Captains Restaurant

I had a wonderful dining experience at Captains. The food was stunning and the service was excellent. I was served by Hasan this evening, he was very warm and welcoming and provided some top notch service. He was very attentive to the section that I was seated in and was swift with taking my order and clearing the table without any pressure to finish my food. The atmosphere was very relaxed, a good place to have conversation. The music isn’t overpowering and the seating is comfortable and cosy. Tonight I had the Lamb Rack, the flavours were impeccable and everything was cooked to perfection. If you’re especially hungry the portion might not satisfy you, but it strikes a good balance between fancy and filling. I for one had room for dessert and went with the apple pie. It was a perfect way to finish the evening, striking a good balance between being sweet and tart. If you’re in Queenstown it’s definitely worth checking out!

The NZ crayfish is mushy and soft, you can imagine the meat tasted softer and mushier than a shrimp. Double checked with the waiter and they claimed that looks right to them. Other than that the seat is not cleaned and stained. You would be able to find a better restaurant nearby.

I discovered this restaurant 12 years ago, and I always make sure to visit every time I come to Queenstown. I'm not sure if the chef or owner has changed over the years, but their dishes have definitely improved and have become more and more delicious. I highly recommend the seafood platter, which I order during every visit. This time, we were advised to upgrade to the fresh and large crayfish for an extra NZD 120, and it was definitely worth it! The taste was amazing, and you could really savor the freshness! We also ordered pork belly, risotto, seafood chowder (forgot to take a photo), and some beers. One thing worth mentioning is that I love this restaurant not only for its delicious food but also because of its wonderful staff. I always leave feeling cheerful and look forward to coming back when I stay in Queenstown for a few days. However, this time felt a bit different. The reception staff seemed tired and lacked a smile, possibly because they were very busy. Despite that, we were served by a waitress who was incredibly patient and helpful. She shared the chef's recommendations with us and was considerate enough to provide us with shared plates and utensils since my family prefers to share dishes. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant. The food is delicious and great value for money. It never disappoints during any of my visits!

I had seafood chowder (creamy and rich. Not overly salted. Comparatively, not as much seafood as the others i've had. The broth is good enough.. the toasts it comes with is already buttered.) and mulled wine (its hot, not overly sweet but i cant really taste the orange and the spices. Its not bad.) Service: the staff are very friendly. They will check in on you from time to time. Atmosphere: Nice. Good vibes. Lively.

Visited here a few months ago and absolutely fell in love with their food. I was on my final holiday during my internship when I traveled to the South Island, and it turned out to be the most thrilling trip of my entire stay in New Zealand. I tried their salmon dish, and it felt like the they were swirling in my mouth-truly unforgettable! Unfortunately, I don’t live in the South Island now, so it’s not easy to visit that often, which makes me miss it even more. But I’ll definitely come back next time! Their service was also exceptional. Highly recommended!

The captain's steak and dinner RIP OFF Don't get caught I have been coming here for a few years I have always enjoyed the food until recently. Booked a table which means that we made the time to attend for a meal. Only to find out that it was $70 dollars for a steak without any other food side salad was $15 dollars had to pay for a whole bowl of spuds to many to eat on my own just a waste of food then $5 for some mushroom sauce. When you have sat down and you are confronted with this kind of crap. The question is are you going to leave it was a total embarrassment affordability is not the issue it is a disgusting way to treat your customer . Do not go here unless you are happy to be ripped off. The pictures here are of a previous meal not a single cooked steak for $70 bucks will not go here again . THIS HOW IT SHOULD BE

Really nice food, not long of a wait, great atmosphere, drinks were tasty, portions large. Only negative was calamari was way too salty

Great breakfast here, my partner had the eggs Benedict which they poached the eggs perfectly and you can tell they actually make the hollandaise sauce in house, unlike most places in NZ. I had the chicken waffles, plated beautifully, very tasty. Staff were attentive and quick to seat us. Little gem in Queenstown