Cable Bay Vineyard

We came here for a family lunch last Sunday, it was a pity the weather wasn't good but you cant beat the view no matter how windy it is.
We were early so we had a wine in the bar which felt like our own private lounge with the roaring fire.  We went through to the restaurant and were received by a very funny, witty Russian waiter, he told us the specials and his favourites. When it came to ordering I was tossing up between the lamb and the beef, I asked him what he suggested and he said if he had to choose it would be the fish, but if I had to choose one of these it would be the lamb.  I chose the lamb.  My entree was the Pork Rillons – cured, fried pork belly with potato cornichon salad, dijon mustard and apple chutney.  The pork was so tender.  The surprise was the potato and Cornichon salad, it was creamy, tangy and perfectly accompanied the pork.
The Roast Rump of Hawke’s Bay Lamb with Stewed Chickpeas and Chorizo, Tahini & Parsley was cooked medium rare however after seeing the fish and the beef I had food envy.  I felt the chorizo over powered the lamb.  That was my only problem.
My sister is a vegetarian and the only thing on the menu is the entree, Goats Cheese & Tomato Tart with Rocket, Pinenuts & Tomato Chilli Jam.  She asked what she could have for a main and they offered to make a mushroom risotto, she doesn't like mushrooms so they changed it to pumpkin.  I was surprised there was only one vegetarian meal on the menu, and the only main to offer would be risotto. I know its easy to make but surely there is something they could have on the mains menu.

I haven't listed what everyone else had because it would take too long but I have included a photo of the whole baked fish with salsa verde and baked lentils.  Everyone enjoyed their meals immensely.

Rating:
Food: 4.5
Ambiance: 5
Service: 5
Wine: 4 (but what do I know)