In the land of "real fruit ice cream," -- where it's always very good -- if one has to pick the…read morebest, this quite possibly is it. Stop there on the way back from Abel Tasman. You've earned it. The crowd gives away how popular it is. But the line moves quickly and the ice cream is fantastic. And then be on your way!

From the owner: We sell Fresh cherries and fruit aswell as real fruit ice cream.read more

Featuring Deep South New Zealand's best ice cream! Incredible is an understatement! My Passionfruit…read moreand Hokey Pokey scoops had my giddy! Rich and creamy this is not to be missed!!!

Great South island ice cream with homemade sugar cones,great value,sit on the street seats and…read morewatch the folks walk by.Really,Really good

The South Island of New Zealand is pretty unsettled, but here in northern wine country, you can…read morefind this sweet health food store. It is predictably expensive, but offers a ton of bulk bins for both people staying in the area and snacks for the passing traveler. They have a very nice selection of specialty items and are a vegetarian haven. They also were offering real fruit ice cream, wherein they take some plain ice cream and some berries and put them in a blender in front of you. I don't eat a ton of dairy these days, but in New Zealand, it's a big deal. All told, I would definitely give it a visit.

Made a complicated order. Hey, I guess that's my fault : scrambled eggs. Took 45 minutes to arrive…read more No apology, part of a pattern of very bad service. Glum people all of them, doing a lousy job, and not giving a damn. The food was good, tho, when it finally arrived.

My family went to Cortado for lunch after disembarking the ferry from Wellington. It was awesome!…read moreWe ordered a caesar salad, pancakes, pomegranate and pear salad, and a lamb hot stone. For those who don't know what I'm talking about, a hot stone is a really hot stone used to cook meats on. The food was really good! The service was very fast and the drinks came out very quickly! We only had two issues. First, we ordered a meatball upgrade with one of our dishes that never came (they didn't charge for it). Also, the caesar salad needed a little more dressing. Easy fixes. Overall, highly recommend if you are passing through!

Our last winery stop (out of six) was Hans Herzog Estate. Every other winery in the area seems to…read moreclose at 4:30pm. Hans Herzog is the only one that's open later. This place has a bistro and restaurant that seems to be incredibly popular. It's $$$$ prices (3 course menu - $94.00, 5 course menu - $125.00 and 7 course degustation - $155.00 NZD). High end stuff indeed. There's a secret garden (behind the Cellar Door). Would look into this if you're planning to eat here. For the wine tastings, there's three options: classic ($10.00 NZD/person), indulge ($15.00 NZD/person) and ultimate ($20.00 NZD/person). The more expensive options let you sample from the limited release wines. We stuck with the classic which let us try three. The pours are on the smaller side. Service was excellent. We had a French server who really knew his stuff and you could tell he was passionate about his trade. - Gewürztraminer - this one was good, well balanced. - Grüner veltliner - we weren't sure what to expect from this one. It was a bit more savoury. - Pinot gris - first pinot gris we've seen that's been pink in colour. It wasn't too sweet. A bottle of this would have been nice but pricey at $40.00 NZD. Good quality but it comes at a high price point. If you've got moola to burn, come here.

This luxurious restaurant nestled in a vineyard is probably the most exquisite and romantic place…read moreI'd ever dined at. I was beyond mortified when my sister and I walked in wearing just our biking clothes having just finished a day of biking around to the various vineyards. However, the staff was more than welcoming making no comments towards how we may have been dressed. We were seated outside next to the fountain, a trellis path and a perfect view of the sunset. I couldn't get over the view, breath taking. This is the kind of romantic place you take a girl. Boys, take note. We ordered the aged beef from the special menu and the rack of lamb, pairing our dishes with their 2009 cabernet. Absolutely delicious meal, we savored every bite! I know tiping isn't customary in NZ, but the service, food, and atmosphere were fantastic, I couldn't leave without leaving them something to show my appreciation and satisfaction. I highly recommend coming here!

Toad Hall Cafe is a gem! Beautiful and slightly rustic restaurant with a lovely country store…read moreattached. Excellent menu for breakfast and lunch (my boys LOVED the Biscoff French Toast, I enjoyed the eggs Benedict on sour dough and excellent coffee). Outdoor play area for kids, some lovely outdoor seating too. We may actually eat here all 3 days of our trip to the area!

What a refreshing rustic restaurant and fresh food market located in Motueka. Loved the natural,…read morerustic, and open restaurant area located just past the doors upon entering the food market, its expansive floor plan rotating between different indoor and outdoor areas. They are family-owned and operated, the love and attention put into the natural, wooded space quite apparent. Menu items are sourced locally so they are as fresh as possible. I had the Lamb Burger with their "world famous" slow roasted lamb patty, topped with a fresh picked salad, mint jelly, and tomato salsa. The lamb burger patty was actually shredded meat -- rather than minced -- and packed into a puck. It was a little tough to tear the meat, a fork coming in handy to eventually deconstruct the burger. The salad portion was extraordinary as well, requiring the use of the fork to pick away at it before crafting the burger/ sandwich. Overall though, it was ultra yummy, scrumptious burger, the mint jelly combo enhancing the enjoyability greatly. It left me feeling satiated though not overly bloated. The freshness was prominent indeed. Beers were flowing and while they claim to host a keg of nearby Hop Federation, the single offering was somewhat basic (a pilsener). I actually opted for a local Pinot Noir, a lovely pairing with the Lamb Burger. The TOAD Hall is an easy option while in Motueka and Tasman area!

When the lady was talking about a whole filet, she meant as big as my arm! Best fish and chips of…read moremy life. Glad we stopped in. Their baked goods look wonderful . And the Frank sodas so delish. Ask Ask for free wifi. Organic ice cream. Breakfast items. Friendly staff. right near the marina.

Frozen and overcooked burgers. We ordered salads, fish of…read morethe day and burgers. The salads were fine, a little small I would say. Fish of the day was average. But the worse were the burgers, frozen patty and extremely overcooked, they were so hard I nearly harmed my teeth, quite disappointing. I have to say that we complained to the owner, she agreed and gave us back 10$ out from 16$. This was a nice gesture from her.