Guidebook for Waiheke Island
Food Scene
If you want to have a real experience of pairing food with wine, this is the place to go. I was impressed. Not to be missed if you are new to the winetasting world. Lovely setting, good food, too.
10 locals recommend
Peacock Sky Vineyard
If you want to have a real experience of pairing food with wine, this is the place to go. I was impressed. Not to be missed if you are new to the winetasting world. Lovely setting, good food, too.
Arcadia only just opened this season (2018) and I have not yet been there. It is walking distance from my place, 10 min down the hill and longer to get back up ;-) It is right on Palm Beach and so far the place looks inviting.
16 locals recommend
Arcadia Restaurant
39 Palm RdArcadia only just opened this season (2018) and I have not yet been there. It is walking distance from my place, 10 min down the hill and longer to get back up ;-) It is right on Palm Beach and so far the place looks inviting.
Fenice is a romantic Italian Cafe, which opens at 8.30. It is a casual, cozy Cafe/Restaurant in the heart of Oneroa. I have been there often for dinner and never disappointed. I love the atmosphere there.
53 locals recommend
Fenice Cafe & Restaurant
122a Ocean View RdFenice is a romantic Italian Cafe, which opens at 8.30. It is a casual, cozy Cafe/Restaurant in the heart of Oneroa. I have been there often for dinner and never disappointed. I love the atmosphere there.
Timbuktu is a 5 min drive from my place or a 20 min walk. They serve healthy meals to eat there or take away. One of my favourites when I am hungry and want to eat well for a reasonable price.
9 locals recommend
Timbuktu Nomadic Deli
7 Belgium StTimbuktu is a 5 min drive from my place or a 20 min walk. They serve healthy meals to eat there or take away. One of my favourites when I am hungry and want to eat well for a reasonable price.
Poderi Crisci serves 'long lunches', a 7 course meal stretches out over a few hours, in an Italian setting, with classic Italian fare. Lovely quiet in Nature, it is a hillside Restaurant & a family owned winery.
39 locals recommend
Poderi Crisci Restaurant and Vineyard
205 Awaawaroa RdPoderi Crisci serves 'long lunches', a 7 course meal stretches out over a few hours, in an Italian setting, with classic Italian fare. Lovely quiet in Nature, it is a hillside Restaurant & a family owned winery.
Tapas, Paelia, spanish cuisine in general, in a beautiful setting, great for lunch, afternoon coffee and weekend dinners. I would recommend any of it. Casita is a Tapas specialist in a relaxed setting, overlooking vineyards and water
66 locals recommend
Casita Miro
3 Brown RdTapas, Paelia, spanish cuisine in general, in a beautiful setting, great for lunch, afternoon coffee and weekend dinners. I would recommend any of it. Casita is a Tapas specialist in a relaxed setting, overlooking vineyards and water
Mudbrick has a Restaurant for fine dining, high end, and a Garden Bistro, both with excellent food. It is a romantic winery restaurant with a modern cuisine. I recommend Mudbrick for dinner, as it is facing west and you may get the luck to see a stunning sunset. It is one of favourite settings on the Island for winetasting.
86 locals recommend
Mudbrick Restaurant and Vineyard
126 Church Bay RdMudbrick has a Restaurant for fine dining, high end, and a Garden Bistro, both with excellent food. It is a romantic winery restaurant with a modern cuisine. I recommend Mudbrick for dinner, as it is facing west and you may get the luck to see a stunning sunset. It is one of favourite settings on the Island for winetasting.
Oyster Inn features regularly live bands and has great food. It is located overlooking the ocean.
78 locals recommend
The Oyster Inn
124 Ocean View RdOyster Inn features regularly live bands and has great food. It is located overlooking the ocean.
Drinks & Nightlife
Waterfront Restaurant/Bar. I go there because it is right on the beach, a prime setting. They are known for their great cocktails, they also do breakfast and have plenty of outdoor seating.
66 locals recommend
Charlie Farley's
21 The StrandWaterfront Restaurant/Bar. I go there because it is right on the beach, a prime setting. They are known for their great cocktails, they also do breakfast and have plenty of outdoor seating.
Parks & Nature
Several great walks there in this park. Will not go into details here...
42 locals recommend
Whakanewha Regional Park
75 Gordons RdSeveral great walks there in this park. Will not go into details here...
Shopping
Lovely shop for gifts, local items and souvenirs. 20 min walk from my place, located in Ostend.
9 locals recommend
True Blue Waiheke Island
21 Belgium StLovely shop for gifts, local items and souvenirs. 20 min walk from my place, located in Ostend.