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.

* On still summer days we open for lunch with a light menu and beverages available at our sunny outdoor tables.

* From Wednesday to Saturday we invite locals and visitors to jon us on the dance floor with great music, atmosphere and company.

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.

Early Bird Menu All Night

On Sunday and Monday evenings our popular early menu, which is normally only available until 6.30pm, is available all night. That means there are main courses available for less than $20 till we close on Sunday and Monday nights.

BYO Tuesdays

If you've been saving a special bottle of wine to enjoy with a special meal, but haven't yet got around to cooking that meal, come in and enjoy it at Prime. On Tuesdays we offer a BYO option for bottles of wine and just $5 corkage.

Dancing after Dark

Join us at Prime from Wednesday to Saturday when we open up Queenstown's largest dance floor with popular 70s, 80s, 90s and now music from 10pm.

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.

 

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