3.5 stars for above average fare in this quaint town with few good foodie options. Boaboa is a fast…read morefood joint fish and chips / burger joint which redeems it's not-so-healthy self with an adjoining fresh juice bar (it closes early). * Battered Cod Special was yum: Fresh and flaky, but lacking sauce and seasoning. Every order comes with TONS of fries. I liked the flaky blue cod special more than the Hoki (too lean), which was a mild, white, and non-fishy. * Don't get the whitebait: I was too curious about the "whitebait sandwich." In search for something local and authentic, but against my better judgment, I ordered this. it's basically a simple sandwich made with white grocery store bread, and a scramble of egg and white bait (small fish). It is not glamorous, and it didn't have much flavor - not recommended :P * Be patient: It can often take 20 minutes, and remember, we're on island time here.

Fresh blue cod This was one of the best fish and chip meals…read morethat we've had in New Zealand. We chose to have our blue cod grilled and it was cooked to perfection - it was still moist and tasty. The chips and salad were very good too!!

This place seems to be the happening place to be. There are tables inside or outside seating. You…read morewalk in, place your order, pay then find a seat. They have complementary water bottles and glasses you pickup at the front door. We ordered the Cheeseburger and Crispy Lamb Salad. They were both ready good.

Great vibe! Easy to order at the bar and find a spot outside (or inside if you prefer). Great beers…read moreon tap, and NA kombucha I really liked. We had the hummus and the crispy lamb salad, and they were both really tasty.

Awesome service, we had Jamie and she was very kind and helpful. Legit pool tables, one of the best…read morewater front views in Wanaka.

The view was wonderful as it is right on the waterfront at Lake Wanaka. Food is average but you are…read morepaying for the patio seating and wifi. The restaurant provides like thirty minutes of free wifi which is just about enough time for the wait for food to come out. We went for the Thursday happy hour deal for a $25 steak, salad, and veg dinner with the purchase of a drink. My steak came out perfect but my husbands was wellllll over done despite ordering a medium rare. They were gracious in recooking but I was like done by the time his came out. In any case chill vibes and it hit the spot for a casual meal in town

Great brunch and the SCONES! Wow, the cheddar scone here might just be the best scone I've ever…read morehad. Flaky, light, buttery, and not dense at all...I'd happily come back every morning for the scones alone. In addition to the scones, all the other drinks and dishes here are fantastic. Each dish is served using fresh and locally sourced NZ ingredients, and they make for the perfect wholesome meal to start your day. Having had a few long days of travel, I also opted to try their hot honey ginger lemon drink, which packed a spicy gingery kick and made me feel 100% again. Great drink if you're feeling even slightly off.

Excellent food, wonderful service and a very relaxing downtown location. I had the Eggs Benidict…read morewith Spinach & Tomatoes and it was perfect, everything tasty and delicious crispy potatoes. The latte was expertly done and sumptuous.

We were looking for a convenient spot to grab a meal in Wanaka and stumbled upon this place during…read moreour drives in and out of town and swung by for lunch. A very large and inviting space and probably a good place to head out to when you just can't find a table or don't want to deal with a long wait at one of the restaurants in the main Wanaka strip. Between the 3 of us, we got the Philly Cheesesteak, BBQ pork sandwich on GF bun, Cauliflower soup, the tandoori wings and a couple beers. The food was all around pretty good, with the star being the wings (I could eat a whole plate of these myself and still want more). The cheeseteak was the only disappointing part of the meal as the whole thing became a huge saucy mess with way way way too much mustard overwhelming all the flavors on the dish. Beyond that we had a great meal here and would definitely consider returning for dinner and/or a couple drinks!

We enjoyed a nice evening out at Cinema Paradiso. Cool vibes with good pizza and brews. Definitely…read morerecommend ordering the fresh baked cookie for half time (intermission). Two thumbs up!

Cinema Paradiso is a cool throwback to the drive in days. It's a popular spot so make sure you drop…read morein or call to reserve your tickets in advance. There's only three theatre rooms. Pretty dope that you can bring food and drinks into the theatre. We dropped in earlier during the day and bought tickets for the last show of the night. It's $15.00 NZD/ticket for adults. There's an intermission halfway through the movie (15 minutes) to grab cookies and drinks. Everyone comes here for the comfy couches and cars to sit in. It's a fun spot with a cafe inside. There's drinks (beer, wine, cider, coffee and tea), popcorn and pastries available. Their speciality is homemade ice cream ($4.50 NZD) and cookies ($4.00 NZD, three kinds). Cool that they also have a few board games to keep you entertained. We came back to eat dinner. The menu is small but there's pizza, snacks, salads and burgers. We shared two dishes. - Lamb burger ($16.00 NZD) - lamb was excellent; cooked perfectly and had a great spice rub. We also liked the beets and cabbage slaw along with the bun. - Spinach ravioli ($15.00 NZD) - won't blow you away but it was a solid ravioli. Great spot to watch a movie on a rainy day. Food is pretty solid too.

We asked one of the local shop owners for a recommendation and the recommended slow cuts. Well the…read moreservice was excellent and the lamb special was even better. We also had the Mac it too was great. Very clean, nice fireplace great ambiance. The local that recommended this place got it on the nose. Thanks to all the staff, great place

Definitely a go to place while in Arrowtown. Was pleasantly surprised that the Chinese restaurant…read morebeside it was closed, as this forced us to eat here. Do their burgers, both the classic beef and the buttermilk chicken are good. And don't forget the fried smashed potatoes, served with aioli and tomato sauce (nope that's not ketchup), really amazing. Outdoor and indoor seating available!

Perfect little pub and eatery to pop in for a while! The pub is really charming and has a nice…read moreoriginal historical feel, then seems they added on additional space. We ordered at the bar, so just the usual service. Someone checked on us when we were finished but all was good. The fish and chips were excellent! Fresh, hot and fried perfectly.

Excellent food is only surpassed by the friendly and efficient service. The fish and chips were…read moredelightful as were the pizzas. Maje sure to ask about the homemade hot sauces.

Alivate serves overpriced, small portions of Asian fusion food. The quality of the food was sub par…read moreand the service was really slow. On the positive side, Alivate has a great view, happy hour from 5-6pm, and friendly service. I also liked the Man o War cab blend. * Short ribs - 2.5 stars: This kind of reminded me of meat loaf, it was far from falling apart and the size of an appetizer plate. The coconut rice was good but way too mushy. * Duck crepes - 3.5 stars: pretty good but small. Comes with 2 rolls which are cut in half. * Pork Belly - 2 stars: Good chunks of poorly seasoned overcooked pork belly. How do you mess up pork belly?! Overall, great atmosphere, decent drink list - come for happy hour and maybe for a few apps.

We were very happy with this restaurant and most of all its selection of meals! That's why we came…read moreback two nights in a row, it suited us perfectly! It's an Asian fusion restaurant, very fresh food. Salads tossed in some lime vinaigrette which is what I had with my monkfish and prawn in coconut milk the first night. Very nice starters or small plates as they say, chicken wings and dip, seafood and more, just walking around the restaurant at dinner time to get to your table is a delight because you see all these beautiful dishes! With big plates you can decide between meet, fish, vegetarian, lamb. Good portions, the monkfish was good, not too much, whilst the ribeye was a huge portion! The first night we got our food super fast, but the second time it took us quite some time to get both starter and main. So I guess it varies. We were very happy with the service and the VIEW is just perfect. On the second floor overlooking the lake, dinner is served to perfection. Taste wise it wasn't always a 5/5 for me so that's why it ends up being a 4/5. Love the place though!

This is the on-site casual dining spot for the Millbrook Resort. It's light and airy and sits right…read morein the middle of the facility. The decor has lots of comfy chairs and a beautiful wrap around deck with outside seating. It has a nice coffee center and fresh muffins and pastries. There is also a lunch and dinner service which is casual with nice burgers and salads. There is also a bar for the after golf drinks and a nice fireplace and sitting area as well. The food here is fresh and tasty. It's heavy on items with dairy but there is a decent selection of vegan, gluten free and dairy free items. The burgers here are great as is the pasta. We also really like the papaya salad with shrimp. Very tasty. We've been where it is very busy and service can be slow but most of the time it's not crowded. And the staff is very friendly. Overall a nice choice for a place on a resort.