From the moment Rachel(The Restaurant Manager), picked us up from our accommodation and transported to and back from the restaurant following dinner. The levels of service were very high. The whole experience, highly recommended. A very special restaurant. Food, Beverage, Service and Location highly recommended.

We have been here several times, mainly before it changed hands and it was always up and down. This time it was outstanding for all of us. We had the fish and it was beautiful and crispy, another had the duck and the other person...had the steak and they were all enjoyed. Great setting and great service to match, I would highly recommend this restaurant, a little out of town but well worth it.More

From the moment we were picked up by their minivan at the wharf in Russell to when we were dropped back to the ferry, we had an exceptional experience. Sage is located in a beautiful elevated setting with views out to the Bay of Islands...in the distance. The food was outstanding, the service was excellent we would thoroughly recommend SageMore

We visited on a lovely sunny day so had a table outside on the veranda, with fantastic views of the hills and ocean. We had the set menu and it was just delicious and professionally presented. Loved the wine. We were not rushed and spent...3 hours enjoying our food and wine whilst taking in the views. The staff were very attentive. Definitely recommend it was a great experience.More

Returned to Sage for our Christmas lunch and had another great experience. Fantastic view, attentive and friendly staff…. And amazing food. We will return again.

Having been recommended by friends to visit Sage and knowing their tastes in fine dining, the MOW (Minister of War aka wife) and I had a pleasant drive to this Russell/Paroa Bay restaurant and winery. The first thing of note was the location is well...sign-posted and you can easily find it without using E-Maps. The only annoying factor-like everywhere else these days are bloody face-masks and my sympathy for the personnel who have to wear them on a continuum was out there. We were seated on the deck overlooking the estate and the ocean, great views. More importantly, was the food and wine, so we chose the tasting menu which delivered on all fronts, taste, presentation, style, and size. We knocked back a very reasonable Pinot Gris followed by a good robust long black coffee (and a port which wasn't quite there) but nonetheless, the whole experience was most pleasurable, to the point where I will stay either on the estate or somewhere closeby next time.More

We emailed ahead and asked if they could cater for a plant based menu, “no problem” was the reply. The day of the celebration they emailed the planned menu for approval! 10/10 Not only that they opened up their vineyard for us to walk our...dogs prior to the meal. The best experience, don’t miss out on this world class establishment when visiting the Bay of Islands. Thanks Sage we look forward to our next visit.More