Queenstown Hospitality Group Opens a New Del Mar Location – and it’s a Good One

San Diego’s dining scene just got a new addition, and this one’s up north in Del Mar. Queenstown Hospitality Group – the collective behind some of our favorite neighborhood spots – has brought a brand-new Queenstown location to Del Mar, along with a fresh identity for a group that’s been shaping the way we eat and drink across the county for over two decades.

From Pacific Beach Burgers to a Full Portfolio

Founded by lifelong friends PJ Lamont and Matt Baker, the group got its start with Bare Back Grill in Pacific Beach in 2005 – built around clean, sustainably sourced, grass-fed beef well before that approach became mainstream.

From there came Raglan Public House in Ocean Beach, Dunedin New Zealand Eats in North Park, and Queenstown locations in Little Italy, Westfield UTC, and La Jolla Village.

A New Name, a New Direction

Formerly known as NZ Eats, the group has officially rebranded as Queenstown Hospitality Group – a name that reflects how central the Queenstown brand has become across the portfolio. “We’ve been at this for over 20 years now, and this felt like the right moment to turn the page,” said co-founder PJ Lamont.

New Zealand Comfort Food with an Ocean View

New Zealand-influenced comfort food and craft cocktails in a space designed by Michael Soriano of Onairos Design – the creative behind Realm of 52 Remedies, the Pearl Hotel, and Vin de Syrah. Natural materials, a light-filled glass pavilion with ocean views, indoor-outdoor seating, and an intimate bar.

The location sits right on the corner of the most popular stretch of Del Mar, next to Better Buzz, Harry’s, and Del Mar Plaza – a short walk to the beach with plenty of foot traffic and visibility.