Dining - Auckland | ArrivalGuides.com

DiningGuide was updated: July 23, 2024

Auckland’s cuisine is inventive and incredibly diverse representing the multitude of cultures that make up its population. There are many seafood restaurants around due to the coastal location of Auckland. This means the city always has a wealth of fresh seafood at its disposal. There are thousands of restaurants, cafes, bars and wineries, offering everything from fine dining to cheap eats where you can treat your taste buds with yummy and fresh food.

Harbourside Ocean Bar Grill

Harbourside Ocean Bar Grill is a chic premium seafood restaurant with stunning views and high quality food. Enjoy the freshest of New Zealand’s seafood with relaxed à la carte dining, inside or outside on the sheltered balcony with world class harbour views.

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Orbit 360° Dining

Situated at the top of the SkyTower building, 190 metres above the ground, Orbit Restaurant offers superb views of the city while rotating once every hour. A restaurant that offers a modern dining experience and where to relish delicious kiwi-inspired à la carte menu that features the best local and seasonal produce.

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Sails Restaurant

The restaurant, situated in the heart of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest marina, Westhaven, overlooking over thousands of yachts. A luxurious interior compliments the breathtaking views in this award-winning restaurant where the menu offers premium beef cuts and quality seafood, cooked with modern techniques while maintaining respect for traditional methods.

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Gion Japanese Restaurant

Named after an ancient district in Kyoto, Gion is a stylish, chic restaurant in the trendy Parnell area. Traditional sushi and inventive Japanese cuisine is served in a relaxing and warm environment. On the menu, you will find dishes like squid ring tempura, beef teriyaki and salmon sashimi.

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Soul Bar & Bistro

Soul’s open air style dining is very popular among local business luncheons and international guests alike. The bistro prides itself on using the finest and freshest local produce, where seafood is an important ingredient. Grilled snapper, seared tuna but also meat dishes like pork belly schnitzel and roast lamb rack are all on the menu.

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Sid at The French Cafe

This French Café is consistently rated as the best fine dining restaurant in Auckland. The décor is intimate and sophisticated, and the food demonstrates owner and Chef Simon Wright’s total dedication to detail and quality. The menu offers contemporary European cuisine with fresh New Zealand ingredients and the wine list encompasses the best local labels as well as fine French wines.

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The Engine Room

The Engine Room, on Auckland’s Northcote Point, is a modern European restaurant set in a classic art deco building. The food is a blend of international peasant cuisines, modern bistro and revisited bistro classics. The local restaurant was the supreme winner of the 2007 Metro Restaurant of the Year awards.

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Blue Elephant Thai Restaurant

The authentic tasty Thai food and the friendly service are what attract both locals and tourists to visit the restaurant. It is located in a cosy courtyard, down a small alley in Parnell. The fresh food is beautifully presented and make sure to get here with an empty stomach since the staff serves good sized portions.

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Oh Calcutta

Take a culinary journey of flavours and colours at this Indian restaurant where quality is not compromised. In fact Oh Calcutta has been the winner of a number of Auckland Restaurant awards.

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Casita Miro

Overlooking idyllic vineyards and Onetangi Bay, Casita Miro on Waiheke Island offers a serene spot to relish fine food and wines. This laid-back venue is known for its Spanish culinary delights, particularly tapas, served in a convivial shared dining setting. Open for lunch and weekend dinners, Casita Miro makes for an exceptional social dining experience.

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Tony's Lord Nelson Restaurant

Lord Nelson started as a simple Kiwi steakhouse over 38 years ago and has expanded ever since. This popular restaurant serves some of the best succulent steaks in town but also offers fresh seafood, lamb, venison and chicken. The attentive staff serves big portion, so make sure to get here with an empty stomach.

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Sal's Authentic New York Pizza

The name says it all, when dining here you will for sure get a full NY pizzeria experience, everything from the smell, the ovens, cosy booths and the vibrant ambiance will transport you to the Big Apple. Even all of their base ingredients are imported to New Zealand like Wisconsin mozzarella, California tomatoes, New York State milled flour, pepperoni, and meatballs.

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Pocha

Pocha restaurant is a delightful embodiment of a Korean "Pojangmacha" or "tent wagon", where food and friendships are shared. With its generous servings and varied menu, Pocha in Chancery Square is an iconic spot in Auckland's CBD for Korean cuisine. Popular dishes include Almond Krunch Fried Chicken, Beef Brisket Soybean Stew, and Spicy Rice Cakes, each promising a unique blend of flavours that create a comforting and satisfying dining experience. Whether you're winding down after work or preparing for a night out, Pocha’s casual and vibrant atmosphere is perfect for a hearty Korean feast.

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Ampersand Eatery

Ampersand Eatery, nestled in the vibrant Orakei Bay Village, is a delightful spot open from dawn till dusk. With a passion for all things delicious, Chef Mikey Newlands crafts dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients. At the heart of the eatery, you'll find a bustling bar serving your favourite beverages at any time of the day. For coffee connoisseurs, there's the 'Espresso Workshop Roastery', ready to meet all your brew needs. Enjoy their great coffee, homemade sausage, and the highly recommended breakfast burrito in a welcoming atmosphere.

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Dining in Auckland

Harbourside Ocean Bar Grill

Orbit 360° Dining

Sails Restaurant

Gion Japanese Restaurant

Soul Bar & Bistro

Sid at The French Cafe

The Engine Room

Blue Elephant Thai Restaurant

Oh Calcutta

Casita Miro

Tony's Lord Nelson Restaurant

Sal's Authentic New York Pizza

Pocha

Ampersand Eatery