CABIN Wānaka

Fire is the heart of Cabin Wānaka, stripping dining down to reveal the raw, honest work of the hearth. It’s a visceral way to cook that requires the chef to be present in every spark using wood, air, and timing. Every seat, every sightline, and every pocket of warmth is dictated by the central flame. 

Inside the Wānaka restaurant, wood is not hidden away. Stemming from the belief that the most important ingredient isn’t found in the pantry, wood is stacked against the walls and drying in the ambient heat of the kitchen. We treat it as if it were a spice, selecting specific logs for the way their smoke perfumes a ribeye or blackens a vegetable. 

Because fire demands integrity, we partner closely with local farmers and regional suppliers to source prime Wānaka steak, pristine seafood, wild meats and heirloom vegetables. The result is a shifting, seasonal menu defined not by a country or a style, but by a philosophy - Wānaka woodfired.

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Behind the bar, the Cabin Wānaka approach is just as deliberate. The drinks program leans into stories of terrain and talent, featuring local and international wines, elegant cocktails and cold beers carefully chosen to cut through the rich, smoky profile of the hearth.

Cabin Wānaka offers a selection of shelters for your next gathering. Private dining, partially private dining, or the full use of the four walls. 

Cabin exclusive use  - Seated 46 (plus 10 at bar), standing 70

Cabin private dining - Seated 12

Cabin dining room partial - Seated 24

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For millions of years, the setting sun signalled the end of the day and the beginning of vulnerability. Fire gave us the night, offering our ancestors the hours needed to become more than just survivors. It created a social space that previously didn't exist, opening a window of light where language, storytelling, and deep human connection were born.

Cabin Wānaka is a manifestation of this evolution, an ancient belief that memorable experiences aren't found in the grand halls of luxury hotels, but in the intimate resonance of a shelter built around a fire. 

This is not fine dining, but it is far from ordinary. It is an open, informative, and deeply unique way to share a meal served with an honest hand, and zero pretension. The fire is lit, see you soon.