ORPHANS KITCHEN
118 Ponsonby Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland | 09-378 7979
Orphans Kitchen has a minimalist feel both indoors and out, the light and airy room dressed with rough-hewn wooden tables and metal stools adorned with squares of sheepskin.
The small but well-formed menu is a tight collection of smart, contemporary offerings that appear deceptively simple but are grounded in accomplished technique and judicious flavour pairings.
There is a genuine desire to celebrate the seasons – autumn offerings might include zucchini both grilled and raw with buffalo curd, pine nuts, olives and Meyer lemon, or rye gnocchi with a perfectly poached egg, shiitake and sage finished with a generous shaving of black Waipara truffle. If you need more than a glass of wine, check out the “bin end” offerings.
| Hours:
Dinner; Tues-Sat | Brunch; Wed-Sun
Cuisine: New Zealand, Bistro, Brunch
Brunch Cuisine - Auckland Isthmus
KNIGHTS ON ALBERT
22-26 Albert Street, Auckland City, Auckland | 09 912 3014
We invite you to join us at our Knights On Albert Restaurant and experience the taste of mouth-watering contemporary New Zealand cuisine created by our outstanding Executive Chef Mo Arun. Relax and enjoy our superb cuisine as you overlook the spectacular lobby bar and hotel entrance. Breakfast: Kick start your day with a delicious and nutritious breakfast. Come and indulge yourself on our Buffet Breakfast. Lunch: Try our $23 Lunch Selection Menu. Come and see us for lunch and we'll have you back to work on time unless you don't want to be. Lunch Special includes dessert, coffee and tea. Dinner: Knights On Albert Dining Experience highlights the best of a-la-carte dining, coupled with a fantastic selection of desserts from our Dessert Buffet. Gift Vouchers: Available for Mon - Fri from the Reservations Dept. Telephone: (09) 912 3033 Valet Parking for Restaurant Guests: $15
| Hours: 7 Days
6.30am-3pm
5.30pm-10pm
Cuisine: New Zealand, Euro, A-La-Carte, Breakfast, Brunch, High Tea
KITCHEN (Hotel DeBrett)
2 High St, Auckland City | 09-969 1545
Nestled in the artful surroundings in the heart of
Hotel BeBrett, DeBretts Kitchen brings something fresh and original to dining in the Auckland City.
Sip espresso on a red sofa next to a roaring fire, enjoy a cocktail in the art deco styled 'Housebar' or an intimate dinner by candlelight under a glass-roofed atrium, the setting will adapt to your mood, yet a meal at DeBretts Kitchen will always be remembered. DeBretts Kitchen was recently named as one of Auckland's top 50 restaurants in the Metro 2014 Restaurant of the Year Awards. DeBretts Kitchen was named as one of Auckland's top 50 restaurants in the Metro 2013 Restaurant of the Year Awards.
| Hours:
Breakfast: 6.30am till 10.30am | Weekday Lunch: 12pm till 2pm
Brunch -Sat & Sun: 10.30am till 2.30pm | Dinner 5.30pm till 10pm
High Tea -Sat & Sun: 3pm till 5pm
Cuisine: Bistro, Fine Dining, Brunch, New Zealand, Breakfast, High Tea
SOUL BAR & BISTRO
Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Viaduct, Auckland | 09-356 7249
Soul is located in Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour, the entertainment heart of New Zealand’s biggest city.
Elegant yet still fun, Soul manages to achieve the impossible – to be all things to all people. For a relaxed cocktail, a business lunch, a romantic dinner, or a big night out, Soul offers it all. It’s west facing terrace is the perfect place to catch spectacular sunsets, and if you’re a late night reveller, the DJ’s on Friday and Saturday nights keep the buzz going to the wee small hours.
| Hours: 7 Days
11am till late
Cuisine: New Zealand, GastroPub, Bistro, Seafood, Breakfast, Brunch
DEPOT
86 Federal Street, Auckland City | 09-363 7048
Rustic wooden benches and stools spill from the tiled interior on to the footpath, as New York deli meets Kiwi kitsch. From the raw bar, freshly shucked shellfish are promptly dispensed, as are shared dishes from the open chargrill, often on boards. Cutlery comes in cans and wine in glass tumblers. Ribs, cheek, hock and marrow, all carefully cooked, will delight carnivores as sliders, toasties and tortillas carry piscatorial snacks.
Dishes are beautifully balanced and pack a flavour punch. Wine on tap and a considered list counter the hard seating to keep lingerers longer. Bookings are not taken and staff will cheerfully advise on likely delay. If you want information on the food, you’ll need to ask, but staff are responsive and keen. As Al Brown’s casual-dining empire continues to expand, Depot remains a firm favourite.
| Hours:
Mon-Fri 7am till late | Sat-Sun 10am till late
Cuisine: New Zealand, Seafood, Brunch
BLACK SUGAR GRILL
33-35 Tamaki Drive, Mission Bay, Auckland | 09-528 4551
Black Sugar Grill is a great place for family & friends to get together for that special occasion.
Serving modern pacific styled food with a Mediterranean twist, Black Sugar Grill caters to all tastes, using organic, freerange and local produce. A spacious restaurant which is great for large parties with special set menus designed for your taste.
Sit at the bar for pre dinner drinks or after movie dessert and enjoy the ambiance of Mission Bay.
| Hours: 7 Days
Mon - Fri; 12pm till late
Sat - Sun; 8.30pm till late
Cuisine: New Zealand, Mediterranean, Brunch, Bar & Grill
THE FOOD STORE
Market Square, Viaduct harbour, Auckland, Auckland City| 09-377 0125
Based at Auckland's Viaduct Harbour, is New Zealand's first unique live food entertainment experience. With the country's only true "open" and "interactive" kitchen you will get up close and personal with NZ's best chefs as they create their culinary magic.
At THE FOODSTORE you will experience creative menus using fresh, natural and organic New Zealand produce from local farmers with a focus on sustainability and the humane treatment of animals, genuine hospitality and whether you just pop in for a drink, a casual bite or a leisurely dinner the experience will always be memorable and more than anything, entertaining!
| Hours: 7 Days
Lunch: 12pm - 2.30pm
DInner: 5.30pm - 9.30pm
Cuisine: New Zealand, Brunch, Seafood, Euro
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