botswana butchery

my partner and i, came with our baby daughter. excellent service from staff, amazing food and wine. slightly steep prices but well worth it. would go again for a special occasion.

botswana butchery is one of queenstown’s best restaurants. they have 2 locations in new zealand in auckland and queenstown. it is so popular that oprah was here at this location a month ago. when in new zealand, its a good idea to try lamb here as they are known to cook it properly. botswana butchery serves some of the best meats in the area.

in all honesty, if you eat anywhere else in queenstown, you are cheating yourself. the staff are so attentive and genuinely great human beings. the food is also outstanding, don't skip the bluff oysters...that are second to none! i am writing this review from beside the fire in the top bar (the perfect place for a nightcap) where they brought us a desert on the house to thank us for coming back for the third night in a row...that kind of thoughtfulness is what makes my experiences here so memorable and is why i will continue to return time and time again.

botswana butchery queenstown is much better than its auckland counterpart, if you get a choice just skip the auckland one and head to this beauty tucked away from the hustle of the queenstown waterfront. the kitchen staff obviously have a passion for their food with the pride taken in every dish, the waiters and waitresses know that most tables are there for a intimate meal with friends/family/significant others, and as such give you space and don't push you into ordering too soon. they also know their wine list and pairings very well.

came to queenstown for a friend's birthday and this was the celebratory dinner. nice atmosphere, relaxed but nice. decent enough service, can't fault them but not as warm and helpful as a lot of other high end places. food was decent, we all changed our orders to the specials once we heard them. the wagyu beef was nice enough but the lamb t-bone was out of this world. delicious! the duck fat potatoes, cauliflower and onion rings were our sides and were all delicious. good sized portions, we were all too full for dessert!

top quality restaurant with amazing food and great waiting staffs.

top of the range nz meat, cooked to perfection. the waiting staffs were very attentive and friendly. the sommelier is very knowledgeable of wine and recommended great wines for our dinner. desserts are creative and delicious!

definitely one of the best top quality restaurants in new zealand! would definitely recommend this restaurant to everyone who wish to have a taste of premium nz meat

quality meats but maybe a little older style, although not unlike most steak houses. had oysters (some in buttermilk batter, some natural) which were both great, a meat terrine which was nice, eye fillet steak and lamb 2-ways (shoulder and rump) also good - both very well prepared and quality...

pricey but the best meal i've had in nz!

i can't get over how amazing the duck fat potatoes are here!!!! the selection of meat was also impressive.

for starters we ordered the bluff oysters, deer tartare and chicken pate all starters were so well balanced and delicious.

for main, i ordered the special which was the 300g wakanui beef, pan fried (your waiter will ask if your meat prefer pan fried or char grilled. pan fried seals in more flavour whereas char grilled is for those that prefer a crispy outside).

the waiter boasted the wakanui beef as the best in the world, although i wouldn't say it is the best in the world, it was definitely delicious and i was happy with my selection. the blue cheese butter and creamy mushroom sauce were my accompaniments and they made the meal spectacular!

we also ordered the mac and cheese and cauliflower cheese. mac and cheese was full of flavour and great, cauliflower was just sub standard.

for dessert i had the creme brûlée and bomb alaska, both were yum and a great way to end an impressive meal.

food was average but pricy and you can get better customer service from mcdonalds. took over an hour to get our meal. they seem to have a thousand staff running around doing something other than looking after their customer.. give this one a miss.

in queenstown on business. our group of 7 all had a fantastic dinner experience at botswana butchery which certainly lived up to its reputation. best dining experience that i have had all year. highly recommended.

i had really high expectations for this place since being told about it. i was surprised that it did live up to my expectations.

the service was fantastic. we felt that we were the only table around even though the place was full. friendly, helpful and there was always an offer for more beverages.

i found the food really tasty and packed with flavour. each item on the plate went well with the other items and also with the side we had also ordered. i had a venison tartare and it was gorgeous. there meat was tender but not bloody, the meat didn't taste gamey and the other flavours didn't overpower the deer. my main of rabbit wasn't as good. the faggot (similar to a meatball) was a bit dry but the sauce and mash were good accompaniment for that. the loin was perfect. nicely cooked and the bacon wrapping it was crispy.

would really like to go back even though it was pricey. about $80 pp for 2 course meal and a drink. it can be cut down by ordering more sides (which were also very well done, the potato gratin was the favourite of the night). the portion are also quite big as we were unable to fit in dessert.

booking (easily done on their website) is generally recommended unless you don't mind having a late dinner.

botswana butchery was the last stop for a steak in nz. the place was nice, a contemporary feeling steakhouse, playing with the butchery part of their name with knives and cleavers everywhere. i sat down at the bar and perused the menu. their steak list is quite extensive with the option to either char grill or pan grill the steak. i settled on the 500g savannah grass fed rib eye ($46), char grilled medium rare. i chose a confit garlic mash just to shake things up and break away from the usual chips, and a pinot and thyme jus.

amazing food, service and relaxed atmosphere! will definitely be coming back here on the annual girls trip to qt!

cheers guys

great food and service. especially if you're looking for a good steak! not the cheapest meal but good quality. (hey tourists - free wifi too)

ahhh. my favourite restaurant in all of new zealand. fell in love with this little restaurant on our very first trip to qtown and we have visited every year since. the restaurant offers standard or private dinning; my partner and i had a private room just to ourselves. the room fit a round table and 2 chairs and that was about it. we had our very own fireplace, which the waitress came in regularly to stoke. food was amazing as always. definitely worth the visit if you're looking for a great night out.