49A Sharp Road,
Matakana
Warkworth,
0982
(09) 422 7915
The ViewAuckland Review
Vibe
Occupying a view-friendly location with rural vistas, a classy interior and a spacious deck. Lunch at Plume Vineyard Restaurant is a relaxed affair, with dinner being more formal.
Service
Authoritative and friendly, with a good grasp of the intricacies of the menu, and recommended wine matches from (mainly) local vineyards.
Drinks List
Compact wine list providing by-the-glass options for most varietals, usually from local vineyards. Tastings available of Heron’s Flight and Runner Duck Estate.
Highlights
The simple lunchtime pleasures of a Sirloin Steak sandwich ($31) with rosemary, mustard, tomatoes, rocket, served on ciabatta toast with patatas bravas. Perfect with a glass of local Heron's Flight Sangiovese ($15).
Most Suprising Dish
The rilette (rustic pate) of pork belly and duck confit, roasted scallops, Dijon mustard, grilled ciabatta. A little taste of rural France in Matakana.
The Bottom Line
A relaxed but classy lunch or dinner detour, especially on a long weekend.
A Reason To Return
The more sophisticated dinner menu, with options including rack of lamb, oven baked poussin, and yellow fine tuna.
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