This is a small restaurant on the 2nd floor of a commercial building…read more Food: I started with the Caprese Salad (not memorable). For the main course I had the Stone Grill with Lamb which was good (very tender meat). My husband really enjoyed his Hanger Steak. Service: Friendly, efficient Ambiance: Functional, plain. Menus were looking a little worn and old.

The Te Mana lamb shoulder is the dish to get here and it is absolutely delicious. Full stop…read more The slow-roasted lamb shoulder is what my YEA and I rewarded ourselves with after a day of hiking Roy's Peak nearby. It's definitely a dish for two but if you are feeling extra hungry then no shame in turning it into a food challenge for yourself. The meat is so tender and juicy as you easily cut through it. Each mouthful was wonderful. The root veggies were on point and the bacon cabbage medley was crunchy joy. There wasn't much table talk because we were just enjoying the dinner so much and having a "moment". The restaurant is easy to miss because it is on the second floor of a building and you have to look for that door that will lead you up a flight of stairs. The restaurant decor in the dining room is very soft on the eyes and it has this modern minimalist elegance to it. Cheers to the friendly and caring staff. They didn't have any problem when we wanted to switch to another table as the sun was setting and the sunlight was blinding me from the window. Come here for the slow-roasted lamb shoulder, it's totally worth it!

Service was excellent. Food too a while but not the server's fault. I could see how much she was…read morehustling to serve everybody and I thanked her for her hard work. The place is a really nice place to sit and relax. My eggs and smoked salmon were delicious. And the chocolate cake I took home was excellent. Thank you for a wonderful last meal in Wanaka!

We were blessed to find an open table at this popular and charming Wanaka cafe. Known for the…read moreseafood chowder, so of course I had to try it! It was full of ingredients- salmon, prawn, mussels, clams, squid, and tomatoes. Very creamy and delicious! Service was great and efficient despite how busy they were- impressive!

Nice fish market! Friendly service & great fresh selection of seafood!…read more We got the oysters & seafood and tremendously enjoyed them. The salmon was melt in your mouth good. The oysters was as good as well! Love it here, will definitely be back.

Best place to get fresh seafood and fish in the Queenstown area! There's smoked mussels, oysters,…read moreand an assortment of seafood. I ordered a few oysters, some smoked mussels, and smoked fish, took it down by the bridge, found a bench and had a nice afternoon snack. The service is very friendly behind the counter, able to answer and provide all the inquiry, giving good tips on how to plan for a seafood feast if you're thinking about having a party.

We had one meal in Wanaka, and we decided to eat at Shinaburo. The two of us ordered the curry udon…read morenoodles ($18.5) & stir-fried udon noodles ($17.5), both with pork. WOW! The flavors were nothing out of this world, but the curry udon noodles tasted almost exactly like I dish I love making at home. It felt like I was eating my own cooking - such a comfort for a tourist thousands of miles away from home! The curry was soupy and incredibly hearty. Our meals came out fairly quickly too, which was a relief after a long day of hiking. We got 3 complimentary sides: sliced potatoes, sliced carrots with red dipping sauce, and kimchi. The kimchi was crisp & fresh and made for a terrific flavor pair with udon noodles. As for the restaurant decor, we loved being able to sit at an eclectic and sturdy wooden table fit for two. There are generic posters strewn around the restaurant with KOREA written on them, and several Chinese scrolls as well. This was a pleasant surprise in a super touristy & overpriced town. During our last 10 minutes in the restaurant, we saw this couple standing outside the door contemplating the menu listed on the window. They walked in to grab a table, then walked right back out and undecidedly stared at the menu some more. Don't be uncertain, give this place a try! We left with full bellies and not too bad of a dent in our wallets. Fantastic!

We had a pretty decent meal at Shinaburo. I'd seen all the 5 stars reviews, and although it wasn't…read more*that* good, it was pretty damn tasty. The slightly strange thing is the spice level. Their hot sauce is maybe mixed with miso? This means it is not as spicy as I am used to at Korean restaurants. Maybe they are aiming for Japanese tastes rather than Korean? If you add a good dollop to your bibimbap it still tastes delicious. The highlights for me where the mussels (which came with our sea-food) and the KFC, which was really tasty. I'm glad we popped in.

Everything was great...the food, service, atmosphere, value, etc. We're planning on going back to…read moreWānaka next year and you can bet that we will make a reservation because our Airbnb is a short walk to this place.

We absolutely loved Francesca's! The atmosphere, the wine (Pinot noir was incredible), the food,…read morethe service... everything was just amazing. For an appetizer we had the pork meatballs which may be some of the best meatballs we have ever had. For our mains we had the pasta gnocchi and the ricotta ravioli, and it just felt like you couldn't go wrong with anything you chose. For dessert we capped it off with some yummy tiramisu. Definitely a great experience, we would 100% recommend giving this place a try if you are in the Wanaka area!

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.

Alivate serves overpriced, small portions of Asian fusion food. The quality of the food was sub par…read moreand the service was really slow. On the positive side, Alivate has a great view, happy hour from 5-6pm, and friendly service. I also liked the Man o War cab blend. * Short ribs - 2.5 stars: This kind of reminded me of meat loaf, it was far from falling apart and the size of an appetizer plate. The coconut rice was good but way too mushy. * Duck crepes - 3.5 stars: pretty good but small. Comes with 2 rolls which are cut in half. * Pork Belly - 2 stars: Good chunks of poorly seasoned overcooked pork belly. How do you mess up pork belly?! Overall, great atmosphere, decent drink list - come for happy hour and maybe for a few apps.

We were very happy with this restaurant and most of all its selection of meals! That's why we came…read moreback two nights in a row, it suited us perfectly! It's an Asian fusion restaurant, very fresh food. Salads tossed in some lime vinaigrette which is what I had with my monkfish and prawn in coconut milk the first night. Very nice starters or small plates as they say, chicken wings and dip, seafood and more, just walking around the restaurant at dinner time to get to your table is a delight because you see all these beautiful dishes! With big plates you can decide between meet, fish, vegetarian, lamb. Good portions, the monkfish was good, not too much, whilst the ribeye was a huge portion! The first night we got our food super fast, but the second time it took us quite some time to get both starter and main. So I guess it varies. We were very happy with the service and the VIEW is just perfect. On the second floor overlooking the lake, dinner is served to perfection. Taste wise it wasn't always a 5/5 for me so that's why it ends up being a 4/5. Love the place though!

We had steak bbq for 2. Service was quick. We cooked the meat at the table. A table with exhaust is…read morerequired for cooking at the table. They bring you sides. It cost extra if you want refills. Staff was friendly. It's all indoor seating and no bar to sit at.

Bad food, poor service…read more I arrived at 7:25 and they close at 8. They won't let us dine in and on top of that, the fried chicken that I ordered is the most dry and cardboard chicken I've ever had from a Korean restaurant. My partner ordered cold noodles and it has no broth, soup was just water. This was a pretty tasteless meal and I recommend to stay clear of this establishment. They don't understand customer service and have no empathy for their customers.

Food, service, and price were all exceptional!…read more The surf and turf were perfectly prepared and paired well with sauces. We highly recommend their clam chowder with garlic bread (pro tip: add lemon to the chowder and dip the bread in it). The fish of the day was lemon sole and it was the best we've ever had. We will be back here for sure if we make a return to Queenstown!

Ribs were tender and the TBone was as requested, Medium. Service was good, unlike at White&Wong…read morewhere the waiter after serving us never checked back on us. Slightly pricey, but hey, it's Queenstown, all restaurants are pricey.