Cuisine: A La Carte, New Zealand
Price Point: Mains from $25 - $35+
Located in Peppers Clearwater Resort, The Lakes Restaurant offers locally sourced ingredients and some of New Zealand's best wine and stunning views. What more could you want?
It's a modern restaurant flooded with natural light, courtesy of its generous windows that overlook the majestic view of the lake with mountains on the horizon. It's a classy spot with plenty of 'wow' factor. And we haven't even got to the food!
Sample some of the finest ingredients for starter, main and dessert. Their starters include a free-range pork belly, marinated calamari and a warm duck rillette from the Canter Valley. For mains, culinary excellence reigns supreme with the Southland lamb rump, Canterbury Angus sirloin and market fish of the day. There's also an artichoke risotto and vegetable gnocchi for the veggies among you.
Now...there's nothing left to do but unwind with a bottle of award-winning wine. It's a tough life.
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The Lakes Restaurant
Clearwater Ave
Christchurch 8051
Open Hours:
Breakfast: 7am - 10am
Lunch: 12pm - 2pm
Dinner: 6pm until late
Phone: 03 360 1002
Website: www.peppers.co.nz/clearwater/
Sample Menu *may not be current
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Reviews
Kerry Howley - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 5 December 2019
The service friendly, nice chill atmosphere. The food was lovely and came out at a good timing not too quick or too long. Would definitely visit again
Adrienne Street - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 30 October 2019
We all had an amazing meal, the food was absolutely delicious and the service was excellent. Couldn't have been better.
KATHY FRENCH - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 26 October 2019
Went here for my wife's birthday, It was a lovely evening, dusk over the lake was beautiful, the food was great and the service was attentive with out being overbearing, would certainly revisit, maybe in the summer as it has a lovely outdoor area that would be great for drinks with friends.
Wayne Mackay - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 17 September 2019
My wife and I had some friends out for dinner to The Lakes Restaurant, and enjoyed a very, very, comfortable and pleasant surroundings. Our meals were very delicious and well presented, and the waiting staff were very observant as to the keeping the tables clear of empty dishes or ensuring the filling of our glasses. We also enjoyed our conversation with our waiting staff, it was truly, an enjoyable time. Koke, Christchurch
Tuaivi Kokaua - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 18 August 2019
What an atmosphere. It was a fantastic dining experience from the moment we entered into the restaurant. Friendly staff and the food was definitely a 10 on 10.
Damithri Waniganayake - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 28 July 2019
My wife and I both started with Smoked Fish and Clam Chowder which we enjoyed very much. Unusually for us we both chose the same main dish of Pan Fried Orange Roughy which was cooked to perfection and came served with seared scallops, tomato salsa and vegetables. The fillets of fish were large and presented beautifully. This dish was enjoyed thoroughly by us both. Next time we go back we will definitely try a dessert as we found that we had eaten enough after our starters and mains. Thank you for a lovely evening, the atmosphere of the restaurant is wonderful and we look forward to going during summer to see the view of the lake.
Cliff Fincham - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 27 July 2019
First time we dined at Lakes Restaurant and were treated like a VIP. The atmosphere was relaxed, music not loud. I will definitely recommend friends to have a great experience like we had. Thanks to all staff you are doing an excellent job, food to die for don't miss out!
Heila Du Plessis - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 28 July 2019
We were thrilled to be able to get a voucher for the Lakes restaurant. The four of us had an amazing experience. The quality and generosity of the food was awesome. I have read some unkind comments on trip advisor but our experience was amazing. Congratulations to staff and management. We had entrees, main meals and desserts. All different. No one could fault any of the food. If this sounds like a rave review.... It is! Great night. Thanks
Charles Bensted - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 27 July 2019
Beautiful setting and great service. The food was fresh, expertly prepared and presented. While the mains were delicious the desserts were outstanding. Colourful and full of flavour. We had the champagne jelly and the gelato. Highly recommend.
Kerry Howley - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 5 December 2019
Gorgeous setting for a lunch date. You feel like you’re somewhere special as soon as you walk in. The baked Camembert with fig jam and breads was delicious. The steak with peppercorn sauce had the BEST broccoli I’ve ever tasted to accompany it. But, the real show stoppers were the dessert. Vanilla, vanilla, vanilla was exceptional and the Dutch apple pie was beautiful. Highly recommend
Julia Williamson - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 29 November 2019
A really enjoyable experience.
Bronwyn Murphy - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 27 November 2019
very good service very relaxing and the food and wine was beautiful just like little bit more food on the plates but I would go back there again
Murray Gibson - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 25 November 2019
Had a delicious meal and great service from our waiter Ben!
Philippa Cooke - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 24 November 2019
Well presented and well cooked meal
Brian Bird - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 19 November 2019
Having not been here for a couple of years, now remember the great views, ambiance and service topped of by great food. Background music was at just the right level for conversation and staff suitably attentive. Well recommended.
Greg Siddells - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 23 November 2019
Love the new menu. We chose 3 different dishes between the 4 of us. All we're delicious.
Graham Adams - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 20 November 2019
Amazing food
Jonathan Cash - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 19 November 2019
lovely restaurant, great food
barbara cox - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 17 November 2019
Excellent food and service. Great value
Gavin Withers - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 5 November 2019
Nice view, good food, friendly staff
Anthony Danh - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 1 November 2019
The service friendly, nice chill atmosphere. The food was lovely and came out at a good timing not too quick or too long. Would definitely visit again
Adrienne Street - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 30 October 2019
Great service, lovely food
Colleen Gallagher - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 30 October 2019
We had the tasting platters which were very nice, followed by PLT sandwich and fries, Salad and salmon.
They were all very nice.
Andrea Tomlin - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 28 October 2019
We all had an amazing meal, the food was absolutely delicious and the service was excellent. Couldn't have been better.
KATHY FRENCH - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 26 October 2019
The food and service was excellent.
Andy Campbell - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 24 October 2019
When we arrived, we did find it a little hard to find our way to the actual restaurant part. We were waiting a wee while to be greeted and seen by anyone, which was really disappointing. However once we were passed onto a nice gentleman who took over from the first younger one, it was fine. He treated us well and was very lovely. We could not fault him on his service at all. I feel bad that I don't recall his name!
The food was good, all except our steak, which was overcooked for both of ours. My fiancé's was supposed to be rare, mine medium rare, and both were medium to well done. The flavour was there, it was seasoned well, better than most places we've been to, but the fact that it was severely overcooked was disappointing. All of the other food was amazing though, couldn't fault any of it.
The scenery was so lovely. I can imagine over summer how much more beautiful it will be there.
Stacey Cameron - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 20 October 2019
We dined on a non busy Tuesday night. Great quick and efficient service, the food was presented nicely but was average, chowder did not have much variety of seafood but was nice. I had the fillet steak which was charred tough on the edges. My partner had a salmon dish which was quite nice. The dessert was a sponge type and was a bit tasteless. However you can't beat the view over looking the lake and golf course. This place has the potential to be one of the best.
Bobby Mulken - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 15 October 2019
We had a fabulous dining.. love the atmosphere and the staff are so friendly and helpful.. highly recommended
Cheryl Dibnah - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 20 October 2019
Lovely meal as usual!
Rebecca Mahoney - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 18 October 2019
Great view. Good food. Excellent cheese board. Very good service.
Graham Adams - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 16 October 2019
Food was lovely & the service was excellent. We really enjoyed it.
Karen Grice - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 11 October 2019
Food was great and we felt reasonably priced. Good sized portions for fine dining. Decor a little outdated and lacking atmosphere but that will not stop us going back. The outside seating overlooking the lake looks lovely for a warm night.
Jenny Dawes - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 10 October 2019
THE LAKES RESTAURANT - A HIDDEN GEM RIGHT ON OUR DOORSTEP OUT AT CLEARWATER.
The Lakes out at the Peppers Clearwater Resort is fast becoming a very enjoyable habit and this time, I gave the Lakes a well deserved Rating of 4.5*s.
Our waiter is a regular and luckily for us, Mr. Llewellyn , sorry I am unable to tell you his first name which is disappointing. Anyway, he made us very much at home, seated us without our asking at a window seat looking out over the golf course and lakes. Was very patient with our orders and made our day.
We ordered what turned out to be the best entree ever which was the Baked & rosemary infused camembert GFA 18 with toasted Bread, macerated figs, house chutney & smoked walnuts. It was amazingly good.
The main dish that we both ordered was the Grilled salmon DFA/GF 26
Yams, rocket, kale pesto, almond dukkha & sour cream . Very rich but again, the combinations worked so well.
Sadly, between sharing the entree and a main each , we were so well sated that there was no chance of having a desert, so will have to wait for the next visit back to the lakes. Dam!!
Notes - the Lakes charge a surcharge for credit card payments.
Having said all that, the Lakes for me is a must try for many occasions and the area next to the restaurant is a good place for a coffee stop if you are out walking for in the area.
Don McCormack - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 10 October 2019
Excellent food complimented by excellent service,
Garry Huata - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 12 October 2019
Had an awesome experience! Amazing food, nice atmosphere, and kind staff.
Mijin Kim - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 10 October 2019
The food was beautifully presented and was delicious. Calamari entree was great. Service was good and view of the lake was tremendous.
Sue Chappell - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 9 October 2019
My family enjoyed dinner at the restaurant. It was my faughter"s birthday and she was satisfied the food.
Anne Lee - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 4 October 2019
We had a lovely evening with really delicious food and good service to go with it. Would recommend trying it and will probably be back again!
Melanie Carroll - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 6 October 2019
What a great view looking out over the lake and golf course, while enjoying lovely food and warm and friendly service.
Brent Schroeder - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 6 October 2019
Great evening. Food was cooked to perfection and service was excellent. Highly recommend this restaurant to all.
Debbie Darcy - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 5 October 2019
Amazing view and amazing food, will definitely be back!
Jayne Heaney - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 5 October 2019
Beautiful food and presentation amazing. Very nice waitress who couldn't do enough for us and made our evening memorable.
Pauline Looker - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 30 September 2019
Hi the meal was great and my Salmon was unforgettable at The Lakes Restaurant in Clearwater Christchurch
Jk Pawlikowski - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 30 September 2019
Exquisite food with gorgeous views - special birthday lunch for my Mum's 89th birthday and it was glorious, also helped by it being a beautiful day but even without the sunshine the view and food are winners just on their own. Food highlights - clam, smoked fish, saffron chowder, lamb shank ragout with papardelle, and all all all of the desserts. Wonderful wine selection to complement the very high quality food. The service was efficient and non-intrusive. Mum struggled to hear as the sound in room bounces off the wooden floors and windows, but the rest of us were fine. When it got a bit warm for her the staff very obligingly opened some windows to create a breeze. Really stunning experience and blown away with the quality of food. Thanks Clearwater - we will be back, and big thank you to FirstTable making this type of dining experience affordable.
Rachel Walker - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 29 September 2019
Went here for my wife's birthday, It was a lovely evening, dusk over the lake was beautiful, the food was great and the service was attentive with out being overbearing, would certainly revisit, maybe in the summer as it has a lovely outdoor area that would be great for drinks with friends.
Wayne Mackay - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 17 September 2019
Great dining experience, beautiful views, Aussies were very loud
Heila Du Plessis - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 13 September 2019
Lovely waiter. Third time dining here this winter. Food was tasty, well presented but not quite hot enough. Great cheese board! Would be nice to be shown to your table rather than have it pointed out to you.
Graham Adams - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 11 September 2019
This is my second time dining here. I really enjoyed my first visit but second time wasn’t as good as the first one. I still enjoyed the restaurant atmosphere and the evening!
Aqui Chèvre - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 10 September 2019
The food is very nice, only thing to watch out for if you have the steak is that it’s not a lot of food so you will probably need a side as well if you are hungry.
Liam Ambrose - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 8 September 2019
Food was delicious and service was outstanding, would definitely recommend this restaurant to all!
Rebecca Bird - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 7 September 2019
Wonderful food and excellent service.
A real treat for our family!
Thank you
Tracey Hurndell - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 3 September 2019
Can't fault the food or service. 4 of us shared the camembert starter and each of us had a different main course .... all delicious. Definitely recommend.
Gary Pay - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 30 August 2019
A little disappointed, service could of been a little better, he didn't seem to be very happy. Ginger pudding could of been hot instead of slightly warmed.
Garry and Susan Whitaker - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 26 August 2019
Good food and the waitress was very attentive to our needs.
Robyn Stockdill - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 25 August 2019
What a wonderful dining experience. Food devine
Anita Inwood - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 25 August 2019
Lovely location, nice food.
Meena Amso - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 23 August 2019
Great value for excellent food and service and nice environment for dining.
Kay Ireton - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 20 August 2019
My wife and I had some friends out for dinner to The Lakes Restaurant, and enjoyed a very, very, comfortable and pleasant surroundings. Our meals were very delicious and well presented, and the waiting staff were very observant as to the keeping the tables clear of empty dishes or ensuring the filling of our glasses. We also enjoyed our conversation with our waiting staff, it was truly, an enjoyable time. Koke, Christchurch
Tuaivi Kokaua - dined at The Lakes Restaurant on 18 August 2019
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Beautiful setting and great service. The food was fresh, expertly prepared and presented. While the mains were delicious the desserts were outstanding. Colourful and full of flavour. We had the champagne jelly and the gelato. Highly recommend.