Top Restaurants in Waiheke Island
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Discover Restaurants offering the best New Zealand food in Waiheke Island, Auckland, North Island. Artists and free-spirits mingle with the rich and famous on this blissful island, a haven of beautiful beaches, gastronomical treasures and small wineries. Browse the dozens of art galleries and craft stores of the Waiheke Arts Trail between dips in the emerald waters. Soar above the landscape on a chartered scenic flight, then refuel your engine with a casual beachfront café meal or an upscale, multi-course affair. Waiheke boasts several boutique vineyards, perfect for sipping, sampling and savoring New Zealand’s fine wines.
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10. Cable Bay Vineyards Winery and Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1325 reviews
Cable Bay Vineyards offers the complete vineyard experience â a cellar door for tasting our award-winning wine while looking out over our winery, innovative cuisine in both our restaurants; The Dining Room and, The Verandah and expansive lawns with breath
Reviewed By David H
I have visited the Cable Bay Restaurant on Waiheke numerous times as a casual diner for both lunch and dinners. As I live in Auckland most of the year I visit Waiheke often over the long summers as it is one of my favourite spots to go in all of NZ.Cable Bay has never failed to turn on an excellent spread, it is at the upper end of the market price wise and you certainly get what you pay for, great wines as well.
9. Stonyridge Vineyard
Overall Ratings
4 based on 613 reviews
Reviewed By milliesmum2016
I wasn't thrilled by Stonyridge - neither the wine nor the set up, actually. Maybe it was just because it was a chilly day. The wine is extremely expensive but at least you can buy single tasting glasses. Which is just as well considering the one I had was $8. Of course, the bottle price was well over $100. I guess, on the upside it was a chance to try wine that I will never, ever, in a million years, be able to afford to buy.Menu looked ok but, again, expensive I thought.Nice location - but then, that's not extraordinary on lovely Waiheke.
8. Wild on Waiheke
Overall Ratings
4 based on 186 reviews
Wild Estate Vineyard is a newly renovated boutique vineyard on Waiheke Island, with it's unique offering as Waiheke's ultimate Multi-Activity Experience. Also home of Waiheke Island Brewery & Wild on Waiheke Activities, this upmarket yet relaxed style res
Reviewed By jadeywade2019
I pre-booked an event at wild on waiheke for 20 people, so easy to organise through the team online. When we arrived at Wild on Waiheke a few weeks later the staff were absolutely incredible, made us feel so welcome and relaxed, really attentive and couldn't have asked for more! Food was amazing and everyone super impressed with the pre-ordered spread we had. Would recommend in a flash!
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7. The Oyster Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 950 reviews
Just 40 minutes from Auckland but a world away, The Oyster Inn is the perfect escape from Auckland, whether for just a night, a weekend or longer. The Inn features a large restaurant & bar, a beach boutique, a private event space three luxuriously simple
Reviewed By PWWB
We had a celebratory brunch from the new brunch menu and everything was so delicious! I chose the Bloody Mary which was just the right amount of spicy and the poached eggs with avocado were perfectly cooked, my friend had the vegetarian eggs benedict and the asparagus and mushrooms were so fresh and tasty, great coffee too. Great views over Oneroa beach, Sunday papers, cozy wood fire and our server Eugenie was lovely - we will be back!
6. Three Seven Two
Overall Ratings
5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By grahamo133
Lunch here with my wife and friends.We started outdoors in a beautiful setting and next thing you know we have dolphins on the beach out front- just amazing.The food is of Fine dining quality of a modern style with exceptionally fresh ingredients. We shared a range of amazing starters and I went for the Wagyu steak which was truly the best meal Iâve had in NZ.Add to that a nice wine and no rush and you have a recipe for a truly unforgettable lunch.If you are looking for something special - look no further.
5. Peacock Sky Vineyard
Overall Ratings
4 based on 496 reviews
High on a hill, framed by lush native bush, Peacock Sky offers fine wines and bubbles in a degustation style tasting with food pairings, casual gourmet dining in Le Cote de la Colline restaurant, and a nature trail. Open Spring/Autumn Thurs-Sun 11 am unti
Reviewed By Paul N
Our wine tasting included little samples from the restaurant (Cote de la Colline) followed by high tea in the restaurant. Hanna, our guide through the tasting, was excellent and I was able to practice a little of my Swedish with her. The chef/owner will provide a copy of her recipes (except one) and I took advantage and have since prepared an awesome Malaysian Curry soup. It was one of the pairings with the wine tasiting.Over all it was a terrific experience. Beautiful winery, great views and fine food.
4. Mudbrick Vineyard & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1956 reviews
Mudbrick is world-renowned for its superb restaurant and award-winning wines. With its spectacular sea views, French potager gardens and hand-hewn mud-brick buildings, the setting is "A must-see when visiting Auckland" (New York Times).
Reviewed By NeilD346
Just a lovely lunch. We decided on the degustation menu for a treat and were not disappointed. The food was superb, interesting , local and light. I have been converted to pork belly , the beetroot Kostas, were delightful. This is absolute fine dining and I encourage to take your time to savour all the delicate flavours. We were still going 3 hours later. The service was perfect: polite, knowledgeable and warm. We scored a pearler of a spring day. We came by Sea link ferry because we did not know better, their is the local one much closer .Thank you for a terrific lunch . Photo of BEETROOT KOFTAS Blood orange, walnut,Raddichio, Clevedon Buffalo curd .Yum
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3. The Shed Te Motu
Overall Ratings
4 based on 293 reviews
Welcome to our very own take on rural wine shed dining, nestled in the very vines that produce our award-winning reds, overlooking the Onetangi Valley. Our team work a special kind of magic, drawing on fresh produce from our ever-expanding gardens to prod
Reviewed By Merin G
When eating at The Shed, my husband and I remarked that the best way to nail a casual dining experience is to really nail the food. The space is charming, the service is impeccable but low key, and the food is fabulous.
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2. Tantalus Estate Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By Superwoman888
A fabulous setting for a leisurely lunch.The menu provided an interesting selection of meals, a welcome change from the usual offerings. Service was efficient and attentive. Friendly staff.Great tasting dishes, lovely blend of flavours. Very good coffee.Spend a good 2-3 hours.
1. Casita Miro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1162 reviews
Casita Miro specialises in the cuisine of Spain and the wider Mediterranean Rim and take enormous pleasure in sharing our love for fine food, wine and sherry. Casita Miro is all about shared dining and our 'tapas' and 'raciones' (large plates) are perfect
Reviewed By Shellyvon
Stopped here on our tour and it was the best vineyard of the day. All tastings paired with food to get a better idea of flavour combinations. Gorgeous setting, and the young lady who went through each wine with us was extremely knowledgeable and friendly.Hello Shelleyvon,Thank you for your kind words. It was our pleasure to host you and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
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