4 Best Restaurants in Arrowtown, The Southern Alps and Fiordland

With the owners either cooking in the kitchen or out front making sure this is the best experience it can be, this is one of those rare places that's got all the elements right: food, service, and atmosphere. It's a tapas restaurant, but with generous servings; the food is a mixture of Spanish and all sorts of interesting savory influences. Make a reservation if you want to be sure of a table; locals love this place.

Set in a historic miner's cottage, Provisions gets its name from the range of gourmet preserves they make. The welcoming atmosphere and lovely garden make it a delightful place to have breakfast or lunch. The blackboard menu is enticing and there are homemade treats in the cabinet.

The Chop Shop is tucked away in a back alley, and locals don't want you to know about it for fear they won't get a seat for themselves. It serves an eclectic mix of international dishes for breakfast and lunch, including some good spicy options.