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89/100 (2377 ratings)
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"Cant wait to go back again!! We had the popping prawns, Kafier Lime chicken, shaking beef and duck salad with rice on the side. Even though it was..."
Natasha Ronaldson
"An absolute treat! The wait staff are really friendly and caring. The food is delightfully Asian with a " fusion" that actually works. Can't wait to..."
Bob Thomas
"One of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. The sauces were layered and exceptionally well balanced. Spicy without being *only*..."
Gillian Green
"We had special dinner to celebrate my son Nic b'day..the place was cozy,services so quick and full of hospitality,and the foodies were all..."
Suyenti Yenni Lin
"Great great food and atmosphere. Haven’t been in NZ FOR 10 years and food is equal to anything I’ve been to in..."
John Barb Snelling
"Today we had the most delightful lunch. We were a group of 4. 3 of us chose 4 small plates to share and my husband chose the fish curry. Every dish..."
Karen Nunes
"Thai fusion food, must try shaking beef and roti dessert , must try this place if you like something..."
Rex Chen
"Highly recommend going to Tok Tok, thoroughly enjoyed our evening..."
Gizmo Boy
"Very awesome customer service, especially from the Manager Rico! The food was superb, the hospitality was amazing along side of the friendliness of..."
Saiko
"Loved the food. Good portion size.Nice ambience..Thumbs..."
Dev Choudhury
"Have been here numeric times, love the environment, decorating and food, and sush a nice place for drinks too. But there's something impressed me the..."
CocoOnFire
"Always a pleasure eating here, the service is brilliant. We had a group of about 15 people at extremely short notice and they accommodated for us..."
Bailey Moffitt
"An exotic asian fusion restaurant in Takapuna.Service: 4/10When we entered the restaurant we stood at the counter and waited for the..."
Grace Huang
"Our waitress recommend the sweet potato pad seuw which was fantastic. Portion sizes of the mains were decent and the quality was top..."
Shannon
"Excellent lunch here this week. Everything we ordered was superb. Stand outs were the eggplant and tofu curry and the vegan free curry. Both portions..."
Kate Williamson
"Papaya green salad might be too spicy for someone. Takapuna colada is really nice. It’s nice to try the special main recommended by the staff...."
Elsalute Chic
"Favorite spot in Takapuna! Delicious food and awesome restaurant. The wagyu beef steamed buns and popping prawns are to die for! Both are super tasty..."
Alice B
"Had lunch here in the weekend and the atmosphere was so nice and I love the wooden letters on the roof that say 'TOK TOK'. I had the 'peach &..."
Karina
"I came to Tok Tok with my boyfriend on a Saturday evening and the place was packed! They managed to squeeze us in, which was great! We got the lamb..."
Sharon Louie
"A thai fusion place in Takapua. Seems to be busy. Been here once, really enjoyed their food and thai beer. However, this place is a little pricy and..."
Becky Kuang
"I got to know this restaurant at the Taste of Auckland event which happened 2 years ago they have a stall at the event and I can still remember it..."
Ang Sarap
"Another Asian fusion for the books. After multiple recommendations we gave this little gem a try! Bookings were a must for a table outside under the..."
Shaun Ross
"Tok tok delivers new and fresh flavours that I cannot experience elsewhere! Their balance between authentic and fusion is just right. My favourites..."
Heonjung Kim
"Delicious. I ordered the vegan yellow curry and I swear it was the most delicious curry I’ve had in a long time. It was creamy, however had the..."
Mya S
"Went in after a recommendation from a friend and I will be back.Friendly, helpful staff, great food (sharing plates), reasonably priced and..."
Debbie Lockart
"Crispy half duck and popping prawns are my personal favs here.Also the crispy Hapuka dry red curry.9/10! nice ambience and service! We were quite..."
888
"Food is amazingBut staff is unfriendly.Been there many times ,still fall in love with food but had many bad experiences with staff .hooe..."
Micheal
"It was packed when we arrived but we were looked after pretty well. Food was really tasty and I was in love with my 5 spiced pork belly. All the..."
Quinn Mai
"I have been a regular here for a while now. The reason for a four star is cause the food is either a hit or a miss. We have tried pretty much..."
Mary Hodgson
"We had dinner here and all dishes we ordered were excellent! There was a lot of people there so we had to wait a little bit and table wasn’t the..."
Karen
"The Halong Banquet set menu was an excellent option if you would like to taste majority of their dishes. The Ruakaka Kingfish sashimi, Crispy Wagyu..."
888bing888
"FOOD - we ordered the yellow vegan curry and sweet potato pad seuw. The curry was imbalanced and so overwhelming in flavour that we couldn't finish..."
Gem McLeod
"Everything I brought was utterly worth it. Often when eating out, you come away thinking: d I really just spend this much on that!? At Tok Tok this..."
Meghan Kerr-Phillips
"The place is very spacious and a great outdoor area that is fully enclosed in winter. We ordered a few dishes and they were all delicious. The..."
Charissa
"Tok tok offers a unique dive into asian fusion, their duck dishes are distinctively tok tok, I love their fusion of sweet and savoury! makes it a..."
Calvin
"I have dined at a lot of different Asian fusion restaurants by now, but somehow, this restaurant still managed to stand out :)First off,..."
Michelle Ma Belle
"Our family went to there quite a few times because my brother-in-law is a big fan of the restaurant. We usually ordered multiple dishes and share. We..."
Bright One
"Food: Friend and I shared the pad thai. Lots on the plate (but if you’re a hungry sharer then get something as well). Nice flavour but meat was a..."
Marina :)
"Beautiful flavours, well cooked food, but there needs to be a warning on the spice levels! We ordered the beef bun, the pork and scallop dumplings,..."
Kathryn Ruth
"Amazing food, especially loved the wagyu beef brisket. Great selection of cocktails and great service. Over all it was lovely night in a nice..."
Avalon Indiana Jones-Nicolle
"Highly recommend, 10/10, spectacular food, didn’t have to wait long, and relaxed atmosphere even though very busy with Mothers Day.Fast..."
Franhorsman
"Loved this place!Friendly service, we sat outside and the heaters there keep you toasty. Big space and very popular for birthdays for some..."
Mrs Puddingcake
"Wife has been numerous times before and has wanted to get me here, she finally got it right. Birthday dinner for her.Menu is simple in..."
Warren
"Tok Tok is a place that you can visit over and over, the food is delicious and well thought through. The flavours just work with each and every dish,..."
Lisa
"Really great food, pretty authentic for South East Asian cuisine. Loved the twist they do with their Pad Thai. Full of flavour. The service could do..."
Sarah Theobald
"Went here for a girls catch up and we all shared entrees and it was amazing! We had the shaking beef, crispy duck, pork belly, lamb bites and the..."
Hannah.milne11
"I tried the lamb bites, summer rolls, and crispy duck. I did not like the taste/seasoning on the lamb but the texture of it was on point. I liked the..."
Wapatino
"We came here for lunch and ordered a fair bit for just the two of us. We got the crispy squid, sticky pork ribs, dry Hapuna curry and sweet and sour..."
Smharpz
"I love this place, granted it is always quite busy, I have always been happy to share the communal tables with others so have never been..."
Abby
"Went here for lunch on a very hot day.The outdoor area is nice. Cocktails were tasty which went very well with the lamb bites which was full of..."
PK
"We have visited Tok Tok several times and we have tried most items on the menu.  The food and service are outstanding.  The food has great flavour..."
Sam Jones
"Been here twice with one year in between. It’s a cool Asian fusion restaurant with an Asian fusion decor.The menu looks very fancy but most of..."
Haoyang Feng
"IWe have been wanting to try Tok Tok in Takapuna for some time as it has a very good reputation and receives stellar reviews. Well today we went and..."
Lochbuie
"Well, busiest night of the year possibly and need I say the service was IMPECCABLE!Well done Tok Tok. Going off recent reviews the service may..."
ChoMpR
"Pop corn shrimp, kaffir lime chicken, salt n pepper squid....delicious.Been here 6+ times, food is consistent, service is getting worse, but..."
Brizzle
"Ordered quite a few dishes here when we came in recently, we tried their kingfish sashimi, popping prawns, kaffir lime chicken, shaking beef, pad..."
Blackpearl
"Finally got to try Tok Tok and I can see why it's hard to get a booking. A group of 6 and we had their Christmas banquet. Plenty of great flavoured..."
Andrew Poore
"About half of what we ordered was great, the other half pretty average. For the price point to product/value ratio, probably wouldn't visit..."
Rina
"Had an amazing dinner tonight with my friends in Tok Tok, the food is absolutely fabulous! Our waiter is effective and friendly! Definitely one of..."
Feiran An
"Another trendy Asian fusion restaurant with great food. On walking in to the sign that said 'please wait to be seated' we awkwardly stood..."
Lucyeatsakld
"Very lucky to live locally to Tok Tok and has to be one of the best places to eat this side of the bridge.  Food here is always fresh and spicy. The..."
JamesC
"Food is full of flavour. Love how each item is so different. You don’t get bored of the menu. Only thing stopping from getting a 5 is I found the..."
Destiny Mackay
"It had great ambience and awesome service from the staff. The food was great, especially the prawns and crab. The food was a tad expensive side..."
Brooke
"Tok Tok has nice fusion food, good staff and lively premises. Flavours are fresh and palatable, but missing a little bit of the incisiveness of real..."
Thomas W
"I keep this simpleYum yum yum. Very cool cooking stylesWent with work colleague'sLook forward to going here again.Staff very..."
Robert Dunn
"Situated on a busy corner in Takapuna, Tok Tok's specialty is modernised Asian Street food.It's a large space with inside & outside seating & an..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Really good service. I jsut dont like being oushed to order entrees when i clearly just wanted mains. Their food was great, a little too spicy for me..."
Tan.ned
"Went here the other night and the food was amazing!! Not only does food make a good restaurant but so does the service and honestly Tok Tok's service..."
Faye
"Amazing atmosphere. Great service. Food incredible I love Asian fusion, everything incredibly fresh! So many vegan options. Highly recommend veg..."
Emma Grace
"Awesome food, menu is structured aboud sharing plates which I usually loathe being GF when others arent, but there was such an excellent range of GF..."
GlutenFreeFoodie
"Arrived at 9pm and it was packed. Thought we would have lost our reservation as we were 15mins late. We were greeted by a wonderful waitstaff and..."
Al Kumar
"First time trying this place, expectations were high and it still blew us out of the water. We ordered the duck salad (with mangosteen) and wangyu..."
Inhae Jung
"Came here for a friend's birthday in a large group. Ambience is dim and intimate, was super busy when we got there. I absolutely loved everything we..."
Kenzi Yee
"The food was spicy, fragrant and delicious. Everyone at our table loved everything they ordered. I had the prawn and coconut salad and also the..."
Kathryn
"If I could give more than 5 stars I would! I was seriously impressed with Tok Tok. The service and the food were amazing! We booked online..."
Lia Yosaatmadja
"Food was really good, absolutely beautiful. The special venison dumplings were exquisite, and there was a really good range of meats and veggies to..."
Dini
"Came here on a Sunday night for a sweet and easy impromptu birthday dinner for our friend. Ordered the lamb bites, salt and pepper squid, sweet and..."
Panini T
"Came here for a late dinner at 8.30.... still people coming in very busy. Huge place great atmosphere just noisy. Waiting for our table by the bar..."
Donna&Shane
"Stunning food. Had the fresh coconut and prawn salad, which was surprisingly spicy. Delicious succulent dumplings with a soy caramel, and a..."
Lucia Florence
"The food is great. Really packed with bold & strong flavours that will punch your taste buds out of the park. The papaya salad was my favourite but..."
Kelly
"such nice and djfferent food there. Not like usual southern east food. we had shaking beef which is huge and tasted great. venison salad is fresh...."
Carina Chang
"Cool venue with delicious food, amazing service, and (surprisingly) good value for money. I thoroughly enjoyed my group dinner at Tok Tok and am..."
Raymond Tiong
"The food here is excellent! We ordered a variety of dishes. The beef brisket steamed bun, the red curry hapuka, lamb green curry and duck pad..."
Miss Kiki
"This place has the most amazing roti and beef dish. I had an amazing eating fiesta. The main let down here for me was the waiting service. For me..."
Chuchueats
"My favourite Asian Fusion restaurant in Auckland! With so many restaurants sporting Asian Fusion meals on their menu's in Auckland, the competition..."
Roxanne Sarkari
"large space, outdoor indoor flow and loving the fusion vibes. Great atmosphere and great to have a drink and some sharing platters.Service..."
ShoRt
"Went here last night with a group of friends for a birthday dinner. The restaurant itself is really nice, outside is definitely where you want to sit..."
Alysha Bower
"Had dinner there last night, great space with a good atmosphere & very busy all night. For starters the summer rolls which were half chock full..."
Lyn Templeman
"I visited TokTok in a group of 4 without making a reservation on a Sunday afternoon. The place was almost full and we were told that we had 2 hours..."
Katie Kim 20% ZOMATOGOLD: KATI8621
"Who can keep up with another Asian fusion eatery in the Auckland food scene! I have been here twice both times for lunch. Its a bit of a catch 22, it..."
Courtney @ A Food Awakening
"We went to tok tok last night and damn the food was great!!! Well done kitchen beautiful flavors tasty as!!Definitely we are coming back..."
Juan Pablo Morales Valle
"Amazing! this place is always busy yet we have always felt staff are always helpfull and on the ball and the food comes out quickly. Food is..."
Jason Charleston
"Here for a lunch with friend, firstly impressed by the decoration. The bird's nest hanging on the roof reminds me of my childhood. Cup and water..."
Tanz
"Everything is good! I ordered Manuka smoked salmon with curry which is amazing with Thai flavor! Really enjoy the food here !Very busy..."
Victor Li
"Dined here on Saturday night and the place was already packed, booking is essential! Upon arrival we were seated promptly and all staff were very..."
Nathalie
"The duck pad Thai was a surprising delight, served in a different way. It was delicious and the meat succulent. Fantastic service with smiley..."
Kate Smith
"+ Absolutely delicious food+ South East Asian twist to your night out+ Nice atmosphere+ Attentive staff- Average, bland cocktail that..."
Jihye Kang
"The food is absolutely delicious! I had the pad Thai and roti and was quite content with that. The let down of this place however is the service -..."
Caroline Barrett
"Ever since sampling Tok Toks Brisket bun and Hapuka dry red curry at Taste of Auckland, we couldn't wait to head to Tok Tok in Takapuna and sample..."
Kieran
"Been there twice now, once for dinner once for lunch. Great food, awesome decor and we had top notch service from the same guy, tiki tattoo on the..."
Brainless Foodie
"Food was phenomenal. I'd recommend the Hapuka Red Curry, beautiful mix of strong and delicate flavors. Also really enjoyed the beef steamed bun. The..."
Tyler King
"Lunched here after a good friend of mine raved about this place. And after sampling the menu I can understand the hype about this place...."
Kelly
"I tried these guys at the taste festival, really liked it so decided to eat there sunday the next day. They have really good food. Flavoursome...."
Whiskyncigars
"good tasty food.  would recommend anyone who enjoys Asian flavors, small size dishes -great for sharing with friends. service was good.  would..."
Lang Ea
"I came here with a friend on Sunday for lunch. The place was busy but not too packed so we got a good seat. The staff were very friendly and helped..."
KM
"A big tick for me! Great service and delicious food. I can still remember the taste of shaking beef. The table next to us had the same dish and..."
Lily Chow
"I was pleasantly surprised with this place as my cousin who is vegetarian suggested it and not being vegetarian myself I wasn't that excited but I..."
Jessica
"As a lover of Asian fusion cuisine, it's no surprise that I absolutely loved this place! Staff were so attentive and friendly, food was awesome we..."
Christine Yeh
"Two thumbs up!! Good food. Great service. Me and my friend ordered pad thai and shrimp salad. Loved every bite. Plus the ambiance is perfect. I..."
Claudine Anne Tan
"Had lunch here with large group of coworkers. The kitchen was quick with food service and the quality of food was good. Loved the lamb, calamari and..."
GlutenFreeGuide NZ
"Oh my goodness, soooo good. First time i've everrrr liked chicken wings AND seafood. The prawn popcorn stuff was amazeballs, the chicken wings sooo..."
Mercypatch
"Oh my! I'm pleased I came across this gem. Beautiful restaurant, very attentive and pleasant customer service, and the food was exquisite. I don't..."
Nikki S.
"I had this craving for Thai food today but lazy to drive to East Tamaki. My wife suggested we try this place for a change. We ordered the..."
Eric Mendez
"About time Taka had more asian infusion variety. Tok Tok is pretty cool, great tasting food the tacos and Harpuka curry are my..."
Alwayseating
"Food was yummy, a pretty standard Asian fusion. We friend and I ordered a bao each, one main, one salad, one roti, and a drink each to a total of..."
Sulin Wang
"Great tasting food! Loved the flavour of every dish I had! We shared the starter, dumplings and lime chicken and then ordered the roast pork belly..."
Tazyn Fini
"I liked the restaurant. The foods are generally tasty. What we had was spicy. The food portions are not really big, so you might also want to try the..."
Lily
"My second visit was way better. The place keeps crowded and the food was way more impressive. This time I've tried the Thai style sashimi, pork..."
Diogo Reck
"My cousin suggested going to this place for lunch cos she has heard it was good. It was a little late in the afternoon like 2-3pm. There were 8 of us..."
Queena
"An amazing South East Asian culinary journey.Highly recommend the lamb bites starter and the crispy hapuka red curry main. A special shout out..."
Jyothi Madanlal Chhabria
"Loved it! Went late on Thursday night and it was still busy with a small wait for a table but it's worth it!Enjoyed the popping prawns and..."
Jaffa
"Have been here a few times now and love it. A fantastic addition to Takapuna.You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu, try..."
Kiwi888
"I went to Tok Tok with my girlfriend and her family for dinner. We went in on a whim and were lucky to get a table, it'd just opened a few weeks..."
Frazer Noble
"Wow, I went there last week with few friends on a rainy day. Great atmosphere for a bottle of wine, with warm and friendly as well as the decoration,..."
Tra Tran
"We arrived on a busy Sunday afternoon. The first impression wasn't great, as we had to move from one table that wasn't cleaned properly to another..."
Kat Boz
"■ Beautiful interior■ Delicious food■ Amazing service■ Gets very busy■ On the pricey endTakapuna is..."
FoodieOodie95
"Last Sunday, I had lunch with my family at Tok Tok, a restaurant I’ve been wanting to try since it opened in Takapuna some time last year. It was..."
Angela (A Style Collector)
"Food was great but smaller portions that necessary for sharing with larger groups. Salads were also all the same just with one different addition...."
Dale
"Came here for lunch having heard good things about this place. Set in the north shore it will definitely add variety to the eateries for the..."
Ivan Koay
"Lovely service. We didn't make a reservation but the FOH were really helpful and got us a table where we prefered. All the entrees were great. They..."
Adline Shandil
"We didn't make a booking but got a table after eating by the bar to order some drinks first , we got the lamb and shaking beef as mains but they..."
Richie Chewy
"We had been there last night. One of the best of Asian fusion food that I had in Auckland. Great service and nice atmosphere. Definitely be back...."
Ben Duong
"We have been to Tok Tok a couple of times since it opened .It is one of the best experiences from a new restaurant in Takapuna that we have seen and..."
Lesley Pether
"Went on a rainy thursday night with three friends for dinner and had drinks on the low tables before our table was ready as we arrived early and..."
Helen Gyde
"As someone who travelled to Vietnam recently and has struggled to find good Vietnamese food in Auckland, this place was a lovely surprise with the..."
Shannon Em
"Me and my son ate here for dinner tonight. Hands down the best restaurant I've been to for quite a while. The food has tons of flavour with..."
Shelby
"Asian fusion at its finest! The food is as good as it sounds on the menu, it has a lovely open dining space with a enclosed outdoor area perfect for..."
Eden Wood
"This is the second time I have dined at this fabulous restaurant and next time I will give it 5/5 because I am sure by then they will have sorted out..."
Rachel Brebner
"First time there - for mid week lunch. We have now picked out our dinner menu for the next 5 visits 👍 Only tried a few small plates so far but the..."
Sandy Bedford
"Service was great, very friendly. Drinks were nice. Food was great. Portions weren't overly large so it's good to order starter if you're quite..."
Louise
"Great place friendly staff and really flavour some food The place was busy as with a nice atmosphere and the menu had a wide variety of fresh..."
David Thompson
"We’ve been eager to try Tok Tok since it opened so were pleased to get there on Saturday night.We arrived at 8pm and were behind a party of 3..."
Semanie Cato
"We had such a great time yesterday at Tok Tok; delicious food, amazing atmosphere, friendly staff and affordable price. I will definitely go back..."
Oxana Timofeeva
"First time visit for lunch yesterday. Great food. We had tapas chicken, rice paper rolls, tuna tacos, prawn dumplings. All food really nice. My fav..."
Louise
"The best new Restaurant in Takapuna. Since the new edition of Madam woo we are a bit spoilt for choice in Takapuna.. My advice is try Tok..."
Scotty Ray
"We gave Tok Tok a few weeks to bed in and then tried it mid afternoon one Saturday when it was quiet and we weren't disappointed. We had the popping..."
Austin
"This restaurant is opened by the owners of Le Vietnamese cafe in Ponsonby. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. Service was friendly. Though..."
Kim Ying Chan
"I'm a vegetarian, and often these asian fusion places don't have great options (e.g. Mekong Baby, etc), so I was really pleasantly surprised to see 3..."
EmmaG
"I have to leave a 'mixed' review after we went there recently after the new opening. We left feeling let down by the service, but were pleased with..."
JP
"Very impressive choices at lunch.  I ordered the crispy hapuka red curry.  The portion was more than enough with at least 6 large pieces of fish...."
Lmrliu74
"The cocktails are so so good. Super yummy food, love their lamb bits. Their meals are really big, we usually order 1 big and 1 small to share The..."
Nahed Alhaj
"Tasty yummy food, fast friendly service. Glad we went for our work dinner. Got a pork rib starter and half crispy duck main + rice + beer. Asked to..."
Alec Blackhall
"Had a work dinner with the fabulous crew on a Monday evening and they ABSOLUTELY rocked!! Our gorgeous server (Ashley) was a super star, wicked chat..."
Sinead Hawksworth
"Great service, delicious food, can see why it’s always..."
yu-chia cheng (chia)
"Food good. However the duck dish was horrible. Wont be ordering it again. Too pricey and too noisy. But would recommend just dont order the duck..."
Jayshree Dastracey
"Really good food here, I loved every dish that I ordered! Good atmosphere and very nice interior suitable for all..."
James
"It's always a pleasure to dine at Tok Tok. Great atmosphere & service. Love, love, love Tok Tok. The popping prawns, tossed greens, miso eggplants,..."
Cristina Costache
"Our family visits this place often. Above all, we are satisfied with all the food, but I felt that the food potion was much less than last time on..."
H Y
"Location and the atmosphere is awesome. The food was great and plate display was very nice. Might be due to during holiday season staff was on leave,..."
Lily Liu
"Delicious! Totally enjoyed and love the dishes ordered. Friendly and fast services by..."
Joyce low
"Great for our family Xmas lunch today. I found it a tad noisy where our table was - on the verandah. Being on a busy intersection on a Sunday in..."
Maggie Hartley
"Great food with most amazing and unique fusion I have tasted. Kingfish Sashimi was the best of all. Lamb bites are great too. Good ambience with..."
Bhawesh Singh
"I don’t think it’s necessary to sugarcoat the lamb to signify its tenderness. It’s too sweet to be honest. Instead of mixing textures, I may be..."
M Cai
"Great lively atmosphere. Food was decent and seems like they have changed a few items on the menu since last year ! Came here the second time and..."
Dana Young
"Loved the high energy from the moment we walked in the door! Arrived today from Sydney and found this buzzing little place on the corner. Staff were..."
Bree Stanley
"This is an upscale Asian fusion restaurant in Takapuna. The location is great, nicely decorated and lively vibe. The service is quick and friendly...."
Jenn Javier
"Amazing food, every dish is super tasty. We always order too much but manage to fit it in because it tastes so fab! The cocktails are so good and are..."
Dani Fox
"Love this place! From the outstanding service to the delicious food to the gorgeous atmosphere, Tok Tok is a total win. A memorable dining experience..."
Renae C. Greenman
"literally insane. the small bites menu is genuinely the best appetiser menu i can think of. the sashimi is life changing and i crave it constantly,..."
Zoe Tierney
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"Fantastic place!! Can't rate it highly enough. Beautiful friendly staff and absolutely wonderful food!! A+! A definite MUST !! They accommodated all..."
Bianca Ravelich
"It was wonderful experience with beautiful view, fresh sashimi and sushi! Perfect place to have authentic japanese food and good atmosphere. I..."
Mie Asaka
"Great meal and wonderful service. Highly..."
Justine Cormack
"Delicious, good service, great atmosphere. My fave Japanese spot on the shore..."
Kristine Green
"Being well travelled throughout Japan over 12 years I must say that being a Takapuna resident and business person, it's about time we had such a..."
Jody Simmons
"I was here last night with my son (ironman!) and he was in one of his 'difficult' moods. The waitress was so kind + and took the time to talk to him..."
Faith Robertson
"This place is become my favourite restaurant forever! Excellent food! Love it so muchhhhhh..."
Peeranoot Tuitemwong
"Great service, quick to bring the food out, amazing fresh..."
Leanne Louise Tesoriero
"Fantastic Food and Service. My favourite place to..."
Amaze
"Staff was very friendly and helpful, super engaging as soon as we walked through the door. The atmosphere was great and felt very modern and chic...."
Sam
"One of my favourite Japanese restaurant in Auckland. Love their black asahi..."
Dev Choudhury
"Love this place. Amazing food, great atmosphere and wonderful staff. Came here for New Years and ordered the eggplant miso, tempura prawns, beef..."
Crystal Fell
"Good portions sizes for the prices was very satisfied after my..."
Patrick Oei
"Tokyo Bay.. located right on Takapuna beach front. Great views, great food! The sushi rolls definitely worth the $16, made to order, so light and..."
Jade
"Amazing food, amazing service, great atmosphere. Every time we go for lunch or dinner it's always amazing. Staff are great and it is so nice to know..."
Paulette
"Came here for a quick drink on a Saturday evening. We got a table just facing the beach so it was bery bery romantic haha Beef tataki and..."
Jonathan Chau
"Food and services are good, stunning view and location, cozy and beautiful interior design. However the sashimi were not really fresh as we expected...."
Tom Lê
"Right in front of takapuna beach with a stunning view of rangitoto.Friendly staff and offers a variety of sake and alcohol, the dishes are well..."
Rex Chen
"Nice location with beautiful views. Very popular Japanese in Takapuna. A booking in advance is a must. Lots of Bento choices. A little pricy, but..."
Becky Kuang
"Great Japanese food on the shore and one of the best I have found so far. They do an awesome Teriyaki chicken and the Miso grilled eggplant and..."
Scott Lawson
"One of the best countries I ever visited was Japan, I will definitely come back their multiple times without getting tired of what I will be seeing...."
Ang Sarap
"Came here with my family and our close family friends for lunch one day, even though i’m a really picky eater I did find something on the menu and..."
Yana Petrenko
"Came in for lunch on Anzac day and there was no surchage but I'm pretty sure most of the places were doing that. Between all the restaurants in..."
Karina
"Had dinner here, very fresh and modern decoration, friendly staff and absolutely delicious food. All the plates that we got were very beautifully..."
Cunha.o.leo
"Modern decor, excellent service, really good view by the beach and really delicious food, meats are cooked perfectly. Will definitely come..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Really good service, lovely location and restaurant. Enjoyed the meal box option which is great value and enough food. Otherwise the menu seems..."
Cherie
"Tokyo has great service and delicious food! Highly recommend the teriyaki Lamb skewers and prawns. Fabulous location, right be the beach also..."
Lou-Ellen Bestwick
"The destination place for a fancy Japanese style dinner on the waterfront.The ambience of the place is so perfect, and the staff aren't..."
KUIDAORE
"I came here with a few friends. The service was great. Food outstanding. Location amazing! I was very impressed with the overall experience, and will..."
Rebecca
"I think it's a good dining experience and a good attitude. It's a great place to go out on a date or party with friends. I like this duck very much...."
Yuki XU
"The restaurant’s beautiful ambiance (modern-japanese design and the fact that Takapuna beach is right infront of you), the polite staff members,..."
Sandi Abaya
"We came here for dinner on a Friday night and ordered the agedashi tofu, soft shell crab, duck and pork belly. The aesthetic of the restaurant..."
Dxlche
"This place deserves 6 out of 5! Just Fabulous! Beautiful location. Very reasonable parking $. Excellent food. And EPIC service. Had the Boss Lunch..."
Amanda Wedden-Gribble
"Beautiful spot in Takapuna, lovely staff and such a big food selection. The food was delicious, some of the best Japanese food I’ve had in a long..."
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"Overall 4.5/5Food 4/5Atmosphere 4/5Drink 4.5/5Seaview + easy parking at the weekend Great place to have sushi and beer..."
Bella Luv Food
"Came here with my family a while ago! Food were good as well as services! Just need to book in advance as we came without booking and have to wait..."
Selene Nguyen 🌸
"We chose Tokyo Bay to have a lazy Sunday lunch today. We each ordered a Blue Water bento and a miso glazed eggplant to share. The eggplant was really..."
Annie Ren
"We walked from Milford to Takapuna and found this gem. The layout was thoughtful. The beach facing frontage had room for 3 big Asahi umbrellas which..."
Mei
"Tokyo Bay's reviews have been impressive. We ordered 2 dinner boxes - the blue water & Tokyo Bay tempura, a sushi, sashimi & nigiri platter, pepper..."
STRADS
"Yet again a fantastic experience with both food and atmosphere.This has to be one of our favourite places to dine.Yum bluff oysters, yum..."
Deb Ross
"TLDR: clean place, great food, friendly service! A clean, modern, medium-sized restaurant right beside Takapuna beach so you can enjoy the..."
Real Slug
"tokyo bay had amazing beautiful japanese food. the servings were good and the food placed on the plate was very modern. i enjoyed the ranges of..."
Jessica W
"Great location with view. Plenty of parking. Great customer service and delicious food. Cocktails were average- could be better. Will definitely..."
Beka
"This place has a great fusion Japanese atmosphere. Came here for lunch and order a karaage chicken donburi. On requesting for a low carb meal, the..."
JKG
"Nice restaurant, nice location, nice view, nice food. Little bit pricey. Had dinner box for the grill and blue water @$32 and japanese cocktail candy..."
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"Had a lovely lunch at Tokyo Bay last Saturday when my friend and I tried it for the first time. We were impressed by their high quality food which..."
Raymond Tiong
"I have been there last week. They have awsome view and great service. The meals were well presented. It would be perfect if the seafood were fresher...."
Chenlu Shi
"Yum, yum, yum. Towards bit pricey side for small portion meals. Really enjoyed overall dining experience. Both seafood and meat were cooked..."
Bambi
"My friend and I went to Tokyo bay for late lunch. We enjoyed great view and food so much. Especially wagyu croquettes and fresh sashimi were best!!..."
Risa Sugiyama
"Came here for lunch and ordered their grill bento box, the waiter was kind enough to fulfill my request of substituting lamb with more chicken..."
Blackpearl
"Just a casual dinner with a mate, service is good and the ambience is nice. We had the large sashimi, eggplant miso-yaki, agedashi tofu, beef tataki..."
Jeffie
"Great place with nice beach view and delicious Japanese food and well service. It may need booking in advance when rash hour. Car parking place close..."
Spencer Zhan
"Had another really good night at my new favourite Tokyo Bay.  A cool setting with a nice view, and the staff recognised me from the last time we..."
Kelsey Price
"Amazing food, amazing service and absolutely beautiful setting!! The food was fresh and the service was so fast. The restaurant is beautiful and the..."
Karena Letham
"My partner and I came here for date night. We don't usually eat japanese food but were delighted to have stepped out of our comfort zone. The duck..."
Pooja Karan
"Fantastic food and setting! The view is fabulous with seating insided or out on the deck. We have been here for lunch several times and..."
Annemarie M
"Great place to go for lunch and grabbing a bento. Delicious food, great location and ambience. Have some great side dishes as well, including the..."
Itsyum
"The first impression of me with Japan, was the word and vision of real Tokyo Bay in Tokyo. In 2012, my first time visit Japan. Overlooking Japan from..."
Angel Deng Yun
"We booked this restaurant to celebrate a special birthday.We had such an amazing experience. The location with a sea view is Wow. The restaurant..."
Ryoko
"Tokyo Bay is perfectly poised by the waterfront, making the outside tables a beautiful place to eat on a clear summers night. The food is really..."
Sasha McCormick
"Had really lovely time here yesterday. The staff memebers were so kind, explained every dishes and ingredient to us. The presentation of the plates..."
Ayumi Fujita
"We had lunch sunny day. Restaurant is full of people even Monday! It was wonderful experience with beautiful view, fresh sashimi and sushi! Perfect..."
Mie Asaka
"Lovely dining area that has a beautiful view of Takapuna beach. We were seated upstairs in the back but it would have been much nicer to sit..."
I_like_pickles
"Dined here for Valentine dinner. We arrived fairly early (6:30) and the place was not packed. However by the time it reached 7ish the whole place was..."
Nathalie
"Very enjoyable dining experience. Great service and atmosphere. Food was delicious with well sized portions. Would recommend to anyone looking for a..."
Azmarah Maniparathy
"Tokyo Bay is a great choice to dine in whenever you're in Takapuna and feeling Japanese.The thing I love the most about this place is a smile...."
Lidiyosha
"Great food in a very nice location. You can see the ocean form inside the restaurant and the fish tasted like it was caught as we were walking..."
Broomhilda
"Really good Japanese place in a very good area. Situated right next to takapuna beach, Tokyo bay is an excellent Japanese restaurant. We ordered the..."
Bella Qian
"This has to be one of my go to places for Japanese food! The location is gorgeous being right along takapuna beach, and the staff are very kind. I've..."
Jessica
"Beautiful location and good service. Food was nice but no wow factor with the price we paid, we are a bunch of Japanese food and culture lovers, so..."
Cecilia Wu
"■ Lovely Interior■ Dinner sets/Bento boxes■ Beachfront viewTokyo Bay is part of a new complex in Taka, set up to enjoy the..."
FoodieOodie95
"Sensational!!! Recently dropped in with colleagues for a work lunch and enjoyed varied share dishes including sashimi, beef tataki,..."
Jonathan Mayes
"Always great, friendly service. For lunch, I recommend the delicious, great value sushi rolls or the don buri, and the lamb ball skewers are a..."
David Moore
"Went there for a work lunch and had a whole lot of plates to share. Their service was efficient and friendly. Of particular note were their duck..."
Athena
"Lovely beautiful meal. Highly recommended. Welcoming staff, food was incredible. Will definitely be back. Food was very well priced, full of..."
Jesse Greenslade
"My friend and I stumbled across this place while going for a ride over the shore. We weren't really dressed for dining out but we were hungry &..."
FoodieCritic
"Only been here for lunch but was lovely. Great extensive menu, I got The Boss Bento box (see photos) and it was delicious. Really nice spot along the..."
Foodathon
"My partner and I went to Tokyo Bay on a windy cold Saturday night. We'd heard great things about their $50pp vegetarian set menu and were going to..."
Daniel Kinnoch
"Great vibe and good Japanese food. Good for small groups too. Got to say that sushi was amazing, some of the freshest I've had to..."
Christophe Pereira
"Came here for dinner tonight, the food was very clean and the quality of cooking was great too. The tofu and ginger dish was delicious but the fish..."
Eddie Liu
"Visiting my old stomping ground Takapuna always brings back high school memories. Back then, nothing appealed more than a green tea frappacino and a..."
UltimateOmNoms
"The service was fantastic, and the food was really good. I got the tofu main dish which was well priced, delicious and filling. My boyfriend got the..."
Amber Simmonds
"This is a restaurant with beautiful Takapuna beach view. Recommend you to book for your table especially weekend, holiday or for..."
Cindy Ong
"We had lunch, it was so nice. Lunch box was presented beautifully, kids menu was good, too. Our kids liked chips. Many restaurants and cafes make hot..."
Nando Giordani
"I was very enjoy time with Kids at Tokyo Bay.Great Food menu and good service and they look after my kids very kind.We ordered Kids Bento..."
Sarasa Shimura
"I love this place, such beautiful decor and great location, theres something really relaxing and inviting about this place compared to the others on..."
David
"What a wide range of sake to choose from!  The waitress was helpful in picking the right sake to go with my delicious meal.  Combined with the..."
Lmrliu74
"Currently my favourite Japanese restaurant in Auckland. Stunning views of Takapuna beach, beautiful decor and delicious, well presented Japanese..."
Maggie Law
"This Japanese restaurant is beautifully decorated creating a nice ambience. The service was very good throughout the night. Not overbearing, yet..."
Miss Kiki
"AMAZING!!! Went here for Valentines dinner and it was better than I expected. My valentine and I both had the duck dumplings as starters. I was..."
Ana95
"What a great Japanese place with a great view. The staff is very attentive and always present but not intrusive. Great food menu selection with..."
Pietro
"Great location with a sea view but the food was very disappointing. We were having a festive celebration so chose the set meal. The first dish to..."
Lancy Chua
"Great spot and nice layout. Service started a little rocky but improved throughout the night. Food was delicious and really fresh - one of the best..."
Sarah Cowie
"Dinner for two on a Saturday evening.  No booking and the restaurant was quite busy but we were accommodated albeit at one of the back tables (so do..."
Shana Alvey
"Excellent food, excellent service, excellent view. For our starters we had octopus balls, deep fried oysters and duck dumplings. For the mains we had..."
Petra
"This is a good little spot. Been there quite a few times now, both during day and night. Each time seem to get good seat, service, food and have nice..."
Jason Page
"Had such a delicious lunch here- the Asian greens and tofu donburi and my friend had the bento box. The staff were amazing- best service I've had in..."
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"Nice location-not far from the beach, it's a good idea to take a refreshment after enjoying the sunshine and beach. I went there in a windy day..."
Flora
"Went to the place for my birthday and had a lovely time there.My plumb cocktail was sweet, refreshing and packs a punch.We ordered the beef..."
Cindy Wu
"Perfect. Divine. Best Japanese Restaurant in Auckland. Great and wonderful customer service. Authentic. Nice view by the beach. Enough..."
Toru Tres
"First time here. Came for my birthday dinner. It was awesome and i can say Tokyo Bay is the best jap restaurant in Auckland. Drinks and food are at..."
Justin Leung
"We booked a table for 6 at Tokyo Bay for a special occasion. They phoned me on the day to confirm the booking which was a nice touch. Set on The..."
Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign
"Sophisticated, modern decor with stunning views of takapuna beach. Very good service but the food wasn't spectacular. The duck dumplings were dry and..."
Eden Wood
"I’m no food expert but I am a self-confessed foodie. I love food and trying new places to eat. Back in my Tumblr days, I always posted about food..."
Angela (A Style Collector)
"Tokyo bay is located in the nicest spot with a gorgeous view of takapuna beach. I love the vibe of the place the decor is also beautiful. Staff are..."
Sarah S
"The sashimi platter was really nice. I also ordered the snapper and it was good. The dessert however was the best part, tiramisu and green tea cakes,..."
Michelle
"Really amazing view from the restaurant. Soothing music. Staff here are friendly . Food is amazing. Had the boss bento :) not too expensive just..."
Michelle Chua
"We went to this place Saturday afternoon for dinner and drinks. We had takoyaki, Japanese pepper squid, teriyaki duck and snapper shioyaki for meals..."
Eduardo Dias
"Following on from a walk we went to the Tokyo Bay for lunch today. As it was a lovely sunny Spring day over Labour weekend we sat outside..."
Lochbuie
"Stunning location and excellent service. The menu had a very good variety from sashimi, sushi, bento, teriyaki and teppanyaki. Prices are on the..."
Candii Cao
"Lunch with my son today. We had two bento box, the grill and the blue water. Food are presented nicely. The green tea ice-cream is another must..."
Rebecca0812
"Went there on Friday afternoon for some afternoon drink. Nice view from outside seat. Super nice waitress though busy at that moment. Great bubbles..."
Tanz
"Great food, great service. Some of the best Japanese we have tried on the Shore. Plenty of options, beautiful presentation, try the Asahi black..."
Tony Loughran
"A little treasure in takapuna the strand. It is pricier than other japanese restaurants but I believe it's reasonable for the food, view and service..."
Musings Of A Foodie
"Visited with a couple of friends on a Thursday night, Tokyo bay was busy but the surrounding restaurants very quiet. We were seated..."
Helen Gyde
"Had the most incredible dinner at Tokyo Bay this week! Absolutely loved the gorgeous, mysterious decor, friendly customer service and top quality..."
Sophia
"Been to this restaurant twice. It's pretty good Japanese food. And the customer service was great both times.Tonight, my kid dropped a..."
Shelby
"Wow - Tokyo Bay makes the best chicken karaage in town AND it's gluten free. On all my visits, we've decided to choose a few options from the light..."
LouLou
"First 5* review! Food is top notch and great presentation. Nice unobtrusive yet attentive service. We also liked the decor and music. Have dined..."
Alex James
"I was looking forward to finally trying this place and I was able to before Mother's Day. I booked lunch online that same day and it was quick and..."
Angela (A Style Collector)
"TOP 10 PICK Was so excited to try this little place situated on Takapunas popular beach. I sat down & gorged myself on the Fried Tofu/Chicken/Squid..."
House Of Eats
"This is such a cute place! I have been wanting to come here since they opened earlier in the year. I finally had dinner here last night and the..."
Caroline Barrett
"Went here last night for my girlfriends mothers day dinner with her family. The setting is lovely with a nicely set up restaurant and wait staff all..."
Michael Exton
"We went to Tokyo Bay for lunch on 26 April with our two children and two friends from overseas. We ordered the Bento Lunch boxes, which came with..."
Austin
"We had lunch here. good location. It was an absolute wonderful moment in that it brought together a number of great feelings such as pleasant and..."
Mika Nagae
"Thank you for amazing dinner to us?it was perfect! i love japanese foods!i think this restaurant is the best of japanese restaurant in..."
Yurika Moriyama
"Had dinner at Tokyo Bay last week. I've wanted to come in a few times but has been fully booked each time. So this time we decided to go..."
Ruben O'Connell
"Tokyo Bay Takapuna Beach. Top notch Japanese dining.Real Japanese modern cuisine. Great setting, friendly, efficient service and fairly..."
Mark Smith
"Spectacular location, excellent  food , timely polished service and a fair price price makes this a great experience for Japanese food on the North..."
Michael Pether
"One of the better Japanese places on the North Shore. Very friendly service and good selection of food and authentic taste. They always seem to have..."
Jason Tan
"This is my go to Japanese Restaurant. The staff are always so friendly and welcoming. The food is astonishingly good with the perfect amount of food...."
S t e l l a
"The restaurant is just next to the beach. You can enjoy nice Japanese food with the beautiful sea view. I highly recommend the sashimi is very..."
Adam Tseng
"First time here. The food here is absolutely delicious, impressively so. Our family of five agreed unanimously, including my grandson. We went with..."
Will Wilson
"I have been here three times before. We have to make a bit of an effort as this is far from where we live. But to be honest, we probably won't be..."
Maria Jones
"Great food and service in the best location in Takapuna. The food was delicious, and the service was fast and courteous, the ladies who looked after..."
Jorge Bisteni
"Fantastic Japanese restaurant Excellent service - staff provided and overview of each dish when service (naming the fish types for the sashimi Food..."
Kiwi Kiwi
"Beautiful food and great atmosphere. The miso aubergine was..."
Ana Vila
"Excellent authentic taste of Japanese cuisine! Felt like a time travel to Japan :) Must visit restaurant in Auckland! Amazing ambience along with..."
Abhishek Singh
"Absolute exceptional service! our waitress went above and beyond to make the time and experience amazing. Brought our four girls for a special..."
Sarah Greenfield
"Hmm! This is a tricky review. The food, the venue, and the service were excellent. My only problem is with the quantity of the food, which is very..."
Soheil Bakhshi
"It is always a pleasure to dine here. The food is good, the service is good and gets better the more you visit. I am comfortable introducing friends..."
Chester Becroft
"Everything was phenomenal. We had the miso salmon, several pieces of sashimi, agadashi tofu, and some miso soup- and it’s by far not only the best..."
Ellie Rose Maas
"This is for my belated birthday dinner. We ordered a lot! Felt so spoiled 🥰So happy we enjoyed it. The vibe there is great and we got sea view..."
Coriander Couple
"The best point to eat here because of the seaside atmosphere, to compare with the Japanese food which I enjoyed in many other area, I couldn't give..."
Kenneth Wang
The Grange
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"14 of us came here for an Xmas work function. We were seated in the 'dining room' which was lovely. The $85 set menu was perfect for our group with..."
Matthew Gardner
"I had to come on here and publicly thank Shannon for hosting us the other week. We had our friend's hens dinner in the glasshouse area and she..."
Grace Mamea
"We booked the dining room for 13 guests to celebrate my partner's birthday and our engagement, and we were blown away by how attentive and warm the..."
Sofia Garcia
"Had a family event of +20 people booked in the private room on Sunday the 23rd from 1:00-6:00pm. Staff were extremely friendly, professional and..."
Bernadette
"Booked the Greenhouse to celebrate my wife’s birthday. Food was great and came in very generous portions. The team was all very helpful and..."
David
"We came here to celebrate my godson's birthday a few days ago; there were 14 of us including little children. It was very good except for the fact..."
C Garcia
"The best restaurant and bar I’ve ever visited ! Friendly atmosphere and your waiters are super friendly and very welcoming!!! SPECIAL THANKS TO..."
Mona Katerina Lisa
"I booked the greenhouse room for a private event to propose to my partner at the grange and am very pleased to say that we had an amazing experience..."
Rahul Thakur
"Hands down our all time favourite restaurant! It's our go to and recommend to anyone wanting delicious food and beverages at reasonable prices and..."
Rona Wilson
"The Private Dining room was perfect for our celebration. The food & service was excellent. They were so helpful, accomodating and nothing was too..."
Vicky O'Connor
"My friend booked a private room and it was perfect. The service was also amazing (not sure of his name but he was a charismatic man in a stripy..."
Amy-Lee Wickliffe
"One of the best meals I have ever had.. Amazing staff making the night..."
Steve Helg
"Great accomdatong of allergies. Nice food. Definitely knew how to cook a..."
Rachel Turner
"Good ambience, standard service, alright food. I would have given them a 4.5 star, if I had the option :-) One thing to note - I was having lunch..."
Sandy Smart
"Great place for a get together. Went here for a job function and the staff were always there when we needed them. And even when we didn't. They were..."
JandalzNZ
"I met for a business lunch at this great little casual restaurant and bar. Lots of outdoor seating to enjoy on a nice day, and would definitely be..."
Bryan Daly
"We didn't have a booking but they were so accommodating. Ramond especially, your service was superb. The food was excellent as well...."
Susan Dyer
Aubergine
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"Highly recommend this place, we often visit on a Sunday and take advantage of their $20 lunch special. Awesome staff and the food is always great,..."
Allan Turner
"Had dinner here last night was awesome staff were very friendly and service was great food was awesome all round great place would definitely go..."
Jahmez Wallace
"The food was amazing and the service was great, i went with my family and we were all happy with the food and the service, the portions are big and..."
Selma Altahan
"We had a table of 18 last night for my 29th and every person loved their meal the lamb shanks literally fell of the bone they were so succulent this..."
Amber Purvis
"Come for lunch for the first time today, amazing service! All the staff were sooo nice! Food was amazing, couldn't fault this restaurant at all!..."
Kim Butler
"Had dinner a couple weeks ago, staff were super nice and food was Devine,..."
Dominique Tuck
"Good ambience ,excellent service and food was well presented value for money,very friendly staff,� will come back again for..."
Sohan Joshi
"Delicious food and amazing service, Friendly and helpful staff $35 menu was great..."
Sharon Bachir-Brahmi
"Awesome meal deals . Great food nice wine and lovely staff . Will be..."
Andrew Shone
"Been my favorite restaurant for years now. Disappointed because no duck this time (first time ever) still rate it as a 5 due to service and food and..."
Rosemarie Muller
"We arrived at lunch time without a booking but that was not a problem. The friendly staff set us up at a table for 5 people and delivered chilled..."
Elise Hansen
"AAA+++ Quality healthy food highly recommend to all great value for..."
Jason Yang
"A group of us senior citizens were looking for somewhere for a lunchtime get together which featured a few choices and was within our..."
Peter Saunders
"Sehr sehr leckeres Fleisch. Super freundlicher Service. 5..."
Doreen Heuer
"Lovely meals, huge serving sizes and brilliant value. Staff are really lovely and attentive. Will be..."
Amy Watts
"I had dinner here with a girlfriend, I order the pan fried tarakihi fish and she got the beef eye fillet. We also shared the house falafel. The food..."
Sophie Wang
"This was our first visit after quarantine and we couldn’t wait to come back! As always, the food was great, and we felt very comfortable with the..."
Tanya Anderson
"Came here with my wife and 3 children, food was amazing and the staff were very friendly. The modern decor is lovely and the whole family loved the..."
Carter Lawson
"Came here with my wife and children, the lamb shoulder and fish dishes were amazing! There was a pleasant ambience and lovely decor! We had a great..."
Andre Milham
"Had a lovely lunch on Monday afternoon, the filo was delicious and the staff were very friendly. Will definitely be coming back..."
Korbyn Lyndell
"Had dinner with my family. Menu is perfect, something for everyone. Service was awesome with great food💯 and lovely decor.....Surely..."
Sumit Rawat
"Had an enjoyable lunch experience with great service and delicious food. Highly recommended if you're looking for fine dining lunch at under..."
Erin Reed
"On a Friday afternoon for lunch, 3 of us came to this place. Instantly liked the atmosphere n relaxed surrounding. Prompt n friendly service. We all..."
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"We were absolutely delighted when I came here and loved the new menu. My fiancé and I came for the night out, and I must say the food was superb. We..."
Gerald Green
"We came here with a First Table reservation for three people.We got the Calamari Entree, Arancini di Riso, and a Knafeh dessert to share. I..."
Vivian C
"Good food! great, friendly and accommodating staff!!Chose aubergine for a reward dinner for my team and the set menu was an Awesome group..."
Jamie Craig
"Excellent food, excellent service, excellent prices! Really enjoyed our dinner at Aubergine. My 3-course dinner for $39 was superb. Our server was..."
Lala
"Friendly staff, great atmosphere and comfy seating with the option of sitting inside or out. The garlic bread and chicken filo were great. Just a..."
Foodie
"The set menu Aubergine offers is great value for money. It’s not just great for value. The dishes are delicious with generous portion size. Great..."
Brian Foose
"We have been planning to dine in here for quite some time now, but its old looking facade gives us a signal that it might not be a good idea to give..."
Ang Sarap
"Why I didn’t take photos I don’t know. Sorry everyone.We went for a work lunch and not only did every single person enjoy their meal,..."
TKL
"Amazing food easy access and all on one level so good for my grandmother who was on a walker , amazing food good selection definitely would recommend..."
Vida
"Came here to try out their lunch menu. At $20 for an decent sized entree and a main is great value for money. The food was delicious and people..."
JKG
"The new renovated look at Aubergine is amazing! It looks so much more welcoming and not to mention has great lighting for photos now! The lunch..."
Louise
"Dined at Aubergine restaurant following their building make-over upgrade. We had the three course dinner and found the service and the food..."
John V Proffitt
"To start things off your greeted by the loveliest person ever, we were escorted to our seats, (tucked away in the corner) - creates the perfect..."
Hassan Qaiser
"Invited for dinner with friends and they simply rave about Aubergine.Very cold night in Takapuna so was excited when we finally got seated..."
Warren
"I went there on Saturday afternoon and the place wasn't busy at all, which made our experience perfect. Waitress were were welcoming, helpful and..."
Ģirts Betmanis
"We went on a Friday night - seating is arranged so that even though it was a popular crowded night you don't feel overwhelmed. Id definitely..."
Miss HVC
"Service: Wait times are really long (about 1h 15 mins for mains) when coming during peak times, however early evening is much more quiet so wait..."
Imperius Malekith
"Took my sister here for a birthday lunch and not disappointed! Very impressed with the friendly service and the quality food for a very decent price...."
Marlanda Mar
"Really enjoyed the food here on Saturday night. Can highly recommend the fried calamari entrée and lamb shanks main. The cheesecake tasted like it'd..."
Monique Bahizi
"◾Great Service◾Consistant food◾Perfect spot for lunchEvery time we had a work lunch this is the spot we go to.The..."
Scott
"Thank you guys! We had a great meal on a Wednesday night. I can highly recommend the Tuna. We had several bottles of wine and were the last patrons..."
Ronel Kapp
"My go to restaurant if i am craving for European fare in a casual dining atmosphere. Portion sizes are big and food always taste so fresh and good. I..."
Jovs
"Pretty good! Kinda pricey though unless you go for lunch cz they have the specials :) recommend for a nice day usually quiet during day time. Odd...."
Tan.ned
"Went here on one of their deals - great to say that this did not compromise anything at all such as service or food quality like it does when most..."
Shayleen Narayan
"Came to this place for Valentines Day. Totally worth the price, even gave a tip! Amazing food, great atmosphere, friendly and attentive customer..."
Debbie Gibson
"Last night was the farewell dinner for a good friend and we got invited, wife and two boys. The place was packed and we were expecting a so..."
Eric Mendez
"Good service and good quality food with big portion sizes. A reasonably priced menu with plenty of selections to choose from. Enjoy a casual..."
Nick The Greek
"The last time l went to Aubergine was to celebrate my birthday. Outside big table was fair enough for a group of people. The reason for me to chose..."
Angela King
"Nice place with friendly staff. It's not the best food but it is the best prices. Pick from beer or wine to accompany your starter and then main for..."
Greg Brown
"Had meal on Tuesday night here, good food and nice fish .. Staff are very friendly and price also very reasonable thanks guys.....will come..."
Grahamn545
"garlic bread needs vast improvement, main course was better just insufficient amount and lastly the coffee severed was hot yet the service poor as..."
Garry Stewart
"Lovely place indeed. I went there several times. The steak is amazing. Also the lamb. The menu has a wide variety, and the prices are fair. It's a..."
Lily
"Everything is ok expect food takes ages to reach the table. A big improvement needed in timing of delivery!!! Customer service and food tasted..."
V'nal Kumar
"I have been to this place for lunch on my birthday. They have a good deal of $20 lunch that includes soup (pumpkin) which is quite good , main course..."
Shalini Yadav
"Always reliable, good tasty food and not pretentious. Popular with the older set.Best in summer at the outdoor tables.Had lunch..."
Kiwi888
"Absolutely enjoyed lunch at Aubrrgine. My first time to this lovely restaurant. The staff are warm, friendly and very efficient on a busy..."
Kim M
"Went here tonight for dinner. Service was amazing, the place was empty tonight so got a nice seat straight away. Staff were awesome and the chefs..."
Tonez
"The food is really good value for money. The $35 dinner set menu provides enough choice for everyone to get something they like. The steak and creme..."
Ridad
"We went here last year. We sometimes go for dinner. We take our dog. The food was delicious. The staff are friendly. The place is clean and..."
Ann Williams
"Came here to eat their $20 lunch special. Fantastic quality for $20, getting a starter, main and a drink. Food was very good, and staff were friendly..."
The Anti-Man
"The salmon and avocado salad is never a disappointment here. The salmon was cooked just right and the salad didn't have too much dressing that..."
Lmrliu74
"We came here for lunch on Sunday as they had a special on, being $20 each for a starter, main and a glass of wine (could be replaced by coffee, tea,..."
Sam Papworth
"Went for dinner with the bfLovely staff, I think the lady whose always there is the manager /owner but she us lovely ! Sometimes it was a bit..."
Thegreeats
"Wonderful service and food.  Went there for lunch today for a birthday.  Such good value and healthy choices of food too.  The maitre d. brought..."
Ros Benton
"Choosing from the $20 lunch menu myself and three friends had a wonderful experience on the 2nd January. The staff were polite, attentive and very..."
Foodie Nom Noms
"Walking around Takapuna and decided to have dinner at Aubergine. It was quite busy with a corporate xmas dinner going on. The lady who served us was..."
Joanne Chiang
"Another great meal tonight one of Takapuna's stars it has stood the test of time, never fails to please, food, service and atmosphere is great, as..."
Bill Smale
"Went there and had a two course lunch with some friends. Lovely seating outside, semi-covered.  Included a nice glass of wine with the $20 lunch...."
Vixmeister
"We came to Aubergine for a friends birthday dinner! After going to Jump in the day, we were looking for somewhere close. Aubergine had like a $45 set..."
Sheena
"My family doesn't really celebrate xmas so I booked a table at Aubergine because mum didn't feel like cooking. The place was very packed and even..."
WeiTing Ashley Shyu
"I've been going to this restaurant occasionally for about a decade now. Great food, friendly staff (including friendly management/owner!) And..."
Imogen Trupinic
"I came here with a group of friends and was the only vegan. We mentioned to the staff about this and they were incredibly understanding and gave the..."
Veganista
"We always love to try different restaurant in New Zealand cause we are food lover. Today we choose Aubergine just depend on the feeling that we want..."
Rachel Cullen
"I love Aubergine its quality food at reasonable prices. The restaurent is usually packed and the service is exceptional. I Ordered the braised lamb..."
Ru Nyan
"Partner had the Lamb Kofta and I had the Venison, would be a struggle to improve anything on either meal. Service had been great, friendly..."
Ayden Barnett
"Loved the food and the atmosphere. I had the Fish Sauté and the flavour was really nice and lite. My companions had the Scotch Fillet and the..."
Corina Elama
"I had lunch special with my husband. This is 3rd time visit for us. We both order soup, Open Stake sandwich and flat white after meal. The warm soup..."
Tania
"My partner and I love dining at Aubergine. The staff are very friendly and the food is consistently good. The entrees could be a little bit bigger..."
Maddie
"Aubergine is always a fail-safe choice for a good dinner on the shore. Their dinner specials are good value for money, with plenty of choices. The..."
Kat M
"We went here for Lunch a few months back and would love to come back here again. Staff was attentive and all smile, that's already a tick in my book!..."
Miss Terry Foodie
"My boyfriend and I love this restaurant! Have been around 5 times and we always get the $35 deal. The lamb dish and the duck are my favourites...."
Sophie Rivas Donald
"I took my girlfriend out to lunch on Saturday and we came to Aubergine by chance. We ordered the lunch special for $25, and had the soup of the day..."
Frazer Noble
"We drove to this place all the way from East Auckland and never regretted it. Arriving for dinner on a cold winter evening and stepping into this..."
Kershia
"Had a great family dinner here, meals were all delicious (great fresh tuna steaks - recommend the seafood dishes) and the staff showed superb..."
Matt L
"Not overly impressed with my experience at Aubergines. I ordered the eye fillet steak - medium- and it was more like well done, so I would order..."
Davo & Sarah
"A good all round experience for dinner at Aubergine, the chicken filo parcel was super creamy and the salad had a really nice dressing. The garlic..."
Davo Stockton
"I was just here for lunch to try out their $25 lunch special. For just $25, you can order an entree, a drink of your choice and a main dish...."
Sylvielle
"Great service and great food!! The sauces were a little intense but the steak was cooked to absolute perfection! The lamb shank meat was literally..."
Desiree Norman
"We had to have an early dinner prior to our citizenship ceremony. Normally they start dinner service at 5.30pm but were happy to accommodate us. Meal..."
Jane 'n Dave Harkin
"Aubergine has delicious food, excellent and fast customer service, and sensible prices. A must try dish is the chicken siciliana - it's..."
Tariq Rahman
"Absolutely amazing food. The last time I went I had the bred platter for starters and the duck confit as a main - the seasoning was great and the..."
Stephanie J
"Yesterday we finally went to the Aubergine for their famous $20 lunch deal (2 courses + wine/etc). The weather was pleasant so we sat outside and..."
Lochbuie
"Aubergine is one of my favourite restaurants over the shore. Amazing food considering you can get an entree main and dessert for 35 dollars...."
Hannah Short
"Love this place, food is always awesome, staff are lovely, atmosphere is great:)..."
Rebecca Gray
"Aubergine Restaurant has never let me down! Their food,service and ambience is always superb. Especially, their great deal where youcan get a three..."
Dany Malik
"Simply a great place to eat.If you want real food, cooked by real people. little snoot, fantastic smiles. EAT..."
Brendan Ginnever
"Really can't go wrong eating here. It's great ! Three courses for $35 and it's really nice.Also we like the fact that it's warm, has soft..."
David Swann
"Thank you for a relaxing and enjoyable evening.We wanted to go directly to management but alas no.We had a table booked for 6 under Naydene..."
Naydene Alexander
"Aubergine is Popular (with a capital P). This means that it is fairly hectic and a little noisey. We arrived on a busy Friday night without a..."
Peter Thompson
"Great food (especially the duck confit) and atmosphere. Service was great. The price was also good, for 35 per person you can get a 3 course..."
Jin Gao
"I hadn't been to Aubergines for a number of years.This is a restaurant that understands its customers completely.A well balanced menu and a..."
I LoveDiningOut
"This is my favourite restaurant in Auckland. Such great value and great food. I usually have eye fillet and the steaks are huge! I love the..."
Bren T
"The Aubergine is were I go for the greatest lunches on a budget. they have great set menu lunches that are so yummy. My favourite is soup of the day..."
Kelvin Hilton
"The food, though pricey, is consistently good. All four of us enjoyed our meals and left feeling full to the brim! If you can, I'd recommend asking..."
Amanda Pain
"Excellent Food - generous portions and delicious!!! Great atmosphere!! Friendly and helpful staff!!! Great value on special lunch and dinner..."
Anna-Maree
"I love Aubergine, the food is great and the service is fast and friendly. The snapper is so nice, and the creme brulee is to die for! I would..."
Samantha Spence
"Four of us ate with a great value coupon (3 course meal for $35) and thought the food was very good. My husband and I had the duck which was..."
Irene Hemmingsen
"I regularly eat at Aubergine in Takapuna and find it a good place to eat.I particularly enjoy the Chicken Filo and the Chicken salad is also..."
Simona Simons
"Six of us dined, entrees all served at the same time, hot n good. Mains were well presented, tasty. Duck very good, a signature dish. Would..."
Peter McMillan
"I have often enjoyed meals here. They do an amazing steak and tastey veges and deserts! A+++ would trade..."
Neka
"Great friendly service, good food at a very reasonable price, my wife and I eat here regularly and have been for a few years now, lots of of other..."
Dan Meadows
"Excellent food & friendly serviceHave used Aubergine many times & like to go back because of consistently high standard.The head chef seems..."
Allan Wendelborn
"Flavory food with great value for money. Will highly recommend it for those who love Euorpean and Meditrrenian food. A..."
Ammar Raffo
"Always exceptional. Never had as issue neither with food or service. last visit for me was last week. was very busy and served by a real waitress who..."
Joey Burjony
"I work around this area and go to Aubergine with my team quite often. They serve a pretty good lunch for $20 which includes soup or garlic bread AND..."
Dog Eats World
"My favourite restaurant in the shore. Been going there every month or two for over 5 years. Excellent service and fantastic food everytime. Highly..."
Khalid Ghanima
"Great value when dining on the $35 meal deal. The service is good with very kind waiters and waitresses who will go out of their way to assist you..."
Megan Fitzsimmons
"Went for the $35 Three Course Meal Special and it was a great deal for such a great meal and such great service. Will definitely go..."
James
"Just had a yummy meal at Aubergine and will be going there again. Good service as..."
Joanne Isia
"Food was beautiful, the staff were super friendly and service was great. Would 100%..."
Wannito tv Thai-kiwi
"Food: we had the lunch special: For starters, we had 1) baba ghanoush: good portion and taste. 2) Pumpkin soup: very small portion of watery soup..."
Yas_M
"Went for a group event for $30 set Lunch menu. Restaurant was very busy on Thursday noon. Food and service was good , atmosphere was superb. I..."
nilofer sumra
"First time I've ever been here. The food was amazing. First time that I've ordered a side salad and it was a decent salad with a variety of goodies..."
MJ Wads
"My recent outing at Aubergine was an absolute delight. This place has a fancy vibe with everything looking spick and span. But what truly stole my..."
Arwa Osman
"It was better than I've anticipated. The waitress immediately asked me if I wanted water, I said yes. Water was tap like I requested. After I..."
Ethan Johnson
"Wonderful and vibrant atmosphere, fantastic service, lovely staff and absolutely delicious food. The steaks were cooked to..."
Sally Mansoor
"ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! The best food I've had at a restaurant for a very long time. Dinner, dessert and drinks were faultless. Staff were super..."
Jo Cull
"Had a nice dinner here and the service is really good and the excellent service. Thanks for making my dinner experience..."
Yusoff Kamal
"Food was beautiful, the staff were super friendly and service was great. Would 100%..."
Reilly Ross
The Burger Bach
83/100 (1299 ratings)
Quick Bites
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Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
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Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Lamb
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Beef
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New Zealand
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Accepts Visa
Cash Only
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Drinks
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Cheap Eats
"Really yummy, good value sides. Nice staff..."
Stanislav Pankrashin
"I ordered the Spicy Bird burger and kumara fries with Burger Bach sauce and shared onion rings with my friend. The food tasted very yummy and was..."
Vanessa Chong
"Really nice place for lunch in Takapuna. The service was friendly and accommodating. Our orders took awhile but we came as a bigger group of around..."
Emma
"Really surprised with the Bhaji Burger (vegetarian). Delicious patty, crispy onion and yummy sauce. Will definitely..."
Patrick Johnson
"I enjoyed the Big Bach burger! It was juicy and nice, I would recommend it to those that like thick, juicy beef patty..."
Grace Hwang
"One of best burger shop in Auckland worth a..."
Varinderprashar5446
"Had lunch here.....a Bach Burger and a Satay Burger......both excellent. Pleased that we didn’t order chips as there would not have been enough..."
John Wallace
"We had Veggie Delight. Bum was soft and warm. It was very filling veggie pate. I prefer less beetroots. Total taste and combination filling were..."
Hanna Lye
"The food came out super fast, great service and awesome vibe :)) The old board games are a nice touch..."
Alice Wu
"Used to be my lunch go to spot when I was working in Takapuna. You must try the lunch specials - bang for your..."
Al La Carte
"Very tasty and sizable burgers for a good..."
Olivier Graffeuille
"Great burger and friendly..."
Matheus Nuciatelli
"Fresh and delicious tasting burgers. Quick and friendly service. Good pricing on burgers, sides and beers especially with Zomato Gold. We will..."
Sarona Chambers
"Quality food and great friendly service. The vegetarian options are especially good...."
Bibina
"Really friendly service - the captain chook burger was really good with lots of flavour. The lambo burger was nice but just a little less flavour and..."
Jessi Clancey-Peetz
"Best burgers in town no doubt, we definitely will be coming back here all the time. Great and friendly..."
Andris Kurewa
"Our first time saying farewell to a Japanese friend and wow, best burger I had for a long time, awesome Big Daddy burger, great fries and scrumptious..."
LaurieM15
"We haven't dined here in a while and we were happy with their consistency. Great choices of burgers. Friendly staff and quick service. Always rely on..."
Lauren Van Rensburg
"Great burger place and very affordable. Good quality food and service was..."
Reiza G
"Visted with my Husband and 2 small children today.Very happy with each our of meals, good value and delicious food, would definitely recommend...."
Kendahlwhitleysua
"The finest place to eat an vegetarian..."
Nilesh Patel
"If want a really good juicy burger, I had the Satay burger, while being cost effective, this is the place to go. Highly recommend. There's a daily..."
Chad Issel
"Raj provided the best service and both of the veggie burgers are so nice and good. Thats my second time in this store and will be always coming back...."
HP Singh
"Love this place!!! Going to be my new fav burger..."
Morro Qiu (Zomato Gold 20% Off Code: MORR5454)
"Burgers were big in size and tasted delicious. I liked the feel of the place. Service was great too. Highly recommend!..."
Maya Star
"Ordered a couple of burgers and fries. Asked for the fries to be extra crispy. Burgers were juicy and tasty. Would..."
Aakash Sarin
"Love the burgers..."
Naman Taluja
"We came in on a Sunday after noon on a whim and tried the Bach Daddy and oh boy were they big and filling burgers damn! The kumara fries were..."
Tony Ha - Personal Trainer/Foodie
"We came here with zomato gold. Ordered the big bach, buffalo blue burger, and kumara fries. The taste of the burgers are both good, and the kumara..."
Ingrid
"Second time i visit with my partner at burger bach yesterday. Resturant were very busy, we thought it would be late to get our food. But appriciated..."
Garry
"Best burger joint, amazing kumara fries along with the..."
David Samuela
"Was very impressed with the friendly service here today! I’m not a fan of veggie patties in general so I asked if I could swap out the veggie patty..."
Mia David
"Nice place for a decent burger. The staff were friendly and our meal was prepared in good time. The burger was cooked nicely and the garnish was also..."
Thomas
"Was my first time here and the staff were very nice and served good filling burgers. The bachelorette burger was especially good with the mango and..."
Nacho
"Reasonably priced, great affordable burgers, good selection of menus. Kids combo is a treat for kids. Order the Office work burger and it was..."
Honeybubu81
"Definitely the best vegetarian burgers in the area. Quick and friendly service makes the experience even better. As a vegetarian, it is my go to..."
Aashish Negi
"Good Burger at affordable price! Nice juicy patty with fresh lettuce and tomatoes 😍 Polite staff, would visit..."
Amy Chen
"We came here by chance as another outlet we planned to visit was closed. The burgers were fresh and juicy. Loved the kumara chips, so well fried. We..."
Little Borneo Girl
"I haven't been to this place in a couple of years, as the burgers were not the best. However, I decided to give the burger bach another go and it was..."
Jeannette Salim
"We love this place! We have been here twice now, tasty and simple burgers, awesome location by the beach and friendly service. Love that there's a..."
Hannah Suarez
"Great spot right by Takapuna beach. The Buffalo Blue Burger was the winner for us! The blue cheese sauce was awesome 😍 Plenty of different..."
Clark
"Fantastic food and service . We ordered the big Bach and the burgers were amazing . Will definitely come back again ...."
Rui Kang Yeu
"You walk in to a quirky looking burger place with friendly smiling staff welcoming you on a rainy cold day, that’s warming. Found this little gem..."
Nivsha Amin
"Best burger in town excellent customer service. Highly recommended. Had a family visit on thursday at burger bach takanpuna. Loveble and friendly..."
Garry
"We bought a bachelor beef burger and a fancy that beef burger after school, the shop wasn't busy. The burger size is very big and worth its..."
Xia Wu
"Awesome burgers and very good service by raj at takapuna. I will recommend this place to everyone I know who likes burgers. The prices are also not..."
Kushal Shah
"Great burgers, tasty, fresh and massive to boot, with fast service. The interior of the shop could use some TLC - just the small things to bring it..."
Zoe Elizabeth
"The place was empty when we went in so I was initially apprehensive.However the burgers were made really well. I'm not a shake person but their..."
Jerry
"I always get great service when i come here and the food is absolutely delcious. Love the seasoning and love that its placed on the tables if u want..."
Heather Kumar
"My partner thought his local did the best burgers (in Waitakere), so we decided to do a comparison with my local in Takapuna. Pretty sure it was a..."
Suzy D
"A pleasant ‘pop in and out’ style joint. Surprisingly our burgers were of higher quality to that of the price. Minimal interaction with the staff..."
Gavin Vail
"It was the first time I had a burger from The Burger bach, but I must tell you it was one of the best I've had in Auckland, It was not oily, it had..."
Thusitha Goonetilleke
"The purple work shift burger is a stand out. Definately recommend that one! 5/5 for that burger - all others ive tried 3/5. Kumara fries were nice..."
Lauren Turner
"First try, great experience. Food was super tasty. Has the chicken burger with avocado, very flavorful, great staff also :)  Highly..."
Mark Fitzgerald
"Ordered burgers from this place for a work event. order Fleming chook chicken burgers and chips. Fresh and yummy. they were on time and the..."
Karanjit Singh
"Had a beautiful meal here with friends. The beef burgers are good, but the chicken burger was amazingly done. Great staff, service, etc. Would..."
Lee Knowlton
"I was in the mood for burgers and found this place on Zomato Gold.Chicken Little burger: a simple tasty burger. Juicy chicken, crisp..."
Whitepanda89
"Went and order two signature burger, the big daddy and big Bach. Burger is clean and fresh. Yummy. Will definitely come back and try lamb..."
Florence N
"Had a nice birthday lunch here was cozy and staff are friendly and helpful. I had a cheeseburger and chicken wings was very tasty I enjoyed my meal..."
Chelle Bellz
"Great burgers! We arrived late and almost at closing hr but the staff still served us! The burgers and fries were really good too! Would defs go..."
Heather Simpson
"We had buffalo blue burger and the bach daddy. The burgers looked really good and tasted good as well. Kumara fries were a bit burnt on some pieces..."
Tanz
"We had 2 burgers and kumara fries. 1 chicken and 1 beef burger. Everything was really good. Burgers are delicious. Definitely come back. Recommended!..."
Oz Sum
"Good food and service by Mr Ankur. While ordering meals, the lady who assisted seemed unaware of the Zomato Gold terms and conditions and had given..."
Gastronomic Trails
"Nice Burger and Onion rings! Lovely space to have your work lunch! Burger was made on order, fresh lettuce, fresh tomatoes with fantastic beef..."
OwenLiang
"Pretty good real burger, generous, big in size. They do lots of voucher deals, good service, burger made to order. Juicy and delicious burger,..."
“Dailee” 25% Off Zomato Gold
"I've been just walking past but always wanted a chance to try here and finally, I got an opportunity to visit with my zomato gold! Staff are friendly..."
Pukeko
"Swift and friendly service. Burgers are a good size - filling and packed with fresh meat and salad goods. Falafel pattie really big and delicious-..."
Davo & Sarah
"Had popped in for a quick dinner with family. Great service and good food. Quick service as well. Value for money. Loved the burgers and the fries...."
Kaushikkibliwala
"awesome food great experience!!!  very filling and the sauces choice were good toofood with a good value , the chutney is sweet and the burger sizes..."
Aanchal Kaushal
"Had a chicken burger and it was so good! The food was good and the service was too! Definitely recommend if you want a burger to eat! Some burgers..."
Guitarmlf123
"This place makes delicious burgers, and with the voucher I got, or even without, the prices are not that unreasonable. The burgers are always filling..."
Chary1235
"Parking sucks because it's takapuna..and it costs,so that's not a good start.Venue was quaint..actually I think the set up doesn't work. .no..."
Clint Jacka
"4/5 Taste3.5/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 3.5/5 Customer Service Pretty good byrger place in TakapunaI wasn't expecting..."
곰정안
"Firstly the lady working when I came in was super friendly and helpful and was more than happy to alter the burger for me and even offered an..."
Ayla.bradshaw3
"I visit on regular basis, cheapest burgers in the area, nowhere as busy as Burger Burger or Burger Fuel (can be very long waits there). I've yet to..."
Jason Young
"◻Good Service◻Good lunch deals◻Fresh foodPopped in here last week for lunch, after walking past this place a thousand times..."
Scott
"Come here all the time and it's my favourite burger place in all of Auckland. Amazing every time and really good service. Lovely people. Small little..."
Hannah Ching
"Tried this place on Saturday. Walked in with my partner and we were the only ones there, I ordered the Bach Daddy and my partner ordered something..."
MagicMike
"I saw this restaurant name on UberEat and thought to give try. What a lovely unique decor. It seems they were very busy on weekend. Kids enjoyed..."
Belle
"Food: 3***Service: 4****Atmosphere: 4****Price range: $11-$20/personWorth it: 3.5***Was really quiet and I was the only..."
Salina Cheung
"Great burgers; great quirky place and great service; did I mention this place is great? Thoroughly enjoyed going here and loved looking at all the..."
Alicia Crowe
"Ordered two burgers. Lambo and captain chook. Both were very succulent and tasted amazing. Bread was still crispy when I went back to milford to..."
Nina
"Great venue, love the old school decor. Burgers were nice. We had the Lambo and the Bachelorette. Well presented and tastes great. Chefs..."
Quokkoala
"Tasty burgers. Nice buns, and meat patties good size for bun, meaty, not greasy and other fillings plentiful and fresh. Really friendly staff, who..."
Sharon
"The burger was smaller than what I imagine but has very powerful flavour and was very fresh and healthy ! Chips were cooked to perfection! Could have..."
Sydney Collin
"Had a Grabone voucher. Went there last night for dinner at about 6pm. Food is delicious. Not expensive.  Not so many customers at that time...."
Patrick Tong
"Great cheap dinner. Cute decor, nice vibe.Friendly staff, we had the fancy that burger and the purple work shirt burger with Cheerios and..."
Mrs Puddingcake
"Cool vibe and interiors. I had the fish Burger (Shore Burger) and kumara fries. The Burger was nice and the fries were crisp on the outside and soft..."
Amit Tripuraneni
"Was visiting from Melbourne and had read a great article on the burger Bach. It lived up to its glowing reviews. The perfect burger bun, decent size..."
Jamie Nicholl
"Was an awesome burger shop. Cheaper than ones at places like velvet burger etc but still the same size. Tasted great also. The shop itself is worth..."
Morgan Will
"A laid back location with always friendly staff. The burgers are really tasty, however the burger sizes are small compared to similar alternatives in..."
MrGodHimself
"The place has a really cool aesthetic with great food to back it up. The meat was cooked nicely and there were plenty of options to choose from. Nice..."
Ben Partridge
"Food was mind blowing, best burger I've had in a very long time. Prices are also very reasonable :) Lovely kiwiana theme running through the..."
The Anti-Man
"Had family coming to visit for two weeks and wanted to get them to see of much as they could while they were here. Takapuna was on the list and The..."
Warren
"If you are after a true beach bach burger experience and only a burgers throw away from Taka beach, then you will find your Shore sanctuary here. Had..."
Frank
"I think they are little try hard in their decor, with the wood and corrugated iron but really did not utilize their small space in terms of..."
Three Over One
"I really love the ambiance of this place. Funky and very interesting! Food was great and we all enjoyed our orders even the chips were superb!..."
Miss Terry Foodie
"Heard it was a good option to try with kids for a causal dinner. Definitely not a BK or Macca fan and this is a notch or 2 better. Friendly..."
Brendan Barry-Walsh
"Lovely interior that gave me vintage vibes; colourful metal chairs and old NZ food packaging on the shelves were cuteLocated very close to..."
Thegreeats
"This place is great. Turned up to pick up a phone order and the staff had forgotten to make our burgers. That was alright, the cook whipped them up..."
Emily
"Great quality burgers with a wide range of beef, lamb, chicken an veggie burgers. Lots of Kiwiana around the place and even in the toilets. This..."
Fylde
"At last we made it to The Burger Bach last night - and wow did we love it!! Top of the list is the amazing helpful, knowledgeable talented and..."
Catherine McFadzien
"The beef burger was nice and tender. If you're a chicken lover, the chicken burger is the one for you! The fries were crispy with the spice, tomato..."
Tiffany A
"Simple. Fresh. Good Burgers. ..."
Juswa
"Went here one Sunday night followed by a walk on the beach. Awesome burgers, I had the 2 shakes and it was delish. Better than burger fuel. Would..."
Lauren Ward
"Came here one sunny afternoon with some friends. I had the 2 shakes burger, it had a lamb pattie, cheese, mint sauce, aioli.Was delicious, the..."
Miss Kiki
"Cute kiwiana decor. Had the mushroom burger and fries- delicious juicy portobello goodness! The portion sizes were small and we were still hungry..."
A
"Awesome decor, great beachside location which should be awesome come summer. The fries are delicious and staff attentive and friendly. The burgers..."
Petra
"From the moment we entered, the staff were so welcoming. Helpful when talking us through their menu options and were very flexible about..."
Stango
"Went here on a Saturday night. Not too busy which was nice. Parking was a pain but not their fault. I had the captain chook it was OK nothing special..."
Manic Wookie
"We've been here a couple of times now and I enjoy their Captain Chook burger - definitely homestyle burger joint as they've styled themselves...."
LouLou
"I was very pleased with the friendly service. When I came, the restaurant was 3/4 pack with customers. The burger fillet was fresh. The milkshake was..."
Nur Syuhadah Abdal Aziz
"Really trendy burger bar, well priced and delicious burgers. My family and I were very impressed, will be making this our new favourite burger place..."
Kylie Strickland
"Good to see a trendy burger place like this starting up! A really decent burger for the price, jam packed full of tomato, bacon and herbed chicken...."
Davo Stockton
"Checked this place out last week.Good solid burgers. Priced well and good size.More homemade style than commercial which turns out very..."
Ruben O'Connell
"Massive meal for cheap as price. Tasted very good a lot better then a BurgerFuel burger. Staff also very helpful. Nice little touch of Kiwiana within..."
Dexter Henderson
"The place is nice and simple . Food is great and delicious. Burger is very tasty and juicy, the sauces balanced with the burger it is very delicious...."
Noor Noor
"The place to go for a good burger in Takapuna! Nice flavour going on with the meat, the burger was prepared well and made perfectly. Friendly staff..."
Sterling Arnet
"Burger was average, but expensive for what you get, $20 fpr a burger with no chips, the place lacked adequate napkins and..."
Roman Thomas
"Best burgers in Auckland! Have never had such an exceptional burger experience. Each and every element compliments each other so so so well, the..."
Tae Brett
"Nice place located so close Takapuna Beach. No dedicated parking but plenty of parking slots available nearby. Service is nice and quick. Food is..."
Dharshana kasun Warusavitharana
"We went to this place on a whim and walked away thoroughly impressed. They have gluten-free options, and they make a fantastic greasy (in the right..."
Jacob Monash
"Amazing burgers! Went for the grilled chicken and fried chicken option, were both equally as tasty. The portion of fries was extremely friendly and..."
A Forex 8
"Just had the best burgers here tonight!!! Food was hot and delicious. The owner was polite and friendly. I will be 100% going back..."
Hayden Crooks
"The burgers were amazing. Our students said the fries were so much better than all the popular fast food outlets. Did not expect such great tasting..."
Roselyn Clayton
"One of our favorite Burger Places, my husband and I had lunch here last Saturday and the food was even better than we remembered it. Lean patties,..."
tracey barnard
"Very nice place, cute and comfy. The staff is quite friendly. I went there around 6pm on a Wednesday, and there were people waiting for tables, so it..."
Lory Costa
The Elephant Wrestler
82/100 (2125 ratings)
Restaurants
International
Vegan Options
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
International
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Fish & Chips
Burger
Lamb
Fish
Beef
Fish & chips
Salad
Sit down
Bar
International
Pub
New Zealand
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Free off-street parking
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Live Music
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Great night of bottomless pizza, amazing service from Annabel..."
Emily Morton
"Had an amazing time at bottomless pizza. Our waitress Annabel was so quick and efficient and so lovely..."
Thalia
"Enjoyed bottomless pizza, our waitress annabel was super awesome 😎..."
Jason Kearns
"Had a great time at bottomless pizza! I’m a vegetarian so having more vege pizza options was awesome! Service from the beautiful Annabel was..."
Patricia
"Bottomless pizza night was legit! Such good value and good vibes for ya Thursday. Live singer was fantastic and Annabel was an absolute gem! Will def..."
Lexi Tetenburg
"Delicious food and good service from our waiter..."
Laken Skipper
"Great service from Adele and Annabel. We especially loved the chippies. Tomatoes were very on the pizza..."
Billie Davis
"Thank you to the lovely waitress Alex for looking after us and her amazing service. Always bubbly and smiley. Definitely cracked a few good jokes and..."
Emilie Parker
"Adele who served us was amazing! Very friendly and made us feel welcome. Definitely recommending this to my friends +..."
Ashneel Prakash
"Always love coming to the Elephant Wrestler. Often a go-to in Takapuna for its atmosphere and the extensive vegan options available. I had the vegan..."
Shayden Cathro
"We got to eat on Friday before the lockdown in NZ and was served by Annabel, she had served us before. Both times she was very helpful and friendly,..."
Paula Darknell
"From the moment we stepped in to the moment we lost the service was absolutely awesome!! The Bottomless Pizza is a crowd pleaser, fresh, hot out of..."
Ariana Matthews
"Annabel was so lovely. Very attentive, friendly and our order was 100% correct despite the busyness. Would definitely recommend this place. Food was..."
Meaganrootman
"The food and service was great - Nicole was an excellent..."
Kenya Brooke
"Annabel was great as..."
David Freeman
"Annabel our waiter was awesome! Super friendly and very helpful and made our night great! Super sweet and gives great conversation!..."
Adam Freeman
"Really enjoyed the service (Thanks Dani) and the food, was our first time here and will definitely be coming..."
Andrew Elliott
"Had a great time at quiz night and our server Annabel was fantastic too! Nice job guys..."
Christina
"Fantastic school holiday pizza making event at the Elephant Wrestler for the kids today. Staff (Andrea and Adelle) were great with the kids and the..."
Bridget Allen
"I always have a great night here as it’s casual, and it’s a good family environment which is not too bad for kids to hang at for dinner. Last..."
Andy JV
"Food was great..."
Katey Green
"Wow! Exceptional!! Dined with first table and was far from disappointed. Staff were really friendly and made sure we had an enjoyable time. My..."
Maggie
"Great place and great food. I ordered the burger and fries, some of my favourite fries here. I often come here for prize giving of a sports event and..."
Crackerjacker
"Yum food, super cool place!! Nicole was an absolute star, she made the experience much more memorable! Thanks for the top quality service, we will be..."
Kerrie Barrett
"Great time at the Elephant Wrestler. Food was yum and the cocktail menu was fabulous. We had excellent service from Bel kept the drinks coming and..."
Tess McDonald
"Food was awesome and copious. We had a mixed meat platter - brisket was melt in your mouth. Drinks are always good here. Bel, the waitress was..."
Alan Wild
"Great night at elephant, food was pretty good. The special cocktails were great and our waitress Adele was even better. Reckons she can’t sing, we..."
Kellie Rogers
"Had a lovely evening here tonight with my husband, greeted by Angela who couldn’t have been nicer, very informative & fabulous service. Good..."
Susan
"Excellent food and our waitress, Adele, was wonderful! Definitely will be back. I especially loved that there was an entire vegetarian menu..."
Lauren
"Had such a good night with the girls here! Adele was a great waitress, super friendly and helpful and the happy hour drinks are $9! I recommend the..."
Bex Argar
"Came here a few days ago and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The place is split into two - the bar and the casual restaurant area. Luckily we..."
Louise
"The experience was AWESOME. Was eating there a Friday evening with friend. The Crispy Pork Belly really got me, along with one more deep fried pork..."
Bijun Yin
"Our waitress Annabel was great, kids enjoyed their food and the Tiger beer tower was awesome!Ribs were great as well though I didn't get close..."
James Mulholland
"This is actually such a cool place during the day. The staff were friendly and organized and the food came quickly.The food was really nice and..."
Romana Petrie
"Always a good time. Lots of space, and the outdoor area is perfect. If you’re ever not drinking, the foods pretty good too. Plus shout out to Alex..."
Sheldon Cornelius
"Hi team I just wanted to touch base, I booked in a table with you guys last month and I just wanted to let you know right through from..."
Yo-arna Searell
"absolutely fantastic service by a young lady by the name of Alex !!!! attention to detail and all service points/ opportunities covered!! ...I will..."
Bevan Hatcher
"As far as a pub goes I definitely recommend the food. Good value and really nice options. I had a work function here so got to try a huge range of..."
Cherie
"Server alex is always wonderful best bar service in auckland. By far the best bar in takapuna cannot reccomend this place enough, good food..."
Luke Siddins
"Food was yuummy and my tummy was happy and top it up was the brilliant Alex who had served us with a beautiful smile and amazing service. Definitly..."
Violet
"We had lunch outdoor which was perfect, as it was so hot. The food was delicious and even better the service was spectacular. Alex was amazing and..."
AhDar Juliana
"Great meal, excellent service from Annabel. Highly recommended, convenient. Going to Bruce Mason Theatre and makes our stay in Auckland..."
Maree Cruckshank
"Met some friends here for dinner tonight. They had a specials menu. We all ordered off that. Was fantastic. $15 mains and $10 desserts. I had the..."
April
"love this place. great for team hangout. steak very yum. all the entrees are of huge portion. love squids n chicken wings. chocolate cake also very..."
Vanessa Zhang
"Was a pretty cold night, we sat outside and were welcomed with tons of heaters to warm us up. The staff were very attentive and friendly, the food..."
Sassy Radish
"Tend to go here during the day, on a weekday and it’s never very busy which is nice. However service isn’t exactly great considering they..."
Cass Finlayson
"Great! Food was great, we had the all you can eat ribs and they were great. Alex looked after us, and had good chat, was engaging and gave good..."
Jackson McNaughton
"The food was Wonderful , great and friendly services from Kayleigh, she’s help lot. The strawberry pot dessert was very very nice! We will come..."
Phoebe
"Wonderful service from Kristine! Very quick service and the market fish was so delicious. Would definitely come back for dinner soon. Thank you..."
Claudia Flintham
"Great service and friendly communicating waitress Emma - really enjoyed it thanx. Really nice atmosphere and good idea with outdoor and indoor..."
Gavin
"Came for a work function and arrived early so was seated alone. My waitress Emmy made me feel very welcome and not like a loser. Also the food was..."
Carey Urlich
"What an experience!! Kristine was fan-freaking-tastic! She was accommodating and had a great sense of humor! I would gladly come back if Kristine is..."
Andrea Dasha Tauai
"Angela was so welcoming and knowledgeable. She has great customer service skills! Highly recommend the food and the service. Thanks..."
Abbie Grocott
"Really enjoyed my experience with elephant wrestler! Nikita was kind enough to ask me about my option with my unlimited ribs! All staff was..."
Mitch Richmond
"Had an awesome time here. Friendly, accommodating and lovely staff. Drinks were cold, food was delicious and service was awesome. Kristine our server..."
Courtney
"went for a friends birthday, enjoyed it alot!! kristine was amazing! super attentive and lovely. she ensured that our large group was well catered..."
Bex Evans
"Had a great dinner here, loved the half price mains option so much I got two! Atmosphere was great for a Tuesday night with gas fire on at front, and..."
Jed Bradley
"Great night out. Our waitress was awesome. Really friendly and great service. Food was excellent and fantastic venue. Will definitely be..."
Andrew
"This place had amazing venue, would love to come back and check it out during the day! We ordered the hand pulled lamb pizza and crispy duck fat..."
Saish Dharvotkar
"We made a late night dinner and our night was terrific and the food was so good. NAT the waitress  was quick and very attentive in serving us. Plus..."
Babylou De Vega
"Had as great meal with six of us having their new shared platter, food was awesome and we all left very full. We had great service from our waiter..."
Brendon Deacon
"Thanks for a great Sunday arvo!! We did a last minute booking for around 12 adults and 5 kids and it was no hassle at all. The food was great and the..."
Tara Cudby
"I had a huge fish and chips lunch served by the wonderful Adele. She said 'hello', 'rumour has it' you're after something to eat. 'All I ask' is for..."
D A Peel
"very good service and very good food! Had the banquet meal, it was very delicious. waitress Alex was freindly and helpful, would come..."
Kian Jazayeri
"Great night, food was great and service from Charlotte and Amy was exceptional. Highly recommend the lamb roti wrap paired with a Heineken!!. ..."
Nathan Russel
"Nice food and good atmosphere. Great service. Alex was awesome and very welcoming. Our regular spot. Great place for watching sports with all the big..."
Henrychennz25
"Alex recommended an exceptional beer choice and for that i am grateful. She brought stability when there was unrest. Our lives will never be the..."
Emma Wood
"Great service tonight. The meals were tasty and the food was excellent. A big thanks to our waitress, Annabel for providing great service as well...."
Geoff Ngataierua
"The food was mint. Really really pleased with the service we received from Annabel! She is featured in my cute photo! Super super impressed with the..."
Sammi Skelton
"Of the half dozen or so times I have been here this place has been consistantly really good. Even on Saturday (St Patrick's Day) all of the staff..."
Saskia Halleen
"We went here for the pub quiz, we were served by this amazing waitress Alex! We had so much fun, and loved the food, drinks and staff that we went..."
Jackson Munn
"Read the negative comments about service related elements (waiting times, staff etc)...not going to lie - some truth. But when that duck waddled over..."
Abbas Al-Murrani
"What an amazing night here. The service was phenomenal..the waitress who served us was so attentive and extremely friendly from the get go. The..."
Neelam Chandra
"Had a great night out with a large group of friends for the weekly quiz. Our waitress, Alex, had all our orders covered. Happy, helpful and..."
Kent Smith
"Oh GOD yes. Went to this place on a date, completely random choice. Honestly paid barely any attention to the dude because the food had me way..."
Anna
"Went here for my birthday it was such fast and efficient service and at good prices love going here and they cater really well to special dietary..."
Aman
"I had bookmarked this place for a while, and it certainly didn't disappoint.I ordered the panko crumbed fish and chips while my friends ordered..."
Vivian C
"Elephant Wrestler was recommend by a colleague at work, I was impressed by her description if the place so I ended up going. I was seriously..."
Phillip Van Rensburg
"The food is absolutely seasoned and delicious here !! Good portions too and the chips were fluffy in the middle . Great customer service and..."
Michael Huges
"Came here with a couple of mates for a catch up meal and drinks. Food was good, service was good. Ambience was great and the live music was great..."
Manu
"Recently went here with work collegues for part of our mid year function. There was 15 + of us with two shared platters. I'm not going to lie when..."
KG
"Came here in the weekend with a group of 10-15. The service was great, food was great. Rugby was on so probably added to the atmosphere. We ordered..."
Morgaaaan
"Been to this place a few times. Always a great place to either chill during the day or come in on the weekend and have some drinks. Great food. Great..."
FoodieBeast
"Good pizza 8) and they were more than happy enough to exchange the pizza cz I found it too spicy. Would recommend! :D great service, good vibes..."
Tan.ned
"have just cleaned out my bag and found the review card even though it was from March I still wanted to share our experience as we had celebrated my..."
Grainne
"Great service!!!! Adrien our waiter really made it an enjoyable and fun experience. Very attentive and helpful!! Great place for snacks and drinks...."
Vsus699
"Great beer garden and casual atmosphere. Have been here a number of times and the food is consistently good and a good range of specials keeps the..."
Nick The Greek
"The food was fabulous - everyone in our group of 14 thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of the meal. The service from Alex was top class too. Thanks for a..."
Yvonne Hoskins
"Had an awesome meal here tonight, staff were lovely, fast service- and food was awesome, especially the salt and pepper squid. Will definitely be..."
Alice_D
"This place has an absolutely superb veggie burger, delicious chips with seasoning, and friendly service and decent wine for a reasonable price and..."
Roni Ramone
"A great place for drinks and dinner  - although it can get a bit over crowded & noisy with drinkers when you want a relaxing dinner experience -..."
Kelly Manning
"Great time with my wife! Had 2 amazing steaks and was served by a very bubbly Gemma. I highly recommend this place to all ages! I hear that they have..."
Jonathan Hoh
"Been here twice last time I went here I ordered a few platters they where quiet good, quiet a few drink options. Modernish cafe usually has quiet a..."
Heidi M
"We were up in Auckland staying in Taka and popped into the E-Wrestler for dinner and some drinks.  We had been here a few times in the past and have..."
Sheryl Constable
"Hey guys, came in last week with my husband. Had the lamb pizza, Mikky told us to get it & it was amazing. We will be coming back for..."
Sarah
"As my local I always enjoy the wrestler and am always looked after really well by the team. Gemma inparticular looks after me, She is awesome and..."
Peter Leathley
"Went here for a meal a few nights back, we weren't planning on getting much food but we were so delighted by the menu and staff that we ended up..."
Lola Crate
"My local bar from my house. Always wonderful vibe when I walk in, and the staff are all welcoming, and have great service. Extra credit to Mikki, one..."
Arlena Teiho
"Becoming a regular for us lately. Love the atmosphere and food and the staff are great. Mikki always makes us welcome, #superstar Recommend the beer..."
Adamfricker70
"Love this place for the Friday night catch up with the boys. Couple of quiets and watch the rugby. Very friendly staff especially Mickey (or was that..."
Peter Wakely
"I have been here a few times and will continue to come back, the atmosphere is perfect for small or large gatherings, dinner, drinks or both. The..."
Bree Atherfold
"Went there for a staff dinner and the staff there was accommodating and friendly. Kain and his crew were helpful as we changed our minds a few times...."
Siu Ling Kuan
"Use to come here for a drink on a Thursday night, although a causal drink was alright before 7pm after that it became crowded and very loud. Drinks..."
Kayla McMinn
"Katie and her team always make sure the outing is a great one. The extensive menu, great ambience and outdoor area make this the ideal location for..."
Callum MacEwan
"Love Elephant Wrestler. In fact I'm in there several times a week  - the food and friendly staff never fail to impress.  Thanks Gemma for looking..."
"Love it here at the Elephant Wrestler!!! Such friendly staff and great meals!! Thank you to Gemma who was in our area and came back and checked on us..."
Rawinia Buchanan
"This is our local pub and they always give us fast and friendly service. Big shout out to Mikki who always looks after us when we go there!..."
Mark Mackenzie
"This is a great place with a very good atmosphere. The food is delicious and the portions good sized. Every time I have been here the service was..."
Patrícia Costa
"I actually want to say how impressed Iwas on Sunday (mother's day) with the service we were provided. I have visited The ElephantWrestler..."
Michaela Kelly
"Great place with a great atmosphere. Welcomed by an awesome bartender Kain, look after us all night and made us some awesome drinks, well done..."
James O'Shea
"Meet an awesome and cheerful bartender today at the elephant wrester called Kain. Extremely helpful and gave great 5 star service. He is a real asset..."
Emerson Smith
"This establishment has changed many times but Elephant Wrestler are the god for Taka! Step back and compare drink prices as they measure up well, as..."
Carl Jackson
"I come here on a regular ish basis. Lany is a fantastic waitress - before our glasses are even empty she is back at our table taking our next order..."
Kate
"I have been coming here consistently for about 3 years now, and it has never disappointed me. My most recent visit was on Saturday, I booked a table..."
Hannah-Leigh Stoddart
"I've been here a few times over the last 2 years but my last experience here wasn't the best. We came during the long Easter weekend and they have..."
Angela (A Style Collector)
"This place is always buzzing and an awesome venue for after work drinks or catch ups. Come late Thursday Friday and Saturday night the place turns..."
Couple Of Cheap Westies
"The Elephant Wrestler has a fantastic atmosphere which helps you unwind and relax, the outside courtyard always buzzing with activity and the people..."
Philip Doyle
"I've been here to eat twice this week and both times the meal was lovely but I wouldn't overly rave about the food. However, I do love the atmosphere..."
Caroline Barrett
"We were there for a hen's night on Saturday with a group of 16 and the service was excellent.Our request to bring in a cake of an objectionable..."
Kim
"Friendly staff ,lovely food and at reasonable price, as a tourist I thouroughly enjoyed it and was a good experience,I definitely recommend this..."
Danielle Jacobs
"WOW , WOW WOW WOW. As soon as I walked through their heavenly doors I just knew I was in for a treat. The smiles of the staff were like golden kisses..."
Mr.G (OFFICIAL)
"Came here for late afternoon/early dinner. We ordered a Tiger beer and a Pimms with lemonade for drinks, then for mains had the Cajun chicken burger..."
Sam Papworth
"Went for the steak night - it was ok. There wasn't any salad - wasn't given the choice if there is one. Have definitely had better but also..."
Mel Jacka
"Popped into the Elephant Wrestler with Miss Charlotte Cake a couple of weeks ago, prior to heading to a Zomato Meetup, and was extremely impressed..."
Carl Ewen
"We came here last night for a quiet drink before a Zomato meetup and I'm so glad we checked it out! The coolest interior I've seen in a wee..."
Miss Charlotte Cake
"Amazing cosmopolitan and vodka martini. I loved it. You might also like to have the big dish wedges. It's really big and delicious. Not good for..."
Lily
"I honestly cannot count how many times i've eaten here! I love it here!I don't think i have ever had a "bad" experience here! The Cesar salad is to..."
Elizabeth Pondling
"Great lunch here. Tried the souvlaki lamb, really nice. Good service, staff are friendly. AlsoWent a couple of weeks back for steak dinner,..."
Louise
"Great Atmosphere, great food, love hanging out with people at this awesome bar.  None of the other bars around Takapuna come up to par with this..."
Xtina Cassidy
"Used to be quite busy but looks like it's less so these days. The food is pretty much your average pub food - except priced quite a bit higher. It..."
Maia Churichkova
" Really nice place, to have a drink and enjoy with friends. We do not order anything to eat because we had dined at another place but I saw some..."
Mariajosemvw
"We love coming here and being that it is nowhere near where we live that's saying something. Great menu, lots of choice, great seating options with..."
Aimee Young
"Been here many times for drinks but decided to try it for dinner last night. Came with 3 friends and we got the $80 platter to share (can't remember..."
Justine Doody
"Great place to meet up for a drink or two and and the food is tasty however it is a bit pricey and the menu is kind of boring. The staff are always..."
Joe Ram
"Went here for a work function with 6 people and loved it. The service was super friendly and attentive. The food was well cooked and portion sizes..."
Lisa Whyte
"Nice atmosphere but a bit pricey on the drinks front. Food is to a high standard for pub grub and compared to the drinks you get quite a lot for your..."
Cazza Holland
"This place is lovely for a few drinks with friends! Great staff and great vibes! The food doesn't disappoint either! I've enjoyed all of their..."
Tami T
"awesome place to go for a few drinks and nibbles after work.the outside area with the open roof and TV's is perfect for when the game is on.large..."
Ruben O'Connell
"Great place over the bridge on the shore to grab a drink (slightly pricey) and a bite or even a meal! Friends and I headed here for a girls..."
NYNB
"Went there a wee while back - cool place!!! Great to sit outside in summer with a cold drink and some lovely tapas to nibble on, especially their..."
Eli A
"We have been to the Elephant Wrestler before and, it being a sunny day, decided to try their Sunday lunch special of Beach Picnic Fish & Chips ($15)...."
Lochbuie
"I went out tonight for a farewell dinner.The service was excellent, nice and quick but not at all pushy...The soup of the day was a tomato..."
Yvonne Bocxe
"Booked a table for 2 for my two year anniversary with my partner. Loved everything about this place! The lovely waitresses who constantly made us..."
Sam Smith
"Came in for a special steak on the Tuesday night. What a deal! The steak was huge and well cooked. Loved the drinks menu - I had a special..."
Bethany
"I love the Elephant Wrestler! It has a great atmosphere and the food is delicious. The staff were all very friendly and happy to switch on the..."
Sam Louw Biagio
"This place is amazing!Sliders, gnocchi, pizza everything is so good.Lovely staff, awesome outdoor area and some nice live music. Would..."
Trayc C
"I totally agree with Alice. My neighbours and I practically live at the place! We've probably sat at every table, tested every night and had..."
Heather
"Really have no clue what half these people are on about ??!! This had been my go to place since it opened, wether it's a meeting , birthday , girls..."
Alice Rump
"Oh my gosh you guys have the worst reviews on here !! But I persevered. And it was great!!!We went on a Sunday night and it was still..."
Wanderlust
"We went to this restaurant and bar for the first time last week and have decided to write a review because we were very impressed with the food and..."
Kay Baker
"Had a great time at the Elephant Wrestler-really liked the courtyard setting specially as it was nice and sunny day.Our waitress was charming..."
Rohit R
"Really lovely place to catch up with friends over a beer or wine. Great burgers!( try the peri-peri)Mum had the fish and chips.. She said was great!..."
Jerry
"We've only had good experiences here, but go here realising that it's foremost function is a pub that serves food, not a restaurant that serves..."
Shady
"Wife (of 25 years) and I went there and luckily got an outside table. Great ambiance and good service. Being frugal with our money, bought the pizza..."
Pedro Brash
"I went last night - 6 of us and really enjoyed it. When arriving things were a little slow. We had to go get our own drinks. As the night went on 1..."
Alan Dufty
"Went to check out this new bar last nite in Takapuna before heading elsewhere to watch the rugby ...well we didn't leave it was fab great food..."
Gingerandgarlic
"This place is awesome. Went there on a Sunday avo and it was packed. Great outdoor bar area - sun was beaming in and it created a really great..."
Callum O'Brien
"even though i only went there for SUnday afternoon bevvie with friends, i already know this is going to provide some stiff competition to the ever..."
Kim Rowell
"The food here used to be great. I think the quality has gone downhill a bit in recent times. Still their $15 steaks on Thursdays are very good value...."
Foodlover
"I had fish and chips here as per usual. I really enjoyed the vibe, it's a chilled out place to hang out, the food was fine and the price was..."
Dog Eats World
"Top notch customer service with very friendly team. We were served by Sophia who answered our queries about the menu and also was kind enough to take..."
Angel Abes Escapades
"The Elephant Wrestler has beautiful food & great service. The serving staff were attentive and very well mannered and patient. We asked to move..."
Marina Harding
"Our family (2 adults and 2 young children) had a great time here last night. Our waitress, Sophia, made us feel welcome. Another waitress took the..."
Matthys Meintjes (Matt)
"We didn't eat, but we had a great afternoon enjoying some tasty beverages and Chris really helped to elevate the experience. We stayed around for..."
Scott Ruddock
"Our waitress Sophie was amazing highly recommend this place for dinner and drinks 🙌 cocktail’s delicious..."
crystal matthews
"Wow this has to be one of the best places I have been in a long time for all round experience, atmosphere and staff. The way they were so..."
Emma Davies
"Staff was very friendly and accomodating despite the inconvenience of the lockdown -- they are definitely doing their best to keep the place clean..."
Marielle Ibarra
"Izzy was so so great, we did the bottomless and she was super attentive. Best bottomless experience I’ve had. All the staff were amazing and..."
Olivia Walls
"Went on first table, great food. Best part was the live performance by Jaz who was playing her acoustic cover of popular..."
Yan Caly Wang
"Maddie is the reason we come back every week, she is absolutely incredible with us! Food is also top tier and we love the..."
Emma Moody
"Nathan at the bar tonight was absolutely fantastic! He went above and beyond to make sure everyone's drinks were perfect. His friendly and attentive..."
Jack Taylor
"Just wish I could give a big sloppy kiss to Steve, Taylor and Sophia. You guys were great for our bottomless! Consistent service and checking up on..."
Sam Wright
"My 3 year old and me went in with a large group. We were early but that was fine, night was young. Madi was the lovely lady who looked after us and..."
Moesha Masoe James
"Having such an amazing night and the waitress Sophia made it so much better!! Such a hard worker and lovely service, definitely going to come back...."
kiana Delaney
"Chris was a fantastic waiter. Very attentive and helpful. Although the manager was questionable when we were asking Chris questions, and restricted..."
Rachelle Canham
Regatta Bar + Eatery
82/100 (3078 ratings)
Restaurants
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
European
Vegan Options
New Zealand
Seafood
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Juice & Smoothies
Duck
Juice & Smoothies
Oyster
Schnitzel
Calamari
Ceviche
Risotto
Cakes
Mussels
Burger
Tuna
Lamb
Calamares
Salmon
Fish
Pork
Beef
Parfait
Fish & Chips
Ribs
Fish & chips
Prawns
Salad
Surf And Turf
Scallops
Sit down
European
Seafood
New Zealand
Bar
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Waterfront
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Booked in via first table - great service and food! We ordered the squid, cheeseburger, and braised lamb..."
Kim
"This place is officially a new favourite of mine, I’m not sure how it has only a 3.7 rating. The steak, though overcooked was delicious and the..."
Ramija
"Service = 5/5; Taste = 5/5; Value for money = 3/5; Menu options = 3.5/5; Vibe = 5/5; Hubby rating = 3/5Regatta Bar & Eatery is a beautiful and..."
Honest Foodie
"A bit on the pricey side but great views of Rangitoto. Excellent food overall. Recommend the seafood chowder entree. The Beef Red curry was let down..."
Bai.Yuanshan.90
"We had a company Christmas party dinner here on the 10th night, very beautiful place, the staff service was good and I felt very comfortable! Will..."
Kristen
"Absolutely amazing service and food great friendly..."
Lizzy Goodwin
"Regatta never disappoints! Attentive staff, so welcoming and friendly, great menu, lots of options, the food is incredible and such a beautiful..."
Jade
"One of my faves on the shore. This restaurant is great for catching up with friends. Summer is the perfect time to visit. It’s sunny, open fresh..."
Chan Can Eat
"Nice seafood platter. The oyster is really nice, better than my last visit. Chill afternoon with this! The staff were friendly as well. The only off..."
Jessica
"Came here with a group of people. Such a beautiful location with lots of natural light streaming in to the restaurant for added ambience. Prices for..."
Paige Leota
"We came as a group for a birthday dinner. We got some House Made Bread to share and I ordered the Beef Cheek as my main.The seaweed butter..."
Vivian C
"Had a very nice time, with my mum. The food was delicious, beautiful flavours. Amazing setup and overall aesthetic. And the staff was very friendly..."
Natalie.r.a.good
"Very good all round. Excellent service, delicious food and a really great atmosphere for a nice relaxing evening. Went here with a couple of friends..."
Lewola16
"Came here for a couple of times. Good location. Nice dinning decorations. Services were good. Best steak...."
Becky Kuang
"Regatta accommodated to our group on a Tuesday without a reservation and they were happy to serve us, our table kept getting bigger and the staff..."
Jenny Da
"The thing I appreciate the most is that Regatta does not take for granted that it is a good restaurant only because it has a wonderful location. The..."
Michel Angelo
"Now that I work in Takapuna I got the chance to try out Regatta along Takapuna Beach. The food was delightful and atmosphere was bright, fun and..."
Food2belly
"My favorite restaurant in takapuna. pretty drinks with the best vies of beach makes me feel free and relax. All the dishes were delicious, staffs..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Great location and love the atmosphere of this place~ The food was not bad either. We had a seafood platter and 2 salads to share between 5 girls...."
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"Bloody good spot by the beach. Ordered a few oysters which were excellent, and came very quickly. Duck liver parfait was a little bland but cocktails..."
Bayley
"Messed up our entrees but when they came out, I had no complaints about the taste! The liver parfait and the squid were seasoned really well. Highly..."
Tan.ned
"This place has the best outdoor seating for when it’s sunny! The food is awesome. I would recommend the seafood chowder, pan fried market fish and..."
Anna K
"great service, friendly staff and amazing cocktails.. best place to enjoy drinks and food with spectacular view specially on a sunny day.. MUST..."
Sukhpreet Kaur
"Excellent place, when out in Takapuna definitely check it out. The service was excellent we were in a large group so all things considered they were..."
Peneueta Willis
"Went there in the evening on a Tuesday. Was relatively empty. Which we embraced. Had a few beers and shared the Sandbar. (Fish platter). Cooked..."
Andy Stephens
"We had drinks and nibbles as a group and we enjoyed the dining experience. Excellent service and the staff are friendly. The mango colada was..."
888bing888
"had a really good time this afternoon at this place. must visit. the peach mocktail was just too good with dessert !! Highly recommend to anyone :) ..."
Christina Williamson
"My friend and I had a beautiful birthday lunch here yesterday. The food was amazing and the cocktails delicious especially the chilli and ginger one..."
Jennymcisaac
"I met some friends here on Saturday night and we had a lovely bottle (or two) of Pinot Gris before being seated for dinner. The staff were lovely;..."
Saskia Halleen
"We enjoyed our family dinner at this Takapuna seafood restaurant during the summer holidays. Service was friendly and the venue is surprisingly..."
Raymond Tiong
"It's a lovely day to be sitting here today. A bottle of sparkling wine with Monohull platter plus a half cray tail; feeling refresh with a friendly..."
CocoOnFire
"Haven't been to Regatta for a while, having convinced my partner, Kristin, to move from Devonport to Titirangi.  Some things have changed but most..."
Richard McCabe
"Dined here for our birthday dinner, not a great impression at the start, we were told to take a seat and the menus would follow, we told the staff..."
Cilla
"Relaxed environment, attentive and friendly staff. Can't comment much on food other than their Chunky Fries were great (9/10), worth having..."
Tastebud Tingles
"Food is fantastic and menu is well rounded.  Lots to choose from and all worth trying. The beautiful views and service is just a bonus to add to the..."
Evie Jones
"Regatta has a very nice interior design. It is very clean and tidy. The staff very amazing and very friendly. I had the lamb rump and..."
Aaron Gong
"Came here yesterday with my girlfriends and we had wonderful and fun night. We didn't make a booking but were seated very quickly when we pop in..."
BAbyWin
"My favorite place to have drinks with friends in a sunny weekend. The location and the view is great. Mocktails and cocktails are super colorful and..."
Bella Luv Food
"We've been for 2 of he wine makers dinners now as well as for Valentine's Day. On each of these very busy times the food and service has been..."
Danielle Dunn
"Great location, great food but service is very poor and understaffed which makes the whole experience tense. We continually had to watch out for the..."
MariaPia
"Over rated place .. nice .. but very unfriendly staff..and not such a tasty kitchen. You can meet and see nice and fancy people there. Have a..."
Helena Roza
"great food there and no surcharge in holiday time. we had woodfired tuna and scotch steak there. Both are great. The seafood platter is so fresh and..."
Carina Chang
"Enjoyed sitting under somewhere sunny and facing the beach.staffs are friendly and thoughtful.love their Rump and pasta!Will definitely recommend..."
Yulia Liu
"Beautiful ambience and restaurant layout. Felt like I was in the perfect regatta themed eatery! Beautiful decor and good seating layouts! I got the..."
Chuchueats
"Have been here several times and love it so much!! The setting and ambiance is very relaxed and this goes very well with the coastal menu and beach..."
Titeuf
"Amazing service from the waiter who served us. We ordered some drinks and the "Sea" Platter. The salmon was to die for!!! So much texture in one..."
Jazmin Lee
"Came here on Tuesday night and had the perfect evening. Unfortunately it didn't start off so well it felt like we were forgotten about after we were..."
Noosheen Nezhad
"Great location, comfortable atmosphere and delicious food. Layout: I love open plan kitchens and adds alot to the vibe. It's a great place..."
Leandi
"Went there for quick lunch today. Friendly staff and awesome food! Great view of the beach! We had the wagyu beef burger and the woodfire Scotch..."
MrsSelwyn
"It's my first time at Regatta & we had a bit of trouble finding the exact location.  We started with both natural & battered oysters from Clevedon...."
STRADS
"Absolutely love this restaurant. The manager let us sit on the other side of the restaurant away from everyone else which was nice, he was super..."
Maddie
"Location is fantastic. Overlooking Takapuna beach and perfect cone Rangito island.We visit regatta bar frequently once a week ! Food is..."
Tiger Leysa
"We went here for a nice meal out in the evening.  This place is bustling, and if you are coming here in a group, its a good idea to book.  The Surf..."
S B
"Irmarie is super cute, food is pretty good as well.  Been there four times since it opened, never had a bad meal. As an added bonus my father..."
Stuart Bradley
"Beautiful venue with views out to water and Rangi.  All the staff were fantastic.  Food was amazing.  Kids were well looked after.  Faultless..."
Abigail Jones
"Fantastic service Yatin was outstanding. Made us laugh he had great personality but more importantly his service was fast and effective. Great..."
Max Whitehead
"Food is expensive for the quality and quantity It's also very very hot inside the restaurant Staff are very pleasant Food is slow to..."
Richard J
"My daughter & I have been here a few times and the food, service and atmosphere never disappoints! Today my cheeky little monkey spilt my almost full..."
Misti Carroll Landtroop
"Staff was friendly and quick in service. We went there for some drinks only (1 month ago). The atmosphere is bit cold so was the room temperature...."
Thomas
"Great staff and service. Had a largish group of us and everyone enjoyed the evening. Would recommend this place. Atmosphere was excellent. Would eat..."
Tony Smith
"great place for catch-ups. Love the atmosphere and service is consistently good. No complaints about the drinks. Food (dinner)- average and somewhat..."
P L
"It was great dining here, love the food and the view :) the oysters is definitely something to try. I had the steak and my friends had the fresh..."
Lovely Maralit
"Firstly, the location is spectacular and the Waiting staff are very attentive. I had the steak, which was cooked to perfection. The potato gratin..."
Christine
"One of the best locations I. Takapuna, with good food and remarkable service.Regatta has a good menu, with several options for different..."
Diogo Reck
"It has been a very long time since a restaurant has impressed me to the fullest.From entry you feel free and can breathe effortlessly with..."
Tony Ma
"Good view from here, directly to the beach. Takapuna is always my fave place in sunny day. The food was good. I especially love the sea platter,..."
Anastasia Kadir
"When we walked in, we did not expect the menu to be focused so much on meats + seafood, our fault for not checking!So we just ordered the..."
Thegreeats
"Whenever I go to Takapuna I always suggest this restaurant for I like this place's open-free-flow spacious layout overlooking the beach.  The dish..."
Wendy Mitchell
"Excellent, great food and awesome service, perhaps best service I have experienced in NZ. The food is value for money and the staff is happy..."
Inge
"Amazing location but the food needs some improvements.. We've been to Regatta three times, once for brunch, lunch & afternoon drinks. The best..."
Semanie Cato
"As soon as we entered the restaurant on a Sunday's evening, we were allocated to our seat but when we requested for the seat that we wanted, the..."
Ameri Lim
"Great spot in front of takapuna beach and the corner of two other eateries . We sat outside the deck area and had the beef burger and aubergine salad..."
Richie Chewy
"Great ambience, nice views from the deck, awesome customer service. The food was really tasty, drinks were really good too! Totally recommend the..."
Sherry
"Wehad a fantastic experience with the Regatta Team.  Attentive, but notoverbearing.  The food was superb, and we ended up having a very..."
Peter Adams
"I love regatta because of the location and the restaurant atmosphere; it's really pumping in there and has a beautiful view of Takapuna beach. It is..."
Caroline Barrett
"Smashing new restaurant in a great location - perfect place to have lunch on a sunny day.  Took visiting friends from the UK here on Fri 27th Nov..."
Gillian Kenyon
"This was our second visit to Regatta and the food and atmosphere was just as great as the first time ... but what I really noticed was the..."
Marion
"I Love This place. I went there one sunny Sunday afternoon and was amazing. You can sit in the deck outside looking the beach, is really cool. The..."
Mariajosemvw
"We went to this place on Saturday night. There was plenty of car parking available so it was pretty easy to get our space. The place is quite new..."
Eduardo Dias
"Last saturday i went here and had Fish and chips and tap bear, cappucino. Firstly, the manager was so kind and sweet. Second, the view of sea was..."
Lauren
"First time going to this bar and it was awesome. Really friendly staff and the drinks were great! Although it did take a while for the drinks to come..."
Brooke Macdonald
"Sunday brunch with the boys - who were pretty set on something 'with a beer' (I think that, translated, means fish and chips or burgers, or pizza,..."
Bri DiMattina
"LAMB RACKpressed belly / goat’s cheese and black olive bonbon / fennel / salsa verde / confit tomato / almond crunchWell what can I..."
Lar Phillips
"Regatta Bar and Eatery is what Takapuna has been missing.  Fabulous setting with pretty much uninterrupted view of the beach and water.  The..."
Ali Lousley Guild
"I love this place. Great food, great service, great view. The lunch express menu is brilliant value for money, this place will be the best spot in..."
Tony Loughran
"What a cool atmosphere. Loved the fish themed fit out with the open kitchen. Food was good. I was with someone who had been there before and loved it..."
Vanessa Morris
"Love this place. Great for kids and good seafood options. Finally a place in Auckland that incorporates life by the sea. The open kitchen and the..."
Franck Hesse
"Really lovely in summer to sit outside. And nice and warm and cosy inside despite it being such a huge space. Hands down the best flounder I've ever..."
Maia Churichkova
"Beautiful, tasty food and kind, attentive service. The most amazing chocolate fondant I've had in a while! It had collapsed by the time it reached..."
Kelly
"Amazing seafood, great selection. Beautiful view of the beach and very children friendly. The staff are very friendly and accomodating. We ordered a..."
Candii Cao
"Stumbled across this waterfront restaurant for the first time and we will be back! Not only is it right at the waterfront which will be great for..."
Brunchalicious
"Had the Sous vide salmon and it was delicious, great tastes combined together to make up a very satisfying dish. The decor and location are really..."
Estelle.verani
"We were attracted by the fact we have met the General Manager who visited our vineyard to taste our wines when he was selecting the wine list...and..."
Mary Sheila Gwyneth Evans
"my wife and i have been here a number of times. both for lunch and dinner. even during the opening weeks when this place was packed i found the..."
Scotty Ray
"Must admit to a wee bit of trepidation heading to Regatta for the first time as there have been some nasty reviews online. Was however pleasantly..."
Kiwi888
"Wonderful setting and very relaxed and open plan. The food and service was very good and made for an enjoyable experience. This was our second visit..."
Corona4007
"Great location, well selected wine list, service attentive. We shared the flounder, pleased we shared as it was a massive serving! The flavours were..."
Jo Y
"Hard to beat the location over looking Takapuna beach. From the time you walk in the door the service is attentive and quick. I do like bars with..."
David Boshier
"awesome service. Try the oyster shot it's a great mix of flavours. Such a good location! about time they had bar and food on Takapuna..."
Cazza Holland
"Had lunch at Regatta, dined from their bar menu, delicious bouillabaisse with samphire and sea grapes, service was fast and friendly, very attentive..."
Ray Murphy
"Average food, average staff and quite pricey. Great spot though. Ordered a seafood platter, fries, Riesling and ciders. Tried two different Rieslings..."
Petra
"This is a fantastic spot for a drink and a spot of people watching. View out over to water (finally) and Rangitoto is wonderful. We both thought that..."
Judith Cheyne
"Beautiful classy restaurant by the seaside. Friendly and efficient service. The calamari was delicious, well season with a beautiful sauce to..."
Konnie Matenga
"Great food and a friendly team at this bright bar / restaurant that flanks Takapuna Beach and reserve. Lots of nearby parking. Only negative was bar..."
Alan Walker
"Booked this spot for our anniversary dinner - we had our first date here. Stunning spot, stunning food, and lovely service. We were wished for our..."
Nikki
"We dined at Regatta on Saturday night. The place was pretty quiet when we arrived and we counted at least 12 staff on. Wait staff were very attentive..."
Maria Katu
"Had a really delicious meal at ragatta - every bite was full of flavour will definitely come..."
Sara Lopez
"One of the best meals I've ever had. The tuna was unbelievably tasty. It wasn't cheap but well worth the price. Wish I could go every night. The..."
Jacqui Cronje
"We have been served with excellent food and service. Very nice medium rare steak and super tasty Caesar salad. When my kid’s lunch hit the table,..."
Soheil Bakhshi
"Oysters with thier little vinaigrette is on!!! the food in general is delicious and well cooked hats off to the chefs!! its worth every cent i..."
Patricia
"Nice restaurant. The oysters of the day were nice and fatty. Duck confit burger is very rich. Loved the whipped goat cheese and broccoli. Prices..."
Jay Kizer
"Enjoyed Regatta. The antipasto was large- ideal for 4 people and had a nice array of goodies- cold meats, pate, cheeses, pickled veges, fresh..."
Suzanne Simons
"The staff were great, reasonably attentive and friendly. The place is a great location but the table wobbled and the chairs were loud. The sashimi..."
Zachary Norris
"The food was well-crafted. We had a steak and the snapper. Portions were small but filling. Order your coffee extra hot as it can get cold by the..."
Veshanka Chetty
"We had dinner there yesterday. The food was delicious and fresh. Cocktails were amazing and well presented. Very friendly staff and great service...."
qinqin Zhan
"Incredible food, friendly and happy service with a nice view. We’re definitely coming..."
Stafford Hector
Burger Burger, Takapuna
82/100 (1717 ratings)
Restaurants
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"A lot of vegetarian options - very nice to see. I like this place. The prices are good, foods are yummy, drinks are nice. Love the happy hour deal..."
Sophia Ignateva
"I had the beef burger. Theres no burger I'd rather eat, it's perfect.I also had the potato skins as a side,..."
Scott Richards
"tasty burgers if you are after a gourmet..."
Al La Carte
"Perfect place for sunny day!Fresh and juicy ingredients! Large seating area, friendly staff! 5min walk from the beach and car park!Chicken..."
New Zealand Prime
"The kiwi burger was awesome. Meat was cooked a perfect medium rare. They use good quality ingredients and is absolutely worth the price. The..."
Pyrièl Jack
"Without any doubt, one of the best burger place in town, juicest burger. Nice place, clean place and good ambience. 5/5 to the place. Kudos to the..."
Kushant Mansukhani
"Very Good, tasty burgers. They don’t lack in flavour and well priced. Been here a few times, never disappointed. A nice little spot in a very nice..."
Natalie.r.a.good
"There are burgers and there is Burger Burger, a lot say they make the best burgers in Auckland well we are here to find out. We started with the most..."
Ang Sarap
"Me and a friend came here for lunch and got ourselves a fish burger meal with their fries, and i’m literally in love with their fries. Their..."
Yana Petrenko
"Came here Last week Friday. And I was not disappointed, I was quite pleased with my experience. From looking outside into the restaurant it looked..."
Rebecca Head
"If you're looking for good burgers you've come to the right place.They're super filling so you don't need any extras. But if you want a side you..."
Romana Petrie
"Burger Burger is always a treat! Fun environment with great waitstaff 💯 date night? girls lunch? burger burger can cater to all 😍 the Mc Fly..."
Kathryn Eley
"Everyone loves a good burger (and if you say you don’t, you haven’t had a good burger). You can’t go wrong with Burger Burger because there’s..."
WeiTing Ashley Shyu
"I’ve been to Burger Burger multiple times and enjoyed it dearly. I love the environment it creates with a authentic and raw aesthetic to the..."
Neisha Jack
"The staff were extremely polite from the minute we stepped into the store! The food was quick to arrive. The curly fries and onion rings were fresh..."
Maggie
"Absolutely awesome! No faults! Great, fast, food and service!! Really love it here def worth the price!! 5/5! They milkshakes are pretty good as..."
Angel Meynell
"My first time going to Burger Burger and I wasn’t disappointed.Service: 9/10We had to stand at the entrance for a little while..."
Grace Huang
"Absolutely love this place. Been back so many times. Has a good range of vegan and vegetarian options which is helpful. Really fast service and..."
Hannahhorse9
"My favourite burger spot in Auckland, these guys do the best burgers and their fries are to die for!. The meat always tastes fresh and is cooked well..."
Ayaan Shaikh
"10 of us booked a table for a birthday party. Staff were super amazing and accommodating, giving us the warm table we requested and allowing us to..."
Patrick
"A really positive experience! I ordered the chicken Balad (burger as a salad) and really enjoyed it, the chicken was delicious! My only problem was..."
Pippa Plum
"Burger Burger has a range of different types of burgers to choose from! I've only been there once and had a burger and a chocolate thick shake and..."
Guitarmlf123
"I absolutely love Burger Burger. The burgers were amazing, well presented and the kumara fries are to die for. It is a lovely restaurant as you can..."
Sofija
"Always reliable whenever I’ve been (which is a couple times). Can’t go wrong with any of their fries and a beef and cheeseburger. Perfect place..."
Bailey Moffitt
"Great place, great vibe, for a young crew they were on top of their service haha and the food was 👌🏼 amazing, definitely going back!..."
Keets August
"These are consistently the best burgers in Auckland! Always cooked perfectly and the sides are great. The cheese burger is my favourite, simple and..."
L.B.
"Who would have thought burgers 🍔 are great on rainy days? Well, not until you try these at Burger Burger in Takapuna.We had a fish..."
XED 🐘
"First time trying out this joint with the girls, we got the Mc Fly Burger (cos lettuce version) and the New Veggie burger and the Clean and lean..."
Hannah.milne11
"I went a while ago with my friend for a lunch date and the burger was delicious! The strawberry and basil drink was interesting but overall the staff..."
Sheryn Walker
"Thank you for great service and food. Lovely staffs and good food. Family friendly place, we had a nice time there with my 11 months old baby, my..."
Nashiba Daliri
"Burger Burger is one of my favourite spots, visited the Takapuna restaurant many times and I’ve never been disappointed. I usually go for the McFly..."
Hansi Dissanayake
"Burger Burger, you know you’ll be in for a good burger at any joint. . Which is true for the branches I’ve visited in Auckland!I..."
Kelly
"Very friendly staff and very tasty burger. I loved the chicken burger I had today. The homey cola was refreshing too. Will definitely be..."
Tony Ma
"The three Sawmill beers (Pilsner, XPA, IPA) and mini sliders are great. You get to rehydrate whilst enjoying mini versions of the Fish, Chicken and..."
Jason Young
"What was ordered: Old Smokey, Mini Mat & Kumera Fries (w/lemon aioli from Fish Fish)The ambience of this food joint is wonderful, it has a..."
Stella Davies
"Delicious delicious!My family and I came to 'Burger Burger' at the perfect time (people who got here later had to wait for space vacancy)..."
Vanessa Chong
"burger burger is so good! the atmosphere of the place was very nice & the food was amazing & was good value for money. this place is great for..."
Jessica W
"3.5/5 Taste4/5 Display 3.5/5 Quantity 3/5 Customer Service Average Burger branchI think burger burger is not worth..."
곰정안
"The dining area is neat, tidy and welcoming. Staff are friendly and the service is quick. The burgers are just like the other franchises...."
I_like_pickles
"Came here for a late dinner with a friend. We were promptly seated in a pretty outdoors courtyard. I ordered the fish burger and my friend ordered..."
Emma
"Great first experience! A friend and I called in for a quick lunch with my one year old. Staff were great and set up a lobster high chair for us -..."
Char 😊
"Went for lunch here today with the hubby. I had the Fish Taco. Was delicious. Full of flavour. We shared the curly fries which were amazing. Hubby..."
April
"It was our first time coming to the Takapuna restaurant but we thoroughly enjoyed it. There's much more space than at the Ponsonby one and we were..."
Michelle M
"Amazing amazing amazing burgers !!! So fresh and juicy. . Ambience is interesting and the place is nice and cozy. Staff are not to shabby and quite..."
Lisa Loves Good Food
"I ordered the original vegetarian burger and it was really really good! The bun is really nicely toasted and falafel patty was delicious and the..."
Keeley Watson 💌
"The burgers were so so, I was hoping for a little more wow. The burger was cooked medium rare as expected but I found the grind of the meat too..."
Paul O
"Takapuna is known as the place for decent dining and this place fits the criteria :) Both interior and exterior decorating was on point. They even..."
Kaylene Jessin
"Ordered their beef with cheese burger, chicken burger and curly fries and were satisfied with the meal. Food came out really quick, servers were..."
Blackpearl
"Welcome home Sunday lunch with my bestie and had the best fish burger and fries, washed down with a lovely sawmill pilsner. Great way to have a lazy..."
Justene Spawforth
"We ordered potato skin and fish taco , the potato skin is crispy and full of flavor but not salty I really like it. And the fish taco is one of the..."
Julie Chiu
"Just had lunch in BB takapuna. The place is packed and I found it is dim inside so sat in the shared courtyeard. The waiteress serving our table is..."
Vivienne_Moo
"Good burgers- appreciate them asking how the patty is to be cooked. Curly fries are the bomb- and so are the potato skins. Love this place..."
Eli A
"The burgers were excellent, I like that you can choose how you like your meat patties cooked. I ordered the Ol Smokey burger (cooked medium-well)..."
Bobby Anderson
"I went here for the first time in the weekend. I got the beef with cheese burger and my sister got the lamb. They were both nice but hard to eat as..."
Angela (A Style Collector)
"Just got takeaway dinner from here tonight and WOW!! Burgers ✅✅ Fried Chicken ✅✅ and the Peanut Butter Choc Thick shake ✅✅✅✅ I had..."
Victoria Taua
"▪️Plenty of seating ▪️Tricky location ▪️Great atmosphere LOVED the vibe here! Busy and vibrant and their service is..."
FoodieOodie95
"The food was aboslutely amazing! Prices are a reasonable amount and the service was great. Was such a nice dining area with good and happy vibes...."
Bunni Spargo
"These guys are always packed and well deserved, too. The staff are friendly and food is quick. Online ordering works great for take out and eating in..."
Quokkoala
"Man these burgers are good.We ordered online to pick up, and couldn't be happier with the food.We ordered:A Mcfly chicken burger...."
Mrs Puddingcake
"Delicious burgers! I've been here multiple times with friends and my boyfriend and I love it! Good for a good Ol' fashion burger and fries! I've..."
Sophia Miller
"Guess who's back back again Pony's back you better hide your girlfriend 😎 where on gods sweet little green earth do I start here. The food was b e..."
Ponyman666
"Tried few starters with cocktails, Had curly fries, pita chips with guacamole and onion rings along with Black Forest Martini and mocktails. Also,..."
Hemant Vora
"Went here with my friend the other night for dinner. It is a very cool looking place, the inside and outside flow is great. Decor is different in a..."
Alysha Bower
"Impressive service by most of their staff especially on an extremely busy Saturday evening. Kudos to the team for being efficient! Special mention..."
Jade Lim
"Dined here with my partner tonight, we just wanted somewhere casual to eat & burger burger / fish fish was perfect. This place is set amongst an..."
Sarah S
"I went here with my girlie for lunch and ordered the fish tacos and chunky chips. Super delicious extremely filling. The only thing I was a..."
Aroha Kay
"I can't say a bad thing about the place the vibe is great the service is a plus and even the food is mouth watering.. the only thing that was a bit..."
Phoenix Brown
"Nice place with open plan kitchen and essentially two restaurants in one. My partner and I eating at Burger Burger. I was expected to receive a..."
Greg Brown
"Our first time at fish fish, love that we were able to order from both menus! Enjoyed the fish tacos and charred broccoli. The chip butty was nice..."
Sunny
"Absolutely amazing service and friendly staff all smiling and helpful. Food was lovely. The broccoli is always delicious. The pork burger was..."
Ramiz Khan
"The food was great and the wait staff were friendly.I ordered a panko crumbed salmon burger, which I like, and the chef was quite..."
Josh E
"Awesome awesome! This place builds on the reputation of the P Rd store, where some consider them to have the best burgers burgers in town. However..."
Frank
"Opted for a late night burger was a round 8:30 when we arrived place was still very busy but has outdoor seating areas which was great, just not in..."
Isaac Valach
"Was nice, did expect more for how busy it always is, it's very exciting place, but my burger was not worth how much I paid for it. The margaritas..."
Daly
"I enjoyed eating here at burger burger. I love the ambience specially in a sunny day as we sat by the window. The waitresses were very friendly,..."
Lovely Maralit
"Got the chicken burger and potato skins. Chicken burger was good, had a decent amount of sauce and cheese! The chicken was so tender and moist,..."
Priscilla Khang
"Yum, Yum, YUM!! A delicious indulgence. These burgers are the real deal. You can tell they use quality ingredients when you bite into one of these. I..."
Bbear
"Finally we tried it! We love the homemade soda which is pineapple and chilli flavour. It is fancy but tasty. We ordered raw fish salad as well. But..."
❤️Irene
"As a vegetarian, I was very impressed with the vege burger here as it lacked nothing in value compared to the other burgers. Group of four came on a..."
Imogen Spray
""All the cool places are over the bridge"Well not anymore! :)Along with dantes pizzeria these 2 ponsonby "hot spots" have finally come to..."
Thegreeats
"Cold/rainy day outside: warm and cozy inside: this was our invite into Burger Burger. After hearing great things about the one in Ponsonby we had to..."
Warren
"Dined here a week after it was opened considering it is more convenient than travelling to Burger Burger across the bridge. Since it was still fairly..."
Jeanelle Isidro
"I had the beef burger medium rare with their hand cut fries. Do not bother with the rest of the burger joints this one is THE BEST BURGER joint in..."
Eat.sleep.repeat
"I have now tried all 3 Burger Burger locations and I can confirm that they are all good!The beef burger is always juicy and the patty cooked to..."
Miss Kiki
"Very happy with my first experience here. Food was reasonably priced and was very yum. It was really packed when we got there so hard to find a seat...."
Miss Terry Foodie
"We had lunch at the newly opened Burger Burger in Takapuna yesterday.  We had heard good reports of the other sites so were very much looking..."
Lochbuie
"The basic beef burger is pretty good. My wife had the special which was a beef burger with haloumi and Harissa which was fantastic. The potato skin..."
Mark Greene
"Awesome burger joint with a good bar! What an awesome combo that makes! The burgers were really nice and juicy! We got asked how we like our beef..."
Em Dee
"Burger Burger are a good eatery and they really do have Amazing good. The burgers are delicious and the curly fries are fantastic. Loads to choose..."
Rowena Coulsby
"Great place for a burger, good beers and staff were very helpful and accommodating over a teens birthday party. Excellently priced kids menu that..."
Bryce Read
"First time at the restaurant. We were told by multiple people to head down and very glad we did. Burgers are amazing, potato skins (never heard of..."
BMW MHD Tune
"Friendly staff, good service and comfortable environment. The fish is a little dry, and the rest of the food is not much..."
Kate NZ Path
"Amazing burgers! I think Vege burger here is the best, I'm not a vegetarian though. Skin on chips were bit bitter so I will try curly fries next..."
jin hee ahn
"Always a good experience when i come to any burger burger. Good range of burgers with some really nice specials at times. Slow cooked lamb, slow..."
mcenergy - IDS Products ltd
"Love, love, love this place! My friend and I came here for lunch on a Sunday and we had a great experience. We were greeted so nicely on arrival,..."
malvemallow
"Fantastic burgers and love the shoestring fries - they still have the skins on! No overly-processed flavours, portions are generous and fairly..."
Jana van Vuuren
"It is a very nice and amazing place . The staff are friendly. We tried old smokey burger it was tasty and juicy I really enjoyed it , and chicken..."
Noor Noor
"I had a business dinner here withs friend. Scrumptious lamb burger and raspberry thick shake. Very tasty. Quick and efficient service. They seated..."
John Finkelde
"Food is great and comes fast. Cocktails are excellent. Service is as expected for a burger bar. Appreciated the colouring page, pencils and..."
Britt B
"Best place ever. I had the old Smokey and a hard cider and it was an amazing. Best food best drinks best environment...."
Thera Behrens
"overall enjoyed my experience here. the staff are really friendly and welcoming. burgers were good - even the buns which i usually don’t like to..."
E L
"Really delicious burgers and sides. The flavours are rich so it was good to share one side between two. The only thing that would stop me going more..."
Lisa Quayle
"Super friendly people and service was great! Very accommodating to my dietary requirements. It was very positive to be able to come in and order to..."
Brooklyn York
"Yummiest burgers and they are super cheap. Whenever I come in the same girl serves me and she is so sweet and helpful. The food is delish, my fav is..."
Marcella Robinson
"Located in Takapuna, Burger Burger is located between a few other bars. With a stylish interior lined with neon tubes, the walls are decorated with..."
Ann Song
Angora Takapuna
81/100 (302 ratings)
Restaurants
Middle Eastern
Halal
Turkish
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
European
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Kabobs
Lamb
Duck
"Good to have..."
Brian Gunson
"Really polite couple, loved the food and ambiance. Really good handcrafted stuff and amazing Turkish cuisines. Pizza was crisp and very filling too...."
Sehaj Mehra
"By stepping into Angora, you'll instantly fall in love with the Turkish vibe. From beautifully crafted lamps to intricate fabric designs and other..."
Jade Lim
"I really enjoyed the ambience of this place. Especially the entrance way which has beautiful lamps and items for sale. The service was..."
Alex
"Very nice have to try this place you will not regret the taste is amazing. Tidy restaurant and polite welcoming staff. Wait time was not that bad..."
Luccyeejade
"My family and I have been several times and have always been very pleased with both the food and the overall experience. We went more recently and..."
Bill Weathers
"I ordered a Black Sea Chicken and it was fantastic. The atmosphere was hella tight, I especially enjoyed the customer service. The waitress was nice..."
Jonathan Rivers
"We've been coming here for a couple of years - and love it.  They've recently changed their theme and menu to more Mediterranean food, including..."
Brenda Weavers
"This place is great if a little quiet. They have a belly dancer most nights which livens things up. The baclava and halumi are our favourites. The..."
Restaurant Assassin
"We've never eaten Turkish before last night. 8 people booked for a celebration meal. This restaurant is decorated in a simple Turkish atmosphere, and..."
Ken White
"Had a great meal here tonight. Everything was perfectly cooked and delicious. The dishes were quite large so it's a good place to go if you're..."
Stu
"After rave reviews from the parents, I decided to come and see what all the fuss was about. I was delightfully surprised with my meal - steak was..."
Caroline Barrett
"This was a quick bite to eat before the Topp Twins Show (which was hilirious!!) The food and wine were delicious, we wish we weren't in so much of a..."
Tina Hegley-Smith
"After reading some good reviews and also on the look out for a place to have some sheesha we found angora in takapuna. Its tucked away from the..."
Summerlee Fataoui Schick
"I took my girlfriend here for a late dinner and have to say this place is great. The food was real good and authentic with decent size meals the..."
Andrew Wilson
"We've been here 3 times now and are taking a group of 6 tomorrow night.  Love it - great addition to the selection in Takapuna/Milford.  Haven't..."
Shady
"I am of Turkish origin and for years couldn't have a good Turkish meal at a restaurant. When Angora opened in Takapuna, I took all the family..."
Nejat Kavvas
"I discovered this restaurant with friends a few months back & have become a regular because quite honestly the food at this establishment is..."
Bradley
"I heard about this restaurant from a friend and ended up there after the movie we wanted to see was fully booked. The initial impression..."
Leon Jacobs
"We have been to this restaurant several times and always have an excellent meal.  Make sure you go hungry as the portions are generous and..."
Sarah Hanna
"Brilliant meal with great service. I had the Morrocan Spiced Lamb and it was great, very large portions too. My dinner partners had the..."
Grace T
"Very nice new restaurant with a warm atmosphere. Went with my friend the other evening and the food was spectacular. I had the Islim Kebabi which was..."
Anna Sinclair
"This is a great addition to Takapuna. We dined here for the first time on a Friday evening and they've done a great job of making over the space. It..."
Victoria McPherson
"Great food with excellent service. This is not your average Turkish restaurant, it is more refined but not overpriced for what you get. It's nice..."
Warrick Smith
"Went to Angora on the opening night so there weren't many people, the food was fantastic, traditional Turkish food at it's best. This is one place I..."
David
"Dined for the first time just last night, and I have to say that everything is done absolutely perfectly. The food looked, smelled and tasted..."
Michael Hanna
"The place serves Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine. The food is great and the service excellent. They have nicely decked with Turkish artifacts. They..."
Razal K A
"I guess I qualify as a regular now, as I dine there at least every other week. The food is both excellent, and authentically Turkish with lots of..."
Matthew Weavers
"A nice and cozy place. Great and lots of vegetarian options. The eggplant dish is amazing! A must try! Great food, great ambiance and..."
Gaurav T
"Delicious meal and genuine friendly service. Do leave space for the baklava, which is simply divine. The menu has an interesting range of dishes, so..."
Simon Fawkes
"Great service. Waitress was warm and friendly. Food was delicious ! Meat was veey tender. Definitely recommend this place if you come pass..."
Namfon Kumsem
"Excelent personal service, the food was great and had plenty of vegiterian options. They also have a lovely shop with Turkish lights, plates and..."
James Partington
"A very nice place for Turkish cuisine. Family owned. Pleasant interior. Recommend to visit if you are in..."
Alex Diveg
"Delicious food. Everything was just perfect👌and beautiful ambiance..."
Tabbu Dharani
"Very nice place. Quiet and cozy. Good food, friendly service, pretty good selection of..."
Vitaly Borisov
"Great place to eat and relax. I had lamb rump with eggplant - delicious. The waiter asked how I wanted it to be done - that I found was ..."
Anastasia Cherkasova
Mexico
81/100 (1549 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Ceviche
Lamb
Pork
Chili
Tapas
Tacos
Prawns
Sit down
Mexican
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great restaurant - you have to try the Spicy Fried Chicken. Walked in on Anzac day evening with no reservation and were seated immediately! Staff..."
Laura James
"Loved the food and service. . We were attended to right away and timing of getting the menu , taking order and getting the food and drinks were all..."
Jinendran Bahubali
"Home to the best fried chicken in Auckland , an easy spot to catch up with mates where you know the food will always be good. Highly recommend trying..."
James Ashwin
"An authentic Mexican restaurant which has preserved the Mexican culture and the food. 4 stars as it is bit expensive but the food is worth it. Their..."
Abhijeet Kale
"Margarita class is awesome. 101 on margarita. Perfect start to summer! Finger food compliments the margaritas too. Fabulous and friendly staff. What..."
Soojean
"I went here on the 3rd of Jan - the place has a groovy vibe, the customer service was very good and the food was tropical in flavour! We ordered the..."
Rusha Paenga
"Ordered a Raspberry & Rhubarb drink and a beef birria. The food was super tasty as the drink was really nice but it was a shame that the tacos were..."
Zane Morris
"Great tasting and fresh meals with good serving sizes. Friendly team and nice restaurant environment. Definitely recommend the chicken..."
Gladwin Mendez
"Just here for margaritas, salsa and corn chips...had non frozen, frozen and a jalapeno version...all well made and moorish!...salsa and chips was..."
Grant Anderton
"Great customer service. Beautiful presentation of delicious food. Very close to peaceful Takapuna..."
Roman Mortuza
"Sizable dining venue at the heart of Takapuna - The Strand. Menu options are great, amazing Mexican food, lovely lovely staffs, well decorated..."
Arceline Arceo
"Great service, delicious food and food was served quickly. Really enjoyed the food especially the fried chicken!..."
Cassandra Kitt
"I honestly cannot recommend Mexico enough - not only is the food always incredible, but the staff are helpful, friendly and go above and beyond to..."
India O
"Outstanding service and food. Positive friendly and professional. My brother liked the Physiotherapist. Many..."
James Marris
"Very fast service ! Food was yummy. Well priced. Nice seats but music is way too..."
Namfon Kumsem
"Good store but seats are very close to each other its like they try to fit more seats Over all was..."
Sam
"Delicious food! One of my favourite places to eat in Takapuna. Their margaritas are amazing, they come in so many different flavours and you can..."
Molly McGarvey
"First time back for a while. I have good memories from other visits and was pleased to find everything here is still fantastic. Food was tasty and..."
Scott Lindsay
The Commons
78/100 (1782 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
International
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
European
New Zealand
International
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Calamari
Calamares
Salmon
Burger
Ribs
Prawns
Lamb
Beef
Fish
Pork
Salad
Scallops
Duck
Sit down
European
International
New Zealand
Bar
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Free Wifi
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Serves Alcohol
Live Music
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Mid-range
"Enjoyed overall experience, staff were mostly great. Chicken burger lacked flavour but fries and Camembert balls were..."
Matt
"The thing I appreciate about this place is when I ask the chef to swap the rice for mash potato he always does it without a hassle. Food is excellent..."
Neha Mahabir
"The ambience was fabulous. Ordered steak and Cooked to perfection. Friendly staff. Will go back to try other items on menu..."
Mebz
"Giving this place a 5 star rating. Top of the line customer service from the bartender up to the staff and manager. Food is A ++++ Absolute terrific!..."
Mark Lucas
"I enjoyed the dinner in the COMMONS night. Staffs were friendly, and recommended the crispy pork belly with apple puree, which was the one of the..."
Shirley Weng
"Great food - awesome burger and steak! Good customer service and good atmosphere in the restaurant - will definitely be back and would..."
Tiyana Dennis
"Good night out - showed waitress app before we ordered to confirm we could use it - waitress fantastic - food good - went to pay and showed app to..."
Sheryl Van Breda
"Atmosphere 5/5Clean, modern, Spacious yet cosy. Great for a date.Service 5/5Exceptional service - the highlight for..."
Ian Amundrud
"Came here a few times for social drink. Nice location. Also had dinner here a couple of times used entertainment book deal. After discount it was..."
Becky Kuang
"There for dessert, great service and great friendly staff... Definitely go there again. The strawberry cheesecake was perfectly prepared and..."
Zen Loo
"Service was great. We were well looked after. staff were friendly and presented themselves well.We enjoyed the calamares and scallop entrees but..."
April I.S.
"This place was a pleasant surprise I would give it a 4.5 but because I was pleasantly surprised I over rounded. The eye filet was as good as any. The..."
Gerard Ngawati
"We had a group of 20 people go to this place on Good Friday, the manager Rahul was extremely helpful in making our group function a great success,..."
Biju Joseph
"Spent my birthday here. Loved the ambiance in this place. The food was good although i felt it’s a bit over priced. Overall, enjoyed my dinner..."
Patricia Cabaloza
"Boyfriend said it was the best steak he's had in a long time! Eye fillet was cooked perfect. We will be back again! Would definately recommend :D..."
Lawrarr.ben
"Staff were really accommodating and friendly, the food was yum. It tastes really good when you’re getting one meal free (thanks to Zomato gold!)..."
Jessi Clancey-Peetz
"The chicken burger was amazing! And our server, I didn't get her name (shame) was friendly and efficient hence the 5 stars. It was a pleasant..."
Kristina Isabel
"Just finished having an amazing valentines dinner, food was 10/10 highly recommend the lamb it was faultless. The staff were friendly and..."
Sacha
"Really nice bar/restaurant. Was recommended by my 80 year old mother who loves the Nocki (potatoes dumplings) there. She desperately wanted to take..."
Vanessa Morris
"Awesome foodGreat serviceHad nice time definitely gonna be backHighly recommended placeWe had the catch of the day and the..."
Akeel Ahmedabadwala
"An absolute gem of a place !! The ambience is wonderful and attractive, the food was extremely good. Perfect portion sizes and very flavourful. We..."
Rutu Pandya
"Excellent customer service with yummy food. Went here with friends for Friday drinks . Enjoyed a lot. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Highly..."
Velvon Almeida
"Good place. Was empty inside but prob because it was a rainy day. Good food.But......when I got the bill, they charged me extra $3 on the..."
SeriousFoodie
"Came here for my birthday dinner a few days ago, and I have to say the food was amazing.I had previously had a bad experience a year ago (tldr;..."
Louise
"I have been to the commons a lot; but, every time I never make it into the restaurant.  Instead I usually just come for drinks in the gardens area...."
Caroline Barrett
"Would defiantly return here again. Arrived and seated straight away by very attentive wait staff. Entree of scallops was delicious and the steak was..."
Stephanie Rudd
"Less than enthusiastic staff but it has nice ambience with live music on a Sunday afternoon. We ordered kumara crisps, king salmon and pork..."
Alana
"Really good food! Best creme brulee I've had. A tad pricey for a student like me but hey, it's good for special occasions :D staff was pretty..."
Tan.ned
"Store was fairly empty at the time we went, but filled up a bit more downstairs by the time we left. It was awfully drafty and a customer had..."
Rina
"A great night out with a group of friends with friendly efficient service and beautifully presented meals which tasted just as good as they..."
J
"I have been here multiple times and always loved it. This time we had pizzas, the butchers block which was 10/10 and a duck pizza which was nice but..."
Danielle Hanwright
"Good food, nice setting. Staff were friendly and polite. Had the pork belly for mains, one piece was slightly dry. But good solid flavours and..."
Rhcumins
"It my first time at The Commons. We started with assorted bread & dips, and sautéed scallops with couscous. Scallops were beautifully cooked & so..."
STRADS
"An enjoyable place for dinner - generous portions and very decent food quality. Fabulous environment and helpful staff.  Only flaw was that the..."
Tastebud Tingles
"Great food, I come here once a year with my entertainment book voucher. The wait staff was odd when I came here two weeks ago, but the food..."
Tony Ma
"When in Auckland, this place is a must visit. It offers you European and Kiwi food. Great seating space and decor also has a courtyard letting..."
Arushi Thapar
"After reading a few of the reviews I wasn't expecting the best however was pleasantly surprised, especially as the service was the main concern..."
ChoMpR
"Had a late lunch here, great service. Staff very friendly. Meals were awesome. We ordered a steak, beef brisket burger and I ordered iced peach tea,..."
Shelley
"beautiful confit salmon. creamy mashed potato with tender juicy beef so much flavour inside was great. Gnocchi too sweet and have some buttermilk..."
Poppingcandy
"Very vibrant and peppy ambience for dinner, drinks or even a night out. Great music from the gardens adds to the weekend joy and spirit.I..."
Arpita Mandal
"Impromptu stop in after a busy weekend for a Sunday night meal. Very impressed, smart casual yet relaxed atmosphere with attentive and efficient..."
Dave Catanach
"This review is for the gardens-off the commons So first of all, the pizzas were amazingThin, cripsy yet delicious pizza base and..."
Thegreeats
"Food: Food was great and arrived efficiently. The highlight was defiantly the churros as I have never had churros at first you might think that..."
Annie Yang
"A great place to catch up with friends for a drink and a bite. A relaxed patio with a feature tree and some indoor sitting area where you can have..."
Biohazard
"I think this is the only 5 star rating I've given on Zomato...The Commons was so perfect in every single way, from the beautiful atmosphere..."
Miss Charlotte Cake
"In the background, a gentle playlist of sweet music – Ed Sheeran and Lorde purchased our smiles – allowed comfortable conversation, or soothed us..."
Livernlungs
"Disclosure: They invited me to a complimentary dinner for review consideration. The Commons has several areas depending on the atmosphere..."
Vivien @ KJAS Blog
"Over the weekend we travelled over the Harbour Bridge to The Commons. It's been a few years since I've come here. It's almost unrecognisable. They've..."
Vivi S
"Like it's own little village, The Commons has both an upbeat atmosphere with a lovely outdoor garden area and bar (with crowd to match), and an..."
L.E.N.S
"The Commons most people think of as a bar with a restaurant. After dining here it deserves to be know as a restaurant with a bar, as hell, this..."
Ayden Barnett
"First impression, lots of good looking waiters. :)Ambience is dim, casual but could be romantic too. Big space, wooden decor and nice..."
ShoRt
"Nice place for a good old catch up meal and a chill out. One of the many places you cant really expect too much, but definitely enjoyed my steak meal..."
GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015
"Love their Angus cheese burger from the grazing menu. We tried it with our voucher the first time around and loved it so much that we went back the..."
Seeger McLeay
"Was able to dine here tonight thanks to Zomato for the voucher.I tried to not have too high expectations as sometimes my expectations are too..."
Miss Kiki
"It's not everyday that i give 5 stars. Today is a 5 star day. Dining at the top part of the restaurant, we ordered the piggy treats for 2,..."
Whiskyncigars
"Me and my partner went here and had a nice cosey night with a glass of great Rose Wine plus a couple of small plates - Salted Cod Balls, Squid and..."
Alwayseating
"Service was awesome! Our waitress really helped us out on what was good and what she would recommend. The scallops were a stand out the way they were..."
Judy Chhy
"I bought a voucher from Grab one to try this restaurant,, menu do not sound good,, to my surprise the spicy squid and the angus burger turn up to be..."
Joe Lorenzo
"Went to lunch here and used the grab ones deals. Fantastic service. Seriously did not need to use 2 vouchers for a table of four - but great that..."
Louise
"I do love The Commons and have been here a few times.Their drinks are delicious and their food is moreish. I love their calamari and..."
A Libra Perspective
"Was there a couple of weeks ago mid afternoon, quiet, had nibbles with a couple of wines, great bar snacks. Service was great, staff very helpful and..."
Rebecca Gray
"Have enjoyed several meals now at The Commons, as well as a couple of private and public events. This can't be classed as just somewhere you go for a..."
Rebecca Stuart
"Had one of our best dining experiences to date when we stepped into The Commons on Friday night. We had been expecting small portions given the fine..."
Sophie Vinicombe
"Love the commons.staff have good chat and know what they are doing.the new bar menu is awesome, great food, I've not had the pleasure to eat the new..."
Ruben O'Connell
"A rainy day in Takapuna! Don't know where those bad reviews come from?? Great food great service! We had the braised beef cheek and Angus cheese..."
JJJiiiiAn
"What a great team at The Commons. We had an amazing party there to celebrate Amy's 18th party ... Very professional staff and great food, venue and..."
Bronwyn Coomer-Smit
"I have ventured to The Commons for my first North Shore review! What a chic and warm atmosphere to have lunch at. We came on a Saturday and it was..."
Courtney @ A Food Awakening
"Amazing food! Great service, beautiful setting ... The pork is to die for!..."
Cazza Holland
"Very good food and service will be..."
Chantelle
"I took my wife here for our wedding anniversary this year. We really enjoyed the atmosphere and the food. The waiter was attentive but not..."
David Young
"I came to The Commons for a hens night, the hens had cancelled and I didn't know. While I was feeling like a absolute d*ck the staff sat me down with..."
Leonie Fasher
"We had dinner at The Commons tonight, in their upstairs restaurant. The food was absolutely EXQUISITE! We were very impressed - every mouthful just..."
Dionne
"This is a great Restaurant! Upstairs is the main area for great food and service. Fantastic menu nice French Champagne and Degustation and wine..."
Rick
"My family and I were browsing the streets of Takapuna for somewhere nice to eat before we went to a movie at the nearby cinemas, and we chanced upon..."
Abigail Elmore
"Just a message to the chef. Really enjoyed the degustation menu (outstanding) but the John Dory main dish was disappointing.Please don't..."
Karla Jonez
"I really enjoyed the dessert dish that I had from The Commons stand at Taste of Auckland last weekend.I indulged in their dessert: the..."
Liz Winstone
"I wanted to write a review as i had nearly been put off by bad reviews and thought it must've gone downhill from when it first opened so I was..."
Nicola
"I have taken the trouble to create an account just to write a review for The Commons. My company recently had a group of us do a mystery-shopping..."
Mei
"Excellent meal last night for table of four. It was my second visit, and while I enjoyed the food first time it was in a whole new (and better)..."
Clara
"We had dinner at The Commons last week (there were 4 of us). The service was fantastic and the food was incredible. We had dined there in November,..."
Cathy Darroch
"Cool find in Takapuna as it is off the main street behind the shops in a lovely courtyard like area. Plenty of options for seating inside or outside...."
Sara V
"At last a nice restaurant on the North Shore. The menu is not huge and not your run of the mill options. Each dish has a little something special...."
Renata Stent
"The setting is lovely but you'd probably have a fun time in the casual downstairs area in summer time.Lovely location.Service was..."
Julie Eastwood
"Fine dining, great service, staff very informed on menu & wine.Nice touch a wee bread roll & there lovely truffle butter. The..."
Jacquelyn Dagg
"Dined here on Saturday night, food was a little different and it was excellent. We were a party of five and the service was great. Like others have..."
CM
"Excellent service- attentive but not intrusive, helpful and accommodating staff. The food was great and well presented, the wait time between meals..."
Casey Mendiola
"I went here with my friend for a special birthday lunch today, and it was special. The service is fantastic, attentive, but not intrusive. The food..."
Birgitte
"Fantastic food and service, finally fine dining comes to Takapuna. Don't leave without trying the pina colada desert!We went there just a few..."
Jo Kitchen
"In no way connected to restaurant owners. We live in Takapuna and have been waiting for a place like this. Excellent food, really wonderful staff...."
Dot Bach
"Great bar for those summer months! Great outdoor bar with decent seating inside to match with a slight view of Takapuna beach. If you've never eaten..."
Jason B
"We had an amazing dinner at the Commons the other night for a special occasion. We had made a reservation at 6 but called up to change. Once we got..."
Fridayu
"A while ago, we’d been to Dallows at Sale St and enjoyed the degustation menu there, and so we were keen to try the food at The Commons as we knew..."
Rice & Kai
"Had a great time at The Commons the other night. The romantic ambience is created by the beautiful wooden furnitures, candle lit atmosphere, high..."
Lisa Edgar
Franc's Cafe + Bar
70/100 (2019 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
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Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
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Fish
Wings
Pork
Calamari
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Salmon
Cheeseburger
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Fish & chips
Lamb
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Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
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Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Playgrounds
Table Service
Waterfront
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Mid-range
"Cute spot for quick lunch or drinks. The vibe is amazing. I highly recommend sliders and tacos . Located just by the Takapuna beach . Parking can be..."
nilofer sumra
"A wonderful date night dinner. We didn’t have a reservation but staff were super accommodating and service was great. Ordered tiger prawns, crispy..."
KL N
"Adele and Hannah? Were wonderful the day my sister and I came! The food was gorgeous and the cocktails were spot on! We didn't want to leave for our..."
Irene Peterson
"Had a lovely evening with good food and good friends. Delicious as always. You never have to wait long for your food and one of the few..."
Theresa Baatjies
"Takeaway - Presentation of the food didn't look appealing, burger looked like there is nothing else but patties and a bun, but that first bite of my..."
Leolin Frazenburg
"Had a great Friday date night with my wife at Franc's. Perfect service from Ella B who knew the menu and helped us select the fish tacos, prawns and..."
Paul Kumar
"Really enjoyed our meal. Staff were lovely even when we split the payment 4 ways. The food was really pleasant. Cocktails were also different and..."
Annie Vaughn
"Cool menu, different meal varieties, Awesome service, food was amazing good value for money, yummy..."
Sarah Carroll
"E V E R Y T H I N G was 5 ☆☆☆☆☆ amazing! * Customer service - PERFECT! From the minute we arrived, the whole time we dined, the extra..."
Nikayla
"Went here with a friend on a first table booking and the place was pumpin’ for a Tuesday evening! One of the best meals I’ve ever had. Service..."
Esther Williams
"Francs has a great selection of food and cocktails. Had the board and s'more brownie. The dessert could've done with more cream but otherwise..."
Inger Bennett
"Very nice and lovely place . We tried many dishes all are delicious and tasty like it very much like Chicken Shawarma , fish and chips, chicken taco..."
Noor Noor
"Had the platter, cheeseburger, and desert waffle with caramel apple. Family going before i could get photos. The fried cauliflower was a standout,..."
martin dix
"Easy parking, great views of Takapuna beach, ample drinks list, good selection of quality American pub food. Generally I'm a pessimist when it comes..."
Steve Sherwood
"Happening place. Good jazzy music. Lots of people. Colorful chairs makes the place appealing. The food was good. Philly Cheese Steak Roll was good. I..."
Willing Tan
"Another fab lunch at Francs, under the guidance of the ever lovely Adele and her great team of servers. Just myself and mother-in-law this time, but..."
Melissa Wood
"Ate there last night and had their Smashed Cheeseburger. It was the best cheeseburger I have ever had in New Zealand. The patty is somewhat crispy..."
Vic Saunders
"My friend and I came to Franc's one evening and I ordered the chicken waffles - it was the first time I had something like this, I have to say, it..."
Rusha Paenga