Waters Edge

4.3

8 Reviews

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Romantic

Water’s edge is one Canberra’s most respected restaurants situated in a lovely position with water views right on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin. Water’s edge continues to flourish providing an exquisite menu to their patrons. The interior is simply this: luxury executed with the restraint that accompanies the impeccable taste. The high ceilings, clean tones, plush chairs and white linen tables invite you to sit back and truly embrace the dining experience. The comfortable level space boasts a lovely water views overlooking the lake. The service is professional, friendly and unobtrusive. An extended wine list has been carefully selected to complement the culinary style; ensuring a beautiful crafted food and wine experience.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Modern Australian, Contemporary European
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:45 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(02) 6273 5066
Website
https://watersedgecanberra.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Avtar Singh (AV)
Catering
Water's Edge serves an experimental mix of Modern European and Australian cuisine, offering dishes from simple to complex. This attracts both gourmets who enjoy intricate flavors and fresh-food lovers seeking high-quality, locally sourced produce. The menu highlights seasonal ingredients, featuring a variety of familiar and rare items.
Private party facilities
Experience our exclusive private dining room and intimate dining areas, perfect for unforgettable romantic dinners, celebratory birthdays, elegant weddings, private events, and productive meetings. Let us help you create lasting memories in a cozy and inviting atmosphere.

Location
Commonwealth Place 40, Parkes Place, AU-ACT 2600
Neighborhood
Parkes
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

5 Course Degustation Menu ($115.00)
A$115.00 per person
Multiple dates available
***Only for Indoor Sitting**** This pre-set menu is available for lunch on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and for dinner on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. - 5 Course not available for Saturday Night Dinners This pre-set menu includes: WELCOME DISH + 1ST COURSE + 2ND COURSE + 3RD COURSE + MAINS + PALATE CLEANSER + Dessert 5 Course Degustation Menu 1ST COURSE : .CHEF CHOICE 2ND COURSE : .CHEF CHOICE 3RD COURSE : CHEF CHOICE MAINS : CHEF CHOICE Dessert : CHEF CHOICE The dishes listed above are subject to change depending on availability.
Three Course Dinner ($95.00)
A$95.00 per person
Multiple dates available
***Only for Indoor Sitting**** This pre-set menu includes: Entrée + Mains + Sides (Subject to additional Price) + Desserts The dishes are subject to change depending on availability.
Celebrate New Years Eve Dinner
A$140.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable evening of fine dining at Waters Edge. Enjoy a 2-hour sitting with a set menu crafted to celebrate the finest flavours. Upon arrival, toast with a bottle of Farrier’s Cottage Sparkling Brut (one bottle per two guests). Begin your meal with a chef’s choice amuse-bouche and freshly baked breads. Savour Blue Swimmer Crab with pepper berries, pickled apples, and seaweed. For the main, indulge in MB 4+ Wagyu Beef Fillet with garlic cream, baby carrots, and Shiraz jus. End the evening with a sweet Baked Meringue topped with fresh berries, lime crémeux, and passion fruit coulis. Limited availability—book now! Only 5.45pm setting available

Vannella StracciatellaA$27.00
Harissa Cabbage, Pickled Sultanas, Garlic Croutons, Pomegranate Molasses, Drizzled Olive Oil
Blue Swimmer CrabA$28.00
Pepper Berries, Pickle Apple and Grapes, Butter Milk, Seaweed
Berkshire Pork JowlA$27.00
Nduja, Curry Lentils, Roasted Apple
Achiote Marinated SpatchcockA$28.00
Gem Lettuce, Native Pepper Berry Mayo Glaze

Mains

Honey Spiced Hawkesbury Duck BreastA$44.00
Macadamia Puree, Stone Fruit, Coffee Jus
White Pyrenees Lamb Back StrapA$47.00
Potato Galette, Mashed Peas, Black Garlic, Salt Bush
Fish of the DayA$38.00
Parsley & Watercress Puree, Capsicum Gel, Cauliflower, Passion Fruit Emulsion
Wild Mushroom RisottoA$37.00
Fermented Black Garlic, Rhubarb, Hazelnuts

Sides

Fries With ParmesanA$11.00
Green Beans with Roast AlmondsA$10.00

Desserts

Molten Chocolate CakeA$26.00
Home Made Vanilla Ice Cream
Baked MeringueA$25.00
Fresh Berries, Lime Crèmeux, Fresh Cream, Passion Fruit Coulis, Hazelnut Crumb
Cheese PlateA$25.00
Skip Dessert for Cheese: 3 Course Cheese UpgradeA$10.00

What 8 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

8 Reviews

T
Tamera
VIP
Minneapolis
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing, we had the 5 course dinner with wine pairing and it was amazing
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Tracey
Canberra
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful food and great views - gracious host and excellent service
Waters EdgeResponded on December 4, 2024
Hi Tracey, Thanks for your feedback. Glad to hear that, had a nice time at Water's edge Canberra. Looking forward to see you again
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NelsonT
Canberra
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Water's Edge overall is a little disappointing - the fine dining experience was lacklustre. We ordered a degustation with wine pairing - staff forgot to bring wine for two out of seven courses. Ambience could do with a bit of improvements. The restaurant had harsh white ceiling light over the open bar area, and warm yellow light elsewhere. There were harsh sensor lights at the door, which ruins the lake view (a selling point of the restaurant) whenever a passer-by walks past. Food was average. I did however enjoy the unexpected spice twist to all the flavouring!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Canberra
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely meal, great service in a relaxed atmosphere.
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MelissaF
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Thoroughly enjoyable dinner, food presentation was impeccable
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RobertC
Canberra
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 3, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An excellent restaurant in a beautiful location. We booked a table following a glowing recommendation from some friends. We were not disappointed. The food was top quality and it was matched by the excellent service. This will be a must for a return visit when we next travel to Canberra.
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AnthonyM
Canberra
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing, would definitely recommend the 7 course degustation!
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PeterD
Canberra
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 6, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Good service and interesting menu. Disappointed to be waiting to be greeted and also not farewelled when leaving despite ample floor staff to do so. Some charges for pre-dinner drinks without viewing drinks menu excessively priced and bill shock at end of night.
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FAQs

Waters Edge is rated 4.3 stars by 8 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

Commonwealth Place 40, Parkes Place, AU-ACT 2600

Additional information

Neighborhood
Parkes
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:45 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Modern Australian, Contemporary European
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Avtar Singh (AV)
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://watersedgecanberra.com.au/
Phone number
(02) 6273 5066
Catering
Water's Edge serves an experimental mix of Modern European and Australian cuisine, offering dishes from simple to complex. This attracts both gourmets who enjoy intricate flavors and fresh-food lovers seeking high-quality, locally sourced produce. The menu highlights seasonal ingredients, featuring a variety of familiar and rare items.
Private party facilities
Experience our exclusive private dining room and intimate dining areas, perfect for unforgettable romantic dinners, celebratory birthdays, elegant weddings, private events, and productive meetings. Let us help you create lasting memories in a cozy and inviting atmosphere.

Waters Edge

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

5 Course Degustation Menu ($115.00)

Three Course Dinner ($95.00)

Celebrate New Years Eve Dinner

Menu

Starters

Sour Dough BreadA$4.00

Amuse-BoucheA$6.00

Sydney Rock OystersA$5.00

Entrée

Vannella StracciatellaA$27.00

Blue Swimmer CrabA$28.00

Berkshire Pork JowlA$27.00

Achiote Marinated SpatchcockA$28.00

Mains

Honey Spiced Hawkesbury Duck BreastA$44.00

White Pyrenees Lamb Back StrapA$47.00

Fish of the DayA$38.00

Wild Mushroom RisottoA$37.00

Sides

Fries With ParmesanA$11.00

Green Beans with Roast AlmondsA$10.00

Desserts

Molten Chocolate CakeA$26.00

Baked MeringueA$25.00

Cheese PlateA$25.00

Skip Dessert for Cheese: 3 Course Cheese UpgradeA$10.00

What 8 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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