Prime Waterfront Restaurant and Bar in Queenstown offers lake-side dining with panoramic views of Queenstown’s lake and mountains.

Our New Zealand menu includes seasonal meals prepared with regional produce from Otago and Southland and our chef specializes in char-grilled steaks, seafood, game and vegetarian dishes.

You can even bring your own freshly-caught fish to Prime Restaurant as our chef is happy to cook trout or salmon caught in the lake outside.

Prime is a popular Queenstown steakhouse and is also a popular function venue for Queenstown weddings, conferences and gala dinners. We can accommodate up to 250 guests for cocktail parties and 180 guests for banquets.

At Prime we cater for gluten-free, lactose-intolerant, vegetarian and vegan diets by arrangement – please let us know about your special dietary needs when booking.

When you are looking for a place to dine in Queenstown, consider Prime Waterfront Restaurant and Bar for a memorable dinner.

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Open daily, Prime welcomes visitors for drinks and dinner from 5pm year round.

With superb views of Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains through floor to ceiling glass windows, our guests experience a welcoming ambience featuring a central fireplace and leather armchairs.

Free wifi internet is available to Prime diners.

Private Dining and Functions

As well as offering a stylish environment for intimate dinners, Prime is also the perfect venue for private functions and has hosted many successful wedding receptions and conference dinners.

We offer a private area that seats groups of 40 to 50, features lake views and includes access to our data projector and screen.

We have the capacity to seat 180 for a sit down dinner or 250 for drinks and canapés. The raised platform at one end of the restaurant is ideal for live entertainment, guest speakers or a top table for wedding receptions and our balcony is popular for break out.

We have an extensive range of set menus and finger food options available, along with a fantastic beverage selection.

Innovative functions are our specialty. Let us create a really memorable occasion for you.

For function options email Jo Weir or call 027 457 3023.

Autumn Special

This autumn we are once again serving Prime's popular $39 3 course menu. This enables locals and visitors to experience Prime's fabulous views, ambience, service and food for less than $40 per person. We hope to see you and your family dining with us and taking advantage of this great deal soon. View the menu here.

 

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