Shoulder of Lamb with Sides the Dish Is Ample for Three People
Pork
Crispy Skin Snapper Fillet
Pork Belly
Tapas
Beef
Cocktails
Tacos
Fried chicken
Filet Mignon
Cheese platter
Lamb Rack
Prawns
Pancakes
Beetroot salad
Cheese Selection
Toasts
Classic Crème Brûlée
Salmon
Mandarin Duck
Calamari
Peking Duck
Salad
Sit down
Contemporary
European
New Zealand
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"Went there for a birthday dinner and got one of the best services we've experienced! Loved the food (too full to stand up in the end) and even got..."
Johna
"Not bad, great location, meals were..."
Ben Elliot
"BOTSWANA BUTCHERY, you heard it here first. It was excellent customer service , felt like I was treated like the Queen of England. The first..."
Altynai Saralaeva
"Nice location on the wharf, all the meat dishes were great, a little pricey..."
Jade
"Went here for a work function and loved it so much I had to come back to have it again. Amazing menu, everything is fresh and tastes wonderful with..."
R & A
"It is fine dining and food was nice, first time here and the staff is very helpful and did attend to our needs, table of 9. Dishes are nicely..."
Michelle. N
"Had the best steak of my life at this restaurant. I still think about it. It had the most amazing melt in your mouth flavour and didn't have the..."
Angie
"Came here for lunch with the family and I got the Botswana Fried Chicken. The chicken was cooked so well and came with potato puree, chicken jus and..."
Karina
"Wonderful seating arrangements.. especially the outdoor seating.. excellent bar.. and the steaks are super yummy.. done to perfection.. staff can be..."
Arun John
"Came here for Father’s day with my family and family friends for lunch. My meal was delicious and was presented quite nicely as well, my virgin..."
Yana Petrenko
"Service is fantastic - attentive and not overbearing. The food was pretty good, we had the salmon tartare to start, followed by steak and scallops...."
Chomnomnom
"Friendly staff and incredible food! My fiancé and I booked here for a little engagement dinner celebration and the food was just what we wanted!..."
Jessica Whitten
"Went for a birthday dinner with some friends.Very nice atmosphere with a very good inner design, lights and music.The shell crab, the eye..."
João Plácido
"We had our firm's Christmas function hereIt was a fabulous nightHad what was almost a private room upstairsThe champagne..."
Glenn Town
"My dinner started with selection of bread, followed by rack of lamb, finishing with a chocolate fondant. What I like about Botswana Butchery is that..."
Sherry Oh
"We came here as a big group... lovely restaurant great location/views.Awesome selection to choose from:We started withBreads..."
Donna&Shane
"next time I'm back in nz. this is the first place I wana eat at! I ordered eggs bene with extra hashbrowns. and also got a mocha which the waiter..."
GreeneggsnHam
"Came here for dinner..Food was really nice. Service was great. The waiters paid so much attention to your needs. Great place, would definately come..."
Matimbaufwenuka
"Loved it , plenty of great options on the menu , I went with the 350gm Scotch cooked perfectly. The sides are sensational. Be sure to leave space for..."
Nick The Greek
"Espresso martinis are absolutely to die for! BUT had to wait about 40minutes for our table although we booked the table for particular time, then we..."
Anna Griffin
"I'd heard a friend raving about their menu and the buttermilk oysters in Queenstown so I was thrilled to discover there was another restaurant in..."
Jasmine
"i had only ever been here for cocktails before, but yesterday had peking duck and duck fat roast potatoes, and it was sooooo good 😍 couldn't fault..."
Becstasy
"I have wanted to try Botswana Butchery since it first opened in Auckland - but I haven't been back in the city so hadn't had the opportunity. Service..."
Rebecca
"Very few places make me universally smile after a meal! Our first visit to Botswana was an exceptional experience from the front house service, the..."
Ryan Wong
"Beautiful food with beautiful venue and service to match. The lamb is AMAZING (the leg of lamb to share) . Service is faultless, Always polite,..."
Tiffany Walker
"Standouts liver parfait, either one of the snapper, and eye fillet. Food tasted alright, not exceptional. Beautiful space with a romantic ambience;..."
Apple Tate
"This place has become our regular pre-ferry fuel up point. With impeccable service, an awesome wine list and a well excecuted menu, this place..."
Yorkshire Pudding
"Astonishing taste of all dishes ordered, well prepared entrees and mains, great butchery selection, one of the best grills in Auckland. Full wine..."
Tanz
"Went for lazy sunday lunch. Service was on point. If you get a table facing the harbour, ferries will come and go so a bit of excitement for kids...."
Sanjesh Lal
"Went with work mates for a leaving party. Dinner was good. We had a selection at the table. The Hapuka steak was good with prawns. The eye fillet was..."
April
"Been 4 times, always enjoyed the food and the staff, very knowledgeable and helpfull. A bit pricey but very good quality and fresh food. The cellar..."
Brainless Foodie
"This place is not cheap, but if you want to treat your-self and somebody else with a very fancy and tasty dinner, then this is the right choice...."
Good Advisor
"Lunch with a view! You can enjoy your meal with the view of the port. I tried the sashimi, onion rings, chips and creamed corn, leek and cheese dish...."
Razelle Icaro
"The place is so warm and invitingGreat bar selection and some really nice wines The food menu has some rally nice optionsWe loved the..."
Globalfoodlover
"Recommended for fine dining. Good food, good ambience. Their Peking Duck and Eye Fillet were awesome. It takes some time to get the foods served, but..."
Julian Sukmana Putra
"Stunning restaurant and wonderful service. Botswana butchery is head and shoulders above a lot of restaurants in Auckland. The dining experience is..."
GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015
"Whenever I get asked where my favourite restaurant in Auckland is I always say Botswana Butchery! The food is insane....and the service is amazing!..."
Jessica Teasdale
"Came here for a lovely dinner. Awesome location, beautiful interior and lovely meal! Had the scallops with pork croquettes to start and they were..."
Andrea Fernandez
"Very nice! Beautifully cooked eye fillet steak and the sides are fantastic. You must try their onion rings... Best ever. Will definitely be going..."
Ashley
"I had lunch here today with my girlfriends - incredible. Sat in the sun with a few bottles of Moēt, the food was divine. The service was superb. So..."
Caitlin Earl
"I really like this place but it is quite expensive (defiantly caters to the tourists) but my duck was cooked beautifully and I really enjoyed..."
Caroline Barrett
"Decided to try this place after a good review from a colleague. Came here after work on a Thursday with some friends. Ordered the entrée caramelised..."
Jacqueline L.
"Arrived at your restaurant for a family celebration, I was pleasantly greeted by every staff member who walked by, this is were the great vibe of..."
Phil
"Loovveee yes love this restaurant! Customer service was excellent, food was delicious and memorable. Decor and ambience of restaurant rich and..."
Celeste
"Pricey, but I adore the atmosphere and service here. The food is vibrant and wholesome, a great selection of NZ wine, and a very comfortable and..."
Kelly
"Meat... meaaaattt! A great menu but the steak and sauce is their specialty and they haven't let us down ever. Impeccable service either at the table,..."
Ryan The Lion
"I have heard great things about this place and the Queenstown sister restaurant has rave reviews but the two times I have visited here I have left a..."
Dan Norton
"I had the wagyu rump as a main and the mandarin cream cheese mousse for dessert. Overall the food was exquisite and the sides that we ordered for the..."
Jee Espino
"We enjoyed lovely food mid week while fairly empty. Unfortunately because it was quiet, the staff was more interested in chatting than keeping our..."
Helen
"Went here on a Sunday night. The setting is beautiful, really liked the old-style seating and large tables. The staff were very friendly and..."
Hannah
"You never fail me apart from getting my mushroom sauce order wrong sometimes. Perfect place to go. It is the only place I take my lovely girlfriend..."
Ghoulnz
"Fantastic restaurant! Wonderful staff, ambiance, decor and food! Really enjoyed everything about this place! The salt and pepper squid is to die..."
SarahWiklund
"I have eaten here before and enjoyed my meal. We arrived and the girl serving us was in a long conversation with a friend who may have worked there...."
Andre Cressy
"We went to this restaurant having had a good experience several years ago. All in all had a terrific meal. The service was great, although a little..."
Brendon Durey
"Always good service and good food. Love the atmosphere too. Lovely..."
M Hamadeh
"Its Ok went there late one night good food service staff were Ok I found the late night getting to and from my hotel a little on the scary , I found..."
Park Sleep
"Dinner for two - food was succulent and wine matched perfectly. The oysters as a starter were awesome, then a filet mignon with mushrooms along with..."
Franck Ridon
"Went here with my partner on a whim; we had read all of the mixed reviews and decided to try it out regardless.The food was amazing. My..."
Kyle Muir
"Really nice food - and worth what we paid. The drinks were great - my wife is pregnant so cannot have alcohol, so they made an amazing mocktail for..."
Chad Franklin
"Excellent food and ambiance. It was a busy Saturday evening and we had outstanding service esp from our waiter who was French. We could not fault..."
Halfaspoon Page
"This place was excellent from the minute we walked in the door we were treated like royalty. The food was outstanding and the waiting staff..."
Michael
"Went here for Xmas Eve dinner this year and was pleasantly surprised! Staff were all so welcoming and friendly - willing to make a joke and go the..."
Amy FM
"(Review from visiting Aussie) I've been to Botswana Butchery in Queenstown more than once & it's in my top 5 best restaurants of this type in the..."
Trevor Macleod
"Forget the old reviews - The staff here are really good!!! and the food was amazing!!! It was my partner's birthday (had not made this known when I..."
Phillip Kite
"$32 for a slab of tuna (sides are extra) so pretty expensive but the service was the best I've had in a long time. Love the big armchairs too. What a..."
Jen Hanton
"Botswana Auckland has been on my list of restaurants to try after a great experience in Queenstown 3 years ago. The dining room was beautiful and..."
Nicky J
"After dining at Botswana Butchery in Auckland various times in the last month I have to say that I am very confused about all the negative reviews..."
Emma Stenbeck
"My partner and I dinned at Botswana Butchery on a Friday night. We booked an early table (1830) so the restaurant was still reasonably quiet when we..."
Dave Gordon
"Despite the poor reviews which I read before making the reservation, I have to say I was pleasantly surprised.Arrived on time but the table..."
Ian Wilson
"I have lived all over the world and I have spent way too much money in Resturants...The VIEW from Botoswana is the best in Auckland for..."
William Murdoch
"We ate here last night, and to be honest after all the bad reviews, wasn't sure what to expect.We were told the wait would be a half hour, so..."
Simon
"We took our Australian clients to the Botswana Butchery in the first week of opening and while not one to normally write reviews feel compelled to do..."
Wendy Williamson
"I enjoyed a lovely afternoon at the Botswana Butchery with a friend recently - it was a beautiful crisp day and we were warmed by the sun with views..."
Jane
"Took my family and by comparison had eaten at Jervois Steak House the week before. By comparison service was charming, efficient and attentive. A..."
Terry
"I've eaten here twice since it opened, and I am kind of surprised by the vehemency of these negative reviews.Overall I had a great time..."
Emma
"Make no mistake every part of this place is targeted at the deeper portion of the wallet. I however attended as guest so I did not have the curse of..."
JustOneMore
"Botswana Butchery near the Ferry terminal down town was our destination this freezing winters eve. It was a bit of a last minute thing making a..."
Mrspotandmrlid
"The food here is excellent and the atmosphere quite formal. It's not a cheap eat, but it's a great place to spoil yourself on a classy date in a..."
Vivien @ KJAS Blog
"I love having friends and family come visit from overseas as I get to take them to some of my favourite eateries that showcase some of Auckland's..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"Botswana Butchery Auckland opened in late 2012. Riding on the success of the Queenstown restaurant, the fans were sure to follow. And they did. Not..."
Alistair Ross
"A few months ago I went to BB with two guests. The meal was superb, staff polite and good fun. A great night out. The bill was $430 , pricey but we..."
Stuart Dixon
"Great service, got a table ahead of booking time, food was great especially the onion rings, medium rear steak and the melt in your mouth lamb rack..."
Richard Kumar
"First time customer, greeted with a cleaver stuck on the glass door, clever and a standout matching the restaurants theme. The restaurant has a..."
Martin Ng
"We went here for a family dinner, the service and waiter were amazing! The sides and starters were delicious, highly recommend the gyoza. Everyone..."
Sarah K
"Lovely food, amazing service, & friendly staff. The lovely lady at the till even gave us an umbrella as we were leaving so we could get to our car..."
Tori Rogers
"Five full star reviews can allude to different scenarios. In this case, it means that I'm absolutely blown away by how good this restaurant was...."
Christopher Lai
"If you are looking for an amazing experience with your significant other or to spoil someone on a special occasion this is the place to take them...."
The Duvals
"Gorgeous spot, very chic, perfect for special occasions/office dinner & drinks. Second time going, partners birthday this time. Service was stunning..."
Nikki
"Did not try their main, only the soup. The French onion soup and creamy mushroom soup was good. The service staff was very attentive, warm and..."
Serena Yeo
"Food is fantastic - the chefs know their stuff. Steak is cooked to perfection, sides are drool-worthy and the selection of sauce is impressive! The..."
Georgia
"Loveliest dinner we had in Queenstown. Though my wife and I didn’t have a reservation, they kindly seated us in the private room with a fireplace...."
M Liu
"an exceptional meal with exceptional service. peking duck for starters was a personal favourite, as was the pork..."
Alice
"First time for my partner and I at this iconic restaurant on Auckland’s waterfront and a decadent lunch in store.
We visited on a reasonably quiet..."
Sean O'Connor
"Lovely food, amazing service, & friendly staff. We came here to celebrate our daughters graduation and I am so pleased we did, everything was five..."
Shane Moore
"Great place to celebrate special occassions. Love their steaks,lamb and oyster. The lamb is cooked to..."
Rafael del Rosario
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