Our group of 19 came for dinner tonight as part of our tour. Everyone loved the roasted tomato soup…read moreand especially appreciated the temperature..hot ! The steak lovers had a variety of reviews as the preparation was inconsistent . Our table was happy with the medium to medium rare presentation , but another tables came so well done they were disappointed . Not part of our group , but I saw a tray of steaks returning to kitchen that were so rare they were not edible. One of the highlights was our sweet and attentive young waitress who came by every few minutes to refill our glasses. The dessert of crème brûlée was perfectly prepared .

This was a beautiful winery we visited during the summer. It's very historical and you can hear or…read moreread about the winery's history of moving. They also have quite a few old bottles on display. The entrance is very beautiful and make sure to check out the bottle in the floor of the doorway when you walk through the entrance. The wine tasting was pleasant and the person giving it was knowledgeable. We tasted both whites and reds, but we didn't end up buying anything. Our tour guide gave us a mission estate wine glass as a moment though, so that was sweet. Aside from the wine tastings they do in the main area, there is also a restaurant off to the side that I don't think is affiliated with the winery part. There is a nice backyard area with pretty views and flowers.

I write this review with sadness in my heart-…read more The years haven't been kind to venerable eating spot since founders moved on a few years ago our recent visit was 'ordinary' at best, though desserts are still very good, rest of experience lacked finesse at every stage given premium pricing structure this is not a value proposition needs improvement especially very inexperienced front of house / wine knowledge an embarrassment at nation's oldest continuous producer. many better choices in this world class wine region when choosing a premium dining outing sadly this one is no longer a dependable premium / luxury option. overpriced underwhelming lacks charm = a firm 'meh' rating

Appalling service, server had no idea what the dishes were, constantly bringing wrong dishes…read more Food adequate but not outstanding, ambience average and nothing special. Dirty bathrooms. A disappointing experience for a special occasion. Not what we have experienced from previous fine dining establishments especially when our meal bill was $180 for two people... don't recommend as there are far better places....

Zambrero is always my number one takeout option. The food is so yummy and always fresh. The staff…read morethere are always friendly

Favourite food to eat ever. Was so happy when they established in Napier. Takeaway food that is…read morefresh af and ingredients right in front of your face so no hidden crap- super healthy. Only place I can get 'fast food' from without feeling guilty because its legitmately super healthy but tastes aaaammmmaaazing oh my god If I could live on zambrero I would. The guacamole is so good and the pinto beans ommmmg.

Nothing special. My omelette was very dry - and the bacon was ham. Coffee was very good however.read more

This is the best coffee in Napier - and also provides great food - breakfast, brunch and lunches as…read morewell as delicious cakes and pastries. Spacious inside (in the old post office building) and tables outside. This is our regular coffee spot and having lived in Napier for 20 years we've tried a few cafes over the years . This is definitely the best if you are serious about the quality of your coffee.

We had a wonderful day on the grape escape wine and dine tour. Greg promptly picked us up from our…read morehotel at 11 and we toured 5 excellent wineries with one stop for a lunch at a vineyard and some wine and cheese. He was friendly and knowledgeable, providing us with interesting facts about the area and wineries and we had a great experience. The pace was easygoing and laid back and we enjoyed the excellent wine, food and company! He let us take as long as we wanted to at each winery and it never felt rushed. He was friendly and informative. I did a lot of research to pick the tour company and I am very happy I chose grape escape! Excellent experience and value for money!

This was an awesome wine tour! Our tour guide, who's id was posted on the dash but unfortunately I…read morehave since forgotten his name, and he can only be identified as the man with a haircut as he did have a sweet hairdo in that id picture. However, his locks had since been tamed, but his knowledge of wine and his hospitality were still awesome. Our tour guide spoke expertly of wine, but never bored us. He mentioned tasting notes at the wineries, but was never intrusive. He was a safe driver, and he fed us cheese. He was a good man.

Our time arriving in Napier New Zealand just happens to coincide with the preparation of " Napier's…read moreArt - Deco Festival" , which happens to take place in the month of February. Today was media day for the upcoming event ! Hooter's Vintage Classic Cars were all on display for this event. The cars were fully restored and may I ad were beautiful ! Just imagine yourself being chauffeured on a private tour of all the Art - Deco architecture in town, or a trip to the wine country ! Hooter's Vintage Classic Cars is a family owned and operated business with the largest collection of older vehicles in New Zealand. Their tours are customized to your needs and their drivers are professional and very knowledgeable ! Time to go for a ride ! Live/Love/Travel !

A prefect day. We were looked after so well by Ana at dispatch and Tere on our tour. The car was a…read moregreat way to see the local wineries and our guide was excellent. Bubbly, informative and fun!!!

Amazing Wine, Beer and Art Deco Tour with Mark from Hawke's Bay Scenic Tours…read more After a lengthy delay due to high winds, we disembarked from our cruise almost 90 minutes late. Miraculously, Mark was able to rearrange the timing and provide our group with the most amazing tour. Loved hearing about the history of the area, the beaches and why Napier is the Art Deco Capital. So interesting to hear about everything from earthquakes and floods to healthcare, agriculture and education as we toured so many amazing neighborhoods each with a hidden treasure or story. Of course, the visit to the beautiful Mission Estate Winery was amazing. The vineyards and estate home are so beautiful. The cider tastings were unexpectedly delightful. Loved the apple orchards. One of the best parts, though, was seeing Napier with someone who really loves and is so proud of his hometown. Loved driving through downtown Napier not once but twice because Mark didn't want us to miss anything. Even the bridges have Art Deco touches. Loved seeing the Boys School, the Girls School and the cricket fields. So interesting to make a short stop at Centennial Gardens which was created in an old site quarried by the prisoners who lived across the street. Now this beautiful garden is filled with a waterfall, bridge and a peaceful pond. So nice to climb up to Bluff Hill Domain and get a beautiful view of the Napier Port, our cruise ship and enjoy more gardens. Loved visiting another vantage point to see the Art Deco City while enjoying looking at wooden Victorian homes that survived the catastrophic earthquake of 1931. The before and after historic photos were truly unbelievable. Wine. Beer. Art Deco. Agriculture. Golf courses. Birds. Education and more. This really was one of the best tours that we have ever taken. A special thanks to Mark for a very wonderful day exploring Napier and Hawke's Bay.

We had a perfect day with Maggie. We arrived by cruise ship and were met by the most friendly…read moredriver. It was a rainy day, but, Maggie made our day special and was flexible to insure we had the best experience. Great wineries, very knowledgeable, and beautiful city.

It's always a bit of a crap shoot when vacationing and trying to find a good spot for dinner…read more Emporium was a winner for us today. We made a reservation online although when we arrived it wasn't too busy and we were able to get a seat outside on the sidewalk. As most places do not have A/C in town, this was preferable to the somewhat warm restaurant. Our nice server Michaela took good care of us and made some good food recommendations. We started with the prawn toasts (indescribable but REALLY good), then followed with Fish and chips (light and good) and the coconut chicken salad which was shaved cucumber, poached chicken, coconut, and peanuts with a light refreshing dressing-quite good (according to my spouse). A bottle of Rose topped things off. The menu has quite a lot of choices so it should be easy for most people to find something that interests them. Nice food, nice service, nice meal.

Location is great, in the heart of the Art Deco city center, a half block from the tourist…read moreinformation office. Service was fine. A little inattentive, but we got everything we asked for, we just had to ask for everything. We had fish and chips. There was a lot of fish, flaky and perfectly cooked. The chips (fries for us Americans) were really really good, seasoned and crispy outside, potato-y inside. All-in-all, a welcoming a reasonable lunch.

The fact that we had to make a reservation to eat at 5.30 tells you everything you needed to know…read moreabout this place. Every table but one has reserved signs on when we arrived We first visited in 2019, and in 6 years it's only improved. We both had the Hawaiian fish burger, which sounds simple enough, but it's the freshness of the fish that makes it special. Definitely give that a try. Great selection of other fishy goodies too.

Delicious food, great simple ambiance. Staff were very busy, yet still attentive. Good wine…read moresuggestion!

The food was excellent here. It is a beautiful restaurant, and the service was outstanding.read more

We landed in Napier from Auckland to visit some friends and stopped here for lunch on the way. The…read morefood was innovative, fresh ingredients and perfectly prepared. The atmosphere was relaxed and the staff was professional. I would definitely go again.