Where to Eat Well: the 4 Best Barbecue Experiences Worldwide

1.Queenstown: Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ & Lake Whakatipu Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,713 reviews · 3h 30m · from $95Our pick

Cruise from Queenstown to Walter Peak on the TSS Earnslaw or Spirit of Queenstown, then enjoy a generous local-produce BBQ at Colonel’s Homestead. You’ll see sheep herding and shearing, meet farm animals, and return across Lake Whakatipu. The show has featured handlers such as Pete, Josh, and Joe, with dogs including Echo, Mia, and Kim.

“What a lovely steam boat to travel on, TSS Earnslaw. You even can stand on a viewing platform above the guys in the engine room and watch them shovelling coal etc. Beautiful ride. Walter peak ,so pretty English style gardens by venue where you dine. 5 star food . The grilled meats just melted in my mouth ,so flavoursome and tender. Lots of choices for starters ,mains and desserts. Would recommend the Veal and sticky toffee ! Professional service for drinks etc. Dinning self service as much as you like. After dinning you see a demonstration of sheep shearing and herding. All great fun and experience .”

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2.Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,196 reviews · from $98Top rated

Sail from Queenstown to Walter Peak High Country Farm aboard the vintage TSS Earnslaw or Spirit of Queenstown. Allow about 3.5 hours for the lake cruise, seasonal BBQ buffet, gardens, and sheep-shearing and sheepdog demonstrations. The TSS Earnslaw is the more atmospheric choice, with an open engine room and old-fashioned steamship character.

“The lake view during the cruise was quite beautiful, and the BBQ lunch was nice! They got all kinds of meat, so don’t miss it if you are a meat lover!”

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3.Sosua Party Boat – Snorkeling + Snack +BBQ Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 39 reviews · from $69Best value

Spend about four hours on a Sosua catamaran with three hours at sea and one hour of transport. Snorkel over coral reefs, see tropical fish, enjoy BBQ food, snacks, drinks, music, and a stop at a natural pool near the meeting point of the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. Pickup is offered, with morning, afternoon, and sunset departures.

“Food was terrible, very little effort to provide decent bbq. A simple tuna pasta salad would have helped as opposed to plate full of tasteless bbq meats. I got an immediate stomach ache after eating some of the horrible bbq. As for drinks, nRead more”

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4.Famous Texas BBQ & Food Tour in Austin

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 29 reviews · from $97

Meet your English-speaking guide by the Willie Nelson statue for a two-hour walk through Downtown Austin. You’ll try Texas brisket, sausage, barbacoa tacos, cowboy-style beans, classic sides, and an organic smoothie, with stops at Lamberts, Veracruz All Natural, Cooper’s, and Juiceland. Guides include Andee, Rosa, and Edward.

“First time in Texas, picked this tour to do and was not disappointed, food was delish and had a great guide in Rosa. Recommend to anyone looking for good food and a good time!”

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