Captains Restaurant

Excellent food made with fresh ingredients. The staff took the time to explain the ingredients to us, which we really appreciated. Our waiter was extremely friendly and accommodating, making the whole experience very pleasant. Definitely recommended!

If you want to experience a truly flavorful seafood chowder, this is the place you must visit! It was so good that I could have had several more bowls. The lamb and beef steaks were also excellent. The only regret is that today was our last day, so we couldn’t come back for more.

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!

I love the vibes here - perfect place to get the Queenstown Marina feel. Food was delicious! I ordered the fish of the day and my boyfriend had a steak and his brother had the langoustine. All fabulous. Then we ordered desert and wow the crème brûlée was to die for! Must order!! The apple pie was very impressive too. The server was so nice ☺️

We picked the right place for dinner, I had the Wagyu & my wife had the crayfish both meals were amazing, the service was second to none & the drinks recommended were awesome, their twist on the expresso martini was next level, suggested wine paired with dinner was also spot on. Some would say I’m not the easiest person to impress although every aspect of our meal, drinks & service was impeccable. Thank you

Meh. So much opportunity with great location and cracking building. Limited menu focused on local produce which is excellent, but service lacks that personal touch, food slapped together for quick rollout and the soundtrack is as vanilla as the fake wooden wine box decor…

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!