Stratosfare Restaurant & Bar

Rotorua’s Stratosfare Restaurant is perched on top of Mount Ngongotaha, making it the perfect pit-stop for travellers wanting a buffet meal with plenty of scenic views. If you’re not keen on the buffet experience, there’s plenty in store when it comes to cook-to-order meals. Both the lunch and dinner menus feature an extensive selection of seasonal garden salads and soups, as well as seafood, meat and chicken dishes, inspired by European, Mediterranean, South East Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines.

Skyline Rotorua is not just for the adrenaline junkie, perched atop the Gondolas you’ll encounter the serene Stratosphere restaurant. The stunning views from Mount Ngongotahā of the surrounding geothermal landscape, and Lake Rotorua provide an unparalleled experience, guaranteed to relax and delight any visitors. While taking in a bird’s-eye view of the city, enjoy the buffet-style feast featuring a mix of local and international dishes - this restaurant promises a truly memorable dining experience.

Set amongst the stars atop Mount Ngongotaha, Skyline Rotorua’s Stratosfare Restaurant and Bar is home to some of New Zealand’s best award-winning cuisine. Enjoy a delicious Lunch or Dinner featuring a stunning array of freshly prepared buffet and cooked-to-order dishes highlighting locally sourced seafood, meat and produce. The contemporary ambience features luxurious Italian marble, granite, schist, timber and David Trubridge lights, while the panoramic view of Lake Rotorua is a sight to behold.

We pre-booked a table for our family and friends for buffet lunch at Stratosfare Restaurant and were happy to see the queue for this line much shorter than the one for those who didn’t book – it definitely pays to plan ahead!. Once our tickets were sorted, we quickly scooted into a Gondola with our 18-month old in his pram and made ourselves comfortable for the ride for the spectacular views of Rotorua and its lake as we went up. Our little one kept oohing and ahhing at the sights from up high!

Set amongst the stars atop Mount Ngongotaha, enjoy a delicious Lunch or Dinner featuring a stunning array of freshly prepared and cooked-to-order dishes highlighting locally sourced seafood, meat and produce. The contemporary ambience features luxurious Italian marble, granite, schist, timber and David Trubridge lights, while the panoramic view of Lake Rotorua is a sight to behold. skyline.co.nz/en/rotorua/dining/stratosfare-restaurant

Speaking of the Skyline Gondola, also at the top is the Stratosfare Restaurant, which is ideal for a special romantic meal in Rotorua. The restaurant sets the right tone with its Italian marble, granite, schist, timber and lighting designed by the same designer as the Redwoods Treewalk lights (see point #7). Alternatively, dine on cuisine from the most romantic country in the world at Giovanni’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria.

A trip up the gondola at Skyline Rotorua is special in itself, add to that racing down the luge track and you’ve got the makings of fabulous family memories. is next level, some of the best dining in town with epic views over the region. The buffet has something to suit even the fussiest of eaters, and the kids eyes will light up when they discover made to order pancakes with all the trimmings for dessert.

This place is as much about the venue as the food although both are superb. Located at the top of the Skyline in Rotorua, Stratosfare Rotorua Restaurant offers up the best views, the best steak and the best buffet in Rotorua according to our staff members. As well as a great buffet, they also have great cook to order dishes and try to use locally sourced produce wherever possible.

For views that are just as drool-worthy as the menu, head up to this stunning buffet restaurant that offers panoramic views of Lake Rotorua and the city. Stratosfare Restaurant is located at the top of the Skyline Gondola, which is an attraction in itself. The buffet features a variety of dishes, from seafood and roast meats to salads and desserts, using fresh local ingredients.

Only accessible by Skyline Gondola set high on the side of Mount Ngongotaha, Stratosfare Restaurant and Bar Rotorua offers the perfect combination of a lively atmosphere and classic ambience set against sensational views - with wine and food to match. For award winning dining, look no further than Stratosfare. Stratosfare Restaurant and Bar Rotorua offers a tasty...

Award-winning cuisine” and “buffet-style restaurant” may initially seem like an oxymoron, but the dark and glamorous venue that is Stratosfare will prove that theory wrong. While enjoying Lake Rotorua’s stunning panoramic views, you’ll be elated to fill up your plate with their fresh, locally sourced seafood that ranges from mussels to calamari and prawns.

Following your wine-tasting experience, you might find a hearty appetite has consumed you. This is a very easy problem to sort quickly by walking over to Stratosfare Restaurant and Bar also perched atop Mt Ngongotahā at Skyline Rotorua. Similar to the winery, Stratosfare offers floor-to-ceiling windows framing the stunning landscape outside.

One of the finest all-you-can-eat restaurants in Rotorua is at Skyline Rotorua. Take the Skyline Gondola to the top of Mount Ngongotoha and enter the lively Stratosfare Restaurant and Bar. Bring friends and family to share mouthwatering dishes made from the freshest ingredients.

Enjoy a stunning view over a delicious meal overlooking Lake Rotorua. Set the ambiance for an intimate dining experience that is one to remember. Wow your loved one for an anniversary, or celebrate a special occasion in style.

Outstanding bar of the year went to popular central Rotorua establishment BREW, whilst Teina Cassidy of Stratosfare Restaurant and Bar took out the best bartender accolade.