The food and drink scene in Mt Cook, New Zealand, offers a variety of options despite being a small village. The Hermitage Hotel houses several dining establishments. The Alpine Restaurant serves buffet meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and during winter, it offers a small à la carte menu when the Panorama Restaurant is closed. The Panorama Restaurant provides a more intimate dining experience with stunning mountain views, though it closes during winter months. The hotel also features the Sir Edmund Hillary Café, offering simple fare like sandwiches, sausage rolls, and pastries during the day, with pizza available in the evenings during summer.
Outside of the Hermitage Hotel, The Old Mountaineers Café Bar and Restaurant (Charlie's) offers an organic, free-range menu with dishes like pizzas, curries, salmon, and other main courses. The Chamois Bar provides pub-style meals at reasonable prices, featuring a small bar area with character unlike its dining area. Another option is the Snowline Bar at the Hermitage Hotel, which boasts a classy atmosphere for lounging while enjoying cocktails and taking in views of Mt Cook.