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
SAILS RESTAURANT
103-113 Westhaven Drive, Westhaven Marina, Auckland | 09-378 9890
The restaurant is situated in the heart of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest marina, Westhaven, so every table looks out over thousands of yachts. Beyond this sea of masts sits the Auckland Harbour Bridge, North Head and Rangitoto Island — the view that is the City of Sails. Minutes from the centre of Auckland, yet in a world of its own, with unlimited free parking at the door, Sails Restaurant is not just about location.
Over the last three decades, the restaurant has forged its reputation as one of New Zealand’s top restaurants through an uncompromising belief in using only the freshest ingredients, the most talented chefs and professional waiting staff.
| Hours:
Mon-Fri; 12pm till 10pm
Sat-Sun; 6.30pm till 10pm
Cuisine: New Zealand, A-La-Carte, Seafood, Vegetarian
Vegetarian Cuisine - Auckland Isthmus
CIBO PARNELL
91 St Georges Bay Rd, Parnell, Auckland| 09-303 9660
Cibo is a Parnell stalwart with its fair share of fans and it’s not hard to see why. Whether you eat in the light-filled dining area or opt for the pleasant courtyard, whether you’re part of a crowd of long-lunchers or an intimate twosome at night, Cibo manages to ensure you have a good time.
Co-owner Kate Fay’s menu is European with a strong nod to Asia, with interesting combinations such as ostrich tataki with horseradish smoked oyster, beetroot spelt, beetroot meringue and parmesan custard.
There’s also a good vegetarian selection – roasted field mushrooms, exotic mushroom buckwheat, polenta soldiers, sweetcorn pudding and white truffle sabayon is just one example. Service, under the direction of maitre d’ Jeremy Turner, is consistently warm and professional and the lengthy wine list excellent.
| Hours: Mon - Fri; 12pm till late
Sat; 6pm till late
Cuisine: European, Bistro, Vegetarian
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