The Gravellers GUIDEBOOK to Queenstown
OUR FAVOURITE RESTAURANTS
The best 'sit down' and enjoy a lovely meal places in Queenstown. If you're looking for something quick and easy, check out our Cheap Eats list - which is just a delicious.
Our favourite for a SPLURGE meal. Fantastic on all fronts and always delivers a wonderful dining experience.
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Botswana Butchery
17 Marine ParadeOur favourite for a SPLURGE meal. Fantastic on all fronts and always delivers a wonderful dining experience.
The best Japanese option in Queenstown. Fantastic Japanese style tapas that will satisfy your cravings – tempura, gyoza dumplings, sashimi and don’t overlook their best dish – okonomiyaki, the Japanese savoury pancake.
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Tanoshi
The best Japanese option in Queenstown. Fantastic Japanese style tapas that will satisfy your cravings – tempura, gyoza dumplings, sashimi and don’t overlook their best dish – okonomiyaki, the Japanese savoury pancake.
‘Uniquely Southern’ dining experience run by Kiwi-celebrity chef Josh Emett. The restaurant that foodies will have to dine at for the real, local (and fancy) cuisine.
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Rata
43 Ballarat Street‘Uniquely Southern’ dining experience run by Kiwi-celebrity chef Josh Emett. The restaurant that foodies will have to dine at for the real, local (and fancy) cuisine.
A vibrant restaurant serving up delicious Polynesian/Asian fusion cuisine. The food is fresh and a delightful mix on the menu that is sure to satisfy everyone’s palette.
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Blue Kanu
16 Church StA vibrant restaurant serving up delicious Polynesian/Asian fusion cuisine. The food is fresh and a delightful mix on the menu that is sure to satisfy everyone’s palette.
A new, modern restaurant with massive floor to ceiling glass windows overlooking the lake. Eichardt’s also prides itself on a menu that showcases the unique tastes of the region and the bounty of Central Otago and Southland.
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The Grille by Eichardt's
9 Marine ParadeA new, modern restaurant with massive floor to ceiling glass windows overlooking the lake. Eichardt’s also prides itself on a menu that showcases the unique tastes of the region and the bounty of Central Otago and Southland.
Won best new restaurant of the year 2019 in Queenstown. Featuring ‘east meets west’ cuisine where they put a spin on classic street foods from all over Asia. Also one of the largest restaurants in Queenstown, so if you can’t get a table anywhere else, there is usually room at White & Wong’s.
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White & Wong's Queenstown
59 Beach StWon best new restaurant of the year 2019 in Queenstown. Featuring ‘east meets west’ cuisine where they put a spin on classic street foods from all over Asia. Also one of the largest restaurants in Queenstown, so if you can’t get a table anywhere else, there is usually room at White & Wong’s.
Malaysian yummy-ness. Don’t miss their Hawker Rolls or Laksa, which are delicious. Their beef rendang, while always a classic, leaves a bit to be desired. We still always order it, however. Even a mediocre Rendang is good.
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Madam Woo
Ballarat StreetMalaysian yummy-ness. Don’t miss their Hawker Rolls or Laksa, which are delicious. Their beef rendang, while always a classic, leaves a bit to be desired. We still always order it, however. Even a mediocre Rendang is good.
Perhaps our MOST favourite restaurant in the area. A delightful, lively spot in the heart of Arrowtown that serves ammmmazing Tapas with a local twist. The menu is ever-changing based on seasonal availability and is always so creative and delicious.
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La Rumbla
54 Buckingham StPerhaps our MOST favourite restaurant in the area. A delightful, lively spot in the heart of Arrowtown that serves ammmmazing Tapas with a local twist. The menu is ever-changing based on seasonal availability and is always so creative and delicious.
The best authentic Italian in Queenstown. Proper Napoli-style pizzas and fresh, homemade pastas. Only open for dinner Wednesday – Saturday however.
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Terra Mia Traditional Italian Cafe,Restaurant & Pizzeria
28 Buckingham StThe best authentic Italian in Queenstown. Proper Napoli-style pizzas and fresh, homemade pastas. Only open for dinner Wednesday – Saturday however.
OUR FAVOURITE CHEAP EATS
Cheap and Cheerful! Perfect for a grab and go lunch, or quick dinner.
Home of the gigantic pizza. Best takeaway pizza in Queenstown, hands-down, with an amazing variety of toppings and pizzas.
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Fat Badgers
33 Camp StHome of the gigantic pizza. Best takeaway pizza in Queenstown, hands-down, with an amazing variety of toppings and pizzas.
Fresh, authentic Latino food – burritos, quesadillas, arepas and nachos. This place whips up the most delicious and satisfying Mexican / Caribbean food. So yum.
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Caribe Latin Kitchen
36 Ballarat StFresh, authentic Latino food – burritos, quesadillas, arepas and nachos. This place whips up the most delicious and satisfying Mexican / Caribbean food. So yum.
Small, takeaway shop in Searle Laneway. Choose from about 8 types of tacos. They do one thing and they do it well
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Taco Medic Searle Lane
3 Searle LnSmall, takeaway shop in Searle Laneway. Choose from about 8 types of tacos. They do one thing and they do it well
Your locals-only salad spot. Habebe’s serves up the freshest, tastiest salad bar. Choose from a variety of salads along with falafel or chicken/lamb from the spit – makes for lunch that is just as tasty as it is healthy.
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Habebes Cafe and Takeaway
30 Shotover StYour locals-only salad spot. Habebe’s serves up the freshest, tastiest salad bar. Choose from a variety of salads along with falafel or chicken/lamb from the spit – makes for lunch that is just as tasty as it is healthy.
If you're craving a warm curry in a cozy environment - look no further. This is the best Indian spot in town. Authentic curries and naan bread - you can even watch the chefs cook them in the tandoor. Always tasty.
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Bombay Palace Queenstown
66 Shotover StIf you're craving a warm curry in a cozy environment - look no further. This is the best Indian spot in town. Authentic curries and naan bread - you can even watch the chefs cook them in the tandoor. Always tasty.
HOT TIP: Do not wait in the massive queue outside. Call in your order and walk straight up to the Pick-Up counter. Takeaway and spend that time enjoying your burger on the beach or at Perky’s floating bar. Also, another hot tip – the Ferg Baker Pies are the best savoury pies in the South Island.
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Fergburger
42 Shotover StHOT TIP: Do not wait in the massive queue outside. Call in your order and walk straight up to the Pick-Up counter. Takeaway and spend that time enjoying your burger on the beach or at Perky’s floating bar. Also, another hot tip – the Ferg Baker Pies are the best savoury pies in the South Island.
Your favourite Malaysian flavours wrapped up in a hot, flakey buttery Roti Canai? Dreams do come true. Make sure it pair it with their custom brewed beer – Can Lah. A match made in heaven.
Hawker & Roll
38 Ballarat StYour favourite Malaysian flavours wrapped up in a hot, flakey buttery Roti Canai? Dreams do come true. Make sure it pair it with their custom brewed beer – Can Lah. A match made in heaven.
Out in Five Mile, you will find the area’s best sandwich shop. Must order item = the beef brisket sandwich, where the beef has been slow roasted for over 24 hours and is melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
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The Meat Preachers
19 Grant RdOut in Five Mile, you will find the area’s best sandwich shop. Must order item = the beef brisket sandwich, where the beef has been slow roasted for over 24 hours and is melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
OUR FAVOURITE BARS / NIGHTLIFE
Everything from where to have a sunny afternoon beer or to have the most romantic date night or to rendez-vous post skiday with friends.
The locals spot. A floating bar parked up in the center of town. Not only does it have the best views, but the cheapest drink prices too. You can BYO-Food as well, so pick up a pizza or bring your Ferg burger here to enjoy with a cold beer.
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Perky's Floating Bar And Coffee Shop
The locals spot. A floating bar parked up in the center of town. Not only does it have the best views, but the cheapest drink prices too. You can BYO-Food as well, so pick up a pizza or bring your Ferg burger here to enjoy with a cold beer.
The NYC-esque cocktail bar. Want to feel like you’re at a hip East Village bar? Keen to listen to some live music? Look no further than saddling up to the funky Little Blackwood for the most creative drinks.
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Little Blackwood
88 Beach StThe NYC-esque cocktail bar. Want to feel like you’re at a hip East Village bar? Keen to listen to some live music? Look no further than saddling up to the funky Little Blackwood for the most creative drinks.
If you’re in the mood for craft beers – Smith’s is your spot. Located on the upper level, this bar has a big, open seating plan and a craft beer list that is just as long as that massive hike you just did. A great spot to unwind and try imaginative beers.
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Smiths Craft Beer House
53 Shotover StIf you’re in the mood for craft beers – Smith’s is your spot. Located on the upper level, this bar has a big, open seating plan and a craft beer list that is just as long as that massive hike you just did. A great spot to unwind and try imaginative beers.
The coziest bar in Queenstown. Think a roaring fire, deep velvet banquet seat and fur-covered stools. Snuggle up here to enjoy a wonderful cocktail menu (seriously, I want to try every drink on that list) and a massive Whiskey / Wine selection to boot. If you’re lucky, score the outdoor seating looking out over the lake
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The Lodge Bar
2 Rees StThe coziest bar in Queenstown. Think a roaring fire, deep velvet banquet seat and fur-covered stools. Snuggle up here to enjoy a wonderful cocktail menu (seriously, I want to try every drink on that list) and a massive Whiskey / Wine selection to boot. If you’re lucky, score the outdoor seating looking out over the lake
The best rooftop bar in Queenstown. The perfect spot to watch the sunset over Lake Wakatipu whether the middle of summer or Après Ski. There is usually a DJ spinning fresh tracks, so this makes for a lively, happening spot.
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The Sundeck Rooftop Bar
4 The MalThe best rooftop bar in Queenstown. The perfect spot to watch the sunset over Lake Wakatipu whether the middle of summer or Après Ski. There is usually a DJ spinning fresh tracks, so this makes for a lively, happening spot.
Dark N’ Stormy’s. Need we say more? These delightfully dangerous cocktails are the best when made at this happening alley-way joint. They’re always playing upbeat Latina music and serving strong drinks, it has become a favourite after-dinner spot.
Habana Bar
3 Searle LnDark N’ Stormy’s. Need we say more? These delightfully dangerous cocktails are the best when made at this happening alley-way joint. They’re always playing upbeat Latina music and serving strong drinks, it has become a favourite after-dinner spot.
Your intimate wine bar. Enjoy some local wine in a totally relaxed atmosphere with big comfy lounges. Bonus points for trying the to-die-for ‘Money Shot’, a shooter drink that was invented at this bar and you won’t find anywhere else in the world.
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Bardeaux
Your intimate wine bar. Enjoy some local wine in a totally relaxed atmosphere with big comfy lounges. Bonus points for trying the to-die-for ‘Money Shot’, a shooter drink that was invented at this bar and you won’t find anywhere else in the world.
The Speakeasy. Feel like you’ve stepped back into time at this upstairs swanky, romantic spot – The Bunker. A big open fire and dark mahogany walls, makes this the perfect spot to sip on tipple and chat the night away.
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The Bunker Restaurant
14 Cow LnThe Speakeasy. Feel like you’ve stepped back into time at this upstairs swanky, romantic spot – The Bunker. A big open fire and dark mahogany walls, makes this the perfect spot to sip on tipple and chat the night away.
The party place. If you're looking for a party and to let loose. Like really loose...
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The Ballarat Trading Co
9 The MallThe party place. If you're looking for a party and to let loose. Like really loose...
WHERE TO FIND A GREAT CUP OF COFFEE & WIFI
Great vegetarian and vegan options at this sunny cafe with big indoor and outdoor seating. Centrally located with lots of space to read a book or send some emails.
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Yonder
14 Church StGreat vegetarian and vegan options at this sunny cafe with big indoor and outdoor seating. Centrally located with lots of space to read a book or send some emails.
Waterfront café serving up a variety of breakfast and lunch treats. Always busy, so anticipate a wait on weekends. Try to score a table out back with views looking over the lake if possible.
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Vudu Cafe
16 Rees StWaterfront café serving up a variety of breakfast and lunch treats. Always busy, so anticipate a wait on weekends. Try to score a table out back with views looking over the lake if possible.
Usually a bit of a quieter cafe, but with just as delicious food. Their breakfast burrito is worth the trip there alone, and you can't go wrong with their pancakes either.
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Halo Forbidden Bite
1 Earl StUsually a bit of a quieter cafe, but with just as delicious food. Their breakfast burrito is worth the trip there alone, and you can't go wrong with their pancakes either.