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Amisfield Restaurant

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

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.

Botswana Butchery

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.

Nest Kitchen + Bar

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.

Odd Saint

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

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

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.

Rātā

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 Restaurant

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.

The Bunker

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.

Vudu Café & Larder

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.

The Bathhouse Queenstown

The Bathhouse Queenstown is a premium spa in Queenstown with cedar hot pools, sauna and massage treatments, set against mountain views — ideal for relaxation and wellness rituals.