Vineyard Restaurants in North Auckland

New Zealand is famous for its fine wine and gorgeous vineyards. If you are visiting the North Island, take a wine tour and enjoy some of the best wines in the world. Of the Auckland restaurants available, the vineyard and winery restaurants offer something special.

Auckland Restaurants

Visit the Mudbrick Winery and Restaurant situated on Waiheke Island. This incredibly beautiful vineyard is only 35 minutes away from Auckland City. Famous for its breathtaking views of sea and landscape, Mudbrick Vineyard makes some of the most famous wines in the world, such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Rose.

The Mudbrick Restaurant is incredibly charming. The outside seating area provides spectacular views of the vineyard making it the perfect place for a romantic dinner. The restaurant prides itself on serving its customers incredibly mouthwatering dishes and fine wine.

Poderi Crisci Restaurant at Poderi Crisci Vineyard, which is located on Waiheke Island, is another great vineyard restaurant. With 5-star ratings, Poderi Crisci serves authentic Italian cuisine. Enjoy herb smoked beef or Octopus Carpaccio, which are some of the main dishes served with fresh herbs and vegetables. The restaurant also serves great cocktails and wine.

Te Whau Vineyard situated on Waiheke Island has a picturesque restaurant with some of the most breathtaking views in the region. The restaurant serves the best of New Zealand cuisine and wines. Te Whau Restaurant is open every day of the week, except Tuesdays.

The Tasting Room at the Omaha Bay Vineyard, serves a variety of tasty bites to go with your wine. This family owned Vineyard is situated in the heart of the Matakana wine country overlooking the Little Barrier Island and Omaha Bay.

Another great vineyard restaurant is the Goldie Room Vineyard Café set on the grounds of the beautiful Goldie Vineyard. It is renowned for its fine cuisine and hospitable staff. The restaurant menu features a selection of sandwiches, soups, salads and meats. They also serve excellent seafood and mouthwatering desserts.

Thomas’s Bach restaurant at Batch Winery is one of the few talked of restaurants in the region. It is quite popular with locals. The restaurant serves authentic Kiwi Cuisine and deli's. It also has a great selection of wine and other beverages.

The Cable Bay Dining Room at Cable Bay Vineyard has received many good reviews in the past, with most customers praising it for its exquisite dishes. The restaurant has a kitchen garden, which supplies the chefs with fresh vegetables and herbs. So, always expect great food made only with the freshest ingredients.

Article by Anne Murigi