Perfect little pub and eatery to pop in for a while! The pub is really charming and has a nice…read moreoriginal historical feel, then seems they added on additional space. We ordered at the bar, so just the usual service. Someone checked on us when we were finished but all was good. The fish and chips were excellent! Fresh, hot and fried perfectly.

Excellent food is only surpassed by the friendly and efficient service. The fish and chips were…read moredelightful as were the pizzas. Maje sure to ask about the homemade hot sauces.

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!

Queenstown is only so big, so it's only time that you venture into the corners of random alleys and…read morestumble upon new restaurants... and for my friend and I that was The Cow! The waitress shared that The Cow is the oldest restaurant around and shared some interesting history with us. The ambiance is quite rustic, log cabin-esque with a bell, Wi-Fi, and some other modern updates. For food, we started with their zuppa with an extra loaf of bread. The creamy tomato was good, boasting perfect texture, thickness, and seasoning. The garlic cheesy bread was toasted well, not too hard or soft, just right with some give in the middle. However, the zuppa did get saltier at the end. We also shared a half sized Seafood Spaghetti, which was lightly flavored. The sauce itself was not too thick and rather fairly watery. The cheese was amazing, but the texture needed some work. Overall, our meal here was enjoyable, made even better by the staff. Would recommend a visit either for the history or for a cozy log cabin dining experience.

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!

So nice, we ate there twice…read more When researching 'must-try NZ Eats' (yelp, tripadvisor, & lonely planet), we kept getting referred to Winnie's and thought, 'do we really want takeaway pizza versus finding something 'special/fancy' but after perusing the menu, we quickly realized Winnie's was special. Their signature pizzas offered unique flavor combinations, most highlighting a NZ specialty- super hard to decide, we opted for 3 small pizzas to try variety. First visit, we tried: Moroccan Lamb- large chunks of well-marinated fresh NZ Lamb Rump, smothered with fresh zucchini thinly sliced & a creamy minted yoghurt Pescara-large green-lipped mussels, hearty prawns, flaky smoked salmon, and zesty pesto Tandoori Chicken- a work of art pizza, as the creamy curry sauce base is covered with massive amounts of well balanced toppings-a crispy papadum, & pour your own mango chutney (our favorite was the tandoori chicken, because the blend of flavors was unlike any specialty pizza we've ever had- the pop in the zest was irresistible.) Size-wise, three small pizzas was a good amount for the two of us sharing- there were so many toppings packed onto each pie two would have easily been a hearty meal, but after hiking all day (eating lightly) three hit the spot. The topping flavor combinations were what made the pies delicious, the crust was nothing special (I honestly think it may have been frozen pre-made pie crusts-super thin, not enough oven baked char), but overall very delicious, bringing us right back the next day. Day Two in Queenstown, we did attempt to obtain a special/fancy meal, but while trying to dine at one of the local seafood restaurants, we learned most places were either unexpectedly closed due to staffing shortages or required a reservation. So we decided why not go back to Winnie's making 'add-on' tweaks to the pies we liked..so we found ourselves back for round two- ordering a Tandoori Chicken adding lamb chunks..delicious enhancement! If we lived in Queenstown, I know I would run through the entire menu, trying every pizza to discover my favorite pie. Highly recommend for takeaway (grab a pie (or two) grab beer to go, and enjoy on the water)

This is the on-site casual dining spot for the Millbrook Resort. It's light and airy and sits right…read morein the middle of the facility. The decor has lots of comfy chairs and a beautiful wrap around deck with outside seating. It has a nice coffee center and fresh muffins and pastries. There is also a lunch and dinner service which is casual with nice burgers and salads. There is also a bar for the after golf drinks and a nice fireplace and sitting area as well. The food here is fresh and tasty. It's heavy on items with dairy but there is a decent selection of vegan, gluten free and dairy free items. The burgers here are great as is the pasta. We also really like the papaya salad with shrimp. Very tasty. We've been where it is very busy and service can be slow but most of the time it's not crowded. And the staff is very friendly. Overall a nice choice for a place on a resort.

Such a cool place. Of course I came home with a Hell glass. My friend who went with me loves…read moretelling people that he went to Hell and back with me. But the pizza is very good and the people are great! Enough of a beer selection to get by and not a bad atmosphere for a pizza joint. All in all I'm glad we gave it a try! See for yourself!

Spending a few days in Queenstown, we attempted to dine at some of the specialty, fancier dining…read morerestaurants, but quickly discovered either 1. most places were unexpectedly closed due to staffing shortages, or 2. they required a reservation. So, we decided let's repeat the previous night's pizza & beer takeaway, dining on the waterfront. Previously, we tried Winnie's; enjoying three small pizzas varieties, packed with NZ signature toppings. This evening, on our way back to Winnie's, we passed by HELL pizza & decided to peruse the menu. Creative, flavorful sounding pies, we decided to switch things up & dine in HELL the appeal was the enhanced toppings- a lot of pies were similar to the favorites we had at the other pizzeria, but there were a few more toppings on each comparable pie in HELL (and not just the Gluttony pie haha), plus the ability to be a Creator! Drool! So we ordered a Lust Deluxe snack-size thin pulled & a Creator (smoked salmon, calamari, mussels, mushrooms, onions, prawns, extra mussels, lemon pepper sauce) Oh, I am glad I don't live in HELL; mainly because I would be eating non-stop. The toppings were delicious-hearty chunks, well-seasoned, unique flavor combinations. The crust wasn't anything special, it had a light buttery flaky undercooked dough taste- wish it was a bit more oven charred crispy, but it held all the toppings well, without being too soggy, falling apart. Overall, would recommend!

Not many people on Sunday brunch time. Ordered the French toast and big breakfast. French toast was…read moregood! The cooked banana made it unique, and the cream with berries was a good addition, not too heavy. The bacon and mushrooms were too salty for me, but I'm really sensitive to salt, so you should take that with a grain of...salt. Service good. There's a nice play area for kids outside!

Good food, fantastic kids area. A great dinner with comprehensive kids menu while sitting in a…read morecomfortable grassy area adjacent to a safe kids playground. Everyone was pleased.

Good pizza. Great atmosphere. Lots of vegan and gluten free options. I had the vegan la fiesta…read morewhich has a hot sauce base. My wife had the vegan princess. You order at the bar, so I can't speak to the service though the food came quickly. Overall, recommended for a good pie.

We were a group of 12, my brother in law called and made a reservation over a month before, then…read morecalled to confirm a few days before. They confirmed the reservation with him. We arrived after a long day of traveling and they had no reservation for us and said they had no room for us . This was pretty frustrating, especially since we had 4 kids under 6 with us. So then we decided we will just order take away and eat it at a park. When we went to order our food the staff said to wait and they would make sure they could get us seated. They worked super fast and got a table from a large group that just left ready for us. We really appreciated that. Pizza was excellent, drinks were excellent. We had full bellies and happy kiddos!

Decent place to try some local beers. It was popping when we came here after picking up the car…read more It is 20 minutes north of downtown Queenstown. We sat indoors because it was very crowded outdoors. Parking is a little confusing but just park at the public parking area on the right as you enter the downward slope and then walk down. Came here as I saw there had sours, but unfortunately when we went they only had one sour in the beer fridge but my partner liked it. I had the cider but I did not like it (but to note: I didn't like any ciders in NZ and loved their ginger beers). We ordered 2 pizzas to share - pork and fennel sausage, spinach cream, pecorino, crispy sage and pulled lamb, pomegranate molasses, toum, pistachio dukkha. These were very unique flavors and enjoyed them both.

Amazing beers, great food, and a beautiful location. I was most impressed by their alcoholic ginger…read morebeer (4% ABV), so delicious! Not too sweet and you can't taste the alcohol, overall therapeutic. But all of their beers are incredible, including Vacation IPA and their cold IPA. Even edit Pilsner (from someone who doesn't like pilsners).

Love that Fergbaker is open late and the meatpies and almond croissant was delicious. We got a…read moresteak and cheese meatpie while waiting in line for Fergbaker and it was worth it. Service is quick and compared to Fergburger, there was rarely a line. Also limited seating since it's the same block as Fergburger, Mrs. ferg and FergBar.

I practically lived on their quinoa and black bean sandwiches my entire time visiting Queenstown!…read morelol It was incredibly flavorful, hearty, and satisfying. If you're a vegan traveler using Queenstown as a base for long day trips, I highly recommend grabbing a few of these Sammie's to go. They are perfect for taking along on excursions. Be sure to arrive early because the lines get very long and popular items sell out quickly. Even my non-vegan relatives were obsessed with the pastries, so it is truly a spot where everyone can find something to love.

Based on our experience of trying to get a reservation at one of the nicer restaurants in…read moreQueenstown and what our Airbnb host told us of her previous tenants' experience of looking for a place for dinner (they ended up getting pizza late), we were proactive regarding finding a place for dinner. My fiancé made the smart decision of looking at areas outside of downtown and found this restaurant. It's a little on the outskirts of downtown but not too far (via car). Our reservation was for 9 but we got there almost an hour earlier yet managed to get a table. The owner/manager (?) welcomed us and sat us himself. As for tables for dining, this place is pretty small so it makes sense to make a reservation for dinner during the busy seasons. This is definitely a local place and the service shows that. We ordered the tomato and basil bruschetta to share and a glass of Riesling, we enjoyed both. Like most places in NZ I've been to, they have one vegetarian option in their mains so I went with it: house-made gnocchi with tomato, chili, basil, olive & caper sauce with ricotta and Parmesan cheese. It was absolutely delicious, after having Italian at several places in NZ, this dish felt the most authentic and was hands down the best. I've enjoyed every part of the dish and wanted more. The fiancé ordered the Fiordland wild venison, seared on mushroom risotto and steamed green beans and liked it a lot. The service was pretty good, I've learned to lower my expectations regarding service when outside the US but our waitress was sweet and personable. The owner/manager also checked on us several times throughout the meal. We had a little issue with some items being wrong on the check itself and getting the check (but I assume they simply didn't want to rush us) but all in all, I truly enjoyed this place and it was probably the best meal we had on our trip.

While staying in Queenstown on holiday our AirBnB was just down the road so we called in a takeaway…read moreorder because we consistently saw the restaurant packed with patrons. We ordered a Mediterranean pizza and garlic bread. Although it wasn't 100% authentic Italian it was the best pizza we ate while in New Zealand. The toppings had great flavor and the crust wasn't too crispy, hard, or floppy. Give it a try!