The best places to eat and drink in Queenstown
When it comes to places to eat and drink in Queenstown, you are spoilt for choice. Take your tastebuds on a tour of local produce brought to life by culinary creators, with a flavour for every appetite. From hatted restaurants and award-winning Central Otago pinot noir, to world-famous burger joints, crafty pubs and conscious cafes, here’s your guide to the best places to eat and drink in Queenstown.
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Al Fresco Dining Around Queenstown
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With our spectacular alpine vistas, long warm summers, and world-famous food scene, Queenstown is made for eating al fresco. Find some of the best places to eat outdoors, with these top picks for alfresco dining in and around Queenstown.
Fine Dining in Queenstown, a Roundup of the Best Restaurants in Queenstown
- 10 min read
Queenstown is a foodie’s paradise, with some of the best restaurants and dining experiences in New Zealand. Here’s a roundup of top fine dining restaurants to…
Best Places for Dinner in Queenstown
- 11 min read
Experience seasonal flavours, taste the terroir of the region, and hear stories of the people who shape the local culinary tradition with this guide to the best…
Explore Queenstown Marina
- 6 min read
Queenstown Marina is a buzzy little waterside precinct tucked away on the lakeside on the way to Frankton. Think waterfront craft brewery, cellar door, and…
Your Arrowtown Food Guide
- 9 min read
Eating out in Arrowtown is a must-do when visiting Queenstown. Plan your culinary adventure with our guide to places to eat in Arrowtown: the best cafés and…
Arrowtown Breakfast Spots
- 4 min read
There’s lots to see and do in Arrowtown but first, you’re going to need a good brunch. Breakfast in style in Arrowtown with this guide to the best places to…
Sit, Borrow, or BYO – It’s Easy to go Single-Use Cup Free in Queenstown
- 10 min read
It’s easy to avoid single-use cups in Queenstown with this guide to good places serving up great coffee, waste-free. Sit, Borrow, or BYO.
Find What You Want Eat & Drink Options
Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner, Queenstown serves up delicious food at all times of day. Whether you crave a seasonal paddock to plate feast, a hearty vegan brunch, or even a famous burger, you’ll be savouring the flavour of our delicious local produce, served up by passionate and talented chefs.
Odd Saint
- 1 Earl St
odd saint, your new neighbourhood local on the corner! Just like your cool Grandma, odd saint always…
Provisions of Arrowtown
- 65 Buckingham St
Set in a historic miners cottage in Arrowtown, Provisions of Arrowtown offers modern cafe food using…
Bespoke Kitchen
- 9 Isle Street
Nestled on the hill less than five minutes walk from central Queenstown, overlooking the bay and the…
Dishery
- Dudley's Cottage Precinct
All-day brunch, tap cocktails, and local brews on tap - Dishery is Arrowtown’s spot for lingering…
The Boat Shed Cafe and Bistro Queenstown
- Sugar Lane, Frankton Marina
Nestled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, The Boat Shed Cafe & Bistro offers a refined yet relaxed…
Joe's Garage
- Building 8
The original Joe's Garage opened in 2000, situated in an old Post Office sorting room in Queenstown…
Eatery by Frank's
- Shop 7, 24 Hawthorne Drive
This ethical, family-run cafe in Frankton is a hidden gem. Nestled under the Ramada hotel on…
Eichardt's Private Hotel
- Marine Parade
Eichardt’s Bar is renowned as a Queenstown icon and a local favourite since 1867. It has a genuine…
Buzz Stop Ltd.
- 26 Hansen Rd
BUZZSTOP HONEY CENTRE & CAFE YOUR HOME FOR ALL THINGS BEES AND HONEY Our mission is to ENGAGE…
Eat Space
- 30 Camp Street
Located in the heart of Queenstown, Eatspace offers authentic flavours drawn from influences across…
Canyon Brewing
- 1 Arthurs Point Road
Locally owned and operated Canyon Brewing is the place to be, with a relaxed atmosphere, great…
SUNDAYS
- Country Lane, 26 Hansen Road, Frankton
Inspired by the intimate neighbourhood restaurants of Europe and the laid-back feeling of everyone’s…
The Komunal Cafe
- 1/13 Red Oaks Drive, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
Nestled in Frankton, Queenstown, The Komunal Cafe serves Authentic Malaysian Halal Food straight…
Mt Rosa Wines
- 47 Gibbston Back Road
Proudly family owned, you'll meet Ann and Guy at the Cellar Door when you pop by for a tasting. They…
Yonder
- 14 Church Street
Open from 8:00am, we boast the primary go-to for specialty coffee, baked goods, sunny brunches and a…
Atlas Beer Cafe
- 88 Beach Street
A firm favourite with locals and visitors alike, Atlas is a friendly, unpretentious bar, hidden away…
The Cow - Pizza and Spaghetti House
- Cow Lane
The Cow Pizza & Spaghetti House, a Queenstown institution, celebrated its 40th birthday in 2017. The…
Bella Cucina
- 6 Brecon Street
Bella Cucina offers the real flavours of Italy right in the heart of Queenstown. Much more than…
Flame Bar and Grill
- Level 1, Steamer Wharf, 88 Beach St,
Flame. A secret South African BBQ recipe wrapped around amazing ribs and steaks. We’re a restaurant…
My Thai Lounge
- 69 Beach Street
For food lovers and explorers, My Thai Lounge is about applying authentic Thai tastes and techniques…
The Grille Bar & Restaurant
- 5 Marine Parade
The Grille enjoys the best location in Queenstown, a modern and stylish venue with floor to ceiling…
The Taj Indian Kitchen
- 75, Beach Street
The Taj Indian Kitchen is centrally located at 75 Beach Street, overlooking the heart of…
Botswana Butchery
- 17 Marine Parade
The ambience is warm and welcoming all year-round, with its roaring log fires, luxurious dining…
Sherwood
- 554 Frankton Road
Sherwood Restaurant is Otago's only Two Hat restaurant as judged by the Cuisine Good Food Guide…
Explore by Cuisine
Queenstown's NEW BITES ON THE BLOCK
Explore Queenstown's vibrant culinary scene with a range of new eateries serving up quick bites to eat and hand crafted cocktails to larger main meals and local wine to match.
Ayrburn
- 1 Ayr Avenue
As inviting as it sounds, The Bakehouse is your go-to for all day dining, to enjoy here or to take…
Fino Wine Bar
- Shed 8 & 9, Queenstown Marina
Floating on the waters of Lake Wakatipu at Queenstown Marina, Fino Wine Bar is your waterfront wine…
Swiftsure - By Man O' War
- Arrow Lane
A new chapter from Waiheke Island's iconic Man O' War and the heart of Swiftsure Vineyards in the…
Pavilion Bar & Kitchens
- Queenstown Central, 19 Grant Road
Step inside the culinary showstopper that is Pavilion – a bar and kitchens concept that…
Walter's Tavern
- 41 Ballarat Street
Walt's is where good times meet great company. From live sport and loud laughs, to stacked burgers…