Pio Pio Restaurant

World-class dining in a world heritage location.

Pio Pio is a culinary experience that is on par with the scenery surrounding it. Our onsite bar and restaurant has emerged as one of Fiordland's most compelling food experiences - it is the only restaurant in Milford Sound and the perfect complement to your wilderness experience. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, bookings are strongly recommended.

About the restaurant

In an area best known for natural wonders rather than dining experiences, Pio Pio is a remarkable exception. Our restaurant serves both lodge guests and Milford Sound day visitors, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner in a setting that complements the extraordinary landscape.

The menu showcases local ingredients - Fiordland wild venison and crayfish are favourites - prepared with a skill that belies our remote location. Our menu focuses on South Island producers, as does our extensive wine and beer selection.

As Milford Sound's only dining venue, tables at Pio Pio are limited and increasingly sought-after. We recommend securing your reservation well in advance to ensure you don't miss out on this incredible Fiordland experience.

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Dinner at the lodge

Head chef Josh Cronin brings a creative and hand-crafted menu featuring smoke, spice, sweet, and sour elements to create full-flavoured dishes that are sure to spark dinner table conversation.

We invite you to enjoy an adventurous dining experience where French-inspired cooking techniques meet the finest local NZ ingredients set within an intimate dining room.

Pio Pio restaurant has limited capacity, we strongly recommend pre-booking to secure your table.

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Lunch at the Lodge

Make the journey for lunch at Pio Pio - a Milford Sound experience that rivals the famous drive itself. From 12 pm to 2:30 pm, join us for a lunchtime dining experience in a setting few restaurants in the world can match.

Our lunch menu celebrates what's fresh and local and is complemented by an impressive menu of local wines and craft beers. Book ahead to secure your table – the Pio Pio lunch experience is catching on.

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Breakfast at the Lodge

Begin your day with our signature breakfast delivery to your chalet. House-made muesli, warm pastries, and barista-quality coffee brought directly to your door. All you have to think about is soaking in the morning mountain views. Breakfast included in all chalet stays.

Breakfast at the Lodge is served between 7 am and 9 am daily.

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