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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.
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 Whitestone Camembert
brioche, garlic and herbs, celery
Martinez Pork and Beef Meatballs
smoky tomato and capsicum sauce, garlic focaccia df
Kentucky 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
buttermilk chicken breast pieces, slaw, McClure’s pickles, cool ranch dip
Popcorn Pork Belly Pieces
Asian BBQ sauce, pickled vegetables, kimchi df, gf
Sides
Shoestring Fries
sage and garlic salt, aioli gf, df
Hand-cut Potatoes
aioli gf, df
Homemade Crispy Polenta
truffle, parmesan, aioli gf
Dunford Grove Olives
Manzanillo olives gf, df
Rocket
parmesan, balsamic 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
Dunford Grove Olives
Manzanillo olives, lemon, thyme gf, df, v
Sourdough & Garlic Focaccia
whipped Martinez chorizo butter, house dip gfo
Starters
Edgewater Soup
house made bread df, v , gfo
Baked Brioche Whitestone Camembert
garlic and herbs, sticky onion jam
Martinez Pork and Beef Meatballs
smoky tomato and capsicum sauce, garlic focaccia gfo, df
Crispy Korean Cauliflower
chopped peanuts, coriander, spring onion, sweet and spicy sauce (contains honey) gf, df
Cardrona Whisky Chicken Liver Parfait
Otago stone fruit chutney, house-made bread gfo
Marlborough Sounds Salmon Croquettes
house smoked manuka salmon, caper aioli
Fijian Kokoda
raw market catch, cucumber, tomato, red onion, coconut cream gfo, df
Popcorn Pork Belly Pieces
Asian BBQ sauce, pickled vegetables, kimchi gf, df
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
Mixed Leaf Salad
parmesan, balsamic gf
Sautéed Greens
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, 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, shoestring fries gf
Slow braised Beef Short Rib
olive oil mash, cauliflower purée, tender stem broccoli, Maude pinot noir jus gf
200g Beef Fillet
Yorkshire pudding, potato gratin, spiced carrot purée, Maude pinot noir jus gfo
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
Baked Quince Frangipane
custard ice cream, almonds, local quince gf
Whittaker’s Dark Chocolate Vegan Mousse
Whittaker’s dark chocolate, whipped plant cream, boysenberries gf, df, v
Baileys Bread & Butter Pudding
layered croissant, white chocolate, Baileys crème anglaise
Maude Mohawk Pinot Noir Poached Pear
mandarin mascarpone, hazelnut and white chocolate crumble, pinot syrup gfo
$2 from every Poached Pear 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 Frangipane to Poached Pear, 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
Baked Quince Frangipane
custard ice cream, almonds, local quince gf
Edgewater House-Made Ice Cream & Sorbet
please ask your server for today’s flavours gfo
additional scoop + 2.5
Whittaker’s Dark Chocolate Vegan Mousse
Whittaker’s dark chocolate, whipped plant cream, boysenberries gf, df, v
Baileys Bread & Butter Pudding
layered croissant, white chocolate, Baileys crème anglaise
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 Maude Mohawk Pinot Noir Poached Pear sold to the Love Wānaka community fund.
Maude Mohawk Pinot Noir Poached Pear
mandarin mascarpone, hazelnut and white chocolate crumble, pinot syrup gfo
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 and whipped cream
Crystallised Ginger
rhubarb and lime compote and whipped cream
Apple and Cinnamon
mandarin mascarpone
Kapiti Aged Cheddar Cheese
wholegrain mustard butter
Ham, Onion and Kapiti Cheddar Cheese
wholegrain mustard butter
Small Plates
Edgewater Soup
ask for today’s special, house made bread gfo, df, v
Sesame Prawn Toast
ginger, spring onion, sweet chilli df
Marlborough Sounds Salmon Croquettes
house smoked manuka salmon, caper aioli
Cardrona Whisky Chicken Liver Parfait
Otago stone fruit chutney, house made bread
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
Baked Brioche Whitestone Camembert
garlic and herbs, sticky onion jam
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
Mushrooms on Toast
house made shokupan bread, creamy garlic mushrooms, pangrattato, parsley gfo, df, v
add 2 poached eggs +5
add shaved roast ham +5
add smoked salmon +10
Fresh Market Fish
beer battered or poached fish, tartar sauce, lemon, Makikihi fries gfo, df
Veggie Burger
Thai corn & cauliflower patty, sweet and spicy slaw, chive mayo, hand-cut potatoes, house made brioche bun gfo
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, lettuce, Swiss cheese, McClure’s pickles, tomato relish, Makikihi fries gfo
250g Dry Aged Ribeye
proper peppercorn sauce, shoestring fries gf
Marlborough Sounds Salmon
minted ricotta, broccolini, fennel and orange salad gf
Hot Sandwiches
all served with hand-cut potatoes
Spicy Kentucky Fried Mushroom
local oyster 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, bacon, Whitestone brie gfo
Salads
Crunchy Asian Rainbow Salad
cabbage, broccoli, bean sprouts, edamame, crunchy noodles, pickled vegetable ribbons, miso dressing (contains honey) gfo, df
add tempura tofu +5
add smoked chicken +7
add smoked salmon +10
Caesar Salad
cos lettuce, croutons, chicken, bacon, parmesan, poached egg gfo
Sides
Shoestring Fries
sage & garlic salt, aioli gf, df
Hand-cut Potatoes
aioli gf
Homemade Crispy Polenta
truffle, parmesan, aioli gf
Mixed Leaf Salad
parmesan, balsamic gf
Sautéed Greens
crispy kale, leeks & peas, cottage cheese, harissa, almonds gf
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
