Best Winery Restaurants Near Queenstown (2026)

The combination of great food and Central Otago wine in a vineyard setting is hard to beat. These are the best winery restaurants close to Queenstown.

20 places

Carrick Winery Restaurant

4.4(294)

winery · Bannockburn

At Carrick, everything begins with this land - the light on the vines, the grit of the soils, the stillness of Bannockburn. Our menus celebrate local produce and organic ingredients, many gathered fresh from our garden.

handmade pizzas local produce organic

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.

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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.

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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.

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380 reviews

$$$$ Michelin Guide

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

Staff Pick

Mt Difficulty Wines

4.8(307)

winery · Bannockburn 9384

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

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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.

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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.

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142 reviews

Wooing Tree Cellar Door & Kitchen

4.6(133)

winery · Cromwell 9310

Reviewers consistently praise the quality of the wines and the friendly, engaging service. The atmosphere is described as lovely and modern.

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133 reviews

The Manure Room at Ayrburn

4.6(132)

winery · Arrowtown Road

The Manure Room offers wine flights and shared plates in a delightful setting at Ayrburn, Queenstown’s most delicious destination.

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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.

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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.

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1,978 reviews

Nockies Palette & Stoneridge Cellar Door

4.9(154)

establishment · 1

Reviewers consistently praise the stunning scenery, excellent service, and exquisite wines, making it a must-visit winery.

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.

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124 reviews

Ayrburn

4.7(1,651)

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.

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1,644 reviews

Mt Rosa Wines

4.7(944)

vineyard · Gibbston 9371

Nestled slightly off the beaten track, Mt Rosa offers one of Gibbston's most peaceful and picturesque cellar door experiences, surrounded by vines and breathtaking mountain views.

local produce pinot noir rosé

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.

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268 reviews

RealNZ | Walter Peak High Country Farm

4.6(186)

restaurant · Queenstown 9300

Walter Peak High Country Farm offers a unique dining experience at the Colonel's Homestead Restaurant, featuring a scenic cruise and a farm show.

alpine views gourmet bbq lakeside dining

186 reviews

Waitiri Creek Wines Cellar Door

4.6(82)

vineyard · Gibbston 9371

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

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57 reviews