Wow.. Amongst all the many winery restaurants there are in Hawkes bay, I count this one the #1. We took our families from overseas for dinner on 27th Dec 2011. First impression: What a charming feel-relaxed superior interior design!! Second impression: they provide u a 5-STAR quality SERVICE, FOOD TASTE(9.5/10), WINES and beyond (we were served complimentary fresh small-portioned bread and a shot of heavenly-yummy pumpkin soup in an espresso cup). I tell my friends this is the BEST winery restaurant in the region and MUST to DINE here when visiting -otherwise you will miss out!!!

We had an absolutely delicious lunch here in early October 2011. The staff were great and very knowledgeable. The wine was beautiful and we particularly loved the viognier.
The peanut butter mousse dessert was to die for and was perfectly complemented with the Rania dessert wine.
Gorgeous food, gorgeous wine, gorgeous setting.
Well deserving of 5 stars.

Updated to add- we returned here just after Christmas 2011 for dinner with some overseas friends.
The food was just as gorgeous as we’d remembered and we enjoyed delicious wines and fabulous service once again.
We were the last table to leave but felt no pressure to go.Thank you for a wonderful evening.

I run a local wine tour company in Napier and regularly visit Elephant Hill with my clients either for, wine tastings or lunch. The staff at Elephant Hill will go out of their way to make you feel at home and relaxed. The restaurant leans towards contemporary European style cuisine with a very modern chic decor. I am a big fan of their eye fillet and the crab cakes when in season. The sunken lounge, restaurant and the terraces outside, take advantage of sweeping views out over the sea cliffs to Cape Kidnappers, very relaxing. The cellar door has a range of wines to suit most palates ranging from Sauvignon Blanc to Viognier and Pinot Noir to Merlot. The Merlot is a big hit with most people and is a very good example of an approachable drink now style of Hawkes Bay Merlot.