Review One Tree Grill - Auckland Central

One Tree Grill has been a favourite of mine for more than 2 decades and I would consider that this is my top 3 restaurants of all time. One Tree Grill is a fantastic dining spot in Auckland that truly lives up to its reputation. The atmosphere is cozy, welcoming and intimate, with dim lighting and soft music that creates a romantic ambience. You just can't find fault with the service from start to finish. It is top-notch, with attentive and friendly staff that are happy to recommend dishes and offer their expertise. The food is simply outstanding, with an impressive menu that includes both classic and innovative dishes. We had Pork Belly, Lamb rump & eye fillets for mains and every bit of food on each dishes are carefully presented to make the entire dining experience delightful. The wine list (as well as their underfloor cellar) is also impressive, featuring a great selection of New Zealand and international wines. Overall, One Tree Grill is a must-visit restaurant for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience in Auckland.

This restaurant is exceptional. Such an all-round wonderful experience. Our main waiter was terrific. We were in a side room (six of us), which meant we could relax and be our silly selves without annoying other patrons. Every meal was explained. This place is highly professional with exquisite artistic plating of food not to mention the flavours. Go their for a special occasion - it won't disappoint. It was a birthday in our case.

Our recent return to One Tree Grill in Auckland solidified our positive past experiences. The inviting ambiance, sophisticated decor, and attentive staff set the stage for an unforgettable evening. The menu, guided by knowledgeable staff, offered insightful recommendations, and catered to our preferences. The food and wine selection were outstanding, with all offerings reaching the highest standards of quality and taste. What truly distinguished One Tree Grill was the impeccable service, maintaining a perfect balance of attentiveness and respect. Despite its fine dining status, the atmosphere remained inviting and unpretentious. One Tree Grill in Auckland is a top-tier choice, whether for a special occasion or a desire for an exceptional dining experience. The combination of exquisite cuisine, impeccable service, and a warm ambiance makes it a destination worth revisiting. Thank you very much team OTG!

I had a very pleasant meal here with my family. The staffs were attentive and the food was fabulous. The lamb was tender and the cheesecake was scrumptious. My only wee bit of feedback is that the table could have been wiped between our courses, simply because it was full of breadcrumbs from the start of the meal…

Best Restaurant in NZ! We had our wedding reception twice (family & friends separately) here at one tree grill because we could not think of any other place we wanted to be. Food was the BEST, service was AMAZING. We loved it and the guests loved it. Thank you to team one tree grill for making our special day more special and memorable! Definitely the best restaurant in NZ and we will be back soon!

The food is delicious and beautifully presented. The staff were friendly and the meals came quickly. While not a cheap night out, I'd highly recommend it if you're looking for something a bit special.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - you can tell a lot of thought and effort goes into the service and presentation. Food: We ordered the six course degustation. High quality with timely delivery between each course. The food was perfectly cooked and presented. Service: Promptly greeted and seated upon arrival. All staff were very well presented and polite. Atmosphere: Well presented and clean. Cosey, with each table having its own candle to top off the experience. Background music was enjoyable and not too loud for quiet conversation.

Fresh ingredients with sophisticated cooking technique that weaved all the right flavours together. I like how the right food energetic is put together, nothing was too cold or too hot, which sometimes can upset your digestive system despite the great taste. Meats were cooked to perfection, especially the rare steak (unfortunately no photo). The deserts were gobbled up so fast before any photography was taken place. The deconstructed cheese cake stood out as the full picture of delicious cake was able to come together when placed in the mouth. We would definitely come back!

I was so lucky to have my birthday dinner at One Tree Grill. It would be the best choice ever! I couldn’t count how many times we said “Oh My God! It’s so good!” But we were so impressed by the rich flavor of every dish! It’s amazing!! Thanks to the chef and the great service from every staff! I have recommended it to my dear friends and would definitely come again.

Me and my colleagues had the pleasure of dining there last night. From the moment we walked in, we were treated as special guests, experienced amazing service from Tai with his knowledge of the food and wine list. The food was fabulous, we enjoyed scollap entrees, Duck, Eye fillets, short beef Rib all cooked perfectly, followed by some amazing desserts. Not a cheap eat but you don't mind when you get quality food and service. A great place to treat yourself and someone special.

The food was delicious - The best gnocchi I have eaten in New Zealand, followed by very tender venison and a rich chocolate dessert. The comfortable space and the excellent service contributed to a lovely evening. Thank you.

The menu here is so appealing we had to choose the degustation menu to get a little taste of a lot, and we were not disappointed. The presentation good that I had to take a photo of every course! And the taste of every bite was divine. Matched with a nice wine, great ambiance and impeccable service this was a night to be remembered. Easy online booking and plenty of nearby parking.

Absolutely an amazing place. Was recommended to me as I was looking for something special to entertain clients. Amazing staff and service that made the occasion a wonderful experience. Food outstanding and top presentation.

Overall, the main course was amazing, easily making it into my top 3 favorite foods. However, the dessert didn't quite reach the same level of excellence. The service was rather average, which was unexpected from a top-tier restaurant. There were instances of staff taking plates without asking for permission, and a few other details that indicated a lack of proper staff training. We enjoyed our time, especially if you're someone who appreciates good food. It's definitely a must-try if you enjoy fine dining experiences.

Top notch dining experience. I could not fault the food, wine or service. Food was delicious and the quality of service and attention to detail was outstanding. Highly recommended.

Service was really good and the food in general were cooked nicely. The only let down was the dessert, it is usually the final dish that ties the whole dining experience, but the amount of each element was too much which made the dish very confusing in my opinion. Every element of the dessert was delicious, just when combined together, it didn’t have the synergy effect. Sorry :( otherwise, still a very nice fine dining restaurant to check out !

Food and service was absolutely spot on! I love that i got to celebrate my birthday here. For starters, we were welcomed very warmly and led properly to our table and got offered to get our coats stowed for us. Then we were provided tablets to browse the menu but got explained the seasonal items. Our waitress was attentive but not in-your-face. I love that she continuously topped up our water. The bread to start with was done well, truffle butter is really yum. Our entrees were delicious, mains superb and dessert was fabulous. I would give this place a 10 if i could, and won’t hesitate to bring friends and family back. Thank you so much for making my birthday so special ❤️

Had the Degustation meal last night here with a friend which turned out to be a special Birthday Dinner. The staff professionalism in their attention to your needs as a dinner guest was completely on point, the food prepared by the Chefs from the kitchen were culinary peices of exquisite artwork creations that looked far too good to eat, we ate it all. I will most definitely return and try the rest of the menu options and the extensive wine list as well... Thank you for this indelible memory experience.

Went there last night for my birthday and absolutely loved it!! The food was amazing and the staff were very accommodating and friendly. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to have an extremely high quality meal, I couldn't fault a single dish! ( we had the degustation menu) Thank you guys for making my night perfect! Keep up the good work!

Took my husband for the 6 course tasting menu and decided to go with the 5 wine option recommended for the various courses. The waiter was extremely knowledgeable about the wines, the waitress cheerful and the food arrived beautifully presented. It was a stunning menu....delicious, tasty and very filling. All in all a delightful evening and a fantastic experience.

Blown away by the attenteness of the wait staff and as for their knowledge of the wines, just astounding! We had such an amazing evening, with awesome food and great wine.

5 plus this is great restaurant in all respects. Great staff and chefs.All very professional. The only down side is the water wasn't as cold as would have liked.

Amazing food and such good service. I ordered the pork belly as my.main and it was absolute Devine. Strongly recommend one tree grill as the ultimate relaxing experience

MAGNIFIQUE!!! From beggining to end.. service, staff, style, food & wine..absolutely devine!!.. thank you for a beautiful experience & wonderful night... One tree grill is a MUST in Auckland!! Loved it. 💓from Australia..

The best, most informative, yet unobtrusive, table service I have ever experienced. Delicious food, beautifully presented, perfectly matched. Recommended to me by several friends, now recommended by me to others!

My wife and I celebrated our marriage at this amazing restaurant. The food was absolutely first class and the staff were excellent and very attentive. They were extremely thoughtful and sweet and our dessert came came out with a candle in it to acknowledge our special day. Will be recommending to everyone in Australia when visiting to definitely dine here.

Consistently great value for money, high quality ingredients, expertly put together along with professional service in a cosy and luxury setting.

Been dining here for years. Service is faultless, food delicious- wouldn't hesitate to recommend this restaurant

Food and service were better than great. Had the rib eye on the bone and it was delicious 😋!!!

My partner and I had an incredible night dining here last night! The food was sensational and the service we received was second to none! The best dining experience we have ever had. Thank you to Tim and his team for a night to remember! We will definitely be returning! A special mention has to be made for the raspberry mojito and the venison tartare! �

Never let's you down, gorgeous food, great wine and fabulous staff. Wish I could go more often �

Sensational eye fillet - best restaurant steak I’ve had, and I’ve had a lot

We. Ate. A. Lot.<br/>Worth every cent.<br/>There wasn't anything I could fault with what I ate so I'll save you the reading and tell you:<br/>Food 10/10<br/>Service 10/10 took down wrong order and replaced it immediately and even gave us the wrong dish for free. Now that's service!<br/>Ambiance 10/10<br/>Ordering off a digital menu 10/10<br/><br/>Come for a nice date night, an occasion, or if you just want some good food.

Very impressed, wanting to go back already!<br/><br/>Arrived this evening first table. Staff were professional and onto it. Courses arrived quickly and smoothly. The drinks were really nice and tasty. Ribeye, eye fillet, duck and fish mains all cooked perfectly. Flavours were sophisticated and delightful. <br/><br/>Entrees were very delicious. Loved the raw fish, scallops, mushrooms and risotto. <br/><br/>The desserts were fantastic. They even managed to make rhubarb taste delicious! It’s something I don’t eat but I ate all of it. <br/><br/>It was perfect. Loved every bit of it. Great job guys. Must feel very good to be part of a restaurant like this.<br/><br/>Service: 5/5<br/>Environment: 5/5<br/>Presentation: 4.5/5<br/>Food Quality: 5/5<br/>Food Quantity: 5/5<br/>Price per person: $80-$100

Have been here twice. The staff we're very friendly and entrees we're soooo yummy.

More like a 4.5. Scallop entree was great, partner had mushroom pasta which was good and I had the pork belly main only downfall was the fat was chewy like caramelized?. And the dessert was great aswell top 3 restaurants I've been to. Use my code for free drinks or food on zomato gold CONN5410

Went to One Three Grill with my girlfriend for a relaxed Saturday dinner and at the end of the experience there is no words to describe it.<br/>Everything was just perfect, from the costumer service (Claire done a terrific job), the atmosphere and off course the amazing food.<br/>From the whitebait, the scallops, the eye fillet, the rib eye on the bone and the passion fruit mousse...all was simply sublime.<br/>One of the best restaurants I've been in Auckland.<br/>Extremely recommended

Quality food made with quality ingredients. Good Selection of wine and great service.<br/>Serves better steaks than top steakhouse in NYC.

So god to have 5 star dining in the suburb. Everything was amaizng, the service was great and cool iPad menus with beer and wine matches. The food was superb and great quality. Very fresh and cooked to perfection. Would go back in a heart beat and reccomend to everyone.

Taste - 4.9/5<br/>Service - 5/5<br/>Ambience - 4.9/5<br/><br/>I CAN FINALLY SAY I'VE BEEN TO One Tree Grill after all the rumours of how good this place is!<br/><br/>Appetiser we got the 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗻 and broooo thr prawns were cooked at perfection with the fresh sweetness lingering around your tongue!<br/><br/>Here we have the 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗼 and 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗯 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘆 as the entree! The didnt expect the carpaccio was salted at the right degree of saltiness and with that dollop of duck parfait and pickled red onion I cried.<br/>The lamb belly was a ted oily from the layer of fat ;) I love coriander by the way so if you do this is the dish for ya!<br/><br/>That 𝗛𝗮𝘄𝗸𝗲'𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝘆 𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗯 𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗽 though! The dish may look simple but you have no idea how soft and tender that lamb is. It was literally the best lamb rump I had in my past 25 years. The 𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝘂𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝗯 𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗲 was cooked at medium as recommended by the chef and the beefyness taste was definitely there. A side 𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 would definitely do the trick!<br/><br/>Lastly, my heavenly 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗳𝗲𝗶𝗷𝗼𝗮 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗳𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘀 F M L. O MY. I was so speechless when I took my first bite! The pistachio white chocolte sauce was so light and that feijoa cake with feijoa compote I DIED. I turn into a beast when it comes to feijoas and I became a hulk when I had this dessert. Recommend 999/10. Lastly the 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗹𝗲𝗲! I have no words after my feiojoa clafoutis so you can try it yourself HAHAHAHHA

Some of the best dishes I have ever eaten. Already want to go back 😍

Have been a couple of times. This time by far was the best! Beautiful Atmosphere. Comfy chairs. Lovely service. And the food this time was a 10👌 could not fault a single thing.<br/>Seared scallops 10/10<br/>Kids Market fish licked clean. And, she's a fussy eater.<br/>Pork belly 10/10<br/>Rib eye on the bone 10/10<br/>And cooked perfectly. We asked for rare and rare is what we got.<br/>Sides:<br/>Mash 10/10<br/>Cous cous salad Yum!<br/>Chip, you can never go wrong with chips lol<br/>Overall Amazing Staff and Food. Already planning another visit. 😊<br/>No photos because it was a sneaky treat for ourselves. No evidence🤫

All the dishes are well presented and tasted nice, nothing new or exciting but a safe 8/10. Visiting here is like you know you’ll have a great night out, always a safe option for family celebration or a date night out.<br/><br/>Food 8/10 Service 8/10 Ambience 9/10

Highly recommended. Been here twice last year through first table deals. Absolute loved their food, wine selection and services. One of Top 10 restaurants in Auckland.

Had an amazing dinner last night - have been here a few times and it has always been top notch. Had the scallops and then the market fish - snapper. Beautifully cooked presented - staff were amazing - totally love this place

Great menu, food and very good service. However it did take longer than expected for food to be served. Nice atmosphere in restaurant but a bit cramped where we sat. Would recommend to try it

Sophisticated fine dining restaurant, resides on Manukau Road. The beautifully designed interior provides elegance and an intimacy and conversational dining experience.<br/><br/>Their menu isn’t forged much like some of the hipster restaurants, but you are guaranteed with prime food and service. Their seafood are fresh and beautiful dressed. Their red meat are tender and juicy. Although last night the eye fillet was made to medium instead of medium rare.<br/><br/>Been to this restaurant many times, I no doubtfully recommend everything on their menu. For entree: The raw kingfish, seared scallop and venison carpaccio. For main: The eye fillet, market fish, duck breast and lamb are my top choices.<br/><br/>Super friendly and attentive staff. <br/><br/>They also have the most amazing wine cellar and an excellent wine pairing.<br/><br/>Highly recommended to everyone.<br/><br/>Food: 8.5/10<br/>Food presentation: 9/10<br/>Service: 9/10<br/>Location: 9/10<br/>Ambience: 10/10<br/>Price $80 per person

Went out for my birthday dinner here yesterday night. The service was great, the food tasted pretty good. But I spent the rest of my birthday evening with food poisoning, throwing up for a couple of hours. Felt pretty awful about it with the amount my partner spent on the food.

I love how this place occasionally does @grabone_nz vouchers for their degustation menu, which is great for a poor student like me who also wants to experience the high life. <br/><br/>First course was the salmon which was fresh, the green apple gave a nice crunchy, tangy and refreshing component and the miso sauce complimented the dish nicely. The scallops were one of my favourite courses of the night. It was different to the one I had a few months back (they change it up every once a while), which was exciting. The charred corn gave it a smoky flavour. I’m a sucker for anything charred. Third course was the wild venison tartare. I’m not a big fan of forking raw chunks of meat into my mouth but the pickled red onion helped me get through this.<br/><br/>I was able to try both the pork belly and eye fillet for the main course. Both were very yummy, but the crackling was more chewy than crispy (I guess nothing can beat a Chinese roast pork) and the shiitake mushroom shocked the hell out of my tastebuds because it was so sour (pickled?).<br/><br/>The final two courses were both desserts, the first being more of a palette cleanser. I seriously can’t decide which one I like better. The passionfruit curd was so light (almost like a foam) it felt as if I was eating a cloud and the yoghurt that accompanied it was frozen with nitrogen, making the dish super refreshing. The chocolate mousse was rich and decadent, the berry sorbet cut through perfectly and the macadamias gave it a crunch.<br/><br/>If you do decide to give this restaurant a try but don’t want to commit to a whole degustation menu, you can order à la carte on @firsttable and get 50% off the bill!

One of the bests restaurants for fine dining. When we think of good food and best service, One Tree Grill is always in my mind. This is my fourth time and I will keep on coming back either for degustation menu, First Table or just dining out. <br/><br/>Ambiance: Classy yet cozy. <br/>Service: Knowledgeable, professionals, warm & friendly.<br/>Food: Tasty, good portions & well-presented<br/><br/>Review: Consistently perfect!

If you are in epsom, you could stop by One tree Grill for dinner. Food and services are both really good here. Ambience also very warm and perfect for romantic nights with your loves one. <br/>Food 4/5<br/>Ambience 4/5<br/>Service 4/5

Staff are really friendly and welcoming. Food was amazing. Definitely recommend ordering sides with your main, the roast potatoes are heaven on earth 😍 also had the truffles for dessert and maaan you will not be disappointed! Will definitely be back.

From the underground cellar to the tablet menus, One Tree Grill set the scene! We had a fantastic evening, and enjoyed the modern yet relaxing atmosphere. The service was impeccable with food to match; a great place for any occasion. An added bonus of being in close proximity to Stardome Observatory for date night!

A iconic restaurant. The food lives up to it's reputation too. The staff really knows their wine and have great customer service skills which you would expect for a fine dining restaurant (even the subtle things like folding your napkin when you get up to the bathroom is nice).<br/><br/>The food is well presented and the wait staff knows their dishes as they can explain it well and tell a story of what we're eating.

Most beautiful restaurant!! Service amazing and staff so friendly! The food is out of this world and well worth the $$$! We had the raw kingfish, roast lamb, roast duck and to end handmade chocolate truffles! Definitely worth a visit!

The most amazing experience at One Tree Grill a few months ago. Greeted with an inviting ambience from the moment you step inside to the warmth of the fire, each detail makes for an effortless experience. The venison tartare was to die for and sets the bar exceedingly high for other eateries, as does the rest of the menu. Provided with your own interactive tablet, each on screen selection displays a beautiful depiction of the dish you’re contemplating and is complemented with a recommended beverage pairing - you literally could not ask for more. Thank you to the staff and for making this a night to remember.

Came here for my birthday dinner. This place blew me away on all aspects. The location is easy for parking, the service was top notch and even their digital menu was a big help in deciding what I wanted. I ordered their eye fillet steak, which was by far one of the best steaks I’ve had in Auckland. My partner got the mushroom ravioli which was flavourful and had some great elements to it. I felt like the entrees were better however. I ordered the prosciutto scallops which were perfectly cooked and their raw kingfish entree was incredible. The price is on the higher end in comparison to other restaurants but for a special occasion i could easily recommend this to anyone. Overall perfect marks from me.

I always thinking about to try this restaurant and finally we made it. They food and service is very good here. And I like the way they use iPad for customer can see photo and details on menu. Next time I will try different menu.

Fine dining restaurant voted one of the top restaurants in auckland. Lovely ambience, excellent customer service and quality of food.<br/><br/>They have a great desgustation menu that's worth trying. Their selection of wines are excellent and pricing is also great. Waiters/waitresses are very helpful in suggestions on the menu. Would be one of my fav restaurants to revisit.

Came here for dinner with a friend and my god it did not disappoint. To start with, I ordered a virgin mojito which was decent, relatively light and <br/>refreshing. <br/><br/>We both ordered the 600g beef rib eye steak with a side of fries. I got mine medium rare and it was perfect. Serving size was huge and I didn’t end up finishing it. My friend who got hers cooked rare also loved it (and ended up finishing my piece as well). Everything was so beautifully done. <br/><br/>We ordered the passionfruit curd for dessert and I’m not sure what we were expecting. The frozen yoghurt in the dish was actual frozen powdered natural yoghurt (surprising but a good surprise). The almost sour tartness of the unsweetened yoghurt really complemented the sweetness of the passionfruit curd. The curd it self was airy and light, very different to the rich dense curd that I was more used to and expecting. <br/><br/>The service here was amazing, the iPad menus are an interesting touch (a bit of a novelty but cool nonetheless), our waitress was lovely and explained everything well and refilled our water often. The ambience of this place was also lovely, it was relatively dark but being seated right next to the fireplace made it warm and cosy. The steak did take about 40 minutes to be ready (due to its size and the resting time) but it was worth it (and they also clearly warn people about this beforehand). Apart from that, the service was quick and everything else we ordered arrived quickly.

Food is special, the ribeye steak was amazing with sides of roasted potatoes and beans more than enough for the two of us to share. Staff are friendly and welcoming for a fancy place.

So here we are, the crowning jewel in Auckland suburban dining in Epsom.<br/><br/>It’s a midweek dinner in what is known to be one of Auckland’s finer dining experiences, this is not the norm for us, nor is it a special occasion. A work colleague was heading overseas on holiday and had a $50 voucher to One Tree Grill and didn’t want to see it go to waste, thanks Karen!<br/><br/>One Tree Grill is constantly brought up in conversation and magazine articles as one of the top 10 restaurants in Auckland, I can tell you from one glimpse of the menu that they’re prices are certainly in the top 10, now, let’s see if the experience can match …<br/><br/>Their entrees are priced from $26+ and the mains are $42+. This pricing immediately puts them in the same company as The French Café, The Grove, Clooney and  Sidart.<br/><br/>At this price point, there are two main types of service you can experience while dining out,  Warm, smiling, almost loving service that makes you feel like you could never overstay your welcome. Or the accommodating professional, to the point, no fuss, efficient and stealth like, ensuring the evening flows flawlessly without you really ever knowing they’re there. And just sometimes on those rare occasions, you get the perfect mixture of the 2. One Tree Grill this night provided us with neither, plane waiters going about their plane jobs, no fuss, certainly not a complaint, just nothing that was memorable.<br/><br/>The menu’s arrive in the form of iPad’s ….. Not a review or conversation goes by on One Tree Grill where this does not get mentioned, quite the talking point, and I take it they like it that way. For me, this schtick emphasises the confusion in this restaurant. It doesn’t match the ambience or the style of the place. If people are talking more about the medium that the menu’s are delivered rather than the food/service, that’s a concern for me.<br/><br/>Lastly, the food.<br/><br/>The seared scallops were roll your eyes to the back of your head yummy, blissful eating.<br/>  The Lamb Belly entrée has a lovely sear and with the garden peas to accompany, made for the perfect winter entree. <br/><br/>It is once in a blue moon I order steak at a restaurant. The Black Angus Rib Eye was cooked to perfection, for $48, I would expect nothing less …. But …. I would expect a little bit more, as that’s all my $48 got me, a 450g piece of meat cooked MR.<br/><br/>The other main was the Duck, with celeriac, baby beets, mandarin and pine nuts, all condiments gelled superbly, really well balanced, the let down here being that the fat under the duck skin hadn’t been rendered down properly, a slimy, chewy layer of fat with every bite.<br/><br/>I have eaten at Clooney, The Grove and Sidart and am booked into The French Café in a couple of weeks, before Sid gets his hands on it.<br/>  I don’t say this to gloat, no, I say it so I can legitimately compare One Tree Grill to similarly priced restaurants. And my conclusion is that it doesn’t stand up next to the other power players of the Auckland food scene. After eating at those other establishments I felt like I had just been treated, I felt spoiled, at some point during the meal, there was a wow factor.  Walking away from One Tree Grill I kind of felt like I’d been had, like they saw me coming. <br/><br/>Maybe I’m missing something about this place … Maybe I don’t get it? Am I missing the wow factor?

Tried the 6 course degustation menu. The kingfish and venison looked and tasted similar. It was a busy night for a Wednesday evening. Service was great and food came out pretty quick.

i’ve heard so many good reviews about this place! and i knew why! food and service was great! can totally recommend this place! it was a bit pricy but it was degustation menu anyway.

Best meal in ages. Great mix of textures and flavours and a superb wine list (with recs). Will definitely be going back. Great service. Thank you.

We have eaten here many times and as always the food was outstanding. The crispy duck melted in my mouth but wasn’t at all crispy. Although the staff are efficient and attentive they are quite aloof and lack warmth.

The food was amazing! The lamb was delicious and soft while the steak was probably the best steak ever, it pretty much melts in your mouth. The baked potato was also amazing! The service was alright, however our server changed halfway through our dinner and the last waiter was not the best. That said, the overall experience was great and they seated us second from the fire so it wasn’t too hot or cold.

I loved loved loved this place! Everything I ate was 10/10. The gnocchi for entree and Hawkes bay lamb for main were absolutely amazing. Would highly recommend! Also the custard rhubarb dessert was divine. Staff was also super friendly. You must go here!!

The lamb is cooked to perfection. <br/>Generous portion with a great mix of flavours.<br/>The ambience of the place is lovely, warm and cozy. <br/>This is my second time to One Tree Grill and it did not disappoint.

Ambiance was really nice and classy. But for its price, i find the food just OK. Would not pay for it again. Service wasnt quite exceptional too. Had to keep calling someone from service to tap up drinks and water. Some waiters from the bar were very loud and sounded rude while ‘training’ a new staff member. I dined here with my brother who was visiting me and I was embarrassed as to how rude this guy was treating the new staff and just keep chitchatting 😕

Service very attentive and the atmosphere is great with a fireplace. Food was great except the pork belly. Can give that one a miss. Other dishes are definitely what you expect at this type of establishment.<br/><br/>The steak was cooked to perfection and the ceviche was fresh and we'll seasoned. The buns were complimentary which is nice.

Sorry but this is not a 4 or 5 stars place at least good wise.<br/>Yes great ambience, yes great service BUT the food was just ok and super expensive for the taste and portion.<br/>We had lamb and fish plus a couple of starters.<br/><br/>We asked for well done lamb it came pink !!!.<br/>The fish was tender but taste less.<br/>The starters were ok.<br/><br/>Definitely not my favorite, cannot see me coming back here.<br/><br/>

Amazing ambiance. Service was attentive and we were suggested wines to suite our taste buds.<br/>The entrees of scallops and lamb belly were presented beautifully and was full of flavours.<br/>Mains of lamb rump and market fish were good<br/>Lamb was moist and accompanied with excellant flavours. Side of beetroot salad and beans were a hit.<br/>Desserts chcolate and rhubarb custurd were an excellant finish to the lovely meal.<br/>Worth a visit if you love fine dine with excellant wine matches!<br/>

One Tree Grill has a lovely cosy feel. Food is high end and tasty, although for the price our expectations were a little higher. Our waitress was quite short with us throughout the night, and initially and didn’t explain the use of the iPads to us (they are just a menu, not for ordering on). To be perfectly honest, for a similar price we would much prefer to dine at Cibo or French Cafe.

Went here on a whim on a Thursday evening. Staff were very accommodating and we were early so the place was empty. Overall, this place is what you’d expect for a high end degustation restaurant. We had a very good wine recommendation from the waitress after explaining what I like which was helpful. However, it is very expensive for what you get compared to other similar places in town. If you’re going to charge those prices for meals, everything needs to be perfect. Every meal was good but not perfect. The scallops were perfect. The snapper main was perfect. The eye fillet was not - over cooked and lacking in seasoning. Presentation was really good. It was a special evening but just not quite worth the price. Maybe I caught them on an off day, will definitely go back to see if it gets better.

I have been here twice now, once just picking from the menu and getting the matching wine.. the other doing a 6 course degustation using a voucher off GrabOne. Both times have been amazing but the degustation was hands down the best meal I’ve had out ever. The service was amazing, being able to try fresh produce such as venison that I wouldn’t usually have was amazing. Literally every dish my partner and I had was perfect and the wine pairings were amazingly matched. Would go back here again and again!

One of the best pork belly I have tasted in NZ. The flavor is quite good for people from eastern countries. Presentation is good and the source and fruit combination makes the taste fresh.

The food provided at this very fine restaurant is amazing. The overall experience is pleasant, partly due to the staffs and the ambience of the restaurant. <br/>The food was served timely, and the results have not failed to amazed any members of my family. <br/>I would definitely recommend this place for a special occasion, being a fancy restaurant and therefore a bit pricey.

Had the 6 course Degustation for my boyfriend and I’s anniversary and it was so good! We’ve come to One Tree Grill a few times already over the years and never been disappointed. Friendly staff, amazing food. It’s a wonderful restaurant and I highly recommend. My favourites were definitely the salmon and the scallops.

Last time I came here was for a work function many years ago but the place is just as swanky as ever. Having a degustation menu we had to give it a go. The ambience is nice and relaxed with a casual formal vibe. Service is your excellent standard, but particularly fast, efficient and time conscious here. <br/><br/>We came for the degustation, they gave us tablets to choose our main course and we opted to swap the tare tare for their lamb starter, we also had a Perfect Manhattan and a Peach and Passion Smash to drink. Revisiting my point, everything came out in good time and well timed at that, also all was very delicious. <br/><br/>It was a really really really good experience but I just didn't get that perfect feeling to give a perfect score. Would definitely come back though.

From my experience restaurants with a "Grill" on its name have well served portions of average food, bu I had a memorable night here.<br/><br/>Tried the degustation menu and all courses were surprisingly good. Top notch ingredients, all meat cooked to perfection and a sequence of dishes that made sense.<br/><br/>The duck was amazing and with that crispy skin! Desserts were also great.<br/><br/>Being a fine dinning I expected a more formal service, but thanks God it wasn't. Staff was very kind, friendly and professional.

Food was aight, a lil overpriced for something my mum can make at home lol<br/>Service was amazing, really sweet and attentive<br/>Ambiance was super formal<br/><br/><br/>The water tasted good

We have visited here for a second time inside a few months and once again it did not disappoint. Food and service are excellent, staff are knowledgable and attentive without being intrusive. Food is of a very high standard and would recommend to anyone, it will not disappoint.

From the moment you walk in and greeted by the dimly lit bar and wonderful staff you know you're in for a treat. <br/>The degustation delivers on every level. Flavours run throughout the night and keep your pallet wanting more.<br/>Match the wines (but listen carefully to the wait staff, they were quick to drop and go on our visit) and you won't be disappointed!

Came in on Saturday night to try the degustation menu had booked for 2 people at 8.45pm and upon being seated we were informed by the manager that the chef doesn't like doing the degustation after 8pm as its a 2 hour experience and they want to close the kitchen by 11. Slightly disappointed with that so we ended up choosing 2 entrees to share - the scallops and the salmon. The scallops were pretty bland but still ok. The salmon was really nice and had alot of flavour. We ordered the Angus rib eye 400g and the Canelloni. The steak was delicious although it was literally just a big steak on a plate with nothing else. The canelloni was an interesting flavour combination, not my favourite but it was a good size portion and it was interesting to try it. The presentation of the new was beautiful.

Great food, excellent service. Although on the pricier side, worth it for the quality. Great staff, attentive without being intrusive. Only negative and not the fault of the restaurant, is people who are unable to turn off or mute their phones.

53% Chocolate- This desert is amazing! The right amount of chocolate, caramel and sorbet brings about exciting flavours for your taste. Would definitely go back just for this dessert! 😍

We really enjoyed the steaks in this restaurant. It is reasonable for the quality of the food and the staff is knowledgeable about what they serve.<br/><br/>My son was impressed with the extensive wine cellar below the restaurant that is visible through a glass floor !

Ordered: <br/>Degustation Menu<br/><br/>Celebration dinner with family, and was definitely the perfect choice for that. <br/><br/>Service was exceptional and the ambience was amazing. The lighting was so perfect and relaxed. There you have it for the price you pay for fine dining. <br/><br/>Food was remarkable, everything was perfectly done and because I was pregnant I had to miss out on the raw dishes and experienced a couple of dishes that Iv never tried before from them. <br/>I can't remember what the full component of the dishes were made of but I assure you it was super delicious.<br/><br/>I had to have my steak well done and that is not usually how I like my steak and so to keep things fair I'd say that they did a very marvellous job with that dish.<br/><br/>Highly recommend for a special evening with your special someone. <br/>

We came here and had the degustation. I think it was eight courses. The restaurant is very trendy and modern. The menus are on iPads. The staff are extremely polite and helpful when explaining the dishes. Food was exceptional and left us feeling very happy. We had a great experience.

Attentive service. Knowledgable staff. Friendly staff. Simple food cooked well without a lot of wankery. Great wine selection. Pricey but when food + service is this good its not an issue. Nice.

Lovely staff and atmosphere really enhanced what was a magnificent dining experience. Stunning scallops, succulent rib eye accompanied with exquisite flavours. A memorable meal!

We had a superb meal here on Friday night. The ambience so welcoming with a fire to sit by while we waited. The food was of a very high calibre and the menu offered a good selection. Prices are on the high end so don't go expecting a cheap meal and that is not to the detriment of the restaurant. You will get what you pay for a  wonderful culinary experience  .

Was every single last thing exactly how I would want it? No. That doesn't mean it wasn't amazing beyond belief though... no place that exists could ever do that for anybody unless they themselves had created it. Some of these reviews have shocked me. Clean? Oh yes. Quick, attentive service? Oh yes. Expensive? Well you get what you pay for and frankly for that it was pretty freaking competitive... some people clearly just have no idea. Good drinks menu? Absolutely, and it came on a tablet. Beautiful food? Oh yes indeed. Was a little bit awkward moving around because it is quite small, but they certainly don't make you move for anything. Anyway- I really appreciated it. I couldn't have paid for a third of the cost of an Adele ticket with the expenditure of this lovely experience. Highly recommend.

My partner & I have been here a few times. We love the service, the waitresses are lovely and make our experience better every time. <br/>The food is great, the place is quite modern with menus on iPads.

Have eaten here a couple times and each time the dinner has been great along with the service. Last time we were here we had the degustation with matching wines and it was perfect.

Good service but my steak was over cooked and my wife was violently sick a few hours afterwards. Can only equate this to food poisoning and although one can't be sure, I wont be going back anytime soon. <br/>Terrible end for our wedding anniversary.

Had an extraordinary experience here one night. Had a large work dinner here so we were in a private room. We order from an iPad instead of traditional menu, the iPad was so cool and gives a fancy feeling straight away. Had the scollops for entree which was PERFECT!! Had the blueberry cooler drink it was on point as well. The eye fillet was superb and love the little set up around it because it had sweet and sour components (mustard.. pickles.. radish etc) it is so interesting to try the meat with the different combo as it creates new flavours. The smoked mushroom was perfect with the steak. Had the 53% chocolate for dinner and omg it was the best, wasn't too sweet as they had a pink raspberry sour sorbet to balance out the sweet. Overall this meal was perfect. Staff was so nice. Timing of meal was good. Atmosphere real nice too. Would definitely come back!!!!

Been here a few times and love the food. However, I bought a grabone voucher and I called to make a reservation and the staff on the phone was so rude. He made me feel like I begged them for free food (paid $150 btw). <br/><br/>The service is totally different from when I went there and pay in full. <br/><br/>Honestly, if you they do not want people who use the voucher to go there, then do not sell voucher on grabone.

The best restaurant in Auckland, no joke food was incredible the scallops were to die for and the lamb belly was out of this world. Couldn't fault the mains or desserts. Staff were amazing, and the drinks list was incredible. 10/10 all round!

Came here last night to celebrate my birthday with my partner. One Tree Grill is such a beautiful place. It's modern but also professional. We were greeted and then asked for our jackets. Something not all top restaurants do which was a surprise to me. But I really liked it.<br/>The atmosphere was romantic and calm. Our menu's were on Ipads which I really liked as you could see a picture of each meal in the menu. We were offered some complimentary bread bun with butter and then our entrees has arrived.<br/>ENTREE: I had the Seared scallops and my partner had the Raukumara Venison tartare. Both meals were delicious. Everything was cooked beautifully and the flavours in both dishes complimented each other.<br/>MAINS: My partber had tge Gameford bodge Duck Breast and I had the Freedom Farms Pork Belly. Yet again we were wowed by our meals. Both were very delicious, cooked beautifully and all things in the dishes worked well togther.<br/>SIDES: We also got the sides, which were the Agria Potato Chips(thyme flavour) and Roasted Beetroot, with pickled carrot and seeds. These side dishes were delicious as well. I really enjoyed the roasted beetroot with the pickled carrot. That was something different but delicious!<br/>DESSERT: We had the Rubard and custard. Mmm another delicious dish. Everything was perfect me and my partner ate this in probably less than a minute of it arriving.<br/>Overall me and my partner loved coming here. We were so pleased with everything we are planning to come again. It's worth the try. Such a beautiful place with such professional and nice people.

This was our second visit to One Tree Grill. <br/>My wife had raw Kingfish with cucumber, kimchi, etc. & I had venison tartare as entrées. For the mains, we had duck breast & market fish with cauliflower, spinach, crab & capers. The entrées & the duck breast were beautiful, but the one with John Dory tasted a bit ordinary. I would say, I enjoyed the dinner & this was definitely better than the first time.<br/>(Food - 4.5/5; Service - 4.5/5)<br/>Visited on 10 July 2018<br/><br/>We have fancied a dinner at One tree Grill for a long time. At last we were there for a 6-course degustation dinner. Ora King salmon, seared scallops & lamb belly came as entrées. Salmon was interesting with wasabi, etc., scallops were nice, but lamb belly was not seasoned evenly. I had eye fillet with ox cheek, shiitake & pumpkin - tasted good but slightly over-salty. My wife had market fish (snapper) with spanner crab - fish was lovely but crab meat was overwhelmed by the sauce. Desserts were Meyer lemon curb with frozen yoghurt, blackberries, vanilla & sherbet & 53% chocolate with passionfruit, hazelnut & freeze dried raspberries - too much sourness instead of sweetness. On the whole, it was a good dinner but without any surprise. (Food - 4/5; Service - 4.5/5; Ambience - 4.5/5) <br/>Visited on 23 August 2016

Had dinner here tonight for my mums birthday, our server Patrick was really very nice, and didn't hang around too much so that was good. The food was ok but too pricey for what it was, mum enjoyed her duck and it was cooked the way she likes it, dad enjoyed his steak and our friend enjoyed her steak aswell. My tarragon gnocchi unfortunately wasn't great or to my tastes but I thought I would give it a go, the bread at the beginning was delicious as were the chips I got on the side. Nice atmosphere, but could have done without the music as it gave me a headache. Menu needs updated on here, it has changed a lot.

Please be careful with using their vouchers and make sure you read the term and conditions - you need to spend $200 dollar to receive a promised $50 vouchers and only do it in certain days and time. BE AWARE

Second time coming here and this place is still amazing. Came here on a weeknight and the place was busy and had a great atmosphere. <br/>We ordered two entrees - salmon and venison tartare, as well as some oysters. The venison was divine and had such a good combination of flavours.<br/>Oysters were fresh and also had to option to be served tempura-d. <br/>For mains we had the eye fillet and duck breast. I reckon the duck breast is the best dish I've ever had, the meat was so tender, the other parts of the dish complimented it very well. Also had the potatoes as a side and we finished the meal very satisfied and very full. <br/>The service is absolutely amazing, the waitress tending to us was attentive without being annoying, and the staff that served up our food were friendly and explained each dish in detail. <br/>We'll hopefully return here again another time for dinner!

Spur of the moment dinner choice by my partners parents. Is quite a fine dining place although we were able to dine in with casual clothes 👍 haven't been a big fan with fine dining due to their small fine meals (cause I eat alot lol) BUT I left this place feeling soo satisfied and full! Service was great! We were checked upon by a range of people throughout the night. Good lighting as well, places you in a relaxed and comfortable mood. The food was amazing! By far the best dinner I've had in a while. Everything from the scallop entree to the pork belly main was melt in your mouth perfection! This place may actually be the best place I have eaten at in my life! The only thing I can criticise on would be the small selection of sides you order with your main. Could have a bigger selection. But other than that... Wow!!

My partner took me to One Tree Grill for my birthday last night, every year she wows me with her restaurant choice and this year was no exception. This restaurant would have to be one of the best eateries in Auckland. I have travelled extensively around Europe and like to think I am a discerning diner. Our waiter was an English guy and he was highly efficient and very quirky. The food was divine with wonderful attention to detail. I had the venison for starter followed by the snapper for main, my partner had the scallops and the eye fillet. A superb evening. We will definitely be coming back. Highly recommended.

Came here for lunch today, and ordered the eye fillet cooked medium rare. The steak was rather medium to welldone - it was very disappointing. For the price you pay, I wouldn't recommend steaks here.

Lovely ambience. Waitstaff very attentive. Moët rose champagne, and 2006 Moss Wood Cabernet both delightful. Music and lighting moody but not pretentious.<br/><br/>Entree of scallops perfect - seared, plump and tasty. Main of pasture fed eye fillet with mushrooms and side of green beans wonderful. Double cooked chips very moreish.<br/><br/>Only criticism is that bread roll not absolutely fresh, albeit tarragon whipped butter smoothed out the evident chewiness.<br/><br/>Finished with affogato and Pedro Ximenez - I do love this dessert finisher. Coffee a little bitter, but maybe my palate had fatigued with the flavour sensations which preceded.<br/><br/>Very good.

Beautiful food. The wait team were very attentive and ensure glasses were kept full. Four of us had 3 courses each and all were 10 out of 10. The guys really enjoyed the oysters and my duck was so tender and cooked to perfection. As for dessert, OMG, heaven. Couldn't fault a thing, even got parking close by.

Amazing! I came here as a birthday treat using a voucher for the 5 course degustation. From the moment we arrived the service was attentive but not overbearing and made us feel extremely welcome and looked after. All five courses were delicious with my favorite being the pork belly main which melted in your mouth with crisp crackling. We shared a bottle of the Man o war Pinot Gris which was a great accompaniment. Delicious food, delectable wine and amazing service! Can't wait to go back!

My girlfriend and I having 6 courses degustation at One Tree Grill for the first time. The meals flavor was well balanced, even its small portion but still pretty filling. Service is good and friendly, will go back and try other chef's cooking dish!

This is one of our favourite dining places- sitting perfectly between fine dinning and cosy night out. The food is always good and staff were friendly yet efficient. I know they try really hard to maintain their established position in such a competitive industry in Auckland. I particularly loved the matching wine experience that we had this time. The owner was very acknowledgeable taking appropriate time to explain the background of each wine. They are definitely creative enough to put some unusual(but working well) ones in the mix. I enjoyed a Chardonnay so much I finished the whole glass before the main arrived. The attentive owner came to top up for another glass -nice touch!

Wow, this place definitely blew me away.<br/>Came here for the set valentines dinner menu which came with 1 entree, 1 main and 1 dessert for each of us. <br/><br/>Service was pretty spot on right from the get go. After ordering, we received complimentary bread which was great. Our entrees came quickly and we got the lamb belly and the salmon. The salmon dish was yum! That's definitely the favourite out of the two. The lamb dish was tasty too but lacked the freshness the salmon had. <br/><br/>For the mains we opted for the pork belly and the eye fillet and it was safe to say they were both amazing. My eye fillet was probably one of the best tasting meat dish I've had in a while. The meat melts in your mouth and other elements on the dish were spot on. The pork belly was pretty good too, and my partner enjoyed it. The only negative we had was probably the fatty layer and that the crackling wasn't as crackly as we would like.<br/><br/>Moving on to the desserts and OH MY GOD, that salted chocolate mousse! Soooooooooo amazing. My favourite dish of the night I reckon. The mousse was so chocolatey but salty and light at the same time and the sorbet in the plate just cleanse your palate again, ready for more. Everything just worked really well on the plate. My partner got the poached pear and it tasted good too. But for me, nothing could beat my mousse. <br/><br/>Overall, I loved my dining experience here and can't wait to go back for that eye fillet and mousse.

We came here for our anniversary dinner, and it did not disappoint. Appetizer, entree, main to dessert, everything was perfection.<br/><br/>As we have moved to Melbourne now, this is our must-go-to place whenever we're back in Auckland.<br/><br/>The service was amazing and we were served breads and carpaccio while we waited for our food.<br/><br/>We left very satisfied.

It was a fine meal me and my wife had on my wife's birthday. The place felt a little more easy going & casual than i had expected but its not a bad thing. Good food and service. Pleasant experience on the food, but nothing too exceptional. We'll probably go back to dine again, but for more casual occasions.

Amazing food, and fantastic service! We shared 4 desserts in the end and the 53% salted chocolate was to die for! I would also come here just for the dessert! Great presentation for food and I love how there's a wine/beer recommendation for every single meal! Would definitely be back!

Went here for a late Christmas celebration with the bf! We had a 6 course degustation voucher from grab one. What a great way to spend an evening! My favourite was the asparagus 2nd course. I was a little disappointed with the fish and had food envy over my partners eye fillet. Needless to say I was very full at the end. We didn't get the wine match but I did try 2 of their recommendations!

It's glad that we choose one tree grill to have our team Xmas lunch. Nice staff and really felt welcomed. It needs to order set menu if the order is 10 ppl above, so we choose set menu. <br/>I tried eye fillet medium cooked and salted chocolate, you can tell from even first bite of the food-it's made from fresh, healthy and high-end material. My colleagues tried pork belly which is crispy and the market fish with squid ink is really seafood-don't try it if you are not a seafood lover. The lemon curd with frozen yoghurt is bit of sour. All presentation of the plates are good. Will come back later on for family dinner.

Great Ambiance! Me and my partner had a good time, decent atmosphere. We had clear fish, Steak and it was nice. Staff could've been more polite. All in all decent experience.

This would have to be one of my favourites. Beautiful food, great service and good wine.Both the food and wine selection is great and I would put the standard up there with the French Cafe and Merediths although I prefer this restaurant. The goats cheese with pistachios is absolutely divine, a must try! I have been here several times and never been disappointed so can happily recommend this classy dining experience. Decor and seating is simple and refined and lighting is perfect. The name suggests a steak and fries spot but it is far from that with well executed dishes of high standard.<br/>Love it!

We arrived to a wonderful ambiance & atmosphere -& we actually able to talk ! The menu wasn't too long ! The meals were delicious & fantastic service - I'll b back !!

My favourite restaurant for a good evening dinner or for business lunch. Located near the One Tree hill a famous landmark in Auckland. You never get lost if you see this hill. <br/>Authentic kiwi food. Try the Snapper or the lamb rack. Need to book in advance. Best grilled menu in town.<br/>Have visited this place a number of times. The deserts are very nice. Chocolate mouse was our favourite.

NOTE: This review is from April 2015, but the menu doesn’t seem to have changed<br/><br/>It was our first time dining at this restaurant. It had been rated one of the top eats in Auckland, and my Uncle recommended it. We were seated along a cushion row, while my parents had seats opposite us. There were three tables between us, so we had plenty of room. We were immediately given our menus, which were like mini Ipads! How cool is that! It was the first time that I had ever used a tablet as a menu in a restaurant! Everything was categorized for entrees, mains, sides, desserts, degustation’s, grilled and drinks. It included a description, a price, and if you clicked on the dish, then a picture would pop up! This allowed you to see what each dish looked like, which made it easier for me to decide! <br/><br/>We were given a complimentary appetizer to start off. It was a Hapuka ceviche in a spoon. It was tangy and refreshing to the taste buds. We were then offered fresh, hot buns (1each). They were crispy on the outside and soft and warm within. It came with a beetroot butter that looked like a sorbet, but it tasted like normal creamy butter. I couldn’t taste the beetroot, but I could definitely see it! Our entrée came out quite fast. We all got the trio, which you share between two. This consisted of a plate with seared scallops (1 each) with ham, a raspberry sweet sauce and a creamy sauce on top. This was my favourite. The steak was juicy and tender, paired with Portobello mushroom. It was topped with a spicy sauce, but luckily my piece had none (as I’m not a big fan of spicy). We were also given a spoon containing salmon sashimi. It was fresh and delicious, topped with green caviar and served in a salty/sweet Chinese like sauce. The entrée was beautiful and light. I love how you can taste bits of everything.<br/><br/>It was a bit of a wait until our main. I got the grilled tuna eye steak (200g). It didn’t come with anything, so sides were recommended. But I got to choose a sauce. There were so many to choose from. The waitress recommended the horseradish cream or the shitake soy sauce, even though she hadn’t tried them herself, which wasn’t very helpful. She said the horseradish sauce was creamy, so I opted for that one. While we were waiting, I went to the bathroom. On my way I walked over their wine cellar. In the ground was a square of glass, so you could see a man selecting a wine beneath. Pretty cool! The toilets were nice with hand censored taps, nice smelling soap and hand towels. When I got back, finally our mains arrived.<br/><br/>My tuna was a thick piece, served on a plate with the dish of sauce, and a little vegetable mix. Pretty plain. But we got 4 sides, so that’s ok! These were:<br/><br/>-Hand-cut potatoes: nice crispy and thick, covered in a curry paste<br/><br/>-Shoestring fries: served with aioli, it was yummy!<br/><br/>-Rocket, pear and Parmesan salad: nice and fresh<br/><br/>-Green beans with almonds: good to add some greens! <br/><br/>My tuna was nice, as it was my first time having a tuna steak. It was pretty bland though, because the horseradish cream which the waitress said was creamy, wasn’t at all. It was like the pulp of horseradish, so I didn’t eat it. I ate it with the aioli instead, and the sides were nice. <br/><br/>I was looking forward to the dessert since we got there! It was a tough decision choosing, but I got the chocolate mousse. It was rich, thick and creamy with a cake base. It was served with chai ice cream (which I wanted more of), freeze-dried raspberries, a chocolate crumble, pistachio sauce, and a bark of meringue with slices of fresh strawberries. The flavours all worked really well together. It was so good I cleaned up my whole plate! I also tried my brother’s coconut sorbet from his trio of gelatos. It was so refreshing, creamy and delicious. I wanted a whole tub! All of their desserts looked really nice!<br/><br/>Overall we had a nice dining experience. The décor was fancy, the Ipad menus were special, and the food was amazing! :D

I went here for dinner, and I absolutely loved this fine dining experience! <br/>Amazing service, with high quality food and very professional, from the entree to the dessert the food was absolutely superb! A bit sad the pork belly had run out, but I guess it's an excuse to come back!

This place is amazing! I like how its not amidst the busy hussle and bussle in town or ponsonby, instead tucked away in a more relaxed/quiet suburban spot in Epsom. <br/><br/>Serivce is top notch - Love the use of ipads for ordering. Wine list is extensive, they even have a small glass floor where you can see the wine cellar below. <br/><br/>Food is 10/10 I cannot fault the food here. Beautifully presented, meat cooked to perfection and flavours are spot on. I always order the lamb when I go here, once it was done with polenta and cous cous and the other time it was done with a creamy mash. Both were superb. Always a pleasant dining experience here and will continue to go back.

Very nice fine dining experience for my entire family. Took my younger siblings out for their birthday here - service and food was excellent. We got complimentary mushroom soup which was very nice and creamy. Overall the atmosphere was very quiet and luxurious

I have been to One Tree Grill a dozen times and I have been a happy patron every single time. From the greeting at the door, to the friendly waiters, iPad menu with photos and brief description (I don't know why don't all restaurants have these!), and most importantly, the food!<br/>Their menu change regularly, but all the meats are cooked to perfection.. And if you see the creme brûlée, order it, you won't regret it!

What a wee gem in the heart of Epsom. Never having even noticed the restaurant the million times we've driven past the traffic lights - finally giving it a go (we were invited by a friend for lunch) was a delightful surprise.<br/><br/>I was very pleased with my pork belly dish. The crackling that came with it was top notch - just how I like it! Yum yum! <br/><br/>We ordered a couple of sides to share - the hand cut agria chips is a must try, while the roasted beetroot/candied walnuts and brussel sprouts/pancetta were absolutely delightful. <br/><br/>One thing that really stood out for me were the desserts. Oh my.  I highly recommend the choc mousse/chai icrecream/pistachio/meringue/berry ... lovely lovely lovely! And so beautifully presented too.<br/><br/>Next time I return, I'll definitely go for the degustation option.<br/>Highly recommended - the ambience was lovely. Look out for the underground wine cellar (which you can see right through the glass floor just in front of the bar ) - I wonder if I asked nicely they'd allow me to go under for a look-see? LOL

After reading all the great reviews I was intrigued to try out One Tree Grill.  I finally dined here and I have to admit that I was left a little disappointed. The experience was not bad; but for the price they charge I did expect higher standards of service and flavours.  The food does not compare to the likes of The French Cafe, FISH or Mud brick although presentation and atmospherics are very pleasant.

Just simply look for a restaurant and decided to try this restaurant..surprisingly the food quality is extremely awesome and amaze..service is good..the most important thing is you don't have to wait too long for meal being serve..value for money..food lover..go for it..

It's been a while since we were last at One Tree Grill, and we enjoyed it just as much as the last time we came.<br/><br/>They have certainly been busy updating their restaurant in the technological sense - the menus are all on tablets so you can see exactly what it is you're ordering, thanks to the beautiful photos accompanying each menu item.<br/><br/>The service was friendly and efficient, and we were given a lovely private booth for our meal.  It was definitely warm and welcoming inside.<br/><br/>The food was delicious.  My husband's pork belly was perfectly tender with a beautiful crackling finish.  There was an intense citrus powder sprinkled on top which balanced the dish nicely too.<br/><br/>I had the confit duck leg with smoked breast (which tasted like bacon!).  I really enjoyed this too (although I definitely envied my husband's pork belly).  To finish, I had the chocolate fondant which was very rich and decadent.  If you are a chocoholic, you should check this dessert out.<br/><br/>I really enjoyed our experience here at One Tree Grill - and a major bonus is because of its location, you're not battling for carparks either.  Definitely a great place for a special occasion.

Went here to celebrate the Bear's birthday. First off, it's quite an intimidating place but absolutely exciting place to dine! The interior is very modern and futuristic but takes a lot of design cues from nature and I believe the Koru (my opinion anyways) with the elegant swooping curves. The dark moody lighting may not be for everyone, but it does relaxes the eyes after a long hard day at work looking at a screen of code. You'll be forgiven for forgetting that the restaurant is situated by a main road.<br/><br/>I'll avoid naming all the dishes here (will put their names in the picture description) less it be too messy and cause confusion. If I had one word to describe the food it'll be "Perfect"! Everything was prepared and cooked to perfection, it doesn't get much better than this folks. Balance between flavours were well executed and most importantly for a fine dining restaurant, it was very well portioned. Unlike some restaurants which serve a tiny sliver or speck of food. Well worth the asking price in my opinion. <br/><br/>The ordering system was very quirky and novel. They have ipad minis on which the menus were laid out. The pictures gave a good description of what you were going to get. The staff were very courteous and attentive. In addition to that well dressed and highly presentable. There is ample off-street parking around a block away, though you might struggle with this during lunch hours. <br/><br/>This restaurant rates highly in my book and you should definitely dine here when payday hits. Until next time, Eat Well and Be Merry! =)

This place was absolutely devine. I can't believe I've been living in the neighbourhood for over 15 years and haven't even gone to try this place. When you first walk in you're greeted by the amazing elegant decor and then you'll see the most amazing wine cellar right underneath your feet. We came here for a birthday dinner and they reserved a table for us in the back in its own separate area. It was cosy and away from the rest of the diners. They were very nice and accommodating, 4 of us wanted degustation and 2 wanted just mains. BY THE WAY... iPad menus?! Yes please! You even get a picture and description so you know exactly what youre getting.<br/><br/>Canape (complimentary): tuna tartare, pecorino, pumpkin seeds, truffle oil<br/><br/>Soup: Jerusalem artichoke and celeriac soup. Truffle oil, toasted seeds, brioche<br/><br/>Entrée: seared scallop and boudin blanc. Hoisin, karengo, samphire.<br/><br/>Entrée: wild venison loin. Smoked parsnip, chestnut, cherry, almond.<br/><br/>Refresher (complimentary): raspberry sorbet<br/><br/>Main (choice of):<br/>lamb rack, dukkah, eggplant, escabeche, lentils, buttercup<br/>Angus eye fillet, beef cheeks, mushroom, pea, smoked butter, celeriac<br/>Crispy akaroa salmon, papaya, avocado, rice cracker<br/>(The partner and I shared the lamb rack and eye fillet)<br/><br/>Dessert: vanilla bean creme burlee, grapes, kaffir lime sorbet, kiwifruit jelly, guava<br/><br/>We were absolutely blown away. The food was on point and we had nothing we could fault. Service was amazing! Sometimes we've found when you go to fancy restaurants you get these condescending servers who thing they're too good for you. Our server was in his early 40s(?) And he was attentive, explained our dishes and answered our questions.<br/><br/>However, its probably best that the whole table dines either degustation or a la carte. Because the other two had to wait a very long time for the rest of us to eat our entrees and be ready for the mains.<br/><br/>Would definitely recommend this place. It's probably the best of the best when it comes to fine dining. Though be aware its not easy on the wallet. So just come for a treat or a special date/ occasion. Be sure to register for their locals card. There are promotions going on every month. When I went last month it was buy one main get the second free. So a lucky friend got away with a free dinner.<br/><br/>Food: 5/5<br/>Drinks: to rate (I had wine out of bottle, so that doesn't count)<br/>Service: 5/5<br/>Atmosphere: 5/5 (comfy spacious warm seating)<br/>Value for money: 4/5 (to be fair their degustation is pretty affordable for 5 courses @$120) and if you join their locals club you get a lot of 2-4-1 deals<br/>

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: I don't get to dine out with my immediate family much, so it was a nice surprise when mum and dad decided we would go here to celebrate a few achievements in the family. I was immediately impressed with the sophisticated decor and tasteful furnishings, and loved the crisp white table linen. <br/><br/>FOOD: To start with I had the entree tasting trio - this consisted of melt-in-the-mouth venison, a creamy and velvety rich goats cheese, and seared scallops. The scallops were a tad underseasoned but the other two were spot on.<br/><br/>I decided to go off the grill for my main and had the black Angus sirloin. It was cooked to perfection and was seriously the best steak I've had on a long time! It went perfectly well with sides including a tasty cauliflower gratin, green beans served with almonds, and classic hand cut chips. <br/><br/>WINE: With an impressive wine list, we couldn't say no to a glass of Montepulciano La Valentina. Luscious and velvety. Heaven in a glass. <br/><br/>SERVICE: I was disappointed with the waitress who showed us to our table. She appeared distracted and made little effort to ease us in or even ask why we were dining out tonight. The waiters who served us thereafter were friendly and efficient, but the first impression had already been slightly tainted. As this restaurant is renown for its high standards, I expected more from the level of customer service. <br/><br/>Service aside, the food was beautifully presented and well executed. My whole family enjoyed this dining experience and would go back again.

Only been here the once as its a special occasion kind of place but it was so worth the wait brilliant flavour combination wine list to die for had an amazing time

One of the finest establishments in Auckland in my opinion - you do feel very special here, and the service makes you feel like it too. A tad tacky with the iPads being the menu, but each to their own. The food is very well done - flavours are distinct but not overpowering and in my opinion, creative but not to the point where the brazen flavours become the soul focus of the meal. One Tree Grill is an upmarket restaurant, but you would feel comfortable coming here on a regular basis (provided your wallet can dish out the dough).

We used a grab one voucher. $35 for 2-course A la carte lunch. It was really nice, worth it! The pictures tell you everything, is it possible to find a man who is: mature + good looking + gentle + polite + funny ~can cook like this .... Hehehe hahahahaah

We got just what we expected when we ate here tonight - excellent service and excellent food. <br/><br/>Monday night, so easy to get a table but we were surprised to see the place on its way to being full. <br/><br/>The food is extremely well plated with flavours to match. It is not cheap but worth it for that special night out.

Make sure you block out your evening and take your time when visiting One Tree Grill. We came here for their degustation and thoroughly enjoyed every course, rivaling the degustation at The French Cafe albeit with a different style of cuisine. The service was fantastic and attentive, and the wine suggestions were spot on. Unassuming restaurant but hits a very high mark. We'll be back!

OTG is lovely. Even though it's been in Greenwoods Corner for years it still manages an air of coolness and sophistication. The food is exquisitely made and it's the kind of place you could take a first date to impress or take your family to. There's an amazing cellar that you walk over too. Even though OTG is a fine dining restaurant, it doesn't feel @ all stuffy. There's always something so nice about linen napkins. We've even attended a small wedding @ OTG also and it felt like the perfect venue for it. Looking forward to returning.

The food is way overpriced! Came here on Valentine's with a bunch of my mates and most of us had steak, it was just average. The bread and thyme butter was delicious though. Wouldn't come back here again

Tried this place with a group of friends. This is one of few fine dining I have been. I had vegetarian 5/6 course dinner. It was amazing.<br/><br/>Customer Service: 8/10<br/><br/>Food: 9/10<br/><br/>Atmosphere: 8/10<br/><br/>Date: Jan 2015

I’ve passed One Tree Grill many many times on the way from and to the airport. As solid as a Meredith or French Café, it’s been standing for years but never with the hype of the other two. Needless to say, I was excited when Zomato invited me out for a meetup. <br/><br/>Upon arrival, I loved the variation of the seating options in the restaurant. Yes it is a low-lit white tablecloth restaurant, but well thought out concepts break up the suffocating formality that normally lingers around these restaurants. For one, a large fish tank brightens the friendly booth areas suitable for groups of 4-6. Also, below your feet lies an impressive wine cellar that glows through glass ceiling. <br/><br/>While waiting for others to turn up, we were invited to sit on the soft couches next to the fireplace - lifesaver given the recent cold snap in Auckland. After the crew all turned up, we were lucky to be seated at the private room around the back with beautiful warm wooden hues. Although we were there for a degustation menu, we were given these iPads to play with. One Tree Grill is the first restaurant that I’ve been to with iPad menus. Perfect for visual people like me who glaze over at words. <br/><br/>First course: We kicked off with a smoked duck and sweetcorn soup – great for the recent cold snap in Auckland. The texture was smooth and velvety with a beautiful fragrance from the duck. I don’t normally like ordering soup for fear it’ll fill me up but not soon after the soup was served, you could hear the scrapping of spoons from everyone trying to get the last drop of deliciousness from the bowl!<br/><br/>Second course: The tea dusted seared tuna was done perfectly the way I like it with the outside lightly seared so the middle is nice and pink. My favourite was the beautiful pops of wasabi roe giving it a light and fresh touch. Paired with the sweet Riesling, it contrasted with the subtle flavours of the tea. <br/>  <br/>Third course: Venison carpaccio with pecorino, capers, truffle oil. It was a real flavour hit with the pecorino cheese being quite strong. Our conversation turned to the topic of edible flowers and whether you would eat it as part of a dish. Would you? Personally I don’t mind smaller ones but I only had a nibble of the fuchsia before I wrinkled my nose and forked it aside. There was no real taste, but it was just too big for my liking!  <br/><br/>Fourth course: Black angus eye fillet with grilled sweet corn and black garlic. My favourite. Simply satisfying with the black garlic being the most intriguing part of the dish - caramelised and tangy. The portion was so generous it could have served as a main itself instead of being part of a degustation. <br/><br/>Fifth course: Strawberry bavarois with meringue, mint gel, strawberry balsamic and pepper sorbet. Hello dessert. And hello dessert wine! I loved the pepper in the sorbet – not enough to make you breathe fire but it left a playful tingle on the tongue. <br/><br/>A special mention goes to the thoughtful wine matches. I should have known how serious they take their wines with the dedicated underground wine cellar but I was so taken back by how the pairings actually made so much sense. I’ve never had wine matched so well that it elevated the food and brought out the contrast in the flavours. <br/><br/>Service was never obtrusive and our conversations gelled with the waitress every time she discreetly came in to serve us. <br/><br/>I would recommend One Tree Grill if you want to show off fine taste to business clients or for special occasions. It isn’t too pompous and formal, and the service would never make you feel that way.<br/><br/>It was a real treat to meet up with other bloggers. Thanks Zomato and One Tree Grill for hosting us!

Amazing food and service, thoroughly enjoyed it. Good range of food which include the pork belly which was very tender, the Angus beef steak which was cooked perfectly (medium rare) as it should be and the waiters were all friendly and helpful when deciding what to go for on the menu. The menu came on iPads and the atmosphere was quiet, relaxing and calm. Would highly recommend for a great fine dining experience

One of the best places to go for fine dining for a special occasion .... The selection is wonderful that it's a must to try from each course... The service is excellent.

I had dinner here a while ago with my husband! Was very impressed with the settings and the electronic tablet menu. The bar is a nice touch too and I'm glad they managed to fit it in next to the dining area. I mean with the price One Tree Grill is charging might as well make the dining experience worthwhile.<br/><br/>I've heard a lot of good thing about this place and I can clearly see why. If you don't mind throwing the Bucks out for a good fine dinner then I do recommend One Tree Grill. It saves the trip to city or Ponsonby if you are local in Epsom.

Had lunch with a girlfriend and it was most enjoyable. Good consistent friendly service. As a long term One Tree Grill customer (nearly 15 years!) I do still enjoy the food and atmosphere but find the prices on the steep side for what/where it is, particularly for lunch. The pork belly was beautifully cooked but needed more moistness and sweetness in the other components. Will probably visit again due to location but you can spend the same money on a much better level of experience in other parts of town.

My husband chose One Tree Grill to surprise me for date night and I have to say that I think it is one of Auckland's better kept secrets. Situated unassumingly at one of Pah Road's many intersections, parking was free and easily located in the side streets. We entered the restaurant and we were immediately struck by the cosy ambiance, ideal on a cold Autumn night! We did notice the use of bifold windows however, meaning in summer the entire front of the restaurant could be opened to let in the breeze. The most striking architectural feature has to be the glass floor panel showing the extensive wine cellar below.<br/><br/>We sat and were quickly given our menus, surprisingly given through an iPad app. The menu therefore had accompanying pictures and I wondered whether each dish would have similar presentation. We ordered bread for our starter, and found these rolls ever so slightly on the too-crusty side but still definitely edible. Better luck was had with the mains, with the pork belly tender and delightful while the salmon was cooked perfectly with a delicious crispy skin. We ordered accompanying sides; the roasted beetroot and the green beans, both were delicious. At this point we were surprisingly full and split a plate of petit fours between us; the truffle being by far the most delicious of the four. To accompany our meals we both selected from their craft beer menu which endeavors, without being extensive, to cover a wide range of beer.<br/><br/>The service for the most part was spot-on, as you'd expect in an establishment of this quality. The maitre d' seemed a little flustered upon our arrival (something we assume was nothing to do with us) but our wait staff were attentive throughout the meal. My one little niggle would be that the waitstaff seemed to disappear after bringing us our dessert - I always like to be asked if I would like a further drink or indeed, the bill.<br/><br/>This restaurant would make a fantastic place to bring that date to make that special impression. While it is kid-friendly (with a children's menu and even high chairs) I'll be waiting a fair few years before I bring our ratbag along!

So good. Service was amazing!! Food was amazing. Atmosphere was amazing. It was just amazing overall! A really good place for a date night!!

OTG is a great business meeting venue as my offices are in Central south. Dinner is probably where they excel. Twice here for degustations. As as guest the first time then so impressed shouted my Mum a degust. meal here. Service is first rate and ideally get the booths if you have a party of four to six. Won't bore you running thru the degust dishes but attached a menu.<br/>Don't get why they didn't make this year's Metro top 50 as you won't see them in Metros Cheap Eats edition.<br/>Revisited August 2015:<br/>Had a standout black Angus Eye Fillet accompanying a beef cheek matched perfectly with a mushroom medley of some sort. Recommended!! 5/5 ;<br/>Akaroa Salmon again faultless. 5/5<br/>Found seared venison and seared scallop entree were a little underdone for my palate unless a good dose of sauce. Im not normally big on sauces. Ask for a more med rare rather than reject such divine produce. 4/5<br/>Ho ho ho creme brulee!! Not too dominating or extreme in tastes and not too sweet quite a generous proportion.<br/>Dishes were a little slow between courses but the place was packed out.<br/>Wild Fire Pinot Noir Central Otago at $19 a glass was dreadful. A Rose (Atawere) was good chilled and warmer.<br/>

For my 100th review, I decided to go to One Tree Grill, a restaurant I have had my eye on for a long, long time. Needless to say I was very excited! I love the atmosphere of this restaurant. Low lighting, white table cloths, cloth napkins and candlelit tables. The service here is excellent. Our waitress was very friendly and was knowledgeable about the menu. We didn't order entrees but we had a complimentary amuse bouche which was brought out at the same time as the bread we ordered. The amuse bouche was raw fish in coconut cream and it was really tasty. The bread was soft and chewy on the inside and crusty on the outside - perfect! The butter which came with it was so, so good! They use Lewis Road and have added something delicious to it to give it this amazing flavour. For main my friend and I both ordered the salmon. It came with broad bean risotto and buffalo cheese. Quite an interesting combination and definitely one that worked. The risotto was very good.  I had two issues with the salmon though. Firstly, I don't think it was a particularly nice cut of salmon. It was fresh but it tasted more like the salmon you get from a supermarket, not a fish market. It was cooked medium rare which was great but the skin wasn't crispy. I'm not sure what they meant by dill crusted. If they meant smearing a paste made out of dill on top of the salmon then sure, it was dill crusted. But when you think of crust, you think of skin! 1/2 a mark comes off. For dessert I had the chocolate mousse. I loved half of this dessert. The mousse was rich, fluffy and delicious and I really liked the meringue and fresh strawberries. But the other ingredients: pistachio, chai ice-cream and freeze-dry raspberries were not winners for me. The chai and pistachio took away from the beautiful flavors and textures of the mousse, meringue and strawberry. They made the dish too dense and there was too much going on. As for the freeze-dried raspberries, why would you use them at all, let alone using them when there are so many beautiful berries still in season?! Freeze-dried raspberries make me so enraged, 1/2 mark comes off. I was hoping for a five-star rating for my 100th review. Although I didn't quite get it, I still really enjoyed dinning at One Tree Grill and highly recommend it for a special occasion. The ambience is fantastic, the service is great and the food, although not perfect, is very good.

Last week, I was invited by Zomato to One Tree Grill for a five course degustation dinner with wine matches. Now, I know that there are some people out there who doubt the credibility of the reviews of these meet ups (high ratings out of obligation), but let me assure you, this one is 100% deserving of the raves that are no doubt trending on the site right now. I was beside myself with excitement when I heard that the venue was One Tree Grill, having heard many romantic Valentines Day/ Anniversary dinner stories of this place from a few friends.<br/><br/>Upon entering, I immediately could see why it was a popular choice for special occasions. The interior was gorgeous- low lighting yes, tastefully so with the most comfortable sofa/ chairs to sink into. The structure of the dining room and furniture was made so that you feel like you are cocooned into your own little bubble of privacy whilst remaining present to the quiet bustle of the surrounding atmosphere of this esteemed establishment.<br/><br/>We kicked off the evening with a complimentary amuse bouche, followed by a Smoked Duck and Sweetcorn soup which was the perfect starter for a chilly night. The soup was creamy and smooth with the duck giving an underlying smoky, gamey sort of depth to the corn without the need for excessive amounts of cream that usually feels too rich. This was really unlike any sweetcorn soup I had ever tried before, it’s the little touches like this that make things stand out from the rest of the crowd.<br/><br/>The Tea Dusted Seared Tuna was the most interesting mix of flavours that was a true tribute to its famous sashimi origins from Japan. The little pops of wasabi roe were just delightful pops of freshness to accompany the fatty tuna. The tea dust was quite subtle, it was more emphasized toward the umeboshi flavour in my opinion, but still a wonderful and complex dish where you can really taste and appreciate the effort in every bite. The wine match was simply PERFECT for this dish, it really elevated it to a new level- I felt this wine was almost an essential component.<br/><br/>The Venison Carpaccio will be a favourite for the meat lovers but as a seafood fan, I found this quite strong for me. Simply a matter of personal preference though, it was still delicious and I can easily see why it was a favourite amongst others, but not something I’d have normally chosen.<br/><br/>For my choice of main, I chose the Market Fish which was simply glorious with the curry spiced puree, with sweetness from the freeze dried lychee. I couldn’t get enough of it, and ended up finishing the sides before the actual Fish! Sweet and salty is definitely a favourite for me, but @mangoandbeans and I agreed the lychee would be nicer crushed- I was terrified it would go flying off my plate and propel itself into someone as I tried to cut it. Serving size of this dish was definitely generous, we were all a little flabbergasted!<br/><br/>The final dish was the Strawberry Bavarois, and despite knowing I only had room for a few bites, I somehow ended up polishing the dish off. It was THAT good. It’s not overly sweet either which makes it gentle on the palate and stomach, and again a perfect match for the sweet dessert-type of wine that accompanied. I wasn't convinced about the mint gel however, it may have been there as a palate refresher but somehow reminded me of toothpaste and didn't really contribute to the dish for me.<br/><br/>I really couldn't fault the meal or the service that night, everything was impeccably prepared, leaving me in a blissful food coma with all expectations met and exceeded.

From the generous hospitatlity of One Tree Grill and Zomato, six Auckland foodie bloggers including myself enjoyed a phenomenal five course degustation with wine pairing at One Tree Grill. Having been in the industry for nearly 20 years, One Tree Grill has evolved and upgraded from a small local bistro to a modern fine dining restaurant in Epsom. With an impressive underground cellar which you can admire from the bar to the chic indoor/outdoor seating and cosy fireplace, this eatery oozes charm.<br/><br/>To encourage our appetite, our meal started with a complimentary amuse bouche in the form of a refreshing ceviche in a serving spoon. The light tang of the ceviche with the wasabi roe was a delicate start to our meal.<br/><br/>Our first course from the degustation was the smoked duck and sweetcorn soup. With a velvety texture, this soup was the ideal way to warm us up during the chilly night. Having a strong smoky aroma, the slices of smoked duck complimented the sweetness of the corn. Garnished with a pinch of black seasame, we finished the soup with ease and we were all tempted to lick our bowls.<br/><br/>The tea-dusted seared tuna with cucumber, pickled plum and miso was our second course. The tuna was lightly seared around the edges leaving the inside raw, just the way I like tuna! A gorgeous fatty cut of fish with a mild sweetness which worked very well with the other elements on the plate. The cucumber was more towards the salty side, but this was nicely neutralised by the sweet riesling from the wine pairing.<br/><br/>Our third course is the venison carpaccio with pecorino cheese, capers and drizzled with a light truffle oil. Despite being able to smell the distinctive aromas of truffle, the flavour is faint which was rather disappointing because I love the taste of truffles.<br/><br/>Our fourth dish came in the form of a main and we had a few choices to chose from. I opted for the black angus eye fillet, cooked to rare. It sat of a smooth bed of herbed mash and served with grilled sweet corn and black garlic. Other main options include the vegetarian polenta and mushroom, berbers spiced lamb rack and the market fish.<br/><br/>The last dish for the night was also my favourite dish. A strawberry bavarois with strawberry balsamic sorbet, fresh strawberries and meringue. My favourite part of this dessert is the incorporation of pepper in the sorbet. The flavour of the pepper was not overpowering and left a nice tingling feeling on the tongue. The mint gel didn’t play an important role in the dish but was a nice garnish.<br/><br/>I had such a great time at the meet up. All my other dining companions were friendly and talkative and it was a lovely get together. If you want to check their reviews or dining acitivty, be sure to follow Heartshrooms, Ultimateomnoms, Mango and Beans, Amy Webb and Bunny Eats Design on Zomato.

I was lucky enough to be a guest at a Zomato Meet Up at One Tree Grill earlier this week. All I can say is everything was amazing! The decor was lovely, it had a warm ambiance, great service and the food and wine matches were on point. <br/><br/>We were treated to a 5 course degustation menu and each dish was presented beautifully and were very generous. <br/><br/>Our first course was a sweetcorn and smoked duck soup which was a perfect starter as it was freezing that night! It was very smooth and flavourful. It was so good I wanted to lick the bowl clean lol <br/><br/>Our 2nd course was the tea dusted seared tuna. It was a tad on the salty side for me but the cucumber and the Riesling wine balanced it out. <br/><br/>Our 3rd course was the venison carpaccio which was really nice as well. It really worked with the pecorino and capers. <br/><br/>For my main, I chose the market fish of the day which was snapper. It was cooked perfectly and It was served with mushrooms and cauliflower. It also had whole freeze dried lychees which were a little hard to eat. It would have been easier to eat if it was crumbled around the dish instead. <br/>Lastly, the dessert. It was superb! The strawberry balsamic sorbet had black pepper in it so it gave the dish a bit of a kick. The strawberry bavarois was delicious and had a thin layer of chocolate sponge on the bottom. YUM!!<br/><br/>I definitely recommend One Tree Grill for special occassions or for wining and dining business clients. The 5 course degustation is normally $120 and an extra $55 for the wine matches. If only I could afford to dine out like this all the time! I will definitely come back to try their a la carte menu :)

I was honoured to be invited to a Zomato Foodie Meetup at One Tree Grill where I dined as a guest of One Tree Grill and Zomato. I arrived early for our 6.30pm start but it was fine to relax with a glass of wine in their bar and lounge area. <br/><br/>It was quiet when I arrived but by the time we started dining, the restaurant was in full swing. Surprisingly busy for a Tuesday, though we were assured this was a regular Tuesday turnout.<br/><br/>The decor is inviting with dark wood furniture, white tablecloths, neutral colours, a large fish tank, fireplaces, comfy couches and ambient lighting. We’ve had a cold snap in Auckland but the dining room was warm. We had our own private dining area which was was nice and intimate. They have banquet seating too for those that would like privacy without being in a separate room. The dug out cellar with see-through ceiling (the bar floor) was a delight and said to me that they take their wine seriously. They have a great wine list with wines by the glass, bottle or half bottle.<br/><br/>We enjoyed a 5 course tasting menu with matching wines. They were the best wine and food pairings I’ve had. Ever. The pairings all made so much sense. Some had similar characteristics to the dishes so were an extension of the flavours, while others were contrast matches to bring out the differences. I am not usually a white wine drinker, but all 3 whites we tried were delicious. I tried two completely different chardonnays and loved them both. <br/><br/>Their menus are on iPad minis. They have descriptions, prices and dietary info on first view, you can also select each dish to view a photo and drink pairings with every item. iPads are their own light which solves the problem of ambient dining rooms and hard to read menus. A pleasure to use rather than a gimmick. This really appealed to the foodie/techies in us.<br/><br/>We began with a wasabi roe topped amuse bouche. It was delightful.<br/><br/>First course was a soup: sweetcorn and smoked duck. The soup was silky smooth and fragrant. Smoked duck is like duck bacon. Delicious. The Californian chardonnay was creamy and buttery. Not a hint of acid. Perfect match.<br/><br/>Second course: Tea-dusted seared Tuna with umeboshi (pickled plum), miso and cucumber was served with a sweet Riesling. This was a contrast match. The tuna was an umami hit (savour) with miso and pickled plum sauce compared to the sweet wine. The chef, Eiji Ota is Japanese and this dish is beautifully inspired by Japanese cuisine.<br/><br/>Third course: Venison carpaccio with pecorino, capers, truffle oil and fuchsia flowers. This dish was a flavour hit. From the moment it reached the table, we could smell the aromas of the pecorino cheese and the truffle oil. The fresh flowers were interesting but not everyone wanted to eat fuchsia, I found them mild with a little pepper bite. Matched with a Primitivo (Zinfandel).<br/><br/>Fourth course: Choice of 4 mains (eye fillet, lamb rack, snapper or vege dish). I picked the Black Angus eye fillet which I requested to be served rare. This was served with sweetcorn, herbed mash and black garlic. The black garlic was intriguing, tangy sweet and umami with caramelisation, it reminded me of something I’d eaten in Asian/Chinese cuisine before. The meat was perfectly cooked, although maybe I could have ordered somewhere between rare and medium rare. So often I find medium rare is overdone to my taste so I ordered rare this time. With this chef’s skill, I could have ordered medium rare. The portion was huge considering this was the 4th course but I ate every morsel.<br/><br/>Fifth course dessert: Strawberry bavarois with meringue, mint gel, strawberry balsamic and pepper sorbet. Served with a late harvest chardonnay. The chardonnay smelled like honey and green tea and was very sweet. This wine was actually sweeter than the dessert.<br/><br/>I think my favourites were the tea-dusted tuna or the venison carpaccio, but all dishes were excellent. They were small(ish) but perfect, especially with the wines. The main of eye fillet was a bit too generous with not enough other parts to balance it, though I wouldn’t want to say that there was too much eye fillet on my plate.<br/><br/>The service was perfect and extremely knowledgeable. Dishes and restaurant tidbits were offered and all our questions were answered easily. Service was never intrusive, always double checking our dishes visually that each dish was perfect before serving and discreetly checking if everything was OK once served.<br/><br/>While this isn’t the kind of place I would usually eat at (even though I would love to), this would be a great one to show off our local cuisines or for a intimate celebration or treat. I would highly recommend One Tree Grill. Amazing.

A night with a sommelier from maison vauron, every pairing was on point and none of the dishes could be faulted, watermelon and mint creme brulee was an a++

Came here on my first date, quite an expensive fair, but well worth the money. Awesome creations and combinations by the chef, exquisite wine and a awesome looking restaurant. What impressed me was the wine cellar that you could look at from the bar floor. This was impressive. The only thing that spoilt my dinner was a few business men sitting next to our table, who made quite a racket that night, but the staff could not do anything. All i can say if you run a restaurant with a fine dining service a certain decorum should be maintained. I'm in hospitality too, but does not give anyone the right to act rowdy as they did. All in all really enjoyed the food and wine.

Amazing food! I am not usually one to go for steak in a restaurant but I got the Black Angus eye fillet  with sweet corn, herb mash & black garlic, doesn't sound that amazing but wow the meat was cooked perfectly and the mash was creamy just how I like it. By far one of the best meals I have had. Dessert was a bit of a anti climax after having an amazing main you would expect the dessert to be just as good, thats jut my opinion however (chocolate mousse). The dessert overall was ok, nothing spectacular, which is why I gave a 4.5.  Would have been nice to see a smile on the waiters face now and then but maybe he was having a bad night, apart from that the service was great. <br/>Would defiantly come back again, just not for the dessert!

If you're looking for somewhere that epitomises quality local dining, this is the place.    May be a bit pricey to become a regular, but sits in our "regular special occasions" category.  Service is slick, polished and professional. <br/><br/>Having the menus on iPads is a great touch - lets you see pictures of how the meal is presented, plus go through to wine matches and preview desserts so you can work out if you should save room (spoiler alert: you should!)<br/><br/>There's a good range of entrees - although I've found that an entree, main and sides leaves very little room for dessert !<br/><br/>You do need sides with mains (the chips and asparagus are my two personal picks) the mains are a good size, and we haven't had a bad one yet -The steaks from the grill have been consistently been cooked well (my partner is fussy with steak...). The chocolate fondant or creme brulee are my pick of the desserts.  <br/><br/>If you can do a degustation here, I recommend it (particularly if you can get a voucher from Grabone!).

One Tree Grill provides excellent service and amazing food. Would not hesitate to visit again. Each dish was tasty and surprising but also has a homely feel.

It Was a great experience in Epsom area staff delivered great customer service with high exceptional standards. well organised and established Environment good selection of dishes to choose from food was great. enjoyed the evening <br/>

Visited One Tree Grill last night. Overall the service was good and the food satisfactory without being spectacular. My lasting impression was that this is a very expensive place to eat and for special occasions only. The mains were generally late $30s early $40s and came with nothing but the protein, so for a meal it was an easy $50+ before drinks. There are a lot of places in Auckland with as good food and service for considerably less.<br/>

Yumm yumm! Went here for a birthday celebration upon someones suggestion. Service was awesome.. the glass floor - what a great idea! The private room we dined in was a unexpected suprise and a great touch to a special birthday meal. The food was also very good - alittle pricey but I would most certainley dine here again. :)

Good food and great service.

This is a bit of a late review, went here with a group of eight, had a fantastic night, the food was brilliant , the iPad menu was a nice idea, the decor was cleaver with the view into the wine cellar. Wait staff were great to, can't fault the place really.

After enjoying a business lunch at the One Tree Grill some time ago we decided to give it a go for a Saturday night dinner. We were not disappointed. We received consistent, attentive service and there was no fuss about dietary needs. The food was delicious and the courses came out with good timing.

We came here for our anniversary the other day and it was absolutely outstanding. We got the 6 course degustation deal voucher and it was great value for money. The food was incredible, every course was a real treat and all a decent size. Most of them arrived in a timely fashion except for a slight delay with the 4th and 6th courses which were acknowledged and apologised for. The service was also outstanding, efficient and friendly. We didn't particularly like where we were sitting and it was no problem to move us to another table despite being fully booked. Buzzing atmosphere and ambience as well. Overall a great evening, I would highly recommend to anyone.

This is a lovely quality restaurant with fantastic service and excellent food. The fact that their menus are brought to you on iPad Minis with pictures of each menu item is very cool.<br/><br/>However, what I particularly want to praise this restaurant for is the way they handled my special dietary needs. At the time of dining, I was on a very strict diet regime of diet shakes, diet soups and non-starchy vegetables. The chef created a very tasty beetroot, babaganoush &amp; rocket salad for an entree and then an absolutely divine vegetable stack for a main. This was completely not on the menu. The staff were also happy to make up my diet shake. I felt like I had enjoyed a quality dinner, even with the dietary restrictions. Throughout the dinner, the wait staff treated me very well and made me feel like a valued customer. The chef and the staff went above and beyond to meet my specific needs, and for that this restaurant deserves high praise!

Went for dinner with friends, the restaurant was busy on a Friday night but the service was very smooth. My starter was the tea smoked wild boar with serrano ham and sour cherry sauce. The dish was very tasty, the boar was mildly smoked and not as gamey as I expected, the pickled cauliflower on the plate added some nice tartness along with the cherries. My duck breast and braised duck leg were beautifully cooked, the breast pink in the middle and the leg moist and falling off the bone. Others around the table had the pork roulade, the salmon and the eye fillet steak. There wasn't a lot of complaint with the quality of the fare. A rich valhrona chocolate fondant finished the meal off, all in all a very satisying 4.5 star experience

Went for a company dinner. Food was good, I ended up with fish scales on my plate, quite a few of them. My plate was taken away and they cooked a new fish for me, by which time everyone else had finished eating and the sides were all finished. Would have expected better from an establishment such as this.<br/>In the end, dessert was god, and the drinks selection was fantastic. Would be back actually, think the fish scale incident would have been a one off as no one else was affect on the night.<br/>Very comfortable seats and a lovely intimate atmosphere.

Went there for dinner and I must say I was thoroughly impressed. The waiter was attentive and knowledgeable, made sure we had everything we need. My partner and I both ordered steaks with sides. They cooked both our steaks perfectly and the sides we had (honeyed carrots, green beans and fries) were tasty and went perfectly with the steak. We both had deserts, which were amazing as well. A brilliant night all round!

We dined at One Tree Grill for the first time on Friday night. We had a voucher for the six-course degustation, and were thoroughly impressed with our experience. The food was excellent - we especially loved the lamb course, and our own mains which were the steak and salmon. The chef was even able to adjust one of our meals to cater for our dietary requirements. The service was first rate - attentive and very professional. The young waiter who served us was knowledgeable about the menu and was quick to help us with anything we were unsure about. The atmosphere was great and not too loud considering it was quite a full house on the night. Will definitely be back again - thank you!

I really enjoyed our anniversary dinner at One Tree Grill.<br/><br/>The place is very nice and the staff are 1st class. We ordered entrees and they were FANTASTIC, so many flavor explosions in my mouth it was an experience. The waiter even gave us some little free tasters of an amazing mushroom soup.<br/><br/>Our mains were not as good, I ordered a well done (not black just cooked through ) steak and it was a disaster, not the best for a $50 dollar steak. My partners Pork was over cooked and dry.<br/><br/>The staff and the entree made up for the poor mains but I would return and give them another go.

Don't normally write reviews but our meal was good enough to warrant one! Arrived into a very nicely presented restaurant and welcomed by a friendly staff member. A downside I though was that the maitre d' was more occupied with their computer than to look up... nice big tables out front by the windows looking to one tree hill and fireplace (although off) would be nice during winter... food was beautiful although soup to start was quite salty... rest of the meal was nice and our wine recommended by our young waiter was an excellent choice - The Q pinot gris (2010/2011?) - he was equally an excellent waiter, efficient and had extremely good product knowledge... restaurant got busy as night went on which is expected on a Saturday... thanks!

Excellent night at One Tree Grill, yet again. We dined last Saturday and have been once before, with both the food and service hard to fault. Delicious taster soup to start which was definitely a sign of things to come. Our table was great and was intimate enough to be able to talk privately while being in the main area of the restaurant. Our waiter, Sam, was absolutely a pleasure to have serve us and his knowledge of the menu was fantastic. We had him the last time we dined at the restaurant and it is good to see the continued high level of consistency. The food was very nice and there were some good variations on the menu. Definitely looking forward to coming back!

One Tree Grill is consistently good in both food and service. Love the glass floor over the cellar in the basement and the overall ambience of the restaurant is great for both a group meal and for the more romantic evening.

Great atmosphere, great service, awesome food. I went for the first time last night with my fiancé and tried the 4 course set menu. I would highly recommend this as an option for dinner weather its a first time or not. Wonderful options of entree and main meals. Dessert was nice and the cheese board to finish was a great end to the experience. It lived up to the hype for me and I will be going back soon.

We went to One Tree Grill on a voucher deal and had an excellent night! We had always wanted to go to One Tree Grill and the voucher was a great way to try it out.<br/>We had the vegetarian degustation menu and can only compliment the chef on well presented dishes that were thoroughly enjoyed.<br/>Our waiter (Logan?) was very attentive, friendly and an asset to the restaurant.<br/>A great restaurant well deserving of it's reputation for high standards and excellent food.

Superb!!! Great food, great service, warm and inviting atmosphere. I had angus beef which was cooked perfectly, the recommended wine to accompany my meal and vanilla bean crème brulee, absolutely delicious. Will definitely be back for more. Cant wait :)

Smart restaurant, fantastic food, knowledgable and helpful service, comprehensive wine list. Chef even changed one item of our tasting plate to suit our taste. Probably the thing that first blew us away was the menu with plate description and pictures on mini IPad, NO food envy or disappointment around our table that night! Couldn't fault our night, left with a big smile.

Food is nothing special. <br/><br/>The layout of the restaurant is nice, and the wine is great but I have had better food for a third of the price.<br/><br/>The appetiser was great but was underwhelmed by the rest of the food.<br/><br/>Need to visit again in order to give them a fair chance.

Sorry the food didn't taste much special. But glad to have a good service and I like the layout.

Yum! Service was very good and food delicious, especially the bluff oysters. These were not on the menu but knowing the season had just started I had to ask and they miraculously appeared. Perfection for a kiwi visiting from Australia!

Very nice, well set place with friendly staff. Service was good and meals came at the right time though it wasn't too busy so I can't speak for a busy day. Meals and sides were yum and very well presented though it could be a bit overpriced for the portion you're getting.

Was taken for a business lunch. The food, service and atmosphere was so perfect we stayed till late afternoon. The hot rolls were just the trick to keep us interested until our food arrived. Three at our table had the steaks and all pronounced them perfect. I had the pork belly = perfection. The desserts were beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. I especially enjoyed the chocolate dessert. Must really commend the staff for knowledgable, attentive service.

My girlfriend and I decided to have a splurge after watching so many great looking meals in my kitchen rules we decided it was time to see what an amazing meal tasted like and not just looked like, and we certainly were not disappointed.<br/><br/>Really we got more than just a great meal; the atmosphere was great we were seated at 630 one table away from the gas fire which looked beautiful and kept us cozy, we were asked a couple of times if it was too warm by the friendly wait staff which showed good courtesy. <br/><br/>We ended up leaving around 930 after our degustation meal with matched wines thourally satisfied with food drink atmosphere and staff thanks a lot!

Went here for my Birthday last year and OTG is definitely memorable in a positive way. The steak I ordered was tender and juicy, the sauce was great and the sides were delicious. The wait staff and service overall was very pleasant as well.<br/><br/>My only complaint is in terms of value for money. While more than acceptable as an occasional splurge meal, one can certainly get steaks of similar quality for lower prices in Auckland.<br/><br/>Still, it's hard to fault OTG's ambiance, food or service so I will be very happy to return the next time I have a special occasion.

We went for a family celebration. From the moment we stepped into the restaurant, we were struck by the ambiance, friendliness and close attention of the staff. We have several different waiting staff seeing to us and it was seamless. Every one of them knew exactly what point we were at in terms of ordering or eating. The food was exceptional. Generous servings - especially the sides.This celebration was a once in a lifetime one for us and One Tree Grill ensured it was a once in a lifetime memory. I had read the other reviews here and had some anxiety having read some of the negative reviews. However, the responses to those complaints seemed well-reasoned by OTG. And I can now say there was no need for us to worry. I have no hesitation in recommending OTG to any one.

Superb. It was exactly what we were looking for to celebrate our 5th anniversary together. We felt welcome, being only two. Despite several large groups we were never overlooked. The food was perfect in every way. The service was wonderful, the gap between courses just enough.<br/>Highly recommended.

Yummy!!! Service excellent, food well presented, very tasty and reasonably priced. Would definitely go again!

My family and I went there for my birthday and we were somewhat disappointed. We were seated by the kitchen which was a busy area. There were other tables available. In the corner above where my son's girlfriend sat there were cobwebs. We chose to have miniscule bread rolls served with butter and olive instead of entrees.They were okay. We all ordered steak for our mains which came with a choice of sauces. Those who chose sirloin steak enjoyed it. Those who chose the eye fillet didn't, as it was cold and tasteless. The sides we ordered were mediocre as was the wine. We all had dessert which was pleasant enough but we all felt the prices were exorbitant for the food and service we received. The place lacked atmosphere and the waiting staff seemed quite serious and unfriendly. I wouldn't eat there again and was quite disappointed.

Love this place! I often take Clients to One Tree Grill for a business lunch on a week day. I went last week and the food and services was just fantastic. We had a lovely window seat, bluff oysters which were divine and beautiful entrees which we had as mains as the bread &amp; dips together with oysters was a good start. The food and presentation of the food is of the highest standard. Beautiful.

I think One Tree Grill is slightly overrated. The food was good, but I would expect amazing for the price. Didn't leave me with much to be remembered. We have been twice, just in case our first "its ok" experience was a once off, but came away the second time feeling the same way. The first time we were seated at a terrible tiny table right next to the wait station which really impacted on the how pleasurable the experience was. The table was tiny and just felt like we were sitting in a walkway. For the price you pay, I expect everything to be just right, and that was a real let down ... so if you are going, perhaps worth asking where you will be sitting.

Dear, dear, drove 50km for a night out with friends. Average, very average. The Vodka Salmon was bland, what is the point of marinating it in Vodka if it still just tastes like plain Salmon? Clever but where's the wow factor?<br/><br/>The grilled chicken was hopeless, it looked terrible on the plate and was overcooked and dry. Luckily one of us ordered Lamb shanks and got an extra shank for some reason. The extra one was transferred to the person who ordered the chicken. I had the market fish which was good.<br/><br/>In saying that the atmosphere and decor was good and the service above average. But they need to up the wow factor to justify the price. I get the feeling they have a loyal local following and have got a little to comfortable as a result. But hey if it works why change... Giving it a 2 for good service and maybe the chef had a bad night. $500 for four people, I was expecting more...

Went to the One Tree Grill for dinner with friends and visitors for the RWC. We had a lovely meal, brilliant food and exemplary service, but unfortunately this wonderful night was marred by the fact that on returning to the car the window had been broken, glass everywhere. There was nothing in the car to take (and the delinquents made sure to check, even dropped the back seats to see if there was anything in the boot). So my review, a great restaurant, a little on the expensive side, but in not so great part of town. Would I go again, probably not, as I would be worrying the whole time if the car was safe. Shame, totally brilliant night ruined by the dregs of society!!

We had been to OTG on other occasions and had nothing to complain about so a booking for a special event was in order. The restaurant was very busy but initial service was good. Orders were taken in good time and a "chef's special" was proferred. So far so good. The entrees took a little while but acceptable given the patronage. They were delicious. Then the wait began. It took almost an hour from the entree being cleared to the service of the mains and by this time the restaurant was less than half full. Was the kitchen understaffed? Were they sharpening up our appetites for what was to come? Who knows. It was unacceptable. So much so that despite the excellent meals we decided that we would not have any dessert. Too bad OTG because you lost that part of the sale.<br/>Would I go back. Only if I knew I was the only customer and even then I would probably have an exceessive wait. It is always sad that when you think of a place to eat that there is a "yes....but" response.<br/>Food excellent. Service good. Waiting between courses. Appalling

Food is fantastic, the restaurant itself is very nice and service is not bad.<br/>But price seems a bit too expensive compare to other restaurants.

Have always loved this place and love the feeling of walking and looking down on the wine cellar!! Food was good except for the pork belly but the entree of venison was great.Small portions so there is room for everything plus special coffee after! Wait staff is OK but not exceptional.

Visited One Tree Grill after meaning to dine here for quite some time. <br/><br/>We were pleasantly greeted and seated in an adequate fashion. <br/><br/>We ordered our entree and main. <br/><br/>Whilst we waited a cute little cup of complimentary mushroom soup was provided. This was a nice touch we thought. <br/><br/>5 minutes later, the entree arrived in a timely manner. <br/><br/>Thats about where the pleasant experience started to take a turn. <br/><br/>We arrived at 8:15am and the restaurant was not exactly packed to the brim. <br/><br/>40 minutes after our entree, the mains finally arrived. By this time the anticipation of waiting for a lovely meal had disappeared. <br/><br/>Although the food was really we'll presented and tasted excellent, I feel it was over priced by about $10 per main meal. For what we received anyway. <br/><br/>When paying for the meal we were asked "How were your meals?" by the front of staff. My reply was "very nice, although the mains took 40 minutes". We were then advised that the reason why the meals took so long was all other restaurants microwave their well done steaks, but they cook theirs in the pan. Pffffffffff, what sort of an excuse is that! I have eaten at many fine restaurants and have never had to wait that long for a well done steak. I'm sure other restaurants would not like to be thought of, of microwaving their steaks!<br/><br/>All in all, the experience was tainted by the long wait and I won't be thinking of One Tree Grill for my next dining out experience nor recommending to friends or family.

Best meal I've ever had out. Everything about the food was spectacular, as was our bottle of wine from the extensive wine list. The staff were excellent and very attentive. Its been on my list of places to visit for a couple of years, and I'll be definitely going back - the price of the meal was thoroughly justified!

Quick Summary - food Great. Service lacking.<br/><br/>Last visited One Tree Grill 3-4 years ago and remembered it as a great place to dine. Visited again last night for a special occasion.<br/><br/>The waiting staff seemed poorly organised and not well co ordinated. Whilst other tables were receiving complimentary bread while awaiting their entrees, our side plates and knives were taken away without explanation. We had to keep asking for our new glasses of wine to be brought to the table (we were ordering by the glass) as they appeared not to notice when ours were empty, and my water glass was filled at the start of the meal and never refilled. Our waitress also didn't know the menu and had to go find a copy to check the wine match for one of the mains we'd ordered.<br/>From our table near the door we witnessed staff nearly yelling at each other as to who was responsible for seating the new arrivals that were piling up. I had wondered if there were perhaps not enough staff on, but did a head count and there seemed plenty for the whole restaurant, but quite inattentive and poorly organised.<br/><br/>On the plus side the food was fantastic, and quite justified the high prices.<br/><br/>Unfortunately due to the service, I probably won't be back in a hurry.

Absolutley fantastic food and service! My partner and I first received complimentary bread rolls with butter and olive oil which was nice... I would however like to suggest the restaurant offer reduced balsamic vinegar with their olive oil as this would have made it 5 times nicer. It didnt really matter though because next came out 'compliments of the chef' which happened to be a delicious mushroom soup. And I have hated mushrooms my whole life! It was scrumptious. The two of us ordered the pork belly entree to share, one of this autumns specials, and we both ordered a steak off the grill for our mains. The service was fast and our mains came out quickly but we had to ask where the entree had gone! They handled the situation VERY well, the entree was out in a few minutes and we received a complimentary dessert platter as an apology. The steak was mouth wateringly fantastic. I had the cabernet jus and my partner had the garlic butter. Both were fantastic and we had the beans and chips as sides. Overall a fantastic experience dispute a minor hiccup. Will go again the next time I have the chance!!

Recently had the pleasure of having lunch at this restaurant and thoroughly enjoyed my meal. The only gripe I have is that the Squid and Chorizo entree was mostly salad with hardly any squid included. Although the flavours were yum and the chorizo plentiful, it would have been nice to have twice as much squid as was presented. Other than that, the portions for the mains and desserts were a good size and very tasty. The service was excellent and even though the restaurannt was nearly empty, the place had a great feel and was very welcoming.

Food was fantastic, service was exemplary and the atmosphere, as always, was bustling without being intrusive. Knowledgeable, friendly staff and a really impressive wine list - just love the place! We were given the option of a special Valentines Day menu but stuck with the full menu. The squid, scallops and chorizo starter was divine, and the pork belly was cooked just right. Too full for dessert, but enjoyed port and liquers over a small cheese board that hit the spot perfectly. Really can't recommend this restaurant highly enough, and the perfect place for a special occasion.

Totally dependable good quality food and service. I use it for business meals and I've never been disappointed. I shan't lose any weight while the pork belly says on the menu.

One Tree Grill is one of our favorites for special occasions and we have been there a number of times over the years. Not once have we been disappointed with either the service (they have mostly male wait staff which seemed to have been there forever, which is unusual in Auckland) or food.<br/><br/>There is an extensive wine list both by the glass or bottle and their advice on wine matching is top notch. If you are entertaining for business it is a good option as even on a Monday night the place has a busy atmosphere and it is somewhere different outside the city.

A party of 4 we cruised pass and stopped in without a reservation on a Friday night and where warmly greeted, coats taken and promptly seated in a lovely booth seating.<br/><br/>The place has a warm cosy atmosphere and was about half full and this was at 9:00 pm on a Friday night.<br/><br/>One thing I loved and in fact we all loved was the really nice and low background music and you could actually talk to each other without screaming.<br/><br/>The menu is A La Carte so make sure you order the sides.<br/><br/>There was plenty of choice on the menu and yes the meals are not large but the presentation and quality is top notch. The steak we had was cooked as requested and comes with your choice of sauce. The fish was delicious, fantastic flavours and not overcooked.<br/><br/>The side dish where will presented and flavourism.<br/><br/>Plus there was a Thai soup courtesy of the chef that was absolutely delicious. <br/><br/>We didnt sample the deserts as we where simply to full but they sounded delicous.<br/><br/>Overall the service was prompt, helpful, courteous with lots of Sirs and Madams.<br/><br/>The price was reasonable for the quality and service we received.<br/><br/>We will be going back and recommend this restaurant highly.

Every time my partner and i drove past this restaurant we said, 'we must go there' we liked the look of it. When we did it was great, the service was out standing. The staff were very polite to us and made sure we were comfortable. I really liked that we got to order off our very own iPad mini, I have never seen this before at a restaurant and I thought it was very clever. It had pictures of all of the things you could order, very handy. The food was amazing I had the lemon chicken which was cooked perfectly and my boyfriend got a steak and he said it was the best he had ever had!.