Experience Queenstown's diverse culinary scene featuring local produce, fine dining, farm-to-table experiences, and craft beverages in a spectacular alpine setting.
Menma abura soba noodle
Menma abura soba noodle is a highly-rated restaurant in Queenstown, rated 4.9★ from 343 reviews. Located at 3 Searle Lane, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand.
Opening Hours
- Monday: 11:00β―AMβββ10:30β―PM
- Tuesday: 11:00β―AMβββ10:30β―PM
- Wednesday: 11:00β―AMβββ10:30β―PM
- Thursday: 11:00β―AMβββ10:30β―PM
- Friday: 11:00β―AMβββ10:30β―PM
- Saturday: 11:00β―AMβββ10:30β―PM
- Sunday: 11:00β―AMβββ10:30β―PM
TOAST & OAK
TOAST & OAK is a highly-rated restaurant in Queenstown, rated 4.8★ from 544 reviews. Located at 15 Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand.
Opening Hours
- Monday: 4:00β―PMβββ12:00β―AM
- Tuesday: 4:00β―PMβββ12:00β―AM
- Wednesday: 4:00β―PMβββ12:00β―AM
- Thursday: 4:00β―PMβββ12:00β―AM
- Friday: 4:00β―PMβββ12:00β―AM
- Saturday: 4:00β―PMβββ12:00β―AM
- Sunday: 4:00β―PMβββ12:00β―AM
Sunfire Queenstown
Sunfire Queenstown is a highly-rated restaurant in Queenstown, rated 4.7★ from 748 reviews. Located at Steamer Wharf Ground Floor/88 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand.
Opening Hours
- Monday: 8:30β―AMβββ10:00β―PM
- Tuesday: 8:30β―AMβββ10:00β―PM
- Wednesday: 8:30β―AMβββ10:00β―PM
- Thursday: 8:30β―AMβββ10:00β―PM
- Friday: 8:30β―AMβββ10:00β―PM
- Saturday: 8:30β―AMβββ10:00β―PM
- Sunday: 8:30β―AMβββ10:00β―PM
Public Italian Kitchen
Public Italian Kitchen is a highly-rated restaurant in Queenstown, rated 4.7★ from 3210 reviews. Located at 88 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand.
Opening Hours
- Monday: 12:00βββ10:00β―PM
- Tuesday: 12:00βββ10:00β―PM
- Wednesday: 12:00βββ10:00β―PM
- Thursday: 12:00βββ10:00β―PM
- Friday: 12:00βββ10:00β―PM
- Saturday: 12:00βββ10:00β―PM
- Sunday: 12:00βββ10:00β―PM
Bella Cucina
Bella Cucina is a highly-rated restaurant in Queenstown, rated 4.7★ from 5150 reviews. Located at 6 Brecon Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand.
Opening Hours
- Monday: 12:00βββ10:00β―PM
- Tuesday: 12:00βββ10:00β―PM
- Wednesday: 12:00βββ10:00β―PM
- Thursday: 12:00βββ10:00β―PM
- Friday: 12:00βββ10:00β―PM
- Saturday: 12:00βββ10:00β―PM
- Sunday: 12:00βββ10:00β―PM
FINZ Seafood & Grill
FINZ Seafood & Grill is a highly-rated restaurant in Queenstown, rated 4.7★ from 5614 reviews. Located at Steamer Wharf Ground Floor Front/88 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand.
Opening Hours
- Monday: 12:00βββ10:00β―PM
- Tuesday: 12:00βββ10:00β―PM
- Wednesday: 12:00βββ10:00β―PM
- Thursday: 12:00βββ10:00β―PM
- Friday: 12:00βββ10:00β―PM
- Saturday: 12:00βββ10:00β―PM
- Sunday: 12:00βββ10:00β―PM
SODA
SODA is a highly-rated restaurant in Queenstown, rated 4.6★ from 680 reviews. Located at 2 Rees Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand.
Opening Hours
- Monday: 12:00β―PMβββ12:00β―AM
- Tuesday: 12:00β―PMβββ12:00β―AM
- Wednesday: 12:00β―PMβββ12:00β―AM
- Thursday: 12:00β―PMβββ12:00β―AM
- Friday: 12:00β―PMβββ12:00β―AM
- Saturday: 12:00β―PMβββ12:00β―AM
- Sunday: 12:00β―PMβββ12:00β―AM
RΔtΔ Restaurant
RΔtΔ Restaurant is a highly-rated restaurant in Queenstown, rated 4.6★ from 368 reviews. Located at 43 Ballarat Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand.
Opening Hours
- Monday: 5:00βββ9:00β―PM
- Tuesday: 5:00βββ9:00β―PM
- Wednesday: 5:00βββ9:00β―PM
- Thursday: 5:00βββ9:00β―PM
- Friday: 5:00βββ9:00β―PM
- Saturday: 5:00βββ9:00β―PM
- Sunday: 5:00βββ9:00β―PM
Blue Kanu
Blue Kanu is a highly-rated restaurant in Queenstown, rated 4.6★ from 1376 reviews. Located at 16 Church Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand.
Opening Hours
- Monday: 4:00βββ10:00β―PM
- Tuesday: 4:00βββ10:00β―PM
- Wednesday: 4:00βββ10:00β―PM
- Thursday: 4:00βββ10:00β―PM
- Friday: 11:30β―AMβββ10:00β―PM
- Saturday: 11:30β―AMβββ10:00β―PM
- Sunday: 11:30β―AMβββ10:00β―PM
odd saint
odd saint is a highly-rated restaurant in Queenstown, rated 4.6★ from 863 reviews. Located at 1 Earl Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand.
Opening Hours
- Monday: 7:30β―AMβββ2:30β―PM
- Tuesday: 7:30β―AMβββ2:30β―PM
- Wednesday: 7:30β―AMβββ2:30β―PM
- Thursday: 7:30β―AMβββ2:30β―PM
- Friday: 7:30β―AMβββ2:30β―PM
- Saturday: 7:30β―AMβββ2:30β―PM
- Sunday: 7:30β―AMβββ2:30β―PM
Steamer Wharf
Steamer Wharf is a highly-rated restaurant in Queenstown, rated 4.6★ from 211 reviews. Located at 88 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand.
Opening Hours
- Monday: 8:00β―AMβββ2:00β―AM
- Tuesday: 8:00β―AMβββ2:00β―AM
- Wednesday: 8:00β―AMβββ2:00β―AM
- Thursday: 8:00β―AMβββ2:00β―AM
- Friday: 8:00β―AMβββ2:00β―AM
- Saturday: 8:00β―AMβββ2:00β―AM
- Sunday: 8:00β―AMβββ2:00β―AM
Fine Dining and Restaurants
Queenstown boasts award-winning restaurants featuring New Zealand cuisine, contemporary cooking, and wine pairings. Enjoy lakeside dining with stunning mountain views, farm-fresh ingredients, and innovative chef creations.
Local Breweries and Wineries
Sample craft beers and local wines from Queenstown and Central Otago region breweries and wineries. Many offer tasting experiences, cellar door visits, and knowledgeable staff sharing the stories behind local beverages.
Farmers Market and Local Produce
Visit seasonal farmers markets for fresh local produce, artisanal foods, and handmade goods. Experience authentic local food culture through vendor interactions and sample fresh regional specialties prepared on-site.
NEST
NEST is a highly-rated restaurant in Queenstown, rated 4.5★ from 585 reviews. Located at 139 Fernhill Road, Fernhill, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand.
Opening Hours
- Monday: 7:00βββ11:00β―AM, 4:00βββ10:00β―PM
- Tuesday: 7:00βββ11:00β―AM, 4:00βββ10:00β―PM
- Wednesday: 7:00βββ11:00β―AM, 4:00βββ10:00β―PM
- Thursday: 7:00βββ11:00β―AM, 4:00βββ10:00β―PM
- Friday: 7:00βββ11:00β―AM, 4:00βββ10:00β―PM
- Saturday: 7:00βββ11:00β―AM, 4:00βββ10:00β―PM
- Sunday: 7:00βββ11:00β―AM, 4:00βββ10:00β―PM
Momentos By The Lake Restaurant
Momentos By The Lake Restaurant is a highly-rated restaurant in Queenstown, rated 4.5★ from 867 reviews. Located at 50 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand.
Opening Hours
- Monday: 9:00β―AMβββ9:00β―PM
- Tuesday: 9:00β―AMβββ9:00β―PM
- Wednesday: 9:00β―AMβββ9:00β―PM
- Thursday: 9:00β―AMβββ9:00β―PM
- Friday: 8:30β―AMβββ9:00β―PM
- Saturday: 8:30β―AMβββ9:00β―PM
- Sunday: 8:30β―AMβββ9:00β―PM
The Bunker Restaurant
The Bunker Restaurant is a highly-rated restaurant in Queenstown, rated 4.5★ from 885 reviews. Located at 14 Cow Lane, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand.
Opening Hours
- Monday: 5:00βββ10:00β―PM
- Tuesday: 5:00βββ10:00β―PM
- Wednesday: 5:00βββ10:00β―PM
- Thursday: 5:00βββ10:00β―PM
- Friday: 5:00βββ10:00β―PM
- Saturday: 5:00βββ10:00β―PM
- Sunday: 5:00βββ10:00β―PM
Botswana Butchery
Botswana Butchery is a highly-rated restaurant in Queenstown, rated 4.5★ from 2405 reviews. Located at 17 Marine Parade, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand.
Opening Hours
- Monday: 11:00β―AMβββ11:00β―PM
- Tuesday: 11:00β―AMβββ11:00β―PM
- Wednesday: 11:00β―AMβββ11:00β―PM
- Thursday: 11:00β―AMβββ11:00β―PM
- Friday: 11:00β―AMβββ11:00β―PM
- Saturday: 11:00β―AMβββ11:00β―PM
- Sunday: 11:00β―AMβββ11:00β―PM
Tips for Food & Dining
- Book fine dining restaurants 1-2 weeks in advance, especially in high season
- Ask servers for wine recommendations pairing with your meals
- Try local specialties: Central Otago pinot noir and venison dishes
- Markets typically run Saturday morningsβarrive early for best selection