DINING GUIDE
If you would like to dine out during the month of February to enjoy the quality and taste of New Zealand grass-fed lamb, then check out the dining guide below. Can’t find a restaurant near you?
Keep checking back as we will be updating the guide during the month of February to include all the delicious lamb dishes being created by chefs around Aotearoa to celebrate National Lamb Day.
Northland
SCHNAPPA ROCK RESTAURANT AND BAR
1 Marina Road,
Whangarei, Northland,
New Zealand
Hibachi Grilled Lamb Loin
Braised Lamb Ribs, Goats Cheese Mousse, Kawakawa Chimichurri, Beetroot Hummus, Broccolini and Dukkah
Chef: Dean Thompson
Auckland
VISAYA RESTAURANT
Sudima Auckland Airport,
18 Air Park Drive, Auckland,
New Zealand
Lumina Lamb Loin
Lumina Lamb Loin, Asparagus, Clevedon Buffalo Co Curd, Chickpea, Chilli Oil and Veal Jus
Chef: Rodney Gomes
OZONE COFFEE ROASTERS AUCKLAND
18 Westmoreland Street West,
Grey Lynn, Auckland
Lamb Rump, NZ Quinoa Porridge, Charred Fennel, Eggplant Chutney, Lacto-fermented Radish
Pan seared and oven roasted NZ lamb with a NZ quinoa porridge with leek oil and seasoned with leek tip pulp for an added herbaceous flavour. Charred fennel seasoned with NZ fennel seed powder and an eggplant chutney slow cooked in garlic oil and seasoned with an in-house fermented chilli sauce, served with lacto fermented radish and flat leaf parsley.
Chef: Dean Lewis
ETHEREAL RESTAURANT
8 Hinau Road,
Karaka, Auckland,
New Zealand
Grilled Lamb Coastal Lamb Rump
Lamb Rump grilled after a slow cook, served with Duck Fat Potato Cake, Caramelized Onion and Jus
Chef: Jinu Abraham
ONSLOW RESTAURANT
9 Princes Street,
Auckland,
New Zealand
Lunchtime: Coastal Lamb Rack
Coastal Lamb Rack, Potato Fondant, Broccoli Lamb Tongue
Chef: Glen File
ONSLOW RESTAURANT
9 Princes Street,
Auckland,
New Zealand
12 Hour Lumina Lamb
12 Hour Lumina Lamb Shoulder, Broccoli Verde, Pine Nuts, Parsley, Mint
Chef: Glen File
GIRAFFE RESTAURANT
85–87 Custom Street West,
Auckland Viaduct, CBD
New Zealand
Lamb Shoulder, Lamb Shank
NZ Hawke's Bay Lamb Shank and Lamb Shoulder, Agria Puree, Seasonal Vegetables, Light Gravy
Chef: Vicky Samra
Waiheke Island
MUDBRICK VINEYARD AND RESTAURANT
126 Church Bay Road,
Oneroa, Waiheke Island,
New Zealand
Lumina Lamb Loin
Cigar of Lamb Shoulder, Kawakawa and Crayfish Bisque
Chef: Mrinal Ghosal
TANTALUS ESTATE
70/72 Onetangi Road,
Onetangi, Waiheke Island,
New Zealand
Hawke’s Bay Natural Lamb Rump
Hawke’s Bay Natural Lamb Rump, Mint, Fresh Peas, Carrots, Pomme Dauphine
Chef: Axel Curtet-Latreille
Waikato
PLATEAU BAR AND EATERY
64 Tuwharetoa Street,
Taupo,
New Zealand
Lamb Back Strap
New Zealand Lamb Back Strap served with smoked eggplant puree, garden peas, shallots, chermoula and lamb jus.
Chef: Emelio Aton
Bay of Plenty
JAIS ABEN BAR AND BISTRO
85 The Strand,
Tauranga,
3110
Lamb Ribs, Pomegranate Molasses Glaze, Spiced Green Tomato Chutney
Chef: David O'Leary
JAIS ABEN BAR AND BISTRO
85 The Strand,
Tauranga
Roasted Lumina Lamb Rump
Served with crispy lamb shank cigar, roast Beauregard kumara, braised puy lentils, red wine ju
Chef: David O’Leary
THE FREEPORT WITH CLEAVER & CO.
Shop 0704, Bayfair Shopping Centre,
19 Girven Road,
Mount Maunganui,
New Zealand
Smoke Lamb Pizza
16 Hours Smoked Lamb, garlic base, mozzarella cheese, pickled red onion, fresh mint and garlic yoghurt sauce.
Chef: Lucas Ruann Pires
Taranaki
UPSIDE DOWN EATERY
54 Fantham Street,
Hawera
Lamb Belly
Grilled double cooked lamb belly paired with a medley of seasonal delights. All vegetables are harvested in our own kitchen garden.
Chef: Heimo Staudinger
Manawatu
NERO RESTAURANT
36 Amesbury Street,
Palmerston North,
New Zealand
Lumina Lamb
Lumina Lamb Rump, Truffled Potato Pav Goats Curd and Heirloom Carrots.
Chef: Scott Kennedy
AMAYJEN THE RESTAURANT
17 Victoria Ave,
Palmerston North,
New Zealand
Braised Lamb Shoulder
Braised Lamb Shoulder, Garlic Hummus, Caponata, Lamb Jus.
Chef: Andrew May
THE STRONG ROOM, FEILDING
52 Fergusson Street,
Feilding
Lumina Lamb and Sweetcorn
Pan seared Lumina Loin, Crispy Braised Lumina Oyster Shoulder, Vanilla Creamed Corn, Sweetcorn and Caramelised Onion Jus.
Chef: Chris Coughey
Wairarapa
THE WHITE SWAN COUNTRY HOTEL
109 Main Street,
Greytown, Wairarapa
New Zealand
Lumina Lamb Duo
Lumina Lamb Loin, Spiced Lamb Sausage, Fernglen Sheeps Labneh Mousse, Romesco, Panisse.
Chef: Tim Stephenson
Wellington
OAK AND VINE WELLINGTON
89 Courtney Place,
Wellington City,
New Zealand
Lamb of the Land
Trio of Lamb: Pan seared Lamb Loin, Horopito Rubbed Lamb Shoulder Roulade, Slow Braised Lamb Belly with Burnt Onion, Cavalo Nero Mint & Pea Puree, Garden Herb & Kawa Kawa Oil, Lamb & White Wine Reduction.
Chef: Rajesh Barwal
ONE80 RESTAURANT
100 Oriental Parade,
Oriental Bay,
Wellington
Nawabi Galouti Lamb Burger
Back on the menu from Feb13th for a limited time - Galouti Lumina lamb patty, pulled lamb shoulder filo cigar, lamb fat snow, ghee, coriander, Zany Zeus mint labneh, and chicory in a Clareville Bakery croissant bun, with gunpowder podi fries.
Chef: Chetan Pangam
ONE80 RESTAURANT
100 Oriental Parade,
Oriental Bay,
Wellington
Chettinad Lumina Lamb Loin
Chef: Chetan Pangam
Canterbury
HOTEL MONTREAL
153 Montreal Street,
Christchurch CBD
Lumina Lamb Loin, Bean and Lamb Cassoulet, Spring Pea Custard, Pancetta, Jus a la Menthe
This dish features a beautifully seared loin complemented by a rich and hearty bean and braised lamb cassoulet, slow-cooked to perfection, melding deep, savory notes with creamy white beans and aromatic herbs. A silky-smooth spring pea custard and a crispy pancetta add texture and a luscious jus a la menthe brings the whole dish together.
Chef: Dewa Bandara
65 + DINE & TOP HUT SPORTS BAR
13 Tasman Road,
Twizel
Silere Lamb Rump
Cooked medium and served with grilled aubergine, shaved asparagus, silverbeet slaw and a mint chimmichurri.
Chef: Dan Anderson
Otago
CARRICK WINERY RESTAURANT
247 Cairnmuir Road,
Bannockburn, Central Otago
New Zealand
Chargrilled Royalburn Station lamb
Chargrilled Royalburn Station Lamb Loin, Caponata, Labneh, Chili Crisp, Lamb Jus.
Pairs well with Carrick Magnetic Pinot Noir
Chef: Gwen Harvie
MAGIC MOMENTS RESTAURANT
53 Stuart Street,
Dunedin Central,
New Zealand
Spiced Otago Lamb Rump
Annato, Smoked Carrot Puree, Broccoli, Kumara Beignets, Red Wine Jus.
Southland
THE FAT DUCK, TE ANAU
124 Town Centre,
Te Anau
Braised Lumina Lamb Supreme Shoulder
Lamb Shoulder served with Creamy Layered Potato Gratin, Pea Puree, Greens and Peppercorn Jus.
All the ingredients are from the amazing Murihiku Southland Producers.
Chef: Cam Davies
THE FAT DUCK, TE ANAU
124 Town Centre,
Te Anau
Mediterranean Style Lamb Burger
Focaccia Bun, Pure South Lamb Pattie, Tzatziki, Pickled Red Onions
Chef: Cam Davies