Best Fish And Chips in Queenstown (2026)

Fish and chips after a day on the lake or the trails is hard to beat. These are the best spots in Queenstown for the classic Kiwi takeaway.

20 places

Erik's Fish and Chips

4.3(2,573)

fish and chips restaurant · Queenstown 9300

For over a decade, Erik’s has been serving up good food and good vibes in the heart of Tāhuna Queenstown. We keep things simple, freshly cooked fish, proper chips, and genuine Kiwi hospitality.

celiac safe deep-fried family meals

2,421 reviews

Chur Fish and Chips

4.7(836)

fish and chips restaurant · Fernhill

Classic Kiwi Takeaways with Fresh Fish and Hand Cut Chips.

burgers classic kiwi takeaways fish and chips

836 reviews

The Fishery

5.0(21)

catering service · Kelvin Heights

Reviewers consistently praise the freshness and flavour of the seafood, along with the excellent service and generous portions.

21 reviews

$$ - $$$

Captains Restaurant

4.4(2,932)

seafood restaurant · Queenstown 9300

Traditional seafood & meat dishes offered in a relaxed space with rustic stone & wood.

artisan breakfast bars & pubs, seafood comprehensive wine list

2,932 reviews

$$ - $$$

FINZ Seafood & Grill

4.6(6,769)

seafood restaurant · Queenstown 9300

Contemporary restaurant featuring an upscale menu of seafood & grilled meats, plus outdoor seating.

bar and grill exceptional steaks fine dining

6,769 reviews

Pub on Wharf

4.4(4,598)

bar · Queenstown 9300

Pub on Wharf is a laid-back cozy pub overlooking the waterfront, known for its proper pints and great meals.

bar snacks bar, pub burgers

3,050 reviews

The World Bar

4.4(2,470)

restaurant · 12 Church Street

Funky, multilevel bar featuring a menu of burgers & pub grub, plus craft beers & teapot cocktails.

american, bar burgers cocktails

2,188 reviews

$$ - $$$

Boardwalk

4.5(1,835)

restaurant · Queenstown 9300

Boardwalk restaurant in Queenstown serves delicious oysters, seafood and steak with the best lake views from Steamer Wharf Queenstown.

burgers fresh oysters gluten-free options

812 reviews

$$ - $$$

Sunfire Queenstown

4.7(1,447)

restaurant · Queenstown 9300

Sunfire offers casual dining with incredible flavours on Queenstown’s lake edge, inspired by a deep love of flavour and quality ingredients.

all day dining charcoal grilled contemporary cuisine

738 reviews

Speight's Ale House

4.5(1,133)

pub · Queenstown 9300

Speight’s Ale House restaurant & bar in central Queenstown has always served the best, award winning, traditional kiwi ales and beers. Our menu has been designed to offer hearty value for money servings of Kiwi Style Pub food.

beers kiwi style pub food locally sourced ingredients

982 reviews

$$ - $$$

The General Kitchen & Bar

4.8(271)

restaurant · Arthurs Point

YOUR LOCAL EVERYTHING! FOOD & TAKEAWAY DRINKS STORE

cocktails pizza sharing plates

122 reviews

Public Italian Kitchen

4.6(5,487)

restaurant · Queenstown 9300

Public Italian Kitchen offers a taste of Italy with a Queenstown soul. From aperitivo at the bar to long dinners by the water.

casual dining cocktails craft beer

4,693 reviews

Pog Mahones Irish Pub & Restaurant

4.4(4,883)

irish pub · Queenstown 9300

Póg Mahone's, New Zealand’s most authentic Irish pub, opened in its lakefront location in the heart of Queenstown in 1998 and quickly became a Queenstown icon.

authentic irish pub irish pub kiwi hospitality

2,776 reviews

$$ - $$$

SODA

4.6(1,483)

restaurant · Queenstown 9300

Soda offers a bustling atmosphere and full flavoured dishes with modern interpretations of Mediterranean inspired cuisine.

lakeside dining lamb mediterranean cuisine

692 reviews

odd saint

4.6(1,116)

restaurant · Queenstown 9300

Your neighbourhood eatery, offering a menu of global soul food—a creative blend of international flavours inspired by our worldly travels.

brunch global soul food international flavours

861 reviews

Perky's - Floating Bar Queenstown

4.9(1,071)

bar · Queenstown 9300

Perky's is New Zealand's only floating bar, open 7 days a week from 12 pm to 11 pm, offering stunning 360° views and a unique experience where guests can bring their own food.

bar, new zealand cocktails craft cocktails

1,071 reviews