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Water's Edge

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Eat a la carte or try a six course degustation menu at Water's Edge. Enjoy cool white decor and panoramic windows with sweeping views across Lake Burley Griffin and down Anzac Parade.

Try dishes such as Smoked duck breast and pressed leg confit, Truffle infused asparagus risotto or Atlantic salmon and seared scallops. Choose from the finest French, German, Italian, Australian or New Zealand wines.

Bookings are highly recommended.

Rated One Hat in the 2017 SMH Good Food Guide.
  • Water's Edge interior with views over Lake Burley Griffin
    Great views over Lake Burley Griffin
  • Water's Edge entrance
    Water's Edge entrance

DETAILS

PHONE

02 6273 5066

WEBSITE

www.watersedgecanberra.com.au

OPENING HOURS

Wednesday to Sunday: 12pm–3pm and 6.30pm till late

TYPE OF SERVICE

  • Dinner
  • Lunch

LIQUOR LICENSING

Fully licensed

ACCESSIBILITY

Disabled access available, contact operator for details

Location

Water's Edge

Commonwealth Place, 40 Parkes Place, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Reviews

TripAdvisor traveller rating

BASED ON 474 REVIEWS

Ranked #47 of 1,644 Places to Eat in Canberra on TripAdvisor

Awards

  • Certificate of Excellence 2019

© TripAdvisor 2018

“Was expecting more ....”

Reviewed on 23/02/2020

When we arrived I initially thought that the decor was very tired and that the place could do with a spruce up. We'd heard good things about the Water's Edge and so decided that this must be a venue...

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POD521

“Valentine's with a view...”

Reviewed on 14/02/2020

We (accidentally) had our first date going to a play on a Valentine's Day and got engaged on Valentine's seven years later. So, it's fair to say, the day has a special significance for us. We're...

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P C

“Birthday Lunch at the Water's Edge”

Reviewed on 21/01/2020

Recently my husband and I hosted a lunch for 35 guests at the Water’s Edge. The occasion was perfect. The food was exquisite, the table arrangements and service
outstanding. The Water’s Edge...

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