Kaikikokiko is a barbecue restaurant at 65 Shotover Street in central Queenstown, specialising in slow-cooked meats and holding an impressive 4.9 rating from 155 Google reviews. Barbecue of this kind is all about time and smoke: tougher cuts such as brisket, pork shoulder and ribs are cooked low and slow for hours until they fall apart, which is why good smokehouses prepare limited amounts each day and popular items can sell out well before closing. Expect deep smoky flavour, unfussy sides and casual, counter-style service, and don't be shy about asking what came out of the smoker that morning — staff at a serious barbecue spot will know. If in doubt, go early; regulars understand the best meat rarely lasts. Sitting right on Queenstown's main shopping street, Kaikikokiko makes an easy, hearty stop between the lakefront and the gondola.