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

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.

Fish was very good but the chips were lame. Luke warm and needing salt in the worst way. What…read moreservice? Asked for a side plate and never saw the server again. The people watching from the patio on Easter Monday was outstanding. There are just so many great places to eat in Queenstown that is hard to regard this place highly. Wouldn't recommend it at all but won't bad mouth it either.

Spouse had beef Wellington and enjoyed it! I had the chicken Caesar salad and it was good. Nice…read moreoutdoor area to enjoy !

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.

Great fresh food Organic like menu…read moreService is nice and friendly Coffee is amazing and views from outdoor patio is stunning.

Food: 4.5/5 Service: 4.7/5…read moreValue: 4.7/5 Our first stop in Queenstown and it was a beautiful, sunny afternoon, making the gorgeous patio of Atlas Beer Cafe an optimal place to be. We wanted to go to fergburger, but was recommended that this place was actually better. After tasting both, I don't quite agree with that take, but Atlas was still darn good, and there were places to sit, relax, and enjoy the day, which is a way better vibe Fergburger. Pork belly: a glutinous app that is definitely only for those who like high amounts of fat. The fat section was more than typical and had a great jello-esque texture with a crispy outside, perfect for pork belly. The sauce was also nicely sweet and sticky, just adding to the whole texture of the dish. Again this dish is not for those who are just wanting to "try" pork belly. Grilled Cheeseburger: The burger was great, no doubt about it. Double patty, double cheese, caramelized onions, just a classic combo done well. If you're looking for a great burger with a great view, come here, and grab a beer to pair along with it! All that being said, the meat was just not as seasoned and the depth of flavors weren't quite there compared to Fergburger. If you were forced to go to only one of these places, I would still try Fergburger.F

It was a very rainy day and our Fiordland tour was cancelled. With no backup plans, we came into…read moreAtlas for ponder over a few pints. It is a very small place (especially when it's rainy and you can't sit outside). We met a local that knew the owner and was just so fun to talk to. We covered everything from good places to eat, the New Zealand culture and life in general. He gave us a few ideas on what we could try to do (although even he said it is tough to find things as Queenstown offers mainly outdoor adventures). The beer and the selection was pretty good and the staff was friendly. We enjoyed all the random items all over the walls. Very nice and causal place, overlooking the river.

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!

This restaurant has been replaced by another breakfast / brunch place called Odd Saint so different…read morefoods but still good. Just a heads up so you aren't disappointed when you can't find it!

Had a take out coffee. Service was scattered upon trying to order. But yuck on the cappuccino. Old…read morebeans and unclean machine. Ick. $6.50 In the trash.

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.

The Skyline Gondola offers a quick way to reach Bob's peak where along the way up, you'll see…read morestunning panoramic views of the town and lake below. Once at the top, everything is clearly signposted, with access to the Ben Lomond Track trailhead as well as the luge. We opted for the 3 luge ride package, which was the minimum number of rides that you have to do. The process is well organized, with separate lines for first-timers and returning riders. On our first run, we received a quick safety briefing and after that, we were off! There were two tracks you can choose from for the ride down. Overall, it was a really fun experience, and we had a great time!

The skyline gondola and luge at Queenstown was a great experience. The gondola is the steepest…read moregondola I've ever seen and gives beautiful views of the lake at city below. They do a gondola and 3+ luge pass that was so much fun. One thing I'll caveat though is the clientele and safety is much more reckless and lax than the Rotorua location. There were a few times when customers stopped completely on the track or rear-ended other customers, which was really concerning. My mother-in-law got rear ended pretty hard at the finish by a reckless customer, which was really scary. There's only 2 tracks currently open and you can get some air on the dart track. They're doing a lot of construction on the tracks, so hopefully they add more tracks soon. If I were to do the luge again, I'd do the Rotorua location since the tracks are longer and more scenic and seems safer.

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.

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.