The Dining Room at Rosewood Cape Kidnappers is the fine dining restaurant of Rosewood Cape Kidnappers, at 446 Clifton Road in Clifton, Hawke's Bay. The menu is curated and changes daily, using produce from local suppliers, including strawberries from Havelock North, seafood from Wairarapa, Bostock Brothers free-range chicken and Te Mata figs. The kitchen garden supplies the seasonal dishes, and the website offers a kitchen garden walk and a meet-the-winemakers tasting.
The dining room is part of a stay at the lodge, which sits on a 6,000-acre working sheep and beef farm. The website describes a wine-paired tasting dinner for overnight guests, with pre-dinner canapés and full breakfast. Day guests can book a spa and dining day. The restaurant serves breakfast, dinner and in-room dining. Our pick in Clifton for a fine dining evening with produce from the garden.