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, named Winery Restaurant of the Year and also 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. Bookings are recommended.

The Loft at Craggy Range
–Opening 18th of September 2025

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 dinner party-style dining that is comfortingly familiar, but still worth dressing up for.

The menus celebrate everything that shapes our cooking – unpretentious and delicious, a revolving set menu offering a generous three-course banquet, that reflects the kind of food Casey loves to cook for good friends at home.

The Loft Dinner Parties

Join us for a range of intimate dinner party style menus.

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’.

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.

Our 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.