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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. During Ben’s duration at The Grove, the restaurant has been awarded Supreme Winner of the Metro Audi Restaurant of the Year for 2010 & 2011. 

Hours:

   Lunch: Thurs - Fri - 12pm till 3pm 

   Dinner: Mon - Sat 6pm till Late

THE GROVE

St Patricks square, wyndham street Auckland City | 09-368 4129

Cuisine: New Zealand, Fine Dining, French, Euro

Ostro is a stunning dining space designed by Fearon Hay, on the second floor of Seafarers with sweeping views of the harbour. Ostro will serve uncomplicated New Zealand brasserie food and all day breakfast. Josh Emett's menu celebrates everything that is good about local ingredients - always fresh and in season, and offering a superb selection or premium New Zealand meats. A large raw bar will be a key feature of the Ostro offering - high quality fresh seafood, straight off the boat. Marie Colosimo runs the team at Ostro with Executive Chef Cobus Klopper making sure everything leaving the kitchen looks as good as it tastes. High on the second floor looking back over Britomart towards the city lights, The City Terrace is the casual side of Ostro and a destination in its own right, great for lunch, a casual dinner, late night drinks. An exciting indoor/outdoor bar mixing amazing cocktails with a small-plate, Mediterranean menu, 

Hours:

   Mon – Sun

   12pm – Late 

   

OSTRO

Lvl 2, 52 Tyler St (Seafarers Building, Britomart), Auckland City | 09-302 9888

Cuisine: New Zealand, Fine Dining, Seafood, Mediterranean, Euro

Elevated above Victoria Park, affording northern views through treetops, the restaurant is the brainchild of Dayna Siarkiewicz and Andrew Clapham (of Herne Bay Local fame), and the space has been brought to life under the creative guidance of interior designer Danielle Bates. 

Head Chef Fraser Shenton has devised a menu for both lunch and dinner that’s based upon an ethos of creative fine dining in comfortable, unpretentious surrounds.

There’s a definite seafood bent here, in keeping with the space’s breezy outdoor environs.

Hours:

   Mon – Sun  5pm – Late

TOM TOM

27 Drake Street, Victoria Park Market, Freemans Bay | 09-377 5737

Cuisine: New Zealand, European, Fine Dining, Seafood

This big, beautiful, comfortable bar is exactly the kind of establishment you want just around the corner from your place. An airy, high-ceilinged space with plenty of cosy seating, it’s stocked to the gunnels with good things to eat, drink and look at.

A hundred and thirty years ago it was the HQ of the Northern Steamship Company of New Zealand. Today, beautifully restored, it’s one of Auckland’s finest heritage buildings.

With plenty of lovingly preserved historic detail and an engagingly eccentric contemporary fitout, this is a bar to explore as well as a place to meet, hang out and enjoy a drink.

We are taking Christmas bookings now so enquire with us now to have your function at Northern Steamship.

Hours: 7 Days

   11am till Late

  

NORTHERN STEAMSHIP CO

122 Quay St (Britomart) , Auckland City | 09-307 3798

Cuisine: New Zealand, Euro, Bar Food, Burgers, Bistro, A-La-Carte

A blend of 1930s vintage glamour and West Hollywood lounge with a healthy shot of private gentlemen’s club, Snapdragon is spacious yet offers a real sense of intimacy across its areas. All 3 bars and the dining room have their own unique personalities, and sweeping inner harbour views from every vantage point. The ground floor dining room serves a contemporary bistro menu from its 45 seats, with a further 14 seated at the beautiful banquet table. The lobby bar on the ground floor is the perfect corner for a rendezvous of any description, with casual dining and lounge spaces filled with oversized armchairs and couches. Large bi-folding doors open out to informal all-weather outdoor lounge areas.

On the level above, the Sitting room is the most elevated bar in the Viaduct serving delicious cocktails and a world-class winelist. The Sitting Room begs for the relaxed and laid back company of friends. 

Hours: 7 Days

   11.30am till Late

   

SNAPDRAGON

204 Quay St, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland City| 09-357-6147

Cuisine: New Zealand, Fine Dining, Seafood, Mediterranean, Euro, Bistro

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Within the confines of the fantastic Imperial Building (an award-winning refurb of Auckland’s two oldest

cinemas, part of the city’s inspired shared spaces) lies Everybody’s, with beautiful modern European

dishes and a extensive wine menu.

James Pask features a succinct, cutting-edge menu with intensely original dishes.

We have an original Feed Me menu for larger groups, taking the pressure off the host and letting James and his team do all the work, including the choosing.

Lunch menu – 12pm til 2.30pm | Full dinner menu – 5:30pm til late | Bar snack menu – 2.30pm til late

Since its launched December 2011, Everybody’s is the inner-city bistro of choice

Hours:

   Mon – Fri 

   12pm – 2am 

   Sat

   4.30 pm – 2pm

EVERYBODY'S

7 Fort Lane or 44 Queen St, (Imperial Building), Auckland Central  | 09-929 2702

Cuisine: A La Carte, Bar Food, Bistro, European

The Steak House to end all arguments.

It is rare to find a steak this well done and the Master Chef challenges you to do so! The Jervois Steak House became an overnight success after opening in late November 2006 . Viva Magazine gave it an extremely rare 5 out of 5 rating, one week after launch. Sigley and Gault embarked on a marathon mission across both coasts of the US, sourcing the perfect mix to establish a legendary fine Steak House. Gault imported specialized meat cookers to cater for the varying meat cuts.

The Steak House dcor is elegant black, red and white with upstairs and downstairs dining, a private dining room for 12 - 14 and a saloon bar which is refined, but a lot of fun.

Hours:  

   Mon-Wed: 6pm-10pm

   Thurs-Fri: 12pm-10pm

   Sat & Sun: 6pm-10pm

  

JERVIOUS STEAK HOUSE & SALOON

70 Jervois Rd, Ponsonby,Herne Bay, Auckland City | 09-376 2049

Cuisine: New Zealand, Steakhouse, Barbeque

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

   

THE FOOD STORE

Market Square, Viaduct harbour, Auckland, Auckland City| 09-377 0125

Cuisine: New Zealand, Brunch, Seafood, Euro

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

THE GROVE

St Patricks square, wyndham street,  Auckland City| 09-368 4129

Cuisine: New Zealand, Euro, Vegetarian, Fine Dining, French

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

  

KNIGHTS ON ALBERT

22-26 Albert Street, Auckland City, Auckland | 09 912 3014

Cuisine: New Zealand, Euro, A-La-Carte, Breakfast, Brunch, High Tea

The Crown is a celebration of what makes New Zealand special, a nation of resourceful creative inventors.
The good old number 8 wire bedrock that has allowed us to build machines and craft ideas in our garages and sheds, studios and warehouse - New Zealanders have calved out our own 'little Empire' in this corner of the South Pacific. Taking inspiration from the Industrial era and the processes that allow us to forge ahead, The Crown is the 1st establishment of the Little Empire Brewery and eating house brand, with an on-site microbrewery producing a Pilsner, Golden lager and Pale Ale with seasonal varieties to be added later down the track.  The menu is rustic, hardy pub fare with all main dishes being served as either half, full or share sizes, perfect for all types of gatherings, little or large. Sure to be a local favorite

Hours:

   7 Days; 6pm-10pm

  

THE CROWN

69 Customs Street East, Britomart, Auckland City | 09-369 5069

Cuisine: New Zealand, Euro, Bar Food, GastroPub, Bistro

ODegree is a vibrant and popular venue that's humming from lunch through to dinner, and then on until the early hours of the morning!  Degree's extensive menu has something for everyone, including pizzas, seafood, burgers or stonegrill dining - where you cook at your table on a hot volcanic stone - a healthy and delicious way to dine. Enjoy the views over Auckland's Viaduct Harbour and be part of the action at this stylish waterfront venue.  

Degree is the ideal spot for your next function and event. The private mezzanine level Ninety Room is suitable for informal meetings, private dinners or cocktail functions, while other areas in the main bar can be reserved for private events. With an on site Events Manager and staff who know how to make an event a success, host your next function or party at Degree.

Hours: Lunch; Mon-Sat 11am-4.30pm

   Sun; 10.30am-4.30pm

   Dinner: 7 days 5pm-Late

   

DEGREE GASTRO BAR

204 Quay Street, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland City| 09-377 1200

Cuisine: New Zealand, Burgers, GastroPub, Stonegrill, Bar Food, Pizza, Seafood

 

The Commons is a multi-space bar and eatery offering everything from a late morning coffee or casual lunch or dinner, to a special occasion dining or a fun night out for drinks with friends.
The Commons features five distinct but interconnected spaces, which share or overlook this ‘common’ outdoor area, including Elske Patisserie serving coffee and breakfast from 7am.

Hours: 7 Days

   6am – 10pm

ACACIA RESTAURANT & GARDEN BAR

72-112 Greenlane East, Ellerslie, Auckland | 09-887 9214

Cuisine: New Zealand, Breakfast, Seafood, Buffet

FISH – The stunning Nourish Group restaurant at Hilton Auckland.

Located on the first floor, FISH Restaurant provides an all year round alfresco dining experience

with sweeping views across Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour. Plus, the restaurant has a new layout

making the most of a sunny afternoon, with its large deck.  Executive Chef Shane Yardley, a protege of New Zealand’s Master Chef Simon Gault for more than 18 years, has created a dynamic and mouth watering menu that takes the finest fresh fish from our shores and around the world to create dishes that will excite the palate and enthrall the eye.  FISH at The Hilton is a celebration of New Zealand’s finest fresh Seafood alongside the world’s most sought after seafood. 

Hours:

   Mon – Sat 

   12pm – 11pm 

   Sun

   12 pm – 10pm

FISH RESTAURANT

147 Quay St (Princes Wharf, Hilton Auckland) Auckland Central | 09-828 4488

Cuisine: New Zealand, Tapas/Small Plates, Seafood, A La Carte, Euro

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

KITCHEN (Hotel DeBrett)

2 High St, Auckland City | 09-969 1545

Cuisine: Bistro, Fine Dining, Brunch, New Zealand, Breakfast, High Tea

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