Best Restaurants in Queenstown
Where to Eat & Drink
Discover the best places to eat in Queenstown, from award-winning fine dining and MICHELIN-starred chef experiences to relaxed lakeside cafés and much-loved local favourites. This guide highlights top restaurants, must-try dishes, and unique dining experiences to include in your Queenstown itinerary.
As locals, we believe the best meals are often found where the locals eat. That is why we have handpicked a list of top Queenstown restaurants known for quality, atmosphere, consistency, and memorable dining. These recommendations are perfect for adding extra flavour to your stay in Queenstown.
Please note that we don’t make restaurant bookings on your behalf, as dining times and preferences vary for each guest. We strongly recommend making reservations as early as possible, as many of Queenstown’s most popular restaurants book out weeks in advance. We're happy to provide suggestions to match your tastes—just ask!
ROKI Essence - Two MICHELIN Stars
Food Style: Fine Dining
Suitable for: Vegetarian
Essence, New Zealand’s only two-MICHELIN-starred restaurant, combines the finest local produce with the culinary flair of Chef Paul Froggatt.
Address: 2 Brunswick Street, Queenstown 9300
Finz Seafood and Grill
Food Style: Seafood
Suitable for: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free
Finz Seafood & Grill offers casual relaxed waterfront dining right in the heart of Queenstown.
Address : Ground Floor Steamer Wharf, Beach Street Queenstown
White + Wong’s
Food Style: Asian Fusion
Suitable for: Vegetarian, Gluten Free
An east meets west fusion concept, bringing together the best of both cultures for a fun and diverse dining experience.
Address : 59 Beach Street Queenstown
Botswana Butchery - MICHELIN Recommended
Food Style: Fine Dining
Suitable for: Gluten Free
WORLD CLASS WINE LIST
With spectacular lake views and signature roaring log fires inside and out, Botswana Butchery is one of Queenstown’s most stylish restaurants.
Address : 17 Marine Parade Queenstown
Blue Kanu
Food Style: Asian Pacific Fusion
Suitable for: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free
A vibrant collision of Asian and Pacific flavours to float your boat. All serviced with oceans of Aroha in a style we call Polynasia.
Address : 16 Church Street Queenstown
The Taj Indian Kitchen
Food Style: Indian
Suitable for: Vegetarian
Boutique Indian Cuisine, Indian Street Food, Fine Dining Indian. Fusion Indian Cuisine.
Address : 75 Beach Street Queenstown
Flame Bar and Grill
Food Style: South African BBQ
Suitable for: Gluten Free
Flame. A secret South African BBQ recipe wrapped around amazing ribs and steaks.
Address : Level 1, Steamer Wharf, 88 Beach Street Queenstown
Margo’s
Food Style: Mexican
Suitable for: Vegan, Vegetarian
Raise your salt-rimmed glasses and meet the new Mexican!
Address : 26 Ballarat Street Queenstown
Tanoshi Teppan and Sake Bar
Food Style: Japanese
Suitable for: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free
Tanoshi is a teppan and sake bar located in central Queenstown that offers a fun and intimate dining experience with tapas style dining.
Address : Cow Lane Queenstown
SODA - MICHELIN Recommended
Food Style: Mediterranean Inspired
Suitable for: Vegetarian, Gluten Free
With stylish waterfront views and a vibrant yet relaxed vibe, SODA in central Queenstown serves modern Mediterranean-inspired small plates
Address : Rees Street Queenstown
At Thai Cuisine Queenstown
Food Style: Thai
Suitable for: Vegetarian, Gluten Free
Casual Thai eatery featuring a menu of curries, noodles & wok dishes, plus balcony seats.
Address : level 3/8 Church Street Queenstown
Rata - One MICHELIN Star
Food Style: New Zealand Contemporary
Suitable for: Vegetarian, Gluten Free
WORLD CLASS WINE LIST
Rātā creates genuine dining experiences featuring well balanced and inspired New Zealand cuisine, coupled with generous service delivered by our skilful team
Address : Te Nuku, 43 Ballarat St
Amisfield - One MICHELIN Star
Please note this restaurant is not in central Queenstown and transport is required, however is one New Zealand’s top restaurants.
Food Style: New Zealand Contemporary
Suitable for: Vegetarian, Gluten Free
WORLD CLASS WINE LIST
Now recognised with One MICHELIN Star, Amisfield is one of Queenstown’s most celebrated fine-dining restaurants. Set among the vineyards near Lake Hayes, the restaurant brings together the work of local farmers, hunters, gatherers, fishers, and producers to create a dining experience deeply connected to Central Otago.
Address : 10 Lake Hayes Road, RD 1