Great coffee
Open Monday - Saturday, these guys do the best coffee in town
7 locals recommend
The Coffee Shack Wanaka
75 Brownston StOpen Monday - Saturday, these guys do the best coffee in town
The Coffee Dojo Wanaka
1 Umbers StreetAwesome coffee in Three Parks.
Dinner options
Our favourite picks of the bunch!
Great Indian takeaway or dine-in. Enjoy amazing views of the lake from the upstairs restaurant
9 locals recommend
Bombay Palace Wanaka
145 Ardmore StGreat Indian takeaway or dine-in. Enjoy amazing views of the lake from the upstairs restaurant
Delicious Asian fusion in a relaxed atmosphere. Great cocktails and group sharing plates
23 locals recommend
Fudog
47 Helwick StDelicious Asian fusion in a relaxed atmosphere. Great cocktails and group sharing plates
A booking is essential here, authentic Italian and a really great atmosphere.
81 locals recommend
Francesca's Italian Kitchen
93 Ardmore StA booking is essential here, authentic Italian and a really great atmosphere.
If you are in the mood for a burger, you can't go past this local joint. Wanaka's answer to Fergburger. Our favourite is the Mac with a small fries - the burgers are huge!
22 locals recommend
Red Star Burger Bar
26 Ardmore StIf you are in the mood for a burger, you can't go past this local joint. Wanaka's answer to Fergburger. Our favourite is the Mac with a small fries - the burgers are huge!
Wanaka's fine French dining experience with wines to sample on tap. The best of New Zealand produce with a French flair - make sure you ask for a table outside for a stunning view of the lake
66 locals recommend
Bistro Gentil
76A Golf Course RdWanaka's fine French dining experience with wines to sample on tap. The best of New Zealand produce with a French flair - make sure you ask for a table outside for a stunning view of the lake
Kika
2 Dunmore StAbsolutely delicious trust the chef menu!
Food scene
Delicious French pastries, fresh bread and good coffee. Perfect to take away some treats for a picnic
52 locals recommend
Pembroke Patisserie
20 Alison AveDelicious French pastries, fresh bread and good coffee. Perfect to take away some treats for a picnic
Delicious gelato made on-site with a large variety of flavours changing daily. Perfect for a hot summer's day!
16 locals recommend
Black Peak Gelato
123 Ardmore StDelicious gelato made on-site with a large variety of flavours changing daily. Perfect for a hot summer's day!
Drinks
Great cocktails, local beer and wine, and they often have live music over the weekends.
50 locals recommend
Cork Bar
14 Helwick StGreat cocktails, local beer and wine, and they often have live music over the weekends.
Great for a whiskey tour, sample locally distilled whiskey, gin and vodka. They have lovely platters to enjoy on site too
28 locals recommend
Cardrona Distillery
2125 Cardrona Valley RoadGreat for a whiskey tour, sample locally distilled whiskey, gin and vodka. They have lovely platters to enjoy on site too
Traveler advice
Getting around
No public transport
Hire a rental car, we recommend GoRentals Queenstown