Every table, every price
Switch between dinner and lunch below. Prices are for the tasting or set menu unless marked “per main” or “typical spend”, and the bars compare each menu with the most expensive on the list. Each price links to where it came from.
- Essence · 2 Michelin stars · European Contemporary · Queenstown centre · dinner NZ$450
- Amisfield · 1 Michelin star · Innovative · Lake Hayes · dinner NZ$490
- Rātā · 1 Michelin star · New Zealand · Queenstown centre · dinner NZ$44
- Sherwood · 1 Michelin star · New Zealand · Frankton Road · dinner NZ$120
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Michelin star restaurants in Queenstown: quick answers
Cheapest Michelin star dinner in Queenstown
The cheapest dinner tasting menu in Queenstown is at Sherwood: NZ$120 (≈ US$65) per person.
Most expensive Michelin star restaurant in Queenstown
The most expensive dinner menu in Queenstown is at Amisfield: NZ$490 (≈ US$275) per person.
Three Michelin star restaurants in Queenstown
None yet: the highest rating in Queenstown is two stars, held by Essence.
How much each extra star adds
Average menu price for the meal chosen above, grouped by Michelin stars. À la carte restaurants are counted but left out of the averages and ranges.
One star
- Restaurants
- 3
- Range
- NZ$120–NZ$490
- Avg Google rating
- 4.3
Two stars
- Restaurants
- 1
- Range
- NZ$450–NZ$450
- Avg Google rating
- 4.8
- vs 1 star
- +NZ$145
Three stars
No Three stars restaurants listed.
When the stars are announced
When the stars are announced
The stars in Queenstown come from the MICHELIN Guide New Zealand, revealed once a year, usually in June. The latest selection was revealed on 30 June 2026 at the New Zealand International Convention Centre, Auckland. Michelin hasn't named the next date yet; going by past years, expect it around June 2027. Every guide's dates are in our list of Michelin Guide ceremony dates.
Past ceremonies
- 30 June 2026 · New Zealand International Convention Centre, Auckland
How the prices are counted
Per person, before service
Every figure is for one guest. New Zealand menu prices include 15% GST and no service charge is added, so these are the full prices before drinks; tipping isn't expected. Some restaurants add a surcharge on public holidays. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Where prices come from
Dinner is the restaurant's main tasting or set menu; where a restaurant is mainly à la carte, the price is a typical main course. Wine is the wine pairing for that menu where one is offered. Prices come from each restaurant's own website where they're published, otherwise from recent reviews and news reports. Lunch is shown where we found a lunch menu.
Stars and Google rating
The Google reviews score out of 5 and the number of reviews, checked in October 2026. Stars come from the first MICHELIN Guide New Zealand, announced in June 2026, so there are no earlier star changes to show yet.
Frequently asked questions
How many Michelin-starred restaurants are there in Queenstown?
There are 4 Michelin-starred restaurants in Queenstown: 1 two-star and 3 one-star (MICHELIN Guide, checked Oct 2026).
How much does a Michelin-starred dinner cost in Queenstown?
Dinner menus at the starred restaurants in Queenstown cost from NZ$120 (≈ US$65) to NZ$490 (≈ US$275) per person, with a median of NZ$450 (≈ US$255).
How far ahead should you book a Michelin-starred restaurant in Queenstown?
As early as you can: many starred restaurants open bookings one to three months ahead, and the best known fill soon after. Weekday and lunch tables are usually easier to get.
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