Hawea Store & Kitchen

From farm to shelf to table, Hawea Store & Kitchen serves up an array of organic and spray-free vegetables, fresh local meats and artisan bread and transforms them into an appetizing menu with a wine list to match.

The restaurant's design is consciously sustainable to enrich the local community while inspiring guests. Warm and cosy in the winter, refreshing and cool in the summer, and with a breathtaking view of Lake Hawea all year round.

The kitchen’s philosophy is one of honesty and pride that shows off the region’s many talents. Not just the fruits of their labour, but the land the produce is grown from, the farmers who tend it and the chefs from all corners who prepare the food they offer, dishing up a world of culture and flavour.

On the evening menu, Central Otago wines and local beers feature alongside classic New Zealand dishes like pan-roasted salmon with ginger and lemongrass or southern farmed meats including Te Mana lamb ribs with black garlic and aubergine. Fresh seafood dishes like Chatham Island blue cod are a mainstay, complemented by seasonally harvested local produce.

It’s served in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with professional hospitality. Hawea Store and Kitchen is a family-friendly restaurant with quiet nooks for more intimate dining. The upstairs restaurant has an inviting ambience while the outdoor deck area is the perfect place to unwind and absorb the views on a sunny day.

The menu varies seasonally, providing delightful surprises for regular diners and holidaymakers alike.