Joe's Garage Five Mile

Parked in Frankton, Queenstown, Joe's Garage Five Mile is the sort of spot where the shoulders drop and appetites rise. The kitchen leans into comfort done right: familiar, generous and big on flavour, with a straight-talking approach that suits every kind of day.

From fresh salads and juicy burgers to wholesome mains, the menu reads like a roll call of modern classics. Expect the crumbed chicken schnitzel dubbed Autobahn, fish and chips done right, and spaghetti and meatballs for a nostalgic hit. Pizzas arrive bubbling hot — perhaps the garlic chilli shrimp or the Smashed Meatball — while rolls and burgers bring that satisfying, two-handed bite. There is even a cheeky side of fun with chips and dip in collaboration with Snackachangi.

Mornings stretch into afternoons with an all-day brekkie, from Piklets to Eggs Benny. Sweet tooths are looked after with affogato or the Cow Lane sundae, and little extras like smashed avo keep things breezy. Even four-legged friends are catered for with the A Dog's Life menu. To drink, there are fresh juices, Kiwi craft beers and quality local wines. Swing by for a casual bite or settle in for the full spread, and let Joe’s do the driving — your taste buds can take the scenic route.