Restaurants in New Zealand

The kitchen at The Press Club takes a breakfast-and-brunch path and lets the food speak. Desserts close the meal with familiar comfort. There’s room for a casual brunch with friends. Service stays present without fuss.

“Favorite cafe in the area. Coffee is always good and cabinet food has never disappointed. Usually only 1 person working so expect to wait when busy, but it's worth it. Also the only place I know that has a half-caf on the menu (1 shot full caf, 1 shot decaf). Thanks for all the coffee and hugs from your giant bear!”

“This place is such a gem! The owner was so lovely and thankfully held the kitchen open later to accommodate our delayed flight. We had the best meal in Auckland! Awesome setting and great vibes.”

“Had Beachlands Sushi last week and had to come back and give it a five star review, it was so delicious! We had a mix of sushi and it was all so fresh and beautifully flavoured with different sauces. The customer service was super friendly and the restaurant has a clean, relaxed atmosphere. Can't wait to come back again and try some more!”

“I give Magigers five stars for the value for money and the friendly service from the lovely couple who run it. We’ve been going here for 2o years! We keep coming back because the food is good, the quality is consistent, the portions are generous. Just good honest takeaways.”

“Great little Sushi place in Epsom. Perfect for lunch. Portions are perfect and so fresh and delicious.”

“Fabulous food team as always thank you made the trip to Auckland even more enjoyable ❤️”

“Great value for money! Lovely service and super quick. The meat was all super tasty and the takoyaki was delicious. Definitely coming back :)”

“Great taste of Peru 40 minutes South of Auckland! If you want to try authentic Peruvian food stop at The Bull Rider Bar Bistro Grill, you will not be disappointed!”

“With so many pizza place to choose from around Takapuna I chose this one. It is delicious and affordably priced for these kinds of pizza that are not dominoes or Pizza Hut pizzas. Great flavour profiles and quick to be made and quick to be eaten. I itch their loyalty you will be loyal and try and order as many pizzas so you can get a free pizza and start ordering and eating all over again.”

“Absolutely the best Sushi place in New Zealand by far! Flavour is on point! Fillings are such perfect ratio to rice! Nice large pieces! The price is fantastic! I hope they never never never close shop!! That would be a crime and not a world I’d want to live in. The owners are so friendly and genuine too!”

“Price is reasonable, variety of sushi for customer to select n pick. Yum yum. Will go again if I pass by Mount Eden.”

“We booked for 30 people and got a good deal from the owner. We all had a good time, enjoyed the pizzas and drinks.”

“Tasty food . Sashimi always taste fresh . Good and comfortable seating area. We have been there a few times .”

“Sushi loving Miss 9 and I throughly enjoyed our Sushi lunch together. Miss 9 even said “the best sushi ever””

“Ordered party platter. they are fresh and delicious. Good value for money. Will recommend. Thanks.”

“Too good to not lick clean. Found a new favorite food spot.”

“I called into this lovely little restaurant for lunch when I was biking around Waiheke I had a pie, and a carrot cake and THE BEST coffee. Very sweet (I mean the cafe not the coffee).”

“My little family love this sushi place. Its the only sushi spot that I can 100% recommend. Compared to other sushi places we have been too this one just hits. They have a variety of different sushi. There's more filling then rice. I love the grilled teriyaki salmon and the grilled spicy prawn ooh to die for. My kids love there teriyaki chicken on rice. Alot of filling and flavour once again. We definitely recommend this sushi place.”

“My partner went to this shop to pick up sandwiches for our holiday brunch, and it turned out to be such a unique place. It reminded me of my previous trip to Japan, with its cute interior design and cozy atmosphere bringing back fond memories. We ordered a Pork Katsu sandwich and a Daishi Eggplant and Mushroom sandwich. The katsu was impressively large and, although it cost around $15, the size was more than satisfying. It tasted great too. The eggplant sandwich was also delicious. I never imagined eggplant would pair so well with sandwich bread, but it was a fantastic idea. This place truly stands out, and I highly recommend it.”

“If you have plenty of time, this place has a great intimate vibe. However, if you want food, there is a decent wait but the pizzas are worth the wait as they are really well made.”

“I ordered two BBQ plates after reading such enthusiastic reviews, and it was absolutely the right choice. The portions were incredibly generous and I had no trouble demolishimg my own serving which even came with two lamb chops instead of just one- a great bonus if you ask me. The staff were also exceptionally kind and welcoming, which truly topped off an already fantastic dining experience at Wicked Five Spoon Takeaways.”

“I was looking for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. I don't normally try new restaurants as I'm scared of being disappointed. But I decided to take a chance on this spot and I don't regret it at all. I chose the pork belly on rice and it was beautiful. The pork was juicy. Just the right ratio of fat to meat. The cracking crispy and seasoned to perfection. And the portion size was great for the price point. A little sticky sweet sauce on the side would have taken this meal from great to "God tier status". I'm definatley coming back.”

“Loved this place… such a hidden gem , great range of cocktails and Asian fusion food is absolutely gorgeous. Lovely and friendly staff great view if you choose the right table. Anyone wanna enjoy water views with great food and drinks should definitely come here.”

“Makara Beach Cafe (Wharekai) is a special place. It’s in one of the wildest parts of New Zealand. The cafe is open Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays (subject to management’s discretion) from 11am till 5pm (again… it can change!!). It’s actually a really hard place to run a cafe because of its location. You either drive through Takarau Gorge (a narrow, winding road through an active fault from Johnsonville), or Makara Road via Karori (more friendly for inexperienced drivers). While only 15-20 minutes from the city, it is considered remote. There is very little infrastructure out there. No town water services exist, there is a public toilet block with 2 loos and a change room. They are connected to a septic system and there is no drinkable public water supply (byo or buy one at the cafe). Everyone working here is a local resident. The current proprietors have dedicated their lives to serving their community. They are the local posties, working 7 days a week…. Ronnie and Mark decided to take up the lease of the cafe post-covid. There is nothing else anywhere nearby. The nearby Makara Beach walkway is the busiest public recreational walking track in the whole Wellington Region! Ronnie, once the catering manager with Cook Strait ferries, brings her epic culinary skills to creating and cooking everything on the menu personally, in a very small kitchen. She batters the fish as ordered, making some of the freshest and most delicious fish and chips you will ever have. Her Lasagne is legendary, Toasties are a very popular mainstay (if you are Coeliac, you can even have a Gluten Free toastie!!!). The Big Beefy Burger is always a winner after doing an epic walk to the gun emplacements. I personally can’t get enough of the Bacon and Egg Butties! Ronnie has an extensive menu, catering for all tastes and levels of hunger, including those of our most precious Tamariki (children). The cafe’s busy-ness is directly linked to weather conditions and time of the year. On a sunny day with little wind, you can guarantee the Makara Beach area will be very busy. It is advisable to take this into consideration when trying to park, use the bathrooms and the cafe. Obviously, you may need to wait for services.. including the toilets!!! Perhaps consider whether you should visit the area on such days if you are likely to be frustrated by waiting in queues. The services here are provided by Wellington Council. It is almost impossible to consistently predict the numbers of visitors to the area and visitors need to plan accordingly. This can result in the cafe being closed with little warning if the weather is terrible. There is very little shelter outside the cafe. During summer’s hot days please ensure you have sufficient water, sun cream, hats and shelters. Also respect the residents and the animals (including the recently released Kiwi) who reside there. Park in allocated spaces along Makara Road or in the carpark behind the toilets. Don’t block driveways or the boat ramp access or park on septic tanks and planted areas. Don’t use people’s homes as a urinal and please dispose of your rubbish in the bins provided. Ronnie, Mark and staff do everything they can to make the best food and drinks, and provide the best experience possible for visitors. Their hearts are in everything they do, stop by for a chat and say hi!”

“Vegetarians and Vegans rejoice, this place gives you real choice for lunch or dinner. No longer restricted by salads and cooked veges, this place provides burgers, stir frys and proper meals that are filling and most importantly delicious. Within the Press Hall food centre, this place establishes a refreshing alternative to other more regular options in the hall. The service is fast and efficient, the staff are friendly and there is allot of aroha that had gone into the dishes. The Smoky Seitan burger is fantastic with a bean curd based patty that is a great alternative to the usual beef patty. It is also packed with fresh vegetables which makes the burger very satisfying yet not stodgy at all. It's quite possibly my new favourite place for lunch in Wellington and yes I am not vegetarian or vegan. Just "Keep Calm and Eat Plant-Strong".”

“Really, really good chicken Katsu at a reasonable price! Probably more suited for takeaway than eating in which is good. I ate in but it's not a restaurant.”

“We had a wonderful experience. It was a very nice, spacious room with great amenities. We were lucky enough to have been given a room upgrade. Great location within walking distance to a lot of different things (beach, museum, markets, Courtney Place, Cuba street).”

“Really friendly people with great service, their vegetable fry rice was delicious and their vegetarian noodles were amazing, they make tasty burgers as well , their prices are very good, you get value off money that you spend here, Only problem is people with that drive there it’s hard to find parking ,”

“What a hidden gem!! Super tender and crispy chicken and yummy sauces, also very reasonably low price for the portion you get! You can also order online and it only took 5min for my order to be ready :) Just an FYI I got the kimchi bowl which is the only bowl that doesn’t include steamed rice which I didn’t notice.”