Restaurants in Auckland

“Not only is the food at Sake Nippon Bar delicious, but the portion sizes are ideal. We ate a range of dishes, but my personal favourite was the chicken katsu. The chicken was fresh, flavourful and crunchy. The service is excellent. Food is served promptly. The atmosphere is conducive to conversation. However, on other occasions, it has been quite loud.”

“Second time here after few months and Wayson remembers us by telling us how many people we were last time and where we were seated.His service is amazing the food is well priced and super yummy.We will be back and we highly recommend this place.”

“The plant based menu was amazing. Loved the salad we had. Beautiful food Dr Micheal Brown 13elephants.nz”

“This is a wonderful place with a lovely ambiance, featuring a park filled with sculptures. The food and wine are amazing. We were warmly welcomed by Maori cultural performances, which was truly awesome.”

“I visited this fine wee establishment today while out riding my motorbike from Cambridge to Auckland and back. What can I say... the staff were so friendly and accommodating. As I'm on a rather strict diet, I didn't eat anything, but the cabinet food and food service looked so appetising and yum. The service, well the owner should be very proud of his staff, they work with purpose and a smile... loved it!! And the atmosphere was quaint rustic charm, spot on!! Not only highly recommended, but definitely a must visit again.”

“Gorgeous restaurant with fantastic mood lighting. Service was impeccable from the initial welcome to the food servers. Food – oh my yummy! We had tomatoes and ceviche for starters, then rib eye and ribs for mains with cauliflower for sides. Every dish was delicious and good size! Super enjoyable!”

“First time visiting this restaurant tucked away in Takapuna. Glad I had my local son with me to guide me to parking and then the restaurant. Our waitress was wonderful. We started with chicken skewers and the pork belly. Both delicious. Mains were a t-bone steak and costillas (beef short ribs). Portions are generous and came with a side and a sauce. Everything was cooked to perfection and delicious. So much food we had to ask for containers to take food home. Our waitress brought us separate containers for the salads so they didn't wilt. She also provided tongs to pick the salad up. Just felt she went the extra mile for us. Highly recommend although someone told me earlier in the day it was expensive. This carnivore mum was delighted with the meal and thought excellent value for money.”

“Fantastic friendly customer service. Wow how positive. Good coffee. Plus lovely food options.”

“Ok so if your looking for the best sushi train ever then you've found it. Man o man this place is amazing. The food is fresh and chock full of flavour. The popcorn prawns is next level. The crab dish was to die. Everything is priced as expected. The staff are friendly and fast I will go back for sure”

“Love the place. The food was yummy. Drink menu is just great, loved the mud pot drinks. We tried the chicken wings and chicken nachos and both were yummy. Must try.”

“ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! We came for the first time last Friday and will definitely be back! one of the best dining experiences we have had in Auckland. The food is just phenomenal, the service outstanding and the atmosphere just what we were in need of. If we had to offer any constructive feedback it would be that the side of fries is in need of some work, but that didn't detract from this 10/10 experience. We will be back”

“My partner and I were visiting from Melbourne and had the best burgers and wings from Ralph’s! You can tell the kitchen makes everything from scratch and take their food very seriously. We joke all the time about flying back for a day just to eat there again. Really cool vibe to the place too and lovely service - relaxed and friendly people. Cannot recommend enough!”

“We had a really good experience at Bossi. I had the steak for my main and it was AMAZING. We also ordered a couple of desserts, which were the perfect end to dinner. We will definitely be back. Our waiter was fantastic, very knowledgeable and genuinely lovely.”

“Loved my dinner at Geeks on Sainsbury! The pork belly and kimchi soup were delicious, tasty and perfectly done. It was great to see they are dog-friendly too. The staff were amazing; super friendly despite having to deal with some rude customers. We will absolutely be back!”

“This is my second time to dine in there. I come again not only for food, but it is also for staff. Last time my family went there for dinner and asked a staff to serve us with hot water, instead of tap water. He said that it took around five minutes for boiling and wonder if we could wait. Of course we could and felt being cared. When the water was served and then staff worked his another task, my aunt was accidentally spilled the cup of hot water. The staff member should had heard us and noticed the spill; he immediately brought us a thick towel to dry it off and asked if we were hurt. We said no and thanked him for his concern. Today, I went for a lunch and a female friendly staff serves me and give me suggestions for my struggle. I want to have Ramen, Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki, however, it is not possible to have all of them. She said that the size of Okonomiyaki is big and I will be very full if having Takoyaki at the same time. She thought that Ramen and Takoyaki are better match ( enough and not too full）so I took this option. Takoyaki is really yummy, crispy outside and soft inside. That's why I ordered one more for takeway. For Ramen, it's the most popular pick for customer and the taste is great, but I would be better to choose less salty which the staff has suggested to me, as the original is little salty for me who seldom dine out. The shop makes me feeling relax and warm. It's a tiny shop with 30 seats inside, including six counter seats, four sets of four-seat and two-seat each. Outside seats are available and there are two or three four-seat table. There are the good place for group of two to four person to have a nice lunch or dinner gathering. It's also good for dating.”

“Our 'local'. Lovely atmosphere, lots of events on offer, the bar menu is simple but yummy (and reasonably priced). The restaurant buffet is AMAZING!”

“Good food, very affordable, lots of choices. My family always eat here. Don’t forget to order the coconut milk sago as well! They also offer free hot soup.”

“We had a staff Christmas Dinner here. We booked a table Riverside with a cool breeze coming in the window. The waitress guided us through the menu and recommended specials. Everything was delicious, favorites being the duck pancakes and bao buns. We had 4 small plates and 3 large plates for four people and there was plenty of food. We were to full for dessert, but they looked really good.”

“Photo doesn’t do justice. These scones were life changing lol. Sweet and one savoury. When I think of scones I think of hard dry tasteless things with butter to make it nice lol but these were so good, crispy and so balanced with the ratios of everything eg their sauces etc…Also had a smoothie and it was honestly so amazing. It was the peach and coconut. Will be coming here a lot now that I know about it!! Addictive!”

“Best matcha in the neighborhood, and the latte art is next level. Really friendly staff, yummy Asian-inspired and kiwi items, and good seating options inside and on the sidewalk. They brew Rocket coffee, if that's something you're interested in knowing beforehand.”

“Delicious burger + really helpful and friendly staff! Easy to park as well. Great dining experience will definitely come back again!”

“Had a great experience here! Food was delicious and very well presented. Very tasty drinks too thanks to Nina. Great location, our second time here in our stay and will definitely be back again!”

“A palate experience! Had such a fantastic time at Nanam in Takapuna! The food is absolutely delicious—every dish feels creative but still comforting. The wagyu longganisa was a standout, packed with flavor, and the beef cheek was melt-in-your-mouth good. The vibe is modern and welcoming, perfect for a night out with family or friends. The staff were so warm and attentive, which made the whole experience even better. If you’re looking for something a little different, with bold flavors and a fun atmosphere, I can’t recommend Nanam enough. We’ll definitely be coming back!”

“Red Earth Bistro has such wonderful choices of food to choose from on their menu. All staff are friendly and courteous. Makes your time at the restaurant feel so relaxing and enjoyable. We always look forward to returning again for another night out with friends or family. Thank you all so much.”

“Where have I been living? Under rock? Because first time trying this place yesterday and oh my taste buds were flavourful!! 100% the best eat in/ dine out place in papakura”

“Well made juicy burgers especially the hamburgini that I got which had such a great toasted bun and well cooked and juicy meat. Also the burnout ( the chicken burger) was a great balance of meat and veges and it was pretty great overall . I would have preferred thicker chicken meat on the burnout but I still think it was fine. The service was good and this place has a great aesthetic and vibe”

“Had one of the best Asian food experiences with my crew. the food was amazing. The 8hour smashed braised beef and the stir fried singaporean noodles were my favourite, even the wok charred cashew brocolli caught me off guard, that it made me enjoy veges more. Unfortunatley im not the type to always take photos of such great food, since im there to eat not post and eat, so rely on other reveiwers for that :) The prices are very fair and well worth the cost. The service from Ted and his employees were amazing and I can't wait to return with my family next time, to enjoy this experience once more.”

“Was actually looking for other options but was recommended by one of the staff at one of the wineries. What turned up is in fact one of the best meal we had in this trip. The smoked chicken is one of the best I have eaten given the juiciness of the breast meat , the brisket literally melts in the mouth. Usually not a fan of pulled pork as it is either too tough to chew or that too much seasoning in it . What we liked is in fact it is not too flavorful yet enough seasoning to make it delicious .”

“An awesome cafe with great food and coffee. This is definitely our go to cafe in the area and we are never disappointed. The friendly, cheerful service matches the high standards of the food and drinks.”

“5 stars! Food is very delicious. Always fresh and hot. Never had a bad meal here. Best curry around. The staff are really amazing too. Our go to for Indian food all the time”