Reviews Orbit 360° Dining

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Foodaficionado
+4
The view from here was amazing and the fact that you can just sit at your table and view the whole 360° while having delicious food is great! The staff were super friendly and wished us. With the food, the soup was pretty good and light on the tummy. The risotto itself I wasn't a huge fan, it tasted a bit too bland for me. The desserts on the other hand were amazing. They were well balanced and tasted every bit delicious as they look.
16 days ago
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Kara Lee
+5
You can enjoy fine dining with fantastic panoramic view. I ordered steak, it was tender that it almost melted in my mouth. Staff members were also friendly.
Highly recommended!
one month ago
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Rex Chen
+4
The view is indomitable, romantic atmosphere
Tasty food and friendly service
one month ago
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Kyle Jin
+4
I completely love the food that is served there, the plate is hot when it comes out of the kitchen. But I do hate that service is very slow, I had to wait half an hour for my steak dish. I recommend this place to people though.
3 months ago
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Divya Jyoti Saldanha
+5
Great view and place to dine. Loved the dessert. Good staff. Great Ambience . Fish Snapper must try.
3 months ago
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Sara Khandan
+5
Went here with my partner for our anniversary. It was our first time going and we both loved it! The view was obviously incredible and the steak was also delicious. It’s definitely worth going, especially if you’ve never been before ☺️👌🏼
6 months ago
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The Poor Foodie
+4
Brought my family there last week and they really enjoyed the food and the view. Had dinner at 6ish so it was still quite bright and couldn’t see the night view of it. However, the food was pretty good.

We had five people and one is vegetarian so we ordered a vegetarian 3 course menu for her. The beetroot ravioli and the gnocchi were really nice but it was quite filling for the gnocchi - like a whole big plate of carbs basically.

Couldn’t remember what exactly we ordered but overall we really enjoyed the food. The pasta and the lamb were lovely. But we ordered the steak to be medium and it came out a bit too cooked :/ one entree was cold and was poke and raw fish (?), that one was a bit small serving and wasn’t our cup of tea.

Didn’t put too much expectation to the dessert but surprisingly the three scoops of icecream were so tasty. Loved the feijoa icecream, it was very refreshing. Other desserts seemed to be too sweet for us as we are not much of a sweet tooth.

Service and staff were nice. After dining, we got to see the sunset in the other floor and that marked the end of our lovely day. :)
9 months ago
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Lsanalio
+5
I love how it rotates definitely the highlight especially if you’re up that high it’s lovely to see the whole surroundings from uptop not only is the view so beautiful the customer service was awesome and best of all the food was delicious. Definitely will be coming back😊👍
9 months ago
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Food Adventures With AnnaJ
+4
I had a lovely dinner with several friends here on a friday night. Food was near faultless. I had the squid, lightly battered and so soft. For main I had gnocchi, deliciously creamy and flavoursome and a huge portion! To finish I had the apple and date pudding which was moist and the sweetness was well balanced. The drink selection was great and had very reasonably priced options.
The food service was quite quick, we had barely finished one plate and the next was on the table, whereas our drink service was very slow and we didnt get asked if we wanted more. The timings were just a bit off.
Obviously the views are incredible and the table settings were lovely. The staff were very friendly and helpful with all our menu queries.
11 months ago
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Kjjkagugu
+4
Food was delicious we had a big group that evening different meals and all enjoyed, steak was cooked beautifully
Sep 21, 2019
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Evaline Shandil
+4
Was taken here for my birthday. The view of the city is spectacular from here. The restaurant looks very clean & fancy however that’s where it all ends. The waitress we had was lovely & really nice but it took awhile (a good 20 minutes) to come get our orders. We ordered the scallops & oysters for entree. I didn’t really like the scallops but my friend did. We ordered the lamb loins & chicken breast for the mains. The chicken was really dry & lamb was just okay. Dessert was our favourite thought. We got the jelly tip something & peanut butter pebble & they were divine.
I most likely will be going here again & trying out different food on the menu.
Aug 24, 2019
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Eun Kim
+5
Absolutely delicious, very good there, it was a little bit loud there. But the food like almost drowned the noise a bit. Nothing to say, completely speechless in everything. Fabulous! Reccomend this place for everyone.
Aug 10, 2019
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Tony Ma
+5
It’s absolutely fantastic! Big improvement from half a decade ago!

Great ambience, and most spectacular view. The food is very cheap at $50-$100 per person. The food is now delicious too.

The only downside is the service and fine details. Don’t expect stunning service. It’s no sugar club.

Service: 3.5/5
Environment: 5/5
Presentation: 4/5
Food Quality: 4.5/5
Food Quantity: 4.5/5
Price per person: $50-$100
Aug 08, 2019
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Lmrliu74
+5
I ordered the eye fillet steak garnished with creamy spinach with truffle. The chef cooked the steak spot on medium rare. The marination was just right. The steak was slightly crispy on the surface while retaining all the juice inside. The date and apple sticky pudding was delicious too. Great ambience with 360 degree view of Auckland. They are currently running a promotion of buy 1 kid’s meal and get 1 free. The kid’s meals’ choices are gourmet chicken tenderloin, pan fried snapper and spaghetti bolognese. It’s a bargain for $29 which includes a drink and desserts. The meringue cheesecake was yummy! The restaurant is family friendly. It was a great family gathering on the day!
Jul 31, 2019
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Lovefoodie
+5
Taste # 5
Quantity # 4
Price # 4
Service # 5
Ambiance # 5

Anniversary, I had nice and beautiful anniversary dinner with friends. Nothing to be sad, ( although my wallet have thinner after we came out from the restaurant ) there were lots of laughter, enjoyment and tasteful dishes.

Pork was really melting as well as beef steak ( I can't remember which part, but the server have nicely recommended upon your preference)

Wine was spectacular with food, and view.
YES, we have View which can cover everything, but of course the food is amazing too !

Well trained staff, well cooked food, nice view.

Special occasions places. I am sure, you guys will agree too !

*No offense, either positive or negative opinion, just this is my own personal taste, as everyone have different opinon and this review meant to be leave as personal opinon.
Jul 23, 2019
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Yana Petrenko
+4
Had a family members birthday lunch here and wasn’t too “ wowed “ by anything here but the view really. When we got here we wandered around for 5 minutes trying to find a waiter that would find us a table, then after we had got our minds set on what we would order we called out to the waiters 3 whole times ! and no one came to our table until we had to go and complain and get them. While your here it doesn’t feel like it takes to long to get your meal as your spinning around slowly so you don’t feel time that much. It takes a full hour to spin a full 360 and we spent 2 here. Everyone enjoyed their meals and had no complaints, I didn’t enjoy my steak that much but i feel its just because i picked the wrong thing on the menu that just didn’t suit me. The desserts were really filling leaving everyone happy and full. Probably will be back here but the service i would say is quite poor and if I am back i’d be picking something else from the menu :)
Jul 16, 2019
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FoodieBeast
+4
Great food and great service. I do wish the portions could be bigger but hey it is fine dining - so you get what you get, which is probably the only down side.
Jul 14, 2019
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Louisa Ferry Dayot
+4
Had the 3 course meal. I thought the bread was too over priced. Should have been complementary. Food was very delicious and wine selection is vast. Had the scallops and oysters for entrees. Beef for main and i recommend pavlova as dessert. Best part was the view.
Jul 11, 2019
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Samodalteovir
+5
I’ve been here twice already. You need to book ahead to avoid headache. That time i was able to get their 79NZ$/pax promo, & i was happy. The food was great & the view was fantastic. You can see the whole city 360 angle since the restaurant turns 360 literally.
Jun 30, 2019
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Healthy.as
+5
Absolutely AMAZING! Came here for dinner to celebrate my boyfriends birthday and we had the most phenomenal experience. The food was extremely delicious, our waiter was great and he was very attentive but not overbearing, and the view is totally unbeatable. You also get access to the viewing platform on the level below so I recommend going in 20minutes before your booking so that you can view that as well.

We had the three courses for $85NZD per person and I cannot recommend it enough!

For entrees I had the Salt & Pepper NZ Arrow Squid and my boyfriend had the Pan Seared Scallops. We both really enjoyed our dishes. The squid was cooked perfectly and went really well with the siracha mayo and Asian slaw.

For mains we both had the Riverland’s Beef Eye Fillet and for sides we had Shoestring Fries and Cumin Roasted Carrots. Again completely amazing, the eye fillets were cooked perfectly I really enjoyed the creamed spinach as well. The roasted carrots came with a salsa verde which I wasn't too sure about to start of with but I was beyond pleasantly surprised with the combination and really enjoyed them. The fries were nice and crispy.

For desserts I had the Strawberry Cheesecake and he had the Keke Tiakarete. By this point we were both so full but couldn't resist on desserts. The cheesecake was not your typical cheesecake but in saying that it was extremely beautiful and I think it tasted better then any "traditional" cheesecake I've EVER had. The chocolate cake was very tasty and rich paired well with the raspberry sorbet.

I really enjoyed every single dish and choosing a favourite was really hard but I think the Strawberry Cheesecake takes first place.

I already cannot wait to dine here again!
Jun 06, 2019
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Alice Lindsay
+4
Really lovely evening at Orbit. The view of course was wonderful but the food was also really delicious. A three course meal for $80, I had a sublime cerviche of king fish which was amazing, then a beautifully cooked eye fillet and then mango and passion fruit pavlovaa- flavours were superb. Service was friendly and unobtrusive. Highly recommend
May 02, 2019
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Chris Gorringe
+5
Came here to celebrate my partners 30th Birthday. Arrived half an hour early and was welcomed by the entry staff, and directed to the observation deck to take in the views of auckland. Managed to find the sky cafe for a cheeky cocktail prior to dinner and then made my way up to orbit. Upon entering orbit I was greeted by a friendly smile by staff and taken to our table. the waitress was prompt and knowledgeable about the menu and gave some great insights. For three courses at $80 it was well worth the experience. would come back again without hesitating
May 01, 2019
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Amorita Maharaj
+4
Great service! $80 3 course meals on a Thursday night isn’t too bad. Started with the fried squid which was nice, for mains I had the eye fillet with Kumara which was a little blend. Felt like it needed some butter and garlic and herbs but that’s my personal preference. The best meal of the 3 course was definitely the dessert! Tried the cheesecake which was wonderfully presented and tasted so delicious. Great experience and lovely venue but unlikely to go again as I feel the Sugar Club has a better atmosphere, bar, service and meals.
Apr 26, 2019
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Sital Kumar
+5
Love love the food there! The view was amazing and the staff were so friendly. My boyfriend took me there for my birthday and it surely made the evening amazing! 👌
Apr 10, 2019
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Shreeya Jayaraman
+4
The most stunning views in Auckland! Totally worth going for the experience.
But as always- food is the most crucial part- and I was a bit disappointed with the main pasta dish - of course, being vegetarian it is difficult to get very good tasting vegetarian food everywhere. I wish they would give better vegetarian options. Hence only 4 stars.
Apr 07, 2019
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LuNa The TuNa
+4
If you come here for view. That's fine. If you want nice food, theb you might be disappoint. Food is average, i rather go sugar club. But their service is nice and friendly very professional. So still 4 stars
Apr 06, 2019
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Suraj Asha Barnawal
+4
Lovely experience for a good birthday date, wished we had the window view as you cant ask or request for same. The food was good no complaints
Mar 25, 2019
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Jen Lee ( Zomato Gold Using JENL 8447 For 20% Discount)
+4
We came here for New Years dinner celebration with family.
Reservation at Orbit 360 allows you access to the main observation deck and a unique view of the Auckland city life. A must visit if you have family or relatives visiting from overseas albeit the pricey dishes and small portion size. However you do get a unique dining experience.
If you have problems with motion sickness this might not be for you as the floor of the restaurant rotates as you dine.
Overall score:
Ambience 4/5
Service 4/5
Food 4/5
Value for money 4/5
Mar 25, 2019
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TheMʌverick
+4
Unique in the sense that it's New Zealand's only rotating restaurant. Stunning views of the city 52 floors above ground, a very romantic dinner for my girlfriend visiting from the UK. I think it's cool you get access to the main observation deck along with your reservation & the quality of service is bar none. Don't expect to be blown away by the food, I mean, they definitely use top-tier ingredients however the lack of innovation in the menu is quite obvious, but for $85 per head for a 3 course meal overlooking beautiful Auckland city....it's actually not a bad deal.
Mar 21, 2019
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Dipesh
+4
Amazing view and prompt service. Fine dine experience at its best. Complementary visit to the sky deck also adds to the experience. Food is a bit expensive and alright but the ambiance makes it up for all.
Feb 28, 2019
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Ati
+5
We went to Orbit 360 Dining during July 2018 and despite giving a few (or a few more than a few) five stars out, this is the only restaurant I would give a 10/10 to. The food, the service, the ambience and the experience were all unbeatable. Our waiter was a very friendly, funny, polite and well mannered young man who paid the perfect amount of attention to us without being overbearing (the perfect waiter). The food had so much depth of flavour and thought that it absolutely sung from the plate to the palate. I cannot wait for the next time my tastebuds are graced by the food produced by Orbit. Absolutely amazing.
Jan 12, 2019
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Annette S Chirayil
+5
Dined here on hubs birthday evening. Orbit 360 is truly an experience, worth having ones. Friendly staff and great food. Rotating ground and romantic ambience, it was a perfect evening. Loved their hazelnut birthday cake. Must visit place.
Jan 09, 2019
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Chelsea
+5
Food is AMAZING. The scenery was absolutely beautiful, Picture doesn't do any justice (could wait to start eating!) would come back for sure 10/10
Dec 15, 2018
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Georgina Wang
+4
The scallop and vension taste pretty good. The only thing I don’t like is the fish :(( i always order the scallops and vension. 😊 also the view is soooo nice 👅
Nov 30, 2018
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Alexis D.
+4
My friends and I have booked here for a farewell party. The setting was beautiful and luxurious, overlooking Auckland City and the Bridge. Food was absolutely beautiful, but the service was quite slow as we waited there for over 20 or 30 mins between our entrees and mains to be served. $85 per person set menu was actually a bit overpriced, personally for the experience. But what to expect from dining on top of the city's landmark?
Nov 15, 2018
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NW
+5
Wonderful views with delicious food! The service was perfect and the price is affordable. Must go place at Auckland! Such a good experience. High recommendedx
Oct 18, 2018
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Sarah Grey
+5
Came here for my birthday the other month - the food was incredible. The meat was extremely tender and the flavour was astounding. Have been here before a couple years back and the food wasn't nearly as good as now. Definitely has been a change in chef it appears. My family enjoyed their meals as well, the spinning restaurant added to the already great experience. Will surely recommend as a birthday destination.
Oct 18, 2018
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Vegan Eats AKL
+4
The views here are obviously outstanding; however the vegan gnocchi main leaves something to be desired. However I’m really happy that they were able to provide more than one vegan main, and that the waiters were knowledgeable about these options. The gnocchi was a strange texture, sludgy, and in place of sauce there was only oil. The veges in the dish were okay. It just wasn’t worth $30+. We also had the fries which were fine. What REALLY impressed me though, was the layered chocolate slice as a dessert. It was amazing and very rich. I highly recommend it! I’d conclude that, as a vegan, it is far from impossible to dine at Orbit and they are very hospitable. Just don’t expect anything particularly groundbreaking. My friends all enjoyed their meals though :) and I can’t say that it was a bad experience dining there.
Oct 09, 2018
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Purnima C Nair
+5
Visited Orbit for dinner date with my hubby on occasion of my birthday and was worth visiting.We had Seared highland venison served with baby carrots, blackberry jus, kale trail mix.
,Akaroa Salmon fillet with smoked green lipped mussel , fried spring onions,carrot veloute and pearl cous cous,Rangitikei free range chicken breast with roasted root veggies ,potato gnocchi and porcini jus.. The ambience and 360° view from restaurant is simply amazing..
Everything that we tasted here was out of the world.. must try restaurant in New Zealand.
Oct 07, 2018
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Maesian
+5
First time dining at orbit 360. Spectacular views especially at night with friendly staff. Good ambience. Servings may look small, but food is delicious after the main was full and was unable to finish dessert. Definitely recommend! If youre ordering cake, you also need to fill out an online form. (Only called on the phone when reservation was made)...Manager was nice and provided dessert for the bday girl!
Sep 22, 2018
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Rosanne Choy
+5
Came in for a prebirthday celebration with my friend today for lunch. Atmosphere was amazing. The floor was orbiting and view was incredible. Dining for a 2 course meal was only $55 and you get to go up the skytower for free! The pasta entree tasted incredible and the eye fillet had a smoky flavour to it. I loved the iced peach tea, it was full of flavour and was nothing like any other peach tea I've tasted before. However, the salmon tasted average and the potato cake didn't have much flavour to it. In contrast, the eye fillet main was amazing. The spinach and the potato gratin that came with it was real creamy and was flavoured well. The dark chocolate cake dessert was real sweet. The raspberry jelly at the top tasted like the top jelly top ice cream and the sorbet that came with it gave an interesting contrast in flavours when eaten together.
Sep 19, 2018
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Fai Fairoa
+4
Great food, great service, good selection of wine. Seemed like the head waitress/manager wasnt keen on being at work that night but otherwise overall great.
Sep 16, 2018
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Alex Kay
+5
Amazingly friendly staff, the service was great and absolutely incredible food. Food came out fast each course and was beautifully presented.
Sep 09, 2018
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+4
Wonderful unique restaurant with its rotating 360 degree floor. Amazing views! And So was the food. Especially loved the fresh tuna tartare entree. The chicken breast main was big, it came on top of a thick potato rosti. Tasty, but the sauce was rather dried up when it arrived.
The espresso martini was one of the best ones ive had in auckland - smooth, with strong coffee and liquor.

Really enjoyed the food and view, but it was a bit of a trip trying to find the restaurant. The signage wasnt the greatest. The elevator went up&down and we werent the only people who got lost trying to find our way. Lol. Nonetheless, we would definitely come back, now that we know the restaurants have their own separate entry point!
Aug 14, 2018
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Brandon Li
+4
Had a great lunch today at Orbit, haven’t been here for awhile and I have chosen the right day to come as the weather was perfect. Great views although comparably The Sydney Tower Eye offer better view of the CBD. Anyway, the service is excellent, waitresses are attentive and friendly. We had the special lunch deal of $40 and is worth it. Had a great cocktail. Food is good.
Aug 11, 2018
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Angelique Henry
+4
I have been to this restaurant twice, and I have to say the views are amazing! The food, not so good.. Its well presented, tastes great. But the prices for portions are quite silly really.. I ordered a salmon dish the first time and paying close to $50 for it you would expect quite a large portion but it was just a huge plate with a tiny slice of salmon in the middle. If you’re wanting a romantic night and to just splash out and enjoy the views I would recommend it but I wouldn’t go if you’re expecting a filling meal. On the positive side again, the staff are friendly, cheerful, and helpful. And the ambience is great. Decor is lovely to view and the whole night out in general was a new experience that I enjoyed.
Jul 19, 2018
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Wapatino
+5
I was a bit skeptical about trying the food here because from experience, view restaurants tend to not have great food and are all about the views.

I was pleasantly surprised with Orbit 360! Staff was very friendly and the food was great!

We tried the ravioli, the steak, and the cheese board and everything was delicious.

Of course the view was amazing, probably better than from the observation/viewing deck.

Overall, definitely recommend this place as the cost to dine there includes viewing from the observation room and from the restaurant itself plus food is actually good!
Jul 01, 2018
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Yashie L
+4
Went here for my birthday dinner. We had the three-course dinner for $80+ and I must say it is definitely worth the money. Service was very friendly and polite, and the views were superb! I had the sautéed king prawns for my entree, venison for my mains and flat white for my dessert. My partner had the pumpkin ravioli for his entree, eye fillet for his mains and a date pudding. Though my partner wasn’t really impressed with his ravioli (basil pesto wasn’t really that palatable), but all in all it was a good food. Also quite a decent portions than what you would usually get from a fine dining. I’m very stoked to celebrate my birthday at the Orbit this year ✨
Jun 29, 2018
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WoodyPenny
+4
Good place for food and celebration.
Wonderful food with a stunning view in a sunny weekend. Service is good and the food is yummy. Have a great celebration lunch with beloved.
$49 for 2-course lunch is a really good deal with quality.
Jun 22, 2018
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Marly Keet
+5
Absolutely delicious food! Lovely service, and amazing views dessert took a wee while to arrive as it was very busy! But they were very apologetic and gave us a complimentary box of chocolates! Best meal out I have had in a long time! Definitely a Auckland must do!
Jun 02, 2018
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Alicia
+5
Went for lunch, all three courses were delicious and well presented! And of course the views were great. Portions are not huge so best to have more then one course if you are a big eater.
May 30, 2018
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Alice In New Zealand
+4
Was great high tea with awesome view :) not crowded so could take a good rest in there. if there is a latte art on my coffee, would be more great! Yum 80$ for 2
May 27, 2018
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João Plácido
+5
What an amazing experience! Form the entreés to the desserts, everything was top shelf.
And I reckon there's nothing to say about the view...simply breathtaking.
Definitely a must do if you are in Auckland
May 27, 2018
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Mona Pamplona
+4
Food was good quality - portion sizes slightly bigger than what you would usually expect from a fine dining restaurant. We complained about the dark chocolate cake tasty very salty and we were offered a replacement. The flat white dessert was also a bit average. Service was very good and very accommodating. Restaurant was quite busy even for a Wednesday night. The staff accidentally charged us $65 for a bottle of wine we did not order which is a mistake they really shouldn’t make.
May 22, 2018
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Angela
+4
Came here for my birthday a while back - service is super nice and the view is amazing!! We had a three course special for $70. The food was pretty good - nothing spectacular but definately above average. Even got a little candle for my birthday :) really nice setting and vibe - would recommend coming here!
May 15, 2018
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Flay Loo
+4
Amazing view, service was okay, food tasted average, we had lunch here, the experience worth the price we paid. Highly recommended if you have a visitor and not sure where to take them, this will be the best choice.
May 03, 2018
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Grace
+4
We had our lunch there to celebrate birthday. Though the occasion was mentioned on the booking form as requested, no special treat received (then why ask the question?). Gorgeous view, friendly staff and the food was nice. Highly recommend the King Prawns and the Duck Breast! 2 sides were supposed to be $15 according to the menu but later we found our 2 sides were charged $9 each. So it would be wise to check your bill carefully (someone also mentioned the same issue here before?). In overall, a lovely place for special days so happy to give a 4 star.
May 03, 2018
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Chris L
+4.5
Have been here a lot food is alright above average but wouldn't give it a premium rating apart from the vanilla parfait with lychee sorbet they had a few years ago we've been looking for a place that sells something similar ever since. Their other desserts are pretty good but that parfait was unbelievable.
Apr 08, 2018
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Annie Ren
+4
We had high tea at Orbit over Easter for a nice family get together enjoying a selection of savoury and sweet treats. The savoury bites included mini lamb burgers, smoked salmon, frittata and fried mushrooms. Loved the lamb burgers and salmon which bridges with flavours. However, I definitely preferred their sweet range a lot more and there were definitely a few wowsers that worth coming back for! An example was the coffee dark chocolate tart. The pastry was flaky while the coffee flavored cream melts in your mouth after a single bite... for more :) please take a look at my blog on
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Apr 02, 2018
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David Wright
+4
Had Cambridge Duck Breast and Manawatu Eye Fillet.

Pros: Really nice rotating views of Auckland, really good food, mostly very attentive staff.

Cons: Bad seats away from the window, very expensive for the food, other places in Auckland have the same or better food for cheaper, but they don't have the iconic views; so a lot of your money goes into this.

Easy to book, can be done online, but requires booking in advance, and you might get unlucky and not sit close to the window unless you are in a larger group, but even then some people at your table will be further from the views. I saw some couples close to the windows but we weren't as lucky.

Food was adequate, nothing was bad at all, found all the flavours delightful and the portion sizes were good, maybe a little too small for the price.

Really good views, good food, costs a lot.
Mar 29, 2018
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Marie Bacero
+4
We had dinner here and the views were just spectacular...lucky it did not rain that night. The food was good and the service was great as well.
Mar 28, 2018
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Becstasy
+5
a great dining experience! such a great view overlooking the city. enjoyed the mealls a lot; mushroom and spinach gnocchi with added chicken breast cooked to perfection. the sauce was delicious. lamb with polenta and a side of bok choy. the best fine dining in auckland i have tasted so far. cocktails were excellent too, if a little expensive.
Mar 15, 2018
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SHIKA 🍇
+4
The Orbit is a beautiful place and something for everyone to experience, especially with the view.
I came here for my birthday and so we were lucky to get the window seat to have a better experience of the view.

From the menu I had ordered

Entree • Pan Seared Scollops
Main • Raukumara Venison Medallion
Dessert • The Flat White

And my partner had ordered

Entree • Porirua Pork Belly
Main • Cambridge Duck Breast
Dessert • South Island Granny Smith

Our experience with all dishes was amazing. Everything had a unique flavour and it all was so beautifully presented like a piece of art.

Overall
Ambience 5/5
Food 4/5
Service 4/5
Mar 13, 2018
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Espy Eats
+3.5
Um... it’s a not brainer for anyone visiting sky tower that you would come up for a meal to Orbit 360 as part of that visit. The very fact that it costs an adult $29 just to buy a ticket up when instead you could go up for free and have a meal with a minimum spend obligation of just $30.

We spent only slightly more than this per person and had a cooked breakfast and a glass of wine plus got to sit while the world spins past at 1 rotation per hour and then go down to the observation deck afterwards. A very impressive view up there and a must do for locals and visitors.

Food was tasty. I had the Brioche French Toast with bacon, banana and maple while others had Benedict and big breakfasts.

Plenty of wine by the glass from the Auckland region

Only complaint was the service. The place was empty when we arrived and yet when we asked if we could move to be at a table right by the window we were told they were fully booked. We were gone in just over an hour and in that time not a single person sat at those spare tables so I’m calling the BS card on that one... computer allocated without any flexibility more like it.
Feb 02, 2018
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Eric Anderson
+3.5
If you want to enjoy a great view of Auckland, then I suggest you pick a sunny day with little or no cloud and get there just before sunset. The novelty of rotating as you eat is cool, but it's a little overpriced for what you get on the plate. The experience and view is worth going once, but the food doesn't quite match up to the potential of this venue.
Jan 25, 2018
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ChoMpR
+3.5
Lunch on a Sunday in November and the views spectacular. I enjoyed the atmosphere, place had a calming ambience about it.
Seated promptly straight out of the elevator, great service. We were then given 2x menus, although very similar and unbeknownst to us one was actually the old menu and wasn’t meant to be there! There was a crab risotto on one (old menu), & a salmon rice cake on the other (new menu). Typically and still unawares the missus orders the crab main and me, the 👁 fillet. I literally watched with my own 👁 👁 ‘s the waitress write down on her pad, “crab risotto” when we ordered yet what turns up in its place? The salmon rice cake!And what fish can’t the missus stand? Salmon!
Got the manager over, he offered to cook another meal up quickly but by that stage the missus had already smashed half my plate and I was left to eat her rice cake so told him to cover the beverage cost ($50), and we were sweet. Didn’t think much of the salmon, bit dry for my liking. All in all, good day, good company and reasonable food.
Dec 18, 2017
Zomato
Desiree
+5
Came here for dinner, got the three course meal. We had the scallops and pork belly for our entrées and lamb for our mains. Our desserts were black Doris plum and Granny Smith apple and feijoa ice cream. The food and desserts were absolutely delicious. The views were spectacular and catching the sunset was the cherry on top!
Dec 18, 2017
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Johan Kauhega Milika Taumalolo
+3.5
Food is alright, view is stunning but the highlight were the cocktails so DELICIOUS that the food does not not matter lol Staff are great and friendly ensuring we were comfortable. Il be back for more cocktails.
Dec 13, 2017
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Jamelika 22
+3.5
Orbit restaurant is definitely worth going for the view and atmosphere. It is unique experience and when you are lucky enough, you may sit next to the window.
You can choose from Brunch, Lunch or Dinner Menu. Also at weekends there is a given menu for 85 NZD. Food tasted good, also was served in a nice way.
There might be queus before seating. What I did not like was the approach of waitresses. They did not remember our orders, served wrong dessert and we had to remind them our drink orders as well. 
I would assume that such a good restaurant should have employed appropriate staff as well.

Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Staff: 3
Dec 11, 2017
Zomato
Mon.
+3.5
Taste: 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑
Interior Deco: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕
Customer service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕
Recommend: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑
10/10 view! Didn't take a photo of the mains but the plating was pretty dull, ordered medium rare and got served a fully cooked one but they replaced it with a new one where customer service was great! The dessert was better than its main loved their cheesecake! Overall tasted better than we tried a few years ago!
Nov 22, 2017
Zomato
Michael Smith
+5
Well worth it! Definitely will come back! Lovely food & great, friendly service! We had a bread starter & fish of the day (Snapper) & Chicken Breast & it was all great! 5 stars! 😄
Oct 30, 2017
Zomato
Marggie Pascua
+5
The view and the food were great. Definitely worth it. Went here with my family to show them around the Sky Tower and have an experience of the revolving restaurant. The staff are very nice and the atmosphere is great as well.
Oct 27, 2017
Zomato
Adventure Foodie
+4.5
Came here for my partner birthday celebration. Upon reaching, we were greeted by the friendly host and assigned a waitress whom never fail to deliver a professional and fantastic service. We were seated by the window table and enjoyed every moment of the rotating view. We had the 3 course meal and the food are impeccable. For the value of the dinner, it worth the price for the amazing view.

Atmosphere: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Food: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Oct 12, 2017
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Jasmine
+4
This is a great place to have Dinner and see the views of Auckland harbour and city,

Family friendly , Price is reasonable for the location , sometimes you forget where your table is, if you get up and go for a walk as it is moving, over all we had a nice meal just the two of us,but is something to do if you are a tourist .
Sep 27, 2017
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Jamez Hill III
+4
Came here for dessert. If you don't want to pay $30 just to go up sky tower, book here for dessert and get up the top for the equivalent of the dessert you paid. It seemed the staff weren't too thrilled I just wanted dessert but that didn't bother me at all. The place has fantastic views! This is a great place for taking your significant other. I ordered the deconstructed jaffa cake, which surprisingly was absolutely delicious. If you are a chocolate lover, I couldn't recommend it enough. My partner got the cheese board and the pavlova. The cheese board was pretty standard. I found the combinations on offer were average, so nothing really to get too excited about. The pavlova was very sweet, a little too much for my liking though i'm sure hardcore sweet tooths would love it. The overall experience deserves the score. If it wasn't for the view it would easily be a 3/3.5. If you haven't been on a proper dinner date with your partner in a while, come here. Otherwise for food hounds, you may want to give it a miss.
Sep 03, 2017
Zomato
Jeffie
+4.5
Came here for the high tea and Sky Tower package and it's well worth it if you're showing someone the sky tower for the first time.

Ambience and service is standard of SKYCITY (which is good), not to mention the view of course. Everything on the menu is delicious, it doesn't quite blow you away though but not bad at all. Would definitely go again and recommend to others.
Aug 20, 2017
Zomato
Saahil Cherieth
+5
360 ORBIT DINNING

THE FOODOLOGIST RATING:-

Food:- 4.9/5 (Well Presented, Fresh Ingredients, Well Cooked ,Limited Menu Even Though Seasonal)

Service:-5/5(Fast,Well Trained Staff ,Professional)

Ambiance:- 5/5(Are you Kidding !!Not Applicable Its So good The Best View In town Turning 360 Degrees)

Cleanliness:-5/5(5 Star)

Alright people will think this restaurant will be reviewed well as its a 360 Orbit a revolving restaurant .But the food the service and the ambiance is absolutely brilliant . It is on the expensive side but its worth treating yourself every month and feel royal 360 orbit delivers on that . My parents came for a visit that the time we visited the restaurant a free trip up the elevator to the viewing deck and then straight for dinner perfect way to entertain guest .All the dishes were well presented I had a seafood dish which was a pan fried john dory with mussels and couscous which was really well cooked and presented .All the rest of the dishes were also well cooked and well presented . And the service is superb with a personal touch always forthcoming and the ambiance a bird eyes view of Auckland what else can you ask for
Aug 01, 2017
Zomato
Veronica Dharma
+5
Cannot ask for more. For me everything was sooo good. Today was my second time to have lunch there, every meal is yum and the service always good
Jul 25, 2017
Zomato
Emma Tippins Fanueli
+5
Dining at Orbit 360 is a MUST!!
The staff are lovely and the waitresses are very pleasant easy to build rapport with and greeting you with smiles.
The food was great! Really enjoyed my birthday dinner and really loved every dish and drinks.
Money well spent!!
Thank you Team Orbit for an amazing service and night.
Jul 25, 2017
Zomato
Chris
+4.5
What a view! Kind of expected but still breathtaking. The food lives up to expectation as well, and surprisingly not overpriced at all. Had the tiger prawns for entree and fish of the day for main. Though the serving sizes were small, the taste was simply divine. But grass seemed to be greener over the fence - friend's lamb rack looked huge! Oh well I'll save it for next time. It's friend's birthday celebration as well. We ordered a house made Black Forest with inscription, and it did not disappoint as our dessert. Service was impeccable. We all enjoyed ourselves in the revolving restaurant.
Jul 23, 2017
Zomato
AucklandEater
+3.5
Came here for high tea a while ago. You're really coming for the view and the spot, but as expected the food was very tasty.

The savouries went down especially well with our group, most particularly the salmon bouche and mushroom stack. The egg quiche was a little undercooked for our taste but not a big deal. The desserts were very cute! Top bite was the strawberry vanilla choux puff. For such small bites we left feeling quite full! It's a nice menu.

Regarding service: staff don't smile and four people waited on us. I get if it's not busy this is going to happen but somehow it took a couple of follow ups in about 15 minutes from one of our party before extra tea/hot water we'd ordered was delivered.

So from service side of things it doesn't feel smooth and welcoming. But it's enough to enjoy the view and the food!
Jul 23, 2017
Zomato
Dessertislife
+5
Incredible views of the city. Perfect for any tourist looking for a great snap!

We went for the brunch menu as we were on a budget but still want to experience what the restaurant had to offer. Orbit 360 did not disappoint and was great value for money as we didn't even need to pay for go to the sky viewing deck! Which I think usually costs about $20 per person anyway.

Being a sweet tooth I ordered the French toast. Bacon & maple syrup always a good combo!

The coffee was really great as well and my boyfriend had the cooked breakfast with all the usuals. It was defiantly a bit more fancy than your usual fry up bit didn't lack portion size.

5 stars,go go go.
Jul 21, 2017
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Rena Holstein
+5
It doesn't really matter the food to be honest! People go there to rock it off their list of things to do in Auckland and for the view which I think is totally understandable and the money is worth the experience! It's definitely a must-do when in Auckland! I would recommend having a look at the weather forecast as the view is obviously better when the weather is good!
Jul 19, 2017
Zomato
Blackpearl
+4
We decided to have lunch at Orbit on saturday afternoon and opted for the express menu ($55per person) and you can choose whether you want an entree,main or main,dessert. We ordered the pan fried fish and roasted salmon for our mains; deconstructed jaffa cake and tiramisu for our desserts. I looveee the pan fried fish for my main, it has cannelloni under the fish and everything just tastes sublime. The only improvement I can think of is for the fish skin to be crispy. My husband loved his salmon too. The jaffa cake was good but after a while I found it to be too sweet for my liking. The tiramisu was nice as well. Overall we thought it was good value for money with the view of Auckland as its main attraction.
Jul 08, 2017
Zomato
Sharon Harvey
+5
Had a really great experience for the first time at Orbit recently in Auckland. We had the three course meal for $75 per person and thought it was worth the value. Food was cooked well and loved the dessert which was the Jaffa cake. Great view of the city too.
Jun 26, 2017
Zomato
Mike G.
+4
Dinner at Orbit.
Hand fed chicken. Well cooked. Croquettes nice touch and the broccoli El dente
ordered a side of roast potatoes.
small down side. the only salad greens was a vegetarian Caesar salad.

poorly presented without salad bowl/plates. The Caesar and Jus isn't a lovely flavour.

However being fair. Great service. Timely food. Well presented.. just need a little work on server skills or consideration of mixture of flavours.

Jun 20, 2017
Zomato
Mark Richards
+5
I had friends over from Australia who suggested we visited Orbit 360° for dinner in a Friday night. We had not planned ahead so was pleasantly surprised when we got a table.

We were met by the concierge in the Sky Tower basement who efficiently had us in the lift (elevator) and quickly on our way to the the restaurant on level 52. Again met at the lift and after a very brief wait, were shown to our table. The menu wasn't extensive but certainly adequate, although not being a big fan of seafood, my choices were a little limited. We decided to take the $75 three course option as a quick bit of math showed this was actually more cost effective.

For entree I selected the artesian ciabatta and dips, while my friends selected the sous vide pork belly and cream of pumpkin and coconut soup, all of which were made well and very tasty.

For the main, my friends both chose the roasted wild salmon while I went for the venison medallions. My venison was cooked to perfection and served with a smoked cauliflower cream, cheddar potato gratin and freeze dried berries. It was to die for with the whole meal complimenting in flavours. My friends similarly reported how great the salmon was.

We were spoiled for choice for the desserts, and I selected the deconstructed Jaffa cake (chocolate sphere filled with orange and chocolate) which was to die for. My friends selected the orchard apricot and lime fruits cheesecake, served with oat crunch and the coffee and cake, which was a cake with mascarpone cream and arabica coffee jelly. All three desserts were eye catching and well made and beautifully presented.

We were in the restaurant for about 2.5 hours and with each rotation of the restaurant taking about an hour, we got fantastic uninterrupted 360° views of Auckland by night. My friends both commented that they had been in the revolving restaurant in Sydney's Centrepoint Tower but spent a lot of time peering around other buildings to see the sights. In Auckland, with Sky Tower being the tallest building, built on a ridge, there are no obstructions to the view.

The service was excellent with all staff friendly and knowledgeable and always willing to help.

I'd certainly recommend visitors and locals alike checking this out and it's an ideal venue for an intimate dinner, family gathering, business dinner or just a different way to see Auckland.
Jun 18, 2017
Zomato
Fahmi Muhammad
+4
75$ per person for dinner, including 3 courses l. View was amazing, and the service was very good. 2 my friends and I came late 20 minutes after our reservation time, but the staff alllowed us and did the best to accomodate us and found our table.
May 28, 2017
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Nabeel Deen
+3.5
Came here for my birthday with my wife. Got greeted by friendly staff. The atmosphere is great ofcourse, giving a complete 360°view of the cbd. Food was good. The seared tuna with sesame crust was the best dish out of the 3 course meal for me. It just needed a bit more of salad for it to be a 10/10. The duck was cooked good too, had crispy skin but just needed some sort of jus to lift it up. Oh and they left out the blackberry gastric and the rhubarb chutney so that's probably why it felt a bit incomplete. Dessert was alright. I might go for the cheese board next time though. Stand out for me for the night was the non-alcoholic drink - Pink Floyd. That was the ducks nuts!
May 25, 2017
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Sandi
+4.5
Awesome meal. The views are fantastic and the food, wine and service definitely equal this once you are seated at the table.

The reception was slightly lukewarm when we got out of the lift but this was more than made up for by the table side service

Apart from this, my only complaint is that the cheeseboard was fridge cold. My duck entree was superb as was the venison main.

If I win lotto I will definitely be back but until then this is a special occasion venue not to be missed.
May 21, 2017
Zomato
Edi NT
+4.5
Went here and did enjoy it. Got the set menu organised with nice options to choose from. The resto is revolving overlook Auckland. Nice experience and relax with some drinks and food. This is the place to go to when you have a special occasion to celebrate.
May 10, 2017
Zomato
Colonel Jude Mayne
+4
Come all the way to New Zealand and not dine at the Sky City? Another tick in the bucket list, dinner at Orbit 360°, it was a Sky touching experience.

Zoomed to the 52nd level to the Sky Deck and saw Auckland spread before us, a carpet of stars.

As we had booked well in advance the entry was a breeze.

Anna served our table and we had one absolutely next to the facade glass.

Entrée:
Duck Trio: Duck liver parfait Which was firm and tasted fantastic. The smoked duck ham comfit roll was an experience by its self. The plum chutney added the tart.

The wife had Spinach Basil potato gnocchi. It was not as great as the above.

Mains:-
Venison Medallion with smoked cauliflower cream accompanied by cheddar potato gratin and the crunch added with the dry berries. I loved the dish

The wife: Rangitikei Corn fed chicken with caramelized parsnip miso puree. All sat on Truffle jus. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the Jus added the flavours.

Dessert:

Strawberry Pavlova: The cream diplomat with the strawberry combined with the vanilla ice cream sent me as high as Sky City. It was a treat for the kings.

Deconstructed Jaffa Cake, sorry it was a dissappointment and brought us back to ground floor. The sphere should have cracked on pouring the liquid but no such phenomenon happened. The Halves of the Sphere were neither aligned or joined. It was a shoddy job.

Anna waited on us with aplomb.

Dining on top of the world with you turning around and viewing Auckland 360° is an experience that we will have engraved on 💓 hearts and minds for the rest of our lives​.

Just dine there for the experience.

May 05, 2017
Zomato
Cherie
+4.5
The $75 three course option is really good value. I had the trio of duck entree which was nice with different flavours. Then the duck for a main which was well cooked and lovely. The dessert was coffee cake which was a gourmet version of tiramisu. I highly recommend that. All food was to a high standard and the service fantastic. The view is very entertaining and being able to visit the sky city viewing area and discounted parking all makes this good value.
Apr 15, 2017
Zomato
Annie Wilson
+4.5
Every time I come here it's always been good been coming here since I was a kid with my parents. They also have set menus for a cheap price for lunch or dinner for people who are on a budget! Great place and awesome view!
Apr 09, 2017
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Leo Dilshan
+4.5
As u would expect , good food . Not the best of the flavours but the views and the whole experience makes up for it .
Price is reasonable considering the experience. If it is just for the food , then nope . But yeah very classy place to dine .
Apr 05, 2017
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Kylie Graham
+5
Lovely place to dine, I mean who wouldn't want to sit up in the tallest tower in the Southern Hemisphere and a floor that rotates around while your eating? I sure enjoyed it. Food was excellent worth the money and view. You have the choice of 3 course or 2 course min to spend is $40 per person. The only thing I would have to say is that if you do book with kids to get the earliest booking as the time wait for food felt very long and it was getting to late. Best to dine at the later seating with a friend or your partner/spouse. However we were staying in the motel for a night just to spoil ourselves for a change so it wasn't all bad just unfortunate we were unable to get an early seating. But I will be back again this time for a 3 course meal.
Mar 13, 2017
Zomato
Miura Elikana
+5
I really enjoyed my experience here. The meals my friends and I ordered were delicious and cooked to perfection. The waiters had no issues locating us despite the rotating room. You enjoy the view of Auckland City whilst dining. I ordered the beef check with kumara purée
Feb 11, 2017
Zomato
Nick The Greek
+4.5
What a fantastic experience...great food , great service and the 360 degree view was absolutely remarkable. One of our most memorable experiences in New Zealand!!
Jan 29, 2017
Zomato
Stephy_NakiGirl
+4
Have dined here many times, and service & food is consistently good. We tried a range of dishes & all were good. Stand outs were the pork & tuna entree & the jelly & ice cream which was delish! Takes around an hour to go round once so ideal to do when heading toward sunset.
Jan 28, 2017
Zomato
Shell
+4.5
I came here for a work dinner with a group of 6. The service was excellent. This is a place you have to go for the view and atmosphere, it was fantastic and a unique dining experience. The food was also delicious we all had the 3 course set menu which was a perfect amount of food. For the starter I had the duck which was different but tasty, for the main I had the salmon which was cooked to perfection, for desert I had the chocolate tart which was very rich. I had a taste of the gnocchi and pavlova which was also good. I would definitely come here again, we had a booking at 7 which was perfect to see the city before the sun went down
Dec 18, 2016
Zomato
Rachel Shen
+3.5
Been here three times

Good food, but not impressive actually

Service 5.0 rated

It seems like any city has a 360' dinning. People come here to enjoy the experience where u can eat while seeing the whole city

So I wanna say, it's a great experience. But food is average level indeed

Sry don't have pics
Lost my phone so those pics gone
Nov 25, 2016
Zomato
Cardyff Hill
+4
Service was super fast but not particularly friendly. Our waiter was better than the front desk crew who took our money stone faced and didn't crack one smile. Food was very good but if I'm being honest, overpriced. I think you pay more for the novelty of the experience than for a fine dining experience.
Nov 20, 2016
Zomato
Lovelea Ho Suarez
+5
Delicious food plus a very good view from the top. A bit pricey but all worth it! You need to spend $40 each to get a reservation. Make sure to book ahead of time.
Nov 18, 2016
Zomato
Arjun Narayanan
+4.5
We were on a holiday in New Zealand and we happened to stay at the SkyCity hotel. We made our reservations much before probably while making our travel plans. In fact while we were staying at the hotel, we were informed that people are allowed to go to the higher floors of the iconic SkyCity Tower only if you had made a booking in advance. It is a revolving restaurant and has a bird's eye of the city of Auckland including the famed bridge over the sea. The revolving is not as quick as you would like it to be but that works in its favour. Before you blink an eyelid, the kitchen which was visible right in front of our eyes was long gone and we were seated 80 degrees away.

If you happen to be in the biggest and the most cosmopolitan city in the southern hemisphere, you don't need any directions to get there. Just ask someone on the streets, even better the tower is so tall that continue to follow the path towards it. We were there for lunch and as you board the lift, you begin to look at the stunning skyscrapers through the glass doors. The 50th floor has an observatory while the restaurant is on the 51st. They also have a bar on the 52nd called the Sugar club while the bungy and the skywalk is on the same floor too.

As we entered the restaurant, we had a beautiful table laid out in front of us overlooking the sea. The prices are exorbitant but guess you cannot expect anything lower. Being a vegetarian, I had limited options and I offered to choose the set menu of 55 dollars comprising one small plate and main course. I chose the cream of tomato soup for my small plate and appetizer. I opted for the due of gluten free gnocchi which comprised of roast pumpkin coulis, round beans, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, goat's cheese and crunchy pumpkin kernels (seeds).

The steward was a French guy explaining beautifully about the dishes that we felt being transported to a Michelin starred restaurant. The tomato soup was the first to arrive and it was certainly not the mundane one that I was so used to. It had some really interesting and eclectic mix of lime, coconut, coriander and some gremolata. As I was being served, I quickly perused online to understand what a gremolata was. It is a chopped herb condiment comprising of parsley, garlic and lemon zest. It is the most beautiful soup I have had in my lifetime. My benchmark was the tomato soup served at the coffee club in Manchester and this surpassed it.

The main course include the soft and tender gnocchi accompanied by a melange of vegetables finished with goat's cheese and pumpkin coulis. The coulis is a thick sauce made with pureed vegetables or fruits. The pumpkin coulis was fantastic and it tantalized my tastebuds. The dish had elements of sweetness, sourness while being crunchy too. The quantity was just right too. Overall, fantastic service, great views, splendid foo and fine dining at its best. the prices are definitely but the experience is so beautiful that you should not miss on your next visit to Auckland. One of the best restaurants I have visited in a very long time and wished I had some desserts too but we were too full to have any space left for them. Definite must visit.
Nov 14, 2016
Zomato
Jessica
+3.5
This is kind of a must do thing if you live or have something visiting from overseas and want to take them somewhere special for dinner. Being in the iconic sky city tower with it rotating to see the whole of Auckland's beautiful scenery is special. I went with my family for my cousins birthday and everyone choose something different, it all looked tasty. Staff are kind, and helpful if needed. Definitely add it to your food bucket list in Auckland.
Nov 02, 2016
Zomato
I_like_pickles
+4.5
Came here for a birthday.
Got seated by the window. Restaurant slowly rotates giving you a 360 view of Auckland. Dining comes with a 30 minute complimentary entrance to the observation deck of the sky tower.
Great service. Friendly staff.
The oyster entree had large oysters and complimented by a refreshing tomato relish.
Mains were plated beautifully in generous portions. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals.

If you dine here you can get discounted parking. $5 for first hour and $2 for every consecutive hour.
Oct 18, 2016
Zomato
Emma Patricia Katili
+4
The view from this restaurant certainly is the best you could get in auckland. The food is also quite good which is a pleasant surprise considering this restaurant mostly highly promotes its view
Oct 09, 2016
Zomato
Caroline Barrett
+4
What a cool experience - a rotating 360 degree restaurant at the top of Auckland's Sky tower; there really is no better place to eat. Really enjoyed my night. Food was nice..I probably wouldn't give food a complete 5 star rating but I definitely a solid 4. Amazing views and very good service. Would love to come back again some time!
Oct 07, 2016
Zomato
R J Y
+4
Amazing view and great food. Tried the $75 set menu and it was worth it. I had the pork belly for entrée and it was melt-in-your-mouth tender without compromising texture and flavor. The salmon for mains was simply prepared and perfectly cooked. Dessert was also great although by that time I had already consumed a significant amount of wine and I can't recall the name of the dish I had :)
Oct 05, 2016
Zomato
Big Rabbit
+3.5
Good views of night of Auckland , it is a good experience, food was average, may be starting to expectations for it was quite high, lead to a bit disappointed,service was good.
Oct 04, 2016
Zomato
Angela W
+5
What a treat! Came here for my birthday and ordered the 3 course special for $75. For entree I had the ravioli lunch, which i highly, highly recommend. This was my definite favourite dish of the night and was purely perfection! My main was pumpkin risotto but vegetarian instead of seafood. Again, this was delicious. The flavours mixed so well and it had a beautiful tropical infusion in it, it was very rich though but so so yum. To end, I had the chocolate ball for dessert, where they poured hot milk/cream over. They even added happy birthday on the side! This was so nice too, there were warm and cold bits (sounds strange but so so yum) and it was just overall a really great experience. Service was great, view was amazing. Highly recommend!
Sep 21, 2016
Zomato
Rebecca
+4.5
Going to Orbit is definitely more of an experience than anything.  We came here last Sunday for lunch and opted for the express menu which offer a main/dessert or a main/entree for $55. Although it could be considered a little expensive,  keep in mind that you get free access to the Skytower so it's actually quite decent! I went for the pork belly for my entree, and beef eye fillet for my main. The pork belly was absolutely delightful and full of flavour! Presentation was perfect. The beef eye fillet was served on a pumpkin bed which was delicious, however personally, I don't feel like the flavours matched. We also got a side of shoestring fries with aioli which was wonderful. The service was excellent also and the timing of the dishes was perfect - we ended up staying long enough to go around a full circle. Environment was obviously 10/10 especially considering the view! I would definitely recommend to anyone in Auckland to come here at least once!
Sep 14, 2016
Zomato
Rebecca MacDonald
+3.5
I have a group of girlfriends from uni and we catch up every 3 months or so, usually over high tea. It's a great routine and we try different ones each time. We checked out the high tea at orbit this time. It was $40 which was quite reasonable which gave one tea or coffee then the usual savoury/sweet selection. The amount of food was slightly smaller than others but I actually liked the quantity as sometimes I leave high tea feeling so full I almost feel sick. Orbit is a revolving restaurant so you get a nice outlook onto the city which is cool. I would definitely come back to this high tea.
Sep 04, 2016
Zomato
Michelle Hwang
+4
Tried their Auckland Restaurant month menu which offers 2 course for $ 40.000 only. Oyster and scallop was very fresh and tasty.  Service was very nice.
Aug 24, 2016
Zomato
R-Dee Roche
+4
Great views of Auckland! Came here for my graduation dinner. Found the place very family friendly. Suitable for a big group including very small children. I had the salmon and it was divine.
Aug 15, 2016
Zomato
Monique Porteous
+5
What an absolute treat! This is the ultimate celebratory establishment. The view is absolutely everything, apart from the Sugar Club - there is no better view in Auckland 🍾✨. Each item on the menu is carefully crafted and provides enough for the palette. I would definitely recommend getting the 3 course menu deal! It's a steal. Everything I tasted was done beautifully and the staff were very accommodating. Booking is absolutely essential but totally worth it! Please try this out for your next celebration 💕
Aug 15, 2016
Zomato
YaMarnis
+4.5
ORDERED the set menu at $75. I'm not adventurous when it comes to food and I'm easy to please, so my reviews are usually ok as I base my reviews on overall experience. I totally enjoyed our experience food and service was at a high standard. We will definitely dine here again. Even allowed us to bring our cake up and not sure if it's true but staff said it was the best they have seen up on the skytower. Dine here if you want great food, great service and a breathtaking view. @Limaono
Aug 07, 2016
Zomato
Emma W
+5
Dined here with my family for a special occasion and we were very impressed. We each ended up ordering all three courses which turned out to be a great deal at $75 each. Everyone enjoyed their dishes and the novelty of the rotating view. Service was prompt and we did not feel rushed in the two hours allowed. It was a nice touch for the birthday person to be given a card and a candle in their dessert. One of the best dining experiences I have had in Auckland and I will recommend to anyone.
Jul 22, 2016
Zomato
AJ
+4.5
View is obviously amazing. Got the $55 main and dessert deal which I thought was reasonable considering you get a ticket up the skytower included in that price too. Food was delicious, staff were organised and friendly and even put a candle on the birthday girls plate even though we didn't ask
Jul 17, 2016
Zomato
Tet
+4.5
Got a booking on the sane day we went which was great! View was amazing on a clear night. We ordered the (entree) pork belly- as main and market fish which was snapper during our visit. Both mains were massive for one person! Pork belly was very tender and tasty. Market fish had crispy skin on a bed of cheesy risotto, very flavoursome! Also enjoyed the cheeseboard to end the meal. Amazing experience and view and friendly staff.
Jun 30, 2016
Zomato
Yorkshire Pudding
+3.5
This place is all about the view - it's a beautiful place to spend the evening.
The food is good, wine list is good and very well priced, service was ok , we asked for share plates and were given very small and dirty plates (though I'm sure this doesn't happen often)
It felt a little gimicky and would appeal to tourists but we had a good night.
Jun 20, 2016
Zomato
David Butcher
+3.5
A meal here is always a night to remember. The food might only be rated "good" but the staff are friendly and the view is everything.
Another reviewer said "book early if you want a window seat". This would only apply if you were a 'twosome' because all the 4-tables have window seats, wheras the 2-tables are in the inner row. We  booked 24 hrs before and got a window seat

Our scallop entrees were delicous, but a  bit pricy at $18 for 3 scallops.
Having read previous reviews, we ordered the duck and the venison as our mains.
They arrived promptly and looked appealing.
Unfortunately the venison arrived 'well done' which is not the way most people like it and we had not realised the significance of the fact that the duck was described as 'smoked'.  This meant that it tasted like 'duck ham' rather than the usual roast duck.

The chocolate ball was an interesting desert, next time I would like to try the lemon tart.
Our young kiwi waiter provided service that was quick and unobtrusive - but did need to be prompted to take our drinks orders.
We finished the night with an enjoyable stroll around the observation deck.
We will come again.
Jun 14, 2016
Zomato
Kayla McMinn
+4.5
Amazing experience. Went with my partner as a date and he sure enjoyed it, fine dining and good drinks. Quite pricey but worth it for a special occasion.
Jun 12, 2016
Zomato
Sadie Pereiha
+5
Been here twice both times were perfect
I ordered seared Salmons for entrée, beef eye fillet for main and egg nog desert it was recommended by my waiter and it was perfect to finish with not too heavy and more room for drinks. I'll be back same day next year ☺
May 22, 2016
Zomato
Joanna Marie Francisco
+5
Celebrated Mother's day here today with my whole family. We had the mother's day set menu and ordered Scallops for entree which was really flavorful. Then we had the medium rare steak for main which was juicy and flavorful too. We didn't need to put salt on our steak because the sauce was already enough for the dish. And the mashed potatoes was really good. I think they added blue cheese and cream to it. And for dessert, we had strawberry pavlova which was really exceptional. The elderflower cream complemented well with the strawberry and pavlova. The service was also good. Everyone's friendly and helpful which added a star on our dining experience. Overall we really had a great time and will definitely be coming back to celebrate some special family occasions again in this restaurant. Kudos to the service and kitchen team!
May 08, 2016
Zomato
Richard Coetzee
+4.5
What a fantastic experience, breathtaking views and awesome set up. The food is amazing and delicious. A must see. This diner made our visit to New Zealand special. Two thumbs up!!!
May 03, 2016
Zomato
Misty
+4
Orbit is an iconic restaurant in Auckland. The food is pricey but it's definitely worth it to celebrate a special occasion or bring family members who are visiting from overseas. There's no other place where you can get a 360degree view of Auckland while eating! 

I'd recommend to book well in advance to secure a window table. We ended up getting a table on the inner row, so there was another table of guests between us and the window, so we couldn't really look at the outside view as it meant we were kinda looking at the other people eating. We asked for a window table but they said they were reserved for people who booked earlier. Kinda put me in a grumpy mood! Went back a few months later though and got a window table and enjoyed the view, so all good again.

Foodwise, it's good but not amazing, I guess you are paying a premium for the view and admission into the sky tower.
May 01, 2016
Zomato
Sonia
+3.5
Our main reason to go here, as always, is the excellent 360° views of the city. We had a couple of overseas visitors with us this time and unfortunately, customer service was a bit slack :( - drinks didn't arrive until way later which means we just waited and waited twiddling our thumbs lol and then everyhing arrived on the table at one go. Not ideal. Food was OK'ish. Maybe they were short staffed and the waiter had too many tables to look after that day??
Apr 26, 2016
Zomato
Joan Cecille De Guzman-Lomibao
+4.5
Fine dining at it's best... The best one in Central Auckland... Revolving 360 degrees restaurant... Stunning view... Great food... The food was a bit pricy but it was worth it... Friendly staff... Highly recommended...
Apr 22, 2016
Zomato
Rowley242
+5
Very impressed with our visit to 360. We had the expectation that the main attraction would be the view with food coming second.
Unfortunately I didn't get out waitresses name, but she provided excellent service the entire time. Always quick polite and friendly and taking everyone's photos for them too! Drinks were quick (cocktails a little pricey), food was very quick and the lamb sirloin main I had stands out as one of the best meals I've had in a long time!
Definately worth every cent.
Don't need to mention the brilliant view do I?
Apr 22, 2016
Zomato
Natasha
+4.5
Went here for a birthday dinner on Monday night - we were seated straight away at a great table and were able to order soon after.
The wait staff were friendly and attentive and we received our dishes quickly.
Ordered scallops and pork belly for starters, chicken and venison for mains and sticky date pudding and valrhona pavè for dessert.
I really liked all the dishes and would definitely love to try more. Not to mention the views are amazing!
Apr 20, 2016
Zomato
Vicki Guo
+4
A venue perfect for romantic dinner, this rotating restaurant offers u a 365 degree view of Auckland. Food was amazing, service were impeccable! We ordered pork belly and scallop as entree and lamb loin n steak as our main! Loved it.
Apr 14, 2016
Zomato
Sheiar Al Osachi
+3.5
The steak was nice. I guess the prices reflect the setting you're in more than the Food itself. If you're keen to spoil yourself and have a reason to brag then go to the orbit (or maybe you just want a new Facebook display picture). It's a place you have to try at least once.
Apr 03, 2016
Zomato
Phee Nicks
+4
If you're looking for a stellar view with a pleasant dining experience then 360 is perfect. You get free entry to the observation and sky decks before and after your meal.

While you dine in the orbiting restaurant, you can get a 3 course menu for $75* per person which was pretty good.

The duck was by far the best item on the menu. Eye fillet was a little underflavored. Entrees with pretty good and so was the desert.

Best thing is anxiously the view.
Mar 18, 2016
Zomato
Vera Hermawan
+4
We went for my 40th in Sept 2015 and ordered for 3 course meals. My entrée was the seared tuna which was delicious as much as top notch presentation. My main was the braised rabbit, also tasty with a large portion which I could hardly finish, hence struggling to fit in the dessert, crème catalana, which was pretty and yummy. Their watermelon sorbet that they added on it is the one I really recommend, you can just order their seasonal sorbet varieties if they don't offer the dessert I had at that time. My husband had the award winning chicken dish which was also impressive. The kids main meal is not that exciting which did not help with my fussy kid, he liked the chicken but not too keen on the baked potato and peas, which had to order extra bowl of French fries. (I think restaurants should have some different vegies for the kids to choose from). The kids dessert, sorbet, was really nice though as he liked it. The service was pleasant and attentive, the view was spectacular with the revolving features. Definitely will come again some time in the future.
Mar 06, 2016
Zomato
Ashlee
+3.5
Dined at the Orbit with friends. The hosts were exceptional and the service in the restaurant was faultless. The food was very tasty and the creme brûlée is to die for! Had the mozzarella and tomato as the entree which was pleasant. The duck was also delicious.

The person on the front desk was quite rude, in inviting and would not make eye contact with us. She was very unhelpful however the service in the restaurant made up for that.
Feb 26, 2016
Zomato
Miss Kiki
+4.5
We dined here on Wednesday lunchtime for my gran's 80th birthday. $49 for 2 courses is a great deal! We all chose to have an entree and a main rather than a dessert and a main as we were going to have birthday cake after.

I chose to have the scallop entree. Which were 3 scallops served on a corn puree. The scallops were perfectly cooked and were a good size. Most of the diners had the pork belly entree. It was served with pork floss and black pudding. Delicious, the pork was perfectly tender and was delicious with the black pudding and pork floss.
For the main I ordered the Market fish for my main, which was snapper, served on an oyster cream prawn risotto. The snapper was beautifully cooked. I was also able to have a taste of the chicken main and the lamb main. The lamb was absolutely delicious, it was served medium rare on pumpkin hummus and a feta mascarpone and pomegranate molasses. Not only was the lamb spectacular, the bits and pieces that accompanied it was very well done.
The chicken was good, the skin was nice and crisp but what stood out to me the most was the mushroom puree. When the dish was placed on the table I kept smelling truffle. And realised that it is from the mushroom puree. It tasted amazing.
I really think that it is worth going for the 2 course lunch or 3 course dinner special. You get a spectacular view of the city and are able to enjoy the observation deck before and after your meal.
Jan 23, 2016
Zomato
Mark Mclaren
+4.5
Very good service and fresh food. Amazing plating skills and very caring and friendly staff. Fish was unique and saute prawns ..yum. Will go back again.
Jan 07, 2016
Zomato
A
+5
Lunch at Orbit for New Years Eve. What an experience: the food was equal to the 360 degree views of Auckland; service by Miss J was welcoming and prompt.
At around $240 for family of five, best dining experience in a long time.
Jan 03, 2016
Zomato
Liaxo
+5
Beautiful service, food and view!!! For an islander family, we were pretty skeptical when it came to our portioned sized meals but boy do they fill you up in all the right places! Will definitely come back here for another special occasion as it is pricey, however it is worth it!!
Dec 31, 2015
Zomato
Donna&Shane
+3.5
We came here for dinner with a group of 7.... Beautiful day so the view is spectacular as you would expect... Service was good and food came out fairly quickly.... But the food was average really... Entree dishes were generally pretty good... Eye fillet for the main was meant to be medium-rare but came out medium-well done no red in sight... Fish dish was ok... Duck and chicken was better as was the salmon... The desserts were really good... Good tourist attraction but not quite fine dining league.
Dec 20, 2015
Zomato
Dee
+5
We had a lovely time here. The service was great and the food was nice. The view was spectacular!!! It was a clear evening when we were there and to have a view of Auckland City whilst having our dinner was quite magical. Thank you so much for everything :)
Dec 07, 2015
Zomato
Tarina
+4.5
I came here in a group of 8 for a celebration. We used the 3 course dinner deal which I think offers fantastic value! I had pork belly for entree, chicken main and I can't remember what I had for dessert but we were all very happy with our meals. My friends risotto came with heaps of coriander which wasn't stated on the menu and since it is a very overpowering herb maybe it should be? She swapped with her hubby though and both were happy enough with each others meals.
Dec 01, 2015
Zomato
Jasmine Sandhu
+5
The absolute best dinner experience. The lamb, chicken and duck were juicy and delicious. Presentation was spot on as was the view. Would highly recommend the sticky date pudding as well, it was the perfect end to a perfect meal!
My only recommendation would be to go an hour before sunset so you can watch the sun go down and the city lights turn on.
Nov 28, 2015
Zomato
Where.iate
+5
I dined here on my birthday earlier this month and loved it!

Our booking was made online a week in advance as we find that weekends are usually quite full if we book any later than that. They also advise that they may give your table away if you do not arrive within 10 minutes of your booking, which we found a bit scary at the time as we were quite pressed for time. However, we we arrived at the Sky Tower, it all worked out fine.

We were shown to our table, lovely view and it was also on a bright and sunny day. Our waiter was friendly and attentive, but not too much.

They had a 3 course menu set option, so that was perfect for us. Our drinks and dishes came out very efficiently. Each dish came out about 5-10 minutes of us finishing our last, so there were no extremely dragged out wait times but we also did not feel rushed at all.

Meals were all perfectly cooked and we could find no faults on the night. My favourite was the dessert I ordered (sticky date pudding with hokey pokey ice cream).
Nov 25, 2015
Zomato
Kaaaaaailah
+4
The view is beautiful , the foods pretty but tastewise I didnt enjoy the main or entree Desserts were very good though . The service is just above par expected abit more considering the price ☺️
Nov 24, 2015
Zomato
Mana Katsukawa Otimi
+4.5
I came here for my 21st birthday. I thought the layout of the resturant was so great but because i get quite dizzy easily just looking at the floor made me feel a bit queezy but as soon as I sat down it went away . The view from there was marvellous , so breath taking. You never really realise how beautiful Auckland City is until you go up the Sky Tower and see it at night. My son enjoyed his view of Auckland at night I could see in his eyes how fascinated he was at the lights , which was great for a mother to see. We had a 3 course meal, I started off with my Venison Pastrami entree, and it was unbelievably so delicious. If they had a main of this I would of definitely got it! It was so divine and delicious, the texture and the tastes all combined is perfection. For my main I got the Eye Fillet, the meat was so soft but because I am not a beef steak fan I did not enjoy it as much, The taste was a little bit bland for my liking and would of liked a bit more of a oomph with the flavours. Lastly I got the Chocolate Pave as my dessert, and my goodness what a wonderful way to finish off my experience, they had every type of textures with the chocolate, I ate the whole thing before you could even blink. My experience was great! Would definitely come back here again.
Nov 21, 2015
Zomato
Emily Devine
+3.5
Dinner with a view! Excellent way to fit in the Sky tower viewing with a meal. Menu offered about 6 choices for mains. Service so fast that the meal arrived before the drinks. Food was good but not amazing. Service was also good but we did feel a bit rushed. Recommend this for a worthwhile tourist experience.
Nov 11, 2015
Zomato
Miss Charlotte Cake
+4
I’ve been up the Sky Tower a number of times before to see the amazing views of Auckland City. On Sunday, I didn’t go up to bungee jump off, I didn’t go up to do the walk around the outside with a harness either. I went to review the High-tea they offer in Orbit Restaurant. We took the lift up and I immediately felt a little nervous. I wouldn’t say I’m afraid of heights… its something else that I can’t explain very well. It’s almost like a fear of not being able to escape from somewhere quickly if something was to go wrong… is that a thing?
Nov 17, 2015
Zomato
Miss Charlotte Cake
+4
I really wanted to include some Hotel high tea’s to get some good variety going, so the Stamford was our first hotel choice for a review. Upon arrival we went around to the left and waited to be seated. It’s a very busy hotel lobby, however the atmosphere was quite relaxing inside once seated. There were beautiful orchid displays hanging from the ceiling and also in pots by the front windows. There is a pianist who plays live music on the weekend between 11.00am – 3.00pm which was super lovely to come in to. He happened to be playing ‘Somewhere over the Rainbow’ which also happens to be from The Wizard of Oz, one of my top 3 favourite films of all time.
Oct 21, 2015
Zomato
Michelle Huynh
+3.5
Meh alright.
Parents wanted to see what the fuss was about.
Booked and went up 30 minutes before.
The whole $40 per person rule makes sense if you ignore the mains prices. $25 for skytower trip and another $25 for the meal

I had
PAN SEALED DUCK BREAST ORANGE GASTIC JUS
Duck-only comes medium rare
it was yummy but got a little too sweet at the end.
The red cabbage purée is so pretty and tastes delicious with the sauce. It has a sweetness to it. Nothing special with the broccolini. But has 2 bits of deep friend onion potato Rosti things that tasted nice with the purée. Duck was alright. Skin wasn't super crispy but it has been cooked well enough. Mandarin segments are nice. Just keep them away from the juices or it loses its crunch
I think this one was most worth it. But will probably not full you up, unless you eat like a bird

Tried
EAST COAST BEEF EYE FILLET, red wine jus
Really average. And don't get the steak medium because it comes out super tough. There were like 5 small leaves of wilted spinach? And the stack was like snack proportioned. The micro salad was literally a pinch of little leaves and there was this thick dark sauce that had thickened/hardened over so it was not tasted

RABBIT LEG CONFIT
Yum tomatoey spicy chorizo soup sauce thing with 2 huge legs of super tough rabbit. Very difficult to chew.
Biggest meal out of everyone's. I liked it but the chewey meat puts me off .
They do warn you that it is a confit cooked in oil that the meat becomes dry but I think it would taste much better if it was falling off the bone.

BAY OF PLENTY NATURAL LAMB RACK. POMEGRANATE MOLASSES.
it was nice but had no district stand out flavour. But if there was no duck then I would have chosen this. Big lamb rack. Huge puddle of hummus.

DESSERT

VALRHONA JIRARA 45% CHOCOLATE PAVE
good but really small. Smoothe mousse cake. With a thin layer of sponge at the bottom. And a bed of crumbs where the unbalanced salted caramel ice cream is. The flavour was missing something. Too much sugar or too much caramel , I dont remember

KIDS MEAL $25
For a drink meal and dessert

Has a cute set up of spaghetti fries and salad
Tasted normal. Not overly salty. The kid loves it. But made a huge mess
They give kids colouring pencils and a work sheet to keep them occupied.

The rocket ice cream was a cone of vanilla ice cream~ which tasted better then the salted caramel speckled with vanilla seeds with a base of sponge and a side of 3 lollies
Oct 17, 2015
Zomato
Thirdwill
+4
Our restaurant reservation gave us access to two other observation levels which we thought was good value. We were warned of minimum spend requirements and two hour time limit which was a bit off putting. Our lunch was nice but nothing memorable. The real star however, is the amazing view of Auckland and this restaurant lets you enjoy it in 360degree panoramic glory.
Sep 22, 2015
Zomato
William Chiu
+4
Food just fine here, but mostly people here for the view, right? Cleverdon oysters and tuna is on the special menu as restaurant month in Auckland. Worth to try something new. Bring a special guest and enjoy the view here
Sep 06, 2015
Zomato
Hungry Hippo
+4
I came here for the high tea on a Saturday afternoon, where I was blessed with a beautiful day in winter! They allow you to go up to th sky tower observatory deck 45 mins prior to your reservation, this is a good opportunity to take in the beauty of th city. Usually tickets to go up here at roughly $28 alone so it feels like quote a steal!
When going up another level to th actual restaurant you are seating in th rotating restaurant where you have an hours seating time to enjoy your meal.
The service is lovely, people are very friendly. And there is lots of staff to ensure you are being served.
They have a much smaller variety of teas compared to the Langham, but it is made up by th selection they have in th food which is served. They are known for their variety on their food served at th high tea
They recently started serving scones which is great as I feel like it's a must when having high tea. Their jams are mouth watering! I really looked forward to th mini lamb burger but I found it a little dry to my liking- I do love tomato sauce!
Overall it's a great place, great service, highly recommended for their high tea as it provides a great experience due to th entry to observatory deck and variety in their food.
Sep 03, 2015
Zomato
Lisa
+4
Dining on the 52nd floor sure is something. Food was fine and all but you really are paying for the view aren't you. The eye fillet was a bit tough which was disappointing and not much options if you wanted to swap one of the elements like instead of getting the roast potatoes you wanted roast kumara. Salted caramel ice cream was just a tad too salty...probably just my taste buds though. Honestly dining here is definitely something you should do once for the experience, especially if you have friends or family visiting from overseas but I probably will not be back as I have checked it off my list now and seen the view. Done and dusted.
Aug 31, 2015
Zomato
Jordan Jennings
+3.5
I went to Orbit last night for dinner with a friend. The food was great. I had the lamb rack and it was perfectly cooked, served with a wonderful combination of flavours. The wine list is great. There are, however, a few things that were disappointing for the price you pay.
Firstly, the music. They played top 20 pop tracks during our meal. Not what I would consider ideal for a supposedly classy establishment.
The service was not the best. The waiter forgot to reset our table for dessert, so we sat in front of our desserts while the waiter had to fetch our cutlery.
I couldn't believe that one of the waiters had his finger nails painted with little cats on them. I thought, "that's unique and I appreciate that." But on second thought, "it's pretty unprofessional for a high end restaurant."
Lastly, for the love of God, get rid of your diner style booth tables. I'm not paying $43 for a main to look like I'm sitting at freaking Denny's. Gross.
Aug 31, 2015
Zomato
Gopala Lucken
+4
We have been here once only. Although the price is quite on the extreme end the view and the experience is what you are actually paying for. The food is...above average. And parking is included with your booking. The entire restaurant indeed does spin 360 degrees a few times during the night so you get to see a different part of auckland every 3 minutes.
Aug 28, 2015
Zomato
Mat
+3.5
A while back, we came here to celebrate my 21st birthday. We thought this place would be perfectly appropriate for a sophisticated/special dinner and indeed this restaurant fit under our criteria. The ambiance of this restaurant seemed slightly serious and pretentious, however nothing alarming that would put you off from coming here. I had the roast chicken dish and was confused by the taste. I felt like for a small dish, too much was going on regarding flavour. Anyway, the view was ostensibly amazing and the service was 10/10. Definitely worth visiting for the view and the dessert 😍

Last comment - This place is so romantic. So men, take your partner here! She'll love you for it ;)
Aug 25, 2015
Zomato
Hoori
+3.5
I rate 5 out of 5 for amazing view which is the only thing that will take me there again! I've been there for dinner. The food taste was average and the amount of food was't enough for one person.
Aug 25, 2015
Zomato
Angelina Stefani
+4
Went there on my birthday, me and my boyfie had pork belly as the entree.. rabbit leg confit as the main course for me and beef brisket for boyfie! Such an unforgettable dining experience as we went up to the Sky Tower and service was lovely! ❤️ love the food as well, pork belly was really nice and goes really well with the sauce.. However, the rabbit leg confit was quite hard to eat bcs of its bone.. And also the portion was really generous as I couldn't finish it by myself! Beef brisket was also nice, tender and well-seasoned 😋😋😋
Aug 18, 2015
Zomato
Amy Hola
+4
Vegetarian high tea
Orbit

Lamb burger swapped with pesto and capsicum sandwich and salmon swapped with a fruit salad and plain salad. Overall very filling
Aug 18, 2015
Zomato
Miss Charlotte Cake
+4
I’ve been up the Sky Tower a number of times before to see the amazing views of Auckland City. On Sunday, I didn’t go up to bungee jump off, I didn’t go up to do the walk around the outside with a harness either. I went to review the High-tea they offer in Orbit Restaurant.
Sep 02, 2015
Zomato
Jack Trav.
+3.5
Service: 8/10
Food: 6/10*
Cleanliness: 7/10
Value for money: 7/10
Overall: 7/10

The food were really average for the price paid although the value for money really comes from the view and environment you get from here.

*9/10 for just desserts. The desserts far exceeded my expectations. Would come back here just for desserts.
Jul 15, 2015
Zomato
Tian Tian Zhang
+4
A really nice place for some classy high tea with the girls. Nice food with a 360 degrees of Auckland view was a great experience. We had a range of savoury and sweet treats.
Jul 14, 2015
Zomato
A Culinary Affair
+4.5
The back story : Towering above Auckland city at 328m, the Skytower is hard to miss. An iconic building located in the city centre, this popular tourist attraction not only houses the decadent Sugar Club and the 360 degree observation deck, it is also home to its longest serving restaurant - Orbit.

Setting: Open for lunch, high tea and dinner - Orbit is a great choice for that special anniversary dinner, the romantic date night, a fun group gathering or a place to showcase Auckland to overseas guests. The floor-to-ceiling windows offer views that are unmatched with panoramic views across all of Auckland, making it a great venue all year round, at any time of day - morning or night. Having been both during the daytime with fine sunny weather and clear skies to night time where the city lights sparkle like stars beneath you, to a foggy greyer day with a misty haze all round - I can honestly say each time has been different with a different atmosphere. It is worth going more than once to experience these different settings; the slow twirl as you rotate high above the city is an unrivalled experience all year round. The speed of the service and meals also deserves a special mention. Our entrees came literally within 5 minutes of ordering - we asked how they managed such efficiency and were told with over 300 customers at any one time, the chefs have to be very efficient !

Food: Although the atmosphere, views, and service are amazing, the food is a notch down compared to the rest. The food is still very good - but if we had to use the same rating scale for the setting as for the food, then it comes down a few notches as there are other establishments that offer better fine dining in terms of creativity, taste and textures. Nonetheless, you'll find good solid food here - with the usual meats, fish and a vegetarian option to choose from. They all just lack flair - for example, I had the market fish but this was slightly overcooked and tough in texture. The rabbit confit had an amazing bean accompaniment but the meat itself was on the bland side, and again tough. The same applied to their high tea - very generous servings (much like their dinners) but a bit too skimp on the savoury and the sweets were overwhelmingly sweet. The price is good value though ($40 high tea and $75 for a 3 course meal) and satisfying enough in its portions. All in all, the brilliant service, views and good value offsets the more minor issues with food.

Occasion: Showcase of Auckland - a must for overseas visitors; special lunch, high-tea or dinner date for views unmatched by another other in Auckland

Revisit potential : 9/10
Jul 11, 2015
Zomato
M.K.
+5
If I could, I would rate this restaurant 5.5. It has great service and the best food. My lunch companion had the salmon and I had the steak. I tried a bit of my friend's meal and thought it was delicious, just like mine!  The Orbit is on the top of my list of gluten-free places to dine. They offer afternoon tea and a spectacular city view. Not to mention the Sky Jumpers! Another thing that amazes me there is the presentation. If you are one for Luxury dining, I suggest the Orbit.
Jul 09, 2015
Zomato
Julia Nguyen
+4
This is definitely one of the best view place in town! Located in level 52 of Sky City. The food overall are good but the proportion is a bit small. I would love to come back here to try their high tea menu 😂😂
Jul 05, 2015
Zomato
LASARA
+4
get good service here and i love its simplicity of menu.
sucks how im afraid of heights tho thats probrably the reason why i hardly ever come here lolz
Jun 29, 2015
Zomato
Elle
+4
Food was served quickly which is rather pleasant. Food is well cooked but is what you would expect! The desserts are delicious. Try to request a window seat and get your eyes worth. A romantic location - perfect for a bit of cheeky casino fun afterwards as well!
Jun 28, 2015
Zomato
Princess Norain Luzon-Marcial
+4
The place is so amazing. Food is high class. The waiters were friendly. Everything was right for our first anniversary last 2012. Highly recommended.
Jun 09, 2015
Zomato
Sarah S
+4.5
Dined here last night as part of a party of ten. Service was amazing, waiter was friendly and attentive, even picked up that there was a birthday at the table & brought out a surprise dessert. Food & view were both lovely.
May 31, 2015
Zomato
EatsByZee
+3.5
Orbit offers a great value for money High Tea from 2.30 to 4.30pm.  Forty dollars includes a trip up to the 52nd floor and three tiers of delectable treats.  The view is stunning, and while the "revolving" can get a bit of getting use to, seeing Auckland from up high really is a fantastic experience.  We were lucky that it was a clear day so the view was spectacular.  We even saw a few Sky Jumpers while we were dining.

The High Tea includes selection of one type of tea from a selection of Tea Total teas or a coffee.  The High Tea comes out on the traditional three-tiered plating with an impressive selection of goodies.  Savory items included cold-cured salmon bouché, cucumber, lime, lychee and coriander salsa, mini lamb burger, mint jelly, lettuce and tomato, deep-fried breaded mushroom stack filled with herbed feta cheese and pumpkin, spinach and Puhoi goat’s cheese quiche with micro greens.  Sweet treats included opera cake, scones with lemon curd, jam and cream, macarons and orange madeleines to name a few.  A gluten free version was also available.  There was more than enough food for everyone's appetites and a few of us struggled to try each item on offer.

The wait staff were polite, helpful and provided prompt service.  It was a great afternoon and I'll definitely be back with overseas visitors for a fun and delicious way to show off Auckland City!
May 24, 2015
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Shirley Yu
+4
It was my friend's birthday and we celebrated it at orbit 360 dining. There's no doubt that the environment was perfect. But frankly speaking, the dishes was just ordinary. To be honest, the dish itself didn't worth the price, it was way too much high.
I ordered market fish for my main dish. It was fine. And the chocolate dessert was surprisingly good.
Nice gathering with friends on Thursday evening! :-D
May 10, 2015
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Lee V
+4.5
I've been to Orbit twice and have throughly enjoyed both occasions. I would recommend going in the daytime if possible because of the stunning views. The staff were very attentive and made sure we were comfortable. 

As for the food, the seafood in particular was my favourite. The desserts were also amazing. There is no way you will leave feeling hungry. This is a must do.
May 05, 2015
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Cheesyweesy
+4.5
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Rocket your way to Orbit for a 360° experience.

Being a student (again) means I have a whole new appreciation for the finer things in life. I'm used to sitting on uncomfortable flat pointy things my private institution refers to as ... seats. So when I sat down on a cushy dining chair I knew we were off to a great start!!!

Entree: Carpaccio of venison pastrami. MmmmmMmmmmm! Whoever created the clever combination here is indeed a Maestro! Everything on this plate works like a symphony in my mouth. The crunchy hazelnuts and the soft rucola panna cotta, were just delightful.

Mains: Market fish and chorizo. The entree was a tricky dish to follow. The fish was seasoned well, the mash creamy, and the buerre blanc... This was my first encounter with a buerre blanc and I'm salivating again just thinking about it. I was expecting something different other than a sprinkling of fried chorizo cubes, but overall it really is a wonderful dish! (I know this might be an odd thing to add into a food review but OMG how ergonomic and comfortable are the dinner knives at Orbit!? Respect to the person who selected the cutlery!)

Dessert: The "Valrhona Jivara chocolate delight with a passionfruit centre" can be translated as - some amazing chocolatey thing served with friends. I don't think I can do it justice with my mediocre linguistic skills. But I CAN recommend that you order it!

If it were publicly accepted to have crushes on entrees and desserts I'd be drawing love hearts on the menu next to; the carpaccio and valrhona. ? Orbit you are just... Out of this world!

Thanks Aunty n Uncle for taking me out for Dinner

May 02, 2015
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Sarah Thomas
+5
We had the the lamb & it was to die for! Great service, very helpful & friendly, amazing food & the view obviously amazing. Love this place, well with it.
May 01, 2015
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Kala Maria
+3.5
The view was definitely the best part of the dining experience.. The service was fine but not amazing. The food was okay but not as good as I was expecting. There were barely any vegetarian options so I got a vegetarian risotto our waiter recommended. Again, not bad but not great. Everyone was a bit underwhelmed with meals but the atmosphere was nice.
Apr 29, 2015
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Brooke Prasad
+4
Such an amazing place dined here last night and had a great experience. The view is obviously one of a kind and we realised it takes an hour to rotate which is really nice as you don't actually realise you're moving when you're eating your food.
Food :
Entree- pork belly was heavenly so yum!!! Definitely recommend!
Main- beef with bubble and squeak was yum and cooked to perfection however I would have liked a steak knife because as the fillet was so thick and big it was a bit hard to take the butter knife through. Really yum!
The lamb was also delicious and the chicken is well!
Desert- they haven't updated the menu on here but I had a coffee cremé brulee with salted caramel ice cream. The creme brulee was to die for! Absolutely delicious! The ice cream that accompanied it was (to me) inedible. It was soo salty which was such a let down because I have had some really nice salted caramel ice creams and this was probably the worst hands down! I felt like I was eating the ocean it was that salty! I didn't finish the ice cream I also offered for everyone else to taste and they too thought the same! The cake thingy that came with it was bland and boring and the two little berries would have been nice if there wasn't ice cream on it.
The warm walnut or pecan tart was really nice is well! And also the triple mango was to die for! Totally recommend.
All in all it was nice.
Mar 29, 2015
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Cazza Holland
+4
My husband and I are from the UK and visited here for our 5 year anniversary. The view was magical and the food faultless. The only reason this isn't getting a 5 is that we were asked on the phone if we wanted to be next to the window, which we did. But when we arrived they tried to seat us away from the window and said it wasn't guaranteed. I pointed out several tables were empty by the windows and eventually seated us at one. I thought this was odd and made things a little awkward... When you book they ask you if its a special occasion so I guess for a place like orbit I assumed the front of house would be going out of their way to make you feel special.
Mar 25, 2015
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Snedden Dcosta
+4.5
This review is mainly for the view. Came here on my best friends birthday, but the food aint that great, but the atmosphere in the restaurant is just out of this world and with a view to go with it. The food is quite old and plain, needs some kinda oomph to it. desserts were pretty delicious as that is the last thing that leaves an impression with me. Service was attentive, and they even went an extra mile to make a dessert platter for my mate, and sang Happy birthday to her. Getting a booking seems to be an issue, but cant blame them, with a revolving restaurant nothing much can go wrong.
Mar 10, 2015
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Kershia
+4.5
My husband took me to this lovely place and I loved it. It's almost like a scene out of a romantic movie...it's no wonder lots of people get engaged up here. The views are absolutely stunning and with the rotating restaurant it's an experience that's certainly one of a kind. The pricing is actually not too bad and the food portions are really good. Presentation is beautiful and of course the food itself tasted amazing. It was one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. The anticipation of catching the lift right to the top of the sky tower is met head on and as soon as you enter the restaurant you realize that this place will not just meet but exceed expectation. Loved it. ! As usual I was too distracted with the beautiful views and wonderful company to remember to take a photo before taking a few bites of my meal. X
Mar 01, 2015
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Paige Eriwata
+4.5
This is a fine dining restaurant, however I don't feel I was charged for one. For such a beautiful restaurant with incredibly professional service, I feel like it was a bargain. The portions are decent for a place of its calibre, the food is of the highest quality and the views... well, they speak for themselves. The perfect restaurant for a romantic night, make sure you book in advance!
Feb 22, 2015
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Miss Terry Foodie
+4.5
This place made us go wow. The view ... the meals ... it was worth the waiting time. I would have enjoyed my visit here but if it weren't for the seafood (Calamari) I ate that made my stomach sick. Ruined the whole Lunch for us. I didn't even get to enjoy and eat up the dessert because of it.
But I would definitely say that the view and the food will make you go WOW.
I've vowed to come and eat here again in the near future and make sure that I will get to enjoy every dime I spend on this restaurant. Quite pricey but it's REALLY worth it.
Feb 15, 2015
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Benji Ryken
+5
Chose Orbit for dinner on my one year wedding anniversary. Right from the beginning, the service was perfect, we didn't have to ask or check on anything. Our waiter was friendly and didn't mind sharing his favourites from the menu. Food was amazing, I had the pork belly for the entree, the duck for my main and then an ice cream sundae kind of thing for dessert. We left promising we will return as soon as we can!
Feb 13, 2015
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Jackiieboii.wang.jw
+4
Went here with a group of 13 people for dinner just before Xmas and I have to say that the table seating was quite tight and close to each other, in fact the staff had to lean over us just to serve others in our group :/ the menu prices were a tad expensive and the staff weren't what you would call amazing I do think that they need to work on there customer service skills more as they weren't that friendly and didn't smile much especially when we first entered( only the receptionist was friendly and smiley) apart from those two points about the table settings and staff service everything else was FANTASTIC !! The view was SPECTACULAR and was just BREATH TAKING great to see all city lights and NIGHT LIFE. And better yet the food was PHENOMENAL. For my entrees I had "Roast baby beets and duck confit salad" which tasted amazing mains was "Rangitikei corn fed chicken supreme" which was juicy and tender and cooked to PERFECTION!!! And for desert I had "Hakanoa ginger beer creme brûlée" which was a little bit of a let down compared to my entrees and main courses as the deserts seemed to be in my opinion "abit plain and simple" for a so called 5 star restaurant. I have also tried their scallops and salmon too which I quite liked and Im quite fussy with my seafoods but I throughly enjoyed it!!!! Drinks were also Devine and would recommend the " Harbour colada" I would recommend this place to others just based on the PHENOMENAL FOOD and ASTONISHING VIEWS :) if your looking for that special place to celebrate that special occasion or just wanting to impress someone then this is the perfect place!!!!
Jan 14, 2015
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S B
+4.5
We went here the other night, and everyone enjoyed what they ordered,including the children with the children's menu, which includes 3 x courses.  Orbit is great to go to in the summer on a clear night, with such a great outlook over the City.  The mains and desserts are worth going for alone....
Dec 28, 2014
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Rachel
+4
Accompanied with a great view, Orbit high tea is probably one of the best in Auckland. Their high tea even surpasses their menu offered for dinner.
Dec 01, 2014
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Michelle
+4
Love it! Its totally worth it! The lamb is really good and i love the polenta cake! The dessert is pretty good... Overall, one of my best dining experience
Nov 25, 2014
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Genevieve Van Eden
+3.5
We enjoyed a 3 course meal the presentation was very nice the staff were very attentive however i was a little put off with the food i had salmon on risotto and it seemed to be quite salty.  The dessert pecan pie taste and texture suggested it had been heated up in the microwave.
Nov 18, 2014
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Amber
+3.5
Best view in auckland no doubt!! Service was great, food was great but portion size so small so therefore ended up being quite expensive because I had to add sides and and if it weren't for dessert, I would have left there hungry.beautiful decor and setting.  Best to go round sunset so u get day views and night views ;)
Nov 08, 2014
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Lex Antony Huang
+3.5
I had the four pepper calamari which was outstanding. Patric Turnock had the pesto gnocchi which was nicely flavoured. The gnocchi to me was a bit too soft which made the whole dish a bit lumpy.

For the main the steak was cooked nicely but the mash had lumps in it. The whole dish was overly earthy and lacked in vibrancy. The portobello mushroom didn't taste nice.

My venison was cooked beautifully. I tasted no blackberry as stated in the menu description. Tasted no vanilla in the parsnip purée either and the braised red cabbage was simply too sweet.

However the deserts were great. The pecan pie was divine, what a luxurious finish to the night. I was also very pleased with the chocolate cake. The dried white chocolate was interesting and provided another texture to the dish.

Customer service was a big let down though. Can't believe the manager on duty had such a sour face the whole night. Unprofessional.
Nov 04, 2014
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Holly D-T
+3.5
Amazing experience.. super fast service (alittle quick between meals) plus amazing views!.. otherwise alittle pricey..food wasnt amazing - below average which is dissapointing. :(
Nov 02, 2014
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Joshua Allan-Sloper
+5
Amazing eye fillet steak. You can't beat the view either. Nothing bad to say about the experience, it's just amazing. Wouldn't recommend if you get slightly motion sick though
Oct 05, 2014
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Isaac Dewstow
+4
Great food,professional service. Slightly expensive. The view is great whilst enjoying your meal. Overall, with the exception of the pricing the dining experience was Great.
Oct 01, 2014
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Perlie Hu
+5
Had my birthday date in orbit. The view is awesome and breath taking. Food was nice. I ordered the fish with potato mash. Right amount, creamy taste. Service was friendly too. Enjoyed the time there a lot.
Sep 27, 2014
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Jazz Wilson
+3.5
I can't remember my main. My entree was a goats cheese pastry..pretty full on. The restaurant itself is worth the experience but id say your paying for thats and an adequate meal.
Sep 18, 2014
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Marina Harding
+5
Me & my partner went to Skycity Hotel for our 6 year anniversary & dinner at the Orbit come with the package that we got. We could either spend up to $125 or get the set menu of an entree, main & dessert. The food was brilliant. The intervals between the meals was about 15 - 20mins which was good for me & every meal was a really decent size. Customer service was very on point & so friendly. I am definitely going to eat here again.
Aug 22, 2014
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Georgie @ Georgieats
+4.5
I went to Orbit Revolving Restaurant last year for a family dinner (five of us in total). I was lucky enough to have won a voucher which basically covered the whole night - it is very expensive!The food was amazing; all the dishes had great flavours and were well presented. The stand out meals (pictured below) of the night were:

- Grilled Market Fish with a coconut, lemongrass and seafood risotto and a spicy tomato coulis ($41); - Five Spiced Confit Duck Leg with lentils, carrots, choy sum and a cinnamon jus ($42); - Manawatu Coast Beef Fillet with puree, oxtail fritter, beans, peas and a pinot jus ($42); and - Valrhona Jivara Chocolate Delight with a passionfruit centre, chocolate crunchy bar, yoghurt sorbet and freeze-dried white chocolate ($17.50).

All dishes were delicious. I highly recommend the grilled market fish paired with the seafood risotto. However, the best of the night was the Valrhona Jivara (which I looked up - it is 40% dark cocoa) Chocolate Delight. I am a mad lover of chocolate, especially Valrhona, so was particularly excited! Everything was perfect about this dessert and I would happily go back again just to order this!

The service was okay, but not amazing. We had to wait quite a long time for our food, which in the end was all right, because just staring at the view made up for it. However, they got our drinks order mixed up and were very stingy on the wine - one of my sisters went straight up to the bar and complained. They soon poured her another glass.

The best thing about Orbit is the view. With a 360* view of Auckland, it is simply amazing. I love that the area you sit in is constantly moving ever so slightly, so during your time up there, you get to experience the whole 360* view. Just be careful when you get up to go to the bathroom - you might not be sitting in the same place as before!
Aug 12, 2014
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Rozanne D
+4
We went for high tea on Mother's Day. The food was delicious and beautifully presented but there was no choice about what you got. Obviously the view is great and I thought the bales were laid out to really take advantage of that. They were very tolerant of my free ranging three year old and my grizzly baby. My only gripe is that high tea should mean that there is plenty of tea. Our waiter came around once with a box of tea bags and that was it. Normally at high tea I would have several cups - one cup of tea seemed a bit miserable.
May 13, 2014
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Peter Mathis
+4
Definitely a must with guests from overseas. Start at the Sky deck 220m over the ground with breathtaking views just before sunset. Then dine while the sun is setting and your guests will be impressed.
By the way, the food is excellent, my steak was bit small but delicious. Prices are correct for the location. annoying are the parking fees even you spent a lot of money with 6 people in the restaurant.
Feb 17, 2014
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Shannon
+5
It's my 3rd visit because it has the most spectacular view and great food with reasonable price! We had lunch there to see the view and it was great. I ordered calamari and salmon steak and they were beautifully cooked to my taste! The waiting staffs were well mannered and attentive. Although one of the water glasses at our table shown its age, will definitely visit again. Thanks for the great food and view~
Feb 06, 2014
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Helen Gyde
+5
We dined for brunch in a group of six over labour weekend. The weather was amazing and the views fantastic. The waiter was attentive and very knowledgable, the service amazing and the food came out quickly.

The brunch exceeded everyone's expectations and the kids loved the colouring in and the kids meals. Would recommend to all.
Oct 27, 2013
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Christian Chambers
+4
The food was excellent and the atmosphere was great. My seafood dish was superb, yum yum...I highly recommend this restaurant and will be back.
Jul 30, 2013
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Charlie
+5
been here once before and i have to say this restaurant is nothing short of excellent because everything was just right, the food, the staff and the atmosphere. the food was exceptional and dining while overlooking some of the best views in Auckland makes it even better. i must also give huge credit to the the staff who were also very helpful very welcoming which is two of the most important qualities that they should have. we will definitely come back here because both times we went there we had two fantastic nights and were very satisfied.
Jul 07, 2013
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Yvonne Choo
+5
The food are just above average, not that great for the price we paid, but the atmosphere is the best, we went there in the evening time, great view, and the Japanese girl who serviced us was so friendly and helpful, always have a pleasant smile, would like to go back there for special occasion.
Mar 16, 2013
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EarnesTaster
+4
Spending a weekend afternoon having luncheon in a revolving restaurant high above the finest cosmopolitan vistas in the country, seemed not a bad idea. So we rapidly rose 623 feet through a lift whose glass panels provided zippily ascending views of the ocean-city outside, and of the receding elevator shaft base beneath. And then settled into a prime piece of sky-flung real estate...
Entree -
Kingfish tartare - was served in a attractive dress and afforded gentle easy bites of the flesh underneath. Its avocado-wasabi top-layer ,crowned by orange caviar, sent forth creamy sharp waves and the immaculately done tartare ,which had the texture of soft grapefruit, was well complimented by cucumber, lychee and other whispering dainty accoutrements.
Salt and pepper squid - This dish is right up there among Kiwiana items which restaurants mess up in cooking. The specimens served to us were excessively chewy and flavoured without distinction.
Burrata M - The mozzarella's voluptuousness was sculpted expertly by chilli and lime. Admirably dressed tomato and fig gave requisite vegetal freshness, and when it was all eaten in one forkfuls of composites, it gave me one more reason to respect the fine country of Italy.
Ambience - You get fantabulous views of the city of sails, enjoyed with a cool glass of fine white wine. Downtown high-rises give way to the gestalt of the harbour,the Auckland bridge, a sea-surrounded sprawling hill in the yonder and the one of the Southern Hemisphere's largest marinas. Burnished shades of white and turquoise are shot through with rays of the post-meridian sun, and the coastal waters sport yatches and the scenic tracery of motorboats. But to get a perfect score, the restaurant's interior decor should have been smarter. The circular restaurant rotates around its axis, thereby competing a 360 degree sweep of the city every 50 minutes and everytime the unenthralling suburbia came around,I felt like tinkering with the rotator-motor and adjusting it to only do semi-rotations of the ocean-side "money shots".

Mains -"Grilled market fish" was very likely produced at a time when the market was down. The fish taxed the teeth too much and the risotto did not pay dividends either. Peas, ginger and rock oyster creme did not significantly remunerate the sauced rice, and it only assumed a nominal savouriness when the the black circumference of squid ink was blended into it.
I've had the privilege of tasting salmon of finer flavour than the Akaroa harbour variety served here (the server had made prior enquiries whether it was acceptable to us if it was served medium rare) ,anyway,I gladly concede that it was splendidly soft -its texture was easily the one remarkable aspect of all the 3 mains at the table.
Whatever be its digestive function, the Rangitekei corn-fed Chicken was clearly uncomfortable at the height we were in, and I suspect it'd have taken a chef of higher caliber than this kitchen's ,to accord it the required wings. It was probably scared stiff, which explains its semi-tough texture. The kumara, though again a earth-hugging specimen, was more confident - it was persuaded into becoming a serviceable galette.
Service - is average. That's the potential disadvantage of having stunning views- the staff loaf off and let the vistas do all the work.
Dessert #1- Demonstrating use of local sustainable cuisine, a cloud from the nearby sky had been plucked,cut and compressed into discs,and these excellent white meringues sandwiched lemon curd which was exquisitely well-behaved in eschewing any excess sourness. It lent itself neatly to the chilled zip of the lime sorbet, but the earnestly striving passionfruit coulis should have been subtler.
Tarte Tatin - This upside-down pie had deliciously soft apple slices,moistened with shifting shades of sweetness.A touch of chantilly cream and cool dollops of vanilla ice-cream intensified the delight factor,while swirls of caramel sauce rounded out this winsome quartet.
Tariffs - Averages work out to NZ$ 22 for starters, $37 for mains, and $16 for dessert. We availed of the truly VFM "Express Menu" offer of $49 for an entree, main and a glass of the elegant house white, and ordered the desserts separately.
The main courses proved to be the tipping-point- unfortunately,the kitchen suffered a jet-pack failure in making them reach empyrean culinary heights, and inadequate service further undercut our pleasure. As Orbit turned again towards Downtown, there came into view a rare sight in a Western country -a cricket field. And I wondered in mock rhetoric- this joint has so much set up for it - then why doesn't it hit most of its offerings out of the ballpark?
Mar 13, 2013
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Kristin Lee
+4
Visited Auckland last week. Had dinner here. The view and service are superb. The price is a bit expensive for the food. Anyway it is a good restaurant to go for first time visit to this city.
Jan 22, 2013
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Pauline Kennedy
+4
Amazing three course meal 'great service and beautiful menu very reasonable price ' views were stunning highly recommend
Aug 18, 2012
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Tania Lee
+4
Been here 4 or 5 times now for dinner, we keep returning for the views as it really is one in a million. Each time we come the food is always great and service is always friendly, if there was one suggestion it's be to update the menu more often! It's only been updated once out of all the times I've been and i can't wait to see what they come up with next :)
Jul 11, 2012
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Mistler
+4
high tea up high - the 3 of us had too much good food on offer, and too many good views spinning around - we left on a high! a very happy high
Jul 10, 2012
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Mario Shellier
+4
I went to orbit on Saturday 18th this month.
I was impressed with the service, our waiter always had a smile on his face, greeted us quickly and really made the night.
the scenery is obviously amazing! and worth the experience.

I really liked the entrees we got they looked amazing, and tasted wonderful. I was less than impressed with the mains, i had the eye fillet, sposed to be cooked medium rare, it came to me a little above medium. and the plate looked very bland. I was hoping for something a little more colourful and fancy, instead i got an over cooked piece of meat that i could get from a local restaurant at half the price..

All in all I was happy as marco (I think that was his name) was so good at his job I couldn't complain!
Feb 22, 2012
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Curtis Chan
+5
I went to Orbit a couple of years back, and it was really impressive, the fact that you can eat, look at the scenery and it changes next time you look up is really cool. The food is one of those surprising things where it may look small-ish, but it will most definitely fill you up.

The staff are Excellent, the quality of food to match, and the setting is like no other.

I really like this place.

if only I could afford it more.

One of Auckland's Exclaimation Marks.
Jan 07, 2012
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Jake
+4
I dined in orbit last night with a friend, the View was fantastic and others are right in saying that they no longer rely on just the view. The food was some of the best we've experienced. I had the lamb and my friend had the snapper dish. Both were spectacular! The only downfall in orbit was the service, the waiter for our table was quite pretentious and abrupt, not explaining the menu and talking down to us when we asked questions about the menu and asked about making a change to my main. He also disappeared for quite a period later in the evening and we were left with empty glasses and our empty plates. The other staff however were friendly and knowledgable. (hopefully our waiter was just having a bad day or it may have just been the different expectations of service between what is considered appropriate in France and here in NZ).
All in all though we had a wonderful evening and will definitely be coming back, such a place shouldn't have it's reputation tarred by one such experience. If you want the best view of auckland and superb NZ cuisine, orbit is your place!
Dec 29, 2011
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Darian McChompski
+4
A unique experience. The atmosphere and view are thrilling, the food was top-notch and our waiter was very helpful in matching our wine with our individual meals. I will be back.
Dec 22, 2011
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Grant
+5
On reading some of the reviews left on here we were a little hesitant on going but glad we did! Sure shows how different peoples opinions can be.
Dined last Saturday which turned to be a busy night there, we were asked to take a seat in the lounge as the table wasn't quite ready and the drink list given promptly. Ordered a drink but before it arrived the table was set and the drinks taken their instead. We didn't manage to get a window table but the view was just as great. Food was cooked perfectly and 3 courses for $69 was a great deal. They also had an offer of 2 glasses of wine with dinner for an extra $20 but we were making a night of it so went for the bottle. Staff were friendly and attentive but not to much in your face and looked as though they all enjoyed their work. Yeah they may have from time to time stopped and had a little laugh to themselves but nothing more than anywhere else we have dined. All in all an enjoyable night and we are sure to return.
Oct 25, 2011
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Isaac Valach
+4
$40 lunchh set menu was great, service to match and veiws to die for!! what a great place to dine. 9/10
Oct 12, 2011
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Jess Swingler
+5
Myself and my partner dined here last night for our two year anniversary. We had the 4 course option as it was a special occasion. $79 p/person was very reasonable. The food was delicious and there were no long waiting times. The view was obviously amazing! And our waiter Tony was extremly friendly, positive and enthusiastic. I would definently come back here for special occasions.
Sep 29, 2011
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L L
+4
We had brunch here on a Saturday and the service and views were excellent. I ordered the 3 course set menu, and to begin with was served with danish pastries, accompanied with fresh honey. The homemade muesli with yoghurt, honey and milk and was delicious. This was followed by the Smoked Salmon Florentine which had a lovely creamy hollandaise. The low point of the experience was the dessert. The pavlova lacked cream and was dry.. It was accompanied by mango sorbets, and a jelly but was uninspiring. Overall we had a lovely experience with great service and views..
Jul 31, 2011
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Diane Bicker
+5
I recently went to Orbit for their High Tea to celebrate my daughters birthday. The food was outstanding and we thought represented good value for money. The service was excellent - very professional. I have also been for dinner on two occasions and again found the food to be outstanding and service of the highest degree. The Sky Tower experience is a bonus but would still go regardless.
Jun 16, 2011
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Roz8
+5
Last Friday I went to Orbit with a group of 5 and the food was fantastic. I ordered the steak with hollandaise sauce and it was cooked perfectly for what I had asked. I loved the sauce so much I was almost licking the bowl. It was amazing to see Auckland up there too... such an amazing city we live in. We managed to fit in a whole rotation and a few 'virgin sunsets' too. Overall a great time and will be going again soon when my overseas guests arrive!
Apr 01, 2011
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Paul Nash
+5
I and 5 friends went to Orbit few months ago and everyone was impressed. The food and the atmosphere were fantastic. Their waiters and waitresses were also well trained to look after customers.
Aug 22, 2010
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Pauline Napole
+5
Pricey, yes, but what else would you expect from the most prominent landmark in Auckland? Views, obviously insane! The food was incredible. Beautiful to look at, and even scrummier to munch on. Our party of ten were all thoroughly satisfied. Dishes were surprisingly filling, though you feel like they are small when they set them out in front of you. The bill was astronomical but if fantastic food, views and a great night out is what you are after, orbit totally has it in the bag.
Jul 24, 2010
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Todd
+4
Lovely food, very helpful staff and a beautiful scenery.
Nov 26, 2009
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Ian
+4
Very nice restaurant, great location and views, good service and good food. Not bad value for money all things considered.
Oct 15, 2009
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Sarah
+5
Went last night as a suprise.
And it was Fantastic.
I had the rare beef carpacio and my partner had the eye fillet.
Sides were generous.
Great service.
High quality food.
ery impressed.
Jul 30, 2009
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Anna
+5
The first time I came to Orbit was for my daughters 13th birthday in 2003 - the staff were great and the chef was very accomodating with the kids meal choices!! My company (Lahood Window Furnishings) came a few weeks ago for our conference dinner. It was a set 3 course meal with coffee and handmade chocolates to finish. The meal and service was outstanding - the courses were generous and absolutely delicious. There were 20 of us and no one had any complaints - everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals. When a friend (Trish Bosley) said she had booked for the 1st August for her birthday I was delighted to again be coming back for more!!
Jul 27, 2009
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Timothy Maifeleni
+4
Well this one is a crowd pleaser. From uncle bill who complains that there is never enough food on his plate, to those who just like something a bit flash. Agreed its a little expensive. But at least you wont be let down on taste, quality, and presentation.
Jun 04, 2009
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Karuna Govind
+4
I'd also recommend going to the Orbit in the middle summer so you can have dinner during dusk and watch the city turn to night. It's just an awesome experience. I've only been there once so can't really comment on food, but expect it to be a little pricey.
Jul 17, 2008
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Nick Sambrook
+5
Have visited the orbit several times over the last 4 years and have always had good meals there. Basically if you are visiting this restaurant you are going for the view which are amazing, great place to take guests from abroad (especially if they are planning on going up the tower anyway as you get to go up free if you are dining). The staff can be a bit off hand, and will try to sell you anything extra they can, but the food is good quality and the children's meals are also available. Tip get there before dark and see the city change from day to night as you go round.
Apr 16, 2008
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Onkar
+4.5
360 degree view of Auckland City while you eat. What more do you need as a tourist to the city?

The meal is pricy but it is worth it. With a set menu you can always expect the same dishes whenever you go up to Orbit. The restaurant is amazing in the sense of ambience and friendliness of staff. The dining experience as a whole is great. Go during the day or during the night, it's always a good experience.

Food there is amazing, I've only rate it at a 4.5 cause of the fact that it is a little bit on the expensive side when it comes to food, but I guess the location justifies the prices!
Jul 30, 2014
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Bo
+5
Great experience, food was tasty and presented very beautifully. Price is in the high side, but the experience is unique and satisfying. Dinner time is better, because the city night view is very nice. Smart casual dress code makes the experience more special. Entree, mains and dessert were nicely presented and tasted really good.
Jun 23, 2014
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Amanda @ Move Love Eat
+4.5
On my Birthday this year the BF surprised me with a dinner reservation up the top of the Sky Tower in the revolving restaurant. I'm not usually one for fancy restaurants as I generally find the serving sizes lacking. When I first looked at the menu I was a bit overwhelmed as I wasn't even sure what some of the ingredients were!

I settled on the chicken dish, the BF the salmon dish - they were both beautiful and we needn't have worried about the portion sizes as they were generous for an expensive restaurant. We both had the creme brulee for desert which was divine! Our total for both mains, two deserts and two iced peach teas was $115, which is an expensive meal for us, however it would have cost $50 for both of us to go up the sky tower regardless so when you look at it like that, it was a reasonable meal.

I also have a terrible fear of heights so wasn't sure how sitting on the revolving section would go, once we got in to our seats and took a moment to adjust to sitting so close to the edge it was perfectly fine and such a beautiful evening and meal as the BF had timed it right so the sun would begin to set during our meal.

I would definitely recommend coming up to the Orbit restaurant for a special occasion, try to time your visit with sunset as it is really pretty! Unfortunately the photo's I took were too small to load on Zomato (My phone is really old!).

If you love food and recipes please do come on over and have a look at my blog: www.moveloveeat.com
Mar 28, 2014
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Kshitij Garg
+3.5
Me and my friends decided to visit this revolving restaurant last week, as we had heard a lot about the awesome views it offers of the Auckland city. We got our tables booked and it seemed a bit expensive, but we were prepared as this was supposed to be one of the best restaurants in Auckland, having placed on top of the Sky Tower. The place had a good ambiance as well as the staff was very hospitable, professional, making us realize that this will be one very memorable evening. The tables were laid in a very professional manner. The disappointment was lack of food options for vegetarians. It was like one dish option for vegetarians in main course. My friend was pretty sad with this as he was a hardcore vegetarian. It didn't really go well with him for the price he was paying. The views at night from our table were amazing and was the highlight of the evening I suppose.

I will give the restaurant 10 on 10 for their ambiance, presentation, staff and quality of food. It definitely lived up to my expectations. The sad part was lack of food options for vegetarians as well as the small servings, which were smaller than other fine dining restaurants too.

This could definitely be a hot spot for taking your girl out for a date to impress, a perfect place to celebrate her birthday, your anniversary, etc. But definitely not a generic eating option if you just happen to decide to go out with friends. But, still would recommend everyone to go at least for once and experience an evening at Orbit.
Dec 27, 2013
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Dog Eats World
+3.5
There is no doubt that this restaurant is the best in Auckland if you're looking for amazing views. However, although it has great view it lacks in other, more important areas. The food is extremely pricey and the portions are very small. I understand that this is fine dining, but even compared to other fine dining restaurants it does not stand out at all. Don't get me wrong, this place is somewhere where you will probably almost have to take your date, but I wouldn't be surprised if you only visit here once or twice in your life. Woof.
Dec 14, 2013
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