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!

The food was spectacular. Started with 6 Bluff and 6 Marlborough oysters. Some of the best oysters…read moreI've ever had. Moved on to the Deviled Duck Livers and Venison Tartare. Main course was Venison loin. I can't say enough about how good the food was. Epic cheese platter with a Kiwi dessert red to pair for dessert. Our waiter, Sam, was everything you would want in a server. Knowledgeable, helpful, and gracious. It's a large place. We sat in leather upholstered wingback chairs -- very comfortable. My only criticism is that there isn't one in the U.S.

Based on the reviews, I expected quite a lot. In reality, this was just a good meal…read more In Queenstown for a few days so I booked a reservation at Botswana Butchery because it polls highly on the review sites. I ordered the French onion soup for an entree, the venison for the main plus the duck fat potatoes. Hands down the French onion soup was the most delicious thing I had all night, and probably in my two weeks in New Zealand. It was fantastic. The venison came out. Great presentation. But even with the sauces that it came with--the exception being the *two* bits of onion that came with the meal--it was very average. Not bad. It was cooked well. Rare as the chef suggested. But there was little there there. Definitely not as flavorsome as the French onion soup which set my expectations really high. Then the duck fat potatoes--are just potatoes? Like, literally chucks of potatoes (cooked well) but without any seasoning. No sauce. Nothing. Very bland potatoes. So in the end you had this really clunky meal that wasn't overwhelmingly delicious. It was just good. But this is meant to be a bit of an upscale joint for Queenstown, so it misses the mark. The exception to all of this mediocrity was the service. The service was impeccable. I should note there was a bit of time between the starter & the main but that's probably more of a back of the house issue. They do know how to cook things well, so I think if you come here for a steak, you probably won't be terribly disappointed. I expected a bit more. All that said, I would come back and drink gallons of that soup.

Great spot for a nice dinner in Queenstown. Party of 3, we…read morehad the chefs board, perfect option for sharing. Burrata & Caesar salad were excellent starts. Espresso martini was made very well. Impeccable service $400 NZ

Clean steakhouse ambience. Service was slow but it was clear our server had too many tables to…read moredeal with. Seemed understaffed. We started with the liver parfait and we definitely recommend that. Also had the bone marrow, but there was almost no bone marrow to speak of. Even if there was, it is covered in a green onion relish that masks any bone marrow flavor that would've been there. The lamb chops were very good, but we have had better in New Zealand. The scotch cut Wagyu was again just OK. We had three sides, mashed potatoes, cream, spinach, and scorched carrots. Of those three I would only order the scorch carrots again. For the prices, we were pretty disappointed. Maybe it's because I know what good steak is in Texas.

Overpriced. Had 3 courses lunch, turkey pie as starter, lamb rack/salmon risotto as entree, and…read moreapple filo-ette as dessert. Starter and dessert are okay. Lamb is not bad, but salmon is not fresh. These cost $70 per person, I would pay $45 at most for these food. Extremely overpriced, not worth it.

Amazing winter breakfast deal. $20 all you can eat buffet. A hidden gem because it's on the second…read morefloor. But it is. Delicious. Abundant. And the most amazing view and friendly service. Mark runs the place with a personal touch and Toby my server was there any time I needed him. A perfect English breakfast with Mushrooms, grilled tomatoes, scrambled eggs bacon and sausages. I didn't need lunch later in the days after this. And did I mention the view!!! Best in all of Queenstown. Hands down. Can't wait to come back.

Amazing food with great views of Lake Wakatipu. Service is friendly, and they have a good range of…read moreoptions to suit many diets.

I couldn't find it on yelp but walking by the waterfront in Christmas 2016 me and my fiancée found…read morethis place by chance. We didn't care if it looked fancy, it was raining at the time and we was hungry after walking the park after. But this time on our honeymoon 2018, we came back here for one reason. I only came back here because of the Wagyu Burger, which in my opinion is better than Ferg Burger. The meat is rarely made here I bet it's difficult, but with New Zealand to have good beef, I wouldn't be surprised since the land is vast and consists of farmlands everywhere you go. The views on the waterfront is perfect on bright sunny days and if you're hungry you won't leave not unhungry. It's great for people watching and lake view. It makes your meal so much better. The service is great, it's fine dining to me in my opinion. They serve wine, they serve burgers, if you want a lighter lunch you can have that too. I only came back for their Wagyu Burger. Just a plane ride 10hrs from Hawaii. Not that far for a Burger lol. Try it, you might like it.

The restaurant is clean and service is very personable. The food presentation is spot on. I ordered…read morethe salmon while my friend got the pork belly and we both shared the chicken crackling for appetizers. Let's start with the chicken. It's was crispy and chopped in bite size with vinegar drenched with red onions which gave the sauce a bit of a kick. That's a four star for me. The grilled salmon was cooked right. I chose to have this with plain steamed rice. The veggies were over buttered. I opted for grilled (or fried), it would be better if they didn't drench this with too much creamy butter. However, the veggies were steamed perfectly and fish was cooked the way I wanted it. I again give this a four stars rating. Now for the pork belly. One of the best part of the pork belly is its skin. Disappointing to note that the skin or "balat" was not crispy. Maybe they should try to figure out how to make this crispy. This would be a good dish for Filipino who crave for side pork or folks who are looking for the Filipino version of pork crackling. We (my friend and I) give this a three star rating. Overall rating of four stars. A good place to try Filipino cuisine if you're in town even if you have kids who would prefer to have pizza instead of the Filipino dishes.

This place has great food and service. Open late, indoor and outdoor seating. My husband had the…read moreall you can eat wings for $15, and it came with 15 full size wings and fries. Shockingly, he was full without even getting more wings! It's a great deal. The wings did come with a honey mustard sauce heavily poured on, so I would suggest asking for that on the side.

Massive meals, really friendly staff. Absolutely full after an entree and couldn't even finish my…read moremain! Great family restaurant. They don't take bookings though but if you did have a big group then definatly give them a heads up. The ruby's cinema underneath Lonestar is awesome as well so you can go watch a movie and have a cocktail and then head upstairs for an awesome dinner!

My husband and I came here for lunch one afternoon. It was a beautiful day, so we sat outside. This…read moreplace is in the center of it all- the best place to relax, take in the scenery and people watch. We weren't to impressed with their beer selection (I guess it is more for cocktails, although I don't remember even seeing a cocktail menu- who knows, maybe I did). The menu is super small. I had the seafood chowder, which was a good portion, but tasted just good. For a place with such a small menu, I would expect it to knock my socks off. Honestly I didn't even know they had oysters until looking at the website now- we surely didn't see a menu for that, either. My husband I think had some sort of sandwich which he said was also just okay. The service was great and they had table service, which isn't something we were used to in New Zealand. They were very attentive and did their jobs well. I just wish the food was as incredible as the website makes it seem.

Fishes are overcooked. The place is not recommended for most Asians, who usually prefer their…read moreseafood slightly under cooked. However their Fried oyster is good. The New York cheese cake is not what I am used to. The texture is not firm.

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.