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Pier

4.1 (54 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Sara G.

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.

Espresso martini
Tara S.

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.

Vince L.

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.

View from the outdoor patio
Courtney S.

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!

Seafood chowder. Fish, salmon, crab and mussels.

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!

Brunch by the lake
Virna L.

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.

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

french toast, sausage, and avocado toast
Katie P.

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.

The beautiful patio with Mark and I relaxing!
Philip M.

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.

Paua fritters
Dia D.

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.

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5 years ago

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

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8 years ago

Love this place! The scallops are amazing and their wine list is awesome too! definitely worth a visit here when you come to town!

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“This place is right next to the lake and has prime views of the lake, the mountains and the pedestrian street scene.”

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