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Giesen Cellar Door
93
/100 (1041 ratings)
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Gluten Free Options
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Vegetarian Friendly
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Mussels
Salmon
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Fish
Salad
"Fabulous food platters & mussels...beautiful wines to match! Great service - thanks Sharon &..."
Bronwyn McCarthy
"Beautiful winery with warm and friendly staff. Tasting was very good and the food was amazing too! Highly recommend getting their pairing platter. It..."
Barb Landis
"My favourite wine! Seafood platter was amazing! Great place to stop and enjoy a glass or two. Staff were lovely and friendly, cider wine was..."
Ester Lindstrom
"Beautiful courtyard with amazing platters. Highly recommended for a relaxed bite to..."
A No Grainer
"Platter is to die for...easily one of the culinary highlights of the trip. Wine and courtyard setting were also very good and staff were..."
Doug Gierula
"Great lunch platter (esp Swordfish and mussels). Nice courtyard setting. Super helpful..."
Noel Anderton
"We walked in, took a look and decided to lunch here, and reserved our table. But first, of course, we needed to taste some wines, and we had a very..."
Howard Banwell
"Fantastic place to break up our trip from nelson to Kaikoura. The service from the moment we walked in the door was exceptional. We had one of the..."
Hays AT
"My friends and I went in for a wine tasting and had a great time. Hilary was very friendly, engaging and answered all of our questions. We got a lot..."
Olivia Schjøtt-Pedersen
"We loved the experience we had here. The lady who was serving us was very chatty (in a good way). There was no issue for us to try different wines...."
Robert Burke
"Visited today with grandchildren again. Wonderful platters, the children loved their food. Good to see fruit and salad on platter. We enjoyed the..."
Chris Piercy
"We stopped here to grab some lunch and for a wine tasting. The charcuterie board was delicious and plentiful and the wines were delicious (we even..."
Robert Adler
"Absolutely fantastic wine tasting experience. The lady, Hilary, was friendly and engaging, taking great care to answer all our questions and to..."
Jayke Kyndrede
"On arrival we were quickly served and taken for a wine tasting with a knowledgeable staff member which resulted in me buying some beautifully..."
Yasmine Kaiva
"Gorgeous syrupy aromatics on offer. Definitely worth a try to break up a sav-intense Marlborough tour. Gorgeous scenery on offer and cute food..."
Sah Du Toit
"Really nice place. Staff were very helpful. The cheese and meat platter was awesome ($39 for two people with wine tasting) great..."
Scott Brown
"If you do anything in New Zealand this is the one vineyard to go. You can get a whole bottle of wine for $16 and food platter delicious for $40 2..."
Deborah Devattimo
"Wow, incredible platters. Well priced and Yummy!!!! The staff are also super friendly and welcoming. Great overall experience, highly recommend a..."
Stuart Holder
"Our tasting host Luke was great! Very personable and funny. Made for a great experience and enjoyed the wines to top it..."
Deanna Cruse
Rock Ferry Restaurant
92
/100 (3876 ratings)
Restaurants
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Salad
Fish
Chicken dishes
Risotto
Salmon
Cheesecake
Cheesecakes
Sandwiches
Steak Sandwich
Lemon tart
Cakes
Pesto
Pasta
"Such a beautiful setting with awesome food and fantastic wines. We were part of a wine tasting and should have stayed longer. Really worth a..."
Duncan Styles
"Exceptional knowledge. Laura our host made the tasting an unforgettable experience with her charm and humour. The wines are some of of our favourites..."
Daniel Borszik
"Love the wine and food. Only been here for the Twilight Market but such an amazing place that I would go out here more often...."
Vishaal A Prasad
"Friendly, knowledgeable staff. We experienced a wonderful selection of organic wines and were educated about the processes used in their creation...."
Troy Pearce
"If there was 10 stars, Rock Ferry would get them all! Amazing service, amazing (organic) wines, amazing food. It doesn’t get much better. We highly..."
Kevin Mintenko
"Delicious lunch and wonderful wine tasting We had lunch at Rock Ferry after a lovely wine tasting. The food was delicious - our open steak sandwich..."
Suzie Lee
"Had a very pleasant tasting at Rock Ferry. Our host (a young lady from Italy) was attentive, and knowledgeable about the wines. There’s some..."
Rach H
"Small local business consisting of 3 vineyards in the area. Very accommodating staff as we called on Sunday morning for a tasting that day, was..."
Colin Abrahams
"The first stop on our self guided bike wine tour. Very generous tastings, beautiful setting. Our hostess was very friendly. We managed to get a..."
Rose Boisen
"Lovely cellar door that accommodated us without a booking. Charlie (I hope that right) was very informative about the wines and also then recommended..."
jane temple
"A must visit while in Marlborough, not just for the tasting but also for lunch. Warm hospitality and service. Delicious..."
Kevin Ang
"After arriving at Picton, we decided to drive a little further to visit this restaurant. It was a good decision. After we orders our food, the..."
Andreas
"We discovered this gem of a place. Wine tasting and cheese board. Excellent hospitality and spotless warm environment. I enjoyed this..."
Leskin Lambert
"We had a great time at Rock Ferry Cellar Door & Cafe. We did the wine tasting and it was very well explained and the wines quite good. We also had..."
Najd Salas
"Great customer service and very laid back environment. $5 for 5 tastings. Delicious..."
Julie Cleveland
"Highly recommend this cellar door for a tasting - great organic wines, lovely tasting room. I came in late and was the last one there for a tasting,..."
Christine Schlaipfer
"My favourite cellar door of my whole Marlborough weekend. We had an amazing cheeseboard along with our free wine tasting for buying it. So so so..."
Jason Hobman
"Amazing staff and delicious wines. We felt so welcome by the crew there. The tasting platter was super tasty and the wine selection fantastic...."
Andrew Baird
The Wine Station
92
/100 (372 ratings)
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Wine Bar
Wine Bar
Lunch
Drinks
Wine Bar
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Drinks
Mid-range
"Really well thought out café/bar, offering opportunity to sample around 80 local wines via self-serve dispensers, in tiny, small and standard size..."
Tim Nash
"A fantastic idea, you pop a tab behind the bar, take a glass and your tab card Abi go round the machines sampling the wines, you can buy a tasting..."
Mike Foster
"Great atmosphere to sit and enjoy some wine and beer tasting. We didn't sample the platters but they appeared to be enjoyed by other patrons. The..."
Jennifer Bowden
"Very cool place, wine tasting, local artists on display and coffee of course. The train station is a beautiful building both in and outside. Well..."
Thomas Wahlgren
"Very nice and peaceful place with a many choices for souvenirs or gifts. The coffee is absolutely perfect and the staff members are very helpful and..."
Liliana Popa
"Great place to relax and try different wines from around region. Their bread & dip platter is a must order, perfect for sharing between 2-3 people..."
Betsy Wang
"Excellent selection of drinks. Staff very very helpful and..."
Trudy Falconer
"Friendly and welcoming environment. Great selection of wines from the region and beyond. A highlight of my Blenheim stay. Below is my new favorite..."
Maarie H
"Great place to stop for a taste of wine. You can enjoi 80 different bottle from automatic machine with a card. Very cool. Not cheap maybe but..."
Massimilino Mortiolo
"They have 10 machines that enable you to get a taste, small or large glass of wine. Get a card & then try whatever takes your fancy. And you don't..."
David Edwards
"If you like NZ wines, you'll love this..."
Shane Sweetland
"Nice wine concept, friendly staff and delicious food..."
Stein Grubben
"Good place to explore varieties of local wines. Great location and..."
Chetan Arekar
"Want a wine tour with a difference. This is a must visit. Great opportunity to taste and work your way around the region of wine in one..."
Gordon Shaw
"We enjoyed our time spent here. Such a great idea that put you in charge of choosing what you tasted. The staff were so friendly and were a fount of..."
Duncum Family
"Wonderful place, where you're able to try the best of the region's wines. Best of all you can try them in three sizes so you don't have to commit to..."
Matt George
"Excellent selection of wines. We were there with a large group so we maxed out the place. The staff was helpful and friendly throughout our wine..."
Zala Fashant
"Great spot to spend a few hours trying out almost endless varieties of wines. Knowledgeable, friendly staff and a cosy atmosphere. This is a great..."
Meagan Columbus
"Really liked the concept here - 80 wines to sample at reasonable prices. Tried the charcuterie board which had some nice cold cuts on there - all..."
A C
Saint Clair Vineyard Kitchen
91
/100 (1379 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
International
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
International
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Wine Bar
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Pasta
Lamb
Salad
Pesto
Duck
Fish
Pork
Mussels
Salmon
Cheesecake
Seafood Platters
Beef
Cheesecakes
Sit down
Wine Bar
European
International
New Zealand
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Reservations
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Table Service
Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Brunch
Lunch
Mid-range
"Excellent Reserve Pinot Noir to go with the best meal we had while in NZ the staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable great place to visit..."
Lyn Kelly
"We always make a point of visiting when we're in Blenheim. Great food especially the platters and fab wine. Stunning setting and..."
Rebecca Vercoe
"Would highly recommend excellent food, wine tasting and service. Thank you to the Team had a lovely experience..."
Sue Scully
"My wife and I can thoroughly recommend the Salmon an the Braised Beef. For dessert the Cheesecake and Chocolate Lava Cake were..."
Glenn Topliss
"Birthday party of 11 people today and we all loved every minute of it from the staff,wines and meals. Everything was fantastic and we will happily..."
Louise Hide
"The Pinot Gris’ Rose was even better by the second bottle! Overall the staff who did the tasting with us gave a beautiful special story to..."
Lloyd Warner
"Thanks so much to the lovely team At Saint Clair kitchen. Food was delicious, all the family loved it. Pulled pork salad, fig Parma ham and goats..."
Tania Godsall
"Absolutely amazing!! We loved the good and the wine! We especially appreciated the kids menu and how accommodating the staff were with children!!..."
Jessica Maher
"Great lunch out with superb food and Pinot Gris to match. The service was top and very attentive. Our host waitress was very knowledgeable about the..."
Helen Woodham-van Helmond
"Excellent food & wine! must visit this..."
Kelly KaKa
"Fantastic place!! I really enjoy my wine and meal..."
Catherine Vellet
"Such a beautiful autumn day to have a 30th birthday. The whole staff went above and beyond to cater for a big group of people along with the crazy..."
Daina Crosbie
"Platter was amazing and the service could not be faulted. A great place for a long leisurely lunch looking out on the..."
Treive Andrew
"Un magnifique accueil et une très belle carte de menu et le sauvignon blanc un délice. Du..."
Françoise Marrel-Telley
"What a fabulous afternoon at Saint Clair with wine tasting then followed by lunch. Beautiful venue with great friendly staff and fantastic food and..."
Nick Tillekeratne
"We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch today. Very friendly, helpful waitress (Melanie?) We shared an amazing platter between three of us and incredible..."
Lara Caddis
"It started with a wine tasting tour and it ended with a absolutely lovely lunch and another round of wine tasting on the weekend. We had lunch in the..."
T PHong
"Beautiful setting for a lunch. Service was impeccable. The grouper wings is a must. Nicely done with a superb sauce. The chowder was very tasty..."
Karen B
"Visited this vineyard whilst touring both Islands. Wonderful location in the Marlborough region, fantastic wine and superb food, with friendly..."
Martin Twigg
"What an excellent experience! My husband and I have visited many vineyards/wineries and this one was certainly one of our favorites. We were shocked..."
Kendra Triplett
"My wife and I visited in January 2023 and really enjoyed ourselves at Saint Clair. The vineyard smelt great and the wine was brilliant - 2021 Wairau..."
Rowan Potter
"Had a fantastic wine tasting experience here! Gavin was a perfect guide through the wide variety of wines St. Clair produces and helped us pick up..."
Katherine Wrenn-Maresh
"We arrived at 12.30pm on Monday and it was fully booked until 2pm. We decided that it was worth waiting and we were not disappointed! But you should..."
Irina Iris
"Haven’t actually dined here but just wanted to say thank you to Ashley for arrange a voucher to be presented on the table for my mum’s 60th lunch..."
Connie Pieniazek
Brancott Estate Cellar Door And Restaurant
89
/100 (680 ratings)
Restaurants
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Wine Bar
European
European
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Salad
Duck
Risotto
Salmon
Beef
Lamb
Fish
Sit down
Wine Bar
European
New Zealand
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We dined at Brancott Estate Restaurant on Saturday. The restaurant is perched on a hill and overlooks the vineyards of Fairhall. The views are..."
David Lloyd
"We only managed to get in wine tasting. The staff were over and beyond helpful. They were fully booked for the restaurant and not only they found and..."
Dhiman Bhana
"Amazing vineyard with exceptional staff working here! Kim was our guide during our tasting and was so knowledgeable about the varietals they had...."
Alicia Sandbakken
"Wine was ok during our tasting. The place has fantastic views across the landscape. Lunch looked nice but slightly on the pricey..."
Tim C
"Fantastic service. Amazing food. And a view over the vines. Highly..."
martin dix
"What a fantastic place to have a restaurant. While we didn't have a meal (fully booked) we were welcomed in for a look over the amazing estate, and..."
Nick “Nick” McCashin
"Very nice view! Good food and service! Recommend to..."
Alina Tenetka
"What a fab place for lunch! If you wait long enough, a shuttle picks you up from the carpark to drive you up the steep hill. The staff are very..."
Kiwi Muz
"Felt welcome from the very beginning. A lovely woman picked us up in a Van at the parking spaces, because it was incredibly windy on that day and..."
Ricarda K
"We visited about a dozen vineyards in the area, but this was our absolute favourite! From the car park there was a courtesy van to take us up to the..."
Christina Lorimer
Wairau River Wines Restaurant
89
/100 (1949 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Wine Bar
New Zealand
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Lunch
Cakes
Salad
Chili
Lamb
Duck
Fish
Pork
Mussels
Salmon
Chowder
Curry
Burger
Prawns
Beef
Salmon Salad
Sit down
Wine Bar
New Zealand
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Lunch
Mid-range
"My favourite winery from all I have visited in the Marlborough region. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff in both the bottle shop and restaurant...."
Meg Copeland
"On holiday from Christchurch. We had the burger and courgettes. We had half each. OMG both just gorgeous. Did a wine tasting and took 2 bottles..."
Morag Watson
"I've been visiting Wairau Rivers cellar door/restaurant since the mid 90s and I have never had a bad experience there! Beautiful setting, great wine,..."
Bob Surunkle
"So we had my mother in-laws surprise 60th birthday at Waiau River Wines last weekend. The venue was awesome and the outdoor seating was great as it..."
Kylee Oldroyd-rangi
"It was a wonderful tasty meal, value for money with a delicious dessert. Generous portions on all meals at our table 🤓 We had something that's not..."
Toni Brooks
"We had a Window Table with fireplace view, Great Ambiance in the Vinyard Restaurant, Professional Service (Compliments to Helen) and the food was..."
Frank Grevenstuk
"Probably the best liver pate I have ever tasted. Great restaurant and delicious..."
Volodymyr Kryvenko
"I love food and wine! This iconic restaurant is always busy and for good reason. The food is fabulous and the wine selection is great. The..."
Andrew Kinney
"We decided to dine here before visiting other wineries because of the good reviews on Google. We tried the bread, seafood chowder and sashimi. All..."
Samantha
"We had a lovely lunch at Wairu River Wines Restaurant. We e-biked it there easily. Gorgeous restaurant with great service from the staff. The food..."
4chillies
"I don't often mention staff in my reviews but Delyth is one heck of a service champion. Knowledge of wine is excellent, attitude 10/10 all this..."
Nathan Capper
"So good we ate here twice in two days. Everything we ate was very tasty - with special mention going to the beef rib which was sublime. Melt in the..."
Omar S
"We dined here for lunch whilst on a bike tour of the local vineyards. We had the prawn salad and beer battered chips to share and the food was..."
Lauren Taylor
"An excellent lunch in a lovely setting. Prawns were recommended and did not disappoint! Chicken burger was above and beyond your average chicken..."
Christopher Baker
Wither Hills Restaurant
86
/100 (614 ratings)
Restaurants
Wine Bar
European
New Zealand
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Pasta
Pesto
Salad
Fish
Duck
Risotto
Salmon
Cheesecake
Cheesecakes
Beef
Beef Cheeks
Sit down
Wine Bar
European
New Zealand
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Serves Alcohol
Private Dining
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Drinks
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great spot. Excellent coffee. Had cheeseboard and the cheesecake and chips on the side. Good service and amazing location. Beautiful buildings and..."
Chris Rodley
"A beautiful tasting space with a cellar and a Chef's table underneath. The team is very friendly and knowledgeable, and made me feel really..."
Anna Kaminska
"We had a wonderful lunch and experience here. The staff was very friendly and our meals were impeccable. Scrumptious wines and affordable prices...."
c “cfl” lane
"What a gorgeous winery! Absolutely worth visiting for the views alone - make sure you go all the way to the top of the main stairs for an incredible..."
Gretchen H
"Wow. This was an amazing experience. We had a wine tasting and the sommelier was great and helpful in giving many insights into the wine we were..."
Mikael Besse
"A delightful place for lunch or to buy a few bottles of your favorite wines. The food was quite good. The service was excellent. The building and..."
Steven Adler
"Probably one of the best meals we’ve eaten in over a year, everything was well cooked and tasty! Highly..."
Alexandra van Heemert
"Thank you Lucy and your team for excellent service on Saturday at my birthday lunch. You were amazing. Everything ran so smoothly. And chef, the..."
Jan Bilton
"Such an amazing place!! We arrived without booking and the staff friendly helped us to find a table on the beautiful restaurant. We decided to try..."
Yasmin B-Merlo
"Wine tasting is $5 per head. You get to try 3 wines of your choice. Although they waive the charge if you buy a bottle. Sophie is a wine..."
Marie-Antoniette Balungcas
"Opens everyday from 11:30am - 3pm for lunch. You can enjoy a wide range of wine. We went there for lunch. The menu has a small selection but our..."
Ravi Lal
"We had the most amazing time at Wither Hills Winery. Stunning day, gorgeous wine and amazing platter. And the Brown Sugar Pavlova is devine. Would..."
Tracy Morgan (Squoodles)
"Loved it. What a beautiful place. The wine was superb and the talented staff made it a whole experience. The best place I've been so far in NZ with..."
Nancy Brand
"In March 2023 the New Zealand Land Treatment Collective held our conference dinner at Wither Hills. The service, food and wine were exceptional. We..."
Bronwyn Dumbleton
"Fell in love with the setting and wines. Decided to stay for lunch and plan our wedding here - and what an amazing wedding venue it was! Brilliant..."
Tom Huthwaite
"What a beautiful lunch we had here today. The flavours were amazing and complimented perfectly, and the wines were lovely to go with the meal too...."
Lily
"A wonderful celebration lunch in beautiful surroundings. I don't normally rave about cauliflower but the crumbed cauli was delish:) The whole set..."
carol lodge
Scotch Wine Bar & Wine Shop
78
/100 (551 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Wine Bar
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
European
New Zealand
European
New Zealand
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Salad
Salmon
Cakes
Lamb
Burger
Fish
Beef
Sit down
European
Bar
Wine Bar
New Zealand
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Dinner
Drinks
Mid-range
"We had our 1st Wedding Anniversary dinner here. And it was a night to remember!!! Tried snails for the first time and it was exceptionally delicious...."
Vishaal A Prasad
"What a great restaurant under new management. That touch of France in Blenheim. Great wine selection backed up with good food. Very attentive..."
Paul Collins
"Me and my partner went to scotch this evening after new ownership. Both complete foodies and have to say this is the best selection of food and..."
Tyler Griffiths
"Loved our first visit since new ownership. Great staff, warm friendly knowable and professional. Only a few restaurants/bars opened on Blenheim on..."
Yvonne Duff
"Interesting establishment, menu good variety of food experience. Great wine selection. Service very good. Best to go with a party. Good to share..."
Gavin Calder
"This most interesting dinner I've had in awhile. It would be cool if they had a drink pairing options with the set menu. Cool little bar. Definitely..."
Kelsey Howell
"Loved how we were welcomed, loved the food and the atmosphere. We didn’t ever visit Scotch in it previous iteration but enjoyed our time under new..."
Kate Higgins
"What a wonderful place to have dinner! All the waiters are french and extremely attentive. Chef Luigi, also french, prepares divine dishes and makes..."
M.G
"Wonderful experience at Scotch bar. Flamboyant chef, lovely waiter and hostess. Food fresh and appealing. Service very good. Friendly..."
Adrienne Leonard
"Quiet Thursday night an hour before closing. Very accommodating host. Provided se food even though kitchen was closed. Good..."
Peter Fowlie
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