BEST REGIONAL RESTAURANT
WINNER
ADDRESS:Â Â 36 Godfrey Rd, Blenheim
CHECK WEBSITE FOR OPENING HOURS
SET MENU:Â Â $89pp four courses
WEBSITE: Â Â arbour.co.nz
CONTACT:Â Â 03 572 7989
SCORE:Â Â 18 / 20
Bradley Hornby and Liz Buttimore’s Blenheim restaurant is bedecked with awards. But, to them, it’s the diners who deserve the big shout-out. It’s the customers who hold the power of keeping small businesses such as theirs open, says Hornby. Well, Bradley and Liz, the pleasure is all ours. The restaurant is a proud showcase for artisans and producers, with a thoughtful food and drinks menu that gently guides you towards the very essence of Marlborough flavour. Choose from the smaller local tasting menu or the seven-course favourite, ‘The Many’ option. Either way, you know you’re getting the very best. Our favourite: every single thing. The delicate Ocean Speared butterfish with storm clams from Cloudy Bay, leeks and lemon emulsion is just one fine example. If you do nothing else in Blenheim, make sure you make a booking at Arbour.
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