Queenstown Travel Guide

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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.

Find the Best Restaurants in Queenstown

#1
Tatsumi
#1 of 303 Places to Eat in Queenstown
TripAdvisor (80)
$$ | Japanese, Sushi, Asian, Fusion
9 Beach Street Upstairs, Queenstown 9300 New Zealand
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#2
The Taj Indian Kitchen
#2 of 303 Places to Eat in Queenstown
TripAdvisor (727)
$ - $$ | Indian
75 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300 New Zealand
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#3
Blue Kanu
#3 of 303 Places to Eat in Queenstown
TripAdvisor (1233)
$ - $$ | Asian, New Zealand, Polynesian
16 Church Street, Queenstown 9300 New Zealand
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#4
Taco Medic
#4 of 303 Places to Eat in Queenstown
TripAdvisor (1211)
$ | Mexican, Fast Food, Healthy, Street Food, South American, Central American
3 Searle Lane, Queenstown 9300 New Zealand
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#5
Muskets and Moonshine
#5 of 303 Places to Eat in Queenstown
TripAdvisor (575)
$ - $$ | American, New Zealand, Cajun & Creole
10 Brecon Street, Queenstown 9300 New Zealand
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#6
@Thai - Thai Cuisine
#6 of 303 Places to Eat in Queenstown
TripAdvisor (514)
$ - $$ | Asian, Thai
8 Church Street Upstairs, Queenstown 9348 New Zealand
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#7
Perky's - Floating Bar
#7 of 303 Places to Eat in Queenstown
TripAdvisor (376)
$ - $$ | Bar, New Zealand
Queenstown Bay, Queenstown 9300 New Zealand
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#8
Pedro's House Of Lamb - Queenstown
#8 of 303 Places to Eat in Queenstown
TripAdvisor (989)
$ - $$ | New Zealand
47 Gorge Road, Queenstown 9300 New Zealand
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#9
Habebes
#9 of 303 Places to Eat in Queenstown
TripAdvisor (240)
$ | Cafe, Fast Food, Healthy, Middle Eastern
30 Shotover Street Plaza Arcade, Queenstown 9300 New Zealand
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#10
Vknow
#10 of 303 Places to Eat in Queenstown
TripAdvisor (667)
$ - $$ | New Zealand
Cnr Fernhill Road & Richards Park Lane, Queenstown 9300 New Zealand
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#11
The Bunker
#11 of 303 Places to Eat in Queenstown
TripAdvisor (1246)
$$ | European, New Zealand, International, Contemporary
14 Cow Lane, Queenstown 9300 New Zealand
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#12
Mrs Ferg Gelateria
#12 of 303 Places to Eat in Queenstown
TripAdvisor (741)
$ |
40 Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300 New Zealand
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#13
Mrs Ferg Beach Street
#13 of 303 Places to Eat in Queenstown
TripAdvisor (153)
$ | Cafe
69 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300 New Zealand
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#14
Little Blackwood
#14 of 303 Places to Eat in Queenstown
TripAdvisor (196)
$ - $$ | Pizza, Bar, Pub, Wine Bar
88 Beach Street Steamer Wharf, Queenstown 9300 New Zealand
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#15
Tanoshi Teppan and Sake Bar
#15 of 303 Places to Eat in Queenstown
TripAdvisor (699)
$ - $$ | Japanese, Asian, Grill
Cow Lane, Queenstown 9300 New Zealand
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#16
Bespoke Kitchen
#16 of 303 Places to Eat in Queenstown
TripAdvisor (919)
$ - $$ | Contemporary, Healthy
9 Isle Street, Queenstown 9300 New Zealand
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#17
Fergbaker
#17 of 303 Places to Eat in Queenstown
TripAdvisor (3154)
$ | Fast Food, New Zealand
40 Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300 New Zealand
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#18
Jervois Steak House Queenstown
#18 of 303 Places to Eat in Queenstown
TripAdvisor (1099)
$$ | Steakhouse, New Zealand
8 Duke Street, Queenstown 9300 New Zealand
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#19
Atlas Beer Cafe
#19 of 303 Places to Eat in Queenstown
TripAdvisor (736)
$ - $$ | Bar, Pub, New Zealand, Contemporary
Steamer Wharf 88 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300 New Zealand
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#20
Akarua Wines & Kitchen by Artisan
#20 of 303 Places to Eat in Queenstown
TripAdvisor (260)
$ - $$ | New Zealand
265 Arrowtown-Lake Hayes Road, Queenstown 9371 New Zealand
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