Best Seafood chowder in Wanaka

6 restaurant menus in New Zealand, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Lake Bar
Lake Bar
90/100 (1468 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Bar
Gastropub
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Gastropub
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Brunch
Fish and Chips
Mussels and Prawns
Lamb
Sandwiches
Rack of Venison
Fish
Chowder
Burger
Blue Cod and Chips
Pork
Fish & Chips
Half a Dozen of Oysters
Steak
Ribs
Lamb chops
Green Lipped Mussels & Prawns
Chicken Burger
Curry
Sweet Chilli Sour Cream Potato Wedges
Seafood chowder
Prawns
Beef
Spicy Curry Mussels
Fish & chips
Pork spare ribs
Ribeye
Burger and fries
Bangers And Mash
IPA
Salad
Short Rib
Sourdough
Steak Sandwich
Calamari
Beef Short Ribs
Green Curry
Mussels
Salmon Fillet
Garlic Prawns
Calamares
Cajun Chicken Wings
Salmon
Sit down
Gastropub
New Zealand
Bar
Television
Live Music
Waterfront
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We had our lunch here on a nice sunny afternoon. The place was nice and relaxed (think there’s no women’s world cup happening in the..."
Sheng Jie
"Excellent food for a bar. The burger is perfectly done, even the French fries, the clam chowder is so filling and rich and tasty. One of the best..."
Ray文 “ChampagneRayman”
"What an awesome experience. Service, food and atmosphere was superb. We had a window table so could also enjoy the view of gorgeous Wanaka. Live..."
Chris Davey
"Large and comfortable bar with great views of Lake Wanaka Stopped by for lunch on a cold windy day Spicy wedges with sweet chili and sour cream were..."
Ribeye
"The place to get a good feed and a variety of Lake Bar. The food serving sizes are great, especially after a day on the mountain. Did a couple of..."
Peta Lucas
"Could not speak more highly of the service the staff provided to us. The food was delicious, we tried a few tapas including the onion rings, garlic..."
Lauren J
"First taste of venison and it was great! Some other menu options would have been nice but then I'm fussy! Service was lovely although sometimes hard..."
Helen Ashton
"Had dinner here last night. Extremely good food. Service was friendly & efficient. Really enjoyed it. Highly recommend the Venison & the Seafood..."
Janine Yates
"Yummy food had beef short rib which were devine just melted off bone very tasty. Great winter rib warmer! Chicken burger yummy & lived up to what you..."
Bryce Miller
"Good food and service. Though we waited awhile for the food during lull period (around 3-4pm), staff was friendly, offered us to change to booth..."
Marge M
Speights Ale House Wanaka
Speights Ale House Wanaka
85/100 (5494 ratings)
Restaurants
Gastropub
New Zealand
Vegan Options
Bar
Gastropub
Pub
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Grandma's Lamb Liver
Lamb Shank
Fish & chips
Cheese burger
Chowder
Burger
Fish & Chips
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Mulled Wine
Nachos
Chicken Caesar Salad with Chicken
Chicken Nachos
Beef
Eggs Benedict
Lamb
Ribs
Pesto
Lamb Shoulder
Fish
Ribs and Garlic Bread
Pork
Pasta
5 Malt Old Dark
Lamb Focaccia
Pork Belly
Salad
Vege Patch
Blue cod
Mussels
Lambs Fry Mushroom & Bacon
Beer
Salmon
Pumpkin and Potato Soup
Seafood chowder
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
New Zealand
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Great food, and well priced. Option for a table at the bar or slightly little more formal, and sit down in the restaurant. Also has outdoor seating..."
Rob Collins
"Came in on a Tuesday about 130pm for lunch. Place was empty and the staff weren’t particularly friendly. Food was excellent though so they..."
Teowai Ratahi
"We dined here on Tuesday night, with my partner. It's a funky space, the staff were super friendly and very accommodating to my partner's coeliac..."
Neats G
"Very nice. Chill vibes, tidy and speedy service. Well priced beers, we had two for $20 👌 Food was delicious. Definitely worth stopping..."
Jesse Taylor
"Delicious soup, he loved the sausage n mash. Good fast service Comfy seats. And reasonable prices..."
Lynda Francis
"Very good and dependably consistent with the food quality. There were six of us and they served us quickly and the food was very good. The staff were..."
Joe Ninety
"We had dinner here on a Friday night when the holidays started. There were about 40 or more people but even though there was a large amount of people..."
Alex Kon
"A great restaurant with really good food. The atmosphere was nice and the wait staff very friendly. Their signature dish of the lamb shanks was..."
Lrmarks2003
"This is the best dinner we have since we arrived in NZ 3 days ago. We loved what we have ordered and totally enjoyed our dinner. Service is good..."
pearlyn ng
"We accidentally stumbled upon this place while looking for a place that served early dinner in Wanaka. It has a very spacious dining and drinking..."
Join the Travelling Pair
"Like the ambience, I had market fish not bad. The waiter was attentive and friendly towards my kid. Kid friendly restaurant for..."
Xavier Lum
"The restaurant is located right next to the lake and at thw entrance to town center. We visited at 6pm for early dinner and nearly all the outdoor..."
TheNZLILY
"Incredible food and great service, Ribeye steak was so tasty and portions were huge, Go for tbeir roast potatoes, you won't regret..."
Steve Kavanagh
"Speights Ale House Wānaka, it’s been a while! I arrived on sunset, so beautiful. This restaurant appeared so inviting and the atmosphere was so..."
Oliver Sloan
"Great selection of wine and for sure the great Speight's beers on tap! Food here is just amazing! Big plates and the price is totally..."
Lisa Gloeckner
"Came here to eat twice while in Wanaka. Great environment with friendly staff. Can get really busy during dinner time, but can sit and order from the..."
Steven Hung
"A fantastic place, lots of seating options for outside and in, also incredibly friendly staff. They don't do cocktails but they do have real bailies..."
Carol A
Alchemy
Alchemy
85/100 (1906 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Vegan Options
Cafe
Cafe
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Curry and Lentil Soup
Pesto
Salmon
Potato Kash and Mushroom Stack
Fish
Burger
Vietnamese Pork Crepe
Pork
Squid Bun
Ragu
Chowder
Pink Oyster Mushroom Coconut Glaze Puffed Forbidden Rice
Steak
Tapas
Tacos
Beef
Crispy John Dory Green Lipped Mussels Foam Garlic Scales
Crispy Chicken burger
Gluten Free Eggs on Toast
Seafood chowder
Latte
Tofu Scramble
hot chocolate
Eggs Benedict
Pasta
Egg on Toast
Toasts
Salad
Smashed Avocado on Toast
Scallops
Eggs Benedict
Fish and Chips
Waffles
Duck
Waffle
Cakes
Calamari
Lamb with Potatoes
Profiteroles
House Smoked Salmon
Lamb
Calamares
Café
New Zealand
Café
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Had dinner tonight at Alchemy. Food was stunning. The platter as a starter had items not usually found on a standard platter and both mains were top..."
Hamish Girvan
"Holy crap, after the last place we went to in Wanaka, this place is the shiz!!! What a fantastic place, great service, very friendly staff, and..."
Leith Marshall
"Fantastic food options. I was looking for something vegan and they did not disappoint! I had the black rice pudding and fruit and it was..."
Shane Mingins
"Went to Alchemy after the duck race on Sunday for brunch with two families including four hungry toddlers. We walked in the door and Alchemy was flat..."
Andy Harridge
"Two for one night, the meals were superb. The service spectacular. We are rating this one in the top three of our meals in our 3 weeks we have been..."
Jenni Watt
"The best meal we've had from Auckland to Queenstown, thoroughly enjoyable, so good had 3 courses, staff were also great, we'll done guys, keep up the..."
Ashley Dow
"The food was absolutely amazingly yummy!!! And the staff are super friendly..."
Kylee Hurst
"Lovely restaurant. Excellent food. Great service. Delicious coffee. Would recommend it to..."
Susan Conradie
"Best brownie I have ever tasted ! They seem a bit understaffed but managed well! Great experience - people from Sydney..."
Anjii Mehmet
"Great cafe, excellent selection of food on menu to suit all budgets and taste. Very cool decor..."
Andrew Bisset
"Very friendly and efficient service, great wine and tasty food. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the magic..."
Anthony Palmowski
"Awesome view. Great coffee with Latte..."
Joe V. Veen Coelho
"Tasty food at a fair price, good portions, nice indoor seating and friendly staff. Great place to grab lunch when in..."
USE HANSID FOR GOLD DISCOUNT
"Perfect spot on the Wanaka strip for the amateur diner, with solid outdoor tables ideal for taking in the charms of the town and people watching. You..."
Frank
"We chose Alchemy as our date night spot and we were delighted! Modern, rustic and moody. The food and wine are gorgeous - you'll find they offer a..."
Teggert
"Currently sitting right now with mountain view in this cafe! Love love the view including the wanaka lake. This place has a good vibe with some edm..."
Ieseon
"Nice customer service. Food is good made with good quality ingredients. However it lacking the complexity. Interior design was just urban casual..."
MelbfoodCritic
"Loved it so much we came back the next day for breakfast again! Good coffee and great menu! Fast and friendly service and free wifi and lots of..."
Courtney Taylor
"This was our go to place in wanaka for the week. The restaurant service was extraordinarily fast, even when busy. However the coffees usually took a..."
Stacy Heyman
"Like this place a lot. Drop by for breakfast every time I'm here, mostly because it's a bit quieter and there are lovely views of the lake with..."
Kbel
"A five star dinner experience without doubt! We have been here for over a week now travelling the South Island and this is the best meal we have had..."
Greig Stuart Torpey
"1 of only 2 smart NZ cuisine restaurants in town that are open for dinner in the summer of 2023. Sharp, efficient service, well-trained friendly..."
Dave Westover
"The last 2days in Wānaka this year, and is the last 2days of their opening. But One that need to come to an end. All the best for you..."
Zhang Jaclyn
"Lovely establishment. We spent a few hours here on two occasions, the staff were happy for us to be on our laptops and charging ports were available..."
John Stewart
"Wow wow wow. Went here with my partner. We ordered the mushroom/ hash brown stack and the BLAT. My partner loved his meal and I tasted the hash..."
Deanne
"Everything we ordered was pretty great but the standout for me was the Vietnamese pork crepe. It was delicious and something out of the ordinary!..."
Dana L
"Excellent service but a somewhat limited menu. However, most of what was served was nice. Aged steak was a bit chewy and disappointing given how..."
Derek Phyn
"Loved Alchemy! Had stunning cocktails and dinner while in town and really enjoyed it. Great vibe, lovely staff and yummy food. Their bfast was also..."
Lara H
"We discovered Alchemy on our second day in Wanaka. Louis makes the best coffee that we've had in NZ and the cinnamon scrolls are to die for. The..."
Tracey L
"The Fried Chicken and Waffles was one of the best dishes my partner and I have..."
Olivia
"Best brunch I've had. Have to recommend the pork belly! The food was great, this is a cute cafe with an amazing..."
Adrian Albuquerque
"Adore this cafe’s vibe. Great coffee, food and staff. My go to breakfast spot when in Wānaka and when I need to get some mahi done with a great..."
Belinda
"Great friendly staff fantastic soup nice and spicy. Used the toilet and found the dryer real jet great for drying but perhaps something under it to..."
Stuart Ross
"Brunch on a busy Saturday morning. Love the vibes and customer service is impeccable. The eggs and toast are on point..."
Danny Lee
"Really liked this place and it looked popular with the locals. Great vibe going on, busy little place. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. Lots..."
Andy James
"Great food. Great service. Cozy and recently refurbished. Best cafe lake views in town. You can't go wrong at..."
james elvery
Lake Bar
Lake Bar
84/100 (1478 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Bar
Gastropub
Pub
New Zealand
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Diner
Seafood
Wine Bar
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Mussels and Prawns
Lamb
Salmon
Rack of Venison
Fish
Sandwiches
Blue Cod and Chips
Pork
Burger
Half a Dozen of Oysters
Steak
Chowder
Green Lipped Mussels & Prawns
Chicken Burger
Ribs
Lamb chops
Sweet Chilli Sour Cream Potato Wedges
Seafood chowder
Curry
Spicy Curry Mussels
Fish & chips
Pork spare ribs
Prawns
Beef
Ribeye
Burger and fries
IPA
Bangers And Mash
Short Rib
Salad
Sourdough
Beef Short Ribs
Steak Sandwich
Salmon Fillet
Green Curry
Cajun Chicken Wings
Calamari
Fish and Chips
Mussels
Gastropub
New Zealand
Bar
Live Music
Waterfront
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"We had our lunch here on a nice sunny afternoon. The place was nice and relaxed (think there’s no women’s world cup happening in the..."
Sheng Jie
"Excellent food for a bar. The burger is perfectly done, even the French fries, the clam chowder is so filling and rich and tasty. One of the best..."
Ray文 “ChampagneRayman”
"What an awesome experience. Service, food and atmosphere was superb. We had a window table so could also enjoy the view of gorgeous Wanaka. Live..."
Chris Davey
"Large and comfortable bar with great views of Lake Wanaka Stopped by for lunch on a cold windy day Spicy wedges with sweet chili and sour cream were..."
Ribeye
"The place to get a good feed and a variety of Lake Bar. The food serving sizes are great, especially after a day on the mountain. Did a couple of..."
Peta Lucas
"Could not speak more highly of the service the staff provided to us. The food was delicious, we tried a few tapas including the onion rings, garlic..."
Lauren J
"First taste of venison and it was great! Some other menu options would have been nice but then I'm fussy! Service was lovely although sometimes hard..."
Helen Ashton
"Had dinner here last night. Extremely good food. Service was friendly & efficient. Really enjoyed it. Highly recommend the Venison & the Seafood..."
Janine Yates
"Yummy food had beef short rib which were devine just melted off bone very tasty. Great winter rib warmer! Chicken burger yummy & lived up to what you..."
Bryce Miller
"Good food and service. Though we waited awhile for the food during lull period (around 3-4pm), staff was friendly, offered us to change to booth..."
Marge M
Water Bar
Water Bar
81/100 (1351 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
Bar
New Zealand
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Drinks
Seafood chowder
Lamb Shank
Chowder
Burger
Vegetables
Tapas
Chicken parmigiana
Tacos
Ribs
Nachos
Fish Tacos
Salad
Chicken Wings
Lamb
Irish Stout
Fish
Crispy Lemon Pepper Calamari
Pork
Garlic and BBQ Pizzas
Pizza
Salad
Pizza and Jalapeno Poppers
Fried Halloumi Cheese Fries
Ribeye steak
Wings
Beer Battered Fries with Cheese & Gravy
BBQ pork ribs
Risotto
Seafood Marinara Pizza
Baked Salmon
Salmon
Brisket and Bacon Burger
Fish burger
Sit down
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Visa
Reservations
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"We came to this place at night, it was very busy.We seated outside because there is no table inside. The service was very good, they move us..."
Yayas Hendarto
"4/5 Taste4/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 4.5/5 Customer Service Bar with nice Beer and Pizza in WanakaThey had specials..."
곰정안
"The Water Bar is definitely guaranteed to be a good night. The staff are nice. There's tv's everywhere showing snowboarding etc which is awesome, the..."
The Taste Bud
"Stopped in for lunch and got a chicken burger and nachos. Hubby wasn't able to finish the nachos they were that filling - but a great flavour! I..."
Michal Jefferson
"Came here on a Monday night due to the specials. 5.30-6.30 $4 beers and 241 all main meals from 5pm onwards. Ordered the lamb shoulder. To..."
ItsTrueFatKidsLoveFood
"Went here on Wanaka Show weekend it was busy but meals were served quickly and the food was divine. Bar staff were amazing and when we had a small..."
Vannessa A
"Best steak I have had in a very long time.. would definitely be back for more if I could... highly recommend the blue cheese sauce. Nice wines at a..."
amanda percy
"Oh what amazing food here! If you are up for a salad, go for the crispy chicken salad. Absolutely delicious! The steak with butter garlic sauce is..."
tejas chavan
"Food was really good. Service from the bar staff was excellent. Not so good from the waitress who took our order though. Very indifferent, didn't..."
Janine Yates
"Visited on our first night in Wanaka and grabbed a table at their outdoor patio overlooking the lake around sunset. You go up to the counter to..."
Jennifer Johnson
"Wonderful food and wine. Small comment would be that there were too many mustard seeds in the mash, but still recommend for dinner and drinks. Great..."
Genevieve Banks
"Wow! We stopped here Thursday night just because I looked like a great view for some of us tourists. We ended staying for the steak special much and..."
Zack Krause
"Came early (5pm ish) got busy quick! Food was incredible and the wings were $1 each! When they say crispy they mean crispy! So good!! Lamb shank was..."
Heidi
"Water Bar actually exceeded expectations. Very good service (waiter had remarkable memory). Quick turnaround and flexible for allergies. Nice food...."
Derek Phyn
"This restaurant is by far one of my favorites!!! It has the best seafood chowder 😍 good customer service, good food, everything is perfect! Thanks..."
María Belén Fernández
"Ideal stop at the end of the day on the hill. Relax with a Beer, meal or snack overlooking the lakefront. Excellent service..."
Aleks Milojevic
"Cheeseburger with angus omgggg very delicious i love it 😍😍😍 and price very normal 😍😍🇳🇿🇳🇿 good service nice atmosphere..."
gosmami
"Nice pub with a magnificent view! The food was quite decent, with a good selection of beers. It was trivia night the day we visited, and it was great..."
Himanshu Punj
"Absolutely amazing place to be with friends and family. The barstaff are incredibly friendly, and the kitchen staff cook amazing meals. Siena is the..."
Joey Czornookyj
"We had the Thursday night steak..."
Michael Engemann
"Great service. Friendly staff. Food was good. We will be back next time in town. We happen to go on a Wednesday night. Witch was $1 chicken night...."
Andy Scott
"Had lunch here twice during our stay in Wanaka. Good views of the lakefront, the buttermilk chicken burger is tasty. Also had a pumpkin and feta..."
Du Wolfgramm
"Shout-out to water bar for serving us the most delicious fish tacos in NZ! My friend also loved the lamb shank which was really tender. Perfect view..."
Brian He
"Banging good place for a meal, drinks or parties! Regular events such as weekly quiz nights are awesome. Try their wings night on..."
Benjamin T
Makarora Country Cafe
Makarora Country Cafe
74/100 (549 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Cafe
Cafe
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Salmon Eggs Benedict
Sandwiches
Raspberry and White Chocolate Muffin
French Toast Crumpets
Mutton Pie Cheese Roll Flat White
High Country Breakfast
Coffee Latte with Muffins
Steak and Cheese with Chips
Toasts
Ice Cream
Fish
Big breakfast
Macchiato
Seafood chowder
Sit down
Café
Contemporary
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"We made a quick stop at the Makarora country cafe. Sadly 3 tour buses arrives just before us (2 unannounced, we were scheduled) and this made service..."
Graham Tranter
"The title of this resturant is Country Cafe however, the quality of the meal - ingredients, cooking/baking style and presentation - can easily..."
Ali Shayan
"Called in for breakfast and a coffee. Wow, simply amazing. I will definitely be back here, just have a look at the photos. The fruit was amazing and..."
Willy Hemopo
"A lovely atmosphere with a great big fireplace. Yummy food, good value. Owner is really..."
Kate Griffiths
"Great place to stop to refresh and stretch your..."
Mark
"One of the best feeds we’ve had in the South Island. Warm cosy fire, excellent service. Great..."
Jenny Lamberton
"STOP HERE!!! Great service, fresh baked goods, a remarkable staff and a home like atmosphere to enjoy your goodies. And, they have a gas station..."
Anthony R.
"Yes! Best cafe. Food was delicious. Staff is great, very friendly and generous. The chips and salad were tasty. Milk shakes and ice cream were..."
Matt Grimaldi
"Beautiful food, I had the bacon and egg pie and it was just perfect. Service was warm and friendly. There is also petrol available - a wee bit spenny..."
R Wilson
"Mutton pie!!! Never heard of it until calling into here. Wicked as! and the cheese rolls are off the chain too...staff know how to make a decent..."
Fayde P