The Grille Bar & Restaurant

Part of the luxurious Eichardt’s hotel, The Grille’s lakefront location and elegant interiors will make patrons feel like they’ve stepped into a contemporary French brasserie. Homegrown dishes is where this fine dining establishment thrives: its menu features seasonally available oysters, freshly caught fish as well as charcuterie boards with locally cured meats.

Chef David Kennedy has taken control of the kitchen at The Grille and is doing a fine job of ensuring the fairly traditional brasserie-style menu delivers on quality and flavour. Oysters, caviar with blinis, French onion soup, seafood chowder, moules frites, a variety of steaks and sauces, burgers, Caesar salad … We paired a rare venison loin on a bed of horopito pickled cabbage with a side of seasonal vege (roasted Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and an unctuous cauliflower puree) and duck fat potatoes and it was faultless. This is fresh New Zealand produce cooked very well indeed.

Tucked within the historic Eichardt’s Hotel established in 1871, Eichardt’s Grille offers a European brasserie-style journey, celebrating the bountiful local produce. Guided by Executive Chef Trent Watson's expertise, the menu features the best of local flavours including South Island oysters, courgette fritters, beef bourguignon, lamb rump, and share plates. From the intimate cocktail bar to the heritage parlour, Eichardt’s Private Hotel offers an array of bespoke dining experiences, and the Eichardt’s Grille is not one to be missed.

With a history that goes back to the days before Queenstown had any streets at all, let alone a restaurant, the iconic Eichardt’s Private Hotel is synonymous with luxury and the same can be said for its restaurant. Attached to the historic Eichardt’s building, just a skipping stone from the lake, this is prestigious dining at its best, with an atmosphere reminiscent of the brasseries and bistros of Paris and New York City. The menu is fulfilling and sumptuous, using the best that Otago and Southland has on offer.

Eichardt's Grille, with its prime location at the historic Eichardt's Hotel, offers an elegant dining experience accompanied by breathtaking lakefront views. The restaurant's sophisticated lunch menu showcases the best of local ingredients, crafted into dishes that are both refined and satisfying. While specific diner experiences at Eichardt's Grille weren't directly available, the restaurant's reputation for quality and its stunning setting make it a must-visit for those seeking a memorable meal with a view.

Feel a true sense of occasion at The Grille by Eichardt’s, Queenstown’s ‘dress-circle’ dining establishment. With space for up to 130 guests, The Grille offers a superb setting for large events, while smaller groups can also enjoy separate, partitioned spaces for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Handcrafted set menus showcase the best of Central Otago & Southland, from considered multi-course dégustation to generous sharing menus.

When you feel like combining fine dining with pure luxury, head to The Grille, located in the five-star luxury hotel Eichardt’s. The menu and decor take inspiration from the streets of New York, but still showcase all the best local produce from the Central Otago and Southland regions. No visit is complete without trying their infamous seafood chowder, paired with a glass of local wine, of course.

Eichardt’s Private Hotel enjoys a dress-circle position on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Its dining room, The Grille, reflects the enduring history of the estate while channelling the warmth and sophistication of New York-style bistros. The menu is a homage to regional bounty, with homegrown, free-range and locally-sourced ingredients at the fore.

**With a view of the lake, The Grille by Eichardt’s is the kind of restaurant to impress your first date, or the well-deserved treat after conquering Ben Lomond in the day. At least, that was what I did. Head if you love your grilled meats, with the menu featuring local NZ cuts from Central Otago and South Island.

At The Grille Eichardt’s, you get unique, authentic tastes of New Zealand’s South Island. All dishes on the menu are created by executive chef Will Eaglesfield. This modern and stylish lakefront eatery is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, cooking and grilling fresh local meat, fish and veggies to perfection.

The Grille by Eichardt’s enjoys a lakeside setting offering diners a fresh take on quality dining in Queenstown. The interior is comfortable yet stylish to stand out from the crowd. Continuing on from the renowned icon of the 1860s, The Grille is a considered testament to the enduring history of Eichardt’s.

This place is located right on the waterfront and offers a romantic indoor-outdoor dining experience. The menu is all about modern cuisine with a Kiwi twist and the wine list is extensive. It’s a bit more fancy, but it’s totally worth it for a special occasion.

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