Settlers Bar & Restaurant

Nestled next to some amazing walk/cycle paths in the heart of Arrowtown, is this little gem. The best brunch we have ever had. We had made a booking for 4, for Brunch on Labour Day, through BookMe. We chose to sit outside. There were 4 different choices to choose, all of which included a tea, or coffee. We choose 2x Settlers Beef Burgers, 1x Pancakes and 1x Egg Benedict (with Salmon). We also ordered a Iced chocolate on top of the teas/coffees. When a staff member came, we asked for the big umbrella to be opened, so there would be some nice shade. The food was cooked with great skill. It was beautifully platted, and every bite was satisfying. The rosemary wedges that came with the burger were perfect on their own, tasty, a great crunch, and a nice soft center. The egg's benedict was excellent, the only downside was that it was served on a flat black board/plate, which is not the best for dishes with a poached egg (runny yolk). Apart from that, it looked divine, and tasted amazing. Our favourite dish though, was the Pancakes. They were perfect. 10/10 on all fronts. Highly recommend ordering them. The bathrooms were clean, modern, good soaps and even were equipped with those fancy high speed hygienic hand dryers. A few improvements I would suggest to Settlers, would be: 1) Ensure the outside seating area has the shades put up prior to guests asking for it, especially during Hot summer days, as the heat is blistering without. The outside is also the best location on sunny days. 2) Some how make the back end of the cafe/restaurant more inviting, or open. It seemed very dark and uninviting during the day, which for your fantastic nature surroundings, is a bit disappointing. Ideally more open and light filled. 3) Add ice to the jugged water you serve. Even maybe a lemon/lime slice. Overall, this was a huge highlight of our trip. For all locals or visitors of the Queenstown area, you should try this place out. We will, when we next return.

The new menu is extensive and theres something for everyone! The service was wonderful and the food was quite possibly the nicest food I've ever had! Highly recommend the chicken burger will definitely be going back

Excellent quality and better value than most Arrowtown or Queenstown restaurants.

So very hot so we stopped for a cold coffee and asked for an afrogatto. They only had it as a pudding I asked if it could be slightly redesigned and the assistant was only too willing. An absolutely marvelous drink on such a hot day. Thoroughly recommend it. Call in and try it.

Fabulous food at affordable prices. We tried lunch special the squid ink pasta, wagyu burger, meatballs waffle and roasted cauliflower from the regular menu. All were well presented and delicious. The matcha cheesecake and brownie were also very good. Service from Yann was also excellent! Definitely recommended!