASTINGS

//   GIBBSTON VALLEY   //

Wine Cave, restaurant, café, cheesery, bike hire, Gibbston Valley has it all. Try their cheeseboard with a glass or two of their award winning Pinot Noir or a cheeky Pinot Gris.

cheesery

//   CHARD FARM   //

Wine Tasting You’ll need a wine or two after the steep drive in – spectacular views, divine wine and well worth a visit

chard-farm

//   PEREGRINE   //

Winery Wine tasting Impressive award winning architecture and wine – wine tasting only

peregrine

//   BRENNAN WINES   //

A stunning setting, all year round wine tasting with cheeseboards available. Award winning wines, picnic tables for warmer days or enjoy your wine and cheese amongst the vineyards.

brennan-wines

//   WAITIRI CREEK WINERY   //

Pizza, great food and great wine in a beautiful old church setting, child friendly with lots of outdoor space to run around.

waitiri

CASUAL DINING

//   JACK’S POINT RESORT – CLUBHOUSE   //

20 minutes drive from town and Arrowtown – stunning setting beside lake, great food – marvellous for a long lazy lunch or a glass of wine, a coffee and muffin – worth the drive. Lots of room for children to play outside.

jacks

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