VINNIES
166 Jervois Road, Herne Bay, Auckland | 09-376 5597
Located on Jervois Road in Herne Bay Vinnies by Geoff Scott provides a unique kiwi dining experience.
The restaurant is decorated using natural New Zealand products including native timbers and raw steel. The tables are spot lit to provide an intimate and warm ambience for diners. The artworks adorning the walls change every four months giving a New Zealand artist and opportunity to showcase their works whilst providing guests with an ever changing back drop. Chef Owner Geoff Scott trained in London under Albert Roux at Le Gavroche before working in Italy and France before finally landing a job working for Alain Ducasse at his Michelin three star restaurant ‘Le Louix VX’ Hotel de Paris in Monte Carlo. Geoff creates modern New Zealand cuisine using respected French cooking techniques, inspired by classic Kiwi flavours and combinations.
| Hours:
Tues – Sat 6pm – Late
Cuisine: New Zealand, European, Fine Dining, French
French Cuisine - Auckland Isthmus
THE GROVE
St Patricks Square, Wyndham Street, Auckland City | 09-368 4129
Since its doors opened in 2004, The Grove has secured itself as one of Auckland’s top restaurants with a unique approach to both food and service. With a passion for and expertise in the industry, owners Michael and Annette Dearth have gained outstanding recognition for the creation of its fine dining oasis.
Head chef, Benjamin Bayly has already experienced an illustrious career by landing senior chef roles at Michelin starred restaurants in London and France (The Ledbury & The Square, London: Restaurant Jean-Paul Jennet, France). Benjamin’s food is modern in style whilst using classic French cooking techniques. The Grove is very ingredient driven using organic and sustainable meats and seasonal fruits and vegetables.
| Hours:
Mon-Fri: 12pm-Late
Sat: 6pm-Late
Cuisine: New Zealand, Euro, Vegetarian, Fine Dining, French
| Hours: Lunch - Mon - Fri; 12pm -2.30pm
Dinner; 6pm till 9.30pm | Sat; 6pm till 10pm
Cuisine: European, French, Bistro
THE FRENCH CAFE
210 Symonds St, Auckland | 09-377 1911
The French Café is a partnership between husband and wife team Creghan Molloy Wright, Restaurant Manager, and Simon Wright, Executive Chef. They are assisted by Michelle Moore and Craig Lovie, Maitre d's and Sebastian Hindrichs, Head Chef.The restaurant is separated into three areas with a seating capacity of up to 80 people. There is a relaxed bar for pre and post dinner drinks, conservatory room overlooking the courtyard and courtyard dining in the warmer months.
The French Kitchen, our private dining room is available for group bookings offering privacy and comfort in a relaxing and sophisticated environment overlooking our beautiful edible garden and courtyard.
The French Café has consistently been awarded for the fine dining experience that it so outstandingly offers.
| Hours: Tues - Sat; 6pm till late
Fri; 12pm till 2pm
Cuisine: French, European, A-La-Carte
ANTOINES
333 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland | 09-887 9289
Since opening the doors of Antoine’s in 1973, we have experienced many changes in our cuisine. Sometimes change doesn’t suit everyone, hence the creation of our Nostalgia Menu. These dishes have proven to be timeless favourites often requested and unique to Antoine’s. We are sure that in time, many of our current dishes will also be inducted into our Nostalgia Menu. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy the offerings from times past and savour the flavours of where we are today. We look forward to welcoming you back to Antoine’s to enjoy the very best of New Zealand cuisine presented with international flair and local pride. Bon Appetit! Available for private functions by arrangement
| Hours:
Wed – Fri 12pm – 2pm
Mon - Sat 6pm - Late
Cuisine: New Zealand, European, Fine Dining, French
SUNDAY PAINTERS
185 Ponsonby Rd, Ponsonby, Auckland | 09-360 2001
In its first inception Sunday Painters was a pop up restaurant, operating sporadically in various hired halls in central Auckland from 2006-9. Organized by a group of friends – Tommy Govorko, James Kirkwood, Esther Lamb, Marcus Lush, Karl Maughan, Brita McVeigh, Emily Perkins and Isobel Thom, who, all having some degree of hospitality work in their pasts sought to revive the camaraderie and common purpose of running a restaurant, while creating a sense of community to those working often alone in the creative arts. In 2014, New chef Gordon Mcleod has returned to New Zealand after a decade as private chef to families in Paris and the South of France. His elegant seasonal menus reflect a career immersed in the cuisine of France. The wine list contrasts old and new with a carefully chosen selection of French & New Zealand regional & varietal wines.
| Hours:
Tues till Sat
5pm till 12am
Cuisine: French, Euro
AUCKLAND CENTRAL
A-P
suburbs
HERNE BAY
PARNELL
PONSONBY