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Hastings, New Zealand

Craggy Range Restaurant

CuisineOther
Price$100–150per person
ReservationsRecommended
Dress CodeSmart Casual

Cuisine Good Food Guide Selection

Our verdict

Set beneath Te Mata Peak and surrounded by sweeping vineyards, Craggy Range offers one of Hawke’s Bay’s most memorable dining settings. Built on a strong family foundation by Terry and Mary Peabody, the restaurant reflects a deep commitment to showcasing the region’s food and wine, with executive chef Casey McDonald leading a menu shaped by local producers and the on-site kitchen gardens. It’s a place where the landscape plays a central role, from the views across the vines to the wines poured a

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Plan Your Visit
Address
Craggy Range Resturant, Waimarama Road, Hastings, Hastings District, Hawke's Bay, 4294, New Zealand
Phone
06 873 0143
Directions
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Craggy Range Restaurant restaurant in Hastings, New Zealand

The menu

What to order

  • Lightly cured local fish with citrus and kitchen garden herbs
  • Signature Table multi-course shared menu
  • Organic kitchen garden vegetables and seasonal canapés
See the current menu on craggyrange.com →
About

Set beneath Te Mata Peak and surrounded by sweeping vineyards, Craggy Range offers one of Hawke’s Bay’s most memorable dining settings. Built on a strong family foundation by Terry and Mary Peabody, the restaurant reflects a deep commitment to showcasing the region’s food and wine, with executive chef Casey McDonald leading a menu shaped by local producers and the on-site kitchen gardens. It’s a place where the landscape plays a central role, from the views across the vines to the wines poured a

The record

Recognition history

Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.

  1. Cuisine Good Food Guide Selection

    Cuisine Good Food Guide

Full recognition history (2 entries)
  1. Cuisine Good Food Guide 3 Hat

    Cuisine Good Food Guide

Details
Vibe
  • Scenic
  • Elegant
  • Romantic
  • Sophisticated
  • Cozy
Best For
  • Special Occasion
  • Celebration
  • Date Night
  • Group Dining
  • Private Event
Experience
  • Panoramic View
  • Private Dining
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Drink Program
  • Extensive Wine List
  • Craft Cocktails
  • Beer Program
Sourcing
  • Farm To Table
  • Local Sourcing
  • Organic
  • Sustainable Seafood
Views
  • Vineyard
  • Mountain
  • Garden
Menu Format
  • A La Carte
  • Set Menu
  • Tasting Menu
  • Family Style
Drinks Focus
  • Estate Wine
  • Cocktails
  • Local Craft Beer
Dietary
  • Vegetarian Friendly
  • Vegan Options
  • Gluten Free Options
  • Organic Focus
Noise LevelConversational
CapacityMedium
Service StyleUpscale Casual
Meal PacingLeisurely
KitchenFarm-to-table
Wine ProgramExceptional
Private DiningAvailable

Intimate, warm, and refined yet relaxed space set beneath Te Mata Peak with an open fireplace and floor-to-ceiling vineyard vistas.