Jacks Point Restaurant

About Jacks Point Restaurant

Jack's Point Restaurant sits along the edge of Lake Tewa at the base of the Remarkables mountain range, offering dining alongside one of New Zealand's acclaimed championship golf courses. The restaurant highlights regional Central Otago flavours, curating dishes centered around seasonal ingredients sourced from local producers.

Open throughout the day, the restaurant serves a full breakfast, lunch, and late-afternoon bar menu daily, alongside all-day cabinet fare. On Friday and Saturday evenings, the venue transitions into dinner service, offering small plates, refined mains, and desserts in a relaxed lakeside setting.

Lakeside Dining and Central Otago Flavours at Jack’s Point

Framed by the rugged peaks of the Remarkables mountain range and perched alongside the peaceful waters of Lake Tewa, the restaurant at Jack’s Point offers one of the Queenstown region's most scenic dining backdrops. Positioned right beside the renowned 18-hole championship golf course, the venue brings together locals, club visitors, and travellers looking for quality regional fare in a setting shaped by natural tussock grasslands and dramatic alpine scenery.

A Celebration of Central Otago Produce

The culinary ethos at Jack’s centres on fresh local produce and honest regional flavours. Diners will find thoughtful connections to South Island purveyors across the menus, including high-country staples like slow-cooked Royalburn Station lamb and locally reared Lake Ohau Wagyu beef featured in the signature Jack's Burger. Seafood selections highlight Southern waters, from fresh market fish to delicacies like Bluff octopus paired with wild rice and sauerkraut.

Vegetables and sides receive equal care, utilizing produce such as Oamaru cauliflower and Dunford Grove extra virgin olive oil for the house-baked focaccia. Whether stopping in for a casual bite or settling into a multi-course dinner, the dishes emphasize unpretentious presentation that lets the quality of the ingredients speak for itself.

From Morning Coffee to Evening Service

Daily service begins early, catering to both morning golfers and neighbourhood walkers coming off the 25 kilometres of trails spanning Jack's Point. The breakfast menu runs from 8:00am through 11:30am, presenting dishes ranging from locally baked sourdough toast and classic eggs benedict on potato rosti to house-made granola with macadamia, pistachio, and coconut yoghurt. An all-day cabinet selection features sweet and savoury treats, including flaky Portuguese tarts, almond sticky buns, seasonal muffins, and savoury scones.

As the midday sun strikes the northern face of the valley, the restaurant transitions into lunch service, serving small sharing plates, substantial mains, and classic battered market fish with agria fries. Mid-afternoon visitors can relax between 3:30pm and 5:30pm with a curated bar snack menu alongside local Central Otago wines, craft beers, or coffee.

On Friday and Saturday evenings, the restaurant opens its doors for dinner service from 5:30pm onwards. Guests can enjoy a more leisurely meal by the lake, experiencing thoughtful evening plates and concluding with desserts like dark chocolate mousse accented with tamarillo and buckwheat, or sticky date pudding with whipped mascarpone.

Signature items

• Slow-cooked Royalburn Station Lamb
• Jack's Burger
• Bluff Octopus
• Market Fish
• Homemade Gnocchi
• Sticky Date Pudding

Menu

Bar Menu

• Homemade Focaccia — Dunford Grove EVO, aged balsamic
• Marinated Olives — Rosemary, lemon
• Prawn Toast — Coriander, sesame
• Buttermilk Fried Chicken — Chimichurri mayo
• Pork Jawl Croquettes — Soy, ginger
• Jack's Burger — Lake Ohau Wagyu beef, caramelised onion, pickle, agira fries
• Battered Market Fish — Tartare, greens, agria fries
• Agria Fries — Aioli

Desserts

• Sticky Date Pudding — Whipped mascarpone, Marlborough sea salt
• Poached Pear — Thyme anglaise, brown butter sponge
• Dark Chocolate Mousse — Tamarillo, buckwheat

Breakfast

• Eggs on Toast — Two Free Range eggs: poached, fried, or scrambled, on locally baked sourdough
• Eggs benedict — Two Free Range poached eggs, potato rosti, spinach, bacon, Hollandaise
• Smashed Avocado — Sourdough, onion, feta, tomato
• Breakfast Burger — Beef patty, bacon, fried egg
• Bagel — Smoked salmon, creme fraiche, capers
• Granola — Macadamia, Pistachio, Coconut yoghurt, Berries

Lunch Sides

• Leafy Greens — Parmesan, walnuts, citrus dressing
• Agria Fries — Aioli

Cabinet Menu

• Cheese & Bacon Scone — House-baked savory scone
• Cheese & Spring Onion Scone — House-baked savory scone
• Seasonal Muffin — Freshly baked daily muffin
• Portuguese Tart — Classic custard tart
• Almond Sticky Bun — Sweet pastry bun with almonds
• Chocolate Torte — Rich chocolate slice
• Basque Cheesecake — Caramelised baked cheesecake

Dinner Sides

• Brussels Sprouts — Mushroom ketchup, hazelnut
• Leafy Greens — Parmesan, walnuts, citrus dressing
• Triple Cooked Potatoes — Mustard dressing, pickled shallots

Lunch Large Plates

• Homemade Gnocchi — Pumpkin, parmesan, pine nuts
• Oamaru Cauliflower Salad — Chickpea, feta
• Slow-cooked Royalburn Station Lamb — Kumara, anchovy, escabeche
• Battered Market Fish — Tartare, greens, agria fries
• Jack's Burger — Lake Ohau Wagyu beef, caramelised onion, pickle, agria fries
• Pulled Pork Sandwich — Mustard, house pickles, agria fries

Lunch Small Plates

• Homemade Focaccia — Dunford Grove EVO, aged balsamic
• Leek & Potato Soup — Walnuts, bacon
• Prawn Toast — Coriander, sesame
• Buttermilk Fried Chicken — Chimichurri mayo
• Pork Jawl Croquettes — Soy, ginger

Dinner Large Plates

• Roasted Oamaru Cauliflower — Chickpea, seaweed glaze
• Homemade Gnocchi — Pumpkin, parmesan, pine nuts
• Slow-cooked Royalburn Station Lamb — Kumara, anchovy, escabeche
• Market Fish — Mussels, butterbeans, fennel

Dinner Small Plates

• Homemade Focaccia — Dunford Grove EVO, aged balsamic
• Leek & Potato Soup — Walnuts, bacon
• Prawn Toast — Coriander, sesame
• Bluff Octopus — Capsicum, sauerkraut, wild rice
• Buttermilk Fried Chicken — Chimichurri mayo
• Pork Jawl Croquettes — Soy, ginger

Frequently asked questions

When is dinner served at the restaurant?

Dinner is served exclusively on Friday and Saturday evenings from 5:30pm until late (with the kitchen taking orders until 8:30pm).

What times are breakfast and lunch available?

Breakfast is served daily from 8:00am to 11:30am (with breakfast orders starting from 7:30am), followed by lunch service from 12:00pm to 3:30pm.

Are there food options available between lunch and dinner?

Yes, cabinet items are available all day, and a dedicated bar menu runs daily from 3:30pm to 5:30pm.

Can the restaurant accommodate dietary requirements?

Yes, guests are encouraged to advise staff of any dietary requirements, and gluten-free substitutes are available.

Are children's meals offered?

Yes, kids' portions are available upon request for breakfast dishes.

Do I need to book in advance?

Bookings can be made online via the website, which is recommended, particularly for lunch and weekend dinner services.

Tips

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Good to know

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