ivy & lola's kitchen & bar

my partner and i decided we would go out for one last breakfast before we had to fly back home. we stumbled along this place on the water front and thought it looked good.
we ordered a orange juice and coffee. the oj was $5 some and 90% ice. the coffee was okay definelty not the best i've had.
we also ordered some food. eggs bene with bacon and chicken and waffles. the eggs bene was average to say the least. the toast and bacon was clearly over cooked. the toast was black, the bacon was crunchy just like crackle. i was surprised the chef served it up to be honest.
the chicken and waffles were average. the waffles were not 'crunchy' they were soft. the bacon was the same as the eggs bene bacon crunchy. the chicken had no flavour at all. the jalapeno chutney was nice and had a good kick.
we were served water but my cup was dirty and the water had floaties in it!
pretty disappointed considering the bill was $50 something and the food was average.

this is a cool place in a prime location on queenstowns beautiful waterfront. it is definitely worth a meal when down here to soak up views, good wine, and good food.

the place itself is nice, it has a really big outdoor area which is great for lounging in the sun and sipping on your glass of wine. i can't say it is anything special in this department, but the main winner is its fantastic location, with great views out towards the remarkables.

the staff are really friendly and the service is fast. the food came out very promptly after ordering. no complaints in this section.

when we came we only really snacked away at a couple if dishes with a couple of glasses of wine. first thing is that the menu sounds great and there is a lot of options to choose from - especially if you are a seafood lover. the wine list is also extensive and some really good stuff is on there. we got the deep fried fish wings and the squid. the wings and the squid were simply delicious. the squid was beautifully cooked and melted in your mouth. the fish wings were tasty, and i always admire restaurants that use ingredients that most wouldn't or even people at wouldn't use!

overall this is definitely worth the visit! it has a great location, great views, great food & wine. what more could you want. i will definitely be back to venture further into that menu.

i ordered seafood chowder and pork belly baos. the baos came as a pair but i shared mine, both dishes were delicious. lucky i shared my baos as i was feeling full after the chowder.

service was friendly and prompt. also sat outside, they have heaters and blankets for when its cold.

photo is bad quality as i used snapchat lol
highly recommend.

big breakfast is fantastic and the taste was on the money . service is friendly and the spot is right by the waterfront. great spot for some great food.

superb location, average food. had breakfast, ordered for benny’s that came with an acidic hollandasie; the potato and feta croquette was absolutely bland, no sign of feta or the smoky description provided on the menu. hope it improves.

a cafe overlooking the wharf with an interior decorated with antique items, in particular radios.

ordered the southern fried chicken 'n' waffles with jalapeno chutney, bacon and maple syrup.

it comes with a square shaped waffle, not too much of a buttermilk batter from the taste, exterior was of the soft side. the fried chicken was a chicken breast piece halved lengthwise, felt like the batter was similar to a batter commonly used for fish and chips, wasn't crispy throughout and could be seasoned better. bacon is always nice and the jalapeno chutney gave a nice balance to the sweetness from the maple syrup. maple syrup was generous, however, the waffle can really be drenched and become too soggy when you eat the finishing portions.

personally what i feel would make this dish even more killer, is to have the waffle have a slight 'crunch' on the exterior while still maintaining a nice egg/buttermilk pillowy center. maple syrup could be lightly drizzled on the waffle with some left in a separate small cup for us to pour it ourselves, instead of having the waffle swimming in maple syrup. for the fried chicken, it could be one of those southern fried chicken style, with a crispier and darker looking batter, also the use of dark meat.

chefs food is really good. however, wasnt really happy with waitresses service. i grew up in nz for a good twenty years, how come the non asian customers get a more genuine attitude and service. do i not speak english properly?!

i had this brunch as my last meal before leaving queenstown and the country for this amazing ski trip 2018. this baked salmon with hollandaise sauce is exceptional. i always worried the sauce will be too thick for my stomach but this brunch is totally not with the smart blend of tomato reddish. staff is very friendly and the ambience of the restaurant is right of my favour: sets of vintage collections. a must have experience at queenstown!

we randomly picked this restaurant for breakfast since we were in the area. we loved the interior of this restaurant. and the food was top notch too. we had the breakfast special that morning and it was one of the best bfast we had while we were in qtown. i would definitely recommend this place to my friends and family

holy! total surprise to have the best burger ever! do yourself a favor and add bacon! to drink had the hot apple cider with spiced rum, which is wonderful. fab views, great location, cool venue and good service.

i had the eggs benedict, it was just delicious! eggs were perfectly cooked, and the sauce was really yumm. beautiful view and the service was great too. :)

good views and interesting foods - most of the menu is unusual combo breakfast and lunch meals. i had eggs with good salmon and a variety of vegetable stuff. very good. coffee was good. staff were the usual backpackers and could disappear occasionally.

delicious food, quirky decor, great location, staff that love what they're doing, great music, more delicious food, a menu that makes you want to stay / return. definitely worth eating at.

i had a taste of the fries that came with my dining partners beef burger and could not stop eating them! my smoked feta and potato croquette hit all the right spots. perfectly poached egg and great pumpkin bread, the beetroot hummus rounded it off nicely.

lovely setting. great staff. food nice, coffee a bit burnt but could have been a one off. i had eggs bene with hashies instead of toast. hubby french toast. we both enjoyed food, couldn't finish coffee but oj was fresh and served with ice - delicious and cold. i would come here again for food and location