Kai Whakapai Cafe, Restaurant & Bar

We just chanced upon this eatery while exploring Wanaka and we liked it's vibe. I was happy to see its menu as it had multiple vegetarian options. Being a mushroom lover, I found the pizza option Field mushroom + walnut pizza very interesting. However, I don't like white sauce too much and had never tried a white sauce based pizza so was a little apprehensive too but I followed my instinct and ordered it. I am so glad I did, the pizza was soooo yum. We loved, the right blend of mushroom, white sauce, walnuts and cheese... i can still recall its exact taste (writing the review after more than 10 days). The pizza is quite big too, we ordered one pizza and one portion of potato wedges and they were enough for 2 of us. The potato wedges were also crisp and nice. The staff is pretty friendly and helpful. Would definitely go back to the place. Pro tip - Choose the outside seating if you are going there on a nice sunny afternoon, you'll love the vibe.

Very yummy smoked salmon pizza , highly recommend. 🥰🙏🏻 staffs are very friendly, introducing beers based on our preference , great recommendation , thank you! ☺️ there was live performance singer too outside which the speakers are inside so we can hear as good as if we were sitting outside. Two thumbs up 👍🏼👍🏼

Chill vibes with friendly servers ready for a quick chat when not serving. They have 16 craft beers on tap - BEER HEAVEN to me. I was recommended the Vacation Hazy Pale Ale (cos I'm on vacation!) - love it, refreshing with a tinge of citrus. Had it with beef burger w cheddar (I was told blue cheese is a killer combo) and hot chips. The 2nd time I had the Kai Time Hazy IPA - refreshing more intense than the Vacation. Didn't get to try the steak sandwich but it looked delicious too. I would term this a high energy place.

We love to come here and have a pizza when we stay in Wanaka. I've tried Margherita and meat lover pizza, I like the former more. It's tasty enough and simpler (and cheaper!) Usually we order a cup of hot chocolate or flat white, I think they are both good and not too expensive. Also tried fried wings and fried chicken. Personally I am not impressed by them, but my friends like the fried chicken. And the staff are always friendly and polite. That's another reason we like here.