The Catch Wanaka is a fish and chips shop on the Wanaka lakefront, next to The Doughbin Bakery, serving classic Kiwi fish & chips alongside its own "Kai Fry Chicken." The menu covers everything from blue cod and burgers to loaded fries, hot dogs and spring rolls, with vegetarian options also available.
The shop holds a GOOD rating based on 257 reviews, with customers regularly praising the crunchy fish, generous portions and friendly staff, and returning multiple times during trips to Wanaka for the fresh blue cod and battered gurnard.
Orders can be placed online, by phone, or in person, with delivery also available through Deliver Easy or Uber Eats. During peak hours between 6pm and 7:30pm, wait times may be longer, and ordering directly with the shop offers the best pricing for pickup.
The Catch Wanaka is a fish and chips shop on the Wanaka lakefront, sitting right next to The Doughbin Bakery on Ardmore Street. It serves up classic Kiwi fish and chips alongside its own signature "Kai Fry Chicken," and has built a loyal local and visitor following, holding a GOOD rating based on 257 reviews.
The fish and seafood range covers freshly battered blue cod, gurnard and whiting, along with crumbed calamari rings, battered crab stick, prawns and a Seafood Basket Meal Deal for those wanting a mix of everything. Reviewers regularly single out the blue cod and battered gurnard for their freshness, with one customer visiting three times on a single trip to Wanaka because the fish and chips were so good.
The menu extends well past seafood, with burgers, loaded fries, hot dogs, chicken nuggets, and a range of spring rolls including vegetable and beef cabbage varieties. Other options include a jumbo sausage, onion rings, corn fritters, a pineapple fritter, a sweet donut, and a coleslaw salad on the side. Vegetarian options are available across the menu.
Beyond the classics, customers have called out the loaded chips as a standout, alongside consistent praise for the crunchy fish, generous portion sizes and friendly staff. The shop's overall GOOD rating reflects a strong track record of returning customers.
The Catch Wanaka takes orders online, by phone, or in person at the shop, with ordering directly recommended for the best pricing on pickup orders. For those who'd rather stay in, delivery is available through Deliver Easy or Uber Eats. During peak hours, between 6pm and 7:30pm, customers should expect a longer wait time given the shop's popularity.
The Catch Wanaka is open daily from 11:30am until late, located at 137 Ardmore Street, Wanaka, right on the lakefront next to The Doughbin Bakery. Whether it's a quick takeaway or a lakeside meal, it's a reliable stop for classic Kiwi fish and chips.