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arc

74 Ardmore Street, Wānaka 9305, New Zealand

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74 Ardmore Street, Wānaka 9305, New Zealand

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+64 3 428 4938
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About arc

Sister spot to Kika—arc is the table dialed-in eaters target on Ardmore Street. The draw: an ambitious monthly set menu with casual South Island ease. Dinner kicks off with warm beer bread under melted Welsh rarebit butter, moving through whitebait toast and rare steak sauced in mushroom beurre blanc. Travelers cite the full progression as the culinary peak of their trip, though tables regularly downshift to the trimmed-down lite set. Floor staff field dietary requests without missing a beat, pacing the meal toward a tart green apple sorbet spiked with booze.

  • Monthly Rotating Tasting Menus: Inventive multi-course sets rotate every month—from whitebait toast and kingfish to steak in mushroom beurre blanc—alongside an accessible lite set option.
  • Signature Bread Course: Warm beer bread served with rich Welsh rarebit butter kicks off the dinner service.
  • Attentive, Accommodating Service: Knowledgeable floor staff walk guests through cellar pairings and modify tasting courses smoothly for dietary needs.
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Why Diners Choose arc

Experience Wānaka's most inventive rotating set menus and relaxed bistro warmth—reserve your table early to secure your South Island culinary highlight.

  • Monthly Evolving Menus That Define South Island Travel

    Arc continually overhauls its multi-course dinner sets each month, crafting inventive, finely calibrated dishes that routinely stand out as the culinary peak of a New Zealand holiday.

    Every course on the January monthly dinner menu was amazing! This was my favorite restaurant on our 3 week NZ trip.

    Megan McLaughlin

  • Inventive Culinary Twists and Sensory Precision

    The kitchen elevates local ingredients with unexpected flavor profiles and creative twists, turning each course and wine pairing into an imaginative sensory journey.

    Every course was superbly cooked with clever twists which really worked.

    Patricia Herron

  • Calibrated Portions via the Dedicated Lite Set Menu

    Diners seeking a refined tasting experience with a lighter footprint can choose the tiered lite menu, ensuring impeccable technique and pacing without overwhelming volume.

    We had the lite fixed menu. For me it was the perfect amount of food and every course was perfectly cooked, super tasty and beautifully presented.

    Hilary Strang

  • High-End Fine Dining at an Accessible Price Point

    Arc pairs high-end bistro standards with accessible pricing through its tiered tasting options, delivering the full polish of its service and kitchen at exceptional value.

    We had the locals lite menu which was an absolute steal at $59pp.

    Petra Pearce

  • Attentive Halal Dining Accommodated on Short Notice

    The kitchen demonstrates remarkable culinary agility by accommodating strict halal requirements on short notice without compromising the set menu's high standard.

    We eat halal only and the chef was able to get us halal beef for a main dish which was extraordinary effort on such short notice!

    Aazaz Rehman

  • Seamless Plant-Based and Dietary Adaptability

    Arc easily customizes courses for plant-based guests, allowing vegan and omnivore companions to share an equally inspired multi-course dinner together.

    They can make several menu items vegan on request. We went for the set menu with my omni partner and both were very satisfied.

    Tímea Vincze

Standout dishes from arc’s rotating menus and seasonal offerings—reserve your table early.

  • Beer Bread & Butter

    It started with the incredible bread and butter and continued on!

    Josie Silver

  • Steak with Mushroom Beurre Blanc

    Cook on rare steak was perfect. Mushroom beurre blanc perfectly accompanied the steak.

    Zuhayr Hussain

  • Cheese Fondue

    ordered the cheese fondue which was delicious.

    Elaine Kelly

  • Green Apple Sorbet

    This is the embodiement of an ideal palate cleanser. It achieves an almost candly like green apple flavour, with a refined hit of booze.

    Zuhayr Hussain

Other favorites

Thoughtful drink pairings, craft cocktails, and standout sides that complement the multi-course experience.

  • Cocktails

    The cocktails were outstanding

    Monica Valle-Douglas

  • Wine Matches

    the wine matches were perfect.

    Nicola Mitchell

  • Fries

    The texture of the fries was amazing, delicately crispy yet pillowy in the centre.

    Zuhayr Hussain

  • Charred Cabbage

    The charred cabbage with burnt onion ranch was delicious and I almost scoffed it down before the steak.

    Zuhayr Hussain

Beyond the menu

Attentive, highly adaptable kitchen hospitality that caters effortlessly to individual dining needs—reserve your table well in advance.

  • Short-Notice Halal Sourcing

    When notified on short notice, the kitchen sourced halal beef specifically so diners with strict dietary practices could enjoy the full multi-course tasting experience.

  • Personalized Sensitivity Adjustments

    The chef tailors individual courses across the multi-course set to handle personal food sensitivities without compromising the flow of the meal.

  • Flexible Plant-Based Adaptations

    Kitchen staff readily adapt several set-menu courses for plant-based diners on request, allowing vegan and omnivore guests to dine together seamlessly.

  • Equal High-Touch Service on Tiered Menus

    Guests selecting the accessible lite set menu receive the same dedicated floor service, pacing, and hospitality as full-price set diners.

Frequently Asked Questions

What style of dining and menu format does Arc offer?

Arc focuses on a multi-course set dinner menu that rotates monthly, often offering both a full tasting option and a smaller 'lite' set. Communal seasonal menus, such as a multi-course cheese fondue, are also occasionally featured.

Do I need to book a table in advance?

Reservations are strongly recommended in advance, as tables can book up quickly. While walk-ins may occasionally find a spot, booking ensures you secure a table.

Can Arc accommodate dietary restrictions like vegan or halal diets?

Yes. The kitchen can cater to vegan diets and accommodate various food sensitivities upon request, and has even sourced halal meat with notice. Letting staff know your dietary needs ahead of time is advised.

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