Shackleton’s @ Brinkley Resort

An institution renowned for its culinary excellence, Shackleton's at Brinkley Resort has got tongues wagging at Mt Hutt Village.

Not only do they hand-pick the finest Canterbury and New Zealand ingredients, Shackleton's is a proud recipient of the prestigious NZ Beef & Lamb Award. Only a select 163 restaurants are deemed worthy... in short, expect nothing short of perfection! And with magnificent surrounding landscapes, Shackleton's really is the whole package.

Their seasonal menu is an ode to contemporary food that warms and delights. Entrees include the not-to-be-missed slow-cooked lamb shoulder adorned with black garlic aioli and capers, smoked salmon and ricotta polenta cake with an intriguing pickled grape and tarragon salsa, and baked camembert with fig smeared upon toasted ciabatta. With an innovative mix of flavours and accompaniments, every dish is well-considered and destined to widen your foodie horizons.

The same can be said for the mains! Their balsamic braised beef cheek is a lesson in flavour pairings, with gnocchi tossed in kale pesto and lemon ricotta, roquette and parmesan. And we'll let the confit chicken breast, sous vide venison rump and Akaroa salmon do all the talking.