I love it here its so relaxing people here are really friendly.. awesome atmosphere
Extremely friendly service even when full house. Very busy I think due to media saying they are closing down soon. Had to try it out myself. I wasn’t disappointed.
It’s not fine dining. But it’s a very nice steakhouse. Very good value for money. Very good portion size too. A must try!
Old vintage feel, yet extremely clean and tidy. Very rare in New Zealand. A lot of care still put into this restaurant.
Service: 5/5
Environment: 4/5
Presentation: 4/5
Food Quality: 4.5/5
Food Quantity: 5/5
Price per person for lunch: $15-$18
A original steak house that opened many years, still maintained very well. Clean and hygiene environment, super friendly service, steak Taste nice, chips are hot and crunch.
My partner and I stumbled upon Tony's recently when we were wandering around the city, looking for somewhere to stop for lunch, and woah were we impressed! We arrived right on opening, so it was pretty quiet initially, but quickly filled up, probably due to the great value lunch deals that they are offering at the moment.
Initially I wasn't stoked with where we'd been seated, but as it filled up, it felt a bit more comfortable being so close to the bar.
We were very impressed with our whole experience at Tony's; the staff were lovely and attentive. Being over 50 years old, you'd expect that it might be a bit run down, but it has obviously had some work done to it reasonably recently which meant that it was lovely and tidy inside. And the food! Just lovely, and such a great price!
We would highly recommend Tony's, particularly for lunch :)
Stopped by here just before a show at the Civic. Have always walked past here and finally got a chance to give it a shot. Ordered the Scotch Bearnaise which was cooked to perfection. Could have used a touch more seasoning but it was not much of an issue when theres salt on the table. Service was quick and friendly and worth a repeat visit!
Came in for lunch and dessert today. Tried the scotch fillet, lamb rank and dolce vita dessert. Used the niesh app to get a student deal for a $10 meal. Loved how soft the lamb was and the sauce also matched perfectly. Steak tasted average to me but the price was definitely worth and they also serve fries and salad with it. Dolce vita dessert had cappuccino ice cream and a thin layer of sponge cake. I was experiencing 'la dolce vita'. Loved every bite.
We got the Tony's Original Steak and Fillet Mignon as well as deep-fried calamari. Loved how each steak comes with two sides of choice. The steak were well cooked too
It's said that this restaurant has opened for half a century already. One of the oldest restaurants in Auckland. So I have to give it a shot. I preferred the lamb shank, sweet and nice. The steak was a bit coarse. Still one of the Lunch choice in Wellesley street because of its good value.
Great food and excellent service. I tried the seafood steak and the crispy skin salmon with citrus hollandaise is an excellent choice. The hollandaise sauce adds a French touch to the steak. The salmon was cooked to perfection - tender enough to give the salmon flavours while a little hard to give the feeling of eating a steak. The fries to the side is an excellent combination. The salad seemed a bit out of balance with the dish and better to select veggies instead.
The interior of the restaurant could be alittle dark for some people but is very clean. Has the retro look. Food is good. We had steak, love the sauce. Seafood chowder is nice.
There's a reason why they can claim to be the best steak in town. The beef is tender even if customers opt to have it cooked well-done, an admirable feat in its own. Better still, the classic British style interior adds to the aura of an excellent dining experience. The cheerful and attentive staff also contribute to a wonderful meal. Of course, no restaurant is perfect. With its wide selection of steak, it would be better if the restaurant provided photos of different dishes so customers can know what they're ordering. Also, they could probably rethink the Route 66 style decor under the table mats. Although American culture is indeed prominent in the world of steak, it seems to be a tad out of place in a restaurant like this, which prides itself with its vintage. Great restaurant overall nonetheless !
The seating was a little squashed but that made no difference to such great service and the food was on point.
We had a little one with us and he was given pencils and paper to draw on while waiting for our food to arrive which considering the place was full didn't take too long at all.
There were 3 steaks ordered and all 3 steaks were cooked to perfection from med-well to rare, plus I have to brag about the shrimp cocktail. Fat shrimps, gorgeous. The seafood platter was enough to share between 4 and loved the selection...oh and big ups with the seafood pasta...just yum.
A one great medium rare scotch fillet 💯 beautiful food. Lunch menu is half the price as dinner menu, I ordered from the dinner menu thinking I would get a bigger lunch but it was about the same as lunch menu but with a slightly bigger cut of the steak. So if you are going for the lunch order from the lunch menu. All the food me and my friends ordered were beautifully cooked..Service is good, place was nice..highly recommend it.
Tried our luck without a booking on a busy Tuesday evening- we were lucky! The atmosphere entering the restaurant was bustling yet nostalgic and welcoming. My friend and I both ordered medium rare steaks- after being tempted by the pastas on offer I must say. It was cooked exactly to my liking, and the seasoned vegetables were delicious and rounded the meal well with the fries. Lemon and passion fruit cheesecake I chose for dessert looked impressive, but unfortunately lacked in any kind of flavour other than creamy. Other than that our evening at Tony’s was a good one. Our waitress was also friendly and charismatic. Will definitely be going back to Tony’s the next time I visit Auckland.
I really love the vibe here, remain the kind of decoration in the past. A lot to choose in the menu, they have a few selection for lunch set.
Love the steak and lamb shank, well prepared and flavorful. The seafood chowder was not up to expectation, they put only mussels and a lot of crab meat stick in it, not even fish or prawn, a bit disappointed.
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I recently dined at Tony's, the iconic steakhouse in Auckland CBD, which has been serving patrons for an impressive 60 years. The moment I walked in, I was captivated by the charming decor that exuded vintage elegance. The display of vintage items and old black-and-white pictures of the city added a wonderful nostalgic touch.
The staff at Tony's were a delight - welcoming, kind, and exceptionally attentive throughout our meal. Their outstanding service was truly the highlight of our visit.
While the drinks were undeniably delicious, it's worth noting that the servings were on the smaller side, which might not suit everyone's preferences.
Our dining experience took a slight dip with the appetizer, as the calamari turned out to be a tad too salty for our liking, leaving us with half of it untouched. However, things quickly turned around when our T-bone steaks arrived. They were nothing short of amazing, boasting juiciness and just the right amount of char to elevate the flavor. Surprisingly, no sauce was necessary to enhance the taste. The potato and kumara mash were heavenly, and the brussel sprouts provided a tasty complement to the main dish. My partner's T-Bone was slightly drier than mine, but it was still an enjoyable dish overall.
Dessert was a mixed bag. We opted for the Pavlova, which, while having a delicious meringue, fell slightly short in terms of fruit and presentation. It wasn't as visually appealing as we hoped for, but the meringue itself was undeniably scrumptious.
In addition to the delightful dining experience, the affordable bill was a nice surprise. For the sumptuous feast we enjoyed, including two delectable T-Bone steaks and our delightful drinks, the total came to a mere $185. This outstanding value for money adds to the reasons why I would eagerly return to Tony's in the future. It's not every day you find such a combination of top-notch service, culinary excellence, and affordability in a restaurant, especially one with a rich history spanning 60 years.
The service and atmosphere of this restaurant are great. We tried the Tony's original steak and the sticky pork ribs. The steak was prepared exactly as ordered but was underwhelming overall with fried that could have been crispier and asparagus that was mushy. The pork dish was very good and something I would order again.
Mum and dad raved about the place in the good old days
Has not changed a bit of pawn cocktails are massive
The steak perfectly cooked
But a you must book they turned away 7 people in the course of the meal
Old fashioned hearty meals in days before P.C. was a thing
Their steak was good but the meat was slightly overdone for us.
Their seafood chowder was the best we had in our life. A must order when you are at Tony’s.
Came on a Wed for lunch, am glad I did my reservation, they were def busy. I managed to get a booth seat so it was really relaxed and quiet. Noticed the light bulbs were frosted to make it seemed like it was raining. See pic.
Sf chowder was creamy, had bits of mussels, surimi and squid. Steak doneness was perfectly done according to my preference. Next time will definitely order from the main menu instead of from the lunch menu. But the lunch menu was truly economical.
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