Mount Cook Alpine Salmon - Cave

Friendly and helpful staff/cashier in selecting salmon cuts. Was there half hour before closing and theres still loads of people as its a fine sunny day. Wide selection of salmon and its really fresh. Lots of seating available outside with great view of Mt Cook and Lake Pukaki.

Nice sashimi, recommend adding some pickled ginger for extra deliciousness. It's not cheap but probably the best view while eating salmon I've ever had didn't have any bad experiences here. I would say it's worth a visit if you like salmon or just a rest stop to enjoy the view.

This shop overlooks the beautiful lake pukaki and views of Aoraki Mt cook, serving both as a visitor information centre salmon shop. A box of farmed freshwater salmon costs $45 for 500g, which is a decent amount to share between 4 people. There’s also packaged salmon for pan seared or grille for a home cooked meal. The salmon is quite nice and somewhat different to Australian salmon The shop is tiny which sells salmon, hot drinks and souvenirs. There’s also a small high top table capable of max. 6 people around the table. I’m giving minus 1 star for lack of internal seating area especially for those windy cold days where everyone is coming to enjoy some salmon and looking for a warm place to sit. While outside provided tables with lake views, it’s more suited for a warm summers day. As it gets quite windy and cold, you won’t find enjoyable unless you love chilly weather. Mt cook alpine is a must stop shop on your way to Mt cook or at least to try New Zealand bred salmon.

The best salmon sashimi I’ve ever had. I wasn’t a raw salmon person but THIS SALMON changed me. Overlooking Lake Pukaki and Mt Cook and the snowy mountains, while enjoying this incredibly fresh salmon, what an amazing experience. Their salmon sashimi comes in two sizes, it’s best to call and reserve before going because they can be sold out pretty fast. Enjoying salmon sashimi by the lake would always be one of my best experiences in New Zealand.

Really yummy and fresh salmon with a fantastic view, one of the freshest salmon we’ve tried, staff was kind to even give ice packs with the takeaway salmon.