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20 restaurants, cafes and fine-dining rooms. Where to eat in Queenstown.

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Botswana Butchery

Upscale steakhouse in a heritage building serving dry-aged beef and fresh seafood with panoramic Lake Wakatipu views.

4.5(2472)17 Marine Parade, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand03 442 6994

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Fergburger

Queenstown's legendary burger joint serving made-to-order gourmet burgers with premium NZ meats. Famous for its perpetual queue and late-night hours until 5am on weekends.

4.6(25695)42 Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand03 441 1232

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Rātā Restaurant

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Rātā is a celebrated fine dining restaurant in the heart of Queenstown, awarded One MICHELIN Star in June 2026.

4.6(393)43 Ballarat Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand03 442 9393

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The Grille Bar & Restaurant

Upscale charcoal grill restaurant within Eichardt's Private Hotel, specializing in premium New Zealand beef and seafood with panoramic lake views from every table.

4.2(853)Marine Parade, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand03 441 0444

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Bespoke Kitchen

Health-focused cafe on quiet Searle Lane serving wholesome brunch dishes and specialty coffee. Popular with locals for its fresh daily menu and peaceful courtyard setting.

4.6(1769)9 Isle Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

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Blue Kanu

Polynesian-Asian "Pacifica" restaurant & bar.

4.6(1393)16 Church Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand03 442 6060

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Boardwalk

Seafood restaurant on Steamer Wharf with lake views.

4.3(507)Steamer Wharf 1/88 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand03 442 4600

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Devil Burger

Smash burger joint on Shotover Street serving premium NZ beef patties with crispy caramelised edges. Also does loaded fries and thick shakes.

4.3(2370)5/11 Church Street, CBD, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand03 442 4666

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Flame Bar & Grill

A longtime Queenstown favorite specializing in open-flame grilled NZ lamb, beef, and seafood with generous portions in a lively dining room.

4.5(3919)Entrance on Street Level Steamer Wharf 88 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand027 349 4469

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Madam Woo

Malaysian hawker-style eatery & bar.

4.2(1488)5 Lower Ballarat Street Queenstown 9348, The Mall Ballarat Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand03 442 9200

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Margo's

Mexican-inspired restaurant & bar — tacos and margaritas.

4.6(1513)26 Ballarat Street, The Mall, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand021 485 320

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Odd Saint

All-day eatery & bar — brunch, coffee, share plates and drinks.

4.6(871)1 Earl Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand021 638 648

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Patagonia Chocolates

Artisan chocolate shop and ice creamery on the lakefront, specializing in handmade chocolates and South American-inspired flavours.

4.5(4247)2 Rees Street, Cnr of the Mall, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand03 409 2465

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Pier

Restaurant & bar on Steamer Wharf, on the lakefront.

3.8(1444)Steamer Wharf 88 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand03 442 4006

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Sunfire

All-day lakefront restaurant at Steamer Wharf from the team behind Flame Bar & Grill, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

4.7(787)Steamer Wharf Ground Floor/88 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand027 786 3473

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The Pier Kitchen & Bar

Fine dining restaurant built on a pier extending into Lake Wakatipu, accessible by complimentary water taxi from Queenstown Bay.

3.8(1431)Steamer Wharf 88 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand03 442 4006

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Vudu Cafe

Waterfront cafe institution known for excellent coffee, all-day brunch, and an impressive cabinet of house-made baked goods with direct lake and Remarkables views.

4.4(1902)16 Rees Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

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