Amisfield Restaurant

Set beside Lake Hayes in Frankton, this restaurant delivers a refined but relaxed dining experience with a focus on hyper-local ingredients. Its glass-walled dining room faces the Central Otago landscape, while the mood inside stays grounded.

The seasonal set menu follows a trust-the-chef format, shaped daily by deliveries from nearby growers, foragers and hunters. Dishes might feature wild venison, Central Otago saffron or pickled pine shoots, often with a light, elemental twist.

Amisfield’s own wines anchor the drinks list, and the pinot noir and riesling regularly earn praise. We’d take the thoughtful pairing option, though a single glass works just fine. Booking ahead is essential, especially for dinner from Thursday to Sunday when the kitchen stays open later.