9 Must-Try Local Eateries in Queenstown, NZ ✨

Tired of the overhyped Fergburger, Fergbaker, and Mrs Ferg Gelateria? 🍔❌ (Burgers aren’t what they used to be, and desserts are overpriced!) Here are 9 underrated, locally loved spots for breakfast, lunch, and dinner—plus a secret gem at the end! 🇳🇿 Save this for your NZ trip! ☀️ Breakfast 💙 Bespoke Kitchen A sunlit garden café with mountain views—great coffee & healthy options! ✔ Must-try: Buckwheat pancakes with raspberry jam, Flat White 💙 Odd Saint A cozy, dog-friendly brunch spot with fresh, generous portions. Nut lovers & dairy fans—this one’s for you! ✔ Must-try: Almond Flat White, Eggs Benedict 🌊 Lunch (With Stunning Lake Views!) 💙 Eichardt's Grille A seafood & wine haven right on Lake Wakatipu! Book via First Table for discounts. ✔ Must-try: Seafood Chowder, Burgundy Steak, Pinot Noir 💙 Ivy & Lola's Kitchen & Bar A local favorite for tender venison, mussels, and the BEST seafood chowder in town! ✔ Must-try: Venison, Curry Mussels, Seafood Chowder 🍩 Afternoon Snacks (Better Than Fergbaker!) 💙 Balls and Bangles Insanely good donuts & bagels—Queenstown’s hidden dessert gem! 💙 Mrs Ferg 69 Beach St Gelato stacked 3 scoops high + dreamy donuts—way better than the touristy original! (Check my profile for a full Queenstown café guide! ☕) 🌙 Dinner 💙 Blue Kanu Asian fusion with lake views! Voted #1 on TripAdvisor—perfect for a sunset dinner. ✔ Must-try: Goat Coconut Rice, Ceviche 💙 The Hayes A hidden lakeside spot loved by locals! Cozy garden + incredible roast lamb. ✔ Must-try: Roast Lamb Leg, Cider, Pizza 💙 Pedro’s House of Lamb (SECRET GEM!) My meat-lover’s holy grail! A whole roasted lamb shoulder (feeds 4!) for just $110 NZD. ✔ Must-try: Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder, Coleslaw, Minted Peas 🇳🇿 Queenstown’s food scene is NEXT LEVEL—skip the tourist traps and eat like a local! #NewZealand #Queenstown #QueenstownEats #NZFood #TravelNZ #FoodieGuide