"Wai Restaurant - Winner for the Central Otago region in 'The 2009 Cafe Annual Michael Guy's eating out'"

"[Wai] must rank among the top 20 restaurants in New Zealand"

"Wai has ambience, it oozes 'best food ever,' the service is superb...a great wine list helps too!"

"I melted on the line-caught-grouper"

"Wai is one of Queenstown's finest restaurant, very serious about its cusine and at the time offering one of the nicest ambiences in town."

"Well fed trout cruise beneath your feet as you dine alfresco at Wai on Queenstown's Steamer Wharf. It's one of the resort's most stunning restaurant locations and Wai is set to be one of the resort's hot places to dine this season"

"I have not stopped raving about Wai since I stepped out of the door last night. Both the Food and Wine wer superb. I think the most thrilling part of the evening for me was hearing your enthusiasm and excitement for your product and making me feel part of that excitement whilst in your company"

"I just wanted to say thanks again for such a great night last night. Sensational food, outstanding service and awesome surroundings - what more does a girl need? It's a privilege to write about your great restaurant - Thanks again"

"I had one of those moments where one hops out of oneself and sees this place through visitors' eyes. I saw a flat lake, a beautiful bowl of mountains, an inviting bar with outdoor tables and happy chatting diners and i thought this surely looked like tourist heaven"

"A relaxed waterfront setting and fresh seafood. Savour oysters, fish, venison, beef and lamb while you watch the TSS Earnslaw come and go"