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Cuisine:   Continental / European

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Average Rating:   (8 votes)

This historic Icon of Sumner incorporates a 110 year old stone cottage that now holds the bar. The kitchen and service areas were originally the stable and outbuildings. Named "Wharetoka" from the Maori words "Whare" for cottage "Toka" for Stone. The cottage is retained in its original state with stone quarried in nearby Redcliffs. The gardened outdoor courtyard gives the restaurant an indoor/outdoor ambience to delight its patrons.

Wakefields offers the finest in cuisine the match of any in the region, with a comprehensive wine list of both imported and popular New Zealand Wines.

Owners Tim and Rebecca Guthrie have over 30 years experience in Sumner, and provide an unequalled level of food wine and service for the discerning visitor. Be wise and eat with the locals, please be sure to call and book your table, as even the best kept secrets get out.

Samples from Menu

Cervena
Venison marinated in Monteith’s black beer, garlic & thyme served on a barley risotto with a mole jus.

Akaroa Salmon
Chargrilled & served on steamed broccoli with roast gourmet potatoes topped with salsa verde.

Duck Salad
Breast of duck served medium with an orange, kumara, rocket & mesclun salad dressed with olive oil & balsamic vinegar.

Paella
Mixed seafood, chicken & chorizo tossed with rice, saffron, olive oil & garlic.

Open every night from 4pm, from 11am Sat & Sun

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