Shed at Te Motu

Waiheke Island


Secure a table shaded by umbrellas in the Shed's rustic courtyard. It serves shared plates imbued with global influences and delivered by the restaurant's savvy and equally international waitstaff. Seasonal highlights could include pan-roasted scallops, slow-cooked beef rib or honey butter pumpkin. Look forward to other good vegetarian options too. Te Motu's standout wines are its stellar Bordeaux-style blends.

On Friday nights, the Shed offers a good value prix-fixe menu (two/three courses $45/55). Bookings are recommended for both lunch and dinner.


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