The White House

First of all, make sure you book when wanting to eat here. The White House is a small and eccentric restaurant. The food is really good, and everything is very fresh. Staff are knowledgeable and know the menu, and the wines well. Not the cheapest of places, but worth the experience.

We booked a late dinner at the White House on a Friday night. It's very cosy and intimate but there's not a lot of room, we came here in a group of 6 and were crowded around one small round table - could have split the group up but didn't want to do that. Staff were polite and attentive. Food was good overall. The steaks were delicious and cooked perfectly. The bruschetta's were nice but the chutney on the tomato and haloumi one was very overwhelming - I really just wanted something fresh and simple, but nothing on the menu really gave that option. The menus are only written on chalkboards in various locations around the room which I thought was pretty cool, gives it that authentic touch and I'm guessing the menu changes all the time. They have a cute outdoor area which would be nice during the day.

good, friendly good food and a favourite of the locals. The restraurant maybe not for all as it is not modern but what is has in abundance is atmosphere and good food. When we are back in Wanaka we wilkl eat there again.