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Giraffe Restaurant

85/100 (1888 ratings)

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"Fantastic meal. Blown away by the squid two ways. The wagyu was amazing but the only time i have ever had it so i have nothing to compare...."

Flippynz

"Great place to go would go..."

Restaurant Inspector

"Lunched here yesterdayGreat premises and locationService mixed badAs was foodSome excellentSome ordinaryDrinks very..."

Glenn Town

"Beautiful fit out, good lighting, and nicely presented dishes. We went twice in the same week since we were quite impressed with the food on the..."

Ken

"Came here for breakfast, quite pleasing and nice dining area...."

Elizabeth Edwards

"I’m in Auckland for work and staying at Viaduct Harbour and am spoiled for choice for dining. I really enjoyed my lunch at Giraffe. The staff are..."

J9Eats

"I came especially for the suckling pig with cauliflower purée & tempura black sausage. It was good but not as good as I expected; the black sausage..."

STRADS

"Top notch restaurant here. The food is exceptional, I could not fault anything that came out. I ordered the spaghetti and prawn and also the chips,..."

Crackerjacker

"Came to Giraffe for breakfast and was seated immediately by friendly wait staff. After we were seated we waited quite a long time before anyone came..."

Anneliese Longstaff

"The food and the chefs were amazing. We had the chefs table and the chefs were extremely friendly and nice to talk to. The food was amazing the..."

Dimple Vagal

"Fancy dinner at Giraffe a while ago. I got the Lamb Rack as my main and shared creme brulee and chocolate pudding for dessert after. Food was lovely,..."

Alma Eats

"Had an amazing anniversary dinner, selecting the tasting menu. The vegetarian options were so flavourful, highly recommend. One of the highlights of..."

Msmooo

"The work team decided to try this place for a work celebration lunch. Overall it was a good experience. The whitebait rolled up toast entree (forgot..."

Dxlche

"Environment is excellent. We had the fish for share. It tastes nice, but portion is not enough for a group of people. The staff sometimes is lost,..."

Wendy Wang

"Had a wonderful meal here. Its the second time we've been. Had to bring brother and sister inlaw. The meals are outstanding and we had the pleasure..."

Linda Michie

"Pretty high quality restaurant at viaduct harbour. Staffs are friendly and helpful. All the dishes are delicious！ especially their kids set menu..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Really nice restaurant in the viaduct. The entrance is off to the side which makes it a bit hard to find but keep an eye out for a giraffe and you'll..."

Benedict Uy

"Went to this place for our office Christmas lunch this year.Service - excellentDrinks selection - excellentEntre - We..."

Andrean

"Came here on a Monday evening to celebrate my partner's birthday. Upon arriving, a waiter kindly offered to store my umbrella in their..."

Oksana Zhang

"The place is pleasant, clean and child-friendly. The staff provided a good customer service. We have been looking forward to try their suckling pig..."

888bing888

"One of the most incredible dining experiences I’ve had! An impromptu dinner date, we had the pleasure of watching Simon work his magic in the..."

Panini T

"I'll be straight up and honest. If you are wanting dishes that are of good portion, this is not the place for you. However if you want dishes that..."

FOODFANATICJIMMY

"Had the most amazing experience here tonight! My partner and I love to try new restaurants around city and were more than impressed with Giraffe. We..."

Thomas Wilcox

"Giraffe on the viaduct offers a variety of dishes and a contemporary take on classic flavours. Our waiter provided exceptional service and knowledge..."

Calvin

"Lovely food and wine! I had a fillet of salmon which was perfectly cooked-crispy skin and pink in the middle,accompanied by a light salad and some..."

Anna Griffin

"Fxxxxxg Amazing!This was the answer I gave my sister when she asked me how my dinner tonight was. I’ve been eating so much food..."

Tony Ma

""Pretty bloody nice."my partner, 2018We absolutely loved our time here. The wine selection was fantastic and complimented the food..."

Christopher Pearce

"Every dish popped with flavor. Highly recommend selecting several dishes and sharing. Best way to try lots of dishes and surprisingly filling...."

Vanessa Morris

"Been there couple of times, location - bang on Viaduct, had whole fish in salsa sauce, this is one the best prepared I have had, good quantity as it..."

Rakesh Sethi

"Wow. My dining experience at Giraffe was superb. Our server was really personable and we felt very welcome and comfortable. Our meal was 10/10 - so..."

Unnzie

"A lovely restaurant. Staff are very friendly and service was really good.Food very flavoursome.Caprese salad was fresh, the kawai butter ,bread and..."

PK

"Quick stop in for a morning coffee... coffee was excellent, great service, we will be back.Looked at the food going to other dinners and it..."

Warren

"We came here for desert after having lunch elsewhere. Amazing location, fantastic service, coffee was perfect and a lovely menu. Prices are value for..."

Donald Tracey Murray

"Awesome place wasn’t to busy so good for our older guests who can’t hear properly. Our waiter was very helpful and professional we had the $245..."

Lucas Andrewes

"Has an interesting way of portioning their dishes. It’s set up like a tapas restaurant, where you can order a few small dishes. I tried the rabbit..."

Zachary James Sievert

"Giraffe has a fun and vibrant feel, and totally unique- nothing like I've experienced in a restaurant before. Its light, quirky, interesting...."

Dinah

"Overall: Excellent venue, fantastic food and some decent friendly service. Venue: It's a new restaurant so it's clean and well furnished...."

Mark Burney

"great place for a special occasion. Food quality is excellent, and all the dishes are well prepared. I really liked the pork Wellington, meat was..."

Imperius Malekith

"Went to Giraffe for lunch last Wednesday. Was so impressed! I was very nervous going in as I had my 6month old daughter with me, but the staff were..."

Katabells

"Went to giraffe and had the restaurant month special, it was absolutely outstanding and I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience from the food, wine..."

Pippa

"See the ads on Facebook, and always wanna try there. Been there on Friday night, Excellent food and excellent service, just love it. Thanks for..."

Daisy

"We were a group of 6 ladies & we had a good night after a rocky start - we booked 4 weeks ago via their booking site & included we wanted to utilise..."

Deborah Harrison-Flynn

"My better half had tried to book a week or so before we visited but failed; giraffe books half of the dining room and takes walk ins for the rest of..."

Gus

"unfortunately was disappointed after waiting so long to come here! poor service, we had a booking but waited 25 minutes to be served- it wasn't even..."

Becstasy

"Giraffe is Simon Gaults new venture & occupies what used to be Mecca in the Viaduct.It's ethos is around home grown food heroing local..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Had to try this place!.... turned up just before 12 but out the front isn't the entrance that's down the side...wasn't really obvious despite the..."

Donna&Shane

"Wow what a great restaurant, but not surprising given the person behind it (i.e. Simon Gault). First off the service is great - friendly..."

Austin

"Food - Good quality ingredients cooked in a way that respects the produce and enhances the flavours simply. Nice ambience and friendly..."

Travels4Food

"I wasn't sure what to expect as there are no reviews yet and was happy to give Giraffe a shot regardless.Not knowing what would be on the..."

Miss Kiki

"It was a beautiful day, the hostess was very polished, & welcomed us with a smile, the food came soon after our beverages & water. Nothing seemed to..."

Delwyn Sinclair

"Always a great experience. This time I had Canterbury Duck...the meat was lacking in flavour - but the waiter said it was 'different'. It wouldn't be..."

Bryan G.

"What a great experience, the staff were welcoming and friendly, especially our waiter Herbie, whom is genuinely friendly and attentive. The food was..."

Robza

"5 stars for our amazing server Kristine! We had a table of 10 that must have been a lot of work! She was very VERY patient, polite and friendly. She..."

Renee L

"Delicious food, fabulous staff, great atmosphere. The chicken with pine nuts, spinach and mozzarella on seasonal veges is so good. The banoffee..."

Michelle Bow Ceramics

"Used the online booking to get a table, was sat beside the Viaduct view, was served by Ruben which made the experience much more memorable. Had the..."

Josh Feliz

"Very nice restaurant at the harbour. Service was lovely. We went at 5 pm so it was not yet busy. The best thing we ate was the pumpkin ravioli, very..."

Nielsa van Staveren

"Had dinner and breakfast here and both were lovely. Good service and great food, would visit..."

Rachael Overmeyer

"I was really impressed by this establishment. The food was great, a specialty cocktail was offered which was exceptional. The services was..."

Steve James

"Really nice restaurant in the viaduct. The entrance is off to the side which makes it a bit hard to find but keep an eye out for a giraffe and you'll..."

Benedict Uy

Twentythree

72/100 (430 ratings)

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"As I posted today on FB, barista make days for millions across the world, today I had this very happy barista making mine! Coffee at its..."

Anil Kunjunny

"So good!! Accommodated for our needs and whipped up some eggs and hash. Great coffee and great service! Thanks guys..."

Kendra Jane Fraser

"I went to "Twenty Three" Cafe for the first time, about a week ago. I really enjoyed it, the service excellent, with a very capable Manager, Jazmine..."

Malcolm William Santa Dixon

"Delicious food and great..."

Ruth Riding

"Have only had coffee here and it’s been consistently good! very friendly staff. Good relaxing atmosphere in the area out the back. Will have to..."

Sez U

"I work 2 minutes away from here, it’s a popular choice amongst staff not only because it’s convenient but also because of their friendly service...."

TheMʌverick

"Nice outdoor area for groups and friendly staff . sometimes orders for groups are a bit slow but great coffee and yummy fresh food to choose from..."

Niamh Slattery

"After doing a little workout at the nearby gym (Ludus Magnus) decided to get something hot to drink despite being winter at the time I was there. So..."

Tavita Milford

"The eggs Benedict with bacon are fantastic! I really recommend this place, perfect for breakfast and brunch and the staff is super friendly. They..."

Justinelaboisse

"I will brace the Mt Eden road traffic just to pass and stop at this cafe! Great service, cafe ambience, quality coffee. Customer service is..."

Kayla H

"This is hands down my favourite cafe in Auckland. The soy flat white is the best in my opinion and I have done the research! Always friendly and..."

Olivia Barnett - Naghshineh

"Great service, coffee and breakfast menu. Qaulity ingredients, flavour and plate layout. Also recommend the lemon slice for a sweet treat-delish!..."

S B

"I'm suprised this place doesn't have a higher rating. We just went for lunch and thought it was amazing. Service was great, lovely servers. The food..."

Roanne Cochrane

"Came here as we were walking past and looking for a brunch spot! As you walk through the cafe, it opens to a gorgeous courtyard which is where we..."

Charlotte

"Breakfast always cooked to perfection, eggs and bacon do not taste of plastic and coffee tastes great. When I need a place to chill or rejuvenate my..."

Chris Anthony

"A group of us went here the other day for brunch as we were in the neighbourhood. The cafe itself is quite simple at the front but opens..."

Alysha Bower

"Amazing coffee! Staff are friendly but the service was a bit slow.Good selection of counter foods, the gluten free cakes were..."

R

"Good selection of healthy and fresh food, catering for all dietary requirements. Great versatile space, allowing for a range of purposes: you..."

Amber

"My favourite part of this cafe is the outdoor courtyard. The cool thing is that the courtyard is shared with the bar next door! At night, the cafe..."

ShoRt

"Was at church next door and went for lunch with some friends. Was quite busy when we went, but there is a back room which has a more relaxed..."

Tian Tian Zhang

"Best coffee in town and great food with friendly staff 👌 had nothing but friendly smiles from cafe twenty three. Always inviting but most..."

Ben Kaino

"Absolutely loved my first visit to Twenty three. The outdoor area was amazing even when the weather was terrible. Started with some fantastic coffee..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"Twenty Three...where to start? Firstly the staff there are amazing. So friendly and very welcoming. Always a smile on their face when I walk in. Even..."

KAINO

"I love Auckland cafés, and I've visited many! That said, I'm not much of a foodie. Mostly I want decent food, serious coffee, nice people -..."

Bizzy Bobbit

"This Cafe is my go to almost every morning and sometimes lunch when I can. Every time I walk in im greeted with my name and a massive smile! They ask..."

Petra Rijnbeek

"So everyday after class i'll head up to twenty three for my favourite fruit salad and coffee.......I enjoy going to the cafe and i would like to..."

Angelique Petersen

"I work just down the road so am a regular for my caffeine fix. The coffee is lovely and my workmates and I often visit with our office order.I..."

Aarti Mistry

"The staff are very friendly and approachable. I visited for breakfast once and was very satisfied with the coffee and eggs. Absolutely love the..."

Phoebe Joiner

"We passed Twenty Three whilst wandering down the street and it looked like a nice cafe. Although it appears to have limited seating inside, there is..."

Joanna Ly

"We had a wonderful breakfast here this morning. They use fresh, high-quality ingredients. Great eggs, tea, and..."

Nancy Trotta

"Twenty three is a little bit of peace in the city! The courtyard is lovely, complete with a cosy fire and relaxing music. The cakes and food are..."

Sophia Reeves

"The food was very good although kinda pricy. They offered me some vegan options even so there are nit many. I can't recommend the cupcakes enough...."

Philipp P

"Had my team Christmas breakfast celebration here. Good atmosphere at the back of the..."

Clament Wong

"Beautiful flat white had this morning at Twenty Three. Overlooking the traffic on a busy Monday. Great service and a smile and a gorgeous sunny..."

Sterling Arnet

"Fantastic local cafe, from the entrance you might assume it's on the smallee side but when you walk out to the back it opens up to a large sheltered..."

Julian Garthwaite

"A favourite weekend café spot in Eden Terrace. Great service and great food options from the classics like eggs benedict through to my personal..."

Darren Davis

"Brilliant cafe, with beautiful indoor and outdoor seating. Lovely staff, pretty decor, clean bathrooms, and of course delicious, aesthetic food. ..."

William Torkington

"Nice food and friendly staff. Pricing a little bit above..."

Vernon Gates

"Lovely staff these guys have the best coffees and muffins in Auckland the food here is beautifully made. The layout is awesome outside I've..."

Amelia Motuliki

"It's good for a quick bite, excellent..."

Mannan Maqsood (Mannan Khan)

"Fresh food, cooked to home made levels of hygiene and taste(don't expect mind blowing levels of spice/flavours), presented like something you'd see..."

Shan Sunny

"Really beautiful cafe. Much bigger than it looks from the front with a large outdoor seating area at the rear. Service was friendly and fast, food..."

Sean M

"Always love going here, the food is yummy and the coffee is fab. Highlighly recommend the friendly staff and cozy..."

Ria Matia

"Alway's enjoy my coffee at 23 cafe. Great place to visit, great staff, great..."

Stephen Barnett

"Great place to have breakfast, the food here is very tasty. The service is fast and very..."

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