Amazing food and service. We went back several times in our short visit to Queenstown.read more

Food was great, got the smash burger, blueberry cheesecake french toast, eggs w/ bacon and…read morepotatoes, and the eggs benedict with manuka smoked bacon We also got the maple latte, peppermint mocha, flat white, and the long black The drinks were great, and the food was good too though the sauce on the burger was a little strange (but not necessarily in a bad way) The place itself is cute, but quite small. We had to wait outside a bit for a table. It was pretty annoying to be kicked off the wifi for no reason halfway through and having to rejoin though The servers were nice, though we barely interacted with them aside from ordering and them delivering our food. The food and drinks came out pretty fast, which was nice Overall a good place, my only complaint being the wifi issue and the fact that the bathroom feels like its in the backrooms of a supply closet

When missing Latino cuisine in New Zealand, this is the place to visit for that! They have a mix of…read moreMexican, Brazilian, Argentinian, Colombian, and Peruvian snacks, meals and drinks. We ordered a passionfruit and regular frozen margarita and both were great! The place itself is colorful, cozy and vibrant which is exactly what you would expect from a Latin restaurant. The food came out pretty fast which is another bonus. The beef empanadas were some of the best I've ever had seriously. The arepa was another great choice and so were the quesadillas. Stop by if you're ever in Queenstown you won't regret this little gem.

It was my first time visiting Queenstown from the U.S., and I was immediately intrigued by all the…read morefood options in this particular area of town. Caribe caught my attention due to its colorful Latin-inspired decor and tables/seating. I initially asked to order the prawn & cheese empanada, but the cashier told me they did not have prawns. Instead, I ordered the mushroom & cheese empanada, which did not dissapoint! The outer layer was crispy, flaky, golden goodness. The mushroom and cheese combo was not something I've had before. It didn't scream "Latin" to me, but that didn't stop it from being delicious. I also got an order of the vegetarian arepas, which was my least favorite of the two. I wish the veggies that came with it were more hearty; it appeared that they used something similar to a frozen mix of peas, corn, and diced carrots. Again, it was still yummy, but I think it could be elevated with beans! The arepa breading itself was fresh and crispy.

Food and service, both amazing! Really delicious & "farm to table" style. Even the decor is cozy,…read morecasual and cute! The juice is super refreshing, can really taste the freshness! Love the straw.... will definitely be back here. It's on the way to the gondola... great stop before or after the ride!

Such a great vegan-friendly menu. The vegan blueberry/blackberry pancakes were to die for and…read morefreshly-squeezed juice was incredible. I wish I could've come back and tried all of the many vegan menu items, which included: Vegan cake Vegan Benedict Vegan mushroom burger Smoothies This place is super cute and walkable from the center of town. I highly recommend!

We ordered one prosciutto and 2 all vegetarian pizzas with garlic bread. If you want to enjoy…read morepizza, don't order the garlic bread because the bread was so good that we couldn't eat the pizza. Fresh and 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!

I really enjoyed the food here but my girlfriend didn't like it as much. We got a falafel wrap…read more(everything else was sold out) and I got a lamb pasty with some chutney and hummus on the side. The ingredients were very fresh, tasty, and delicious. I think the only reason my girlfriend didn't like it as much is she was expecting authentic middle eastern food but this was more middle eastern influenced food. The prices were very good!

A favourite with the Queenstown locals, Habebes is a hidden gem…read more I probably can't write an unbiased review as it has been my go to takeaway of choice for the last 15 years! I have been reasonably comfortable with my order over the years but branched out today and changed. I rolled with a baby chicken pita with hummus, tabbouleh, spinach, cabbage and topped off with all of their sauces (hot and mild chilli, mint yoghurt and garlic tahini). It was perfect. My insides always feel so happy after a visit, it really is good clean food (certainly worth a visit if you've had a large night on the town!). Everything is fresh, colourful and delicious. $8 for a baby pita which is more than enough for me. Today's visit was free, thanks to their loyalty number programme. Now to work on my next free visit, I'll be back on payday.

What a beautiful restaurant! They offer indoor and outdoor seating and both have great ambiance!…read moreThe service was friendly but a bit slow. Full disclosure they told me upfront that it would be about a 30min wait once my order was placed and it took about that much time. No biggie, we are on island time! I ordered coffee, chili egg toast with bacon and a side of fries. All were delicious but it was entirely too much food for one person. I could have done without the tasty fries. I would recommended you try this place but be patient or choose another spot if you're in a hurry. High recommend you give it a try!

GREAT food and GREAT atmosphere!!…read more Food: -SMASHED LAMB KOFTA 5/5 (this loaded Focaccia bread includes a variety of flavors which combine really well, see picture) -BEEF BRISKET & FRIES 5/5 (Delicious, well prepared and cooked brisket, community bbq sauce, & fries which are crunchy and DELICIOUS! See picture) Drinks: - Whiskey sour 4/5 - Spicy Margarita 5/5 They include a real chile inside which brings out the spice. Well made! Service 3/5: -Our primary server was okay, she forgot a couple things and seemed like she was having an off day. The other servers were friendly and helpful! Atmosphere -it's a vibrant atmosphere and definitely worth checking out Overall a great restaurant for food and atmosphere!

So in my haste to make a reservation, I definitely accidentally did it for the Hamilton location…read moreinstead of the Queenstown location, but since I was doing an early dinner, the restaurant was completely empty and it wasn't an issue. Especially considering this is in the downtown area, I can see it getting packed for dinner. I loved the ambiance and decor inside the restaurant. I got the laksa after reading many reviews recommending this dish. It was on the spicy side, and it was good, but I wouldn't say it was outstanding. Next time I would try something else. I was intrigued by the Portuguese custard tarts, as that wasn't expected from a Malaysian restaurant, but I was already planning on getting dessert later, so I skipped them this time.

We came here for dinner. The service is not that great as it took about 20 minutes for our food to…read morearrive. This is more a Happy Hour place with not too many options for an entree. Still we ordered a few appetizers, like Chicken Satay, Prawn toast, Malaysian cabbage and we added Duck to that meal because it was suggested that the Chicken will come spicier. Anyway, the Chicken Satay is yummy with three skewers. However, the peanut sauce that came with this didn't taste like there's any peanut in the sauce as it was very pale in color. We, also, felt there's way too much sesame seeds and too little shrimp for the prawn toast with the Sriracha mayo.

Top 5 restaurants of the world that we have ever been to. Our waiter was amazing. Food was amazingread more

Here at Rata for our anniversary meal we finally tried an order of NZ savory little restaurant…read moredonuts. Satisfying starter that lead into a large lamb shoulder, a side of Brussels sprouts, and a miso "ice cream sandwich" dessert. All impressive. Go!

A truly excellent and iconic burger. The fries are also amazing, and don't miss the calamari which…read moreis unexpectedly good. I don't think this place can do anything poorly, the food is so dang good. The lines are insane almost any time of day, but a pro tip is to avoid them by ordering online on their website! Your food will be ready in about 10-15 minutes. There is seating to sit and dine but it's always so busy and can be hard to find a spot to sit so we just walked down the street to a little park area and devoured our burgers and sides. Don't miss this place if you can help it!

It was alright. It tasted fine, but it wasn't worth the long wait time…read more In-N-Out is better

Fantastic atmosphere! Great beer selection and the food was delicious! We were recommended Smiths…read moreby the concierge at the hotel and it was a great recommendation. If you like a great beer and full flavor foods give them a shot, also great vegetarian options.

Unlike most beer bars in NZ, this one seemed to carry more Stouts than others... but plenty of…read moreHIPA's on tap at this upstairs beer bar in downtown QTN. The adjoining balcony was great for watching life pass by down below with our 6x200mL taster flight for 45 NZD. For some reason, this beer bar and the last made a big deal about having Sculpin on tap. And little did they know, these San Diegan's cared not! Plenty of fresh hops selections were eyed instead, brews from Garage Project and Behemoth the MUCH better selections. The beer bar is huge with plenty of places to post up. Despite it's location in touristy QTN, Smith's keeps it laidback with its rougher environs that are not overdone or cringey like some of the places in QTN. Didn't have a food, but it looked to be of good value in expensive QTN, that is, if you aren't tired of pub food.