TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated October 2024

St Heliers Bay Cafe & Bistro

85/100 (2346 ratings)

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"Fab bistro with interesting well priced menu & backed up by fresh superbly presented dishes - at least mine were. Loved the fish & interesting sides..."

Chris Hughes

"Business dinner. Great atmosphere and good service provided by the team. I had a ceviche to start (delicious), beef for main (well cooked) and a..."

Boty

"Good cafe to chill out with friends, especially during sunset time. Love the vibe and deco here. The food here was pretty good previously but now the..."

LilianMonaghan

"Very tasty food! Not the usual flavours I would choose but was definitely delicious. Really great coffee too. Had some lemon curd yoghurt ice cream..."

Stephanie Qin

"Brilliant friendly service, super clean space, light and bright. Foods fantastic although portions are on the lighter side (my partner prefers a..."

Tanja Jujnovich

"I have been living in eastern bay for a long time. It maintains many years great customer service and quality food. Definitely the local cafe..."

Joyce Chen

"One of my favorite in town. Love this area, the design and atmosphere. The menu is colorful and tasteful. I had a wonderful fish. A great local..."

Luz !

"Absolutely delicious food. Highly recommend the omelette with burrata. I swap the bacon add-on for prosciutto and really enjoyed it. Great ambiance..."

Wapatino

"A beautiful eatery situated along the waterfront. Nautical-like decor reminiscent of the beach just a stone's throw away, attentive service & a..."

TheMʌverick

"Top 5 favorite cafe. Located at the waterfront with excellent beach view. Cozy environment suitable for a couple of friends. Consistent food quality..."

Lucy

"We tried this place once so far for breakfast and tried the eggs benedict. Overall is wan't too bad, the presentation was nice, however I found the..."

Tim Cahil

"One of our favourite go to cafes, located in St Heliers by the water front. Very cozy with a lovely view. I really enjoyed their avocado smoothie and..."

Evelyn Chen

"Love any place by the hip group and this was no exception! Had the courgette, chorizo on sourdough w/ poached egg and it was delicious! My friends..."

Lizzie

"Regular visitor at this cafe. Great food and service. Consistent service as you’d expect from any other cafe in the Hip Group.Great..."

Hungry D

"Good relaxed atmosphere despite the full house.Staff were very attentive to detail and empathetic, offered my partner and I the window seat as..."

Ricky Zhou

"One of our favourite cafe by the bay. Beautiful location with full view of the beach. We ordered a spinach omelette and asparagus with chorizo and..."

Little Borneo Girl

"A popular choice for brunch & dinner on the waterfront at St Heliers. Service is friendly & efficient with a menu full of unique twists on favourite..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"A lovely spot on the waterfront for a coffee/ brunch! Lots to choose from the menu! Ice cream a definite 5/5 not tasted ice cream like this for a..."

Beccs

"The food here is absolutely divine. The chicken I ordered was perfectly cooked with the most amazing crispy skin and well matched condiments. My..."

Christopher Pearce

"Quick service, nice presentation and combination of flavour, horseradish mascarpone is the best among the dish, fresh baby leaves show the quality of..."

Hyo Joon Yoon

"One of the best, absolutely enjoyed the view and my mushroom dish..."

Min Min

"Very accommodating to kids’ allergies! They were willing to take away some ingredients to make sure my son can eat them safely. I am super grateful..."

Tracy.carmona

"Having been a regular at Amano, thought we better give this a try and we weren't disappointed, food was excellent, service may be not quite up to..."

Glenn Evans

"Loved the location where it looks over to St Heliers Bay. Great atmosphere. Staff were attentive and we were seated straight away...."

Jen Lin

"St. Helier's bay & bistro is perfectly situated if you want to go for a catch up run or walk with a friend along the water. They have an open space..."

Matadors

"Such a nice place right by the beach. We ordered slightly overpriced Iced Coffees but were not disappointed. Milk, coffee and ice cream all cams..."

Auckland Foodie

"Came after Round the Bays race. Was very busy and took a long time to get seated and for the waiter to come and order the meals. Eggs Benedict was..."

Eric Han

"Quality.It’s been awhile since a place has impressed me so much and it was with little wonder why on a Saturday lunch the place was..."

Medium_Rare

"Love this place to bits. A forever easy choice when I’m deciding where to go eat on a whim. Delicious food, great service, the place is stunning..."

Anna

"30 March 2018We are back here again fir breakfast. We had to reserve a table for 12 as we would not have been seated together. The Charred corn..."

Mei

"Really attentive and efficient service. Great location with fresh and modern flavours. Highly recommend popping in here if in the..."

Robyn Power

"Probably the grandest cafe in St Heliers. Sure to entertain as the view is magnificent and the interior deco is on point. Ample car parking space...."

SMINT400

"This place have an amazing and delicious range of gelato that we really love. Had the salted caramel and it was yummy as expected. However, it would..."

888bing888

"Food:We had 1 appetiser n two mains a fish n duck dishes... all were super yummmmm. Nice presentation, good portion size n..."

Naziminator

"With the entrance hidden off street, you could easily pass by unless you knew it was there. Stopped by for lunch and it was quite busy when we came...."

Benedict Uy

"Such friendly staff, and the food/coffees are great! Has a beautiful view, and you can feel the good vibes within the cafe. Lovely place to come..."

Munchy

"Visited here on a busy Sunday lunch. We were greeted by a staff member who presented us with menus to peruse and took our names. Advising it would be..."

LOVE PERTH/AUCKLAND FOOD

"Visited here more than 5 times before reviewing. Highly consistent coffee in superlative surroundings. Excellent service with friendly reception and..."

OldGoatsKnowBest

"I don’t usually go to Cafe’s in East Auckland because I always feel like CBD has a lot more options. However, as my mum wanted us all to have..."

Anna Wei

"This place is crowded everytime I go, for a good reason. The food is excellent! Only issue with the place is the noise making it hard to have a..."

Logan Burgess

"Beautiful views, exceptionally clean and......Consistently good food, quality ingredients, happy staff who bend over backwards to accommodate your..."

Mrs Dine Out Alot

"Went there for brunch with a friend and must say that the smoked fish (made in house, according to staff) was very good, same for the..."

Diogo Reck

"The service here was so excellent but the food was kind of bland and disappointing. I was excited scanning through the menu as everything sounded..."

Deb Ra

"It's wonderful.my friends love it. They ordered boths breakfast and lunch for one meal, the size of one plate is great as well, we could try more..."

Xin Zheng

"Despite being a busy place, the service here really stands out. Extra attentive and accommodating staff made our short wait worthwhile. We were..."

Tastebud Tingles

"Being part of cafe and kohi that we didn't realise until we were looking at menu and seen a staff member from kohi we had to try, this group never..."

Ayaan

"The Crème de la crème of St Heliers 😍. If I'm honest with you all, I've thought about this place for weeks since I was there... it's just so..."

Monique Porteous

"This place has coffee! ..."

The Ordinary Joe

"What an amazing place! Outstanding service and incredibly friendly and polite staff. Not to forget about the food as it was unforgettable. Such a..."

Christine Hing

"The nicest meal I have had in a very very long time! Thank you for the delicious lamb, the wonderful dessert and the excellent service. I cannot..."

Pete F.

"Nice brunch with my friend after a walk along missionbay. Good services and atmosphere. I ordered the market fish dish and it was soooo good. My..."

Shirley Yu

"You can't really go wrong when visiting any Cafes by the hip-group. Especially St heliers cafe & bistro. Always quick & friendly service, have been..."

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"My second time here, always enjoy their lovely service - genuine host, friendly staff, very welcoming atmosphere. Great food, definitely recommend..."

Raeray

"Stunning views, food and service. I cannot wait to come back!! We didn't have to wait for a table, we were seated right by the window gazing out over..."

Eden Wood

"One of the nicest Cafe /Bistro in Auckland loved the atmosphere. Super busy..at dinner but lovely service and amazing food. Highly recommend to all...."

Pamela Hutchinson

"Very nice environment to start with, a little bit hidden but it's really nice to be in. Food was amazing, I ordered the lamb and it was so yum. The..."

LuciferTSN

"No cafe is ever going to satisfy everyone, but I'd say this cafe is pretty perfect. Judging from how busy the place is, St Heliers Bar and bistro..."

AJ

"My second burger adventure in Auckland. The recommendation came from a website claiming a definitive list of the best burgers here. There was some..."

Food Etc.

"Beautiful view and gorgeous staff. Although it's a busy cafe, you still feel you are well looked after. Had brunch, market fish was fresh and crispy..."

DillyDallyEllie

"Nice dishes n good customer service by a French waiter. Love the chocolate tart for dessert :) Definitely gonna come back to try the lunch next..."

Dessert_W

"Came here a couple of weeks ago for a date night. Seated almost immediately and by the window overlooking the bay which was a surprise because they..."

Georgia Dobbs

"I went to St Heilers Bay Cafe & Bistro for the second time in December and was once again very happy with my dining experience. Cafe's in Auckland..."

Natalie

"I've been here a few times now and always love the food! Great location being right on the waterfront and I love the floor to ceiling, glass windows..."

Charlene Weaver

"Lovely staffUsually very busy so quite a wait for foodTheir duck fat potatoes were very yum but pizzas were quite different to what we..."

Thegreeats

"Heard amazing things about this place so though I would check it out. When arriving we were greeted nicely - the place was packed but the..."

Judy Chhy

"This is my first visit with my partner. Very nice ambience. Staff are very professional and deliver outstanding service - couldn't even tell that..."

Priscilla Khang

"One of my favourite restaurants! Never ever fails to satisfy the cravings I have. Beautiful food and excellent service 👌🏼👌🏼 the prefect..."

Tania Li

"Know this restaurant from Zomato.Found out is the same as Takapuna Beach Cafe. Cheaper price with more variety of choice. But if you like fish and..."

Rachel Cullen

"Very hipsterish place with a great view and a nice ambience. Service was attentive and food was amazing. The pizzetta with mozzarella,..."

Travels4Food

"I love going to St Heliers cafe as its location is stunning! One of our favourite spots for a girls' brunch. The food is great and the service is..."

Misty

"Another to add to the Hip group collection- St Heliers cafe achieves the same standard of quality as its sister cafes. I like the location of this..."

L.E.N.S

"Love this place for weekend lunches! The oysters are some of the best and most fresh that I've tasted in a restaurant! They had a good selection of..."

Rojas

"Attended this cafe around 2 pm for a late lunch with my family, it was around a ten minute wait for a table, which was not too long but after getting..."

Allegra Shores

"The food here is good - fresh, original and well-cooked. If you're looking for a cafe with a different and interesting menu, this is the place to..."

Rice & Kai

"Love where this restaurant is located. It's so nice in summer with the big windows open and the view of the sea and nice breeze🌤 The food feels..."

HoLiCA

"Recently this cafe was rated as having the 3rd best burger in Auckland so we thought we'd try it !! It has a casual atmosphere with great..."

Fancy Face

"The place was full, but I didn't have to wait for long to sit. All the staffs are friendly and have good manner. The food is normal, taste good. And..."

Anastasia

"The pizetta... Omg... I could be happy with two as my dinner haha!The food, service and ambiance are all great here! We came here on a..."

Maye Elle

"Was in St Heliers with one of my friends during the day today so we decided to pop into this neat complex. She had seen photos on Instagram before..."

Jaya Soma

"Immaculate establishment that sets the standard in fine dining, the view from this place is amazing! The eggs benedict and salmon I had here were..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"It's a really busy and nice cafe. Love the food and environment here ♥️ Staff are really friendly. I've got Egg Benedict with smoke salmon. It..."

Julia Nguyen

"Met my friend here this morning. Luckily already had a table by the window. Seating a little too cramped for my liking but you got used to it.My..."

Mary Underwood

"Went there this morning for brunch with my best friend from welly. I had the granola with the poached pear and a flat white. It was a nice light and..."

Chrissy Low

"One of Auckland's lovely new delights. The interior design is great and the service is outstanding. Attentive, friendly patient staff real enhance..."

Anna Hinton

"Came here recently for brunch and was overly impressed but thought I'd give dinner a go... Much better! Monday night, restaurant was about half full..."

Emily Pavey

"Love this cafe! Service has been brilliant every time I've been and the meals are always excellent. Love the atmosphere and friendly staff. The..."

India Shores

"This seems to be an 'in' place at the moment and came with good recommendations. I had the hot cakes with apple and salted toffee sauce - the latter..."

Isi

"Yummy! Good atmosphere and good food! My partner ordered the smoked fish and i got the smashed eggs. The combination in our food sounded a bit odd..."

Joanne Chiang

"Great Sunday brunch to start the day. We were a group of 4 adults and a 7-month old and though it was very crowded the morning we went - they managed..."

The One With A Nut Allergy...

"Weekday brunch siting by the window overlooking the bay with coffee and the paper is probably one of the best spots in Auckland... and a completely..."

Bri DiMattina

"I've visited a few times for a quick ice-cream stop while at the beach; the flavours are true to the names and so delicious, while the texture is..."

Helena Chen

"Oh how I love this place ! The food is beautiful and seasonal the view is great it never fails to disappoint. I've brunched here more than once on a..."

Ashleigh Jacobs

"Mmmm the hip group know how to do cafes right! It's on the expensive side, however your paying for quality food and service! I never leave..."

Brittany Montana

"Good food, great,stylish fitout and yummy food.the sparking water is a nice touch! Great menu selection! Like many of its sister restaurants (Rosie..."

B D H

"Always delivers good food and a great environment. Definitely recommended, get their apple and rhubarb crumble and their affogato, it was..."

Anthony Ellis

"The best thing about this place is the staff. So professional yet so friendly at the same time. Such a great locationOh and then theres the..."

Jacob Black

"I come here nearly 5 days a week.. The service is second to none... They are really friendly... The food is just amazing... They really care..."

Jonathan Towers

"Went on a Saturday afternoon for coffee with friends. Coffee was really good! Service was good and was to nice to have sparkling water, staff also..."

Mueslilo

"Great place I go there every day for coffee and pastries the staff is very friendly.I recommend this place to anyone. When you are in St..."

Gaetano

"Perfect Saturday brunch, even on a rainy day. Not the best for kids but faultless food and coffee. Would definitely come back. Even had Almond Milk..."

Brian Chan

"Great place great food amazing servicePros:Location - 10/10Food is yumGELATO IS THE BEST Gelato > Food..."

XX_Mystery_Reviewer_Xx

"I love st heliers cafe and bistro!The food is always delicious and fresh. You can honestly taste the quality ingredients they use...."

Aniva Huang

"Fantastic food, well priced. The presentation and care in presentation is certainly noticed. Service staff very attentive and patient and would..."

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"Just love everything about this place! Have been in for both lunch and dinner and have never been disappointed.Well thought out set up with..."

Chin And Prony Powichitkul

"This is our local- great coffee ( as per the store in Kohi) amazing selection of food, love having a sneaky vino with lunch when coming here plus..."

Chloe-Mae

"this place is amazing. the interior is warm, inviting and the ambience is perfect. the iced mocha was great as well. i loved how it was customisable..."

Sheena

"Lovely cafe by the beach. Service was excellent and the juices were lovely. The handkerchief pasta with zucchini, asparagus, feta and pine nuts was a..."

Rosely

"Wow! What a cafe. Great staff topped off with excellent good and not bad coffee. Well..."

CoffeeCafeTime

"Starting the New Year how I mean to go on, I decided to drag myself out of bed last Saturday morning to join my sister on a run around the bays...."

Two Dark Coffees

"Mmmm. Gorgeous view, better menu. Yay for the fish and chips - chunky wedge style potatoes, fresh sea food. Reasonably priced. I liked the..."

Morty Hall

"Generous portions and fantastic coffee, the view is lovely too. Great breakfast spot, eggs benedict and pancakes in the morning is the way to go, ..."

Jen Hilford

"Today I came here with my sister for brunch. It wasn't busy (being a Tuesday morning) and we got greeted and seated immediately. I ordered the 7..."

Laura Hunt

"Great location looking out over the water at St Heliers, nicely laid out with seating and an internal courtyard where you can wait and order cabinet..."

Frank

"I've had breakfast an lunch here numerous times because it's a great place to eat! The menu has lots of very good food, you really can't go wrong..."

Steve Harvie

"What bumps this cafe up that little more for me is the location and design. It's a delightful view of the waterfront, especially if the weather is..."

Monica

"Food outstanding - Coffee poor.We stopped in for Sunday brunch. The wait wasn't long for a table. We ordered the smoked fish omelette..."

Des Shinnick

"The Hip Group brings St Heliers Bay Cafe & Bistro. This place is a winner! My cousin and I dined here for lunch. The decor is beautiful...."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"Its always good to hear from locals when reviewing restaurants and locals we are. We love this place and frequent it from dawn (after morning run or..."

Jenny J

"Great food and friendly attentive service.. Love your entrees, the breads were very tasty and a real surprise. First time visit to this lovely little..."

Jason Henning

"Excellent spot for waterside dining, either a lighter fare to a great meal....From the table service with complimentary sparkling water to marvelous..."

Elizabeth Dichter

"Went to St Heliers Cafe and Bistro for dinner tonight. Fantastic food and wine and a very good waiter. The fish of the day was Blue Nose which was..."

Richard Goodall

"My wife, son and I went there today for lunch. We got there early so no wait but it quickly filled up. The food was very tasty - My wife and I had..."

Andrew Reid

"My self and 3 friends went there for brunch. Great place - very busy but the staff were so onto it. The food was fab and the portions generous. ..."

Angela Nicholson

"St Heliers Cafe & Bistro has become a new regular of mine. From the excellent food, to stunning views and great staff, if you are in St Heliers..."

Flo Keen

"My friend recommended this place and my sister and I wanted to wanted to take our mother out for a special belated mothers day lunch. We were not..."

Katherine

"Had lunch , table for 2. Good feel in the restaurant, busy, but not overwhelming. A bit of staff overkill, but better that than the contrary. Waiter..."

F Cube .

"Awesome food! Great service! Great coffee!Always greeted nicely with an offer to sit down, a glass of sparkling water, and the paper! The..."

Stuart Ross

"We have been regular diners at this lovely restaurant since it opened. We couldn't fault it on the first night and haven't on subsequent visits..."

Noelene Walker

"We had lunch here a few weeks ago and it was outstanding. All of the staff there were attentive, friendly and the service was fast! We took our 5..."

Louise Ngaei

"First of all, just to be picky. St Heliers Bay Bistro and Cafe is on the waterfront at ST HELIERS not Mission Bay and is in the new modern glass..."

Maggie G

"St Helier’s Bistro is well set up as a neighbourhood restaurant. It’s open all day, 7 days of the week, it’s smart casual and the menu offers..."

Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks

"We ordered the sweet corn and Rosti egg Benedict. Portion is small but plating and atmosphere makes up for..."

Cristiano Habibi

"We booked a table through google however when we arrived they said there is no reservation made under our name saying they did not check today’s..."

Janie K

"Great Cafe... Food was very good... Friendly helpful staff... Will come..."

Spider Webb

"Awesome food, great service and great atmosphere. You can't ask for more. There is a reason the place is always busy. It is a great local and the..."

javier yebenes

"The price is decent. Lunch is good quality & quantity. The atmosphere was quite loud, which we didn't mind because we could hear ourselves talking..."

Mrs Herbert

"Come here for one of the best beachside views in Auckland. A local favorite with great happy hours and light bites. Great place to sit solo or with a..."

Diana Campbell

"I've been coming here, on & off, over the last 15 years. The staff are consistently attentive, friendly & helpful. I can never fault them & I love..."

ES EF

"Love everything about this place. Ambience, food, service. Ended up lingering around for a bit too long. The staff were so patient with us. The only..."

Jaya

"This is the number one place in St Heliers for food and coffee and lots more. The food is simply the best around. The managers and wait staff are..."

Jackie Quinn

"Thanks Kerry for the great service this definitely adds to the experience. Food nicely presented and great taste. Prime spot at the front window..."

Gail McNamara

"Great hospitality and views. Pricey for the portions. Especially the pasta is tiny for well over $30 a plate. My spinach and pineapple smoothie was..."

Yan Zeng

"The food was delicious, had the beef short ribs and veggie risotto. Absolutely loved it. Friendly staff and professional welcoming. Will definitely..."

Tuocheng Li

"Oh yess, my new favourite St Heliers restaurant! In fact new favourite Tamaki Drive place to dine. Divine eye fillet, excellent specials, well priced..."

Nadia Cooper

"Came in with my partner today; loveliest staff, gorgeous oysters & focaccia! we will definitely be back! Thanks for the awesome service..."

Lily Marie

"With the entrance hidden off street, you could easily pass by unless you knew it was there. Stopped by for lunch and it was quite busy when we came...."

Benedict Uy

Pilkingtons

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Broccolini Ricotta Honey and Hazelnut

Crab and Prawn Ravioli

Mimosa Sunrise

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Salmon for Lunch

House-Made Focaccia

Pan Fried Market Fish

Tokyo Dry

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Browned Butter Almond Tuilles w Rewarewa Honey Mousse

Fish

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Lamb Rump

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Accepts Visa

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Serves Alcohol

Full Bar

Free Wifi

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"Beef cheek croquettes and the market fish were absolutely delicious! The spinach and ricotta dumplings were mediocre! Lovely decor and lovely..."

Teresa

"Nice place and friendly staff..."

Cristina Luces M

"Been here a few times for after work drinks and lunch and cannot fault the place. The happy hour special is great and it's just a nice spot to knock..."

Amindha Fernando

"Service was great every staff was smiling and very nice when they were serving us. The food taste was absolutely gorgeous! Especially the mashed..."

Robert Jaime Fernandez

"Really nice spot in centre of the city! The food was delicious. The indoor seating is very comfy and cozy (there’s also outdoor seating). Nice..."

Shivank Dubey

"Beautiful decoration, great service and amazing food! We ordered the rib eye filet which was delicious but a bit small, the highlight was the lamb..."

Marcelo B.

"Want to know where to get one of the best lamb rump 🥩in Auckland? You are reading the right post✅! And had the best lamb rump ever! It was so..."

FoodiesTable

"I really like this place for the food and vibe but I just wanna let pilkingtons know that they use plates with lots of little dots on them :( I’m..."

Jenny Jung

"I used first table here and was at the restaurant before it started filling in. The atmosphere and indoor decoration is absolutely lovely. The..."

Vanessa Gao

"Great ambience and service from staff. Menu is good and has ample options for everybody. Food was delicious and drinks were well made too. Definitely..."

Vinny

"Delicious! Worth the wait! Although it took nearly 45mins to bring our lunch out! Very tasty. Small portions. Best for..."

Cushla Foley

"Another beautiful eatery for a romantic night out. Food was yummy and staff was attentive. Always love to order their shoestring fries..."

Annie Low

"Came here for a birthday celebration and really enjoyed the place. Great atmosphere, cocktails were delicious and the nibbles were a great side..."

Dani

"Came here for a friends 21st. The place had been partially booked out (although with almost no one else around we practically had the whole place)..."

Sam Diprose

"ZGold 20% OFF code: SYSTEMService & food is great especially with ZGold!Fries were extremely salty hence the 4/5 but otherwise..."

SystemDC

"Had a great dinner at pilkingtons! We ordered the eye fillet steak and lamb rump. The steak was delicious with the herb sauce. Food was..."

Amit Mehta

"Five of us went to there in the afternoon. Every food is pretty nice. There are also has friendly staffs. We just wait for our food for 15..."

Heby Wu

"Came here for birthday brunch, ordered the scrambled eggs and the omlette! Great service! The scrambled eggs were so delicious and fluffy, perfect..."

Kirsten

"Had dinner with friends. The staff was friendly and helpful, she helped us set up a table next to the heater, but then we moved inside. I love the..."

Carol W.

"New menu is great and very versatile. Both the noodles and the pulled pork sandwich were delicious and we also ordered a salted lychee soda (very..."

Shuyi Wang

"Love this place. I had the eye fillet which was the freshest, tastiest eye fillet I’ve ever had! Better than many I’ve had from steakhouses...."

Stephanie Qin

"Came here on Friday for a pre-birthday celebration! I loved the vibes here, it was quite loud so you do have to talk quite loudly if you want to..."

Louise

"Ordered the market fish and the roasted chicken. The food tasted great, everything was perfectly cooked. The staff were good and the ambience was..."

Jeanne

"Lovely atmosphere. We ordered market fish and lamp for the lunch. Both of them taste good and the fish could be the best I have tried. There also..."

Sophia-Sun

"Great food and polite staff, has the fish dish, which was pan fried and was completely delicious... great place to catch up with workmates over lunch..."

Edwin Khor Yeu Sheuan

"The food is has different level of taste. Slightly over priced. Toilet is very unique and good design. I like the interior vibe. Will go back..."

Foodie

"Watched the rugby and had a friends birthday here, atmosphere was great, staff very friendly and helpful. Took a bit of time to find..."

David Harvey

"We had an amazing dinner here using Zomato Gold, we got one of the main meals for free. The jus on the steak was amazing and my friend said she loved..."

Aucklandcityfood

"After walking past Pilkingtons and longingly looking at its beautiful yet simply elegant ambience while walking down shorthand street for a while, we..."

Tejas Thathachar

"We ordered the Szechuan pepper and salt squid and the prawn dumplings for a late arvo nibble with an iced coffee on the side! The batter on the squid..."

Satiam Sharma

"It's late Monday morning. We only had small dishes with drinks at Pilkintons. I had the marinated prawns with confit garlic; they were fascinating -..."

STRADS

"A work group attended for pre-Easter drinksit was hummingGood vibe including live musicA bit loud to chatBut very..."

Glenn Town

"Love the atmosphere of the restaurant! I think this place is usually busy but when i went, it was raining and so quiet.Staffs were really..."

Kn25nn

"Lovely food and vibe. Used my zomato gold and get a dish for free. Excellent service as we booked for a leaving party and it was raining. Staff..."

J Li

"Nice experience here on my birthday. Good food, good quantity and a very romantic ambience with good service. I recommend this place for those..."

Netra

"Good food and service here.Only let down is that I left behind some belongings and the staff were quite rude about when I could come and..."

Saasha

"Had a great Zomato Gold experience here. The process was hassle free and there were no exceptions from the menu. We had two $34 mains, so we got one..."

Hasini Ratnasekera

"Friendly staff and nice food. The deco is brilliant and the place is just awesome! Friend and I work nearby and came for a drink. After we saw..."

Taurus Cao

"Came here for dinner on a Friday evening. Worst timing probably as there were two company groups here for drinks which made the whole place very..."

Smoothie Oeek

"Food was amazing! Both pan fried chicken and linguine was full of flavour 😋 the lovely lady who served us recommended us perfect wine to go with..."

Chanmi Park

"Came here for lunch. Great ambience friendly staff. Ordered the eye fillet which cost $42. Other than that being a bit steep for a lunch price the..."

#fatlyfe

"Beautiful atmosphere. Yummy omelette and well made scrambled eggs.Omelette only 2 eggs and is $18.50 retail which is quite pricy. The..."

Tony Ma

"Very beautiful place. Staff was very friendly, deco was pretty cool. It's better if presentation more creative. Quantity 2/5 Quality 5/5 Service..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Came in today for brunch with a friend. We ordered a beef burger with fries and the herb and avocado smash. There were 4 minutes left before the..."

Rosanne Choy

"Came here for graduation dinner. This place is decorated beautifully and is definitely perfect for a semi formal celebration. The waiter /..."

Dxlche

"The place that’s always filled with the office people during lunchtime, we came here for dinner at a quiet time around 5.30pm. There wasn’t..."

Jason Zhang

"Went to celebrate my friend’s birthday last Friday night. The restaurant wasn’t empty but it was surprisingly quiet when we first came in, which..."

G1k

"Gave this place a second go after the Manager contacted me and offered me 50% for lunch. The service this time was top notch - the kingfish sashimi..."

Lizzie

"Really enjoyed our meal here. We ordered the steak which was tender but it would have been nice if the portion was a bit bigger.The lamb..."

I_like_pickles

"Visited several times already. Good spot and nice setup. During summer, please take the outside seating. Atmosphere is just nice, relaxing situation,..."

Edi NT

"The food was not as good as I expected but the waitress provided us with an excellent service! Their gnocchi tasted super good. The pumpkin puree was..."

Foooood

"Food: 3.5/5My partner and I ordered the cheese board with a glass of wine each. The selection of cheeses were good but the selection of..."

Christine Lee

"Went to a wedding last night and was very impressed with the service. The wait staff are fabulous, great and to the highest level! Each and everyone!..."

Banana Pancake

"Really like the ambience of this place, service is great and food is good, overpriced unless you are a Shortland street suit man, but it's obvious..."

Diogo Reck

"I used to live near Pilkingtons and had the chance to dine here when they first opened for business. I fell in love with this place. There is no..."

Linh 💛

"We went on two different occasions and we thought to give them a review. On our first visit we ordered waikato aged beef which was cooked nicely and..."

Gorgeous_mojo

"A top fine dining restaurant with amazing vibes and decor and top notch food! :) between the three of us, we had the kingfish crudo and two type of..."

Annie Ren

"Outstanding food, service and ambience! The décor attracted me to this place and it was such a great find. The food was fantastic. We had three..."

Rosemary Cook

"We had a very short window for lunch, so a proper sit-down restaurant probably wasn't the most sensible choice, but being a wheelchair user in a rush..."

Janice Lester

"Climbing up the marble stairs with the letters "Pilkingtons" stamped onto the wall to your left, even the entrance creates a..."

Two Dark Coffees

"I had my 21st here and it was great. The place itself has a beautiful atmosphere and the staff are very friendly and helpful. I had canapés on the..."

Ceara Burkhardt

"Well, we finally got along to Pilkingtons. Thought it was only fair that we gave them an opportunity to redeem themselves!Service - prompt,..."

Daniel Kinnoch

"This place is probably the best decorated restaurant in cbd. It was absolutely beautiful inside. However, it was quite noisy. We had braised beef..."

Bella Qian

"Me and my bf came here for our 2.5 years anniversary on a wednesday. The restaurant decor was very chill. I like the greenery around the place. Its..."

Joanne Chiang

"Was here on Saturday night for a friend’s engagement party and we were really impressed with the service and our experience here. The interior is..."

HJ

"We dined here for my birthday last month. The service was very good from the start. Very attentive but yet not intrusive. Water topped up frequently..."

Miss Kiki

"Total 5 star rating! Went here for dinner and it was one of the best meals I've ever had. Steak was perfect, charred cauliflower was amazing. The..."

Gabriel Long

"We were a large group (30+) and we were all happy with our meal and service. Good effort for a smaller establishment. Ate from set menu and was..."

Alex James

"Went there for dinner on a Friday night, had the rib eye steak and salmon salad. Also had the jersey bennies and spinach salad as sides. All were..."

Callum

"Conveniently located right in the center of the city (and across the road from the office), Pikingtons ended up being our pick for our team..."

Danny

"I had heard alot of good things about this place. I was excited to go and it didn't disappoint. The atmosphere and lighting really transports you..."

Vivek Katial

"I found this place by chance when I was walking around Shortland street and I decided to give it a try. One of the things I really liked on..."

Eduardo Dias

"Lovely setting and environment with nice background music. Food is a little bit on the expensive side. We have 3 people dining. Ordered a bottle of..."

Vanessa

"Absolutely divine food and decor. We came in a large group (hen's party!) and the patience and grace of our waitress was outstanding. Have been again..."

A

"Hmm. Food was good but did not blow me away. The best dish is the beef. Cooked beautifully and very tender. The rosti that went with it is different..."

Travels4Food

"We went to Pilkingtons for lunch and we really love the environment and friendly staff. I like the taste of raw beef which is fresh and melting in..."

Tiffy W

"We popped in here for a late lunch and was very pleased that the kitchen was open ... The restaurant is lovely with a great selection of seating......"

Donna&Shane

"Brekky on the way to work, the fit out of this place is tight I loved it. Super friendly staff, reso expenny but hey this is Auckland I guess...."

James Ford

"Went here last night for a drink with my partner, function inside so we had to sit outside. It was a little chilly but we were next to a heater which..."

Claudia Serra

"A beautiful restaurant with good atmosphere and friendly staff. I went here with my friend, because it was close to her apartment. We ordered share..."

Thanya

"Pilkingtons located on Shortland street has a cosy garden vibe to it. We went there for a late lunch and ordered the sharing platter. It came with a..."

Jenny Da

"I went here with my partner and friends for dinner on Thu night few weeks ago. It was a great dining experience: beautiful food, good wine,..."

FoodLover

"Excellent addition to the Auckland food scene. This place does it well all day from early morning breakfasts to coffees, lunches, drinks after work..."

Fylde

"We had a Great dinner last night!We came following Alex (Executive Chef) from OSB and were not disappointed. His food is great looking..."

Geena PerezGomez

"We came in for a long lazy lunch and had a fantastic time. The garden atmosphere was like a mini holiday away from Auckland in the middle of..."

Caroline Carpenter

"A really beautiful place with a great, warm ambience. Staff are very friendly and provide excellent service. Didn't have to wait too long for the..."

Caroline Kasmara

"In love with the interior design in this place! Good food worth every dollar! Service is on point as well love the waiter guy we had he was just the..."

Fila Bruland

"Beautiful establishment with artistiy designed upholstry. A bit sad to say I did not capture its beauty in photos on my visit. Since there..."

Where.iate

"Really tasteful green oasis in what used to be a concrete jungle. Helpful and friendly staff. Lamb shanks were best I've had anywhere...."

James Butterworth

"I Went hear for a work function. The staff were very accomodating and the food was great. Pricey food but good value when you bear in mind the..."

Josh Law

"Came in last Tuesday night for hubby's birthday. What a wonderful experience the staff were spot on and made you feel comfy from start to finish. The..."

Donna McGregor

"A botanical oasis exists within the confines of Auckland's CBD. Featuring an array of charming floral upholstery, indoor greenery and chic bubble..."

Monica

"Pilkingtons, a crown jewel on the otherwise very corporate looking Shortland St, is one of the latest additions to Auckland’s dining scene. One of..."

Aucklandholic

"I just found a new place in the city for lunch with the accountant and dinner with wife. Great food with a wide beverage menu. Friendly and..."

Kevin Senior

"Was recommended by an associate to take clients to the new eatery Pilkingtons...and wow.Fantastic food with great fresh flavours backed up by..."

GJP

"Great Venue and atmosphere. Food was amazing , the cocktails beautiful.Defiantly a must for anyone to check out who are looking for somewhere to go..."

Russell Hodgson

"The setting and service you just can't fault. The breakfast ,an order of poached egg and bacon on a white sauce however was underwhelming. The..."

Matthew Moran

"Every time I went to Pilkingtons I had a great experience. Awesome service and food. I take my clients there for lunch. The atmosphere is just right,..."

Jack

"Came in for Drinks and Dinner on Thursday night, We hadn't booked but the helpful and professional staff got us through to a table in the bar to..."

Paul

"In for a Friday lunch meeting and simply put in one word - Amazing. I visit Sydney frequently and must say that it reminds me very much of our..."

MJC

"The restaurant was fancy and nice! Even the food, eyefillet, was perfect! It was tender and juicy but ravioli was a little salty for me. I wish they..."

Jim

"Trendy restaurant, bar and brunch spot in downtown Auckland. We had dinner and cocktails here and enjoyed the space, vibe and food. The focaccia and..."

James Theakston

"Went for some dinner with some friends and it was quite a lovely experience. The staff were accommodating, food is a bit pricey and according to my..."

Angela

"Finally got around to dining at Pilkingtons through first table! It was a great experience honestly. The vibes were immaculate, the waiter and..."

Darsh Kumar

"10/10 service! Got a walk in for bottomless brunch ($65), which was excellent value for 2 hours of non stop drinks, and delicious food. Vegetarian..."

Shelley Carlyle

"Really nice spot in centre of the city! The food was delicious. The indoor seating is very comfy and cozy (there’s also outdoor seating). Nice..."

Mansha Dubey

"Had an excellent experience with our party of 13 during their bottomless lunch! Communication was thorough and so helpful beforehand, despite needing..."

Jen

"I visited Pilkingtons during Restaurant Month 2020 and was excited to dine here after hearing many positive reviews. Upon arriving, I was warmly..."

Taylar W

"Held an event last week at Pilkingtons and can't rave about it enough! Gorgeous venue and atmosphere with an inside area & the outside terrace..."

Susan Rayfield

"Been twice of late; a bottomless brunch for a friend's birthday and today for my birthday! Amazing service, food stunning and thanks to Vanessa for..."

Stephen Grogan

"Beautiful atmosphere. Yummy omelette and well made scrambled eggs. Omelette only 2 eggs and is $18.50 retail which is quite pricy. The presentation..."

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"Great bottomless brunch! Service was outstanding, so much food we couldn't eat it all, drinks kept coming steadily. Can't fault it and great price..."

Jack Morrison

"One of the best European style bistro dine-in experience. My friends and, I loved everything about this place. Beautiful customer service, lovely..."

Taz Karim

"The food and service were exceptional - the snapper and gnocchi were delicious. The ambience was lively with lots of positive vibes. Highly..."

John Cap

"Such a great intimate venue for a wedding! in the heart of Auckland City too... a warm inviting place with friendly staff and great food. I really..."

Emily Chalk

"Very nice atmosphere and beautiful place. Just alittle bit busy at dinner time but the waiters handled well. all food dishes were great. Highly..."

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