Wanaka Restaurants

How do you think Wanaka's daredevils fuel their adventures? With top-notch cuisine, of course! Wanaka is small, but it's packed with vibrant bars, cafés, and award-winning restaurants.

With beautiful country on every side, Wanaka brims with fresh local produce and artisan-made treats. Some of the local delicacies are venison, merino lamb, and salmon. To get your hands on the good stuff, be sure to stop by the Wanaka Farmers Market.

Three of New Zealand's top 100 restaurants are found in Wanaka. But it's not just fine dining restaurants that grab attention (and accolades) here. The town offers easy access to acclaimed wineries, breweries, and distilleries, too.

Whether you have food trucks or fine dining on the brain, Wanaka will deliver. Here are some ideas for your itinerary:

Image: Kika and Lake Wanaka Tourism

Fine Dining

  • Wanaka might be a small town - there are under 9,000 residents - but it sure knows how to eat. Three of New Zealand's top 100 restaurants are located in Wanaka.
  • If you're seeking organic produce, Ode Conscious Dining is the place for you. The award-winning restaurant serves gourmet locavore dishes alongside locally distilled liquor.
  • If you're looking to be dazzled by modern gastronomy, Kika is the place. The chef's innovative dishes are as beautiful as they are delicious.

Image: Red Star Burgers and Lake Wanaka Tourism

Kid-Friendly Dining

  • Wanaka is packed with cafes and restaurants that showcase the local produce. Don't miss the local venison, merino lamb, and salmon.
  • Thanks to Wanaka's award-winning local producers, you can feel good about the kid-friendly foods, too. Kiddos will love the local burgers and fresh fish and chips.
  • Kids will have a blast at the Wanaka Farmers Market. Each Thursday, the little ones can snack on cakes, pastries, chocolates, and - don't worry, mum - lots of fruits and veggies.

Image: Bistro Gentil and Lake Wanaka Tourism

Dining With A View

  • With spectacular scenery at every turn, you better bet Wanaka's restaurants offer dinner with a view. Some of the best places to eat in Wanaka have stunning mountain views.
  • Wanaka has bars and cafes with lake views, too. One of the best places to eat on the lake is Wanaka Gourmet Kitchen.
  • Then there's drinking with a view. Wanaka is surrounded by are dozens of wineries with tours and tastings among the vines.

Created in partnership with Lake Wanaka Tourism