Prime is a stylish, modern restaurant in central Queenstown, overlooking Lake Wakatipu. The restaurant features stunning views, and elegant lighting and décor create a welcoming ambience by day or night. Cleverly positioned curtains and furniture divide the large floor space into several intimate areas but these can be moved around to accommodate one large event, making Prime the ideal venue for both large and small groups.

Prime is the ideal venue for conferences,presentations, gala dinners, cocktail functions, weddings and barbecues.

An upstairs venue, Prime has one entrance to Rees Street and one entrance to the lake walkway. A partially-covered balcony overlooks Rees St and is ideal for barbecues and outdoor seating in the summer months.

Prime’s a la carte menu includes innovative and traditional dishes with a section focusing on char-grilled meats; there is also a wide range of tempting seafood and vegetarian options. For groups of 20 or more, we suggest choosing a set menu. A variety of styles and prices are available, along with wine and beer options, suitable for small or large groups.

Prime can seat 180 guests but for groups larger than 40, we ask that they take exclusive use of the restaurant. Rather than charge a hire fee, we encourage event organisers to aim for a minimum food and beverage spend, the amount depending on the time of year and the function format.

Please let us know if you would like to see samples of breakfast, lunch, table d’hote, finger food or buffet menus that our executive chef has designed for group events.

Testimonials

"On behalf of the conference delegates and the organising committee I would like to thank you and your staff for an outstanding conference dinner last week.  One delegate even thought it was the best conference dinner she had attended!  I look forward to using Prime / Tatler for future conference functions in Queenstown."
- Sally Boult, www.events4you.co.nz

"I would also like to thank both you and your staff for a fantastic job on Saturday.  Everyone was really helpful, the service was prompt and the food was great.  Every guest I asked was very complimentary about the food as well."
-- Amanda Muir, HQNZ

"I need to thank you and the staff sincerely for all your help with the client dinner, it all went very well." 
-- Tanya McMahon, IDTours

Just wanted to say a big thank you to you and your staff who were working last Saturday night for our engagement party. The set up was fantastic and everybody had a really good time. We really liked the cards that were on the table, such a nice touch. A lot of our friends had never been to Prime before and totally loved the venue.
-- Shaun and Mel, Queenstown

On behalf of Tish, Sam, Joe and I congratulations to you and your staff at Prime for the success of Friday night, everything was perfect, the venue blew away everyone especially those from out of town, the meal was generous and delicious and Tanya and her team were outstanding, well done.We would be delighted to endorse Prime as a venue to anyone wishing to hold any similar function there. Please convey our thanks to all involved in making the occasion such a memorable one especially Tanya.
- Murray and Tish Acklin, Evergreen Lodge

Many thanks for looking after my clients so well. They were thrilled with all the food and the venue. Also thanks so much to Tania and the team who were willing to come into work early and set up morning tea if the weather turned. Great service!. I look forward to working with you again.
- Jude Earles Corporate Venues

Oh my god.......I can't believe it's over!! Thank you so much. Everything ran so much more smoothly than we could imagine! You guys were OUTSTANDING. I have not heard one negative comment at all We have had sooooooooooo much feedback on the meal in fact one person said it was the best 'wedding food' they had ever eaten! I WANT TO DO IT AGAIN!!!!!
- Anna and Hayden