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93/100 (3994 ratings)
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"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..."
Shayne-Louise Johns
"Went there last night for my birthday and absolutely loved it!! The food was amazing and the staff were very accommodating and friendly. Highly..."
Chloe Kernot
"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..."
Karen Purnell
"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..."
Diane Hingston
"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..."
Peter Clark
"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..."
Megan Aitkenhead
"MAGNIFIQUE!!! From beggining to end.. service, staff, style, food & wine..absolutely devine!!.. thank you for a beautiful experience & wonderful..."
Simone Mamo
"The best, most informative, yet unobtrusive, table service I have ever experienced. Delicious food, beautifully presented, perfectly matched...."
Joanna van Sprang
"My wife and I celebrated our marriage at this amazing restaurant. The food was absolutely first class and the staff were excellent and very..."
Kathy Hutton
"Consistently great value for money, high quality ingredients, expertly put together along with professional service in a cosy and luxury..."
Claire Coakley
"Been dining here for years. Service is faultless, food delicious- wouldn't hesitate to recommend this..."
Melanie Gaynor
"Food and service were better than great. Had the rib eye on the bone and it was delicious..."
Anthony Menzies
"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..."
Leigh Burton
"Never let's you down, gorgeous food, great wine and fabulous staff. Wish I could go more often..."
Ruth Dale
"Sensational eye fillet - best restaurant steak I’ve had, and I’ve had a..."
Darren White
"We. Ate. A. Lot.Worth every cent.There wasn't anything I could fault with what I ate so I'll save you the reading and tell you:Food..."
Darren Big Belly
"Very impressed, wanting to go back already!Arrived this evening first table. Staff were professional and onto it. Courses arrived quickly..."
Tony Ma
"Have been here twice. The staff we're very friendly and entrees we're soooo yummy...."
Hongwei Tan
"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..."
Connor Toner
"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..."
João Plácido
"Quality food made with quality ingredients. Good Selection of wine and great service.Serves better steaks than top steakhouse in NYC...."
Sahitya Anand
"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..."
Elise Litchfield
"Taste - 4.9/5Service - 5/5Ambience - 4.9/5I CAN FINALLY SAY I'VE BEEN TO One Tree Grill after all the rumours of how good this..."
Sharon The Foodie
"Some of the best dishes I have ever eaten. Already want to go back..."
Kristie Barber
"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👌..."
Keriata Peters
"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..."
CHIFAN.EATS
"Highly recommended. Been here twice last year through first table deals. Absolute loved their food, wine selection and services. One of Top 10..."
Becky Kuang
"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...."
Gail Tasker
"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..."
Brent Mattock
"Sophisticated fine dining restaurant, resides on Manukau Road. The beautifully designed interior provides elegance and an intimacy and conversational..."
Lucy
"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..."
Jenny @ga.eats
"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..."
Food Tripper
"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..."
Selene Nguyen 🌸
"Staff are really friendly and welcoming. Food was amazing. Definitely recommend ordering sides with your main, the roast potatoes are heaven on earth..."
Sydney
"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..."
Chomnomnom
"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..."
Rob
"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,..."
Beccs
"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..."
Laura
"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..."
Jamez Hill III
"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..."
Jewel
"Fine dining restaurant voted one of the top restaurants in auckland. Lovely ambience, excellent customer service and quality of food.They..."
Hungus Girl
"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..."
Emma
"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..."
V C Blanco
"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..."
3leos3
"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..."
Miko Cañada Lapasaran
"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..."
Richard Morris
"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..."
Pamela
"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..."
Chary1235
"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..."
Anna K
"The lamb is cooked to perfection. Generous portion with a great mix of flavours.The ambience of the place is lovely, warm and cozy...."
Shell
"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..."
I_like_pickles
"Amazing ambiance. Service was attentive and we were suggested wines to suite our taste buds.The entrees of scallops and lamb belly were..."
PK
"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..."
Jasveen Kaur
"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..."
Alix King
"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..."
Haochenjob
"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..."
Phuaphu8792
"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..."
Alex Ando
"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..."
Jeffie
"From my experience restaurants with a "Grill" on its name have well served portions of average food, bu I had a memorable night here.Tried..."
Diogo Reck
"Food was aight, a lil overpriced for something my mum can make at home lolService was amazing, really sweet and attentiveAmbiance was super..."
Dana Faith
"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..."
Leanne Schou
"From the moment you walk in and greeted by the dimly lit bar and wonderful staff you know you're in for a treat. The degustation delivers on..."
Clive Barclay-Sellers
"Great food, excellent service. Although on the pricier side, worth it for the quality. Great staff, attentive without being intrusive. Only negative..."
Jasmine
"53% Chocolate- This desert is amazing! The right amount of chocolate, caramel and sorbet brings about exciting flavours for your taste. Would..."
Garima Talwar
"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..."
Chefaldini
"Ordered: Degustation MenuCelebration dinner with family, and was definitely the perfect choice for that. Service was..."
Jsun819
"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..."
Aimee.
"Attentive service. Knowledgable staff. Friendly staff. Simple food cooked well without a lot of wankery. Great wine selection. Pricey but when food +..."
Dean Quate
"Lovely staff and atmosphere really enhanced what was a magnificent dining experience. Stunning scallops, succulent rib eye accompanied with exquisite..."
Anna
"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..."
Pat Cosford Celebrant
"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..."
Sara Sergejew
"My partner & I have been here a few times. We love the service, the waitresses are lovely and make our experience better every time. The food is..."
Annie Wilson
"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..."
Turei Smart
"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..."
Ezzz
"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..."
Hayley Powell
"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..."
SHIKA 🍇
"This was our second visit to One Tree Grill. My wife had raw Kingfish with cucumber, kimchi, etc. & I had venison tartare as entrées. For the..."
STRADS
"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. We ordered..."
Claudia
"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 👍..."
Samantha Young
"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...."
Peter Mumby
"Lovely ambience. Waitstaff very attentive. Moët rose champagne, and 2006 Moss Wood Cabernet both delightful. Music and lighting moody but not..."
Peter White
"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..."
Trish
"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..."
Chloé Manihera
"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..."
Ryan Wong
"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..."
Christian
"Wow, this place definitely blew me away.Came here for the set valentines dinner menu which came with 1 entree, 1 main and 1 dessert for each of..."
Marcella
"We came here for our anniversary dinner, and it did not disappoint. Appetizer, entree, main to dessert, everything was perfection.As we..."
Corena
"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..."
Daniel Kim
"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..."
Perthperspective
"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..."
Lacey Thompson
"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..."
Flora
"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..."
Neel Boppana
"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..."
Lisa Borrie
"We arrived to a wonderful ambiance & atmosphere -& we actually able to talk ! The menu wasn't too long ! The meals were delicious & fantastic service..."
Suzie Duthie
"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..."
Rajeev Dadhe
"NOTE: This review is from April 2015, but the menu doesn’t seem to have changedIt was our first time dining at this restaurant. It had..."
Gemma
"I went here for dinner, and I absolutely loved this fine dining experience! Amazing service, with high quality food and very professional, from..."
Aj Maglaqui
"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..."
Charlene Weaver
"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..."
Priscilla Khang
"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,..."
Biohazard
"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..."
Adeline
"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..."
Caroline Barrett
"Just simply look for a restaurant and decided to try this restaurant..surprisingly the food quality is extremely awesome and amaze..service is..."
Rachel Cullen
"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.They have certainly been..."
Rice & Kai
"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..."
HappyTummiez
"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...."
Iamcii
"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..."
Andrew @anjeats
"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..."
Temptation Cakes Auckland
"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..."
Gentlepig
"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..."
JJJiiiiAn
"We got just what we expected when we ate here tonight - excellent service and excellent food. Monday night, so easy to get a table but we..."
RH
"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..."
Brian Chan
"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..."
Vitale Eti
"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..."
James
"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..."
UltimateOmNoms
"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..."
J
"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..."
Donna&Shane
"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..."
Khoa Le
"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..."
Jo Y
"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..."
Sweet Mama M
"So good. Service was amazing!! Food was amazing. Atmosphere was amazing. It was just amazing overall! A really good place for a date..."
Joanne Chiang
"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..."
BeeQueUU
"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!..."
LucyGoosey
"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..."
Heartshrooms
"From the generous hospitatlity of One Tree Grill and Zomato, six Auckland foodie bloggers including myself enjoyed a phenomenal five course..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"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..."
Jennifer Manalo
"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..."
Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign
"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..."
Benjamin Weeks
"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..."
Snedden Dcosta
"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,..."
Foodie Feels
"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..."
Stu
"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..."
Rachel
"It Was a great experience in Epsom area staff delivered great customer service with high exceptional standards. well organised and established..."
Andre Dez Toparea
"Visited One Tree Grill last night. Overall the service was good and the food satisfactory without being spectacular. My lasting impression was that..."
Ken Morrison
"Yumm yumm! Went here for a birthday celebration upon someones suggestion. Service was awesome.. the glass floor - what a great idea! The private room..."
Holly D-T
"Good food and great..."
Kelly Wu
"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..."
Captain
"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...."
Dee Whitby
"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..."
Briana
"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..."
Adrian Jenkins
"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..."
Gus
"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..."
Missk Khan
"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..."
Hannah Gear
"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..."
Catherine D
"I really enjoyed our anniversary dinner at One Tree Grill.The place is very nice and the staff are 1st class. We ordered entrees and they..."
Nickmard Khoey
"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..."
Sharlene
"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...."
Rachel
"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..."
Shelly
"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..."
Luke Paine
"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..."
RaeRae Johnson
"Superb!!! Great food, great service, warm and inviting atmosphere. I had angus beef which was cooked perfectly, the recommended wine to accompany my..."
Amanda Campbell
"Smart restaurant, fantastic food, knowledgable and helpful service, comprehensive wine list. Chef even changed one item of our tasting plate to suit..."
Ngaire Crampton
"Sorry the food didn't taste much special. But glad to have a good service and I like the..."
Michelle
"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..."
Vicki Ginders
"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..."
Monica
"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..."
Jennifer
"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..."
Caleb Kennedy
"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..."
Hank Bao
"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..."
Geoff New
"Superb. It was exactly what we were looking for to celebrate our 5th anniversary together. We felt welcome, being only two. Despite several large..."
Karla
"Yummy!!! Service excellent, food well presented, very tasty and reasonably priced. Would definitely go..."
She N
"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..."
Johanna
"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..."
Linda Kendall
"Food is fantastic, the restaurant itself is very nice and service is not bad.But price seems a bit too expensive compare to other..."
Richard Wong
"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..."
Charissa
"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..."
Danielle
"Absolutley fantastic food and service! My partner and I first received complimentary bread rolls with butter and olive oil which was nice... I would..."
Roz8
"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..."
C Brown
"Food was fantastic, service was exemplary and the atmosphere, as always, was bustling without being intrusive. Knowledgeable, friendly staff and a..."
Darren
"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..."
Eric Harding
"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..."
David Boshier
"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..."
Kevin Lepper
"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..."
Nicole
"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..."
Tony Shih
"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..."
Libby Sumnz
"Our recent return to One Tree Grill in Auckland solidified our positive past experiences. The inviting ambiance, sophisticated decor, and attentive..."
Naren Mahant
"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..."
William W
"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..."
L S
"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..."
Alan Brash
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - you can tell a lot of thought and effort goes into the service and presentation. Food: We ordered the six course degustation. High..."
Joe Hull
"Fresh ingredients with sophisticated cooking technique that weaved all the right flavours together. I like how the right food energetic is put..."
Tzu-Ming Wang
"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..."
Vivi Wang
"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..."
Karen Day
"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..."
Cheryl van Dijck
"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..."
Rebecca Meffin
"Absolutely an amazing place. Was recommended to me as I was looking for something special to entertain clients. Amazing staff and service that made..."
Greg Carter
"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..."
Amir Paziraee
"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..."
Helen Joe
"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..."
Dana Young
"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..."
Penny Chua-Ong
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Agnolotti
Torte
Meatballs
Lobster
Octopus
Eggplant
Sit down
Italian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"First time dining here and was very impressed! Catered for my whole family with meat eaters, pescatarian and me (vegan)! They have a whole vegan menu..."
Charlotte Koerber
"Excellent food at this high end restaurant with a family feel.We tried the restaurant month menu which highlighted their pork dishes. We really..."
Natasha Geo
"Been here five times in the last 10 months and had a great time every time. The staff always make my family and I feel comfortable there and are..."
CARO CONSUMES
"Everything about the place is just amazing. I went online and the restaurant was full booked for a Friday evening. Called up and got a table. Arrived..."
Al Kumar
"Warm and toasty dining experience for a cold winters night. Food was beautifully prepared and presented, and the desserts especially were..."
Rohan
"Baduzzi is one of my favourite resturants in Auckland and has been since it opened. The crayfish meatballs are my personal favourite. The great food,..."
Savannah B
"It was an excellent dinner and wine. Finished off with a very tasty tiramisu. The first bottle of wine we opened was sour and was replaced..."
Darren Big Belly
"Great vibes and service. Food was delicious. We got the vegetarian meatballs, eggplant parmigiana and the saffron and potato tortellini. Portions..."
G
"Really nice place good atmosphere nice friendly staff quick service amazing tarimasu would highly..."
David Thompson
"Torta Caprese: who can resist a dessert with Miann chocolate🍫?! Chocolate with raspberry sorbet 🍨could not be more perfect..."
FoodiesTable
"Recommended...."
Adrianna
"The food at Baduzzi was indescribable. We had the Prawns which were beautiful cooked, the red deer meatballs which were super tender and coated in..."
Dora The Food Explorer
"What a delight this place is. The last time I was here was a few years ago so decided to see if it was as good as I remember and it was. Notable..."
Amindha Fernando
"After a full day around Auckland nothing better than some nice Italian cuisine.The Karitane crayfish meatballs were an awesome suprise. The..."
João Plácido
"What more can you ask? Meatballs (esp the Karitane Crayfish Meatballs) were impeccable. Flat iron steak tagliata was good. Salt baked beetroot..."
Richard Liu
"Second visit to this beauty!Terrific service, food is faultless - an absolute must visit on the Viaduct..."
Kelly Loudovaris
"Pretty crowded during dinner times but loving the food, service and..."
Zein
"Came on a weeknight, but the place still had a great atmosphere. Great Italian flavours and combinations. The cured meat board was definitely a hit,..."
Manz
"Had dinner here last night. Nice place. Excellent staff and service. We had the king prawn, east coast meatballs, crayfish meatballs (special of the..."
Praveena
"Quality vegetarian pasta and good..."
Helen Wu
"Amazing service, friendly and attentive staff and lovely aesthetic when you first walk in - I also love the booths. We ordered many dishes including..."
Shuyi Wang
"Consistently good. It was mid-week in Winter and busy. The maître d' made us feel welcome and our waiter was friendly and attentive. The food is..."
Chas Nz
"Came to Baduzzi for a birthday party and the staff were super friendly to cater to a big table. The starter platters were beautifully presented and..."
Jenny Da
"The first time I came here I really wasn't a fan but I decided to return here for lunch with my family this weekend and my mind has definitely been..."
Karina
"Dining at #baduzzi is an experience in itself, from the #reddoor entrance to the #customwallpaper to the amazing food, everything screams a well..."
Anchal Naik
"Very high quality food and staff are great. I actually like it when they just fill up your water glass instead of having to ask. Omg the tira misu..."
Shanae F
"Baduzzi is an absolute favourite of ours. From their excellently proportioned menu to their friendly and attentive wait staff, you’re almost..."
Tejas Thathachar
"It was full on Thursday 7pm. We had to sit outside first. But the service was so good we actually felt happier to wait. The waiter was so patient..."
Taurus Cao
"Given how often it’s named as one of Auckland’s top Italian restaurants, I was very excited to try out Baduzzi for myself. I adore the super..."
Gourmet Vegetarians
"Came in on a busy Saturday night. Great ambiance inside. Had a friendly staff member to guide us through the menu, as it was our first time. Waiters..."
Dan Nguyen
"I have been here several times and it is always amazing. Great service and a nice setting. The meatballs are fantastic, full of flavour and the..."
Hilary Campbell
"It’s been over a year since I’ve last visited this restaurant. Again I was pleased with their quality of food. This premium casual diner is..."
Lucy
"Great service and food. Walked in on valentines day and they accommodated us. Would go back to try more items from the menu. Great location as well!..."
Wapatino
"Best tiramisu in Auckland!! It is to die for! Everything tastes amazing. Love the flat iron steak with the mash and their pastas too! The meatballs..."
Kayth Y
". We had an excellent experience. The service was great, and meatballs were the highlight. The goats cheese pasta and duck ragu we also both..."
James Bramin
"This was the best pick for a birthday dinner. Staff were helpful and friendly all night.food was awesome , everybody loved what they had. Ben Bayley..."
Jo Nicholson
"Always here for their tiramisu, hands down best in town. There is generally a wait if no bookings are made, so sometimes a cold 20minutes may be..."
Annie Tong
"The saffron eggplant pasta is delicious. The garlic pasta side dish is pretty great as well. Hubby had the meatballs which he loved as well. Not a..."
Tanya
"Had our work Christmas dinner here and Baduzzi did amazing with the dietary requirements. With vegetarians, Halal, and no beef requirements amongst..."
Randy
"Great service and amazing staff. Food is consistent and everything is made to share which makes it super fun and exciting.Very busy but the..."
Ricky Zhou
"Beef meatballs - 5 starsDuck pasta - 4 starsTiramisu - 5 starsChocolate Torta Caprese - 5 starsService - 5 starsOur lovely..."
Eugenia Nam
"Finally got to go back to Baduzzi! Excellent meal super simple flavours but hold their own. Cured meats and focaccia. Lamb meatballs. Deer meatballs...."
Flippynz
"Our firm had its Xmas Dinner here the other nightExcellent venue/premises albeit North Wharf is quite a hike from the CBDWe cheated taking..."
Glenn Town
"The food is very delicious , especially their meat balls dishes. The taste is very unique. Must try at least on of their meat balls dish. I had the..."
Mai
"Great ambiance and the food is delicious. Service is prompt and a lovely dining space. There is a courtyard which is fantastic because you can dine..."
Pradashnee Odiar
"Don’t think anyone needs further review on Baduzzi. The food was nice and service was good but just something was lacking for me. Guess this may be..."
Siow Fong Chen
"I know Baduzzi doesn’t need anymore reviews with raving 500+ reviews however I feel that my review would be current and to show that Baduzzi still..."
Charissa
" Location: It’s in Wynward Quarter, so went today as it was free parking.Being my debut, my brother took me out for dinner. Being a..."
Asha Shah
"Wifey and I came and ate here for lunch on 22/08/18. What a great set up they have, definitely an Italian vibe going on. Our waitress was friendly,..."
Justin
"My husband and I had lunch on Saturday on the spur of the moment and were so impressed with the excellent food and service that we received.  Would..."
Tracey Hardy
"I love Baduzzi, it’s expensive but worth it! I did have a new waitress today who blatantly lied to my friend and got caught out pretty quick and..."
Melissa Chai
"Came here recently for my birthday dinner and we had a great time. Because they don’t do bookings for small groups, our party of 4 came at 6pm and..."
Raymond Tiong
"Came for a mid-week lunch, and it was a lovely experience. Really would recommend the deer meatballs along with the eggplant. Ordered a side of pasta..."
Emilyy
"Great Italian in the heart of auckland. Ambiance is Low key but with charming decorations. The focus is certainly on the delicious food. Highly..."
Bachd3
"Very nice place for a romantic dinnerCant go pass the meatball, juicy, tastyThose handmade pasta, specially the duck is die forDont..."
Khoi Nguyen
"Went here for dinner the other night food was really got the crayfish pasta had so much flavour and tasted really good the portion slightly small but..."
Aman
"Never fails to impress. The pasta is always delicious and the only problem with the meatballs is trying to choose between crayfish, beef, deer or..."
Sjr Sjr
"Came here for birthday dinner. Great selection of pastas and meatballs. The most recommended pasta would be their famous duck pasta, definately worth..."
Smoothie Oeek
"One of the best Italian restaurants in Auckland!Service: 10/10Even though it was a packed night and we didn’t make a reservation we..."
Grace Huang
"Excellent food and service. Had the $65 set menu which was delicious and had a lot of variety. Food portions were decent and came out in a timely..."
Michelle
"Baduzzi is a noisy restaurant that doesn’t take reservations for small groups. Despite this, my parents love it and so do I. The service is always..."
Sian
"Had been planning on going for months, heard awesome things about the restaurant.Finally got here, with another couple for an evening meal...."
Warren
"We have eaten many meals at Baduzzi and it is our “go to” venue for visitors; none have ever been disappointed. Auckland Italian options have..."
Schalk
"Celebrated sons birthday there, what fabulous food!  Loved the atmosphere and all the various courses like artichoke flowers, meatballs, seafood..."
Star
"One of the best places for vegetarians I’ve been to recently! I love that they have a vegetarian section on the menu. The vegetarian meatballs are..."
Juportellam
"Baduzzi was one of the restaurants that I had heard a lot about. We ordered several dishes to share. The prawns, artichoke flowers, meatballs, fish,..."
Dxlche
"Great Location. Tiramisu!!! "Must have" recommendation for a very good reason despite being a little unconventional. The handmade pasta and meatballs..."
Roopali Jadhav
"Phenomenal meatballs, by far the best I've ever eaten, good service, good wine ...all round great restaurant! Must try out if your wanting Italian..."
Islarosek
"Came here for its dessert only as we had a late lunch in Depot. We ordered one beer, one jasmine martini, one tiramisu and one chocolate torta..."
Valerie Ma
"Great meal and ambience here at Baduzzi. Came here with my partner and our girl, we were impressed. We shared some entrees of 2 x zuchinni..."
Tarina
"Delicious meatballs. Juicy and creamy. My favorite were the venison meatballs. A bit overpriced though. Lamb ribs were too greasy and fatty so I..."
Lily
"Best Italian I've ever had, great service and environment. The attendent has been well trained and gave us an appropriate suggestion for the wine..."
Abby Liu
"taste good,but service not that perfect compared with the environment and food quality. cocktail is nice,honestly, I don’t know whether I will be..."
Rena
"Everything was good here, in general. I am just going to point out few things. 1) The meatballs was way too small in portion for the price and the..."
Jk
"Tasty and fresh!We were lucky enough to be treated by Frederic Cheng (021 073 9093) Mercedes Benz North Shore! Always buy from him to get..."
Tony Ma
"My girlfriend and I tried a couple of dishes from Baduzzi at Taste of Auckland and we loved it. My gf then took me to Baduzzi for my birthday. Great..."
James
"The food here is great, the best Italian I've had. Light and delicious. They offer some great vegetarian options. Staff are super friendly..."
SLM
"Food amazing, especially the crayfish meatballs and clam vongole. Wine recommendation also went very well with the food we ordered.The only..."
G1k
"One of proofs that Auckland can offer world class food. Everything I had here was amazing, but the pasta with duck was outstanding even in a five..."
Diogo Reck
"I come here every now and then to indulge myself in amazing food. They have a great array of Italian and New Zealand wines perfect for any..."
Thom
"You know you’re dining at the right place if you are seated in direct parallel to Auckland’s one and only Champagne Lady, Anne Burton...."
Medium_Rare
"Stunning food great service. Had a celebratory lunch at badduzzi today. Food was fantastic and service excellent. Helpful staff and wonderful outcome..."
Rebecca Roberts
"Always a treat going here. Love how cosy and relaxed it is with menus that always keep you wanting more.Sharing small plates while sipping..."
Clive Barclay-Sellers
"Great placement, Great food.Been here with my friend and we were very impressed. Selection of wines are very good too.The..."
Peter Chung
"Without a doubt, Baduzzi is the best restaurant in Wyndham Quarter. We went for the first time pre-show on Friday night. It was getting very busy at..."
Ken Morrison
"Amazing Italian and fantastic atmosphere . Busy but speedy service and attentive staff make it a great place for dinner. Tried the duck pasta as..."
Ella
"I had lunch at baduzzi with some work colleagues after a few recommendations. We weren't disappointed. The selection on the menu made it difficult to..."
Chefaldini
"Great vibe, food was divine and customer service was excellent. Would definitely like to come back and recommend it to friends...."
LEE Lauren
"Amazing restaurant with great service and a super wine list.The meatballs here are super, and the duck ragut is an institution in Auckland...."
Jaffa
"High praises for my experience here.We ordered a rump steak and a clam linguine and we weren't disappointed!The linguine although..."
Rishab Koshy
"After hearing many raves about this place I finally got to experience Baduzzi today. I was not disappointed at all. The..."
Christine Yeh
"This place definitely met all my expectations from all the hype!The meatballs were amazing, soft and flavourful. The size of them were..."
Winnie Luo
"Always delicious. The food is top notch, service is outstanding, wine list is awesome. The duck ragu is always a favourite and the meatballs are..."
Petra Pearce
"Came here on Saturday 6pm.Walking in the restaurant we had to wait a few minutes before we were even seen. Waitresses could be a bit more..."
Oksana Zhang
"I came here for my birthday last year and I really enjoyed the experience. The food was seasoned nicely and the dishes were beautiful! I even got a..."
Sharon Louie
"Visited this place on a Tuesday night with my friends. I like the ambience of the place, very romantic and cozy. Service was quick and staff was..."
Linh 💛
"It was a good experience at Baduzzi for lunch. Shaved wagyu tongue, bagna càuda, bone marrow... & wild red deer meatballs, portobello mushroom,..."
STRADS
"Amazing amazing amazing best pasta eva! We ordered carpaccio with creme fraise sorbet, light and divine. Followed it with pappardelle, so tasty and..."
Louise
"Very helpful and friendly staff. The food was amazing and definitely well presented. Easy to find and heaps of parking (free for first hour). Highly..."
SMINT400
"Authentic ItalianoI have to say I'm big on the creamy pasta, but they showed me something so different.The Ragu meatball pasta hands down..."
Lauren Bernays
"Great atmosphere...new waitress judika was amazing! Uniforms look amazing and fresh. The chef glen is also on fine form 😉 i cant get over how..."
Julia
"The interior of the restaurant was beautiful which suitable for special occasions.We ordered many dishes as I went in a big group.Every..."
Chico
"really nice atmosphere and the food was amazing. I got the meatballs and a drink and it was amazing. The meat was really soft and packed a lot of..."
Grace
"This is one of my absolute favourite auckland eats!! must try the meat board to start (so ideal for sharing and snacking on with drinks), along with..."
Cheekychi
"A really nice ambiance! The food is very delicious and the desserts was even better. Booking is essential as this place gets so packed! The food came..."
Nikki Rae
"Food was great, recommend the tiramisu and the pork carbonara. One of the best pork I had in NZ.Service, however was average. The waiter that..."
Heui Jin
"The food was phenomenal and service was pretty good despite it being a very busy night. The highlight for me was the tiramisu- very elegantly plated..."
Polly
"It's a beautiful place with a open kitchen and the best prawns ever! The guy who served us was amazing as well, he for real explained every dish on..."
Heer Kalia
"Loved every dish I have tried here. Not a big fan of sea food but this place has surely changed that with the crayfish meatballs which are my..."
Aanchal Manchanda
"Best Italian in Auckland. If we forget the food for a second, the atmosphere and service you receive from staff sets the bar very high...."
Roxanne Sarkari
"Really cute location and lovely staff. I ordered the duck pasta but was not really a fan. My sister on the other hand really enjoyed it so it might..."
S&G Take Auckland
"What a little gem!Service was very attentive and helpful when looking through the menu and trying to understand the well set out Italian ..."
PK
"Okay, went to this restaurant for my birthday a couple of weeks ago with high expectations from all the positive reviews and the drool worthy photos...."
Marcella
"The service, experience and food here is just delightful and instantly transports you to what you'd hope to experience in a restaurant in Italy. The..."
Melissa Mathieson
"Went there on a Saturday night. It was busy but it doesn't feel packed. Awesome food, great service, great environment! Had the king prawns for..."
Axvin MuChien Lee
"Quite glad I came with a group since we were then able to order quite a few items on the menu to share. We ordered a few items from each to get a..."
Benedict Uy
"Beautiful food, great location and nice service. We had a big company lunch here some time ago and it was a great experience. The Bistecca and Squid..."
Alex Butenko
"Just go to Baduzzi. Doesn't matter what you're in the mood for, if it's a special occasion or not, just go.That's all you need to know. It's one of..."
Nicholas R. Cannon
"I'm not usually a massive fan of Italian as I don't usually like pasta but this was absolutely incredible. I am definitely converted. I very rarely..."
Paige Travis
"Went here for dinner tonight with a girlfriend and 10/10 would recommend! The staff were really nice and really helpful with explaining the menu...."
Jessica
"This Italian is one of the gems of the viaduct restaurant crowd. The atmosphere here is always great, busy.. but so chilled, you just know everyone..."
Where To Next Auckland
"Honestly the service from this Italian resto is superb. As first timers some time ago. Our waiter explained to us our menu and allowed for us ample..."
Ana Kristi Soniega
"The interior of this place was lovely, especially the bar area. Ox Tongue w/ bone marrow - Bursts of flavour.Crayfish meatballs -..."
Teddyfamily.
"We came here for anniversary dinner, oh my, the food was AMAZING!! We ordered the beef tongue and meat balls for entree , clam pasta and deer pasta..."
Tw393
"Have visited several times and have been looked after well. Nice menu and atmosphere. They always manage to find a table for us, even when so..."
Alana Emerson
"This place is highly rated and generally good. They do get very creative with their desserts. However I can help feeling underwhelmed by the service..."
Restaurant Assassin
"I have to say baduzzi has the best meat balls ever! Perfectly executed every single time! And the pasta, oh the pasta is just heaven! We can't wait..."
Christine Lusha Gray
"Hey, what a fab place. Went there for dinner on 30 th Dec and the place was humming. Food and service was fantastic. I had the smoothest Italian..."
Rob Young
"Went there for a work xmas lunch. The place was buzzing with people. The beef was spot on- tender and flavoursome. The saffron rissoto was overly..."
Athena
"This was the best dinner I've had in a while. We shared zucchini flowers, beef meatballs, duck Ragu pappardalle and beetroot pappardalle. All the..."
Monty88
"Picked this place out before we'd even arrived in the country and it was a good choice. Amazing dinner with every meal hitting the mark. Highly..."
Tom Wills
"Who doesn't like the Baduzzi's tiramisu. It's the best ever. All over all other dishes were nice. We went for a lunch instead of dinner. The place..."
LuciferTSN
"Owners of the Grove this team knows how to cook food! We started off with egg plant flower - kingfish sashimi - duck pasta then the lamb..."
Alwayseating
"A few weeks ago, you may have seen that we ran our first competition for our readers. All you had to do was tag three of your favourite Auckland..."
Hungry Auckland
"Definitely a place worth revisiting for a sophisticated flavourful meal. Fast service, nice staff and lovely setting. I would go back to try more of..."
Tastebud Tingles
"best Italian food/ flavor and favorite  restaurant in Auckland.  food made with a lot of love and very high standards.  service was good.  pricey..."
Lang Ea
"Had the pleasure of meeting the bloggers from Hungry Auckland for dinner here last night. We had all heard good things about Baduzzi and were looking..."
HJ
"We walked in as a group of 6 on a busy Saturday night and somehow lucked into a table. The staff were all very informative and friendly, definitely a..."
Josh
"Dined here pre-show at the new Waterfront theatre, having not been here for a year or so.  Arrived earlier than the rest of my table, which was a..."
Bridgee
"Baduzzi is where you can enjoy a pleasant and authentic Italian culinary experience. We had an Italian feast and tried all four their signature..."
Annie Ren
"Very happy with this place, first time dining here with my family for a bday dinner. Ambiance is lovely and we were seated quickly (booking is..."
Nathalie
"Had some wonderful dinner and wine here last night with a friend. What a beautiful interior! I loved how it wasn't your basic industrial look so..."
Sulin Wang
"Great Italian restaurant with cozy atmosphere and friendly servers. I had duck paste, love their handmade paste, which was absolutely delicious and..."
Di
"Great atmosphere, friendly staff and allocated the same waiter/waitress per table which is handy and speedy food service.Can be busy with..."
FoodiePhysician
"Just came back from dinner here. My 5th visit. The food and flavour is pristine. They have decent choices in wine. I love love their duck pate cure..."
Isabel
"Amazing. We ordered a few different dishes and shared the greatness around. Such finesse in their Italian food, every phase of the flavours progress..."
Jasveen Kaur
"My family and other friends/family had a great lunch here, be prepared to spend around $80 per person, though the food is worth it, seafood risotto..."
Cesar Luis
"Been here twice now being a chef I'm got fussy who isn't 😜,but have to say food is amazing great flavours and presented well,could brush up a bit..."
Ayaan
"DivineDined here for my birthday and I was amazedI don't think I can ever pay 26 for an average pasta again when I can come..."
Thegreeats
"My partner took me for a surprise lunch at Baduzzi last year and I'd rank it amongst my all time favourite dining experiences. We were..."
Saskia Yates
"what an amazing experience ! Took my mum for her birthday and we were not disappointed. We shared all meals ,6 in total , and we definitely had some..."
Sophie Allegra Unterhofer
"My boyfriend took me here last night and it was my favourite dinner date so far! The food was perfect and the service was nice. We shared the venison..."
Hana Faleatua
"My wife and I are always looking for new and exciting places to eat out. We found it here. Our waitress was first class. She took us on a journey and..."
Zoè Fay Foster
"Gorgeous food - love it - a new favourite- mmmmmm mmmmm - I don't have a big appetite but had to order more it was sooo delicious- cold night sat..."
Annettetchurch
"Had an amazing time here at baduzzi! Definitely a step up from all the other Italian places that I've been to. The service was great and so was the..."
Samantha Gemmell
"Really enjoyed our evening. Went with a group after work, shared a platter to start, and our mains were excellent. Beautiful beautiful food and..."
GlutenFreeFoodie
"We went to Baduzzi on a Friday. Got there at 5:30, nice and not crowded so plenty of tables to choose from.The waiter explained the dishes..."
Jan
" 🇮🇹🇮🇹Italienische Küche! Baduzzi has the most incredible meatballs in town😂! The dining area is kind of dark, but super warm and..."
JJJiiiiAn
"Food is delicious and nicely presented, but the price is a bit high and for the portion served. Other than that the restaurant had amazing food and a..."
Sarah
"Baduzzi is one of my favourite restaurant in Auckland! Whenever I dine there I always recieve fantastic food and service. The beetroot and paua..."
TheSecretFoodie
"Great food and atmosphere. The staff were really accommodating too! The favorites of the day was the beef meatballs, duck ragu pasta, and the..."
Kesh.d
"Very much a dining-in-the-dark experience for us. Lights were perhaps a little too dim, which made it difficult for us to even read the menu. But in..."
Jade Lim
"Tasty, tasty, tasty! We had a selection of dishes along with a delicious Montepulciano wine and the whole meal was just incredible. Pretty attentive..."
Good Advisor
"Amazing restaurant ! Love the atmosphere and friendly staff. We had set menu for 12 people and everyone loved it! Must try their dessert and meat..."
CrazyCatLady_EmmaC
"The food here is excellent, but I definitely agree with other reviews that the tables are cramped in. And I have always felt that sitting you at the..."
Daniel Kinnoch
"First class bistro style place doing a fusion that still rings the italian bell. Just g othere. Seriously wont dissapoint , Only vaguew negative is..."
Alan Dempsey
"We came to Baduzzi to celebrate my wife's 30th birthday and we were all really impressed with the food.We were a picky table to serve - I'm..."
Oly Su
"When you have one of the best food in town, why cramp your customers to tiny 500x500 tables that can hardly fit 2 dishes (+4 tasting plates). The..."
Lucia Zhang
"We came here for my Boyfriend's birthday dinner and I can't describe how glad I am that we went. It's a small plate style place and you would usually..."
Rhegan Smith
"Baduzzi has always been on my to-do list so was excited when the day finally came. We ordered the lamb meatballs, risotto, duck maltagliati and the..."
Claudia
"Outstanding!! The duck pasta was beautiful and the tiramisu was the best desert we've had in years. And well done on the kids menu! World class...."
Daniel Bell
"Loved my experience at baduzzi the deer meat balls are to die for and the squid ink pasta was great! The decor is amazing and really sets..."
Sonam Kumar
"One word. AMAZING. Despite arriving at Baduzzi and having to wait 45 minutes for a table (with the Wynyard quarter area not an issue on a Friday..."
Vivek Katial
"This is a review for Baduzzi's $15 weekday sandwich lunch.Sammie of the day was chicken and taleggio and came with choice of San Pellegrino...."
Hungusmcfatty
"Baduzzi is very much a hidden treasure. Located under the ASB building in busy Wynyard Quarter it is hard to tell what lies behind the red..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"After months of hearing about this place, I finally enjoyed a delicious lunch there today.My prawn and crab risotto was very good and my..."
Estelle.verani
"Went here after reading some reviews with a few girlfriends. Absolutely loved the food that we had. Definitely a place worth recommending. We had one..."
Shiksha Sridhar
"Very impressed! went with my partner and fried for an impromptu lunch and was glad to have done so. Menu interesting with something for everyone,..."
Sophie Phipps
"The best Italian restaurant in Auckland. I been in there with my friends, all the food was soooo nice for sure we will come back again..."
Sarah
"Excellent crayfish meatballs. Just those are worth the trip alone. The snapper and lobster angolini is wonderful; so smooth and flavoursome...."
Jessica Donovan
"Me and my husband went to Baduzzi last night for dinner and was surprised to see how busy the restaurant was given it was a weeknight but the food..."
Ridad
"For me Baduzzi lives up to the hype. Went here after work on a Friday, immediately got a table. Had tried to get a table here on several..."
Natasha
"Take me to any new country and you can safely bet I’ll seek out Italian food. After a few days of eating highly prized local cuisine I’m usually..."
Feastwisely
"Have always enjoyed dining here, came here for Valentine's Day and no problem getting a booking. The food is to die for me and the atmosphere adds to..."
Edmond Young
"First time we've been to this establishment. The service was good. Pasta was unique but pleasant. Tiramisu was absolutely devine couldn't get enough..."
Yoyo
"Service: 8/10Food: 8.5/10Cleanliness: 8/10Value for money:6/10Overall: 7.5/10Really impressed by everything here. Would..."
Jack Trav.
"Came here for a Friday night dinner. First time I've been here. I love the passion of the staff here. They recant (in great detail) the menu with all..."
Josh Law
"Came here after the rave reviews Baduzzi has received, ordered the buttered maltagliati with duck and it was really quite salty. Was unable to finish..."
Amanda Teo
"I've been to Baduzzi 3 or 4 times and this review is based on these visits. The service I've experienced has always been fantastic, equivalent to far..."
Ryan Orr
"Great atmosphere and even better food! Loved the crayfish meatballs...!!! And such a great price. Definitely recommend this place, go for a walk..."
Jamiekbing
"This has been on my list to revisit as the previous experience was marred by a slightly awkward work function. I invited friends who have..."
Minily
"This Is a first time I ever been here.I thought I give a try.For starter we add some meat ball and I tell you what this was a best meat..."
Farshid Hakimi
"A plush and peppy little Italian place tucked in the North Wharf. Mostly busy with the popularity amongst the city diners.Found..."
Arpita Mandal
"I am in love with this place. I went there during NZFW and it was packed, but it didn't feel like you were seated too close or that people were..."
Kendel
"Possibly the best Italian you can get in Auckland. Certainly more expensive than most especially for portion size so it has prevented me from..."
Eleanor Purdey Smith
"We came here last Saturday night. We arrived at about 8pm and the place was full and buzzing. We were informed on arrival that all tables were full..."
MelissaLosesItBlog
"From the moment I read the menu here I knew we were going to be in for a treat and I was right.It's a nice venue, comfortable and relaxed and..."
Auckland Food Tours
"Super nice Italian place for night stay. Lobster meatballs are highly recommended. Bacon roasted king prawn also nice. Venison meatball excellent as..."
Tanz
"One of the best Italian restaurants in town! Definitely need to arrive early to get a table. The maltagliati gets me every time ❤️❤️ great..."
Tania Li
"Really good. Nice food. Nice decor. Mostly nice wait staff. Was seated at what I assume was the children's table. It was barely big enough for our..."
Richard Sharpe
"Meatballs galore! Stopped by for a quick bite of their famous meatballs. We had their crayfish and venison meatballs. The crayfish..."
Elena Ching
"Went for a schmoozy Christmas lunch with some business associates. Nice venue. Central location not far from parking. We went with tapas shared..."
Janine Henderson
"Great Italian affair! The food was done at a high quality. The menu contains some classic Italian dishes and some not so familiar ones which were..."
Christian
"I went here for lunch today. We decided to share a few of the plates. Started with the piper - found this quite bland. The prawns were nice. We also..."
Angela Trigg
"We came to Beduzzi as a table of 4 on a Tuesday evening, we had tried to call in to book a table however like a lot of places these days, no bookings..."
Kieran
"Best pasta in Auckland!! Located in Wynyard Quarter, this place serves both lunch and dinner. We came here with friends for lunch. Ordered beef and..."
TinaS
"I chose this place for my birthday dinner with family. As soon as we walked in I knew it was going to be good! I asked our waitress to pick some..."
Alana Rose Gray
"Finally I had a chance to go here after seeing the owner in NZ MKR for 2yrs ;) Start from ‘Piccolo’ section - we had flame grilled..."
Tanz
"Very cosy with friendly customer service. Portion sizes were small but the food was delicious! The buffalo mozzarella was nice and fresh! Definitely..."
Priyanka D'cruz
"Lives up to its reputation!!! After great difficulty we settled on a range of pasta dishes, and some of the house speciality - meatballs. The food is..."
EpiCurious
"Outstanding... a group if 10 or so of us shared dinner at Baduzzi on Auckland Marina, we left it up to the staff to order share plates for our entre,..."
Jonathan Mayes
"Loved my evening here, the food was great and the service was fab. Having heard a lot about their meatballs and fresh pasta i definitely wasn't..."
Fleur Cerecke
"If you are craving for hand-made and fresh pasta,Baduzzi is hands down the best place for you. Highly recommended. The mean may contain lots of..."
Super(・_・;Phoebe
"We came here last night for my sister's birthday and had a wonderful dinner. While we had to wait for under an hour to get in (To be fair, the place..."
Ramon Reyes
"Baduzzi, Baduzzi, Baduzzi. Oh how I love Baduzzi’s!! I had seen so many pictures of their tiramisu through Instagram! I thought it was about time..."
Gemma
"🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟so delicious! I went tonight with long time no see girlfriend, we had blessed evening! Crayfish meatballs were AMAZING!..."
Wendy Zhou
"Seriously good food, would recommend trying the tribute to pig while it is on the menu as it is pretty good! We also had the crayfish meatballs which..."
James Firman
"It was my first time having dinner at Buduzzi and it was a wonderful experience. The waiters there were welcoming and they provided blankets if you..."
Angela Tan
"The meatballs here are insane!!! So so good :D Also loved the Risotto Primavera :) The dish itself is so creamy and rich and pretty good overall :)..."
FoodieOodie95
"This place has the best meatballs in town!!! The crayfish meatball and the duck are our favourites. Oh and the Tiramisu...The best so far!!!..."
Dee
"Was planning to have dinner another venue in Wynyard Quarter but found out that it was closed for the day, so decided to try out Baduzzi instead...."
Jihye Kang
"Walked past and it was packed! Always a good sign!First time down in Wynyard Quarter for a while so were not sure where to go but we were very..."
Temptation Cakes Auckland
"One of the best Italian food you can get in Auckland... Bit on the higher side of the cost... But absolutely worth for each dollar spent here... The..."
Kiran Kanchan
"Baduzzi is decisively the best dining experience in Wynyard Quarter. If you come with a large group, you will be spoilt with a set menu that will..."
Daniel Power
"Food and service is up to its usual great standard they do a great job when it comes to consistency is food and service delivery Another great..."
Bill Smale
"I was drawn to this place because of their duck maltagliati and my craving for meat balls.So my first time here I decide to get here..."
SnobNom
"If you like meatballs and pasta, this place does it so well! Designed as sharing platters, this means you get to try more of the menu. They also have..."
ShoRt
"We experienced amazing service at Baduzzi. Having been here when it first opened and returning again more recently, I was pleasantly surprised to see..."
FoodieNelle
"Positioned in the bustling new North Wharf, Baduzzi is now a favourite for many Aucklanders, including myself! From the moment you step through the..."
Biohazard
"Been here on several occasions. After reading great reviews, I thought it was finally time to pay the place a visit. My first experience at Baduzzi..."
Huli
"Had a late lunch today with Ivan Valladolid. We were seated my lovely staff outside in a great ambiance. The menu was a little tricky to understand..."
Anna
"Dined here twice now. Excellent service and the food here is absolutely delicious! Highly recommend the duck pasta and crayfish meatballs. Love the..."
Lucia Park
"Service was great, the waitress felt like a friend she was friendly and offered her knowledge about the menu to us since me and my friends didn't..."
Judy Chhy
"After looking at the good reviews Baduzzi have at Zomato, we visited the place twice. One by ourself at Lunch and the other time at Dinner with a..."
MommyYummy
"Wow!! No other words. The food - amazing. The service - second to none. We had Sully as our waitress (or whatever the pc term is these days) and she..."
Jaki Dwight
"I have a new mission in life: to try every item on the menu at Baduzzi. Yes, I like this place THAT much. I took my parents here for a birthday lunch..."
Squiddy
"The popularity of Baduzzi speaks for itself when you can see that it is packed on a Sunday night while everything else around is empty. We were..."
Khoa Le
"Food and atmosphere was excellent.Only thing to note is that the meatballs (venison and lamb) were both definitely pink in the middle but..."
Food Eater
"Have visited a handful of times since it opened and the experience is always consistent. Excellent warm service and outstanding food. You can't go..."
Jo Y
"If you want to know Italian food beyond pasta and pizza, this is the place for you. Not an everyday restaurant as it comes under the nifty belt of..."
Winnie
"Absolutely no complaints at all. The pasta was perfectly cooked, every dish looked amazing and had tonnes of flavour. The atmosphere was great -..."
Maia Churichkova
"Baduzzi is my husband's favorite Italian restaurant. Glad to see they have some new dishesWe tried the tuna with fennel salad, good portion..."
YIRU
"Visited last night, 2nd visit in 2 weeks, both Sunday nights and seated outdoors (don't fret, it's very warm, not needing a coat). Decor has always..."
Jemimah
"With only 6 family adults, no bookings were available, so great advice when we rang, for us to arrive early.We received a wonderful welcome to..."
StephAKL
"Baduzzi is an Italian restaurant with an excellent reputation. As you enter Baduzzi it’s warm and welcoming which is perfect for a chilly winters..."
Jess Pendergrast
"Nothing to fault-food, atmosphere, & service impeccable! We were lucky we got in on a busy Saturday night without a booking... Worth every cent!..."
Manda Little
"I have been to Baduzzi once before and loved it so was keen to go again. We went for dinner on a Friday night and it was bustling but we managed to..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"We meet friends for lunch in the city frequently.  We had been here before about a year  ago..checking out all the restaurants in Wynyard quarter..."
Lynn Hedges
"Been here for the casual drinks and snacks, as well as for dinner. Food is delicious and the wine list is superb. Some staff needs to be a little..."
SSBoots
"After always wanting to go to Baduzzi we finally went, exception service from the minute we walked in the doors. The waiters knew the menu well and..."
Rosa Smith
"Absolutely amazing! I have been back 3 times now and have never been disappointed. Lively atmosphere and fantastic food. Sad that the tortellini is..."
Jacelyn Hughes
"Baduzzi is a seriously good Italian restaurant. It has all the ticks for lunch or dinner - ambience, bustle without irritating racket, excellent..."
Duncan Galletly
"Arrived at Baduzzi on a cold Saturday evening with much anticipation (being a fan of Michael Dearth's The Grove).Initial impression was not great..."
Fylde
"Another fantastic meal at Baduzzi. As usual. Food, the best. Service, amazing (thanks Sully for looking after us so well, your smile, humor..."
Kiwi888
"Baduzzi was recommended by a friend. I tried alot of new food here. we went on a very early dinner / very late lunch after work it was a quiet time...."
Joy Maralit
"Amazing Mother's Day lunch here. Food and service were both fantastic. Would recommend the Gnocchi and Duck Ragu. Will definitely be back..."
Nika Van Wyk
"I love the idea of a walking degustation. Working out South and living on the Shore, I don’t always go out to town to eat. So when I do, I find..."
UltimateOmNoms
"Wonderful dinner last Saturday night for my sons 21st. Food tasted delicious and so well presented. Thank you! Thankful..."
Petrina Grib
"We went to Baduzzi for a work lunch, it is a modern funky restaurant. The food was really amazing, I loved the way you can order each dish as a..."
Kelly
"Came down to Baduzzi on a stormy Saturday night and we had an hour wait for a table for two. Was well worth the wait though. From the bustling..."
Steph Young
"This place is pretty special came on a night I was feeling awful with the flu, the cock tails with flowers in them instantly warmed me up :-) had a..."
Chloe-Mae
"I was excited to go to Baduzzi as a friend had raved about the food and I had also read some great reviews online. Enter Baduzzi and the environment..."
Kezia Lobo
"Excellent food. Amazing service. The meals are hearty and balanced. And the desserts are a work of art. I loved the tiramisu. It was light and filled..."
Tash
"On a mission to find the best tiramisu! ?. Came here after dinner for a treat on a Friday night super pack! We're put on waiting list but were fitted..."
Paris
"Fabulous food, great wine list, fabulous service! Will definitely be back next time we're in Auckland. The food was full of flavour, fresh, tasty and..."
Barbara Thorsen
"3.5 Only because of the small portions. First class food and service. A bit pricey also. Great location. Pity they don't serve pizza.Nice..."
Dimitrios Konstantopoulos
"I went here for my birthday because I hae heard many good things about Baduzzi.The place is always busy and because of that it took a while..."
Noms Burger
"We came here a few weeks ago, we arrived early - we knew they don't take bookings and also that this place gets quite full very quickly.We started..."
Miss Kiki
"Had a wonderful business lunch here yesterday. The lamb meatballs were sensational as was the vegetarian pasta dish I had (and that's quite a..."
Skinnybrowns
"Dined here last night and could not fault the food and service. The wagyu meatballs were one of the best thing I have ever tasted. Unfortunately you..."
Moggie
"Food here is amazing. This is somewhere perfect for a special occasion as you'll be wanting to try EVERYTHING. My favorites are the meatballs which..."
Anna Harding
"The first time I had visited this establishment I found the food to be lacking but I had a friend from overseas come to visit and I thought I would..."
Linny
"Came here for dinner with a group of 10. Had platters and meatballs to share. Lobster and red deer meatballs were outstanding! Ordered a main each,..."
Bobby Anderson
"Lovely, said with a sigh, that sums up Baduzzi.This visit we went for a late lunch, next time we will return in the evening. Mr has already..."
Muffin Mum
"Lovely place with exception service.While they have a no booking policy the staff is very well organize and seats you in a very reasonable time..."
Lisa Wong
"Baduzzi is such an amazing restraunt that we were considering going back an hour later to try more deserts! It is a modern establishment..."
DefinitelyMayb
"This place is awesome! We went there on new year's eve and enjoyed an excellent four-course meal with great service! The ambience was lovely too! A..."
Rosemary Cook
"We went on a busy night so I thought the service was pretty average given that we had to ask for extra menus and water to be topped up. As a group we..."
Bettina Tran
"Damn this place is good! Went here with a friend last Friday night and we shared some meatballs and then two pasta dishes for the main. Firstly, I..."
LucyGoosey
""Food of the People" say the signs outside. Open the big, bright red door and step from the street into the dining room of Baduzzi, where your..."
Ulrich Frerk
"Deserts are great here. Good service although the booth seats on a hot night were a little sticky. I saw Joseph Parker the boxer eating the same..."
Peter Mondosae
"All I can say is that the food is delicious. Would love to eat here everyday if I could! We had a range of meatballs (the sauces were to die for)..."
James
"I last visited Baduzzi a year ago. My friend and I had a very pleasant experience, and so this week I took my partner for the first time to introduce..."
Sophia
"I went to baduzzi a couple of weeks ago with friends. Two of us had been on a low carb diet and if you're going to break it then you may as well do..."
Aimee
"This was a very nice place to eat. The waiter serving us was very informative which helped us to decide what we ordered. Would recommend for anyone..."
Don's Food Fiesta
"I went here for my birthday and was not disappointed. Having heard mixed reviews I was unsure what to expect. The food was delish, with the menu..."
Bella Lily
"Been here twice - both times were amazing. The Duck Ragu has to be one of my faves! Tiramisu is just brilliant!, and there is a version of an..."
Sananda Chatterjee
"Fantastic and thoughtful service, bettered only by the delicious and beautifully yummy food - a delight and a treat! The exotically flavoued..."
Silva Star
"Five words - BEST TIRAMISU IN THE WORLD. This place is something else. Been here 4 times and had the same thing every time and each time spot on...."
Pankaj Kini
"What an amazing night!! Selection of food was great! cured meat platter and veal with polenta so tasty!! Staff where so awesome and helped to make..."
Charlie Dickinson
"From the great people who did the Grove what else would you expect but great food.  The star of the show is the meatballs, the Venison or Wagyu in..."
Jason Montreal
"Exceptional service from tk. Food was good, though suckling pig portion size was a little small. Particularly enjoyed the duck pasta. Would go again...."
Alex James
"A solid restaurant. I had the crab meatballs, suckling pork, clams linguine and the valrhona chocolate. The linguine and the chocolate dessert were..."
Lex Antony Huang
"Amazing italian & great service! Have been there about 6 times and love going back. They make epic Negroni's and the stuff are always very..."
Cole Saunders
"Wow, what an evening of great food and atmosphere. Went to Baduzzi for a birthday celebration and received fantastic food and service. Big ups to the..."
Daniel Taylor
"Baduzzi is the second creation of award winning chef Ben Bayly. Serving Italian influenced food, they also focus on serving the finest handmade..."
Courtney @ A Food Awakening
"I can totally understand why this place has so many positive reviews - it truly is amazing. Everything was absolutely perfect & I can't believe it..."
Amy Webb
"I took my mother and grandmother for lunch on Mother's Day and it was fantastic!! Delicious food and reasonably priced for a higher end restaurant...."
J.T547
"Dined here for lunch.as usual consistently great food and service.4 th time to this restaurant in 4 months.is now a firm family favourite.our..."
Fran Munro
"My husband and I went to Baduzzi last month for our anniversary. I chose to go there because I've heard about this place's great desserts before...."
Carolina De Biasio
"I was really impressed with everything about this place. My boyfriend and I wanted somewhere fancy but not too fancy to celebrate our anniversary and..."
Bea Nannestad
"Stylish place with great food, service and atmosphere. I would recommend this place to anybody. The number of people there during the week testifies..."
Mark Corbett
"Absolutely loved everything about this place. The food of course, could not be more impressive, true italian with the twist. Fantastic atmosphere and..."
Penelope Franca
"Absolutely stunning meal. The Red Deer meatballs were to die for as was the fresh pasta with duck, mushrooms and black walnuts. The service was..."
Dawn Meertens
"I went to Baduzzi alone, fairly early on a Wednesday night. First impressions: really helpful staff (I have “special dietary requirements”) and..."
Rob Bishop
"We went to lunch on a whim today, after hearing very nice things about Baduzzi from friends. The food and service was everything I've come to expect..."
Gus
"We went on a recommendation from my nephew who is a real foodie and I also love food.It was Just Divine! I can't wait to go back, Very cool place..."
Tracy Johnstone
"We couldn't fault the food and service on a very busy night. Every dish was totally delicious, including grilled sardines with pine nuts, feta and ..."
Rosalie Bay
"First time here, very enjoyable - pleased we arrived early at 630pm as it quickly filled up and there were people lining up to get in when leaving..."
David Parussini
"What better way than to have lunch on a sunny day at Baduzzi. The waitress was very informative and talked us through the menu with great..."
Kelsey
"Flippin awesome! The staff were super knowledgable and friendly. Food was top notch and presented at a really high standard. Good variety of seating..."
Jeff Mabbett
"This place was wonderful. We walked in and were seated immediately. Drinks came quickly. This is the second time we have been here. We have..."
Manoja St John
"Baduzzi you have got it right! Thank you for presenting us with amazing cuisine and excellent service!! Loved every minute of it. This restaurant has..."
Vanessa Green
"Fantastic restaurant. Knowledgeable staff and great atmosphere. We especially loved the duck pasta and the tiramisu was sinfully good. We are so..."
Tom Fletcher
"A good restaurant serving quality and unique Italian food. The meatballs cost $13.00 to $18.00 for 4 pieces. A main dish will cost $16.00 to..."
Jeffrey Dee
"We went to Baduzzi a couple of weeks ago to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday. The whole experience was very nice and we had a lovely time. The..."
Joe
"This place does get busy, so you need to be early for a table if you don't want to wait.The team have a great understanding of the menu and..."
David Boshier
"Love, love, love! Great fit out, saucy knowledgeable staff and fantastic food. Stopped in for a couple of glasses of wine and a snack, now can't wait..."
Nicole Abbott
"Fantastic restaurant. Meatballs are so tender and delicious. The fish stew is one of the best I have ever had (will definitely be back for more) and..."
Jacqui
"This place is amazing. Have just come home from a birthday dinner. Christine the maitre d was charming. The three of us shared entrees, mains and..."
Philippa L
"I was lucky enough to spend my Sunday afternoon down at the newly opened Baduzzi in the Wynyard Quarter. As we arrived we passed a couple just..."
Zinnia Harris
"Baduzzi is an Italian restaurant with an uniquely Kiwi twist.  Located in the Wynyard Quarter precinct and always buzzing with diners, this place is..."
EatsByZee
"Came here for lunch with 2 others that works nearby. Was a little intimidated when everyone else in the restaurant was banker-looking, in suits. I..."
Lillian
"Baduzzi is an Italian trattoria under the helm of Michael Dearth of The Grove. This is in a lower-price range, but with all the creativity and..."
Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks
"I went to Baduzzi for a special occasion, it was a busy night which probably seems to be the case most nights.We had a small table on the side..."
Fridayu
"We had a nice time at Baduzzi, it's was extremely busy but we had booked ahead so after a 20 minute wait at the bar the 9 of us were squeezed into a..."
Frequency
"This restaurant may be named after meatballs, but that is just one section of the menu. They have great pastas and main dishes too, as well as plenty..."
Nom Nom Panda
"I do love Baduzzi, after 3 visits I still want to back for more....of just about everything. Meatballs are star but then everything else is just a..."
Mairi Herbert
"Came here based on a friend's recommendation and various reviews. First impressions are of a slick French/American bistro with very friendly service..."
Kate W
"The staff are very friendly, although most of them have not personally tried the dishes so recommendations are a bit limited. Shaved waygu..."
Two Honest Truths
"been taken there for a dinner for my special night. staff at front house were quite young which i wouldn't mind as long as they do their best job..."
Aoki Astrid
"We are a group of 27 people having a delightful sunny lunch, and we were thoroughly impressed by the exceptional service and delicious food at..."
Ruzanne Keresoma
"Nice food and I love their specials as well. They got some good vegetarian options to cater for some vegetarians in our group. They took good care of..."
kalyan chavala
"Popped here after hitting up a film at the ASB Theatre. I've been here plenty of times and it is consistently good. We were walk-ins tonight but..."
Amindha Fernando
"Excellent customer service, delicious and tasty dishes, desserts were beautiful decorated and prepared. Overall a great..."
LT Trinh
"Wonderful food and service! We couldn't decide which dishes to choose so we ordered extra and had a lovely feast made extra special by the..."
Amy Phillips
"Very Friendly staff , everything tasted good from starters to desserts , will definitely be back to try more..."
Meeshah Alhafidh
"If you're going to a show at the ASB Waterfront Theatre, Baduzzi is a fantastic choice which is close by and has some delicious food. We loved the..."
Ray C
"Cosy Italian restaurant located near the waterfront. Walking in you'll soon notice the many plants decorating in a cool vibe - booths and an outside..."
Caio Torres
"Amazing Italian food, and great atmosphere with excellent service. Nothing is more welcoming than stepping into this place after a wet and windy..."
Kevin Chen
"Had our Christmas Staff dinner. We ordered the set menu where we could try different dishes. They were outstanding. The food was absolutely..."
Luke Simpson
"Food was very good, especially the bread with olive oil and olives as a starter. The bread has a smoked crust! Even though the food was good, the..."
apas
"Absolutely delicious food. Well trained staff. Highly..."
Angela Robinson
"This was one of the most amazing food places I have ever been too , the food was amazing the service was outstanding and they refilled our glasses of..."
Natalei Monika
"Everything was so good and delicious, the in house crafted meatballs are tasty and fantastic. It was our second time and the food was perfectly..."
Tehaunui
"Food quality is consistent over the years. I cam back for their wild deer meatballs and it tastes just like a few years back. Thank you for the great..."
Ele Lu
"Loved the whole experience. Great food and service. Surprised our friend with a dessert for her birthday too 🎂 🥳. Only took photos of..."
Michelle
"I recently dined at Baduzzi in Auckland and had an amazing experience. The atmosphere and service were fantastic. Our server, a young gentleman,..."
Arran Worsley
"What a phenomenal experience 😍 every single dish was as amazing as the last. Hard to pick a favorite! Thank you We enjoyed the deep fried..."
Bee Sweet
Ostro
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"Came here for a birthday dinner for partner and was blown away with how amazing every dish we ordered was. We had the crayfish toasted sandwich,..."
Rebecca Patel
"love the taste of beef wellington but the food come quite..."
Eatateeaten
"🍞🥩Beef Wellington at Ostro 🤩it’s been on my list for a while, finally gave it a try yesterday and I was super impressed! Beef Wellington..."
Pandadrools
"Came in tonight for a farewell dinner for my friend. Tried the eye fillet and the mushroom hotpot. Did not expect the mushroom hotpot to come out..."
Rosanne Choy
"Love the food here! It’s a fantastic view and setting for a special occasion or just summer! The service is fantastic..."
Chan Can Eat
"Have been there a few times, good vibes and Wellington beef. I recommend medium well, better than..."
Jialin Cui
"Was definite a happy meal. Beef Wellington was cooked just well. It was my first time trying fresh oyster. It was fresh and creamy. The appetiser was..."
Carol W.
"Unfortunately they sold out Beef Wellington when we arrived. Friendly staff but slow service. Food taste pretty good,location is easy to..."
Serena L
"Went here for High Tea great experience great food but little bit too sweet for me.Apart from that everything is good, will come here for diner..."
Aymee Huang
"Food was good and service was very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend lamb shoulder which was so tender and flavourful. The harbour view was..."
LilianMonaghan
"Amazing food and view! Ordered the creme brûlée and it was the best i have ever tried! Also ordered the seafood grazing player which was extremely..."
Cheapeatobsession
"Ostro can be found in level two of the seafarers building at britomart but dont worry theres a lift and you’ll need it after this place...."
Flippynz
"Beautiful dinner with a beautiful view. Had the buffalo mozzarella with sourdough, beef wellington with parmesan beignets& creamed sweetcorn, and a..."
Kealy Mathews
"I have been here 4 times. Foods and customer service were excellent. Highly recommend to book a table with the note for saving you a portion of Beef..."
Ashley Tran
"Taste: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑Interior Deco: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑Customer service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗Recommend:..."
Mon.
"This review is for their high-tea only. Came here for high-tea with a group of friends. It is all you can eat and you can keep refilling the trays..."
Desmond Chan
"OMG,look at,what a plates!oysters are fresh with vinegar, garlic, and some other sauces( bit of sweet). I had grilled market fish snapper..."
Rocky Guo
"Best birthday dinner ever!!! I went there for my 21st and got a salmon steak for myself and a gnocchi for my bf🥰 They were both fascinating,..."
Christina Lee
"Came to Ostro for our anniversary and it was PERFECTION from start to finish. Stunning ambience and view out to the harbour, fabulous service with..."
Hannah Elley
"It is rare to go out fine dining for me now, but this experience was well worth it. With views over looking the Port and you get the beautiful sea..."
Food2belly
"One of my favorite restaurants to come chill. The service is exceptional staff are always kind and sociable. The drinks are great and the view is..."
Seamus M.
"Very cool place to go for a drink with a relaxed indoor outdoor style bar. Range of beers on tap are pretty good too. Had the market fish of the day..."
Birdman
"Great atmosphere, amazing location ( wharf on one side and the Britomart on the other), friendly and helpful staff, great weather to spend a Friday..."
João Plácido
"Delicious food - yummy pork belly and the parmesan beignets are one of a kind.  A nice place overlooking the harbour with an excellent..."
Michelle
"Good service, good food. We tried the oysters, bread, one each of the gnocchi, the salmon and the lobster and snapper pie. Finished with one dessert,..."
Bobby Zhou
"Visited Ostro last night - the layout & view is amazing. Sadly it was raining so definitely on a clear sunny day the sunset would be perfect from..."
Sarena & Eashvar Chhotu
"It was girls’ night out one slightly chilly Thursday evening. I had been eyeing the beef wellington but I could not justify paying 98NZD (menu for..."
Maricor Sunga
"In the early 1970’s, Seafarers.was known to many as a gateway into Auckland City for transient sailors... Present day... it is now home to Ostro..."
Food Buster Reviewers
"Spectacular views on the waterfront, great for intimate moments and has one of my favourite bar settings in Auckland. I’m a big fan of..."
Medium_Rare
"Omg! We loved the duck and the fish for our mains! My husband keeps taking us back especially for the duck! Great staff and good seating areas. A bit..."
S & F And Baby
"Wow.Hands down one of the best meals I’ve had. Everything tasted amazing. This is the wow factor I was looking for. The amazing harbour view,..."
Darren Big Belly
"This place is the only place in Auckland, that I’ve heard of, that does beef wellington. After a 45 minute wait we were given crispy puff..."
Dxlche
"Possibly the best restuarant I have been to in Auckland. Have been there twice now and love the food, service and the view of the harbour at night is..."
Deborah Pitout
"You have got to try out Ostro, one of our fave places so far. We had an anniversary dinner here and it was Devine. Great service excellent food...."
Peneueta Willis
"Recently, I graduated university with a conjoint degree in Commerce and Property. To celebrate this milestone, we chose Josh Emett’s Ostro to have..."
Annie Ren
"Came for the special Mother’s Day high tea and it was delicious! We had a table with a view of the harbour and mum got a complimentary glass of..."
Lizzie
"Came here with my husband for our anniversary. Ordered the beef carpaccio and tuna tataki for entree which were both very good. The beef was in large..."
RVEH
"I can’t record the flavor at all. What I still remember is that this restaurant does picked a wonderful location. I guess no one will reject to a..."
Yafenxu123
"The decor of this place was absolutely lovely. My mother and I came in on a bustling Saturday night but even though it seemed super busy, the staff..."
Linda Lin
"Loved the atmosphere, the setting, food and the service. I literally cannot fault anything.My duck breast i ordered was incredible! T flavour..."
Neelam Chandra
"I have been looking forward for this restaurant for so long, because of the obsession with Gordan Ramsy's Beef Wellington. It really suprised me, the..."
Jason Shi
"The steak was amazing here and came with an amazing bearnaise sauce, I also had free range chicken nibbles but I cant see these on this menu, fries..."
Sarah Shepherd
"I booked this restaurant out for my leaving party in the weekend. They offered fully vegan catering for this event. The food was stunning and well..."
Aimee.
"Lovely lovely food and view!! I could have given a 5 star but the service wasn’t as good. But I’d definitely recommend this place regardless...."
Fijiangourmand
"We had high tea here. Pretty good selections for the teas and food.The view and atmosphere is really good. Really enjoyed my time here and def..."
Rezz Ca
"Another place to check off on the high tea list around town, it's pretty good. Service is your usual good standard and the ambience is nice..."
Jeffie
"This place is always amazing. The prettiest views, service, foods, drinks, decor etc. etc. only thing I have to say about it that’s not so positive..."
Anna
"My first time at Ostro was for an end-of-year lunch with my workmates. Food and service were both high-quality, but I have to admit I didn't find the..."
Raymond Tiong
"It was a really nice experience dining in Ostro. Everything was perfect— from nice, friendly& helpful service to perfectly cooked food& fabulous..."
Jade0289
"Went here for a private function with my work mates and another company just to celebrate a win and the place is amazing, the staff are really nice...."
Marggie Pascua
"So went out for dinner on Saturday after reading about Ostro. I looked at the menu online and immediately liked it. Decided to take the plunge and..."
HRS
"After you've braved walking in through an empty shop, to the elevator at the back and found your way up to the restaurant itself you've earned a..."
Jasmine
"Simply amazing ! I had my birthday lunch here and even though it was a long wait for food, it was really worth it ❤️ I really recommend the beef..."
Naz
"Ostro marked the end of the culinary journey to Auckland for the extended weekend and how could it not be so without a hunk of slow cooked NZ lamb...."
Martin C
"I'm almost speechless... I'm still blown away by this place. The setting is the premium spot in Auckland, not just for the view but for literally..."
Monique Porteous
"I frequent Ostro and it's always an amazing experience! Birthday dinners, catching up with friends- it's perfect for every event. The cocktail list..."
Izabella Pinker
"Yumoooo! Enjoyed the roast duck Papardelle and the service was excellent. Throughly enjoyed the sides to, chips were spot on. Defs recommend...."
Sonam Naidoo
"We were so impressed with the styling of the restaurant and the ambiance. The staff were incredible and the chef even came out and spoke to us. I..."
Michelle M
"Had a wonderful time at Ostro, our waitress was very helpful with recommendations. Gave us a taste tester of the vino to ensure we would enjoy the..."
Chomnomnom
"Wonderful work lunch here. Amazing service, delicious food and wine, beautiful views. Had the clam spaghetti which was perfect and all the other..."
Chantal Hoeft
"Eye fillet steak is very good, but it took 3 hours to finish a 3 meal dinner... I consider this is too slow because we were not having a..."
FreeEagle
"High tea on a Sunday..Lovely view from the table we were seated at..Service was excellant and the high tea was good and very tasty..Would come..."
PK
"UPDATE 29/07: Service was definitely a lot better this time. Thank you to the guy who came and and acknowledged the service last time I'm sorry I..."
Samantha Gemmell
"I've really enjoyed the evenings and afternoons I have spent at Ostro. The management seems great, very accommodating and professional, though I..."
Mysticmojito
"Good food but menu needs changing - They have been rotating their menu for too long now. Have always enjoyed a meal here with the views and great..."
John Bound
"If you like posh dining, posh scenes and posh crowds, this might be the spot for you. I'll admit, the restaurant is very beautiful, and staff..."
T.B.F
"Awesome restaurant went in Late on a Sunday and was welcomed by the staff.Had an amazing meal of cow tongue and cheek entree and the steak..."
Dave Son
"Great seafood especially if your looking for oysters!!Right on the water with the finest food ever.The restaurant has beautiful menu and it's great..."
Arkisunday
"What a view,, stunning view. great and friendly service. Food was average.i think the price wasn't too bad, the meal was big enough. The bread was..."
Pm
"Been here a few times for dinner. The food is lovely and the service is great. The last time i went was in May last year and the waiter we had on..."
S&G Take Auckland
"Came here for dinner on a busy night. Firstly, we stood at the door and waited for a while to be seated( we made booking) so wasn't too happy to..."
Ezzz
"We went here on Valentine's Day and didn't book a table but we're lucky to got in. Staff are amazing helping us with food and wine! Great food! Great..."
Vyctorya Vo
"Proteins cooked and seasoned beautifully as always. Pasta looks good but tastes not as good as it looks like. Too sweet and the pasta was hard. The..."
Poppingcandy
"Long white island ice tea cocktail was a bit strong, but the duck and belly was great and service was decent. Nice view of the water from the terrace..."
Rawiri Kapa-Hakeney
"Great location beautiful view, nice and spacey restaurant. Everything from the reception to the service and really professional. Huge bar and good..."
Gaetano
"Amazing seaview restaurant located in Britomart. Their menu was designed by a Michelin stared chef. I had roast duck parradelle, which was very..."
Di
"Visited Ostro for their frosé and lobster/oyster rolls. The food was fantastic, don't let the price put you off. The Naked Lobster Roll and Oyster..."
Cecilia Paredes
"The lobster roll I had was amazing! The flavour was beautiful. It is a bit pricey for just a little roll and a few chips, probably will only come..."
Judy Chhy
"■ New Frosé (Frozen Rosé) popup■ Beautiful sea view■ Friendly staffWhat better way to celebrate the end of exams and..."
FoodieOodie95
"I couldn't find this place for awhile as the entrance is hard to find. But when you come up the stairs or elevator it's stunning. The views along the..."
Jessica
"First time here and can only rave about the food, staff and the views. Highly recommended if you want wonderful views and a meal to..."
Levi
"A great menu accompanies the gorgeous view of Auckland harbour. Ostro was the first 'high class' restaurant I'd ever been to, so I was a little..."
Saskia Yates
"High tea yes please Great views and tasty foodWe had come here for a lovely dinner a while agoSo thought we'd try their..."
The Incredible Edible
"Loved everything, warm friendly staff, had a great chat with the barman while our table was being prepared & enjoyed a complimentary glass of bubbles..."
Michelle Small
"This is by far one of the best quality restaurants we have been to.The service was very professional; the waiters for super nice and very..."
Amanda Lee
"Came here for a babyshower and while there were a bit of hiccups the manager came and apologized and looked after us to make sure everything went ..."
Candii Cao
"I am beyond satisfied with the food and service we received at Ostro. When ever a duck dish is available, I take the opportunity to order it, and so..."
Karen
"Ostro is a top spot down in Britomart with a great view of the harbour and a nice bar area if you're just after a drink. Everything ice been for..."
Foodathon
"Ok, ok hold the truck up and get ready for some deep and meaningful chat about Beef Wellington here! I LOVE BEEF WELLINGTON! It's hard to find a..."
Alwayseating
"We went to Ostro for dinner on a Monday night and we couldn't believe how busy they were despite the bad weather. Me and my partner had in mind a..."
Good Advisor
"Didn't find this place too outstanding, except that the restaurant is elevated on the second level of the building and the view overlooks the ports..."
Rachel
"We visited Ostro for one of our work lunches. For the starters, we ordered some cocktails and appetisers. Wanting to try something exotic, I went for..."
Danny
"Monday night treats with my girls! Came here after work for an amazing Duck delicacy. The flavours were perfect and the portion was decent. I had the..."
Shanzay
"Hadn't been in a while after not being overly impressed on previous visits, however had a great meal last night.  Tuesday night and really buzzy and..."
Bridgee
"Ostro is a beautiful restaurant with an incredible scenery!! The food while very good, was not worth the price you had to pay. The one problem I had..."
Sophie Ly
"Amazing food here, their steak selection is off the roof also. If you are after a meal to impress or some delicious comfort food, this is..."
Tony Ma
"Loved the view and atmosphereVery friendly waitor- tall figure with curly hair and glasses? He was so fab made us feel welcome and attended..."
Thegreeats
"Love Ostro! One of Auckland's finest... amazing views of the harbour, fantastic service, stylish modern decor, exceptional food & drinks. Can't go..."
Maggie Law
"Even after reservation they took some time to provide service. Pretty odd because the place wasn't crazy busy. The general dining atmosphere is..."
Issie
"Can't say I was that impressed with this place. Nice building, views and the service was good, but the food left me wanting. We were a large group..."
Lee Marshall
"Organized a family lunch for my birthday here at Ostro and the view and atmosphere was lovely. To start I had the pork cheeks which were delicious,..."
Chloé Manihera
"Very busy Sunday night however were able to squeeze inn and wasn't able to book as they didn't answer phone? But definitely need more staff as they..."
Paris
"Overall a different kind of view with the shipping containers and the seaview. Good attentive table service, good food, slightly noisy but good..."
ShoRt
"Four of us tried Ostro on a wet Saturday night. We were greeted warmly and were directed to a table with views over the harbour, part of the table..."
Austin
"First time at Ostro and it was a really nice experience Outside on the balcony with a perfect day the service was excellent and the Tuna starter..."
David Thompson
"Went to Ostro on a whim with mum one night- was definitely dressed too casual but was greeted by a hostess very warmly. Didn't have a booking but was..."
Moeka Lee
"Great location, Delicious mains especially the lamb. The duck entree is horrible. The salads are average at best our favourite is the Tuna salad...."
Gaeth Al
"Sadly we were left really underwhelmed by this much hyped venue. Food didn't impress, nor did service or the drafty cold space (especially in..."
Zoe Bowker
"Came here for my birthday back in September. The seared tuna was great although a bit overkill on the edemame. The duck ravioli was nice and the..."
Lacey Thompson
"I’m rewriting this review because i love the restaurant and the food today. It was such a perfect lunch spot, and the weather absolutely supported..."
Jenny Da
"We came here for lunch.... The view when sitting outside is awesome ... We started with the bread and seaweed butter... Then shared 6 different..."
Donna&Shane
"Absolutely love this place. We went there first time with group of friends after work for drinks and it didn't disappoint us. Place is buzzy and a..."
Disha
"After-workout-lunch !Miso Shrimp Salad - so yummy! The Duck a l'orange was juicy and extremely tasty🍽 the beautiful sea view enhanced my meal...."
JJJiiiiAn
"Really great dinner out here for business. Recommend trying for a window seat, the view is stunning. I had the white bait fritter entree - it was..."
James
"This place is amazing. Great location great atmosphere and good food. The service is excellent and it has a good positive vibe to it. Would highly..."
Kathleen Joyce-Reweti
"YUM! This place has an outstanding atmosphere with sweeping sea and city views, and food that is just amazing. Recommend the seafood for two...."
EpiCurious
"Best night Thankyou to the wonderful team, All Blacks and meeting my Irish bestie ! Champagne bottles , Chardonnay all served with a chat and a smile..."
Robbie Ross
"A friend and I went to Ostro for dinner on Friday night, and we had such a fun time! Set on the second floor, this large, open plan restaurant has..."
L.E.N.S
"We had dinner with another couple here on a Thursday night recently, having booked online a few weeks earlier for 8pm which was confirmed by the..."
Wolfie W
"Went here for a work lunch on Wednesday lunchtime. The food itself was pretty good. For starters we had the ceviche was which amazing. The other..."
Josh Law
"Second time around. Fantastic service. Tuna yum. Sashimi needed more lemon for my taste. Whitebait fritter was an omelette and too eggy. Snapper nice..."
John
"Great seafood done really good! million dollar views whilst you eat! you gotta love this place for their professionalism and where they have placed..."
Gidz Khalifa
"I had my birthday dinner party at Ostro. It was a party of 10+ and they were very accommodating in holding our table when we were (typically) running..."
Campbell Ecklein
"Definitely a must visit for fine dining and atmosphere in Auckland! the food is divine and is a place of distinction. I had a few bits and bobs off..."
GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015
"I had high expectations for this place, but unfortunately I was disappointed with the food. The interior however is great - modern, sleek, industrial..."
Charlene Weaver
"Our daughter took us there to celebrate the Father's Day. We have the table which was quite and have a good view to the outside.We had..."
Glutton
"Ostro does amazing food, particularly if you're looking for a fancier than usual dinner. I've been twice for dinner with friends, but also tried some..."
Vivien @ KJAS Blog
"I really like Ostro. Good atmosphere, good view, good food. We had a table that looked out to the harbor, very romantic. The music nice, not too..."
FlyingMonkey
"Really nice place for dinner. We had a perfect table looking out to the water. The duck ravioli was my favourite dish and the lamb was also..."
Tessa Hall
"Ostro was absolutely fantastic! Great meal, great view and great service! Ordered the Wakanui Scotch with a side of Sautéed Mushrooms and it was..."
Andrea Fernandez
"Always a 5/5 here! Amazing food and a great atmosphere. Loved the extra effort that was made by our waiter and the added birthday candle into the..."
Louise MacNaughton
"Amazing local produce that is cooked with care and flair. Even in a cold winter night the restaurant is fun and busy. Service is great and drinks are..."
Dumba
"I’ve booked my bosses in for meetings and drinks at Ostro before but had never actually been in myself. It’s hidden away in the Seafarers..."
Miss Charlotte Cake
"First visit to the Ostro and loved it. Experienced a beautiful hospo environment and friendly customer services. Will love to go there again. Price..."
Justin Leung
"I picked a great time to give this place a whirl. Lunching early on a weekend meant that my party had the terrace to itself. It was a cracker of a..."
Auckland Foodie
"Very tasteful, modern decor with a gorgeous view of the harbour. The live band was an extra special touch that really added to the ambience. The food..."
Eden Wood
"We went with friends on a Friday night to celebrate their engagement. For us this was a great special occasion restaurant. Together we shared a..."
Table For Two
"Wednesday night dinner for two. What a treat! We shared ox tongue entrée, and each had the gorgeous lamp rump for main. The ox tongue was enjoyable,..."
Sarah
"Very nice setup with great staff, interior and views. High endish.Good range of seafood and no seafood main options. Mushroom gnocci and..."
FoodiePhysician
"Ostro is great for a cold winter Sat evening. Arrived early and had a nice drink at the bar (cocktail making is a real show). We were seated by the..."
Fylde
"Gorgeous place - I went in the evening so missed out on those infamous views over the water but very cool view over the city. Had the beetroot salad..."
Emily Pavey
"We have been on this place few times. The food is always great, the place has a nice view to the sea and in my opinion they serve the best duck in..."
Eduardo Dias
"My partner booked us in for a date night at Ostro and I wasn’t sure what to expect. When I was arrived I was amazed by the incredible views. It was..."
Jess Pendergrast
"The restaurant's wonderful senior waitress, Tatum will make your experience the great one. You must try their Bellini Cocktail, Clams, Beef Brisket..."
Ashish Bijwe
"Great venue, although a little cramped and can be fairly loud. Have eaten here a number of times and each visit was tasty. The menu isn't very..."
Geoff Cronhelm
"After dinner, we decided to have pre drinks here before work with some co workers at the end of last year. We chose to sit outside in their..."
NYNB
"Finally made it to Ostro for lunch. Lucky enough to have a table by the window. Glorious view of the harbour even on a grey day! We had the Express..."
Irish Eyes
"I first visited Ostro for a date night with my partner, where we enjoyed a lovely meal of Grilled Chicken and Pan Fried Snapper along with cocktails..."
Sophia
"The outlook is fantastic and really makes the experience especially on a cold wet night! Have dined for dinner on two separate occasions with groups...."
Jo Y
"Came here for high tea with my girlfriends. The view was really nice and the food was really good and nicely presented. The clotted cream..."
Aniva Huang
"What a cool place!  A group of us couldn't get a table till 9pm which initially I was a little put off about but I wanted a table with a view of the..."
Vanessa Morris
"Eaten here a couple of times food is good and a nice atmosphere, good views over the harbour. As you come into the entrance it is up a few flights of..."
Andy Thomson
"One of the best Oysters I have ever had ! And the lamb was perfect. Over all a good lunch! I would surely go back ! Make sure you try the..."
Syd
"I had seen and heard so many great things about Ostro before I had the chance to go, and couldn't wait to try it for myself. When I go to a..."
Rhiannon Baldock
"Went with 7 friends for high tea in summer for a different venue and to try Josh E's take on high tea - expectations high! Lovely view on beautiful..."
Tischris
"Good environment and nice view if you sitting outside. Seafood platter just average but the fish salad is very yummy. Cost is not very high...."
申小迪
"This is the restaurant you'd want to visit if you're feeling fancy or want to impress a date. The food is always perfect (considering the price it..."
Emmy Ren
"Had a great night here with the girls - waiter was amuzing, and while I was struggling with the menu he recommended the duck, which was to die for -..."
Keryn P.
"I died and went to heaven when I had their duck. It was perfectly cooked and full of flavour - easily the best duck I've had so far. I really enjoyed..."
Ellie
"Savannah Bone in Scotch with Bone Marrow. Savannah Bone in Scotch (for two), bone marrow, caramelised shallot and PX sherry, grass fed, dry aged,..."
All About Food Blog
"Top Notch Food. I don't visit the CBD often, so when I do I want to make the make of the trip. There were 6 diners in our party. We we warmly greeted..."
Keith Eades
"Our short visit to Auckland became that much more memorable because of Ostro Brasserie & Bar . They served great food, had great service and provided..."
All About Food Blog
"Swung by here for a work lunch one sunny day.  After some confusion, we settled at the city terrace which seemed pretty quiet and empty.   Had a..."
Kwan-Lyn
"Had the set menu. Costed $105 and is worth it! The Tahitian Tuna was fresh and tasted as good as the tuna I had in Tahiti. I was being unadventurous..."
Kaushik Shekar
"great views and trendy interior. Your waiters are hip and the food is great. This is not your fine dining, nor does it pretend to be, but a great..."
Franck Hesse
"Sexy, chic and cool. International flair. Expansive views over a bustling port. This places just oozes class from every pore. A great space with bar..."
Frank
"Awesome food ! Would definitely recommend if you want to go somewhere nice the view is amazing out to the waterfront and really nice atmosphere..."
Sarah Leakey
"Great views but hard to find from the street. We came at a very busy time, so the service could have been more prompt. The food was delicious though...."
Maryana Hamilton
"Food - 3.5/5 beef rib was good, very tender, sweet sticky. Scotch w marrow was perfeclty cooked, didnt love the sauce. Pork belly was so-so, needed..."
Charlee Brown
"I'd been told that Ostro was a really great eaterie to have dinner at with freinds. That it was buzzing with life and the food was great. Well it..."
Tony Frost
"Definitely one of the best restaurants in the city - hands down. Friendly service, unpretentious, unique and locally-sourced ingredients that make up..."
Adeline
"Had lunch there yesterdayIt was a bit of a mixtureLots of staff but a lack of controlThe food was in the main very good or..."
Glenn Town
"The place is just meh. I think it gets a long on josh emett's name. We had the ox tongue two ways which was a saving grace. The tuna, pie & poussin..."
Kezia Lobo
"The snapper with chilli peppers was absolute perfection. Also I'm strictly paleo and without asking the staff at Ostro brought me this beautiful and..."
Philip Fierlinger
"Dank, Manky stairs give a false first impression of this satisfyingly good eatery. A large room with big windows and terrace overlooking wonderful..."
Flowergirl69
"The view, the service and the decor is stunning! The foods awesome and the cocktails are great aswell. Can be a little pricey but well worth..."
Cole Saunders
"definitely high fine dining. All the food here are lovely and enjoyable to eat. I love sitting next to the waterfront especially on a sunny day over..."
Sarah
"I was recently invited out to dinner at Seafarers Ostro restaurant in Britomart and…FLASH!! Now I am not a flashy person in any way so walking in..."
Oli Dowthwaite
"When we ventured up the rickety elevator to ostro we had no idea what to expect, my mind had conjured up pictures from what I had heard or read of a..."
Frequency
"Too many people talk about Ostro so we have decided to give it a try. Restaurant : Beautiful design, simple and effective. Great idea to place Bar in..."
Slavka Yildiz
"We went to Ostro a few days ago - at lunchtime, to try their Auckland Restaurant Month deal.  Two courses for $55.  The Kingfish entree was quite..."
Jean HH
"Was a little bit apprehensive as some of the more negative reviews compared Ostro unfavourably with Rata, and we had loved Rata earlier in the..."
Sarah Bronte
"Fantastic service and sophisticated but unpretentious food. We came to this restaurant having been turned away rather rudely from Cafe..."
La Grizette
"Outstanding menu - at last some great taste sensations at a reasonable price. Lamb shoulder for two was as good as any I have ever had - superb touch..."
Scott Macindoe
"Having looked at many reviews I wondered if Ostro was going to live up to my expectations of Josh. To start we tried the web site booking system..."
Chris H.
"I organised my graduation dinner here which was obviously an important occasion. Our table was in the best location of the resteraunt, our waiter was..."
Jenna Roake
"Starting with some advice.Drinks from what we saw was quite expensive, pre made cocktails in the bottle were cute but personally preferred..."
Angela Lina
"We had our parents 50 wedding anniversary at Ostro Restaurant, we had a fantastic evening overlooking the harbour with a balcony seat. Our waiter was..."
Carol Clausen
"We had dinner with our friends who were up from the South Island on Sunday night before Bruno Mars concert. What an experience! the staff were..."
Kerri McCabe
"We visited Ostro to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We went for lunch, at 12.30 had a great table over looking the harbour, I recommend this time..."
Natasha Mccomb
"I had read the varied reviews for the restaurant before tasting for myself. After the experience I would have to side with those who had positive..."
Gus
"Took my family there for a celebratory dinner and could not fault the experience. Great space, attentive and friendly service and the food was very,..."
Jeremy Palmer
"Lunched here on Saturday with friends, the service was so friendly and the food met all our expectations. 3 of the party had the duck pasta as an..."
Lea Worth
"Delicious food, portions are quite small but as expected of fine dining. Service was amazing, there was a small fly in my glass of wine and when I..."
Olive M
"I was a bit worried to try Ostro after reading bad reviews, I am glad that I tried this place! Food, service and views are amazing! We had steak and..."
Olia Madigan
"Lunch on Sunday.The food was outstanding, we had great expectations after having had dinner at RATA in Queenstown, a sister..."
Herman Z
"Well we finally managed to get a table at Ostro last Saturday night after booking 4 weeks ago! So our party of 8 fronted to Josh Emett’s latest..."
Geoff Lawson
"I was a member of a party of 5 folks in their twilight years who had specifically made a booking a few weeks before for a special night out. ..."
Evelyn White
"Amazing food great service, this will be my new local, and I cannot recommend Ostro to enough people.Oysters were beautiful and massive,..."
Joshua
"Went there unexpectedly. Finished work late Friday evening and was feeling like a bite. Headed along Tyler Street and walked past a friendly well..."
Chris T
"The views and location are amazing. The staff less so. On arrival I had to wait 3-4 minutes for the staff to stop chatting... one waiter even asked..."
Paul
"A fantastic experience. The restaurant was fully booked when we tried to reserve a table at 3pm for this evening. The staff were great to fit us in...."
David Pacey
"6 Nov 2013. Without realising this was the first night open to public, we'd decided to check out Josh's new restaurant, Ostro. Well, what a treat!..."
Nick
"nice view, awesome oyster. The service is not that great. Waiters and waitresses are always busy. A nice dinning place, had a good night..."
Perlie Hu
"Had a wonderful night at Ostro with two of my friends. We were all looking forward to Ostro and it did not disappoint!I booked a table..."
Georgie @ Georgieats
"Fab location. Great waterscape vista. Really good..."
Andy Edmunds
"Ostro is one of my favourite restaurants in Auckland. Located in the seafarer's building, it looks over the stunning Auckland wharf. I love..."
Jennifer Manalo
"A fantastic location overlooking the harbour..we had a cruise liner in that day...and sunny! Well the food was divine...delicate and fresh..although..."
Nickinoo
"Snapper was great but friend disappointed by the burger, also pork chop a little over. But the atmosphere is amazing and the view is to die for...."
Justine
"I had been wanting to try Ostro for a while, I had been there for drinks before but was keen to try the menu. The menu is heavily seafood based and..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"We went to Ostro last night to celebrate our wedding. It was an amazing day, which was topped off by our experience at Ostro. We had dinner with..."
Natalie
"On arrival, everything screams FRESH - the view, the sleek bar, the raw bar...I guess partly due to the fact that it's so new but partly because of..."
Kate W
"Only went there once but felt everything was done right. We didn't have a booking so I gave my phone number over and in the mean time and..."
Tessa Bailey-Lont
"Britomart is truly becoming the new hip place to be. Although Federal Street is giving it a run for the money, the development of Britomart precinct..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"I intend to do a fuller review of Ostro on repeat visits, but for now I thought I could give a brief run down. Ostro is a restaurant that fits within..."
Trace
"The food is great. Ordered the beef Wellington and tastes great. But just realized there is no special gift for birthday person. What’s more, if..."
Fang Yixuan
"Went here for family lunch on daughter birthday. Very impressive. Started with the seafood platter and lobster toast yummy. Lobster toast is a must..."
Fred O
"Food was absolutely amazing. However, the service was disaster. Service: Lunch time was extremely under staffed. We kept looking for our waiter and..."
Lilian Monaghan
"On a Saturday afternoon around 3pm we wandered for lunch into Ostro. This place has a great view of the Waitemata harbour and you have the option to..."
Dr. Subhash Chand
"Lovely restaurant with great food. Best beef Wellington I’ve ever had. We went twice on a weekend and the beef Wellington was sold out and were..."
Sara Rozario
"Good spot, great food and service. Our waitress was excellent , attentive and very helpful with our food choices. We arrived rather early & was..."
Gary O'Brien
"We dined out at Ostro Brasserie & Bar in Britomart precinct and was instantly impressed with the service and restaurant interior as soon as we..."
Taylar W
"We come here for a friends birthday as we have read from the urban list it's one of the best places for a Sunday roast dinner on Auckland. The roast..."
Kris
"Lovely location. Great food, and even better service. We thoroughly enjoyed our Saturday Sipsters lunch here. A must-do restaurant.. Oh, and a..."
Vinay Gupta
"Was there for a work function. Food was amazing and our lovely Scottish waitress was so attentive. I didn't take a picture of the carpaccio but it..."
E
"- Great service, best oysters in town, grilled market fish & lobster n snapper pie were outstanding. - Saturday Sipsters : great deal, so good! In..."
Amali Mardon
"Was planning to have Sunday roast menu(started on 2july), need to book at least 8hours in advance, unfortunately we did not book, end up we had..."
Yoomin Law
"Great service and views. Sides are pretty good tastes and the beef Wellington is ok. They also give birthday person a little cute cake..."
Cihang Zhang
"Beautiful dining experience with amazing views over Auckland Harbour. Food and drink were amaaazing, steak cooked to how i wanted. The duck starter..."
Celia Chan
"Everything was perfect. I have never been to Ostro before and that was my first time there, I invited a friend as well. We came for the beef..."
Rosie When
"Amazing view, great staff. This is fine dining so you are looking to spend on a main and side in terms of portion size. My wife who isn't usually..."
Matt Aldridge
"One of my favourite restaurants in Auckland despite the fact I have never been able to order the beef wellington. Its always sold out before I get..."
Kelv
"Really nice place. Amazing food and wonderful customer service. It's expensive but worth..."
William W. Perez Rivero
"Great location, atmosphere and food. My friends took me here first for my birthday and since then whenever there's an occasion or just coz we feel..."
Kriselda Puyat
Takapuna Beach Cafe
86/100 (9161 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Contemporary
Contemporary
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
New Zealand
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Lunch
Breakfast
Ice Cream
Gelato
Juice & Smoothies
Cakes
Pasta
Salad
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Fish & Chips
Sandwiches
Burger
Eggs Benedict
Beef
Toasts
Fish & chips
Omelette
Lobster
Juice & Smoothies
Pancakes
Sit down
Contemporary
Café
New Zealand
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Amazing view by the beach, always busy, great dessert , friendly..."
Rex Chen
"Always a great choice for brunch. Love the outdoor seating on a good day, dog friendly. Their ice cream is also superb...."
Bella Qian
"An excellent experience while enjoying my conversation with my best friend along the beach. The salmon was cooked well and the beef burger served as..."
Jinjing Fang
"The ambience and view is lovely from the outside area! The red cabbage on the fish of the day was quite bitter and portion size was small. The fish..."
Renie
"One of the most popular cafes in Takapuna with the most gorgeous view.Service: 10/10We were immediately seated on a busy Saturday..."
Grace Huang
"The food here is always beautifully presented and very tasty. It is so nice sitting there by the beach. Unfortunately it is very expensive...."
Deborahruttenberg
"Situated right on the beach, this place is ideal for beach goers wanting a bite to eat. Taka beach cafe is top quality, with sparkling water (my..."
Emily-Therese Joines
"Came here for brunch and was stunned. The service was quick as they took note of each customer as they sat down. Our glasses were quickly filled with..."
Tasteful Seconds By Kyrsta Lynn
"I have not been to Takapuna beach cafe for months now due to the last not so nice experience. Cafe seemed quite different to before with the same..."
Ellie
"Amazing food and pleasant..."
GPark
"Great location in Takapuna looking out over the beach.This is one busy place! The staff do exceptionally well to keep tables churning over...."
Lucy Preston
"I haven't visited for some time, used to have no complaints about food or staff, especially it's near home with relaxing beach view, unfortunately..."
Cookie Monster
"An amazing place to sip a coffee and enjoy the view. I feel like best place for relaxation and my little girl likes to try anything that's pink..."
JPK
"Takapuna beach cafe is somewhere I went a lot as a kid especially to 'the store' to get ice cream. Their ice cream is my absolute favourite and never..."
Karina
"This is a must go coffee spot in Takapuna. Reasonable priced coffee and priceless beautiful view. Buy an ice cream and walk on Takapuna beach is a..."
Becky Kuang
"Great spot for a lite/solid breaki, was rather peckish and decided to have the big boy “the grill” 👌 salsa was really good! Pointer to..."
David Mager
"Breakfast and Lunch, open 6:30am to 6:00pm.There are many beach cafes in Auckland. But the extensive and beautiful views of..."
May
"I came here for breakfast with a colleague a while ago. Situated in such a beautiful location & they take full advantage of this with an open-plan..."
TheMʌverick
"There arent words to describe how beautiful and surreal being at this place is. Staff are lovely, views are amazing and food is even better! Their..."
Karen
"I would be here everyday if i lived on the shore! Their food has never disappointed. I usually also get a deconstructed coffee which is something fun..."
Emily
"Came in today for a Waitangi Day brunch. We ordered the granola and the wagyu beef burger with a side of fries. The sauce that the burger came with..."
Rosanne Choy
"Visited the shop on public holiday and sunny day. perfect day for coffee and perfect pastry after walking along the beach. If you are in takapuna,..."
Selene Nguyen 🌸
"The best cafe in Takapuna beach:) i love iced coffee here so much as i can make my own(?) hahaha. I love to come here. View is nice. Kind staff...."
Alice In New Zealand
"[Lunch] 🇳🇿Takapuna Beach Cafe - 22 The Promenade, Takapuna, Auckland, New ZealandMenu:Fish and Chips (NZ$ 26)[Battered..."
Kevin Harland
"We’ve been here on the weekend Very nice food, friendly and lovely staff. Very nice view We would love to come Back here more often. recommend this..."
Tiffany
"If you want somewhere to eat on a beautiful day with a lovely view, atmosphere and great food and don’t mind spending a pretty penny for it - this..."
Mary Hodgson
"Absolutely delightful place to meet and have a quick bite or coffee. Frequent often, as the energy and ambiance are very special and for those who..."
Jaclyn Everett
"love this place! cozy, great staff and the coffee/food is delicious! Nice place and good coffee. Pretty tiny but fine to hang out and drink a cup and..."
Sainta Cooke
"9/11/18 - Ice creams are always the best hangover cure for me, especially having ice cream with special friend and sit in the beach was really nice..."
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"Great place to visit when the sun is shinning! A cafe with great views of the ocean! Beautiful ice creams with extra generous portions! Staff very..."
Beccs
"Me and my friends had lunch on Tuesday. I loved the atmosphere and fantastic view! We ordered Seafood pasta, Eggs Bene and Chocolate mousse crepes...."
Ana Lin
"Nice environment!!Staff is very excellent at customer service!!Food really good and awesome coffee.This place is recommended to bring family to head..."
Ling-Chen Fang
"Very busy environment. The food was great! I had the seafood pasta. Slightly pricey but had some good flavours. The fish and chips was also nice. The..."
Tan.ned
"Service was fantastic, incredible staff. The menu was great, lots of unique options. Food was plated beautifully and tasted great. I will definitely..."
Ricardo Christian
"Three of us had lunch on a very busy Saturday. The staff got us a table in about 30 seconds. Tables were all cleaned immediately by super attentive..."
Andrew Knott
"Definitely worth a visit or more!!Everything about this cafe in Takapuna was brilliant! I loved the atmosphere, it was next to a beach and..."
Niki Niki
"453 reviews and a rock hard 4.2 rating on Zomato.  There's little to no need for my review.... No one needs this, let alone Takapuna cafe, but..."
Kieran
"The weather was great when we came here, we really savoured the view. Ordered their house hot chocolate, Agria rosti and beef burger. Hot chocolate..."
Blackpearl
"Worth the hype!Easily one of the best snapper i have had! The preparation was absolutely delicious! The carrot cake was picture perfect, with..."
Saurav Krishnan
"I love this place! The view is amazing and the atmosphere is super nice. I can’t remember which salad I had but it was hands out the nicest salad..."
Angela
"Wonderful cakes, iced drinks but very much on the expensive side! $10 for an iced drink may be a little too much for dessert, although they were..."
Lyla
"As always fantastic. I forget how good this place is. The coffee is worth every cent. The staff are friendly and efficient and really add to dining..."
Deb Ross
"A superb place to have your Sunday Breakfast by the Takapuna Beach.Tried the pumpkin pasta and Pancakes.Absolutely delicious..Do try there range of..."
Swati Loomba
"The location is great and it's definitely got the Takapuna opulence vibe to it. the food is typical cafe food, though my fish had a few painful bones..."
Jay
"Wonderful location and always busy with people spilling out waiting for tables, our wait was only 10mins so not too painful and worth the..."
Dale Spencer
"Amazing fresh pasta! Have been here twice in the past month and cannot fault. Lovely professional staff and great coffee! Plus Te view and fresh air..."
Bonny Sapphire
"This review is for the peanut butter chocolate ice cream which is amazing. So creamy and peanuty, with big huge chunks of chocolate. And not overly..."
Single P's Adventures
"A good place to visit after a nice hot tiring day at the beach during summers. The menu has a lot of options on refreshments and also on the mains...."
Shihana
"awesome location. easy to find. next to the beach. enough parking. fast service. friendly staff. Aside from my ice cream melting too quickly, the..."
100%legit
"It’s a shame that I did not take any photos of the food that I had. My friend and I went there for brunch and had fish and chips & handcut pasta...."
Kyuzizi
"My wife tells me we had food here along time ago... but today I'm just reviewing them on coffee and location.Location: you really can't..."
Warren
"Awesome location and ice cream next to the cafe after a perfect brunch. I come here frequently especially after a good night out. Great for..."
Tony Ma
"If we go to takapuna, we would absolutely go to grab a scoop of ice cream here! Great location and lovely view. Neither dining here nor take away,..."
IMwatermelon
"nice place with my best friends~hand cut pasta soooooo lovely~good view and better service~i real like the iced coffee~not too sweet and suit..."
Rico Shao
"Packed even for a Wednesday afternoon, I decided to visit to see what the hype was about. It took me awhile to decide the dish, and I asked..."
Oksana Zhang
"Came in here yesterday for lunch, had heard about this café located on the beachside of Takapuna. The views from the café are definitely amazing,..."
Navdeep
"Little on the pricy side but is amazing the food is always fresh and tastes amazing and has a nice view of the beach and also the staff is super..."
Aman
"If you wanna have nice food and appreciate one of the best views of Auckland, Takapuna Beach Cafe is the place. You'll be facing the..."
Diogo Reck
"Had breakfast here with a friend and the one dish that we recommend everyone to try is the scampi omelette. Big serves of scampi throughout the..."
Elmocookie
"Although a bit on the pricy side, the food is really good and service great as well. They even have an area where you can get ice cream or coffee on..."
Gracia
"Very relaxing cafe by the sea. A good choice of seating available inside and outside the cafe.Food selection is limited but dishes were..."
May Li Koo
"Great location as it is right on the beach and interesting menu. Staff are accomodating and attentive. Portions are quite large but the prices are a..."
Aimee.
"Good Service. Nice dish. Fast table turnover. Great view. Highly recommended. But. Yes you do need to pay a bit more for the excellence..."
Tanz
"This beauty, I wish we had more of these in Auckland.We went there for brunch on a good day, summer still hasn’t set in so we decided to sit..."
Disha
"Menu is always changing on this place and food is interesting - I do find it quite tricky to read and have to google some items but the more you..."
Holly Swallow
"burger is pretty good, really like the sauce inside ~ the chips also tasty. The drink I chose the coconut and mango mixed smoothie, a bit sweet for..."
Ziwei Jia
"It is lovely here - especially on a beautiful sunny day. Don't come here if you have a big appetite, you'll probably leave starving. Great for coffee..."
Sian Wichman
"What a fabulous spot for s catch up over a cafe or ice cream! Fantastic spot on a sunny day. The place is bright and sleek which automatically gives..."
I_like_pickles
"Just popped into the store for a coffee and donut, both of which were amazing.Friendly service with was very prompt. A busy and popular spot..."
Steph Coulton
"Been here so many times but never had a sit down meal here before! Not because it wasn't appealing, I usually rush after rowing training on the..."
Emma Willie Wilson
"Location is obviously fantastic, great place to be on a sunny morning. Was a little disappointed with coffee here before so have tried the smoothies..."
JamesC
"Nice place nice food ,they have many choices .the hot chocolate was fantastic really like it . If weather is ok can walk on the beach after you..."
Julie Chiu
"I went here for lunch today with my friend, the cafe is gorgeous situated right by the beach. Lots of seating inside and outside.The..."
Alysha Bower
"Out of all the times I've been to Takapuna beach, this is the first time I've actually been to this cafe. Came here with some friends for lunch...."
Queena
"Stylish cafe, friendly service and good location ✔️Our dishes looked beautiful and tasty✔️I have to go back again to try other..."
Chico
"Always a pleasure here. The views are fantastic, service is attentive when it's not full but it normally is full and we have to fend for ourselves...."
Anna
"Good, beautiful good food, great service, absolutely amazing view. Hard to find parking over summer, but really nice place. Highly..."
Dini
"An extremely popular destination which we visited today on recommendation. Great outlook with convenient parking. Reception was very good and the..."
OldGoatsKnowBest
"Beautiful cafe right next to the beach - always busy but mid-afternoon there is a bit of a lull. Service is friendly and fast - everything we ordered..."
Annie Zhou
"Living on the shore, Takapuna Beach Cafe is always on my top list for a brunch indulgence.Floor to ceiling windows allow you the panorama..."
Angel Deng Yun
"Visited cafe for the 1st time and without realising there are two seperate entrances we went to the entrance where we ordered ice cream, coffee and a..."
Annabell
"Got the eggs benny and the iced mocha today and was really happy with it! The iced mocha was served in a really cool way! The place was really busy..."
Mikayla Plaziuk
"Exceeded all expectations! Place was buzzing but there was no delay in service at all - they even offered to move us to a more sheltered place before..."
Eeram
"I love burgers so I had to try their beef burger and it was just so so - nothing special really. It would be better if there are lettuce, tomatoes,..."
Jilly
"I remember years ago I came here and I wasn't that impressed, the food was overpriced and not the best, but today I gave it another go and now this..."
Caroline Barrett
"Great coffee! This place is always bustling with happy people; extra ticks for the good vibe. I had the market fish, and the fish was cooked really..."
Kelly
"Came here after a walk. Very strategic location with stunning beach view. Cannot really comment on their food because I only tried their award..."
BAbyWin
"I came here for lunch with a friend who has a baby/pram. Although we had to wait a few mins for the table the staff were extremely accommodating and..."
Noosheen Nezhad
"Only a 15 minute wait for a table for 3 for brunch on a Sunday morning, not bad. I had the pancakes which were lovely. My friend had the grill which..."
Naomi Black
"Amazing place loved it here. Everything was made to perfection INCLUDING THE OYSTERS. Oysters are really easy to get wrong but the chef picked it at..."
Adline Shandil
"Enjoying light meals late afternoon after some beach walk. Nicely located near to the boat landing. Ordered the ice cream and it is so smooth and..."
Edi NT
"Always a favourite when I head up north to Takapuna for the day. Perfectly located with lovely views of the beach. Doggy and children friendly. I..."
Levi & Ana
"Had a delicious lunch with my dad. We ordered the agria rosti with smoked trevally and the handcut pasta with scampi. Both dishes had beautiful..."
Ube
"Impeccable service, glorious ice creams and a brilliant area by the beach side. This place has been great every time that I have been. Their baked..."
Tastebud Tingles
"Man this place is PACKED on Sundays! You'd probably have to wait a while if you have more than 2 people. Came here with my partner and was seated..."
Kenzi Yee
"Have been here many times before but recently it hasn't been great. The iced coffee and gelatos are still winners but the service is a real downer...."
R-Dee Roche
"I have been here only once and was not thoroughly impressed. The food was OK but I would not go out of my way to come back. A nice setting though..."
Sam Smith
"ordered burger for lunch. my friend had pasta. view n atmosphere are better than the taste. love salted caremel hot chocolate here. not so child..."
Vanessa Zhang
"Finally managed to try this busy cafe out!Man. They sure know how to make the most perfect hot chocolate! It came deconstructed and..."
Winnie Luo
"Came here today for some brunch and we were quite lucky to be seated outside in the sun. Service was definitely good and kept checking if we needed..."
Lucille Sia
"One of the most beautifully located joints in Auckland! Incredible view of the beach, ample parking and open air dining available. Simple menu but..."
Kishore Mitra
"Really nice spot by the Takapuna wharf. Found this place by chance one day. Had no idea it was so popular. Beautiful well presented, good food...."
Vanessa Morris
"I had the deconstructed iced chocolate OMG ah-may-zing. I wanted to give it a 5  but I had the fish and chips for my cheat meal and was looking..."
Aroha Kay
"Wow.This place is awesome!Greeted and the door, and sat inside by the window with a lovely view of the water.Coffees were perfect, and..."
Mrs Puddingcake
"Came here on Friday morning for a birthday brunch and was so incredibly impressed. First of all I was worried as this place definitely isn't for..."
Caitlin
"Went here with my grandmother for her birthday, she ordered the lamb dish and I ordered the gnocchi dish with pancetta. We both loved my dish and I..."
Jazmin Lee
"Visited with friends and despite a hefty wait for a table (our choice to do so), we were offered one near the front windows; the table was really a..."
Mupps
"Ooh I love the Ice creams here! I most definitely have enjoyed the hazelnut chocolate ice cream and the salted caramel. One of the times I..."
Lovely Maralit
"In summer, I would walk down to Takapuna with my girlfriend to get gelato from the Takapuna Beach Cafe and Store. The gelato is great, I'd recommend..."
Frazer Noble
"It was so hard choosing what I want to order! I love the fish and chips here!! The mushroom eggs benedict was really good too! Definitely my..."
Tiffany A
"This place always seem to surprise me with their amazing food and the amazing views. Just by takapuna beach, it is the perfect location...."
ShoRt
"Friends of ours recommended this place for a tasty ice cream and/or coffee. It's a superb place with stunning views across the north shore of..."
John Finkelde
"Gelato was really nice not too bad of a price. It is usually very busy and packed so maybe visit this place in the morning or not at busy times...."
Rose
"Great place to grab a coffee or a meal. The views from the restaurant are amazing and the food is expensive but worth the price. Desserts are really..."
Ridad
"Best breakfast cafe ever... We love the place... Nice view outside... I always order eggs benedict bacon... Pancake is really good with fruits on..."
Joan Cecille De Guzman-Lomibao
"Takapuna beach cafe is a really cute cafe overlooking Takapuna beach. Had brunch here recently and loved it.Ordered an iced chocolate and..."
Natasha
"Amazing experience in takapuna beach cafe. Firstly, the service is worthy of praise. Seated immediately, sparkling water to the table as the waitress..."
Joli Wong
"This place is always busy- of course because of its beachfront location but also it was one of the places in Auckland made bistro style cafe popular...."
Christian
"The best about this cafe is its ice-cream and hot chocolate.  You can adjust the sweetness of your hot chocolate by adding chocolate chips, not..."
Lmrliu74
"Beautiful ice-cream and deserts with a beautiful view... best of the best.... cant fault this one. Had chocolate ice-cream and sorbet.They..."
Alex L
"Gorgeous setting beside the sea, with a free yoga class happening on the lawn beside us with camper-vans rolling past from the camping ground next..."
S B
"I have been living in Takapuna ever since I have moved to NZ in 2001, and I can confidently say that I have been to almost all cafe in..."
Seok Heon Lee
"Holy moly, I can't even begin to express how much I loved my experience at takapuna beach cafe! I wish I lived closer so I could go every damn day..."
Monique Porteous
"Great cafe buzzing with people. Five of us went and we were quickly seated. I had the eggs with avocado smash which was divine! The avocado was..."
Athena
"Solid food, phenomenal views and excellent customer service. What more could you ask for? I know! cheaper prices! Just kidding. I'm willing..."
Jasmine Chai
"We were in the area and so my cousin brought up the Takapuna Beach Cafe and Store It was quite busy despite the cloudy/ rainy weather. The..."
Tiffany Sua
"First time here, the cafe itself was not too busy but their ice cream parlour section was packed !! They serve sparking water which is alway a..."
Food 24/7
"Fantastic location and a tad expensive but the food was absolutely worth it . I have the wagyu burger and the in house ice mocha and everything was..."
Whiskyncigars
"What a great place! - customer service, tick- great food, tick- location, tick- price, tick (its a price I am happy to..."
Iain
"Me and mum love to come here for coffee and dessert!I've been coming here since 3 years ago and menu seems to change often!The food seems a..."
Thegreeats
"I've dined here a few times for lunch now and always enjoy the food and atmosphere. It's definately a stand out spot in Takapuna with its location..."
Charlene Weaver
"Obsessed with the gelato and the cabinet treats. Not a huge fan of the cafe menu- is always alittle overpriced for smaller portions but it is still..."
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"■ Friendly staff ■ Great Service ■ Good portion sizes■ Good view of Taka Beach ■ A little on the pricey end..."
FoodieOodie95
"I have dined here twice in the last 3 days. The cafe is very busy but the turn over of people is really fast - especially on a sunny day when outdoor..."
Miss Kiki
"Great place! Food is great, and so is the coffee. The service is always top notch, and they're always so friendly here. It gets super busy though,..."
Penguin93
"I love this place !!Perfect location for a sunny brunch or a cosy rainy coffee I'm always so impressed with their menu changes...."
Aniva Huang
"Stunning location with beautiful views of Takapuna beach. Very welcoming staff and lovely indoor/outdoor flow. I would definitely recommend booking a..."
Eden Wood
"One of my favourite restaurants in Auckland. Its next to Takapuna beach and the gelato is to die for! Overall great ambiance yet the food might be a..."
Angelica Santos
"A very placed and located cafe overlooking takapuna beach.The coffee is great and even better if you're sitting on the deck area of the..."
Arpita Mandal
"Very nice setup; open sea views and relaxing atmosphere. Very busy; expect a wait at peak meal times.Friendly and fast..."
FoodiePhysician
"I'm a big dessert person and was very satisfied with the range of sweet treats they had in store. Their ice creams are perfect to enjoy while staring..."
Cecilia Paredes
"A very nice clean cafe and restaurant, and a beautiful environment. They have a good menu. I had a burger. It was truly satisfying. Also, the iced..."
Lily
"Great start to my day today - breakfast at Takapuna beach cafe. Classic summer spot, with views of the water. Modern and modest little cafe with a..."
L.E.N.S
"You can regularly trust this place to provide good food and service, although nobody is perfect. We've had some hit and misses in the past however my..."
Stef
"Spontaneously decided to take my parents to this cafe while we were having a look around Takapuna because who doesn't like a meal with a view of the..."
Melissa
"Great place to be especially if you sit outdoors on the deck where you have the view of the beach and ocean. Awesome food that isn't too heavy. Love..."
Janice Zumba
"Good time to venture out for breakfast this morning one thing that caught my attention was the location.it Overlooks takapuna beach and its front..."
Andre Dez Toparea
"Normally will come past here and see it's packed from 9am onwards but decided to come in for breakfast this morning with a friend and luckily we..."
Maddie
"What a great little place in summer..we popped in for a coffee and due to it bring crazy busy we sat outside! It was freezing! The guy was quick to..."
Holly D-T
"Haven't actually dined in here as I just popped in to grab a refresher drink and gelato. The location itself is A+ with beautiful beach views. Would..."
Essenity
"The food was delicious and the service was spot on. We were offered blankets to keep warm in the breeze outside which was very thoughtful. There was..."
Samantha Beardsley
"It is our first time to have lunch at this restaurant. The lunch menu offers really good price. The staff provided excellent service. .you must try..."
Maya Harlin
"This is definitely one of my favourite cafes. It has the ambiance, service and great food to make it one of the best. The price is a bit on the..."
Maye Elle
"Been here multiple times... the service is great here but food here tends to be worse everytime I come. The folded eggs is average where it's not as..."
Jessie Tan
"I had the soft scrambled eggs with pulled pork, which were incredible - literally so good!Only thing that lets this place down is that it's..."
Elizabeth Harding
"I have been here to eat but I've lined up just for their gelato a lot more times. This place is one of the best cafes in Takapuna for me. It is..."
Angela (A Style Collector)
"Part of the amazing HIP group family on Auckland, featuring amazing icecream gelato and great food. I came here with friends on a sunny day for said..."
Helena Chen
"Although the food and coffee may not be the best on the shore, the service is absolutely amazing here. I didn't get the name of the girl but she..."
Yuyon Cho
"Yummy ice-cream on a summer's day or evening (if a little busy), great service friendly staff and good food (came her for brunch with a friend) - but..."
Paula Cann
"Beautiful location for breakfast and lunch. Service and food is really good, however the wait can be quite long if the place is very busy. I got the..."
Priscilla Khang
"The takapuna beach cafe and store sell the most amazing ice creams and ice drinks. My favourite flavour is the salted caramel. For the iced drink you..."
Tessa
"Great spot for Breakfast, friendly staff, good vibe and great views. Was surprised to be charged $16.50 for nothing more than two poached eggs on a..."
Scott Kennedy
"Lovely location and the decor is crisp and clean. A great place for brunch, although the service here could be improved upon. The staff just need to..."
Tanya Kerr
"It is really nice cafe and in a perfect location!!! The food and drinks are good. My friend and I love the salted caramel iced chocolate 👌👌..."
Julia Nguyen
"Spent a wet sunday afternoon with friends, catching up over coffee and cake. While we were seated quite quickly we couldnt get the attention of..."
Food Adventures With AnnaJ
"Nice setting and friendly staff. But to be honest, the food and coffee are average , but its price is above average. It's slightly overrated im..."
J Li
"Great service and location but the food is always average. Had the eggs Benedict and there was only a teaspoon of hollandaise sauce and the eggs were..."
Petra
"I love this place. It is such a nice place to have a coffee and or brunch/lunch. It's right on Takapuna beach so you get a nice view as well. The..."
Lisa V
"WAITRESS HAS A LIKING FOR GOLD(EN RETRIEVERS)Eggs Bene with smoked Trevally, yum! For those who like their coffee black, the Americano is a..."
Crumpet King
"This is the perfect place for brunch on a summer day it's close to the beach and the outdoor sitting is exceptional, the food is good and the staff..."
Sheetal Naidu
"This is my third time dining at Takapuna Beach Cafe and Store - I loved it a lot more today. I would have rated it 3.5 previously but after dining..."
WeiTing Ashley Shyu
"Very busy on the Saturday but lovely staff who served us quickly. Was seated outside in the sun on a winter day had to wait a little while for a seat..."
Shayleigh Allen
"Finally I went for brunch at the much famous Takapuna beach cafe. The setting of the cafe is amazing. The location is the main highlight. Ordered for..."
Aucklandfoodlover
"Takapuna Beach cafe is in a prime location and I'm glad they compliment the amazing views with their cute decor and settings. We stopped by for a..."
Heartshrooms
"Stopped by with a friend and had avocado eggs benedict. Food was delicious, the view was nice (although it was a little cold because it's close to..."
Jessie Goldstein
"Their coffee is so gooooood :) It always very busy but lucky for us. They are very kind that me and my friend were sharing dish, egg benedict with..."
安喬
"This is a very good restaurant..we been here once and this is the second time we are here..love the environment,service,food & drinks here..we always..."
Rachel Cullen
"Beautiful, elegant cafe right by the beach. It was nice sitting on the deck area and breathing the salted hair and listening to waves hitting the..."
Annie Ren
"An outstanding place to dine by the beach. Has fantastic views all round. The food is great and the dessert menu, especially gelato, is phenomenal...."
#1
"The perfect place for brunch by the beach! Awesome food and amazing location. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Always super busy, so good to come..."
Caroline Kasmara
"Great place, great food. The iced coffee is rather well done and worth ordering. This place is always busy, for good reason, expect a wait on the..."
Campbell Elliott
"The coffee here is amazing, both hot and cold. The mains are delicious and quite large. Love the sweets here. Always busy, have to wait for a..."
Candii Cao
"I LOVE the location of the Takapuna Beach Café and Store. It has such a nice atmosphere and is perfect for a weekend brunch especially on a sunny..."
Jess Pendergrast
"Service: 8/10Food: 8/10Cleanliness: 8/10Value for money: 7/10Overall: 7.75/10Perfect environment for lunch by the..."
Jack Trav.
"On a warm sunny day and by the beach this cafe has a soothing atmosphere.The staff are caring and attentive; you don't want to leave.I..."
Brenda Phu
"I have been here more than a few times now.They sell some amazing home made ice creams as well as baked goods from the store.Next door the..."
Scott
"TOP 10 PIC - I love this cafe for many reasons - the location is prime! The decor is on fleek and the food is devine. Im regularly here over the..."
House Of Eats
"I was so pleased with my experience at Takapuna Beach Cafe. I was a bit concerned looking over the menu - there is a complete lack of vegetarian..."
Gem McLeod
"One of my favourite cafés in Auckland. It is located at the strategic location of beautiful Takapuna beach. If is very crowded during summer. The..."
Cindy Ong
"Always love coming here for a iced drink or a light snack! The atmosphere and view is amazing and the food is exceptional! A little overpriced but..."
Jean Lee
"While weekend mornings is a struggle to get a sitting it's worth the wait. Parking here can be tricky in summer also. Really come here for the..."
BeeQueUU
"Love this place! A lovely brunch/ lunch dine in cafe. The iced mocha/chocolate is something one must try. Throughout the past year their menu has..."
P L
"This place probably don't need anymore reviews but I still think that it is worth mentioning that service and food has not changed over the years!..."
Charissa
"My wife took me here a few months ago now, but even though very busy it still remains the best place I've been to for breakfast!! When it's busy..."
Simon Page
"Has been on our to do list for a while til we found some time to go in over the summer holidays. First impression: What a lovely..."
Chin And Prony Powichitkul
"I just remembered that i've been to this wish list restaurant but never wrote a review!This place is always packed and you will know why..."
Pankaj Kini
"Staff was really nice and attentive, with exceptional manners and patience. I also liked how they were ethnically diverse. Love their presentation,..."
Twintail
"Update!: May menu; Was delighted to arrive to revamped menu! We ordered the staple whole baked flounder but with confit garlic,tomato, olives-..."
Paris
"Word of mouth is how I hear about the majority of cafes and restaurants I visit, and this was no exception. "You must visit the Takapuna..."
Two Dark Coffees
"It was our first time to visit Takapuna Beach as well as its famous beach cafe. I could just say, it was amazing! We went here for dinner at..."
Shirley Yu
"Location: beautifully situated right by Takapuna beach - beautiful views.Service: attentive, pleasant, LOTS of staff.Food: very..."
Where.iate
"Lovely cafe by the beach with a cute ice creamery on the side. The did was lovely and generous in size set in a lovely ambiance. The snapper, squid..."
Rosely
"Ordered the pork belly dish and it was absolutely delicious! Lovely table service. The staff were very polite, helpful and professional. A little bit..."
Renee
"This is my favorite place to take my friends on the weekend. They're always really impressed by the customer service and perfect food each time...."
Emily Franco
"Absolutely beautiful venue.The little store attached with the ice cream is well worth the visit alone. But if you are looking for good coffee..."
Ruben O'Connell
"All credit to the owners had a bad experience there and they immediately accepted that and were very keen to fix things Will be back soon as I..."
Richard J
"Thought we would try this place out today as we have heard so much about it. First impression was that  it was really busy only two tables inside..."
Kaisey Cook
"Poop loved it and def recommends it to all. Everyone should def go and enjoy it as it is an amazing place. Don't miss lest you regret it for..."
Poop
"Very nice location and ambiance but always busy and staff are not very attentive. When we ordered, our waiter had to repeat our order 3x to make sure..."
Natalie Ler (d'liteful Cravings)
"Lovely place for a coffee and cake (or several haha)... Gets awfully busy on weekends and weekdays lunch - so brace yourself. But overall a..."
Adeline
"This is one of my favourite cafes and it is a must-go in the summer. We were seated outside, on the deck with a spectacular view of Takapuna beach..."
Wilson Chau
"North shore again> We had our lunch at Takapuna Beach Cafe today, prompt service and the food was delicious. Why is the weather so funny? Windy!..."
JJJiiiiAn
"Most likely the premier cafe on the Shore, with undoubtedly the best setting overlooking the sand at Takapuna beach! Always busy so expect to get a..."
Frank
"We had brunch there the other weekend. Decided to treat ourselves. It was really busy so we had to wait. they gave us a pager to let us know when our..."
Andre Cressy
"Food was so amazing. I'll definitely be back. Only thing that lacked was the service but they were super busy on a nice sunny day. It is pricey but..."
Bruce Batters
"Had a wonderful breakfast here. Awesome place to be and I would say, one of the best in Auckland. Environment 5, staff friendliness 5, food 5, coffee..."
Kelvin Yu
"This cafe is hands down one of the best in Auckland. In fact, the only reason I gave it a 4.5 is because we had to wait for quite a long time as we..."
Garrick Chong
"Came here this morning with my partner. The food was amazing the best breakfast I had in a while. My partner and I have been to a lot of..."
Mikayla Moore
"Lovely Cafe!I was amazed at how busy it was for a Monday morning, I guess it shows how popular and good they are.I was dismayed when I..."
Chris Minors
"Had lunch there with my boy friend. The food was okay portion compare to price. But I don't really like their menu setting, very few items on the..."
Alex
"Lunch with a party of six. The cafe was full but we were given a token and asked to wait. A few minutes later it flashed and buzzed and we were shown..."
RSWH
"Delicious pies! Great..."
Sam Allan
"Very good service, very friendly, the hot drinks are the best in Auckland, as for the food I haven't tried it by looking at previous reviews I won't..."
Kali Windmill
"I had breakfast the other day, and the food was amazing, the service was fantastic. The staff were really welcoming and friendly and what I liked..."
Shane Wotherspoon
"Unlike most beach side restaurants this place is superb. They don't take the fabulous location for granted. The food is inventive and delicious, the..."
Mel
"Such an asset to the north shore, I always bring out of town visitors that stay with me here and I'm never let down.The wait staff are courteous..."
Amanda
"I loved everything about this place. I went on a day which was horrible weather and the cafe was still completely packed. I had a nice spot all to..."
Kay Adams
"Went there for breakfast/brunch last sunday. Ordered an eggs bene which was delicious. The location is beautiful, only draw back was that the place..."
Jin Gao
"beautiful location! went here just yesterday very busy they had a surcharge but is expected as most places have surcharges too. My mango sorbet..."
Nikki
"Have been twice for breakfast over the last month and was very happy with the food and standard of service on both occasions (weekend and week..."
Graeme Crickett
"The best Mocha in Auckland! I come here regularly whenever I am over the bridge and in need of coffee (which is pretty much everyday)Haven't..."
Lucia
"After reading some of the negative reviews yesterday we were a little apprehensive about going but we had been told by friends that it was a good..."
Kirsty Howe
"Recently enjoyed a relaxing lunch with friends overlooking Takapuna beach - Its the kind of place that helps you feel like your on holiday ( even..."
Love Food
"We came for breakfast. Food was utterly amazing. Definitely returning!!! Eggs bene was soooo..."
Lucy
"The best thing to happen to Takapuna in a decade. But the Council (a bunch of near sited change averse would-be retirees) won't give them a liquor..."
Missy Davidson
"This café sets the standards for other cafes! If you've never been you need to do a brunch session here with family or friends as you wont be..."
Jason B
"Great place and location. Worth waiting to get a seat. I have been for breakfast a few times and can't fault the food and coffee. Another tick for..."
Moggie
"Takapuna Beach cafe is also another buzzing cafe with award winning gelato and great coffee to boot. Situated next to the beach, you get to enjoy the..."
Elise Cheah
"Always amazing service, the only cafe that looks out out onto gorgeous Takapuna Beach and a sophisticated menu. Brunch is a joy and actually feels..."
Kate W
"Avocado mesh with additional salmon~ no merit but no merit. Salmon was quite salty, but coffee was good (foamy). Staff brought up sparkling water..."
Anvie LI
"This is a very pretty cafe. We opted to sit inside because it was a cool day and rain was in the forecast. On a summer's day, the deck would be a..."
Corinne Coutinho
"🅿️ There are numerous roadside parking lots nearby, but on holidays, they tend to get crowded, making it a bit challenging to find a parking..."
彭笙瑞
"I feel there must have been a change in ownership if I read some of the bad reviews here. My experience was ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT!!! I'd give 10 Stars..."
Saphis Minetime
"What a gorgeous spot to have a coffee & soak up the gorgeous beach views at the same time. Insanely busy spot for a week day but impeccable service..."
Janita Patrick
"Stayed at the campsite next to this cafe and popped in for a coffee and something to eat. The food was so good we ended up having dinner there. The..."
CJ Clapham
"Great indoor outdoor flow Impeccable service Wheelchair accessible with ramp however is quite challenging to navigate between the tables if notice..."
Katrina Matich
"A popular cafe, went in for early brunch on Saturday and waited no more than 10mins to get a table. We like it outside as we can get some fresh beach..."
Jiwon Kang
"A great location, really nice indoor/outdoor setup. Always very busy, but also rarely a wait. The oat flat white is perfection, great food ( and..."
Nigel C
"Run, don’t walk, and order the Filo from the latest brunch menu. It was the tastiest, richest, most sensational brunch I’ve ever had, and an..."
Eden Bray
St Heliers Bay Cafe & Bistro
85/100 (2346 ratings)
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"Fab bistro with interesting well priced menu & backed up by fresh superbly presented dishes - at least mine were. Loved the fish & interesting sides..."
Chris Hughes
"Business dinner. Great atmosphere and good service provided by the team. I had a ceviche to start (delicious), beef for main (well cooked) and a..."
Boty
"Good cafe to chill out with friends, especially during sunset time. Love the vibe and deco here. The food here was pretty good previously but now the..."
LilianMonaghan
"Very tasty food! Not the usual flavours I would choose but was definitely delicious. Really great coffee too. Had some lemon curd yoghurt ice cream..."
Stephanie Qin
"Brilliant friendly service, super clean space, light and bright. Foods fantastic although portions are on the lighter side (my partner prefers a..."
Tanja Jujnovich
"I have been living in eastern bay for a long time. It maintains many years great customer service and quality food. Definitely the local cafe..."
Joyce Chen
"One of my favorite in town. Love this area, the design and atmosphere. The menu is colorful and tasteful. I had a wonderful fish. A great local..."
Luz !
"Absolutely delicious food. Highly recommend the omelette with burrata. I swap the bacon add-on for prosciutto and really enjoyed it. Great ambiance..."
Wapatino
"A beautiful eatery situated along the waterfront. Nautical-like decor reminiscent of the beach just a stone's throw away, attentive service & a..."
TheMʌverick
"Top 5 favorite cafe. Located at the waterfront with excellent beach view. Cozy environment suitable for a couple of friends. Consistent food quality..."
Lucy
"We tried this place once so far for breakfast and tried the eggs benedict. Overall is wan't too bad, the presentation was nice, however I found the..."
Tim Cahil
"One of our favourite go to cafes, located in St Heliers by the water front. Very cozy with a lovely view. I really enjoyed their avocado smoothie and..."
Evelyn Chen
"Love any place by the hip group and this was no exception! Had the courgette, chorizo on sourdough w/ poached egg and it was delicious! My friends..."
Lizzie
"Regular visitor at this cafe. Great food and service. Consistent service as you’d expect from any other cafe in the Hip Group.Great..."
Hungry D
"Good relaxed atmosphere despite the full house.Staff were very attentive to detail and empathetic, offered my partner and I the window seat as..."
Ricky Zhou
"One of our favourite cafe by the bay. Beautiful location with full view of the beach. We ordered a spinach omelette and asparagus with chorizo and..."
Little Borneo Girl
"A popular choice for brunch & dinner on the waterfront at St Heliers. Service is friendly & efficient with a menu full of unique twists on favourite..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"A lovely spot on the waterfront for a coffee/ brunch! Lots to choose from the menu! Ice cream a definite 5/5 not tasted ice cream like this for a..."
Beccs
"The food here is absolutely divine. The chicken I ordered was perfectly cooked with the most amazing crispy skin and well matched condiments. My..."
Christopher Pearce
"Quick service, nice presentation and combination of flavour, horseradish mascarpone is the best among the dish, fresh baby leaves show the quality of..."
Hyo Joon Yoon
"One of the best, absolutely enjoyed the view and my mushroom dish..."
Min Min
"Very accommodating to kids’ allergies! They were willing to take away some ingredients to make sure my son can eat them safely. I am super grateful..."
Tracy.carmona
"Having been a regular at Amano, thought we better give this a try and we weren't disappointed, food was excellent, service may be not quite up to..."
Glenn Evans
"Loved the location where it looks over to St Heliers Bay. Great atmosphere. Staff were attentive and we were seated straight away...."
Jen Lin
"St. Helier's bay & bistro is perfectly situated if you want to go for a catch up run or walk with a friend along the water. They have an open space..."
Matadors
"Such a nice place right by the beach. We ordered slightly overpriced Iced Coffees but were not disappointed. Milk, coffee and ice cream all cams..."
Auckland Foodie
"Came after Round the Bays race. Was very busy and took a long time to get seated and for the waiter to come and order the meals. Eggs Benedict was..."
Eric Han
"Quality.It’s been awhile since a place has impressed me so much and it was with little wonder why on a Saturday lunch the place was..."
Medium_Rare
"Love this place to bits. A forever easy choice when I’m deciding where to go eat on a whim. Delicious food, great service, the place is stunning..."
Anna
"30 March 2018We are back here again fir breakfast. We had to reserve a table for 12 as we would not have been seated together. The Charred corn..."
Mei
"Really attentive and efficient service. Great location with fresh and modern flavours. Highly recommend popping in here if in the..."
Robyn Power
"Probably the grandest cafe in St Heliers. Sure to entertain as the view is magnificent and the interior deco is on point. Ample car parking space...."
SMINT400
"This place have an amazing and delicious range of gelato that we really love. Had the salted caramel and it was yummy as expected. However, it would..."
888bing888
"Food:We had 1 appetiser n two mains a fish n duck dishes... all were super yummmmm. Nice presentation, good portion size n..."
Naziminator
"With the entrance hidden off street, you could easily pass by unless you knew it was there. Stopped by for lunch and it was quite busy when we came...."
Benedict Uy
"Such friendly staff, and the food/coffees are great! Has a beautiful view, and you can feel the good vibes within the cafe. Lovely place to come..."
Munchy
"Visited here on a busy Sunday lunch. We were greeted by a staff member who presented us with menus to peruse and took our names. Advising it would be..."
LOVE PERTH/AUCKLAND FOOD
"Visited here more than 5 times before reviewing. Highly consistent coffee in superlative surroundings. Excellent service with friendly reception and..."
OldGoatsKnowBest
"I don’t usually go to Cafe’s in East Auckland because I always feel like CBD has a lot more options. However, as my mum wanted us all to have..."
Anna Wei
"This place is crowded everytime I go, for a good reason. The food is excellent! Only issue with the place is the noise making it hard to have a..."
Logan Burgess
"Beautiful views, exceptionally clean and......Consistently good food, quality ingredients, happy staff who bend over backwards to accommodate your..."
Mrs Dine Out Alot
"Went there for brunch with a friend and must say that the smoked fish (made in house, according to staff) was very good, same for the..."
Diogo Reck
"The service here was so excellent but the food was kind of bland and disappointing. I was excited scanning through the menu as everything sounded..."
Deb Ra
"It's wonderful.my friends love it. They ordered boths breakfast and lunch for one meal, the size of one plate is great as well, we could try more..."
Xin Zheng
"Despite being a busy place, the service here really stands out. Extra attentive and accommodating staff made our short wait worthwhile. We were..."
Tastebud Tingles
"Being part of cafe and kohi that we didn't realise until we were looking at menu and seen a staff member from kohi we had to try, this group never..."
Ayaan
"The Crème de la crème of St Heliers 😍. If I'm honest with you all, I've thought about this place for weeks since I was there... it's just so..."
Monique Porteous
"This place has coffee! ..."
The Ordinary Joe
"What an amazing place! Outstanding service and incredibly friendly and polite staff. Not to forget about the food as it was unforgettable. Such a..."
Christine Hing
"The nicest meal I have had in a very very long time!  Thank you for the delicious lamb, the wonderful dessert and the excellent service.  I cannot..."
Pete F.
"Nice brunch with my friend after a walk along missionbay. Good services and atmosphere. I ordered the market fish dish and it was soooo good. My..."
Shirley Yu
"You can't really go wrong when visiting any Cafes by the hip-group. Especially St heliers cafe & bistro. Always quick & friendly service, have been..."
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"My second time here, always enjoy their lovely service - genuine host, friendly staff, very welcoming atmosphere. Great food, definitely recommend..."
Raeray
"Stunning views, food and service. I cannot wait to come back!! We didn't have to wait for a table, we were seated right by the window gazing out over..."
Eden Wood
"One of the nicest Cafe /Bistro in Auckland loved the atmosphere. Super busy..at dinner but lovely service and amazing food. Highly recommend to all...."
Pamela Hutchinson
"Very nice environment to start with, a little bit hidden but it's really nice to be in. Food was amazing, I ordered the lamb and it was so yum. The..."
LuciferTSN
"No cafe is ever going to satisfy everyone, but I'd say this cafe is pretty perfect. Judging from how busy the place is, St Heliers Bar and bistro..."
AJ
"My second burger adventure in Auckland. The recommendation came from a website claiming a definitive list of the best burgers here. There was some..."
Food Etc.
"Beautiful view and gorgeous staff. Although it's a busy cafe, you still feel you are well looked after. Had brunch, market fish was fresh and crispy..."
DillyDallyEllie
"Nice dishes n good customer service by a French waiter. Love the chocolate tart for dessert :) Definitely gonna come back to try the lunch next..."
Dessert_W
"Came here a couple of weeks ago for a date night. Seated almost immediately and by the window overlooking the bay which was a surprise because they..."
Georgia Dobbs
"I went to St Heilers Bay Cafe & Bistro for the second time in December and was once again very happy with my dining experience. Cafe's in Auckland..."
Natalie
"I've been here a few times now and always love the food! Great location being right on the waterfront and I love the floor to ceiling, glass windows..."
Charlene Weaver
"Lovely staffUsually very busy so quite a wait for foodTheir duck fat potatoes were very yum but pizzas were quite different to what we..."
Thegreeats
"Heard amazing things about this place so though I would check it out. When arriving we were greeted nicely - the place was packed but the..."
Judy Chhy
"This is my first visit with my partner. Very nice ambience. Staff are very professional and deliver outstanding service - couldn't even tell that..."
Priscilla Khang
"One of my favourite restaurants! Never ever fails to satisfy the cravings I have. Beautiful food and excellent service 👌🏼👌🏼 the prefect..."
Tania Li
"Know this restaurant from Zomato.Found out is the same as Takapuna Beach Cafe. Cheaper price with more variety of choice. But if you like fish and..."
Rachel Cullen
"Very hipsterish place with a great view and a nice ambience. Service was attentive and food was amazing. The pizzetta with mozzarella,..."
Travels4Food
"I love going to St Heliers cafe as its location is stunning! One of our favourite spots for a girls' brunch. The food is great and the service is..."
Misty
"Another to add to the Hip group collection- St Heliers cafe achieves the same standard of quality as its sister cafes. I like the location of this..."
L.E.N.S
"Love this place for weekend lunches! The oysters are some of the best and most fresh that I've tasted in a restaurant! They had a good selection of..."
Rojas
"Attended this cafe around 2 pm for a late lunch with my family, it was around a ten minute wait for a table, which was not too long but after getting..."
Allegra Shores
"The food here is good - fresh, original and well-cooked.  If you're looking for a cafe with a different and interesting menu, this is the place to..."
Rice & Kai
"Love where this restaurant is located. It's so nice in summer with the big windows open and the view of the sea and nice breeze🌤 The food feels..."
HoLiCA
"Recently this cafe was rated as having the 3rd best burger in Auckland so we thought we'd try it !! It has a casual atmosphere with great..."
Fancy Face
"The place was full, but I didn't have to wait for long to sit. All the staffs are friendly and have good manner. The food is normal, taste good. And..."
Anastasia
"The pizetta... Omg... I could be happy with two as my dinner haha!The food, service and ambiance are all great here! We came here on a..."
Maye Elle
"Was in St Heliers with one of my friends during the day today so we decided to pop into this neat complex. She had seen photos on Instagram before..."
Jaya Soma
"Immaculate establishment that sets the standard in fine dining, the view from this place is amazing! The eggs benedict and salmon I had here were..."
GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015
"It's a really busy and nice cafe. Love the food and environment here ♥️ Staff are really friendly. I've got Egg Benedict with smoke salmon. It..."
Julia Nguyen
"Met my friend here this morning. Luckily already had a table by the window. Seating a little too cramped for my liking but you got used to it.My..."
Mary Underwood
"Went there this morning for brunch with my best friend from welly. I had the granola with the poached pear and a flat white. It was a nice light and..."
Chrissy Low
"One of Auckland's lovely new delights. The interior design is great and the service is outstanding. Attentive, friendly patient staff real enhance..."
Anna Hinton
"Came here recently for brunch and was overly impressed but thought I'd give dinner a go... Much better! Monday night, restaurant was about half full..."
Emily Pavey
"Love this cafe! Service has been brilliant every time I've been and the meals are always excellent. Love the atmosphere and friendly staff. The..."
India Shores
"This seems to be an 'in' place at the moment and came with good recommendations. I had the hot cakes with apple and salted toffee sauce - the latter..."
Isi
"Yummy! Good atmosphere and good food! My partner ordered the smoked fish and i got the smashed eggs. The combination in our food sounded a bit odd..."
Joanne Chiang
"Great Sunday brunch to start the day. We were a group of 4 adults and a 7-month old and though it was very crowded the morning we went - they managed..."
The One With A Nut Allergy...
"Weekday brunch siting by the window overlooking the bay with coffee and the paper is probably one of the best spots in Auckland... and a completely..."
Bri DiMattina
"I've visited a few times for a quick ice-cream stop while at the beach; the flavours are true to the names and so delicious, while the texture is..."
Helena Chen
"Oh how I love this place ! The food is beautiful and seasonal the view is great it never fails to disappoint. I've brunched here more than once on a..."
Ashleigh Jacobs
"Mmmm the hip group know how to do cafes right! It's on the expensive side, however your paying for quality food and service! I never leave..."
Brittany Montana
"Good food, great,stylish fitout and yummy food.the sparking water is a nice touch! Great menu selection! Like many of its sister restaurants (Rosie..."
B D H
"Always delivers good food and a great environment. Definitely recommended, get their apple and rhubarb crumble and their affogato, it was..."
Anthony Ellis
"The best thing about this place is the staff. So professional yet so friendly at the same time. Such a great locationOh and then theres the..."
Jacob Black
"I come here nearly 5 days a week.. The service is second to none... They are really friendly... The food is just amazing... They really care..."
Jonathan Towers
"Went on a Saturday afternoon for coffee with friends. Coffee was really good! Service was good and was to nice to have sparkling water, staff also..."
Mueslilo
"Great place I go there every day for coffee and pastries the staff is very friendly.I recommend this place to anyone. When you are in St..."
Gaetano
"Perfect Saturday brunch, even on a rainy day. Not the best for kids but faultless food and coffee. Would definitely come back. Even had Almond Milk..."
Brian Chan
"Great place great food amazing servicePros:Location - 10/10Food is yumGELATO IS THE BEST Gelato > Food..."
XX_Mystery_Reviewer_Xx
"I love st heliers cafe and bistro!The food is always delicious and fresh. You can honestly taste the quality ingredients they use...."
Aniva Huang
"Fantastic food, well priced. The presentation and care in presentation is certainly noticed. Service staff very attentive and patient and would..."
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"Just love everything about this place! Have been in for both lunch and dinner and have never been disappointed.Well thought out set up with..."
Chin And Prony Powichitkul
"This is our local- great coffee ( as per the store in Kohi) amazing selection of food, love having a sneaky vino with lunch when coming here plus..."
Chloe-Mae
"this place is amazing. the interior is warm, inviting and the ambience is perfect. the iced mocha was great as well. i loved how it was customisable..."
Sheena
"Lovely cafe by the beach. Service was excellent and the juices were lovely. The handkerchief pasta with zucchini, asparagus, feta and pine nuts was a..."
Rosely
"Wow! What a cafe. Great staff topped off with excellent good and not bad coffee. Well..."
CoffeeCafeTime
"Starting the New Year how I mean to go on, I decided to drag myself out of bed last Saturday morning to join my sister on a run around the bays...."
Two Dark Coffees
"Mmmm. Gorgeous view, better menu. Yay for the fish and chips - chunky wedge style potatoes, fresh sea food. Reasonably priced. I liked the..."
Morty Hall
"Generous portions and fantastic coffee, the view is lovely too. Great breakfast spot, eggs benedict and pancakes in the morning is the way to go, ..."
Jen Hilford
"Today I came here with my sister for brunch. It wasn't busy (being a Tuesday morning) and we got greeted and seated immediately. I ordered the 7..."
Laura Hunt
"Great location looking out over the water at St Heliers, nicely laid out with seating and an internal courtyard where you can wait and order cabinet..."
Frank
"I've had breakfast an lunch here numerous times because it's a great place to eat! The menu has lots of very good food, you really can't go wrong..."
Steve Harvie
"What bumps this cafe up that little more for me is the location and design. It's a delightful view of the waterfront, especially if the weather is..."
Monica
"Food outstanding - Coffee poor.We stopped in for Sunday brunch. The wait wasn't long for a table. We ordered the smoked fish omelette..."
Des Shinnick
"The Hip Group brings St Heliers Bay Cafe & Bistro. This place is a winner! My cousin and I dined here for lunch. The decor is beautiful...."
Courtney @ A Food Awakening
"Its always good to hear from locals when reviewing restaurants and locals we are. We love this place and frequent it from dawn (after morning run or..."
Jenny J
"Great food and friendly attentive service.. Love your entrees, the breads were very tasty and a real surprise. First time visit to this lovely little..."
Jason Henning
"Excellent spot for waterside dining, either a lighter fare to a great meal....From the table service with complimentary sparkling water to marvelous..."
Elizabeth Dichter
"Went to St Heliers Cafe and Bistro for dinner tonight. Fantastic food and wine and a very good waiter. The fish of the day was Blue Nose which was..."
Richard Goodall
"My wife, son and I went there today for lunch. We got there early so no wait but it quickly filled up. The food was very tasty - My wife and I had..."
Andrew Reid
"My self and 3 friends went there for brunch. Great place - very busy but the staff were so onto it. The food was fab and the portions generous. ..."
Angela Nicholson
"St Heliers Cafe & Bistro has become a new regular of mine. From the excellent food, to stunning views and great staff, if you are in St Heliers..."
Flo Keen
"My friend recommended this place and my sister and I wanted to wanted to take our mother out for a special belated mothers day lunch. We were not..."
Katherine
"Had lunch , table for 2. Good feel in the restaurant, busy, but not overwhelming. A bit of staff overkill, but better that than the contrary. Waiter..."
F Cube .
"Awesome food! Great service! Great coffee!Always greeted nicely with an offer to sit down, a glass of sparkling water, and the paper! The..."
Stuart Ross
"We have been regular diners at this lovely restaurant since it opened. We couldn't fault it on the first night and haven't on subsequent visits..."
Noelene Walker
"We had lunch here a few weeks ago and it was outstanding. All of the staff there were attentive, friendly and the service was fast! We took our 5..."
Louise Ngaei
"First of all, just to be picky. St Heliers Bay Bistro and Cafe is on the waterfront at ST HELIERS not Mission Bay and is in the new modern glass..."
Maggie G
"St Helier’s Bistro is well set up as a neighbourhood restaurant. It’s open all day, 7 days of the week, it’s smart casual and the menu offers..."
Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks
"We ordered the sweet corn and Rosti egg Benedict. Portion is small but plating and atmosphere makes up for..."
Cristiano Habibi
"We booked a table through google however when we arrived they said there is no reservation made under our name saying they did not check today’s..."
Janie K
"Great Cafe... Food was very good... Friendly helpful staff... Will come..."
Spider Webb
"Awesome food, great service and great atmosphere. You can't ask for more. There is a reason the place is always busy. It is a great local and the..."
javier yebenes
"The price is decent. Lunch is good quality & quantity. The atmosphere was quite loud, which we didn't mind because we could hear ourselves talking..."
Mrs Herbert
"Come here for one of the best beachside views in Auckland. A local favorite with great happy hours and light bites. Great place to sit solo or with a..."
Diana Campbell
"I've been coming here, on & off, over the last 15 years. The staff are consistently attentive, friendly & helpful. I can never fault them & I love..."
ES EF
"Love everything about this place. Ambience, food, service. Ended up lingering around for a bit too long. The staff were so patient with us. The only..."
Jaya
"This is the number one place in St Heliers for food and coffee and lots more. The food is simply the best around. The managers and wait staff are..."
Jackie Quinn
"Thanks Kerry for the great service this definitely adds to the experience. Food nicely presented and great taste. Prime spot at the front window..."
Gail McNamara
"Great hospitality and views. Pricey for the portions. Especially the pasta is tiny for well over $30 a plate. My spinach and pineapple smoothie was..."
Yan Zeng
"The food was delicious, had the beef short ribs and veggie risotto. Absolutely loved it. Friendly staff and professional welcoming. Will definitely..."
Tuocheng Li
"Oh yess, my new favourite St Heliers restaurant! In fact new favourite Tamaki Drive place to dine. Divine eye fillet, excellent specials, well priced..."
Nadia Cooper
"Came in with my partner today; loveliest staff, gorgeous oysters & focaccia! we will definitely be back! Thanks for the awesome service..."
Lily Marie
"With the entrance hidden off street, you could easily pass by unless you knew it was there. Stopped by for lunch and it was quite busy when we came...."
Benedict Uy
Lobster & Tap
82/100 (280 ratings)
Restaurants
Lobster
Lobster Roll
Mid-range
"This place specializes in lobster based dishes. I got to eat a couple of dishes and it was really good. Lobster Mac 'n' cheese was delicious, and i..."
Rahul Singh
"I’ve been wanting to visit lobster and tap after following them on Instagram for quite some time. I was so impressed with the food! Lobster was so..."
R & N
"Try their hot buttered lobster roll. Took me seconds devouring it. Probably half lobster flesh in it. A bit pricey but value for money for the..."
baytorck
"Juicy lobster roll with a glass of beer and live music😋 The combo is definitely worthy! Also, the chef has a cute tattoo haha😄 chef..."
J
"The lobster roll combo was delicious and enough food for 2 people who weren't too..."
Margo Prodan
"Hands down, the best lobster roll I've had! The beer was alright. Expect a queue though. It's that good! Nothing beats a buttery roll jam packed with..."
Sarah Ong
"Always enjoy having a roll here and a tap. Lovely staff as well and fresh..."
Lorraine Ignacio
"Good place to grab lobster roll and a lobster salad..."
Ray文 “ChampagneRayman”
"Expectations met - that was a lovely lobster roll combo meal! My friend and I both loved our food! Will definitely be back! Thank you for the..."
Hermie O.
"Amazing lobster roll, absolutely bursting with flavours. Good portion for the price..."
Zhi Sheng Tan
"We had such a wonderful experience here, Sunday dinner takeaway. McKenzie answered the phone and took our order, was friendly, enthusiastic and..."
Anastasia Cherkasova
"Ordered the classic lobster roll - love how generous they were with the lobster portion. Felt that the lobster roll in general was a bit..."
Jina Hong
"Now this is a decent sized crayfish roll. Such a delicious buttery roll with saucy fillings. Some of the best chips and sides make this an all in one..."
Frasier Cho
"Absolutely delicious! Get the original one... it’s soooooo good I love it. Don’t go for anything else. If you do you won’t give it five stars...."
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The Crab Shack
78/100 (4815 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
New Zealand
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Pasta
Tapas
Salad
Tacos
Wings
Crab Legs
Chili
Ribs
Prawns
Crab
Cobb Salad
Clams
Tempura
Calamari
Burger
Cakes
Mussels
Tuna
Shellfish
Lamb
Calamares
Shrimp
Pesto
Beef
Fish
Crab Cake
Lobster
Pork
"Delicious seafood, fresh and tasty, friendly service, generous portions, reasonably priced, conviently located by the water..."
Rex Chen
"Hubby and I have been to The Crab Shack on multiple occasions because I loooove crab! Their service standards were consistent I would say and food..."
Kendra Solomon
"Love this place, great vibe, great..."
Ben Elliot
"nice food, really cheap during..."
Shelly Ward
"I along with 10 close family and friends went to the crab shack on a Sunday for my birthday lunch. We were promptly seated in the outdoor area (which..."
Kim Alexander
"Love the daily specials here + $5 beer & wine is good. The fish is really fresh & cooked to perfection with crispy batter, come here just about every..."
David Purvis
"First time there. Tried the mussel and clam fritter and mussel pot (white wine jus) (so many other dishes I wanted to try too). Love both of my..."
Colin Taylor
"Went on Boxing nite with 8 others for a family dinner, table was right by the windows and views over the harbour . Our server was Drake? He was..."
Grant McAneaney
"I like their steak &rosie pasta!! But pork belly is full of fat and too oily..."
Foodfaker
"I’ve been here for dinner twice and have enjoyed the seafood here very much , this time I am here for the afternoon tea special , they have..."
May Hung
"The food was excellent. only thing we didnt like was the table they gave us. we order so many dishes and table was too small to fit all dishes. we..."
Nukualofa
"Came here for restaurant month offer. Got off to a slow start as trying to grab attention of the staff to order was a bit of a mission. For the $25..."
Alma Eats
"Great place to get messy. The 1kg crab pots are the way to go. The sauce is amazing. The Cobb salad is also good to get a bit of greens in your diet...."
Sorry_vonguenumber
"Great atmosphere and warm, it has a couple bars where you're drinks can be made so they come quick. The was interact and that's being modest if..."
Taron Ah Chee
"First time at crab shack. Ordered crab of the day, tiger prawn, seafood pasta, King crab leg and mixed shell fish. The food tasted good especially..."
Becky Kuang
"Thank you to Reece and team for having us at the crab shack.We had the mixed pot of green lip mussels and assorted cloudy bay clams in..."
Hungry Diner
"We ordered calamari rings as appetizer, shack steak and seafood marinara as mains with 2 sides of 200grams king crab legs. good food, friendly staffs..."
Erika Gualberto
"Awesome place for seafood lovers!! We ordered Fush ’N’ Chups, Tacos with blackened fish and Tacos with tempura soft shell crab...."
MissFoodRaveller
"I love here for casual dining. If u r into crab or other seafood, then u should go! I went there and ordered steak though. It turned out steak was..."
Jason Wang
"I wanted seafood for my birthday dinner so to The Crab Shack we went last night — and did not regret it! For first-timers, we ordered 1/2 pound of..."
Ginger Taduran
"Crab of the day was fantastic. Heaps of flavour and really easy to eat.Chook flavour was fine but it was overcooked so meat was a bit..."
Tony Shi
"A group of us went here for lunch. Friendly staff and service was exceptional, the fish and chips are perfectly cooked and the burger tasted fresh..."
Desmond Chan
"The Big Aucklander was a pretty good burger. Standard sizes for its prices. Fairly nice relaxed vibe. The wait time is on the longer side though. ..."
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"The clams and mussels cooked in white wine, chilli and garlic is always my favourite option. I recommend ordering some of their buns to soak up the..."
LiLi Bee
"If you want to satisfy your shell fish cravings, come here. They do different deals everyday so make sure you check it out. They dont do bookings so..."
“Dailee” 25% Off Zomato Gold
"had a "dinner" with my friend at 5pm. The daily deals is $10 rib which is super awesome! fresh oyster is $2 each. It's good to see they have Chinese..."
Hongjun Wang
"Last time we visited this restaurant. We ordered crab a day, steak, lamb burger and fettuccine. The food there are tasty especially the crab is fresh..."
Chifan Chifan
"I am a seafood lover. This restaurant is located in harbor and popular for its crab. Customers could enjoy the food while having a good sightseeing...."
Paul McDonald
"Not the freshest crab, but at least flavour is good. Waiting time a bit long, staffs are nice and friendly.Quantity 3/5Flavour ..."
LuNa The TuNa
"THE BEST CRAB IN TOWN! We enjoyed everything😊 Especially their Chili Garlic butter sauce. TO DIE FOR! We’ll definitely come back to try their..."
Jinky Jimenez Cruz
"Popular place. So glad our team here for an early dinner! Like the 80~90s music, decor, prompt customer service, fish and chips.I ordered..."
Adrianna
"Went to the crab shack for a birthday lunch with family and we all enjoyed it! Menu had options for my fiancé who doesn’t particularly like..."
Jessica Whitten
"Crab shack for my lunch birthday cause i’m craving for seafood.. so ordered mix clams (500gr) where i got green mussel and clams, then pork belly..."
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"Really love the crab shack! The most amazing chicken tacos and fried chicken here. Seafood chowder is amazing, tiger prawns and shrimp cocktail. Love..."
Preeti Kaur
"Love coming to Crab Shack. Me and my family have been here like 6timea we cannot get enough of it. The staff are very kind and the food is amazing ...."
TahleeeeeK
"My wife and I had a great time at The Crab shack,the staff were very friendly and helpful, one staff member forgot to order my crab legs, so offer me..."
Shane Naera
"My friend and I had a great first time dining experience here! The place looked really cool and felt cozy. The staff who attended to our table was so..."
Sime Cajot
"Great place for seafood. We had couple of drinks then fish of the day along with some burgers. Very helpful staff. The ambiance is quite comfortable..."
Ali Suhail
"The $15 fish and chips deal on a Friday is really great value. Super tasty and large portion size for the price. Unfortunately it only runs until 6pm..."
Shannon
"Came here for my mum’s birthday after loving our experience in Wellington. It’s safe to say that we thoroughly enjoyed everything - including the..."
Helen Wang
"Have visited the Crab Shack before but after Wellington’s experience I was itching to visit the Auckland spot again. I ordered the Seafood Marinara..."
Hansi Dissanayake
"I’ve been here more than once already but I decided to try out their Restaurant month menu and for 2 courses at $25, it didnt fail. Everything was..."
Mari Flores
"Friendly and lively service and atmosphere from the beginning. We got the 2 entrees and two mains for Restaurant Month, plus a drink and oysters. For..."
Heidi Chapman
"Nice friendly service with great view n lively ambience.Food was good n their signature dish The king crab was great. Full of flavour n the..."
Naziminator
"Like the atmosphere of the restaurant and how we can have free popcorn whilst waiting for the ordered food to be served. Like how we can see the..."
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"Love this place. Service was great and food was even better. All you seafood lover's, make sure to check out this place. Love the view as well of the..."
Sia S Falaniko
"After checking out their Wellington location, we weren’t expecting that much but was surprised at how great this location was!Service was..."
Miffy7
"Been to Crab Shack in Wellington few times, finally got to try the Crab Shack in Auckland. Good Food like we expected. Service a bit slack but..."
Ryan Wong
"Great food, fast service, nice staffwhat else can you askI can say that crab shack is one of the best bar/resto in..."
Rafael Del Rosario
"Went here for lunch last October.Usually don't eat crab but Crab Cobb Salad was amazing! Fries were crispy and at the right thickness. Mocha was..."
Rosanne Choy
"First place I ate upon arriving to Auckland and it was exactly what I needed! The chicken wings and soft shell crab with a serve of chips was a..."
Janay Tahlia Casas
"Great spot and friendly staff.Went to the crab shack with the Mrs, immediately greeted then seated by a friendly host.We ordered..."
My Food HQ
"I love Crab Shack. Seafood is one of my favorite food. Crab shack is one of those restaurants which is hard to find in Auckland that specializes in..."
LisaH
"The food are nice,while services are not good enough. Staff are too busy to serve us.Crab and mussel&clam are 'must order' every time. The..."
Mimir Yu
"Two years ago, we went to this restaurant to eat crabs. It didn't feel good, but we're happy with the service. Not long ago, we went to this..."
Amy
"Second time I've come now and i would say don't come during the holiday season. They explained to use that due to the christmas and new year season,..."
To Be Honest
"we ordered a 1 kg bucket of muscles and they weren't shucked properly, They still had seaweed bedding in every single muscle, not one of them has..."
Kara
"Went here several times with friends. It's a pretty good place to have anniversaries and birthday dinner. The location is good, outside is harbour,..."
IMwatermelon
"Dined at the crab shack last night for dinner and the location was awesome! Customer service is 5 out of 5! The ladies were so lovely. The food was..."
Millyvanilly
"Came here at around 8pm. They're usually busy but the staff are friendly and accommodating. A little bit pricey but the food's nice. We ordered..."
Honey
"I real love strawberry and lime cider~the king crab so nice and i love it so much❤️harbor's view enjoy sunshine and heard seagulls~relax..."
Rico Shao
"Great dining experience when you dive into crab with dirty hands. Crab of the day is always very satisfactory. Sangria is nice as here, and other..."
Thom
" Indypindy05 and I came her on a Monday evening and we were excited to see what the menu had to offer. We were unfortunate not to order any crab..."
Kwin Dela Torre
"Food is to die for literally.. tried crab for the first time and i love it! Bit pricey but worth..."
Soph M
"Awesome place to go to, staff had on their Disney costumes for Halloween. The staff were friendly. The scenery of the wharf is beautiful. The food..."
Sid
"Today, after we attended The Very Vintage Day out, we were asking each other if we prefer to call in to The Crab Shack or New Orleans for a bite. The..."
Little Borneo Girl
"Came here this afternoon for lunch. Always like the venue and service. The wait staff were all dressed up in costumes for Halloween which was nice...."
Kaizeen Kolah
"My happy place! Love the service, FOOD, and environment they have.. really relaxed ! Prices are a little high but you forget that because of the..."
K Osai
"It's a great atmosphere, like a cleaned up American crabshack. I absolutely loved the decor with all the nets and traps hanging above. It reminded..."
Nummynum
"This place has an amazing variety of seafood! The spicy wing are stunning 👍🏻 the clam and mussel are so tasty 👍🏻 and the main which is..."
Adventure Foodie
"Nice place to hangout with friends. Visited on the weekday night and it was crowded. Waited 20-30 minutes for table. Staffs are friendly and very..."
F00dL0v3r
"Been here twice! Really love their seasoning/flavours. So so good! Best seafood chowder. Clams are great! Blue swimmer crabs seem overpriced but id..."
GreeneggsnHam
"The best Customer service that my partner and I have experienced. We sort of dreaded going there, as we have a 6 year old but the waitress made our..."
Sunema Tuifao
"I really like this place! It's in the heart if the buzz around the waterfront and its got a great rustic ambiance. The staff are very aware that they..."
Audacity 2 Write
"Will definitely be going back again soon! Absolutely loved the atmosphere but esp the food.. even the staff were so friendly! Highly recommended..."
Beyon
"Went here with my partner. Lunch with a great view was nice. Steaks are good, and love the sauce. Its very tasty. Burger and Chips is pretty big...."
EAT Girl 👑
"Came here for weekday lunch deal and the food was great! Had tacos for entrees, chicken dish and fish dish for mains. Full of flavour and cooked..."
Adeline
"Best crab in Town am I wrong? Everything is just perfect! Very good and tasty food. The atmosphere was perfect. The crab was delicious. Great value..."
Alisunny92
"My first crab experience.Started the meal with chicken wings - my fav.Did all the justice to the name. Crispy skin with soft juicy white..."
Winnie
"This place maybe the best seafood restaurant in the Auckland CBD. They have full serviced bar with an amazing atmosphere. It really makes you feel..."
Ravi
"Just showing some family around town and as they like seafood, this place came to mind.Ambience is cool, laid back and a fitting..."
Jeffie
"We loved this place. The mud crab and sauce were amazing. Had fish and chips which was also done well. Lots of cool drinks. Quite noisy and full of..."
Missk Khan
"Food was really yummy, seafood pasta was delicious absolutely divine pasta sauce. Steak was also nicely marinated. Portion sizes good enough to leave..."
Crystal
"A vibrant restaurant with bright lights and chirpy waitresses and with the head chef shouting orders in the kitchen. Reminded me of some reality..."
Chris
"Had the 1kg pot of mixed NZ clams and mussels with coconut curry sauce and loved it! Goes well with the Green Beret Indian Pale Ale and side of..."
Cheewong42
"Came here for dinner with friends. When we searched the crab theme restaurant, "The Crab Shack" was definitely the only and best one on zomato. It..."
W.H.Y.
" Came here for my birthday dinner and were blown away by the service and food here. The ambience here is really good and the drinks are..."
Neelam Chandra
"Went crab shack with my partner to celebrate our anniversary and they didn't let down at all! It was our first time there & we dined around 2pm on a..."
Ingaa Pahulu
"It was a cold blustery day outside today. The restaurant was buzzing with glorious plates full of huge claws and more passing out of the kitchen at..."
Amanda Jane Prior Williams
"Went the Saturday 24/6 with a table of 7, the place was chocka was told there was a 20 minute wait, waited less than 10.The staff were great..."
Kylie McIntyre
"I wish Auckland has more places serving crab like this. Highly recommended the tuatua/ clam with white wine sauce or garlic butter sauce. The star of..."
Bella Luv Food
"Food and Flavour: 5/5Ambience: 5/5Seating: 4.5/5Service: 3.5/5Value for Money: 4.5/5Oh man...The Soft shelled crabs are the..."
BonZ Loves Food
"We came here for dinner with a group of my friends. Our waitress was so friendly! We ordered crab tacos, mussel fritters, mussels and burgers...."
Mandy C
"Scarlet Shen With lovely Miss Scarlet. Congratulates to your last semester in uni. Wish you a bright future in SH♥(ˆ⌣ˆԅ) I will miss..."
Yuki Ding
"The crab dishes were great, especially the spanner crab as it has lots of fragrant flavours. But can't say the same for the Caesar salad or the..."
Sarah
"Be prepared for your hands to get dirty - but it's well worth it ! Ordered : battered fish taco, crab taco, seafood marina, blue swimmer! The tacos..."
Try_something_new
"The seafood chowder is bomb. Honestly after the first time I tried it, I was back in the restaurant 3 days later eating it again. 5 stars for the..."
Danielle Riethmiller
"Food was great! I love the crab and half chook! Excellent service and we were very enjoyed, thanks a lot for a wonderful night!FYI their..."
Jaleh
"If you love seafood, you ought to love this place. We ordered mussels and the blue swimmer, absolutely loved the food. Can't wait to go..."
Roopali Jadhav
"Lunch menu was solid! We went on a Sunday and the kids are free so extra bonus. Cool concept and food was tasty came out fast and great service...."
Claude VanDamm
"Amazingly delicious food. If you want some decent fish and chips, definitely worth a visit. The location is also great and the service is friendly..."
Dinah
"Excellent service and waiters are very attentive. Portions are decent and filling a little surprised that there is a lack of desserts. But all in all..."
Fare Henry
"Okay fans a change of scenery, decided to turn seafood and chose this joint to try as per yer reviews.It's not everyday i get to eat crabs as It..."
Diner8Here
"Came here for a second try when we were told to wait 40 minutes last time! It's always so packed! Came here for lunch, ordered the Crab Cobb..."
Oksana Zhang
"Not too crabby. Having wanted to check this place out for Aaaaaaaages we finally made a reservation. The fit out is typical for a viaduct..."
Yorkshire Pudding
"To be honest, overall an average experience. I personally found the Wellington one better in comparison.The food was good, their..."
Winnie Luo
"Been there for dinner with my mates. Full marks for the crabs and couple of starters what we had. Everything was just spot on. Even the service was..."
Chef Nishant
"My family and I had a pretty good experience at The Crab Shack. The decor is great, a little different to their original Wellington restaurant, but..."
Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign
"Great ambiance especially the outdoor tables. Fully packed when we went on a Sunday lunch but we were able to have a seat anyway. We had the Crab of..."
Karen Vivar
"It's the only restaurant that's a crab theme in auckland. I love crabs. -a lot! These crabs aren't the freshest, but they are good for nz..."
Tony Ma
"Ahh I love this place!! Although they always seem to be super busy and we did have to wait quite awhile for a seat, but we just walked up and down..."
Vicki Ko
"Food 3Service 4Ambience 3This place is overrated. Had a steak meal, it was ok at best. Server was friendly but was a little lost..."
Pania George
"Friendly service & great atmosphere. Food was nice - we had the calamari, a 1kg scoop of mussels/clams in white wine/garlic cream sauce and the soft..."
Auckfoodie
"Best seafood dishes ever!! Plus a great view from the wharf.I love how they cook crabs with chilli butter.The mussels and clams are..."
Kay Trinh
"Work dinner here last night. We shared fries, 2 x onion rings, 2 x edamame as starters. Drinks were 3 x tokyoes, 1 corona & 1 prosecco. Mains were 2..."
Zaatarbella
"Wonderful dishes!My first lunch in Auckland, love all varieties seafood, they are fresh and delicious!Besides, the sauce in the pasta is..."
FoodieCCC
"Went with fam. Pleasantly surprised. It was a bit of a wait for the table. And had a bit of a wait for the food after we ordered. But to be fair the..."
Orchid
"I was there with my cousins last year. Crabs and the sauce were simply orgasmic in the mouth. Lots of flavors coming in, would absolutely go back..."
Neel Boppana
"Dined here for dinner on a Saturday night, the venue is massive & the place was pumping, we arrived around 6:30ish & there were no tables, however..."
Sarah S
"Service: outstanding, our waitress sabine took really good care of us and made my brothers birthday special. Impeccable service, if anything wasn't..."
Praneeta
"I really like the coastal theme of this restaurant. Very spacious and friendly staff.The Crab Shack does daily deals and lunch..."
I_like_pickles
"The  best thing going for the Crab Shack is the location. Right by the water front at the heart of the harbor - location-wise it doesn't get any..."
Ashlene Cheryl Cardoza
"This place has really amazing crab. We ordered the blue swimmer, buffalo wings and the pork belly. Buffalo wings and pork belly was average but the..."
Bella Qian
"Very nice had the crab and lost myself in flavour and food heaven. The service was fun and and attentive and even though the weather was rubbish the..."
Neil Fibbens
"Their specialty is crab but their mussels and clams are also really good. The price is a bit higher than most places but the food here is good...."
Emma Patricia Katili
"Our group  went there on Saturday night. Two of us had never been there before and did not know what to expect but wow what a place. The food was..."
Pattie Robinson
"If you like seafood and don't mind spending a bit extra, this is a place to visit. They specialize in crabs but also do clams, mussels etc. They have..."
Clee
"Monday's hot and spicy chicken wings specials ordered before 6pm is a great treat. It cost $0.50 a piece and it's really delicious. Made with blue..."
Amorita Maharaj
"I went last week because it was August Restaurant Month which had a very good deal! The setting was very good with good lightings however the..."
Sharon The Foodie
"Came here onFriday night after work with a group of friends. Enjoying crab takes forever to eat and whilst it is tastey it isn't filing by itself...."
Shanzay
"If you go here, you have to ask for a guy called "Phil"! He is one of the best hosts we've ever had! It was because of him, my first experience here..."
Rohit Victor
"Possibly the best value Restaurant Month menu  -in fact we felt like Crab Shack was getting shorted so left a tip (which is not the norm here in..."
Hungusmcfatty
"We waited a long time for food but it was restaurant month + a Saturday night so we understand! The waitress was so lovely and she even sang us..."
Thegreeats
"Came here with the partner after our wet jet boat ride in the viaduct. Obviously we had to go home and get changed cause I didn't want to walk around..."
Samantha Young
"I had my birthday on Thursday, my Waitress Kat was amazing and attentive, the food constantly good, so good my friends were eating my food lol, Big..."
Chris Lisala
"We went for the special August 2-course menu which includes a taco, main & wine or beer for $25. The tempura soft shell crab, miso mayonnaise & slaw..."
STRADS
"Have dined here 3 times in the last month for different occasions. Each time service was great and so was the food! I have tried the snow crab,..."
Miss Kiki
"Staff were very attentive and knowledgable, bathrooms were clean and tidy. Snow crab was fantastic, beef burger was good not great, over all a really..."
CaraJean Molloy
"Restaurant month gave us an opportunity to try this place out. As they don't take bookings, we arrived and were told that a table will take 15..."
Hannah Gear
"I enjoyed the drinks more than the food to be honest. The burger had too much beetroot on it which ruined the entire burger. The rest of the food was..."
Phee Nicks
"Great service and atmosphere, the food was average. We ordered the the spanner crab and buffalo wings, the flavor of the crab was average, we thought..."
CrazyCatLady_EmmaC
"I like the portions that they had and the seafood was ofcourse AMAZING! bt the seafood Marinara was a little bit salty but nothing like a good 'ol..."
Tan.ned
"Although it was busy at the time we arrived, the staff was very attentive, and friendly. Food was great. Environment was good. Overall, we had very..."
Patrick Tong
"Lunchtime special - $15 and if your don't get it in 15 minutes its free (Monday to Thursday only).  The options are fish and chips (2 quite big..."
Debbie Lockart
"First thought was wow, love the decorations. A girl waitress was a bit rude, but the waiter we had for the rest of the night was superb. Full of..."
Christine Li
"If you like crabs then you cant go wrong here! 😜Good decent crabs served in some nice broth and good service in a relaxed atmosphere. Cracking..."
Jayce Huynh
"Most memorable dish I've had: Alaskan King crab, my friends had the mud crab and loved their dish. Service is is amazing and personalised definitely..."
Ryan Wong
"This is a good seafood restaurant. The staff were friendly and chatty, service was prompt and there was a nice atmosphere about the place - great..."
Tom
"Tried both big crab dish and small crab dish there. Staff forgot to bring us the tool for big crab, and we were been there the first time, so we had..."
Michelle Hwang
"Considering the love for seafood especially for crabs, we revisited The Crab Shack today to treat our taste buds with the lovely crabs that this..."
Ruchita Choukar
"I love this place!!! The flavours are great. I always get the Jonah crab with chilly and lemongrass. The service is great. It gets really busy and..."
Savanna
"We had brunch on 14 May 16, and were not disappointed. We had varied fare - calamaris, fish and chips, catch of the day - snapper, nachos, crabcakes..."
Narayanan Valadi
"First time dining here with group of people (8 of us) on a Friday night. Place was very busy but service was excellent! All staffs were very..."
Nathalie
"I heard a lot about the food at crab shack so when we decided on this place for a lunch do I was very excited to try out their food.I ordered a..."
FoodLoco
"It was great dinner with my partner. Nice service as well! Ordered crabs, drinks and some snacks. The drinks were served with little umbrellas which..."
Cici Liu
"This was our second visit to The Crab Shack - the first being over a year ago, with such slow slow service we had been hesitant to return. With a..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Came here with mum sister for her birthday dinner. We were just walking along the waterfront deciding what to eat when we came across the crab shack...."
Becca Callaghan
"Really good service at this place. Love the mussels - they were cooked in this divine creamy white wine sauce! Delicious. A great place to hang and..."
EC
"Came here for Sunday lunch and beers. We had crab legs and chowder :-) chowder was sooooo yummy. I duno if I should have mixed beers with it but it..."
Chloe-Mae
"The place has a good ambiance. You get a great view of the wharf and the city and looks great at night. The staff who served is were very..."
Chumq
"Dined here few days back when my parents arrived to auckland. We had an incredible experience. We ordered pork belly, steak and some crab. Everything..."
Joanna Marie Francisco
"Our first time to visit here last night and the food was amazing... I ordered medium rare steak and it was really soft, juicy and tasty... I even..."
Joan Cecille De Guzman-Lomibao
"Came here for a dinner and went through the interesting reservation wait list routine. They gave us a call when our table was ready and we sat down...."
Josh Law
"This place was a pleasant surprise. I was slightly dubious about having a catch up here with some old mates following numerous mediocre reviews from..."
Eleanor Purdey Smith
"Been here a few times.The first time had calamari and lamb. The calamari was soooooooo good, best calamari I've ever had. Was served with three..."
Natasha
"Went to Crab Shack for lunch with friends who were craving to have seafood. I don't really like seafood apart from fish so I had no choice but to try..."
Gerhard Joseph
"Located in one of the best spots in Auckland, Crab Shack offers several options of good seafood. In spite of the fancy location, it's not expensive..."
Diogo Reck
"Just like Wellington this place is great for a fun night out. The menu has a great selection of seafood as well as dishes for non fishy..."
EpiCurious
"Overall the entire dining experience was lovely. I definitely recommend the deep fried soft shell crab, it was the favourite entree of the night. It..."
Priscilla Khang
"My partner brought me here for my birthday after I had been asking to go for months. The atmosphere inside is great; I loved the on-theme decor...."
Stango
"We were here for the red king Crab, however; hmmm, the best dish of the night was the steak😛 juicy & meaty, great atmosphere but that was it....."
JJJiiiiAn
"Always walked past this place on my nights out but never thought to try it out, well I'm glad I did! The waiting list was kind of long but what can..."
Monique Porteous
"Been here twice already and each time was great. The live music was so good and the food even better. Great atmosphere. Will definitely be back for..."
Temi Taio
"Visited The Crab Shack yesterday evening for date night. We couldn't have made a better choice. I actually only eat Fish so any other seafood does..."
Kershia
"The first time I visited here the food was amazing and I was 100% satisfied with my selection. My second visit recently... was disappointing. They..."
Amanda Teo
"Crabs crabs crabs! I love this place. Staff are friendly and accommodating. And the soft shell crab is so good!best one i had so..."
Nef Rosales-Palanas
"Can get a little messy but it's kinda fun at the same time! The portions were a little smaller than what we expected but the food was very..."
Rubyn Park
"If you love crabs you have to try this place out! My friend introduced me to crabs in a whole new way today.. usually I'm not a fan of crabs as can..."
Hungus Girl
"Been wanting to come to the crab shack for a while and finally got the chance to try this place out. This place have chilled atmosphere, service was..."
Joanne Chiang
"This place is stunning. One of the very few places where I enjoyed sea food to the fullest. Haven't had any better customer service experience in..."
Mrun Godbole
"This restaurant is amazing! I really liked the scenery and the setting of the restaurant. Inside it was very cozy, nice service and a overall clean..."
Henry Gao
"This is our first time having dinner here. We two ordered one tuna tardard, one mixed clam and mussel with gralic and chili sauce and one blue..."
Victorianchester
"The place is awesome I love the feel they're very accomodating. She got my drink wrong but its wasnt a big deal. I ordered the king crab cuz i hardly..."
Karen Stephen
"Superb services and amazing Crab. Ordered the Alaskan king crab and it didn't disappoint - it was soooo good. Most definitely going again!! ..."
Lukas
"This place never disappoints, with its nautical atmosphere, friendly staff and great food, The Crab Shack is the place to go for fresh seafood!..."
Sophie Oliver
"Obey the claw and enjoy some crab! Have been hankering to come here for a while, finally had an excuse to meet some mutual unqualified diners and..."
Frank
"Highly recommend!In a beautiful location with very cute decor! With the glass roof and nets around, really sets the mood, complete with..."
Karen
"Wonderful Saturday night, food and service was good, definite back again. ..."
Craig Knox Lee
"Seared tuna was lovely. Fush and Chups very nice as well. Great atmosphere on the harbour. The vibe was very upbeat with friendly staff. Quick..."
Laurie Ellul
"Back again and enjoying some alone time with my beer while waiting for dinner. While I really don't enjoy eating alone the Crab Shack is vibrant this..."
Robbie G
"Went there for my boyfriends birthday. The service was amazing and loved the delicious food. Would definitely go again for a special occasion. Nice..."
Thesweetestthingalive
"I've been wanting to try this out for so long so I arranged a time to go here for lunch. I emailed them before hand to see if I could book a table..."
Razelle Icaro
"What a fun-filled atmosphere this is. Unfortunately because it was a Saturday night there was about a 45 minute wait, but because this has become..."
Mana Katsukawa Otimi
"Just finished having dinner with 3 of my friends and well, I've got mixed feelings about the place.We started out with some drinks of course...."
Nia T
"Great food and great atmosphere. Got welcomed by enthusiastic and very helpful waiter. Awesome view of the harbour. Food was which was quick and..."
Brett
"Superb place for a Saturday night. The staff here make sure that it's not just another dinner for you but indeed is an excellent experience. I..."
Aabhas Dole
"Really good crab! I've been a fan of this place since I went to Wellington for the first time! Food well presented and really good portions! So hard..."
William Vilas Boas
"I've been wanting to try this out for so long so I arranged a time to go here for lunch. I emailed them before hand to see if I could book a table..."
Razelle Icaro
"Great Atmosphere,enjoy the moment I walk in, steak was delicious and so the seafood chowder. The crab we ordered not so much, it's funny the name is..."
Lisa Wu
"My husband and I are crazy about seafood especially crabs. This fabulous crab theme restaurant just comes in and feeds our needs well. We ordered 2..."
Regina McDad
"Great food , good service! Had the spicy chicken wings and the mussels. Both had a very subtle flavor, which actually brought out the..."
Nitesh D'Souza
"Food was delicious...but price to quantity ratio cannot be justified. I had ordered their specials for the day which was a platter of clams, prawn..."
Bhavya
"Food was delicious, waiter was amazing "thomas" I believe his name was. Young guy with tattoos, he had a great sense of humour and knew the menu..."
Jotori
"Finally had the chance to visit. Chose this for my boyfriends birthday celebration as he loves crabs. The staff were extremely nice, they were going..."
Shazia Khan
"The location is great, the service was fast and waiter was helpful i ordered the market fish with teriyaki sauce, blackened potato and the calamari..."
Heidi M
"We had a great evening at the crab shack on Saturday night, wait was only about 30 mins for a table so we sat at the bar and had a few drinks and..."
Kat M
"Awesome place with excellent service. The food was yummy. Would definitely come back for a special occasion. Nice place to socialize and get your..."
Shweta Singh
"The onion rings were quite nice, they were cooked well, a lot of places I've been to the onion inside has been quite raw. I had the calamari as a..."
Maddie
"Cheerful and fun dinning . Great seafood and ice cold beers, what's not to love? You can not go past the crab! Consistently good service and food...."
Emma-Jane Bates
"We had a great experience. The offering is unique with crab and seafood truly being at the centre of it. We enjoyed the half pound of prawns in an..."
Jo Y
"i bring my mum whos love sefood to there, Perfect place to come for dinner with a big group~but we have been wait for 45 mins,slow meal:(      I..."
Rae Rae
"Went here for dinner with a group of 8. Dinner was pretty good, lots of great dishes, some not so great. My dad ordered crab and said he wasn't very..."
Meg McGimpsey
"Nice place and it has unique ambience. We went here for lunch. Food was good. Rayweenah bread is soooo delicious and i had the shack stack which was..."
Dee
"Don't know if I really really liked this place, I felt like it's more of a dinner party venue as opposed to a lunch time sort of feed! The crabs were..."
GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015
"Great atmosphere and this is good place to go hang out with few people and have good time. I enjoyed the food and the service however it didn't wow..."
Las Akurugoda
"Came here with my friend who happens to be the opposite gender and the waitress was like "you guys are such a cute couple" ew we are not a couple but..."
A
"Somebody said dishes slow coming but ours quiet quick! Somebody said the crab is not enough weights but ours is quiet big, enough for 2 people...."
Xiaoyu Candy Wen
"Went to The Crab Shack for lunch today, we ordered the Jonah Crab and Mixed Clams with a few hot steamy bread rolls. All food tasted great but I felt..."
Chanelle Barlow
"I'm updating my previous review of 3.0 stars. Was here with parents as part of the Restaurant Month deals. We hugely enjoyed our evening! The service..."
Jihye Kang
"Went here for lunch on a Saturday, first impression was nice and there was a good buzz and atmosphere. There was 4 of us and I thought we wouldn't..."
Edmond Young
"What a lovely place for lunch! Our waiter was extremely vibrant and very full of personality. We tried the fish cakes which were delicious along with..."
Chloé Manihera
"Have dined here a couple of times now and I have to say the food has been top notch every time. The prices are a bit higher than what I would..."
Yo April Smith
"Went there for dinner yesterday to celebrate my special moment with my girlfriend. Although we had to wait for a while because they said no need to..."
Mũm Mĩm Ken
"What an awesome atmosphere! Such a fun, lively place to dine. Outdoor heaters placed all around which really kept it nice and cosy! We had the most..."
Cararmel Queen
"Perfect place to come for dinner with a big group on a Saturday night.  I ordered The Shack Stack and it was amaaaazing and cooked perfectly.  Will..."
Caroline Barrett
"I went with my gf at around noon and the seats were half full. The environment was great! The service was beyond what you would usually get for other..."
Chris W
"Having eaten at Crab Shack in Newport, CA, my wife was excited to try Crab Shack here in Auckland. The flavours of the broth accompanying the crabs..."
Foodie Traveller
"Love this place! Went here for fathers dad couldn't make a reservation bc they were fully booked but they said the wait was an hour, which we were..."
Tee
"Third time lucky, we finally obtained a table tonight. Our waitress was friendly and catered to our needs throughout the night. We started..."
Mat
"Just dined this place. The mussel and clam are amazingly tasty however the blue swimmer is disappointing. The pot is watery not flavorsome. Also do..."
Mineralh2o
"Went there for after work dinner. Ordered the bread and wings for entree. The bread was very soft and flavoursome, similar texture to a brioche. The..."
Lena Guo
"Exceptional food with the choice of where you would want to be seated. The most friendliest staff with awesome and fast service. Food presentation..."
Maria Joanna Bella
"Had the most wonderful night here, recommend visiting on an off peak night like we did, as the waitlist builds up very quickly! We were..."
Lara Custance
"The wooden crate decor, lightbulbs hanging low from the ceiling and the vintage crab nets all contribute to the wonderful crab shack vibe! As soon as..."
WeiTing Ashley Shyu
"Been there a few times and they never disappoint me. The food is very consistent, always perfectly cooked and taste delicious. The staff is polite,..."
Cath
"Excellent. Friendly staff, great food what more could you ask for..? recommended!! Make sure you come and try, lovely views. My burger was very..."
Tate L
"Food ordered: Ray-wen-nuh BreadTempura Soft-Shelled Crab (x2)Messy PigCalamariBill: $93Big tummy: We had..."
A Tale Of Two Tummies
"We were there celebrating my sister in law birthday. The lunch was wonderful. We had crab, clam, pork belly and lobster. We enjoyed the foos so much...."
Cindy Ong
"One of my go to places for a casual meet up with friends. Their service is good, polite and attentive. My fav from their menu the Shack Stack paired..."
Musings Of A Foodie
"At last a place to eat crab and lobster, great staff and good atmosphere, had the lobster which was great and good selection, definitely will go back..."
Stuart
"Friendly staff, helpful with menu..perfectly cooked clams, lamb to die for and small selection of cold beer from tap.. Made my evening after a 10..."
Brekky Bikers
"The service was fabulous. Great staff. The food was scrumptious. Soooo good. The surprise free round of drinks from the manager was an awesome value..."
Jaki Dwight
"Went here for my dad's birthday. Upon entering the restaurant, I am quite pleased with the interior and the vibe of the place. Service is splendid..."
Jeanelle Isidro
"After three tries we finally got to dine here. We had the chili garlic a messy delightful eat. The rowena bread we ordered was good but not really a..."
Bubut
"I dined at Crab Shack for a Zomato Foodie Meetup, having been once before for a business lunch. This particular foodie evening was filled with 5..."
Lennie L
"Mint atmosphere! Waitresses & waiters are defs good! Food was perfect, a bit too much chilli in most foods I tasted.. The best Aoili sauce &..."
Nicomkl13
"Nicely themed shore side restaurant.The service was excellent, they were charismatic, polite and attentive.The food was well flavoured and..."
Brenda Phu
"V good grub but overpriced for the type of restaurant it is. We also had a pretty annoying waitress who kept asking if "we" we're ready and if "we"..."
Kate W
"All I can say is sort your heating guys it's fricken baltic!!!! cold cold ice freezer artic polar bears penguins orcas is this the ice..."
Faroe3456
"Yes it is pricey but crabs in NZ are pricey. The great part don't like crabs there is other seafood to try don't like the seafood try the pork belly...."
Kezia Lobo
"Great atmosphere service from the door to the table is good and been able to see kitchen and hear the chef yelling the calls for new dockets makes..."
Garry Trewin
"Dined here last Friday with work friends and ordered the messy pig which was exceptional...and that chipotle slaw ---yum!! Now, I had initially..."
Manic Diner
"We came here for my birthday dinner. We had booked a table for 8pm but unfortunately they were so busy we didn't actually get seated until about..."
Lenka Veza
"Went here before a concert in town and couldn't have been happier. Food is very good and the atmosphere is excellent. Very fun and friendly staff...."
Tyler Nehring
"Met a friend here for lunch. Was nice food and the service was ok. Really friendly staff but food took ages and there didn't seem to be any sense of..."
Amanda B
"Great atmosphere. Menu is a bit pricey. Ordered the bucket of clams and mussels which were in a delicious sauce (there was only one sauce option) a..."
Shell
"Finally a place to eat crab! Waiting time for a table was around 40mins, cooking time was around 20mins, the large amount of space and many empty..."
Rachel
"20.6.15 the best gift ever from my nephews and their partners, a celebration bday dinner for me. Very busy night, we all had a very delicious entree,..."
Tuku
"Went there for dinner with my girls Jennifer Rong. A really nice place with good atmosphere and decorations! The waitress was really friendly. We..."
Ezzz
"Maybe it was the time we arrived (around 3pm) but service was initially a bit shaky as we had to wave someone down to take our order, drinks were a..."
Minily
"I came here on 2 Friday's ago with my boyfriend after work. The Crab Shack has been open for quite a while now, but I just haven't had the..."
Nicole Melchor
"Located on the wharf, long waiting list on weekend.. Food was great and cant get enough if you're seafood lover! Check their chef special and daily..."
Fransiskus Kiky
"The king of crab is the best! The sauce from the shack stack is really delicious! However the service is somewhat slow. But its a great place near..."
Michelle
"Where to start? ! The amazing menu or the fast friendly service? No waiting and being left unattended here you are well supplied. A really..."
Ryan The Lion
"We had an enjoyable experience at the Crab Shack.We ordered the Crab & Crayfish cake, Crab Cobb Salad and Kilo of Crab.The Crab cake was..."
Cindy Wu
"It was fantastic! I loved the vegan burger and the desserts 😍 However it is a bit pricey 💸 But overall I enjoyed having dinner here, it made my..."
Stella Pan
"My wife really wanted to try this new resto and with her birthday coming up, the family tried it today. Wasn't bad. Kids loved their..."
Eric Mendez
"After much anticipation, and a few of my zomato buddies recommending me to come to this place, me and my partner headed down to crabshack to..."
FOODFANATICJIMMY
"Went here to treat my hubby to his surprise b'day lunch- great service by wait staff, and absolutely satisfied our seafood cravings! Hard to come to..."
Eonapeony
"My parents had come down to Auckland to visit me and they wanted to try a new restaurant along the waterfront so I decided to take them to The Crab..."
Jess Pendergrast
"Great to know that the kids dine free sunday will be permanent as the price is on the high side. The food was tasty but a lot of the dishes we wanted..."
Candii Cao
"For a Monday night it was pretty busy, waiting time for dine in was about 30-45mins so we were given the choice to eat in the bar area. With the high..."
EpicEats
"Came for my birthday in a group of 12. Service was very good, our waiter was upbeat and helped the dining experience enjoyable. Portions were alot..."
J.M-S
"Walked in on a busy Saturday afternoon & they looked hard to fit a group of 7 in who had no booking. We were seated within 5 minutes. The atmosphere..."
A Different Critic
"Went out for an amazing dinner with my boyfriend and family. Had tremendous customer service and food to die for. Would definitely be a must go if..."
Yazmin Knight
"When faced with the task of choosing somewhere to eat at the Viaduct, I immediately jumped at the opportunity to eat here, as I have heard nothing..."
Tania
"Was hungry did my search on here for great place to eat the crab shack was the one to gorocked up 730pm full house left my name went back an hour..."
Elinas74
"Great food, ambience and service. Went for a Friday lunch and really enjoyed the crab and fish. Great way to end a hectic week. Will definitely go..."
Rosemary Cook
"Came here for a mid week birthday dinner and was blown away. Loved anything seafood on menu! It was just really good. Anything non seafood..."
Esther Song
"Went to CS with one of my best friends and we loved it! The bread a stuff recommend was surprisingly good and we really enjoyed the atmosphere of CS...."
Clarence Zhang
"So where do i start 😄 we just had dinner here tonight and everything was amazing! From customer service to ambience to food! If you are looking..."
Alyssa Yalong
"The back story: We were searching for a place to dine with a large group and unfortunately many places in town would not take bookings. Luckily for..."
A Culinary Affair
"I was craving some meat but didnt want something too overpowering. There was a good choice of seafood and salads but one dish caught my eyes,the Kiwi..."
Cynthia Vanisha Paul
"I love this seafood, we had order Jonah crab , this one is a little bit spicy for me. And we ordered Nelson padde crab, this one is 1Kg.and..."
Joyce J
"Finally had the chance to try dine here tonight! Place was packed but we were seated within 10 minutes. A fun and cool vibe the moment you walk in!..."
SS
"Yummy yummy! Highly recommended place to get your crab fix! The crab pots are easily shareable but can also be eaten solo which is what I did..."
Kelly
"If you're keen for a big feed then definitely head to The Crab Shack! There were heaps of great seafood, and non seafood dishes, to choose..."
Table For One
"We weren't very hungry when we came to the crab shack but we just had to come try it out!The decorations reminded me of spongebob..."
Aniva Huang
"We came here early for dinner and got seated straight away... Yay... Totally worth waiting for though... We didn't get any main meals but instead..."
Donna&Shane
"after a much anticipated wait I finally have tried this place last Friday.. took my mum and and her friend as I knew they would appreciate this..."
Grace Sifa
"Really exciting night gathering with my high school friends! We chose the Crab Shack as it locates near harbor and the view is really peaceful..."
Shirley Yu
"AMAZING!!!!!!! Been here twice and service is great friendliest waiters and waitresses and the food is great. Some may find it pricey but where can..."
Sonam Kumar
"Went to lunch with a few mates during the week. I found the place a bit pricey for what you get. I had the rainbow burger and added on a beef patty...."
Juanine
"The food and service was amazing. The food was delicious especially the clam chowder! Although it was quite pricy for the amount we got, it was worth..."
Helen Liang
"We dined in this restaurant a while ago when they were just opened. It was a good experience. I liked the decor. The service was good and the food..."
Feisy Seaver
"Had a great night out. Dinner was amazing, the best calamari I've ever had, totally recommend it. There was a bit of a wait but Kaylin the manager,..."
Eating Party
"On hindsight, I didn't need to ask where The Crab Shack was, because the giant gleaming neon sign is visible for miles around, like some kind of..."
Lawrence Mikkelsen
"Good experience, staffs are friendly and helpful. Had Atlantic Golden Crab, vege burger, colsaw, bread roll and apple cider, initially thought..."
Jeff Yeh
"I came here for a friend’s graduation dinner. The atmosphere in this place was amazing! Really friendly and very welcoming. The restaurant itself..."
Yutika Tiki Anturkar
"Been here twice over the last couple of weeks once for lunch and once for dinner. Very friendly staff, from the phone call to the meal service...."
Leanne Kumar
"Went for dinner, had a wonderful time. Really gud tasty food and great service! I had the lobster special and hubby had the tuna steak. Both were..."
ET
"Went to The Crab Shack for my birthday with a friend and the food was amazing I loved how you had to really get into it with your fingers etc. The..."
Kelly
"Disappointing night. Great looking place, musics fab and the whole vibe is one of excitement but the food and drinks weren't up to the dollars spent..."
Donna Bray
"Simon Gault's newest Auckland dining experience sure did not disappoint. While I do admit the location of The Crab Shack at the old "Float" nightclub..."
EatsByZee
"Excellent service...... Food was good with a range of prices.. Wanted to try the fish burger but decided against paying $40 for a burger.. Clams and..."
Stephen Galt
"Visited here last night - a table for 7 was ready when we called in. Was quite busy for a Wednesday night. We had a lovely waiter who served us the..."
Jean Lee
"As an avid fan of seafood I was very excited to taste the raved about meals at the crab shack. I ordered some classics: Nelson crab with garlic..."
Mariamjafer
"We came here tonight for dinner. When calling beforehand, we were told we didn't have to book but got there and was told to wait around twenty..."
Sheena
"I went there to celebrate my birthday. Food was awesome. I ordered the canadian crab plus half pound of shrimps. the waitress was very..."
Flor Yazmin
"Brilliant place for a long unwinding Friday lunch. Great food & wine, friendly & prompt service, cool music selection, super views - somewhat..."
Mani
"The Wellington venue has been a long favourite of mine so I was keen to try their new Auckland location. I wasn't disappointed, the quality food,..."
Cheyneismyhero
"Great place for lunch. Heaps of atmosphere.. Kiwi spin on Louisiana cuisine with great touch of kiwi casual.. Staff well trained. Left hand side..."
Paul La Franchie
"Great quality food. Good service. Serving sizes a bit small and a few mix ups with our order but was when first opened so that's expected. Great..."
Mikayla Plaziuk
"Had amazing crab and prawn here. Staff was very friendly and help us to choose the food. Also great place and beautiful view. Very recommended for..."
Stifanyanwar
"The Crab Shack and Matterhorn - the best of Welly has come to Auckland in the first half of 2015!I had been to the Crab Shack in Orleans when..."
UltimateOmNoms
"Superb food and accommodating staff! Will surely go back to this place to taste other food. The messy pig is really a good choice.???? Very nice..."
Jennielyn S. Joaquin
"awesome energy and decor. the staff were great and the food tasty and well presented. portion sizes were very small and quite a lot of money for the..."
Amanda Anderson
"It was great to have finally been able to eat at the crab shack.The crab pots were tasty. I ordered the kilo of Nelson paddle crabs. If you..."
Jannyannyanice
"Awesome location and decor. The resturant is illuminated with nifty lights, fishing and crab nets. The food was extravagant! The seafood was fresh..."
Annette Wong
"We were fan of crab shack in Wellington and were very excited to know they opened a restaurant at AKL. Went there on our anniversary day:-) Lovely..."
Hedy Huang
"Went to The Crab Shack for lunch with my wife. A very well presented eatery. We selected three dishes to share which entailed a Crab pot,..."
Johann*
"A weekend trip last year with my friends was the first time I tried The Crab Shack, the one in Wellington. So naturally, we were really excited to..."
Where.iate
"Finally a proper crab spot in auckland! The most divine crab I've ever had amazing atmosphere on princess wharf and staff that makes you feel..."
Sam Jones
"I was so excited when I heard that crab shack opened in Auckland CBD, finally crabs in town! The restaurant is located in the wharf which offers a..."
Nikka Aurea Borja
"Great casual dining in good location.  Did not have to wait long for table for 4. Service prompt, friendly and efficient.Particularly recommend the..."
Margaret Bryers
"Loving the south american vibe they throwing of without even trying. Awesome food. Awesome service. Different and very nice ambience of the whole..."
Gawan Bakshi
"Grilled Tuna Steak great preparation fresh and really..."
Sandri
"I came here while a cruise ship was in town so it was really busy in the city and I had luckily got in before the huge rush of people came through...."
Linny
"In all a fun experience. Had the atlantic golden crab as our main dish along with clams and other small starters and was fully occupied from start to..."
Skim911025
"I've been wanting to try this place for a while now and I was quite impressed. Really good service and a nice atmosphere. We got the shack stack and..."
Samantha Gemmell
"Wide variety of seafood with some hot sauces on the side. The calamari was amazing as was the prawns. We gorged ourselves on crab. The butter..."
Dominic Rajendran
"Great food! I dined at The Crab Shack today for lunch with some work colleagues. The restaurant has a great vibe and very well presented. Its got an..."
Jess Keen
"If your looking for a great atmosphere with flavoursome food then the crab shack is for you. The food is great and comes out pretty quick but..."
Michael Ferreira
"Celebrated a special day at Crabshack yesterday and I can say that the food was excellent! However, there was a bit of a wait for a table...."
Ninjunkie
"Aucklanders no longer have a reason to be jealous of Wellington Crab Shack fans. After years of hearing great things us big city dwellers finally can..."
Kirsty Cardy
"Great Location, Delicious food , Beautiful View of the waterfront and excellent service from staff. I've been here a few times with Family & friends..."
Teta Fanualelei
"A well deocrated family friendly restaurant. The staff were friendly. Price is reasonable. The clams is still one of my favourites. The seafood..."
Alice
"We stopped in here for dinner on our first night in Auckland and were sure glad we did. The service was fantastic, especially our waitress (I think..."
Mark Burgess
"We really enjoyed our first visit to Crab Shack over the weekend. It was fairly busy around lunch time, and we sat outside where you can look out to..."
James Jones
"Great decor. Mussels was top notch. Fish n chup (as per menu) was pretty good as well. Chicken taco was tasty. Chicken burger was great but sadly..."
Michael Koh
"This is a lively, music filled restaurant with lots of activity and high energy. The food was really good, service was attentive and the location on..."
Sheryl Guth
"I love the food!! We ordered crabs of the day which was Australian blue swimmers and was cooked really good in garlic sauce. 👌🏻👌🏻 One..."
Donna Fe Ferrer
"We went to eat after a long wet day of touring around. The staff was friendly and helpful. We were a large group with different dietary restrictions..."
Faye Fulton
"Had the best lunch here in recent months. Excellent snow crab, fresh and meaty. Even food from kids menu are awesome. Attended services and staff..."
Winnie Zhu
"$2 Oysters and $2 Wings!!!! Oysters were delicious and wings were nice maybe just a little spicy and would've been nice with like a yoghurt sauce or..."
Chevonne Whakaruru
"If you want to get your hands dirty and enjoy crabs with seafood pliers and picks, there really is only one place in Auckland. We came here after..."
Jerry Wong
"Had a great evening and dinner! Happy hour value is amazing and the staff were all awesome. I just want to acknowledge the staff member who came to..."
Riki Paewai
"Good place to have seafood. Clams were fresh and tasty. Steak was cooked right. Plenty of seats. Good selection of beer on tap. Even had TV for us to..."
Dean Ching Yee
"Went here for Valentine's Day. Ordered chowder, cheesey garlic bread, squid rings, 6 wings, two steak meals with extra fries. Food came out fairly..."
Aaron Vaofanua
"Great food and great service. The green mussles We're especially good and they were even the daily special so we got an amazing deal on them. This..."
Simon Newberry
"Nice place, nice food and friendly service. I had the tempura soft shell crab, seafood marinara and a cocktail of the month. Unlike an earlier..."
Yew Chung Chee
Seafood Paradise
75/100 (236 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Asian
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Seafood
Lobster
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Reservations
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Mid-range
"Fresh seafood you can eat! And good and kind staff.. good quility food except fried rice was bit dry to..."
Chick
"First of all, the water tanks are quite unique in Auckland. Watching the live fish swimming is really something, but the same time it’s quite sad..."
Global Property Management
"Lovely restaurant located by the Wynyard Quarter. Elegant setting with a nice ambience. Food are decently portioned, but on the expensive..."
Lucy
"Huge variety of love and fresh seafood. From fish to oysters to crayfish to abalone etc. The food is delicious and full of flavour- especially the..."
Aimee.
"Came in tonight for dinner with the family. Lobster and noodles were extremely flavourful. Mince in beans were a bit too salty but beans were good...."
Rosanne Choy
"This restaurant is easily the best restaurant in Auckland but their are a few conditions. Firstly make sure you bring someone who speaks FLUENT..."
Kieran Carter
"Boy was i surprised to find this medium sized restaurant in Wynyard Quarter. As some will know i dont really bother to go to too many trendy parts to..."
BeeQueUU
"The food is nice but quite expensive. There’s a minimum requirement of $600 if you need to use the small chamber. Anyways the food are fresh and..."
Ray Qian
"I called in before asking if there was vacancy. The lady at the phone told me to just come in and cut the phone before I could say anything else...."
Alice
"If you have a crave for Chinese seafood, this is the place. Food taste is almost comparable to those in Hong Kong. Raw materials are very fresh (all..."
Suchin Ratanasiriwilai
"Friendly staff, clean, the food is certainly superb, price equals to quality. Expect a long queue in the evening on the weekend. Fresh seafood, you..."
Juliyus Samuel
"We had Yumcha lunch on Sunday, while the food is good and tasty but they were super busy with only few staffs, poorly managed even they tried to..."
pamela indah
"Excellent choices for Yam Cha dinner.. loved the corriander chicken dumbling. Very good service. Will definitely visit..."
Hariharan V
"Great Chinese food . Very delicious lobster’ poor service and very..."
MARK MA
"Nice to have provided 360 images and Google Street View Inside Views for this wonderful Chinese Sea Food Restaurant & Bar in Viaduct..."
Jeff Chau (361.Photography)
"Great yum char experience, the food was as good as what I had in Canton or HK. Three main dishes were also authentic and tasty. Didn't order seafood..."
MF Wang
"Great food and fresh seafood. Very authentic. However. Compared to other restaurant. More pricy and expensive. Service needs to improve as..."
杨帆
"We went for dinner last night at the Seafood Paradise restaurant which has left us with the best impressions! We were greeted on arrival by Jason and..."
Sarwan Singh
Grand Harbour Chinese Restaurant
73/100 (2493 ratings)
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Seafood
Seafood
Asian
Chinese
Chinese
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Lobster
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Chili
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Mandarin Duck
Noodle
Beef
Fish
Cantonese
Hong Kong
Shanghai
Sit down
Seafood
Chinese
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Validated Parking
Seating
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Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
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Mid-range
"I came here on a weekday noon to have a lunch with my friend. It was pretty packed already but we were accommodated fast and were given a table near..."
Victoria Consuelo De Guzman
"Rating 3.5 Cantonese style yum cha. For a weekday lunch there were still a good selection, and quite a few tables of customers. The service was..."
Manz
"Had a lovely lunch here. It wasn’t too busy but was picking up as we left. Typical service of yum cha but the food was good and the servers were..."
Bex Ellis
"Big fan of Grand Harbour. We’ve come here as a family ever since I was young, and it’s been a staple. Portions are on the smaller side, but..."
Brandon Huang
"I remember coming to this place a lot with my family when I was little for dinner. We decided to come here for fathers day for yumcha. The place..."
Louise
"Quite fancy, quality of food is high but does lack slightly in portion size compared to the price. Otherwise great place to being guests as you can..."
Food?
"Along with grand park, definitely one of the better yum cha places around town. Prices are a little on the more expensive side. The salt and pepper..."
Sorry_vonguenumber
"Grand harbour is a white business mans paradise.... the yum Cha here is pretty good - one of the best in Auckland, but man is it..."
Chan Can Eat
"Best yumcha in cbd, restaurant is really spacious and can get busy during lunch time. Lots of options and they were all fresh and yummy; staffs were..."
MCP
"Food: 4.5/5Service: 4/5Overall: 4.3/5Came for work dinner and we had the set dinner A for 10 people or above. The chicken corn..."
The Poor Foodie
"My favorite place to go to when I crave for Chinese cuisine. Staff were very polite and serve me well (even if I go here by myself). The peking duck..."
Carlo Manio
"Best place for yum cha in the city. Food is fresh and comes out regularly and fast. Not too long waiting for a table. The Chinese broccoli is..."
Dumba
"Come here regularly as the food are always good and reasonable priced. Nice location, easy to find parking during weekend. Will keep cooming back...."
Becky Kuang
"Nice place near the waterfront with welcoming environment. Food was a bit pricey but was high quality. Service is fast and the staff are friendly...."
Jeroen Wang
"This place is usually packed for birthday parties and the food is good but a bit pricey. On the night we went in for our family dinner it was a..."
Jen Lee ( Zomato Gold Using JENL 8447 For 20% Discount)
"Only decent yumcha in the city. Fresh, hot dim sum. The service was excellent, they all spoke English which made ordering for my colleagues easier...."
Food2belly
"it's the best yum cha restaurant. Service always friendly and polite, not as other poor service yum cha places. And there foods are always hot and..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Go here quite alot, been to the other yamcha outlets around the city including the New Market ones.Good thing here is we can always get in..."
R & A
"Came here for Yum Cha a couple of days ago... staff is super friendly and the dishes are definitely pretty authentic and damn tasty! Def..."
Grace
"Jus had dinner at this place and it was really good. Great food and a very welcoming place. The staff were really helpful. Will definitely recommend..."
Jesnina
"A classy chinese restaurant closely resembling ones in China.Service: 9/10We were immediately seated since we had made a booking. The..."
Grace Huang
"This was my first Yum Cha experience and this place is amazing. No doubt why it is always packed with customers and would definitely recommend to pre..."
Nashi Dasgupta
"Had eaten in this restaurant few times. Best Chinese food and yum cha. Quite expensive but you get best quality for what you pay. Weekend will..."
Amelia Tanawi Kesumawidjaja
"Really love this place for yumcha. It is well worth the price - being a bit more expensive than other places. Their staff are super attentive even..."
Donna
"I have to say this restaurant is the most favorite spot we have experienced recently. There are various dishes you can taste such as must-try steamed..."
Yafenxu123
"This is one of the best chinese restaurant in Auckland. I went for lunch with my friends, I found foods were delicious and best service. Highly..."
Jula Sihapanya
"Best yum cha in CBD, its a little pricer than your other yum cha establishments but you definitely get better quality here. I came here on a Thursday..."
Medium_Rare
"My best Chinese experience in new Zealand...My friend suggested and went for lunch on a Friday afternoon... Amazing vegetarians dumplings and..."
JPK
"We booked a table for six people for yum char one Sunday for 10.30 am. We were told that we had one hour as the restaurant gets very busy and has..."
Austin
"One of the better Yum Cha places in Auckland. Price is high but i do believe its worth it. Service is better then most Yum Cha places, i do consider..."
S2Psycho
"Food and service spot on ! Service was so quick, waitresses very efficient and understood English and translated each dish so we knew what was inside..."
Nina
"Did some research on Zomato, found several yum Cha place, try to pre book in the morning only this one answered, lol so went.Food is okay, but..."
Ng Shyue Chynn
"Good food good location there is no other better place to eat. Although a bit expensive but worth it. Amazing people that work there, having a walk..."
James.bangi
"This place is in my top 3 yum char places in Auckland. They are always busy but totally worth the wait. Food is always tasty and nice. Although, some..."
888bing888
"Wide variety of dishes with helpful staff who promptly fill up your teapot when it's empty. Good quality food that's not super greasy as I've found..."
Heidi Chapman
"Can’t believe I haven’t reviewed this place yet. I go here for yum cha every few weeks. I don’t go anywhere else pretty much. We get the..."
Dxlche
"Took my parents here 2 weeks ago to have lunch with my boyfriend. Since we are Chinese we knew how to eat good dimsum and Chinese food. I already..."
Ellynn
"Their yum cha has got to be the best in Auckland. They have a huge selection of food and are frequently passing by with different options on their..."
Anna
"The best yum char place I've been to. Perfect location and an even better environment. The amount of yum cha dishes here is insane! There is so..."
Neelam Chandra
"There's a first time for everything. So I hesitantly set foot inside with a veteran friend, and was led to a seat. As I took in the surrounding, the..."
Jay
"Good traditional Chinese restaurant with big robust delicious dishes. Had egg plant hot pot, beans with minced pork and chicken with macadamia nuts...."
Chris
"Being from China, it's kind of hard to find a quality yumcha restaurant. I think Grand Harbour is pretty much the best place in terms of quality and..."
Joanna 🌷🍵
"Good authentic Chinese food👍🏻 they have yum Chan during lunch time and good variety of choices to suit most dietary requirements. There is a..."
CrazyCatLady_EmmaC
"Rated one of Auckland's best Yum Cha places and now I definitely know why - they have such a wide variety of yum Cha dishes, and the trolleys come..."
Annie Zhou
"Perfect ambience for yumchar time. Place was pretty high class, yummy food, busy environment and friendly staffs! Egg tart was so flaky and its..."
Mindylow_
"Hands- down the best yum Cha in Auckland! I have been coming here for years and years, have tried other yum Cha in Auckland but always resort back to..."
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"Both Yon and I are a huge huge fans of yumcha. We have been to most yumcha places in Auckland and Grand Harbour is top three of our favourite. We..."
Jessica Halim
"One of the best Siew Mai in Auckland IMHO. For yumcha, go early otherwise there's a wait. However the wait time is usually less for us, since I..."
Charmaine
"As usual nice and busy, service has changed a bit, we were asked to only stay for one hour as the place is busy, as we were 10+ I think they missed..."
Cesar Luis
"Superb food. One of the best chinese restaurant in Auckland. Tasty, wide variety and they're famous for their seafood. Highly recommended if you are..."
Shan Ng
"My favorite yum cha! You can kinda get carried away with the food and then you go up to the till and it's hundreds of dollars! But here they tell you..."
Arkisunday
"Hands down one of the top Yum Cha places in Auckland . The location and ambience is 5/5. Always packed with people, make sure to book in advance as..."
S&G Take Auckland
"My flavour Chinese Restaurant for Yum char, so many variety to choose from and the food just so delicious the service is good as well. The best thing..."
Aldous Wong
"Have been to this yum cha restaurant a few times over the years. Food is consistently good with a great selection of delicious steamed dumplings and..."
Eatwithmyfoodsafari
"So I was really hangover today and all I could think about was dumplings. Never tried this place before first time! And all I can say is Wow! Prawn..."
Irina Milana
"Best Yumcha in Auckland. Hands down!This place is SO busy and in the weekends you only get about an hour to dine. But the food comes out..."
Winnie Luo
"First time at this place lastweek sunday. They have a big menu with alot of choices. My favorite was the mixed meat platter & combination fried rice!..."
BIG TYMER 2020
"Really good quality yum char, only slightly too salty & oily but everything was fresh and came quickly. Food is slightly pricey and if you come on..."
Imperius Malekith
"Haven't been for ages but knew that it would be busy even for a late lunch on Saturday. We waited about 15min to be seated. The food variety was no..."
Candii Cao
"Best yum cha I've had in a long time, came here about an hour before it was over and unfortunately they were only serving a limited range at the..."
Ryan Wong
"Whenever I visited here, there was so crowded and long waiting time. When I arrived and earlier, I could be introduced many different food. However I..."
Lisa Kim
"This is one of my favourite yum cha places however it is recommended that you almost always have a booking made otherwise it's a long wait. The yum..."
Claudia
"I'm Chinese, so I have pretty high standards for yumcha. Typical range and variety will not faze me, because in my mind, that's just standard yumcha..."
Michelle Li
"Grand Harbour simply has really yummy yum Cha. Almost tucked away as its behind the viaduct - those that know how good it is keep it busy without..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Good food, clean restaurant, and enjoyed it all at a reasonable price. two of us full for $60 with a good selection of dumplings, prawns, squid, shu..."
Steve Hall
"One of the best mainstream Chinese restaurants in New Zealand. Extensive menu and good sized portions. Went early on a Wednesday evening so no..."
Raspberry Beret
"The second best Yum Cha place in Auckland😏. Central location ✔️Very clean✔️. Finally got a chance to try their dinner menu. The roast duck..."
JJJiiiiAn
"We went last weekend. Service very slow and unresponsive but food up to the usual high standard. Remains one of the best yum char spits in town...."
Adam Dubignon
"Heard it's one of the best places for yumcha so paid a visit ! Located a bit off central queen Street but easy to findStaff were very attentive..."
Thegreeats
"I'm having the good food here. Only thing with the tables is it was very close together and the old white man become offended when I am talking to my..."
Sashwank Patel
"Best yum cha that I have been in. Food is great, service is average, too many people and bit hard to get a table unless you book a day or 2 before...."
Toru Tres
"One of the best yamcha/dimsum spot in Auckland. Food quality are not much difference between them and Sun world in New market. However, Portuguese..."
Jeremiah Cxq
"This is definitely one of the top yum cha places in Auckland. The Portuguese egg tarts and watermelon juice are a MUST. The pork buns was also very..."
Ruth Gong
"My family of 10 came here to celebrate a family birthday. We visited on a Tuesday night and were seated quickly - I was happy as the queue at Grand..."
Anna Hinehou
"The one time I have been here for a work function, it was good. The staff were nice but the food was even better! I was here for a dinner and the..."
Tbroadley
"A good place to eat, but the dishes aren't cheap at all. Places like these tend to be for special occasions. They do good Chinese food and they do it..."
Ed
"One of the best Yum Cha places I've been to! The restaurant is huge but it's always busy in the weekends. We had to wait awhile for our table and..."
Razelle Icaro
"Yep! Best Yum Cha in Auckland & not expensive! ..."
World In A Bite
"Best yum cha restaurant in Auckland. Clean, quick service. Well cooked dishes. Tastes extremely authentic. My favourite would have to be the shu..."
Elle
"It's my favorite Yum Char Restaurant! Great food and always busy with long queue on weekends. They have a good variety of Dim Sum and love that they..."
Judie Zoe Ang
"Came here for a family dinner. There was about 10 of us. Meals where huge tasty and service was ohhk. I'm not a lean Chinese eater but was a special..."
Chloe-Mae
"Went for lunch on a working day. Asian cuisine is my favourite so I thought will give it a go as its near to my work. So, didn't check out the menu..."
Aucklandfoodlover
"This is place is always  busy... and bit pricey compared to other Yum char places.The food tastes is average I perfer other Yum char places in..."
FoodLoco
"Always my go to yumcha and I go a lot. Best in Auckland always reliable that will taste great. Heading there again today and can't wait. Always..."
Ellaura O'Brien
"Very busy and food came around almost instantly once we sat down. Enjoyed almost everything I ate, only complain was I found it hard to understand..."
Lucy Doran
"My favourite yum char in Auckland. The steamed buns are particularly good and the egg tart. You often have to wait as it is popular but they are very..."
Fylde
"ERMAHGERD. Best yumcha I have ever had. If I could immerse myself fully in all of their food, I would. Really friendly staff and obviously amazing..."
Maria Foy
"Best yumcha ive tasted so far in New Zealand ! Everything was so good and they have a good range of variety such as clams and crabs which was..."
Audrey
"Yum Char here is delicious. All we had was dumplings and some spring rolls. Was waiting for the vegetables to come around but it never did,..."
SSBoots
"Good for a corporate lunch if you work in the downtown/viaduct/CBD area. Favourites are the fried squid, prawn har gow and glazed buns (can be filled..."
Stango
"Ive only had the Yum Char here but the overall experience each time was good. It is undoubtedly one of the few good Yum char places in Auckland...."
FOODFANATICJIMMY
"Had lunch today with three work mates and had a really nice time. Although this is not the best Yum Cha I have been to, it is still one of the better..."
LucyGoosey
"Great place to come with a large group for dinner as you can order lots of dishes to share around on the table. We enjoyed all the food that we..."
Donna&Shane
"Visited here recently with some work friends. The food we had was tasty but it was hard to see what each thing was when they brought the selections..."
Juanine
"Have been going here off an on for some years now. The last couple of times we came away disappointed. The service was slow had to ask 5 times to get..."
Steve Cleland
"A large selection of dishes however given the size of the restaurant it can take awhile for food to reach your table and often by the time it does..."
Rojas
"Great yum cha selection and a large restaurant. Great for lunch with friends, where you can share and try more and more dishes. Service is..."
Amit Tripuraneni
"Dinner review as oppose to yum cha lunch as I was still left craving a good dose of salted fish chicken and tofu. Following the bad experience at..."
BeeQueUU
"Always been told this is one of the best in Auckland and having already been here multiple times we still found the yum cha food selection to be..."
Frank
"The BEST yum char in town hands down. Get there early enough to enjoy all their delicacies fresh out of the kitchen. Love their wide variety of dim..."
Natalie Ler (d'liteful Cravings)
"Fantastic yum cha. Their service is top notch with friendly and inviting staff and the food is consistently good. The mango pancakes are a..."
Sasha Lennan
"I went to Grand Harbour Yum Cha for my birthday and had a wonderful experience. The food was very hot and there was good selection. I particularly..."
Chrissy Low
"In my opinion Grand Harbour sells the best yum char in Auckland, and when we recently (October 2014) went for lunch with friends over from Brisbane..."
Alison Collins
"I went here on a Friday lunch time for Yum Cha about two weeks ago for my anniversary with my partner. After having read very mixed reviews I was a..."
Rebekah Linton
"I love Grand Harbour yum cha. Until recently I worked just around the corner from Grand Harbour and whenever my colleagues and I were going out for..."
Janeen B
"Have been going to Grand Harbour for 8 years now and have never been dissapointed. I highly recommend this place for Sunday yum char. Their dumplings..."
James
"This restaurant is a fantastic place to have dinner with big groups. The area is very spacious to say the least, with amazing facility and equipment...."
Darren Collins
"Another fabulous experience at Grand Harbour.  If you want yum cha this is the restaurant of choice in Auckland.  Service is quick and the..."
Maree Guenole
"I went to Grand Harbour a week or so ago with a small group of friends.  The staff were really nice (which I find is rare with Yum Cha restaurants)..."
Amy-Lee Wickliffe
"Best place for a long lazy Sunday arvo lunch!  Wish I could come back more often, parking is a slight hassle though, and wine a little overpriced,..."
Kirby Maxwell
"Ever since I was a teenager I have loved coming here the chilli dipping sauce is amazing and ive never had better dumplings anywhere else best yum..."
Michaela Lynne
"Come here about once a month. Being seated is less than 5 minutes for a table of 2, and considering it is usually the weekend when we go, it's..."
Fi Smillie
"Absolutely delicious! I love Grand Harbour, have been there a few times and hoping to go at the end of October again for my birthday. The food is..."
Jacqui Fisher
"Slightly over rated and expensive dim sum restaurant in Auckland CBD.   Even though we had a short wait while they cleaned up a table, the service..."
Rosemary Young
"Probably the most well balanced chinese restraunt in Auckland that has great service, as well as a comprehensive menu. This is the best..."
DefinitelyMayb
"Excellent Food, Great choice of the menue. Service is good too. wait time is long but its worth it and worth the money. Love to go..."
Janita Devi
"I have been to Yum Cha / Dim Sum about 4 times now and really enjoy it.  I have had large groups of 20 and small groups of about 6.  Each time we..."
Elizabeth McQuade
"I have been to this place for Yum Cha more times than I can count.  It is a favourite of mine and my partner's and now also my parents since we..."
KitKat
"Having grown up in a country where ‘dim sum’ (small plates of Chinese delicacies to be shared by all) was a tradition on weekend mornings, I..."
Kiwi Foodie
"Went there for yumcha, I was very impressed with the waitstaff's professionalism and helpfulness. The service was prompt and courtious. The food..."
CK Leo
"I love Grand Harbour. It is my favourite place to go for yum cha and believe me I have been to them all!I have been going to Grand Harbour..."
Niki Singh
"Don't understand the past few reviews; the service is okay. Not excellent, but okay. If you are expecting fine dining service, you will be..."
Josephine Lim
"I've been here a few times now for Yum Char lunch and will definitely be back for more. Despite the busy and sometimes loud atmosphere the staff are..."
Amy Tanabe
"Best Yum Cha in New Zealand. I eat yum cha 5 days a week. Other yum cha restaurants have second tier food and crap service. This..."
Tony Ma
"nice food, and friendly..."
Will Swan
"Took my wife into the city for one of our rare visits and found the best Chinese restaurant in the country. Unbelievable service, great atmosphere..."
Alan Meadows
"Was here yesterday and had the best yum cha in the 5 years we have been going. Every Sunday we at least think of going in not go. Sticky Rice, BBQ..."
James Rigden
"There's a reason why Grand Harbour has survived over the many years , the food speaks for itself the most authentic and real experience of Chinese..."
Vinci
"Had a delicious birthday lunch here. Helpful staff not pushy, happy to explain different dishes. Most of our group had never experienced Yum Cha and..."
Jonathan Leger
"Went here for dinner last night with family. Loved it. Staff attentive, helpful and knowledgable about wines. Loved the Peking duck and lemon..."
LouiseS
"My family have tried verious YamChar in Auckland and this is the best. They have variety of Dumplings which are all good. I especially like the..."
Mami Miyamoto
"This is one of my favourite dim sum places. Would highly..."
Winston
"love the food so much, beef, seafood, and shows, but .... why you doing buy 1 get 1 free in Botany branch, but not city? if do b 1 g 1 speciol, i ll..."
Sarah X
"We go on a regular basis for dinner. It is a great place to enjoy a meal with friends. The food is always good and service is fairly quick even when..."
Mary
"Excellent Yum Char.The service was good and I also got takeout (Fried Beef Noodles) and it was..."
A221
"Have had yum char hear on numerous occasions. Great food, decent enough service, and a toddler friendly atmosphere. The roast duck is the best i've..."
Marie Lauderdale
"Visited this twice with family, have two pre-schoolers and they loved the chicken wings and rice/ice cream stuff. Myself the squid and pork buns......"
Chantelle Bailey
"Great food in central Auckland. Nice atmosphere and great..."
Andy Edmunds
"My favourite Chinese restaurant. Food wonderful and always good to watch huge tables of people celebrating birthdays etc. Kids love watching the..."
Fiona Moore
"WE HAD A FAMILY DINNER HERE, ABOUT 8 PEOPLE.. THE FOOD WAS GREAT AND ON TIME... MY FAMILY ALSO LOVED THERE CORN SOUP 🍲... LOTS OF SPACE INSIDE..."
EASYMONEY DAGGER
"The ultimate Yum cha venue in Auckland for over past 15 years during lunch hour. Only issue is some serving staff do not speak English well, so it is..."
Vinay Kumar
"Grand harbour is an old favourite. The chicken feet here is probably the best around. Siumai is the best in Auckland. Don't get the sweet and sour..."
Darren Ren
"Great Chinese food restaurant you can found in Auckland city centre. Good taste and value for..."
佘紹豪
"We’ve always loved dining here. We keep coming back for their food. Service can be sluggish though if it’s a full house. Overall, it’s all..."
Winnie Rivera
"Not my favourite but it's good enough. Location is exceptional so after a big meal you are welcome to walk along the pier. Yam Char, not the best..."
Eric Chou奧克蘭寶哥
"I've had a fantastic time here. We came as a family of 4. 2 adults, 2 kids. The staff was very welcoming and the selection of food was great! Spinach..."
Elena Khrustalyova
"The food was great but they to up the service alittle the staff were great but our table was 11 people and they forgot to take the order when we..."
Knghtlight
"The dimsum has a great quality taste to it and it can be expensive. Great place for dimsum in cbd area close to harbourfront and qt hotel. Well the..."
Endy Widjaja
"Come here if you are looking for a Chinese restaurant with good Peking duck in Auckland CBD. The dishes here we're kinda hit or miss. Some dishes..."
Johnny Pham
"A classic yum char. Traditional cantonese with out travelling to asia. One of my favourite..."
Thomas Doo
"Amazing food and great customer service. Was staying at a hotel at the viaduct and felt like some good gourmet chinese food late night, this place..."
Dihina Finau
"Great, authentic HK dim sum!! Food was served hot and fresh. Best time to visit is weekend despite big crowd. Weekdays will see smaller crowd but not..."
Vincent Wong
"Yumcha not usually my thing but we went for a farewell lunch. Food was nice, I'm not a seafood fan but the other dishes on the table were delicious...."
Donna Tawhara