Where to Eat in Queenstown
Where to eat in Queenstown
A curated set of standout tables and local favorites.
Local favorites & classics
- Fergburger. Shotover Street · Burgers — The legendary burger joint with lines out the door until the early hours; a Queenstown rite of passage
- The Bunker. Cow Lane · Contemporary bistro — Intimate hideaway with a fireplace and rooftop bar, tucked down a laneway
- Botswana Butchery. Marine Parade · Steakhouse / Modern — Lakefront colonial villa known for premium cuts and an extensive wine cellar
- Amisfield Bistro. Lake Hayes / Gibbston · Central Otago degustation — Award-winning 'Trust the Chef' menu paired with estate Pinot Noir
- Pedro's House of Lamb. Central Queenstown · Takeaway roast — A single dish done perfectly: slow-cooked lamb shoulder with dauphinoise potatoes
- FINZ Seafood & Grill. Steamer Wharf Ground Floor Front/88 Beach Street · 4.7★ (5,848 reviews)
- Bella Cucina. 6 Brecon Street · 4.7★ (5,665 reviews)
- Public Italian Kitchen. 88 Beach Street · 4.7★ (3,490 reviews)
Cafés, bakeries & casual
- Fergbaker. Shotover Street · Bakery / Pies — Sister to Fergburger, famed for pastries and the pork belly pie
- Vudu Cafe & Larder. Rees Street · Cafe — Lakefront brunch spot beloved for its counter cabinet and coffee
- Bespoke Kitchen. 9 Isle Street · 4.6★ (1,765 reviews)
- The Boat Shed Cafe. 847 Frankton Road · 4.4★ (1,915 reviews)
- Vudu Cafe. 16 Rees Street · 4.4★ (1,907 reviews)
- Balls and Bangles. 62 Shotover Street · 4.7★ (1,053 reviews)
- Ma Boulangerie. Remarkables Park Town Centre · 4.5★ (586 reviews)
- Odelay Café. 10/5 Hawthorne Drive · 4.5★ (535 reviews)
Fine dining & Michelin
- Rata. Central Queenstown · Modern New Zealand — Fine dining from Josh Emett, former Gordon Ramsay group head chef, focused on Central Otago produce
- Blue Kanu. 16 Church Street · 4.6★ (1,401 reviews)
- Jervois Steak House. 8 Duke Street · 4.5★ (1,323 reviews)
- The Bunker Restaurant. 14 Cow Lane · 4.5★ (909 reviews)
- TOAST & OAK. 15 Shotover Street · 4.8★ (568 reviews)
- SODA. 2 Rees Street · 4.6★ (720 reviews)
- Tatsumi Modern Japanese Dining. 9 Beach Street · 4.7★ (542 reviews)
- Aosta. 18 Buckingham Street · 4.6★ (569 reviews)