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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.
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-baked focaccia df, v
Crispy Korean Cauliflower
chopped peanuts, coriander, spring onion, sweet & 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 df, gf
Mains
Beef Cheek Gnocchi
slow braised beef cheek, rich tomato & red wine sauce, pangrattato, parmesan
Gnocchi Genovese
house-made gnocchi, brown butter, deep green basil, spinach, parmesan cheese sauce
Stuffed Pork Belly
field mushroom, olive oil mash, apple sauce
Marlborough Sounds Salmon
minted ricotta, broccolini, fennel & orange salad 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
Baileys Bread & Butter Pudding
layered croissant, white chocolate, Baileys creme 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 & 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
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
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, v
Sour Dough & Garlic Focaccia
whipped Martinez chorizo butter, house dip
Starters
Edgewater Soup
house made bread df, v
Kiwi Fried Mushrooms
local oyster mushrooms, garlic, and chive mayo df, v
Crispy Korean Cauliflower
chopped peanuts, coriander, spring onion, sweet & spicy sauce (contains honey) gf, df
Cardrona Whisky Chicken Parfait
Otago stone fruit chutney, house-made bread
Marlborough Sounds Salmon Croquettes
house smoked manuka salmon, caper, aioli
Fijian Kokoda
raw market catch, cucumber, tomato, red onion, coconut cream df
Popcorn Pork Belly Pieces
Asian BBQ sauce, pickled vegetables, kimchi df, gf
Sides
Dunford Grove Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes
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
sliced sprouts, crispy kale, leek & peas, cottage cheese, harissa, almonds gf
Cauliflower Cheese
Alpine Fresh crispy kale, leeks & peas, cottage cheese, harissa, almonds gf
Mains
Pasta Ai Funghi
sautéed mushrooms, garlic, caramelised onions, plant cream, linguini df, v
Gnocchi Genovese
house-made gnocchi, brown butter, peas, basil, spinach, parmesan sauce
Beef Cheek Gnocchi
slow braised beef cheek, rich tomato & red wine sauce, pangrattato, parmesan
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 df
Venison, Mushroom and Maude Pinot Pie
olive oil mashed potatoes, tender stem broccoli, cauliflower purée, maude ‘mohawk’ pinot noir jus
Dry Aged Alliance Ribeye
proper peppercorn sauce, shoestring fries gf
Alliance Beef Fillet
Yorkshire pudding, potato gratin, spiced carrot purée, maude ‘mohawk’ pinot noir jus
To Share
Lumina Lamb Shoulder
12hr red wine braise, garlic, rosemary, pan jus, duck fat potatoes, rocket & parmesan 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
Cardrona Rose Rabbit Butterscotch,
Orange, Elderflower +12
Lemon Posset
lemon cream, raspberries, hazelnut & white chocolate crumble
Whittaker’s Dark Chocolate Vegan Mousse
salted Whittaker’s dark chocolate, whipped plant cream, boysenberries df, gf, v
Baileys Bread & Butter Pudding
layered croissant, white chocolate, Baileys creme anglaise
Dulce De Leche Lava Cake
banana split ice cream, coconut crunch, gf
$2 from every Pumpkin Pie 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.
Half-Baked Cookie Dough
Whittaker’s dark chocolate, white chocolate, Marlborough salted caramel sauce, Pure NZ vanilla ice cream
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.
df — dairy-free
gf — gluten-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 and lime compote & whipped cream
Lemon & Poppy Seed
zesty lemon curd mascarpone
Whitestone Aged Cheddar Cheese
served with wholegrain mustard butter
Ham, Onion & Whitestone Cheddar Cheese
served with wholegrain mustard butter
Small Plates
Edgewater Soup
ask for today’s special, artisan bread df, v
Kiwi Fried Mushrooms
local oyster mushrooms, garlic, and chive mayo df, 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
Edgewater Fried Chicken
crispy buttermilk chicken breast pieces, spicy nduja slaw, McClure’s pickles, cool ranch dip
Lunch Plates
Eggs Benedict
House-made bread, poached free-range eggs, spinach
add shaved roast ham +5
add local garlic mushrooms +7
add smoked salmon +10
Mushrooms on Toast
house-made shokupan bread, creamy garlic mushrooms, pangrattato, parsley df, v
add 2 poached eggs +5
Veggie Burger
Thai corn & cauliflower patty, sweet & spicy slaw, chive mayo, hand-cut potatoes, house-made brioche bun
Edgewater Chicken Burger
crispy buttermilk chicken breast, lettuce, secret sauce, Swiss cheese, McClure’s pickles, Makikihi fries, house-made brioche bun
Beef Burger
grass-fed beef, Swiss cheese, pickles, tomato relish, lettuce, Makikihi fries, house-made brioche bun
Fresh Market Fish
beer battered or poached fish, tartar sauce, lemon, Makikihi fries df
Hot Sandwiches
all served with hand-cut potatoes
Spicy Mushroom Sandwich
Kiwi fried mushroom, garlic and chive mayo, hot sauce, cos lettuce, house-made shokupan bread df, v
Reuben On Rye
corned beef, Ruby Island dressing, Living Goodness naked sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, McClure’s pickles, house-made marble rye
Smoked Chicken & Bacon
mixed grain toast, house-smoked chicken, Kāpiti brie
Salads
Crunchy Asian Rainbow Salad
cabbage, broccoli, bean sprouts, edamame, crunchy noodles, pickled vegetable ribbons, miso dressing (contains honey)
add tempura 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
Alpine Fresh crispy kale, leeks & peas, cottage cheese, harissa, almonds gf
Dessert
Experience the essence of Central Otago at Edgewater Lake Wānaka, where winter 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 spiced pumpkin pies to apple crumbles, our winter desserts celebrate local produce that is in season. Join us and discover the magic of winter 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
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, Cointreau +7
Cardrona Rose Rabbit Butterscotch,
Orange, Elderflower +12
Lemon Posset
lemon cream, raspberries, hazelnut & white chocolate crumble
Whittaker’s Dark Chocolate Vegan Mousse
salted Whittaker’s dark chocolate, whipped plant cream, boysenberries df, gf, v
Baileys Bread & Butter Pudding
layered croissant, white chocolate, Baileys creme anglaise
Half-Baked Cookie Dough
Whittaker’s dark chocolate, white chocolate, Marlborough salted caramel sauce, Pure NZ vanilla ice cream, gf
Our Love Wānaka Dessert
Love Wānaka is a non-profit initiative, gives 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 Dulce De Leche Lava Cake sold to the Love Wānaka community fund.
Dulce De Leche Lava Cake
banana split ice cream, coconut crunch
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 Winter 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
Edamame
tossed in chilli salt & sesame oil df, gf, v
Hummus and Breads
selection of crackers, bread, hummus & dukkah df, v
Kiwi Fried Mushrooms
local oyster mushrooms, garlic & chive mayo df, v
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
Loaded Fries
Tempura Tofu Fries
sweet chilli, ginger sauce, mayo, coriander, spring onion, crispy onion & soy marinated tofu (contains honey) df
Flat Breads
confit garlic and parsley butter
add cheese +2
truffle mushroom and cheese
pulled Lumina lamb, tomato passata, pickled red onion and mint salad
Sides
Crispy Onion Petals
chive mayo, chive oil gf
Shoestring Fries
sage & garlic salt, aioli df, gf
Hand-Cut Potatoes
aioli df, gf
Homemade Crispy Polenta
truffle, parmesan, aioli gf
Dunford Grove Olives
anzanillo olives df, gf
Rocket
parmesan, balsamic gf
