The Stoaker Room Wanaka

Need another reason to be stoked for eating out in Wanaka? We might just have the answer...

Introducing the new cooking method that grills, bakes and steams local produce in French Oak Pinot Noir Barrel Cookers, otherwise known as stoakers. This barrel cuisine is exactly what makes The Stoaker so special, affording prime cuts a whole new smoky depth of flavour. The restaurant itself is suitably rustic, offering diners the chance to sit at barrel tables whilst soaking in the Otago sunshine. It's informal, comfy and communal; exactly what you need after a day at the lake or in the hills.

Prepare to eat like a king! With feasts and banquets designed for a group, this is your chance to see what the stoaker has been rustling up and gorge on perfectly smoked venison, pork belly, lamb rump, ribeye and Akaroa salmon, all with some grilled veggies, salads and sauces on the side. You can also design your meal around a particular meat, be that cajun chicken thigh or wagyu beef rump, and add on the sides that take your fancy.

You can even have your fill of perfectly succulent burgers, all of which have gone through the stoaker treatment. With beef patties, pork belly, smoked cauliflower and pulled mushrooms on the menu, carnivores and omnivores can indulge in their new favourite cooking method. Who else is stoked?!