The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Kumeu, April 2024

The Tasting Shed

88/100 (967 ratings)

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"Boy oh boy, what a delight. Came here over the long weekend. Sun was out, drinks were flowing and the food was hitting every note. Shout out to the..."

Amindha Fernando

"We came here for lunch on a Sunday and were met with friendly and efficient service along with a nice atmosphere.We ordered some Bread w/..."

Vivian C

"At first i had no clue on what to get here as the menu is quite minimal but the outside exterior and view is so stunning. There’s hardly any noise..."

Yana Petrenko

"Came here for lunch today and shared a bread entree, lamb main and carrot side with my partner. Everything was delicious and service was attentive...."

Auds

"The best Lamb i have had ever is here. Melted in mouth.We went at a private wedding reception and the food was portioned and prepared so..."

Arsh

"I’ve been wanting to come here, and finally I went with my husband this afternoon. The staff are very nice and accommodating, we didn’t have..."

Duchess_Arg

"Had the potatoes along with the lamb followed by panna cotta for desert. The lamb was meant to come with aubergine but they changed the purée along..."

#fatlyfe

"What a great place! We went for a late Sunday lunch with my wife. We had the meatballs, lamb, ceviche and potatoes. Ceviche was a bit small portion,..."

Boty

"This place is a gem, love the setting and rustic decor. Service was good and the lady guided us on what dishes to order. We tried all the mains,..."

Lisa

"If you're passing by Kumeu, this place is not to be missed!The Tasting Shed offers fresh, seasonal ingredients, accentuated by a wide array..."

Ria Van Dyke

"This place is foodie heaven. Yes, it is a little on the expensive side, perhaps $50 per head with out alcohol, but it is well worth it. Food is..."

Marmite_ninja

"I'll say 4.5/5 if I can. The food is fresh and good unfortunately it's not my cup of tea. The restaurant staff recommended us to order a..."

Bright One

"Went here for dinner on Thursday night. Absolutely amazing food and service. Would happily come back at any time. Staff were so on to it and lovely..."

Gemma Softley

"Beautiful food, tasty and exciting! Lovely staff, great environment ❤️ the cerviche was amazing, loved the rhubarb dessert also, the venison..."

Rachel 🦋

"Terrific out-of-town multi-use venue with a casual country atmosphere amongst stylish decor.We attended a wedding event so not traditional..."

Dale Spencer

"A tad expensive but soooooo worth it for just that lazy sunday brunch vibe. They even have a dj playing some nice relaxing music. They also have..."

Tan.ned

"Absolutely mind blowingly amazing food. The food started off extremely strong and ended ever stronger. After the main they could have given us mouldy..."

Bella Qian

"A long time stalwart of the Metro Top 50 Restaurants list, The Tasting Shed has long been on my to-do list, yet I’ve never quite made it there. Its..."

Zoe Bowker

"The Tasting Shed has some of the most delightful foods around, great location out in Kumeu, great for private function and accommodates kids really..."

Thom

"Came here on a whim on a Friday night. Got dressed up just for fun but this place is classy casual so you can pretty much wear whatever you want. And..."

Jasveen Kaur

"A real gem west of Auckland. The Tasting Shed could be recommended for its great environment only, but food is actually the main..."

Diogo Reck

"Gorgeous spot for some very tasting food. Fresh ingredients. Interesting techniques and flavour combinations with an Asian flare. Lovely wine list..."

David Hewitt

"Trust the chef is my favourite here. They amaze me every time with what they put together and how they present the dishes.The staff are awesome,..."

Clive Barclay-Sellers

"Fine dining is not my thing but credit where credit is due. The food was presented impeccably. Tasted amazing, the staff were exemplar, and the..."

Jocheli015

"Lovely service, stunning ambience and deco, amazing food.Hard to fault. My fav was the pork belly, followed by the lamb. Tasty,..."

Adeline

"Very nice environment, very hard to get a table if you don't book ahead. The food taste very good, can be a little pricey, but acceptable. I like it..."

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"Lovely little place..Service is good..Food has alot of flavour..Was not thrilled to try toe sting ray but it was ok for the first time..Baked kumara..."

PK

"My husband and I have been here on a couple of occasions and both times the food and service has been amazing. Interesting dishes and great..."

CarlyB

"Fantastic casual dining restaurant halfway between Huapai and Waimauku! Huapai being where I grew up but back then there was nothing like this around..."

Frank

"What a fantastic lay out. I love how they have design this place, with a rustic wood design with plenty of space to sit especially in summer with..."

Seamus M.

"Visited the Tasting Shed on a couple of occasions now. While the manager is great- service, chat, and wine knowledge, some of the other staff seem..."

Mysticmojito

"Slightly inconspicuous and situated adjacent to Cooper’s Creek vineyard, just off State Highway 16, The Tasting Shed was a place we had wanted to..."

Sticks, Fork & Knife

"On a sunny afternoon, one of The Tasting Shed’s Sundowner Sessions seemed a perfect way to spend the day. Tunes spun by George FM and a manicured..."

Hungry Auckland

"This place has bumped up the list of easily being one of our favourite weekend hangouts. Beautifully decorated inside, moving into an equally..."

Where To Next Auckland

"A lovely way to spend a summer afternoon/evening. We came for an early dinner and the food was delicious. Everything is to share so we ordered almost..."

Rebecca MacDonald

""Sharing is caring". The tasting shed is a great restaurant to share beautifully crafted delicious foods with your family and friends. The portions..."

Blackpearl

"Perfect spot for a long ladies lunch! Had the olives and kingfish ceviche to start, so fresh and delicious. I did enjoy the fish selections more than..."

Lacey Thompson

"Five stars for the chocolate and mandarin dessert! We've come back just to enjoy this dessert again! The potatoes with whipped feta are so good and..."

Sunny

"Amazing dinner as always. The snapper was cooked to perfection. The staff were friendly and helpful. We arrived fairly late but that was no problem..."

Ramiz Khan

"Everything was lovely; I would've given a 5 but I believe that there should always be room for improvement. 1-Great ambiance, I especially loved the..."

Wanderlazed

"The place is nicely decorated and seemed like a great place for function. The customer service were great. Have been meaning to come to try this..."

James

"Went here for a friends birthday! Loved it so much! Had a lot of great vibes and awesome ambience when eating dinner. I wanted to go back a few weeks..."

Sam Smith

"this is an interesting place to go to, not just because of the location but also the food, it boast such different types of dishes like kangaroo to..."

MizC

"Rustic interior design with laid back vibe and amazing food. Totally what I was looking for tonight :) The foods are sharing dishes which..."

Hungus Girl

"We booked here for a Mothers Day lunch... Great rustic atmosphere... Nice friendly service but maybe needed more staff on as it took awhile after our..."

Donna&Shane

"Simply delicious. Definitely visit this place in a group because it gives you the opportunity to try more of what their menu has to offer. We shared..."

Confessions Of A Foodaholic

"Had the best time here on a perfect sunny day. Booked in advance and got here slightly early (before they were open), so visited the vineyard next..."

ShoRt

"I wanted a relaxed,location which offered delicious food, large wine selection and good service. Sharing a special birthday with..."

Russell Vincent

"Amazing! On par, if not better than Mudbrick Bistro food! Flavours are perfectly balanced. The olive starter was a delight! We ordered the potatoes,..."

Elle

"The service and atmosphere at this place are top notch. We didn't have a booking but the wait staff made room for us on a busy night and were very..."

Richard Matthews

"How the food was presented was already a feast to the eyes. More so when one puts it in the mouth. The tasting shed has a sharing plate concept and..."

Bubut

"Heading into Kumeu for dinner is not a usual venture considering it’s about 45 minutes away from home but my friends and I have heard such great..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Great atmosphere and great service. The dishes are quite small, but the waitress explained that their dishes are designed to be shared. We ordered..."

Lisa

"Aucklanders are notorious for being lazy commuters. We mutter and shake our heads at the petrol prices then complain about our public transport..."

UltimateOmNoms

"Beautiful ambience, wonderful food. Dessert was to die for. Best dessert I have had. Didn't think the Valrhona chocolate would work well with..."

Melissa Alfonso-Cruz

"Wow, what a fantastic spot for a Sunday afternoon. I came here for a friends birthday and we were picked up by the shuttle service (great idea). We..."

J.T547

"I love the location of this place. The outdoor vibe and flow of this place is really welcoming. I've dined in all of their three dining rooms and..."

Linny

"Superb visit again on Saturday nightFood, service and atmosphere were brilliant. It's great to see a restaurant that understands the..."

Matt

"Plenty of parking. Scenic vineyard setting. Bright sunny day. Cheerful chirping from a nearly-full restaurant of happy diners. We were well attended..."

Ian Lines

"Came here for a family dinner, 6 of us. Food was amazing, awesome quality....service was amazing, setting was amazing. Would come again for sure and..."

Sarah Ward

"My husband took me here for my birthday for a Sunday lunch and what a great little place this is! I guess because it's not in the city it had more..."

Sarah Bentley

"I thought I had written a review for this place! We came here in May 2012 for an anniversary dinner, so we were after something really special. We..."

Aiman Bagasra

"Christmas lunch for 12 today and there were another 3 big groups in so whilst I was hopeful (from previous experience) I was also ready to allow for..."

Chris Rutter

"I took my sister here for her birthday in September. The ambiance was cozy and warm for a cold day. The food was lovely, we ordered the Rolled pig's..."

Miss Kiki

"A fantastic place to spend a Sunday afternoon, however you would need to book. If fine they have outside seating which would suit a large..."

David Boshier

"Had read the rave reviews and been wanting to call in for the longest time. Finally had the opportunity to take eight out for dinner and the Tasting..."

Maureen Burton

"Brilliant! Next door to coopers creek vineyard ( so you get to stock up on wine on the way out) the building is amazing. They have tapas style menu..."

Jerry

"I have been to the Tasting Shed a few times having first discovered it with a friend who is local. I live in Mt Wellington so travel across town to..."

Fiona McInnes

"Another amazing meal from Chef Sara Simpson! WOW!I've had Sara's food before at a different venue and she has always been innovative with..."

Ms.Hall

"We went to the tasting shed for lunch today and had rolled pig head dish, snapper dish and chicken wings, wow it was really good and we will be going..."

Richard P.

"Awesome awesome awesome!Last weekend I held my 30th birthday lunch at the tasting shed - in the grotto area! Not only was the wine amazing, the..."

Stacey Wigley

"Had our first visit to the shed today for Fathers Day lunch and we weren't disappointed! We have eagerly awaited its opening as we drive past most..."

Helen Smith

"Everything single thing The Tasting Shed does is magic. It is real. Soulful. Authentic. Loving. Quality. Genuine. What an asset to the growing..."

Gary Dalhousie

"What an outstanding place.A brilliant location right beside Coopers Creek winery, excellent seating indoors and outdoors (can't wait for..."

Matt Macd

"I was here with my friend for lunch. I must say, the staff was very friendly and had good customer service skills. The ambience was great. They had..."

Sachindri Rana

"Valentine's dinner impressions. Is nice to be out for a change and enjoy well presented whitty food with a twist of the unusual. Yummy. Just really..."

Ingo Ratsdorf

"Incredible food and super friendly service. Best dinner I have had out in a long time. I ate way too much (and I knew it at the time) but I just..."

Martin Partridge

"This place never disappoints. Well thought out and executed dishes, super flavourful. Service is attentive and kind. It’s 100% worth the drive out..."

Carolyn Z

"Very nice environment, very hard to get a table if you don't book ahead. The food taste very good, can be a little pricey, but acceptable. I like it..."

Icy Guo

"food was great! me and my friends were enjoying the food so much that we didn’t talk to each other for awhile. interesting menu. oh but the price..."

Natalie Lim

"Great food. Highly recommended. Just a bit pricey but worth..."

Jerry Liu

"Excellent service and atmosphere. Loved the wine and drinks. A bit overpriced, we felt 36$ for a small cheese platter (3 cheeses ) was a bit rough,..."

Letitia Hanekom

"The dreamiest (boujee) place around here for a lil lunch and spritz. Be sure to book ahead and check they’re not closed for a wedding. It’s nice..."

Shamima Lone

"Amazing food,service and ambience we all had a beautiful day in this gorgeous setting..."

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Soljans Estate Winery

88/100 (910 ratings)

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Fish

Fish & chips

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Scallops

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Full Bar

Free Wifi

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Wine and Beer

Gift Cards Available

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Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

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"Whoops, was so hungry forgot to take a picture till too late! Total breakfast bill $51.50 for two, everything tasty and fine..."

Murray Chandler

"I took a group to Soljans on Monday for a business lunch and everyone in the group enjoyed it. The food was delicious and very nicely cooked. I..."

Jason Jost

"We had a super amazing birthday lunch at Soljans today. We started off with a winery tour, learning all about wine and tasting the different..."

Annie Ren

"We enjoyed our Easter Sunday at Soljans Winery was fantastic experience. Kids also liked it special easter activities were there for them to have..."

Tapan Choudhary

"We love to buy wine here from solians as a gift to customers. Everytime we go there, we will take kids have brunch together. The little train was..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Visited here for my sisters 50th and found the food good and the locality was lovely. Little pricey but I guess that is what prices are these days..."

Sandy Reeves

"Brunch on a lazy Sunday! The winery is close to our house thus was a convenient choice. The cafe’s menu was not that long but decent. I got the..."

Vino Noir Zuniga

"The sun was shining brightly even though Joseph Parker failed to win in the fight against Anthony Joshua early yesterday morning. For his Kiwi fans,..."

Little Borneo Girl

"Great place lovely venue and the staff were very helpful and great, went for a special occasion and the food was AMAZING tasty fresh.. enjoyed this..."

Lauren Clark

"We were seating outside on a beautiful day, was lovely. Wine was delicious, quite liked the tasting tray as I have issues with indecisiveness so it..."

Jasveen Kaur

"We had a lovely lunch at Soljans. We started with garlic bread which came in 3 thick, big pieces. My wife had a lamb salad with dried cranberry,..."

STRADS

"My fave place to go. The food is always perfect. Went for a set menu recently so good. Can't wait to get married there and see what they can achieve..."

Chloe Rose

"Went yesterday for lunch around 2.30 so didn’t have much time until kitchen closed. They were really accommodating even though we arrived so late...."

Riddhi

"First time in for breakfast. Staff were well presented and friendly also accommodating to my dietary needs. You get what you pay for here, the food..."

Thomas Isadoro Sammy

"Slow roasted pork belly truffle oil mash, shangi pac choy, apple foam, finished with a red wine jus…. It was only natural that I spent my 27th..."

Travelling Corkscrew

"Came here in May to celebrate my sons second birthday. Loved every minute here.The waiters took great care of us. We had brought in a cake and..."

Emily

"Beautiful venue, warm fire and great wines. All the food is delicious and the staff are very attentive and friendly. We've been here a few..."

Rochelle Holland

"Spare of the moment lunch with my hubby and daughter. Wow they were packed with a private function and a couple of parties. We were seated straight..."

April

"We go here as a family or group, never disappointed, service and food has always been great! One or the reasons we go is the friendly staff and..."

James

"Amazing winery- gorgeous food and excellent service. Reasonable and kids friendly. Will definitely be going back again. Highly recommend it!..."

Neha Pathak

"Beautiful vineyard setting and great wines! We had our wedding reception here 5 years ago, and came back yesterday for our anniversary. They were..."

R-Dee Roche

"This weekend we decided to head to Kumeu for a day of wine tasting and a really nice lunch. We’d heard great things about the cafe at Soljans..."

Hungry Auckland

"Use to be 1 of our regular spots not sure what was up today though,coffee was real bitter I couldn't drink it think machine might need a good clean..."

Ayaan

"I tried the eggs benedict and it was pretty good. Although it would've been nice if the staff came to check on us coz as it turns out my friend God..."

Lovely Maralit

"Called in to have a look at the wine sale and decided to have a bite to eat. The lovely waitress who greeted us made us a table up pretty quick as it..."

Leah Macmillan

"Lovely place to visit in Summer and when the grapes are out in full force. We love their Port wines and always purchase quite a few bottles to take..."

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"Soljans ticks all the boxes for a venue that not only is a cafe but also a getaway from the city. Sadly the weather changed its mind and forced me..."

Mary Underwood

"Nice atmosphere and nicely presented food. May not be worth the long drive though if you're just going there to eat. The eggs..."

Aniva Huang

"Soljans Winery has a lovely entrance when you first walk in, it definitely makes you feel like those rich famous celebrities that go to wineries on a..."

Mana Katsukawa Otimi

"Went for a catch up with a few friends and despite the bad weather this place was still warm and welcoming. I had the baked stuff chicken and..."

Jan

"Been a couple of times now and coming back for fathers day. .looking forward to it.Great service..warm and toastie. Love the salmon egg..."

Tracy F

"Had a lovely lunch date with hubby at Soljans cafe/restaurant today and very much enjoyed our set menu ($32.pp)we had a mini loaf with oilve oil..."

Felicity Williams

"Been here a few times now for lunch.... The garlic bread is a must to start with... The pork is delicious with a crispy crust... Have mostly really..."

Donna&Shane

"Soljans is a beautiful wine estate in West Auckland, just before Kumeu.I've been here for breakfast twice, and eaten the eggs Benedict both..."

Britney Beeby

"Beautiful scenery, nice food. Love the wines. Their pinot gris is one of my favorite! The cafe is Mediterranean style and food is delicious. Tried..."

Feisy Seaver

"Scallops wrapped in bacon... mouth drools. That was my immediate reaction whilst scouring the menu. And it was a pretty good amalgamation; the bacon..."

Monica

"Celebrated a special family occasion at Soljans recently.. we we're a reasonably large group and the service and food were spot on. The wine......"

Justine Green

"Went for lunch and ordered a Eye fillet steak for main and it was absolutely perfect!!!! Had the Banofee for desert and I can honestly say I have..."

Tracey Cave

"I've been to Soljans a couple of times and every time has always been great. Although the food you can get from almost anywhere, the atmosphere is..."

Kiri

"I have dined at Soljans numerous times and am always impressed. I took an overseas visitor for lunch over the holidays and they loved it, they really..."

Sara K

"Local to home and a real treat to visit most times sometimes they are a little over busy. Atmosphere very pleasant. Food... excellent. Staff......"

P & B Roderick

"Went for a semi-impromptu lunch. Excellent service and food. Really enjoyed the crispy potato balls - a new favourite. Whilst I was initially..."

Richie Pleasants

"Had our daughter's 21st lunch at Soljans last weekend. A party of 60-it was a fantastic experience. From the wonderful organisation by Kylie, to the..."

Angela Walter

"Firstly disappointed no booking was listed after ringing twice about it. However food was great party of 14 all enjoyed their meal. The service was..."

Gaye Shadbolt

"This place has really up it's game in the last year.I live closeby so I come here frequently and really noticed the difference. The service and food..."

Charissa

"Had a booking for 1pm yesterday for a friend's birthday and the weather was perfect... as was everything else!The staff were amazing, the..."

Jazrod

"We have been to Soljans twice last year for lunch, the food is fantastic, the venue equally as great. Our daughter loves it there as it is very child..."

Dan

"Before writing this I read many of the other reviews and I started to wonder if we all visited the same café! We've been there once or twice a..."

Bruce Denny

"It's been a long time since our last visit to this nice winery cafe and finally we went there again last June, still great foods, in particular i..."

Jun S

"Our work Social club had a very enjoyable time at Soljans. The venue was well set out and the food was excellent. The staff were very helpful and..."

Dianne Pitcher

"Four of us had lunch at Soljans.The food was excellent, we had lamb, chicken, squid and pork based dishes, they had very good flavour and the..."

Barry Chesterman

"Our group of 39 women all voted this restaurant and service as excellent. We were served graciously and with respect shown to our elderly group. We..."

Ranfurly Eden Ladies

"I had a lovely lunch at this restaurant a few weekends ago. The food was delicious and the setting was..."

Jane

"I visited with my wife and daughter. We had a really good lunch, very well presented and served by efficient waitress. The restaurant has a vibrant..."

Jim Cameron

"Fantastic food, fantastic wine, fantastic friendly service, lovely environment! I will definitely be going back here. Highly recommend to..."

Tracy

"I went to Soljans for their October champagne brunch special. Damn, was that some good food and drink! I had the French toast which was a lovely mix..."

Craig Shannon

"I had a lovely afternoon at Soljans Estate Winery 😍 Unfortunately the restaurant was closed 🚫 when I reached, because they only serve..."

Joanie Badenhorst-Awasthi

"Great food in a great setting! Eveyone enjoyed their meals. Only gripe is it took nearly an hour from ordering to service and I had chosen an early..."

nikki hoare

"Tasty wine including a Pinotage served by warm friendly staff! ..."

Mike B Petersen

"Absolutely deserving of the 5 stars! On arrival, we were greeted warmly and shown to a table with a beautiful view of the vineyard and vines. Our..."

Samara Paxton

"Staff were friendly, relaxing environment. We ordered a mix of the small and large plates, all were good to great in taste. Proportion were all..."

Brian Hui

"Came on the weekend with some friends and had a fabulous time! We were treated to some delicious food (absolutely loved the Vintners Platter, Gnocchi..."

Marissa Iman Dzulkifly

"Wine tasting: very knowledgeable and friendly staff talking you through their fantastic wine range. Restaurant: very efficient and friendly staff;..."

David Forsyth

"This was a very nice winery. Even better was the service from Tyler, his knowledge and bubbly personality made the experience that much better. We..."

Sam

"really nice. Food is tasty, wine is amazing, got really sweet memory with my friend today on the last day of my..."

Viola Cai

"Wow this place looks amazing. When we were there this landscaping crew were doing the gardens and they looked amazing, the work they were doing was..."

Max Williams

"Nice vineyard with lots of spread out seating and a small grassy patch with petanque and a small house for kids. The wine range is great and you can..."

Joseph Weller

"Had a beautiful lunch here!! Ice coffee to die for!! The fish was awesome and Eggs Benedict bloody great!! Oh and great garlic bread..."

Dion Ogorman

"Had a really good experience at Soljans. Loved the wines, especially their Sauvignon blanc and Chardonnay, the food was delicious. The grounds are..."

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