Wonderful food, amazing wine, great service! the only regret: that we only ordered ONE of those lamb shanks.... mind you, it left room for a yummy dessert :)

We visited the restaurant for Saturday lunch and were absolutely amazed at the fresh food -- the plump mussels were incredible and the "Bob's Burger" simply delicious -- washed down with an excellent Rose from the estate. It is a picturesque spot, quiet yet tastefully elegant, with service from a highly professional team. Highly recommended! We will definetely be back... More

Dinner with friends at River Restaurant last night. Always tops. Great food. Thanks Troy!

Good reasonably priced food is served at this restaurant, served with agreeable locally produced wine. Pleasent surroundings, both in doors and out, within a boutique vinyard. Good service from the helpful and friendly staff.

a nice surprise in the middle of nowhere! Excellent service, polite but not intrusive, well designed and good food, if you are in the area you should go!!! Very good house wine too.

Wonderful restaurant set amongst the vineyard. Food was delicious - a delightful find in Turangi.

Quite simply, we are so lucky to have River and Vineyard Restaurant in the lake area. This gorgeous estate ticks all the boxes. Beautifully designed interiors/ exteriors reflecting the property. We were seated in the relaxed dining room with a lovely fire on a cold winter's night after skiing all day. Our extremely professional waitress' s service would rival any... More

We spent a few weeks travelling around the north island with our family. This little gem was the best restaurant we came across by a country mile. The food was first rate, prepared to order, the wine is only available at the restaurant from the small vineyard and you have to try it. Normally with individually prepared food you have... More

My wife and I visit Turangi for the trout fishing fairly regulalrly and dined of a Saturday evening at the River Estate Restaurant for the first time. We had heard and read reviews of it and the very positive messages about it are well deserved. The restaurant and winery are located just outside Turangi township, about a kilometre down Grace... More