Finz Seafood & Grill at Steamer Wharf is all about offering the freshest seafood dishes in Queenstown along with a diverse selection of meat dishes from the grill.

“Seafood is our calling card and what we are best known for in Queenstown,” says restaurant manager Nicola Coleman. “Our customers absolutely love the New Zealand oysters we serve –

they are a delicacy that just fly out the door – alongside beautiful Fiordland crayfish, green lipped mussels and Akaroa salmon. Our seafood chowder has its own following and is ideal for warming up after a day on the ski slopes.”

“From the grill we serve delicious New Zealand free range and grass-fed meats such as lamb rump, prime beef eye fillet and veal tenderloin while our sashimi and sushi rolls are made  to order.”

Open for lunch and dinner Finz is a popular spot for both indoor and outdoor dining with its lakeside setting offering spectacular views over Lake Whakatipu.

“Bookings are recommended but we do accept walk-ins as the restaurant is quite spacious and we generally have the capability to cater for late night dining in winter,” she says. “Our tables in front of the restaurant close to the TSS Earnslaw berth have heating and offer amazing alpine views. At night the town’s lights are reflected on the lake which is magical.”

“We get a lot of amazing feedback from guests about the restaurant which makes it so rewarding. I think the secret to our success at Finz is our willingness to host guests to their tables and provide exceptional service throughout the dining experience. Our restaurant crew are well trained and there is an amazing culture amongst the team ensuring top class service for all guests.”

Nicola Coleman

Winter Themed Cocktails

Winter themed cocktails are an après ski specialty at Finz Seafood & Grill served in its stylish new bar which is a social hot spot this winter.

“The stunning marble countertop is a beautiful bar to sit at with everything on the top shelf on show and our bar crew who love to chat offering a warm and welcoming service with a friendly, easy vibe,” says restaurant manager Nicola Coleman.

The Finz bar team have collaborated on a new winter cocktail menu incorporating local flavours and liquors.

 “The Snow Globe is a vodka malibu based cocktail served in a brandy glass with coconut trim that is sweetly delicious while our new Wakatipu Blue cocktail is a vibrant vodka based drink that’s perfect to sip alongside Lake Whakatipu.”

The drinks menu features its own Cardrona section.

“It’s a real showpiece of what is being produced locally and we worked closely with the Cardrona Distillery team to make these drinks meaningful,” says Nicola. “The Lychee martini made using The Reid whiskey is a classic drink with a local connection that international guests love.  Meanwhile the Alpine Twist is served with a sprig of thyme offering a delicious Otago alpine taste.”