A basic touristy lunch spot in the middle of Queenstown city center. When it's a nice day, you can…read moresit on the patio and do a little people watching. The lunch menu and beer options are slightly limited, so take a look online before walking over. The food is fair; good quality ingredients, but slight execution errors that prevent you from enjoying. The mussels were good, with the white wine and garlic broth being excellent. The haloumi salad was okay, but nothing to rave about. The chips were greasy and not flavorful. There are several better options for lunch, so it's probably not worth going here unless you really like the look of any items on the menu.

The Coalfire restaurant that I experienced was upstairs from the bar, and it was a high-end casual…read moresteak place that served very good food. The standout to me was the amazing fries with paprika. The restaurant was a bit fancier than I expected -- white tablecloths, soft music, a wealth of utensils, and such -- with the prices to match. (The bar downstairs looked like a more casual feeling spot that had excellent live music. We followed the signs to the restaurant, however, and chose to stay once we were upstairs.) The staff was friendly, but the pacing (and catching their attention when needed) seemed slow to me.

Taco Medic is in a densely populated restaurant tourist area so it's hard to notice among…read moreeverything else. But, we were feeling tacos for dinner and it popped up as the first suggestion on Google Maps. Walking up to the stall, it was packed full of patrons eating outside, so a good sign. We got four tacos and I've detailed my thoughts below: The Bushman: there was a massive amount of pork belly and the sweet onion reduction which was good, but the huge amount led to mush when I picked up the taco. The integrity of the tortilla was hugely compromised by the toppings, so I wished there was a double tortilla situation. The Stockman: one of my favorites with the green hot sauce they have made from tomatillos and jalapeños. The chipotle créme fraiche were just three big circles on the taco, but it ended up being incredible to cut the richness from the brisket. The Fisherman: first bite and it was way salty and acidic, but I persevered through to a second, which was better. I thought that the fish itself was good, but the balance from the toppings was lacking. The Ken Tuckymwan: my absolute favorite. The freshness from the mango chunks cut through the richness from the fried chicken and that chipotle mayo. I really enjoyed this with the hot sauces they offered. Overall, the integrity of the tacos were really poor as the tortilla almost disintegrated after the second bite. But, the tacos pack a punch of flavor that makes the mess worth it.

The Adoboman taco was the best thing I ate in my entire vacation in New Zealand. Make sure to…read moresample their salsas. My favorite was the jalapeno tomatillo. While I did find some other tacos to be hit or miss, I'm giving it 5 stars b/c the Adoboman alone is sublime.

One of the best pizzas I've ever had in my life (and I'm from New York so that says a lot). Funny…read morecreative Signage and good chill vibes. Fast service. Loved it! 10/10 recommend the Montonara!

Excellent pizza! If you're American it's the only place we've found with fountain soda and refills…read moreso a plus for us. Service was average.

Steamed buns veggie or pork = yummy…read more Perfectly cooked and served with a soy vinegar sauce. This place is located in a little mall and very convenient for a quick snack or lunch or another quick snack and take home snack. Eat here so delicious

This place is excellent!! One of the highlights of our trip actually, lol. And in a mall food court…read moreno less! My husband and I couldn't understand why most people there were eating McDonald's when this was right next to it. All dumplings were hot and delicious and honestly I could've eaten so many more. Also, for the price it was an unbelievable value. Please try this place if you're in Queenstown and you love dumplings!!

Iconic burgers eatery with such high flow of foodies... fast moving with limited seatings…read more Beers are good pairing (local plus). Interesting meats besides standard... looking to try lamb. Best to diet before to much intake

In our Queenstown research, we of course discovered Fergburger and knew we had to try it as two…read moreburger fans from the states. The first time we went was for lunch after ziplining when we had hit the line at a surprisingly short time. It moved quickly and we received our deluxe fergburger within 10 minutes of ordering. It was ginormous, but so so good! We had ordered squid rings as a side which were also solid. It was so good, we ended up coming back for breakfast to get an egg sandwich. Just as enormous, and yummy, as our lunch the previous day was!

Hopefully Yelp will update the name (Stoaker Room) and location (right next to the town centre) as…read morea yelper pointed out 5 years ago! Why, because in an area where it was hard to find a really great place right in the center of town this hits the spot for casual outdoor setting with very, very good food (a fantastic burger and good craft beer selection hit the spot). While there are destination restaurants outside of town if you're just passing through or want something more casual but still great in town this is the place.

Wild Earth Winery looks pretty good. Five small dishes cooked in wine barrels and presented on an…read moreoak stave, and then a few small glasses of wines to go with the food. To me it sounds like the recipe for a good lunch by the nearby gorge. It is a very nice little place. The food is alright and so is the wine. But that's really it. Both the food and wine lack something to set it apart and distinguish it from all the other wineries in the region.

Perfect little pub and eatery to pop in for a while! The pub is really charming and has a nice…read moreoriginal historical feel, then seems they added on additional space. We ordered at the bar, so just the usual service. Someone checked on us when we were finished but all was good. The fish and chips were excellent! Fresh, hot and fried perfectly.

Excellent food is only surpassed by the friendly and efficient service. The fish and chips were…read moredelightful as were the pizzas. Maje sure to ask about the homemade hot sauces.

Flame was a relaxing place to enjoy a good meal of good meat.  For our dinner, we enjoyed the lamb…read moreskewer which was dramatically presented hanging down over the plate and the half rack of ribs.  Both were delicious as were the accompanying fries.    The space features lots of plants and windows that, on the day we were there, were open to bring in the breeze. Their signature dessert was very theatrical as it is set aflame right at your table.  It was a fun way to end a very satisfying dinner.

This place is known for their ribs and steak. It was bustling and difficult to get seating, but…read moresince I was solo, I got a spot at the bar. The interior was rustic, spacious, with a warm and comforting ambiance. I wanted to try a little of everything, so ordered the Flame Mixed Grill ($67 NZ), which consisted of famous Ribs, grilled Sirloin Steak, Boerewors Sausage, rotisserie Peri Peri Chicken, along with roasted baby potatoes with sour cream. This took awhile to come out, but it was worth it! Ribs were sticky in a bold, smoky, tangy, savory BBQ sauce. The meat was delightfully tender. Steak was cooked perfectly, succulent, and well seasoned. Sausage was slightly charred and quite juicy, paired wonderfully with flavorful chimichurri. Chicken was not really my favorite, as I found it lacked flavor and was a bit dry. Potatoes were soft and pillowy that worked nicely with the creamy sour cream, but only 3 small ones. Service was solid. The waitress was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was tasty and it was a lovely, hearty feast of a dinner!

I asked my wife, "how did you find and decide on this winery, The Cloudy Bay Shed?" Because it was…read morean amazing experience! We passed by at least half a dozen wineries/vineyards, driving from Queenstown to Wanaka. One of the reasons besides its beautiful views, was that it wasn't touristy. There's no tours available to take you here, so it's not those tourist trap places where you get the generic experience that'll usually involve shopping. That's a good point! You can make reservations online for lunch or wine tasting, or both. It wasn't busy when we went, but still recommended. While driving on the highway, don't be too focused on the beautiful, pristine, majestically blue body of water known as the Clutha River, because the entrance to the Cloudy Bay Shed is right across. You'll drive up a dirt driveway, and make a left to another dirt path. You'll see a small parking lot, which might suggest you park there, but keep driving up, and you'll reach the correct parking lot at the main entrance. We arrived much earlier than our reservation time, which gave us the chance to freely walk around the grounds, and wow, what a beautiful and relaxing place! The trees, grass, bushes were green and very well-maintained. There's even a small pond right in the middle adding onto the already picturesque landscape of the snow-capped mountain range and Clutha River. I feel I could sit here for hours! But lunch awaits! In "The Shed", there's a wine tasting room where you can also purchase many different types of Cloudy Bay wines from different years. After that is the dining/restaurant area, which is big and spacious with only a few tables, and big glass doors and windows that faces the beautiful scenery of the pond, mountain range, and rows of trees. It is definitely quite homey and comfortable, quiet and peaceful. The menu is not expansive, but it was hard not to order everything! There's a little Asian/Japanese influence is a few of the dishes. We thought the Chef might've been Japanese. Her name was Chef Momo. We found out she is Nepalese, but studied Japanese cuisine. Nice! We started with the Tuna Tartare Taco. This was delicious! Uber fresh cubed of diced ahi tuna that was very nicely seasoned, topped with fried shallots, chili pepper, and pickled onion. The creme fraiche went really well with this, and the wonton skin was fried nicely, and held onto it's crispiness. Next was the Fiordland Venison Tataki, and WoW, what an amazing dish that was wonderfully prepared, and visually pleasing. The venison was really fresh, tender, and very well seasoned. The highlight of the dish was the char and smoky taste that added new dimension to the already flavorful sauce with the beetroot, quince, chestnuts, and edible flowers and herbs. The Market Fish for this menu was the Blue Warehou with spring greens and cauliflower. The fish was nicely prepared--moist and fresh with a meaty and flaky white flesh, and a crispy crust. Lastly we had the Lake Ohau Wagyu Short Rib in a BBQ Glaze with Jerusalem artichoke and silverbeet. The short rib was amazing! Tender, well seasoned, and perfectly cooked. Personally would have like a bit more of the BBQ glaze. The roasted artichokes were really good. Crispy skin, and soft and toasty meat. The silverbeet or Swiss chard was almost Kim chee like in taste. Don't forget the wine! We ordered the Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc and Te Wahi Pinot Noir. These two wines were very smooth and the tastes were really clean with distinct notes. We learned these wines go through strict evaluations, and would only proceed with the winemaker's approval, which has been disapproved before. Overall, The Cloudy Bay Shed was a memorable and an amazing experience. The whole property was very well maintained with stunning views. It was quiet and peaceful, and just an overall relaxing environment. The Shed itself was clean, spacious, comfortable, and quiet and peaceful as well. The staff there were very friendly, informative, and pleasant. Our server was attentive and friendly, and gave clear descriptions of each dish. I highly recommend stopping by here!

The Cloudy Bay Shed had the best overall selection of wines among the four wineries we visited in…read moreCentral Otago in 2019. Their vineyard is about an hour's drive from Queenstown, including a scenic, winding route through the Gibbston Valley (it's also on the main road between Queenstown and Mt. Aoraki/Cook). It's well worth the hike. The property includes vineyards, a sleek tasting room, an expansive lawn on which to enjoy your flights, and friendly staff (we flew to the other side of the world to meet an American host behind the bar, and that's par for the course in New Zealand). Tastings run 3 wines for $10 NZD and 5 for $15. The wines available for tasting included both those made from grapes grown on the property as well as their Marlborough vineyards. The quality was consistently high across both the red and white flights we tasted. We had a voucher from our hotel for a free tasting, but we also ended up buying a bottle of their bubbly, the Pelorus, for later on in our trip. It was outstanding. They do have a menu of light fare available (https://www.cloudybay.co.nz/sites/cloudybay.co.nz/files/asset/document/the_cloudy_bay_shed_summer_menu_2020-2021.pdf). Cloudy Bay also offers an array of more boutique experiences like vineyard tours and private tastings/meals on their website (https://us.cloudybay.co.nz/).

Great spot for Asian fusion cuisine. We shared several dishes, including the Rakiura salmon tataki,…read moretempura eggplant, and the Kaimoana boil-up. My favorite was definitely the boil-up, which featured soft shell crab, mussels, prawns, fish, and mushrooms in a rich, savory coconut broth that was packed with flavor. The interior is nicely designed. The service was prompt and attentive throughout. Overall, a thoroughly enjoyable dining experience.

Some dishes were good some were lacking. Overall I feel like the execution/cook on the dishes were…read moregreat but the flavors were a bit off. I may be biased because I'm coming from San Francisco where we have really good Asian food and fusion food. But I felt like the shaking beef sauce was way too sweet and overpowering, but the cook on the beef was amazing. the curry was a little bit, lacking in flavor and the chicken just seemed like grilled chicken thrown into the sauce rather than cinnamon within the sauce. The tuna and the nachos was really good, but the sauce is overpowered the taste. The kokoda was actually one of my favorite dishes though. Service was good overall. You go up and pay at the end. Ambiance is a little bit of a tiki scene - dark and a bit loud