Mora Wines & Artisan Kitchen

We stopped here on our way to Mt Cook. The food is delicious, the atmosphere is nice and the people are friendly. If we have time, we would have toured the vineyard. If I am not driving, I would have sampled their wines. We enjoyed our delicious breakfast. I ordered salmon with egg Benedict. Delicious!

An amazing lunch experience. We are able to get a table without a reservation and weren't disappointed. The duck patê was perfect and was beautiful alongside the fresh bread. The pork was absolutely amazing - my partner even saying the best he has had. The beef pie and potatoes were an excellent accompaniment. Highly recommend.

We had a fantastic time here. The terrace is amazing, providing a chill vibe that makes you want to linger. The service is sophisticated, perfectly matching the refined cuisine. Each course is an experience, with excellent preparation, quality ingredients, and thoughtful pairings. The impressive wine selection enhances the meal even further. The restaurant features a serene garden setting with beautiful cherry blossoms in spring, creating a relaxing atmosphere. The attentive and knowledgeable staff ensure an elevated dining experience. Outdoor seating allows you to fully enjoy the scenic surroundings, adding to the charm. Our only regret is that we couldn’t come here another time.

One of the best restaurant experiences of my life (across 40 something countries). This place is so lovely and the food is so good that we had to come back the next day (by public bus since we already returned our rental car).

I came here for late lunch and omg the food was so devine. The bread was freshly baked to perfection and both tuna and scallop was sensational. Unfortunately I could not have chefs selection as I was solo diner. But the staff was very friendly and made me very comfortable. Highly recommend this place.

Definitely one of my favourite wineries in the region. The olives were AMAZING 🫒♥️ We also got the tasting board which was yummy but quite pricey. And ofc delicious wines

Celebrated delayed birthday for my partner and it was such a splendid and memorable experience Georgia and a Canadian waiting staff looked after us to the fullest! It is a. great example for Queenstown hospitality and fine dining 👌🏼 Will recommend this place to anyone

Had the most beautiful lunch yesterday at Mora. We had great service and a lovely seat in the garden under the trees. You can choose to sit under the trees or under the pergola. We had the salmon, potato’s and cos lettuce, all were beautiful and delicious.

Akarua Wines & Kitchen was our second winery that we checked out in Lake Hayes. Akarua means two vines, which is how they originally started out. It's a couple minutes drive from Amisfield. We dropped in on a Friday afternoon (around 4:45pm). It's a cute spot with a garden and plenty of tables/bean bag chairs to lounge about. The wine tasting is done in a cool converted industrial box. They do tastings ($5.00 NZD/person) where you get to try 5 wines; all five are pre-picked for you. Our server was friendly and gave us good descriptions about each wine. But man, the pours were tiny. - Akarua sauvignon blanc 2017 - decent but we've had better elsewhere. - Akarua riesling 2017 - RUA pinot noir 2016 - this one was young, light and had a very dry finish to it. We didn't enjoy it. - Akarua pinot noir 2016 - this one was aged for longer. Much smoother. - Akarua alchemy ice 2017 - intensely sweet. Our host said to try, then eat a bite of chocolate and try again. That actually worked wonders. Akarua paled in comparison to our earlier visit at Amisfield. Wines were decent but that's about it.

What a great place for a tasty lunch! The food was amazing, fresh and artfully prepared. We all enjoyed our wine and menu choices. The wait staff was very helpful in suggesting the appropriate amounts for a table of 5. It was all so delicious we ate almost every bit.

The experience was wonderful it had many options of drinks and food the staff were lovely and had a smile on their face would definitely recommend wonderful for children and adults.

Cozy little cafe / restaurant with a charming garden. An interesting menu including burgers, and the more exotic Gado Gado (delicious) and sweet including banana pancakes (delicious) and waffles. Situated near Lake Hayes, close to Arrowtown.