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What to Eat in Queenstown
Like other Kiwi cities, Queenstown specializes in fresh, local cuisine. However, unlike Auckland and Wellington, Queenstown's dining scene mainly consists of casual fare. No matter where you are in New Zealand, trying out the region's lamb is a must. For some of Queenstown's best lamb, grab some takeout (or takeaway as it's known locally) from Pedro's House of Lamb. Only one item is offered at Pedro's: a baked rosemary and garlic lamb shoulder with scalloped potatoes. The lamb is not only delicious, but one portion can easily feed two to three adults.
Quintessential New Zealand seafood like whitebait, bluff oysters and green-lipped mussels can be found in Queenstown as well. Notable seafood eateries include Captains Restaurant, Botswana Butchery and Fishbone Bar & Grill.
And before leaving Queenstown, visitors who are 18 and older should plan on checking out the region's top-notch wine. More than 70 wineries can be found in the area, most of which produce Central Otago's world-famous pinot noir. Some of Queenstown's best wineries include Amisfield, Gibbston Valley and Peregrine Wines.
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Muskets and Moonshine#1 of 265 Places to Eat in Queenstown
$ - $$ | American, New Zealand, Southwestern, Barbecue, Cajun & Creole10 Brecon Street, Queenstown 9300 New ZealandRead More » - #2
Tatsumi#2 of 265 Places to Eat in Queenstown
$$ | Japanese, Seafood, Sushi, Asian, Fusion9 Beach Street Upstairs, Queenstown 9300 New ZealandRead More » - #3
Fogo Brazilian BBQ Experience#3 of 265 Places to Eat in Queenstown - #4
The Taj Indian Kitchen#4 of 265 Places to Eat in Queenstown - #5
Blue Kanu#5 of 265 Places to Eat in Queenstown - #6
Sal's Authentic New York Pizza - Shotover Street#6 of 265 Places to Eat in Queenstown - #7
Pedro's House Of Lamb - Queenstown#7 of 265 Places to Eat in Queenstown - #8
Taco Medic#8 of 265 Places to Eat in Queenstown - #9
Perky's - Floating Bar Queenstown#9 of 265 Places to Eat in Queenstown - #10
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The Bunker#12 of 265 Places to Eat in Queenstown - #13
@Thai - Thai Cuisine#13 of 265 Places to Eat in Queenstown - #14
Mrs Ferg Gelateria#14 of 265 Places to Eat in Queenstown - #15
Mrs Ferg Beach Street#15 of 265 Places to Eat in Queenstown - #16
Vknow#16 of 265 Places to Eat in Queenstown - #17
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The Fat Lamb#20 of 265 Places to Eat in Queenstown
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