Lovely setting, great service, good food and HUGE portions…read more The atmosphere was lovely, sitting outside under an umbrella. There were five of us, we had five different things and all of us were completely happy with our meal. I had the calamari salad which was so tasty but could easily have fed two people. We shared the garlic bread which wa also a huge portion but really good - garlic and cheese, how could you go wrong? We all enjoyed it and all of us would come back.

Ridiculously expensive and the 150ml of Wine for $18 is a joke!!! Honestly, what a money…read moregrab....fill the glass up and stop charging Champagne prices for a pub feed

Stopped here for lunch and had a great meal. I had the lamb salad and my husband had the chicken…read moresandwich. Both were very good. They have tons of seating both inside and out with a nice view of the lake. You order at the counter and take a number for your table and they bring your food to you. Nice staff.

We were walking around the main strip of Wanaka and spotted a few happy hour signs. Alchemy was one…read moreof them; happy hour is from 5:00pm to 6:00pm ($7.00 wines and beer on tap). We dropped in on an early Monday evening (just before 6:00pm) to take advantage of happy hour. The place is beautiful with a few tables outside to people watch and enjoy the lake view. Otherwise, there's tons of seating inside with hipster light bulbs, a fireplace and old vintage equipment as decor. The dinner menu is split into share plates, mains, sides and kids. The pasta of the day was a seafood linguini ($25.00 NZD). We saw a few mains come out to neighbouring tables that looked appetizing. Same with the coffee, which most tables ordered. There's also a separate dessert menu. The Alchemy dessert platter ($18.00 NZD) sounded promising. Nice touch with the complimentary sparkling and tap water. Only lame thing here is that wifi stops working at 6:00pm. Er... - Crater Rim Waipara riesling ($7.00 NZD) - sweet but not overly so. It's regular $11.00 NZD for a glass. - Soljan Estate Reserve Hawkes Bay syrah ($7.00 NZD) - a little drier finish. Decent. We only came for drinks but the food looked pretty legit. Chill, relaxed vibe.

Fish was very good but the chips were lame. Luke warm and needing salt in the worst way. What…read moreservice? Asked for a side plate and never saw the server again. The people watching from the patio on Easter Monday was outstanding. There are just so many great places to eat in Queenstown that is hard to regard this place highly. Wouldn't recommend it at all but won't bad mouth it either.

Spouse had beef Wellington and enjoyed it! I had the chicken Caesar salad and it was good. Nice…read moreoutdoor area to enjoy !

There are so many amazing places to go in Central Otago wine country, but put Bannockburn Hotel at…read morethe top of your list! For starters, the views are killer. We went on a beautiful, warm, sunny summer day just about as soon as they opened. We opted to sit outside for lunch to take in the views and some sunshine. I suppose it's a casual restaurant, but the food is outstanding and the presentation is top notch. The food can be a bit pricey given the tapas style sharable portions, but the thoughtful mix of flavors and fresh ingredients make the experience well worth the price. Naturally they have an extensive wine list boasting local wines and some from other well known international wine regions. It was a rose kind of day, and a glass of the local Terra Sancta rose was perfect. We ordered light - just 3 small plates for the two of us - but it was all delicious. The Baked Empanadas came with three types - beef & provolone, porkbelly & sweet corn puree, and mushroom, provolone cheese and raisins. The Goat Cheese Croquettes were served with local honey, greens and toasted almonds - a must order! I don't eat seafood, but my husband thoroughly enjoyed the Baja Fish Tacos. Take a break from vineyard touring and enjoy a lovely afternoon (or sunset!) at Bannockburn.

This is probably the best restaurant in all of New Zealand, hands down. I am surprised how this…read morerestaurant doesn't have a Michelin star yet. We ordered a tapas sharing menu for dinner, loved the prawns + cider tapas, and the tacos was amazing. I loved how they have designed the pineapples with a fish cod fillet and blend it with some simple sauces. The chorizos are from a nearby town, so some good local flavor blended in. We sat outside on the patio and had an amazing view of the mountains and vineyards. I would def come back here again if I am back in NZ. A must visit!

We were looking for a brew pub away from all the trendy tourist spots in the CBD. This was a…read morewinner! We had fun conversations with the staff and enjoyed sampling some delicious bears. Highly recommended.

Great craft brewery offering brewery tours with an off licence. Excellent line up of 10-15…read moredifferent beers with complimentary tastings available and a line up of beers on the rigger station with chance to fill a take out rigger of your favourite beer. Great to chat to and be served by the brewers themselves. A must do if you want to try award winning They have a great cellar door with great range of beers.

This place can do no right. I've been here once, and that was enough. I ordered a margarita, that…read morewas served in a martini glass with no lime, and it tasted watered down. There was absolutely no flavor. I got the bangers and mash to eat and the peas were undercooked and crunchy and the sausages were overcooked and hard. This place uses live music to lure you in, don't fall for it!

The wait My friend and I came here around 5pm for dinner…read more The service was downright awful. There was No Service. No one came to greet us for 20 minutes. We stepped in the bar, no one said hello and we went outside to eat ourselves. The waiter there who served other tables outside kept ignoring us. We should have left by then. The service We went back in the bar to ask for water, then a different waiter came out. After we were attended to, the service was okay, but we were mostly ignored until the bill came out. The food The food was okay. I ordered a salmon steak. Nothing too crazy. The potatoes were bland. I would NOT recommend coming here to eat. The service was awful and the food is bland.

Yum. After flying into town and walking to the gondola we were hungry! I started with the…read moreGinger Vodka drink to mix things up and it was mighty fine. I'm always in search of the perfect ribeye steak and this one was pretty fine. Chips were nice and crispy and the salad was nice and cold. Overall an excellent meal.

On a cold rainy day, stopping in for pub food, smooth beer, and warm vibes was the perfect idea to…read moreraise our traveling moods. In a previous town, I had a taster of Speights Old 5 Dark Mild Ale-enjoying the mild roasty creamy blend, but didn't have time for a full pour- so I was delighted, when walking through Queenstown, to discover Speights Alehouse, realizing this was my opportunity for a full pour. We dined during the lunch hour, in which we were able to choose from a lunch hour $15 plate special; ordering a fish & chips- and an off-special regular menu lamb shank w.mashed potatoes & peas \ Inside, the building has a quaint historic feeling, like going back in time to the local 1876 pub. We sat in front of a woodburning fireplace, enjoying the warmth and ambiance..along with our full pours Our dishes were hearty; food for the belly and soul- the meats melted in our mouths, everything tasted like home cooking (like we were visiting a friend cooking NZ specialties for us, versus more takeaway). Well-seasoned, large portions. Would recommend a lunch-time visit.

Flame was a relaxing place to enjoy a good meal of good meat.  For our dinner, we enjoyed the lamb…read moreskewer which was dramatically presented hanging down over the plate and the half rack of ribs.  Both were delicious as were the accompanying fries.    The space features lots of plants and windows that, on the day we were there, were open to bring in the breeze. Their signature dessert was very theatrical as it is set aflame right at your table.  It was a fun way to end a very satisfying dinner.

This place is known for their ribs and steak. It was bustling and difficult to get seating, but…read moresince I was solo, I got a spot at the bar. The interior was rustic, spacious, with a warm and comforting ambiance. I wanted to try a little of everything, so ordered the Flame Mixed Grill ($67 NZ), which consisted of famous Ribs, grilled Sirloin Steak, Boerewors Sausage, rotisserie Peri Peri Chicken, along with roasted baby potatoes with sour cream. This took awhile to come out, but it was worth it! Ribs were sticky in a bold, smoky, tangy, savory BBQ sauce. The meat was delightfully tender. Steak was cooked perfectly, succulent, and well seasoned. Sausage was slightly charred and quite juicy, paired wonderfully with flavorful chimichurri. Chicken was not really my favorite, as I found it lacked flavor and was a bit dry. Potatoes were soft and pillowy that worked nicely with the creamy sour cream, but only 3 small ones. Service was solid. The waitress was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was tasty and it was a lovely, hearty feast of a dinner!

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.

First night in queenstown and was looking for some food and drinks for our jet lagged selves…read more Smiths did not disappoint. My partner had the lamb burger, we shared the poutine, and I had the venison pot pie. Portion sizes are huge so I had to take away some of my pot pie and some leftover poutine in a box. Taste wise, my partner enjoyed his burger, we both loved the poutine, and the venison pot pie was good but a little too sweet for my liking. The poutine, while used mozzarella instead of cheese curds, was our favorite and would just come here to order a few orders of that. We also got a flight to share to try some local brews including 3 sours, 1 ginger beer, 1 cider, and 1 lemonade. They were all good and I especially liked the ginger beer on the menu. The alcoholic lemonade was also quite nice and better than any alcoholic lemonades I've had in the states.

I recently had the short rib burger which I did not like at all. Dry meat and very little that was…read moremoist enough to eat. A day latter and the Smith Burger is everything I'm looking for, It was a perfect medium rare, I didn't ask for - but nonetheless so good, a great combination of sauces and garnishes made this one of the super burgers I've eaten. So delicious and satisfying. Moist, flavorful, and just so damn good - it's everything thing the Fergburger wasn't. I tried the fried cauliflower as well -wonderful-be brave and get the hot. A fantastic beer selection as well.