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Wairau River Wines Restaurant

11 Rapaura Road, Blenheim, New Zealand
006435729800
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Ranked #2 of 68 restaurants in Blenheim
Price range: RM31 - RM78
Cuisines: Healthy
Good for: Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Reservations
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Melbourne, Florida
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11 reviews 11 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

The BEST lunch we had on our trip through to NZ. If you don't try the Blue Cheese Souffle then you haven't lived. Paired with fresh arugula salad and fresh pears it combined perfectly with their Sauv Blanc and their Viognier. On top of that, it has a beautiful outside picnic table style seating right in the vineyard with a... More

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Chorley, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

We arrived on a sunny day and were able to sit outside to enjoy our lunch. I honestly believe this was the best steak burger I have ever had. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for anybody looking for great food.

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kuala lumpur
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

This is a great place for lunch, having great food and great ambience. The mussel chowder and the blue cheese soufflé were outstanding but the wines let us down. We ended up buying bottles from nearby Bladen Estate and Forrest.

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

I had a tasting at this winery in April of 2012, but didn't have time to stop for a bite. This time we took a family member there for lunch so there were 3 adults and one child. The food was delicious, the service excellent (and prompt for our son, which is always important for us parents) and the wine... More

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Buffalo, NY
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13 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

We had been traveling the south island of New Zealand for about three weeks and were now coming into Marlborough wine country and Blenheim. The night before we made this trip, I reviewed restaurants on TripAdvisor, and booked a reservation at Wairau River Wines Restaurant strictly on the basis of its number one rating. After driving the east [Pacific] coast... More

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Arrowtown, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

EXCELLENT MEAL! Came back through Blenheim on my last rode trip just to have lunch here. Excellent wine, food and atmosphere!

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New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

Me and my 3 fellow travellers visited this vineyard for lunch over a bottle of wine. The rose was delicious and the pizza's were great. The food arrived quickly and was good value for money.

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delaware
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

To kick-off our afternoon wine tour we shared the mussel chowder, bruschetta and steak sandwich, (along with glasses of pinot noir and sauvignon blanc of course) and thoroughly enjoyed each one! The setting was charming on the patio beside the vineyards. We'd love to return for an encore someday!

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Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
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77 reviews 77 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

We stopped here during our bike tour of the Blenheim wineries, and were very happy with our decision ... the food was delicious! They didn't have many options, and specifically for those with dietary restrictions (lactose), but we did really enjoy the steak sandwiches we ordered with our wine. The winery has a beautiful outdoor space to enjoy the meal.... More

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Georgia
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34 restaurant reviews
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

Although we had a bit of a wait, it was worth it. Go early if you don’t want to wait a while since this is a popular winery at which to have lunch. We both had a bowl of the Marlborough Mussel Chowder and shared a cheese platter of three cheeses, bread, crackers, chutney, grapes, apples, and pear. The chowder... More

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