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Lunch Menu
Looking for the premier waterfront dining Queenstown locals and travelers love? Pier delivers panoramic Lake Wakatipu views, fresh local seafood, fine meats, and memorable dining right on historic Steamer Wharf. Whether you are enjoying a casual lunch in the sun or a relaxed evening meal, our lakefront setting offers the ultimate atmosphere in town.
Explore our full lunch & dinner selection below, or return to our main menus hub to view all daily dining options.
Lunch & Dinner Menu
STARTERS
FRESH OYSTERS (MP)
served natural, kilpatrick or tempura | 1/2 dozen or dozen
FOCACCIA OLIVE OIL & BALSAMIC
garlic butter…4
humms…8
whipped truffle butter…6
MARINATED OLIVES
lemon & garlic
GARLIC PRAWNS
olive oil, garlic, chilli, paprika, parsley, grilled focaccia
CRUMBED CRAB CAKES
paprika hollandaise, greens, lemon
WARM BURRATA SALAD
burrata, confit seasonal tomatoes, fresh basil, olives, herb oil, aged balsamic, grilled focaccia
BAKED CAMEMBERT
hot honey drizzle, served with focaccia
FRIED CALAMARI
chipotle aioli
GOCHUJANG FIRED CHICKEN
marinated fried chicken, sesame seeds tossed in gochujang sauce
LUNCH & DINNER
SEAFOOD CHOWDER
market fish, mussels, salmon, clams, prawns, bacon, seasonal vegetables, grilled bread
NZ GREEN LIPPED MUSSELS
steamed mussels, leeks, cider, chorizo, garlic, cream, lemon wedge, grilled bread
BUTTERED PAN SEARED SCALLOPS
seared scallops, manuka smoked bacon, shallots, chives, pernod cream sauce, grilled bread
CRAB & PRAWN RISOTTO
shredded crab meat, soft shell crab, prawns, peas, arborio risotto, parmesan
CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD
grilled chicken, baby cos, manuka smoked bacon, parmesan crisp, 5 minute egg, croutons
FISH AND CHIPS
beer battered tarakihi or blue cod, thick cut chips, tartare sauce, lemon wedge
BRAISED BEEF CHEEK
mashed potatoes, crispy kumara crisps, red wine jus
SLOW BRAISED LAMB SHANK
mashed potatoes, braised carrots, lamb jus
250G SAVANNAH RIBEYE
chargrilled 250g ribeye steak, garlic butter, fries, salad garnish
SEAFOOD LINGUINE
prawns, scallops, mussels, confit garlic, cream, white wine, soft herbs grilled bread
MUSHROOM PAPPARDELLE
medley of wild mushrooms, mushroom & herb sauce, ricotta, truffle oil
CLASSIC CHEESEBURGER
girlled beef patty, american cheddar, pickles, lettuce, tomato, truffle aioli, potato bun, fries
FRIED CHICKEN BURGER
fired chicken, lettuce, tomato relish, chiptole mayo, potato bun, fries
SIDES
HOUSE SALAD
STEAMED GREENS
FRIES & AIOLI
TRUFFLE PARMESAN FRIES
Specialty Seafood & Local Otago Ingredients
At Pier, we believe an exceptional lunch or dinner experience begins with fresh regional seafood, prime cuts, and honest, locally sourced ingredients. Our kitchen team partners closely with Otago farmers, local fisheries, and artisan suppliers to highlight the vibrant flavors of New Zealand’s South Island.
Complement your meal with our extensive beverage list featuring renowned Central Otago Pinot Noir, regional wines, local craft beers, and handcrafted cocktails served right on the water’s edge. Whether you are dropping in for a sunny midday lunch or a relaxed lakefront dinner, our welcoming team is dedicated to providing warm kiwi hospitality.
We also cater thoughtfully to various dietary preferences, offering high-quality gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and vegetarian options across our lunch and dinner menus. Relax on our outdoor lakefront patio, admire the sweeping views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables mountain range, and experience unforgettable dining daily on historic Steamer Wharf.