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Dining at
Craggy Range
Two distinct, yet deeply connected dining experiences, each celebrating the vibrant bounty of Hawke's Bay. Both spaces are united by a sense of warmth, exceptional hospitality, and a true taste of the region.
Our flagship restaurant offers a refined yet relaxed dining experience, celebrating the very best of the wider Hawke’s Bay region.
Led by Executive Chef Casey McDonald, the regionally inspired menu highlights the incredible produce of our region, perfectly paired with Craggy Range wines.
Recipient of Three Hats at the Cuisine Good Food Awards 2026, maintaining the accolade after being named Winery Restaurant of the Year and Chef of the Year at the Cuisine Good Food Awards 2025.
The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, bookings are highly recommended.
Enjoy spectacular views of Te Mata Peak, with our outdoor terrace reserved exclusively for guests dining with us - a perfect spot for a pre- or post-meal drink.
Our menu is complemented by a curated wine list featuring Craggy Range wines from current and past vintages, locally brewed beers, and seasonal cocktails.
If you are marking a special occasion, explore how you can elevate your experience here.
Celebrate at Craggy Range
Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a large celebration, our inviting spaces and warm hospitality provide the perfect backdrop.
Over the summer, The Terrace is one of the most sought-after seats in house, overlooking the vines to the majestic Te Mata Peak - perfect for groups.
For a more private soirée, our Cellar Door Courtyard offers semi-private al fresco dining in a beautifully styled marquee.
Seasonal Menus
Locals Menu
A Trip to the Mediterranean | 12th Oct - 26th NovFor the month of October, our Locals menu is inspired by the fresh, vibrant ingredients of the Mediterranean.
Featuring a choice of entree, main course and sweets to finish, with a few additional extras for those who wish to indulge.
Monday - Thursday | $69
Available for lunch and dinner
The Loft at Craggy Range
An experience that feels less like dining out, and more like being let in. Tucked away upstairs, The Loft is an intimate and luxuriously appointed space offering a unique dining experience that is comfortingly familiar, but still worth dressing up for.
The Loft at Craggy Range is one of Hawke's Bay's most inviting places to settle in for the evening.
For the summer months, join us for the brand new Garden to Table experience - beginning in the garden, followed by a curated menu exclusive to The Loft.
The Loft space will also welcome larger groups for shared lunches, and is available for private dining experiences for up to 36 guests, please enquire: events@craggyrange.com.
Garden To Table Menu
Exclusive to The Loft, this menu is available on Friday and Saturday evenings
Your experience begins with a leisurely walk through our kitchen garden, where you’ll enjoy a welcome drink and seasonal canapés among the herbs and vegetables that shape our menus. Grown here on the estate and picked at their best, they offer a glimpse of what’s to come.
From the garden, you’ll make your way back to the restaurant and settle in to The Loft - our striking upstairs dining space. Led by the abundance of our own kitchen gardens and exceptional regional produce, Executive Chef Casey McDonald’s multi-course menu showcases the best of Craggy Range paired with our exceptional hospitality.
Evening menu - 6:00pm, 6:30pm or 7:00pm bookings
Kitchen Garden Tour
Discover the story of Giants Estate through its gardens, architecture, food and sustainability.
- $49 per person
- 11am start
- Friday, Saturday or Sunday (between 30th October - end of March)
An exploration of our Giants Estate.
As you move through the property, your guide will share the history and vision behind the Estate, from our distinctive architecture by John Blair, to its collection of striking sculptures, including the works by renowned artists Paul Day and Paul Dibble.
Enjoy a garden inspired cocktail as you take in the Estate's gardens, architecture and approach to sustainability, with stories of the people, ideas and practices that have shaped the property over time.
The experience culminates in our Kitchen Garden, where you'll see the seasonal produce that plays an integral role in our menus. Learn about our biodynamic practices and how we grow, harvest and work with produce throughout the year.
A perfect prelude to lunch at Craggy Range Restaurant, we recommend booking your lunch separately from 12pm
Alternative non-alcoholic beverages are available upon request
Our Kitchen Garden Tour is available to book Friday - Sunday. Alternative days can be arranged upon request - please contact us: guest.experience@craggyrange.com
Our organic and biodynamic garden serves as the foundation for our seasonal menus, ensuring that our talented kitchen team, has access to an exceptional variety of fresh produce.
Executive Chef
Casey McDonald
At Craggy Range, Executive Chef Casey McDonald, has created a dining experience that reflects his passion for celebrating the region’s incredible produce and the families who grow it. His distinctive style combines warm, genuine hospitality with a commitment to showcasing the abundance of Hawke’s Bay.
Under his leadership, Craggy Range Restaurant has earned numerous accolades, including Three Hats, the title of Chef of the Year 2025, and New Zealand Winery Restaurant of the Year in the Cuisine Good Food Awards.
Casey’s career spans renowned kitchens across New Zealand and globally, including working alongside Rex Morgan in Wellington, Gary Danko in San Francisco, and Phil Howard at the two Michelin-starred The Square in London. In Melbourne, he led Andrew McConnell’s acclaimed restaurants -Supernormal, Cumulus Inc, and Cutler & Co. - the latter awarded Gourmet Traveller’s ‘Best in Australia’.
Mary's
Learn MoreOur sister restaurant, Mary’s, is named in honour of Mary Peabody.
Located in the heart of Havelock North, Mary’s offers a relaxed and vibrant neighbourhood dining experience, with a menu that celebrates local, seasonal ingredients. Enjoy everything from light bites and oysters, to comforting classics, served with warm, genuine hospitality.
The curated drinks list features our favourite Craggy Range wines, alongside local craft beers and cocktails.
Mary’s also offers local delivery through Uber Eats.
