Where to eat or drink after an activity
A lakeside terrace at the same Hilton base, with a fire pit after dark.
Restaurant · Frankton
Wakatipu Grill
Frankton
Restaurant in Frankton, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and open late.
About Wakatipu Grill, in the operator's words
Wakatipu Grill is Queenstown's ultimate lakeside dining destination. Savour New Zealand culinary favourites throughout the day, while taking in the sights of glistening Lake Wakatipu with a magnificent mountain backdrop.
Linger on the generous terrace with a refreshing local craft beer in the afternoon, cozy up by our slate fireplaces with seasonal produce and a Central Otago Pinot, or finish off the evening nestled around our illustrious Pinot Pit with your favorite night cap.
Wakatipu Grill at a glance
What we know about this place.
Wakatipu Grill lists outdoor seating and a kids' menu, and it has step-free entry.
- Kids' menuYes
- Suits groupsYes
- Outdoor seatingYes
- FireplaceYes
- Step-free entryYes
- VegetarianVegetarian options
- VeganVegan options
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