TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

"Delicious food, especially all fried chicken dishes. Corn bread and hush puppies are pretty average..."

James Farrier

"Soooo good...wow thank you for having us we know you wanted to close so worth the trip up from Tauranga...we will be back..."

Mick Deane-Freeman

"We were blown away by the corn bread and the pork ribs! The ribs have such an amazing flavour and they are very tender! Lovely stuff!! Thanks..."

Rosana Duk

"Great food!!! Highly recommended! No wonder why most of the time there is cue to eat there!!..."

Chef Cabrera

"Great food and cocktails, not overpriced. fried chicken and salad is..."

David Johnston

"First time here, loving the baby back ribs!!! Cannot wait to go back again..."

Budz Occeña

"Never disappoints! Corn bread and jerk chicken, where have you been all my..."

Meredeth Strait

"Ribs are..."

Patrick Lee

"Dem..."

Viv Luke Andrew

"Visited this place for dinner, we had the beef brisket and baby back ribs. Both were good. Texture-wise the ribs were perfectly off the bones with..."

JeannePTang

"Came for dinner with friends and was able to try both the Jerk Chicken and the Texas Beef Brisket.The hushpuppies with the chicken were..."

Benedict Uy

"Had a quick visit for lunch yesterdayGood friendly serviceNot a long waitHad the slidersOne Pulled Pork excellentThe Crispy..."

Glenn Town

"I always get their fried chicken sliders, with a side of curly fries. So tasty, right amount of seasoning, and reasonably priced. Food comes out..."

Dannielle Andrews

"Gumbo is always good, corn bread is also worth a try. Lemonade is great, always purchase, great value for..."

Libby

"Had a good dining experience here. Ordered the jamaican jerk chicken. Took a little longer to arrive, i guess because they had to grill it first, but..."

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"Amazing food and very friendly staff. Love the Pork Ribs and Jerk chicken, specially the super charger craft beer, great place for dinning with..."

Daniel Zhu

"The crispy chicken wrap at lunch time is AMAZING! It's so good I have to stop myself from going here every day otherwise I would be huge. Definitely..."

RacMac

"Came here usually at lunch time for their fried chicken sliders 3 for $15 with kumara chips. The chicken is juicy, crunchy and tender. Orange kumara..."

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"This is my 4th visit to the Elliot stables food court and so chose this American theme eatery and ordered the texas beef brisket with wedges, i..."

Diner8Here

"We had the Southern Fried Chicken, portion was a bit small but it was quite filling after all. Good combo with some curly fries. Nice service! Will..."

Jane Morgon

"Came here for lunch and got the full rack of ribs with cornbread. Service was quick and food was prepared really quickly (10-15 minutes). The ribs..."

Emma

"The Jamaican Jerk Chicken was absolutely delicious - full of flavour, tender and just the right amount of spicy. You can't go wrong with the..."

Mmmfood

"I came here for lunch today and as usual the food is amazing! I got the $12 fried chicken with a side salad ($5 extra to add salad) and curly fries..."

Tom Wong

"Fast service and yum food. We ordered sliders, southern style chicken, kumura wedges and corn bread - it was all gone within a matter of minutes...."

Eat Talk Laugh

"Had the BBQ pulled pork sliders, with curly fries (!!!) which was pretty good and filling. The people there very hospitable, and all smiles...."

Mars

"Unpretentious, WYSIWYG, tasty and reasonably priced. Hard to fault. Great service. Elliot stables has really stepped up with the latest offering of..."

Adeline

"There's three things you must try here - The Southern Fried Chicken, and the Ribs. Top it off by buying a jug of their home made lemonade to..."

Jay

"Nice little American style restaurant in Elliott stables. They staffs are very friendly, good service. Highly recommended their BBQ Baby Back Ribs,..."

Taste

"Now Elliott Stables has overall fantastic food - so it's hard to be disappointed with anything you order. What's more is that Bonz is easily one of..."

Danny

"Elliot stables is such a cool dinning experience! Kind of like an up market food court. It had a great vibe and was buzzing on a sat arvo, would be..."

Steaksammie

"This is one of my regular places to eat at whenever I'm at Elliot Stables. I normally get the jambalaya but thought I'd try something different this..."

Whitepanda89

"The food was really good. We had delicious sliders , cornbread and blackened snapper. Great service and will recommend this place. The crab cakes..."

Breadzania

"Their BBQ ribs & corn bread are possibly one of the best comfort foods you will ever come across in Auckland. The Eliott Stables does get crazy busy..."

Miji

"I think I've tried nearly everything on their menu and it's all great!! My favourite would have to be the Jamaican jerk chicken - sooo juicy and..."

Whitney Astrea Choat

"Went here on a Friday, in spite of Elliot stables being extremely busy my order was taken quickly. Staff was lovely and service was in time. I had..."

I'm Hungry

"One of the most authentic Cajun cuisine restaurants in Auckland. I can't say enough about how amazing their BBQ babyback ribs and jamaican jerk..."

Patrick Lee

"ordered the corn bread, gumbo, jambalaya and the pork ribs, all were so really good however portion size was a little less generous for the cost,..."

Puti Morehu

"Visited Elliott Stables and was drawn in by the ribs that was on offer and it was the correct choice for sure. The sauce was amazing and the meat was..."

Angelo Pereira

"Very good selection of odd beers and ciders from local breweries.i usually go there for10$ chicken wrap lunch deal .chicken is very tender and..."

Serge Foodini

"Hands down best jerk spice chicken I've had, every bit was tender and bursting full of flavor, the hush puppiesbwas so-so but the coleslaw and side..."

Ryan Wong

"They have my favourite pork ribs. it's so tender and tasty, easy to pull apart. The sauce is so tasty. The full size portion is huge compared to..."

Carina Chang

"Their southern fried chicken is to die for; the coating was nice and crispy and the chicken was tender and moist. What was good to see is that their..."

Manic Diner

"Had blackened snapped sliders , wedges for lunch and not the worst but definitely not the best tasting burger. It's fine but can increase the size of..."

Foodie

"I love this place. The food is fantastic. I lhad the fried chicken & chips for lunch. So bad for me, yet so good. The chicken is always so tender..."

Ms Jones

"This is the place where I fell in love with gumbo and jambalaya! The portions are not the best given what you pay, but the quality is pretty good so..."

Raymond Tiong

"The food is really tasty. I have tried jerk chicken, buffalo wings and Jambalaya - it is really good to try if you like southern food. As it is..."

Arvin Raymond Dsouza

"Situated in Elliot Stables, Bonz Cajun Kitchen is a cute little kitchen tucked away here. Highlights for me were the curly fries and the house..."

I_like_pickles

"I have been obsessed with the crispy chicken sliders from here recently and their curly fries are amazing. Tonight when we were there they were out..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Elliot Stables is a great foodcourt with a cool vibe which I like very much. It has a variety of International restaurants which can cater for anyone..."

Scentral

"Was there last night,warm,cozy and buzzing.The ordering amd payment was a bit of a problem as we were asked to order from "the other" window a few..."

Marius Kriek

"Great atmosphere and food ! I ordered the gumbo soup but unfortunately it wasn't as pleasing as I thought it would be :( but the upside; the..."

Sonia

"Elliot stables is always busy and the food has high standards. I went this American restaurant for lunch today and had 3 pieces of crispy chicken..."

Di

"The first thing I liked about this place is the side and main sizes to some of their dishes, so you can try a range of the menu at one time, I love..."

Emma W

"Exceptional, always come to the Stables and often find myself at Bonz Cajun, love the sliders, so quaint and tasty! Service is always great too, keep..."

Louise Harrington

"Elliott Stables is a great busy place to come and eat as there are several restaurant/places to choose from... Great for s group...We have come here..."

Donna&Shane

"Went here for dinner tonight and after a single bite knew I had made a great food decision. I had the Jerk Chicken (pictured) and it was soooooo..."

Susie Wells

"Best Jerk chicken I've had in Auckland!Highly recommend if you are craving..."

Max During

"There's not much to choose from the menu so I chose the jambalaya. I loved the flavours in it. It was not too salty not spicy so it was edible...."

Janice Zumba

"A friend and I were looking for a flavour full lunch yesterday and we definitely found it get Cajun :-) I had the salad wrap with curly fries and my..."

B D H

"Great food and good beer. I've been lots of times and never disappointed. The staff are friendly and happy. My favourite is the fried chicken..."

Erin Jay

"We came here last night (NYE) after wanting to try Elliott Stables for ages! We ordered drinks and mains from another restaurant but picked here for..."

Sam Papworth

"Their slidders were def the highlight for me. Crispy juicy tender chicken slidders. Price range is not too bad either. Baby back ribs were good and..."

Musings Of A Foodie

"Had the Cajun chicken and slaw, chicken breast was a little dry but overall it tasted great. Elliott stables is a fun vibrant place and a great idea..."

Amanda B

"Great place to eat have tried the sliders and they are all great The jambalaya is excellent in fact all of the food here is different and really..."

Richard J

"We came here fairly late in the evening on a Thursday and loved our food. I ordered half a rack of ribs and swapped the wedges for curly fries. I was..."

Samantha Lines

"Went to Elliot Stables for the first time with friends last night and I love the set up! What a cool idea. I had the crispy chicken sliders and a..."

Fiona M

"Love this place. Amazing value for money. I have tried pretty much everything on their menu and my favs are the buffalo wings, southern fried chicken..."

Ridad

"Best ribs in town. Go for the full rack as it's great value for money. Comes with nicely done orange kumara and nicely balanced coleslaw. Quality has..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"Hmm what can I say, everyone seems to be raging about this place for awhile. However the food quality is good, but when weighing size and price not..."

Helen Luu

"Cajun food was the goal so this place was my target. It is located in Elliot Stables which is like an up market food court. I had the crispy chicken..."

Carl The Devourer

"The fried chicken is just amazing at this place. Loved the food. Cannot comment on the staff because this is not a dine in kind of place but the..."

Sharan Dhanala

"I saw the snapper sliders on the menu and just had to try them out. I am really glad that I did. So really good. I wanted some more but they had..."

Ruby Jilani

"Came here on a busy night and ordered the Cajun snapper sliders and the Southern fried chicken, portions are average sized, none the less I enjoyed..."

Shelly

"Very impressed with the Southern Fried Chicken. The chicken remained soft and moist on the inside while retaining that crispy coating. It came with a..."

Jess

"This place has amazing ribs. The most delicious ribs I've had. They're served with a delicious coleslaw and home made fries. The skillet corn..."

Aniva Huang

"My go to place at Elliot Stables Sliders are amazing.. oo their curly fries are too good!!Jambalaya is very rich I want to try the..."

FoodLoco

"Even though I always browse the restaurants at Elliot Stables I usually end up at this place. I just can't go past their fried chicken and..."

Table For One

"Came here on a busy Friday night and ordered the Southern Fried Chicken with Salad, Pulled Pork Sliders with Kumara Wedges and Curly Fries with..."

Hannah

"RIBS, WINGS & PULLED PORK, what else can I say - this place is the shizzzz! Serving up Southern food that is super tasty and delish. Dont forget to..."

House Of Eats

"Elliott Stables is a great place to stop in before an outing in the city - my friend and I came here prior to a NZIFF film screening and found..."

Anna Hinehou

"Just love the sliders and kumara wedges for lunch - succulent crispy chicken or melt in your mouth BBQ pulled pork or a combination of both - you..."

LouLou

"Elliot Stables on a Saturday night is busy and bustling and isn't the greatest in regards to atmosphere. It's difficult to find a table, and you have..."

Emily White

"Ate here last night, ordering the baby-back ribs, gumbo and hush puppies. As always, staff were friendly.The ribs were as always, very nice..."

Jemimah

"Didn't even know this was an American restaurant but the jambalaya was amazing! Was a little disappointed with the size as I expected their $9..."

Annie Ren

"Elliott Stables for dinner last night, pre Bic Runga and I decided to try BC's Jamaican Jerk Chicken w. Hush puppies, coleslaw and curly fries w...."

Vitale Eti

"The best crispy chicken sliders in town, also the cheapest. Would recommend to anyone looking for classic American sliders plus a side of the famous..."

Eden Milliken

"Went on a busy Friday evening. My partner wasn't particularly hungry but one look at Chicken sliders and curly fries served here changed her mind. I..."

Aucklandfoodlover

"Had a girls' date with three of my friends. To be frank, the soup actually is just so so and it is not worth the price ($18). The service is just..."

Shirley Yu

"Arguably my favourite eatery within the Elliot Stables precinct, Bonz Cajun Kitchen always hits the spot for a tasty, warming meal. After..."

Andrew @anjeats

"One word, yum!! When I come to Elliot Stables, I am always drawn to Bonz Cajun Chicken after my first feast there. Delicious food, full of flavour,..."

J.T547

"I had the buttermilk southern fried chicken and kumara wedges. The chicken was crisp and the meat not dry. Quite nice tasting but their aoli and..."

Annette Wong

"At Elliot Stables you are bound to find something to suit everyone's palate, but in my case, I'm always overwhelmed with the choice and my..."

Lennie L

"Pretty good for the money. Great selection of beers. I had the jambalaya as a main and it was okay without being fantastic. The meals aren't large..."

Richie

"This place just keeps getting better and better! Last time I dare to try their super spicy chicken wings and they were AMAZING!! highly recommended!!..."

Luis Cabrera

"Love the food here!!! I have tried the gumbo and the jambalaya and loved them both. I especially like that if I ask for a spicy sauce, they give me a..."

Eli A

"I had the blackened snapper - delish ! Mouth watering bites, which was the perfect size for me with a nice combination of flavours. I also..."

S B

"Bonz is a stellar place to eat, smaller portions allow you to sample lots of different dishes on the southern flavoured menu. The staff are generally..."

Alex

"We had our second meal at Bonz at the weekend. Our son had the pulled pork sliders, we also had the ribs and Gumbo.All were really excellent...."

Justin Pearson

"This place has the best fried chicken in Auckland. Tried the Southern Fried Chicken with Ranch salad dressing yesterday when I went with my friend..."

Reshma

"First time at Elliott Stables - Such a cool place.Decided on Bonz as it had good reviews and the menu looked amaze!firstly great value for..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"Went for lunch today. Super busy but food came out pretty quick. Not going to repeat the thread as my review is As per all previous reviews - place..."

Bulking Steerco

"Went for an early dinner last night - food was excellent! To start we shared buffalo wings (awesome spicy tangy sauce) and the Cajun crab cake which..."

Phil Neill

"We came here for lunch the other day and were pleased to see a lunch specials menu. I had the chicken and chips which consisted of their Southern..."

Rice & Kai

"When I first moved back from America years ago, the one thing that was lacking was the variety of Southern American and Mexican establishments..."

Linny

"Whenever I'm in Elliot Stables, this is where I choose to eat. Everything I've tried there I have loved. My favorite would have to be their ribs and..."

Keri

"I was really looking forward to eating here and so I ordered about half the available menu. Southern style cooking is about feasting right?The..."

Keith

"I'm one of those annoying people who has spent some time in New Orleans and so holds any attempt at Louisianan fare to a high..."

Chris Baldock

"RELEVANT TO MY NOMS.This place is just fantastic. I will list the good vs. bad for you.Good = 1. Homemade lemonade for $5? uh,..."

Fleur Peps

"Finally got to try this establishment after reading these positive reviews..I had an awesome gumbo and shared some very tasty chicken and pulled pork..."

David Parussini

"The crispy chicken wraps advertised on the board out the front are just amazing. Often my workmates and I will go there and all order the same thing...."

Jesse James .

"I probably go here too much, but the food is addictive. My goal is to try everything on the menu and I'm half way there. To sum up this place in one..."

Kiri

"Absolutely delicious Cajun style food! We tried the Cornbread which was really flavorsome, crisp on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside,..."

Jasmijn Liekens

"I've eaten here a couple of times and I really love the fried chicken. It's boneless but so tender, crunchy and tasty. The ribs are great also and..."

T Pritchard

"I recently celebrated my 50th birthday and decided that I wanted my special meal to be from Bonz. I had been there a couple of times previously for..."

Marshall Lewis

"I work near the Stables and often enjoy eating here. Bonz is one of my 2 favorite places to eat when I go to the Stables. The service is always..."

Alex Whisman

"It's always busy at the Elliott Stables because it's so good. Our favourite is the Cajun Kitchen. Genuine baby back ribs. Simply fall of the bone and..."

GAry Hill

"Went to Elliott Stables for the first time last night with my partner for dinner- we had a deal voucher to use. The whole place was packed and we..."

Trina Trina Trina

"It was our first time to Bonz and tried the Jambalaya which was tasty. But the best dish had to be the Jamaican Chicken which was very well..."

Ed

"Excellent food, been there twice.Had the Ribs, crab cake and corn bread. Must say it was the best meal I have had for the reasonable price..."

Peter

"We haven't been to the Stables for ages - but popped in for a dose of welcoming atmosphere and saw this place had opened. Checked out the menu &..."

Susan Bromley

"Two words Jerk Chicken, you have try it! Since spreading the word a out this great little spot it seems my friends love it too. Can't wait..."

ElSizzling Chorizo

"I have been to the Bonz Cajun Kitchen 6 times now and wow I am never disappointed by both the price and the quality of their food. They are a great..."

Andy Williams

"Wow this place was amazing and well priced we had 4 sides and 2 mains and 2 Drinks for $68 baby back ribs, southern fried chicken and corn bread a..."

Jess

"I have been to Bonz 3 times now and I highly recommend it if you are looking for something different that's affordable and super tasty. I am slowly..."

Meredeth Winder

"I had always wanted to try corn bread and jambalaya and finally got my chance at Bonz Cajun kitchen :) I got the lunch special which was only $12!! A..."

Victoria Taua

"Best southern fried chicken and coleslaw in town by far! This dish is always cooked perfectly, tastes amazing and never fails to amaze me...! Also..."

Frank

"Tried the BBQ Baby Back Ribs and the Beef Brisket for dinner. The Ribs are definitely worth trying, smoky on the outside and tender on the inside...."

Chian Day

"You cant beat chicken and chips mate. Little dry though, tried to cancel it out with the sauce that came with it, which was alright but not my style..."

James Corcoran

"good portion, reasonably priced and tasty... i'll be back, either to eat the ribs again, or try the beef brisket or the jerk..."

Rook De Mel

"Came for dinner with friends and was able to try both the Jerk Chicken and the Texas Beef Brisket. The hushpuppies with the chicken was quite nice...."

Benedict Uy

"Their snapper sliders were surprisingly tasty. However the pork sliders were a little bit salty (to me), and a bit too wet to make the burger easily..."

Lan Nguyen

"Had some dinner, buffalo wings were yum. Partner got jambiliya and i got the pork ribs. Food was very nice. Good portion size, thoroughly..."

Matt Gamble

"The snapper sliders were amazing. They had slaw, pickles, tartar sauce, and everything balanced really well. I paired with the special fries and they..."

Morgan Engel

"Very..."

Margaret

"Well, I have to say that I loved the jambalaya! I spent months in New Orleans,and I still miss the food years later. At home in Canada, we have all..."

Dee Burch

"Buffalo chicken was..."

ClaireHH

"Some of the best buffalo wings i have tried. And their chicken sliders were very..."

Kevin Barrow

"The portions are simply gigantic, and one dish can easily feed two. While a bit pricy, it does make up for the size. The taste is very good and it..."

K Bulsuk

"Outstanding. The food is super tasty and presented well. Good portion sizes and reasonable prices too. And the only place I’ve seen that gives you..."

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