Waters Edge
Editorial
Down on the south shore of Lake Burley Griffin is Canberra's premier dining venue. Watersedge is nestled right against the lapping lake, next to the National Portrait Gallery and at the foot of Capital Hill. Look back and your eyes survey the history of our nation's capital, from Old Parliament House, past its famous rose gardens, up to the New Parliament House. Unfortunately for diners, Watersedge does not face this way, instead looking out towards the city. This can be a beautiful view on weekends, when the yachts sails around the lake all day, or in the early evening as the sun sets below the low hills, but at night a dark abyss fills the panorama.
Despite this, the food is fabulous and will rivet your attention completely, regardless of the time of day. The menu features heavily on seafood which is handled to perfection. Start with the salad of blue swimmer crab and prawns with a light coriander and lime mayonnaise, or perhaps the roulade of ocean trout infused in basil olive oil, served with a salad of baby mixed leaves and a ginger soy balsamic dressing. Follow these delicious treats with a generous grain-fed sirloin with asparagus and a rich bordelaise. Finish the evening off with a bitter chocolate mousse, marmalade and almond sable or a cheese platter. Wash it all down with a glass of botrytis Riesling and sit back with the knowledge that you have just indulged in one of Canberra's best. Perfect!
Russell Buzby, August 2008
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Lisa in DC
March 10, 2008
I had the fortunate opportunity to dine at the Water's Edge while in Canberra on business in Feb. 2008. Everything on the menu looked so appetizing that I had trouble deciding what to order. I finally settled on the lamb rump and was extremely satisfied. It was probably the best lamb dish I have ever tasted. The entree was just as delicious - blue crab and shrimp salad. A colleague had the mushrooms and was as thoroughly impressed!! THank you for a very memorable dining experience!
Brian
October 23, 2008
We were keen to try Waters Edge after hearing it finally had a chef as good as its setting. And indeed our dinner was excellent - but the servings were small, not painfully but barely OK. You wouldn't want to be really hungry. And it would be nice if the tables could be arranged so everyone could enjoy the view. This was a lovely meal and a good night out, but for the price it should have been even better.
Michael
February 20, 2010
Something must have changed since 08 'cause I had awful experience at this restaurant. Terrible service, ordinary food at fine dining price. Not in any hurry to go back.
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