Everywhere Good To Eat In Matakana

Dining at Rothko restaurant is an experience you’ll never forget, buried within the grounds of Sculptureum, it’s one of Matakana’s most interesting attractions. The combination of the restaurant’s classic country theme, world class cuisine and artwork make for a memorable dinner out. Work up an appetite strolling through the sculpture gardens or appreciate the art gallery’s before stopping off for a bite to eat. Grab a hearty plate of pasta or a scotch fillet straight off the grill and marvel at the wonders of Sculptureum. Pair your dish with one of Sculptureum’s very own wines, the Garden Series Vineyards provides a beautiful view of both Little and Great Barrier island.

top off for a quick coffee fix at The Espresso Bar before hitting Omaha beach or sit back, relax and stay a while. The Farmers Daughter café serves up fresh and organic food, straight from their veggie garden! Listen to the live music while you perch around a picnic table slurping down a dozen oysters, The Farmers Daughter is the embodiment of summer. There’s something to keep the whole family entertained; a playground for the kids to run wild and a large backyard for the dogs to play. You can’t leave without trying their braised lamb with beetroot, sourdough and a sprinkle of almonds.

Indulge yourself with a day of serenity, fine dining and nature. Take a walk through the lush native bush, watch the wildlife in their natural habitat and stroll around ponds brimming with waterlilies. After a wholesome day exploring the sculpture trail stop off at The Glass House at Brick Bay Wines and spoil yourself with a platter board. The cheese board offers a variety of cheeses, red onion chutney, fruit jelly and both crackers and bread. Pair that with a paddle board of wine to experience a little bit of everything.

It’s hard to miss the Rusty Pelican when driving through Matakana, perched proud on the corner of the roundabout, it beckons customers with the delicious smell of mouth-watering food. The Rusty Pelican serves up generous hearty meals and pizzas with more toppings than you would think possible. Challenge yourself with one of the iconic pizzeria’s specialties, The Godfather: wish shaved ham, bacon, salami, pepperoni, olives and cheese – you’re sure to get the meat sweats after. End the night with a few rounds of pool or sit outside with a beer in hand, surrounded by the rolling hills as the sun sets.

At Matakana Market Kitchen they’re all about the simple pleasures of relaxed dining with fresh locally sourced produce. They even have their very own herb garden! Pop in for breakfast, lunch or dinner as Matakana Market Kitchen serves tasty dishes for all three meals of the day. MMK supports local winemakers and has a large variety to choose from, you’ll be able to try wines from the vineyards all while being seated in the heart of Matakana. Banana ‘n’ Nutella hot cakes for brekkie then come back in the evening and grab a steak with red wine poached mushrooms, level up and go surf and turf style for the full experience.