Had a great lunch at The boat shed cafe. It’s a bit out of the way but was so busy we couldn’t get a table outside- still had a good table by the window. Family of 4, two had a very good plum and beetroot...salad, 9 year old had a ham and cheese toasty (loaded with had and plenty of cheese) and was full afterwards. I had a fabulous seafood chowder topped with salmon - the other 3 kept having some too it was so good. We caught the water taxi from Queenstown centre to Bayview Park, 45 -50 minute walk to the Hilton where we stopped for a drink and morning tea, then another 40-45 minute walk to the Boat shed Cafe for lunch. We were planning to do the return water taxi ride back to town but decided to bus instead (bus stop just up from the cafe and water taxi just down from the cafe) as we were between water taxi arrival times. Makes for a good day out - about 6.5km walk. Could have finished off with the remaining 5 km walk to town if you had the energy. (You can also make it shorter and water taxi / bus from multiple places).More

A unique building with a great outlook and good coffee along with great service.We enjoyed the room showing all the boats in miniature that had plied the waters of the lake over time. We liked the place so much that my wife left her jersey...there and on my return the next morning they went out back and returned same to me. We were very grateful for its return.More

Went back gor our second visit as we enjoyed it very much last time we were in Queenstown. Felt a little rushed by staff this time, despite the fact it was starting to empty out. The French toast was amazing as ever, but the Eggs...Benedict with twice cooked pork belly was a let down - the 'pork belly' was simply a piece of bacon and not even crispy at that. Would go again but would choose a different second item from the menu. It's worth going for the lakeside location alone.More