Boardwalk

October 15, 2025

I’d been to Boardwalk a couple of times during last year’s ski season and wanted to take my partner this year so he can experience for himself what I was raving about when I got home. The service and quality of food was just as I remembered. Friendly and attentive staff without being “in your face”, decent sized servings and flavours to die for. It’s predominantly a seafood restaurant given that it overlooks Lake Wakatipu, but there are “non-marine” options if seafood isn’t really your thing. There’s a lovely bar for pre-dinner drinks that has a glorious view of the mountains and lake. Well worth getting to your booking a bit early to enjoy it. Ready to order and we started with butterflied King Prawns. Delicately char-grilled and beautifully tender. For main, I opted for the Lamb Rack while my partner had the Eye Fillet. We both had food envy so sharing was definitely on the cards. Both meals were delicious, cooked to perfection and the accompanying sides were equally as tasty. Even though we were full from dinner, we couldn’t go past dessert. He went for the Sticky Date Pudding while I went for a lighter option and had a cheese board. Word of advice….share the cheese plate! It was huge and more than enough for 2 people. Highly recommend a visit to Boardwalk but make sure you book as it gets pretty busy.

November 6, 2025

Absolutely lovely venue! Will be back everytrip to Queenstown 😍 Food: Delicious and not overpriced. Drinks: happy hour $12.50 cocktails...you can't go wrong! Felipe made the best Pina Colada's in Queenstown strong and delicious 😋 Staff: friendly helpful and cool when under the happy hour pressure! My overall fav was the bloody Mary shooters with an Oyster, so darn good! Thanks Boardwalk! Xx

July 22, 2025

We ordered the ribeye steak which came with potato that were bland and a choice of sauce which we chose red wine jus - this meal was delicious but a let down with the potatoes. We also ordered the tuna tartare and it was delicious just how we expect it to be. The quantity was low so not filling. Would suggest to order entree main and dessert but this would be expensive. I would not return but would suggest this restaurant for anyone who wants to celebrate a special day or occasion. Customer service was awesome and the ambience was good.

April 26, 2025

We chose and came to a seafood restaurant for some crayfish only to be told there was none. It was listed as a main on their menu and there was no mention on the website or anywhere that there is no crayfish. Very disappointed. Ordered oysters, snapper and mussels. Oysters were great. Snapper and mussels were overcooked. Taste was OK but the texture was rubbery because of overcooking. The service staff were great though. Even though we were clearly disappointed they came with a smile. We found a hair in the mussels and told the wait staff. They apologised and told the kitchen and the reaction from the kitchen was, is it a short of long hair? All said within earshot of us. They later came back to say it was a hair from the mussel. Overall, very very underwhelmed by the food and selection especially with the high price. Never again.

August 30, 2025

Meals were on the smaller side but were very nice. Very nice place and shout out to the cute French waiter. Would recommend and we would return next time.