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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.
Aro Hā in Glenorchy is a wellness retreat near Queenstown offering plant-based, seasonal meals to guests as part of multi-day programmes, with ingredients sourced from on-site permaculture gardens.
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 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.
Above the Shotover River in Queenstown, Onsen Hot Pools offers private cedar hot tubs and a local food and drink menu, including Central Otago wines and seasonal sharing plates.
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 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.
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.