One not to miss when visiting Waiheke Island is Tantalus Estate.
Diners in the main restaurant enjoy an expansive, light-filled venue fabricated from natural materials. Visitors to the private dining room step into the olde world, surrounded by hand-painted tile walls and intricate chandeliers crafted from old vines, creating an olde world feel that’s perfect for intimate groups.
From the mezzanine balcony you can peek into the craft brewery on the floor below. Everything is designed to leave an indelible impression: delicious fresh food to match hand-crafted wines and beers.
Set amongst the vines, the beautiful restaurant offers guests a variety of areas to dine. Relax and enjoy spacious botanical courtyards, comfortable lounge areas, a bright, expansive tasting room and an elegant restaurant and function room. Hidden from the central dining area lies an intimate private dining room and wine library.
The menu emphasises seasonality with a commitment to highlighting the provenance of our ingredients. Each dish will surprise you with textural delights. Tantalus offers refined, tantalising dishes with bold flavours – the combination of food and wine, alongside sweeping views of the vineyard and valley create an enchanting and unforgettable setting.
The downstairs brewer’s lounge seats 40 guests, or up to 70 for a cocktail function. Tantalus Estate also hosts bespoke events, from intimate weddings to substantial corporate gatherings. The venue provides a dedicated team to assist with planning, alongside a range of state-of-the-art facilities. Clients can select tailored packages that include catering options, ensuring every occasion is memorable amid the vineyard’s serene landscapes.
A little bit about the estate –
Tantalus Estate was founded in 2013 on 8.3 hectares of established vineyard land on Waiheke Island. The estate is in the Onetangi Valley at an elevation of 12 to 61 metres above sea level. The valley is the heart of winemaking on the island. Tantalus Estate proudly nurtures a variety of grape types such as Syrah, Merlot, and Chardonnay, all thriving in Waiheke’s microclimate. The winery employs techniques focused on low intervention, allowing the natural qualities of the grapes to shine. Seasonal selection ensures each vintage captures the essence of the terroir, reflecting the vineyard’s dedication to sustainable practices.
Tantalus vineyard has been extensively replanted and re-grafted with meticulous attention to site-specific clonal selection. The vines grow in sandy soil over weathered clay and clay-based rock, with deposits of iron and manganese oxide. We have significantly upgraded the wetland and forested areas, planting thousands of natives and pulling out exotic species and weeds. We’ll continue to improve the habitat for a welcome variety of birds and insects.
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dclate62
in the last weekFantastic ! We ate downstairs from the Tapas menu. Try the mussels and kingfish. The fennel and refined olive oil divine. Loved the Ruru beer too. Great setting, great ambiance, friendly staff. A shout out to Kim for his enthusiasm and love/ knowledge of wine. I'll definitely be back !
Michelle R.
in the last weekThis was our top winery choice to visit on Waiheke because of the brewery on location - so our group could do either beer tastings or wine tastings during our tasting reservation in The Cellar. We were also able to order off the food menu to snack with our tastings. Easily accessible by the 50A/50B busses - there's a bus stop directly across the street from the entrance. Those of us who did the wine tasting did the Library Tasting and enjoyed hearing a lot of detail from staff about each of the wines in the tasting.
Michael Lubacz
in the last weekHave come back twice now, such a memorable winery. The wines are great with the tasting being very interesting and accomodating. The restaurant consistently serves some of the best food I’ve had not only in Waiheke, but in NZ and around the world! Lots of strong wine options and the grounds are stunning to walk around. We’ll be back for a third time for sure!
윤아
in the last weekThe food, the view, and the farm were all perfect. The Chardonnay was especially delicious. I don't know if it was because they were busy, but the service was so-so. It was the first time I experienced racism in New Zealand. While we were choosing from the menu, they gave the drinks menu to another table without saying a word, and they didn't even bring water to our table. Oh, and we got there late so we couldn't eat oysters!
Matt Kordyban
in the last weekThe smoked mussels and wagyu croquettes were amazing! So delicious and such a nice view!