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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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- #1Fogo Brazilian BBQ Experience#1 of 266 Places to Eat in Queenstown
Tripadvisor (303)$ - $$ | Brazilian, Barbecue, Steakhouse28-30 The Mall Ballarat Street, Queenstown 9300 New ZealandRead More » - #2Tatsumi#2 of 266 Places to Eat in Queenstown
Tripadvisor (238)$$ | Japanese, Seafood, Sushi, Asian, Fusion9 Beach Street Upstairs, Queenstown 9300 New ZealandRead More » - #3Blue Kanu#3 of 266 Places to Eat in Queenstown
Tripadvisor (1638)$ - $$ | Asian, Healthy, New Zealand, Polynesian16 Church Street, Queenstown 9300 New ZealandRead More » - #4Sal's Authentic New York Pizza - Shotover Street#4 of 266 Places to Eat in Queenstown
Tripadvisor (146)$ | American, Pizza, Fast Food, Italian24 Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300 New ZealandRead More » - #5Margo's Queenstown#5 of 266 Places to Eat in Queenstown
Tripadvisor (84)$ - $$ | MexicanThe Mall, Queenstown 22 Ballarat Street, Queenstown 9300 New ZealandRead More » - #6Perky's - Floating Bar Queenstown#6 of 266 Places to Eat in Queenstown
Tripadvisor (448)$ - $$ | Bar, New ZealandQueenstown Bay, Queenstown 9300 New ZealandRead More » - #7The Taj Indian Kitchen#7 of 266 Places to Eat in Queenstown
Tripadvisor (957)$ - $$ |75 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300 New ZealandRead More » - #8Muskets and Moonshine#8 of 266 Places to Eat in Queenstown
Tripadvisor (1104)$ - $$ | American, Barbecue, Grill10 Brecon Street, Queenstown 9300 New ZealandRead More » - #9Big Fig#9 of 266 Places to Eat in Queenstown
Tripadvisor (207)$ | Cafe, Healthy, International, Contemporary62 Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300 New ZealandRead More » - #10The Bunker#10 of 266 Places to Eat in Queenstown
Tripadvisor (1383)$$ | European, New Zealand, International, Contemporary14 Cow Lane, Queenstown 9300 New ZealandRead More » - #11Boardwalk#11 of 266 Places to Eat in Queenstown
Tripadvisor (165)$ - $$ | New Zealand, Seafood, EuropeanLevel 1 Steamer Wharf 88 Beach Street We're the only restaurant upstairs in the Steamer Wharf building., Queenstown 9300 New ZealandRead More » - #12Pedro's House Of Lamb - Queenstown#12 of 266 Places to Eat in Queenstown
Tripadvisor (1061)$ - $$ | New Zealand47 Gorge Road, Queenstown 9300 New ZealandRead More » - #13The London, Queenstown#13 of 266 Places to Eat in Queenstown
Tripadvisor (972)$ - $$ | Italian, Bar, Pizza, European, Pub36 Shotover Street Otago, Queenstown 9300 New ZealandRead More » - #14Vknow#14 of 266 Places to Eat in Queenstown
Tripadvisor (711)$ - $$ | European, New Zealand, InternationalFernhill, Queenstown, 9300 155 Fernhill Road, Queenstown 9300 New ZealandRead More » - #15Mrs Ferg Gelateria#15 of 266 Places to Eat in Queenstown
Tripadvisor (846)$ |40 Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300 New ZealandRead More » - #16Habebes#16 of 266 Places to Eat in Queenstown
Tripadvisor (252)$ | Cafe, Fast Food, Healthy, Middle Eastern30 Shotover Street Plaza Arcade, Queenstown 9300 New ZealandRead More » - #17Taco Medic (Searle Lane)#17 of 266 Places to Eat in Queenstown
Tripadvisor (1301)$ | Mexican, Fast Food, Healthy, Street Food3 Searle Lane, Queenstown 9300 New ZealandRead More » - #18Mrs Ferg Beach Street#18 of 266 Places to Eat in Queenstown
Tripadvisor (178)$ | Cafe69 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300 New ZealandRead More » - #19Bella Cucina#19 of 266 Places to Eat in Queenstown
Tripadvisor (1344)$ - $$ | Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean, European6 Brecon Street, Queenstown 9300 New ZealandRead More » - #20Fergbaker#20 of 266 Places to Eat in Queenstown
Tripadvisor (3516)$ | Fast Food, New Zealand40 Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300 New ZealandRead More »
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