My Favourite Places to Eat in Queenstown
A few casual local food picks worth going back for
These are the places I actually go back to, what I normally order and what I would recommend to friends visiting.
- Local favourites
- Casual dining
- Central Queenstown and beyond
A few easy food picks
Queenstown has loads of places to eat, but this is not meant to be a complete restaurant guide. I am much more of a casual diner than a fine-dining person, so these are places where you can get a really good meal without turning dinner into a major event.
Best pizza
Italian Way
My favourite pizza around Queenstown when I am specifically heading out for pizza.
My pick
Ferg Butcher
For casual burgers, I'd skip the Fergburger queue in Queenstown and head to Ferg Butcher in Arrowtown instead.
In my opinion, there are no queues and it tastes even better, especially if you cycle out there, as I recommend in my Things to Do in Queenstown guide.
Quick and cheap
Brunch on Church
One of the cheapest coffees I know in town, with good breakfast burgers and quick food.
Breakfast pick
Odd Saint
My favourite when I want to sit down for breakfast or brunch and take my time.
More places I keep going back to
Frankton Pizzeria
A close second for pizza, with some great unusual combinations and regular deals.
Thai and Korean
@Thai and Mapo88
Two completely different picks. Choose @Thai when you feel like Thai, or Mapo88 when you want Korean chicken.
Bombay Palace
My favourite Indian around Queenstown.
Something fancier
Toast & Oak
I do not usually head out for super-fancy food, but the food here was excellent.
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