Overview: Beef is the showcase at Neil Perry’s award-winning restaurant. Rockpool Bar & Grill Melbourne is so much more than a steakhouse.

Location: The Crown, Melbourne

Overview: Dinner by Heston Blumenthal offers diners a very modern interpretation of historic British gastronomy.

Location: The Crown, Melbourne

Overview: The Conservatory restaurant offers an array of international cuisine, with a series of different culinary stations, each offering a unique dining experience. 

Location: The Crown, Melbourne

Overview: Since opening in 2009 amid a flurry of media hype and expectation, Coda proved something of an instant success, quickly cementing itself as an exciting and innovative addition to the city’s crowded market of upscale eateries.

Location: Basement 141 Flinders Lane (corner Oliver Lane) Melbourne

Overview: Energetic, industrial-chic spot offering creative dishes, an oyster bar & a sophisticated wine list.

Location: Federal St, Auckland

Overview: Celeb chef Nic Watt was on to the good thing when he opened MASU Japanese bar and restaurant in the Federal Street dining precinct. At the heart of MASU is a robata grill. Here, the contemporary Japanese dishes are cooked in a traditional style over the hot coals of the grill and served up right before your eyes. 

Location: Federal St, Auckland

Overview: Upscale venture offering creative dishes in a designer space with plush seating & bead curtains.

Location: Federal St, Auckland

Michelin starred kiwi chef Josh Emett and successful restaurateur Fleur Caulton opened the doors to Madam Woo Queenstown in November 2013 as a new addition to the pairs Mayfare Group that already operate the stylish and award-winning Rata in Queenstown.

Location: Queenstown
Website: www.madamwoo.co.nz

Arrowtown’s Saffron is one of the hottest restaurants in the Queenstown-Arrowtown Basin. Tourists, foodies and locals all appreciate the passion with which owner-chef, as well as the author of the well-known Saffron book, runs this vibrant, buzzing establishment.

Location: Arrowtown
Website: www.saffronrestaurant.co.nz

One of Queenstown’s premium restaurants, located in Archers Cottage, overlooking Lake Wakatipu. This villa has lots of rooms, cosy nooks and an expansive outdoor patio. Executive chef Leungo Lippe has created an innovative and diverse menu with a strong emphasis on fine cut beef and wild organic foods.

Location: Queenstown
Website: www.botswanabutchery.co.nz

Overview: This fine dining restaurant is located on Level 53 of the fabulous Sky Tower, with its breath-taking views across the dynamic city of Auckland. To the East you can see the Hauraki Gulf (which joins the Pacific Ocean) with Waiheke and Rangitoto Islands close by. To the West you can see the Tasman Sea. The menu is based around small seasonal plates packed full of flavour. The decor evokes 1930s Art Deco Italy and is inspired by the sensual film 'I Am Love'. 

Location: Skycity, Auckland CBD

Overview: Located on the shores of Te Awanga, overlooking the Pacific Ocean and with stunning views of Cape Kidnappers in the distance. Stylish, warm and inviting, Elephant Hill is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy delicious food and stunning wines whilst taking in breathtaking views over the Pacific Ocean and vineyard.

Location: Te Awanga, Hawkes Bay

Overview: Our chef, Mark Hartstonge, personally shops daily for the freshest available produce. He visits all local markets & has a relationship with private growers throughout the country. Our suppliers include some of the best fishmongers, butchers & purveyors of fine food available. Feel free to select from one of our menu suggestions or alternatively allow Mark to shop & design a fresh seasonal menu to suit your budget & preferences. This option allows him to hand pick the freshest available produce on the day of your special occasion.

Location: Boomrock, Ohariu Valley

For a special evening a gourmet BBQ dinner will be prepared as well as some games on the back lawn. 

Location: Hilton Hotel, Taupo 

Amisfield is honoured to receive 'Two Hats' at the Cuisine Good Food Awards 2016! Located 25 minutes' drive from central Queenstown, overlooking Lake Hayes and back dropped by the Remarkables mountain range, is the iconic stone building which houses Amisfield's Bistro and Cellar Door. This distinctive Central Otago wine complex integrates with the landscape through the combination of local schist, copper roofing and recycled hardwood timber.

Location: Arrowtown, Otago 

This new restaurant showcases local ingredients, natural wine and craft beer. The menu is wood-fired influenced, catering for every taste. Enjoy ringside seats to watch cooking over the firepits, or choose the freshest ingredients from the raw bar.

Location: 1 Post Office Square, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

Website: www.charleynoble.co.nz/

An award-winning restaurant that celebrates the best seasonal, local produce and New Zealand seafood, cooked simply, using a charcoal-fired oven. It has a relaxing interior and spectacular views across the Wellington Waterfront.

Location: G04/1 Clyde Quay Wharf, Te Aro, Wellington 6001, New Zealand

Website: www.white-bait.nz/

Born from their love of all things delicious and awesome, The Bresolin is a unique bar, restaurant and courtyard where the good times roll. The restored Edwardian villa offers a mix of modern and classic design, creating stylish surroundings with a friendly and relaxed vibe.

Location: 278 Willis St, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

Website: www.thebresolin.co.nz

An authentic and well-established Italian cafe serving pizza and pasta in a casual, contemporary space. A great place to watch all the goings-on in Wellington's most famous and eclectic street, Cuba Street.

Location: 141 Cuba Street, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

Website: www.scopa.co.nz

A new 'out-and-out' wine bar in the heart of the city that specialises in offering the very best in local and European wines, accompanied by mouth-watering food. 

Location: 6 Swan Ln, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

Website: www.noblerot.co.nz
 

Combining a strong sense of history and tradition with modern culinary and cocktail culture, Ancestral takes you on a stimulating journey across Eastern Asia. A stylish operation offering contemporary Chinese fare and street food.

Location: 31-33 Courtenay Pl, Te Aro, Wellington 6143, New Zealand

Website: www.ancestral.co.nz

Inspired by the informal, no-fuss 'bacaros' of Venice, Ombra offers good value wine and small plates, all wrapped up in a cosy, informal atmosphere.

Location: 199 Cuba St, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

Website: www.ombra.co.nz

The Gables is New Zealand’s oldest operating restaurant, built from pit-sawn Kauri in 1847 on whalebone foundations. Back then, Russell was nothing like the charming seaside town of today. Without laws Russell was dubbed ‘The Hell Hole of the Pacific’, a town full of come-ashore whalers on the hunt for rum and women. Now operated as a fine-dining restaurant, The Gables has built a reputation with foreigners and New Zealanders alike enjoying local seafood and New Zealand fare in one of the countries top summer destinations.

Location: Russell, Bay of Islands

Recipient of two ‘hats’ at the 2018 Cuisine Good Food Awards, Craggy Range Restaurant offers an intimate, comfortable and relaxed space to enjoy Head Chef Casey McDonald’s Hawke's Bay menu alongside Craggy Range wines. Served share-style to the table, Terroir’s menu is served over four plentiful courses and features the best available ingredients from the local area, like-minded suppliers, and Craggy Ranges’ very own kitchen garden.

Location: Hawke’s Bay

The chefs at Te Awa pride themselves on creating a relaxed and memorable Hawkes Bay dining experience. Their menu provides a taste sensation of local produce. The dishes are designed for sharing and can be enjoyed with the Te Awa Collection wines. Set amongst the lush vineyard backdrop, nestled in the heart of the Gimblett Gravels wine growing region, it is a must-visit dining destination.

Location: Hawke’s Bay

Overview: A new boutique wine producer set in the heart of Martinborough’s prime vineyards, Poppies Martinborough is also a landmark purpose-built tasting and celebration venue.  It’s very personal: Poppy makes the wines, Shayne manages the vines. It’s the only place you can find exclusive Poppies Martinborough wines. Relax in the stylish tasting room or under a pergola with wine and a platter of local seasonal foods, absorbing the peace and beauty of the Martinborough vineyard winescape.

Location: Martinborough, Wairarapa

When you are looking for a delicious dining experience in a stunning setting, the French-inspired restaurant, Hippopotamus is just the ticket. Their broad menu is peppered with a delicious mix of comfort food and fine-dining dishes that are designed to satisfy your hunger. In the adjoining cocktail bar mixologists, armed with all the hip, new cocktails and a host of firm favourites, can whip you up a drink to either be enjoyed while you dine, or as a pre and post dining spot.

Location: Wellington

A popular local restaurant offering upscale, creative fishand other dishes in a relaxed and bustling atmosphere. Its decor is quirky, designed as much to entertain as it is to promote a feeling of ease. They also have one of the best beer lists in town.

Location: Wellington

Specialising in organic, locally grown produce, The Little Bistro focuses on providing sustainable, local and seasonal bistro cuisine, which highlights their connection to Akaroa and Banks Peninsula.

Location: Akaroa, Banks Peninsula

Black Estate is a remarkable place for wine. With three organic hillside vineyards on clay limestone soils in the Waipara, they recently won Winery Restaurant of the Year, and now have two hats with Cuisine Good Food Awards.

Location: Canterbury

The Winery Restaurant at Mt Difficulty provides a relaxed atmosphere in which to enjoy a delicious lunch. On a fine day the outdoor terrace is the perfect spot to take in the flavors of the region while enjoying the uniquely Central Otago views. During winter the view can be enjoyed from behind glass, with fireplaces providing warmth and ambience. The chef produces imaginative cuisine, and the menu showcases the freshest of produce, with a choice of substantial fare or platters to share. All main meal options come with suggested wine matches, though diners are welcome to make their own choices at our wine tasting counter.

Location: Cromwell, Central Otago

Run by nternationally recognized Michelin starred chef Josh Emett and highly regarded local restaurateur Fleur Caulton, Rata takes its inspiration from the southern landscape and everything that epitomizes New Zealand.

Location: Queenstown

The Grille by Eichardt's is Queenstown’s premier dining destination. With a vibrant and stylish setting, it offers an outstanding menu that showcases the unique tastes of the region where the bounty of Central Otago and Southland awaits. The sophisticated interior, reminiscent of New York City bistros and genial French brasseries, warmly welcomes both locals and visitors alike, delivering memorable experiences mere footsteps from the shores of Lake Wakatipu.

Location: Queenstown

Mixing both Pacifica and Asian style cuisine, Blue Kanu aims to create a style and feel that the owners call ‘Polynasia’ cuisine. The combination healthy, fresh and exotic, encompassing Pacific influence, along with ancient spices, helping to create the new cultural soul food not seen in this region before. Blue Kanu’s diners are encouraged to eat tapas-style plates, either at the bar or in the restaurant and soak up the art, culture and friendliness of the Pacific.

Location: Queenstown

Situated in one of the most beautiful and pristine settings on the shore of Lake Wakatipu, The Lodge Bar aims to showcase the absolute best that New Zealand has to offer. Building on an ethos of sourcing only the finest materials, The Lodge Bar presents a carefully curated offering of New Zealand’s finest wines to be enjoyed with our intricately prepared food menu. The culmination of these elements is to create a genuine experience that is true to the heritage and essence of Rodd & Gunn.

Location: Queenstown