Erik's Fish and Chips

About Erik's Fish and Chips

Erik's Fish & Chips is an iconic Kiwi kai spot in Tāhuna Queenstown, serving freshly cooked fish in a light, crunchy batter alongside homemade twice-fried, skin-on chips. What began over a decade ago as a small local fish & chip shop has grown into a favourite for travellers from all over the world, built on the principle of manaakitanga - welcoming people in, looking after them, and serving kai with genuine care.

The entire kitchen is coeliac-safe, with no gluten on site and careful systems in place so coeliac guests can enjoy the whole menu with confidence. Alongside the classic fish and chips, Erik's is known for its deep-fried kiwifruit - a sweet, tangy, crispy Kiwi twist loved by locals and visitors alike.

Whether grabbing a quick feed or settling in by the lake, guests are treated as part of the whānau, with the same genuine Kiwi hospitality that has kept people coming back since Erik's opened its doors.

Erik's Fish & Chips: A Coeliac-Safe Kiwi Classic in Tāhuna Queenstown

For over a decade, Erik's Fish & Chips has been serving good food and good vibes in the heart of Tāhuna Queenstown. What started as a humble local fish and chip spot has grown into a favourite for travellers from all over the world, built on keeping things simple: freshly cooked fish, proper chips, and genuine Kiwi hospitality.

Manaakitanga at the Core

Everything at Erik's starts with manaakitanga - welcoming people in, looking after them, and serving kai with genuine care. Whether you're local or visiting Tāhuna Queenstown for the first time, the team treats every guest as part of the whānau, offering good food, good service and genuine Kiwi care from the moment you arrive.

Classic Kiwi Kai, Done Properly

The menu centres on fresh-cooked fish - Hoki, Monk, and premium South Island Blue Cod - cooked to order in a light, crunchy batter. Erik's homemade chips are twice-fried and skin-on, crunchy outside and fluffy inside, and the seafood range extends to calamari, scallops, mussels, prawns and Bluff oysters. Meal deals make it easy to feed a family, from the classic Meal Deal through to the Family Meal Deal, built to share after a day out in Queenstown.

A Fully Coeliac-Safe Kitchen

What sets Erik's apart is its commitment to being 100% coeliac-safe - the entire kitchen has no gluten on site, with careful systems in place so coeliac guests can enjoy everything on the menu with confidence. It's a detail that means the world to travelling coeliacs who often struggle to find safe options on the road, and it's helped build a loyal following among gluten-free diners.

The Signature Deep Fried Kiwifruit

Beyond the classic fish and chips, Erik's is known for its deep-fried kiwifruit - a sweet, tangy and crispy Kiwi classic that's become a signature treat, loved by locals and visitors alike. It's a distinctive touch that sets Erik's apart from a standard fish and chip shop, alongside other fried treats like deep-fried banana and pineapple rings.

Visiting Erik's Fish & Chips

Erik's Fish & Chips is open every day from 11:30am to 8:30pm at 13 Earl Street, Queenstown. Orders can be placed for pickup or delivery through Uber Eats, or you can settle in and enjoy your feed right by the lake.

Signature items

• Deep Fried Kiwifruit
• Blue Cod
• Erik's Homemade Crispy Chips
• Family Meal Deal
• Coeliac-Safe Kitchen

Menu

Fish

• Hoki — Delicate, slightly sweet fish, cooked in Erik's light crispy batter
• Monk — Firm, mildly sweet flavour
• Blue Cod — Premium South Island fish
• Poached Add-On — No batter, wrapped in foil and cooked in oil

Meat

• Chicken Tenders — Three pieces
• Hot Dog on a Stick — Kiwi-style homemade lamb sausage hotdog, battered, includes tomato sauce

Sauces

• Tomato Sauce — Classic sauce option
• Tartare, Sweet Chilli, Hot Sauce or Aioli — Sauce options
• Mushy Peas — Sauce option
• Gravy or Curry Sauce — Sauce option

Seafood

• Calamari — Six pieces, battered and deep fried
• Bluff Oysters — Battered and deep fried (ex frozen, out of season)
• Scallops — Battered and deep fried
• Mussels — Battered and deep fried
• Prawn — Battered and deep fried
• Fish Bites — Four pieces, made from any of the fish on offer

Desserts

• Deep Fried Kiwifruit — Sweet, tangy and crispy signature Kiwi classic
• Deep Fried Banana — Battered and deep fried banana
• Pineapple Rings — Two pieces, battered and deep fried
• Donut — Fried dessert option

Meal Deals

• Meal Deal — Classic Hoki and a serve of chips; can be upgraded to Monkfish or Erik's Crispy Homemade Chips
• Family Meal Deal — Two Hoki, six fish bites, two and a half scoops of chips, and two drinks - a feed for 2 adults and 2 kids
• Kids Meal Deal — Choice of hot dog, fish bites or chicken tenders with half a scoop of chips and a sauce

Chips And Veges

• Chips — Classic fries
• Erik's Homemade Crispy Chips — Skin-on, crispy outside, light and fluffy inside
• Kumara Chips — Kiwi classic made with sweet potato
• Cauliflower Bites — Battered and deep fried
• Chips, Cheese + Gravy/Curry — Chips covered in cheese and gravy or curry sauce
• Cauliflower, Cheese + Gravy/Curry — Cauliflower covered in cheese and gravy or curry sauce
• Spring Roll — Homemade large spring roll, battered and deep fried
• Cheese Roll — South Island classic, battered and deep fried
• Potato Fritters — Two pieces
• Potato Spiral — Battered and deep fried potato spiral

Frequently asked questions

Where is Erik's Fish & Chips located?

At 13 Earl Street, Queenstown 9300.

What are the opening hours?

Every day, 11:30am to 8:30pm.

Is the menu gluten free?

Yes, the entire kitchen is coeliac-safe with no gluten on site.

What is Erik's known for?

Fresh-cooked fish and chips, and its signature deep-fried kiwifruit.

Can I order online for pickup or delivery?

Yes, through the website for pickup or via Uber Eats for delivery.

What fish options are available?

Hoki, Monk, and premium South Island Blue Cod.

Is there a family option?

Yes, the Family Meal Deal includes Hoki, fish bites, chips and drinks to share.

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