Restaurant
TOAST & OAK
15 Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
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15 Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
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Queenstown’s Shotover Street dining reaches new heights with multi-course degustations built on unexpected pairings and unhurried craft. The power move is the Chef’s Journey—either a five- or ten-course progression balancing plates like Fiordland helicopter-hunted venison with daikon alongside delicate mushroom pappardelle. Diners quickly note the kitchen’s willingness to take creative risks with local staples, while staff outline provenance details and ingredient origins tableside. Down in the cellar, the scope moves well past standard Central Otago Pinot Noir, pouring over 40 glass options from 14 distinct suppliers as well as thoughtful, dedicated mocktail flights. Whether settling into an à la carte anniversary dinner or leaving the courses entirely in the kitchen's hands, dishes wrap up with a tailored house gift on departure.
- Chef's Journey Tasting Menus: Five- or ten-course journeys feature boundary-pushing plates like Fiordland venison with daikon.
- Expansive Cellar Program: Over 40 pours by the glass sourced from 14 distinct suppliers look well beyond standard Pinot Noir.
- Story-Driven Service: Tableside storytelling unpacks cooking methods, ingredient origins, and tailored drink pairings.
- Dietary-Inclusive Dining: Thoughtful à la carte choices provide seamless accommodations for vegetarian and celiac guests.
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Why Choose Toast & Oak
Why discerning diners choose Toast & Oak for fine dining, wine exploration, and intimate celebrations in Queenstown
Inventive Multi-Course Tasting Menus
Multi-course degustations push culinary conventions by pairing obscure seasonal New Zealand produce with creative culinary narratives.
would rather they pushed the boundaries of their inventiveness than played it safe
Scott Spanton Tableside Culinary Storytelling
Culinary directors and front-of-house staff actively share the origin stories, procurement methods, and techniques behind every course tableside.
Culinary director Chef Pier was present throughout the evening for several dishes to explain the thought process and stories behind the dishes
Tim Currey Deeply Personal Celebration Touches
Milestone celebrations like anniversaries and honeymoons are met with bespoke hospitality, from personal guides to departure gifts.
The staff went above and beyond to make our 10th anniversary feel deeply personal and special.
Rhiannon Gardiner Culinary Wonder and Discovery
Guests embark on an imaginative gastronomic journey where unexpected combinations turn unfamiliar ingredients into delightful culinary revelations.
we found ourselves throughly enjoying foods we previously may not have eaten!
Allegra Skye Expansive Cellar Beyond Regional Norms
The beverage cellar features over 40 wines by the glass and curated local varietals sourced across 14 suppliers rather than routine regional pinots.
Wine list is expansive for NZ, lots more than just bloody Pinots - over 40 wines by the glass too!
Scott Spanton Curated Multi-Course Mocktail Pairings
Tasting journeys are complemented by dedicated non-alcoholic pairings crafted to match each course with inventive complexity.
we like the mocktail pairing more as it's more interesting and not many restaurants have this option
Dave leung
Most popular items
Signature multi-course tasting menus and curated beverage pairings.
10 Course Degustation
We did the big degus and loved it.
Scott Spanton Chefs Journey
We did the 5 course Chefs Journey and we are so glad we did. Every item of food was so flavoursome & we found ourselves throughly enjoying foods we previously may not have eaten!
Allegra Skye Wine Pairing
There were some amazing vintages and varietals, and as a group, we learned many new things and would strongly recommend the wine pairing. Apparently, the wines are sourced from 14 different suppliers.
Tim Currey Mocktail Pairing
The wines are good but we like the mocktail pairing more as it's more interesting and not many restaurants have this option.
Dave leung
Beyond the menu
Personalized hospitality, culinary storytelling, and thoughtful touches that elevate the dining experience.
Departure Gift from the Chef
Guests marking anniversaries and tasting menu experiences are presented with a takeaway handmade gift from the chef upon departure.
Tableside Sourcing & Culinary Narration
The culinary director and chefs visit tables throughout the meal to explain ingredient procurement and the thought process behind individual dishes.
Curated Multi-Course Mocktail Pairing
In addition to curated wine pairings, guests can choose a dedicated multi-course mocktail pairing structured around each tasting course.
Tailored Coeliac & Dietary Accommodations
Tasting menus accommodate coeliac and dietary requirements with tailored dish adjustments and house-made gluten-free bread.
Before you head over
Key planning advice on menu choices, dietary options, and pairing selections
Commit to the Chef's Journey
Opt for the Chef's Journey tasting menu rather than building your own combination, as special inventive courses are exclusive to the tasting experience and portion sizes across the multi-course format are substantial.
Dietary Adaptations & Substitutions
Guests with celiac disease or vegetarian preferences can dine comfortably, as the kitchen accommodates dietary substitutions seamlessly for both tasting journeys and à la carte options.
Consider the Mocktail Pairing
For those avoiding alcohol, consider the dedicated mocktail pairing rather than standard soft drinks, offering crafted pairings thoughtfully matched across courses.
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