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    Finz

    3.9 (49 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Open 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Lisa S.

    We wanted seafood and decided to choose Finz as our destination. Very glad we did. We started with the dumplings which were served in a chili sauce. Great appetizer to rev up your palate. Not too filling but loaded with flavor. Next I chose the fish of the day which was snapper. Seared to give it a nice crisp, the fish had a light flakey texture. The potatoes and greens gave it a nice mixture of textures and flavors to complete the meal. Husband had the sole which was served as nearly a whole fish. Very good as well. His meal didn't come with sides so we orders the veggie side which had yams, parsnips, and broccoli. All delicious. We opted for dessert and chose the dark chocolate mousse with raspberry. These flavors were absolutely meant to go together. So good. Service was excellent. We had a reservation, got there early, and hung at the bar until our table was ready. Loved the views of the lake from our table. Some folks were eating outside with heaters but we were glad to have an indoor table on a chilly night.

    Beef striploin
    Alan B.

    Driving around all of South Island and seeing the healthy looking livestock made me crave meat when we got to Queenstown. To see all the cows roaming freely and grazing the hills and valleys of New Zealand convinced me that the steaks here would be spectacular. So naturally I ordered the beef striploin (medium rare of course) and paired it with their recommended red. I can personally say that the meat had so much more flavor and that I could've had this with just salt and pepper and it would have been one of the best steaks one could have. But all the fixins it came with elevated the steak to boss level! Cmon, you can't beat a steak when it comes with mushroom duxel, onion emulsion, rosemary ricotta and jus! You just can't! But another highlight was my dessert...a dram of the Cardrona Falcon, HOLY CRAP was this the perfect Otago meal.

    Sashimi starter
    Ronni E.

    Finz is hopping in Queenstown so make sure you make a rezy or you will be waiting with the tourists! We were a tad late, so they sat us at the bar while we waited for a table. The bar crew was fun to watch and they answered all our questions about what they were making. Was delighted when my pint was on the house for waiting! We were on a mission for the Seafood platter, which did not disappoint. Probably more food than the average couple can eat. Sashimi app was so fresh and excellent. We struggled to finish everything, but we succeeded!

    Cudi T.

    Wow across the board with service, dining and overall experience at Finz! Went 3 times in 4 days and would have went more if our plans kept us in Queenstown. We got the seafood platter for 2 (can be made for 3 upon request). Which came with an opening appetizer plate of sashimi, sushi, mussels, salmon and mussel dumplings that were so tasty. By far the favorite for us out of all the mains. Also ordered the catch of the day (Snapper), a dozen oysters and scallops for appetizers with some delicious wine to tie it all together. All the staff were great and knowledgeable about any questions we had. Alex was by far the most lively of the wait staff. 10/10 recommended, make reservations and get ready to have a great experience.

    Jon P.

    We were on vacation in Queenstown and found this place walking around the harbour area. We did not have a reservation so we had to wait about 20 minutes for a table. The food and service were very good. There is both indoor and outdoor seating; the outdoor seating area has very few heaters. We both had seafood. A solid four star experience.

    View while dining!

    We had 2 appetizers.... Squid and tuna ceviche, both were excellent! We paired our food with a lovely Sauvignon Blanc from the Marlborough region (Brancott). Our dinners were a superb seared tuna with rice & a pan seared grouper, both of which were fabulous! Most important was our server, Clodagh. She made excellent suggestions as to what we might enjoy, then timed the delivery of our appetizers and meal so that we could slowly enjoy it all..... This was our 2nd time at Finz.....both times the food and service have been superb. We have been here for 2 months, now leaving for the N Island and eventually home..... Dinner at Finz has been a highlight of our travels! Thanks to Clodagh for a wonderful evening!

    Seafood
    Ron H.

    As travelers in Queenstown, it was hard to miss Finz Caveat: Reservations Very popular, and our dinner was great - recommend Seafood Chowder - although lots of other seafood choices Busy, but excellent service

    Sushi and such. So yummy.
    Darria D.

    We had so much fun at this restaurant. We sat inside since it was a little chilly out but the patio has gorgeous views. Our server Alex was fabulous. We had the seafood platter for 2 and it was so yummy. All sorts of seafood and the coconut milk curry clams were a huge hit. We had a couple bottles of the local Gribbston sauv blanc and it didn't disappoint! I recommend this cute spot for good seafood in Queenstown.

    Some kind of seafood dumpling
    Jennifer H.

    Pretty disappointed in this meal. I really wanted to like this place but with each bite it just got worse. We decided to go big with the seafood platter for 2. Wrong move. The dumplings had some kind of seafood in it, but honestly all I could taste was the ginger. The raw oysters were dry and honestly didn't seem that fresh. The salmon sashimi was probably the best part - but I guess it's kind of hard to mess up raw salmon.. On the second plate that came, the mussels were again dry and the tomato sauce that came with it was really nothing special. The calamari was ok but the breading wasn't really crispy at all. Kind of flat and mushy. The soft shell crab and the fried fish were decent. The bowl in the middle came with shrimp (which were okay) and clams (which seemed not fresh), which were ruined by the soup it sat in which looked really appetizing but had wayyy too much wine flavor. The shrimp with pesto sauce were the best thing on the second plate, which in my mind is not worth what we paid. And then what looked like pasta underneath the shrimp, which would've been a great side, turned out to be almost raw stringy potato, or some other unappetizing vegetable. All in all, an incredibly unsatisfying meal for the price we paid. Go elsewhere for your fresh seafood.

    Rob B.

    Small and reservations are a must! Super lovely staff who were patient for late arrival due to intense traffic, 50 minutes Friday night from Franklin a short 4 miles away. The crayfish, expensive was worth the coin! The garlic shrimp were good as well. The snapper fish of the day looked to be the best catch of the night. I would avoid the samplers.

    Great view from our table.
    Gloria F.

    I think the reviews are stale and not very fair regarding Finz. If you are looking for water views in the most touristy yet stunningly beautiful area of Queenstown... Finz is a fine choice. No we weren't blown away by the food. It was only good. But the view was 10 stars and the pricing was generally high as we are talking location location location. We went here on date night on our last night in nz. Definitely memorable.

    Patio and inside dining with wonderful views.
    K D.

    I'm surprised this restaurant only rates at 3.5. We had a wonderful experience. It isn't quick dining, but the food was fantastic. We had tuna, short ribs, and date pudding. The price vs size on the vegetable sides was disappointing, but they were very flavorful!

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    Food was just okay, lovely view. There are awesome restaurants in Queenstown. I'd choose others before this one.

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    Review Highlights - Finz

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    Flame Bar & Grill

    4.3(74 reviews)
    0.1 km
    $$$

    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!

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    Bella Cucina Restaurant

    4.1(51 reviews)
    0.2 km
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    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.

    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.

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