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"Came here for my birthday dinner. Pleasant and soothing ambiance. Me and my partner love any menu that cater seafood! Can’t complain about any of..."
Victoria Notoa
"American food with some fusion done well. It’s a great place to grab a drink and for celebrating occasions...."
Bella Qian
"One word ~ HOT WINGS 🔥 🍗 A group of us popped in here with a first table booking and had an amazing time. We were immediately looking at the..."
FoodieOodie95
"this was handsdown the most amazing food i have possibly ever had in auckland. the best experience in a resturant - staff were amazing - kind,..."
Anon Anon
"Tried the long hour basket something, salmon and tacos vege which you could get a taste of fresh salad from Thai or Vietnam. Both main dishes are..."
Sarah Tran
"Homely setup with wooden accents in the seating area, and seats with cushioning adding to the cosiness. We ordered one small and two large..."
The Scarfoodie
"I’ve been here a couple of times- most recently for an event, in which Gareth Stewart was cooking - needless to say, it was DELICIOUS.The time..."
Chan Can Eat
"Came here to celebrate a birthday! Especially worth it if you come using first tables (although a big portion of the menu is excluded). If you want..."
Louise
"Came here as part of the First Table lunch deal. We sat outside facing the water and the setting was nice. We received good service from the staff..."
Desmond Chan
"The restaurant was packed! Looked like a pretty popular bar and restau! Food was good, though a bit pricey, i guess because youre also paying..."
Celani Atienza
"Finally trying out Culpeper, the food is great but the service was average, it took them awhile to notice I my hand up for more..."
Food2belly
"This was the best meal I’ve had in a very long time ! The seasoning on the chicken was so good and the rice and beans was delicious. Would 100%..."
Anya Du Preez
"Food was good but not amazing, menu looked super attractive (comfort food) but the actual execution was not the best. Few examples was the slow..."
R & A
"It was great place:) i had one big share menu and 2 small one. Poke was fresh enough. the steak was soft and the taco was bit spicy but yummy. Kind..."
Alice In New Zealand
"Food was beautiful - highly recommend the squid tacos and the beef brisket ❤️ texture of the chocolate pie was super smooth and not overly sweet...."
Linda
"First time here using the First Table option. Would definitely attend here again. We also had their chicken wings which were great. The brisket tacos..."
Manoj Patel
"The Culpeper was definitely enjoyable overall. Its quite a sizable restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating and at 6pm on a Saturday, the..."
SS
"The restaurant is placed at a nice location by the wharf with a small but comfy setting inside. The food is good as my friends and I ordered a wide..."
Vanessa Gao
"@firsttable : A family birthday dinner at @theculpepernz with four full tummies, great love for the 16hr wakanui brisket and the boston butt pulled..."
Annie Tong
"Pretty cool restaurant with fresh green color deco. All the dishes are prefect！and service was so good too. It's located at prince wharf, this must..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Finally tried Culpepper the other day and I absolutely loved every dish we ordered! The food, ambiance and customer service was impeccable! We..."
Amanda Megayanti Wijaya
"Came here using First Table which halves the price on all food. It was a pretty quiet weekday when we came. The service was good - professional and..."
Sandy Hsiao
"I came here with my family on new years and had the set menu. The restaurant was very busy but the staff were still very on to it and helpful. The..."
Hilary Campbell
"We had our work Xmas function here on Wednesday. The place was pretty packed. I arrived before 7pm just in time for the happy hour $2 oysters, $10..."
3leos3
"I absolutely loved the share board there were so many different things to eat and try. Strangely enough the brioche was the show stopper for me, I..."
Ati
"Been here a few times now. The food is pretty good though but once you’ve been here a few times, it starts to get old. It’d be nice to see more..."
G
"I came here with friends last Saturday. We had to ask to request to stay longer than the two hours you're usually allowed to stay. It's a nice,..."
Nummynum
"Went here for the first time for lunch. Great spot to eat/drink with waterfront views. Attentive service, we were promptly seated & friendly waiter...."
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"Went there with friends, ordered plate dish for share, taste good. Friendly staff, night view is good. Enough for 3 people to eat. 39/pp best to..."
Yninon
"Beautiful and flavourful food right by the wharf !! Ordered: corn dog, brisket taco, tuna poke, prawn taco, skirt steak, spare ribs and curly fries...."
Try_something_new
"Friendly service and the food was delicious! However, I wouldn't consider the salmon we ordered a "big plate" as classified on the menu. The..."
David Ting
"Had the 2 burgers for $20 here on wednesdays, pretty solid deal although they ran out of the chicken burger which looked a lot tastier than the beef..."
Ayaan Shaikh
"The Culpeper has great food and service. I love the $2 oysters at happy hour which I think is really worth it. They are fat and creamy. They also..."
I_like_pickles
"Father’s Day lunch with fam bam. We opted for their Fathers day special menu offering of two courses. My fish taco entree was good but the serving..."
Vino Noir Zuniga
"Recently had lunch during the weekend here to celebrate a birthday. We had ordered the Culpeper cheeseburger, the roasted ora king salmon, the..."
JJ Jenkins
"We ordered the second board on the menu which is the whole works. We ordered the two person option which was enough for all four of us plus plenty..."
Dxlche
"We had a pork belly meal and a cheese burger pork was amazing cooked perfectly tasted amazing the cheeseburger felt like it was made a week prior,..."
Daniel Louis
"The waiter was slick and fantastic. Very professional and extremely helpful. The food was good. More towards a New Orleans/Asian/Salad..."
Tony Ma
"Love this place, second time coming and loved it once again. Food was delicious and service was great. Highlights being the Mac ‘n’ cheese side,..."
Alexis Manders
"Came here to celebrate Brother’s graduation and was a great experience to celebrate such a special day . I ordered a steak sandwich and it was very..."
Shuah Kim
"The best happy hour - $5 wine & beers & $10 espresso martini’s that are delicious! The Asian prawn tacos are so yum and also the jalapeño..."
Lizzie
"Just been for lunch. Had the lunch set and went for the brisket. It was well cooked crispy outside and tender inside. Saw the platter from the..."
Yujie
"Food presentation was 💯 perfect. Went there for bluff oyster but unfortunately they are out of stock so we didn’t get to try the bluff oysters...."
Annie Low
"Food: 3.5Maybe my expectations were a little too high, but sadly I didn’t receive a wow factor from the main dishes. We ordered the beef..."
Christine Lee
"I'm going to keep this review fairly straight to the point, therefore, I'll start with my complaint. When my partner and I visited the place for..."
Vicky
"Visited as we were keen to try out The Culpeper version of the latest craze “low and slow” meats. We ordered the Culpeper Board plus a side of..."
Carla
"I went with a friend for lunch and got two glasses of prosecco and the meat sharing board for two, which included a selection of brisket, brioche..."
Jay Cee
"Very neat restaurant..Loved the flavours .The Peruvian chciken had amazing flavours which went so well with the poataoe buns and the tortillas.The..."
PK
"The restaurant has good ambience and is just by the water. The food was great and has large portions. It was nice to see a restaurant that had a..."
Dimple Vagal
"A group of four of us came here on Sunday night using the firsttable 50% off coupon. The location itself was really lovely and we were sat outside..."
Emma
"4 of us were at Culpeper for a sharing dinner. The question was how many small plates & how many large plates we should order. For small ones, we had..."
STRADS
"Good food but not fantastic. The ribs were tasty but a little dry, beef brisket could be better if it's a little more tender, pulled pork was really..."
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"Overall: Nice decor, good service, solid yet not spectacular food. Went here on a Tuesday night mainly because they had there All You Can..."
Mark Burney
"This review comes overdue as I visited Culpeper on the last day of August. We were here for a late lunch, food was fantastic, ambience was nice and..."
May Lee
"The view here on a sunny day is amazing. We sat outside in the sun sipping on rosé. The food is definitely more of a snack type but however still..."
Aimee.
"On regular days this might not have been my first choice for a sunday brunch, but auckland restaurant month definitely put this on my radar...."
Winnie
"Lovely placeHad restaurant Month deal,(Asian taco/fried chicken for entree n seared fish with green papaya salad/bbq chicken) food was..."
Elsa
"Overall a very pleasant experience!The staff are friendly and attentive, the decor of the place was nice. The food was tasty and..."
Winnie Luo
"The ambiance is relaxed and was the right amount of busy we were looking for a Friday evening. We decided on the place because the decor was also..."
Sokaina Al Haseny
"Came here during Restaurant Month for their $25 two course meals!From the course menu we got the Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Pan Seared Market..."
Oksana Zhang
"We bought the grab one voucher for a shared bbq platter for 2... oh my goodness, what a treat. Not only was it delicious but the venue was a real..."
Michelle Forte
"The Culpeper, headed by hottie, MKR NZ Judge Gareth Stewart and under the Nourish Group Family, a restaurant I had been meaning to try after feeding..."
Courtney @ A Food Awakening
"I had the peruvian chicken salad which was too salty for me but the chicken was not dry. I tried my friend tuna poke dish which i would like to order..."
Hannah
"Fantastic food, good interior theme but the chairs let down the experience (not comfortable and backwards slope made it hard to hear in the..."
Logan Burgess
"The starters are the winners - oysters, poke and the grits won me over. Nice atmosphere, good Friday night vibes and pleasant staff. Will be back..."
Rhys Evans
"Booked a table for 6 of us on the Thursday before Easter weekend.4 of us ordered the feast for $65 a person. I thought this was really nice..."
Miss Kiki
"We went for a group of people catch up on Monday. Not sure why the dining table is only available at 7pm as we arrived at 6pm and the seats are..."
Daisy
"The food was delicious, we had steak and fish with a side of curly fries, broccoli and cauliflower. With the funky decor we felt comfortable to sit..."
Ashleigh Williams
"Occupying a prime slice of the Prince’s Wharf seaside frontage that used to be part of what was once Euro 1.0, The Culpeper is bringing American..."
Zoe Bowker
"Every time I walk into this place I get amused looks, mostly from the customers. Even though its classified as casual dining, the clientele and..."
Akshay Maxwell Massey
"We visited The Culpeper for a drink and a bite to eat. The decor is stunning and the large tropical plants give this place a really nice lived in..."
Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign
"Went here for my birthday. With a large group we had I would've thought it was hard for to manage group but the waitress made it really easy for us...."
Lily Chow
"Visited The Culpeper with my work colleague around when they first opened. At the time, they were doing some awesome lunch specials, which was a real..."
Daniel Kinnoch
"We came here for dinner and got a table without a reservation which seemed lucky. The staff are very friendly and it has a great atmosphere. We tried..."
Donna&Shane
"Great place for casual dining！excellent sevice！impressing food. I ordered the corndog that should be come with only the bbq sauce that i dont..."
Poppingcandy
"The first time to visit there and ordered one serve of Corn Dogs for $20.00 as a light dinner. The price is not cheap, but what a unique and lovely..."
Michelle Hwang
"Last month we checked out The Culpeper in the city for lunch. We were kindly given a voucher from The Nourish Group from my partner’s dad and it..."
Angela (A Style Collector)
"Dined here with my partner tonight. This place is in such a beautiful location on the water front, I absolutely love the vibe here the decor looks..."
Sarah S
"Came here not knowing what to expect. What a cool place on Princess Wharf. It's an American style affair...jerk chicken, short rib and Mac and..."
Josh Law
"Enjoyed our lunch here - great location right by the harbour. Culpeper has an interesting (and meaty) menu - ranging from jerk chicken to beef ribs..."
Danny
"A friend of mine and I visited The Culpeper a couple months ago when it had just opened. The prawn taco was so over powered in dressing that you..."
Claudia
"we dined here the other day for lunch. we ordered the platter for 2 and it was far to much food for 2 people and we are big eaters. the food was ok..."
Jade :-)
"Went for a friends birthday, the set up and vibes were good and the waitress was really nice and helpful as she explained the menu to us in detail...."
Natasha Kumar
"I'm a sucker for a cool fit out and The Culpepper doesn't disappoint...details like the fern wallpaper matching the drinks menu didn't go un-noticed...."
Caroline Jericevich
"In addition to the recent revival of Asian fusion, we now have a smattering of Americana hitting our shores with the likes of Al's Deli, Miss..."
Frank
"Great food - very generous portions so be careful not to over order. Only quibble is that for the price, the waitress was a bit 'automatic'...."
Bridgee
"Went here with a friend last night for dinner. Absolutely loved the decor in this place. Total beach house vibe. The service was friendly and staff..."
Anjana Iyer
"Cool casual vibe and the food, heaven!!! Been here twice already. I love the pork belly corndogs I can eat it everyday lol. The staff are really nice..."
Nef Rosales-Palanas
"Just by the waterfront (near Euro), a new restaurant has emerged! Overall, I would go back as food was good and had a cool casual vibe! Big menu so..."
ShoRt
"Ate here last night with family. The decor is fresh and the environment comfortable. The service is efficient and friendly. We did have a..."
Stephen Potter
"The waiter was slick and fantastic. Very professional and extremely helpful. The food was good. More towards a New Orleans/Asian/Salad fusion. The..."
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"We booked for the new years Eve set menu and arrived slightly early, our table was already ready so we walked straight up and were seated quickly...."
Phil Pasco
"Good food but not fantastic. The ribs were tasty but a little dry, beef brisket could be better if it's a little more tender, pulled pork was really..."
Icy Guo
"The food was good! Although a bit more on the pricier end (it's princes wharf) and a bit smaller than expected portion for the price (although the..."
Aram Kim
"What can I say, this place is amazing! High standard in food, service and quality. Very good location and view, amazing food and the crew was so..."
Faye O
"Food was great although served a little cold, perhaps because we were a group of eight. Had lots of flavour and lovely location. Service was good..."
Michelle Goodsir
"Most delicious charcoal roasted kumara dish! The cauliflower was also incredible and massive. There is a separate vegetarian menu, so make sure to..."
Kitan Petkovski
"Had our staff dinner recently and found it to be a great space & location for groups. The service is friendly, accommodating and professional. It is..."
Toko Ngakiau
"Service was very good and professional. Tacos were a tasty starter and skirt steak was a bit different with the coffee flavor. Good selection of..."
Matthew Hansen
"We arrived very late in the evening and were still able to grab food - Culpepper platter is absolutely massive! Really great value for money, and..."
William Brannan
"A great location to enjoy some great flavors for lunch or dinner! With some great choices, here are some cool choices I tried. I recommend trying..."
Sergeantloau
"Nice buzzy vibe on a Thursday lunchtime. Loved the prawn salad which was tasty and crunchy and liberally covered in dressing without it being too..."
Leo Freelance
"@firsttable : A family birthday dinner at @theculpepernz with four full tummies, great love for the 16hr wakanui brisket and the boston butt pulled..."
Shiyao Annie Tong
"Nice spot on the waterfront , really delicious 16 hour slow cooked beef brisket with Mac n cheese. The pictures tell a thousand words in this..."
Adrian Collins
"A great experience. Excellent waiters who were very attentive. Service was very fast. The food was very good, we had the two person sharing board. It..."
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The Zookeepers Son
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"Staff were sooo super friendly and provided great customer service!!! Harry, Davyn, Kayla, Nina and May, you guys are an asset to The Zookeeper’s..."
Semisi Hau
"Came here for lunch last weekend on a first table deal. The food and service was excellent. The food came out quickly after ordering and tasted..."
Emma Judd
"We hosted a special bday at the Zoo on Sat Feb 29th. From the minute we made contact about the venue NOTHING has been a problem. Preeti and Lisa..."
Kirsty Johnson
"We’ve enjoyed our time here at zoo keepers son. Wonderful staff and table service sitting outside. Jess was a great waitress suggesting options..."
Nicole Champagne
"Loved beer..."
Alice In New Zealand
"Hosted an event recently, was a great venue, with fantastic service and tasty food. Thank you Preeti for helping organise it and the bar staff from..."
Jack Baird
"We were celebrating a family birthday and it was our first time at this pub. And what a lovely surprise it was. Our waiting team, especially May, was..."
Andre Fredericks
"Hosted an event here on a Sunday afternoon. Staff were super helpful and nice. It's such a lovely venue and the food was great too! Would definitely..."
Serena Kashkari
"This place was pretty lit on a Sat night. I had the Ringmaster's Mess to share with a mate and it fed us well. There was live music playing which was..."
Ming
"Xanthe and her team was on the ball from start to finish. Very helpful and understanding with all our special request. I've only heard everyone..."
Lucinda Du Preez
"We dined on a Sunday night upstairs with a group of 8 adults and 2 kids. Service was friendly and the wait wasn’t very long for our food. Kids dine..."
Nicola
"Great atmosphere. Quick service and great menu choices. Had fantastic service from our waitress Sally. Loved my chocolate desert and my partner..."
Anthea Callagher
"Great atmosphere, great food and fantastic service. Sally was our waitress and she was on the ball. Been there a couple of times now .Love..."
Brent Wallwork
"I enjoy have enjoyed coming to the Zookeepers son over the last few years and love the food, ambiance and service I receive. I have also recently..."
Beth Terry
"It's a great local bar and restaurant. Environment is nice and clean, service is good. My husband and i love their hot spicy wings. Beer taste quite..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Just went to have a quick bite we had the Caesar salad, 1/2 kilo ribs, kiwi burger and kiddie cheese burger. All really nice especially the ribs...."
Laisa N Julessa
"Have been going here for years. Lovely atmosphere, food and staff. Jess and the team always looks after our group on Tuesdays evenings at quiz..."
Sean Wilkinson
"Huge thank you to Xanthe and the team at Zookeeper’s for helping make my 21st so seamless! From the communication leading up to the night and how..."
Gfo
"Thank you Helena for looking after our group. We had a special request to play a farewell video tribute and Helena helped set this up as well as..."
Dominique Latu
"Great work, Sally! Excellent work sorting out my hungry children with a cheeky ice cream! Lovely food and easy option for supper. All the staff..."
Camilla_field
"Food was average, but awesome service from the really nice waitress (Theanna) that made the experience that much better. Will definitely consider the..."
Nicole Widdleton
"Zookeepers Son is a really good local bar. Great atmosphere and food. Jess consistently looks after our table well. Definitely recommend..."
Ryan Dobbs
"Zookeepers is hands down amazing!!! You have to try the Southern Chicken👌 We had our wedding reception at Zookeepers last Saturday in the Rooftop..."
Stacey Dowler
"Such a amazing place to be at. Cool, Calm and Perfect chill out place. The beers and music also makes you tap your feet. Will come again there for..."
Shrey Bhatt
"(2/11/18) friday night is always the best time for drink with friends, went to this place for the first time, like the ambience, they have live music..."
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"Beautiful venue, really friendly staff and wonderful, accommodating service from Xanthe Smythe (Event Manager). My guests loved the venue. The..."
Aarti Patel
"Hosted our Quiz Night in the RoofTop Bar at the Zookeeper's Son. With the help of Xanthe Smythe and the team, we had a very successful night! Our..."
Candice Deutschmann
"I looooooooooooooved this place! Cutest setting and amazing atmosphere, plus customer service. My Bffl and I came here for brunch and ordered..."
Preeti Mala
"We recently had my daughters 21st in the private upstairs Rooftop Garden bar. It was awesome!!! Thank you so much it's such a great venue with a..."
Tawa Latham
"Celebrate my brothers 21st at the roof top bar. Xanthe and her team were very accommodating! Great communication! Great food options! Great service!..."
John Semau
"Great food, service and a great team. I would definitely put my trust back in to the events team in helping me organise another event here. Thank you..."
Karita Siakisini
"Really welcoming, food took around 20 minutes but I had the fried buttermilk chicken which came with fries, it was really good. My partner had the..."
Louise Manase
"Fell in love with this place at first sight, then chosen here for my daughter's 1st birthday party, what a good choice ! All guest enjoyed food and..."
Yu Jia
"Steak meal was nice. My green salad side order was forgotten but the really lovely 'Maria Tutaia' look alike waitress compensated me with a free..."
Kisa Kupa
"Nice pub food, friendly atmosphere :) prices a bit hefty for some things, e.g. hapuka sliders which was 3 little smoked fish burgers for $18. But..."
Kiwi Eats Asia
"Good little local bar and restaurant. Chicken wings are delicious. Pina colada cocktails are 🙋Good atmosphere, music and great..."
Pinny Quinlan
"Great food attentive staff highly recommend I'm vegan so could be more plant based options but enjoyed meal I made up from sides etc will be back..."
Temptation Cakes Auckland
"Amazing friendly service from Monique! Left very very full! Not a great selection of Vego options but enough to satisfy. Always return to a..."
Michael Graves
"great service and great vibe, watching the rugby with a few mates and the food was brilliant (the lamb for 2 and the seasonal vegetables). totally..."
Haman Shahpari
"Great ambience and with the Lions in NZ it was real buzzing. Liked the new menu and Uli was really helpful and friendly as are all the other staff...."
Claire Chatfield
"Always good to visit The Zookeepers. The new menu offers plenty of choices, both old favourites and new things to try. Ulrika and Stevie provided..."
Andy
"It's a nice place. Burgers are yummy and salads are great. Nice environment and lots of people. The only drawback is that we cannot get our water..."
Coco_Clairy
"Neat place. Went for drinks, ordered only starters. Nice selection. Bit more pricey for just pub food. But didn't disappoint. Tasted good. Looked..."
Chanel Matamu
"Great local in Royal Oak, went there over the weekend and the staff are amazing and nothing was an issue. Keep up the good work and look forward to..."
Matthew Richardson
"A couple of my work colleagues and I finally made a trip to the Zookeeper's Son the other night for an after work drinkie (or two) - we'd been..."
Anabelle
"Had the Tandoori chicken salad (coleslaw) tonight on melon. It was just delicious and also at a very reasonable price. The place was buzzing as..."
Neil Fibbens
"Yummy food really nice clean restaurant. Like how there is a smoking area where you can take your drink. Only downside is that the staff are..."
Kylie Butters
"There is a special every night but Friday night is $1 buffalo wings night, which is my kinda heaven. This place is lively, atmosphere is great with..."
ShoRt
"It was Wednesday night and I was very hungry so thought of going to somewhere near so thought of Zookeepers son as I've seen quite a lot of people..."
Kashish Obhan
"This place is always busy! With plenty of seating inside, upstairs and also outside you should be fine getting a table. The crowd is a mixture of..."
HJ
"This is my regular on a Friday night. After work finishing quite late at night, Zooies is a good place to relax and unwind. Live music on Friday..."
James T. Raukete
"The service is top notch. Really friendly staff. The place is spacious and if you're not keen on drinking theres a separate space from the rabble...."
Jamez Hill III
"A-MA-ZING.It was pouring with rain and we came in here to escape the weather.I'll say I was expecting typical bar food, but this place blew..."
Eden OBrien Ford
"I hadn't been to The Zookeepers Son before & wasn't sure what to expect. From the outside it looks like a busy pub, which is great, but pubs don't..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Good ambience, prompt service and follow up. Only reason I gave a 3.5 was the chicken starters came out salty and since we were short of time I did..."
Prem C
"Have been here for lunch a couple of times. The staff are great and friendly and you never have to wait too long after ordering, even if the place is..."
Hannah Gear
"A perfect place to come for lunch. The atmosphere is really comfortable. I came with my friend and my one year son and the lady serving us was so..."
Mana Katsukawa Otimi
"We have recently moved to the area so The Zookeepers Son was an easy choice for a mid week dinner and drink. Great selection of drinks and the menu..."
Food Adventures With AnnaJ
"I've travelled (and eaten) all over the world and rate The Zookeeper's Son as one of the best local eateries/pubs. Sometime I dream about their lamb..."
Sam Pease
"This used to be a favourite but has got worse over the past year. I used to go every week but now it's expensive for the food you get. Even the..."
Erin Jay
"Bitchn bingo is a hoot, come every month. Food is always spot on. A++ mistress Viv rocks!..."
Jenna Bean
"Love this place so much! My local bar/restaurant which I go to so much. Lovely atmosphere, it's comfortable, always good music on and good people to..."
Grace Hunt
"Food is delicious! I got the chicken Caesar burger with a side of fries. Had it before and it's always good. The beer battered friend here are..."
Reservation For Two
"Just had to eye filet medium rare perfect. Great staff, friendly and welcoming waitress that recommended a great red wine. Keep up the good work,..."
Dave
"Perfect spot to watch any sports on a large screen near Royal Oak. Good pub food too with wide range of items too. Must try : Bbq..."
Aucklandfoodlover
"TZK'S a fun bar to go, it's nice and local and we've dined there for dinner and lunch on several diff occasions, had drinks there and my wife's book..."
Vitale Eti
"Absolutely love this place. My family and i have been coming here since it opened, and every single time, i'm in awe at how great the food..."
Maria Carmela
"I had wrung this place to change my reservation to a later time, when I arrived I was informed that there was no reservation! So was seated in the..."
Monica
"Awesome service guys! After being let down by a local restaurant for a birthday dinner, we found you guys in passing on a Friday night you..."
LiannJ
"Beautiful setting, service was great and the burgers were fresh and large. Very well thought-out layout. Had the Auckland pizza and it was fantastic!..."
Ange Gray
"Went there a while back. Had their Had their bread loaf and sunday roast. Both were really delicious but the bread was a bit hard and messy to cut...."
Eli A
"Other than a time I had to wait for the food for about half an hour to forty five minutes for the food, the place has nice vibe, good live music,..."
Ardi Alemi
"I celebrated my recent birthday here with a small group of friends and I was very impressed with both the food and the venue.The bar itself..."
Keith
"A good local, with friendly staff, mostly reasonable food and a reasonable price and a good selection of..."
Kerensa Robertson
"This place is the closest decent bar to where my parents live. I love popping by here and catching up with my mates.There uk imported..."
Tony Ma
"I absolutely adore The Zookeepers Son. I have been going here since I moved to New Zealand. Have always gotten to know the staff so always go there..."
Cara Jamieson
"Myself and 3 others went here for Sunday lunch and was absolutely blown away but the meal and the service!!! the food was amazing and I can honestly..."
David Maynard
"Just wanted to thank you Guys for helping to celebrate my birthday last night. The food was tasty, service friendly, atmospheric awesome...."
Jolanta Dougherty
"We used the zookeepers son as a venue for engagement party. After running into many places that seemed to do their utmost to dissuade us from having..."
Danielle Windfuhr
"4 of us went last night and really enjoyed ourselves. The service was fast and efficient, the staff were friendly and the food was good. The pork..."
Pauline Bennett
"Went there today for lunch (9 people). NOt only were the meals amazing (my partner said his steak was the best he'd ever had...and he is very..."
Hannah-Jane
"I went here last night with my girlfriend and a mate. Service was fast, drinks came less than 5 mins after ordering, starters 5 mins after ordering..."
Brian Castello
"Went to Zoo Keepers Son on a Sunday Night, didn't need to book. Got a table in the corner, a waitress came and took our drinks orders straight away..."
Caitlin
"This is a great new local pub for me. They have a good drink selection and super friendly staff. I also recommend the pub meals, they obviously use..."
Anita Walsh
"This place has changed alot since being revamped and having a name change, well done to Dave and his team! Food/Service/ 10/10 not to mention the..."
Isaac Valach
"Great service, great food and very reasonable price! Will definately eat here..."
Lynley
"We frequent Zookeepers often. As a family of 5 and also just with the adults. It's nice to have a one stop shop in the area, where the boys can..."
DAM
"Thank goodness finally a great place to go right in our neighbourhood. Had a wonderful mothers day lunch with my two daughters. Food and service..."
Wendy Mauer
"We came here as a group of 10. 4 adult and 6 children. Luckily we booked because it was busy. The food was delicious, every plate was sent back..."
Alexis Purvis
"we decided to check out our new local after hearing good things about it, we’re a family of 9 and we were sat at a large table which is in front of..."
Michael
"My friends and I have been hanging out for a place like this to open in our neighbourhood!! This is a cool funky place, and now my hangout! Food was..."
Lindy Knisley Catchpole
"The Zookeeper's Son is another one of my go-to places in Royal Oak. It's a great casual spot to have a quick meal or for after work drinks. They have..."
Jennifer Manalo
"Great place to watch the game with a few mates. Love the fact you can buy beer in a jug! Nice flow from indoors to outside to upstairs. Good..."
Duncan Brough
"Great and delicious fresh food! ..the combination of flavors is just amazing and when you add a fresh apple cider or glass of red wine it's like..."
Minerva Manzano Romero
"A friend brought me to this place for her birthday after she received a $25 voucher from the bar to use. Sweet deal I thought! We came on a Friday..."
Xanthe Smythe
"Food is absolutely delicious! Enjoyed the buffalo wings and cheesy pizza bread the most. Loaded burger had nice fresh garnish and a smokey taste...."
bobbyanderson10
"The food was great. Pizza tasty. Fries crunchy. Onion rings perfect. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Pity the coffee machine broke down. However, the..."
Roger “Lazardo66” Kimiangatau
"Saturday nights are my fave the band from.9pm til midnight and the bottomless chicken and waffles and beer and prosecco for $45 is a good start to a..."
Nia Tupouniua
"The food was Amazing, the service though...it was phenomonal. We had Tikara serving us. She was so polite and made sure we were all comfortable...."
Fiona Taupe
"Our first time at this stunning & unique restuarant which offers free parking! - huge bonus! 😆 The food was superb & prepared to our liking. Great..."
Yavashni Chetty
"Does anyone appreciate what light is? I do. I found it. Here. At Zoos. With Shay. Guys if you’re thinking about coming down here just remember we..."
Neerav Singh
"Been here a few times but the staff, atmosphere and beers were exceptional tonight. Alex was a standout. He served us in a timely manner even though..."
Preetham Musthyala
"We booked the rooftop bar for a 30th birthday and right from booking all the way through to the party the experience was awesome! Thank you to our..."
Cassandra King
"Friendly and efficient service, excellent food and drinks made. Great outdoor seating, pleasant interior decor. Spacious, good selection of music not..."
Staysey Liuu
"First time @ Zookeepers. Slow Tuesday night in the restaurant but nice if you want quiet. Ordered ribs, cheesy garlic pizza & warm lamb salad which..."
Boonty Boo
"Great food, lovely environment and fabulous service, can't go wrong. 5 stars all the..."
Ruth Lemmer
"Really really nice place. Staff are always very friendly, great atmosphere and even better food. Love coming here for a few chill drinks and..."
Mr Jiiggy
"Great place to have a little cosy birthday dinner. There is an upstairs for functions or parties, which is separated from the public, along with a..."
Lobster Mak
"Had my son's surprise 21st birthday celebration upstairs in the Rooftop Bar recently, Lisa was very helpful & great to deal with when booking our..."
Ana Skudder -Tupou
"Had my 30th here a month ago! Lisa, the event manager was amazing, so easy to deal with! Food was amazing and came out right on time and the space..."
Neha Hussain
"Great experience, quality food and family friendly establishment. Ended up dining here for 4 hours and never got bored or felt obliged to..."
Christopher Colby
Spice Alley
79
/100 (141 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
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Salad
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"A great little addition to SkyCity. Saw this opened a little while back and decided to give it a shot. The food was good but could have done with a..."
Amindha Fernando
"Great food which was very flavorsome. Had a pad Thai and pork belly salad. Both reasonably priced around $15-$17. Service was fast, efficient and..."
Grace
"Been here a few times now. Always really delish flavours. Sometimes it's become so busy that they have to turn people away. The ribs were so so good...."
Kelsey Adair
"Looking for some good Thai fusion in Auckland CBD? If yes then head over to Spice Alley in Sky City and you will be in for a treat. This place is..."
Ang Sarap
"Had a great dinner here last night celebrating mum’s birthday with the family. The ambience of the restaurant was nicely decorated with..."
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"Great place. I love the decorations and the ambiance of the place. Only went there because there was a grab one deal but once there noticed they had..."
Crackerjacker
"Really fresh, flavoursome and fantastic food at Spice Alley! Generous portions at reasonable prices and friendly service - highly recommend a visit...."
Lisa Rainicorn
"Excellent flavour, and massive portion for the price~ Service wise, friendly staff, and the food came out super quick! The pork ribs and softshell..."
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"I was quite surprised by this place. Resturant is on the 3rd floor in the sky tower and upon entering u expect will be an arm and a leg to pay. But..."
Garron White
"I just had Pad Thai from Spice Alley while my other mate had Tom Yum Prawn. It was amazing. Loved the vibes, the customer service, loved everything..."
Psico Chola
"Pretty good food, fast service and great decor. We had the 50% off deals so we decided to try nearly everything on the lunch menu. Our favourites are..."
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"Great asian cuisine, lots of dishes from all over south east Asia, they can adjust the spicyness. the service was amazing as the staff who was..."
Zeena Downs
"Loved the decor, great ambiance and food was good too!! Definitley will be going back. Highly recommend the fried rice and the soft shelled crabs...."
Divzna
"Had dinner here one yet and was impressed with the food and service. The restaurant had really nice decor which enhanced the experience of dinning at..."
Bailey
"Went with a large group and this place was ace! Super fast service and we ordered from the set menu and the amount of food we got was crazy! Very..."
Josh Nufablé
"Heard a lot of mixed reviews about this place, so thought I'd try it for myself. The staff were great, the food was quite good, only downside was the..."
Manoj Patel
"Really enjoyed our visits here. The service was fantastic, and food was decent, and the atmosphere was definitely buzzing, all immersed in ornately..."
David Sylvester He
"The staff was confused about the processes but he was bubbly and entertaining so we were happy. We ordered satay, laksa and pad thai. They were all..."
Potatomatoes
"Decent menu with not too many options, but very flavourful. Very nicely decorated interior, and friendly staff. The only dish I have been somewhat..."
Bhavya
"Aside from the colourful and beautiful ambiance, we loved the food. The satay with peanut sauce is a must try. Have tried the fish curry and it’s..."
Ayin.guillermo
"Good customer service. Food was served within 10 mins after i places my order. Decor and atmosphere are lovely. Food is delicious. I will come back..."
Shirley Wu
"Yummy. Love the food here. The dragon wings are amazing. It was a bit oily at the end. But overall very yummy. The environment is good. Great..."
Purplebutterfly43
"The atmosphere is beautiful, the decor is to die for. Totally instagram-worthy. I had a grab one voucher $60 for $120 food & drinks. The food was so..."
KingTama
"Very beautiful decor... Vibrant colours make atmosphere more beautiful.Tried warm laksa soup with tofu , enjoyed every sip/bite of it. Creamy..."
JPK
"My family and I went to dine to celebrate my birthday.We ordered for entree: sticky ribs which my son loved its sweet taste and the meat..."
Johann Reynon Aya-ay
"Friendly efficient service, tasty weel preparef dishes and good value. If you are of the larger size, avoid the booth tables - unless you want to..."
Gareth Neilson
"Decor is very nice and has the feel that you are in an Asian country. Staff are friendly . Food menu is different for lunch amd dinner.The nasi..."
PK
"Entering the place all I could think was, the decoration and colours is amazing so I had a good feeling about this place. Ordered 6 dishes out of..."
Swetha
"Went there for lunch with 4 others. Staff very friendly. The menu is quite limited. Food was delicious and was very fast. prices are ok. I would go..."
Steve Cleland
"Nice Oriental decor. Tables are clean and tidy. Just the right table spaces considering the small area. You will be greeted by friendly and very..."
LilMSunshine
"The waitress is very friendly. The waitress Clair gave us good recommendations for our late lunch. The soap noddle and pad Thai are so amazing,..."
Duying Cong
"This is the fist time ive been here,i just wanna say AMAZING! Wonderful food and Lovely drinksBest experience beiing Spice Alley I promise u ill..."
Lin Hao
"New restaurant in skycity, old jade dragon area. Serve South East Asian, good value and excellent service. Didn’t know much about the menu. Staff..."
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"Nasi goreng is nice! Hope they give 1 more sate though but very big portion and reasonable price. Staff was kind enough to offer me take away..."
Foodlover
"Colourful decor! Especially the corner area that looks like a small garden was beautiful. Love the yum mong kup. The roast pork belly salad was..."
Hello31
"Very good restaurant. Friendly staff. Beautiful food. This is one of the best restaurant I had. Waitress Clair provides us premium services. Thank u..."
Punkboy16lee
"It’s so delicious food and service. Amazing food ! I had really nice dinner . Nasi Gerong was so good with one chicken sate. Ayam Gelok perfect...."
Penny122333
"Really delicious South East Asian food . The waiter all positive service and the food were pretty nice and yummy. They do Thai, Vietnam,Malaysia,..."
Ccc
"Nice food with very vibrant environment. Love the design too. Food wise I really like the laksa. It was sweet and little spice but tasty. The nasi..."
Qkrwhrms
"Nice decor and service was good. Chicken satay was the best out of what we have ordered. Meat was tender and flavour was good. Chicken Laksa was..."
Food Explorer
"Great ambience, friendly and attentive staff and good food. Tried their Ka Mong Tod, Chicken Laksa and Iced Milo Dinosaur. We were expecting a pork..."
888bing888
"We visited Spice Alley on a Friday night post work on a whim as it was next to our workplace. The moment you reach level 3 you are greeted by this..."
Naima Khan
"Such a nice spot -food was tasty and awesome service . The dragon wings are mouth watering and the decor of the restaurant is 10/10. One of the best..."
Manjeet Singh
"Newly opened Spice Alley where Jade Dragon used to be. The menu is straightforward and had a signature dish from most of the Asian countries. It's a..."
I_like_pickles
"Excellent flavour, and massive portion for the price~ Service wise, friendly staff, and the food came out super quick! The pork ribs and softshell..."
Icy Guo
"For pre-Opera dinner, we dined at Spice Alley at SkyCity and the restaurant interior was colorful, vibrant and very festive with orange and red Asian..."
Taylar W
"Liked the overall food and atmosphere there...looks like I am in an Asian restaurant right from the moment I stand in front of the gate! Lol Only..."
Sajjadur Rafat
"Food: 4/5 ⭐⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I ordered the khao pad which was tasty, but a little more on the oily side. The rest of the group got the chicken tikka..."
Adnan Ahmed
"The place is cozy with a nice design. There a lots of mini lantern on the ceiling and unique umbrellas on the corner. It is a mixed asian restaurant..."
Juliyus Samuel
"Yummy food! Busy as. A mix up with our Groupon which could have been avoided the minute we walked in, but wasn't a big..."
Yvannah Graham
"Nice place to eat, well priced and food was really tasty and flavour packed. Service was pretty damn quick too, food came out in less than 5..."
Keith Emmerson
"8 of us had delicious meals. My first experience of Thai food. The waitress Nasha was very helpful with help with the menu and different coffees. ..."
Heather Dawson
"Went there on Friday and really enjoyed the food. The interior has a cool theme. I liked the concept of ordering big dishes to share amongst 2-3..."
Jas
"Tasty food. Generous portions. Pleasant atmosphere. Will keep..."
Nelia Wilkinson
"We had a beautiful evening at Spice Alley. Good, fast and very friendly service. Cosy and loved the decor and overall atmosphere of this little gem...."
Jacqui Henzer
"Limited choice for light snacks, team were cheerful and..."
Matthew Hansen
"colourful place, service is average, food taste good, little bit over salted, pork salad too dry, it's hard to chew pork, maybe overcooked. lunch..."
Jin Mike
Calendula Cottage
79
/100 (641 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
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Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
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Breakfast
Lunch
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Salad
Eggs Benedict
Cakes
Sit down
New Zealand
Café
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"There are many unexpected places in New Zealand and this was one of them, literally tucked in the middle of nowhere, located in Glenbrook this..."
Ang Sarap
"Great Cafe with out door setting located in a semi rural setting. Great environment to relax with friends and family. Went on a weekend of a long..."
Sukumar Goswami
"Stoked I finally got around to coming here and already looking forward to my next visit. Such a cool little spot, quite small tho especially inside..."
Tarina
"Amazing food, very friendly staff and the ice coffees are soo good! Will be going..."
Amanda Warren
"Food was yum, coffee and chai latte was great too. Homemade brownie was Divine 😍 Great atmosphere, great service, great people around and the..."
Arena Matheson
"Had a wonderful afternoon tea here with the family before my sister headed back to the UK. We chose to sit under cover but I love the little cosy..."
Cheryl Guile
"Very popular cafe - great destination after a drive in the country. It pays to book, particularly on the weekends. There can be up to a 45 min wait..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Please do not be put off by the negative reviews! Most of them are from the days of previous management. I live here and have been many times over..."
Sarah
"Delicious food and a wonderful selection to choose from, friendly welcoming staff, stunning environment, surrounded by the beautiful sound of birds..."
Alastair Wells
"We had a family celebration lunch here on Sunday with a group of 9. We had reserved a table which was just as well as the place was very busy. We..."
Robyn Wickenden
"Awesome friendly service!! signs out on main roads make it easier to find! great food and very nice setting! pizza nights are awesome and it being..."
Josh Beech
"Best.Wedding. Ever. We chose Calendula Cafe for our recent wedding. Gareth, Paul, Noleen, Lizzie and the whole team worked with us from the..."
Andrew Forbes
"New owners have taken over and opened this week. Not sure what the old Calendula Cottage was like but the new generation is doing a GREAT..."
Anna Louise
"Popped in at the end of an unexpected drive to Waiuku, arrived about 45 mins before closing time. Very helpful people, great that they had gluten..."
Tania Hart
"Just had a fantastic looking and tasting brunch here this morning. Well priced, with a good range in the cabinet. Nice to sit outside in the sunny..."
Katherine Duke
"Just a quick thank you to the staff at Calendula for another delightful morning in the gorgeous cafe gardens. This is a very special cafe, and an..."
Claudia Slaney
"Went to Calendula Cottage for Mother's Day which we had pre-booked. There was a sign at the gate way as fully booked and only open to people who had..."
Cherie Milne
"Calendula Cafe is a treat! We had a wonderful, friendly experience. The food was tops and coffee great! Best coffee ive had in a long time and there..."
Regina
"Had an awesome lunch today made up of a Cajun Chicken Salad. It was value for money and bigger then expected the coffee tasted great also. The..."
Lee Ann Cathcart
"Reopened in November with new owners - Coffee is EXCELLENT - just would love to see some more in house baking and some more on the menu in terms of..."
Kimberley
"Beautiful spot for a lovely Sunday afternoon. Coffee and food delicious with generous helpings. Loved the garden setting, just superb. Thanks for a..."
Kay McCallum
"Very serene rural garden setting. Great food, good pricing, good huge portions. Friendly fast service. Highly..."
Darien Watts
"Such a lovely setting. Friendly staff and delicious food!!! Super fast cook! The menu was varied for everyone (including kiddies) and there's a great..."
Jax Vos
"Loved it here. Staff were friendly and helpful. Food was brilliant. Lovely garden setting. Highly recommended but it does get..."
Simon Calaz
"This cafe has the most beautiful garden and the food and coffee is fantastic. The portion sizes are huge and the Banoffee pie is the best that I have..."
Blanche Mclean
"Their coffees are excellent:). And the gardens settings are so lovely and beautiful..."
Handsfree Property
"Best iced coffee I've had in years. Such friendly staff. Loved the outside atmosphere with all the gardens around. Not bad pricing for how incredible..."
Winters Sun
"Great food and drink with reasonable Auckland prices, beautiful scenery and tidy staff. Great little place to stop by if you are ever in the area...."
Katherine Harrison
"I think this is my all time favorite cafe now. Sitting outside and eating food is definitely best in my books. I had the mushroom chicken..."
Tania Moore
"Noticed the cafe sign while out on a drive to Glenbrook. Decided to stop and glad we did. Beautiful garden setting and delicious..."
Debbie Craighead
"Nice cafe, service was fast and enjoyed our..."
Nina Skipper
"Great selection of your normal run of the mill food but all looks lovely. I had to sit in the little cabin in the lovely garden which was..."
Debi J
"Nice day, meal portions could’ve been a bit more generous but perfect if you plan for a sweet treat..."
Sian Williams
"Lovely little garden cafe. Apple and boysonberry pie was warm and delicious with fresh cream. Fresh flowers on the tables :) Note: Only one toilet..."
Yan
"Love coming here for lunch. Sometimes its busy other times not, so hard to predict. Nice to get a table outside. Kids love it here too. Good,..."
Tarina Hodgson
"Beautiful environment and location. Excellent service. Yummy food and competitive..."
Dr Siham El-Kafafi
"We had some lovely food and service was good too. I can imagine the gardens are lovely in..."
Hayley haslam
Botswana Butchery - Auckland, Nz
79
/100 (2890 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Contemporary
European
New Zealand
New Zealand
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Filet Mignon
Prawns
Toasts
Pancakes
Mandarin Duck
Peking Duck
Salad
Cakes
Crab
Scallops
Duck
Lamb Shoulder
Oyster
Lamb
Tuna
Fish
Salmon
Burger
Sashimi
Pork
Tapas
Beef
Tacos
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Contemporary
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Private Dining
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Fine Dining
"Went there for a birthday dinner and got one of the best services we've experienced! Loved the food (too full to stand up in the end) and even got..."
Johna
"Not bad, great location, meals were..."
Ben Elliot
"BOTSWANA BUTCHERY, you heard it here first. It was excellent customer service , felt like I was treated like the Queen of England. The first..."
Altynai Saralaeva
"Nice location on the wharf, all the meat dishes were great, a little pricey..."
Jade
"Went here for a work function and loved it so much I had to come back to have it again. Amazing menu, everything is fresh and tastes wonderful with..."
R & A
"It is fine dining and food was nice, first time here and the staff is very helpful and did attend to our needs, table of 9. Dishes are nicely..."
Michelle. N
"Had the best steak of my life at this restaurant. I still think about it. It had the most amazing melt in your mouth flavour and didn't have the..."
Angie
"Came here for lunch with the family and I got the Botswana Fried Chicken. The chicken was cooked so well and came with potato puree, chicken jus and..."
Karina
"Wonderful seating arrangements.. especially the outdoor seating.. excellent bar.. and the steaks are super yummy.. done to perfection.. staff can be..."
Arun John
"Came here for Father’s day with my family and family friends for lunch. My meal was delicious and was presented quite nicely as well, my virgin..."
Yana Petrenko
"Service is fantastic - attentive and not overbearing. The food was pretty good, we had the salmon tartare to start, followed by steak and scallops...."
Chomnomnom
"Friendly staff and incredible food! My fiancé and I booked here for a little engagement dinner celebration and the food was just what we wanted!..."
Jessica Whitten
"Went for a birthday dinner with some friends.Very nice atmosphere with a very good inner design, lights and music.The shell crab, the eye..."
João Plácido
"We had our firm's Christmas function hereIt was a fabulous nightHad what was almost a private room upstairsThe champagne..."
Glenn Town
"My dinner started with selection of bread, followed by rack of lamb, finishing with a chocolate fondant. What I like about Botswana Butchery is that..."
Sherry Oh
"We came here as a big group... lovely restaurant great location/views.Awesome selection to choose from:We started withBreads..."
Donna&Shane
"next time I'm back in nz. this is the first place I wana eat at! I ordered eggs bene with extra hashbrowns. and also got a mocha which the waiter..."
GreeneggsnHam
"Came here for dinner..Food was really nice. Service was great. The waiters paid so much attention to your needs. Great place, would definately come..."
Matimbaufwenuka
"Loved it , plenty of great options on the menu , I went with the 350gm Scotch cooked perfectly. The sides are sensational. Be sure to leave space for..."
Nick The Greek
"Espresso martinis are absolutely to die for! BUT had to wait about 40minutes for our table although we booked the table for particular time, then we..."
Anna Griffin
"I'd heard a friend raving about their menu and the buttermilk oysters in Queenstown so I was thrilled to discover there was another restaurant in..."
Jasmine
"i had only ever been here for cocktails before, but yesterday had peking duck and duck fat roast potatoes, and it was sooooo good 😍 couldn't fault..."
Becstasy
"I have wanted to try Botswana Butchery since it first opened in Auckland - but I haven't been back in the city so hadn't had the opportunity. Service..."
Rebecca
"Very few places make me universally smile after a meal! Our first visit to Botswana was an exceptional experience from the front house service, the..."
Ryan Wong
"Beautiful food with beautiful venue and service to match. The lamb is AMAZING (the leg of lamb to share) . Service is faultless, Always polite,..."
Tiffany Walker
"Standouts liver parfait, either one of the snapper, and eye fillet. Food tasted alright, not exceptional. Beautiful space with a romantic ambience;..."
Apple Tate
"This place has become our regular pre-ferry fuel up point. With impeccable service, an awesome wine list and a well excecuted menu, this place..."
Yorkshire Pudding
"Astonishing taste of all dishes ordered, well prepared entrees and mains, great butchery selection, one of the best grills in Auckland. Full wine..."
Tanz
"Went for lazy sunday lunch. Service was on point. If you get a table facing the harbour, ferries will come and go so a bit of excitement for kids...."
Sanjesh Lal
"Went with work mates for a leaving party. Dinner was good. We had a selection at the table. The Hapuka steak was good with prawns. The eye fillet was..."
April
"Been 4 times, always enjoyed the food and the staff, very knowledgeable and helpfull. A bit pricey but very good quality and fresh food. The cellar..."
Brainless Foodie
"This place is not cheap, but if you want to treat your-self and somebody else with a very fancy and tasty dinner, then this is the right choice...."
Good Advisor
"Lunch with a view! You can enjoy your meal with the view of the port. I tried the sashimi, onion rings, chips and creamed corn, leek and cheese dish...."
Razelle Icaro
"The place is so warm and invitingGreat bar selection and some really nice wines The food menu has some rally nice optionsWe loved the..."
Globalfoodlover
"Recommended for fine dining. Good food, good ambience. Their Peking Duck and Eye Fillet were awesome. It takes some time to get the foods served, but..."
Julian Sukmana Putra
"Stunning restaurant and wonderful service. Botswana butchery is head and shoulders above a lot of restaurants in Auckland. The dining experience is..."
GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015
"Whenever I get asked where my favourite restaurant in Auckland is I always say Botswana Butchery! The food is insane....and the service is amazing!..."
Jessica Teasdale
"Came here for a lovely dinner. Awesome location, beautiful interior and lovely meal! Had the scallops with pork croquettes to start and they were..."
Andrea Fernandez
"Very nice! Beautifully cooked eye fillet steak and the sides are fantastic. You must try their onion rings... Best ever. Will definitely be going..."
Ashley
"I had lunch here today with my girlfriends - incredible. Sat in the sun with a few bottles of Moēt, the food was divine. The service was superb. So..."
Caitlin Earl
"I really like this place but it is quite expensive (defiantly caters to the tourists) but my duck was cooked beautifully and I really enjoyed..."
Caroline Barrett
"Decided to try this place after a good review from a colleague. Came here after work on a Thursday with some friends. Ordered the entrée caramelised..."
Jacqueline L.
"Arrived at your restaurant for a family celebration, I was pleasantly greeted by every staff member who walked by, this is were the great vibe of..."
Phil
"Loovveee yes love this restaurant! Customer service was excellent, food was delicious and memorable. Decor and ambience of restaurant rich and..."
Celeste
"Pricey, but I adore the atmosphere and service here. The food is vibrant and wholesome, a great selection of NZ wine, and a very comfortable and..."
Kelly
"Meat... meaaaattt! A great menu but the steak and sauce is their specialty and they haven't let us down ever. Impeccable service either at the table,..."
Ryan The Lion
"I have heard great things about this place and the Queenstown sister restaurant has rave reviews but the two times I have visited here I have left a..."
Dan Norton
"I had the wagyu rump as a main and the mandarin cream cheese mousse for dessert. Overall the food was exquisite and the sides that we ordered for the..."
Jee Espino
"We enjoyed lovely food mid week while fairly empty. Unfortunately because it was quiet, the staff was more interested in chatting than keeping our..."
Helen
"Went here on a Sunday night. The setting is beautiful, really liked the old-style seating and large tables. The staff were very friendly and..."
Hannah
"You never fail me apart from getting my mushroom sauce order wrong sometimes. Perfect place to go. It is the only place I take my lovely girlfriend..."
Ghoulnz
"Fantastic restaurant! Wonderful staff, ambiance, decor and food! Really enjoyed everything about this place! The salt and pepper squid is to die..."
SarahWiklund
"I have eaten here before and enjoyed my meal. We arrived and the girl serving us was in a long conversation with a friend who may have worked there...."
Andre Cressy
"We went to this restaurant having had a good experience several years ago. All in all had a terrific meal. The service was great, although a little..."
Brendon Durey
"Always good service and good food. Love the atmosphere too. Lovely..."
M Hamadeh
"Its Ok went there late one night good food service staff were Ok I found the late night getting to and from my hotel a little on the scary , I found..."
Park Sleep
"Dinner for two - food was succulent and wine matched perfectly. The oysters as a starter were awesome, then a filet mignon with mushrooms along with..."
Franck Ridon
"Went here with my partner on a whim; we had read all of the mixed reviews and decided to try it out regardless.The food was amazing. My..."
Kyle Muir
"Really nice food - and worth what we paid. The drinks were great - my wife is pregnant so cannot have alcohol, so they made an amazing mocktail for..."
Chad Franklin
"Excellent food and ambiance. It was a busy Saturday evening and we had outstanding service esp from our waiter who was French. We could not fault..."
Halfaspoon Page
"This place was excellent from the minute we walked in the door we were treated like royalty. The food was outstanding and the waiting staff..."
Michael
"Went here for Xmas Eve dinner this year and was pleasantly surprised! Staff were all so welcoming and friendly - willing to make a joke and go the..."
Amy FM
"(Review from visiting Aussie) I've been to Botswana Butchery in Queenstown more than once & it's in my top 5 best restaurants of this type in the..."
Trevor Macleod
"Forget the old reviews - The staff here are really good!!! and the food was amazing!!! It was my partner's birthday (had not made this known when I..."
Phillip Kite
"$32 for a slab of tuna (sides are extra) so pretty expensive but the service was the best I've had in a long time. Love the big armchairs too. What a..."
Jen Hanton
"Botswana Auckland has been on my list of restaurants to try after a great experience in Queenstown 3 years ago. The dining room was beautiful and..."
Nicky J
"After dining at Botswana Butchery in Auckland various times in the last month I have to say that I am very confused about all the negative reviews..."
Emma Stenbeck
"My partner and I dinned at Botswana Butchery on a Friday night. We booked an early table (1830) so the restaurant was still reasonably quiet when we..."
Dave Gordon
"Despite the poor reviews which I read before making the reservation, I have to say I was pleasantly surprised.Arrived on time but the table..."
Ian Wilson
"I have lived all over the world and I have spent way too much money in Resturants...The VIEW from Botoswana is the best in Auckland for..."
William Murdoch
"We ate here last night, and to be honest after all the bad reviews, wasn't sure what to expect.We were told the wait would be a half hour, so..."
Simon
"We took our Australian clients to the Botswana Butchery in the first week of opening and while not one to normally write reviews feel compelled to do..."
Wendy Williamson
"I enjoyed a lovely afternoon at the Botswana Butchery with a friend recently - it was a beautiful crisp day and we were warmed by the sun with views..."
Jane
"Took my family and by comparison had eaten at Jervois Steak House the week before. By comparison service was charming, efficient and attentive. A..."
Terry
"I've eaten here twice since it opened, and I am kind of surprised by the vehemency of these negative reviews.Overall I had a great time..."
Emma
"Make no mistake every part of this place is targeted at the deeper portion of the wallet. I however attended as guest so I did not have the curse of..."
JustOneMore
"Botswana Butchery near the Ferry terminal down town was our destination this freezing winters eve. It was a bit of a last minute thing making a..."
Mrspotandmrlid
"The food here is excellent and the atmosphere quite formal. It's not a cheap eat, but it's a great place to spoil yourself on a classy date in a..."
Vivien @ KJAS Blog
"I love having friends and family come visit from overseas as I get to take them to some of my favourite eateries that showcase some of Auckland's..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"Botswana Butchery Auckland opened in late 2012. Riding on the success of the Queenstown restaurant, the fans were sure to follow. And they did. Not..."
Alistair Ross
"A few months ago I went to BB with two guests. The meal was superb, staff polite and good fun. A great night out. The bill was $430 , pricey but we..."
Stuart Dixon
"Great service, got a table ahead of booking time, food was great especially the onion rings, medium rear steak and the melt in your mouth lamb rack..."
Richard Kumar
"First time customer, greeted with a cleaver stuck on the glass door, clever and a standout matching the restaurants theme. The restaurant has a..."
Martin Ng
"We went here for a family dinner, the service and waiter were amazing! The sides and starters were delicious, highly recommend the gyoza. Everyone..."
Sarah K
"Lovely food, amazing service, & friendly staff. The lovely lady at the till even gave us an umbrella as we were leaving so we could get to our car..."
Tori Rogers
"Five full star reviews can allude to different scenarios. In this case, it means that I'm absolutely blown away by how good this restaurant was...."
Christopher Lai
"If you are looking for an amazing experience with your significant other or to spoil someone on a special occasion this is the place to take them...."
The Duvals
"Gorgeous spot, very chic, perfect for special occasions/office dinner & drinks. Second time going, partners birthday this time. Service was stunning..."
Nikki
"Did not try their main, only the soup. The French onion soup and creamy mushroom soup was good. The service staff was very attentive, warm and..."
Serena Yeo
"Food is fantastic - the chefs know their stuff. Steak is cooked to perfection, sides are drool-worthy and the selection of sauce is impressive! The..."
Georgia
"Loveliest dinner we had in Queenstown. Though my wife and I didn’t have a reservation, they kindly seated us in the private room with a fireplace...."
M Liu
"an exceptional meal with exceptional service. peking duck for starters was a personal favourite, as was the pork..."
Alice
"First time for my partner and I at this iconic restaurant on Auckland’s waterfront and a decadent lunch in store. We visited on a reasonably quiet..."
Sean O'Connor
"Lovely food, amazing service, & friendly staff. We came here to celebrate our daughters graduation and I am so pleased we did, everything was five..."
Shane Moore
"Great place to celebrate special occassions. Love their steaks,lamb and oyster. The lamb is cooked to..."
Rafael del Rosario
Pokpok Thai Restaurant & Bar
79
/100 (871 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
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Thai
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Thai
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Dinner
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Curry
Prawns
Green Curry
Pork
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Asian
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Seating
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Dinner
Mid-range
"Yummy Thai food on k road! Would recommend the crispy pork belly main and the chicken wings! Succulent and melt in your mouth with a nice amount of..."
Persian Foodie
"Didn't initially like the look of the menu due to it being focussed around "modern thai" however was greatly surprised! Everyone I sat with..."
Noah
"I’ve been wanting to try this place for quite some time now but schedule could get in the way until now. Located in the popular street called K’..."
Ang Sarap
"Been to a fair few BYO's in my time but Pokpok takes the crown. Came with a group of 12 and couldnt fault the service or food. The caramelised pork..."
Amindha Fernando
"The food is really delicious. The price versus portion of servings is quite fair. The ambience was nice and very accessible. The staffs are nice,..."
Leslee Timan
"WOW! amazing food! everything we ordered were so full of flavour. We had the Crispy spring rolls that had a warm and peppery flavour,Papaya Salad..."
Dora The Food Explorer
"Their wings and beef green curry are my absolute favourite and I’m always craving them! Just so people know, this is more of an asian..."
Lorene Wong
"Food was great, we got a range of the small plates items including the soft shell crab, satay chicken, caramelised pork belly, spring roll and the..."
Stacey
"Super delicious, I reckon it’s a bit underrated. Everything we’ve tried were all soooooo good. Out of all the dishes we’ve tried, top 3 would..."
Bonnie Hu
"Food is so good! Ordered pad thai and green curry with beef brisket. So yum especially green curry. Serving size is average, some might say food is..."
Hope 🥰
"$3 corkage, free wifi, very large wine glasses (id say 500ml, but I’m no pantomath) and 2ply toilet paper. What more could you want?! We had the..."
Chelsea Newell
"A fresh looking place with professional staff and excellent service. The food was really delicious, I can’t believe how good the curried noodle..."
Sylvester Kuo
"Beautiful Thai restaurant with cool vibes! They are still very busy on a week day night at around 8:30pmish for dinner and there's a reason- it's got..."
Annie Ren
"Funny reading some of these reviews that were negative. I am a frequent flyer here, food always on point, have brought so many different friends and..."
Tom
"Been here for dinner a couple times, the service isn't always very attentive but I haven't faced any major issues with them. The food has always been..."
Laura Oliveira
"Celebrated my close friend's birthday here and the food was good. It was pricey though so definitely use a voucher from groupon. There were four of..."
Ellynn
"Used to really rate Pokpok but on a recent visit on a Sunday night found the service to be mediocre. When we walked in only one other table was..."
Forkingfamished
"This place has a nice clean atmosphere with good service. The waitress was happy and attentive towards us. The food cane out really fast. However. I..."
Aimee.
"Really quick service. The food came so fast! It was quick and yet well made. I'm happy with the presentation quality of the food too. Hiiiighly..."
Tan.ned
"We came here with a voucher from Groupon and had no problem using the voucher. We had the Prawn padthai and Poach Salmon in Coconut sauce. Padthai..."
Bella Luv Food
"Great place to eat! Nice small place which creates amazing smells from the kitchen leaving you hungry from the second you step in if you weren't..."
Eniboo
"Pokpok has great food at reasonable prices. It is definitely a step above its neighbouring restaurants and offers some very unique dishes when..."
Abhi R
"Have eaten in and had takeaways. Small menu but everything is done well. Takeaways were packaged appropriately but did need a bit of heating up when..."
Jasveen Kaur
"On the first glance it looked to be a great place and rear service, I was not that hungry so got a couple of small dishes. I decided on the duck..."
Brad Vidovich
"I went here for a BYO, and it was delicious and they were very accommodating for our group. It is pricey though, as is corkage. Additionally, this..."
Ida
"My and my partner ate there with a $60 grabone voucher. It was quiet when we came in at 5 but quickly got crowded. The food was delicious, we had the..."
N Song
"Great place food took a wee while for one of my friends but other than that everything was awesome, super affordable and good portions the pork belly..."
Brittany Gray
"Came here with a group of mates on a groupon and the food was amazing. Salmon and beef brisket in particular were tender and juicy, cooked to..."
Sam
"We got a voucher for x4 people of Groupon for $30 which is such a bargain, great food and great service! My pad Thai noodles were cooked..."
Ghost Reviewer
"I'm no foodie or consider myself well knowledgeable about food but I want to share my experience with this restaurant. I have been here twice with..."
Quattro Alas
"I came here because I had a groupon deal. Instantly liked the feel of the joint, was seated quickly and served our ordered food quite fast.The..."
Nicole Hitchcock
"An excellent place for those looking to really fill their stomachs with quality thai food that's prepared and served with an abundance of finesse...."
Kee Ken Fong
"Had dinner with a group of friends here and I was very happy with the service and food. Fresh flavours, gorgeous dishes, good customer service and..."
Nikki S.
"We stumbled upon this place by accident and I'm so glad we did. I got the poached salmon curry and the flavours were beautiful :) it was super..."
Jessica Li
"I had 2 mains, 1 starter and 2 drinks with groupon voucher. I really enjoyed it. I had a perception towards restaurants which are listed on groupon..."
W111
"PokPok has a funny name but don't let that fool you. They served appropriately sized dishes (not too much, not too little) that are delicious and..."
Ben Ch
"We went here for byo and I had the spring roll and pad thai and really enjoyed both! Food came quite fast. Reasonable pricing and a good place to..."
I Love Food
"Had an early dinner here on a casual Saturday night. The room picked up fast though filling quickly and adding a busy bustly vibe - happy to have..."
Esmee Leong
"We were walk ins with no booking to which they kindly fitted us in even though they were leading up to be busy that night. Amazing food - wasn't..."
Char
"Good selection of entrees and mains.Loved their chicken red curry and pad Thai noodles.Service was good considering it being so busy..."
Globalfoodlover
"Visited this place for dinner couple of days ago and we orderedSpciy thai fried chickenThai green curryPork LaabShicuan Pepper..."
FoodLoco
"Been here twice and my experience on the first visit was great. I have tried quite a few of their food: satay chicken skewers, pork belly, pad thai,..."
Tabby De Guzman
"We came here with fairly high expectations (reading some of the other reviews) but came away with an ok experience. It's definitely fusion style..."
Victoria
"Delicious food, great service, nice atmosphere and awesome value. Not nice looking from the outside but really nice inside. Highly..."
Jayne Oates
"Best Thai food I've had in Auckland. This is no exaggeration, everything from the satay sauce to the dark chocolate mousse was rich in flavour and..."
Lauren
"Had heard some good things about this place and the menu looked interesting so was excited to try it out! The interior was elegant and the..."
Kwan-Lyn
"I've been to Pokpok twice for BYO dinners. Both times the restaurant was packed with other groups doing similar things.The first time I had..."
Sophie Munro
"Food was amazing :) modern Thai done very well. Things i have never had together as combinations but so good. My only niggle was the wait! The food..."
Robyn Roberts
"Pok Pok has really picked up its game since my first visit. We ordered the stir fried pork belly, caramalised pork belly, massaman curry and silken..."
Lucy Eats
"The venue has a cute old school wooden theme but outside it didnt look like much in itself i had ordered online the asian wok veges, duck..."
Heidi M
"I can't fault this place!! My partner and I dined here in June this year, and had such a wonderful time. The staff were fantastic, a lovely, laid..."
Michelle Gollagher
"This restaurant has an A food rating.I'd read about Pok Pok online and the menu hooked me.From the outside looking in, the restaurant looks..."
Damian Rangi
"Visited Pok Pok for the first time with my partner for our anniversary , we expected the usual Thai themed restaurant with the usual Western Thai..."
Claire Jorgensen
"Very impressed- best Thai food we've had in Auckland. Green curry was made authentically and the choc mouse with caramel was to die for! Coming back..."
May Weavers
"Wonderful, inventive food with amazing new flavours and sensations. This place reminds you of what food is all about - think of the difference..."
Stuart Gibbs
"We didn't know what to expect but were blown away by the great service and delicious dishes considering extremely well priced menu. The staff were..."
Kim Jenkinson
"My boyfriend and I came here because we bought a voucher and were keen to try the newly opened Thai eatery.To our surprise (we weren't..."
Zoe Tsai
"Lovely food and great service! The flavors were vibrating and fresh and great value. The soft shell crab was a highlight, will be back..."
Anna
"Great friendly service, great prices and delicious, well presented food. Interior is spacious and clean. Not super flash bit the foods makes up for..."
Josephine Van Der Walle
"Had dinner last night at PokPok and was very impressed - menu is tight and concise. Very fresh flavours. Desserts were fabulous - you have to..."
Karen Tapper
"Went for dinner at POKPOK last week for 2pp.Had duck spring roll, chicken stay, Tom yum Prawn and Green Curry Chicken, food is amazing and..."
Am Am
"Lovely food all the food was so fantastic everybody cleaned their plate!!! Server was accommodating even though we were massively steamed. Will come..."
Mike Collins
"Wonderful night at our work Christmas party. The staff were so lovely and accommodating and really put the extra effort in to manage our numbers and..."
Sam Ramlu
"Best Thai restaurant in town !!! You will not regret 🥰 specially Pad Thai OMG 😋 sooooo yummmmyyy . . . The Best..."
Prince Beltran
"For a catch up dinner, we tried Pok Pok Thai in K Road and manages to arrive prior to a large party due arrive, so we were encouraged to order before..."
Taylar W
"Nice Asian restaurant. The food is really tasty and portions are big in comparison with other restaurants. Need to be ordered inside. The service..."
Neegy Zomzom
"BEWARE: it takes a couple weeks to stop thinking about the Crispy Pork on Rice. So much that we went again only 3 weeks after and I didn't even need..."
Matthew Patterson
"Great food at a great price! Lots of options to go through, so I'll definitely be back to try some more! The caramelised pork belly was..."
Israel Reid
"One of the best thai food in..."
Basil Paul
"We came here without a booking and were able to get a table. Great service, was just one guy on the floor and he was working so hard, yet still..."
Bella Zheng
"You definitely need to book for this place on a weekend! The service was good and the food prices are great, and serving sizes are quite good. It is..."
Sarah
"It gave me the best Thai food experience compare to other restaurants I had visited.. I will recommend this place to my..."
Elle Beltran
"Had a wonderful night with my friends, with great food and terrific atmosphere. Our server Pat was also..."
Eru Ihaka
"Absolutely fantastic. Asked which items on the menu were vegan and they said any of the mains could be made vegan. We had three entrees and three..."
Jay Dick
Johnny Barrs Auckland
79
/100 (783 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
American
Bar
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After-hours
Drinks
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Breakfast
Lunch
Fish
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Salad
Wings
Mac and cheese
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Burger
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Cheesecakes
"Enjoyed last Friday night dinner here, tacos are very juicy and ribs are good! We had no problem using.m Zomato gold here. But as I am writing..."
May Hung
"Fast service, very friendly staff. Decent sized meal portions and well cooked, will leave you feeling full but not overstuffed. Good atmosphere and..."
Richard
"The restaurant is authentic American with signature dishws like buffalo chicken wings, fried chicken with waffle and grilled ribs. I ordered fried..."
Anita Lee
"Always a good time every time we come here for breakfast/dinner. Food is delicious and reasonably priced and the customer service is always..."
Lala
"Great food and good service well worth the trip into the city and great outside setting in a warm summer evening. Fried chicken is a much soooo good!..."
Kirstie Jory
"Four of us came here for dinner on Saturday night. Abit hard to find carpark around Wynyard Quarter. We ordered 3 course meals each, portion might be..."
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"Best burgers, bun is toasted to perfection fluffy yet semi crunchy top filled with crispy shredded iceberg lettuce. Just enough sauce to compliment..."
MagEats
"This place was amazing. Food was beautiful. Atmosphere was amazing. Good happy hour pricing. Friendly staff. Very clean and happy place. High..."
Logan Waters
"We were recommended to try this place next time we were in the area.I had the AGED GOUDA & TRUFFLED MUSHROOM GOURMET MACARONI & CHEESE and..."
Keith Eades
"came here with a group of friends a couple of weeks ago. We had a table booked for the 10+ of us which was ready when we arrived. Service was..."
Sam Diprose
"Went on Tuesday afternoon, 5pm, so the restaurant area itself was pretty quiet but the staff was busy serving after-work drinks to town workers. This..."
AucklandEater
"The great: Ribeye fajita was so good. Beef was relatively tender, combined with the rest of the flavours, it was a bomb with each bite. The..."
Darren Big Belly
"We were stuffed after this meal! They’re hidden on the ground floor of the ASB Waterfront Theatre at the viaduct, so it took us a split second..."
Oksana Zhang
"We had a wonderful dinner at Johnny Barrs and enjoyed their friendly service. Some of the best mac and cheese we've ever had which comes in a choice..."
Monique Bahizi
"Hands down this place has the best ribs I've ever had in my entire life. Didn't get a photo of them because they were gone too soon 😅 they were..."
LibbyJenn
"This restaurant/bistro is a 3.5 because the service and some what of the food was pretty average. But this place i would go again because OVERALL it..."
S2Psycho
"Came here to try both their fried chicken dishes. One was served on a bed of mash potato ($28.50); thought this was pricey for what it was...."
Bobby Anderson
"Second visit here. Both times the food was good and the service was very friendly and attentive.Portion sizes are large, the premium burger..."
MrGodHimself
"Had a fabulous evening at Johnny Barr's last night. Excellent service, the food was outstanding and the staff were friendly. It was interesting - and..."
Nicole Heald
"This place is amazing! We ate -for start- gravalax salmon and avocado salad [very tasty!]. Main course: Stuffed chicken breast + Beef Ribeye and for..."
Ashe Tejerina
"The food, vibe, and staff at Johnny Barr's are amazing. The menu was made up by a guy who's devoted decades to his craft. It's in a great..."
Rick Bennett
"Definitely a hidden treasure - not too noisy, love the board games available, and good service. Food is amazing, and really decent portion sizes...."
Sarah Bahizi
"We recently visited Johnny Bars for dinner and were quite impressed with their quality of food. Great selection of food and drinks to choose from...."
Candice Scott
"Amazing food!! great menu selection plus a huge cabinet with beautiful looking stuff, wonderful cold Johnny beers beer, great friendly staff and..."
Matt Pickersgill
"As an American living in Auckland, I come to miss some good old-fashioned homecooking from time to time. Johnny Barr's always fits the bill! The..."
Bianca Maceo Heilman
"My second home in Auckland! Amazing food, great location and friendly staff. This place is the best. It also has TVs to catch all your favorite..."
Nicholas Heilman
"Just went there this week as i heard from friends they re-opened for dinner. We ordered the steak and ribs. OMG... as good as any place in the..."
Ashley Giles
"Came here with a large group for my going away party and whenever I felt like a taste of home. Great staff, atmosphere, food, and drinks. Can't wait..."
Kimberly Vigil
"The service, atmosphere and food were top notch. This is a must visit for anyone dining in Auckland. Thanks for an incredible dining..."
Doozie Martin
"One of my favorite places to go eat when I'm in Auckland. Incredible location, food and staff. Love the salmon bagel for brunch and I'm a fan of..."
Angelina Giles
"Great location and has an awesome atmosphere. Coffee was really good. We had eggs Benedict my wife had the hash. Mine was good nothing amazing but..."
Adam Miller
"Johnny Barr's is fantastic for breakfast. We vacationed in Auckland and went here for breakfast our first morning and then returned 4 more times...."
Jessica Shobar
"We had breakfast here several times during a recent stay in downtown Auckland. There's a really fun vibe at J.Barr's, you'll find the folks to be..."
Mike Gordon
"We were actually delighted with the food we ordered here. The restaurant is not actually not that appealing from outside but we enjoyed our meal...."
Anna Fern
"So, I'm a huge fried chicken fan, and I'm highly critical when it comes to my fried chicken and waffles. After finding a place that serves it in..."
Jimmy C
"NEW REVIEW UPDATED AT THE BOTTOMPosted on the 3/06/2016For the first time ever, i am posting a review purely based on the..."
Adline Shandil
"Great place for night out with friends.They have so many lovely cakes, muffins, desserts to choose. Best dish was macaroni and cheese..."
JungYun Lee
"Have had some mixed experiences at Johnny Barr, but it was the ideal location for brunch with a friend so decided to give it another try. Was..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"■ Good location■ Good atmosphere■ Good portions■ Lacking in flavour■ On the pricey endGot to try their..."
FoodieOodie95
"My husband and I are constantly on the hunt for relaxing and not ridiculously expensive places to eat in the cbd all the time. So we started our..."
Lacey
"My fiancé and I dinned at Johnny Barrs and enjoyed it very much tummy filling indeed (no space for dessert)The food was scrumptious (my fiance..."
Angela Taufa
"The ribeye was cooked medium rare just how my partner would like it to be but the rack of ribs that I had wasn't as tender as I thought it should..."
Wesley
"What a gem. I've been to most places at Wynyard Quarter for dinner but this place very under-rated and is by far my favourite in terms of service and..."
Jackie Chun
"Had a wonderful evening at this venue - enjoyed a Philly Sandwich and it was a pleasant surprise. The beef was very tender and the cheese wasn’t..."
Folcarelli Stephen
"It's a pity this place doesn't have a more obvious location, I love it's concept!You can come here and there is a wall full of random board..."
Eden OBrien Ford
"Went with my boyfriend for our first anniversary and it was amazing. The food definitely helped in making it an unforgetful night. Had wings and the..."
Jenny
"Johnny Barr's is one of those places that you can't stop going to even if it's just for a milkshake on a hot day. Their food tastes amazing and I..."
Nicole Mae Flores
"Me and my two friends came in on a Saturday night and were greeted to what was a warm and homely environment which to my surprise was a bit empty..."
Roxanne Sarkari
"Possibly the best place i've eaten in Auckland in a long time. Went with my sister and a friend and were greeted by the sweetest manager ever who..."
S&G Take Auckland
"Despite located in Wynyard quarters, this place was surprisingly tricky to find as it wasn't on the main strip of jellicoe st. What we did found..."
Marcella
"First visit to this establishment, with friends who had been before, went with a grab-one voucher. Excellent location in Wynyard Quarter, and a very..."
Grant McAneaney
"Went primarily because of grabone. Very delicious food and nice staff. Been here multiple times and enjoy it every time. It's a great place for 4+..."
Jamez Hill III
"A very friendly environment. Foods were delicious! I love the cheesecake. Fast service as well. Very nice area, even my 4 year old daughter loved the..."
Princess Norain Luzon-Marcial
"Went for a birthday meal.Food was yummy, and there were vegetarian options which was a plus. The goats cheese starter was delicious, as was the..."
Alana McConnell
"Came in for drinks with my wife, ended up staying for dinner, we loved everything. The music set the atmosphere for us, the servers were so..."
Garrett Rosenthal
"Had weekend brunch here about 3 times now. It is located at Wynyard Quarter and whenever we've visited, it has been a super sunny day. Therefore, it..."
Where.iate
"its a beautiful day in Auckland. One of my friends came back from Hong Kong and I brought him to this place. Nice place at the harbour however few..."
Justin Leung
"Amazing selection of wines on tap and some good draft beersThe staff and management take care of you in a very friendly and courteous..."
Globalfoodlover
"I visited Johnny Barr's last week with friends and we had a great time. We really enjoyed the fun environment and the great food. The..."
Javier Yebenes
"Visited this place for brunch..Got big breakfast and waffles with chickenBoth were really good esp the crispy chicken soo cripsy and herby!..."
FoodLoco
"I enjoyed an excellent burger meal here last night following my first visit for breakfast the previous week. The service I received last night was..."
Paul Nicolson
"Conveniently located under the new ASB building on the North Wharf, I visited Johnny Barr Auckland when it first opened... I've been to the one in..."
Biohazard
"I went here for dinner last night. For the mains menu, you could choose one dish from the grill, 2 sides and a sauce. I orderer beef rib eye..."
Heidi
"Got one if those GrabOne deals a few weeks back and made reservations. Not only did we come very late, we were probably the most indecisive group of..."
Nica Perez
"Good tunes and good vibes, really friendly, fun, and quirky staff, cool looking layout, and a menu that tastes like what American food wishes it..."
Richard VanDoren
"My waitress who was astonishingly helpful and friendly helped me navigate through the menu. She told us the place had just been redesigned and..."
Bobby Wylkie
"i have been to johnny bar for dinner with my friend,restaurant is nice and cool ambiance with nice set up with plant, we had fried chicken and waffle..."
Alex563
"I am in love with this place, the bar is eloquent, the restaurant is beautiful, the staff are friendly, and the food is out of this world. I had..."
Guenoc Sirah
"I came here on a grabone deal for brunch with my partner, wasn’t originally planning on having the macaraoni and cheese as it is one of the cheaper..."
Colin Schumer
"Wonderful experience- we weren't too sure at first as my partner and walked down a side street off the main street of the Winyard Quater restaurants,..."
Davo & Sarah
"The food here is excellent however it's a little pricey for what you get. The chicken alfredo special was divine. The hamburger is probably the best..."
Tiffany
"I have been here twice and both times I really enjoyed myself. The food is so delicious. The second time I went was a Thursday night, and it was quiz..."
SHIKA 🍇
"Really digging this place cool vibe, great music, fun staff, and amazing happy hour specials, definitely a go to regular spot for me for a cheeky..."
Jake Vonn
"Had brunch here over the weekend, I had a create your own omelette, it was huge and delicious, great value for money, and something I haven’t seen..."
Nick James
"This place has great food, wonderful service, and the trivia night rocks! I came on a grabone voucher and the place was hoppin', so lively and a..."
Blair Watts
"I'm a frequent traveler to Auckland on business and I've found that Johnny Barr's is always a top stop on my list! They have chefs from France and..."
Brett Watts
"I’m in love with these burgers, I think they put crack in them. I can’t otherwise explain why I can’t stop thinking about them! That..."
Sue Voss
"We found Johnny Barr's on First Table. We particularly loved the pork ribs, mac and cheese, and the desserts. Some of the other menu items that we've..."
Join the Travelling Pair
"Amazing variety of food for everyone! Delicious dessert and fantastic servers. The music ain't too loud and the lights are bright enough to see..."
Alexis P
"Macaroni with parmesano regiano , chicken fajitas pizza rolls and nachos!!!! Boom 💥, best place in town, thanks Katy for the great service . Love..."
luigithakiwi
"Really enjoyed the superbowl event, only small shame was that the tv was a bit quiet with such a huge crowd. Enjoyed tater tots, curly fries, hot..."
Phil Pasco
"Exceptional service! The NY cheesecake was excellent and the warm apple pie was also excellent. Friendly staff went above and beyond. Great ambience,..."
Kenneth C
"My second home in Auckland! Amazing food, great location and friendly staff. This place is the best. It also has TVs to catch all your favorite..."
Nicholas Heilman
"Absolutely amazing. Friendly service with a smile. Amazing food. Good happy hour $5 beers. Seriously this place was..."
Loky Vids
"Cool place to have breakfast till 11am or typical American food afterwards. Good price for..."
Pablo Menéndez
"The food was good. The menu special had good variety. The staff could be..."
Tony Heyes
"I used to frequent this place when it first opened, great food, fun quiz night, good beer in a cool spot. It had it all. I moved away from the area..."
Sam Gill
"Great food ,good prices, nice beer. Will be back for..."
Andy Vlaas
"Came as a group of six. I ordered the Empire burger with a side of fried pickles. Massive meal for one, pretty tasty, just a tad salty. Service was..."
Michael Lee
"We recently visited Johnny Bars for dinner and were quite impressed with their quality of food. Great selection of food and drinks to choose from...."
Candice Scott
Little Turkish Cafe
79
/100 (1252 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Pizza
Halal
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Turkish
Turkish
Vegetarian Friendly
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Kabobs
Lamb
Sit down
Mediterranean
Turkish
Pizza
Middle Eastern
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Ordered lamb slouvaki kebab after a night out - quick service and taste soo good; Generous amount of lamb and the sauce complement the lamb really..."
MCP
"Friendly staff specially girl from..."
Lyuxinshan1980
"Probably the best kebab place I’ve been to. To be fair, I only ever order the chicken on rice so I can’t comment on other items, but that chicken..."
Chris Gin
"Being an Arab myself i needed to taste something that reminds me of home, so i went to the little turkish cafe today and had a yummy chicken shish..."
Mai K.
"This has got to be the best kebab outlet along k-road. Good menu with plenty to choose from with out getting confused on what to order. I have..."
Munchies
"Great lunch place, hands down the best place to get kebabs in Auckland - only Kebab Serai on Remuera Road comes close. I typically order the Chicken..."
Gian Carlo Pascual
"Average pizza but was packed with toppings. It looked small but was surprisingly filling though i do think there could have been more seasoning. A..."
Dani
"One of the best kebabs have had so far in Auckland. They serve with a real Turkish bread and not shirt on extra if you kindly ask for it. Overall,..."
Mark Tiemann
"This place has one of the best kebabs in town. I especially recommend falafel kebab. The staff are friendly and the price is really..."
Sherry
"I stop by and grab takeaway at least once a week from this cafe and it is by far the best kebab that I have had in Auckland CBD. The meat is never..."
KH3
"Good place to chill and relax. must try wood oven pizza and hookah. Nice staff and hospitality was also good. Easy on pockets too. Had a wonderful..."
Spicybuds
"Great spot for a late night feed as they are open till like 4 in the morning most nights. The kebabs are made in Turkish bread as opposed to pita..."
Deen Khan
"I really like this place. They have tasty wood fire pizza, Turkish chicken or Moroccan lamb pizza and fabulous coffee. Pizzas are good for one..."
Nina
"Great food, great service but the only problem sometimes you can wait for food. It is hit and miss sometimes can be great and sometimes not very hot...."
Brad Vidovich
"Best kebab place in Auckland to date. Generous portions, quick service and friendly staff. We always ask for extra hummus with our chicken kebab on..."
Ian
"Always thought of it as a place for the drunk late nighters since my last visit a few years ago, but it looks a lot more friendly and nice then it..."
Kiwi Eats Asia
"Surprise of surprises!! It's 1030 pm and I haven't had a bite. I take a stroll down K road dreading what awaits us!! This place..."
Rishab Koshy
"Good food open late night which is an advantage. Falafel,kebab, woodfired pizza was delicious baklava was tasty however they should improve on..."
Bhagyesh Prabhumirashi
"Love this place, good food, good price. Staff are always friendly. The Turkish bread is a nice change from a usual kebab. Always quick service..."
Alyse Ayto
"it's your typical kebab shop, but a little better. They use Turkish Pide for the kebabs instead of the usual Lebanese pita bread, and..."
Max Freemynd
"We love coming here after a night out and want something to take away home. The wood fire pizza here is so bomb!!! Especially the vegetarian..."
Ghost Reviewer
"You can never go wrong with a meal at the Little Turkish Cafe. i have been there heaps and heaps of time and everytime i just fall in love with it....."
Richa Khattar Goyal
"Best place to have kebabs and shisha . They are the best in kebabs . I always go there late at night and there al always happy to serve you..."
Aditya Veer Singh
"Great food and very friendly service. Just ordered the wrong meal and they kindly offered to make the right one from scratch for me. Also, won't go..."
Krystina Ivicevich
"I love this place, the staff are friendly, the food is always tasty and fresh, and we never have to wait long for our orders. I really enjoy that..."
Amie Steve Bunt
"very nice place nice pizza and food whatever i had , staff is very nice co-operative and friendly must go place now i m a regular customer for this..."
Pankul Kohli
"My go to place for shisha and kebabs. The food is great and the staff are fantastic. A great place for catch ups with friends or night when you want..."
Rojas
"Still like it, taste is good but I think i have to mention the constant portion size decrease. Everytime i get myself a takeaway , the portion size..."
Rohit Borah
"thank you thank youi am writing this review about turkish chicken pizza i had there last night so i thank you to the chef and other..."
Naji Khani
"The food came quickly. The taste was delicious, and the portion was hefty. We will go..."
Triana Karnadipa
"Please ensure you have lemons for Corona :) I borrowed one from the Indian Restaurant few shops down the road - please return..."
Vladimir Verlinsky
"I’ve been traveling around AUCKLAND. This is the best Kebab place i ever found. Two weeks in a row, basically pop by every day for their pita wrap...."
Ting Y
"Very friendly and loving staff. Their variety selections of foods are delicious and well presented and made with love ❤ I call this place my home..."
CDAKL IT
"I had an amazing experience at little Turkish cafe, Mahdi and surya were amazing help. Incredible experience best kebab I’ve ever had will..."
j r (vicey)
"I ordered pizza with tea and baklava. The pizza was tasty with fresh ingredients. For the Baghlava the price on the menu was 5$ for each Baghlava..."
Amir Paziraee
"Tasty balanced meal for a reasonable price. Nice decor and atmosphere, polite..."
Jack Wilkie
"Food is always so..."
N V
"Love the Little Turkish Cafe. I always visit and enjoy on my Auckland trips. Nice atmosphere, very reasonable prices for tasty kebabs, large..."
ngang Tibbetts
"A wonderful boutique Turkish Cafe. The best pizza I have had cooked in a wood flame oven The food is top notch If in Krd do try this Turkish..."
Kerry Hanford
Pescado Cafe & Tapas Bar
79
/100 (1328 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Spanish
European
Bar
European
New Zealand
Mediterranean
Spanish
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Eggs Benedict
Salad
Scallops
Duck
Meatballs
Calamari
Kabobs
Risotto
Patatas Bravas
Tuna
Halloumi
Calamares
Cakes
Salmon
Lamb
Chowder
Fish
Tapas
Beef
Pork
Prawns
Sit down
Bar
Mediterranean
New Zealand
European
Spanish
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Nice food, we stopped for a later afternoon coffee and snacks. No complaints, service was good, food was good, nice apple crumble pie, not too..."
Hitesh Patel
"Always loved spanish tapas. Good loaction, good atmosphere, friendly staff, and the food was not bad either~My favourite was the pork belly, because..."
Icy Guo
"Great Mediterranean cuisine, fresh dishes, professional service, recommend, must go again. Nice tapas selection, oysters. Have sets for breakfast,..."
Pavel Valenta
"I enjoyed the food. The service was amazing. Always there when I needed anything. I highly recommend the French cutlets or the seared..."
Timothy Dupree
"Nice food.Good tapas for reasonable price.Service is fast and good, prime..."
Andy Vlaas
"Amazing place to be at by the wharf on sunny day, if you are a vegetarian you might find it a little tough and I would have loved the place if they..."
Shashank Bhargava
"Went here via First Table. Such a great dinner, delicious food and great..."
Benny Jekel
"Nice food, good of atmosphere and friendly..."
Rodrigo Azueta
"Very delicious, full of flavour and big portion sizes for tapas...staff are very friendly, great atmosphere one of my favourite places to go in..."
Leon Halverston
"Great food at great atmosphere right on the wharf. Suitable for just a bite or a full meal. Great selection of beverages..."
Finn Balchin
"Excellent for lunch with good views. Staffs were..."
Eric Chung
"Food was great, eye fillet was perfectly cooked. Lacked a bit seasoning. The service was good, but had room for..."
Marshall T
"Had one of the most delicious lunches in a long time. Antipasto platter, patatas bravas, and the scallops with truffle mash - plenty for two..."
Warren Coleman
"The breakfast is affordable, I ate benedict with bacon just fo $19. Love..."
Ade Saputra
Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant
79
/100 (773 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Gelato
Salad
Lamb
Chili
Pesto
Calamari
Fish
Risotto
Calamares
Salmon
Cheesecake
Prawns
Meatballs
Cheesecakes
Lasagne
Carbonara
Cannelloni
Ice Cream
Sit down
Italian
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The decor, the food, the price the location. Everything was perfect. The staff was quick to show me to table, given straight away was some..."
Food Lover For Life
"It's a pain to walk up Queenstreet but you'll be greeted with a very homey romantic restaurant that's suitable for couples or with a few family..."
Elliott Chang
"A small tip - Though the wait staff were friendly and pleasant. It can get a little annoying when you wait long periods to place an order as no one..."
FoodieBeast
"Good food but recommend not going here if you’re in a hurry, staff forgot our order. Also they were working working out clothing, which is weird..."
Emma
"Food is excellent. Good ambience and friendly..."
Ranjani Srinivasan
"Would come here for the ambience! The restaurant's architecture and deco have very warm vibes and the food was delicious - we ordered a range of..."
Kororaa
"I had a dinner last night. I ate homemade meatballs pasta and it was very delicious, and thank you for cheerful service. I recommend this restaurant...."
Tania
"Ordered the spaghetti chilli prawn, pepperoni pizza and friend ordered lasagneAll were extremely delicious with the pasta being perfectly..."
Ebenezer
"Delicious and reasonably priced lunch menu. Only $15 for fresh, tasty basil gnocci and $17 for mushroom risotto. Garlic pizza bread $9, average,..."
“Dailee” 25% Off Zomato Gold
"Came here as a big group there was maybe 25 of us and they accommodated us all very well. The food was absolutely exceptional and considering the..."
Crackerjacker
"We ordered 2 prosciutto pizzas, one with white base and one with tomato sauce, and fries. Everything was pretty good and probably they would have..."
Chicca Fumagalli
"Stopped by DaVinci's for their $15 Express lunch!Great service, excellent pizza, beautiful decor and all for $12.5. Great for a quick lunch in..."
Mashed_Potato
"Such an amazing restaurant! I can‘t believe I have not found it earlier as it is so convenient to go for a quick lunch during the week. I ate the..."
Auckland Foodie
"I tried this place on my birthday and just loved it. It was nice cozy environment. food is amazing and staff are very friendly. i would rate this..."
The Food Lover
"Taste: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Interior Deco: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗Customer service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Recommend:..."
Mon.
"The food is really good quality. The staff were friendly, and kind. The wait time for the food could have been a bit quicker. The restaurant was..."
Sid
"I had a great time last night at Da Vinci’s, and was grateful that we were able to get a table at 6pm on a Friday night without booking. It’s..."
Raymond Tiong
"Loved it. Great ambience, food, staff and location. Feel like I've uncovered a hidden gem of Auckland. Delicious food for a great price. Atmosphere..."
Ashleigh Williams
"This restaurant was recommended by our hotel as we'd just arrived and it was quite late so we wanted something closeby. Food was lovely, I had the..."
Danielle W
"Stopped by for lunch to meet up with friends. They were very accommodating when we asked for a table outside since they hadn't set it up..."
Benedict Uy
"Wow!! This spot is a gem!! Nestled off the road side almost hidden but I'm glad we found it after 18 months living less than 1 block away. Delicious..."
Ayla Cleine
"Excellent Eye Fillet! Really enjoy it! The staff is nice as well. Highly recommended place if you want to have a romantic dinner with delicious food!..."
Shujun Huang
"This restaurant provides lovely lunch specials on Monday to Thursday, all pastas, pizzas and risottos are around $10, my favourite is their risotto..."
Di
"Hidden away on City Road, Da Vinci has a pretty good ambience going for them. Their pizzas in particular are pretty good and worth it for the price,..."
Izzy Mendoza
"I have been here a few times for their lunch special - $10-12 for most of the mains. The pasta here is pretty good (probably the best in the CBD in..."
Danny
"The entrance was a bit difficult to find but it's located really close to uni so that's pretty convenient (no need to walk up the hill to get back to..."
Razelle Icaro
"A very nice Italian restaurant in a quiet city location. I love the quaint and homey atmosphere inside, and the grand looking bar with an impressive..."
Helena Chen
"Can't go past the Spaghetti "Double Fresh" at this reliable restaurant. Wonderful Al Dente Spaghetti with loads of fresh snapper pieces and fresh..."
CJM
"Most definitely my favourite Italian restaurant in Auckland :) always telling my friends they need to try this place out, absolutely delicious..."
Emma Magee
"Cheap and cheerful with yummy food! Great service, portions aren't massive but express lunch menu is well priced so it all works out in the..."
Bizcochito
"Da vincis is not haute cuisine, but solid and dependable. The service is excellent and attentive but not claustrophobic. The menu is large with..."
Ben
"Da Vinci's is in a great central location on Albert Street, Auckland. My wife and I received a warm welcome into the restaurant. Inside has a..."
Iain Spanhake
"I have been here quite a few times for the $10 lunches. The place is tucked away, but fairly cute and the food is good. It's also close to uni, so..."
Ruth Ziegler
"Party of 8 we dined here on Thursday night. Service was friendly. Calamari salad was divine. I had steak with saffron potatoe which was sublime..."
Sandi Oliver
"That is what we call great and authentic italian food!!! Many places try to do the same, but fail on delivering the consistency of the italian mamma..."
Rebecca
"Went here for my friends birthday dinner last week, and it was a really nice cosy atmosphere with really friendly staff. They made us feel relaxed..."
May Chugh
"This place was absolutely amazing. I took my girlfriend there for her birthday and it was absolutely delicious.We started with the Cannelloni..."
Max Tuzzolino-Smith
"Loved this place! i was looking to eat at La Porchetta but couldn't be walking as far so settled for here lol, was definitely a nice surprise!..."
Tania Lee
"My partner took me here for my birthday on Saturday and we were thoroughly impressed! Great service, great atmosphere, great wine, great food! A+..."
Ben Langman
"I had a lovely lunch here yesterday with my friend. The place is really gorgeous and cosy. The food was absolutely delicious, and super affordable..."
Noelia Gonzalez Quiñones
"Best choice! Fantastic staff, best authentic Italian food! Never dissaoointed! Highly reconmend dining here.Very well priced and a real treat. The..."
Michelle Wells
"After being fed up with those pretentious, arty and pricey fine dining restaurants,we came to DaVinci for a proper meal. This is exactly what we want..."
Emma Mangellino
"Beautiful setting and beautiful food. Good service, very..."
Mojito
"Never fails to impress with reasonable prices &meals that make you feel you couldn't have cooked at home ( sauces are so tasty) attentive service..."
RM
"Fantastic service, well laid out making for a great private dining experience.The best steak we have ever had!Highly recommend..."
Megan Paul
"I had a dinner last Sat with my friends. Food was fantastic, drink was exclusive, and the service was really excellent, especially the Italian..."
Gailda
"Delicious food, nice atmosphere. Staff a bit weird and not overly polite, but amde for a great..."
Bridget
"We stopped by for dinner as it was conveniently located close to my workplace. The entrance is located down the stairs on the side of the building...."
Benedict Uy
"We ordered 2 prosciutto pizzas, one with white base and one with tomato sauce, and fries. Everything was pretty good and probably they would have..."
Chicca Fumagalli
"We had a large table of 13. Booking was a breeze and they were really nice to deal with all of our changes. They brought us out appetisers early to..."
Saki
"Really nice restaurant for who enjoy Italian food, and people that work there are fantastic and..."
Raphaelly Viana
"Had the Eye Fillet Al Pepe, steak was cooked to perfection, absolutely melted in your mouth, my partner had the carbonara with chicken and that was..."
Aeon The Destroyer
"Tried this restaurant for lunch today, we ordered Chicken risotto 🍗 and Hawaii pizza 🍕. Food is ok, service is nice and close to Skycity..."
Abhijeet Kale
"Exceptional service and food. Staff was very friendly. The Calimari is a must..."
Ralph Decker
"This place is a hidden treasure. We stumbled across it during a walk, and it was so inviting we booked a table and went for dinner. The staff were so..."
Phillipa Wilson
"The wife and I felt like some good Italian food and we were not disappointed when we found this little gem of a restaurant. Opting for the takeaway..."
Matt Lovich
"Amazing Italian flavour. Super kitchen skills make amazing food. Our pizza was delightful crisp and flavourful. Slightly hard to locate - behind and..."
DC Dan
"Food is incredible and so, so reasonably priced. Everything is amazing; if you go with a group of friends, every customer will be satisfied. Lovely..."
Mehara Salpadoru
"Love it. Cute off street location that makes you feel like you're literally stepping off the vicola to your local Italian eatery. We had the classic..."
solid seven 2010
"Very reasonable prices for what you ordered. Decent wine list and very friendly staff. The meal came out prompt, we were only waiting just enough..."
thefinaldegree (thefinaldegree)
"I'm Italian and this is my favourite Italian restaurant in New Zealand!! Big portion and amazing taste! Family owned by lovely people! They just..."
Igor Rossi
"Had a weekend away and was staying close. We had a meal on Saturday night and the food and staff was fantastic we went back Sunday night. I had the..."
Katrina Amundsen
"Went to Davincis for dinner . Surprisingly quiet, did t need to book, despite that, the service was fantastic and the staff were ao lovely and..."
Chantel Archbold
Big Little Grill
79
/100 (314 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Seafood
Barbecue
Steakhouse
Grill
New Zealand
Grill
Barbecue
Seafood
Steakhouse
Dinner
Lunch
Calamari
Calamares
Lamb
Salad
Sit down
Barbecue
Grill
Steakhouse
Seafood
New Zealand
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Cash Only
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The food was really good. I had the chicken tenders wrapped in bacon which came with a salad and chips. Was very tasty and they had lots of gluten..."
Lucy Bavister
"3.5 rating. Pretty good prices for your grill favourites, although some might argue that the servings are a little small, it’s just right for me...."
Manz
"I’m not a fan of lamb, but this had to be the best lamb cutlet I’ve tried! Cut into small pieces that are easy to eat, and the meat is very..."
Smoothie Oeek
"A perfect grill meat speaks for itself. Thats the case for this rib. Food at this restaurant are very delicious. Highly recommended!Food..."
Selene Nguyen 🌸
"All I can say is... I'm in love. I tried their chicken satay as an entrée and scotch fillet for the main. The chicken was tender and tasted so..."
JC
"Took a meal with a couple of friends at the BIg Little Grill in Elliot stables, for the restaurant month $25 deal (meat skewers entree, with a choice..."
Tate Standen
"This Big Little Grill has Big flavours...simply delicious! Entré starters were a really great start and to have a selection of three is even better...."
Liza Cosme
"I got this from the Restaurant Month special menu. For $25 it was 3 entree skewers and lamb shanks w/ wedges and salad as the main. I was very..."
Tom Wong
"Among one of the visit to Elliot Stables, it was the turn for Big Little Grill. I ordered chicken fillet with rice. It was good tasty and value for..."
Suchandra Saha
"This is my favorite restaurant at Elliott Stables. I absolutely love the chicken burger/sandwich served with fries. The portion is sufficient for a..."
Sanika Chandoskar
"Ordered the bbq chicken with chips plus a Coke Zero for 15 bucks. Cheap and convenient lunch. Chicken breast got good sauce too. Will come back for..."
Wei Shi
"Great steak restaurant in the Elliot stablesI ordered the scotch steak and it was really goodThe service was also quick even with many..."
Rafael Del Rosario
"Just tried their steaks. The service is very good. I like the sauce which they use for steak. I ordered it to be medium well. Tasty. Service is..."
Ali Suhail
"I also take family visitors to Elliot Stables because there are lots to choose from. When I took my parents here I decided to get my steak here. To..."
Ellynn
"Came here for dinner on a Thursday night. As it is apart of Elliot Stables the ambiance and decor is fantastic, love the vibe of this whole place. We..."
Farah Mohammed
"One of the restaurants in Elliot Stables. The steak wasn't that good as it had a charcoal after taste and it was a bit chewy even though it was..."
Jason Zhang
"Had the chicken tenderloins which tasted very good but a bit dry, also had the grilled chicken that was really good. Would definitely go again!!..."
Charlotteraju
"Dined at Elliot Stables tonight and we ordered our cocktails from Big Little Grill. We loved the cocktails except for the house special which my..."
Manic Diner
"Great place to grab a steak - and their lunch sirloin steak priced at $26 is really good value (though I like to pay the extra $2 to get the kumara..."
Danny
"Pretty decent meals here. You get your salad, meat and rice all in one dish. I like the long plates they use. The food is beautifully presented and..."
I_like_pickles
"Went out for dinner with my friend..I ordered a sirloin steak .. it was well done according to my recommendation and the quantity was enough for one..."
Frimz.r
"Convenient and excellent location Food looks great Cons Pricey Small portions Ordered some cocktails and chicken..."
Foodie
"■ Great selection■ Good vibe■ Busy■ PriceyElliot Stables is one of the most vibrant places for a late night..."
FoodieOodie95
"One of my favourite places to buy lunch at Elliot Stables! They have a great lunch special menu and use quality ingredients. The portions are not..."
Elle
"Excellent quality of the steak meal and beautiful presentation. I really enjoyed this meal, the steak was tender and tasty served with lovely fries..."
Amorita Maharaj
"I have been to big little grill at Eliott stables for lunch, ordered lamb cutlets with salad and wedges , perfectly sized meal for me, loved their..."
Shalini Yadav
"I am a big fan of Elliot st stables, it's the perfect place to go with a group, there is something for everyone! Big little grill is a great option..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"Walked thru Elliott stables a couple of times during the night and finally get to have a feed here and as i was here for lunch i chose Big Little..."
Diner8Here
"Elliot stables is always good for a Friday work lunch! Good value for money for a decent schnitzel! The wait time wasn't long and I enjoyed the..."
Shanzay
"We turned up on a Sunday and it was one of the few places open in the Stables. They have some decent lunch options, including grilled chicken..."
Frank
"Big little grill is inside the Elliott Stables. From the name it's obvious it's a grill place. But I went for squid and salad. I love squid in any..."
Aucklandfoodlover
"Big Little Grill hits the spot! If you're craving a grill-type dish, this place truly delivers. The calamari dish I ordered here was beautiful. I..."
WeiTing Ashley Shyu
"If I'm ever unsure what to get at Elliot Stables, this place is my go-to! The chicken tenderloins are an absolute favourite; even though it looks..."
Helena Chen
"What can I say? The staff was really friendly, I called in 2 hours before to make a reservation for three people. When we got there we were quickly..."
Razelle Icaro
"In the weekend I came here for lunch with friends. The restaurant is located in a courtyard-like area where seating is in the middle and the stores..."
Rachel
"Absolutely love this place! Big Little Grill is definitely a place to try, with friendly staff, fast service, good food, as well as good..."
Jemimah
"My second time at Elliot stables and again impressed. The setting is fantastic and lots of help to find a table. Ordered the sirloin and squid and..."
Lawrie
"Came for lunch and had the chicken tenderloins in bacon. The portion size was disappointing, to me it felt a bit over priced even though it was..."
Shelly
"Had my lamb cutlet, friend had her lamb fillet and other friend had her skewers on rice. It was delicious. Pricey but understandable for that venue..."
Chrisca Tipace
"Place was nice but I feel that the food is overpriced. Was $66 for 2 smallish mains and 2 drinks. I think that the taste is ok. It's not the best..."
Dallace Wulf
"I always love the atmosphere at Elliot's! This time I tried The Big Little Grill and it was rather lovely! Staff at the till are friendly, helpful..."
Eva Zhu
"Have heard great things about this place and tried its most known dish, chicken tenders in bacon. Absolutely loved it! The freshness of the salads,..."
Annie Ren
"This was my second time visiting and I ordered the same dish as last time which was Chicken tenderloins. It didn't disappoint me as it still tasted..."
Ameri Lim
"We bring most of our Wellingtonian work colleagues here and it never failed to impress them. The food and service is great and never too long to..."
Sungsam7
"Really good, had a chicken dish that cameWith a little salad and a side of chips, basic but was delicious. My partner got the ribs which he was..."
Lucy Doran
"Delicious food, good portions and fast service. I had the chicken fillets which were perfectly cooked and the chips were divine. I even ate the..."
Haden
"Had dinner with mum and I just love the food. Well presented and worth the money.I highly recommend this place to..."
Yusoff Kamal
"My friend and I went here for lunch the other day and were pleasantly surprised. We went quite early so there wasn't a lot of people. My friend got..."
Mandy
"So fast and a good selection of specials to choose from.The sauce on the open chicken sandwich was a bit funky but that's not to say it was bad,..."
Jesse James .
"Awesome tasting sirloin steak, cooked to my liking and the salad was probably the best lettuce salad I've had. The service was good and the price was..."
Brett Allen
"A Seriously good steak !”We visited this place a week back. it's true! the steak was Amazing !! Seriously. The done-ness is correct, the..."
Max
"Big little grill has some really neat dishes on their menu. When I went they had a special which was chicken tenders wrapped in bacon if my memory..."
Dog Eats World
"A-mazing steak! I've had steaks that cost twice as much and did not taste as good/weren't cooked to perfection. I mean so good you don't need any..."
Scud 01
"We had lunch here today. The store opens earlier than others in the food court. The lunch meals are very tasty, and affordable with a good portion...."
Ann Ngo
"Ordered lamb cutlet. Very delicious. Elliot Stable is a very nice environment. I wish it had a better..."
E K
"Basically like a mini food court. A number of tables in a completely covered area surrounded by numerous little restaurants all sharing the seating..."
Ben W
"I wandered in with a friend on a Friday night, and was immediately greeted by the friendly staff. The restaurant was filling up quickly but we..."
Gaby Fitdance
"Been there once, the Chicken fillet was very good, but the sirloin steak had too much barbecue sauce which take away the favor of the beef. But for..."
Xianlin Su
"A nice, warm and fun environment to have dinner with family and friends. It feels like you're in a small town diner surrounded by some of the best..."
Kane Hodges
"Not bad. Tucked in the conner but very good value for money. Again for..."
Seth M L
"Chicken tender loin is really nice.wrap with bacon amazing.healthy salad bottom. I went to lunch time.all meat the price are reasonable . The staff..."
Erina Oshima
"I loved the Chicken Sándwich! Big portion and very tasty. I also liked the kumara chips with the wazabi..."
Maria Viola
"Great food, warm environment, friendly stuff and good vibes! Definitely coming back!..."
Ilya Krzhenitskiy
"The sirloin steak last might was great and Kumara fries the most delicious ones I've ever..."
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"10/10 would recommend. Awesome place, fantasic service and delicious, very affordable..."
Tina M
"Beautiful flavours here..."
PotatoBlaze
"Amazing food and great friendly service! Definitely recommend!..."
Iva
"Great food, better service. We go regularly and always..."
Jonathan Byrne
"The Best steak with salad and fries in town. Great..."
Nahuel Pupin
"I love chicken sándwich, the burguer Sauce very good flavour and good customer service. I will come..."
Ayelen Mansilla
"Great experience. Cheff and FOH staff were super..."
Eric Kendoka (Erickendoka)
Bedford Soda & Liquor
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Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
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Drinks
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Salad
Risotto
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Meatballs
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"Beef meatball sandwich smothered in tomato sauce and cheese, uhm YES PLEASE! Can't go wrong with this combo TBH, and had a yummy beetroot salad to..."
Shannon Boyce
"Cool venue with friendly staff! Not much variety on the food menu but great flavours 👏🤩 simply..."
Cristina Luces M
"We went there for friend’s birthday party. Menu doesn’t have much food options but the drinking menu was quite big. Fancy creations and shared..."
Nikki B
"That drink was exceptional! Also ordered the fried chicken onion rings and chips. Loved the fried chicken but I think the portion size had changed..."
#fatlyfe
"Perfect for when you feel like some classic meatballs! I love having mine on top of polenta with the tomato sauce and the basil pesto - perfect..."
Stacey
"Damn came here for dinner the other night and was very impressed. I love the vibes and love how you choose what you want to order by ticking boxes..."
Anastasia Matiatos
"This place is very underrated for its food! I guess it depends on how you order your meals as you build them yourself! I had the Lamb Meatballs w/..."
Bella Williams
"Service was amazing, really made us feel at home, turned our bad day right around! Food was excellent and cocktails..."
Daniel Campbell
"First time having their food and and it was great! Everything is reasonably priced and you definitely won’t be leaving hungry. Tater tots with..."
SpoonMe
"Ordered meat balls and desserts. Was really a great experience. I would recommend Bedford for great food tastes in very affordable prices. The..."
Aravind S
"This place never fails; such tasty food I could eat it over and over again. However the fries portion could be a bit bigger in my opinion. Other than..."
Andreea Simion
"Really enjoyed the pasta and desert! Recommend for a fun dining experience. You can pick and choose how your meal will be with options ranging from..."
Chrissy Misa
"Great friendly place. The parking is nearby so convenient to get to. I have been with my friends a few time. Really love to visit in the evenings...."
Rebecca Dunham
"Came to Bedford Soda & Liquor for lunch. Not too busy and was able to get a table easily for a Saturday afternoon.Wait staff are really..."
Kieran
"The service here was amazing! Popped by last night for dinner and drinks. We ordered the copper kettle, which was super refreshing and has the whole..."
Jenny Da
"Had the pleasure to visit Bedford Soda & liquor. We indulge in beef Bedford balls with spicy tomato sauce with also polenta and side of rocket..."
Joseph Singh
"Food: I love the unique menu style here. Its a giant laminated menu, where you essentially build your own meal by using markers to pick out the..."
Where To Next Auckland
"Food and staff were great! There is nice outdoor bench seats which allowed us to really take advantage of the sun. Food didn't take long to come out..."
Nick
"The fries were nice and crispy on the outside, soft in the middle. Piping hot, and drizzled in herby gravy. What more could you..."
KUIDAORE
"Good for drinks and desserts. I do like their food but I prefer elsewhere in Ponsonby. Deep fried Oreo dessert is a must! Also check out their..."
Rao
"I love the Vibe at Bedford Soda, provide in and outdoor seating with heating. Food is fun especially the meat ball subs which I ordered!! Will..."
Amber Wilson
"Great place! it's fun, inviting and great for a few drinks with the girls. I've been here a few times, love it every time I order the crispy fried..."
Kate Linklater
"This place was really nice, there famous bowl drinks was quite over priced for what it was but food and atmosphere was nice! Staff is very helpful..."
Reema Singh
"Great dinner out to celebrate my sis birthday. The food was delicious and the meatballs are perfectly cooked and moist. However the spaghetti..."
Jen Lee ( Zomato Gold Using JENL 8447 For 20% Discount)
"We ordered the chef’s special chicken, corn, cheese meatballs w/ parmesan cheese and roast chicken gravy on top of spaghetti for one dish, and the..."
Vivian C
"Enjoyed the meal at Bedford! Had pork meatball on spaghetti with spicy tomato sauce. Loved the spicy tomato sauce..."
Elle
"Their fried chicken is soooooooo goooood we don’t even share haha 😂🤤 All the cocktails are always tasty as! Food could come out a bit faster..."
Bonnie Hu
"Lovely lunch date on a Saturday! Always good service and food! Had the lamb meat balls and passionfruit soda and fried chicken. A must if you are in..."
Belinda
"Food quality 5/5 Quantity 5/5 service 4/5 (Try to charge us two main dishes for zomato gold buy one get one free. But supposed to charge the same..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Delicious meatballs. Dim to no lighting. No one at the door to greet you, there was only one floor staff so takes a while to get the menu and you are..."
Tony Ma
"Food/Drinks: Great bar food selection. We ordered the sliders, tater tots and fried chicken with hickory smoked tomato sauce. They all tasted good,..."
Aileen
"Great food but slightly over priced with the drinks and the size of drinks - look great in pics and so beautifully presented but definitely not worth..."
Nikita Kumar
"Yummy drink although not very boozy for a cocktail. Atmosphere, music, staff were friendly and super prompt. Very busy, popular seeming..."
Giorgia
"Friendly staff and good atmosphere. It's more bar place then eatery. They do have good choice sharing plates and good drinking list. I liked their..."
Katerina
"Came here for leaving drinks but had previously dined at their Takapuna branch. I prefer the Takapuna branch more as it feels more family friendly/..."
Rob
"Of course the first thing i ordered is the prettiest item on the menu... Hawaiian time! Yes that's the vibrant blue orb drink. Taste wise, it's a..."
Bronwyn Koh
"What a awesome place to have tried... friendly staff awesome atmosphere .. we popped in here for lunch bite..Ordered:Polynesian..."
Donna&Shane
"The shared drinks and cocktails here are so yum! The Polynesian Painkiller was so-so good-cool mini theatrics before-hand with the fire and all. ..."
Dani
"Love this place have been forgetting to review this place for a long time!! The drinks are yumm, foods tasty and great customer service! Highly..."
Zac
"WOW. The drinks here (especially the spherical “Hawaiian Time”) are dressed up and styled as if they’re ready to hit the World of Wearable Art...."
Brendan Chun
"The sodas and cocktails here are so yum! The meatballs are good too - especially the pork and the tuna arancini which was the chef special. Also they..."
Lizzie
"Been wanting to go to this place for the longest time and finally had a good reason to!Went on Saturday for lunch with my partner and even..."
Sherrie
"Taste: 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑Interior Deco: 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑Customer service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Recommend:..."
Mon.
"The Hawaiian Time looks nice but it's more like a soda. I like the Canal Street Margarita more. The West Street Story is very strong and..."
Zhou Chenhao
"I usually come here to have a few drinks cause let's be real their drinks are insane.This time I came for a birthday and decided to try out..."
Neelam Chandra
"Great place to eat. The spicy tomato spaghetti and special sauce sliders were beyond good and super filling. As were the kettle cocktails. Definitely..."
Utkarsh Vora
"Went on a Wednesday afternoon, food was quick and tasty, drinks were amazing as usual and our server Sam was so friendly and on to it. Lovely..."
Claudia Willis
"Food and drinks were average. There wasn’t a variety of food to choose from and the drinks weren’t worth their prices. Meatballs were the best..."
Koyal Lal
"I’m always skeptical about milkshakes with booze (as tempting as it sounds - is still very capable of making you sick) but this one was def a win..."
Sakshi Chadha
"I've always wanted to come here for a feed but every time we come they're not serving food but this time it was the other way round and we just came..."
Jeffie
"Went to Bedford Soda & Liquor with one of mates to try out their desserts. It wasn't as expected , but descent enough. Enjoyed the atmosphere though..."
Alexandra Hansen
"titled: come for the liquor, stay for the meatballs.Nothing like a laminated menu with markers to hit you in the nostalgic feels right of the bat...."
N.S
"One of my absolute favourite spots! I have been here many times now and have never left disappointed. My favourite are the chicken meatballs over..."
Mun Clair
"The food here is average but this place makes the best drinks and cocktails. We ordered one of the teapot/kettle cocktails and it was sweet, tangy..."
Aimee.
"I've heard great things about Bedford Soda and my night I here didn't disappoint. I came here with a large group for dinner. Our night was amazing...."
Brenda Phu
"I always have a lovely time when I come here. My go to is definitely one of the teapot cocktails, they're always so impressive visually and also to..."
Crackerjacker
"Super friendly staff. Cocktails are amazing with tonnes of flavour. Food is great. The fried chicken is a must try! Reasonably priced (even on a..."
SJ
"Cool little bar that's not overly try hard. Good cocktail list, great service. Food ok, but a little disappointing in that the meatballs lacked..."
Anthony MacLean
"Love it! Been here plenty of times and always satisfied. The food is great, I always get beef meatballs with mash and parmesan cheese sauce. Only..."
Farah Mohammed
"We got the sliders and two cocktails. Firstly their famous Hawaiian Time and their daisy cocktail (I think that's what it's called). The..."
Dxlche
"Favourite place to go for drinks. best cocktails and the food is pretty good. staff are all so friendly and welcoming. prices aren't to bad..."
Emily
"An interesting place to visit. Quite simplistic food, serving meatballs in a few variations, but it's quite good quality. The drinks list is..."
Justin Boswell
"Cannot yet rate the food, but 4/5 for the cocktails! Service is excellent also and the great atmosphere you would expect from a bar in Ponsonby..."
Kelsie Smith
"Love the staff. Been there a few times and love all their drinks. Love their desserts. Favourite drink would definitely be the steaming copper kettle..."
ChiChi Vareeroy
"Didn't get the chance to have dinner here but had dessert and drinks here for an early birthday celebration. Ordered the chocolate cheesecake, tastes..."
Rhea Kirstienne Chang
"I come here for their delicious cocktails extremely well presented. The bar/restaurant specialises in meat balls... don't judge the look of it as..."
Annie Wilson
"Gorgeous bar and great for after work drinks on a Friday! Their cocktails are exceptional and so so beautiful. The food was delicious have had both..."
Thea Betts
"One of my favourite places to go for lunch dinner or a fancy cocktail. Food is great drinks are awesome! Highly recommend for any Occassion. Love..."
Hope
"Stumbled here with some friends on a Friday night. The place was one of the first restaurants to start filling up at around 6.30pm. The menu comes..."
Bobby Anderson
"Meat balls were nice. We had the pain killer cocktail and it was massive! Expensive but the proportion of it justified the price I guess, wasn't a..."
Nina Dawn Waring
"Quite a new experience of combining your own meatball dish. Yes, I am more into food than drink. However, Bedford could offer you both, with high..."
Angel Deng Yun
"A favourite spot of mine! Choose from a range of innovative individual cocktails or, larger sharing sized drinks. My personal favourite is the..."
Kezia Lynch
"Had outstanding food, service, company and by far the best cocktail to date ( made by Sam ) @ Bedford last night 👌🏽 fantastic vibe, will 100%..."
Charlotte Brown
"Went for a drink last night to celebrate my birthday. This was my second time here. Wanted to have the Hawaiian time but apparently shortage of..."
Amy Peng
"It's really really nice! Nice food and nice service. Nice staff as well: ) the meal can be healthy or strong depends on your selection. The different..."
MiRi Lee
"Great place. Seemingly small portions that actually fill you up. Food coma @.@ so order wisely. I couldn't even finish my tater tots TT^TT it's not..."
Tan.ned
"Nice food and service. Nice staff. Had a good experience here. 食物蛮好吃的 环境不错 服务很好 肉球选择多，配菜也制作精心..."
MiRi
"Beautiful atmosphere, beautiful meatballs. I love the menu and how simple it is yet you basically create your own dish. They give you a pen to tick..."
M & M
"Part of posonby central. A small alleyway swaddled by eateries and wall to wall tables outside. For a Friday evening it was quite easy to get a..."
Mary Underwood
"Great place and a wide range of drinks! Alcohol haven and drinks galore. Must try....their impressive Polynesian Killer. First time to see this..."
LilMSunshine
"Love Bedford. It's so great on a sunny afternoon. The staff are all so lovely and passionate about what they do, especially Lori. Highly recommend..."
Erin Berryman
"Been wanting to try this place for forever, was so excited to visit it yesterday finally. Ponsonby is by far the best place to chill for me, love the..."
Disha
"First time visiting here and was super excited to see the menu is so customisable, such a good idea. I ordered the vegetarian balls on mash..."
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"Lives up to the hype! Great atmosphere. We didn't have any food but the drinks are really nice and unique. There's a huge range of both alcoholic and..."
Kathy Xu
"One of my all-time favourite activities is making cocktails, watching other people make cocktails and of course, drinking them – whether it be a..."
Georgie @ Georgieats
"I think Bedford Soda and Liquor is a great option if you're just not sure on where to go. Being able to make your own meal is quite an experience...."
Stephanie Balsom
"Came here last night with my best friend for cocktails. We came late (10pm) on a Tuesday so were a bit worried we wouldn't get served. Was so nice..."
Mia
"Beautifully presented cocktail! Well my friends one anywayFriendly service, nice to sit outside when sunny in the heart of..."
Thegreeats
"New favourite drink – Vodka daisy! One of the best drinks I’ve had, if not the best. Refreshing and sweet flavours, presented beautifully with..."
HJ
"Love this place! One of my go to places to go for a evening out with my girlfriends. The drinks are fun, colourful and yummy. I'm not that much of a..."
Jessica
"This place is super fun and the famous cocktails totally live up to the hype! I love the food menu that you draw on, it makes ordering super easy!..."
Victoria
"We went as a large group during a week night, and it was still very busy! I got the polenta, vege balls, tomato and cheese sauce with a salad. We..."
Wanderlust
"Oh my goodness! I LOVE THIS PLACE!! All the unique drinks and dishes to choose from got my heart racing, I came here with a friend for the first time..."
Jazmin Lee
"Love the ambiance and convenient location. This place ALWAYS surprises me.. it has all the perks, good food and super reasonable prices for what they..."
LoveEatLive
"came here one saturday for a gathering, and very nice place and popular for such and drinks and boring old me just had a cuppa tea (im non alcohol..."
Diner8Here
"Went here with a group of friends, we were all quite excited by the unique menu that we ordered way too much food (then tucked right in before taking..."
TazzyEatsOut
"Since it was my last night in Auckland, sis and I went out for a drink. She has been here before and she did like it. This place was very busy..."
DuckieLovesToEat
"The food was yum, the service was good too. The one thing i cant get past is that the music was pumping far to loud for any of us to hear eachother..."
Chris Sixt
"Absolutely a stunner in ponsonby. The cocktails here are always made to exceed my expectations and the Poutine (chips topped with gravy, bacon and..."
Julia Zou
"This place has the Best Cocktail with amazing presentation.I've tried a few of them. They are so addictive.We also tried the bar..."
R
"First time here and i enjoyed it. The place has a lovely little set up. The head chef is a uncle of mine and was very lovely aswell as the other..."
Chell Taylor
"Been wanting to try this place out for a while ! We ordered a salted caramel milkshake and a peanut butter chocolate milkshake.. And they were..."
Ākanksha Rajpal
"Yummy food and DELISH cocktails with a funky atmosphere to the bar!! Staff are very friendly and very attentive. would recommend for casual dinner..."
Lilly Christine
"Love this place for a cocktail or two before or after dinner. They are a bit pricey but always good!! Beautiful presentation and lots of different..."
Kat
"Went for a meal last week and couldn't be happier with the service. Our waiter, Sam, was knowledgeable and friendly and guided us through ordering..."
Alisa Samountry
"So I somehow made it on Zomato’s invitation list for the aptly named (and slightly tongue-in-cheek) Mixology and Meatballs event at Bedford Soda &..."
Danny
"Moved into the neighbourhood and I love this place! Don't get their cock and balls marketing thing but the drinks are yummy and really really pretty..."
Karen Chow
"Went here with an old friend for a catch up. The place had a really nice vibe and an impressive list of cocktails. The meatballs were great as was..."
Vivek Katial
"Zomato organized a bloggers’ meet at Bedford Soda & Liquor to give a sneak peek at the new (and yet unnamed) range of cocktails to be released in a..."
Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks
"One of my all-time favourite activities is making cocktails, watching other people make cocktails and of course, drinking them – whether it be a..."
Georgie @ Georgieats
"Great afternoon at Bedford & Soda with the #zomatomeetupAwesome service from the whole team, particularly hearing about the philosophy of the..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Came here with the wonderful guys at Zomato for a taste of their new and old cocktails and their wonderful sharing plates too. We spent some time..."
Josh Law
"Whoever thought of opening a meatball bar is a genius.The food here is comforting. Good size portions, lots of taste - pretty..."
Yorkshire Pudding
"Visited for lunch after wanting to try something new.I opted for the meatballs with polenta and a cheese sauce, as well as tater tots and..."
Jemimah
"Tad disappointed that the Hawaiian drink that I wanted to get wasn't available but this wasn't that bad at all, I think that the price I too much for..."
Marggie Pascua
"I've been here twice now and each time has been amazing. Awesome sodas! Beautifully made. Highly recommend for and awesome lunch. Decent prices too!..."
Alessandra Ackroyd
"Loved this place!! Such a chill environment, great food and amaaaaazing drinks - literally sooo good!! We tried the chicken and I think it was beef..."
Manpreet Kaur
"Would give this little joint a 5 for cocktails alone, the food wasn't mind blowing but they're not a restaurant so I'll let it slide.I went..."
Rhegan Smith
"Love their presentations for their drinks, it's one of the main reasons to why I go there! And also they have such friendly and helpful staff! I like..."
Sheena Kumari
"Love coming to this place! The meatballs are amazing! All of them! The sauces are amazing! The bases are amazing! They have perfect..."
Winnie Luo
"Pork meatballs are delicious! Tried it with their spaghetti and it's so good. Top it up with their cocktail, the night just got really..."
Vanessa
"I visited this place last week for the first time & I had an enjoyable experience. The staff were very friendly & welcoming! The cocktail menu was..."
Serena-Meriana Brunt
"After waited for a long time, we got two cup of fantastic cocktails and one potatoes fried. Very satisfied with these two drinking, but the taste of..."
Michelle Hwang
"Wandered into this place having passed it several times while going into Central Ponsonby and decided to give it a go with pleasant surprise..."
Ivan Koay
"I've often passed up eating here because the thought of only having meatballs to choose kind of put me off. Well now I'm sad I didn't give it a go..."
Laura Hunt
"This place is authentic and unique. You tick boxes on the menus with markers to order, the cocktails are incredible and some even come in eight balls..."
Eden Wood
"Came here on a Wednesday night and it was a really good environment! Not too rowdy and not too awkwardly quiet. The drinks were innovative..."
Aniva Huang
"Came here for drinks last night! Delicious cocktails and nice atmosphere. Service was a bit slow but didn't effect the evening. Can't wait to come..."
Louise MacNaughton
"Came here a few weekends ago and got cocktails with the missus and boy were we impressed! The drinks are amazing and the bar staff are very friendly...."
Math Tummë
"I visited the Bedford for a drink with some friends last weekend and we enjoyed our experience. The music selection was awesome and the atmosphere..."
Javier Yebenes
"Came here on Saturday with friends for some end of uni exams celebrations. I had the vodka daisy first which was delicious, very "refreshing" for a..."
Caitlin Snodgrass
"A++++++++Love this place! Awesome cocktails, sexy staff, and great food.Concept of designing your own meal is interactive and..."
Christiana Malone
"Awesome vibe, cool music and great service. The cocktails were banging, and will be even better when the sun comes out. The meatballs complemented..."
Arthur Gillies
"Was here on a Friday night with a few colleagues who wanted to grab a drink and quick bite. The place was buzzing and had a great vibe which enticed..."
Bulking Steerco
"Had a late lunch here and it was a fantastic and a wonderful experience here... Love the food, the meatballs are yum and the options are really nice...."
Kiran Kanchan
"I personally really enjoy this place! I guess its a bit of a hit and miss sometimes, as you have to choose your own sauces, meatballs etc and some..."
Charlene Weaver
"We sat down and was recommended by one of the bartenders the red lady and hawaiian time which proved to not only look pretty but tasted pretty..."
Jenny Cao
"Located in Ponsonby Central, Bedford Soda & Liquor offer in my opinion Auckland's best cocktails. I have been here several times and have never been..."
Jam Taylor
"Best ever pacificMana nd Mango colada, the service was amasing , i soooo loved that mango colada that i have to order it twice lol,,#Good..."
ScorpioAR
"Special balls, with special sauce anyone? Know it sounds suspiciously risqué. But I assure you it is an honest play on words.Bedford Soda..."
Crumpet King
"The perfect little place for a light lunch and alcoholic beverages. The marking of the menu is a cute and creative idea as you can customise the..."
Rhiannon Sinfield
"I've been dying to go to Bedford Soda for ages now. We just had a couple of cocktails there, and didn't get a chance to taste the food, but we'll be..."
Britney Beeby
"This place has the best drinks in Auckland central, hands down! While the cost is up there compared to your usual 'bar' I am very happy and willing..."
Monique Porteous
"I love coming here for drinks!! They have one of the best cocktail menus! I really love their Punch Pitcher 'Polynesia Painkiller' you can..."
Seamus M.
"Had the pleasure of trying some brand new cocktails put together by NZ’s number 1 cocktail mixologist, Phil Spector (2015 winner who represented NZ..."
Frank
"I was recommended this place by a friend and have since popped in a few times for dinner and/or drinks. It’s usually quite busy and bustling during..."
Helena Chen
"Just a beautiful place with great service and amazing cocktails. Definitely the tastiest cocktails in Auckland too! In particular they do a mango..."
Blaine Stevenson
"We enjoyed a really nice dessert here on a cold and wet Monday night. Warm, cosy atmosphere, with friendly and helpful staff. We shared the donuts..."
James Watson
"A cool little bar part of the Ponsonby Central stable. The food menu is not outstanding but why would you eat here when you are surrounded by great..."
Shane Philiips
"Set in the funky Ponsonby Central precinct, Bedford is the perfect is the perfect place to be seen but also to people watch! I went with some friends..."
Andrew @anjeats
"Cute ideas and great location. Bedford Soda & Liquor has a promising unique menu with their meatballs mix and match as well as a wide variety of..."
WeiTing Ashley Shyu
"TOP 10 PICK - THE BEST COCKTAILS IN NZ hands down - BedFord Soda & Co house NZs best award winning cocktail artist. The cocktails are unbelievable!..."
House Of Eats
"Salted caramel and malteser milkshake.Beef meatballs with cheese sauce and mash. Order that and watch your life change for the better it's..."
Shasey
"I like the way Bedford sets up its menu - choose a protein, a sauce, a base and add sides - very flexible to everyone's taste!I had the special..."
Anna Hinehou
"Yummy dinner here sides of fries, chicken wings, onion rings, with special lamb meatballs and garlic aioli, glass of Shiraz and dessert of the smores..."
Girlygirl
"Went here for lunch. The waiter was lovely and explained the whole menu to us and gave us recommendations. My friend and I both got the salad with 3..."
Madeline Boyd
"Cute idea- love ponsonby Central but sadly this was a place in not likely to come back- very over priced for meat balls that are just average tasting..."
Chloe-Mae
"I have visited Bedford Soda and Liquor as a drinking destination but never had a chance to try their meatballs, absolutely fantastic! I got the..."
Lana Rose Webster
"Nestled within Ponsonby Central - This is really one of those places that give Ponsonby its foodie vibe! Having visited Ponsonby Central several..."
UltimateOmNoms
"Came on a much needed date with my hubby on Easter Sunday. We had Great service, Best meatballs and cocktails ever! Will defiantly be back for more..."
Zhora Watson
"For the amount of times I eat at Ponsonby Central (which is very regularly) I rarely visit this place. After seeing a few new pictures of their..."
Annette Wong
"The 4.0 is for the menu and fabulous drinks however the staff could do with an attitude adjustment. They didn't write orders down which means they..."
Kezia Lobo
"The concept here is super cool! I like restaurants with flair! In regards to the all famous meatballs, I love the variety and leeway for customising..."
Tami T
"Imagine this. A homely feel, with trend, emotion, smiles and great beer. Mixed with amazing food matched to an amazing wine. This is completely what..."
Ulrich Frerk
"Best spot in Ponsonby for a good night or even afternoon out with friends to have drinks and nibbles....so many choices of drinks that taste as good..."
Fila Bruland
"As always, Bedford is a great spot in Ponsonby for excellent drinks. They do really great milkshakes laced with alcohol, but I'm also particularly..."
Vivien @ KJAS Blog
"Once again, I have joined the bandwagon many months too late and only recently tried this place out. The menus are on a laminated sheet with markers..."
Heartshrooms
"Amaze balls! My husband and i came in for dinner last night and had such an amazing night, couldn't fault anything. We were so well looked..."
Jessica Mckenzie
"I first visited Bedford sodas on spring market day, it was horribly busy and I could see that the staff was under pressure but when my slider didn't..."
Clarke Bovaird
"After having heard great things, I was excited to try Bedford. We started with a pitcher of alcoholic ice tea, which was flavorsome but pretty sure..."
Food Adventures With AnnaJ
"Such a cool happening place! Pretty busy but good food and drinks! We had the sliders and meatballs. Recommend chicken and pesto slider and beef and..."
Tessa Hall
"I have named Bedford Soda & Liquor a Quick Bite as it follows a similar idea as Burger Burger (Casual, quick eating). Also found in Ponsonby Central,..."
Courtney @ A Food Awakening
"I went here with a friend of mine after talking about it for ages. She is from Canada and I have lived in the States for years so we were dying to..."
Linny
"I went here on saturday for lunch,Don't know why Bedford has such bad reviews? I found the staff super friendly, was served by a man with a..."
Roanne Cochrane
"Love your style. Food is really good, different which is always a plus in Ponsonby. Service was also very good, very professional yet friendly. We..."
Leslie
"beford soda and liquorThe meatballs on the other hand where amazing really cool concept with the menu you get a marker pen and a..."
Dave
"Great, we had lunch here yesterday for the first time, and loved the concept, awesome staff and very cool decor, Kids loved the meatball subs, and I..."
Lydia Kerrigan
"Our family of four (2 oldies and 2 kids) called in here for lunch mid-week. The food and drinks were fantastic and we loved the..."
Charles C
"Stopped in twice with 3 kids and had a great experience. We all loved the meat balls & the cocktails were amazing. Had a steaming copper kettle..."
Karl Dixon
"Great place to call in for a nice meal (quick service and tasty food) and then catch up with friends for a drink in the bar. Relaxed atmosphere and a..."
Tony Pilkington
"Love the new spot there in Ponsonby Central, last Friday Night the team at Bedford Soda & Liquor ran a smooth operation delivering us a full set..."
Kristian T
"They had me with the Soda water on tap. I have been here a few times it’s a great place to meet, mid afternoon. The meatballs and Fries are perfect..."
Nick Hutchinson
"We wandered down to try the Bedford early evening last Saturday night, without a booking, and snaffled the last available table. The place was..."
Wolfie W
"Loved the atmosphere the decor and the friendly staff who offered great service. A relaxing venue in a great position in Ponsonby. A wonderful array..."
Miria Black
"Taking inspiration from New York Cities finest precincts comes Ponsonby's Bedford Soda and Liquor.Well renowned some of the best cocktails in..."
Two Dark Coffees
"Bedford is a great concept - Meatballs and liquor, can you really go wrong?Bedford is a very now and happening bar/restaurant located in..."
Auckland Food Tours
"I finally got around to going to Belford Soda & Liquor on Saturday for lunch, the sun was shining and it was the perfect weather for meatballs and..."
Rebecca Smith
"I was super excited to try Bedford Soda as I had heard such great things about it, so I caught up with two friends there this week. The ambiance was..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"We went to Bedford the other night, I had the gold fashioned, it was really tasty and dressed with a bit of theatre with a cover and some smoke, the..."
Frequency
"Stumbled across Bedford last night. Has been open about 4.5 weeks. At first we sat outside ands the waitress was ok explaining the menu but not the..."
Vaughan Borcovsky
Daikoku
79
/100 (1060 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Salad
Fish Soup
Prawns
Ramen
Fish
Fried rice
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Came here for restaurant month $65pp set menu. You get entree of salad, miso, sashimi and beef tataki. For mains the usual grill veges, options to..."
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"Headed back to the Daikoku Quay branch two wks ago. I have been to the one in botany downs town centre which is a bit of a let down as it looks old..."
Elaine Yeoh
"I had the lunch with my wife at this place and that was my first experience teppanyaki grill in Auckland. I picked the lunch menu which 19.90 which..."
Hungry Zombie
"Got two bowls of ramen and two sides for around $30, some of the best gyoza ive ever had, super affordable and delicious, definitely take advantage..."
Elijah Love
"Me and my girlfriend have come here a few times and I always have good things to say for them! The staff are so friendly and food is usually fast and..."
Luke Rooney
"I have been to this teppan restaurant a couple of times. I ordered an ocean combination. The food is nice. The service is warm. The only problem is..."
Jack Food
"Pretty awesome. Always a pleasant experience. Never gets old. Food and entertainment is great. We are actually coming again tomorrow for Mothers day...."
Neroni Mack
"Our favorite of all their restaurants in auckland as it has the most stylish inside and atmosphere. Always go for the steak option so cannot say much..."
Evilmaikel
"We went in for lunch and loved it. Always a great atmosphere, and the staff are amazing. All of us had issues with food and the staff were very..."
Maria Foy
"We used to came here for dinner a lot of times. Everything was perfect. Crayfish, beef, fish was all taste good. But salmon sashimi not really fresh..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Their lunch special is cheap! Two of us went in and ordered the Sumo Lunch to share and chose the fish and steak options. We got a bowl of rice each..."
G1k
"Last minute dinner decision with our group to find a place we could walk in off the street in Auckland CBD and because we all love Japanese cuisine..."
Food Buster Reviewers
"Fantastic service, amazing show of food, food came so quickly, great drinks menu and something for everyone. Everything about it was fantastic, great..."
Indie
"Yum food and friendly service. I had a good night here. This is my second time been there in 5years. Good to seen a restaurant can keep so popular in..."
Coco_Clairy
"Stepping into Daikoku transports me back to Tokyo where the smell of sizzling food and the crashing sounds of teppanyaki fill the restaurant. The..."
Chester
"Tried the tonkontsu ramen. Strong and delicious pork broth with tender & well-seasoned chashu meat. I always add extra chashu in the ramen and also..."
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"We had my partners birthday here in May 2017, and the food was so delicious everything was so fresh I particularly love seafood, the entertainment..."
Corrie Chapple
"Came in on mother's birthday 2016. They put on a little show while cooking for us. The meat was sizzling and was cooked right in front of us. The..."
Rosanne Choy
"Had mid-year party lunch here. I ordered ocean lunch yumyum source was really yum :)love seafood the best. I love to bring mu family n friend here:) ..."
Alice In New Zealand
"I am usually not very fond of Japanese cuisine but Daikoku certainly changed my opinion about Japanese food. I really liked the Chicken lunch..."
Sanika Chandoskar
"Night out with friends here which was not bad but not amazing. Service is good but they have a special advertised on their website for Quay St, in..."
Jeffie
"Have been there couple of times for company lunch. It's yummy and good lunch set price. They cook in front of you. If you order shrimp they would set..."
Rui
"Daikoku has been around for many years. Have heard various things about the different locations but always found Quay St to be fairly..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"There must have been years since I last visited Daikoku on Quay. I had the gourmet lunch with 4 prawns & steak, plus soup, salad, steamed rice & ice..."
STRADS
"Came here to have their 9 course special deal as part of the August restaurant month promotion, the set comes with a small appetizer, salads, miso..."
Teddyfamily.
"Our favorite teppanyaki restaurant, love the attentive and friendly service and really enjoy their fresh meals. Our favorite dish is the fried rice..."
Amorita Maharaj
"What can I say - visiting this place was an experience. The moment you enter you are transported to a Japan. The staff so cordial so quirky, they..."
Disha
"Daikoku quay street is a little rough around the edges, but then again this maiden eatery has been feeding Auckland business lunches for more than a..."
Fuudie
"I've been to two different Daikokus and this was the better of the two. This is for a review in winter. Came here to celebrate a mate selling his..."
Joseph Taleni
"I have been to Daikoku a few times and have always loved the food. Sometimes you get the odd Chef who is alittle quiet and not really into the..."
Holly Shaw-Fowles
"Ate their lunch specials for $16 which had a salad, bowl of rice, meat/fish, miso soup. Fairly nice food and good service teppanyaki..."
Frank Lin
"I got the vegetarian role sushi and edamame just because the tofu steaks sounded dull. Nothing to rave about but not awful either- I was disappointed..."
Cayson
"This place makes me very happy, the food is delicious and always cooked to perfection, the staff are very friendly and the chefs are always so caring..."
Azakaka NZ
"Wonderful experience. All this time I thought their food and service was on average, but experience of last night has totally changed my opinion! The..."
Sally Carter
"Good choice for a Teppanyaki style dinner in the Auckland CBD. We went here in a large group and were fed as well as entertained for a..."
Danny
"Wow this place is amazing looking back on my experience here makes me want to come back again! I came here for my birthday with my partner and we had..."
Chloe Marie
"Daikoku is a must do experience where the food is cooked in front of you, I had the fish lunch special, you get miso soup, a salad, rice, 3 pieces of..."
Philip Doyle
"Went for lunch and it was as delicious as I remember. I haven't been for quite awhile so Ai enjoyed the treat. The lunch specials were a good price..."
Amanda B
"Came here for dinner with friends on a weeknight and was pleasantly surprised to find every seat is at a teppanyaki table.We saw what was..."
Emma W
"Went for dinner and was very entertaining. We got to catch egg in our mouths at one point! Great food, friendly staff and very nice atmospheres with..."
Annasollitt29
"Christmas Lunch with the team from work. Great steak cooked perfectly. Chef put on quite a show to add to the experience - would definitely go again..."
Bill T
"Must try: Chasumen!! Hands down the best ramen be the bf have had he always orders the seafood and we leave feeling super full but happy. One of..."
Topaz
"Last time I was here, very friendly service as always! This place is high on my list of places to eat at with friends, due to the cheap lunch menu..."
Tbroadley
"5th time returning to this restaurant. The service and food has remained great and consistent! I had entrée of salmon sashimi, Yum Yum prawns meal..."
Celeste
"The portions are perhaps a bit small, but otherwise quite high quality food for the cost. The lunch specials are great value for money and I..."
Ed
"These well known Auckland restaurants need little introduction. Their roots were steak house and now it appears a wide range of food including..."
BeeQueUU
"I like coming to daikoku for lunch. Dinner I find a little rowdy and there's too much to choose from so I prefer having the limited lunch menu. I..."
Lisa V
"Daikoku on Quay is the first place I think of whenever I want ramen, and was even introduced to the place by a born & bred Japanese friend of mine...."
Izzy Mendoza
"I've been here several times in the past, and after dining this weekend I would agree that the restaurant is looking quite tired and could do with..."
Gus
"Delicious! 👌🏽 Probably my favourite Japanese restaurant. Nothing like the yum yum sauce. We went here for lunch. I had the gourmet lunch. The..."
Shelley Bedggood
"Came here for team lunch. Was happy about the food. Team enjoyed the experience of Japanese teppanyaki. Not bad at all for the portion size with that..."
Teri
"This is one of my favourite places to go to lunch. In fact I am going there again today. The food is consistent and tasty. They have the BEST Yum Yum..."
Juanine
"I love this place.. easy choice when doing a small celebration or treat.. love the chicken and prawn option and get our yum yum sauce for Christmas..."
Grace Sifa
"I came here for a dear friends birthday. We all settled down and then were introduced to our wonderful chef for the night. I ordered Tappan Scallops..."
Amiria Aperahama
"My favorite place for lunch. Where else can you get green tea, miso soup, salad, options of steak, chicken or fish main including rice and..."
Julz
"Nice place for a lunch. Nothing too fancy just easy setting, good food, good service and flavor of Japan.I go regularly for group..."
Daniel Swain
"Now the price can be a little bit expensive for students to go and have their dinner in this restaurant. However I definitely reckon it worth going..."
Gayeon Lee
"I have dined Teppan Yaki style many times and really enjoy it. We were last at this Daikoku many years ago. We usually dine at the Botany version..."
Janine Baldwin
"Great and attentive service. Good prices for what you get and the chef was very talented and entertaining. We ordered the combination set each with..."
Amanda1986
"I loved this restaurant...It was fun, and energetic, and I left stuffed! They were creative and threw food into our mouths and did some fantastic..."
Kelly267
"Nice meal. great chef, very good sense of humour. good value for..."
Georgie
"Choo choo goes the onion train! Hahaha an entertaining meal, well worth the money paid - delicious scotch fillet and scallop..."
Matt L
"Excellent teppanyaki experience that is accessible and open during lunch. The experience is as good as when I first ate here 10 years ago. All the..."
Vian Young
"Loved this experience - very entertaining and extremely delicious food. This was our first time and would definitely come back. We took their..."
J V
"Our chef was great. Friendly and the theatrics were top notch. The food were all nicely cooked. Price wasn't cheap but to be expected for a..."
Brian Hui
"Ching ching bling the best entertainer over all the daikokus! Best night ever even better food, so many laughs and so many fun experiences tonight...."
Brooke Green
"A wonderful experiencen where the food is cooked in front of you. The chef will perform tricks and keep you entertained with fire and agility..."
Tristan Lee-Johnson
"Dinner at Daikoku presents authentic Japanese Teppanyaki experience. Awesome chef Yuki was awesome and highly..."
Kaho Hsieh
"Food was tasty cooked perfect!Had the Gourmet lunch with steak and prawns! Table was little over crowded. And got orders muddled up. Was a group of..."
Luanne Butler
"The food was really nice. Ching ching bling was very funny and good..."
Pranesh Chand
"A good night had by all. Food was great..our chef was funny and cooked our food..."
Joanne Hosie
"Service is very good. Not a bad point but feeling a little bit disappointed as the view is no different from any other Daikoku. The foods we had are..."
Qishan Huang
"Fun little place. A bit expensive but I guess worth it. I mean side salad is literally viva la 90's - chopped lettuce and grated carrots. Meat was..."
Linda A.
"We came here for our friend's birthday party. And it was amazing!!! Very fun for special party day and love our guy's performance. Definitely will..."
So won K
"Less crowded than once was in the pre-covid world, but this means we got a knives skills show for 2 that was just as good as any. Had a personable..."
Geoff Wilson
"You know it’s always going to he a great night out here. All the food is top shelf but nothing comes close to the prawns with yum yum sauce! Family..."
James Ashwin
"This was our first time doing teppenyaki and it did not disappoint Our chef was hilarious and engaged well with our table, the food was delicious,..."
Michael Miller
"Visited 2017. My friend was working at that time. Enjoyed a great performance!! Wagyu..."
えりお（フリーランス女医）
"Daikoku on Quay is a fantastic restaurant with great food and service and a clean friendly environment. We had a great night. The staff are helpful..."
Kirsty Milner Brown
Mexican Cafe
78
/100 (4258 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Salad
Chili
Cheesecake
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Tortillas
Fajitas
Beef
Nachos
Ceviche
Sit down
Mexican
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"Love coming here to satisfy my Mexican craving!! They never disappoint and the food is always so delicious!! Staff are friendly and the atmosphere is..."
Dominique Koloamatangi
"Came in here late for dinner after a busy Friday. Such a delight. My chimichanga was hot, fresh and tasty. I'd say this is probably as Mexican you'd..."
Daksh Gupta
"Grabbed the $10 lunch deal with my friends and ordered the devils nachos. The food was really yummy and I wished the portions were bigger, but I..."
Vanessa Chong
"Awesome place to get your margherita fix especially during happy hour. However, they need to specify which drinks are excluded for the special. I was..."
Bella Qian
"If you happen to be in Auckland CBD and craving for Mexican cuisine, Mexican cafe is the place to be in. It’s situated at the busy streets in main..."
Shreyansh Patni
"Fantastic place in Victoria street for after work drinks. The cheese dip selection is..."
Benna VR
"It never fails, great Mexican restaurant with amazing food! Love a good Taco Salad not to..."
Josh Hill
"If you work in town, you have heard of this place. It is an institution. Came here for lunch and for $10, its pretty hard to go wrong. Service was..."
Amindha Fernando
"Of all the establishments I featured here at Ang Sarap there is only one place as of this date that I had visited more than three times and it is..."
Ang Sarap
"Delicious Spinach and cheese enchilladas and Matcha Cocktails, will happily return here next time i'm in Auckland!..."
Octagon Pie
"We came bang on the dot at 5pm for the happy hour specials. We ordered pineapple virgin margarita jug, a fish taco, prawn taco, two beef tacos,..."
Vivian C
"I love Nachos and Black beans with olives and cheese makes it an amazing dish to eat anytime either lunch or dinner.And must mention sauces are..."
JPK
"Value for money! Good size food portions, consistent service and quality. Great happy hour options and combos. Veg friendly. Used to have $5 parking..."
Neesh
"Always tastes like what I think authentic Mexican would taste like. Good hearty sized meals with a lot of flavour and super tasty frozen cocktails..."
Sam Hurley
"Always a good time here. Cheap food cheap drink just make sure you go during their happy hours. The nachos were great, we tried every option, beef,..."
Crackerjacker
"Delicious Mexican food at affordable prices! Been coming here regularly for a couple of years now and their food, service and ambience haven't..."
Lala
"Great tasty food, excellent service & atmosphere, and great prices for the portion size! I suggesting getting a meal with rice and beans, it just..."
Jazz Dos Santos
"The biggest asset of this food joint is the chef and his team. Food here is superb. What drags them down in rating is their service -..."
Hemal Jani
"Food is always great here, and service is good too. Waitress was quick to seat us and take our food and drinks order. Devil nachos is my favourite..."
Foodislife
"Have to say the service here was very friendly and welcoming as soon as we walked in the door. Had the new years set menu and enjoyed every course...."
Marianive
"Had the garlic bread, burrito, nachos and quisedilla! Really good value for money! Lunch menu is $10 each and a great portion! Ambience was nice, we..."
Persian Foodie
"A nice Mexican restaurant in the heart of Auckland. The ambience gives you a feel of being in a typical Mexican restaurant. Service is excellent and..."
Sunil Nataraj
"This place is great for lunch. We ordered the beef nachos and a salad bowl and both meals were only $10 each off the lunch menu and one of the meals..."
Charlotteraju
"So damn good. I’ve gone here 5 times now, love it. Such great prices, not the most amazing tasting Mexican I’ve ever had but still super good...."
Samantha Green
"If u love Nachos n alcohol so it is definitely your place! They have really cheap house wine, and incredible Margarita cocktails. Nice food &..."
Marita Huynh
"I think I found my favourite Mexican restaurant~ Delicious and affordable cocktails; and nice food, $10 lunch meals~ Glass roof with view of..."
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"honestly this place is my one of my favourites I've been coming here ever since I was a infant actually, the atmosphere is super nice. THERE..."
Ayesha :)
"When you are in the CBD, you don't think that you can find such a great place with this very particular ambiance! The staff is absolutely lovely! My..."
Matthieu Ferragati
"I’ve always wondered if Mexican food in New Zealand had been fairly represented. Having conversed with traveling Americans and those who have been..."
Medium_Rare
"I came here with my friends on the 24th of February celebrating my birthday. There were 5 of us there and all of us enjoyed the ambience of the..."
Melissa Paet
"A nice place in the city to have mexican food. Staff are friendly and food was good as well. Would recommend the devils nachos with those jalapenos...."
Tanmay Jauhri
"Mexican Cafe has $10 lunch specials. Each table gets a complimentary starter of corn chips with a fresh salsa - it's really good. I got the filling..."
SLM
"Great place to eat .love their food and service. It’s such a cute place love their drinks always get offers on my email.they always have something..."
Amy Brar
"The restaurant is super cute!! Those long staircase adds the extra mysterious touch and the inside decor is yellow and red and blue wow it was a..."
Ezzz
"Value for money. Cultural sometimes have sala dancing in the bar area. Food is delicious and the cocktail margaritas are yum! Highly recommend..."
Pinny Quinlan
"A simple but decent place to grab a bite to eat. Staff were generally friendly, prompt and attentive. I ordered one of the Taco Salad..."
Johann Go
"I love this place! I think it's great that I never leave feeling hungry. The menu is great, and you can easily get some great offers on the daily...."
Brooke
"One of my favourite places to get Mexican and the food here for the prices are 10/10! I've visited this place on numerous occasions mainly for lunch..."
Ashvini Chelliah
"Really nice and good atmosphere. Does get quite busy after 6.30pm. Food was nice and good service. Would recommend for a nice meal. In photo: back..."
Tay
"My favorite of all time....we come here all the time for $10 lunches ...the devilled nachos are so nice ...the salsa they serve is the best ...staff..."
Kyles
"Went out for dinner with a large group of friends... for there being so many of us, service was reasonably fast. Had a vegetarian burrito for $15, a..."
Amy
"Went here for lunch today and got the beef burrito combination with pineapple juice for 15$. The burrito was really good but I was surprised it was..."
Ellynn
"It's simple yet tasty Mexican food. It's a decent joint , not too fancy when it comes to presentation, but typical Mexicsn food. I would go back for..."
Nina
"My friends and I came here during their $10 lunch special. The stairs lead up to an upstairs restaurant and bar. So the disabled might have trouble..."
Kaylene Jessin
"Came here for a lunch with my work. Lunch specials are great value, not sure how they compare to dinner prices etc.I had the extra special..."
Miss Kiki
"Been here few times ! there chicken nachos are my fave ! such great size and awesome price for what you get could never get sick of there nachos lol..."
Christine Nand
"This place is fantastic. Location is good if you don't need to worry about parking. I love the fact that it's so secluded and when you get upstairs..."
Anna K
"Had an awesome girls dinner out here the other night! The service is incredible and the atmosphere is great. All the decorations really spice this..."
Amesirv
"I know the owner Bruce here. Mexican Cafe is his baby and a damn good one. My partner and I both enjoy coming here for an evening meal, their $10..."
Sylvester Kuo
"Good spot in town, basically across the road from sky tower.Has $10 lunches! What a great price and food is yum! Also get free nachos..."
Raeanna
"Been here so much times in the last few months!My favorite dish is the vegetarian lasagne - they give you so much and it fills you up! (So..."
Nisarag Bhatt
"It's very good specially when you go there during happy hour.Cheap but big size and also yummy.The atmosphere is very Mexican too.If you like Mexican..."
Namie Arai
"Based diagonally opposite the sky tower, this place has a very different kind of a vibe.We went here for a work catch-up & had reserved a..."
Aabhas Dole
"Totally charming ambiance with great authentic Mexican food and to make it better...the happy hours! Must try - Chicken Quesadilla. I can not stress..."
Christina Linette
"Mexican cafe has great ambience. The food is really good as well. Especially, their chimichanga with bacon is really the one I love to order quite..."
Arvin Raymond Dsouza
"Great nachos. The only thing i've ever had here are the nachos for their $10 lunch. Excellent value, tasty and filling. Does well compared to other..."
Geoff
"Lovely Mexican style deco and friendly staff. Quite busy at times but love their food. Especially their $10 lunch specials, great meals always..."
Amorita Maharaj
"Loved the ambience...Food was authentic...We went to this place on Saturday evening...Extra Special Nachos starter was..."
Sourav Dey
"Hands down my fave Mexican restaurant in town! Being a student on a budget, the $10 menu is just the bomb! The portion is pretty big and can easily..."
Sarah Suyat
"I think this is the closest thing Auckland has to the real deal of Mexican food... comparing to my experiences of growing up in California which has..."
Lisa McDonnell
"I always go there with a friend or my sister for lunch , I love the $10 lunch special! My favourite dish is the taco salad, waiting staff need to..."
Alexandra Gosling
"Been a regular diner as long as I stayed in Auckland. Never had problem with their food or service, even during the busy hours of the weekend nights...."
Marty Byrde
"Food was affordable and it was REALLY nice . loved every bit of my meal A+ Staff was super friendly. I am going back to this place for..."
Semisi
"Mexican Cafe is popular restaurant located upstairs in Victoria St West. Mexican Cafe is true to its name, providing a lively Mexican ambiance with..."
Jayden Campbell
"I have visited Mexican cafe a bunch of times but haven't had a chance to write a review. I dined here with my sister tonight, the place was pretty..."
Sarah S
"As always fresh simple mexican food. served quickly plenty of staff to take your orders and a great price For the hungry person. Extra..."
Mike G.
"Had a lovely dinner here with a friend and it was seriously good. Had some sort of chicken salad taco thing and it tasted delicious. We were greeted..."
Kershia
"Enjoyed the atmosphere, we were seated in the enclosed outside balcony which was still warm. I enjoyed my paradise margarita very much. I chose for..."
Jessica Lane
"First time trying authentic Mexican food! Their $10 lunch deals are definitely worth it, so I ordered the Chicken Tacos. The guy who served us was..."
Kirsten
"I don’t think I will ever get sick of this place.We ordered off the happy hour menu x2 chicken quesadilla and one vegetarian and veggie..."
Ghost Reviewer
"Gotta love this place.Since it is on the second floor, it is not the easiest place to find (though there is a sign outside). But once you..."
Michelle Ma Belle
"Mexican cafe is an institution, don't think menu has changed in years but why change a good thing? Good food and atmosphere, you can't beat their $10..."
Foodathon
"The Mexican Cafe looks abit iffy from the street entrance door but once you walk up those stairs you are in a completely different place. An outdoor..."
Samantha Brown
"I love Mexican food and this cafe is definitely my recommendation!! They have great variation of meals and alcohol beverages! They have $15..."
Mariko Sakurai
"Visited here on Saturday night before our film after a friend recommended it to us. Atmosphere was wonderful and buzzing, reminded my..."
Jennifer Holland
"Been here lots of times and they never failed to disappoint, as they said consistency is key! their $10 lunches are a steal especially to university..."
Carmela Paule
"This is the absolute best eatery in the world. It may not be authentic Mexican style food but it's still amazing. For the massive portion sizes the..."
Devan
"Date night on a weeknight. This place always has a nice buzz to the atmosphere. We had a really nice and polite waiter, all the staff in general were..."
Jan
"One of my favourite place to grab a quick lunch on a work day. The $10 lunch menu they offer is great value. The Margarita is always a nice treat on..."
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"This place is always great for a quick and cheap bite, especially when you're a student and after some authentic Mexican with good portions! I had..."
Sophia O-W
"Considering the price you pay for the food, it is an absolute steal. The Mexican Cafe is a regular spot to grab a quick bite to eat with friends. The..."
Ashlee
"This place has been my lunchtime favourite for a while now. The food is really homey, I'm always both satisfied and full when I leave, and i don't..."
Lee Marshall
"Lively atmosphere and great staff. Came on a busy night and it did take a while to seat us, but the food came super fast. If you're rushed for time..."
A
"My favourite Mexican restaurant! Great prices, amazing food, awesome sangria and margaritas!! Staff has always been polite! Been here multiple times..."
Alessandra Ackroyd
"Love this place and I visit this place often!! Great customer service and the food is delicious. The 10$ lunch deal is such a great deal especially..."
Rithika Reddy
"If you consider the price and the food you get, this is one of the best places to eat in Auckland.Tried some lunch there and for only ten..."
Diogo Reck
"Epic experiences every single time i visit. had quite a bit of the vegetarian food and it's really nice. Sometimes they miss one or two ingredients..."
Umang D
"I love this place, every time. Its fun decor, its taco salad bowls, its salsa night where you're likely to have an awesome night and even meet..."
Vivi S
"Had such a great experience at Mexican Cafe for a hens party with 20 people in the function room. The staff were super helpful leading up to and on..."
Leanne
"The restaurant is awesome! Authentically decorated, and has a great vibe. I had the vege fajitas made vegan, which they were more than happy to..."
Veganista
"For start they had a good and friendly customer serviceFor starter I had cheese dip and garlic breadIt was amazing. You go there decently..."
Farshid Hakimi
"Reservations are definitely recommended at this very popular cafe. We had to wait for a while to get our seats but the wait at the bar was well worth..."
Hemant Kaushal
"We went here a few year back now and I've been here a few times for dinner. Love love the atmosphere and all the tequila (I'm a tequila fan). The..."
Miss Alesana
"The Mexican Cafe (or the Mex as it is often referred to) is an institution. Before franchises such as Mexicali, Mad Mex, Zambrero, etc. came along..."
Danny
"This is one the best places for "value for money". The lunch menu is for $10 and dinner is around $15.The food is great and almost every dish we..."
Parik Andhare
"Went to have dinner here lastweek, first time trying a Mexican restaurant. Good service, friendly staff, lively atmosphere. Food tastes great..."
Maria May Dauni
"Good tex mex food, with $10 and $15 lunch specials. Large portions, stock standard Mexican cuisine, burritos, enchiladas, tacos, nachos etc. nothing..."
Believeinyourself
"Always a favourite, one of the places we chose between before heading to a show in the city. Prompt service,delicious food and such a bargain, what..."
Emma W
"I enjoy the food here, although they could work on their glass and cutlery polishing. competitive pricing of $10 lunch meals, I usually either get..."
Stef
"Great atmosphere. If you want to eat here it is advisable to either come early or make a booking as this place is very busy. Lots of waiter staff and..."
Anthony Lim
"Mexican Café is an absolute favourite of mine, their happy hour prices are unbeatable and the food is tried and true but always good. Best nachos in..."
Rebecca Davies
"Been here a few times over the years... Hidden Mexican gem.... Good food... Good prices.... Great atmosphere ... A must to try if you like Mexican as..."
Donna&Shane
"You feel you in cancun or Cozumel when you enter The ambience makes you feel welcomed, good Mexican musicWe started with a pitcher of..."
Globalfoodlover
"Amazing atmosphere and lovely food! Thanks for the yum cocktails ! :) me and my partner ate the fajitas with prawns and the Plato Grande. Was so good..."
Kannazawa
"Love this place!! I tend to get the same thing each time.. Chicken and bacon chimichanga! The cocktails are also amazing - they have great specials..."
Holly D-T
"I love the Mexican Cafe! it is in an almost hidden spot on Victoria street up so many flights of stairs and if i weren't taken here for the $10 lunch..."
Sophie Ly
"Very nice environment! Their decorations and copious amounts of alcohol really set the mood! Went there for their $10 lunch and ordered the..."
Deliciousness
"the taco salad was alright but felt a bit sick afterwards though the chicken taco salad was good the service was alright and the free nachos and..."
Rose
"You would probably miss this place if you weren't paying much attention. Actually, you'd probably miss this rad cafe even if you were. Tucked away,..."
WeiTing Ashley Shyu
"Have not been here for years and years. Hasn't changed at all. Still the fun place that I remember.Great meals really tastie, service was..."
Tracy F
"The $10 lunches here are awesome and they also have specials if you go for an early dinner. They have the best margaritas!! Nachos, fajitas,..."
Misty
"Such a fun place with alot of history. The ambience is so lively, pits you in a good mood! The perfect definition of good food and goos vibes!! What..."
Shelly
"As a Christchurch local, the loss of the Mexican Cafe in the earthquake was indeed tragic. Having my favourite chicken nachos for lunch up in..."
Duckman
"Nachos Nachos Nachos..I love their devil Nachos perfect for winter lunch and dinner! On weekend night they get quite busy and they have..."
FoodLoco
"Great place for a casual bite. I love the mexican vibe everytime I got from this place. Chicken chimichanga- You always gave me a reason to visit..."
Nickgill88
"A typical Mexican bar restaurant where the night is filled with customer and live performance (mostly music but occasionally Selsa dance groups). The..."
Zoe Huang
"I finally had the courage to try a different cuisine and randomly went for lunch to this cafe. I ordered the veg quesadillas. It was a decent portion..."
Purnima Sudha
"Great place for a cheap, no fuss Mexican meal. It's not the most authentic or anything fancy at all, in fact it's probably a step up from a Mexican..."
Ryan
"I'm a mad Mexican fan and luckily every single Mexican place that I've been to has been 10/10 and the Mexican Cafe is not exception! I would..."
Annie Ren
"Came here for my hens night and we had the BEST time. Amazing atmosphere. Amazing staff. Amazing food. And ERMAHGERD amazing alcohol. Will always..."
Maria Foy
"An extremely compelling Mexican place to dine at. The ambience is outstanding. The staff is friendly and courteous. The food is overall great. Will..."
#1
"I always have a good time here maybe it was the drink HahhaI had the martini glass of passion fruit blendedness not so nice as it was..."
Michelle Huynh
"Love this cute place especially in summer!We were greeted by lovely staff and was well looked after.Meals were fast and efficient.I..."
LASARA
"Awesome cafe, gives you the feel you are really sitting in mexico. Amazing food, tacos, nachos, streaks and my friends couldn't get over the..."
I'm Hungry
"Staff: Always welcoming and friendly, sometimes they even remember my order after being away a couple of months!Food: Have dined here..."
Michael Ellmers Smith
"The main meals are large in quantity (I can never finish them)!! However, I would really say there's anything that really stands out from other..."
Where.iate
"I like the complimentary nachos. Went here with a few friends after work and it was pretty good. Ordered the seafood chowder. It was a huge portion..."
Tan.ned
"Great experience every time! Had the taco salad while the rest of the group ordered a combination of burritos and nachos. Extremely filling and..."
Sukriti Bhatnagar
"The vibe in this bustling restaurant is what keeps bringing me back. Great Mexican decor gives the place a real party atmosphere. Go during happy..."
Sean Ford
"I have been to many different mexican restaurants, as it is my favourite cuisine do thought I would try out mexican cafe. Happy Hour is a great idea..."
Justine Doody
"Mexican Cafe's burritos are amazing. A few friends and I regularly go here when we crave burritos! The best burritos we have tired. Staff are..."
Preeti Kaur
"I absolutely loved this place! Such an amazing atmosphere and incredible little space utilised really well, best time was happy hour between 5-7pm...."
Jess Edwards
"It's nice to find a Mexican place that actually offers good tasting Mexican food. Going in I was hesitant because my last few Mexican restaurant..."
Lily Green
"What's not to like? It's Mexican!Good food. Good vibem l. Good service - even in peak times. Love the $10 lunch menu. Burritos are superb. Love..."
Cesare Lang
"Had a good lunch with mates at Mexican cafe and not once they failed. Cheap, affordable lunch deals, nice food and awesome casual atmosphere - is not..."
Anna Smith
"First time here. Came with a bunch of my colleagues. Great atmosphere. Got a complimentary serving of nachos and salsa dip as we were seated...."
Queena
"Good food. Used to have amazing alcoholic beverages but I find quality is lacking these days (maybe too watered down?). Also the happy hour food..."
Jamie
"Great Mexican food, authentic and well priced. Great atmosphere and were accommodating to us with a young child. Will be going back for sure...."
Mark
"Went here for lunch and my first impression when i entered was it's so authentic, atmosphere was great, i honestly felt like i was in a barrio in..."
Shirlzwhirlz
"I can't remember what we ordered exactly but it was bloody good and well worth the price. wasn't dear at all good atmosphere friendly service only..."
Kunal Kumar
"Can't beat free chips and salsa, although the chips were pretty bad. The burrito was pretty small as well, but good! A little expensive for their..."
Chelsea
"It is always the best option when you are meeting with in the city and want a delicious but yet cheap lunch. The $10 lunch plates are not to be..."
Daiana Cordoba
"Old reliable, always delicious authentic food and an upbeat, festive vibe. The margarita jugs are a must-have, particularly during happy hour when..."
Paige Eriwata
"I have been there first time on day before yesterday. There I experienced Very good food, very good environment, and very good staff. Nachos is so..."
Gurpreet Singh
"Never, ever fail to disappoint me with their delicious Mexican goodness. I love going for Happy Hour - and my favourite dish is definitely the..."
Miss Charlotte Cake
"Loved it, we've always walked past and dismissed it as a cheap rowdy bar. Decided to give it a chance and might be a new local..."
Victoria
"A must try for Mexican fanatics. IT was frankly the best Mexican place in the whole of New Zealand on our vacation there. A must try, highly..."
Siddharth Vora
"Great location. Service was very attentive. Ordered chicken enchiladas, vegetarian enchiladas and beef fajitas. All dishes were good. Not exceptional..."
Aucklandeats
"My partner and I visit Mexican Cafe in Auckland's CBD quite regularly as it is definitely one of our favourite restaurants. Their cheap $10 lunch and..."
Matt Worboys
"A perennial favourite, having been here now for 31 years! Has awesome character filled interior, and great upstairs deck. The lunch menu is superb,..."
Frank
"Hello Mexian Cafe :)We'd like to share our deepest gratitude for hosting our wedding reception this year at your restaurant here in the..."
Amy E. Matarese
"Mexican Cafe is a quaint, cheerfully decorated and popular restaurant located near the Sky Tower, and it's not hard to predict why it's been such a..."
MissEstherZ
"service 4/5environment 4/5food 3/5cost performance 4/5drink 4/5My favorites: soft shell taco ( prawn), ceviche, fruit margarita, sangriaRecommend:..."
Mira
"All these years, quality never drop! A little taste of Mexico. If you're craving for a good drink and good Mexican food, this place certainly won't..."
Cupy Dee
"I really enjoy going to the Mexican Cafe for dinner. It has a neat vibe. The food is delicious and the prices totally reasonable. Staff are always..."
Will
"One of my favourite restaurants, food is great, service is always good. The lunch menu is particularly good..."
Zac Rathbone
"Great food, absolutely amazing service and drinks that packed a punch while still tasting amazing. Good on ya..."
Dan
"Only been here once. It was very good the service was very good. But I think other people might not think the service is adequate because it's so..."
Neila
"WOW this place was YUM YUM YUMMY! Thank god we found you little beauty. Fresh, tasty, authentic. Great start to a huge drive home. Would give 5 star,..."
Tyler Ritchie
"Because some of the reviews not sounding very good about this place we nearly did not go .. . We saw someone had mentioned a Happy Hour 5-7pm and..."
Angela
"Lovely ServiceLovely Food ~ tabasco sauce.. T.D.FoR!Lovely Lunch Specials Daily at $10 p/pGreat Seafood Chowder very..."
Thai Qn
"Went there on Fri 1st of June for dinner with 7 others. Ordered drinks which were very good and with complementary baskets on the table to help..."
Jemimah
"Some of the poor reviews here surprised me, we eat here regularly at lunch. Staff are friendly and know our orders off by heart, amazing margaritas..."
Jessica
"Great atmosphere, attentive staff, reasonably priced and yummy food. Need I say..."
Adeline
"I read a good review for this place in my university's student magazine (Craccum of UoA), and I was looking for a cosy restaurant with a good..."
Rinka L
"A great atmosphere, friendly staff and good food. Would be back again especially for the mojitos and flauta..."
Nicky Davis
"Regular place we love to dine - great food, great prices, great cocktails, great..."
April
"I went in for lunch today and ummmmmmmmm yum yum yum. An absolute experience to remember. Whats more the staff were friendly, polite, very funny and..."
Fiona Best
"Went to this cute little place this arvo and loved it!! the guy who took our order was very polite and relaxed.i will be going back and..."
Melissa Clapp
"Great food, fantastic margaritas, friendly, happy service and awesome ambiance - really could you ask for more?ooh and happy hour every..."
Emily Gerson
"We had a meal here and thought it was awesome! A great atmosphere, seemed very authentic. We ordered drinks and had a complimentary snack. Meals came..."
Anthony Eyles
"Great food. Long waiting..."
Karuna Govind
"Just as a response to the previous reviews about service:The Mexican Cafe is a busy restaurant and on most nights has a waitlist - often up..."
Leane
"We went to Mexican Cafe for a quick drink before dinner elsewhere and I have to say that I was impressed. It was warm and inviting with a..."
Samantha Lines
"Went to Mexican cafe for a work lunch, I had the chicken fajita which was really reasonably priced for the amount you get, my workmates had nacho's..."
Lisa V
"Really cool place! Good food and a reasonable price, will be going back! Recommend the chimichangas chicken & bacon..."
Tessa Hall
"I'd heard of Mexican cafe well before I moved to Auckland through the joy of Social Media. When my ex-colleagues came up to Auckland to work for a..."
Amanda @ Move Love Eat
"Hello people!!! Are you planning to visit Latin America to taste authentic Mexican food while experiencing the Mexican lifestyle, you have an option..."
Kshitij Garg
"I had Mexican cafe tonight for dinner for the umpteenth time. As always the atmosphere was great, music was pumping, people were drinking. Was great...."
Dog Eats World
"We had a good experience at the Mexican Cafe in Auckland CBD! We arrived without a reservation on a bustling Saturday evening and were seated..."
Marcel Tornow
"Great lunch here today. Food was really flavourful, kids meals were great. Very vibrant and bright..."
Key Man
"Mexican Cafe is my go to when I visit Auckland. I've been a dozen times over the last 3 years and it's always good. I took my brothers and my dad for..."
Nathan Culevski
"Delicious food, especially the cheese dip. Large amount of vegetarian dishes. The drinks were also good, not many beer options but a few different..."
Ashleigh Pearson
"We found this place on the first night we landed in Auckland from Australia. Place looked amazing, fully decorated just like in Mexico, with a full..."
Muthumal Perera
"Came for the happy hour specials and was very pleased. I got the margarita and taco and my partner got the beer and nachos. Margarita was very..."
Annette Wolfgram
"Food was delicious, we ordered a chicken Chimichunga with spicy cheese sauce to share between two women; with a nice kick of heat at the end of each..."
Wiki Hirini
"We stumbled upon this great restaurant and were extremely impressed with every aspect. The atmosphere, the service, were tops and the food was..."
HM S
"Great little Mexican restraunt slightly hidden away. The food was delicious and came very fast!! Highly recommend! Great sangria, the service could..."
Sarah K
"Love this cafe. So used to Taco Bill set menu it was nice to see chimichanga and different other choices. We got a table on the balcony no worries..."
Jayne Rout
"Happy hour was great! The atmosphere was incredible. When you walk in you feel like you’ve been transported to a different country. Margarita jugs..."
Katie McAlpine
"Great place, it’s awesome that it’s open until late and the waitress was lovely. Beautiful atmosphere and very tasty..."
Tamara Rienzi
"Mexican cafe is an iconic Auckland restaurant and really famous one as well. It totally lives up to its reputation. The food is great. And the staff..."
sheeba lamba
"Really enjoyed a wonderful evening here with a great atmosphere. The food was very taste and good sizes. Prices were average. I would highly..."
Tanz L
"Had an enjoyable experience in this restaurant. It is located on the second floor so take the narrow staircase up. The place is brightly decorated..."
Isabelle Tran
The Crab Shack
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Calamares
"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
Bodrum Market
78
/100 (926 ratings)
Restaurants
International
Mediterranean
Turkish
International
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Turkish
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Lamb
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Turkish
International
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Seating
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Lunch
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Brunch
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Mid-range
"Delicious middle Eastern food. Big portions. Friendly staff. Toilets are clean. Parking free after 6 pm, Westfield..."
M. Lang
"First time here last night the team. Food looked and smelled amazing. I had beef cheeks and I kid you not, melt in mouth meat. Falling apart. Really..."
Angel Burnett-Ashwin
"Great menu, never been before (live out of town) but was pleasantly surprised, drinks were delicious too, we actually ordered more because of how..."
Eden Bhana
"Good place to be at enjoying cocktails and food winding a busy day. Was disappointed with the waiter who kept on coming and asking if we were ready..."
Salvindra Ram
"My friends and I went there just to have dessert and coffee/tea. We really had a nice time. My friend had the Creme Brulee and I had the Baklava with..."
Zander Sha
"Fab night out catching up with old friend, lots of laughs, great wine & fabulous food! The plate sizes are very generous so bring a good appetite and..."
Leigh Cooper
"We got a table for five for a 8pm dinner on a Sunday, our table was outside on the balcony - It was busy but there was still room for walk ins. If..."
J P
"Best mocktails I’ve ever had!! This is a pretty little aesthetic Mediterranean restaurant perfect for “instagramable photos” as its so..."
Zena Fareen
"We came for our team lunch and the food is delicious. Service is outstanding, always smiling. The halloumi wrap is so good and the platter is..."
Faye O
"nice decor, great service and absolutely delicious food and cocktails! highly recommended ‘Dolma with..."
K
"Had a wonderful experience dining with friends on a weekday night. Food was well proportioned for a group of three. We ordered two mains and a pizza..."
Farina Hashimi
"The most delicious Turkish breakfast I’ve had in New Zealand! The Turkish black tea went so well with the spread. Staff was friendly. The..."
Badé Savas
"Love the pretty fake cherry blossom trees. We went for Sunday brunch, which was a quieter time, although the in-house music was a bit too loud and we..."
Deb Jarvis
"Reasonable price tag for the portion size. I had the lamb wrap which I struggled to finish (in a good way). Wonderfully balanced flavours but a..."
Rourke Gray-Mason
"Lovely ambience, beautiful restaurant decorations, gorgeously garnished well presented meals, friendly helpful staff and great location with no..."
Anna JG
"A lovely atmosphere and very well decorated and welcoming interior made the dining experience much more than I had expected. The food was..."
James Youn
"Love this place the food is delicious and well sized portions though pricey. The vibe and place is nice. Highly recommend the sujuk sausage pide and..."
Elisa H
"Good food at a reasonable price. Also love the vibe of this place. I'm not sure how I feel about the tables having a higher lip on the edge, guess it..."
Jina Hong
Char Grill
78
/100 (191 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Kabobs
Lamb
Fish
Burger
Sit down
Pizza
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Andiamo
78
/100 (938 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
European
Bar
New Zealand
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
After-hours
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Pesto
Fish
Pasta
Salad
Calamari
Risotto
Tiramisu
Meatballs
Croquettes
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
"First thing I noticed was the lovely, minimalistic decor and warm interior! Came in on a Friday around 2pm and it was fairly busy but I was seated..."
Hinali Patel
"My partner and I came here on a Friday night with no reservation. The place was busy but there was one table left and manager was very accommodating...."
Food
"Wow. What an amazing night. The hubby and I were recommended to come here. We were celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary. We started with calamari..."
April
"we had a memorial family dinner here last night, and felt compelled to share our great experience. Food was great, clams especially awesome, service..."
Steven Colthart
"Loved our evening here. The calamari was perfect, great meatballs! Favorite by far was the gnocchi. Great place for a date night, the atmosphere is..."
Liz Holmes
"Andiamo is damn good hun let me tell you. Came here with the family for dinner last night and had a pleasant time. We ordered the Bruschetta and..."
Anastasia Matiatos
"Stopped by to grab something to drink before dinner. All their tables were full so we were just at the bar. They have beer, wine and cocktails as..."
Benedict Uy
"It was an institution, then it morphed orange briefly and now it is an institution again. Andiamo is back! The muted green colour and sensational..."
Frank
"We came here for breakfast ... lovely service we chose to sit inside.Not a big menu selection but does have everything you need for..."
Donna&Shane
"Had a great time celebrating a birthday here. Staff were professional and food was great. Special mentions are the Mac n cheese and..."
Darren Ren
"Amazing service , knows his stuff with great down to earth approachable attitude . Love the food and the vibe. Outstanding food too. Would come back..."
Nathan
"Such an amazing place to have a date, or dine in with friends or for special occasions. I surprised with their food, will go there again..."
Cindy Hou
"Me and my friends came here recently. The food was really good and reasonably priced for a nice restaurant. I loved how the flavours in each dish..."
Georgia Hills
"Amazing cozy atmosphere, very friendly waiter, great food. Separate kids menu. Will definitely come..."
Anastasia N
"This review is rather belated - but I wanted to let it reflect on Andiamo. We booked for a team farewell and received a wonderful experience. Not..."
Christine
"Cheese lovers, go for the Bianca (pizzette)! Melting in the mouth with fresh truffle tastes. Truffle is at an affordable price and is upon request...."
carina chang
"Food was absolutely amazing and the service was even better. Didn’t catch the waiters name but was one of the best serviced dining experiences we..."
Dante Miers-Florence
"Each one of the six dishes we shared on our table was absolutely divine and the service is wonderful. Cocktails are also exquisite. Highly recommend..."
Rebecca Meffin
"We popped in yesterday (Saturday lunchtime) when our other usual spots were busy. We were seated immediately inside by the maitre d', who was..."
Emma PJ
"Excellent food and expert guest service. Every dish is packed with amazing flavours. My favourite was the Burrata from the new menu. The Cod and..."
Caitlin
"Andiamo used to be one of my favourite eateries so I was really glad that it re-opened! The menu was of course different to the previous one but it..."
Priscilla A
"Delicious. For 2 we ordered the bruschetta (3 stars), small macaroni (yummy, but too cheesy) and pizette bianca (amazing. The best). We took home..."
Elisa H
"Went for a casual lunch date with the wife. Really nice food and great service. Highly..."
Weps TK
"Great Italian place with delicious food! The starters were great, although the bruschetta wasn’t really what I expected but still tasted good...."
Melissa Martin
Wine Chambers
78
/100 (185 ratings)
Restaurants
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Pasta
Pork
Salad
Scallops
Duck
Risotto
Salmon
Polenta
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Turkish Cafe
78
/100 (760 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Halal
Mediterranean
Turkish
Middle Eastern
Turkish
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Hummus
Kabobs
Lamb
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Turkish
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Lovely staff, quick and friendly service and the lamb kebab was 👌 This place is as good as it was 4 years ago when I was last here. Will..."
Simon Howells
"I booked a table of 9 here and every one of us were more than satisfied with both the food and the service. The portions were large, meals were..."
Idel Kennedy
"Karen here, I went to the Turkish Cafe and Bar for lunch. Food was Delicious as it always is. We decided to sit outside as it was hot, I suggest they..."
Karen And Susan
"I visit this cafe often as it’s right beside my work and it’s by far one of my favourite spots in akl!! The friendliest service from the manager..."
Evannah Kenwright
"Located in busy and urban Ponsonby, i found this little Gem. Again like most places i go to i check if they have any vegetarian options. Which this..."
Sassy Radish
"Came here with 20 other people for a BYO, which is usually just general chaos and unfinished meals. Definitely one of the best BYO dinners I have..."
Eeram
"They used to be located in Newmarket but now found out they shifted to ponsonby. Small cosy restaurant serving Turkish/middle eastern cuisine. Place..."
Hungus Girl
"A hidden gem. Great restaurant with great food! We ordered the mixed platter for 2 and it was absolutely divine. The grilled meat was tender and the..."
John Bound
"Honestly Turkish Cafe has top notch food and service. The staff are friendly and very quick. Downside is that if there is a larger boisterous group..."
Neil Jones
"Great food, the tabouleh salad is the best I've experienced in NZ. Being a vegan I appreciate the organic free range options available and the halal..."
USADINER
"Got a late lunch with a friend here and just managed to order in time (2.49pm) to get their lunch deals. I got a chicken thing which I can't..."
Jessica Li
"It's a really nice looking restaurant with plenty of seating. In this case I ordered takeaways which was well packaged and available in the timeframe..."
Lubbly Jubbly
"If your looking for plentiful tasty Turkish food for a reasonable price this is one to try.The big bosses special platter for 2 @$56 was one my..."
Sungsam7
"Great place to have dinner with a group of friends. I would strongly recommend the boss platter to anyone with a good appetite. They have some great..."
Las Akurugoda
"I tried the Falafel Meal here which was delicious and I will definitely recommend to friends. I enjoy the fact they have a few vegetarian meals &..."
Peta Campion
"Having arrived in Auckland on holiday, we needed to feed 5 quickly and the Turkish Cafe definitely delivered. The vegetarian mezze platter and greek..."
Chris Wilson
"Not to much in the form of decor or ambiance. Not particularly the best service in the world. The food was great however.We had bread and dips..."
Mandi Van Eeden
"Great food, great service, friendly warm atmosphere.. awesome place to start off your night before checking out the Ponsonby night..."
Melanie Matthews
"very nice food, good value, polite people who work there.i would defiantly visit them during my lunch..."
Pm
"I have been a frequent lunch-er/diner at the cafe. Simply awesome. Over the years they have maintained a very high level of service and consistent..."
Daniel Wang
"This epic restaurant has been a Ponsonby favourite for over 20 years! 🌯🥗 The falafel is absolute perfection 🫠🧆 … so crispy and crunchy..."
Syd Eats
"Came with my family on the last night of our one month NZ trip. My parents used to come when they were younger before I was born. The food is just as..."
Mckenzie Scott
"Turkish cafe is one of those places you can always trust to do a good job with food. Haven't been for a while so decided to go over the long weekend...."
Khurram Aziz
"The food was fantastic, flavors are great and portions are really good. This has become one of our favorite places to eat and will be back to try..."
Lechelle Jatho
"Awesome place to experience great Turkish cuisines. We have been to true restaurants for many years. Never disappointed. The platter is the best..."
Kevin
"Very friendly staff and great tasting food. Was apprehensive at first as I've had bad experiences with Turkish food in the past, but I will..."
Bartholomew Pondsbury
"Delicious example of gormet Turkish food, in a convenient location. Had a chicken salad which was perfect, complete with a range of condiments and..."
Tyrone Penning
"Delicious food and great service. I tried it four years ago, it still tastes good as ever. We had the Bosses's special for two, everything thing..."
Ahmed Al Ghusaini
"Really good food, good service and affordable. Great place for a group BYO and sharing platters. The menu has variety in taste and..."
Jerrin Pius
"Really delicious food! Fast and service was very good, plates are abundant in food and they have a great..."
Sasha Aguirre
"Amazing food, the quality and quantity is brilliant. Have tried many options and everything is great tasting. The flavors and taste are great and if..."
Jackson Ramland
"Great place ... very nice staff and delicious food. And you can't beat the $12 lunch menu. I had a decent $8 glass of rosé with the Vegetarian Mixed..."
Susan Markanen
"Friendly service, lovely food at a great price. I would definitely eat there..."
Bina Cullen
"Fantastic food, great sharing platter options for big groups. The owner is champ..."
Matt.
"Been coming here since 1988 and always has outstanding food. Can't go past the bosses special, an absolute feast and incredible value for money...."
claire bowering
"The BEST kebab in Auckland… no exaggeration it’s delicious and..."
Raaa HaAaa
"Great food been consistent over the years. Friendly staff. Good..."
Stephen Rice
"This restaurant is my comfort place. I have been coming here all my life, and even had my 21st birthday dinner here. The staff are always so..."
Dannielle Elder
Feriza's
78
/100 (1439 ratings)
Restaurants
Middle Eastern
Turkish
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Turkish
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Calamari
Calamares
Hummus
Falafel
Meatballs
Beef
Kabobs
Lamb
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Turkish
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This place was absolutely incredible 😍 went here for date night with my partner and we loved EVERYTHING we ordered! The fried chicken pieces were..."
Sara Khandan
"Restaurant Month Menu @ferizaskitchen and it was a royal Turkish dining experience 👑✨We all went for the 𝗕𝗲𝗲𝗳..."
Pandadrools
"Omg Gaby was so incredible! Please pass on my thanks, she absolutely made my night! Everything ran smoothly and she was just so gorgeous! Will..."
Siobhan Bond
"Feriza’s is a place where you want to celebrate with friends, family or a quite romantic one with partner.. the ambience is calm and location is..."
Surbhi Kharbanda
"This was my second time at Feriza’s following a work dinner a couple years ago, I was impressed then and even more so now. We ordered the mezze..."
Catherine Xu
"Amazing experience. The owners have really created a warm and welcoming atmosphere while still keeping the interior design stylish and modern. The..."
Jeanne
"This will be my second time here and I have to say, it was a great experience. The service was super attentative and the food was great. Notable..."
Amindha Fernando
"You could feel the hospitality in this place. They tried really hard to make me and my friend feel welcomed. We got served fast and with very well..."
BelaIna
"Beautifully decorated restaurant. Great Ambience, delicious food and super service. The right recipe for success. Highly recommend it and will be..."
Hemal Jani
"Such a beautiful restaurant - decor was lovely and even the bathrooms were gorgeous. Staff were friendly, welcoming and very attentive. Food was..."
Nicola
"Came by for dinner and wasn't sure what to try since everything sounded tasty. I ended up going for the Adana Kebab, a lamb kebab served with chips..."
Benedict Uy
"The food is so delicious plus their service was good too. I love their hot chocolate. Lovely place would definitely go back there again...."
Neha
"Had a good experience here. I was in and out of there within about 30min, didn’t take long to take order and also for the food to come out. I got..."
Crackerjacker
"Wow wata perfect lunch we had today and the flavouring of the food which we ordered was on point. Decor is beautifully done. Service by one staff..."
Zesus Rock
"I tried their Chicken Souvlaki Wrap for lunch and it was amazing. It has a very fine dining kind of ambience so it's perfect for client meetings..."
Flames And Skewers
"The food, the staff, the service, even the interior decorations were 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼. The taramasalata, potato piyaz and falafel were..."
Heysilly
"Food: 5/5The Beef Cheek was very soft and melted in the mouth. Great amount of sauce and everything on the plate worked extremely well together...."
Sarah =^. .^=
"| Loukoumades, Tiramisu and Kunefe |-The highlight was the Kunefe, the kadaifi (pastry) baked in cheese, soaked in lemon honey syrup 🤤..."
Food2belly
"Such a beautiful restaurant, relatively new in the wynyard quarter area. Absolutely love the interior decoration, from the cutlery to the bathroom..."
Lucyeatsakld
"What great food! Dolma: succulent pepper filled with rice pilaf-outstanding, and the pulled lamb that came with it was so juicy and filled with..."
Nabeel Deen
"We had gone there during Valentine’s Day so had not got the opportunity to try the Regular Menu. They had a special set Menu for Two.The..."
Nashi Dasgupta
"Staff are amazing and so is their service! The food is to die for. Melt in your mouth meat and amazing platter! My partner and I are in love with..."
Bhumika Jain
"HEAVEN. I took my mum here for lunch & we ordered a platter, king prawns, baklava & hot/cold drinks. The food is of great quality. The decor is..."
Mya S
"Loved the decor and the ambience of this restaurant and really enjoyed the food, which is a harmonious blend of Turkish and Greek cuisine. Everything..."
Miss M
"Lovely tasty food and great service. We visited for lunch and ordered the special - lamb with couscous and a terakihi wrap. Both were delicious and..."
Cat
"This cafe is a great and authentic spot in the viaduct. I ordered the Potato Kombe and my friend ordered the Avocado on toast. The food was amazing,..."
Hansi Dissanayake
"If it is a beautiful day....or not try and get a seat outside.... There is nothing nicer than a cool breeze, a beautiful view and lovely..."
S
"Its some sort of high end turkish food with the most beautiful interior ever. The staff were all very nice and helpful. Food was okay but it can be..."
I Love To Chew Real Food
"Best place to have Turkish/Greek food! Check out my review on my blog here...."
Soph M
"Came here for lunch on Sunday. Lovely restaurant with authentic Turkish menu. We shared the Mezze with lamb. Food and service was good and servings..."
Donald Tracey Murray
"Firstly the great stuff - friendly and efficient service, fab décor and the taramasalata on the Mezze platter was superb. Overall, all the meals..."
Bridgee
"Delicious! Quick and delightful. I love the plush velvet chairs and the house red wine. Full bodied yet smooth and only $11 a glass. Highlights were..."
Gracie Taylor
"GO HERE. Came for lunch Monday, ordered the chicken salad and the flavours were absolutely amazing. The lamb was tender and succulent & the sauces..."
Caitlin
"Today we had our breakfast at Feriza's. We tried several dishes and it was delicious and very friendly staff. Highly recommended this restaurant!..."
Ajani Perera
"Given the parking issue and endless roadworks around the Wynyard, we tend to avoid the area, but we ventured to Feriza's on Saturday night. No..."
Glenn P
"Feriza's Kitchen is sucha contemporary modern twist to Turkish cuisine! Stunning decor and the ambience of ferizas is awesome! Date night for hubby..."
Faaiza Bibi
"Fantastic to have something new & different in Wynyard Quarter - particularly when the selection of great Turkish food in Auckland overall has been..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"2nd time we have been here now and loved it just as much as the first time. Great staff. Great service. Value for money. Excellent food. Very yum. We..."
Kiwig1rl
"Top notch, really enjoyed the food, the atmosphere and ease how to get there. Portions are big. We got a kebab platter for $60 for two and honestly..."
Bradley James
"came here during restaurant month for the 3 course meal. highlights were the grilled octopus, grilled skewers and the baklava. flavours were 👌,..."
Kit Poon
"We had a team’s Christmas lunch at this restaurant today, and the food was delicious. Though there were very few options for vegan, Portion sizes..."
Chetna Chaudhari
"Such a lovely, intimate spot for dinner! I have never really been one for Turkish food, but this place changed my mind so quick.. I keep coming back..."
Nikki
"Very tasty food 🤤 - big portions so it’s easy to share with the group! The waitress who served us did a really good job and was trying her..."
Maria Khaydar
"Love this place! Everything is soooo delicious!!! Been there a few times and always great, big portions, cozy place, great location, incredibly tasty..."
Maria Korzh
"Came here with my collective team tonight and ordered everything on the menu, hands down the food was flavorsome, great portion size, super..."
debbie pourau
"Came there for dinner with friends. The food was mostly delicious. Just one person complained that the falafel was dry. I had a salmon with..."
Rising Star
"Good restaurant, the staff is amazing a lot of variety of food, seems all are delishuse food but my plate was so..."
Ra'ed Nawafleh
Aria Restaurant And Bar - Crowne Plaza Auckland
78
/100 (302 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Gluten Free Options
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European
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
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Dinner
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Pork
Salad
Juice & Smoothies
Scallops
Duck
Salmon
Curry
Juice & Smoothies
Beef
Lamb
Fish
Sit down
European
Free Wifi
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I had the best pumpkin soup in a long long time at Aria...the bread rolls given with the soup were divine. I ordered 6 more rolls...dipped in soup it..."
Sai Kumar
"Nice food and friendly staffs, cheap smiles and greetings yet still giving you space for your privacy and peace whilst you enjoying food. I have..."
Linelin Official
"This is the Crowne Plaza’s restaurant. Dinner- The food and service are okay. The only complaint I would have is the Hapuka fish [$34] was much too..."
Gary Brazel
"10/10 breakfast. like eating food from an old barbie movie. very nice staff and calm atmosphere. only thing to be improved is please have something..."
olivia
"Had the buffet breakfast after our stay in town to see the Cabaret, There was so much choice on the buffet and I asked for an Original Omelette ,..."
Paul Garcia
"Excellent customer service from the staff.Highly recommend.Thank..."
Fatih Vanliog
"Had a great breakfast sandwich off of the a la cart menu today. Service was fantastic. Highly..."
Rebecca L
"We stayed at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and opted for the breakfast at Aria Restaurant. We were glad that we did that. The buffet breakfast was really..."
Geoffrey Leung
"Nice hotel breakfast with enough choices that you don't get bored of the offering over your stay. The service is friendly and very quick with the..."
ManWai Yeung
"Had family breakfast here some were staying over at the crown hotel. It's average taste for some meals it over all lovely staff and good food. Kid..."
Malia Tia
"The Spanish paella has a local Kiwi twist of using New Zealand green lip mussels!! So very well done. Perfect portion size as..."
Claudia Kellersch
"Simply the best meal I have had. Lovely friendly staff. Quiet bit a noce atmosphere. If you stay at this hotel you have to eat..."
Stewart Kerr
"Very delicious with great service. The steaks were grilled perfectly. The lamb is also highly..."
ERIC
"Good place to hang out, unwind, and even..."
Gems Gonzalez
The Birdcage Tavern
78
/100 (891 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pizza
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Pizza
Gastropub
Gastropub
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Ribs
Pork
Burger
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Pizza
Gastropub
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"Booked online for our table, very good communication from the venue towards the event. Walked into the venue and it was beautifully set up for us..."
Tuku
"Blue cheese pizza is super!! The daily deals are definitely worth going for, as well as happy hour drinks! Food is good and varied. Veggie options -..."
Hannah Howells
"Goodluck Birdcage cause you gonna be our (work) local bar.Excellent service, staff were super friendly and catered well to a large..."
Jedediah J
"Great service! Waiter had advised us to order before everyone else to get ahead of the line. Glad we..."
Keenen.leyson
"Went here for farewell lunch for one of my colleagues, nice food and great place. They also have different promotion for different days in a..."
Erin - Gold Code For 20% Off : CATH6386
"lunch chicken wings special. Nice wings. love them. definitely visit again. I also had the beef burger in another visit. really nice..."
SJ
"Amazing interior with friendly staff who are prompt with service. We went as a group and was served delicious dumplings and beef sliders - both were..."
Asianfoodie
"Stayed in Auckland for a couple of protracted periods during a 3 month stay in NZ last winter and the Birdcage Tavern was my go-to place for good..."
Sean Clancy
"I visited this restaurant for a late lunch and beers with the boys. Straight away we were seated and first cold ones served. The British dude behind..."
Dean Lawrence
"The venue is very nice, the drinks were decently sized and very yummy. The staff were very polite and prompt with our service. Loved the fries and my..."
Trazy M Lata
"Beautiful centrally located place, lovely service, quite a big fan after just one visit!! The pink gin drinks are absolutely highly recommended,..."
Dini
"The Birdcage has become my favourite bar in the city, if you are after a relaxed atmosphere with good food in the city then I recommend this..."
Dwight Elmsly
"My favourite pub in Auckland. Not overcrowded, friendly service, great food and decent music. I highly recommend the pork belly, the fish and chips..."
Priscilla Melsert Borges
"Went with family on Sunday for lunch - ordered the lamb salad, kumara chips, half rack ribs, and the sirloin steak! It was amazing! The food was top..."
Kiwilisa
"What your looking for - Great food, great music, great location and excellent service.catch up with my friends here few days ago. Nice ambiance..."
Larson Manazes
"The food was actually good! The half pork ribs was huge! and it was a starter! Beef was cooked very good too :) onion rings were cooked perfectly..."
SeriousFoodie
"Went to the Birdcage Tavern on a Sunday afternoon and loved it! I was looking for a child friendly restaurant to have lunch and a drink with my..."
KR Dixon
"a wonderful place to visit on a sunny weekend afternoon. This place has its own car park so what a joy not to have to scurrel around looking for a..."
Mandi Van Eeden
"Stunningly restored to a high end gastro pub with a nod to its heritage. The birdcage could arguably be one of aucklands hidden treasures...."
Yorkshire Pudding
"Reliable burger and beers with lots of outdoor seating. Enjoyed the homemade tomato sauce that came with the fries. The pork belly looked legit (menu..."
Hungusmcfatty
"Our first time at Birdcage and will definitely be back.Firstly, strategic location and there's free parking for diners...yes, free parking..."
Jade Lim
"Very pleased with our meal at Birdcage last night! We had the chicken salad and the steak. They were delicious! The best we have had in a long time...."
Olivia
"This was an amazing venue for a friends 21st birthday. They sectioned off a small area for the party guests, with it’s own bar area, tall standing..."
Helena Chen
"Thought we would drop in for some drinks and dinner after a long day at work. It was very busy with a function inside so decided to sit out side, a..."
Chris Harris
"Not sure if people's expectations of this place are too high but nonetheless, I had a pleasant dining experience here last night. Came for after..."
Mary Underwood
"I visited this restaurant after an interview id had in ponsonby i started with the Chorizo, beer with sultanas and tortilla corn chips and a..."
Heidi M
"We hosted our engagement party at The Birdcage, and cannot speak highly enough of the venue and the management. The venue itself if beautiful, and..."
Frankie Ross
"Girlfriend and I had a lovely lunch 2 weeks ago. We had a selection of tapas that were delicious and staff were very accommodating. Tapas were kumara..."
Andrew McIlwrick
"We enjoyed a delicious meal while relaxing with a Moa and an Old Mout cider beer. The meal was elegantly presented and tasted supreme. It's worth..."
Rodney Shadbolt
"This was the second time I have visited. Once for lunch and once now for dinner (within last 2 weeks), I have tried alot of the tapas on the menu and..."
Courtney Maloyd
"My husband and I got together with friends and family at the Bird Cage to celebrate our Anniversary. We were extremely impressed with the authentic..."
Anastacia S
"This was our third visit here and each time has been a delight! The shared lamb board and kumara fries were always my top choice but found it hard..."
Julie-Ann Bell
"I have never written one of these reviews before, but felt that I needed to say such a huge thank you to the Birdcage for an amazing night last..."
Annie
"Being a high-maintenance customer, I contacted the restaurant before I went to ensure they offer meat from pasture-raised animals. The owner Phil..."
Michael Pritchard
"Great food in an historic building, that was once on the water's edge, and was moved recently for the tunnel construction. I can't fault the service..."
Frank
"The Birdcage - a stylish and refurbished causal eatery - was an accidental discovery which we stumbled upon when my partner and I were trying to find..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"Always great vibes inside and out in the courtyard on a sunny afternoon, and this week they have a collab with @GarageProject to raise funds for..."
Ran W
"We recently hosted our son's 21st birthday celebration at The Birdcage Tavern, and it was an absolute triumph! The entire experience deserves not..."
Cyril Marychurch
"Massive shout out to Phil and the Birdcage Tavern staff, our son had his 21st Birthday on 26/05/2023 Friday, wow what a night, The Birdcage Tavern..."
Bronwyn Toamau
"After doing two 21st birthdays myself we decided to book a venue for the last 21st - Phil and his team at the Birdcage made the whole process so..."
SUSAN POWELL
"We had our wedding reception at the birdcage tavern! And it was so perfect for us! The service was amazing and super helpful! They had decor that..."
Kiara Tiatia
"I had my wedding Reception at The Birdcage Tavern, was amazing. The best communication leading up to the event and outstanding service. The food was..."
Lareesa Watkins
"The restaurant was perfect for our social gathering! The staff were very attentive, had everything planned out for our large group, and the food came..."
Sheldon Marquis
"We had an amazing time at the Birdcage Tavern where we held our daughters 21st. Phil was the most attentive host and kept us informed throughout the..."
Toni Newson
"What a fantastic night, I am so grateful to the team at the Birdcage! The food was great, the service was phenomenal everyone had a fantastic night...."
Natasha Wilson
"Their daily specials are of great value, especially Thursday (burger) and Friday (fish n chips) specials, $24 + a beer/wine. I love how they have a..."
Jiwon Kang
"We enjoyed wonderful hospitality from the staff at The Birdcage. Phil and his team run a great pub with quality food and staff are helpful and..."
Helen Ansell
"Wow what an amazing 40th my twin and I had at the Bird Cage. This is my local and Phil and his team are always amazing with their customer service..."
Charles Wallace
"We had our daughters 21st at the Bitdcage last weekend. Was a huge success, great venue, platter food was awesome, subsidised bar and the guests..."
Sally Floyd
"I was lucky enough to secure The Birdcage Tavern as the venue for my birthday party on 18 December 2021. I would wholeheartedly recommend booking..."
Kelly Tawhai
"The fish and chips were just amazing! Fantastic value for money - especially on Thursday (edit: Friday). Hopefully it wasn't just a one off! The..."
Bobby Zak Bennett
"Lovely spot, great food, not sure why you keep your disabled toilet locked? Staff unlocked it for me but then locked it again, shouldn't need to..."
Lindy Lawn
"Had wonderful night at The Birdcage Tavern. The waitress are nice and we really enjoy the food tonight. most important they got own big carpark..."
Geena Han
"Such an amazing venue and for a 21st. We are really grateful that it was made it super easy for us to relax and enjoy with our family and..."
Mihi Blair
"Hosted my 30th birthday celebration here on a Friday night. Was a great location and the manager and staff were very helpful on the night. Platters..."
Aingaran Manokaran
The Shakespeare Restaurant & Brewery
78
/100 (545 ratings)
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Pub
New Zealand
New Zealand
Bar
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Drinks
After-hours
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Beef
Salad
Mussels
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Ribs
Lamb
Burger
Fish
Pork
Sit down
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
Bird On A Wire
78
/100 (1214 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Toasts
Baguette
Roast Chicken
Burger
Sit down
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Takeout
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Lunch
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Mid-range
"Nice place for Brunch on..."
Nikki B
"Located in the buoyant Ponsonby Central, if you drop in at the right time of day you'll find yourself engulfed in the aroma of every type of food you..."
TheMʌverick
"The chicken from this place was so good that I didn't put myself to taking a photo.Staff were friendly too :) would love to return to try..."
Asianfoodie
"Nice to come here with a group of people or after work. The chicken is cooked fresh. Great variety of food including burgers and vegetarian options...."
Girl On The Move
"Had a nice experience here for dinner. It’s nice and cheap for the quality and amount of food you get. Got the fried chicken burger and it was good..."
Crackerjacker
"Order this on Uber eats all the time. Been in store many times too. They definitely know how to make chicken tasty. Their salads are amazing too...."
FoodiesTable
"The chicken was cooked beautifully and the salad was delicious 😋 Highly recommended and definitely will be returning to try out other items..."
Lynn Le
"Food 4/5Ambience 4/5Service 4/5I've been to the other two branches so I already knew what to expect for food and was delicious as..."
SpoonMe
"Just love Bird on Wire, everything is just so great. We usually buy the family feed set meal. Whole juicy succulent chicken with healthy and tasty..."
“Dailee” 25% Off Zomato Gold
"Super friendly staff, great ambiance, very trendy and the food was delightful. The costs were very affordable for the amount of food you get. I would..."
Ivan
"It’s an expensive sandwich but the Banh Mi is pretty good.Perhaps not what you’d call “authentic” but tasty and satisfying.It was a..."
Lana Hunter
"This place has extremely succulent chicken, not one bite of it was dry. We each had their current special, the katsubi burger which really was..."
Meghan Kerr-Phillips
"We've been here twice. The first time was early evening, family of four. Everyone served promptly and only mistake made was chicken instead of tofu..."
Zaatarbella
"All about Chicken! If you're a chicken lover this the place to go.I suggest the rotisserie and the schnitzel.Very simple place with a..."
João Plácido
"The chicken and salad is so good. Perfect dish n portion for sharing too.The hot chocolate with brownies n marshmallow on the sides is a..."
Yusoff Kamal
"Went there for breakfast and enjoyed the fried chicken wrap and three cheese scone. Then hot chocolate was really strong if you are big hit chocolate..."
CrazyCatLady_EmmaC
"A cosy and tasty spot for dinner 😍A friend and I came here for a catch up dinner and we really enjoyed it! Service/staff were very kind and..."
Jess Grant
"This place probably specializes in chicken, however the salads are the best thing there I reckon! Ordered a large salad for $15 and could choose up..."
Auckland Foodie
"Bird on a Wire is absolutely fantastic for chicken! The burgers were to die for, succulent chicken and the balance between the pesto and peppers..."
Ayesha
"Found this place while wandering around and thought wed give it a go. The food was exceptional, although we were waiting for quite a while to be..."
Sheena Singh
"Visited last weekend with friends,enjoyed the korean bbq burger and wings. But the the chicken was bit dry.rest wverything is awsome.will surely ..."
Russell
"Beautiful chicken special roll.Pleasant and informative staff.Good coffee and relaxed atmosphere.Roll is great value for money...."
Waiwera
"Excellent food. Excellent service. Only issue was that there wasn’t enough seating space. I had the Korean bbq baguette and it was delicious. Would..."
Shyla Mani
"Stumbled across this place and decided to have a bite to eat. Its in quite a busy place so there is a fair bit of noise. The seating is also very..."
Farah Mohammed
"I love Bird on a Wire – everything about it. Well partly because for a non-pig eater it is sometimes difficult to find the variety of food I can..."
Bevan Chuang
"Food was pretty good. The burger looked pretty epic and was well presented. However, I have to say the highlight of the meal was the chips...."
I_like_pickles
"The food is very affordable and gives you a generous amount.One of the best roast chickens you can get, even their chicken breast isn’t..."
Aleana Fernando
"Yummy food. Brought the buttermilk chicken wrap, last time we came it had bacon but since has been changed to Choritzo . Defs prefer the bacon as it..."
Sonam Naidoo
"Went here this Sunday with my friend and ordered fried bird burger, chicken and fries as side to share. The portion is good for all dishes and the..."
Senaba
"Right in Ponsonby central is another of Urban Lists recommended food places. The waitress/waiters here aren't overtly friendly but that's okay...."
Dxlche
"Love this place!!! The chicken is always succulent and the salads are always different and tasty. Sometimes the salads can be too saucy but 95% of..."
Mandy C
"I have visited both their outlets in Takapuna and Ponsonby.Both the outlets have good service, however my personal favorite is..."
Arpita Mandal
"Yum! Awesome menu. Free ranged chicken which is a massive plus! Large range of salads and different dishes, chicken is always optional so would be..."
Georgia Vossen
"Delicious fresh food. My husband had the breakfast plate and said it was the best he had ever had! I had yummy poached eggs with avocado and..."
Gillian Hellberg
"Came here for a quick stopover for something to eat, we didn't end up ordering any chicken (despite it being the main delicacy of Bird On A Wire),..."
Oksana Zhang
"I had the two salads medium size for $10, choosing the pasta salad and the potato salad. They were both very tasty and well made, and the vegetarian..."
Roni Ramone
"I love chicken and here guys know how to keep it moist and tasty. Even the breast of the chicken was juicy, what a good surprise.You can..."
Diogo Reck
"Bird on a Wire takes up the central area of Ponsonby Central, and after today's visit I'm disappointed I haven't eaten there previously. It looks..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"It's a well-know fact within the Husk office that one of the Huskies, who will not be named (* cough, Katie, cough *) is quite partial to the..."
Husk Creative
"Came here for lunch today, I wanted to try their Bhan mi and i was totally disappointed. Don't get me wrong! Bird on a wire does amazing..."
Lia Yosaatmadja
"I have been a fan since they were a little takeaway joint further down ponsonby road!Their chicken is always perfectly cooked! Always juicy..."
Winnie Luo
"Delicious meal!Loved the chicken, salad, and bread!This eatery has a really nice vibe to it!It is quite expensive..."
Eaterholic
"Really good mouth-feel bread and very fresh materials. Both pulled pork burger and chicken burger were tasty with lovely price. Staff were very nice...."
Michelle Hwang
"I've been here 3 times, the food is always teally tasty, I love their green smoothie, too.Today I had one of the baguettes, be prepared it..."
Kristi Vermes
"It was a good lazy night dinner option. Definitely green tea after the oh so sweet crumble was a good idea. Nice warm ambiance for a cool..."
LoveEatLive
"Great vibe, had a half chicken with salad - perfect for a light lunch.Sandy waited on us - her service is awesome, nice to be looked after by..."
Yorkshire Pudding
"I m writting this review only about the $10 "classic" baguette sandwich that clearly deserves a 5/5: I work around the corner and althought I've been..."
Brainless Foodie
"Came here for lunch. The service was good and to the point. It may have not been super friendly but sometimes its better to have real interaction..."
Jamez Hill III
"My go to place for Salads. If anyone can make me enjoy beetroot, its these guys. I'd definitely recommend their couscous salad and the carrot and..."
Ashlene Cheryl Cardoza
"lovely environment,have little candle on the table, sofa and cushions. Food is well-cooked,tender, with tasty sauces. Been there twice in a week,..."
Jeff Wei
"Generally Good Food.But to be honest... seems a little bit overpriced for a piece of chicken.Good marketing.Nice and..."
Joshy
"Definitely my go-to salad bar in Ponsonby. I love how they switch up their salads from time to time to offer something new and fresh while be cheaply..."
Rojas
"Had a fantastic brunch experience today. I had the omelette and loved the caramelized onions and leek flavour. The coffee was good and most..."
Las Akurugoda
"Very delicious food, friendly staff and service. A friend and I had the "For Two" special which was really good, no fuss with payment, wouldn't mind..."
Spencer's Reviews
"Very friendly staff and service nice lady packed my takeaway on ice so it would keep cool for the car ride and fresh for school lunch🙌🏻 got the..."
Paris
"Came here yesterday and was impressed with the range of fresh salads and delicious hot chicken displayed in the cabinet. He ordered the classic..."
Mat
"Nice atmosphere // super friendly service // nice food // healthy Came here for dinner and it wasn't too busy, which made a nice change for..."
Gabriela Glory
"Very decent "lazy dinner" option! Chicken is cooked perfectly, but also a wide range of veg options! Really appreciate the effort that put into the..."
Max Sobels
"We shared the $30 feed for two and though it didn't look much at first, it was plenty. Chicken was nice and juicy with crispy skin and salads were..."
Jo Y
"My partner and I were looking for a healthy delicious lunch during our brief holiday here, as this place delivered. It was so good we came back the..."
PT
"Chicken lovers unite! This is an excellent place for a simple but delicious salad, sandwich or burger with lots of delicious chicken! My favourite is..."
Kezia Lynch
"Fresh, flavoursome, high quality ingredients. Free range chicken joint in ponsonby.Service was efficient, friendly and personable...."
Goldilox
"This is such a great place, their salads and chicken are amazing! We quite often have this to take away. Little bit gutted about the increase in..."
Foodie101
"Come here solely for the rolls. Fave is probably the Korean bbq roll, but they're all really good. They start with the best bread from Wild Wheat, a..."
Ryan
"Went into Bird On A Wire in Ponsonby with Anupam Singh after a couple of quiet drinks on a Thursday night just before closing, and was extremely..."
Carl Ewen
"I came here to get the famous chicken rolls at around 10.15ish, the door was open so I walked in and ordered but little did I know that they don't..."
Misty
"Chicken! Finger licking good! What a great array of salads to go with the meal, again you aren't selling diamonds so calm down on the pricing..."
GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015
"BOAW is a great little place to get a quick, tasty, mean feed! One thing I recommend is getting the Korean Chicken BBQ Roll and have it served dry..."
Alwayseating
"This place is off the hook- their Korean barbeque roll is amazing. Best takeaways in the city hands down plus it's healthy and the rolls are bloody..."
Ben Tutty
"So great for a healthy option on the go! You don't realize how full and good you feel after a medium mix salad (of your choice) and lots and lots and..."
Kate Hill
"Dropped in for a casual dinner with a friend was quite busy but we managed to walk in and grab a table just as a couple was leaving. First..."
Samantha Veitch
"Had a few times, the Japanese slaw is a favourite of mine, adding chicken. I wish they were open earlier so that i could get before university or..."
Ellaura O'Brien
"Bird on a Wire is a great alternative to other takeaway places the food is wholesome, fresh and tasty and for what you get it's not too pricey. The..."
Sheetal Naidu
"Bahn mi Chicken with Jamaican jerk sauce Outdoor sheltered seating Good service ..."
Amy Hola
"A simple concept executed exceptionally well! Roasted free range chicken, a vast selection of salads on offer and the standard sides to accompany a..."
SS
"This was my go-to when I lived in Ponsonby and wanted something quick and semi-healthy. I don't really enjoy mixing salads so I usually stick to just..."
Sarah Marie Reynolds
"This made a fun, casual weekend lunch in Ponsonby whilst I was getting my (window) shop on! You can get something quick, satisfying yet healthy which..."
Lennie L
"I love popping into Bird on a Wire for an easy healthy lunch option. Their chicken rolls are definitely my favourite, and the Korean BBQ flavoured..."
Helena Chen
"Bird On A Wire provides a lovely, fresh and healthy dining experience that is complemented well by their outgoing staff and inviting atmosphere. The..."
Tyler Leyland
"Yum so good and fresh. Their chicken rolls are delish! Well worth a visit to any of their locations. Would come back again and try some of the other..."
Victoria
"What a great idea if you want a takeaway meal that is healthy and fresh. The whole chicken was yummy and the salads are nice and fresh our 'special'..."
Donna&Shane
"Bird on a Wire is one of my favourite places to grab a quick and healthy meal on a Friday night. The food is simple but it is delicious...."
Jess Pendergrast
"Rapidly becoming one of my favourite Ponsonby eateries - the air of Ponsonby smells expensive but when you dig into the food scene here, truly..."
Gentlepig
"Beautiful chef's special burger with chicken filling that superrr yummy! Definitely will come back to try more chicken and salad here😊 Very..."
Stifanyanwar
"What's not to love, chicken and salad. Healthy but tasty. There are now a whole raft of decent and inviting alternatives to standard fast food..."
Frank
"Healthy, Fresh, and Great Flavour. The Bird On A Wire Chicken Roll and the Korean Chicken Rolls are awesome! They also offer Sriracha hot sauce on..."
Michael Sorensen
"Good clean and healthy food. Our meals was tasty, the bread was harder than we expected it too be given that we ordered a sandwich and burger. The..."
HJ
"I didn't think bird on a wire would taste very special because chicken is just chicken right? But nooooo. Bird on a wire cook their chicken to..."
Aniva Huang
"Value packed lunch for around $8-12. Your choice of freshly made salads and an option to add extra chicken. They rotate salads so if your a regular..."
House Of Eats
"A late lunch w. My beautiful wife today. We felt like eating out, something fast, but not too naughty & defo didn't want to compromise too much on..."
Vitale Eti
"Regularly go here for a quick bite as I work just down the road. The food is nice and simple and healthy so is a quick go to. However I find the..."
Michael Exton
"The salads can sometimes leave you feeling they could have done more. Go there for the chicken and order tarragon mayo with everything. Absolutely..."
Chloeeatsitall
"When you're in the mood for something healthy and tasty Bird on A Wire has a plethora of salads and rotisserie chickens to choose from. Since the..."
Mariamjafer
"Really cute little place for a quick meal. Place is really small and there's not a lot of seats. So good for takeaways or a quick snack stop. There..."
Peifen Chua
"Ordered takeaway from here last weekend. People working there were nice and friendly. We got a whole bird with gravy, a large salad (5 choices with..."
Hannah
"I have the Bird On A Wire lunch runs at work they are so good! And very filling :) They cost a little bit more than they used to be but still buy..."
Shay Bruce
"When I first heard about Bird On A Wire I was a bit unsure, a place that only serves chicken? But after hearing some good reports I thought I had..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"I totally rate this place for many reasons. They promote concious eating, all chicken & mayonaises are sourced from free range eggs/chickens. The..."
Gina
"Bird on a Wire is great eatery for a "Quick Bite". This place does amazing rotisserie chicken and its all Free Range, Woohoo! This place is great as..."
Courtney @ A Food Awakening
"Tried the bbq chicken roll couple of weeks ago. Was very impressed. Initially I thought the $10 was quite pricey, but was surprised at the quality..."
Rachael Marie Gee
"Went here the other night with a couple of friends. My two friends meals arrived very promptly and after about twenty minutes my meal still hadn't..."
Chloe Leech
"Walking through Ponsonby I was on the look out for something healthy to take home for lunch for myself and my partner's lunch, I came across Bird on..."
Bret Glazer
"I eat lunch here approximately 3 times a week. Great healthy/novel alternative. Great selection of around 8 fresh salads that change regularly...."
Alex James
"Had the $15 1/4 chicken and salad. It was absolutely delicious. Staff was friendly, and food was quick - a perfect "too lazy to cook"..."
Mel
"Neat idea which works really well. Had a whole chicken with the bread and a 1/2 and 1/2 salad (beetroot and coleslaw). The guys behind the counter..."
Kay Adams
"We regularly pick up dinner for the family Bird On A Wire, and we love it - we get the 'family feed' which is enough for two adults and two kids, or..."
Eat To Live
"Amazing food that really caters well for those of us on a Paleo diet. Get stuck into a scrumptious salad or even a fun fruit smoothie. This place is..."
Jason B
"We has such a great experience here yesterday! We signed up to Bird on a Wire's loyalty club as they were advertising a free half chicken. As soon as..."
Amy Webb
"I first discovered Bird On A Wire at the Go Green Expo back in April this year. They were one of the most popular stands at the Expo and I can see..."
Georgie @ Georgieats
"Went here today for lunch, got a medium salad for $12 and added a 'little' chicken for $3. I got some of the Ponzu Slaw which had Asian flavours in..."
Maddy Healy
"Bird on a Wire is a great place to grab a delicious, healthy takeaway that you know is going to be taste good and be filled with good quality..."
Alisha KP
"Lots of friends recommend bird on a wire as one of the best chicken dish in town.They use free range product, the best take away store and..."
Daniel Wang
"Portion is bigger than expected , food is nice. Many birds flying around (beware) 🥰 staff is friendly, thank you for the food and recommended for..."
Khasseli Tanuwijaya
"Korean chicken with slaw and chips (26) and Sprite (5). Overall food was fine. Chicken inside was a bit dry but the sauce made it. Chips were cooked..."
Divya Goundar
"We were served by Cande. She was very welcoming and kind while our meals were going. Their foods and services were all good and my children..."
So Hee Kim
"Wow! the food is to die for. They also supply vegetarian options tòo. The customer service is also very good. Thanks team @bird on a..."
Myles Foster
"The cauliflower dish was great and I’m very happy that the vegan dishes were labeled correctly. Serving size average. Flavour good. Priced..."
Jesse
"I come here quite often for their roasted chicken; although they have other items on the menu, their roast chicken is as good as it gets. However..."
Jonathan Chan
"I love Bird on a Wire – everything about it. Well partly because for a non-pig eater it is sometimes difficult to find the variety of food I can..."
Bevan Chuang
"There's something about a good roast chicken - there's always a place for it with me... Just hits the spot! We tried the for one meal and the chicken..."
jennifer li
"Had the OG Fried Chicken and a Strawberry Smoothie. The OG fried chicken had a decent serving size and was pretty tasty, but it would have nice to..."
Raynil Laxmidas
"Great spot in Ponsonby Central. Delicious brunch. The chicken and waffles was delicious, coffee was incredible and the BLT burger special was also..."
Aubrey Glaze
"Great customer service! Felt welcomed the moment we sat down at our tables. Great food, comfortable and great atmosphere! Definitely a favourite new..."
Josephine Faiva
"Very good Korean flavor chicken burger . Crunchy chicken and also juicy, delicious , with some kimchi,..."
Ruth Kuo
"Had an excellent lunch with the family at Bird on a wire in Ponsonby Grand Central. Team member Candelaria was very helpful in explaining their new..."
Durara
Da Vinci's Italian Restuarant
78
/100 (887 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Calamari
Risotto
Calamares
Prawns
Tiramisu
Meatballs
Lasagne
Carbonara
Ice Cream
Pesto
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Nice place, good service, delicious food, friendly price, perfect location..."
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"Had a wonderful experience for team lunch yesterday. Food was amazing all ten of us couldn’t fault a thing. Highly recommend for delicious Italian..."
Catherine Te Whare
"I looooveee this place! Had the best pasta from this place and the staff are so welcoming. Had the best service from them. The humble owner was also..."
Nadya Carisa
"My first and not my last ever gnocchi and damn it's heavenly. It's rich and melts in your mouth. A pasta dish fit for a cheese and pesto lover 🤤..."
Food2belly
"I'm giving this place a straight 3 because it is genuinely a mixed bag and then another 0.5 because I will be back regularly over the years due to..."
Imogen Trupinic
"Great food, great service. The chicken and mushroom fettuccine was so full of flavor. I loved my cannelloni beef, was so light and tasty. Pity about..."
Ailsa Mitchell
"We had a quick lunch Tuesday afternoon. Excellent service from the waitress! The food was delicious, especially the 3 cheese bread on the entree..."
Marisha Haasbroek
"Went in for lunch. They do staples pretty well, I’m guessing. Garlic bread was good, chicken risotto wasn’t a gloopy, sticky mess. Was tasty..."
Red Bean
"Had fettuccini carbonara pasta with chicken and tiramisu as dessert. Portion is just right and the dish tasted good. Service from the lovely waitress..."
Nomnom
"Food was amazing! I had the chicken risotto & Quattro pizza - the base of the pizza was the best! Service was great! Happy hour also great! Will be..."
Emmatogiaheulu
"Nice little place. Great value for money. Food was served up quick once we placed our order. Just felt our pizzas were a bit tasteless. However I'd..."
Vanessa Morris
"We had a margherita pizza and the base is the best we've had! The staff were friendly and warm. The menu is reasonably priced (great value for..."
Ron T
"This review is only based on one dish as I found this place because I wanted to eat some Spaghetti Bolognese at the city. This place has the cheapest..."
Yu Long
"I'm so glad I found a reasonably priced place to satisfy my pasta cravings! Came here on Sunday for lunch with my friend and absolutely would return...."
Chelsea
"Great service in this restaurant on Albert Street! I have now been 2x and enjoyed the atmosphere, service and food! I recommend the garlic prawns for..."
Holly D-T
"Friendly staff and yummy pizzas (even for vegetarians). What more could you ask for? Happy hour with deals on good wine, beer and cocktails? Yup they..."
MRB
"Love the pizzas, it's chewy instead of crunchy. Try the mussels and three cheese bread entrée! The Penne Salmon is really tasty and in good portion..."
Kate
"I previously came here with a friend of mine and we absolutely loved the food.The service was really nice, and the food was really good..."
Anne Lee
"Perfect place for an Italian lunch!Their express menu offers meals under $15.I usually go for a pasta which are all so, so good from what..."
Karen
"Went there for lunch yesterday- glad I did the service was excellent and our waiter/s were very welcoming and lovely. Our dishes were delicious can't..."
Sarah Kennar
"This was the first Da Vinci branch I've been to. It looks quite intimidating from outside since the place looked quite fancy and you would not..."
Razelle Icaro
"I frequently come here for their $10 lunch specials. The staff here are very lovely and welcoming, service is great and food is very authentic! The..."
Shelly
"The pasta meals are quite small for the price, but nice flavours. Had the salmon penne, was really nice, just needed more of it. Others at the table..."
Elizabeth Harding
"Went here last night for my daughter's birthday. Very quiet place which is different for me. Our garlic bread entree was ok but I couldn't taste the..."
Melissa Pana
"The atmosphere here isn't the best; quite dull and it was very quiet with not many people so it felt a bit awkward just having a conversation without..."
Lisa Doar
"My son and I had lunch here yesterday. Fabulous friendly service, beautiful place. My son got seafood pizza, I got bacon cabonara. Both meals were to..."
Tabitha MacPherson
"I had a really great dinner here last night with 4 others. I had chicken parmigiana which was very tasty and tender. Everyone else had steak meals..."
T Pritchard
"Love this place. On my Fiance and I's weekend away in Auckland, we came across this lovely little restaurant. We ordered the Parmese Pizza &..."
Anna
"Beckoned by the "$10 Lunch Menu", a friend and I had lunch here the other day. After reviewing the extensive menu, we both ordered pizzas with mine..."
Nicole
"My partner and I dined at Da Vinci's Albert St last night. In the past we have dined at the first Da Vincis City Road and that was an experience we..."
Tarek
"The place is casual and cozy inside. Great selection of wines and beers. Beautifully made dishes. My risotto was superb. Desserts were delectable..."
Vicente YE
"The best Italian restaurant in Auckland. Great service, delicious food and fair price. The pasta was great, the sauce was unique and the Tiramissu..."
Mayra Morais
"Our first impromptu dinner out in the New Year saw us venture into a very busy and popular Da Vinci’s as we had a hankering for Italian food and..."
Taylar W
"This restaurant serves mainly pasta and pizza! My friends and I ordered the gnocchi pasta that was recently added to the menu, and a hawaiian..."
hs tan
"Food was good, dessert and beverages good. Service was Scattered but everyone was friendly and food was hot. Portions were right sized as was not..."
DREAMS4U lisa.johnson
"Great service here at Da Vinci's. Been walking past this place for years now and we decided to have a team lunch here. Had the Spaghetti Bolognese..."
Odyssey L
"Very delicious and authentic Italian food! We ate a 3 course meal. Garlic bread, spaghetti bologna and Panna cotta!..."
Chulie Linda
"Good food, polite staff and nice..."
Chicca Fumagalli
"Food was good. Not fancy but an enjoyable meal on the patio. We had the lasagna, which was good but different than you'd expect. Mostly meat vs..."
M Baker
"Great restaurant in a very centric spot! The food was really good with reasonable prices and a good attention to the customer. It has a nice deck..."
Gabriel Masliah
"Most authentic italaina pizza I've ever had. Every ingredient was fresh and totally..."
Harpreet Singh
"Awesome place, staff are really nice and best of all food is a great affordable price. Thumbs up..."
Faiva ofa
"Great food. Awesome selection and variety. Everyone in our party of 6 enjoyed what they had. The service was fantastic. A good bit of humor thrown in..."
Jonathan Owens
"Best Italian in town. I’m a regular customer for over 4 years. Food and staff are amazing. Salmon Salad is very nice and cooked to..."
Reza s
"I always come here whenever I crave pasta. But their serving size changed lately, used to be a lot🤔. Service is..."
M Yu
"Very nice little restaurant. Would go again. Great for families or couples. Classic Italian dishes made well. The owner made us feel very welcome..."
Stuart Staffer
Malt Public House
78
/100 (913 ratings)
Restaurants
Gastropub
Bar
Gastropub
Bar
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Burger
Sit down
Bar
Gastropub
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Fantastic burns supper tonight. The best food iv tasted since arriving in New Zealand and I will most definitely be back to try the regular menu. ..."
Danni Pinkerton
"Met up with friends here tonight and brought along out 18 month and 3 year old girls - was presently surprised by colouring and sticker packs, and..."
Renee Fitzmaurice
"Best Buffalo wings in Auckland, awesome staff,great food and drinks..."
Clint Hornell
"Loved this little hidden gem �!! Went last night for my mandatory Scottish Burns Supper! The decor was adorable! The food was amazing and the staff..."
Nicole Stevenson
"Really enjoyable Oktoberfest didint have the food but some pretzels would of been good great music nice..."
Clelia Elizabeth Opie
"Staff are always friendly, food is quick and good value for money. Nice ambience, good lighting and heating makes it feel very welcoming which is..."
Nicola Richards
"Great pub and friendly..."
Claire Rowe
"$15 steak night with chips and salad ? SOLD! Was definitely satisfied which the steak special every Tuesday! Menu has a great variety of things..."
Bluecrush
"Have always wanted to check this place out. First time visiting & absolutely loved it. The ambience, the service & lastly the food. Steak special wow..."
HunsBuns
"Really good steak at a good price! $15 Tuesdays, $25 regular! I tried it with the pepper corn sauce and found it a bit intense after a while so..."
Rao
"Recently renovated and revamped - the new look is bright, airy, sunny and the place feels bigger. Really nice to sit out the back in the courtyard...."
Julia Louise
"AMAZING! Never been here before and traffic was bad so I stopped by. Staff where lovely, the blonde girl (who’s first day it was today) is one of..."
Waiwera
"Partner has been going on and on about visiting Malt. Went around 4pm on the Sunday of Waitangi weekend. Happy hour was on so can't complain. The..."
SJ
"50c WINGS!!! Properly spiced Buffalo wings (nibbles, as they would be called here) took me right back home. so yum and packing a punch with the..."
Hannah Miller
"I like the revamp with the wood and industrial light fixtures. It's more light and spacious. Popped in for a beer and some small plates. The prawns..."
Miss Sassy
"Malt has always been a great local pub to catch up with mates at over a cold beer. My partner and I weren't sure what the long awaited renovations..."
M Dean
"In a word: FANTASTIC!It's been a while since I have been able to wet my whistle and grace the Grey Lynn "go to" public house with my..."
Shazzzaaaaammmm
"The recent fit out of Malt looks great!! We went for breakfast, sadly were the only customers the entire time. Food was tasty and well presented...."
Honor Lock
"Went to Malt today with a group of around 30. The inside bar isn't the biggest though it has a well sized outdoor area with not only gas heaters, but..."
Tommy Ocean
"Popped in here on the spur of the moment and I'm so glad I've found this place! I was blown away by their eye fillet, perfectly cooked medium rare -..."
LouLou
"Great burger. Perfectly cooked meat patty, fresh bun and delicious chips. Love that the meals are dependable and tasty. The beer battered fries are..."
Katherine Simpson
"I came here with my partner for a quick lunch and wasn't disappointed. The friendly attentive staff, the food was great (Chicken Burger & damn good..."
Nic Jones
"Great range of affordable meals. The beer battered fries are the best fries I've ever eaten!!! Comfortable setting, with friendly, approachable..."
Duane Sommerville
"I previously had a bad experience with Malt's service (1-2yrs ago), but have recently started going back. I've been 3 times over the last month,..."
Michelle
"Great burgers at a reasonable price. The food at this bar is quite good but the service is far from being even average. I just hope I visited Malt..."
Javier Yebenes
"We had dinner here last month on a Friday evening. It was super early as we needed to be somewhere else by 6.30pm. Just as well, really as the..."
Wolfie W
"Malt hosted a Xmas do for me on the 13th - we had 48 people in a Hawaiian themed BBQ out on the deck and it was excellent. People commented on the..."
Sarah Williams
"had not heard of this place but it was on grab a deal and i wanted to go somewhere different - its lovely and we will defiantly be back - we sat in..."
Sandy Gildea
"I been to Malt Bar twice both times the meals were good and the Monteiths Beer on tap also a hit. One thing though is that both times the staff..."
Mark Brennan
"This was a seriously good 'Black & Beef' pie I had here today for lunch. It cost me $14, and was very full of flavour and extremely filling. I..."
Suzannah Grange
"We went to Malt last night... Waitress was lovely, and funny, outdoor area was great, but we were not close to the smoking part which may have..."
Tessa
"Went there for lunch. Like the atmosphere, and also the food was well prepare although we waited for 20 minutes to get the brunch on the table...."
Kelly Wu
"I love going to Malt, the $29 tripple platter is delicious and great value. The chef cooks these dishes to perfection, and they are very well..."
Marc
"i am regular there, strange thing is they have different chef each day.sometimes, the food is too much sodium which none of my friend couldn't..."
Katie Wallace
"if there is one place to fall back on when you have no where else to be, The Malt is a good place to go. Great staff, great food, great service,..."
Louisa Yau
"Good night out here, sat down with a couple of friends and ate some good bar food. Were supposed to go out later for dinner in Ponsonby but just..."
Pete
"Have had a great steak meal twice in a week as the food was so delicious. Nestar the chef is the..."
Sheryl Glasse
"Delicious chicken wings. Crunchy, saucy, meaty and have a great deal on them every Friday. Delicious coffee too for those Sunday mornings. Pizza was..."
Elena Khrustalyova
"Attended a private function for my cousins' 40th in the courtyard area. It's a Great looking bar, funky toilets (weird to say I know, but they are..."
Tim
"Was a great place to go & relax, I had the burger special which was a chicken, bacon & Brie burger which came with a side of fries & aioli. They have..."
Nivashar
"Great 50c wings after work on Fridays! So good, and gluten-free friendly..."
Mario Kiss
"I don't know what to say about this place, best steak meal in town, perfect bacon butties, Scottish music up loud. I wish I'd gone on a Saturday, not..."
Tristan Patterson
"We were seated but not given menus right away another party came in after us and was seated and given menus before us. Which we found a little..."
Kessia Stevenson
"Excellent friendly service. Very enjoyable dishes, even if some of them are a bit odd (for instance the cheese and chicken dip, it feels like it..."
Morgan Avery
"Excellent knowledgable staff, live music, lively atmosphere, food was tasty with good portions and reasonably priced ($18-27) and the cocktails were..."
Mark Price
"I really can't believe how good is this place!! unbelievable, I have told all my friends about it. The dish in the picture is $15!!! Are you serious?..."
Pame Lara
"Wooow where to begin... Great music playing, your staff pleasant and professional. The food was fine done quality at a very reasonable price. My beer..."
Nate Madsen
"Didn't order food so can't rate that, but we loved this place. It was recommended as one of the top child-friendly bars, so we thought we'd give it a..."
Sharp Hedges
"Definitely my favorite eatery/watering hole in Grey Lynn. I live near Malt and really have only discovered it properly in the last 6 months, to which..."
Trey Saunders
"Delicious food and yummy cocktails. Even during busy times the service is excellent. Nice little spot with great..."
Maria V
"The atmosphere is great. The food is great. Variety on the menu. Cost was on point. Service was great. They have a feature every day of the week just..."
Dave Walkley
"Nice place for a casual mid-week lunch. Good atmosphere and service. Also some good mid-week specials. We will be going..."
P M
"Had a fantastic night at Oktoberfest, pity it only happens once a year. The crowd was having a great time and the musos made the..."
DV Sea Yah
The Esplanade Restaurant And Bar
77
/100 (493 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
European
Pub
New Zealand
European
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Fish
Sit down
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
European
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Mexico
77
/100 (1497 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Salad
Chili
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Prawns
Tortillas
Ceviche
Lamb
Beef
Fish
Pork
Sit down
Mexican
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"Weekend vibes @mexiconz Ponsonby 🇲🇽 🌮 .Loved the ambience with caged lightings, ethnic murals and liquor bottle walls. Here’s..."
Pandadrools
"Went in for the limited edition spicy taco - ended up ordering a lot of other food! We order the spicy taco, lamb taco, cauliflower, mushroom and..."
MCP
"Mexico is one of those spots where you always go in with high hopes but then always leave a bit disappointed. Food is always delish but service needs..."
Emily
"I came here with my fam and loved it! Although it’s super loud and a pretty buzzy atmosphere, it’s really enjoyable if you don’t mind yelling..."
Hannah
"Mexico is one of my fav restaurants ever!! Ponsonby one is my 2nd fav after the Taka one. Love the food - faves are the guacamole & chicken..."
Karina
"Good food, had lots of vegetarian options. We ordered almost everything vegetarian on their menu and nothing disappointed. It was bit crowded with..."
Neha Goomer
"Live for Mexico. Prefer the Takapuna location as I think the staff are a bit friendlier there! They got a bit strange about us using our work..."
Bayley
"Love this Mexico! This is our new favourite. Usually we go to Ellerslie. We recently came here on a Friday night, it was very busy but was a great..."
Gem
"Late afternoon shopping in Ponsonby, start getting hungry and want a snack before finishing up. Enter Mexico... Having visited their..."
Warren
"The staff are friendly and helpful. Had someone who was dairy intolerant and was willing to cater for their needs regardless. The margarita all..."
Alas
"I’ve heard a lot about this place! And a lot of great things! And man it really lives up to it’s reputation. The tacos are INSANE. My chicken..."
Georgia Vossen
"My mother and I came here for dinner and thoroughly enjoyed it. The service was attentive and friendly, and the vibe and decoration of the restaurant..."
AK
"Always enjoyed coming here the service has been great, food is delicious. It's on the pricier side but you get the awesome ambiance of being in..."
Ryan Wong
"We weren’t feeling much of an appetite so we ordered a Sopes, Chickpea Patatas, a Xocolate Mole Beef Taco, and a Slaw to share between 2...."
Oksana Zhang
"After a disappointing experience at Mexico Ellerslie, I was hesitant to try another Mexico restaurant. However my family and I went there for lunch..."
Shalom Ngaro
"Where do I start on how amazing the team at Mexico in Ponsonby are! I am blown away every time I come, and I am a regular visitor to the best..."
Katherine Ann-Marie
"The margaritas were superb and very much worth the price!! The food was also really nice and juicy, maybe a tad expensive for the quantity of what..."
Titeuf
"I'm a fan of Mexican food, so I loved Mexico simply for the fact that it's a Mexican restaurant. I was really happy with their fast service and..."
Sakshi Chadha
"Been here once with my cousin just randomly decided to try this place out and left with no regrets. Lovely service very friendly aswell I think it..."
Miracle Roi
"Mexico is a great affordable Mexican restaurants. The food is great and flavourful with a wide range of different meals options. I would definitely..."
Luke Meadowcroft
"Nothing prepared us for the evening at Mexico... from the minute we walked in - the service was outstanding, food out of the world and ambience and..."
Anitha Narayan
"We like it here so much we came back two weekends in a row :-) Sunday evenings with their free kids meals are great. The fitout here is a work of..."
Frank
"Yummy Mexican food! I've been to Mexico and I'm yet to find authentic Mexican food in Auckland.. however this place has a really nice atmosphere and..."
Charlene Weaver
"Where we always come to get out Mexican fix quesadillas so good,feelings satisfied once again thanks guys 🤓 till we meet again keep up the great..."
Ayaan
"Came for lunch on the Monday and was surprised at how quiet it was. After perusing the menu we found a specials board around the back when looking..."
Benedict Uy
"First time I have ever been to one of the Mexico restaurants as it was recommended to me by a friend. The decor is amazing, unique and makes your..."
Samantha Brown
"We had a great time there with friends! Food came quickly, so as margaritas. Food is fresh and delicious as always. And their new membership deal is..."
Katerina Berlova
"Normally I would give Mexico a 5/5, but I've found that lately they've lowered their standards a bit. Fried chicken always amazing I have..."
Louise MacNaughton
"Very impressive interior design and warm-hearted services. A good place to have a drink with friends. To be honestly, I prefer the drinks to dishes..."
Michelle Hwang
"I'v always loved Mexico .... Their guacamole is the best in town !!! The spicy chicken fried is amazing ... Very tasty and it is spicy .. I love..."
Adel Ani Dl
"Disappointed with this one too after all the hype! We were seated outside and while the atmosphere was fun, the service was poor. I went with a..."
Kezia Lynch
"We met up here for a little work catch up dinner. There were about 8 or 9 of us and the table we were seated on was slightly too small and because I..."
Sheena
"Came here for a work dinner in the early evening, we sat outside and the table was a bit small for us, but we managed. We ordered an array of dishes..."
Helena Chen
"I love stopping in at Mexico for a fast and delicious lunch or dinner. Their guacamole with house made tortilla chips is the best! I only wish some..."
Taylor Compain
"Mexico was the location of a Friday night Girl's Night, and we were very pleased with our choice. Our food arrived in good time, there was always..."
Lennie L
"Great fast service as per usual in Mexico. We were all starving and ordered lots which all came out reasonably fast one after another. The meatballs..."
Mikayla Plaziuk
"If you sit outside, you'll actually have a good view of the city, the water, and Sky Tower. Pretty cool spot. Otherwise, inside is brimming with..."
Jaya
"YUMMY, TRENDY, POPULAR, AMBIANCE, SERVICE, FRIENDLY, FLAVOUR, PERFECTION, QUIRKY, COMFORTABLE, BUSY, CHOICES The atmosphere is always..."
Mike Mayers
"Been here a few times now and always leave happy. The staff are great, the food is awesome, and the atmosphere is super fun. Only complaint has to be..."
Captain Underpants
"Great service everytime. Food is fantastic and I am never disappointed. Highly recommend the fried chicken and the soft shell taco A+ great ambience..."
Taemoata Fong
"As all my Mexico reviews I love this place :-) never had a fail yet and we have been here MANY times had one to many tequilas more the. Once the food..."
Chloe-Mae
"I was in last Wednesday after a work function to grab a couple of bowls of Mexico's awesome fried chicken. (Which is my favourite fried chicken in..."
Christopher Anthony Peters
"Hola Mexico!I went with a trio of soft shelled tacos. It was a tricky decision but I managed to narrow it down to: chicken, pork, and..."
Crumpet King
"Nothing beats the fried chicken at Mexico. It is always crisp on the outside while being juicy and moist on the inside. Service is always quickly..."
David Boshier
"Tasty and reasonably priced. Would come back for the friend chicken and the tcos, but would give the fundido a miss, overall good flavors and yummy..."
Foodandwinefan
"As soon as you walk into the store you are engulfed in a lively and amazing atmosphere. Mexico has delicious food and cocktails accompanied by..."
Lauren
"Love this place! Was introduced to the place by a Mexican friend who said it came close to the real flavors of mexico. I setting inside..."
Kenji
"I love the soft taco chicken here. It is light and refreshing and tastes absolutely delicious... Tastes amazing. Totally recommend to anyone. ..."
Jacqui Crawley
"Great atmosphere great food. very friendly staff. Ordered a tinto sangria and was not disappointed highly recommend. Great waiter 5 stars for..."
Wils
"Went there on a saturday, just me and my wife. The place was pretty busy, great decor and the staff super friendly.Food tasted great, only..."
Scott
"Took my mother here for Mother's Day this year. Now before I get into the food I think it's best to mention that my mother is a very hard..."
Phil Hodai
"I regular this joint and enjoy the soft shell tacos. They're allways mixing it up so you never get tired of the same old things.Great atmosphere..."
Andy Jones
"Mexico is where you can have boisterous vibes, cocktails and cheap Mexican eats. With its popularity the stores have begun to spread to other areas..."
Courtney @ A Food Awakening
"I love Mexico, fried chicken and quesadillas are amazing! Really cool atmosphere! Better to go with a group then you can try heaps of different..."
Tessa Hall
"A really great take on Mexican food. Not what I'm used to, but loved it. I've always loved a good night on the tequila..."
Jackson Beale
"I had a wonderful lunch a few days ago. The special mushroom tacos were to die for as were the watermelon martinis!I was incredibly..."
Louise
"I love this place and have dined here a number of times including at the one in Britomart. The food is always delicious and the vibe always up-beat...."
Amy Tanabe
"I have always loved Mexico Britomart and the new Ponsonby one is just as great. I am lucky enough for it to be a few minutes from my..."
Monique Seil
"This place has only been open one week and it is always busy. I have been to the Takapuna and Britomart restaurants of the same chain, and I have to..."
Jason Wong
"Mexico Britomart, Takapuna and now Ponsonby. Britomart Hospitality has really created a funky venue for the trend-setters and seekers out there...."
Loritaa
"Mexico is one of my favourite places to eat, I love Mexican food and I love the small plates, perfect for sharing. The restaurant is decorated with..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"We ended up at Mexico Ponsonby more by chance than by design on New Year's Day, simply because everywhere we looked at was shut (including Ponsonby..."
Nom Nom Panda
"Auckland has a newfound love for Mexican food it seems. Mexico is popping up everywhere (stores opening in Ellerslie and even Christchurch) and they..."
Two Honest Truths
"I really enjoyed having dinner with my bestie there :) Atmosphere, music, food, decoration…everything was good, BUT what made me giving five stars..."
Shamim Shadfar
"Food was average.. didn’t really taste like Mexican food. Atmosphere was great! Fun, dark, not too loud. They getting 4 star because of Gabriella!..."
grace-ann lopes
"Had a wonderful meal here with my sister. Decided last minute to eat in Ponsonby and was attracted by the vibes and decor of the place. We were..."
J L
"Went out for dinner amd drinks with my friends and was helped by the two loveliest girls, Ella and Gabriella. They were very busy but still ensured..."
Eru Ihaka
"A delicious restaurant - some of the nicest Mexican food I’ve had for a while. Unlike some, the portion sizes were not massive, nor were the dishes..."
Nick Pitt
"if i could rate the service higher, i’d rate it 20. loveliest staff i’ve ever met and food is of course (as always)..."
BAILEYWOOD Ch
"Awesome little restaurant. Staff are very friendly and had good banter. Food was lovely and good size portions. I left there very full. Highly..."
Nick Jenness
"Really enjoyed our visit. Service was friendly and attentive, food came out quickly and was delicious!! Highly..."
James Gerbich
"Food is amazing here. Mexico chicken, croquettes, fish tacos, pork carnitas tacos were the standout. The sangria is very refreshing as well. Service..."
Suan Yeo
"Good was excellent. Service and atmosphere were good. Only thing that could have been better was the mezcal flight. It seemed to highlight their..."
Jeff Walker (Code Ranger)
"The food was amazing here when I came with a few colleagues. The tacos were fantastic (I had the chicken, pork and beef) and the snacks were tried..."
Michael Davidson
"As the name suggests, this is a Mexican restaurant with Latino offerings. They have a wide selection of margaritas which were delicious and..."
Debbie Nik
"Awesome frozen margaritas and food is fresh and tasty well worth visit for a fair..."
Corey Dick
"We only came here for drinks but it looked like a good eatery with surprisingly interesting vegan options. The melon and mint Margherita option was..."
Luke Benson
"Fantastic atmosphere, friendly staff and fabulous food! Even though there were plenty of other people inside, the food was delivered in record time...."
T Trifonoff
"Great place for a bite to eat, relatively quiet and friendly service. Came for lunch, but you can tell nights will be exceptionally loud due to where..."
Crytos
"Excellent food and good atmosphere...."
javier yebenes
Union Post
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"I really loved our dinner here, we had a jug of Panhead, Calamari and Onion rings. The food was just amazing! Other tables food looked great too!..."
Anna
"Been to this venue twice recently, and had a good time on both occasions. The staff are friendly and helpful, and food is great. Nice..."
Sheldon
"The place is nice and love the ambience with the charm of old post office. The Espresso Martini is a must try!The staff is really nice and..."
Roopali Dhingra
"I love this place. I usually come here for special occasions. They have big tables :) Kind staff and yummy food:) i like this atmosphere here...."
Alice In New Zealand
"Great place to catch up with Friends for drinks and very reasonable , great food too, My friends from Australia loved the kiwi atmosphere and macs..."
EH236 H
"Came here on a Sunday, after checking Zomato before going and seeing a number of negative reviews my expectations weren't high however I was..."
Izabella Pinker
"There were four of us dining here, I had received a personal recommendation to try it. I like the way the bar had kept the decor theme inline with..."
Keith Eades
"Each surburb lies a best bar to hang out. Union Post is definitely the one for Ellerslie.Renovated from the previous post office, you still..."
Angel Deng Yun
"Come here regularly to chill out and relax. Great hang out for catch ups of all sorts. The service is always great -prompt and friendly, and the food..."
Taiter Tots
"Finally had dinner @unionpostellerslieI normally come here for a couple of cheeky drinks and maybe some bar snacks but that's..."
KG
"Hadn't eaten here for a while, but it was the perfect central location to meet a friend for dinner.They had a 2 for 1 pizza special so we..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Went there for a mid afternoon snack, and i was pleasantly surprised. I was super hungry after having to fast for a hospital visit, and i needed..."
Lia Yosaatmadja
"A nice trip to the Post Office :) April 2012 on a Grab One voucher, I had the angus eye fillet and a cold one to match. Food was awesome for pub..."
David Purvis
"We came here for a catch up with friends. We had drinks and a few bites. The food was really good, especially the arancini. Staff were friendly and..."
Fiona M
"We were here less than a year ago. Decided to come back for the burgers and shoestring fries. The beef burger and the chicken burgers didn't quite..."
Timer
"Best ribs in Auckland thus far. After being in America 2 years and coming back to NZ with mostly lack-lustre ribs available here, to find..."
Emma Bell
"Visited last week after a long long time and felt as though nothing has changed - in a good way of course. The menus seem to have changed slightly..."
SS
"Had a drink here while waiting for a table at a nearby eatery. We would have eaten here but got a call to leave shortly after ordering drinks...."
Jesse James .
"Went here for dinner the other night for my birthday with a few friends. They were really busy for a Wednesday night. Service was great up until once..."
Ben Payne
"The food here is really good and the portions are huge! I don't like the seating though - Inside: too dark and gloomy. Outside: sunny, bright..."
Misty
"Been here twice also apart from coming drinking here with mates.Although I am a passionate Guinness drinker I think I prefer Union Post/the post..."
BeeQueUU
"Mondays are 2 for 1 pizza nights, and it is so worth it!We ordered one of the pulled lamb pizzas and the ocean. Both medium size. The ocean..."
Where.iate
"Came for lunch on a Saturday. Was not very busy so food came out quick. Great service, staff were friendly. Had the fish and chips and the beef..."
Duke_meko
"We go over to the UPBB whenever we've been @ Mexico and we held my b'day there, last year, we were able to use the main private room and then moved..."
Vitale Eti
"Me and my partner decided to cone here for a spot of lunch yesterday and couldnt fault it! The 2 guys working there were lovely and chatty and made..."
Stacey Jane Rainbow
"Food is much better than pub fare. My partner loves the XL pizzas, which are exactly as the name states XL!. No favorite flavor in particular we..."
Dawn Tetauru
"We regularly eat here as the food is a step up from pub fare. The meat pizza is exquisite and we always order it. The caesar salad is another..."
The Food Scribbler
"I went with a friend on a Wednesday night. It was my first time at this particular Macs bar, having previously frequented many of the others in..."
Saskia Halleen
"Loved the food. The presentation also ticks all the right boxes. Quite a happening place on a Friday evening. Had bought a 50% off deal..."
Prashanth Bhaskaran
"3 of us went for an early lunch on Saturday. I like what they have done to the place, great outdoor area. Was fairly quiet when we arrived. Very..."
Karen
"Back again exactly one year later, Feb 2014. Staff were friendly and efficient, menu has something for everyone and the ribs were as good as we..."
Pauline Bennett
"Had a really nice meal here this evening. We had vouchers to use so it was extra good value & the food was excellent. Delicious chicken burger,..."
Lisa Cooke
"Awesome relaxed atmosphere and service. We have been to this place a multiple of times and every time we have had really great service and not to..."
Lilly B
"Been here a few times with a voucher and have always had friendly service. The food is very tasty and nicely presented.The S & P prawns are..."
Sharon
"Yum! Been here a few times now & this is a fantastic addition to Ellerslie. I'm quite a ravioli fan - and the rav here was amazing. Hot new place..."
Vic Par
"A good spot for an after-work drink and shared pizza. The staff are friendly and the pizzas are all right. The outdoor space is quite pleasant and..."
Neala
"We had our work function here, lovely venue, food was delicious, my only complaint, they could have brought the food out earlier and circulated a..."
Lili vanZ
"Lovely place to have dinner. The staff were very friendly and the pizza delicious 😋. Will definitely go..."
Caroline M
"We had a great experience here for a team lunch. A great menu which has great healthy options like bun-less burgers and some great salad options. The..."
James Ashwin
"Busy on a Friday, but lively and fun. Fantastic music, and atmosphere. Grabbed some truffle fries and shared the 'Prawnstar' pizza which is my..."
Jessica Braden
"Great pizzas with a satisfying amount of toppings and a good selection of beers, wine, mocktails and cocktails. Good service at the bar and clean..."
Maria Martin
"We ordered the pulled pork pizza, seasonal salad and a Zephir Cider. So much toppings on the pizza, it was so delicious and satisfying. Thank you..."
Brent Mattock
"The Union Post Brew Bar is a great place for a drink with friends and or to watch the rugby. Seating is couches and a couple of booths with varied..."
CGKjourneys
"Had a lovely meal with workmates on Sunday night. It was a great vibe and we all enjoyed our..."
Mary Robinson
"I was pleasantly surprised with the food we had here recently. It has been a long time between meals as we had a few fairly average experiences and..."
Marie Corcoran
"It’s a delicious steak. Great taste and the atmosphere inside the restaurant is pleasant. Happy to be here..."
Sai Sai
"A wide selection of Macs craft beer on tap. I love a good craft beer and like their Great White beer. Definitely a good place to chill and chat after..."
Dean Ching Yee
"Sweet spot in Ellerslie! Lots of great beers on tap, friendly service. But mainly seriously AMAZING burgers! Try the double beef, it is like Big Mac..."
Linda A.
"Does thill place still do executioner pizza? It was a crazy spicy cajun chicken pizza. Was..."
Key Key
"Probe Group held a staff engagement event for over 100 team members at The Union Post in May 2021. The entire Probe Group team were thrilled with the..."
Orion Walker
"A fantastic pub. Friendly staff who have always accomodated us, whether we were holding an event, popping in for a couple of casual drinks, or..."
Connor Murphy
"Always a good spot in Ellerslie for burgers and beers. Friendly service. Saturday night jams with a DJ are good..."
Fai F
"The whole space, food, service & especially the fries .. YUM! I didn't get to dessert because I was full. Highly..."
Migi Sio
"Had a lovely lunch in the courtyard, food and service was top notch, will definitely be back and recommend to..."
Judy Yates
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