Where to eat in Queenstown

Altitude Brewing in Frankton, Queenstown offers house-made craft beer with lake views, rotating food trucks, and a relaxed local vibe on the Kawarau River.

Set on Lake Hayes near Queenstown, Amisfield Restaurant offers hyper-local tasting menus and house wines in a glass-walled room overlooking Central Otago. Booking ahead is essential, especially for evenings.

Aosta in Arrowtown takes culinary cues from northern Italy, offering handmade pasta, wood-fired meats and Central Otago wines in a refined alpine-inspired setting.

Blue Door Bar in Arrowtown is a low-lit, stone-walled spot known for classic cocktails, Central Otago wines and regular live music, with a fireplace and relaxed atmosphere.

Set in a lakefront cottage in Queenstown, Botswana Butchery pairs bold New Zealand produce with plush interiors and a strong cellar, featuring local pinot noirs and a seasonal truffle menu.

Upstairs in central Queenstown, Kappa is a compact Japanese spot known for fresh sushi, bento lunches, and miso-glazed eggplant, with a short list of beer and sake to match.

Little Mez by Margo’s is a compact late-night taqueria and tequila bar in central Queenstown, offering boutique spirits, tacos and a party-leaning atmosphere until 1:00am, Wednesday to Sunday.

Mt Rosa in Gibbston, near Queenstown, serves relaxed tasting flights and rustic platters in a former woolshed overlooking the vineyard, with indoor and outdoor seating and low-key, thoughtful service.

Nest Kitchen + Bar in Queenstown’s Fernhill offers modern New Zealand cuisine with Mediterranean touches, craft cocktails featuring native ingredients, and lake views from a lodge-style setting.

This Queenstown café serves a bold, Asian-inspired daytime menu in a stylish, timber-and-tile space, with strong coffee, tropical drinks and in-house pastries.

Patagonia Chocolates in Queenstown serves handcrafted chocolates, small-batch ice cream, and rich hot drinks with Lake Wakatipu views. Its Mall location remains the brand’s flagship shop.

Public Kitchen & Bar in Queenstown offers lakeside dining with a focus on shareable plates and local produce, alongside regional wines and craft beers in a relaxed, rustic-industrial setting.

Rifters Tasting Room in Arrowtown offers a clean, minimalist setting to explore small-batch gins made in Queenstown. Expect curated pours, mountain views and paired garnishes—but no food.

Rātā in Queenstown is a polished yet relaxed restaurant by chef Josh Emett, offering seasonal South Island dishes and a wine list focused on Central Otago producers.

Sherwood in Queenstown combines an eco-conscious approach with a seasonal kitchen, offering fire-cooked dishes, local wines and community events in a relaxed alpine setting.

Tucked down a Queenstown laneway, The Bunker serves game-heavy European-inspired dishes and strong cocktails in a low-lit space with a roaring fire and alpine feel.

The World Bar in Queenstown is a lively late-night venue known for its teapot cocktails, DJs and casual food menu. It draws a mixed crowd and keeps the energy going year-round.

On Queenstown’s lakefront, Vudu Café & Larder is a polished café serving seasonal food, strong coffee and house bakes in a wood-accented space with lake views.