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"Thank you Sashi & staff at Melba Manukau for being a fantastic venue for my daughter’s 21st (held 19 May 2018). Our guests loved the food: the..."

Evelyn Safiti

"Amazing place, great service and above all great food 💜♥️ Totally loved the place and environment. It’s a must go place 🎊🎊 and the..."

Vishal N Aakansha Gounder

"Food was yummy, The service was amazing! Martin brought out food out. I watched all the staff and they all were so efficient and friendly, refilling..."

Tracey Smith

"Omgosh love love love Melbas in Manakau! We went for brunch for the first time on Friday! Was amazing service, the food was so delish and came out..."

Samantha Jayne Davies

"I have been there for lunch twice in 1 week and have to say the food and customer service is fantastic. We were cheated and serviced promptly. The..."

Farisha Ali

"Amazing breakfast! Had the smashed avo and the eggs bene. Absolutely blown away! Super cool vibes too. Only thing we felt was odd was how small the..."

Katie Koerber

"Melba is my absolute favourite place to eat at the moment - I love the vibe, the food is amazing and I’ve never had a problem with the staff I have..."

Jess Clarke

"Brunch. The place was packed, the staff were very attentive and explained about the wait for a table. They had us seated in no time. Good was lovely...."

Ruth Edhouse

"Took a group of 41 people to Melba in Manukau for lunch this week. Let me tell you, there are not enough stars!!!! All 41 meals (7 different choices)..."

Lars Kristensen

"The spot!!� cant reccomend this place enough!� amazing food & beverages. Caters to all..."

Erika Peita

"Absolutely amazing service this morning from our server Martin, it was lovely to see him go above and beyond for my Mum who is diabetic. The food was..."

Jennifer Dragland

"All our experiences in Melba were lovely. We would normally only come in a small group and have gone on the weekend so we experienced what it was..."

Kendra Solomon

"Good and fast service but the place is always really busy. Good food everytime I visit, but expensive...."

Riya

"Second time here and service and food was very fast and food was..."

TriDom

"Went with my family last night for dinner post covid 19 and it was great. The staff were friendly and accomodating, the food was good and the..."

Misheru

"The food was so good and the atmosphere is..."

Avi Lata

"Amazing friendly and quick service! Quick with the food too... Full of flavour! Will definitely be back..."

Matthew Seymour

"Came for brunch, we got the salmon hash and chicken waffles. The hash is definitely something to try as it’s very unique and different. Chicken..."

Ivy

"The ambience is so nice at this cafe. I come here to study or brunch with friends and enjoy it every time! Some of the cabinet food such as cakes..."

Renie

"Came here for dinner tonight and the food was great!! The lovely lady with the short black hair who took care of my table was fantastic. Love the..."

Kat Lim

"Lovely cafe, dined here twice in the past two weeks for lunch and brunch. Lunch was lovely, we had pork belly and chicken schnitzel. Very nice food...."

Kimwhittaker68

"I barely eat at cafes but the fried chicken and waffles was so good! The waffle was like a cheese waffle and the fried chicken was so crispy on the..."

Caitlin

"Went here for a lunch meeting and had a great time. Food was quick to arrive and yummy. I wanted to pick and choose from the add-ons for a high..."

Foodiewoodie

"Ordered the Walnut Waffles . Presentation on point and delicious . However , I did get a side of Ice cream which is extra . I think having this dish..."

Julz Robanakadavu

"Came here today for a work lunch. Booked a table for 13 people and got a private area to sit which was great. Had 2 awesome ladies look after our..."

Renée Hyde

"just a warning. If you are celebrating your birthday at Melba and bring a cake. THEY WILL CHARGE YOU $15 TO EAT THE CAKE IN THE BUILDING. Otherwise..."

Timile Mavuso

"Food and service are beautiful and delicious here!! Outdoor seats are quite uncomfortable. Need more options for the desert menu during dinner time...."

Jaz

"Very nice food with a nice environment... Very friendly staff.. Definitely a place to be..☕ Recommended for a nice meal and..."

Ranjeeta Ram

"It was very busy cafe. Staff was really kind:) love to come..."

Alice In New Zealand

"Always great food and great service. Staff and owners are friendly and attentive. Atmosphere is nice and relaxing. The only thing I would change is..."

Christie Ai

"Everytime we visit, our expectations are always met. Great food, great service. Always one of our top 3 picks for a weekend brunch. My fave dish is..."

Marama Kingi

"First time here today, and would come back again! Food is amazing! The chicken and waffles were delicious and the presentation is lovely. Really..."

Marissa Chellan

"Will definitely be back to taste what's on the menu..had breakfast here yesterday and just can't fault it at all, taste great smells great and simply..."

Muna Paotama

"Came on a busy Sunday brunch. Service was good. Fantastic menu options. We ordered Chicken and Waffles, Classic Melba Grill and Sweet Waffles. It..."

Kaiser 😎

"such great service from the staff. ordered the breakfast grill, firstly the sausage, bacon and poached eggs were perfect, full flavour and a great..."

Muriel

"closer to 4food and coffee consistently good, i have been to both this branch in Manukau and the one in Ellersliethey provide colouring pen..."

Deadwin

"Fresh, delightful, tasty, quirky & fun. I love the food which is so brilliant & the beverages oh the beverages are just amazing especially the House..."

Lilly Robinson-Sharda

"We booked dinner for 5. Ordered the 5spice pork belly. Delicious. Also ordered the harissa chicken pizza. It was OK. Not a big fan of the Moroccan..."

GillaGombo

"Yum!!!! We got the chicken waffles which were so good and the pork belly which wsd also really good. Coffee was great and service was awesome. Will..."

Rex

"A great cafe and friendly faces. Food is amazing and service is fast. Would recommend booking or going early as it can get packed up. There are a lot..."

Akshay Deo

"More like 4.5 stars. Been here a couple of times, whatever i ordered it tasted amazing. Their drinks are fancy too!food 5/5service..."

Foodhunta

"Was here last weekend and have been a couple of times now. Never disappointed. Food and service is always great! And so is the decor/setting. Do..."

Prashant Datt

"Good food, drinks, service, and lovely environment to be in. Their menu is also relatively cheap compared to some other cafes. The flavours of every..."

Doris Ma

"Best Cafe in my opinion for the area. Always a great vibe. Staff is very friendly and the service is quick. Eggs Benedict is delicious and the food..."

Elon Solomona

"Been here twice now and I love the fried chicken waffles. Especially their gourmet milkshaes my favorites will be the caramel popcorn and the..."

Beks

"Took my friend here for her birthday! Atmosphere was nice, had a very nice coffee, food and service was good too! Cute place for breakfast and lunch...."

Reema Singh

"LOVE THIS PLACE!!! Such an incredible cafe/restaurant! Been here a few times with family and friends! Love the rustic yet sophisticated..."

Aisha Mohammed

"I always enjoy my meals here at melba and i absolutly LOVE there nutella shake "slam dunk" customer service is always lovely an friendly food delish...."

Alice Mcmaster

"Went to have lunch and got caught in the lunch rush mid-week! Staff were friendly and kept us up to date, letting us know how long a table would..."

R. T.

"Nice area to just have a laugh and catchup with your loved ones. Food is great, pork belly I ordered tasted very delicious, would recommend coming..."

Chelsea

"The food and drinks were nice. Melba is a great place to have lunch or dinner with friends and family as the ambience is really nice. If you would..."

Shivali

"Visited Melba several times and never been disappointed with their quality of food and service. Great place, great menu and a beautiful ambiance...."

Gurman Singh

"Dined here for breakfast and the place wasn’t too busy, we were seated right away and the staff were very warm and friendly! They have amazing..."

Nathalie

"This place was bustling with people. The staff were efficient with orders and delivering food. I would recommend going early to secure a table. I..."

Miura Elikana

"This will forever be a favourite of mine. The ambiance and amazing and the staff are always in their front foot. They are always so friendly and..."

Tinos.adventure

"| Baked Halloumi Salad |-One of the best salads I had. They really stepped up the salad game, salads don't always have to be the..."

Food2belly

"Melba is such a beautiful & stylish place. Welcomed by a friendly team who were very hospitable and patient. The food was great!! ❤️ We ordered..."

Tazz_hanisi

"We met relatives for lunch at Melba in Manukau a couple of weeks ago. The cafe is large nouveau industrial style with lots of glass and metal. On a..."

Lochbuie

"Be prepared to wait. Better still, reserve in advance. Definitely try the waffles. They are a must. Dont go out without the coffee. In the pics:..."

Winnie

"Great little place. Ordered the Avocado Smash and a cappuccino which all tasted really good. The cafe was pretty crowded and it took a while to order..."

Roxathina Samupo

"Thank you Melba for an awesome, welcoming and delicious experience. Me and my besty loved the food! We were warmly welcomed in and service was..."

Alicia Aiono

"Highly recommended! Friendly and attentive staff, great decor, and waiting times for food are great even when the place is packed. My go to dishes..."

Tayla Pritchard

"Melba cafe in manakau has such a good menu, everything sounds and looks so good. Their juices and smoothies are great also. I prefer this cafe Melba..."

Mary Hodgson

"Lovely coffee.. salmon Benedict is nice too. The popcorn shake is Devine, not too sweet. Ben there’s few times and the service and very attentive..."

Robyn De Vega

"Was in South Auckland to run a few errands and really wanted to visit this Melba for a long time. The joint was packed on a Saturday Morning but..."

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"Prompt service. Instantly greeted and seated although the chairs were uncomfortable, didn’t get a choice as to where we wanted to sit which was a..."

Nicole Havea

"I can’t express how much LOVE this place! As in LOVE! I have 3 favourite meals from here... Salmon Hash, Belgian Waffles with a side of vanilla..."

Liz Scott

"What can I say that hasn’t already been said in the posts below. My first time here with my wife and from the moment we walked in. Everything from..."

Sam

"Had a catch up breakfast the other day with a family member and my baby. The staff were very polite. Best iced chocolate I’ve had a long time my..."

Jasmine

"Hot daaaaamn. What a meal! I'm always so hesitant to try fried chicken waffles as I'm a carb food hater and I'm scared of dry chicken. This has..."

Jo Cheung

"We had breakfast here and I had the eggs Benedict and my wife had the Salmon hash. A coffee and a hot chocolate. The staff were very friendly and the..."

Gary Montrose

"I come here alot with my daughters i personally love the place i always get the chicken sniztchel sammy an its so enjoyable ive never had an..."

Alice Mcmaster

"My first time, soon as I saw the creamy mushrooms on the menu I knew what I wanted. The eggs were perfect, the mushrooms were full of flavour...."

Andrew Baxendale

"Every time I come here, I love the vibe and the energy this café radiates. So much happiness and care from the staff. The exterior and the interior..."

Anastasia Lee

"This place has a separate vegan dining menu which is neat. Modern and clean cafe with an extensive range of drinks and food. Friendly staff and great..."

Aimee.

"Busy place but still spacious and airy. Good indoor/outdoor flow. Awesome service. We were well looked after. Food came out within good time. Food..."

Khaleesi

"We had very fast service, exceptional food and drink, and the atmosphere was friendly and busy. The good level of staffing means we were never left..."

Mikael Wheeler

"Melba is a great cafe however is almost always packed so have to wait to be seated some days. Their all day menu is good. Really recommend their..."

KJ Eats

"Love how they serve large coffee in a bowl! My order arrived within 5 mins, ideal for a hungry hungry Saturday morning XD 5 star for their creamy..."

Min Min

"Excellent! Absolutely lovely!Great food (plating, flavour and the portion size) and very friendly staff and their serviceBest cafe in..."

Js

"Always like to patronise this cafe.The foods and coffee are good, the waiting staff are friendly, efficient and courteous. The ambience is..."

Marcus Lau

"My friend told me about this place just the other day and it exceeded my expectations. One of the better places in Manukau. Great decoration, very..."

Real Slug

"The food here is amazing, been there twice for lunch and the customer service was awesome. Very friendly team, kids have crayons to colour in their..."

Richard

"Great service. The waitresses are very friendly. Food looks beautiful and tastes great. The turmeric coconut milk latte is surprisingly yummy. Really..."

Terri Hui

"It was so busy around 12-1 pm but the staff managed to pull through and cleared a table for us which was really impressive! The food was really good..."

Aleen

"Came here on Saturday with my husband, my boss & her husband. We came for lunch to celebrate their 30th Wedding Anniversary. We all had a beautiful..."

Debi Barrett

"A lovely organic atmosphere.Coffee is perfect - the most important drug on the menu. I had the smashed avo with bacon. Second..."

Auburn4000

"yum...I enjoyed very much.service and food couldn't be faulted.Will definately come back...I had smashed avo..."

Vicky Lowe

"We came today, 4 adults and 2 kids, for brunch. Between us all we had 3 slam dunks, house squeezed apple and oj. Melba grill, avo on toast, snitzel..."

Gem Hackett

"I went here on Easter Sunday with my girlfriends after church. It was very busy! I love the interior design so beautiful with lots of green plants..."

Cindy Valentino

"my top cafe, always my first pick. I haven't tried much of the menu as my favorite is bacon eggs bene. I have tried the breakfast wrap which was..."

Thompson AJ

"Wow ! I looked at the reviews before coming here and I was a tad sceptical but I couldn’t fault anything. The food was great it was so tasty and..."

Natasha DeWit

"Have been back to Melba again and again, simply because they do everything right.The atmosphere and decor is so spacious and relaxed but..."

Jess Grant

"Went here on a quiet Easter Sunday. Surprised to see the place buzzing. Beautiful decor, very relaxed vibe. Greeted by a lovely girl named Violet who..."

LC Tavioni

"Came here twice in the past month for breakfast and more recently for lunch with a large group. A lovely spacious cafe. I ordered the “Crispy..."

Ms Jones

"Great atmosphere! The staff were friendly and we didn't wait long at all to be served, or for our food to come out. The quality of the food is..."

Brandon Haru

"We were attracted to this restaurant because of how stunning it looked from the outside!The inside was beautiful too, spacious with warm..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Awesome place to eat and food was pretty good!Also love the fact they are very accommodating for vegans. They have a whole menu just for vegans which..."

Amelia Takle

"Came here for lunch and it was very busy. We managed to get a table though by the door. It's so noisy in there though when its full. Lucky while we..."

Hilary Campbell

"Came here with my brother for lunch. His shout so always worth another star!I had the chicken schnitzel sandwich. It was excellent. The..."

Richard Sharpe

"Went to melba for the first time a bit worried about the service as we’d heard a few stories, upon getting there we realised you can’t believe..."

Amrita Prakash

"Good coffee! Many options and fresh food. Good option if you are shooping or visiting manukau. Nice decoration and big enough. Have good experiences..."

Victoria Velasco

"The cafe looks really modern and cleanThe food presentation is pretty good and so is the service Wished the eggs Benedict had more..."

BaNaNa

"This is my local for lunch. Met a friend here for lunch today. Not many great places in manukau to have lunch but this place is lovely. Staff always..."

Trish

"Today was my fourth time dining here. As obvious as it is, I definitely love coming here. Everytime I come here I'm always greeted by the lovely wait..."

Sarina Tuihalangingie

"Really nice environment and display of food! Wasn’t wowed by the taste but I would be willing to go back and try something else. Staff are lovely..."

Alicia

"Had the Melba Classic Salmon Mash and it was yummy. Very filling. Atmosphere and customer service was great. We also ordered the Banana Waffles and..."

Apriil

"Wow. A step above your average cafe in this area. Going to be a regular treat for us.Nice setting. Comfortable and the food was scrummy...."

Bandnlane

"Would 100% recommend this place to anyone! They're so incredibly accommodating and are willing to adapt anything on the menu for anyone. Food is..."

Ellen May

"We ordered a table for 5 people about half a hour ahead of time. The time when we arrived there, five seats has been set. It’s little things that..."

Lesley0528

"Love the atmosphere here and the service...was very busy but our orders were served within few minutes.my kids aged 8 and 3 loved their food and..."

Shivashni Kumar

"Good is always good here but sometimes the service is a bit off, thought it doesn’t stop me from going. I’ve had both breakfast and lunch and..."

May

"Had their iced mocha. Their iced mocha is made with blended ice rather than with whole ice cubes and is served with whipped cream. It's not their..."

Rob

"Nice fast service and super friendly owner. Great quick stop to meet a friend for lunch. Food was nicely presented would highly recommend to..."

Pamela Hutchinson

"Good customer service. Quality food. Nothing to complain about really . Flavours are great . I’d definitely go back . Nice place to have a quiet..."

Leo Dilshan

"Was flying out and looking for a plate to have lunch, Found this place and was surprised at how packed it was considering it was a Tuesday..."

Benedict Uy

"Lots of parking outside this Melba. The dining space is very tidy and relaxing.The food has all your typical cafe staples.The salmon..."

I_like_pickles

"Been to so many places in Manukau as its close to my work and I'd say Melba is the best. A chain that is still able to keep quality with the bonus of..."

Diogo Reck

"Went here for a work lunch. There milkshakes were really yummy but a bit pricey for what you get. I tried their salmon hash and was not disappointed...."

Hannah Gear

"I recommend the Tempura Fish Bao. It was so good. I'm not normally a fish person but this was perfect. The fish was cooked perfectly...wasn't overly..."

Amy Lai

"Brunch-One of the busy restaurants in heart of Manukau. Woke up this weekend and decided to have waffles. Ordered banana cake waffles and..."

Neel Boppana

"Awesome food and service :) food came out quick and tasted amazing ! I have been here with my partner a few times now and every time it has been..."

James Haliday

"Great food especially the chicken waffles. I tried the XO pork noodles which has great flavour though a little small on the serving size considering..."

G

"Thank you so much for your amazing service today, all staffs were very friendly & funny. I would come here everyday if I could! The food is just..."

Pepz Tuilotolava

"Great vibe, service and good quality food. The sort of place to kick off your Saturday morning brunch with family and friends. There is plenty of..."

Patrick Nnaemeka Aniokoye

"Tried this for the first time this morning. Was really nice 😀😀 Definitely keen to try more dishes. Had a nice salmon meal for breakfast this..."

Jocelyn Samuelu

"First time here and it was bloody fantastic! The staff were super friendly (for a Friday morning lol) and the meal was superb. I had the salmon hash,..."

Maria Foy

"Been here twice and service never failed us. Went to have lunch earlier, a busy Sunday noon. Probably about 15 mins wait for the food but my chicken..."

Lucille Sia

"Been here quite a few times. A little over priced but the food is amazing. Staff are very friendly and accommodating. I love that they bake onsite!..."

Royale Baylee

"Good service, yummy food selection. Only minor critique from my husband was to swirl the milk better so that the mocha doesnt look like so low tide..."

Mezza B

"Food - 3.5Price - 3.5Ambience - 4.5Staff - 4.5To be fair, my family ate here when my taste buds were comatosed due to severe..."

Benz Chan

"Melba has to be one of my most favourite restaurant/cafes. The service is quick and the staff is very friendly. My most favourite meal here is eggs..."

Garima Talwar

"I know 5 is the top but I'd still like to give a 10 It is impeccableIce chocolate and Egg Benedict is really impressive. Adequate..."

Rachel Shen

"Great place! Buzzing with people, and the staff are friendly and prompt! Food arrived within 10 minutes! We had the smashed avo on sourdough, hash..."

Athena

"We have been to Melba with family on various occasions and it has become our go to place when we want to catch up with friends/family over good..."

Lu-Ellen Televave

"One of the best local cafe in Manukau, always a regular here every week and always food exceptional. Know all the staff as well and are very..."

Winston Lim

"Came here on a Sunday for lunch and it was packed even though the interior is very big for a cafe. From start to finish the service was very good and..."

Jason Zhang

"Pretty nice place. The ambiance is great and the shakes are yummmy. We got the Nutella one and the banana one! For mains I finally got to try chicken..."

Natasha Kumar

"They have a range of good food choices. Their hot chocolates are one of the best ones I have tried so far. Most of the food looks like really small..."

Koyal Lal

"Been there a number of times. This is a fabuluos eatery. Usually have Eggs Benedict and it is always great and consistent. Coffee is always good and..."

Brian Bonniface

"Beautiful decor and good location, outdoor seating is perfect they have small little picnic tables for the kids to sit and enjoy their meals, came..."

Shirley

"Love Melba, been here plenty of times since it's opened. It's a very busy cafe, however staff are awesome. Everyone is friendly and you get served in..."

Farah Mohammed

"Very good and creative recipes, sitting on solid portions of quality ingredients well cooked. Fast, efficient and friendly service. Cosy, modern..."

Marcel Rocked

"Beautifully prepared and presented meal. Nicest cafe meal I have had in Manukau for some time. Food was restaurant quality. This place has definitely..."

Claremoss28

"Had a late breakfast on a Saturday didn't make an appointment which I would suggest specially on a weekend and this place gets busy. Staff were great..."

Angelo Pereira

"Food and Flavour: 4/5Ambience: 4.5/5Seating: 4/5Service: 3.5/5Value for Money: 4 /5We ordered Eggs Benny and Mushrooms..."

BonZ Loves Food

"This place is nice , manakau one looks the best. great place for catch ups with people nice outdoor area to😄. Defiantly gotta go back n try..."

Christine Nand

"Love coming here. The atmosphere is always great and it's a unique and quirky place.The staff are always great. Creamy mushrooms with chorizo..."

Emy Rose

"Let's take your classic avocado and smash it, pair it with a rocket and feta salad that's perfectly dressed with balsamic and present it before a..."

Luke Bilbrough

"Great cafe. Service was good. They do not take bookings as they are always busy. So not the ideal place to go to on a weekend with a large group...."

FoodieBeast

"nice place, looks clean and staff are friendly. Drinks are really good, we ordered the coffees and milkshakes. Food was almost perfect......"

Allan Fong

"One of the best place to grab lunch while working around there. Food has always been consistently good, including their coffee. Most..."

Bubbly Peanut Butter

"We had a lovely Mother' Day brunch here. The café coped well with the busy crowd and our party of 5 ordered coffees to tide us over until our table..."

Siobhan

"Our only favorite place to hang out for brunch currently in South Auckland. They served a Bircher muesli with grilled pineapple, blueberries and..."

Ann R

"Love love love love looovee thiiis placeee. Staff are soo kind and friendly. I had the besst salad eveeeerrr. The drinks were so cutee. My friend..."

Pooja Karan

"I booked for 16 people for my friends hens party lunch. Staff s were fantastic! vibrant and accommodating. Food and drinks were great!Thank you..."

Airini

"Tried a risk with what I ordered for lunch and risk came through. Perfect crispy chicken on waffle, everything on that waffle was amazing and very..."

Debbie L2

"For coffee. This place has the best barista! He makes my neddy dirty chai with almond milk to perfection and the best extra shot soy flat..."

Claude VanDamm

"Love this place for breakfast favorite is the salmon hash, has great parking just outside the door. Our Post Office Box is right by so it's always..."

Shirley

"Didn't expect a chain cafe to be this awesome! Came here on a Sunday mid morning for brunch on a whim as was in the area and a lot of other places..."

Jasveen Kaur

"Great coffee and impeccable service! Had the ginger and oat slice which was divine. Very keen to come back and try their other food on offer. Check..."

Mmm.

"Melba is seriously one hipster place which attracts all the Instagram fanatics. Not only is this place Instagram-worthy the food here tastes exactly..."

Neelam Chandra

"Slam dunk was so delicious. For people with a sweet tooth 😜 Service was okay sometimes they would come up and then get distracted and..."

Mana Katsukawa Otimi

"Went there with my friends and food was very good. Staff was very friendly. Definitely a good place if you are having a meeting in manukau. Price..."

YumYum

"Always a great place to come. Have been here a few times and food is always tasty fresh and delicious. Great friendly service and atmosphere is..."

Kylie Graham

"creamy mushroom and chicken snitzel was delish, good service and well worth the price, the orange juice was actually orange juice, not cordial out of..."

Dion Nelson

"Came here for a brunch with my friend. Service was excellent despite it was super busy 5/5! I ordered a pork belly roll along with the mango smoothie..."

Winnie Liu

"Such an awesome cafe! Got the Fried Chicken Waffles and the Slam Dunk milkshake. The chicken was crunchy, well seasoned and succulent. The chips were..."

Aseem

"I tried many places for brunch but this place is no 1 in my list. Great atmosphere, wonderful staff, fantastic display of food and yummy food at a..."

Jimon007

"Love this place , service is always excellent. We often go out for brunch with our children. The food is always fresh, very well presented, and..."

Marie

"Wanted to try this place for a long time after seeing my friend post about it. I ordered the salmon eggs bene and my partner ordered the mushroom..."

Cristine Manalo

"Beautiful place, really nice environment, attentive and amazing staff. The food is so so beautiful and fresh. Love it, definitely recommend..."

Silvann

"Been here a couple of times for lunch, both with a toddler. All staff super friendly and food and was really good and quick to arrive. Today I had..."

Hayley Scott

"Love their food and setting! Their eggs benedict was delicious and the service was great considering it being a peak time Cant wait to visit..."

Janice Singh

"Food was delicious. We are on our way out of town and needed a quick and simple breakfast place. Melba did not disappoint! It is a bit expensive but..."

Sarah Todoroff

"Without Question the BEST CAFE in Manakau..Superbly Run...Brilliant Staff.Beautifully made Coffee..And YUUUUUU ALWAYS COME OUT WITH A SMILE..."

Marty Barraud

"This is my friends and I classic hangover spot to go to when we go to my best friends house to stay over the bridge and want a big meal to help us..."

Jessica

"If youre planning on spending the day shopping in manukau, hit up this place beforehand. The portion sizes are alright but the flavours are pretty..."

Roana Bilia

"I've tried 2-3 main dishes from here, was okay tasting with no particular wow factor. Ice drinks from here tasted super bland. The space inside the..."

Momo

"The portion size here are alright. The price is quite expensive. The quality of the food is just okay as well. The service is good and the atmosphere..."

Joanne Chiang

"we had the big breakfast, avo smash, eggs been, long black, flat white, mocha and fluffy.. bene was small but very tasty.. not smothered in..."

Grace Sifa

"Came for lunch on a Monday. The place is spacious, clean and has good service. The downside is the lack of options on the menu. I ended up getting..."

Jamez Hill III

"Omg i love love Melba i akways book a table for me and my group as its soo packed during kunch hours. the Pulled pork, melba grill, belgium waffles..."

Mareta Hunt

"This place is a hidden gem,great food service AA++ coffee good too....will be back for sure keep up the great work guys didn't expect this but yeah..."

Ayaan

"Called in this morning for a peaceful breakfast with my 5 month old. The staff were fantastic. Menu is easy, all I felt like was poached eggs, but..."

Shelley

"What a lovely and modern place to have a brunch on a Sunday morning. Despite this place being packed we managed to get a seat for the two of us. We..."

Marcella

"They have a great range of cabinet food.Friendly and efficient staff.We order salmon hash and egg benedict with salmon the food..."

R

"MELBA, I'm in love! I dined here for brunch with 4 other friends on a sunny Sunday morning so understandably it was very busy - and for good..."

Rhiannon Sinfield

"It's a refreshing place to have breakfast at,nice atmosphere and the food was gorgeously presented,they had a good selection of food and that isn't..."

MizC

"It's so great to see such a cool place in South Auckland. The decor is super on trend with wood, matte black fixtures, subway tiles and hanging..."

Kate Key

"One of the newest and largest Melba cafe in Auckland, Melba Manukau is a comfy and airy place to relax and enjoy a weekend brunch. The open space..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Excellent welcome food was good and the service very pleasant. Nice to see another quality local eatery I will be back. ..."

Dion Dobbs

"Came here when it first opened and was a great experience. I love the modern furnishings, kinda quirky and the food was great . Nice atmosphere -..."

Lizzie Blackburn

"Went for breakfast on my own mid-week. Food was nice, service was ok. They brought my food reasonably promptly, but my cup of green tea didn't turn..."

Peter Watkins

"First time trying out this new cafe and I was pleasantly surprised. Came here on a Saturday afternoon around 1pm and the place was packed! We got the..."

Priscilla Khang

"On my way to work, I decided to pop into Melba to grab a coffee and a small piece of chocolate slice. I'm new to working in this area so being aware..."

Mat

"Possibly the best cafe in the area. Great food and consistently good coffee. The staff are very attentive and friendly as well. Decent sized place..."

Z M

"yummiest place to get an eggs Benedict. Very good customer service and the place looked great.. so modern,bright and open. Went here for my 3rd year..."

Jasmine Seutahi

"Have been here a few times with work colleagues, the meals are quite good, large portions, and you can make reservations if you have a larger group...."

Daniel Kinnoch

"We went here with a rather large group on a Sunday lunchtime. The staff were able to accommodate us pretty quickly even though we had people..."

Shiksha Sridhar

"First time eating in Melba today with friends, quite a neat joint, nice open space, friendly welcome from the waitress, we chose to eat outside. From..."

Vinny

"Great to have a cafe like this in Manukau. Nice vibe and friendly service.Food wise, some items on the menu are good while others are not. The..."

Misty

"It's good to see this cafe up in the south. I've been to the one in Ellerslie and thoroughly enjoyed their food there. There is a lack of decent..."

Chumq

"My husband and I decided to check this cafe out this morning. Have heard great things about it from my sister. We weren't greeted by anyone when we..."

ReetsNLots

"Finally, an amazing cafe in Manukau! Decided to give this place a go and was very pleasantly surprised. We were greeted by very friendly..."

Karen

"Place was packed. We had 3 people in total and were asked to sit at the breakfast bar, despite a table being available, just because the group..."

Sameeta

"Such a great cafe!I have been here twice now and got the creamy mushrooms have been delicious both times. The serving is very generous..."

Mun Clair

"Yay for a decent cafe in Manukau!The place looks wonderful, very nicely decorated and very open layout.Staff were alright, seemed..."

Winnie Luo

"Awesome new little cafe that is always so busy. Been here a few times since discovering it only a couple of weeks ago. Food is nice with lots of..."

Samantha

"Decent little cafe. After being here once I preferred my meal & drink over urban soul. Atmosphere is great & service was good, super yummy breakfast..."

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"It's so nice to have somewhere decent to go for coffee and a bite, besides the mall. M's refreshing and new and the staff are great. The menu's your..."

Vitale Eti

"Finally visited this cafe after hearing lots of good things about it. I had a cuppacino and a gluten free blueberry friand. The coffee was a little..."

Candii Cao

"Visited Melba twice now! Great cafe in Manukau (we don't have enough places like this). Nice to have another option besides my other favourite in..."

Miss Alesana

"I nearly wept with happiness when these guys opened in Manukau, Melba is a little slice of Auckland Central in South Auckland. It's run by the same..."

Abigail Spence

"A newly opened cafe here in Manukau and boy am I impressed! Plenty of parking and the restaurant itself is very spacious, beautifully modern and..."

Kelly

"My partner and I had a late breakfast we were greated by a smiling young staff member in which you do not see a lot these days. Once we were seated..."

Barb&Ted

"Manukau's new brunch joint. It's beautiful, stands out and brings a new energy to the town. I'm in love. If you can get past the lines and waiting..."

Monique Porteous

"Been here just this morning with hubby after night shift and I must say, the place was exquisite for a coffee shop. It is very spacious with an..."

Angeline Pagulayan

"Have visited a couple of times, once for a quick flat white and the other for an iced coffee and snack..the 4.5 is for the flat white which was bang..."

David Parussini

"This by far is a must try cafe around the Manukau area. Excellent layout and quick and efficient staff. The milkshakes were excellent and the eggs..."

Matt Tieu

"Manukau has long needed a new cafe like Melba, with Urban Soul being the only similar style cafe. The interior is really airy and spacious with..."

Heartshrooms

"Finally a brand new eatery in Manukau! The menu has great options (you definitely have to try the Nutella shake) although it can get a little pricey..."

Ashlee

"What an awesome discovery this was! I have been to many of the cafes from the Cafe Melba group but noticed today this new addition in Manukau. There..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"This place has only been open a week and I have been 4 times.. great food friendly staff.. favorite so far is journeyman. . Also salmon quiche is..."

Craig William

"Good food and service, it can be a bit noisy but I guess that is to be expected. Finding parking is problematic which can be irritating but they make..."

Jo Jo

"Busy around 11-12 but still got a seat. Great environment with high ceilings and spacious interior. Menu was good, with a variety of food. Service..."

Bradley James

"Love the the place, plenty space and seat. Good vibe to have brunch. Staff are friendly and helpful. The food are great and lovely will come back..."

Orang Indo Jalan2

"Visited this cafe when I came for a vacation to NZ. This place is just amazing. Friendly staff and great ambiance. Service will be little late, but..."

Priyanka

"Service was a little bit late but understandable, the place was quite busy but not full. Beautiful and friendly staff. Beautifully presentation..."

Fay Tofilau

"🚻 toilets ♿ Wheelchair accessible entry I have heard from friends this place is all round fantastic from food to service And they were right..."

Dennis Niu

"Great restaurant and vibe. Fast service and food is always..."

Ryna Ali

"I think this is the best all day breakfast place (and more) Ive been too. Food was fantastic, servings great (can be shared) and service is very..."

Bogie Gonzaga

"Great atmosphere, friendly and amazing Service from staff. Ordered the 3 Spice pork belly and the 3 Egg omelet, great portions and beautifully..."

Raphael Benoni

"Didn't grab the ladies names but the waitering service from these beauties was 💯 💯 and the Kai & Koffee dam near almost good enuff for a..."

V Heketoa

"Our favourite cafe restaurant in Manukau! Great for a quick weekend branch or more formal occasions. The staff are always very friendly and food has..."

Alice PB

"Lovely Cafe with a nice all day menu. We visited two days in a week as the ambience is so pleasant. Fast service, clean and very friendly. The food..."

Richard Smythe

"I came into the Melba and prebooked the table. The manager was very helpful giving me advice on which meals were gluten free On the day we had a..."

Julie Wilson

"We attended mother’s day, morning. The food is just above average (nothing super amazing). for the food we had, i’d feel it’s more reasonable..."

Grace Face

"Literally no complaints at all. This cafe/restaurant is amazing! The staff are super nice and friendly! The speed of service is so quick!!! And the..."

Kadison Phillips

"Didn’t realise Melba did dinner, was pleasantly surprised. The food was great, plenty of flavour and good portions. Steak was cooked exactly as..."

Trish Watson

"Really enjoyed our dishes here. Chicken and waffles were moist and delicious and was our favorite the pork belly was nice and the steak was perfectly..."

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"Been here a couple of times mostly cause the proximity to where I live. Bit on the pricey side though so wouldn't recommend if you're on a tight..."

Linda Lin

"A kid friendly steak house. We like their duck, too. There duck salad is very yummy. Another must try dishes is potato..."

Karen Chung

"Nice food,cold beer, good..."

James Daniels

"Wow what an experience, just love the new owners and what they have done to the food, staff and the resturant is amazing. Service is just amazing and..."

Bob Johnson

"Staff 4/10 I felt we were not served as attentively as other or even spoken in a good manner to perhaps bcz we seemed young (this is not an excuse..."

Evaline Shandil

"The staff were so lovely and friendly I was waiting for my friend and I think they noticed I was waiting for awhile so they have me a free bowl of..."

Nyriva Cullen

"What can I say...Great steaks, excellent serving size and very friendly service. While the prices are on the steep side, it’s actually pretty..."

Miss M

"Honestly have nothing to fault at this place, everything was delicious even there salad which came as a side. Friendly staff and bonus my kids loved..."

Janey Ilu

"Great deco and furnishings, clean and tidy with ample seating space. Lovely cocktails costing $13.50, tried the avalanche which was delicious and..."

Amorita Maharaj

"Very nice restaurant on the outside of pakuranga mall. Great for lunch or dinner. Nice ambiance for dinner with the famz or dates. Food is..."

Munchies

"Porterhouse is my go to steak place. You can always rely on getting a good steak, and their mash potato and sauces are amazing. I also..."

Catalina Ramirez Rivas

"Porterhouse’s food is fantastic. Go there a lot and love the food!! Steaks are fantastic. Love the kumara mash. Puddings are delicious. Don’t..."

Therese

"One of the best place to have a perfect steak fillet. The meat was cooked to perfection and the service is great. Restaurant is spacious and..."

Brandon Li

"We ate dinner at PG tonight and were suitably impressed. The steaks and sides were delicious and well cooked, the service was okay albeit a little..."

Gus

"Pleasant staff. Food cooked to perfection. We came in for a small family birthday dinner and left deliciously satisfied. Thank you for a great..."

Danielle Tawhai

"One of my top 5. Always come here when i get the chance or if i got the mean munchies.. lol Everything is on point. Love the steak combos. Food is..."

BIG TYMER 2020

"One of my favourite restaurants to grab lunch at! I always enjoy their lunch specials where the portions are worth the price and definitely fills you..."

Food.review.nz

"Was a bit worried after some of the reviews but this was one of the best steaks I’ve had in Auckland. Great, friendly service too. Will be back for..."

Drandrewrwallis

"Been here a few times, and absolutely love their steak and sauce options! This is my go-to place for steak cravings. Good selection of wine as well..."

Bhavya

"Went for lunch today and the food was delicious. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Good value for money. Will definitely be going..."

Nyria Johnson

"Nice place! For main I had the sirloin steak with mashed potato and peppercorn sauce. The steak was cooked really nicely and the peppercorn sauce was..."

Hilary Campbell

"Excellent food here! Been twice - first time was for dinner and it was delicious! We got the Buffalo wings to start and they are some of the best..."

Shoulyn Singh

"Been wanting to try this out for months now and finally I went with my friends. I ordered the scotch fillet with garlic mash. In my opinion, the..."

Ellynn

"The food was not good that as expected , but not too bad . Its took a slightly long to wait for food and the steak served with low temperature..."

Seow William

"The food was absolutely amazing ! Best well done steak ever and that garlic mash was just perfect . The lamb shank was also cooked to such..."

Vinnie

" Food was really good. Pork belly was very tender and steak cooked exactly as we wanted it. Service could have been better but all in all, not bad...."

Michelle Forte

"We came here for my mother-in-law's birthday, as the place looks like it has a nice romantic ambience. The restaurant was completely packed on..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Came in for lunch today and the service was really slow considering how empty it wasI have been here a few times and the garlic and cheese..."

Neelam Chandra

"Enjoyed myself a Delicious and very hearty Pulled Pork Sandwich with a complementary side of appleslaw. I need to try what else is on this menu and..."

Zachary Perry

"A place that many have raved about in east Auckland and lived up to the expectation. Joined by three other guests tonight, three out of four of..."

Hangry Viz

"Not my first time visit，always had great experience！Been there this Saturday 5:30ish for my son birthday 4 kids 4 adults， booked table days ago..."

Brad

"Had dinner here with a friend and it was overall an enjoyable experience with just a couple of small to moderate let downs.Firstly the..."

ZZQ

"Birthday lunch for our son. Very attentive staff, very comprehensive menu both food and drinks. Not overly busy but food served in good time. Lovely..."

Dave Koefoed

"I am impressed with the style, service and food for this new establishment. The meals were generous in portion but did not dissapoint with food..."

Brad Clark

"Visited this place on a late Saturday evening. They advertised they opened till late so we thought being that we rock up around 8:30 that there would..."

Kai Mai

"Such an awesome restaurant that I would highly recommend! Took my parents out to experience so Western cuisine and they thoroughly enjoyed it. The..."

Shuyi Wang

"We come here all the time when we want a decent steak but can't be bothered getting super dressed up to go into town (right around he corner from..."

Jasveen Kaur

"Came here on a Sunday night which was a lovely time, wasn't too loud and the ambience was great. Got a table easily without booking. Our waitress was..."

Cristine Manalo

"Came here on a Saturday afternoon and it was quite crowded, but nonetheless we were really warmly welcomed by the waiter and the rest of the service..."

Medium_Rare

"Great food the best steak I've had in a long time, excellent service, child friendly, accomodating venue. Couldn't ask for a better place to eat in..."

Chris Sixt

"We went to dinner on Friday night and I am glad we made a reservation because the place was full. The atmosphere is nice and buzzing with a lot of..."

Andre

"Good steak. Good service. Unique dish presentation. Highly recommend. A bit pricey but very worth it. Interesting flavours. Good for a splurge..."

Tan.ned

"Came here for lunch a couple of weeks ago and first impression was wow, what a fancy place! Unfortunately the food didn't match its high end..."

Marcella

"place is very clean with lot of space. love the seating. will be good for group gathering.seating area is good for kids too. staffs are..."

Nzhyesun

"Great choice of $10 lunches, place is very upscale and there is my choice in the area for a reuben sandwich, bbq ribs, burger, mayo chicken sandwich,..."

Cesar Luis

"We've been to Porterhouse Grill multiple times now - their consisted great service and food is well worth the slightly above average wait times and..."

Daniel Kinnoch

"Enjoyed a fantastic meal at Porterhouse Grill on a Saturday afternoon. The restaurant setting was classy and spacious. The amenities were of a high..."

Dru Naidoo

"Highly recommend! Lovely staff and amazing food. I was really craving a nice, juicy steak and I was not disappointed! With plenty of..."

Karen

"Absolutely loved the quality of the steak and was at a very reasonable price for its quality. Had the rump steak and was cooked just right. Looking..."

윤효성

"The reason im giving a 5 is because of the fantastic customer service we received, the food was decent as-well but was very happy with the way we..."

Adam Foley

"We've been as a family to this restaurant 3 times now and we are never disappointed. The service is excellent and the food is Devine. Our steaks are..."

Louise Culley

"The steak is the best to offer in Auckland. Medium rare, so soft and juicy. Side of potato mash, as I don't like chips, vegetables are also an..."

Dean

"Top of the Steak places superbly located in Pakuranga! Been there to have their $10 lunch specials as well as lunches and the odd dinner too. Good..."

Lvgdfd

"The food was undoubtedly delicious, I got the Hawaiian burger, lots of food but good food. The only thing is that we went on Thursday night and maybe..."

Taran

"6 of us dined here last night..... what a lovely experience. Entrees were ordered by all 2 prawn cocktails, 2 calamaris, 2 crumbed mushrooms. I had..."

Debi Barrett

"Dined here for a Christmas work function! Let me say the decor of this place is very modern and clean. It's a very big restaurant and can..."

Kelly

"Had a nice nightout a few months back with my partner's family, although the meals took some time to be delivered the food was delicious. Can't wait..."

Erica Patterson

"Got a seat on a Sunday night, not too busy but restaurant was fairly full. Quick and friendly service. Steak was cooked to perfection and tasted..."

Sarah Young

"I went there today with my family and it was amazing as always, we had a waiter that was on his first day his name was Dillon very polite but I few..."

Stefan Stojkovski

"Porterhouse Grill is located in Pakuranga mall where I used to work. I went there when it just opened up, and got their light menu which i really..."

Joanne Chiang

"I’ve dined here on multiple occasions now and have had mixed experiences each time. Pros: Stick to the steak! - they definitely do this..."

SS

"I came here for lunch with my beautiful sister. She told me this place was yum so we decided to come and try it out. I got the calamari with chips..."

Helen Liang

"Ate with family today at this restaurant for dinner.The first waitress was very awkward and we left a tad neglected even thought she served..."

Aiko Cefre

"A pretty solid family steakhouse grill restaurant. Our steaks were done right (we asked for medium) , so pretty pleased with that. You can really..."

Adeline

"Excellent food 5* atmosphere. Family friendly. Eaten here a few times now and there is never an issue even when our baby is having a melt down...."

Gemma Lowe

"If steak is your thing then this place is a must try. Aged Sirloin was one of best steaks I have eaten. The pot of pepper sauce barely got touched..."

Darren Gray

"I've heard a lot of good comments about its food - well-cooked & good size meat. Today I had a chance to enjoy its steaks with some friends. We..."

STRADS

"Came here on a quiet Thursday evening. The decor was really nice and inviting, quite modern with a few booths around and nice big tables. The staff..."

Hannah

"Situated in the pakuranga mall complex. It was rather weird and odd going inside a closed mall on a Friday night. Walking down the brick road to the..."

Iamcii

"Porterhouse Grill is a much more casual restaurant than it seems. A lovely atmosphere, very relaxed. Our group of 4 came here for my birthday dinner..."

Rebecca

"Really good place to eat if you love your meat! Huge portions and the food is cooked really well and customised the way you like it. There's lots of..."

Katie Anne

"Have just been to Porterhouse Grill for an office lunch. Food was fantastic and could not fault the service. Great atmosphere. We will..."

Diane Banks

"Steak was absolute the best I've had so far. But it took at least half an hour waiting for the meal but I guess it's worth. I had the mushroom cheesy..."

Ezzz

"We have tried this place out for dinner and lunch a couple of times and I can vouch that the service and food is good! Staff are always nice and..."

Mat

"Porterhouse Grill markets itself as an upmarket steakhouse with premium cuts; although my family and I had a good meal here, I would consider..."

Gentlepig

"Dined here on Saturday, Had to search really hard for a carpark due to the Night Market traffic. Restaurant was very busy but we had made a..."

Heath Conroy

"Have been a few times for dinner and the food and service has always been great! Went for lunch the other day and the restaurant wasn't very busy at..."

Aaron Mitchell

"Went here last night with the boyfriend and one of our best friends, and it was GREAT! Wonderful atmosphere, it wasn't too packed and they were..."

Makeupper

"Thanks to Adrian and his team, we had a blast, 3 Adults & 4 kids, the food and restaurant is an absolute gem, finally a local Steak place without..."

Tomokino's

"Big food in big portions = me very happy!Nice location, lots of parking (unless the night markets are on which can be a pain...), lovely..."

@KeraBearEats

"Huge meals & beautifully cooked. We had the steak & baked potato. Nice atmosphere & very tasty food. Good friendly service too. Nice..."

Sarah Thomas

"Sunday night and it's 6:30 on Anzac weekend. The staff were super friendly and attentive. Of course I had to try the ribs, perfectly cooked and just..."

Steve

"Have recently dined at the Porterhouse Grill several times, and have never had anything but exceptional experiences. The food is high quality, and..."

April Kane

"Was really happy with the food & the service. Had the seafood chowder which was delicious and a decent serving size. Can be a little pricey depending..."

Mike Rapana

"Great meal. Great portions. Highly recommended. Awesome steak. Restaurant is really modern and is the perfect venue for your next meal. Great..."

Pralene Holmes

"Had dinner with a friend here and all I can say is that the dining experience is memorable. Ordered Steak and Ribs which tasted heavenly even without..."

Jason Paul Garcia

"I've been here about 3-4 Times so Can confidently say I can give a justified review for this. The staff for one is superb and always provide the a 5..."

Charlie Lam

"This is one place I can go back to without hesitation. Been here a couple of times. Place is with good decor the staff are all very cheery and..."

Bubut

"I saw this place while attending night markets and decided to give it a try. It has a amazing ambience and a 5 Star dining alike attire. I can assure..."

Charlie

"I have been here a couple of times already. both for dinner. The food was delicious and was served pretty fast. Steak was cooked perfectly...."

Jacqui Crawley

"Very impressed with the ambiemce and comfort. I ordered a pork belly which was cooked to perfection. My partner ordered fettucini pasta which lacked..."

Jayden Campbell

"Loved the Hawaiian hamburger that comes with onion rings and garlic mash! They were absolutely delicious. The price was reasonable too and I was left..."

Jeremy Chen

"Had a few meals here, and the food is excellent. The staff is friendly and helpful. If anything not according to your tastes, Adrian the owner will..."

Paul

"Porterhouse's taste is good but it's too expensive. I went there with my boyfriend, $80 for 2 people. From stakes point of view, it's better than..."

Lydia

"Porterhouse Grill is a good local steak house serving perfectly cooked good quality steaks. If you order medium rare, you can be quarantined to be..."

Jemimah

"Great place if you are looking for a good piece of steak to eat! Good service and meals come out pretty fast. Although the seating arrangement in the..."

Bill Chien

"Came here a while ago, my husband had the ribs and I had the calamari and steak combo. Be warned that the sizes are huge! And delicious. We came..."

Miss Kiki

"Great food good value . Service not bad...."

Neil Jones

"I dont have much experience with steak However I am fussy when it comes to steak, I dont like fat and it has to be a good cut. The vibe in the..."

Natalie Williams

"Love the peppercorn sauce..."

Lex Antony Huang

"Very nice food, and a lovely modern, clean place. We ordered 5 mains and got them all at the same time - no surprises. Nice kids meals as well...."

Shirlene

"I went to the restaurant a few weeks ago with my family, the food was amazing! I had The Porterhouse Burger with the Peppercorn sauce, a side of..."

Karl Sullivan

"Nice place and fantastic food!! Hawaiian burger is always my..."

DM

"I have had many meals here and cannot fault the food. Have had the wrong information given to me by the waitress as to the flavor of 'the pie of..."

Marilyn Williams

"Favourite local place to eat! I think I am becoming a regular now. The Goodie burger and Porterhouse Burger are always my go-to lunches. The patties..."

Lucia Young

"Made another visit to the best steak restaurant I have found here or Australia. We have made it a fortnightly mission to get a great meal. The steak..."

Brian P.

"Our first visit to Porterhouse Grill was a luncheon for a special family occasion and it exceeded our expectations! Very friendly and..."

Marian Caetano

"I have been to Porterhouse twice once with my family and the second time with friends. On both occasions the service was quick and food came out not..."

Danielle Ruschenda Van Zyl

"Went for a family meal with another family, drinks order taken and served promptly. Meal order taken in reasonable time but took a while to arrive...."

Jean Archbold

"We had a large group booking 20+ people and I'd like to commend the waitresses! Great atmosphere, great food and great service --with such a big..."

Louise Jordaan

"This is our new favorite restaurant. We frequent Porterhouse a few times a month ever since it opened. The food is outstanding and the service has..."

Richie Coghlan

"Absolutely excellent steaks. Like, mouthwatering.I had the Roquefort, which was a thick 'gourmet' eye fillet steak, topped with a delicious..."

Suzannah Grange

"Yes! I read the 45+ reviews on MenuMania for this restaurant/Grill before writing my review. Some of the points that stood out from the reviews..."

Rustom Kambata

"Had my child's 1st birthday dinner with family there. Excellent service, knowledgeable staff, clean restaurant, clean toilets, great family..."

Farhad Umrigar

"Had such a lovely dinner here on Valentines Day! Although the line outside was significant, they were prompt to seat us and gave us enough time to..."

Vahishta Kotwal

"I have to give these guys a great review, me and a friend thought we would meet for a quick dinner. Staff were overall great, sure I got bugged a..."

Mary

"Hallelujah! - A local restaurant worth staying local for!Great Decor, great easy to access - easy parking location, very friendly wait staff..."

Alex Lovell

"The menu says: "The Great Steak 49.9;1KG! If you can beat this steak, you can wash it down with a pint on us!" My partner ate the steak,..."

Ria Little

"A group of eleven dined here on Friday evening, and all enjoyed a lovely evening and good food. Being a large group we had a little wait for our..."

Allan Danbrook

"I have been waiting for Porterhouse Grill to open ever since I saw the renovation going on. My partner and I finally got to go last night and I had a..."

Dana

"A childless date night. My husband and I spend very little time together without the kids but we decided to give the new restaurant in town a..."

Stephanie Opai

"I first tried Porterhouse Grill a couple of weeks ago. It was a Sunday night and the place was relatively full. We were greeted as soon as we walked..."

Natasha Overall

"Four of us had dinner on Monday night.Entrees were scallops and calamari with the mains T-bone, ribs, steak and lamb shanks. No desserts...."

David Hollies

"Enjoyed a great lunch with my wife and twin toddlers today 12/01/14.Wonderful atmosphere, seated immediately with a smile.Two great..."

Justin

"Totally agree it was like being back in SA, the meat quality was second to none, cooked to perfection, generous portions, welcoming atmosphere,..."

Shereen

"Went for the first time last night with my family.. I don't understand the harsh comments.It's a good family restaurant with plenty space..."

Donovan Duval

"A friend an I ate at Porterhouse last night, we didn't make a reservation and we were welcomed and seated without a fuss.The food was amazing,..."

Alexandra Burridge

"Wow went to the newly opened PORTERHOUSE restaurant in Pakuranga tonight, man what a feast, felt like I was back in South Africa with Steak with..."

Stefanus Nel

"My husband and I walked in without a booking on Sunday 5th, for dinner. We were seated, water came, drinks order done, food ordered, yummy entries..."

Sandy Williams

"Four of us visited for Sunday lunch today, our first experience at Porterhouse Grill. Nice modern décor, and a surprising large restaurant (using..."

Pete

"Just what Auckland needed....a truly fantastic steak house with a great menu. We went a week after opening. There are still a few teething problems..."

Darryl

"Had best ever omlette for breakfast on 24th Dec . Superb .Cooked to perfection. Others had eggs benedict and pancakes. Highly Recommended . Staff..."

Genneth Marshall-Inman

"Had made a booking for four on opening night and upon arrival was impressed with the layout. It was quite busy and despite being well staffed, it..."

Lisa

"I went to try out this bar with a close and fussy friend, food was fantastic I had the ribs awesome, fish and chips were mouth watering so I was..."

Janet Riley

"I took my parents for a meal at Porterhouse last week and we really enjoyed the food. We shared a selection of starters - the scallops were..."

Amy

"Myself and my husband went for dinner when Porterhouse opened last week and had an excellent meal.Our eye fillet steaks were cooked to..."

Dale

"Great spot. We got there early with a party of eight. Service was great and the food delicious. Despite some challenging fiid allergies we were..."

Philip Clegg

"Great steak restaurant, up market interior. Steaks are juicy and cooked the way you want with a few choices of sauce. Plenty of sides that comes with..."

Bo

"First time at Porterhouse yesterday and we had a sleeping baby with us. The staff found us a quiet corner and they were so respectful of us. They..."

Cee Grace

"The food here is awesome and amazing, have been here multiple times and its a favourite - especially the waffles! The only thing that would need to..."

Lisa

"We went to Porterhouse Grill with some friends of ours for dinner the other night. The steaks here are very good and they cooked them all perfectly..."

Rice & Kai

"Who would have thought there was a restaurant in Pakuranga Plaza Felt like a steak and had walked by this place a few timesA..."

The Incredible Edible

"The food was excellent. Scallops were fresh and done perfectly. Buttery and melt in your mouth. My prime rib had great flavour in the seasoning, a..."

Evashan Thavar

"I had an eye fillet with creamy mushroom sauce and mash potato. Also had seasonal vegetables for the side. I ordered my steak medium rare, and it was..."

Sy Chung

"Loved the atmosphere, portion size is massive for someone like me with an average appetite. Service was good, I suppose visiting as a part of a big..."

Amod Indap

"Pleasantly surprised by the quality here despite being part of the mall! We ordered the NY strip, t-bone, beef cheek, spiced salmon and some sides...."

Shammi Karunaratne

"My experience at dining here swung from one extreme to the other in several areas. The staff were really attentive and happy to turn the music down..."

Carrie Gow

"We didn't get a chance to eat here but the staff were very gracious in allowing us to sit underneath their heated seats and chill for a bit - in..."

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"Located in Pakuranga, Auckland this special home of food was a great choice. Steak, assortment of seafood and other choices ensures everyone has..."

John Loau

"Amazing food, friendly staff, nice atmosphere. All round great place to..."

Tracey Evans

"We had a wonderful dinner date at Porterhouse. Staff is exceptional and the food is amazing. We had to thank the chef Doug and his staff for the..."

Jayne Pritchard

"If happy hour could start at 6pm would be nicer. We had friends over for dinner from USA and they wanted to eat a good NZ steak. No better place..."

Nav Jote

"My family and I had a really amazing time at Porterhouse tonight. Our waitress was Melissa and she was so lovely! She made jokes with us and made..."

Dominique Prinsloo

"This is a fantastic steakhouse. The steak was great, perfectly medium rare and the steak sauce was just as good. My dad had the chicken fettuccine..."

Chinmay Pandit

"Came in without a booking and was seated immediately! Nico was super friendly and made sure we were alright along with a few other staff. Even though..."

Levi Czepanski

"The food was really tasty and the cocktail happy special was on point..."

Tash Whitlow

"Im gonna add 5 stars because the service was fantastic and the pork belly was really really good. We went there with no booking on what was a super..."

U Buliruarua

"Beautiful food, both in taste and presentation and fast friendly service made extra special by the wonderful Nico. Looking forward to returning to..."

Katie Clearwater

"I was looking forward to eat in this place, in my personal opinion the service was good, the food was great, tons of flavour and well done, the place..."

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