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Our Menu
Seasonal menus and stunning views of Lake Wānaka. Edgewater's restaurant is open every day from 8am till late. Book your table now by clicking Book a Table below or by phoning 0800 108 311 or 03 443 0011. If you are booking the day of, and can't find the time you require, please call us as we may have last-minute availability.
Breakfast
Breakfast at Edgewater Lake Wānaka recognises each guest’s itinerary, whether it's a lazy and relaxed affair or a quick premium fuel stop before an active day.
If you're looking for a Wānaka cafe that offers both a breakfast buffet and stunning views, then Edgewater's restaurant is the place for you. As one of the only Wānaka lakefront restaurants, you can enjoy your breakfast outside in the morning sun on our patio, or from inside the comfort of our Restaurant or Alcove where the big windows pull the outside in.
Breakfast is served between the hours of 7am and 10am daily.
Drinks
To begin the day guests are offered a range of classic juices alongside our signature selection of handcrafted T2 teas, and coffee. Lovingly prepared Coffee Worx Espresso coffee is also available upon request. Additional charges apply.
Continental Buffet
The continental buffet is presented with seasonal fruit, a selection of house made granola, muesli, jams, yoghurt, breakfast breads, and traditional sunrise options.
Full Buffet
For those who like a hearty start to the day, a full hot cooked buffet breakfast can be enjoyed with bacon, eggs, hash browns, and the guest favourite waffle bar.
Brunch & Lunch
Savour the taste of Central Otago with our seasonally inspired Brunch & Lunch Menu at Edgewater Hotel, nestled on the shores of Lake Wānaka. Gather your loved ones for a leisurely Wanaka lunch experience on our patio, where breathtaking views of the lake await. Available daily from 9am, our winter menu showcases the best of local flavours, subject to change with the seasons.
Join us daily from 9am – 2pm to indulge in this culinary delight.
gf — gluten free
gfo — gluten free option
df — dairy free
v — vegan
Edgewater Wānaka Scones
Scone till they're gone! Edgewater scones are available from 9am until they're gone.
Choose from:
Buttermilk
served with raspberry jam, whipped cream
Crystallised Ginger
rhubarb & lime compote, whipped cream
Date & Orange
mandarin mascarpone
Kapiti Aged Cheddar Cheese
charred leek butter
Ham, Onion and Kapiti Cheddar Cheese
wholegrain mustard butter
Small Plates
Edgewater Soup
house-made bread df, v, gfo
Sesame Prawn Toast
ginger, spring onion, sweet chilli df
Lumina Lamb Chops
Tzatziki, pickled red onion, lemon gf
Salmon Gravlax
Cardrona gin and beetroot cured salmon, capers, cornichons, beetroot ketchup, horseradish cream, crostini gfo
Crispy Korean Cauliflower
chopped peanuts, coriander, spring onion, sweet and spicy sauce (contains honey) gf, df
Edgewater Fried Chicken
crispy buttermilk chicken breast pieces, slaw, McClure’s pickles, cool ranch dip
Salt & Pepper Squid
kimchi mayo, fresh chilli, coriander, crispy onions, lime gf
Lunch Plates
Eggs Benedict
House-made bread, spinach, poached free-range eggs gfo
add shaved roast ham +5
add local garlic mushrooms +7
add smoked salmon +10
add chorizo +7
Smashed Avo's on Toast
house-made shokupan bread, avocado, feta, sundried tomatoes, toasted seeds, balsamic reduction v
add two poached eggs +5
add shaved roast ham +5
add smoked salmon +10
add chorizo +7
250g Dry Aged Ribeye
proper peppercorn sauce, shoestring fries gf
Fresh Market Fish
beer battered or poached fish, tartar sauce, lemon, fries df, gfo
Marlborough Sounds Salmon
minted ricotta, broccolini, fennel and orange salad gf
Reuben On Rye
corned beef, Ruby Island dressing, Living Goodness naked sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, McClure’s pickles, house-made marble rye, hand-cut potatoes
Smoked Chicken & Bacon Sandwich
mixed grain toast, house smoked chicken, bacon, Whitestone brie, hand-cut potatoes gfo
Wanaka Mushroom Toastie
Garlic mushrooms, mustard mayo, mozzarella, house made ciabatta, hand-cut potatoes
Burgers
all served in a house made Brioche bun
Veggie Burger
Thai corn & cauliflower patty, sweet & spicy slaw, garlic chive mayo, hand-cut potatoes
Edgewater Chicken Burger
crispy buttermilk chicken breast, lettuce, secret sauce, Swiss cheese, McClure’s pickles, Makikihi fries
Beef Burger
grass-fed beef, lettuce, Swiss cheese, pickles, tomato relish, Makikihi fries gfo
Salads
Crunchy Asian Rainbow Salad
cabbage, crunchy noodles, broccoli, bean sprouts, edamame, pickled vegetable ribbons, miso dressing (contains honey) df, gfo
add tempura tofu +5
add smoked chicken +7
add smoked salmon +10
add chorizo +7
Caesar Salad
cos lettuce, croutons, chicken, bacon, parmesan, poached egg gfo
Seared Tuna Salad
Seared tuna loin, gourmet potatoes, green beans, boiled egg, white anchovies, olives, lettuce, citrus dressing df, gf
Sides
Shoestring Fries
sage & garlic salt, aioli gf, df
Hand-Cut Potatoes
aioli df, gf
Homemade Crispy Polenta
truffle, parmesan, aioli gf
Cos Lettuce
Ranch dressing, crispy onions, lemon
Mixed Leaf Salad
parmesan, balsamic gf
Sautéed Greens
crispy kale, leeks & peas, cottage cheese, harissa, almonds gf
Salt Baked Beetroot Salad
crispy chickpeas, mozzarella, vincotto, walnuts, mixed leaf gf
Snacks
Wānaka food, done right. Edgewater Wānaka has the perfect blend of beautifully crafted local produce, and a relaxed, lakeside venue, giving you the perfect place to unwind in style after a busy day of exploring the Central Otago landscape.
Our Snacks menu is perfect for sharing and has a range of dishes from the land, sea & garden.
Available from 2pm - 5pm daily.
Snacks
Pork Crackling
crunchy pork rinds, apple puree df, gf
Edamame
tossed in chilli salt & sesame oil df, gf, v
Hummus and Breads
selection of crackers, breads, hummus & dukkah df, v
Baked Brioche Whitestone Camembert
garlic, herbs, sticky onion jam
Martinez Pork and Beef Meatballs
smoky tomato and capsicum sauce, garlic focaccia df
Battered Market Fish Sliders
mini brioche buns, tartar sauce, cos lettuce, battered market fish
Edgewater Fried Chicken
crispy buttermilk chicken breast pieces, slaw, McClure’s pickles, cool ranch dip
Popcorn Pork Belly Pieces
Asian BBQ sauce, pickled vegetables, kimchi df, gf
Salt & Pepper Squid
kimichi mayo, fresh chilli, coriander, crispy onions, lime gf
Sides
Shoestring Fries
sage and garlic salt, aioli gf, df
Hand-cut Potatoes
aioli gf, df
Cos Lettuce
ranch dressing, crispy onions, lemon
Homemade Crispy Polenta
truffle, parmesan, aioli gf
Manuka Smoked Olives
olives, tapenade, crostini df, v, gfo
Mixed Leaf Salad
parmesan, balsamic gf
Salt Baked Beetroot Salad
crispy chickpeas, bocconcini, vincotto, walnuts, mesculin gf
Dinner
Celebrate the best of New Zealand's wines and cuisine with Edgewater's exquisite Wānaka dinner offerings.
Savour the flavours and aromas of our carefully curated menu and experience the essence of a memorable dinner at one of the best restaurants Wānaka has to offer.
Enjoy your Wānaka dinner experience next to our cosy fireplace, and soak up the spectacular scenery and ambience of Lake Wānaka.
Menu seasonally inspired and subject to change.
Join us daily from 5pm
gf — gluten-free
gfo — gluten-free option
df - dairy free
v — vegan
Nibbles
Crispy Onion Petals
garlic and chive mayo gf, df, v
Manuka Smoked Olives
olives,tapenade, crostini gfo, df, v
Sourdough & Garlic Focaccia
whipped Martinez chorizo butter, house dip gfo
Starters
Edgewater Soup
house made bread df, v , gfo
Sesame Prawn Toast
ginger, spring onion, sweet chilli df
Martinez Pork and Beef Meatballs
smoky tomato & capsicum sauce, garlic focaccia gfo, df
Baked Brioche Whitestone Camembert
garlic, herbs, sticky onion jam
Crispy Korean Cauliflower
chopped peanuts, coriander, spring onion, sweet and spicy sauce (contains honey) gf, df
Salt & Pepper Squid
kimchi mayo, fresh chilli, coriander, crispy onions, lime gf
Popcorn Pork Belly Pieces
Asian BBQ sauce, pickled vegetables, kimchi gf, df
Salmon Gravlax
Cardrona The Source Gin & beetroot cured salmon, capers, cornichons, beetroot ketchup, horseradish cream gfo
Lumina Lamb Chops
tzatziki, pickled red onion, lemon gf
Sides
Shoestring Fries
sage & garlic salt, aioli gf, df
Duck Fat Potatoes
aioli gf, df
Cos Lettuce
ranch dressing, crispy onions, lemon
Homemade Crispy Polenta
truffle, parmesan, aioli gf
Mixed Leaf Salad
parmesan, balsamic gf
Sautéed Greens
crispy kale, leeks, peas, cottage cheese, harissa, almonds gf
Salt Baked Beetroot Salad
crispy chickpeas, bocconcini, vincotto, walnuts, mesculin gf
Mains
Goan Vegetable Curry
pumpkin, kūmara, capsicum, coconut cream, coriander, jasmin rice gf, df, v
Gnocchi Genovese
house-made gnocchi, brown butter, peas, deep green basil, spinach, parmesan cheese sauce gfo
Beef Cheek Gnocchi
slow braised beef cheek, rich tomato & red wine sauce, pangrattato, parmesan gfo
Stuffed Pork Belly
field mushroom, olive oil mash, apple sauce
Marlborough Sounds Salmon
minted ricotta, broccolini, fennel & orange salad gf
Venitian Fish Stew
salmon, mussels, market catch, prawns, tomato & fennel bisque, aioli topped foccacia gfo, df
250g Dry Aged Ribeye
proper peppercorn sauce, potato gratin gf
Slow Braised Beef Short Rib
potato gratin, cauliflower & feta purée, tender stem broccoli, Maude pinot noir jus gf
Pan Fried Barnsley Chop
lamb loin, pumpkin, kūmara, pickled red onion & fennel salad, minted jus df, gf
To Share
Lumina Lamb Shoulder
12hr red wine braised, garlic, rosemary, pan jus, duck fat potatoes, mixed leaf salad gf
Desserts
Half-Baked Cookie Dough
Whittaker’s dark chocolate, white chocolate, Marlborough salted caramel sauce, Pure NZ vanilla ice cream
Affogato
espresso, Pure NZ vanilla ice cream, biscotti
Add your choice of liqueur:
Baileys, Frangelico, Jameson, Cointreau +7
Cardrona Rose Rabbit single malt liqueur:
Butterscotch, Cherry, Elderflower, Orange, Quince +11
Edgewater House-Made Ice Cream & Sorbet
please ask your server for today’s flavours gfo
additional scoop +2.5
Oreo Cheesecake
crushed Oreo, chantilly cream, Whittaker’s dark chocolate df, v
Baileys Bread & Butter Pudding
layered croissant, white chocolate, Baileys crème anglaise
Coconut Panna Cotta
Black Doris plum syrup, candied grapefruit, fermented grapes df, gf
Dark Chocolate & Miso Torte
caramel, Earl Grey crème, crushed hazelnut pastry
$2 from every Dark Chocolate & Miso Torte sold will be donated to the Love Wānaka community fund. Love Wānaka is a non-profit initiative, giving everyone the chance to play an active role in the protection and regeneration of our home.
Act now. Travel well. Give back.
Dessert
Experience the essence of Central Otago at Edgewater Lake Wānaka, where flavours come to life. Nestled into the edge of Lake Wānaka, our restaurant invites you to indulge in the seasonal delights of Wānaka food.
From Coconut Panna Cotta, our desserts celebrate local produce that is in season. Join us and discover the magic at Edgewater, where our lakeside location sets us apart from other Wanaka restaurants. Reserve your table today and treat yourself to a culinary journey by the water's edge.
Available from 12pm - late.
Desserts
Half-Baked Cookie Dough
Whittaker’s dark chocolate, white chocolate, Marlborough salted caramel sauce, Pure NZ vanilla ice cream
Affogato
espresso, Pure vanilla ice cream, biscotti
add your choice of liqueur:
Baileys, Frangelico, Jameson, Cointreau +7
Cardrona Rose Rabbit single malt liqueur:
Butterscotch, Cherry, Elderflower, Orange, Quince +11
Oreo Cheesecake
crushed Oreo, chantilly cream, Whittaker’s dark chocolate df,v
Edgewater House-Made Ice Cream & Sorbet
please ask your server for today’s flavours gfo
additional scoop + 2.5
Baileys Bread & Butter Pudding
layered croissant, white chocolate, Baileys crème anglaise
Coconut Panna Cotta
Black Doris Plum syrup, candied grapefruit, fermented grapes gf, df
Our Love Wānaka Dessert
Love Wānaka is a non-profit initiative, giving everyone the chance to play an active role in the protection and regeneration of our home.
Act now. Travel well. Give back.
We are donating $2 from each Dark Chocolate & Miso Torte sold to the Love Wānaka community fund.
Dark Chocolate & Miso Torte
caramel, Earl Grey crème, crushed hazelnut pastry
In-Room Deliveries
Enjoy a hand-picked selection of our menu from the comfort of your room with in-room deliveries.
Simply dial 8885 to place your order once you've made your delicious decision.
Available from 5pm - 8:30pm. A $7.50 tray charge applies.
Starters
Edgewater Soup
house made bread gfo, df, v
Crispy Korean Cauliflower
chopped peanuts, coriander, spring onion, sweet and spicy sauce (contains honey) gf, df
Marlborough Sounds Salmon Croquettes
house smoked manuka salmon, caper aioli
Popcorn Pork Belly Pieces
Asian BBQ sauce, pickled vegetables, kimchi gf, df
Mains
Beef Cheek Gnocchi
slow braised beef cheek, rich tomato & red wine sauce, pangrattato, parmesan gfo
Gnocchi Genovese
house made gnocchi, brown butter, peas, deep green basil, spinach, parmesan cheese sauce gfo
Stuffed Pork Belly
field mushrooms, olive oil mash, apple sauce
Marlborough Sounds Salmon
minted ricotta, broccolini, fennel and orange salad gf
Lumina Lamb Shoulder (To Share)
12hr red wine braise, garlic, rosemary, pan jus, duck fat potatoes, rocket & parmesan salad gf
Sides
Dunford Grove Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes
Marlborough sea salt gf
Shoestring Fries
sage and garlic salt, aioli gf, df
Mixed Leaf Salad
parmesan, balsamic gf
Dessert
Baileys Bread & Butter Pudding
layered croissant, white chocolate, Baileys crème anglaise
Kids
for Children 12 years and under
Kids Mains
Choose from:
Chicken tenders, fish bites, beef sliders (all served with fries), or
Pork bangers and mash
Kids Dessert
Choose from:
Ice Cream Sundae
Vanilla ice cream, cream, chocolate crumble & chocolate sauce
Mini Pav
Seasonal fruit & whipped cream
Night Owl Menu
Available from late - 7am
Shoestring Fries
sage and garlic salt, aioli gf, df
Dunford Grove Olives
manzanillo olives, lemon & thyme df, gf, v
Sourdough & Garlic Focaccia
whipped Martinez chorizo butter, house dip
Edgewater Soup
house made bread gfo, df, v
Smoked Chicken and Bacon Sandwich
mixed grain toast, house-smoked chicken, bacon, Whitestone brie hand-cut potatoes & tomato sauce
