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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.
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.
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 Summer's Snacks menu is perfect for sharing and has a range of dishes from the land, sea & garden.
Available from 2pm - 6 pm
Snacks
Edamame
tossed in chilli salt & sesame oil df, gf
McClures Tempura Frickles
fried McClures garlic & dill pickles, garlic, sour cream gf
Hummus and Breads
selection of crackers, bread, hummus & dukkah df, v
Local Tempura Oyster Mushrooms
Japanese dipping sauce, parsley powder df, gf, v
Battered Market Fish Sliders
mini brioche buns, tartar sauce, cos lettuce, battered market fish
Karaage Chicken
spicy slaw, miso mayo df, gf
Popcorn Pork Belly Pieces
Asian BBQ sauce, pickled vegetables, kimchi df, gf
Bird & Barrow Free Range Smoked Chicken Wings
Culley’s buffalo sauce & blue cheese dip gf
Loaded Fries
Tempura Tofu Fries
soy marinated tofu, sweet chilli, ginger sauce, Kewpie mayo, coriander, spring onion & crispy onion df, gf
Asian BBQ Fries
Asian BBQ pork belly bites, kimchi, Kewpie mayo, Asian BBQ sauce df, gf
Karaage Chicken Fries
karaage chicken, sweet chilli, ginger sauce, Kewpie mayo, coriander, spring onion & crispy onion
Sides
Crispy Onion Petals
sour cream, chive oil gf
Shoestring Fries
sage & garlic salt, aioli df, gf
Local Hand-Cut Potatoes
aioli df, gf
Homemade Crispy Polenta
truffle, parmesan, aioli gf
Dunford Grove Olives
Manzanillo olives, lemon, thyme gf, df
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 on our sunny outdoor patio, and soak up the spectacular scenery and ambience of Lake Wānaka.
Menu seasonally inspired and subject to change.
Join us daily from 5pm
df — dairy-free
gf — gluten-free
v — vegan
Nibbles
Crispy Onion Petals
sour cream, chive oil gf
Dunford Grove Olives
Manzanillo olives, lemon, thyme gf, df
Sour Dough & Garlic Focaccia
whipped Martinez chorizo butter, house dip
Starters
Edgewater Soup
house-baked focaccia df, v
Local Tempura Oyster Mushrooms
Japanese dipping sauce, parsley powder df, gf, v
Crispy Korean Cauliflower
chopped peanuts, coriander, spring onion, sweet & spicy sauce (contains honey) gf, df
Cardrona Whisky Chicken Parfait
Otago stone fruit chutney, artisan bread
Marlborough Sounds Salmon Croquettes
house smoked manuka salmon, caper, aioli
Popcorn Pork Belly Pieces
Asian BBQ sauce, pickled vegetables, kimchi df, gf
Fijian Kokoda
raw market catch, cucumber, tomato, red onion, chilli avocado, coconut cream df
Sides
Village Press OliveOil Mash
Marlborough sea salt gf
Shoestring Fries
sage & garlic salt, aioli gf, df
Duck Fat Potatoes
aioli gf, df
Homemade Crispy Polenta
truffle, parmesan, aioli gf
Rocket
parmesan, balsamic gf
Sautéed Greens
broccolini, green beans, leeks & peas, cottage cheese, harissa, almonds gf
Mains
Pasta Alla Norma
fried eggplant, garlic, tomato, oregano, spaghetti df, v
Gnocchi Genovese
house-made gnocchi, brown butter, deep green basil, spinach, parmesan cheese sauce
Marlborough Sounds Mussels
Martinez chorizo, tomato & cannellini bean broth, house-made garlic sourdough df
Stuffed Pork Belly
field mushroom, olive oil mash, apple sauce
Marlborough Sounds Salmon
minted ricotta, broccolini, fennel & orange salad gf
Venitian Fish Stew
salmon, scampi, mussels, blue warehou, prawn, tomato & fennel bisque, aioli topped foccacia df
Alpine Venison Tagliata
fennel, mint, mesclun, flash pickled red onion salad df, gf
Slow Braised Short Rib
potato gratin, spiced carrot puree, tender stem broccoli, pinot noir jus gf
Dry Aged Alliance Ribeye
proper peppercorn sauce, shoestring fries gf
Lumina Lamb Shoulder (To Share)
12hr red wine braise, garlic, rosemary, pan jus, duck fat potatoes, rocket & parmesan salad gf
Desserts
Edgewater House-Made Ice Cream & Sorbet
please ask your server for our flavours
additional scoop +2.5
Affogato
espresso, Pure NZ vanilla ice cream, biscotti
Add your choice of liqueur:
Baileys, Frangelico, Jameson’s, Cointreau +7
Tiramisù
Quick Brown Fox Coffee Liqueur, savoiardi, mascarpone cream, cocoa powder
Whittaker’s Dark Chocolate Crème Brulée
salted Whittaker’s dark chocolate, coconut, crunchy caramelised sugar gf, df, v
Eton Mess
meringue, whipped coconut cream, compressed Red Bridge strawberry compote gf, df
Half-Baked Cookie Dough
Whittaker’s dark chocolate, white chocolate, Marlborough salted caramel sauce, Pure NZ vanilla ice cream
Country Style Blueberry Pie
wholemeal crumble, blueberries, Pure NZ vanilla ice cream
Otago Cherry Bomb
white chocolate mousse, Otago cherry & tonka bean purée, dark chocolate soil
$2 from each of the Otago Cherry Bomb sold will be donated to the Love Wānaka community fund.
Whitestone Cheese Board
Whitestone cheeses, Otago stone fruit chutney, artisan bread, fruit, quince
Dessert
Our Summer Dessert menu is crafted by both our head Chef Chris and Pastry Chef Sylvia, who bring inspiration from their hometowns over in Europe.
Available from 12pm - late
Desserts
Edgewater House-Made Ice Cream & Sorbet
please ask your server for today’s flavours
additional scoop + 2.5
Affogato
espresso, Pure vanilla ice cream, biscotti
add your choice of liqueur:
Baileys, Frangelico, Jameson’s, Cointreau +7
Tiramisù
Quick Brown Fox Coffee Liqueur, savoiardi, mascarpone cream, cocoa powder
Whittaker’s Dark Chocolate Crème Brulée
salted Whittaker’s dark chocolate, coconut, crunchy caramelised sugar gf, df, v
Eton Mess
meringue, whipped coconut cream, compressed Red Bridge strawberry compote gf, df
Half-Baked Cookie Dough
Whittaker’s dark chocolate, white chocolate, Marlborough salted caramel sauce, Pure vanilla ice cream
Country Style Blueberry Pie
wholemeal crumble, blueberries, Pure NZ vanilla ice cream
Whitestone Cheese Board
Whitestone cheeses, Otago stone fruit chutney, artisan bread, fruit, quince
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 Otago Cherry Bomb sold to the Love Wānaka community fund.
Otago Cherry Bomb
white chocolate mousse, Otago cherry & tonka bean purée, dark chocolate soil
Brunch & Lunch
Tempt your taste buds with our seasonal-inspired lunch menu at Edgewater Lake Wānaka. Enjoy the company of your friends or family at lunchtime. This menu is available for brunch & lunch from 9am daily. Seasonally inspired and subject to change.
Join us daily from 9am – 2pm to enjoy your choice from this selection.
df — dairy-free
gf — gluten-free
v — vegan
Edgewater Wānaka Scones
Scone till they're gone! Edgewater scones are available from 9am - 11am or until they are gone.
Choose from:
Buttermilk, Ginger, Apple, Cheese, Ham & Cheese
Small Plates
Edgewater Soup
ask for today’s special, artisan bread df, v
Local Tempura Oyster Mushrooms
Japanese dipping sauce, parsley powder df, gf, v
Crispy Korean Cauliflower
chopped peanuts, coriander, spring onion, sweet & spicy sauce (contains honey) df, gf
Cardrona Whisky Chicken Parfait
Otago stone fruit chutney, artisan bread
Marlborough Sounds Salmon Croquettes
house smoked manuka salmon, caper aioli
Karaage Fried Chicken
miso mayo, spicy slaw gf, df
Lunch Plates
Eggs Benedict
House-made bread, poached hen eggs, spinach
add shaved roast ham +5
add smoked salmon +10
Smashed Avo on Toast
House-made Japanese milk loaf, smashed avo, tomato, feta, coriander garnish
add 2 poached eggs +5
Veggie Burger
house-made brioche bun, Thai corn & cauliflower patty, sweet & spicy slaw, miso mayo, hand-cut potatoes
Karaage Chicken Burger
house-made brioche bun, Asian BBQ sauce, lettuce, McClure’s pickles, miso mayo, Makikihi fries
Beef Burger
house-made brioche bun, grass-fed beef, cheese, pickles, tomato relish, lettuce, Makikihi fries
Fresh Market Fish
beer battered or poached, tartar sauce, lemon, Makikihi fries df
Hot Sandwiches
all served with hand-cut potatoes
Roasted Summer Vegetable Pita
roasted capsicum, courgette, eggplant, tomato, chimichurri, hummus df, v
add Whitestone halloumi +5
Smoked Chicken & Bacon
mixed grain toast, house-smoked chicken, Whitestone brie
Pork Katsu
house-made Japanese milk bread, curry mayo, cabbage, tonkatsu sauce
21-Day Aged Steak
house-made ciabatta soft pocket, salsa rosso, lettuce, aioli, Edam cheese
Salad
Super Food Salad
black rice, organic NZ quinoa, edamame, tomatoes, avocados, broccolini, harissa, cottage cheese, toasted seeds gf
add tofu +5
add smoked chicken +7
add smoked salmon +10
Caesar Salad
cos lettuce, croutons, chicken, bacon, parmesan, poached egg
Sides
Shoestring Fries
sage & garlic salt, aioli df, gf
Hand-cut Potatoes
aioli gf
Homemade Crispy Polenta
truffle, parmesan, aioli gf
Rocket
parmesan, balsamic gf
Sautéed Greens
broccolini, green beans, leeks & peas, cottage cheese, harissa, almonds
In-Room Deliveries
Enjoy our full 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.
Starers
Edgewater Soup
house-baked focaccia df, v
Marlborough Sounds Salmon Croquettes
house smoked manuka salmon, caper, aioli
Crispy Korean Cauliflower
chopped peanuts, coriander, spring onion, sweet & spicy sauce (contains honey) gf, df
Popcorn Pork Belly Pieces
Asian BBQ sauce, pickled vegetables, kimchi df, gf
Mains
Pasta Alla Norma
fried eggplant, garlic, tomato, oregano, spaghetti df, v
Gnocchi Genovese
house-made gnocchi, brown butter, deep green basil, spinach, parmesan cheese sauce
Marlborough Sounds Salmon
minted ricotta, broccolini, fennel & orange salad gf
Stuffed Pork Belly
field mushroom, olive oil mash, apple sauce
Alpine Venison Tagliata
fennel, mint, mesclun, flash pickled red onion salad df, gf
Lumina Lamb Shoulder (To Share)
12hr red wine braise, garlic, rosemary, pan jus, duck fat potatoes, rocket & parmesan salad g
Sides
Village Press Olive Oil Mash
Marlborough sea salt gf
Shoestring Fries
sage & garlic salt, aioli gf, df
Rocket
parmesan, balsamic gf
Dessert
Edgewater House-Made Ice Cream & Sorbet
please ask your server for our flavours
additional scoop +2.5
Otago Cherry Bomb
white chocolate mousse, Otago cherry & tonka bean purée, dark chocolate soil
Country Style Blueberry Pie
wholemeal crumble, blueberries, Pure NZ vanilla ice cream
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 & garlic salt, aioli df, gf
Dunford Grove Olives
manzanillo olives, lemon & thyme df, gf, v
Sourdough & Garlic Focaccia
whipped Martinez chorizo butter, house dip
Edgewater Soup
house-baked focaccia df, v
Smoked Chicken & Bacon Sandwich
mixed grain toast, house-smoked chicken, Whitestone brie hand-cut potatoes & tomato sauce