The Southern Alps and Fiordland Restaurants

Queenstown, as the main regional resort, has the widest range of restaurants. Throughout the area, menus focus on local produce, seafood, lamb, and venison. Wine lists often highlight South Island wines, especially those from Central Otago and Gibbston Valley. Cafés and restaurants driven by the summer tourist trade shorten their hours in winter. Dress standards are generally relaxed, with jeans or khakis acceptable almost everywhere. At high-end places, particularly in Queenstown, you'll need to reserve a table at least a day in advance.

Outside of Queenstown and Wanaka dining options can be limited. In summer, meals of some sort are available almost everywhere, but outside the high season, there are fewer options in the smaller settlements and they don’t tend to stay open late.

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  • 1. Discover Milford Information Centre & Cafe

    $$

    Situated at the main public car park, the Discover Milford Information Centre offers coffee, snacks, and counter food. The view out the front window, across Milford Sound to Mitre Peak and the mountains beyond, is amazing. It's expensive, but there's no real alternative.

    79 Milford Sound Hwy., Milford Sound, Southland, 9679, New Zealand
    03-249–7931

    Known For

    • Only dining option in Milford Sound
    • High prices for simple food
    • Impressive views

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner
  • 2. Patagonia Chocolates

    $

    Owned by a local Argentine couple who missed the desserts of their homeland, Patagonia is the best place around to buy ice cream, chocolates, cakes, and other sweets. They have locations in Queenstown and Wanaka, too.

    31 Ramshaw La., Arrowtown, Otago, 9302, New Zealand
    03-409--8636

    Known For

    • Specialty chocolates
    • South American confections
    • Chili hot chocolate
  • 3. 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 Zealand
    03-249–9529

    Known For

    • Best coffee in town
    • Friendly and fast service
    • Outdoor seating

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner
  • 4. 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 Zealand
    03-441–8370

    Known For

    • Big breakfast crowds
    • Coffee to go (and enjoy by the lake)
    • Healthy options

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner, Reservations not accepted
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