We went for the $10 burger special held every Saturday. We didn’t know fries weren’t included but that’s alright. I love the look of the place but the burgers were just okay.. chicken and waffle defintely the best. It took slightly long for our orders to come out despite the restaurant being like 1/3 full? Would come back though.
Pretty good place to have lunch. Ribs are pretty delicious. Service is great, really polite and friendly.
Environment is nice and clean.
Environment 4/5
Service 4/5
Food quality 4/5
Food quantity 4/5
Price 4/5
Nice bar and restaurant we’ve had a few dishes that we’re all great, even the kids enjoyed their time and meal. And frequently have nightly specials.
Has the best ribs I've ever eaten! The all you can eat ribs is definitely one of those things that you must have atleast once in your life. The chef is soooooo good! Highly recommend! The meat just falls off the bone. You don't even need knives
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Great place for weekend brunch with family. Kids and pet friendly. Friendly service, food comes fast, serving size generous and competitively priced compared to other cafe/bar eatery around the area. We like that they do have a deal in the Entertainment book and do come here when we are in the area. They also do loyalty points so make sure you sign up for the joyclub rewards beforehand.
Outstanding service from the waitresses. The place has all you can eat ribs for $20. Its impossible for me to give anything less that five stars for a deal like that. Great ribs. Special mention to Jade V for the kind and generous service, over and above the call. Would recommend The Flying Moa (esp ribs) to all
Had a great time and nice farewell drinks for one of our mates last night. Our lovely waitress Chelsea was very friendly and welcoming right from our arrival. Keep up the good work, Chelsea😊 Your colleagues were nice, too. Cheers, Theresa
We have come here a few times before as we live in the area. We were going to eat dinner but it was very busy and seemed to have some kind of special night on. We decided to stay for some drinks and a few bar snacks. My partner ordered a cocktail which I tried, and wanted my own (ping pong I think it’s called, with Lycee). English bartender James makes a lovely cocktail and was attentive despite the busy atmosphere.
Came in tonight with a few of my girls, had a great experience. The atmosphere was amazing and the service was outstanding. Great cocktails made by Kain, will defiantly recommend. See you soon Flying Moa
Had an awesome night of food and drinks, we made the most of their Saturday $10 burger deal. Our waitress Ellie was amazing, extremely tentative and up for some good banter
Best cocktails served and made by Kain, nailed it! Always a good atmosphere and the nicest servers. Thirsty Thursdays done right! Thank you!
I think the food here is delicious, prices are pretty standard to your usual “Gastropub”. The service is great and quick.. The staff are all friendly - Shout out to Ellie, give that girl a raise! The place is huge and the ambience inside is nice, lots of drink options and the bar menu is a winner!
Went to dinner here and had a great experience. The food was absolutely exceptional, average pricing but hella worth it. They have a deal on everyday which is definitely something to get on to. Found the place just a bit noisy with the acoustics and you really had to speak up to talk to your friends but really what do you expect at a pub. On top of that we had a great waiter named Olga very friendly and helpful, would recommend to anyone near and far.
Steak was good ! Staff was friendly . Will be coming back for sure. Also those potato skins ! They’re amazing . The cocktails and drinks are good too! Thanks
I love this place!! it's a tad far from where i live but its definitely worth the trip!. Their Monday all you can eat ribs for $20 (with a drink purchase) is amazing. You will leave here feeling super full and still strangely wanting more. They also have an amazing steak special on Wednesday on a stone grill. The only problem is that their normal lunch/dinner menu is a bit pricey, but if you take advantage of their specials, its definitely worth it!
Really nice family dinner experience. Went for Father's Day they were quite busy but service was still really good. Food was yum will go again.
My search for the best pork ribs in Auckland continues. Flying Moa's version was well seasoned and tender. This must be average, if not one of the better ones.
Their spicy squid was the highlight of our meal. Soft and flavourful, it was irresistible!
Staff were kind and friendly to our naughty toddler. Price wise, it was a tad expensive.
I have to say- I love this place. Best beer battered fries in Auckland. Today I got a jam jar mojito and they now have paper straws which I am so happy about!!
The vibe is ok but I come to stuff my face with fries lol
Family friendly and staff are nice and friendly!
Come here and see for yourself.
Thanks Flying Moa.
Very spacious, great menu, was busy when we went but got the food in time. Love the idea of cooking your own meat on the hot rock. The salmon was cooked perfectly. Was quiet full and couldn’t have dessert. Definitely will Go back to try more food and have dessert.
**Cajun Fish**
Just home from dinner The Flying Moa excited to try out the new menu!
I generally don't eat a main, but I went for the Cajun Fish and Hubby hit the sliders.
Fish was lovely. Creamed corn was cold (nice, but cold) Mushrooms were so burnt I couldn't eat them and the burn had permeated the spinach, so I couldn't eat that either...
I didn't make a fuss, but I did give feedback (if no one says anything they don't know right?)
Sliders were bland, lacking flavour
Service was nice.
No discount or free beverage was offered. Answer was "its a new menu". Yup that is cool. I challenge the 'chef' to eat those mushrooms.
We had our company drinks here the other night. the team were a pleasure to deal with and kept an eye out on our tab. an area was closed off just for us to enjoy our company.
I ordered several if the platters with a variety of meat and fish. every one loved the food, I thought the ribs were excellent. I'm hoping our company make this a regular occurrence here. thanks to the staff fir a great night.
Had the Motor Moa platter for a Saturday afternoon lunch. Was so nice and hot, lots of great flavours and not a bad price for 2 People. Will be back
Went there today on Waitangi Day and had a great brunch. Service was great, very friendly and helpful staff. Love the place and nice breeze coming in the door. The food is nice, only issue is the seafood chowder which is too watery. I love the rump, very tender.
Came here for lunch with my husband and a friend. Our waitress was very helpful and friendly however with the restaurant being quiet empty I thought the food was a bit slow coming out. The menu had alot of yummy things on it which made it hard to choose from which I thought was great because I normally find that places don't have many appealing or original items that I really want to try. I wanted to try the duck spring rolls, and asked the waitress what they were like, she said they were deconstructed which I found really disapointing as I find deconstructed food, lazy and a complete waste of time. I instead chose the fish tacos, these were yummy and a great size for a small meal, they could have done with a bit more flavour to bring them up to another level. I thought the prices here were reasonable especially with the daily specials they have. My friend and husband really enjoyed their meals.
I went there to catch up with my friends for Sunday brunch. This is the first time we went there because of entertainment voucher. Overall the service is good, but food is average. I’ve tried the soft shell fish tacos, the fish was a bit over cooked, and dry. My friend ordered a lamb stonegrill and it was good. A big piece of meat.
Went here for after work drink. Area quite spacious. Good selection of drinks, food menu and few specials throughout the weekdays are good too (for example, on Wednesday 400gr angus only cost $20).
Our table ordered the Motor Moa and chips bowls. Good flavour of food. Definitely worth visiting. Sauce and mayo for chips were good. Ribs can be quite spicy for some people but I quite enjoyed the spice.
I will definitely come back to try the steak. Lots of table ordered this when we were there and they did looks very delicious.
Staff were quite attentive and friendly.
We wandered in last night for a meal at this place, for the food, I had all you can eat ribs (Monday night special) paired with a monteiths Radler, the ribs were cooked to perfection almost falling off the bone and the sauce was to die for. My Fiancee ate the eye fillet steak which she was able to cook to perfection on a hot stone which she was unsure of at first but delighted by towards the end of the meal. Unfortunately we were seated right next to an older couple and had to try not to listen to them for most of our meal. We asked to switch to a nearby table but were told it was reserved, by the end of the meal nobody had been seated there but we decided not to stay for desert and Fri is due to wanting a more private setting. All in all a great food experience but would have liked to be a bit further from the other diners. Service apart from this was spot on so well done the Flying Moa, we will be back at some stage.
My partner took me here for my birthday and even though it was busy, the service and food was perfect!
I would go again and the price is worth it.
Been here several times always had a good meal the ribs are delicious as is the stone grill, very good selection on the menu something to suit everyone, staff friendly and atmosphere is great, prices reasonable will definitely be back the loyalty club is also worth joining
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We have visited the Flying Moa on a few occasions and have recently had a visit that had blown it out of the water. In previous visits, we have always found the service excellent, with the manager always being eager to chat to customers and even on busy nights when the rugby is on, they have been able to fit us in. On my most recent visit, everything about this restaurant was excellent and myself and my family left feeling very happy and full. The stone grill steaks are to die for! We found that especially recently, our steaks have been very tender - in fact, my dad claims more tender than any steak he's had before! A wide range of meals to choose from, particularly with a pub grub theme. Burgers are also a big recommend and each night they have a special on where certain meals are cheaper or different meals are available to what is on the menu. I can definitely recommend 400g steak night! The only problems we have ever had here are the noise - however we expected this when the restaurant sits just beside the bar where games are screened. We have also had stones for the stone grill before that have been just not quite hot enough, however, the steaks still cook just a little slower and when this was mentioned to the manager, he was interested to listen to our feedback and said that he would speak to the kitchen about it too. Strongly recommend the Flying Moa for a big fill for not so big prices!
Sorry I did not take any photos.
I ordered fresh spring rolls, pork belly, bunless chicken burger.
The first two dishes were perfect I could not fault them
The third dish came with chips I would of like to have been offered for it to come with salad instead .... for $20 the bunless chicken burger with fries was overpriced....
Service was 5/5
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+5
My little family had dinner here on Saturday and had sat outside where we had just caught the sunset (how romantic haha) anyways my kids picked burgers from the kiddies menu and I had the moa burger and my husband had the pork belly with a vermicelli salad and crackling. All our meals were so yummy except for my husbands crackling which was just a tad bit hard. But overall good service, good food and awesome surroundings.
Not exactly the easiest place to get to for CBD dwellers, but honestly it's worth a drive.
High ceilings, well lit and spacious, I would love for The Flying Moa to be my local pub if l lived around the area.
Surprisingly quiet for an all you can eat ribs on Monday, we received our ribs in around 5-8 minutes. They were piping hot, the sauce had a sweet taste, but it wasn't overwhelming.
The quality of the ribs varies, there were some really meaty ones and then some skinny ones, I liked how they didn't drench the ribs in sauce.
Showstopper: Really great spot, they have weekly specials so grab a few mates and head over to the Flying Moa.
Overall Grade: B+
Best location. Great place to watch the games while you drink your beers. Friendly environment, just annoying when it get crowded.
Environment: 4/5
Food Quality: 3/5
Drinks Quality: 4/5
Service: 3/5
Price $30-$50pp
What an amazing meal! Food came out quickly and hot cooked fresh. All food was tasty however my beans were a little unseasoned but had a nice crunch. My desert was really yummy however I was so full from my main I wasn't able to eat it all. The apples were evenly spiced with the right amount of ice cream to mix with it. Overall I will be back and would recommend you try it out.
Would definitely recommend! The food was well priced and the drinks were a good size. We got the Moa burger and the chicken wrap and both were delicious. On a Saturday the burgers are only $15 too. Only down fall was that there were only three waitresses and it was quite busy.
Came here for brunch today. This place has a good vibe and nice decor on the celing. My friend and boyfriend ordered thier burger of the month and i stuck with the brunch menu and got the paleo breakfast. The paleo breakfast was okay. It was almost like a salad, i was expecting more protein than just cos lettuce. Maybe they should name is paleo salad. The other two really enjoyed thier burger, but did mention that the bun was a little dry.
Great atmosphere, friendly staff and a good Wednesday special. Had the sizzling plate and it was amazing. Would definitely go back and tell friends about it!
Very nice place with friendly staff. Was here before couple of times with my friends for drinks. Finally decided to have dinner. Special offer for Wednesday was steak on stonegrill for $19. The meat was very good quality and portion was pretty big. So I even could not finish it. It's very interesting way of serving steak when you have option to cook it by yourself. Dark beer on tap also very nice. Had wonderful time.
Came here for a quick lunch to escape work, ended up getting a burger and watching the NBA - I had the moa burger ($20.90) which had a bourbon sauce and came with fries on the side. To be honest the burger was good, especially the combination of flavour and meat but for the price I was expecting a little bit more - size wise and ingredients too. It was a simple burger which came out very quickly, but there were hardly any ingredients in it (1 piece of lettuce really??) served in between 2 small buns and the meat patty was tiny (but cooked well). My colleague got the spicy chicken burger which was slightly larger in size and tasted great (also $20.90). Next time I come, I'll probably just get drinks because they are a reasonable size for price or if they change their burgers - I was expecting a proper pub sized meal for that price. Great service though, and decor on point!
It's always the little things that make the difference - good and bad!
The atmosphere and service at The Flying Moa were both excellent tonight, and had I not been driving I would have been staying for a while.
The food was good and tasty too - overall the evening would have been a 4 or more. But for the little things... And I agree that this sounds somewhat pedantic, but when you're eating out there are always expectations.
IMHO... When serving a dish with a rosti, you shouldn't fill the plate with a sauce - it downgrades the rosti to just a soggy mash. And when doing a vegetable side, don't use only green vegetables - ANY pop of colour would have made the meal so much more appealing (visually).
It did all still taste good, but!
Nice place the staff are great the food is very well presented. Nice place to go for a treat! I would definitely visit this place again we look for to going back
Happened to go there on a Wednesday and chanced upon their deal of the day which was a massive steak meal on stone grill, it didn't look appetising as it was served raw on hot stone grill but it was perfect. It was tasty, tender and it was cooked to your liking. The stone grill stayed hot until i finished the meal. Great helping for $18! They also have a great variety of tap beer
I had not been to this lovely establishment for some time, coming back was great. The food was great. Being summer, salads are a must and I loved my halumi salad. A pimms drink was to die for on a hot day like yesterday. Going back for sure
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went there 23/01/2016 for lunch,, the front staff were great,, as soon as we walked into the place we were greeted and shown to a table.. we were given a menu and offered drinks.. one thing that really stood out was, seeing all the staff pitch in and do whatever was needed to be done like, taking food out to tables, cleaning down the tables or serving drinks.. it was good to see as i have worked in so many restaurants and this does not happen.
i ordered the Ribs, it was a bit of a let down . i expected hot sticky ribs and the meat falls off the bones but what i got was, slightly chewy luke warm to cold ribs, i hate to make a fuss so i just ate them and said nothing, coleslaw came with the ribs,, i love coleslaw but i could not eat there's. it tasted bitter and lacked seasoning . putting coleslaw on a wooden board really put me off eating it..
my sister ordered a burger. she said it was okay but disappointed they did not warm the bread buns. my mum had potato wedges with bacon and cheese,, she loved it,.,
so if flying moa had served hotter ribs and warmed the bread buns then i would of given a rating of 9 out of 10, instead i give them 7.5 out of 10
I love everything about this place. Such a cool and elegant place to dine in. Great choice of music, the interior design is beautiful and well presented, staff are really friendly and the food is delicious.
I ordered the half rack big bird ribs for 28.50 which is a fair price. Huge portion and was not able to finish it. The potatoes were yum however it could've been better with like a sauce was a bit too dry and coleslaw tasted off. But I really enjoyed the ribs. Have to go back again :)
Had a good lunch experience. Service was good and food was good. Good value for money too. I tried the tuna steak and it was refreshing. Their calamari comes highly recommended too
Great food and good service considering there was only 2 wait staff working on a Sunday night. A bit of a wait to get dishes cleared but completely understandable. We did ask for one of the desserts not to have chocolate on as one of the guests had an intolerance for it but the ice cream still came with chocolate. But overall a nice place to spend a Sunday evening. Be warned, even the kids ribs were huge!!!😊
Great food! Loved the lamb and Steak. It was juicy and the onion rings are just darn good! Definitely going back. Friendly staff and nice ambiance.
Me and my partner came here on a busy Saturday night this weekend and had the loveliest experience. I've been here a few times and always liked it but it was my partners first time and it's safe to say we'll come back in the future.
There were 3 - 5 birthdays/functions happening at this time but we still got our drinks and food all in good time. We were so surprised as they were quite busy! The food was so yummy. We ordered a 400g steak on a stone grill (Moa Challenge) and the pasta. Both meals were delicious. The meat they served was really beautiful pieces and tasted fresh.
The pricing is also great. We ordered the Moa challenge, pasta, a beer and two cokes. Came up to around $77. Not bad at all for a great night!
The customer service here from EVERYONE was also unbelievable. I love good customer service. It makes me want to return again :)
No complaints whatsoever with this place.
Came here for dinner one night as was pleasantly surprised. Serving sizes are VERY generous, and when partnered up with their weekday specials, it's an unbelievable bargain. The calamari I ordered was tender and well seasoned, too many places do this wrong but Flying Moa nailed it. The half rack of ribs my partner ordered was tender and the end bits were charred and crunchy as good ribs should be. Pub food isn't usually my type of cuisine but Flying Moa was quite enjoyable.
I have returned here many times, I can't go past the ribs and stonegrill specials. They also have other daily specials that are worth checking out.
Really great service, speedy and friendly. A nice outdoor dining area when weather is good.
Nice and simple, I would definitely recommend!
Been to this establishment couple times before and always left feeling disappointed. The service was sporadic and sometimes just plain bad. However today's visit was the complete opposite. We ordered lunch and it was delicious. I had the Moroccan lamb salad- the lamb was a tab overcooked but nicely spiced. My companions decided to share several entrees. The pork belly was creamy and crunchy, the salt&pepper calamari was simply delicious and the salmon bruschetta was tasty. The service was FANTASTIC, the main server was charming, witty and helpful. I've definitely changed my mind about the Flying Moa. Might even go back for their "all you can eat rib" night.
Came here for drinks a couple of times and really wanted to try the food. We asked for a table at 6pm on a weeknight and nearly didn't get one, this place is popular!
Our orders were taken quickly and the food arrived within 15 minutes, excellent service. Both the calamari and steak dishes were good and offered excellent value. Plating calamari on a board can be problematic because it rolls off.
Would definitely return.
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Heard a lot of good things about The Flying Moa and after having dinner there tonight I was pleasantly surprised! The service was a highlight and the best I have had in a long time. The staff were friendly, attentive and easy going. There is a good range of dishes on the menu and although at first glance they look a bit pricey! This is mainly the meat dishes due to good quality cuts.
I ordered the Beer battered fish (small) served with fries and salad - $18.90 and my friend got the Moa Steak special - $18. My dish was just the right size and a decent portion of each component. My friend was very happy with her steak and was surprised by the size of the protein - great value for money! It was nice to know you could change out the side of fries to potato mash or vegetables too. We also got the Pimms cup (counterfeit cocktail), I was lucky enough to receive a free one as they had made a extra one by mistake (- thanks guys!)
Majority of the seating inside was reserved as it was pretty busy for a Wednesday night! So we were seated outside, which was pleasant and would be even more perfect for hot summer days! Had a great meal and overall experience here so will definitely be back for sure.
Ribs ribs and more ribs. Just go for that. Monday is ribs special. It's a great location with plenty of parking. Nice staff. They also have a fantastic atmosphere
Came in around 1100 but the kitchen didn't open until 1130. We were able to look through the menu and order both food and drinks when we were ready. As expected, it wasn't busy so we were able to order when we were ready. We were informed that the meals wouldn't be prepared until the kitchen was ready.
I was really disappointed with the hot white chocolate and coconut drink. The idea was interesting with a piece of chocolate on a stick which you can pour hot milk into. The white chocolate was quite bland and the coconut was desiccated so you didn't get much coconut flavour and the coconut bits weren't very nice to drink.
The buffalo cauliflower was alright, nice crispiness but I just found the hot sauce to be on the sour side. The zoodle salad was very nice. Quite good flavours and nice bits of kumara and nuts to give more flavours and textures.
Quite a nice and large pub in the area. Food is quite nice and the service was also quite good.
My partner and I go to The Flying Moa every couple of weeks and are never disappointed. The "Rydon moa" platter is one of our favourites, with tandoori chicken skewers, calamari, beef croquettes, salmon croquettes, prawn twisters and miniature hotdogs. The ceaser salad is fresh and crunchy, and my partner loves the stone grill steak! Definitely a favourite of ours!
Dined here a couple of times before and can say the food is good. This place is super packed around 6:30pm and onwards so if you don't like crowded pubs I would suggest avoiding this place! I really enjoy the desserts here too, I think the sundae is my favourite :) drinks are good too.
One of the best steaks I have ever had!!! On Wednesdays (the steak specials night), it would be the cheapest steak I've ever found!!
Came here last Wednesday for a friend's birthday gathering. Our table was a bit crowded as we had so many people. It was a bit difficult to sit comfortable due to that, but when the steak arrived, I didn't have a care in the world!
To go with my steak, there were fries on the side with some very good aoili (also did not run out!) and a cute little drink from the $8 jam jar menu.
Can't stop thinking about this steak, must go back ASAP!
Pictures include some other people's dishes which they also enjoyed :)
Absolutely loved this place! The environment and atmosphere was private and enjoyable. The food was exceptional! I tried the beef ribs and my partner had the sirloin steak served on stone/ hot plate! We both enjoyed every bit. Presentation was great and service was good. It is a pricey place to dine but it was worth every dollar. Will definitely revisit!
If you're looking for somewhere to watch the footy, get some good food, some live music. Then this is the place to be. Great friendly service, but process of people getting in and out needs to be worked on. Needs faster service when busy
Been here a few times for beers and bowl of fries- would never come here as a point to eat but for drinks totally nice place to catch up with the crew
My meal tonight at the flying moa was rather enjoyable. Food didn't take long to come out despite being completely packed. The stonegrill was delicious as was the chicken and sweet corn risotto. Side note: if you love mash, you have to try the garlic mash here, it's heaven!!
The baked cheesecake was perfect. Not too dry and the gooseberry compote complimented it wonderfully. The strawberry pannacotta was so so. Lemon tart jar- yum.
Wine list is good as are the cocktails. Great vibe and great for a solid meal.
Want steak badly so hubby suggested going to Flying Moa. They offer the steak deal on every Wednesday which we can get a 400g rump steak with fries at only NZD17!! This is my first stone-grill experience, it was so fun and the steak is so tasty (Hubby said, whether the steak is tasty or not, it depends on how you cook it as they just simply give you a raw steak). As the size of the steak is so big (400g), so we just ordered buffalo wings for share. It tasted good as well =)
The atmosphere there was so relaxing and the waitress are so nice =) i will come back again when i want steak! (Given it's Wednesday ;P)
A pretty consistent choice in Stonefields - there's not too many ways to stuff up beer and pub grub !
The mains are mostly a good size (the pork belly is a bit on the small side, but very rich, so you probably couldn't eat any more anyway!). There's a wide range of salads and "healthier" options if steak, burgers, or anything with chips doesn't appeal. Desserts are also pretty good, and half-price on Tuesday nights.
They have a great loyalty schem and rounds of specials on their Facebook page, and very friendly staff if you can get their attention across the bar.
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Two friends and I went to The Flying Moa last night for dinner. The location is great, with plenty of parking, and it was easy to find. Inside, it was very busy, a sign that the food is very good - which is was. Service was brilliant, and they catered to my vegan friend who needed her salad to be amended to meet her culinary requirements. I ordered a Moa Burger (with the chips replaced with salad), my vegan friend got the Moa Salad, and my other friend bought the Schnitzel. All of us were very pleased with our meals, which were very filling. I also had a glass of riesling, which they kindly allowed me to sample before ordering, and my friends had some tasty ice tea. The menu is up around the $25-$35 range, unless of course you're taking advantage of one of The Flying Moa's various specials. The wine was $10 a glass. The atmosphere was great, clean, if a little noisy - as is to be expected at a bustling pub. The toilets were also very sanitary. I would go again. Thanks for the great dinner, The Flying Moa!
Always enjoy going to The Flying Moa but just one suggestion - when trying to have an family meal at a pretty early time (i.e. 5pm-6.30pm) the music always seems to be super loud and it's very hard to have a conversation. There aren't a lot of family restaurants around in St Johns so just a thought to maybe turn it down slightly. This is a time when the pub isn't that busy as well so it shouldn't effect others too much. Just saying.... :)
Fabulous, I have never been able to walk away from a restaurant without having one issue or another to mention/think about it..until now.
Initially, there was a error in my request for outside sitting but they solved it so quickly its not even worth mentioning.
The service was very smart, but yet no in your face at all.
The food..Oh the food.. I've got goosebumps just recalling the sensations that filled the senses that night.
OUTSTANDING.. The stone grill "two worlds" sent me on a glorious journey, my fellow diners had a twice baked pork belly, which also was fantastic beyond words.
Just everything was so so good, even considering it was a Friday night, during work do season and the place was packed.
What an awesome eatery! Service was excellent and prompt. I didn't have a booking but the staff fit us in anyway even though they were very busy. Food was delicious and good sized portions for the money. The Jam jar cocktails are divine. Had a fabulous time, next time I'm in Auckland I will be going back. Atmosphere was very friendly. I think if I lived near by it would be my local.
Went there yesterday for the Ribs night - all you can eat for $20
Tasty food - nice staff - overall brilliant
Good atmoshere. Friendly staff. Good range of nibbles and food.
I have to say that myself and my partner have NEVER had a bad experience at the Flying Moa. The service is great, the wait time is either very quick or if it is busy the waitresses ensure us that the meals wont be far away.
Also once we have received our meals they always make sure that everything is ok and even check if we need another drink.
I love the food there and it is our local and would recommend to all.
The only thing i would like to ask is that could you create a platter without seafood on it as every time we order the Northen Moa we have to ask without any seafood but the chef and waiter behind bar always ensures that we can add extras to the platter instead of the sea food but it would be good if you could create one without the sea food on it.
Overall great experience always. Keep it up!!!
Went there on Sat night to watch the rugby, was packed!!! Got a table in the dining area and the three of us were very happy with the service the 2 girls looking after that area gave us.
The food took a while but that was to be expected with it being so busy, but the girls let us know that it would be a little longer than normal and made sure we always had a drink if we wanted one.When it did arrive the food was really good :) Great cocktails in jam jars!!! super yummy
The food, atmosphere and great service by the smiling ladies in the dining area all mean I will definitely be going back there!! Just a bit earlier maybe if the rugby is on :)
This place is pumping on a Thursday night! I went with a group of girlfriends for dinner two Thursdays ago which went down very well with the $7 cocktails. Awesome place to spend the evening in good company, with friendly staff who made us feel welcome right through the moment we come through the door. Will be back soon
YUM YUM YUM. THe steak deal on wednesdays is amazing value and I love a good hot plate! The ribs were very tasty and the meat just fell off the bone. Was a little diappointed by how many ribs you get though as once you go past the bone there isnt that much meat. Sharing was a great idea though my friend and i had half of each meal and were very satisfied by the end of the night!
Second visit here... Just as good as the first, great food, priced more than reasonably.
We were in a group of 8, on a Friday night. Great atmosphere.
Noisy on a Friday night which does not at all bother me, but may others.
Id say a great place for after works drinks also - especially during cocktail happy hour!
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Great dinner we had here.
Service was fab - food was fab and well priced.
Huge meals for the price.
Atmosphere was awesome - we went on a thursday, and there was a band on.
We will be back
Visited for lunch. A nice looking pub with a menu that caters well for pub grub (the usual deep fried items) or a nice lunch with clients (salads, steak, stonegrill etc.). I'd recommend the Flying Moa for its convenient location & parking, good service, nice interior. The food is OK. We'll be back.
Went there for the first time last night and was WELL IMPRESSED. The place is very modern, tidy and clean and the menu is massive with heaps of really good sounding meals to choose from and the staff were absolutely superb. highly recomended and I am already thinking about going back for lunch next week.
Had lunch there with my wife and took advantage of the Entertainment Book's complimentary main... Nice place with good food served promptly. Another of my favourites... PINTS!! Only downside is it's proximity to the road.
For a meaty fix, this pub is a great option especially for a chillaxed night out. My friends and I came here for dinner a few times now and really loved their weekly unlimited ribs deal (Mondays) and the $17.5 steak nights (Wednesdays). The ribs are saucy and tender served with a side of coleslaw and fried potatoes. It's so popular that sometimes they run out so I'd advice going there early. The steak is served rare to you on a sizzling stone plate along with chunky chips, the quality was great and the portion satisfying. It would have been good to have the option of swapping the chips for some vege which I might try asking next time. On the topic of veggies, we also ordered the warm salad (interesting name) with grilled chicken - it was a bit average and lacked the fresh taste you'd expect although maybe this is to do with the 'warm' concept.
All in all, this is a great place for food and drinks with a buzzy atmosphere and happy, friendly staff.
The Flying Moa is a great find. If we had not used First Table we would not have discovered this Mt Wellington local. The plates are large, maybe too big. However the tastes were great. We recommend the Fish and Chips and the Ribs (the small is huge). The Caramel Pork Bites were awesome! Parking right outside. Servers very friendly, we had a great chat and lovely evening.
What a surprise find! Don't just drive by worth a stop. Food surprising good, great music, not too loud to have a conversation. Starters larger enough for lunch. Lovely Indian waited remembers us from previous week
We hade 3 drinks each cocktails were good, prawn and pork roll was absolutely delicious!!!!!! Steak meal was good but not for $50 side was chips and bok choy not really what I would expect on a steak meal, didn’t apply my joypab code when they said they had, unsure where we were supposed to wait as no one came to where the waiting area was so had to go up to the bar. But servers were awesome!!
I went there 45 minutes before closing and not many options were available. As I wasn’t starving, I didn’t bother. Ordered some fries and a mocktel of lemon. It came out fast thankfully and it tasted just fine. Overall service was good and staff friendly.
Nice place, nice atmosphere reasonable priced!! I've been a few times and the food and drinks are always great. Recently i ordered the chicken schnitzel with smashed potatoes and green beans and it was delicious. My friends ordered the Csesar Salad with chicken and that too was great. The place was packed and service time was reasonable. Highly recommended.
I went there to celebrate my birthday and had an amazing experience. Therefore, I decided to do the Christmas party of where I work there as well.
I must say that in both events I only got compliments about the food, service and atmosphere.
Thank you so much for having me and my people both events and leave so many good memories. Special thanks to Cymone (amazing management)
Definitely recommended!!
Drinks here were great and quick to arrive, but food seemed a bit hit-or-miss, especially for the prices. That is, when we eventually got the food. This place often has great, fun events, so I will be returning at some point. Last night was probably just a bad night to visit.
I have been frequenting The Flying Moa regularly over the last few months. The staff are amazing and welcoming. Whenever customers walk in they are greated by one of the staff and escorted to a table of their choice. Service is always with a smile and prompt. Once the customers leave the tables are cleared and cleaned. Grace is one of the ladies who makes my experience at The Flying Moa a pleasure and she deserves a top rating.
Devils Advocate (Chiwi)
+4
We had the lamb shank with mash as well as the chicken schnitzel burger (with lettuce wrap instead of the bun) and fries.
I also had a caramilk hard shake which didn't seem particularly alcoholic.
Food was excellent, tender and well presented. Probably my biggest criticism was that the meal was a bit on the expensive side.
In summary, loved the food as well as the service and surroundings. However a good night out could have been a great night out if they reigned in the price a bit.
friendly staff, smilling all the time. we ordered full ribs and beef cheek for lunch, both take times, the staff was taking care of our worries.
Speaking of food, beef cheek and mash tastes great, so tender and juicy. 8 out of 10
while the ribs is a bit over the time. it's dried outside, but still tender inside, I would give 5 out of 10.
Came in around 1100 but the kitchen didn't open until 1130. We were able to look through the menu and order both food and drinks when we were ready. As expected, it wasn't busy so we were able to order when we were ready. We were informed that the meals wouldn't be prepared until the kitchen was ready.
I was really disappointed with the hot white chocolate and coconut drink. The idea was interesting with a piece of chocolate on a stick which you can pour hot milk into. The white chocolate was quite bland and the coconut was desiccated so you didn't get much coconut flavour and the coconut bits weren't very nice to drink.
The buffalo cauliflower was alright, nice crispiness but I just found the hot sauce to be on the sour side. The zoodle salad was very nice. Quite good flavours and nice bits of kumara and nuts to give more flavours and textures.
Quite a nice and large pub in the area. Food is quite nice and the service was also quite good.
Awesome venue.
We had the steak on the volcanic stone and it was one of the best eating experiences I've had in a while.
The bar staff were very friendly and extremely helpful even on a busy night.
Really looking forward to going back, maybe for some chicken wings.
Seriously though.. Try the steak!!
Easy booking a table online. Menu has lots of options for everyone. Colouring in for the kids. Was very busy as the warriors game was on.
Service was hit and miss, slow and unattentative, had to go looking for staff.
Food was delicious. Lots of gluten free options.
Kids enjoyed their meals.
We go there every couple of weeks for a lunchtime drink and Pizza, its a good place to go, easy parking, food is good pub grub and it has a good bar. Rashmi is very friendly and helpful
Tasty food, handled a large group well though the numbers felt like it pushed the kitchen as the time from when food was coming out until the last table was served was longer than I would have expected. That said, front of house staff were polite and helpful. The view from the smokers area is better than anywhere else.
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