Dine In Rotorua Cuisine At The Mains Restaurant
Here at The Mains at On The Point, our vision to is provide you with locally sourced, seasonal fruit and vegetables. Combine this with a stunning outlook and location overlooking Lake Rotorua.
Restaurant Highlights
- Gorgeous views overlooking Lake Rotorua
- A la carte menu with locally sourced produce
- Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Delicious vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free options
- Talented team of chefs with international experience
- Room service available for lodge guests
- Selection of NZ and International wines, fresh from our cellar
- Private dining available on request
- Online reservations available
Our Chefs
William Foote - Head Chef
William held the role of Executive Chef at Rydges Hotel, Rotorua for three years.
Prior to this he owned and operated his own restaurant “Headquarters” in the bustle of the Auckland Viaduct harbour for 12 years.
In his spare time he loves to hunt and takes a mandatory break each year to head into the native NZ forest with a few mates to hunt for venison.
Michael Harrison - a la carte Chef
Michael has been with On The Point – Lake Rotorua from February 2022.
Michael’s skills have taken him all over the globe combining his passion of cooking with his love of Mountain Biking, skiing, and the outdoors he has worked in Greece, France, Canada and the United Kingdom.
A Rotorua boy however he and his wife Becky (our Front office Co-ordinator) managed Koura Lodge in Kawaha Point from Nov 16 – May 18 and then again from Oct 2018-2020 when new owners purchased the lodge
Scott Robinson - Demi Chef
Another Rotorua boy with great skills in the kitchen. Most recently at Third Place Café.
Scott has a huge array of experience in hotels here and all over the world including the Duxton, Novotel and the Park Hotel.
Scott has joined On The Point – Lake Rotorua as our Demi chef, taking over from Sy Toyer and looking after our guests’ breakfasts and continuing the reputation as the best eggs benedict!
His cooking skills extend to making fresh pastries, and breads which we offer to our guests all made from scratch. Scott is married with two teenage boys and enjoys spending time pottering in his garden.
Lewis Yetsenga - Trainee Chef
Read more about Lewis's story at On the Point - Lake Rotorua -Lewis Yetsenga - Trainee Chef
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Stay
On The Point is a classic lodge with irresistible charm. The two-story mansion has been lovingly refurbished to retain its timeless appeal and character.
Gallery
Our property, suites and rooms are sophisticated and elegant. Most with stunning lake and garden views, each room has its own unique style. There is only one room which is Garden view on the property all other suites, cottages and apartments have lake views.
Lodge
New Zealand owned and operated, our luxury Rotorua lodge values the stories, landscape and history of the land we peacefully inhabit.