7 Restaurants in Queenstown & what to order

The Boatshed Cafe

Breakfast: Chorizo Scramble

Located along Frankton Marina, it's one of the best places to go for breakfast. Amazing views of the Remarkables, right on the water. Dog-friendly, not that you have one. The chorizo scramble is the only dish I get, and you can sub the pork chorizo for mushrooms if you're veggie.

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Ramen Ramen

Dinner: Spicy Prawn in Tokyo Broth

Tucked away in an alley in the center of town, this Japanese counter-service ramen place is amazing. I probably go here once a week. You must get the Tokyo broth; it's spicy and amazing, and whenever I've ventured off, I've been annoyed I didn't go for the spicy Tokyo shrimp ramen, add pork and egg or any toppings if you'd like. So delicious!

Ramen Ramen by Tanoshi

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Fergbaker

Pies & Baked Goods

Honestly, Ferg does live up to the hype. I prefer not to wait in the burger line and usually go for the bakery; they have a ton of great options, and it's all really good. My non-pie recommendations would be the Black Bean Quinoa Wrap or the Breakfast Burrito. Pie flavors rotate, but you can't go wrong with a classic mince and cheese or pork belly. The brownie is very large and decadent, almost mousse-like in the middle. Their famous 'Boston crème donuts' taste like air and are nothing like a true (american) Boston cream donut.

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Great pies and cabinet food, the quinoa black been baguette is my favouite. Their brownie is to-die-for and they are known for the Boston creme donut (but I find it too light and lacks flavour).

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The Cookie Bar

Dessert: Triple Chocolate Cookie

The famous CookieTime cookie bar is also well-known to tourists, and there's usually a line. If you like cookies, you've got to go. I've tried them all, and the best are usually whatever is hottest, but my favorites are triple chocolate or, surprisingly, the vegan one — I find them both the gooiest. They also do "raw" cookie dough, but if you're from America, it's a waste of an order and doesn't taste great. 

Cookie Muncher Cookie Bar

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Slow Cuts

Dinner: Jack'n'Yack

Located in Arrowtown, this is a great spot for dinner. It's usually quick, not too expensive, and casual with seating inside, outside, and at the bar. The Jack'n' Yack is an off-menu order of their chicken burger with an extra chicken patty, jalapeño salsa, and cheese. I usually get their salads with chicken because I'm obsessed with the dressing, but you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The chicken wings are kind of weird, but pretty on par with wings anywhere in Queenstown. 

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Kinross Winery

Lunch: Mushroom Pizza

If you're planning to visit the wineries in Gibbston, which you totally should, you'll probably end up at Kinross for lunch. They have great pizzas and sharing food, as well as wines from boutique vineyards in the area — Coal Pit Wines are my all time favorite. We never leave without getting the mushroom truffle pizza and the truffle fries (gluten free crust is even good too). 

Kinross Winery & Cellar Door

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11th Avenue 

Breakfast: Salmon Pide Salada 

Pizza: Uncle Joe or Rocket Man 

Located in Lake Hayes is 11th Avenue by Franks. They have a few different locations around town, but this is by far the best for vibes, with a view up to Coronet Peak and a big outdoor area. This place is great for a casual breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu; it's all pretty decent, but the vibes make it list worthy.

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