Wakatipu Grill
Kelvin Heights, Queenstown
Restaurant in Queenstown, New Zealand
Book with PearlWhy go
Wakatipu Grill is a sensible Queenstown option when a quieter Kelvin Heights setting matters more than a heavily signposted chef, award, or tasting-menu proposition. It is easier to recommend for convenience-led dinners than for travellers chasing a defined culinary destination; compare against Rātā, Botswana Butchery, and Sherwood Restaurant before choosing.
About Wakatipu Grill
Is Wakatipu Grill worth considering in Queenstown?
Avoid relying on assumptions about what Wakatipu Grill serves, how it is priced, or what kind of occasion it best suits.
Planning around Wakatipu Grill in Queenstown
For comparison while planning, look at Rātā or Botswana Butchery. For a broader Queenstown plan, use the Queenstown restaurants guide, then pair meal planning with the Queenstown bars guide, the Queenstown wineries guide, or the Queenstown experiences guide.
Use Wakatipu Grill as a venue to research directly. If you are comparing dining options, you can also look at Sherwood Restaurant, True South Dining Room, or Yonder alongside other unnamed venues.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 6–10:30 AM, 5–10 PM · Tuesday: 6–10:30 AM
- Location
- 79 Peninsula Road, Kelvin Heights, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- kawarauvillage.com/wakatipugrill
- Phone
- +64 3 450 9402
Venue details
Ambiance
Contemporary lakeside setting with a polished hotel-restaurant feel, scenic lake outlooks, terrace seating, and a relaxed Central Otago wine-focused atmosphere.
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At the Table
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Kitchen
- Seasonal
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Drinks Focus
- Central Otago Pinot Noir, Local craft beer, Wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 79 Peninsula Road, Kelvin Heights, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 6–10:30 AM, 5–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 6–10:30 AM
- Wednesday
- 6–10:30 AM
- Thursday
- 6–10:30 AM, 5–10 PM
- Friday
- 6–10:30 AM, 5–10 PM
- Saturday
- 6–10:30 AM, 5–10 PM
- Sunday
- 6 AM–11 PM
Location
79 Peninsula Road, Kelvin Heights, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Sherwood Restaurant, Notable alternative
- True South Dining Room, Notable alternative
- Rātā, Notable alternative
- Yonder, Notable alternative
- Botswana Butchery, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Queenstown
Choose Wakatipu Grill for the quieter Kelvin Heights side of the trip, especially if staying or spending time away from central Queenstown. Rātā is the stronger cross-shop when the meal itself needs to anchor the evening, while Botswana Butchery is the better fit for a more social, central Queenstown dinner.
Sherwood Restaurant is the smarter alternative for diners who care about a more explicitly ingredient-led choice, while True South Dining Room sits closer to the hotel-dining lane. Yonder makes more sense for a casual, flexible meal rather than a planned dinner.
On value, Wakatipu Grill is hardest to judge without a published price signal, so the safer decision is to match it to location and occasion. If booking difficulty is the concern, this is likely the easier play than the more name-recognized central options; if food depth is the concern, start with Rātā or Sherwood Restaurant.
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Compare Wakatipu Grill
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Wakatipu Grill | Queenstown | No published awards |
| Sherwood Restaurant | Queenstown | No published awards |
| True South Dining Room | Queenstown | Star Wine Lists 2026Michelin Guide Aotearoa New Zealand 20262026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2026 Michelin Plate2025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence |
| Rātā | Queenstown | No published awards |
| Yonder | Queenstown | No published awards |
| Botswana Butchery | Queenstown | Michelin Guide Aotearoa New Zealand 20262026 Cuisine New Zealand Good Food Guide2026 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Wakatipu Grill in Queenstown?
Other options to compare include Rātā, Botswana Butchery, Sherwood Restaurant, True South Dining Room, and Yonder, along with other dining rooms.
