Grain & Grape

restaurant — Darfield · Darfield

About Grain & Grape

Grain & Grape is Darfield's local hub for food and drinks, set on South Terrace with a garden bar, sheltered courtyard and deck each offering their own character. The menu runs from small plates and Sunday brunch through to a full dinner menu, burgers, pizzas, sharing platters and dessert, alongside weekly specials and a daily happy hour.

The kitchen leans into hearty, grill-focused dishes for dinner — a 250g Ribeye Steak with rosemary duck-fat potatoes and pumpkin purée, a Classic Kiwi Sirloin topped with a fried egg, and a Catch of the Day finished with lemon butter sauce. Burgers and pizzas cover an Angus Beef Burger, a Veggie Burger, and pizzas like BBQ Meatlover and a Roasted Vegetable option, while sharing platters bring together local and artisan produce alongside a chef's selection of fried chicken, pork belly bites and arancini.

Happy hour runs 4pm to 6pm with discounted beer pints and house wines, and the week is structured around themed nights — Steak Night on Monday, Pasta Night on Tuesday, Quiz & Burger Night on Wednesday, and Curry Night on Thursday — plus a $20 lunch menu from Thursday to Saturday and a 15% Gold Card discount Monday to Thursday.

Grain & Grape: Darfield's Local Hub for Food and Drinks

Grain & Grape sits on South Terrace in Darfield, describing itself as the town's local hub for great food and drinks. The venue spreads across a garden bar, a sheltered courtyard and a deck, each with its own character, giving visitors a choice of setting depending on the occasion and the weather.

Brunch, Lunch and Weekly Specials

Sunday brunch runs from 9:30am to 2pm, with dishes like Avocado, Tomato & Feta on sourdough, a loaded French Toast with Peter Timbs bacon and berry compote, and a build-your-own House Omelette. Several brunch dishes, including the Avocado, Tomato & Feta and Eggs Benedict, are available gluten free, though prepared in a kitchen that contains gluten. The lunch menu continues with options like the Southern Fried Chicken Burger, an Open Steak Sandwich, and the Grain & Grape Farmhouse Salad, described on the menu as "a true taste of Darfield's farming heart."

The week is also structured around themed nights: Steak Night on Monday, Pasta Night on Tuesday, Quiz & Burger Night on Wednesday, and Curry Night on Thursday, alongside a $20 lunch menu running Thursday to Saturday and a 15% Gold Card discount Monday to Thursday.

Grill-Focused Dinner

Dinner leans into the grill, with a 250g Ribeye Steak served with rosemary duck-fat potatoes and pumpkin purée, and a Classic Kiwi Sirloin topped with a fried egg for a homestyle touch. The Grilled Free-Range Chicken uses Rangitīkei chicken marinated in honey, mustard and dill, while the Catch of the Day brings fresh, pan-fried market fish finished with lemon butter sauce and crisp fried capers. For something meat-free, the Pumpkin & Truffle Risotto rounds out the grill section.

Burgers, Pizzas and Salads

Beyond the grill, Grain & Grape offers a solid burger and pizza range, including the Angus Beef Burger with bourbon BBQ sauce, a mushroom and quinoa Veggie Burger, and pizzas like the BBQ Meatlover and a Roasted Vegetable option. The Greek Garden Salad rounds out the lighter choices, with the option to add smoked chicken, smoked salmon or grilled halloumi to any salad.

Sharing Platters

For groups, Grain & Grape offers two sharing platters built for the kitchen's best dishes. The Chef's Platter brings together buttermilk fried chicken, pork belly bites, salt and pepper squid, pita bread with hummus, duck-fat potatoes and arancini balls, while the Grain & Grape Platter showcases local and artisan produce — cured meats, hand-crafted cheeses, pickles, dips, marinated olives and warm pita bread — designed to pair with the venue's wine and craft beer selection.

Dessert, Kids Menu and Happy Hour

To finish, the dessert menu includes a Sticky Date Pudding with butterscotch sauce, a daily Cheesecake of the Day, and an Affogato with a choice of Kahlúa or Baileys. A dedicated kids menu covers chicken nuggets, mini hot dogs, a ham and cheese toastie, and an ice cream sundae. Every day between 4pm and 6pm, Grain & Grape runs a happy hour with discounted beer pints and house wines.

Visiting Grain & Grape

Grain & Grape is open Monday to Thursday from 4pm to 9pm, Friday and Saturday from 12pm to 9pm, and Sunday from 10:30am to 9pm.

Signature items

  • Ribeye Steak (250g)
  • Grain & Grape Platter
  • Chef's Platter
  • Angus Beef Burger
  • Sticky Date Pudding
  • Catch of the Day

Menu

Sides

  • Hashbrown
  • Tomato
  • Mushroom
  • Eggs
  • Spinach
  • Gluten Free Bread

Salads

  • Greek Garden Salad — Mixed greens, cucumber, red onion, tomato, feta and mixed olives with house-made honey mustard dressing

Desserts

  • Sticky Date Pudding — Warm homemade pudding with butterscotch sauce, vanilla ice cream and toasted pecans
  • Cheesecake of the Day — Chef's special cheesecake, made fresh daily
  • Affogato — Espresso over vanilla ice cream with roasted almonds and a choice of Kahlúa or Baileys
  • Trio of Ice Cream — A tasting of three house-made ice creams
  • Ice Cream Sundae — Vanilla ice cream with caramel or raspberry sauce

Kids Menu

  • Chicken Nuggets
  • Hot Dogs & Chips — 3 mini hot dogs with fries and tomato sauce
  • Ham and Cheese Toastie — Served with fries and tomato sauce
  • Kids Ice-Cream Sundae — With raspberry, caramel or chocolate syrup, sprinkles and a wafer

Lunch Menu

  • Southern Fried Chicken Burger — Crispy buttermilk chicken, bacon, brioche bun, chipotle mayo, tomato, pickles, lettuce, golden fries
  • Open Steak Sandwich — 150g sirloin, sourdough, caramelized onion, cheese, American mustard, dill pickles, mesclun, tangy mayo, fries
  • Grain & Grape Farmhouse Salad — Lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and red onion with Greek feta and house-made honey mustard dressing
  • Beef Burger — House-made 150g Angus beef, caramelized onion, smoky cheese, tomato, lettuce, pickle, house mayo, bourbon BBQ sauce, fries
  • Chicken Cranberry — Smoked chicken, baby spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, cranberry sauce

Dinner Add-Ons

  • Seasonal Vegetables
  • Fried Egg
  • Bowl of Salad
  • Bowl of Fries
  • Extra Jus
  • Extra Grilled Mushrooms
  • Extra Garlic Butter

Weekly Specials

  • Monday Steak Night — 200g sirloin with salad and fries
  • Tuesday Pasta Night — Ask staff for the current specials
  • Wednesday Quiz & Burger Night — Beef or chicken burger with fries plus a pint of Monteith's beer
  • Thursday Curry Night
  • $20 Lunch Menu — Thursday to Saturday
  • Gold Card Discount — 15% off, Monday to Thursday

Burgers & Pizzas

  • Angus Beef Burger — House-made Angus patty on brioche with beetroot relish, smoky cheese, tomato, lettuce, pickle, house mayo, bourbon BBQ sauce
  • Veggie Burger — Mushroom and quinoa patty with beetroot relish, crumbed feta, tomato, lettuce, golden fries
  • BBQ Meatlover Pizza — House pizza sauce, ham, salami, red onion, sausage, mozzarella, BBQ sauce
  • Chicken & Mushroom Cranberry Pizza — House pizza sauce, mozzarella, BBQ sauce
  • Roasted Vegetable Pizza — Roasted potato, carrot, pumpkin, onion and mushrooms on house pizza sauce and mozzarella
  • Beer Battered Fish — Crispy beer-battered fish made with apple cider

Sharing Platters

  • Chef's Platter — Buttermilk fried chicken, pork belly bites, salt & pepper squid, pita bread with hummus, duck-fat potatoes and arancini balls
  • Grain & Grape Platter — Cured meats, hand-crafted cheeses, pickles, dips, marinated olives, hummus, crackers and warm pita bread

Small Plates & Bread

  • Garlic Bread — Lightly toasted rustic loaf with confit garlic butter
  • Pork Belly Bites — Asian-style pork belly bites with Japanese mayo, finished with crispy fried onion
  • Chili Maple Fried Chicken — Free-range buttermilk fried chicken drizzled with chili maple, served with chipotle mayo

Dinner - From The Grill

  • Ribeye Steak (250g) — NZ premium grass-fed ribeye with rosemary duck fat potatoes, pumpkin purée, and garlic butter or red wine jus
  • Classic Kiwi Sirloin (200g) — Grass-fed sirloin with rosemary duck-fat potatoes, grilled mushrooms and a fried egg
  • Grilled Free-Range Chicken — Rangitīkei chicken marinated in honey, mustard and dill, with roasted carrot purée, duck-fat potatoes and cranberry salsa
  • Catch of the Day — Pan-fried market fish with seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes, lemon butter sauce and fried capers
  • Pumpkin & Truffle Risotto — Arborio rice with pumpkin, mushrooms, spinach and parmigiano, finished with feta and truffle oil

Sunday Brunch (9:30am-2pm)

  • Avocado, Tomato & Feta — Fresh sliced avocado on sourdough with tomato, feta, balsamic vinegar, olive oil and dukkah (GF available)
  • French Toast — Milky bread loaf with Peter Timbs bacon, grilled banana, berry compote, whipped cream and maple syrup
  • House Omelette — Choice of up to three fillings: ham, mushrooms, onion, spinach, cheese, tomato; served with sourdough and salad
  • Eggs Benedict — Poached eggs on housemade hashbrown and hollandaise, with bacon, salmon, spinach or mushroom (GF available)
  • Bacon Buttie — Peter Timbs streaky bacon on sourdough with fried egg, tomato relish and a side of chips
  • Steak Sandwich — Ribeye steak, sourdough, caramelized onion, cheese, American mustard, dill pickles, mesclun, tangy mayo, fries
  • Beer Battered Fish — Crispy beer battered fish with fries, fresh salad and tartare sauce (GF available)

Frequently asked questions

What's the vibe at Grain & Grape?
Darfield's local hub for food and drinks, with a garden bar, sheltered courtyard and deck.
What are the weekly specials?
Monday Steak Night, Tuesday Pasta Night, Wednesday Quiz & Burger Night, Thursday Curry Night, and a $20 lunch menu Thursday to Saturday.
Is there a happy hour?
Yes, 4pm to 6pm daily, with discounted beer pints and house wines.
Do they have a kids menu?
Yes — chicken nuggets, hot dogs and chips, a ham and cheese toastie, and an ice cream sundae.
Is there a Sunday brunch?
Yes, available from 9:30am to 2pm.
Do they offer gluten free options?
Yes, several dishes are available gluten free, though prepared in a kitchen that contains gluten.
Is there a Gold Card discount?
Yes, 15% off Monday to Thursday.

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