Wakatipu Grill is a contemporary lakeside grill at Kawarau Village, home to the Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa and DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown, showcasing the finest seasonal ingredients from Central Otago. Dishes are thoughtfully crafted to celebrate the region's rich produce, served across breakfast, dinner, sharing, bar and dessert menus.
Guests can linger on the generous terrace with a refreshing local craft beer, pair a meal with an exceptional Central Otago Pinot, then gather around the iconic Pinot Pit overlooking Lake Wakatipu to close out the evening. The restaurant has been recognised as a Restaurant Awards winner in each year from 2019 to 2022.
Set on the shores of Lake Wakatipu with spectacular lake and mountain views, Kawarau Village is just five minutes from Queenstown Airport, with the town centre a 15-minute drive away or a two-minute walk to the dock for a water taxi into town.
Wakatipu Grill is billed as Queenstown's ultimate lakeside dining destination, a contemporary grill at Kawarau Village showcasing the finest seasonal ingredients from Central Otago. Dishes are thoughtfully crafted to celebrate the region's rich produce, served across a full range of menus from breakfast through to dessert.
Wakatipu Grill runs dedicated Breakfast, Dinner, Sharing, Bar, Drinks, Kids and Dessert menus, giving guests options whether they're stopping by for an early start or settling in for a full evening meal. The sharing menu in particular reflects the restaurant's focus on relaxed, generous dining, while the kids menu makes it an easy choice for families.
Drinks are a genuine feature of the Wakatipu Grill experience. Guests can linger on the generous terrace with a refreshing local craft beer, or pair their meal with an exceptional Central Otago Pinot. As the evening winds down, the restaurant's iconic Pinot Pit — a gathering spot overlooking Lake Wakatipu — offers a memorable way to close out the night.
Wakatipu Grill has been recognised as a Restaurant Awards winner in each year from 2019 through to 2022, a run of consistent recognition reflected in the awards logos displayed on the restaurant's own site.
Wakatipu Grill sits within Kawarau Village, home to the Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa and DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown, alongside sister venues Pinot Pit, Stacks, and Lake Counter. The village is set right on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, offering spectacular lake and mountain views just five minutes from Queenstown Airport. The town centre is a 15-minute drive away, or guests can take a two-minute walk to the dock and catch a water taxi into town.
Reservations can be made directly through the restaurant's website, and Wakatipu Grill also hosts events throughout the year. Guests should note that a surcharge applies on public holidays.
Wakatipu Grill is open daily from 6am to 11pm, located at 79 Peninsula Road, Kelvin Heights, Queenstown, within Kawarau Village.