Mudbrick is Waiheke’s storied vineyard destination — half art gallery, half restaurant, all atmospheric. Its curated interiors and rambling gardens set the scene for a menu of European-leaning bistro fare (wood-fired lamb, fish, seasonal vegetables), backed by their estate wines. Patrons wander between gardens and terraces before settling into refined tasting menus crafted by the kitchen. The staff, many long-serving family members, deliver grounded, informed service. Mudbrick is comfort and grandeur wrapped into one. Setting a standard for island hospitality that feels both intimate and enduring.