Amisfield Restaurant and Cellar Door (with kids)
How Kids-Friendly is Amisfield Restaurant and Cellar Door?
What makes it 51% Kids-Friendly: Children may join the Gallery lunch menu and stroll outside, but no tasting, no dinner entry for under-10s, no play area and no dedicated change room, so suitability is only moderate.
Positives:
- Family-friendly seating: Highchairs and pram parking are free but limited—book ahead.
- Scenic views: Water and vineyard views keep kids engaged during your visit.
Challenges:
- No dedicated kids’ menu: Children share the Gallery menu; picky eaters may need extra snacks.
- No playground: The site has no play equipment—bring quiet activities for downtime.
What is Amisfield Restaurant and Cellar Door?
- A lakeside restaurant and cellar door set on the shores of Lake Hayes as the hospitality arm of Amisfield’s single-estate organic vineyard in Central Otago.
- A 200-hectare wine estate with over 80 hectares of sustainably farmed vines, specializing in low-yield, high-concentration Pinot Noir alongside select aromatic white varieties.
- A purpose-built schist-clad building that houses both a contemporary restaurant space and a cellar door directly linked to on-site production facilities.
What is so special about Amisfield Restaurant and Cellar Door for with kids?
- Relaxed à la carte Gallery lunch with family-friendly seating
- Organic grape juice tasting for kids at the cellar door
- Easy pram and highchair access by reservation
- Scenic courtyard and lakeshore strolls
- Season-ready advice for comfort on the terrace
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with kids: Enough time to explore the grounds, enjoy a relaxed lunch and let the kids play without rushing.
Kids-Friendly Activities in Amisfield Restaurant and Cellar Door
Gallery Menu Lunch:
Order from the simpler à la carte Gallery menu on the terrace.
Tip: Request a highchair or pram space when you book to ensure seating for little ones.
Grape Juice Tasting:
Let kids sample organic grape juice at the cellar door counter.
Tip: Ask staff for a small tasting flight of grape juices to compare flavors.
Courtyard and Grounds Walk:
Stroll around the schist building, water feature and lakeshore paths.
Tip: Bring comfortable shoes and supervise children near the water edge.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Amisfield Restaurant and Cellar Door
- Book lunch over dinner: Kids under 10 aren’t allowed at evening tasting menus—lunch is best.
- Reserve pram and highchair: Mention pram space when booking to guarantee stroller parking indoors.
- Arrive early: Early arrival secures free parking close to the entrance.
Reviews of Amisfield Restaurant and Cellar Door
Eatin' with Timmy
Classic Central Otago winery, with some interesting dishes. Amisfield cleverly mixes some Kiwi classics with modern cookery techniques to provide an lunch worth a journey. Food was well complimented with their wines and some international options by the bottle. Would have been nice to have a few more by the glass. A la carte menu was good value, degustation much more pricey so we gave it a miss.
B. R.
3.5 STARS My friends and I went. We didnt book the full dining experience, just wanted to check it out. The place felt somewhere in the middle, it was neither great or bad. It was somewhere in the middle. Maybe that was the intention of the designers to make it all about the wine and food (?) We only had some glasses of wine and cheeses. The wines were OK, the cheese and how the server presente...
Bronz
Finally got to go to Amisfield, my pockets weren't deep enough to dine so had to suffice with a wine and cheese board. It was a windy day so sat inside by the fire. Lovely ambience inside but what I enjoyed most was watching all the food that came out. Honestly couldn't tell what some things were the presentation was amazing. Our cheese board was nice and great to get a decent amount of crackers. ...
Massimo Attinà
Amisfield was a big disappointment, I would strongly NOT recommend this place. We did the 18 course fixed menu for 220 euros (440 nz$). We have been to several Michelin star restaurants all over the world, so we weren’t scared of the price, but this has been the worst way to spend our money in a restaurant ever. We ranked individually all 18 courses, the average is 2/5 for the dishes. Special men...
Michael Jones
I finally completed my third visit to Amisfield and I had a positively raucous time. The matched wine was a great choice and when paired with a couple of cocktail starters kept us in fine spirits throughout the meal. The food itself was simply superb, standouts were the venison, the pāua and the eel dish. The chef came out and had a friendly chat during meal and then prepared an impromptu and comp...
When is the best time to visit Amisfield Restaurant and Cellar Door (Queenstown, New Zealand)?
Summer: pack sunscreen and hats for the sun-exposed terrace. Autumn: enjoy colorful vines and cooler air—bring a light jacket. Winter: wear warm layers by Lake Hayes. Spring: expect winds—carry a windbreaker.
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Typical Budget for a Family of 4 (2 Adults + 2 Kids)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Gallery menu lunch (per adult) | NZD 60 |
| Gallery menu lunch (per child) | NZD 30 |
| Grape juice tasting (per child) | NZD 5 |
| Tea or coffee (per adult) | NZD 5 |
| Total Estimated | NZD 200 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Address: 10 Arrowtown-Lake Hayes Road, Frankton, Queenstown 9371, New Zealand
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