the bunker restaurant

loved this place! we had dinner here one night and i ordered the angus grass fed eye fillet medium to well - i know...don't scream at me. i have a lot of respect and admiration for chefs who not only cook it the way i've asked for but also cook it amazingly well because from experience, it is not often that this happens. cooking a steak medium to well and having it juicy and tender is not an easy feat!
i was extremely happy with my meal as was my travel partner. everything on the plate was delicious including the potato gratin, mushrooms and jus. the food was faultless. we had a very pleasant and friendly waitress, nikki, who ensured the fireplace upstairs was keeping us warm and had a nice chat to us about our stay in queenstown.  even through we were the only ones seated upstairs, she must have come up on at least 10 occasions to make sure we were ok. great management! will definitely go back for dinner again the next time i'm in queenstown. well done!

we rolled into the bunker late-ish on a thursday night having just arrived in queenstown. the place is small so i could see why you'd normally have to book. we got a small table at the rear and there were about 4 other groups already seated.
the place was quite a bit fancier than what we are used to. we were tempted to order the degusation menu but decided on a main and my partner had 2 starters. we had the venison, tempura crab and paua "parcels".
everything was lovely. wonderful flavours and we shared from our plates. the service was friendly but not over the top and the prices weren't too outlandish.
a lovely evening in a really special restaurant

when you first walk into this place, it's hard to see how this is going to be good. it's hard to see, because it takes a few minutes for your eyes to adjust to the ambient light. it's dark in here. there's no windows, and it's called the bunker. but, once your night vision kicks in, wow! this place has great ambiance and would be especially great on a cold winters night with the fire going. we were in the back right corner and it was perfect.

cool as they come. the bunker is a seriously cool bar. the scene is set with quality tunes and comfy couches on the rooftop balcony. the inside fitout of the upstairs bar is top notch and the drink menu is also worth a look. we chilled out there before dinner and enjoyed a cider on the couches up top. then we returned later that night for a cocktail. the espresso martini missed the mark a little and was a touch watery and lacked a certain something - but was still drinkable. only having one bartender working also meant that it took a while to get our drinks when cocktails were being made. however it is still a great spot to sit for a few drinks.

had a fantastic night here with my workplace with a group in the upstairs room with some very top notch local winemakers. we had a set menu with a couple of choices for each course. the service exceeded our expectations & everyone was blown away with the guy serving us & the lovely meals - everyone was happy which with a group of 10+ is quite an achievement.
would highly recommend this place for a function if you are looking to thoroughly impress. a+, flawless service. well done.

the degusation menu and wine paring is divine, and reflects a level of innovation, attention to detail and expertise that defines culinary excellence. have eaten here a few times and never been disappointed the staff is knowledgeable, friendly and doesn't rush you through your meal. it's a special place for a memorable occasion. do make a booking, they fill up most nights.

fantastic food, beautifully done. a must visit! also, great cocktail bar above the restaurant.

i was lucky enough to be taken to this restaurant by my husband for an intimate dinner out and were not disappointed. it delivered everything we expected and so much more.
i had the venison which was melt in the mouth and accompanying vegetables were just amazing and quite enough without ordering an extra side.
my husband had the pork belly and he loved that too..he could virtually cut the pork with the side of the fork..

the service was exceptional and the waiter was professional and friendly all rolled into one. waiter also recommended the type of wine we were after so he knew his stuff.

the brulee and 'pudding' desserts were a perfect finishing touch to the meal.

with only seven tables this is a very intimate restaurant.. you would think a roaring open fire in the middle of summer would not work but it does here..!

you need to book, especially on a weekend or friday night due to the limited tables..

food is to die for, service is almost as good..
everything on the menu looks divine and it is as good as it reads. had the pork and my wife had the venison for mains, beautifully cooked and presented and you don't need additional sides as after three courses you walk out full but not stuffed..
service is very attentive and super friendly which makes a nice change.

if there is a down side it would be the restrooms, they are an after thought..

i asked the cab driver to recommend a great place to take my wife. he stopped in a little alley way and i thought he was joking... he wasn't! what a place, great food, good relaxed service and a cute little cocktails bar upstairs.
loved it! too hard to find though!

this cab driver can report that every fare picked up from here has had a ravingly good dining experience.