Water's Edge
ProHighlights
- Lakeside dining room seating up to 107 for exclusive use
- Private dining room for 18 and heated waterfront domes for up to 14
- Three-course function menus from $85 per person
About Water's Edge
Water's Edge is a fine dining restaurant beside Lake Burley Griffin, on Parkes Place East, close to the National Gallery and Commonwealth Park. Tables look straight out across the water. The kitchen cooks Modern Australian food with French and European influences, using seasonal produce, and kangaroo is a signature dish. Event menus are planned around the season and adjusted for each booking. There are four ways to book a group. Up to 30 guests can sit together at long tables in a set-aside part of the dining room, and the private dining room seats 18 at one long table behind a curtain. The waterfront dining domes each take between 2 and 14 people and are heated and cooled. For 50 guests or more, the whole dining room can be reserved, seating up to 107. Exclusive use runs Monday to Friday, with Saturdays and December dates quoted on request, and a minimum spend applies. Christmas groups can choose exclusive use, group tables or private room dinners through November and December. Guests can use the public car park next door. Parking there costs nothing after 5pm on weekdays or at any time on weekends.
Inclusions & amenities
Venue type
Budget
Food & drinks
Features
Pricing
Beverage packages start at $35 per person for three hours. Exclusive use carries a minimum spend set by date, Monday or Tuesday lunch openings need a $3,500 minimum spend, and a 15% surcharge applies on public holidays.
Food
High tea, with savoury bites, pastries and scones, is $80 per person indoors or $90 per person in a dome, Wednesday to Sunday.
Beverages
Availability
Frequently asked questions
How many guests can Water's Edge host?
Group tables take up to 30, the private dining room seats 18, each dome holds 2 to 14, and exclusive use of the whole dining room seats up to 107.
What do function menus cost?
A three-course lunch is $85 per person and a three-course dinner is $99 per person. Beverage packages start at $35 per person for three hours of service.
When can the whole restaurant be booked?
Exclusive use is available Monday to Friday for groups of 50 or more, with Saturdays and December priced on request. A minimum spend applies and depends on the date.
Can dietary requirements be catered for?
Yes. The kitchen handles vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and allergy-aware dishes, even for large groups.
Is there parking for guests?
Yes. The public car park next door charges on weekdays until 5pm and is free after that, as well as across the whole weekend.
Where we are
Suitable occasions
Min-Jong Kim (MJ Kim)
a month ago
Visited Water's Edge for a birthday lunch. It was our first time here, and we made a reservation in advance. We sat indoors and opted for the 3-course lunch menu. We also ordered coffee and a soft drink, and one of us up…
Andrew Jones
4 months ago
Water’s Edge is truly one of Canberra’s hidden treasures. Perfectly positioned on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin, the restaurant combines breathtaking waterfront views with an intimate and elegant atmosphere. The fin…
XIAOLING SHU
5 months ago
This was the most delightful meal we had during our honeymoon in Australia. Fine dining restaurants we’ve tried before usually excel in presentation but fall short on taste. However, this place serves dishes that look an…
Darshan Shelat
6 months ago
I celebrated my 4 years with my girls on my 31st birthday and a completed a year in the same gig. The private dome was booked. The place was pre-heated. The food oh my my where do I start. The pumpkin soup and sour dough…
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