The clams and oysters were really good! Service was good but slow. Had to flag down a waiter more than once. The drinks were really good too. Great spot off the boardwalk with nice dining inside and even better dining outside. Would recommended. read more

Pier - Seafood Near Me - Queenstown, OTA

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

Pier - Seafood Near Me - Queenstown, OTA

Pier in Queenstown is a restaurant right on the water. I got the corn fritters and I love this staple in New Zealand. The lake views here are fantastic. We sat out in the patio and soaked up the sun while catching some great food. read more

Pier - Seafood Near Me - Queenstown, OTA

We decided to have dinner at Pier while we were visiting Queenstown. The location is nice, we sat outdoors and the views of the water and shops is great. However the food was nothing special and the service was slow. We were seated fairly quickly, but then waited a very long time for the server to come to the table. We figured it had taken so long that we had better order our drinks, appetizers and entrees right then or who knows how long it would have taken. I had the risotto entree which was fine, and the espresso martini. My spouse had the lamb shank which had very little meat. No one really enjoyed the experience at Pier unfortunately. read more

Pier - Espresso martini - Seafood Near Me - Queenstown, OTA

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It's easy to get overwhelmed in Queenstown trying to find a place to eat. Pier is as its name implies, right on the water. The location is why we picked the restaurant. Weather was nice, so the outdoor seating was appealing. Service was fairly quick. We chose the seafood linguine and venison pot pie. The pasta dish was great--the seafood was fresh and plentiful. The sauce was flavored with red bell pepper (capsicum) that went well with the seafood. It was light and did not overwhelm the dish. The pot pie was great as well. It's not something you can normally get, so it was a great. The puff pastry was baked just right, and the filling was flavorful. You pay by going up to the stand by the entrance and not at the table. I was wondering how they kept track of the tables. You just point to where you sat, and they pull up the bill. Remember what you ordered (especially the drinks) because they listed an additional item we didn't order. They were apologetic and corrected it, but it's always good to be aware, even if it's a simple mistake. read more

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Lamb shank was cold. Mashed potatoes tasted like they came out of a box . Carrots barely cooked (and to be clear, we don't like mushy carrots) but you should be able to cut them with a knife. Underwhelming. read more

Had a wonderful meal relaxing by the lake. Seafood chowder was good, and the seafood linguine and calamari were very good. Service was quick and friendly. read more

What a delightful restaurant! We were served by Sarah and Jack and had an excellent meal of linguini and seafood. Great wine, terrific brownie dessert, and a very warm ambiance. I recommend that you try Pier, you won't be disappointed. read more

This was our first and last stop for food while we were in Queenstown, and it was one of the best. I am from the US and I absolutely love caesar salads, and I must say their's was one of the better ones I had during the trip to Australia and NZ. However, the clam chowder takes the cake BY FAR. Overall the combo of salad, seafood chowder, and mulled wine was unmatched on a cold winter day. They have lots of heaters outside, so it was totally fine to sit outside and enjoy the gorgeous view, despite the cold weather. The brunch was great too, however the avocado toast wouldn't be my go-to again. The corn fritter was really good though! read more

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While the Ambiance is fairly good with patio views of downtown's lakefront I would NOT recommend this restaurant The service was inexperienced at best from the beginning. The place does not take reservations and seat you when a table opens up. While you are assigned a prime waitstaff there is no one in control of your experience You need to get waitstaff attention when you are ready to order. Various people serve what you ordered. Once an item was dropped off which was not ordered and needed to bring this to food servers attention. At the end had to go to front of place to recite what we had ordered so correct bill could be identified and paid this was the last straw of ludicrous service. Could have dined and dashed In terms of food great mussels were in thick creme sauce very unappetizing. The seafood pasta also had a very thick creme sauce with little other flavor. Do not get the potato fries were mushy with no flavor There are plenty other places. In town avoid this one unless you want to just get a glass to enjoy the view Not worth any waiting time for a table read more

The food was amazing! The view was spectacular from an al fresco table complete with umbrella and space heater. We had wine , the seafood chowder, the house salad, the ham and cheese croquettes. And a friend had the Brie stuffed chicken breast! Fabulous food but the wait staff was over worked and lacked the time to be attentive. I would recommend the Pier! read more

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we went to Pier Restaurant today for lunch and had our only disappointing experience so far in Queenstown. The food and beverages were borderline acceptable, but the service was truly disappointing. The staff were rude, unhelpful, and to make matters worse, we were overcharged. Definitely not the experience you'd expect in Queenstown. The only redeeming feature for Pier Restaurant was the location read more

service was great and the waiter was wonderful. HOWEVER, the chicken burger was extremely dry, tough and tasted like sandpaper (do not order it). it was so difficult to chew it hurt. my friends lamb tasted okay but was fatty, however, that simply just could've been meat. the tartar sauce for my friends food was odd but nothing too serious. overall, i would come back but would 100% order something different and never order chicken again. restaurant was very pretty inside and outside. read more

The Salmon Wellington was very good! Service was very good. It has a nice vibe! I would come again.

Had late lunch my wife ate the fish and chips and I had the Cesar salad with grilled chicken both fresh and delicious. read more

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We had the opportunity to sip some excellent wine and munch on some terrific oysters as part of a short and relaxing visit to this wonderful town. We had great weather and ate outsie with terrific service provided by Vilma and Arthur. read more

Location is perfect if you love sitting under the sun overlooking the Wakatipu Lake. It's sunny and breezy today, a perfect day to have brunch after church. People are casually dressed but the place was classy. My breakfast came out before my latte which was a bit of a disappointment since I wanted my coffee way before my breakfast. Servers were apologetic and expressed that most of the customers just came in to order their cappuccino and espresso. Giving this place a 3.25 out of 5. read more

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DATE OF VISIT: end of February 2020 SERVICE: beyond 5 stars VIEWS: 5 stars FOOD: 5 stars RECOMMENDATIONS: Pan Seared Scallops, Truffle Parmesan Fries (see my pictures) LOW CARB OPTIONS: Oysters, Mussels, Pan Seared Scallops, Salmon Salad I chose this restaurant for their menu as I LOVE SEAFOOD and living in Arizona, we don't get much fresh seafood. It's a rather small menu but delicious, nonetheless. The staff was INCREDIBLY friendly and so helpful. We walked by in the afternoon and put our names down for dinner and they were so accommodating giving us a PRIME spot outside where we can stare at the absolutely spectacular views! There were actually customers that snuck in and sat on the patio right as we were going to be seated and the staff politely told them they had to wait for a table and got both us and them sat. I absolutely appreciate when staff steps up to make sure that everyone is honored. I am a sucker for scallops and would 100% order these again. They were seared perfectly (not overcooked). I wanted a little something more with my 3 scallops and the truffle parmesan fries were EXCELLENT. I am also picky about my fries, I don't like fries that are battered, I prefer them smooth but crispy and these were exactly that! This was almost a year ago and I still think about this meal! We plan on returning to Queenstown and this would definitely be on the list! read more

Pier - Parmesan Truffle Fries - Seafood Near Me - Queenstown, OTA

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Of the many great restaurants in Queenstown, Pier, although a great location, is a miss for me. Had the salmon Wellington and was similar to eating at a buffet, mediocre. Service was rough, understandable for a tourist spot. Gave it a go, cute place, just OK. read more

Went to Pier for brunch and had a fantastic experience. The food was god-sent, and our drinks were marvelous! The french toast had a medley of flavors - the fruit was a great touch. read more

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Mark and I stopped here for a lite lunch after our mountain adventure. This place is right next to the lake and has prime views of the lake, the mountains and the pedestrian street scene. The location is prime and this is reflected in the prices. VERY expensive. We ordered the salt and pepper calamari for an appetizer. We ordered the Mount Vernon Sauvignon Blanc. We split a main dish of the fish and chips. The wine was incredible. The calamari was good. It was not breaded but was instead flash fried with a light dusting of herbs. It came with a spicy mayonnaise. It would have been better if fully breaded. The portion was very small for the price. The fish and chips was delicious. It came with two fish planks, coleslaw law and a generous portion of fries. The fish was light and delicious. The fries were hot and delicious! The coleslaw was good. Total price before tip was $95 NZD. Pricey but you are paying for the prime location and views. Service is good but not great. Overall we liked this place and would come back. read more

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We went here for a late lunch after getting off the TSS Earnslaw because it had a nice patio with heaters and a view of the water. We had the Cod tacos and fish and chips and both were really tasty. The brownie with ice cream for dessert was also great. We were pleasantly surprised that the food was as good as the view here. read more

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Great view, great food and service. Vanessa was our server and she was helpful in suggestions for the menu as well as things to do in the area. read more

There are so many restaurants in Queenstown, and many menus looked pretty similar in the wharf area, so we decided to try Pier 19 because the reviews seemed fairly good overall, and the prices reasonable. We certainly don't mind paying for good food, but there were a few places that just had that...ahem..."inflated prices for tourists" look to them...Pier 19 looked more promising! They had a nice selection of local beers and our server was able to describe them well! I wasn't super-hungry the evening we ate here, and none of the entrees was really jumping out at me, so I decided to go with a starter and side, since some of those sounded more interesting than the entrees! I had the smoked mussels which were delicious! They were already shelled, so no issue of where to put the empty shells. The cheese and vegetables accompanying them were excellent as well. I also had the cauliflower truffle gruyere side. It was rich and delicious! It was a little too chilly and windy to eat outside, so we opted for the dining room. Tables are pretty close together, so expect to get bumped a lot as others get in and out of their chairs and servers move around. Eating outside would definitely be a better option on a nicer day! read more

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We had a wonderful lunch lakeside. Great chicken sandwich and the best Caesar salad with chicken we have had. We went back for dinner the next day and it was even better! We split the cod which was spectacular and a small salad. Almost too much for the two of us but we just couldn't leave a morsel. read more

Fantastic location. Seating outside can't be beat. Loved the seafood chowder and the garlic ciabatta!

Great location in the center of Queenstown bay front where you can enjoy the amazingly beautiful water and snow covered mountains. The service was quick and pleasant. The oysters and seafood chowder were wonderfully fresh! read more

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I love the atmosphere at this patio. They don't have gluten-free items listed on menu but the waitress explained which items could be modified to make gluten-free. I got the double cheeseburger on gluten-free bread w a side salad. It was sooo good! The rose champagne and Toblerone chocolate martini was also delicious. It was cold and rainy outside, but we had a comfy patio seat w umbrella, heater, and blankets. read more

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This would have to be the finest, fine dinning, in Queenstown. Service, fantastic Food, amazing View, remarkable Cost. Expensive. But at the end of the day, can't take it when it's time to go. read more

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I went here twice,splendid,awesome,marvelous,words are not enough to descripe it,thank you! read more

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Stopped in for lunch. I had salmon with pumpkin polenta and brussel sprouts. Great prompt service and our food was delicious. They have outside seating but the weather was a little chilly. After all it is fall/winter. From the restaurant you have views of the lake and mountains. What a beautiful setting. read more

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Well, it was kind of like the old "eeney-meeney-miney-moe" thing, with a tried-n-true joint the right, and Pier 19 on the left. Ultimately, it came down to the fact that we wanted to try as many restaurants as we could in the four days we had in Queenstown; so Pier 19 won out.... On the Steamer Wharf, its location is a walking deck before falling into the water. The crew early-bird crew was still in set-up mode, but was welcoming. Ubiquitous long blacks ($4) were good, but nothing special. The Bloody Mary ($12) was decent. The salmon and eggs Benedict ($19) were well-done, but a little fishy (at the start), but mellowed as the meal progressed. (My partner ordered the Croque Madame ($19) that he gives 4-stars.) The side of hash browns (4 for $4) were crispy on the outside, tender and fluffy on the inside. Overall, for me, Pier 19's location, view and good service gets a 5; food gets a 3. The former trumps the middling to above-average food. read more

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Lunch: soup, salad, two kids meals, two totties. $170 OUCH! No complaints about food quality or quantity, but the prices are high for casual dining at high tops. I'm good with paying for quality but at this level... We dined at several other places nearby for 30% less. read more

We had two venison steaks , one beef fillet and one salad with tofu - all 4 dishes were prepared exactly as ordered (medium-rare) and were excellent. The service was welcoming, fast and polite Recommended . read more

Lovely spot. We sat on the patio, INCREDIBLE beautiful view! They have heaters and blankets ! Our server NINA was wonderful from start to finish. She was so informative about the area and so knowledgeable about oystersI'm a huge oyster fan and she schooled me on all the delicious oysters of New Zealand! Their mulled wine was perfect in this chilly day read more

We were looking around the area for dinner and decided to give this place a try since they were located next to the lake and the view is fantastic. We ended up coming back again a couple of nights later, since we wanted to end our Queenstown trip with a sweet note. Their oysters are really fresh and their scallops are to die for. The bacon creamy sauce is just amazing. You have to try the blue cod as well. The fish is cooked to perfection. And if you have room after, do give their desserts a try as well. They have a pastry chef who does everything from scratch. The price is on the higher side, but it's definitely worth it. read more

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Had a wonderful lunch of scallops in a tasty white sauce, matched nicely with a fine glass of sav blanc. We sat outside and enjoyed the harbor scene and ambience. A lovely experience. I would add the staff seemed a bit frazzled during the busy time when we lunched. All in all, a very nice experience. read more

Amazing salmon salad. We also tried the seared tuna. A- caliber food. Stunning views and great service. A highlight of Queenstown. Get the Salmon salad and order it medium. It won't disappoint. read more

Great food and scenery in Queenstown.

Food beautiful, service was first class and the best milkshakes I've tried. And very good price.