Lobster TankBoydtown, Queenstown
Lobster Tank – Japanese food
Lobster Tank – Japanese food
Lobster Tank – Japanese food
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Japanese restaurant · Boydtown

Lobster Tank

Boydtown, Queenstown Open 7 days

Opening hours

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Weekly opening hours for Lobster Tank
Mondaynoon – 9:30 pm
Tuesday4 pm – 9:30 pm
Wednesdaynoon – 9:30 pm
Thursdaynoon – 9:30 pm
Fridaynoon – 9:30 pm
Saturdaynoon – 9:30 pm
Sundaynoon – 9:30 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 3 441 1423 to check.

About

About Lobster Tank

If you are looking for a Japanese restaurant in Boydtown, Queenstown, Lobster Tank at the Boydtown area is one of the places worth knowing about. It sits right in the heart of Queenstown, within walking distance of the centre.

Expect the flavours of Japan: at Japanese food venues like this, favourites such as katsu curry and nigiri sushi are usually on the menu. It is one of 12 Japanese venues we list in Queenstown.

You can visit any day of the week – Lobster Tank opens daily. The earliest start is noon on Mondays, and the latest finish is 9:30 pm on Mondays. In total it trades for about 63 hours each week.

For budgeting, Japanese restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $40–$70 per person (Mid-to-upper range). It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Boydtown easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of Japanese restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Small PlatesAgedashi tofu

Fried tofu in dashi broth

$11–14

MainsBeef donburi

Sweet soy beef on rice

$19–24

Small PlatesMiso soup

With tofu and wakame

$4–6

Desserts & DrinksMochi

Sweet rice cakes

$8–10

Small PlatesChicken karaage

Japanese fried chicken with mayo

$13–17

Sushi & SashimiAburi salmon roll

Flame-seared with special sauce

$18–24

Plan your visit

When is Lobster Tank busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at Japanese restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about Lobster Tank

Where is Lobster Tank?

Lobster Tank is at Boydtown, Queenstown, about 100 m from central Queenstown. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Lobster Tank's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday noon – 9:30 pm; Tuesday 4 pm – 9:30 pm; Wednesday noon – 9:30 pm; Thursday noon – 9:30 pm; Friday noon – 9:30 pm; Saturday noon – 9:30 pm; Sunday noon – 9:30 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is Lobster Tank open on weekends?

Yes – Lobster Tank is open on both Saturday (noon – 9:30 pm) and Sunday (noon – 9:30 pm).

What kind of food does Lobster Tank serve?

Japanese food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of Japanese restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at Lobster Tank?

As an estimate, a meal at a Japanese restaurant like this usually costs $40–$70 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

How can I contact Lobster Tank?

You can call +64 3 441 1423. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near Lobster Tank?

The closest is Kappa Japanese Cuisine (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

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