The Bunker Restaurant

November 1, 2025

NOTE: The first photos are from the old menu, which unfortunately no longer exists — what a terrible idea! The last five photos are from my bad experience; you can clearly see the huge difference in the preparation and presentation of the dishes. In February, I had my first dining experience at Bunker. We paid for the full experience — there was a wonderful menu from which you could choose different dishes. Everything was amazing; every plate that arrived was beautiful and delicious. We left with a lovely memory and had a great time celebrating our anniversary with my husband. With such an incredible experience, I really wanted to go back — this time with my mother. She invited me for my birthday (October 6th) after I kept telling her it was the best dinner I’d ever had in Queenstown. But honestly, it went from heaven to hell. The first thing the waitress told me was that they had changed the menu — and wow, they really had. You can see in the photos what a huge mistake it was to change it; the new menu has absolutely nothing to do with the quality I experienced in the summer. The starter came with the smallest churro in the world — and the only thing you could taste was oil. The burrata looked and tasted awful, completely unappetizing. The lamb was extremely undercooked, and the dessert was a disaster: strange pumpkin jellies with an unpleasant flavor and a cookie that tasted very strong — to me, it honestly tasted like animal interiors. And to make it worse, there was no other dessert option! Both of us had to eat the same awful dessert, while in my first visit, I had two glamorous and delicious ones. From 1 to 10, I’d give the new menu a zero. I will never go back.

October 1, 2025

After 7 years in Queenstown, I finally gave myself the chance to dine at The Bunker—and it was far more than just beautifully presented food, it was a complete experience. Every dish carried playfulness and a strong sense of identity, with each ingredient thoughtfully placed to elevate and balance the flavours on the plate. I was blown away with every bite, each dish feeling like the best one yet—until the next arrived. Special shout out to the kingfish crudo for its extraordinary flavour and presentation.

October 20, 2025

Cosy vibes, incredible service, and food that honestly blew us away. The venison was next-level and the duck was melt-in-your-mouth perfection 🦆🍷 Every course felt thoughtful and full of flavour. Easily one of the best meals we’ve had in Queenstown — such a gem! 🌟

July 28, 2025

If you’re looking for the perfect date night then this is the place. Very cosy intimate decor and ambience with a big open fireplace. Service was outstanding. We had the 8 course tasting menu and every dish was a standout. Great cocktails and wine list. We had an amazing experience here and highly recommend, if you’re in Queenstown looking for that special night out. This is the one!

June 15, 2025

This restaurant has been on my list for a long time and I finally got to try it with my boyfriend for our anniversary. The setting was lovely with a fireplace and a great atmosphere. Service was generally fine, though it felt a little distant and formal at times. We chose the wine pairing with the menu, but I was told I had to finish my wine before they would serve the next course, which made the experience feel a bit rushed. The food itself was thoughtful and well-executed—flavours matched the price point. However, one dish contained a cherry pit still inside and unfortunately, my boyfriend bit down on it. It caused him noticeable pain and he was fortunate that it didn’t result in any damage to his teeth. We flagged this to the waiter, who just mentioned that it “sometimes happens.” That response was quite disappointing. For a fine dining restaurant, extra care should be taken to remove such hazards, or at the very least, a warning should be given to diners. We weren’t looking for any compensation, we had already used a First Table discount and we do think this is something worth pointing out, as it could be dangerous and could easily be avoided. We hope the team takes this feedback onboard.