Restaurants in Hauraki Gulf Islands
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Te Whau
Perched on the end of Te Whau peninsula, this winery restaurant has exceptional views, food and service, and one of the finest wine lists you’ll see in the country (1982 Chateau Mouton Rothschild, $3000). Try its impressive Bordeaux blends, merlot and rosé for $3 per taste (11am to 5pm).
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Cable Bay Vineyards
Impressive uber-modern architecture, sculpture and beautiful views set the scene for this acclaimed restaurant. The food is sublime but the service isn’t always. If the budget won’t stretch to a meal, stop in for a wine tasting ($5) or a drink on the terrace.
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Mudbrick
Auckland and the gulf are at their glistening best when viewed from Mudbrick’s picturesque veranda. The adventurous menu is crammed with quality ingredients, well put together. This venue also offers tours and wine tasting ($5 to $10, 11am to 5pm).
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Thymes Tables
Fussy eaters should look elsewhere as this excellent French-style eatery offers only one or two dishes per evening, which change daily. The food is as elegant as the white-walled dining room, and the island’s best deli is downstairs.
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Wild Rose Cafe
Wild Rose does the best impersonation of an Auckland cafe on the island, albeit with the addition of local crowd-pleasers such as toasted sandwiches and burgers. It uses free-range, organic and local produce whenever possible.
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Currach Irish Pub
This lively and child-friendly pub has a changing menu of seafood, steak and burgers, and is the island’s social centre. Rub shoulders with local musos on Thursday jam nights.
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Claris Texas Cafe
While it doesn’t live up to the promise of its quirky name, this is the best gap-filler in the centre of the island, serving pretty good nachos, salads and pies.
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Stefano’s
Stefano’s is the best-smelling joint on Waiheke, serving pasta staples and wonderful pizzas in the presence of a dodgy mural. It also does takeaways.
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Lure
Enjoy beach views, great coffee, enticing counter food and a short focused menu. The chicken Caesar salad is superb.
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Spice Wine Bar Cafe
A snappy little place with tables on the street, excellent coffee and delectable lemon tarts.
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Tipi & Bob’s Restaurant
Serving simple but satisfying meals in large portions, this popular haunt has an inviting deck overlooking the harbour. There’s a cheaper bistro menu in the bar.
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Stray Possum Lodge
Offers pizzas and a varied menu in a convivial atmosphere (especially in summer), and is fully licensed. Ring ahead as opening hours aren’t set in stone.
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