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Chico's Restaurant & Bar

The Mall, Queenstown 9197, New Zealand
03 442 8439
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Ranked #77 of 148 restaurants in Queenstown
4.0 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
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Auckland
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

This place seems to have an identity crisis, with the main entrance have an "Old Man Rock" sign and the main sign outside saying Chico's. The EFTPOS receipt showed Chico's. Anyway ... we came here for early morning pancakes, with bacon and banana's. It was average at best, everything a little too burnt / over done, and the maple syrup... More

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Loughborough, United Kingdom
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
69 helpful votes 69 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012
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We were enticed into this restaurant with the promise of a special offer and coupons for a free beer or a glass of house wine for $2.50. The two meals we had were beef & vegetable pie and chicken fettuccine. We agreed that both our meals were excellent. We enjoyed it so much we went back the next night and... More

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Sydney, Australia
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

The food was incredible - the meat on the lamb shanks just fell off the bone and melted in your mouth. The staff provide an high level of service even though they were extremely busy. The wine list was also excellent. The place had a really nice atmosphere about it. Think it would be a great place to visit in... More

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Invercargill, New Zealand
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012

Dined at Chico's on Friday night. I had the Fish and Chip's (special Friday price) and my colleague had the Venison. Both were excellent, as was the pleasant Chilean waitress who kept us happy. Will consider another visit next time I'm up in Queenstown. More

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Mo
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

Food here was very good - as we went inside, we got a coupon for a free beer or a $2.50 glass of house wine. We took advantage of that as well as having lamb (which my husband reports was very good) and fish and chips (also good). The waiter recommended steamed chocolate pudding for dessert - YUM! He steered... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2011

Great food, awesome cosy bar and lovely pints of guiness! Outdoor seating in the sun More

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Suffolk
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2011

We were enticed in with a free drink though you do have to pay $2.50 extra if you want the wine option, and you choose from the specials selection. Lovely old wooden building dating back to the 1800s, The free beer is much smaller than the one you 'purchase' but nice easy pub food. Nice balcony view available over the... More

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los angeles, california
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011
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We stumbled upon Chico's and were lured in by their $15 dinner specials including a beer. A great bargain! Fish and chips were wonderfully prepared- hot, light, crisp. Cozy atmosphere overlooking a lively street, friendly service, beautiful historic photographs of Queenstown in the hallway. More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2011

Tried Chico's twice as our 12 year liked the fact the kids menu had ribs and steak on offer instead of just the usual fish/chicken nuggets/hot dogs. He didn't like the steak as it was fatty but was impressed they asked him how he would like it cooked! (Sometimes kids just get it well done). He loved the ribs and... More

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Melbourne, Australia
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2011

Saw some of the older reviews, but let me say we just had the best meal we have had in Queenstown...Venison, Risotto and Pork Belly all fantastic and service was just as good. We have eaten at several well reviewed restaurants since being here and Chicos is by far the best quality food we've had to date and the bill... More

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