The Southern Alps and Fiordland Restaurants
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1. Ivy & Lola's Kitchen & Bar
$$$$ | |Feast your eyes on a collection of relics from the 1940s to '60s, right down to the mismatched crockery, and enjoy good food, great service, and a lovely atmosphere. The cuisine here is a delightfully eclectic mix, with flavors from New Zealand and around the world. Try the bacon-wrapped monkfish or the pork duo, either of which will satisfy any cravings. Save room for dessert, or for a delightful finish to your evening ask for an espresso martini.
88 Beech St., Queenstown, Otago, 9300, New Zealand03-441–8572Known For
- Excellent lamb of the day
- Generous portions
- Lakeside dining
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2. Kai Whakapai
$$$ | |Just across the road from the lake, this is a great place to sit shoulder to shoulder with the locals for breakfast outside on a crisp sunny morning. The cafe's Māori name means "food made good," and the menu ranges from simple breakfast and lunch choices (coffee and croissants, salads, nachos, and kebabs) to beef ribs and rump roast for dinner. In addition to consistently good meals, "The Kai" has local beers on tap and fresh bread; it's a great place to wind down after a big day.
121 Ardmore St., Wanaka, Otago, 9305, New Zealand03-443–7795Known For
- Bustling crowds
- Live music
- Local beers on tap
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3. Poppies Cafe
$$$$ | |Set in an extensive garden, Poppies has for years been a great place to eat, drink, socialize, and bask in the sun. Meat, seafood, pizza, and pasta are complemented by organic produce from the on-site vegetable garden along with fresh-baked bread and pizzas. There's also a good range of craft beer and local wines.
1 Benmore Pl., Twizel, Canterbury, 7999, New Zealand03-435–0848Known For
- Summer alfresco dining
- Popularity with locals
- Lovely wine list
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4. Provisions of Arrowtown
$$$ | |Set in a historic miner's cottage, Provisions gets its name from the range of gourmet preserves they make. The welcoming atmosphere and lovely garden make it a delightful place to have breakfast or lunch. The blackboard menu is enticing and there are homemade treats in the cabinet.
65 Buckingham St., Arrowtown, Otago, 9302, New Zealand03-442–0714Known For
- Pretty garden setting
- Breakfast supplies to go
- Legendary sticky buns
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5. Relishes Café
$$$$ | |You could hit this lakeside spot for every meal of the day, starting with the bacon or salmon eggs Benedict or something house-made and delicious like their cinnamon sticky buns. The café focuses on local, seasonal fare (and caters to all dietary needs), and guests can expect good service and great coffee; check the blackboard at lunch and dinner for ever-changing specials like their pan-roasted Te Mana lamb with crispy potato gnocchi and vegetables, pecorino, and lemon gremolata. The wine list is mainly local NZ, with a good selection sold by the glass. It gets busy here so it's advisable to book for dinner during the holidays.
99 Ardmore St., Wanaka, Otago, 9305, New Zealand03-443–9018Known For
- Best coffee in town
- Local pinot of the week
- Lake views
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6. Sandfly Cafe
$$ | |This is the perfect place to load up on coffee and a hearty breakfast before hitting the road to Milford Sound or Queenstown. It's a simple menu, but the house-made counter food is well presented and delicious.
9 The Lane, Te Anau, Southland, 9600, New Zealand03-249–9529Known For
- Best coffee in town
- Friendly and fast service
- Outdoor seating
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7. The Bathhouse
$$$ | |Built to commemorate the coronation of King George V, this early 1900s bathhouse on the beach now turns out breakfast, lunch, fresh scones, tapas, and dinner from its tiny kitchen. Many people find it by accident as they walk to the Queenstown Gardens, but it's worth seeking out deliberately.
38 Marine Parade, Queenstown, Otago, 9300, New Zealand03-442–5625Known For
- Unbeatable location
- Log fire in winter
- Some of the best staff in town
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8. The Chop Shop Food Merchants
$$$ | |The Chop Shop is tucked away in a back alley, and locals don't want you to know about it for fear they won't get a seat for themselves. It serves an eclectic mix of international dishes for breakfast and lunch, including some good spicy options.
7 Arrow La., Arrowtown, Otago, 9302, New Zealand03-442--1116Known For
- Strong coffee
- Turkish eggs
- Very busy so waits are common
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9. The Old Mountaineers Cafe, Bar & Restaurant
$$$ | |This cozy, very personable café–restaurant has big picture windows for grand views of the Alps and all sorts of interesting mountaineering memorabilia and photos to peruse inside. The meals are flavorful, hearty, and wholesome, and they source a lot of organic produce, including organic wines and coffee (if you take it with milk, that's organic, too). There's a big roaring fire to keep you warm in winter. A popular option is their Mountaineers' Breakfast—nitrate-free bacon, free-range eggs, sausages, tomato, mushrooms, hash browns, and ciabatta—served all day. Fresh burgers and pizza are a specialty here, too. They may close early if it's quiet at dinner, so be sure to get there by 7 pm.
3 Larch Grove, Aoraki Mount Cook, Canterbury, 7999, New Zealand03-435–1890Known For
- Spectacular views
- Organic produce
- Huge Mountaineers' Breakfast served all day
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10. Vudu Cafe
$$ | |You'll be fighting the locals for a breakfast seat at this Queenstown institution, thanks to its lakefront seating and delicious array of counter food. Eggs Benedict with a classic coffee is probably the most common breakfast order in New Zealand, and this is perhaps the best in the area. The rest of the seasonal menu is full of fresh and local produce.
16 Rees St., Queenstown, Otago, 9300, New Zealand03-441–8370Known For
- Big breakfast crowds
- Coffee to go (and enjoy by the lake)
- Healthy options
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11. Yonder
$$$ | |In a lovely old cottage in the middle of town, Yonder has outdoor seating in front; a café-style area in the middle; and, finally, a restaurant, bar, and live venue in the rear. The menu is inspired by the countries of origin of the chefs, and it changes to match the seasons and what's fresh.
14 Church St., Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand03-409–0994Known For
- Eclectic global menu
- Friendly to those with dietary restrictions
- Bright, welcoming atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Mon. and Tues.
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