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3 restaurant menus in New Zealand, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Onslow
Onslow
90/100 (930 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
New Zealand
International
Healthy
Vegetarian Friendly
International
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Crawfish
Catfish
Kingfish Crudo
Crayfish Eclair
Cambridge Duck Sausage Roll
Fish
Big Glory Bay Salmon Gravadlax
Pork Belly
Ofc Fried Chicken
Wine
Not Tiramisu
Chocolate Souffle
Potatoes
Roast Cambridge Duck Breast
Ice Cream Sandwich
Fish of the Day
Chicken Liver Parfait
Beef
Snapper
Creamed Spinach
Duck
Beef Cheek
Salmon
Fish Crudo
Plum Sorbet
Eclairs
International
New Zealand
Healthy
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"Absolutely stunning meal with fabulous service. We went for a retirement party and the team went above and beyond to really make it a special..."
Emily
"I came here for a late (ish) dinner with a large group following an earlier function. Onslow is basically the only option in that part of town, which..."
Mary Binney
"Just amazing fabulous experience from start to finish. The cocktails were amazing. The fried chicken with caviar is just mind blowing. And potatoes..."
Olga S
"Onslow - absolutely stunning. From the ambiance, to the service and the food; incredible dining experience. Thank you so much for the thoughtful..."
Jessica Harwood
"Expectations were sky high. I usually expect nothing, and most of the time my expectations are met. But my first outing to Onslow was different. Like..."
Caroline Cameron
"Service was outstanding and the food was great as well! The vibe was very intimate too! I highly recommend the Tuna Carpaccio, Duck Breast and..."
Minh D
"Tucked into a corner of an elegant old building, inside Onslow exudes modern sophistication. The room is quiet enough for conversation. The service..."
Reid Detchon
"Overall great service and delicious food. The establishment feels upscale and luxurious, and provides a fine dining atmosphere even at lunch. Minor..."
Alex Volkov
"Loved our experience at Onslow this place was amazing my family loves going out to eat and this place could well be our new favourite, the food was..."
Mark Henare
"Had a lovely dining experience here last Friday night with my good friend. Service was great from start to finish. Shout out to Jach, our very..."
Rachel Proudfoot
Madam George
Madam George
87/100 (547 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Crème Brûlée
Alfajor
Scallops
anticuchos
Octopus Skewers
Wagyu
Peaches 'N Cream
Arancini w Smoky African-Inspired Smoky Sauce
Arroz Marisco Seafood Rice
Mandarin Crème Brulée
Chicken on Green Rice
mg Negroni
Seared Tuna
Tiradito
Tamal
Ice Cream Sandwich
Chicharrones
Fish Tacos
Ceviche
Pisco Sour
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Mid-range
"The food is such a great experience , awesome place with great music to meet with friends, great energy and very vibrant location the food is so..."
Chuchito Callexero
"Best meal out that I have had in a very long time! Food was incredible and interesting and exciting, as were the staff and the cocktails and the..."
Erin Murdie
"Awesome food, great selection of drinks, especially the whisky � Great atmosphere with incredibly friendly and knowledgeable..."
Chris Buhmann
"Just totally delicious food and the cocktails the best. Really cosy and welcoming. The cheeseburger wontons are a must have - but then so is..."
Gina Burney
"Best bar on K rd. Amazing staff. Great food and..."
Stuart Carroll
"Best service I've experienced in a long time. Loved my food, cocktails, decor and so much more. Thank you Madame George Team..."
Kiran Erasmus
"Boom! Awesome cocktails, great music, incredible food- simple but perfect...."
Emma Peel
"Great food. Great Drinks. Genuine..."
Eddie Lo
"Perfect location for cocktails & delicious food while watching the K'RD world go..."
Jonny McKenzie
"Beautiful decor, beautiful service, beautiful owner. And excellent backdrops for photo shoots..."
Susan Leonard
"An unexpected delight, great food and wonderful service. Cheers, we'll be..."
Wendy Earles
"Madame George is a little gem. Pablo is as delicious and convivial as the Pisco..."
Mark Kerr
"Great service! Great music! (Nick a cave) Great food! Great company! Well done Madame George!! Another..."
Elouise Wilson
"Roadside drinks perfection. Incredible food and rad staff. New..."
Sha Shakaka
"This place had good staff, they were friendly and had a good sense of humour when we joked with them. They also had good recommendation as well. I..."
Miura Elikana
"Now this place deserves 12 out of 10 rating. Excellent service. Energetic, friendly waiters, great chef and delicious food. I love the cocktails and..."
Vilakazikhosi
"We had a wonderful meal at Madame George. The staff are friendly, attentive and charismatic. My partner is dairy free so I had checked with them at..."
Sian
"Went here with friends last week. We opted for the degustation menu which was really nice and unique. The Peruvian food had some very nice smoked..."
Hemant Wagh
"Came here for an early dinner. Very cute dining room. Had the potato puffs, burnt potato, chicken skewers, and octopus. The burnt potato had a base..."
#fatlyfe
"Awesome experience all around! Plates were beautiful, packed with flavour and never boring...we've enjoyed them to the last bite! Recommended -  the..."
Bubbles & Squeak
"Went to Madame George for the first time and had everything on that menu. I can confidently say that everything was cooked to perfection and had..."
Spencer's Reviews
"Small intimate restaurant with great service and awesome music. The menu is interesting and inviting and will not disappoint you! Outstanding..."
Kez
"Delicious food! Highly recommend the Oca small dish, and the market fish looked amazing!Fantastic service! Pablo the manager is such a warm..."
Gopinath Ravi
"Was super excited to hit up Madame George. Lucky we scored a table outside perfect for people watching which is what you want when you are on K Road...."
Justin Scott
"The BEST bar in Auckland if not New Zealand! If you’re looking for a real cocktail experience you must try Madame George. Superb staff team and on..."
Dean Kayden
"Had Madame George pinned and recommended by so many people and we finally went for dinner the other day. Food is exquisite, fresh, delicious. The..."
Ana Vila
"Impromptu weekday dinner with my friend & partner. One word I can say is EXCELLENT! From foods, service to the place itself all is excellent! We..."
Antonia Jopoetro
"Amazing spot for food and cocktails. The staff are incredibly friendly and..."
Ryan Church
"Absolutely must go place. The dining experience was delightful. Those cocktails were..."
Nancy Cheung
"Been here few times wether the drink or the food are amazing! Stuffs are fun, friendly and make your day even better! Highly..."
Cherry Korn
"Had the most amazing day here doing a private cocktail class to celebrate a hens. Enjoyed a glass of bubbly on arrival. Jess, Nathan and Pablo was so..."
Jenny Li
"We had an absolutely wonderful anniversary dinner here. we were seated on the private dining side, which just meant we were in a quieter part..."
Shelley Cocker
"Had such a great night here. Food is delicious and the cocktails are so good. The staff are friendly, attentive and have great..."
Phil Light
"Dined here Saturday. Forgot to take photos because I was too busy inhaling everything. Excellent food, amazing cocktails, fun wines and exceptional..."
Richard Levings
Ampersand Eatery
Ampersand Eatery
80/100 (1107 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
European
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Roast beef dinner
Salad
Ice Cream Sandwich
Full english breakfast
Duck
Espresso Martini
Lamb Shank
Risotto
Eggs on Toast
PUDDING
Salmon
Flat White and Hot Chocolate
Breakfast Bowl
Natural Oysters
Steak Dianne
Pork Croquettes
Flounder
Burger
French Toast
Toasts
Breakfast Ramen
Beef
Eggs Benedict with Salmon and Spinach
English Breakfast with a Hint of Indian
Ramen
Single Origin Coffee Tasting for Two
Ampersand Fish & Chips
Lamb
Fish
Lightly Seared Tuna and Salmon
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Seating
Waterfront
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This was the first time I came to Amperseed for brunch/lunch with my sister, friends & an overseas visitor. Wow, what a blast from the minute we sat..."
Annie Thorburn
"Just had my birthday dinner at &. Full disclosure I have worked with both Michael and Amanda but that has nothing to do with how feel about this..."
Michael Austin
"I am on holiday in New Zealand and was taken to Ampersand as a treat for breakfast it was a lovely experience. The place is beautiful a very cool..."
Jane Sykes
"My new favourite place in Auckland! Great spot for family brunch or dinner for date night. The pasta is out of this world delicious. So many good..."
Laura Platts
"Excellent place for any occasion: friendly staff, lovely view and absolutely glorious food. I came in for breakfast and now can not wait to check out..."
Ksenia Eliseeva
"Lovely brunch, lovely atmosphere! Thanks Ampersand team. Auckland friends: recommend checking this place out. Would be great for a refuel after..."
Poppy Haynes
"Amazing food amazing service and a view to die for. Totally enjoyed ourselves and will definitely come back for a big dinner meal..."
Desmond GC
"A friend and I had lunch here today and I cannot recommend it more highly. We both chose the chicken dish with shitake mushrooms and a green salad..."
Billie Hurdley
"Amazing food and the service is excellent. Highly recommend to anyone from breakfast to..."
Chris Cullen
"Love love love this place! Friendly staff, great quality food, awesome atmosphere and the manager sophie is AMAZING!! Highly recommend..."
Estelle Naude
"One of the best places I have been to for brunch and highly..."
Stephen Craig
"Great to know this place around the neighborhood. Awesome service and the place is spacious. A great view to overlook the Tamakei Dr. Reasonable..."
Joan Xie
"Amazing flavours in every dish that we had (& I think our table tried everything on the menu) One word sums up this new Hospo gem "YUM"..."
Michelle Rae Pope
"Great brunch location with a great view of the Orakei bay. Beautiful during sunrise and great friendly service. Ask for an explanation on the food,..."
Arthur
"Finally managed to get to Ampersand Eatery for a birthday lunch. It was just after 12 on a Wednesday and it was really busy! We hadn’t booked but..."
Hinali Patel
"Located in Orakei Bay Village, the cafe has a spacious interior with beautiful plant decorations. There is also a bay view at the balcony..."
Lucy
"Awesome place with a great view if you manage to get terrace seating. Food was fresh and beautifully presented.We had the Lobster and Hapuka Raviolo..."
Dora The Food Explorer
"Enjoy the lovely scenery as well as the interior design of the cafe. The smashed avo is tasty, ingredients are fresh, and there is light spicy taste..."
Esther
"Wow what a view! This is a great location with other shops & a nice relaxed feel. Pays to book so that you can get a seat on the terrace overlooking..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Food taste good. Atmosphere is nice with waterview if you sit outside. Waited a bit longer than expected before someone took order. Portion is tiny..."
Dennis Kee
"Great atmosphere to sit and do some work. Professional service and great coffee thanks to Espresso Workshop. Have never had any food as it is on the..."
Krystal Reyland
"Ampersand is tucked away into the surprisingly beautiful orakei bay village. It offers fantastic views over the orakei basin in a light filled room..."
Matchstick Reviews
"Great service and kid friendly... this place has views to die for and warm environment. We had the coffee shakes and truffle Parmesan fries which..."
Jaffa
"I was happily surprised when we were able to get a parking spot in the Orakei Bay Village area since it is usually really full. We went through the..."
Benedict Uy
"I'd consider OBV as a local eatery place for me as I only live 15 mins walk away.  Ampersand has an industrial-style decor and gives the feeling of..."
Desmond Chan
"Ampersand Eatery is a damn green light from me! Been here twice and the first experience wasn't that great :( came here with my friend for the first..."
Anastasia Matiatos
"It was a really nice vibe and atmosphere. Also great coffee and food. My big breakfast was good but waffles were a bit too healthy and dry for me!..."
Suz
"Great place to have breakfast. Nice location and beautiful sea view made my day. Food and coffee both quite delicious. Service a bit slow but..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Great views and food.We ordered the Mushroom Arancini, shoestring potatoes and yoghurt fried chicken - The Arancini had a great crunch on..."
JJ
"Love everything here!!!! Food, service, vibes everything! A nice place for weekend brunch sessions with family. I love the view from the window as..."
Yeahggggg
"We descended upon Ampersand on a whim today having noticed that it was almost empty yesterday at 1.45 pm.....not so today - almost full.  Luckily we..."
Jean HH
"Had lunch here a couple of weekends ago and was very enjoyable - the food and drink options were very good.  We enjoyed our smoked fish - although..."
Bridgee
"Last weekend was the monthly NZbloggers brunchclub and it was held at Ampersand Eatery. I thought I was going to miss out on this but I’m so glad I..."
Angela (A Style Collector)
"Excellent food, with creative recipes and real tasty ingredients. Beautiful view over the Orakei Gulf, fast service and plenty of parking. Highly..."
Marcel Rocked
"Love Ampersand! been to this place a few times now and I absolutely love the food and coffee! Definitely worth going for a good Sunday brunch! ..."
Evie.strang
"Been wanting to try this place for a while, however the times I’ve come previously there was always a half an hour late. Arriving around 12 pm..."
Medium_Rare
"Best coffee I've had in a long time in auckland. They are also really dog friendly. Pastries are delicious, I'll be back to try the main..."
DCfood
"It was just OK, not great value for money and super bummer that I couldn’t get eggs on toast with a side of avo but apparently because avo isn’t..."
Reina Alani
"Great atmosphere and excellent service. I had the crepe which was filling and very hearty, very cheesy! My friend had the greens on..."
Shell
"Had avocado on toast - the addition of kimchi was delicious! And the gluten free bread was very tasty! Slow service, but lovely staff and it was..."
Nicola
"Great location and great views.Lots of sun throughout the day, great breakfast selections. Not huge servings but enough to get full. Can go..."
Tony Ma
"Very nice place to dine!The interior design of the place was pleasant and comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful.The food..."
Winnie Luo
"Now been here several times. Cool vibe and excellent food. Gets very busy so worth booking. A cool development clever wine and food and excellent..."
Maisy Morton
"The most amazing meal I have had in a long long time! And such great, attentive service.We came here for a work dinner and had the set menu..."
Zoe Wood
"Me and 3 went here late at night (good to see a cafe open late ) Lovely spacious area, scrumptious looking cream and jam doughnuts were on display,..."
Liz Rouse
"Coffee is amazing?! First two expirences were slightly disappointed as they ran out of tables and a had to wait or the machine broke so having to..."
J Li
"The staff were very attentive, warm smiles and real evidence of staff in a job that they enjoy.Food recommendations, the duck pie..."
Sid H
"My friend and i came in yesterday and were blown away with everything. The Manager was lovely and she made time to come over for a chat and all staff..."
Emma Night
"Cool venue with friendly staff. Food was tasty we had the quail pie, risotto and pork filet with side of potato and gravy. Dessert was ok, overall an..."
Loz Wats
"Came in yesterday afternoon for some afternoon snacks! We were seated on a lovely table out on the balcony. The staff were great, allowed us to order..."
Georgie Park
"I came here for a Saturday lunch around 1pm and despite the restaurant being busy, but not completely full we were told it would be a 25 minute wait..."
Juliet
"got the eggs benedict which was topped with a paprika sauce. a nice twist on an everyday meal that just made it that much more delicious. i got a..."
Grace
"Beautiful, artistic n well heeled and so is the venue. Early breakfast on a Sunday morning. Venue is sharp, a real cool place for eats. Staff n..."
Halfpie Job
"Had a lovely brunch here on the deck overlooking the bay. The french toast was the perfect size and delicious, and my coffee was..."
Claire
"Reliable and #1 go to... either for a morning coffee by espresso workshop after a lovely walk around the Orakei Basin or for a Hallertau #1 on the..."
AKLWINE&FOODIE
"Located in the new orakei basin shops Ampersand Eatery is a large spacious new eatery. There are tables inside and out. I went for my usual smashed..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"Absolutely loved this place tonight!! Such a cool vibe, food delivered quickly and the service was amazing!! Albeit quiet, the staff were very..."
Mark
"We'd enjoyed Mikey Newlands food at Bracu and so wanted to try his new restaurant.  We weren't disappointed.  The Smoked Beetroot and the  Herb..."
Malcolm Inglis
"“I need to go there one day”, I would always muse to myself as the Orakei basin walkway flashed past when I used to take the train to uni..."
Heartshrooms
"We visited for breakfast on Saturday and had a great experience.  We were greeted very promptly by the friendly Manager & we were seated out on the..."
Debra
"Well what can i say......i came in on week two of opening and they had a few teething issues...BUT i came in over the weekend and was so impressed..."
Julia
"Came to ampersand last week for breakfast..We ordered Eggs on toast with a side of avocado and Eggs Benedict..We couldn't fault the..."
Lyndsay Sykes
"Lovely service with great modern industrial ambience. The food was very good with familiar flavours that are well executed. We had the mushroom..."
Jerry Wong
"The location is beautiful, service is excellent as the staff are super friendly and approachable! They even kept our water glasses full without..."
Daniel-Jarrod Potter (ShadowS.I.C.K66)
"Great spot for brunch with a great bar, the portions especially the eggs Benedict and the smoothies are small for the price. I got the blueberry..."
Sarah K
"Great coffee. Good, sizeable brunch options. I loved the breakfast burrito. And the sausage in the big breakfast. Apparently they make the sausage..."
Mariah Templonuevo
"It was my first time visiting. Beautiful atmosphere with great ambiance. Friendly accommodating staff, yummy..."
Dr Siham El-Kafafi
"I was happily surprised when we were able to get a parking spot in the Orakei Bay Village area since it is usually really full. We went through the..."
Benedict Uy
"Dined here on a Saturday evening. Made a reservation (was not busy though) and they had a table for us outside. Great views of the bay. Lovely set up..."
praveena ~
"Staffs are very friendly and kind. Love their truffle fries and salmon tuna tataki. So delicious !!! Beautiful cafe..."
Annie Low
"We visited here for lunch on the day before Good Friday. The inside space is really bright and airy with high ceilings and nice views of the bay. We..."
Marie Corcoran
"Modern interior with lovely views out to the harbour. They have nice mock-tails as well as the most scrumptious food! Would be a great place to come..."
Jade de Vere
"Good food and relaxed brunch atmosphere. Dog friendly, allowed inside and have water bowls available etc. If seated in the covered outdoor area..."
Vicky Hill
"Great place to come for breakfast and for a coffee. Good parking, great service and view on a clear day. The food was delicious and recommended..."
Kris
"I had a wonderful night with my colleagues. The food was great; we had 3 courses: starter, main and dessert. My favourite one was lamb shoulder,..."
Laurence Ho (Bluegray)
"Big shout out to Mikey for the fabulous personalised chef experience he magicked up for us once again . Decadent deliciousness to dine for!..."
Marin Clay
"Been to Ampersand many times & always satisfied. This place never fails you. Everything we ordered was good quality & flavoursome. Good wine..."
Shima Albrecht
"Very nice eatery. Cafe all day breakfast dishes range from standard expected to unique interesting. Take terrace seats to great view of the..."
Pavel Valenta