Best Winery Restaurants Near Queenstown (2026)

Experience the perfect pairing of food and wine at Queenstown's winery restaurants, where culinary creativity meets the region's finest vintages. In 2026, treat yourself to an unforgettable dining experience that highlights the best of local produce and wine.

20 places

Carrick Winery Restaurant

4.4(294)

winery · Bannockburn

Enjoy delicious food and wine whilst overlooking the stunning Bannockburn Inlet from our restaurant.

central otago wine estate-grown wine organic wine

294 reviews

Gibbston Valley Winery & Restaurant

4.5(1,189)

winery · Queenstown 9371

Boutique winery specializing in pinot noir with a large cave & restaurant offering tours & tastings.

846 reviews

Mount Edward Winery & Cellar Door

4.8(82)

winery · Gibbston 9371

Making, growing, smashing wines since... who knows, does it matter? Always organic, always friendly.

central otago wines local wines organic wines

73 reviews

Kinross Winery, Cellar Door & Cottages

4.7(1,112)

vineyard · Queenstown 9371

Sleek cottages in a tranquil boutique hotel offering a bistro, a wine cellar & a hot tub.

central otago wine gewürztraminer pinot gris

898 reviews

Chard Farm

4.6(380)

winery · Gibbston 9371

Tastings at a family-owned winery on a dramatic site above a gorge, first settled in 1860.

central otago wine chardonnay cool climate wines

380 reviews

$$$$

Amisfield Restaurant & Cellar Door

4.2(2,378)

winery · 10 Arrowtown-Lake Hayes Road

Scenic destination on the shores of Lake Hayes serving wines from a single estate organic vineyard.

2,378 reviews

Mt Difficulty Wines

4.6(307)

winery · Bannockburn 9384

Bucolic destination with vineyards, a rustic-chic restaurant & tasting bar for wine samplings.

artisan wine fresh fare local produce

307 reviews

The Cloudy Bay Shed

4.6(149)

winery · Northburn 9383

Reviewers consistently praise the exceptional wine tastings and the stunning scenery, highlighting the knowledgeable and passionate staff.

central otago wine chardonnay marlborough wine

149 reviews

Te Kano Estate

4.8(142)

winery · Bannockburn

Te Kano Estate shares its culture and spirit through wine, the arts, architecture, and the natural beauty of Central Otago.

central otago wine organic wine regenerative agriculture

142 reviews

Wooing Tree Cellar Door & Kitchen

4.6(133)

winery · Cromwell 9310

Wooing Tree is a family-owned vineyard located in Central Otago, renowned for its award-winning Pinot Noir and the ever popular 'Blondie.'

chardonnay gewurztraminer pinot noir

133 reviews

The Manure Room at Ayrburn

4.6(132)

winery · Arrowtown Road

Ayrburn is Queenstown’s most delicious destination — a delightfully daring food and wine playground, unmissable for those discovering Otago for the first time, and every time thereafter.

artisan cocktails nz cuisine

101 reviews

Domaine-Thomson Wines Cellar Door

4.9(73)

winery · Cromwell 9383

Domaine Thomson Wines is dedicated to making the finest wines in both New Zealand and France, expressing the individual terroir of each region.

biodynamic wine central otago wine french wine

73 reviews

Mora Wines & Artisan Kitchen

4.7(2,388)

restaurant · Lake Hayes Estate 9371

Mora Wines & Artisan Kitchen is a Winery Restaurant and Central Otago Wine Cellar Door near Queenstown, New Zealand. Mora (Latin) means to linger, to take pause.

artisan kitchen central otago wines winery restaurant

1,978 reviews

Nockies Palette & Stoneridge Cellar Door

4.9(154)

establishment · 1

Nockie’s Palette wine series was conceived as an idea where “art meets wine”. The artist and artisan combine talents to produce something extraordinary.

artisanal wine local wines wine tasting

154 reviews

The Church Cellar Door and Cafe

4.7(161)

restaurant · Gibbston 9371

Once a Presbyterian Church, The Church has taken on a second life as our winery and eatery. Originally built in 1894, the church was moved on site in one piece in 2000.

chardonnay local produce new zealand wine

124 reviews

Ayrburn

4.7(1,713)

restaurant · Arrowtown 9371

Ayrburn is Queenstown’s most delicious destination — a delightfully daring food and wine playground, unmissable for those discovering Otago for the first time, and every time thereafter.

alfresco dining artisan bistro style dining

1,644 reviews

Mt Rosa Wines

4.7(944)

vineyard · Gibbston 9371

Nestled within our vines, Mt Rosa Wines offers a unique setting for wine tastings and food pairings, showcasing single vineyard wines made with love.

bar snacks local produce pinot noir

657 reviews

$$ - $$$

Fino Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.7(633)

restaurant · Frankton

Nestled on the waterfront at Queenstown Marina, Fino Restaurant & Wine Bar is where exceptional food, exquisite wine, and breathtaking views come together.

degustation european-inspired dishes fine dining

268 reviews

RealNZ | Walter Peak High Country Farm

4.6(186)

restaurant · Queenstown 9300

Walter Peak High Country Farm offers a unique dining experience combining a scenic cruise, gourmet dining, and a farm show in a stunning lakeside setting.

colonial dining gourmet bbq local produce

186 reviews

Waitiri Creek Wines Cellar Door

4.6(82)

vineyard · Gibbston 9371

Established in 1993, Waitiri Creek is one of Gibbston Valley’s original founding wineries, offering an authentic wine tasting experience in a charming, historic woolshed with breathtaking views of the valley.

artisan drinks central otago pinot noir local craft beers

57 reviews