We almost didn't come here because of reviews being older. However, a couple we met on one of our…read moreexcursions today highly recommended it. The food was outstanding! I had the Lamb Pot my husband had the Chicken and Bacon Stack. Both were delicious and served very hot and fresh. It's unassuming from the outside but highly recommend this place!! It's attached to Armadillos restaurant as they're all one location.

Maybe the bartender doesn't like Americans but, this was the rudest service I received in New…read moreZealand. I went into the establishment and kindly asked for a beer. The bartender poured it and asked what else I needed. I asked for a cocktail menu and he said we're not the kind of bar as I looked at many bottles of liquor. I sat down and saw a slushee machine still running and went back to the bar and asked for a slushee with vodka. Bartender said, " The machine is turned off." Confused about the service I went back to my seat, quickly finished my beer and left. The bartender must not be a Kiwi because every encounter with Kiwi's has been super positive. Once again, confused because you're in a tourist town but behavior was completely unacceptable. Beware of this place if you're a tourist.

We visited this little pub a couple times as it's location is convenient for meeting up with our…read moregroup. Ordered drinks and I recommend the honey soy wings. Crispy and slightly sweet. The potato skins were incredible with cheese sour cream and sweet Thai chili sauce! We want to know who created this pop of flavors.

Located towards the far end of town this place on the corner is pretty great and was my go-to…read morebreakfast spot in Queenstown. For $10 their standard breakfast was excellent. The drinks are decently priced and you get locals here which was a bonus for me because I like to mingle with locals when in a new country. Sit on the patio, people watch and make friends - this is the best place for it!

Excellent. Service was amazing, from the front desk, bartender and servers…read more The restaurant is so romantic, with a fireplace, dim lighting and jazz music. The cocktails were crafted expertly. This was by far the best dining experience I've ever had. We did the 8 course set menu. Each dish was presented beautifully and tasted amazing. Some of the dishes were so creative! I can't wait to visit New Zealand again, and make a second visit to the Bunker.

This was a our weeknight dinner spot after a long day of sightseeing. The ambience is cozy with…read morefireside seating and intimate. They have an extensive wine selection too. Overall everything tasted good, but the blue cod was fantastic. They also do a tasting menu which maybe great value if looking for a big meal as the portions are small. West coast paua tortellini, chowder cream, grana padano - Was a nice starter pasta, 3 pieces to share Royalburn lamb rump, shank ragu, aubergine, white balsamic, pinot noir jus - two types of lamb cooked BLUE COD (Bluff blue cod, deconstructed bouillabaisse sauce, tua tua salad, saffron crème, sea lettuce) - I paired with Amisfield Pinot Gris (Central Otago) on chef recommendation and was fantastic PETIT FOURS - Frozen brulee, profiterole, vanilla cornetto, chocolate cremeux. -- Chocolate Cremeux and frozen brulee were our favorites

Pretty okay place - came in to avoid the rain and get a bowl of ramen to ward off the unusually…read morecold kiwi summer (as I've been told). The spicy hakata ramen was very bare with no add-on options but the noodles and broth were decent. Also had a green salad to balance out on the nutritional scale. That was unfortunately drenched in vinegar and a tad on the salty side. Shortly after we ordered, the server came by to let us know the kitchen will be closing in 5 mins so if we want anything else, this is the time to do it now. The "open late" on the front door really means just whenever we want - and in this case, 9:30pm on a Wednesday.

Great food and sake. Cozy! Really hits the spot after a long day of activities in the cold…read moreweather. Very friendly staff!

Awesome food. Best price in Te Anau. Fed two and had leftovers. I can't remember what this is…read morecalled, but it's got fries, cheese, chicken, steak/lamb?, Saute'd mushrooms and carmelized onions.....oh ya and some chorizo. Cost less than 2 fergburgers. Tastes delicious.

Our first meal arriving in New Zealand's beautiful Te Anau was at the Ranch Bar & Grill. We ate…read moreoutside and it was really relaxing. The service was friendly and efficient; the food was delicious. Definitely want to come back here when we visit Te Anau in the near future!

You won't starve in New Zealand and certainly not in Te Anau. If you're taking a break from the…read moreother proteins and you're not feeling pasta or pizza and wanting fresh and tasty seafood, look no further than the menu at The Ranch Bar & Grill in Te Anau. Full disclosure: I know my seafood (I'm a seafood snob). This was fresh seafood thoughtfully complemented with delicious vegetables and just enough carbs to replenish calories from a long day of hiking and jet-boating. The Ranch is a popular, large-sized, casual restaurant / bar with indoor and outdoor seating (so no long lines). Prices were good and service was fast and friendly. Even though I didn't have a reservation and was dining solo, seating was fast and the waitstaff did not forget about me. I highly recommend what I ordered (see photos: Monkfish and Salmon stack + Salt & pepper calamari salad). This restaurant is conveniently located near many hotels and walking distance to a variety of local shops. Safety-tip: If you plan to take an after-dinner stroll in the evening, note your surroundings and avoid unlit areas. Don't flash cash and expensive jewelry and absolutely don't use an ATM at night. Remember to look for the "zebra crossing poles" - distinctive black and white striped poles topped with either a flashing yellow globe or fluorescent orange discs noting the crosswalks.

On vacation in New Zealand and this restaurant was recommended by the owner of our b&b…read more The recommendation was spot on! The service was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The food was excellent and was served quickly. All in all a great evening. I highly recommend this restaurant. You will not be disappointed!

Great food is found here. Good thing we had a reservation. The restaurant was packed and the line…read moreof people outside was very long. It is in an old house. The service is excellent. We loved our dishes (lamb and venison).

Great restaurant with friendly service! It is cozy and has like a pub feel to it…read more Food was really good! The mussels were delicious and the portion was huge! We also ordered the venison which was cooked perfectly and the toffee pudding with ice cream was delicious.

Cafe is cozy, food was served hot & fresh. Staff is kind! Thankful it was open for lunch as the…read moreother options were breakfast & coffee (which this cafe also has). We had the breakfast burger, wings, & grilled chicken sandwich & enjoyed!

Great spot to grab a tea and a quick bite before an incredible overnight cruise! Good hospitalityread more

This is one of maybe two or three restaurants in Manapouri. Even if there were several more…read morerestaurants this place stands out as a great spot to dine. We ordered the pasta of the day - creamy mushroom fettucini and also tried the warm venison salad. All were delicious. We were curious about venison since we had passed so many pastures of them on the drive in and I definitely recommend it. The venison was cooked just right - medium rare. I appreciated that the salad had just the right balance of cheese and nuts added. Mushroom fettucini was delicious as well.

First night in queenstown and was looking for some food and drinks for our jet lagged selves…read more Smiths did not disappoint. My partner had the lamb burger, we shared the poutine, and I had the venison pot pie. Portion sizes are huge so I had to take away some of my pot pie and some leftover poutine in a box. Taste wise, my partner enjoyed his burger, we both loved the poutine, and the venison pot pie was good but a little too sweet for my liking. The poutine, while used mozzarella instead of cheese curds, was our favorite and would just come here to order a few orders of that. We also got a flight to share to try some local brews including 3 sours, 1 ginger beer, 1 cider, and 1 lemonade. They were all good and I especially liked the ginger beer on the menu. The alcoholic lemonade was also quite nice and better than any alcoholic lemonades I've had in the states.

I recently had the short rib burger which I did not like at all. Dry meat and very little that was…read moremoist enough to eat. A day latter and the Smith Burger is everything I'm looking for, It was a perfect medium rare, I didn't ask for - but nonetheless so good, a great combination of sauces and garnishes made this one of the super burgers I've eaten. So delicious and satisfying. Moist, flavorful, and just so damn good - it's everything thing the Fergburger wasn't. I tried the fried cauliflower as well -wonderful-be brave and get the hot. A fantastic beer selection as well.