Review Tantalus Estate Restaurant - Auckland

Truly one of the best dining experiences my husband & I have ever had, and we have been to our fair share of nice restaurants -- the breathtaking views from our table, the friendly staff, the Michelin star quality food, the dietary accommodations (I'm vegetarian, and my husband is severely allergic to all nuts), and let's not forget the wine. Truly divine. We will be back!

Highlights: Fresh oysters 🦪 Pork belly 🐷 Eye fillet 🥩 The dessert was yummy too (can’t remember what it was but it’s pictured). The sauce for the fish dish was a tad salty for our liking. There was also small bone fragments but we can understand it is difficult to extract it all. Just need to be careful when eating. Overall a great experience even on a rainy day. Just relax, enjoy the food and wine 🍷

Simply the best, in terms of a wine and food experience. Very classy yet relaxed and friendly, professional. Very nice to meet owner Campbell and Alex the winemaker. What lovely people. Didn't get to the brewery but I can only imagine that too would be an excellent experience. Highly recommended.

Lovely place for dining! Opted for 'Trust the Chef' along with matching wines. Staff are friendly and the information for each plate and glass are both informative and intriguing. I especially enjoyed learning about the tartrate crystals as well as the small bits of history woven into the wine selection.

What can I say that hasn’t already been said? A must go! The wines are fantastic and the food is phenomenal. I love the outdoor setting to enjoy the meal. I dined and wine tasted by myself, and I felt very welcomed by both Claire and Monica. I was given a choice seat to enjoy the view while having lunch. They’re not kidding when they say to make a reservation-they were fully booked on the day I went.

The lamb and beef mains just melts in your mouth! Paired perfectly with a sav and beer flight from the brewery downstairs. Love how the vines in the chandeliers are a tribute to the old winery. Superb.

Thank you Wendy for making our day so memorable! We definitely enjoyed our wine tasting experience with Tantalus. The cheese board is recommended to pair with all the beautiful wines they offered! One of the best winery in Waiheke. 🥰

Arrived at Tantalus via the hop on hop off bus. We enjoyed the beautiful view of the vineyard. The items on the drink menu we had were the beer tasting paddle and wine estate tasting. Out of pinot gris was my go to. Ordered the truffle fries and a cheese platter. Both of them were delicious and served as a great way to snack on while having a conversation. Great place to celebrate a birthday and to enjoy the company of your loved ones.

We went to Tantalus to celebrate our 1st day honeymooning in Waiheke. The experience we had was sensational. We were served by Tal who was so lovely and always checked up on us and how the meals were. We had the ''Trust the chef'' menu with 7 courses. We enjoyed every single thing in that course! We also added the crayfish roll and the Tyee salmon aged for 40 months, and both additional meals did not disappoint! Although, we had to stay for over 3 hours as this was a 7 meal course and there was a lag in between dishes, but this was acceptable as it helped digest the food a bit 😅 and it was peak hour (something to keep in mind if you have other things planned for the afternoon). The views around the vineyard was astonishing as well. This is a fine dining experience, so be prepared for a hefty meal price 😂. Lastly, do keep in mind to book beforehand.

Fantastic service, food and location. It had been a while since visiting Tantalus and it was better than ever. Five of us all had something different and every dish was a winner. Thanks for a great afternoon and the personal attention.

Stunning gem on Waiheke Island! This was actually our families favourite winery that we visited during our visit to the island. The modern design was spectacular & most of all the staff were the most friendly & attentive. It was just gorgeous relaxing in the sun enjoying some beautiful wines. We also tried some beer tastings downstairs as well. A very calm & relaxing afternoon enjoyed by the lot of us!! I highly recommend this vineyard & we will be back for sure.

Exceptional crafted wine experience, with attention to sustainability in their carefully landscaped environment. The lunch we were delighted with the superb menu of locally sourced inventive dishes, views to die for, attentive knowledgeable and very friendly wait staff (special mention to Laura and Ryan). We visited on an incredibly busy Easter Mon service and everybody was happy enjoying a very special Waiheke sunny day with family and friends, a memorable day out on terrace with fabulous Pinot Gris, overlooking vines that had just been picked for 2018 vintage. Faultless, wouldn't hesitate to recommend as "must visit".

Fabulous. Great food. Loved the beer paddles, tried all the beers, truffle fries delicious. Duck parfait to die for. All the food was good. Great service. A must visit for all who visit Waiheke.

Beautiful surroundings outside and inside. Very friendly and welcoming staff in restaurant. Service during meal was great and didn't feel rushed. Meal was delicious. Would recommend to others.