Must-see restaurants in Waiheke Island

  • Tantalus Estate

    Tantalus Estate

    Waiheke Island

    Up a winding driveway framed by grapevines, Waiheke's newest vineyard restaurant and tasting room channels an Iberian ambience, but the savvy and diverse…

  • Three Seven Two

    Waiheke Island

    Referencing the first three digits of Waiheke phone numbers, Three Seven Two's oceanfront location includes an outdoor deck and a shaded rear courtyard…

  • The Annex

    Annex

    Waiheke Island

    Framed by fruit trees, this 1920s-era wooden cottage makes for a perfect stop away from Waiheke's busier tourist spots. A superior range of teas and…

  • Shed at Te Motu

    Waiheke Island

    Secure a table shaded by umbrellas in the Shed's rustic courtyard. It serves shared plates imbued with global influences and delivered by the restaurant's…

  • Poderi Crisci

    Waiheke Island

    Poderi Crisci has quickly gained a sterling reputation for its food, particularly its legendary four-hour lunches on Sundays ($70 per person). Italian…

  • Cable Bay

    Waiheke Island

    Impressive uber-modern architecture, interesting sculpture and beautiful views set the scene for this acclaimed restaurant. The food is sublime, but if…

  • Island Gelato

    Waiheke Island

    Before school, after school, and on weekdays and weekends, Waiheke locals crowd Island Gelato's shipping-container garden for delicious ice cream, coffee…

  • Casita Miro

    Waiheke Island

    A wrought-iron-and-glass pavilion backed with a Gaudí-esque mosaic garden is the stage for a very entertaining troupe of servers who will guide you…

  • Te Matuku Seafood Market

    Waiheke Island

    Head to this combination seafood retailer and deli selling local gourmet produce for the freshest and best-value oysters on the island. Just $26 will get…

  • Wai Kitchen

    Waiheke Island

    Why? Well firstly there's the lively menu that abounds with Mediterranean and Asian flavours. Then there's the charming service and the breezy ambience of…

  • Dragonfired

    Waiheke Island

    Specialising in 'artisan wood-fired food', this caravan by the beach serves the three Ps: pizza, polenta plates and pocket bread. It's one of Waiheke's…

  • Mudbrick

    Waiheke Island

    The Hauraki Gulf is at its glistening best when viewed from Mudbrick’s picturesque veranda. The pretty formal gardens make it popular with weddings, which…

  • Oyster Inn

    Waiheke Island

    The Oyster Inn is a popular destination for Auckland's smart set. They're attracted by the excellent seafood-skewed bistro menu, oysters and champagne,…

  • Delight

    Waiheke Island

    If you're bored with eggs Benedict, try one of the piquant breakfast tagines at this stylish cafe/mezze bar. Paninis, wraps and salads are served along…

  • Solar

    Waiheke Island

    With a spacious outdoor area and ocean views, Solar is a relaxed choice for the first coffee – or beer or glass of wine – of the day. Lots of local…

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