Located in the historic Ferry Building on Quay Street, Botswana Butchery has a strong focus on fine cut meats and locally sourced foods.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: Meat
Housed in the QT Hotel and home to internationally renowned Chef Sean Connolly, Esther brings the authentic tastes of the Mediterranean’s sun soaked shores to Auckland.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: Mediterranean
A premium seafood restaurant set within Auckland’s historic ferry building. The unique interior design includes two private dining option with views out across the water where guests can enjoy sustainably caught seafood in plush surrounds.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: Seafood
Located in Downtown Auckland, Ahi offers a premium New Zealand dining experience. With ingredients sourced from Ahi Kitchen Garden and beyond, Chef Ben Bayly crafts dishes showcasing the finest local flavours.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: New Zealand
Located by Auckland's Waitemata Harbour, offers rustic Italian-inspired dishes made with local, sustainable ingredients. Set in historic Britomart, it combines relaxed dining with a focus on seasonal New Zealand produce.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: Italian
Beast and Butterflies, on Auckland’s waterfront, combines global flavors with a touch of fine dining. Executive Chef Top Lorthae blends his Thai heritage and travels through New Zealand and Europe, creating dishesfor an exciting dining experience.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: New Zealand
Café Hanoi is a modern Vietnamese restaurant housed within a heritage warehouse. Café Hanoi offers authentic Hanoian street food using traditional Northern Vietnamese cooking techniques.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Experience a playful exploration of Chinese flavours, expertly crafted by Nic Watt, with each dish offering something unique. This space sets the stage for unforgettable and unique gatherings.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: Chinese
Housed in a historic building in Auckland’s Britomart, Ebisu offers contemporary Japanese cuisine with a fusion of classic Japanese and European techniques. Enjoy new-style sushi, sashimi, and traditional dishes in a light-filled space with views of the Waitematā Harbour.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: Japanese
Hilton Auckland is an iconic landmark, and Fish Restaurant offers a casual fine dining experience with stunning views of Auckland's glistening harbour. Focusing on ethically sourced seafood, the restaurant combines a classy ambiance with exceptional cuisine, perfect for a memorable dining experience.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: Seafood
Gilt, by renowned restaurateurs Josh and Helen Emett, blends Josh’s global culinary expertise with Helen’s passion for Europe. Located in one of downtown Auckland’s most iconic neighborhoods, Gilt offers a menu that honors the classics while introducing new favorites, like the perfect duck frites and signature king crab pappardelle.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: European
Discover a true taste of Asia, at Auckland’s premier Chinese restaurant and bar. Huami (meaning nectar) is the allure of something beautiful and precious. Explore traditional signature dishes alongside modern takes on Asian fusion cuisine.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: Chinese
Kingi celebrates sustainably caught seafood, showcasing the fresh flavours of New Zealand’s oceans. Enjoy seasonal, local produce paired with a fine glass of wine. Kingi private dining offers a sophisticated space, featuring a menu with sustainable, seasonal twists.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: Seafood
MASU in SkyCity Auckland offers a contemporary take on Japanese robata cooking over an open charcoal grill. Chef Nic Watt uses fresh, local ingredients to highlight natural flavours in a lively, bold dining setting.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: Japanese
Drawing inspiration from Michael Meredith’s upbringing in Samoa. The menu showcases traditional flavours, sustainably caught seafood and local ingredients.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: Samoan
Park Hyatt Auckland’s flagship restaurant with spectacular waterfront views celebrates the best of New Zealand food and wine.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: New Zealand
Origine is a modern Kiwi bistro showcasing local flavours with organic produce from its kitchen garden. The menu, designed by award-winning Chef Ben Bayly, highlights the best of New Zealand’s seasonal ingredients.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: French
Pici, located in St Kevins Arcade, brings a taste of Europe to Karangahape Road. This pasta and wine bar, inspired by Italian travels, offers house-made pastas, antipasti, and organic wines in a laid-back, lively setting with a hip soundtrack.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: Italian
Arguably Auckland’s most iconic terrace, boasting spectacular sunset views looking out over Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour, SOUL has established itself as a destination for good times for nearly two decades.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: New Zealand
Goat brings a bold Indian culinary experience to Auckland, led by Sid Chopra, with over 20 years of expertise. Enjoy vibrant dishes like Prawn Balchao, Khoriko Pork, and Jalgaon Baingan for a truly unforgettable dining adventure.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: Indian
Darling on Drake, by Victoria Park, offers a vibrant setting with a spacious terrace and stylish interiors. Enjoy elevated bistro dishes by Chef Ryan Moore, crafted with locally sourced ingredients, or unwind with cocktails and live music on the sun-soaked deck.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: New Zealand
Situated directly behind Victoria Park Market, La Zeppa serves up spectacular sundeck sessions. Our restaurant and bar is fun at heart, seamlessly transitioning from day to night, and beyond. Our cusine is inspired by flavours from the mediterranean, with menus and spaces perfectfro the most intimate dinners andmonumental occasions. Casual beers or champagne cheers, it's always on!
Location: Victoria Park Market
Cuisine: Mediterranean
The Glass Goose Bar & Eatery lies at the top of a hidden staircase, just off Federal Street. Open for lunch, drinks and dinner, the secret rooftop is modelled off a Garden Glass house. The contemporary yet casual eating and drinking space is a true oasis, tucked away from the city's bustle. Eat, drink, relax, indulge - and don't spread the word. The Glass Goose is an Auckland treasure, too good to share.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: European-New Zealand fusion
Mr Murdoch’s house is your house. A casual hangout located on Fort Street in the middle of Auckland City. Roll up to the rooftop bar, where you can kick back, have a laugh and share some yarns. The pints are cold and cheap, and the music cranks on until morning. It's the perfect balance of humming atmosphere, chilled ambiance and epic throwback tunes of the 70s, 80s & 90s.
Location: Victoria Park Market
Cuisine: Casual dining
Your friendly local in the heart of Ponsonby. We offer handcrafted pizzas, cold beers and good times. Whether you're looking for a casual drink, a place to watch the game on big screens, or a lively night out with music and dancing, Freeman & Grey caters to a wide range of preferences, making it a versatile and popular destination in Auckland's Ponsonby area.
Location: Ponsonby
Cuisine: Gastropub
Named “New Restaurant of the Year” at the 2024 Cuisine Good Food Awards and awarded 2 Hats, Tala invites guests on a journey as we showcase the beauty of traditional Samoan cuisine and heritage through an innovative contemporary dining experience. With three dining journeys to choose from, our Chef’s Journey is the premier dining experience. We look forward to sharing our Samoan hospitality with you!
Location: CBD / Parnell
Cuisine: Samoan
Bivacco, Bar & Griglia. A bold restaurant serving simple unfussy Italian food built from locally sourced ingredients. A place for slow lunches, memorable dinners, after work drinks and weekend feasts, located in the jewel of Auckland’s Harbour.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: Italian
Set in the Pavilions at Britomart, in an elegant, sun-filled conservatory by day, and nestled under a sea of gentle fairy lights by night, Ortolana is sweet, sophisticated, classy and casual.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: Italian
Nestled in the heart of Parnell, Rhu offers a refined yet welcoming dining experience. Our menu celebrates fresh, seasonal ingredients, thoughtfully prepared to highlight their natural flavors. Join us for a meal where simplicity meets sophistication.
Location: Parnell
Cuisine: Contemporary NZ / European
East believes in more sustainable, health-conscious eating without sacrificing taste. Delicious modern Asian flavours, plant-focused dining.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: Asian
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