Eichardt's made the most delicious martini I've ever had the privilege of drinking. We had four…read moredrinks here and all were unique and delicious with a really lovely, informative menu to tell you about the history of the drink alongside the history of the bar. Learned a lot, got to take some refuge from the hot sun, and had also the best oysters of any spot in NZ. It's intimate, cozy, and overall wonderful. Can't recommend enough!

Great service with a nice cocktail and wine list. Small, chic environment, would recommend for…read morethose looking to stop in for a drink or two while in QT.

Post an afternoon wine tour my girlfriend and I found this bar on our way home. It was quite…read moreextraordinary to find such a beautiful aspect to appreciate the Queenstown foreshore. The chef brought us free appetiser for happy our. Wines were well selected. The cheese, meats and dips platter was filling. A great venue, view and atmosphere

This place is great for tapas. The menu we had was mostly seafood but we really loved it. We had…read morethe aranchini balls, lamb kofta, palenta fries (so good), octopus salad, whitebait, carpaccio, and potatoes. We also did a firsttable where you get half off your food only so that was handy. The place I'd literally next door to my work on the 2nd floor, and on the 3rd floor they have a Sundeck with a few fire pits which is really cozy and romantic. They also have a bar.

We ate here for dinner after a busy day in Milford Sound. The food is okay, the beers were…read moreflavorless and flat. I had fajita's and if you are from the US you will not want to get the fajitas. They were..... not fajitas like I'm used to and were pretty flavorless. My wife had pasta and we both liked it but it was nothing special. VERY inexpensive place.

Can't ask for a better pub with comfort food. Lots of 10NZD drinks, 6-8 beers on tap…read more I ordered chicken dish. They have wings too, but my dush had 2 chicken breasts fried very well with 2 slabs of bacon. Cole slaw and a salad. 19NZD. For Americans it's good to know that bacon here is way better. Not bacon pieces, slabs, and very flavorful. Very busy place from 7PM on, with indoor and outdoor seating. Lots of locals and tourists in the know. 5 stars- yes for bars and bar food 5 stars. Looking for romantic dining and cuisine? Not the place, there are many nearby. Queenstown has any dining experience you need. But a great bar with nice food? This will do nicely.

This quaint little spot on the edge of the lake was a perfect spot for breakfast! We had the egg…read moresandwich and the eggs and bacon Benedict.

What a great oasis and place to just sit and chill...literally. we were outside and a little…read morecool...but they gave us a blanket. The food was great. I had the mince with poached eggs and my Wife had the chicken sandwich. The coffee - best we've had in Queenstown. We even ordered a second coffee each to go. Oh, and the view isn't bad.

Amazing bar for cocktails!! Tucked away right by the water, it's the perfect ambiance and bar for a…read moredrink. Great happy hour as well

Great happy hour spot right on the pier! Limited options but when it's 39F outside a glass of…read moremulled cherry wine hits the spot! Jacobs creek sparkling Prosecco was also delicious. Happy hour is from 4-6PM and includes all tap beer, Sauvignon blanc, Shiraz, Pinot noir, mulled cherry wine and sparkling Prosecco. Pleasant staff and plenty of seating inside and a small outdoor area.

Fabulous Italian food with a beautiful view of the water. We had the Fruiti de Mare and Bolognese…read more Delicious!

There were many great options and I had a hard time picking what to order. I ordered the oysters…read moretempura which were delicious. I thought the lamb rack could use more seasoning and was a bit too bland for my taste. Love the outdoors and the lake scenery which made my experience more enjoyable.

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.

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.

Had dinner here the other night. Nice atmosphere and it was warm (it was cold outside!!). We had…read moretapas selection - $50 per person. We got 8 dishes and were a good size - too much for 3 of us to finish. Dishes were very good - not exceptional but tasty. Would recommend just ordering a couple of dishes each. Service was pretty good (especially for NZ).

Had a really good drink (Quince of hearts) and it was really refreshing, good, sweet. The…read moreorechiette was also very nice, creamy and delicious. I recommend this place to people who are visiting queenstown.

This is a tapas/shared plates restaurant. We ordered three dishes for the two of us, and it was a…read moregood amount. The meal was creative, inspired, with an uncommon combination of ingredients that was surprisingly delicious. The pork carnitas dish was so well balanced--the pork was rich and cooked perfectly and balanced with some grilled peach and marinated cherries. The salmon ceviche came with some unique sesame cracker. The texture was delightful when mixed with the salmon and some cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper. The Cloud Bay clams with squid ink noodles was so interesting-- good, but a little too salty for me (but I'm more sensitive to salt than most). Best meal we've had in all of South Island!

Lovely ambience and great drinks. Super cute place in a…read morequaint little town of arrowtown. We got seated once our table was ready and got greeted right away as we entered the establishment. We ordered couple of lovely cocktails which were delicious. I got a mezcal cocktail and they had fresh thyme in it. It smelled so amazing that I thought they probably literally picked it up from their garden. Though this is Tapas style, Our server mentioned that between a couple, 3-4 dishes were good.. we were so confused in regards to what to order since everything looked amazing. After having decided about 3-4 dishes we went ahead and ordered the ceviche, the potatoes, the mussels and lamb and loved everything. If you are in the area, highly recommend coming here. Also ususally this place is booked so they appreciate reservations !

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!