Lake View Seafood Restaurant — Restaurant in South Island

I was impressed by the Sterling reviews-do much so my wife and I simply had to go. We had Chicken and sweetcorn soup, A bbq pork chow mein and a combination seafood fried rice. We also ordered a bottle of NZ white wine. We arrived around just before 6:30pm and we’re 2 of 16 dinners in an establishment that will seat around some 100 guests. The soup came out very smartly followed in no short order by the mains -which made us hurry the soup so we could start the main before the mains got cold. The Chicken and sweetcorn soup was a little underwhelming and whilst I’m no expert I’ve had my share and this soup appeared to be a chicken broth with some sweetcorn added just before serving-which resulted in some chicken broth and some sweetcorn but no meeting of the two. A little disappointing but there was enough for the two of us to share. Now, we have the two mains getting cold. These dishes were okay but nothing that would have me informing prospective future dinners “you need to eat at this establishment” A little disappointed but worth a generous 3 at best. Would I eat at this establishment again-sadly no! I informed the staff and they said sorry. Price was not the issue (28.00! Mains)- real flavourful food for that spend -sorry no -very average. Very nice view of the lake-just a shame we...

The proprietor of this establishment is a true entrepreneur, heralding from a lineage that traces back to his great-grandfather's arrival in Wanaka. Initially, we harbored skepticism about his motives, suspecting a mere upsell strategy. However, our apprehensions were quickly dispelled. The sea urchins he recommended were unparalleled, surpassing even those we savored in Sapporo, Hokkaido. Priced at NZD 50 per portion, they provide a lavish feast for two and are a culinary necessity for sea urchin aficionados. You will not be disappointed.

The salmon sashimi was another standout, its origins mysterious but its flavor nothing short of exquisite. Although every dish garnered acclaim, the fried rice did unfortunately not meet the same high standard, ranking lowest on our list.

Service was impeccable, led by the boss himself and supported by highly efficient waitresses.

The restaurant's name, Lake View Seafood Restaurant, promises stunning vistas of Lake Wanaka, though our nocturnal visit precluded these views. Nonetheless, the culinary experience alone is worth the journey.

Drink variety: 8/10 Drink taste: 8/10 Food variety: 8.5/10 Food taste: 9.5/10 Food portion: 9/10 Service speed: 8/10 Interior decoration:...

What a fantastic experience! The place was really nice and had easy access with plenty of parking space. The food? Absolutely amazing! My personal favorites were the honey chicken and spicy chicken, both were super tasty and full of flavor. The crispy pork was also a delight, and the fish mala soup was spot on. The black pepper beef had tender meat that just melted in your mouth. Everything was perfect!

To top it off, we somehow ran into a lot of fellow Indonesians here, likely because of the Lebaran holiday, which made the atmosphere even more enjoyable. They also offer free Wi-Fi, which is a great bonus. The kids absolutely loved it, too!

Definitely coming back for more. Highly...