Where to Eat in Hawke's Bay
New Zealand — Hawke's Bay — the best restaurants, must-try dishes, and practical dining tips for your wine trip to Hawke's Bay.
Local Cuisine
The culinary tradition of Hawke's Bay is rooted in New Zealand — Hawke's Bay cooking. Local restaurants pair regional dishes with wines from the surrounding vineyards, making dining an integral part of the wine country experience.
Must-Try Dishes
Restaurant Recommendations
Fine Dining
Elephant Hill Restaurant
Stunning clifftop estate restaurant at Elephant Hill winery with Te Awanga coast views
Winery Restaurant
Craggy Range — Terrôir
Estate dining at one of NZ's premier wineries, the Terrôir restaurant is a Hawke's Bay landmark
Bistro
Mister D — Napier
Napier's Art Deco city restaurant with innovative NZ cuisine and an outstanding local wine list
Casual
Hastings Farmers Market
Sunday morning market in Hastings with local produce, Hawke's Bay honey, artisan breads
Dining Etiquette & Tips
Tipping
Not expected. 10% for outstanding service.
Meal Times
Lunch: 12:00–14:00 · Dinner: 18:00–21:30
Reservations
Elephant Hill and Craggy Range are popular — book 1+ week ahead. Summer (Dec–Feb) is busiest.
Vegetarian Options
Good
Tours & Experiences in Hawke's Bay
Book wine tours directly with Viator or GetYourGuide
Hawke's Bay Wine Tasting Tours
Guided tastings at top wineries in Hawke's Bay with an expert sommelier.
Hawke's Bay Food & Wine Experiences
Pair local cuisine with regional wines on a food and wine tour of Hawke's Bay.
Hawke's Bay Winery Day Trips
Small-group day trips to the most celebrated estates and vineyards in Hawke's Bay.
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