My wife and I visited The Chop Shop for lunch during a brief visit to Arrowtown. I ordered the…read moreOkonomiyaki. Giant juicy tender prawns, bonito flakes, crisp scallions, and fresh cilantro sat on a savory airy egg pancake filled with even more briny prawns. This was a delicious filling meal.

This is such a hidden gem. Best tucked away restaurant in Arrowtown. My wife was annoyed because I…read moretook so long to decide on a restaurant in this little town. But after her meal (Vanilla Hotcakes with poached tamarillo, toasted pecans, mascarpone, tamarillo syrup, and mint), she was so content and wanted to go there again for our next meal. I had the Spicy Nasi Goreng (Fried rice) with tiger prawns, free range chicken, Chilli, shallots, bean sprouts, peanuts, and son-in-law egg. It was perfectly cooked and very tasty with Malaysian flavor. The atmosphere is vibrant with great service.

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.

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.

Here at Rata for our anniversary meal we finally tried an order of NZ savory little restaurant…read moredonuts. Satisfying starter that lead into a large lamb shoulder, a side of Brussels sprouts, and a miso "ice cream sandwich" dessert. All impressive. Go!

Tasty food and nice ambience, deserving of a Michelin star'…read moreWe went late and they seated us right away and that staff was great when one of our party fell ill.

Came here for a glass of mulled wine to slowly wind the day away on vacation. Unbeknownst to me, I…read morearrived with only 30 minutes left before they closed. Despite that, staff was kind and attentive, not rushing to close. The mulled wine hit the spot and sitting outside, even in winter, is well worth the views. There was also a woman singing opera on the wharf - drinks and show. Very nice spot.

Very attentive service and good flavors. Just beware if you order the meat trio, you should have at…read moreleast 2-3 people to take it on. 4 to be safe. Try the mussels and squid for sure.

I'm a sucker for fun restaurant names, and The Fat Lamb easily enticed me. The elegant and romantic…read moreinterior is contrasted amusing works of art featuring lamb(what else?). It was a slow Sunday night, so we were seated promptly and provided with friendly attentive service. $37NZ Lamb Osso Buco...I'm not sure what part of the lamb I was eating, but it they were tasty tender pieces on the bone. The cous cous made a fine light starch which soaked up the juices nicely. $22NZ Moroccan Lamb Kebabs...the wife wasn't too hungry, so she ordered this appetizer/entree as her main course...these kebabs were seasoned perfectly and far more flavorful than my Osso Buco. They should turn this into a main course! Unfortunately I didn't get to eat here again, but I would definitely eat here again on my next visit.

We really enjoyed dinner at the Fat Lamb. The lamb ragu pappardelle was fantastic and full of…read moreflavor. The fresh homemade pasta was delicious. Nice intimate atmosphere inside with a fireplace, as well as ample outdoor seating in a busy tourist district. Good people watching spot right in the middle of everything. Service was good, and we enjoyed our meals.

We went for tea, coffee and baked goods. They bake the items onsite. The best was the caramel…read moresticky bun. AMAZING! The cheddar chive scone was also delicious and it's huge. The fireplaces are going during the winter. You have beautiful views. Easy parking in attached lot. The staff is friendly. You order at the counter and they bring you the food.

We were recommended this place by our Airbnb host whose house is in the neighborhood. Thought it…read morewould be a casual cafe and was pleased to see a modern rustic set up that was both cosy and elegant. The fireplaces were indeed a nice touch given the chilly morning air. We had the breakfast board and eggs benny with salmon. It took a while for the food to get to us but it is worth the wait if you are not in a rush. Eggs and salmon were both cooked perfectly. Service is also commendable as the waitresses do check if all is good now and then. Prices are also reasonable for what you get. Best of all is probably the view. Would recommend spend some time just taking in the meal with a view.

Food and service, both amazing! Really delicious & "farm to table" style. Even the decor is cozy,…read morecasual and cute! The juice is super refreshing, can really taste the freshness! Love the straw.... will definitely be back here. It's on the way to the gondola... great stop before or after the ride!

Such a great vegan-friendly menu. The vegan blueberry/blackberry pancakes were to die for and…read morefreshly-squeezed juice was incredible. I wish I could've come back and tried all of the many vegan menu items, which included: Vegan cake Vegan Benedict Vegan mushroom burger Smoothies This place is super cute and walkable from the center of town. I highly recommend!

Our last meal in Queenstown was here. We had reservations (and it was busy) and were seated…read moreimmediately. We had the back of the restaurant, corner table. Not much to look at but it was a little quieter and away from the ovens back there. Husband had the fettuccine carbonara and I had a margarita pizza. Both were excellent. We started with a Caprese salad which was also excellent. My pizza had homemade crust with the bubbly burnt edges that happens in a woodfire oven. So good. Service was excellent. Parking on street is less than rare so we parked in a lot for roughly $10USD. Great experience.

Like everywhere in NZ, make reservations…read more I'm staying in Queenstown for a few days, and booked this reservation a few nights prior. The restaurant itself is long and narrow, so tables on one side and servers and the kitchen on the other. I ordered bruschetta for my starter & spaghetti bolognese for my main. The bruschetta came out with sliced prosciutto on top which I could have done without. I wished for more tomatoes, onion, and oil. The spaghetti bolognese was flavorful but just ok? Like, I'm not Italian but can make a better version of that at home. Although it's a simple dish, that probably not something you want to hear when you're selling it for $36 NZD. So the overall dining experience was a bit meh. I went to a pizzeria in Te Anau with better flavors. It might be a nice dinner date because the ambiance is lovely, if a bit loud. The service was fine, if a bit on the slow side.