š³šæ Skip the Tourist Traps! Here Are South Island's REAL Best Eats
(Only sharing the truly exceptional - no mediocre or generic spots here!) š½ļø Must-Try Main Meals: 1ļøā£ Dunedin - The Best Cafe š A local institution running for decades! Walls covered in nostalgic customer notes from different eras Must-orders: š Crispy fish & chips (perfectly golden!) š³ Whitebait omelette (a NZ specialty done right!) š Pro tip: This is where real Kiwis eat! 2ļøā£ Arrowtown - New Orleans Hotel š± Hidden gem in a historic hotel/bar Ordered steak & lamb - so tender it brought tears to my eyes! š 3ļøā£ Queenstown - Fergburger š Legendary for a reason! Big AL = the ultimate burger (premium NZ beef!) Secret hack: Ask them to cut it in half for sharing Don't miss the cream donuts next door at Ferg Bakery! 4ļøā£ Wanaka - Kika š« Creative fine dining at its best Chef's mood menu (let them surprise you!) Impeccable flavors + romantic ambiance = perfect date spot Book ahead! #NewZealand #SouthIsland #FoodieGuide #HiddenGems