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Food on plates at Kika in Wanaka.

Eat Wanaka

It’s important to get a taste of whatever town you’re visiting, and the best way to do that is to simply get out and about and sit yourself down at some of the neatest restaurants in town.

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Bottles of Archangel Wines in a box.

Archangel Wines

68, Queensberry Terrace, Queensberry

Not worried if you’re a first time wine drinker or an accustomed connoisseur, the family behind Archangel want to make everyone feel welcome at their place.

A flatlay plate of food on a table.

Big Fig

105 Ardmore Street, Wanaka

Operating by the motto ‘slow food served fast’, Big Fig dishes up meals with a Middle Eastern twist.

Indoor seating.

Bistro Gentil

76A Golf Course Road, Wanaka

A fine-dining restaurant boasting a love affair with French cuisine, Bistro Gentil serves excellent meals in a beautiful, sultry interior.

An employee serving a gelato waffle cone.

Black Peak Gelato

5/123 Ardmore Street, Wanaka

With the cheery motto ‘handcrafted happiness’, Black Peak makes sure gelato treats are nothing short of exceptional.

Burger, chips and beer on a table.

b.social

60 Anderson Road, Wanaka

The b.social Brewery and Bar is a great spot for eating and drinking that is worthy of a visit (or many) whether you’re just in town for the weekend or call this beautiful region home year round.

A woman receiving her order.

Burrito Craft

42 Brownston Street, Wanaka

Easygoing vibes make this permanent food truck a non-pretentious spot to park up and enjoy some food al fresco style.

Bottles of Source Gin.

Cardrona Distillery

2125 Cardrona Valley Road, Wanaka

Stop by for a tour and tasting session at Cardrona Distillery, and set your eyes on the magnificent copper stills that are responsible for turning grain into spirits.

An old tractor in a shed.

Cardrona Hotel

Cardrona Valley Road, Cardrona

Rumoured to be the most photographed building in the country, Cardrona Hotel was built in 1863 as first and foremost a place to stay for hardworking gold miners.

Behind the counter inside the caravan.

Charlie Brown

77/79 Brownston Street, Wanaka

A visit to the mint green food caravan is a must for sweet crepes and savoury galettes made right before your eyes and handed out the window within minutes.

People drinking in a courtyard.

Cork Bar

14 Helwick Street, Wanaka

The place to go for evening drinks, Cork has an impressive array of wines, beers, fine spirits and cocktails. Served by bartenders that truly do know their stuff, it’s likely you’ll develop an infatuation with this bar very quickly.

Exterior courtyard with black umbrella.

Double Black

47 Kingfisher Cresent, Albert Town, Wanaka

Double Black has a rocking menu for hungry visitors, ensuring you walk out the door fuelled for adventure.

Orange caravan food truck.

Dripping Bowl

82 Anderson Road, Wanaka

Well known for their acai bowls, smoothies, devine soups and niche coffee menu, Dripping Bowl has nutrition and sustainability at its heart.

Customers dining on the outside tables.

Eriks Fish & Chips

54 Ardmore Street, Wanaka

With more than 30 years in the food industry, Erik applies decades worth of knowledge and experience to pay homage to the century-old Kiwi classic: fush and chups.

The-entrance-to-fedeli

Fedeli

47 Helwick Street, Wanaka

A deli with a difference, Fedeli speaks volumes about creating an aesthetically pleasing space and offering up salads, pastries and coffee done well.

People eating in the cafe.

Federal Diner

47 Helwick Street, Wanaka

Hidden down an alleyway, Federal is a Wanaka best kept secret and a favourite with the locals thanks to its great food, speciality coffee and relaxed atmosphere.

Trees in pots.

Florence's Foodstore & Cafe

74 Cardrona Valley Road, Wanaka

A foodstore and a café, Florence’s attracts visitors from near and far who shop here for artisan products and hearty meals.

A side plate of hot chips.

Francesca's Italian Kitchen

93 Ardmore Street, Wanaka

Expect to see all things Italian on the menu here including risotto, ragù, gnocchi and wood red pizza.

A dragon print on a wall inside the restaurant.

FuDog

47 Helwick Street, Wanaka

While their techniques are worthy of fine-dining, this restaurant likes to keep dinnertime fuss-free and fun.

Glass of beer on the table.

Ground Up

4 Gordon Road, Wanaka

A brewery and taproom in one, this local favourite continues to grow from the ground up.

Exterior view of Hawea Store & Kitchen.

Hawea Store & Kitchen

33 Capell Avenue, Lake Hāwea

A community hub that combines a grocer, café, restaurant and bar overlooking the lake.

Fishing rods on display.

Hook Wanaka - Lake to Plate

49 Monteith Road, Albert Town

Fast becoming ‘the thing to do in Wanaka’, the Hook restaurant provides a unique lake to plate experience where locals and visitors can catch their own Chinook salmon from...

Customers sitting on tables outside the bar.

Kai Whaka Pai

121 Ardmore Street, Wanaka

An absolute town institution, this place is humming with people Monday to Sunday, Winter through to Summer.

A woman holding an ice cream.

Kika

2 Dunmore Street, Wanaka

Dark and elegant, Kika is an award-winning restaurant tucked away from Wanaka's main street.

Formal dining area at Lipsky & Sons

Lipsky and Sons

3 Mountain View Drive, Wanaka

In a refined yet comfortable dwelling on Mountain View Road, the many nooks of Lipsky and Sons provide groups of sizes and significance to pick and choose from an array of dining experiences.

Coffee flag outside Little Black Caravan.

Little Black Caravan

15 Gordon Road, Wanaka

Little Black Caravan has become the neighbourhood spot for those wanting some caffeine and lunch without the hassle of heading into town.

Outside of the tasting room.

Maude Wines Tasting Room

76A Golf Course Road, Wanaka

Set on beautiful grounds above the picturesque Wanaka township, Maude Wines Tasting Room has a million-dollar view and the fantastic wines to go with it.

Close up of plating up a dessert.

Ode

Post Office Lane, 33 Ardmore Street, Wanaka

If there’s one thing you should know about Ode, it’s that when they do food, they do it damn well.

Woman holding a tray of pastries.

Pembroke Patisserie

20 Alison Avenue, Albert Town

Pembroke Pâtisserie offers hot pastries for your picnic, sweet pastries galore, or for those who like the finer things in life there’s artistically prepared macarons and tiny tarts.

Chicken burger on a table.

Red Star Burger

26 Ardmore Street, Wanaka

A Wanaka institution, Red Star has been filling hungry bellies with burgers for over 15 years.

Beer stills.

Rhyme and Reason

17 Gordon Road, Wanaka

A brewery slash tasting room and bar, visit this sunny spot for a pint or fill up a rigger for takeaway.

Someone eating halloumi breakfast bowl.

Scroggin

71 Ardmore Street, Wanaka

With a Scandinavian-inspired fit out to match the mountains and adventures to be had in Wānaka, you'll quickly understand why this coffee and eatery’s tagline is ‘Gather, feast, stay a while.’

A woman waiting in line at The Coffee Shack.

The Coffee Shack

75 Brownston Street, Wanaka

Proof that good things come in small packages, The Coffee Shack serves up some of the best coffee in town from its pocket-sized converted garage interior.

View of the hills from The Precinct.

The Precinct

28 Helwick Street, Wanaka

The Precinct came on the scene in late 2020 as a stylish, shared complex with a range of alluring retail and hospitality stores.

A man holding a plate of food.

Urban Grind

72 Ardmore Street, Wanaka

An all day neighbourhood eatery poviding locals with delicious daily fare since 2011.

Wee Tart sign.

Wee Tart

28 Helwick Street, Wanaka

While Wee Tart is known first and foremost as a coffee shop and milkbar, this place is no one trick pony.

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