Dear Judy, Thanks very much for hosting Els and Rob. They had a wonderful evening and they enjoyed the food and the wine very much. Thanks again and next time we’re visiting Kerikeri we’ll have dinner at Ake Ake. (Rob Boeve – Netherlands. July 2011)
Just wanted to comment on our recent visit to your restaurant. We were there Friday night last week (3rd June) we did some tasting’s with the wine in front of the fire and then settled in for a meal. The food was fantastic, the wine great (bought a couple of bottles). Thanks for an awesome night, we will endeavour to visit again when we are next in the area. Cheers, Greg & Sara Dearsly (June 2 2011) February 16, 2011 Hi Judy and Chris
Alzheimers Auckland Inc. (dated 22nd Feb 2011) Dear Chris & Judy, On behalf of all the people affected by dementia I would like to offer a special thank you for your support for our Charilty Golf Day auction held on Friday 11 Feb 2011.I would like to personally thank you for your most generous support. Hospice Mid-Northland (dated 10 Sept 2010) Dear Judy & Chris, On behalf of Hospice Mid-Northland, our members, staff and volunteer team, and most importantly our patients and their families/whanau, we would like to thank you for your very kind sponsorship of lunch for two with a bottle of wine at your restaurant, in support of our Mystery Movie fund-raising evening…. “Some feed back for you, recently we have sent three different couples to you with great feed back re the wine tasting and the excellent food. Our guests that checked out this morning went to 4 different restaurants while staying with us and rated yours the very best of all, by far. ” Wendy & Tony, Treghan Cottage “We absolutely highly recommend the team at Ake Ake. The atmosphere was exactly what we wanted relaxed yet sophisticated. The staff were helpful and friendly, beautiful setting and exceptional food and wines. We had the most brilliant day because we could relax and not worry because everyone was so professional and calm. We can’t thank Chris and his team enough.” Sally and Matt Gee Thank you for making our mother’s 80th birthday so special. The cake was superb and we didn’t even mind the power cut. A night to remember! Joanne Davis and Karen Griffith Thank you all for putting on a most enjoyable lunch for Lindesay Construction, two very professional waitresses. Philip Lindesay This restaurant was recommended to us by some friends and we couldn’t have picked a nicer time of year during the Autumn to enjoy its ambient, restful charm – such a change from the hustle and bustle of Auckland – and a cozy fire added to the atmosphere. There appears to be a very big selection of wines on offer, which is rare to find in Northland, as well as wine-maker/owner John’s own vintages. He has a large planting of Chambourcin grapes and we found the red wine he produces from this a good accompaniment to the meals we had. We also did a little wine-tasting (he does this for free on request) prior to the meal, and can also recommend his Chardonnay. Highly recommended. Marie Pretty – Dine Out I think this terrific restaurant is on here because I put it forward, so I’m really happy to be first in with a review. Obviously it was not on my list compiled by lengthy research on TripAdvisor prior to our NZ holiday, so we are indebted to our hosts @ 88 Lodge for directing us there on our first night, a Friday, which just happened to be “Friday Tapas Night” (only their 2nd) @ Ake Ake. Tapas being a dining style we enjoy decided us, so on a wet and stormy winter night we found our way there. The restaurant is run independently of the winery but serves their own wines, some of which we sampled before dinner, but we chose the featured Spanish wines to accompany our meal, which was, quite simply, exquisite. The selection of tiny morsels is good, the presentation lovely and each is a taste sensation. Adding to the atmosphere was a total power blackout soon after we ordered, presenting a challenge in both kitchen and dining room to which the chef & waitress responded splendidly and with good humour. Candlelight was obligatory, reading menus an interesting exercise. All in all a terrific experience, which we concluded with luscious desserts of Pear & Ginger Pudding with Toffee Sauce for me & Raspberry & White Chocolate bread & Butter Pudding for my husband. Feeling our way back to the car, guided only by a guttering candle held by our waitress merely added to the sense of adventure on our Spanish night in Kerikeri Oh yes, and we reckon it is very good value.Review on Trip Advisor
A great night was had by all our family in June 2011 to celebrate our mother’s 80th birthday – Chris, Judy and staff were fantastic and all our family from Auckland and Australia were very impressed with the service, the food, the comfortable atmosphere that was provided for us. Again, thank you, thank you for making our Mum’s special night so wonderful.
I want to thankyou for your hospitality on my 80th birthday, my children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, had a great time and a lovely meal, the little ones were able to crawl around and not be restricted and that alone makes a huge difference for their parents, it was a magical weekend and the first time we have all been together ever. Thankyou once again Val Hollard.