Author - Justin Eichler / Updated - 22/02/2026

Waiheke Restaurants Cafes Vineyards

Waiheke Island is a premier food and wine destination near Auckland being one of the biggest earners. Waiheke offers a sophisticated culinary scene that punches far above its weight, centred around over 30 boutique vineyards and vibrant beachfront eateries. It offers catering to fine-dining enthusiasts and those seeking a relaxed island vibe. The island is well known for award winning wines, fine dining and a vast variety of cuisines.

We will split this article into four main sections. Restaurants, cafes, takeaways and vineyards.

Featured Restaurants

Red Crab Thai Restaurant

Red Crab Thai Restaurant

Red Crab Waiheke is the perfect place to go. Being the only Thai restaurant on Waiheke it is a popular place to eat at, experience the taste of Salty, sweet,…
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Waiheke RSA

Waiheke RSA

Waiheke RSA is a well known restaurant and bar on Waiheke Island. It features the "Red Poppy" restaurant, darts, snooker, and TAB. Plus quiz nights, karaoke and more.
Ajadz Indian Cuisine

Ajadz Indian Cuisine

Ajadz Indian Cuisine is a local Indian Takeaway and restaurant on Waiheke Island. With a big range of Curries, Naans, Drinks, Side Dishes and more

Restaurants – Waiheke has over 30 restaurants scattered around the island. Many are located in Oneroa and Onetangi. They offer a vast variety of ethnic cuisines from all around the world. Serving delicious sit down meals and alcoholic beverages with their own unique flavours and flare. Restaurants can vary from fine dining to a relaxed vibe. Bookings are usually essential during busy months. We will list some of the featured restaurants on Waiheke below.

Featured Cafes

The Ocean View

The Ocean View

The Ocean View is a cafe/Restaurant in the middle of Oneroa, they serve a range of fresh breakfasts, lunches and Dinner. With a full range of Spirits.
Bisou Cafe

Bisou Cafe

Bisou Cafe brings a taste of Europe to Waiheke Island, serving up savoury and sweet crepes, freshly baked baguettes and pastries alongside Eighthirty coffee and fresh juices.
Surfdale Bakery

Surfdale Bakery

This bakery sells an assortment of hot/cold easy to go meals such as pies, sausage rolls, hotdogs, cordon bleus, sandwiches, fruit salads and sweet foods.
Wai Kitchen

Wai Kitchen

Wai kitchen is a café/restaurant located in the middle of Oneroa Village, their menu consists of delicious breakfasts and lunches with their own edible floral style.

Cafe – Waiheke has over 20 cafes scattered around the island. Majority are located in busy suburbs such as Oneroa and Onetangi, with 1 or 2 located in quieter suburbs such as Palm Beach, Surfdale and Ostend. All cafes have a relaxed vibe, bookings are not usually needed and casual clothing is accepted. Cafes offer quick cabinetry dishes to takeaway or sit down and eat. Cafes are generally not open late hours, they typically serve only breakfasts and lunches. We will list some of the featured cafes on Waiheke below.

Featured Takeaways

I Love Crepes

I Love Crepes

They serve delicious gourmet sweet and savoury crepes (galettes) in front of you while you wait. They use all fresh ingredients and accommodate for all dietary needs.
Little Oneroa Takeaways

Little Oneroa Takeaways

Little Oneroa Takeaways is the go-to spot for traditional fish and chips on Waiheke. They are located nearby Little Oneroa Beach. They serve a range of fried food and burgers.
Mint As

Mint As

Mint As is a popular burger cart located in Ostend, next to RAW fruit and vege, they serve juicy burgers, taco's and milkshakes all made while you wait.
Sing Tao Chinese Takeaways

Sing Tao Chinese Takeaways

Sing Tao Chinese Takeaways is the main Chinese Takeaways on Waiheke with all the common foods like Sweet and Sour Pork, Chow Mein, Fried Rice and Egg Noodles.

Takeaways – Waiheke has a wide range of different takeaway options, some are situated in food carts and others are local restaurants. They are easy no fuss meals that are just a phone call away. Waiheke takeaway choices and ethnicities are endless ranging from Vietnamese, Thai, Indian, Chinese and Italian that’s just a few. You don’t have to go far on Waiheke for a delicious burger, pizza, curry or even a mouth watering crepe. Dishes are cooked by hardworking locals that are usually a small team that cook while you wait. I will list some of the featured takeaways on Waiheke Island.

Featured Vineyards

Casita Miro Vineyard

Casita Miro Vineyard

Casita Miro is a restaurant/vineyard that is classed as Waiheke's hidden treasure. Specialising in the cuisine of Spain and the wider Mediterranean rim.
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Kennedy Point Vineyard

Kennedy Point Vineyard

Kennedy Point Vineyard grows expressive, unadulterated wine in their certified organic vineyards. They offer a wine tasting that includes olive oil for $20.
Awaroa Organic Vineyard

Awaroa Organic Vineyard

Awaroa vineyard is a small award winning organic vineyard that produces locally grown red wines, and is one of the top two producers of Syrah.

Vineyards – Waiheke is very famous for its local vineyards and their award winning wines and olive oils. The vineyards on the island range from grand, luxury estates to rustic, family-run cellar doors. Vineyards can be found in Church Bay, Onetangi, Orapiu and Surfdale. All vineyards have a restaurant on site serving gourmet dishes to match their wines. They are mostly high-end and require bookings to dine. I will list some of the featured vineyards below.

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