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Wakatipu Grill

Kawarau Village, Peninsula Rd,, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
64-3-4509400
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Ranked #57 of 160 restaurants in Queenstown
Price range: ₹1,330 - ₹2,197
Cuisines: European, New Zealand
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

The service and especially the food were fantastic and we had a lovely evening here. Next time we would eat there during the day, or before evening, to be able to really appreciate the fantastic views outside. Not a lot to see in the evening when it is dark.

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New Plymouth, New Zealand
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Fantastic food selection and very friendly staff. We were most impressed with the very friendly breakfast cooks invitation to cook whatever we would like. Also very accommodating for people who don't drink coffee/tea, with hot chocolates served at all 5 of our breakfasts. Excellent service, keep up the good work.

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Singapore, Singapore
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

Bluff oysters were very fresh, excellent food. Staff seems kept to a minimum so service is slightly slow, but still friendly. Overall a beautiful place for a romantic dinner with a fireplace.

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Florian G, Manager at Wakatipu Grill, responded to this review
6 June 2013

Dear Charlotte S, thank you for your review. I'm happy to read that you had a nice dinner and that you enjoyed our bluff oysters as much as everything else. The restaurant with its fire places is certainly the right spot to have a truely romantic dining experience. I'm looking forward to welcome you again should travels bring you back... More

Invercargill, New Zealand
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013 via mobile

We had a table reserved to celebrate our wedding anniversary and to be seated in our own booth looking out at the town lights over the lake was a great way to start the night. The staff were all attentive and their knowledge of the menu was excellent. Both the entrees were full of flavours and the mains were delicious.... More

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Florian G, Manager at Wakatipu Grill, responded to this review
6 June 2013

Dear Karen J, thank you very much for posting your feedback. I'm happy that you enjoyed your dining experience with us. The lamb shoulder you described is certainly one of our signature dishes and the setting of the restaurant with its views is certainly remarkable. I'm also glad that you enjoyed having breakfast in our restaurant and I have shared... More

Sydney, Australia
Senior Contributor
36 reviews 36 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

We had been looking forward to tasting the new season bluff oysters and the Wakatipu Grill certainly delivered. Beautifully presented and wonderful to eat. We followed with a perfectly cooked pink lamb rack. The wine list is impressive. Recommended.

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Florian G, Manager at Wakatipu Grill, responded to this review
6 June 2013

Dear Pierre4832, thank you for taking the time to post your review. I'm happy to read that you we could fulfil your expectations in regards to our bluff oysters and that we could round up your dining experience with our beautiful lamb rack. Fresh & Local are certainly the key values we drive. I'm looking forward to welcome you again... More

Pennington, New Jersey
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

We ate here our first night stay at The Hilton and it was pretty good. We were early so we had a few drinks to wait for the kitchen to open. The outside seating by the bar is a beautiful spot, especially if it isn't to busy. The food was great quality, very fresh. The menu seemed kind of limited... More

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Florian G, Manager at Wakatipu Grill, responded to this review
6 June 2013

Dear Abby W, thank you for your review. I'm glad that you enjoyed all aspects of our restaurant and I'm looking forward to welcome you again in the future. Kind regards, Florian Gerbracht More

Auckland Region, New Zealand
Top Contributor
52 reviews 52 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

We had two breakfasts at Wakatipu Grill and both were very tasty and nicely presented. Stuff was really nice and welcoming.

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Florian G, Manager at Wakatipu Grill, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Dear OlgaFranco, I'm very happy that you enjoyed your breakfast with us and that our team members made you feel welcome. We are looking forward to welcome you again in the future should travels bring you back to Queenstown. Kind regards, Florian Gerbracht More

Tenterfield, Australia
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49 reviews 49 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Unfortunately we weren't aware that we should have made a reservation so like most of the people there we were shunted out onto the terrace. There were heaters but they weren't able to compete with the freezing cold wind blowing in through the blinds and floor boards. So we sat there looking in at the empty warm restaurant – only... More

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Florian G, Manager at Wakatipu Grill, responded to this review
8 May 2013

Dear 13th Dragon, thank you for taking the time to post your feedback. I'm sorry to read that you did not enjoy sitting on our terrace. I wish you have brought that to our attention so we would have moved you to a more suitable area. I'm very happy to see that you enjoyed our breakfast service and the breakfast... More

timaru
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Dined at the Hilton on May 1. We enjoyed a fabulous meal and give 10/10 for the mains ,and the service was excellent .The entrees however were variable.the pork terrine was fabulous.the blue cheese tart was disappointing.It was a piece of puff pastry and not much else.flavour was ok but not what was described in the menu.the venison entree was... More

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Florian G, Manager at Wakatipu Grill, responded to this review
4 May 2013

Dear vivcour, thank you very much for sharing your overall positive feedback with us. I have informed our executive chef about your comments regarding our Entrees and can ensure you that necessary actions will be taken to ensure a consistently high standard through out our guests dining experience. Its good to see that you have enjoyed your main course as... More

Auckland Region, New Zealand
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13 reviews 13 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

We stayed at the Hilton and went to the Wakatipu Grill on our last night. The restaurant was very impressive walking in but unfortunately we were seated outside on a rather chilly night as all seats inside we taken. There were heaters which was good but there were bugs everywhere - throughout the night we had to swat away moths... More

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Florian G, Manager at Wakatipu Grill, responded to this review
2 May 2013

Dear SPJP_NZ, thank you for taking the time to share your comments following your experience in the Wakatipu Grill. I'm happy to see that you enjoyed your meal and will pass on your comments to our executive chef. I was surprised to read that you did not enjoy sitting on our terrace as from previous experience this is the preferable... More

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