Living in Queenstown for the past five years makes me practically a local. Here are 7 of my top places to eat, complete with what to order, because if you're going to do it, you've got to do it right! These are crowd-pleaser recommendations, suitable for all budgets, and my usuals. If you're looking for high-end cuisine options, check out my Luxury Queenstown guide. Disclaimer - I'm American with a love for authentic Mexican and New York City bagels… which neither exist here… but I promise you'll like these places! I'm pescatarian-inclined but have recommendations for all eaters. Okay let’s get on with it already…

As a Queenstown local, this is not nearly enough time to enjoy the Adventure Capital of the World... but if you only had 24hrs here is how I would spend it.