{"id":179,"date":"2019-03-26T04:50:05","date_gmt":"2019-03-26T04:50:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.villa-finder.com\/?p=179"},"modified":"2023-10-02T07:29:02","modified_gmt":"2023-10-02T07:29:02","slug":"wanaka-restaurants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wanaka-restaurants\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Best Wanaka Restaurants: Your culinary adventure awaits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even for a culinary food journey, you came to the right place in Wanaka, New Zealand! The town is only small but there are lots of excellent restaurants to try out serving up all kinds of food, usually prepared with<strong> fresh, locally-sourced produce.<\/strong>\u00a0Yum! Then, there are the <strong>local vineyards<\/strong> around Wanaka where <strong>high-quality pinot noir wines<\/strong> are made to compliment your fine-dining experience in the centre of town. When it comes down to food and drinks, we got your covered. Check out our <strong>favourite Wanaka restaurants<\/strong> below!<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wanaka-restaurants\/#1_Relishes_Cafe\" >1. Relishes Cafe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wanaka-restaurants\/#2_Kai_Whakapai\" >2. Kai Whakapai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wanaka-restaurants\/#3_Francescas_Kitchen\" >3. Francesca\u2019s Kitchen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wanaka-restaurants\/#4_Kika\" >4. Kika<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wanaka-restaurants\/#5_Big_Fig\" >5. Big Fig<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wanaka-restaurants\/#6_Red_Star_Burger_Bar\" >6. Red Star Burger Bar<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Relishes_Cafe\"><\/span>1. Relishes Cafe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_180\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-180\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-180\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-finder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/10646936_10152387532842831_3502747564849358705_n-e1553573607608.jpg\" alt=\"Wanaka restaurants - Relishes Cafe\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-180\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: Relishes Cafe Facebook page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s start with the most important meal of the day: Breakfast. The best place to go for <strong>breakfast in Relishes Cafe<\/strong> (brunch or lunch will also do if you prefer to have breakfast at your Wanaka Holiday Home!). Everyone raves about this<strong> charming lunch spot in town<\/strong>, serving modern cuisine all year round. Relishes Cafe even has a <strong>fireplace<\/strong> for the cold and cosy winter months of the year so you can come down here before and after spending time on the ski fields around Wanaka. The coffee is excellent, brewed with <strong>locally-sourced organic coffee beans<\/strong> and the food is mouthwatering, following their motto: \u2018Local produce and global flavours\u2019. Relishes Cafe <strong>smokes their own Aoraki Salmon. <\/strong>Lamb and goat dishes are massively yummy and of the highest quality like you only get in places like New Zealand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Ther<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">e is a<strong> kids\u2019 menu available<\/strong>, too, for families with children and there are gluten-free bread options, as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Must-try dishes: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Housemade fruit bread, the steak sandwich and the Dutch cheese pancake with prosciutto ham.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.relishescafe.co.nz\/\"><b>Relishes Cafe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><b>Address: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/99 Ardmore Street, Wanaka, 9305<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Contact:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0+64 3 443 9018<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Opening hours: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">every day from 7.30 am &#8211; 10.30 pm<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2836.213475965951!2d169.1333037148469!3d-44.694840379099446!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0xa9d54f45aa069ab7%3A0x31e0b5c5b16a350a!2sRelishes+Cafe!5e0!3m2!1sen!2ssg!4v1553573825853\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Kai_Whakapai\"><\/span>2. Kai Whakapai<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another must-try breakfast\/brunch\/lunch spot in Wanaka is Kai Whakapai, translating to \u2018food made good\u2019. This cafe turns into a bar at night so you can come back for drinks after a day of exploring the countryside. Kai Whakapai <strong>overlooks Wanaka Lake<\/strong> and it features indoor and outdoor tables. Kai Whakapai has got a <strong>relaxed vibe<\/strong> going on and it is a great place to meet local people and travellers, enjoying the lake views and munching on delicious food from morning till evening.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Must-try dishes: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggs Benny &amp; Rostis with poached eggs<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myguidequeenstown.com\/restaurants\/kai-whakapai-bar-and-cafe\"><b>Kai Whakapai<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/a><b>Address:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 121 Ardmore St, Wanaka 9305, New Zealand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Contact:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> +64 3 443 7795<br \/>\n<\/span><b>Opening hours:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> every day from 7 am &#8211; 11 pm<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2836.195266346661!2d169.1325954148469!3d-44.6952121790993!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0xa9d54f4550e8b297%3A0x2077dd9d106fa289!2sKai+Whakapai!5e0!3m2!1sen!2ssg!4v1553574067751\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Francescas_Kitchen\"><\/span>3. Francesca\u2019s Kitchen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_181\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-181\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-181\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-finder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/47379550_2294247260608350_49626380010258432_n-e1553574375620.jpg\" alt=\"Where to eat in Wanaka - Francesca's Italian Kitchen Wanaka\" width=\"600\" height=\"713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/47379550_2294247260608350_49626380010258432_n-e1553574375620.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/47379550_2294247260608350_49626380010258432_n-e1553574375620-252x300.jpg 252w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-181\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: Francesca&#8217;s Italian Kitchen Wanaka Facebook Page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For your fix of <strong>authentic Italian food<\/strong> made with fresh local produce and high-quality imported Italian products, make your way to Francesca\u2019s Kitchen in the centre of Wanaka. Apart from the tasty, delicate ingredients, a great bunch of love and passion that went into the making of these traditional Italian dishes at Francesca\u2019s Kitchen. Pair up with a delicious glass of <strong>wine from Italy or New Zealand<\/strong> and you are in for a wonderful evening. Not into wine? There are some <strong>delicious crafts beers<\/strong> on the menu, as well. Keep some space for dessert ( it\u2019s an absolute must!) and enjoy your dessert together with a good cup of Allpress coffee &#8211; everything is brought to perfection at this Italian restaurant!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Francesca\u2019s also has a <strong>mobile trailer<\/strong> in a remote area of town and it goes by the name of<\/span><a style=\"font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0px;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.francescaspizzas.com\/?utm_source=little_grunts&amp;utm_medium=blogpost&amp;utm_campaign=wanaka_food\"> Francesca\u2019s pizzas<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There is no better place to get delicious wood-fired pizzas, totally casual and lovable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fransitalian.co.nz\/wanaka-home\/\"><b>Francesca\u2019s Kitchen<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><b>Address:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 3 Ardmore St, Wanaka 9305, New Zealand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Contact: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+64 3 443 5599<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Opening hours: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">every day from 12 pm to 3 pm &amp; 5 pm to 9 pm<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2836.218452000374!2d169.13361251484685!3d-44.6947387790993!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0xa9d54f45aa520f11%3A0x7b86933bef45dc67!2sFrancesca's+Italian+Kitchen!5e0!3m2!1sen!2ssg!4v1553574560534\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-finder.com\/things-to-do-in-wanaka\/\">12 things to do in Wanaka: Make the most out of your New Zealand trip<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Kika\"><\/span>4. Kika<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_182\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-182\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-182\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-finder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/18671067_1145586502212046_6571508899127753948_n-e1553574775537.jpg\" alt=\"best wanaka restaurants - Kika\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-182\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: Kika Facebook page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Sister company of Franceska\u2019s Kitchen and already one of the most<strong> famous award-winning restaurants<\/strong> in town, Kika is all about <strong>tapas to share with friends and family<\/strong>. Kika is a unique find in the dining scene of New Zealand and the <strong>small but rich menu<\/strong> is a little paradise of its own for any food lover. The \u2018just feed me\u2019 option is a 4-course surprise menu where you will leave it to the chef to decide what\u2019s going to be on your plate. Tip of the day: make a reservation &#8211; this place is smoking hot!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Must-try tapas:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wairiri buffalo milk mozzarella, fried chicken with tomato sumo, lamb shoulder with lemon, rosemary and chilli and do not leave without munching on the desserts! (we know, you may have to eat here more than once to try it all).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kika.nz\/\"><b>Kika<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><b>Address:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2 Dunmore Street, Wanaka 9305, New Zealand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Contact:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> +64 3 443 6536<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Opening hours<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: every day from 5.30 pm &#8211; 9.30 pm<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2836.1941986460693!2d169.13445031484693!3d-44.695233979099356!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0xa9d54f45bc4d9b73%3A0x662d8cfce68b1647!2sKika!5e0!3m2!1sen!2ssg!4v1553574918047\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Big_Fig\"><\/span><b>5. Big Fig<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_184\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-184\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-184\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-finder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/47289661_584019362010567_4579291420870836224_n-e1553575136765.jpg\" alt=\"Best wanaka restaurants - Big Fig Wanaka\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-184\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: Big Fig Wanaka Facebook page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Slow food served fast\u2019 is the motto of Big Fig Restaurant in Wanaka. This family-owned restaurant was inspired by the family\u2019s <strong>Lebanese heritage<\/strong>, their obsession with food and the fig tree growing in the garden of their Taranaki home in New Zealand. All the food is prepared with <strong>seasonal, local ingredients and free-range eggs and meat<\/strong>. Big Fig is open for <strong>breakfast, lunch and dinner. <\/strong>And on the menu, you will find classic middle-eastern dishes with a modern twist. Slow-cooked meat, salads, pita bread from the in-house bakery and much more. Big Fig offers different plate-sizes for big and small bellies, and they promote a sustainable, no-waste practice, too. There won\u2019t be any straws or plastic bags of any kind at this popular dining venue and the small and big plates prevent food-waste. Totally awesome!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Must-try dishes:<\/strong> Turkish gozlemeor ricotta buckwheat pancakes for breakfast, cranberry-infused meatballs for lunch &amp; lamb shawarm for dinner. Not that hungry but ready to much? Homemade dips with pita bread will do!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bigfig.co.nz\/\"><b>Big Fig<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><b>Address:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">105 Ardmore St, Wanaka 9305, New Zealand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Contact:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> +64 3 443 5023<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Opening hours: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">every day from 8 am &#8211; 9 pm<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2836.206633904072!2d169.13288831484684!3d-44.69498007909936!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0xa9d54f45064b7cf7%3A0xb6d1d633c2f78bf5!2sBig+Fig+Wanaka!5e0!3m2!1sen!2ssg!4v1553575156262\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-finder.com\/wanaka-with-kids\/\">Wanaka with kids: How to keep your kids happy in Wanaka<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Red_Star_Burger_Bar\"><\/span>6. Red Star Burger Bar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_185\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-185\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-185\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-finder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/54800100_2165585070154086_7799740934014369792_n-e1553575442999.jpg\" alt=\"Red Star Burger Bar - what to eat in Wanaka\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-185\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: Red Star Burger Bar Facebook page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At some point on your Wanaka Holiday, you got to get our hand on a <strong>handmade New Zealand beef hamburger<\/strong> and there is no better place to get it than at Red Star Burgers Bar in Wanaka, crafting burgers since 2004. Oh yes, these gourmet burgers will keep you coming back for more! With <strong>over 25 hamburgers<\/strong> to choose from, this burger bar is one-of-a-kind. The burgers are made with <strong>organic local produce<\/strong> and you can choose between beef, chicken, lamb fish, veggie (lentils or falafel) or kids burgers. There is something for everyone, boys and girls! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Must-try dishes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mofo Beef burger!!! (so traditional to have your beef burger with egg and beetroot &#8211; gotta try it!). The Mofo Beef Burger comes closest to the famous Queenstown Fergburger.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/redstarburgerbar.mobi2go.com\/\"><b>Red Star Burgers Bar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><b>Address:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 26 Ardmore St, Wanaka 9305, New Zealand<br \/>\n<b>Contact: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+64 (03) 443 9322<br \/>\n<b>Opening hours<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 11.30 am &#8211; 9 pm<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2836.252970544775!2d169.13765931484673!3d-44.69403397909937!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0xa9d54f4692147eeb%3A0xf7662d053754b9b1!2sRed+Star+Burger+Bar!5e0!3m2!1sen!2ssg!4v1553575621651\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Even for a culinary food journey, you came to the right place in Wanaka, New Zealand! 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