The highlights were definitely the Cloudy Bay Clam pasta, puff bread and the abundance of wine choices!
Also a shout out to the steak and the tomatoes that they used for the salad, so fresh!
The waiter (Kiwi fella) was a little bit rough but still had good service, food took a while but probably because it was peak dinner time and they wanted to serve everything together - which was well worth it in the end!
For dessert the multiple dishes weren't served together (which we personally didn't mind), but the cheesecake which was sitting uncovered on the open kitchen bench since the beginning of the night took a very long time...
Esther was such a fabulous restaurant to stumble upon! A lovely walk along the Auckland marina led us here, and we’re so glad it did.
Even without a reservation, the staff at Esther were more than accommodating and put on a wonderful meal.
Everything was cooked/prepared and flavored to a T, and as a pescatarian, there were plenty of non-meat and non-shellfish options on offer, too. Will definitely recommend Esther to people looking for a great dinner in Auckland.
I was invited to celebrate my birthday at Esther restaurant and my first bad experience at Esther was forgotten at all .
I found a friendly staff very helpful the food is superb , scrumptious , and excellent presentation . The ricotta gnocchis with a luscious creamy lemon was absolutely delectable the chargrilled octopus mouth watering and the fancy cauliflower with pomegranate for those vegetarian lovers will enjoy this colourful dish same like the asparagus with peas was magic . The Pavlova with rhubarb and strawberries was enticing .
In shorts words Esther honours its slogan eclectic indeed is an artistic fusion of flavours textures and colours . well done Esther !!!!!!!
Had my 22nd birthday dinner here and everything was perfect, from the food to the service, to the ambience. Vibes fr, highly recommend. The clam spag was my favourite dish by far. Will definitely be back with the girls for dessert and drinks!
Esther’s $65 Restaurant Month deal is so worth it, come give it a go and you won’t regret it! Special highlights were the puff pastry and sticky date pudding. They are the appetiser and dessert, and they’re sooo well done and leave you wanting more. For $65 you get a lot with 8 plates served over 3 courses!
We were served by Sharleen who was so warm and attentive, I really enjoyed her service and she was so welcoming and sweet to us.
Beautiful place with delicious food and drinks. The service was outstanding and the waitress we had was well versed in the menu and had great knowledge of pairing food and drinks to the customers, unfortunately didn’t get her name. Highly recommend the puff bread and cheese with honey & chilli (can’t remember it’s actual name!). They even did a cute little celebration treat for our anniversary!
Vanya was the stand out waitress and server for the whole dining experience. Her awesome and impeccable service coupled with a genuine interest and enthusiasm in the work she does is something that makes the experience memorable, The rest of the waiters and servers were just average at best and if not for vanya the experience will not have been awesome. She is truly a gem to the place and should be recognised.
The snacks are great but the mains we chose did not meet our expectations. The duck was great though.
Also not sure if it is good value for money if I compare the food to what we paid.
A beautifully designed restaurant with incredibly tasty food. Excellent service and unique presentation of dishes. However, the portions are small, and the prices are high.
Very nice place with attentive knowledgeable staff. Food was really nice but quite small portions even when their menu and staff say they are large. If you have an appetite you will need extras. Duck fat potatoes are very nice. Avoid the rooftop bar though, long waits for nothing.
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