There were many great options and I had a hard time picking what to order. I ordered the oysters…read moretempura which were delicious. I thought the lamb rack could use more seasoning and was a bit too bland for my taste. Love the outdoors and the lake scenery which made my experience more enjoyable.

Fabulous Italian food with a beautiful view of the water. We had the Fruiti de Mare and Bolognese…read more Delicious!

Unfortunately, wasn't quite as impressed with the food at The Cow compared to some of the other…read moremeals I had in Queenstown. Pizza was okay, I didn't love the crust or the sauce, but was pleased with the amount of toppings. The pasta was good but nothing special. Service was nice though!

Queenstown is only so big, so it's only time that you venture into the corners of random alleys and…read morestumble upon new restaurants... and for my friend and I that was The Cow! The waitress shared that The Cow is the oldest restaurant around and shared some interesting history with us. The ambiance is quite rustic, log cabin-esque with a bell, Wi-Fi, and some other modern updates. For food, we started with their zuppa with an extra loaf of bread. The creamy tomato was good, boasting perfect texture, thickness, and seasoning. The garlic cheesy bread was toasted well, not too hard or soft, just right with some give in the middle. However, the zuppa did get saltier at the end. We also shared a half sized Seafood Spaghetti, which was lightly flavored. The sauce itself was not too thick and rather fairly watery. The cheese was amazing, but the texture needed some work. Overall, our meal here was enjoyable, made even better by the staff. Would recommend a visit either for the history or for a cozy log cabin dining experience.

Yelp community isn't kidding when it raves about your breakfast. I went with the herbed pea and…read moremint fritters - I had no idea what to expect (not the most common flavors for us Americans), but I want more of it. It was flavorful and filling. We had great service - they were friendly and hospitable; they provided menu recommendations and were courteous about allergy needs. The lake and mountain view was Remarkable :-). The menu was delightful. I'd love to come back for breakfast again.

Came here for a glass of mulled wine to slowly wind the day away on vacation. Unbeknownst to me, I…read morearrived with only 30 minutes left before they closed. Despite that, staff was kind and attentive, not rushing to close. The mulled wine hit the spot and sitting outside, even in winter, is well worth the views. There was also a woman singing opera on the wharf - drinks and show. Very nice spot.

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!

DATE OF VISIT: end of February 2020 SERVICE: beyond 5 stars…read moreVIEWS: 5 stars FOOD: 5 stars RECOMMENDATIONS: Pan Seared Scallops, Truffle Parmesan Fries (see my pictures) LOW CARB OPTIONS: Oysters, Mussels, Pan Seared Scallops, Salmon Salad I chose this restaurant for their menu as I LOVE SEAFOOD and living in Arizona, we don't get much fresh seafood. It's a rather small menu but delicious, nonetheless. The staff was INCREDIBLY friendly and so helpful. We walked by in the afternoon and put our names down for dinner and they were so accommodating giving us a PRIME spot outside where we can stare at the absolutely spectacular views! There were actually customers that snuck in and sat on the patio right as we were going to be seated and the staff politely told them they had to wait for a table and got both us and them sat. I absolutely appreciate when staff steps up to make sure that everyone is honored. I am a sucker for scallops and would 100% order these again. They were seared perfectly (not overcooked). I wanted a little something more with my 3 scallops and the truffle parmesan fries were EXCELLENT. I am also picky about my fries, I don't like fries that are battered, I prefer them smooth but crispy and these were exactly that! This was almost a year ago and I still think about this meal! We plan on returning to Queenstown and this would definitely be on the list!

The clams and oysters were really good! Service was good but slow. Had to flag down a waiter more…read morethan once. The drinks were really good too. Great spot off the boardwalk with nice dining inside and even better dining outside. Would recommended.

Our last meal in Queenstown was here. We had reservations (and it was busy) and were seated…read moreimmediately. We had the back of the restaurant, corner table. Not much to look at but it was a little quieter and away from the ovens back there. Husband had the fettuccine carbonara and I had a margarita pizza. Both were excellent. We started with a Caprese salad which was also excellent. My pizza had homemade crust with the bubbly burnt edges that happens in a woodfire oven. So good. Service was excellent. Parking on street is less than rare so we parked in a lot for roughly $10USD. Great experience.

Like everywhere in NZ, make reservations…read more I'm staying in Queenstown for a few days, and booked this reservation a few nights prior. The restaurant itself is long and narrow, so tables on one side and servers and the kitchen on the other. I ordered bruschetta for my starter & spaghetti bolognese for my main. The bruschetta came out with sliced prosciutto on top which I could have done without. I wished for more tomatoes, onion, and oil. The spaghetti bolognese was flavorful but just ok? Like, I'm not Italian but can make a better version of that at home. Although it's a simple dish, that probably not something you want to hear when you're selling it for $36 NZD. So the overall dining experience was a bit meh. I went to a pizzeria in Te Anau with better flavors. It might be a nice dinner date because the ambiance is lovely, if a bit loud. The service was fine, if a bit on the slow side.

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!

So nice, we ate there twice…read more When researching 'must-try NZ Eats' (yelp, tripadvisor, & lonely planet), we kept getting referred to Winnie's and thought, 'do we really want takeaway pizza versus finding something 'special/fancy' but after perusing the menu, we quickly realized Winnie's was special. Their signature pizzas offered unique flavor combinations, most highlighting a NZ specialty- super hard to decide, we opted for 3 small pizzas to try variety. First visit, we tried: Moroccan Lamb- large chunks of well-marinated fresh NZ Lamb Rump, smothered with fresh zucchini thinly sliced & a creamy minted yoghurt Pescara-large green-lipped mussels, hearty prawns, flaky smoked salmon, and zesty pesto Tandoori Chicken- a work of art pizza, as the creamy curry sauce base is covered with massive amounts of well balanced toppings-a crispy papadum, & pour your own mango chutney (our favorite was the tandoori chicken, because the blend of flavors was unlike any specialty pizza we've ever had- the pop in the zest was irresistible.) Size-wise, three small pizzas was a good amount for the two of us sharing- there were so many toppings packed onto each pie two would have easily been a hearty meal, but after hiking all day (eating lightly) three hit the spot. The topping flavor combinations were what made the pies delicious, the crust was nothing special (I honestly think it may have been frozen pre-made pie crusts-super thin, not enough oven baked char), but overall very delicious, bringing us right back the next day. Day Two in Queenstown, we did attempt to obtain a special/fancy meal, but while trying to dine at one of the local seafood restaurants, we learned most places were either unexpectedly closed due to staffing shortages or required a reservation. So we decided why not go back to Winnie's making 'add-on' tweaks to the pies we liked..so we found ourselves back for round two- ordering a Tandoori Chicken adding lamb chunks..delicious enhancement! If we lived in Queenstown, I know I would run through the entire menu, trying every pizza to discover my favorite pie. Highly recommend for takeaway (grab a pie (or two) grab beer to go, and enjoy on the water)

Nice restaurant with a lake view. Service was very friendly, but a little slow at times…read more The food was very good, from the appetizers, main course and the desserts! Recommend the chowder, green salad had a great house dressing, salmon has a great crispy and the seafood pasta, delish! We ordered two desserts, and we ate them all! Get the chocolate mousse and the date pudding.

What a gem in the middle of Queenstown right on Wakatipu on Steamers wharf. Enjoy a glass of wine,…read morerefreshing cold beer off tap with some fresh seafood. What a view. Also enjoyed watching the steamboat arrive right next to us. Lots of street parking and walking distance to many shops.

The seafood chowder and eye fillet steak were excellent. The mussels and chili garlic shrimp and…read moregreen salad were all good, not great. Our waitress was excellent. The ambiance was very nice and cozy. We chose to sit inside as it was a bit windy outside today.

Googled: Seafood: Crawfish: Queenstown…read more A reservation was required, but due to a cancelation, we were able to secure a table later in the evening. During the wait, we grabbed drinks at a nearby brewery, working up an appetite. Once seated, we ordered the seafood platter (188NZ$ for two)- offering variety including: oysters, smoked salmon, crawfish, prawns, and fresh garlic bread. A hearty platter, it filled the bellies, with fresh tasty, well-seasoned eats- though it was not the most impressive seafood we've had in NZ, though the highest price tag (blame the crawfish)- had we not wanted to try crawfish, we wouldn't have dined at the location-and that would be my referral-try them to try crawfish at a decent price, but otherwise-passable. Though super friendly staff, who took time to talk NZ Gin with me, making recommendations for drinks.

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.

Such a treat. Loved everything about this place. The ambiance is just perfect, the service and food…read morewere impeccable. My steak was excellent and I'm very picky about my steaks! When in Queenstown it's a must-go locale. Maybe best in the city.