Best Ribs in Auckland Central

6 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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Crave Restaurant Cafe
Crave Restaurant Cafe
89/100 (2892 ratings)
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Buttermilk French Toast
Cheese Scone with Coffee
Fungi Medley
Benediction with Bacon
Eggs Benedict
Buttermilk Brioche French Toast
French Toast
Toasts
Eggs Florentine
Chai Latte
Cakes
Iced Mocha
Salmon Eggs Benedict
Flat White
Poached Eggs on Toast
hot chocolate
Smashed Avocado
Eggs Benedict with salmon
Salad
Turkish Eggs
EGGS BENE
Bacon and Eggs Benedict
Ribs
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International
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Contemporary
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Reservations
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Free off-street parking
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Wheelchair Accessible
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Free Wifi
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Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
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Mid-range
"Such a good brekkie spot! Have been here multiple times and haven’t been disappointed. I fail to think of any bacon eggs bene faults which is rare!..."
Foodie_1110
"Packed cafe for Sunday brunch. Not a long wait for table. Food was excellent. Coffee bean is strong and juices made fresh. Hidden gem in a semi..."
Kalyani Bhole
"Nice lit Cafe for a good morning coffee and breakfast after smashing the workout next door.Very lively decor and good service. Keen to try the..."
Daksh Gupta
"Really nice place. Really busy on Saturday afternoon but still managed to get a nice big table and plenty of space for a baby pram etc. Great choices..."
Dora The Food Explorer
"We have been a couple of times now. Firstly for coffee and cake, then lunch. Coffee and cake were excellent. Lunch was sublime. Great service,..."
Dave Koefoed
"Super aesthetic cafe that is perfect for catchups. Check out their little hidden library area! Also one of the few providers of little lato ice cream..."
Bella Qian
"Great food and drinks. A very nice place to enjoy a brunch with friends..."
Jess Ramage
"Went to Crave and it was super busy, the cafe serves a variety of cabinet food, coffees and brunch options. The portions are quite big and tastes..."
Jenny Da
"Took a chance on Crave when I saw it listed as one of Auckland’s best brunches on Urban List. The location is great and lovely open atmosphere. The..."
Nicole Wallen
"food is great and the atmosphere is..."
Justin Wong
"Really nice food & great atmosphere. The food was nice. I got the eggs, halloumi,hashbrown on toast (not pictured) and the hasbrown would have had to..."
Helena Clements
"Excellent coffee, friendly service, good..."
Kelly Bold
"Great local in Morningside, but super hard to find parking so plan your visit if you’re driving there.Service was great & the cafe is light &..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Always such a busy cafe and has such great food, really good coffee too. A large seating area both inside and out, and the service that we received..."
Dani
"Great place around the corner of the main part of Kingsland, great decor, setting, service and great tasting food. Always service with a..."
Ricky Bhat
"Delicious food and a buzzing atmosphere. Even though lots of people came in, the staff did not rush us out after our breakfast. They brought us water..."
Jan
"Community restaurant with amazing food and beautiful decor. Went back twice in a week because the food was just too good! Can't go wrong with their..."
K Tan
"This cafe is the place where I and my partner went on our first date. Very nice cafe with cool interior decor. Food is also nice and well-presented..."
The. GIANT. Eater
"Anyone that knows me knows I love a good Eggs Benny 🥚🍳 This one is the ‘Benediction’ from Crave in Morningside! The eggs were perfectly..."
Liandra Misquitta
"Been searching for good brunch spot lately. Nice decorated cafe with nice food. The only odd thing being the food is getting ready too fast even..."
Jessica
"We came on a Saturday morning and it was jam packed. Quick service. My benediction was the best bene i've had so far. My partner loved his burger..."
Quinn Mai
"ended up coming here after having a bad experience next door and honestly made up for it, the service was great and the waiters were quick to take..."
Mahalya Karora
"Love this place, have tried most things on the menu and am a fan of all. Great atmosphere and almost always a friendly dog to pat 😍 Staff are..."
Sophie Wright
"I love the setup of the cafe, and the environment/vibe it creates. The food is amazing, the menu is set in a way that it's easy to make a decision on..."
Quinton Wong
"This place is constantly packed at any given time, so be ready for a bit of a wait time if you plan to go on the weekends! Amazing decor and bubbly..."
Linda
"Visited this place twice and both times had the croque madame which is amazing. Love the extra cheesy sauce and prosciutto instead of the..."
Sorry_vonguenumber
"Popped in for a late hot chocolate, early coffee and midday brunch (mimosa to boot) and have always been greeted with excellent customer service! The..."
Kate Lauren
"Love this place! It’s a family fave, we usually come in a large group of 4 generations.It’s super kid friendly and their menu options are..."
Chan Can Eat
"I was recommended for this place for a long time and I finally had the chance to try it! It was a really nice experience. The place is bigger than..."
Clarice Natasha
"The cafe was fully packed with customers but had a great service from the staff. We did have to wait quite a bit but was worth it. Loved the..."
Coffee Macarons
"Great hospitality and great food. People keep coming in it tells you how popular this cafe is. You can enjoy a glass of wine even for lunch. Great..."
Benjamin Daisuke Hirata
"Lovely place for my every Saturday’s brunch! Two of my favourite dishes are Salmon benediction and smashed avo. Hope your cafe taste is getting..."
Ashley Tran
"Very nice place with a nice atmosphere inside and out. Open long hours not like a lot of cafes that close early. The coffee I had here was great..."
Chris Clark
"the chipotle creme and chorizo crumb was so yummy -the perfect twist on a classic! seriously one of my top rated eggs benes!! was not disappointed..."
Kat
"There are two stairs in this cafe. The down stair is a cafe and upstair is a library.  I really like the design of this cafe. I ordered a french..."
Wanzi Xiao
"Tried Crave because of a recommendation and it did not disappoint!Excellent food, portion sizes, service and the high ceilings paired with its..."
Mashed_Potato
"Popped into crave for lunch with a friend and we were standing around for a bit until we got seated. For drinks I got an orange juice and my friend..."
Karina
"This place is a popular spot for locals and workers to get their daily coffee fix. The staff are friendly, attentive and hospitable despite how busy..."
Ming_Angela Y
"I love their food. Portion is not huge, but it is so unique and flavorful! Reasonable price! the restaurant has interesting looking as well. I like..."
Jhye21
"One of our favourite brunch places - always consistent quality in their food. We normally get the eggs bene and big breakfast. The coffee is also..."
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"Came here for breakie before school one day, and was so happy with my french toast, it was quite jam packed, but still didn’t seem crowded and was..."
Yana Petrenko
"The place was packed when we got there, waited for a couple of minutes before we got seated. Even though it was packed the service was amazing. Maybe..."
Yvonne
"never disappointed by this place. great place to come for brunch.atmosphere is nice and inviting and staff are always very..."
Samuel
"Currently my favourite place to brunch.They have a great selection on the menu, however I always seem to resort back to the Bacon..."
Foodie Feels
"Busy cafe, like the fit out. Had the grilled halloumi which was really good, large portion size and lots going on on the plate. Must come back here..."
Shannon
"Great place, great people, great coffee, great food 👌 their eggs bene is tough to beat, but the cabinet food is just as good. Super nice space to..."
Joe Roberts
"This is a place that everyone needs to try, whether it be for breakfast, brunch, or lunch! Not only is the food awesome and it can claim one of the..."
Matchstick Reviews
"One of the best eggs bene i've actually had. Hollandaise was delish as well as the edition of chorizo crumbs (like seriously chorizo crumbs!? Still..."
Neelam Chandra
"Really nice atmosphere, a cool little spot that was otherwise under-utilised before Crave popped up. Super busy - bit of a mare finding a park, but..."
Renee Fox
"This place is awesome! I have had some of my best memories spent here surrounded by their lovely staff, incredible food and delicious coffees would..."
Anais
"Went there for dinner last night. Everything was awesome. From the lovely helpful staff to the amazing food. We loved the pork ribs, burnt broccoli..."
Briggy
"Probably one of the most buttery eggs benny dishes I’ve ever had. So so so good. Staff were super friendly. Ambience was nice, busy place but not..."
Jenny @ga.eats
"I was delighted that the chef had added a bit of piquancy (I think it was cayenne pepper) to the cheese scone.  The coffee was good and..."
Camilla Dadson
"We had our team lunch here, super cool atmosphere! I had the burnt brocolli dish and I've been obsessed with it ever since. Reasonably priced and..."
Lana Maria Lazarevich
"Wow, what a great place! Fantastic food - the burger patty was soooo good. The menu didn’t actually mention fries so we were pleasantly surprised..."
Becca Barnes
"Came in for breakfast and the place was busy. Service and welcome very nice and no trouble at all when we want a bigger table( she extended the table..."
Charissa
"Great brunch / café spot to catch up with people. Came in for brunch on a Saturday as Smint400 had already mentioned parking is abhorrent around..."
Medium_Rare
"Staffs are friendly, large space lots of seating, good food, would recommend, good vibe and really busy. Only downside is hard to find parking...."
SMINT400
"Most amazing crew, such a friendliness and kindness every time you go in. You can tell the staff want to be there to service you. Food has a wide..."
Cheapeatobsession
"I had lunch here with a friend yesterday. It was a public holiday so very busy. The wait staff were friendly, a little difficult to work out how to..."
Phil Morton
"The food at Crave is quite nice with a ambience to match. Tasteful decor and good service by staff. We came on a Saturday morning and the place was..."
Sunaina Goundar
"Yum! The food arrived fast and at good quality even though they’re quite busy. The only thing is that the waiter looked quite confused and..."
CHIFAN.EATS
"I like this cafe since before it was moved. I love its atmosphere and coffee. Some staff are super kind while some staff aren't. I recommend this..."
Youngji.lee.nz
"One of my fav cafe! Awesome ambiance, modern, hip and spacious and its kids friendly! The staff are also great and the food are yum decent price and..."
Nathalie
"Never disappointed with crave. The service is amazing and they have a variety of choices suited for every type of person! No wonder they’re always..."
Sydney
"Hands down the best buttermilk French toast I’ve ever had! 9 times out of 10 I always order a savoury brunch meal but I couldn’t pass up this..."
Lizzie
"We are spoilt to live in a city with such food variety, so why not take any opportunity to experience what Auckland has to offer.Waking up..."
Warren
"Came here, and loved my French toast. Atmosphere is great, even more amazing once I found out their furniture is all recycled which is pretty cool...."
Mary Hodgson
"Went here for lunch on the weekend. Place was very busy, cool space, massively high ceiling and recycled furniture. Had the chicken breast with..."
Clove
"We had brunch ast saturday and coming back yesterday for dinner. The place is betautiful and decor with high celling,painting. Staff was really..."
Cindy Chu
"Great atmosphere, excellent food. Easy to get to and park. Good service, can be quite busy but that's with good reason. Have been there a few times..."
Daniel Chiou
"Great ambiance! Great good! Good service! Only thing I didn’t like was how we got another tables cutlery tin given to us instead a new set from..."
Harry Kumar
"My sister recommended this place as it is her go-to coffee place. I think they’re definitely more than just a cool coffee place. The space is..."
Marnelli
"As a harsh brown lover, I love their egg benedit a lot as they replace toast with harsh brown. It is so delicious that I can't help falling in love..."
Channellam1234
"Lovely spot and delicious food. The place was busy when my party of 5 arrived but we were promised a table within 10 minutes and got it. The only..."
Dezezez
"The food are to die for! My favourite brunch spot with my partner, but they lost one star because of the service. When I come in to a cafe or..."
Gabriella Devita Febiola
"Such an amazing ambience in this cafe!! Excellent service and great food. Small menu with just 5 or so dishes but each is good sized and made with..."
Michael Ranjitsingh
"We just had coffee here but surely coming back for some food. Lovely place and decor with high ceilings, paintings and massive shelf. Staff was nice..."
I'm Hungry
"This place is highly recommendedQuite a unique space in MorningsideLittle local competitionVery much community-mindedExcellent..."
Glenn Town
"this place is damn awesome! I didn’t even know crave existed until I accidentally parked outside! I had the smashed avo and grandma had the French..."
Sophie Wilton
"Came by when it was raining and it was packed. Had to wait about 15 minutes to get a table. we were seated outside and even though it was raining it..."
Benedict Uy
"3 vegetarians enter a restaurant and have options! And let’s just say the burnt broccoli was to die for. We had pretty much all the options on the..."
Pick&Mix
"The coffee was incredible! Fantastic work from the barista’s. Wonderful staff and delicious food, what an incredible spot for a meal or quick catch..."
Billy
"Arrived on here on a late Saturday morning and place was buzzing! Such an awesome quirky/vintage vibe with a seatings up the top level and cool..."
Jen Lin
"We had the French toast, Fungi medley and the pulled lamb. Every dish was amazing in presentation and flavour. The service was so fast even though..."
Natasha Cutting
"I was going to give 3.5 start but there is no such selection so I rate it 4. Food is good and nice presentation. Quite a lot elements on the plate...."
LisaH
"Beautiful lunch at crave. Many appealing items in he menu. I chose the mushrooms which were delicious. The scrambled eggs looked amazing according to..."
Mike Currie
"I love what Crave stands for as a business. But more so, I love how good they are at what they do - a cafe and community meeting point.It's..."
Jay
"Love this place! Very spacious and quick and friendly service even though it was super busy. The food looked incredible and tasted very good. I ate..."
Auckland Foodie
"With Sunday morning coitus over and a half assed debate over where we should end up for brunch, I get up ....... the Vodka hangover from last night's..."
Kieran
"Ordered Eggs on Toast with Coffee. It tasted OK. Great environment. Lovely decor. Difficult parking. They need to add omelettes on thier..."
Nina
"I only had gelato but it was just perfect. I shouldn't eat ice cream but this is just divine. Wide range of flavours, good pricing and friendly..."
Mark Burney
"Went here for breakfast with a friend today and enjoyed every bit of this place!! The staff were friendly and even though there was a wait, they..."
Holly Swallow
"Nice place with friendly staff. We went here for brunch. Totally is good, but the smash avo is delicious but less quantity . That will be good if..."
George CY
"Came here for lunch on Anzac Day. The place was really really busy but we got seated fast. Our waitress gave us a menu and left us to it. We..."
Dxlche
"This localised hidden gem tucked between the bustle of Kingsland and Sandringham is a statement on its own. You’re immediately struck by the..."
Oksana Zhang
"Yum yum and yum... Omnomnom... We cross passed this place and saw it busy, promised ourself to come here next weekend... The next weekend finally..."
Danial Shahali
"Had a business meeting there this morning. And wow what a great cafe!! There are meeting rooms upstairs which is great. Nice service and..."
Annie Wilson
"Regularly go here for a coffee on my day off. Coffee is awesome here, also had the eggs on toast which comes with quinoa, dukkah and tomato squash,..."
Brit Abroad
"Crave is an amazing place to work and have coffee. For the first time I come in for breakfast and order a simple eggs on toast. Wow. I mean the..."
Haroun Barazanchi
"I have been coming to Crave for years. The people are awesome and they have an inspiring ethos. The most recent menu has more scrumptious food than..."
Zoe Filomena Stowers
"Very nice place to spend some relaxing time if you are around Morningside area. Big space for everyone, you can choose to sit inside or outside...."
Edi NT
"After having a bad experience with another cafe me and a friend came here for brunch. This is the third rime.comming here. THE ENVIRONMENT..."
Joseph Taleni
"This is a cafe for the trendy foodie. The masterchef visual delights translate into delicious flavours and textures for your mouth. I love the baked..."
Tanisha Jowsey
"Such an awesome place for brunch 💓💓 my friend and I came on a Saturday and still managed to get a table quite fast even though the place is..."
Linh 💛
"Crave!! Have you been there? Where do I start with this amazing place? It's a community focused cafe that have great food, provide a sense of..."
Bevan Chuang
"This cafe has a fantastic environment - it is large enough to have a variety of table sizes, the outdoor area is sunny yet sheltered and there is a..."
Siobhan Lenehan
"This cafe has a wonderful 'library' upstairs that is great for students or remote work. The cafe ooozes good all round, buy a suspended coffee and..."
Sarah LA
"Its been a wee while since I have managed to devour the populating Auckland food scene. Looking through my list of bookmarked eateries, Sunday called..."
Courtney @ A Food Awakening
"This place has gone from strength to strength imo. The service and quality of food has never wavered and the location suits us perfectly. Great vibe..."
Jocheli015
"Really liked this place! Was very busy when we went so there was a bit of a wait on food but it was definitely worth it. Amazing food and vibe..."
Lexi Kerr
"Easy parking, fantastic feel to the cafe! Amazing decor, my breakfast was quick and presented well. The look of the selection of fresh cabinet food..."
Jacquie Ellis
"I love this place. There's something for everyone 👌🏽 toys for the kids and good coffee for Mama. Eggs bene is good, sits on a good hash,..."
Kaydeen Manukia
"The decor is amazing, the staff are friendly & attentive. The food is delicious, decent portions and combinations of flavours. It's also kids..."
Miura Elikana
"AMAZING!!!! Seriously. Can't say enough great things about this spot. The food is the best breakfast food around, hands down. First time today and..."
Amanda Jenkins
"All you mamas and papas with young kids who need less stairs and more private corners and kid friendly menus, here is a place for you. All you..."
Vivi S
"Went here once last week, pretty crowded during that time but the waitress still managed to gave us a good customer service. The atmosphere was..."
Joan Blackburn
"There are some people on here with negative reviews I personally think that they are just haters and tall Poppy's trying to cut the cafe down, A..."
Ian Passtoors
"Popped n over the weekend. Bit too big for my liking but still the service was good and food arrived quick enough. Seemed very popular with the..."
Alisdair Watson
"I really enjoy going to this unusual local Cafe. Always go there with my friends for coffee and lunch and it's never a disappointment! Staff are..."
Guvna
"A great atmosphere and excellent food. Also a good spot for pre-game food and drinks. I'd recommend the pulled-pork bao, fungi arancini and beetroot..."
Michael Taylor
"Great food and prime location, the place is massive and they're really packed on the weekends, the portions are generous but it is a Lil on the..."
MizC
"Wow, what a great space! First impressions were good… an odd location but they have done wonders with the building. A friend and I went here for..."
HJ
"Lovely lunch here today. Such a fantastic local cafe, definitely one of the best in our area. I had the fungi, and it was all cooked wonderfully..."
Abbey Lissaman
"Came here about 11 on a rainy Saturday morning. Was impressed it was busy but we only had to wait about 5-10 minutes for a table. Good ambience, old..."
Juliet
"Love everything about Crave! The dećor, cutlery, glasses/cups & the vibes! The eggs benedict with salmon is a must try & love the crispy hash browns..."
Gretchen Hatton
"Splendid yet again. This place is bustling and never disappoints. Thank you Crave for another great breakfast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Filling..."
Terrence John Byrne
"Love this busy cafe with their friendly service, good coffee and great food! It has a lovely outdoor area so my friend could bring her puppy...."
ShoRt
"Trying too hard? Maybe- but I like it. The bathrooms are glorious, the decor is very on-trend, it is spacious with high ceilings, there are couches..."
Sara Sergejew
"I was craving a Crave brunch this Sunday ( ba-dum tshh) . My go to is normally the porridge because I'm a bit oat mad, but decided to mix things up..."
Athena Rhodes
"lovely people with huge room.we always share the library on the second floor.it is great cafe with neighbor friendly!Food is quite nice and..."
Phyllis Tan
"Crave is an amazing venue. The set up is extraordinary; with decor like their huge mural of Mary, an airplane turbine fan, a driftwood chandelier,..."
Mallory Payne
"Love the new venue- also liked the old one. Still packed at peak times but nice to have an outside space in the sun - this was missing at the old..."
Steph Korucu
"Our first time here for coffee and brunch on a Saturday afternoon. Didn't quite know what to expect going in but we were pleasantly surprised with..."
Lulu
"Been wanting to come in here... it was very busy for a late breakfast but the staff were friendly and we had the time to wait for a table so we did...."
Donna&Shane
"I love everything about this place. The food and coffee are both excellent. I love the fact this place is a collective. The street parties are..."
Deen Khan
"I'm not sure what the negative reviewers are talking about! We've been a couple of times and there are definitely still some teething issues (an..."
Tina Knight
"Crave has moved across the road from their old location into a great looking new building. Very cool, huge spaces & a large deck for those warmer..."
Yoda
"Absolutely excellent experience, delicious food. And to top it all off, you can feel great about your choice dining here, supporting the local..."
Grace Clayton
"We had a trip in Auckland and had brunch here twice in a row. Lovely food and atmosphere. Will definitely come back. It was a bit hard to find a car..."
Flora Z
"I was excited to try here before coming here. Cause I heard this is one of famous cafe in Auckland. Even Jacinda Ardern likes to come here. But a bit..."
Minhee Bak
"This spot is nice for a Sunday morning breakfast/brunch. The atmosphere is industrial/arty. The service is fast and polite. Food was nice and simple...."
Liv “Liv” Liv
"One of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had ! Smashed avacado with roasted broccoli and pecans - divine ! Coffee was great .Waiting time 15-20 mins on..."
Jay Gardner
"The atmosphere is Arty. Good Coffee and I love the Avo Toast the bread was a bit..."
Sivehoing Ly
"Very delicious high quality cabinet food. Good coffee in a nice..."
Albert Anderson
"Food was delicious. Everything was fresh and perfectly cooked. Smokey aioli was great. Despite forgetting our drinks, it was easily remedied by one..."
N V
"If you are looking to hire a private space to work for a small group of people then this is the place to go. Fabulous rooms to hire up to 15 or so..."
Jo Christini
"Brought my father and kids here after Art in the Park as I was recommended it by another local and they did not disappoint. Fantastic service from..."
Sarahlee Russell
"My favorite coffee shop. Love the way they treated their customers. I have been coming here regularly since 2018. The tables next to the sliding..."
mjn205
"Awesome Café in Morningside, friendly Staff, good food, commitment to the local community aswell. Reasonable prices with tasty food in an nice..."
Oberzocker 511
Ada
Ada
85/100 (478 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Italian
Dinner
Ortiz Anchovies
Burnt Carrot Toast
Creme Fraiche Pizza
Lemonade
Carrots
Ribs
Pasta
Tagliatelle
Pork Belly
Duck Fat Potatoes
Mozzarella
Prosciutto Toast
Negroni
Orange Pistachio
Agria Potatoes
Confession
Smoked Kingfish Toast Squid Ink Mayo Chilli
Brussels Sprouts with Stracciatell and Balsamic
Buratta Cheese Eggplant Anchovies
Ricotta Cavatelli Pureed Corn Chives
Italian
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Mid-range
"Pretty good place, very cute place for a couple or date. We came in a big group and it catered very well! We had the set menu which was a OK amount..."
#Hashtag Lads
"The best way to say goodbye to our New Zealand trip! The dinner at Ada was an incredible experience, the place was very cool, the stuff super..."
Marina Caimel
"Managed to skip the reservation and crash this eclectic offering. Wonderful old church, a little spooky which adds to the appeal. Food offerings were..."
Robert Kowalchuk
"Lovely staff throughout our arrival and service. I initially felt a bit unsure sitting on the high chairs by the chef but it ended up being quite..."
Ash Winter
"The long lunch is a must of you're in Auckland! They under charge it's ridiculous. Get there before the prices go up. Service was amazing and the..."
june lesa
"My one and only suggestion for Sunday brunch in Auckland. Delicious food, exquisite atmosphere. (I think the building used to be a monastery.) Arty,..."
The Translator
"I had the Sunday set menu while staying at the Convent hotel, and enjoyed every single course. Normally this is a sharing menu, but as I was..."
Katie McGarvey
"Amazing experience , delicious food, friendly staff. Paua pasta is a must. One of the best meals I had in Auckland. Highly..."
Natalia Croon (Natasha)
"Stunning venue, stunning service and stunning food! Might honestly be the best restaurant in Auckland and I’ve eaten at a lot of places in..."
Angelise Mariu
"Who’d have thought Brussel sprouts could taste soooo good! Beautiful surroundings in this fantastically set out restaurant. Everything on the menu..."
Adrian Collins
"The former convent-turned-restaurant exudes an irresistible charm that captivates your attention from the moment you step through the front door. The..."
Alex S
"A great setting, in a building and fit-out pretty unique in Auckland. The menu is really interesting, with Italian dishes cooked with Maori..."
Michel Gehin
"We had a great Sunday lunch set menu. The food was delicious—each course seemingly more delicious than the last! The decor and space is beautiful..."
Darren Wood
"Superb food (interesting italian/maori fusion) in a beautiful setting. Excellent sommelier. If the weather is up to it, have a drink beforehand..."
Aaron B
"This evening out was a treat and they lived up to our expectations. We had been recommended this place by friends and the service/food was..."
Shaun & Rita Eastell
"What an awesome place for a meal. We loved the atmosphere, the service from our waiter Glen was 1st class and the food from Head chef was..."
David Fletcher
"We had a Friday lunch with 5 shared dishes pp $55. Appetizer was seared tuna on toast, was a bit fishy and toast was tough not crispy. Main was very..."
Joy Wang
"We loved the bar and restaurant setting, the food was impeccable, we got the shared menu. Although felt the dessert was small and..."
Saskia Marsh
The Occidental Belgian Beer Huis
The Occidental Belgian Beer Huis
84/100 (4443 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
European
New Zealand
Seafood
Belgian
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Bar
Pub
Belgian
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Fish & chips
Oyster
Lamb
Calamari
Leffe Blond 500ml
Fish
Mussels
Classic Beer Option
Steak
Calamares
Drinks
Salmon
Burger
Oysters Rockefeller
Seafood chowder
Cherry Beer
Lamb Shank
Chowder
Seafood Platter to Share
Bacon
Fish & Chips
Belgian Beer
Venison pie
Ribs
Lamb Pie
Beers
French Fries
Beef
Draft Cider
Prawns
Salad
Waffles
Fish and Chips
Ribs
Mini Waffle
Schnitzel
Salad
Steamed Mussels Mixed Grilled Mussels
Sit down
European
Bar
Pub
Seafood
New Zealand
Belgian
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Love coming here for a drink. Great atmosphere and great staff. Love the strawberry beer..."
Effie Mcfall
"Went in to have some mussels for my relatives that came over from overseas.There was 8-9 of us, lucky we went in a little bit later (around 8PM)..."
G1k
"I love this place! It has a nice chill vibe and the food is amazing. The mussels are good - steamed or grilled - with a variety of flavours and..."
Renie
"The Occidental has been around for decades & is a popular location for all occasions. What impressed us on this visit was not only the fantastic..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"This place has been one of the best places for mussels for a long time.Great selection of European beer, good food and good..."
FoodieBeast
"Service is a highlight as well as the seafood platter. We couldn't decide which sources to go with. The waiter who is nice enough just brought two..."
Taurus Cao
"Nice place to hangout and spend time with friends, great crowded and also they served amazing beer.. i love this leffe dark beer.. nice and best..."
Erin - Gold Code For 20% Off : CATH6386
"Visited a month ago. Always busy and packed so its good to make a booking beforehand.Tried the taste of the land platter and was amazed at..."
Asianfoodie
"This place has authentic Belgian beers to offer (as the name suggests) but what I would recommend if you do go here, would be the mussels. They have..."
Flames And Skewers
"Nice place and great collection of beers. Expensive though. Make sure to get some xtra money to spend coz it is not possible to stop after couple of..."
Venkat
"Came here quite a few time for lunch and drinks. Always been a fan with their food, very delicious and fresh. There will be live music also on..."
Selene Nguyen 🌸
"They are open on New Year’s Day!! This is my must go place for mussels. The mussel pot and grilled mussels are so fresh, yummy and to die for!..."
Cheryl 🍒
"The cafe is in an old historic building, really good location where easy attracts tourists. The seafood are fresh and nice but the waitress looks a..."
Yi Pan
"Went on a Monday to try it out mussel. Ordered chips, grilled mussels and ribs along with the cherry beers. Food portion were big and the food was..."
Sonia Son
"Always busy, giant glasses of Stella on tap. Have really good live music on the weekends, staff are excellent, ample outdoor seating. Food is decent,..."
Clove
"Good food, good service. Went on a Wednesday and used a Grabone coupon. Although they were out of gluten free bread the waiter offered and supplied a..."
Art Green
"I have been here 3times in a month:) i really like mussels n cherry beer here:) whenever i need to recommend good restaurant to someone, i just say..."
Alice In New Zealand
"The place was actually like an old historic building in Vulcan Lane including the tables/chairs and the bar.Ambiance was good, staff were ok...."
LilMSunshine
"Went here for breakfast. Overall pretty good but nothing amazing. Partner had the "big breakfast" which was good although the tomato and toast split..."
Sjr Sjr
"If you dont get here in time, you might find yourself waiting in line. Yesterday thankfully we managed to get a seat easily. Polite staff, warm cosy..."
Gummobear
"Customer service was immaculate and the food spoke for itself! It’s a nice and warm environment, very cosy indeed. I would highly recommend. My..."
Monica Maua'i
"Great place tucked away in Vulcan lane. The menu is vast and the food is of high standard. The service is also really good. Their drinks list is..."
Jay
"Went here with my ex to have lunch and I got a salmon dish which was amazing. Then when i went back with my friends, they enjoyed the beer very much!..."
Ellynn
"Perfect location, nice atmosphere, friendly staff.Big variety of beers, well done pork ribs :-)It is better to make reservation ahead,..."
Jamelika 22
"Yammy! Friendly staffs and good mood.I had three dishes. Food was good (one of the dish was little bit under cooked but that’s..."
Jane
"cocktail's were nice. Had cheese cracker board was good. Wedges were good. My favourite cocktail was the Blue Hawaii. Good place for mussel lovers...."
LoveFoodWithApassion🥗🍸 (Ngata)
"First ImpressionsThis is not my first time going here and everytime I end up here there is a queue which is usually a great sign for a..."
RouxVlogs
"We had a l;ate lunch/early dinner here on Saturday afternoonA great atmosphereFelt welcomeLots of touristsEveryone seemed to be..."
Glenn Town
"Went there with a friend around 4:30 so it as only starting to get busy.Food arrived in a reasonable amount of time and it was delicious. We got..."
Florence Lai
"Had an incredible hot chocolate here, hands down best hot chocolate I have ever had. I don't remember the price but it felt worth it. Also had some..."
Calli Bates
"The seafood chowder has a great saltiness to it.  The mixed platter mussels are a great way to sample all the toppings - I preferred to miso, lime..."
Garcon ...
"Very delicious😍😘 I really like it!! I like house smoked salmon🐟 next time I will come back again and try a new manu😘 I will try a Fish..."
Urassaya Tanongsaksakul
"Solid comfort food. Portions are amongst the biggest you'll find in Auckland and has a wide selection of international craft beer. Had the Belgian..."
Ethan Pakii
"The food is fabulous! We ordered a mix plaster and one kilo steam mussel and could not finish. I love the mix plaster with different flavors. The..."
LI Jiao
"This place is great!Great beer, location, and ambiance! Staff is very friendly and prompt! On one of my visits I went on a Sunday afternoon..."
Wapatino
"I've been craving seafood chowder for months while away in France. The Belgian cafés in Auckland do them best. It's a massive bowl, filling enough..."
Vivi S
"5 tiny girls and one kilo of mussels per each. I had grilled mussels with garlic, butter and herbs! Amazing! The bartenders are so friendly and..."
Sleepybird
"I love this place! :) :):) good food, beer and music.. Sunday afternoon is my favorite day! Music live, jazz is amazing and very..."
Roberta Jimenez
"Better to book a table since it gets a little crowded at night time. They will need to see ID before they bring you to a table but that means once..."
Heidi Chapman
"Great hangout place to have belgian beers. Ordered tasting beer and ribs. Good combination for tasting beer. The ribs sauce was the best so far i've..."
AA
"Excellent food and good portion sizes. The fries are a bit too salty, but when eaten with spear ribs (which comes with a really nice sauce - no..."
Imperius Malekith
"Hired out their Tin Tin room last year for my 22nd birthday for a murder mystery party. I had phoned around to hundreds of different venues and every..."
Holly Shaw-Fowles
"Excellent...fantastic selection of Belgian beers outside Belgium...the ambience is superb, the wait staff are very friendly...and oh yes the food is..."
Globetrotter
"Well I'm really surprised at the last review which was complaining about burnt waffles and small portion size. You must be kidding. The best waffles..."
Trev30
"I bought vouchers on GrabOne, which were good values of money. I and my friend shared a small platter of mixed mussels and Caesar salads, my friend..."
Di
"If you love Mussels then I would highly recommend visiting The Occidental where the mussels are fresh and served in a variety of ways. We tried the..."
Michael Powell
"Oh.. great service first of all.. the food was amazing.. with the price and a nice place to hang out with your crew with some chilled beers and..."
Shehan Irundika
"The steamed mussel with creamy sauce was great but slightly salty so I had to eat all of the chips with. The interior looked so traditional and..."
Lisa Kim
"Lots of years passed by since I came herethe last time and I ordered the same dish....Steamed Mussels (creamy white wine and garlic) served in..."
Sandri
"This place has a good selection of beers and a good environment to enjoy them in. The food is also quite good but the beer is the highlight. The salt..."
Peasant
"Loved our evening ! Had a bunch load of different beers and the place was vibrant lovely and most importantly not absolutely loud I love the..."
Globalfoodlover
"The busiest store on Vulcan Lane, always packed 😊 Not only do they have a very colourful and interesting selection of alcoholic drinks but they..."
Linh 💛
"My friends have been telling me about this place and i decided to try on my 4th visit to aukland.the place was so full when we entered.yet the..."
Fonda Love Nutella
"We went here for lunch and a few drinks the other week. We ordered tapas and shared it between us. We had the arancini, squid and sliders. The..."
Fiona M
"Visited there with a $20 for $40 lunch voucher. Just spent a few but enjoyed stake, creamy steamed mussel and chips there. What a awesome..."
Michelle Hwang
"Food is great, portion is quite big. They are well-known for their mussels. We tried the steamed mussels with creamy white wine and garlic which was..."
Jess S
"Came here in the evening for some casual drinks along with some food. It was really busy and it took us about 15 minutes to get table, usually I..."
Edmond Shen
"Belgian Beer Cafes are becoming increasingly popular in Auckland. And this one is pretty solid. We went here with a voucher a few weeks back. My..."
Danny
"Great beer tasting and plate. Very delicious. 200ml 6 beers to taste. We were not particularly hungry, so this was just perfect. The muscle and other..."
Poppy
"Went here for some lunch and had the mussels in white wine sauce with a Leffe. Really good amount of food for the price. Wasn't expecting so many..."
Sarah M
"Very nice and cozy. Perfect for some drinks and catch up with friends on a cold night or sunny afternoon. Wide variety of beers. Muscles are too die..."
Sam Kuek
"Great vibe with super friendly staff. Perfect for any beer lover. I'm not the biggest fan of beer but the cider and food kept me happy. Bread and dip..."
Rona Dalgleish
"Went there today for lunch with some uni friends, as I got the voucher on grabone . The interior decor is just like the Belgian beer cafe in mission..."
Jak Chang
"This place has it going on for them! great location and really does feel like a little bit of Europe on our doorstep. The food is good ol pub food..."
GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015
"Typical pub like atmosphere. Good cross section of food on the menu. The mussels are what they are known for so we had to try them and they are..."
Auckland Food Tours
"Great ambience, great food. We waited for almost two hours for two tables. But it is totally worth it. Particularly, their white wine mussels...."
Eat.eat.eat.
"Went there twice.Monday is "Mussel Mania", all mussels are cheaper than usual. We had to wait bout an hour to get a table but it was..."
ARIJIT SAHA
"Came here for lunch on a weekday with two other friends ( I think a wednesday) as I had purchased a voucher from grabone :D We had decided on the..."
Kellie Lee
"Great spot that always has good food and service. Be careful though - the place is so popular it can be super hard to get a seat at peak times! Tried..."
Claudia Serra
"Good spot in the city, always busy around dinner time. First time I was there, I ordered large plate to share, 'Taste of the sea' which was..."
Tanz
"Òne of the best restaurant to drink Belgian beer with their famous mussels and their tastiest chips. Coconut cream and lemongrass curry is the best,..."
Ashish Bijwe
"Have been here a few times and really enjoyed the food. Most recently visited with a grabone voucher and found the menu had changed and didn't..."
Keith
"Came here a few weeks back on an in between uni study break with a friend. I ordered the salt n pepper squid which was really yum, friend got wedges..."
Holly Grey
"Am a big fan of Jupiler and Belle-vue-kriek so a big thumbs up to that! I have visited this place numerous times so is hard to pinpoint one..."
FOODFANATICJIMMY
"Went there on Queens Birthday weeknd service was quick & friendly, all the food was delicious, steak cooked to our liking, seafood chowder was good. ..."
Yayleen Pao
"Been here quite a few times but less so than previously. Nothing wrong with the place but the range of beers is limited - suggest they offer more NZ..."
Fylde
"Been coming here for many years now. My friends and I are regulars, and why not? Good food, friendly staff, and they even do live music. The menu is..."
@KeraBearEats
"All meals I've ordered from here have been great but the place could do with a huge spring clean as it smells worse than crusty. It seriously could..."
Sungsam7
"호가든을 마시기위해 물어 물어 찾았던곳 분위기 좋고 젊은 사람보다 다소 30대 후반?이 주 고객 층이었으며..."
Renor Kay
"been here a few times now for breakfast and lunch.. the caeser salad was delicious and the prawns done in butter served in a small hot pot were..."
Grace Sifa
"I've always enjoyed their extensive food menu options and interesting atmosphere. Love the sausages menu and the popular baked mussels. Good for a..."
Chin And Prony Powichitkul
"I've eaten here a number of times over the last few years and have always thoroughly enjoyed the food and service. Most recently in August 2013, I..."
Luke
"This place is great for after work drinks. Quite packed on Friday night but worth the weight for the great Bellevue cherry beer and muscle pots. A..."
Rojas
"I am not a mussel fan... But WOW, that changed when I dined at The Occidental! I had the mixed platter of grilled mussels and each flavour was..."
Tami T
"The best mussels I've ever had. The place seems a bit dodgy and dirty, doesn't look like much other than a regular pub but the mussels are beyond..."
Benjamin Founes
"Love this cute little alleyway pub in the central business district. It has become my regular for lunch and after work drinks on fridays. Love the..."
Sue Smith
"Delicious food. Laid back yet professional service. Food and beer is reasonably priced. Great location and nice decor to..."
Isaac Dewstow
"service 3/5environment 4/5food 4/5cost performance 4/5drink 3/5My order ( 1 kiro mussle white wine &..."
Mira
"Great surroundings.I like the rustic look. Very few drinking place has this yesteryears charms.Nothing unusual on the menu. Good..."
Nicole Tremain
"Great place for Belgium beer, and not having the need to drive to Ponsonby or Mission Bay.Their beers are superb for an after work drink..."
Tony Ma
"Update: Decided to go here again and was pleasantly surprised. The salmon was melt in your mouth good! Good service too! Definitely would go again..."
Anna Nayyar
"This is my #1 choice for Friday drinks. It gets really busy but if you can find a seat it's worth it. I hardly order food because beer + frites is..."
Deena
"Came here during a public holiday, even with the huge holiday tax it was a pretty good experience! My meal wasn't that amazing (salmon with kumara),..."
NYNB
"Great food, great beer, great prices.Have been here a few times now, and it has not disappointed me yet. Great service, the staff are..."
Mac Wilson
"Excellent place to go. Good value for my money. Great Food and fantastic range of Belgian Beers. Staffs were friendly and efficient. Live music on..."
Pivon
"Great Food, Fantastic Beers!!!!!The staff was really friendly though they are super busy....Highly recomended, absolutely my favorite..."
Susan
"1. Great mussels2. Great service3. Great location4. Great pricesSix of us arrived and sat at a small table because it was so..."
Míss Anna-May Graaf
"The food at Occidental Belgian Beer Cafe is always great and their belgian beer is always nice and..."
Cristian Rosescu
"Beautiful food and beverages . Needa work on th air con..."
Frinah Ofaniva
"Really popular little bar/restaurant in the heart if Auckland. Every Friday evening you can bet that this place is buzzing with music and people. The..."
Dog Eats World
"I came here as part of a group of six for breakfast, using GrabOne vouchers. We ordered coffees, which weren't bad, and most of us ordered waffles..."
Neala
"This place is definitely occidental. Once upon a time, me and my mates while walking on queen street; stopped at this beautiful lane called..."
Nz Foodie
"✈️If you’re an airline employee (flight attendant or pilot) for any airline, they give you a 10% discount on your entire bill!!!! Despite the..."
Christopher Villegas
"Full disclosure, an American visiting New Zealand, reservations recommended. The Occidental has a certain charm that is unique. From the old..."
Benjamin Huey
"A must-visit restaurant in Auckland! I love their mussels, it’s tender, fresh and juicy, sifferent flavours to choose. Steak, calamari n fries..."
Gabriella Lu
"Popular pub serving crafted beers and mussels and other pub grubs. Can get crowded during dinner time. Service was friendly and good. We were..."
Mike Javen Ng
"This is THE place. Food is amazing. Drink selection is phenomenal. It does full up quickly so if you are planning to eat here for lunch or dinner it..."
Converge801
"Came here on a Saturday to eat some mussels. They also sell oysters, but mussels were cheaper. Place has a nice vibe and great selections of drinks...."
K T
"Met friends there for dinner. Place was very busy (always a good sign). Ordered the Fish Chowder and was able to get GF option too for the bread...."
Dawn Hendrick
"Cannot go past this place if you want good food, great service, impressive drinks menu, and superb atmosphere. Tourists and locals both enjoy this..."
Nirmal Grewal
"This place is AMAZING!!! I've been here a few times and my bad for not writing a review earlier. The food is so incredibly YUM! This time I got the..."
Gaia Grazi
"Found this place by accident walking back to our hotel. Had a great schnitzel special for a Wednesday night, and the food being served around us..."
Anne Dobson
Di Mare Restaurant & Cafe
Di Mare Restaurant & Cafe
81/100 (659 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
European
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Italian
European
New Zealand
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Omelet
Lamb
Oyster
Steak Wrapped in Bacon
Bruschette
Calamari
Moules Vertes
Pesto
Mussels
New Zealand Green-Lipped Mussels
Fish
Calamares
Steak and Lamb Shoulder
Pork
Hot Balls
Mixed grill
Chowder
Carbonara Pasta
Rack of Lamb with Creamy Mint Sauce
Sandwich
Fish & Chips
Shrimp
Garlic Bread and Soup Entree
Meat
Fish & chips
Seafood Platters
Beef
Fillets Di Carne
Chicken Burger
Mix Grill
seafood platter
Prawns
Garlic Bread with Cheese
Eggplant
Pasta
Octopus Salad
T-Bone Steak
Salad
Oysters on the Half Shell
Ribs
Scallops
Sit down
Seafood
Mediterranean
European
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Staff - 10/10 the lady that served us was very friendly & the guy outside was helpful when explaining their menu. Ambiance - 10/10 tucked in a..."
Evaline Shandil
"Great place, the food was amazing and reasonably priced! It is a nice restaurant nested in the Parnell Village but with the perfect setting to make..."
Yorgen
"One of the best sea foods I ever had in Auckland.The place is a very cozy village, and the prices are very attractive as well. You can't go..."
Carlos Eduardo Braga
"Very nice family run restaurant. Delicious food served with a smile and Marcia remembers your orders and preferences. The T-Bone is the must try item..."
Rahul
"This restaurant is tucked away inside the parnell village shops. Yuuuuuuuummmmmm is an understatement. The seafood platter is to die for! Friendly..."
Cynthia Agustin
"Craving raw beef, as one sometimes does, we decided to go Mediterranean. The chef happily created a carpaccio salad for me, which was simply divine...."
Liz Bradley
"What a hidden gem. I do literally mean "hidden" as you can't see this restaurant in the street unless (1) you have been here before, or (2) there is..."
Patrick Tong
"Great place for a big family good food and the desert is delcioso. The only thing that bugs me is that the spaghetti Balinese doesn't have..."
Levi Rahman
"Service - 4.5/5Food - 5/5Ambiance - 4.5/5Cost - not as much as everyone makes it out to be tbh.We went in a group and..."
LoveEatLive
"The food and service here is exceptional. Always such a treat if you're looking for a nice place to eat out. Frequented here a number of times over..."
Travis
"I love how authentic this spot is. Hidden down the fabulous old cobblestones of parnell you are welcomed like an old friend. It is quite small inside..."
Gabrielle Shrives
"Small restaurant in Parnel with great food.You can also find steaks there, but since the Italian name means "from the sea", I just tried..."
Diogo Reck
"Dined here on a special occasion.I ordered the chefs recommendation of Sirloin steak and I was not disappointed. Beautiful cut of steak (medium..."
Rave Reviews
"I had my birthday dinner at Di Mare- A very lovely family-run restaurant. The food was good & very generous portion. We had a great night! 💖love..."
JJJiiiiAn
"A great little place ,hidden gem,give it a go ,I would be surprised if your didn't enjoy ,good portions well priced friendly and cozy ,we had a great..."
Chris Nelson
"Really big portions and delicious food that is made by a family . The place looks like a typical European family restaurant. I ve been here for a few..."
Dmitry Konovalov
"Great service. Can't be faulted. Nothing was a problem for Marcia and her team. We had a group of 41 for my birthday and I had asked for the $50..."
Margaret Ubels-Rattray
"Amazing food and amazing service Would definitely go again Food was really great lovely outdoor area ... highly recommended suitable for..."
Nour
"Fantastic food,fantastic service & great prices. The hosts always go the extra mile to make you feel special. This is one of my favourite places to..."
Las Akurugoda
"One of my personal favourites, tucked away in a quaint corner of Parnell village, this restaurant has an charming, cosy and welcoming interior decor..."
Marina S
"Lovely little place tucked away from the Main Street in Parnell. We came here for lunch on a Tuesday and had garlic bread, spicy meatball pasta and..."
Jemimah
"Had dinner there with a friend over from Australia.His carpet bagger steak & my T bone steak was perfectly cooked & tasted out of this..."
Ataur Rahman
"What can I say ???This place is our new absolute golden gem!We turned up 20 minutes late , after closing due to a number of..."
Phil & Rachel O'Connor Jones
"I'm a frequent visitor to this restaurant. The lunch specials are real good value and very tasty! Also good that they offer indoor and outdoor..."
Gareth Poley
"My partner and I dine at De Mare frequently. Actually this is where we had our first real date…its our special place! The food is amazing. The best..."
Maree C
"Have dined at Di Mare many times. This is one of the best kept secrets in Auckland. Habib and Marcia are fabulous hosts and the food turned out of..."
Roger Honeybun
"Amazing food! Habeb the owner knows how to cook a beautiful steak. I have been going back here for 8 years and have always been happy! Would..."
Dan
"I’ve visited this restaurant twice. Once in 2010 with my boyfriend and once in 2011 with my family. I absolutely love this place! On a..."
Stass
"Love the food, love the staff, love the chef, I always go there and take everyone I know there. They know us too well we don't even have to say what..."
Rus
"WOW!! My wife and 2 children ate there for the first time tonight, We cannot find fault with any part of the experience,We pretty much stumbled on..."
Ralph Baramee
"We love this place been 3 times and will go again and tell others to go. The food is always great and the special coffee'd divine. A great place with..."
Leigh Beattie
"I live in Darwin, Australia and visited Auckland for the first time earlier this year and was taken to Di Mare for dinner ... three times.It is..."
Quentin
"This has got to be one of my favourite restaurants in Auckland. The food is divine the service is great and really friendly. After reading some of..."
Sharon Hastie
"this is a hidden gem and maybe i shouldnt be writting such a good review here as maybe i wont be able to get a table here soon. the meals at Di Mare..."
Hayden
"We were walking down Parnell Rise one evening not really knowing where to go. We were stopped by someone on the street who invited us in. And that..."
Shafraz Khan
"We had a special birthday celebration in a group of 23 which was just wonderful all round. The ambience of the restaurant was just perfect for a wet..."
Yvonne Bray
"Hey!!!This place will make you think! Why the hell have I not been here before? The Eye Fillet is too Die For!!!!!! the company is top notch..."
Gary Meaden
"An off chance visit! What a gem!Service good..( with no grumble when I changed my mind) plenty of food- served fresh and hot. BYO an advantage..."
RM
"Fabulous little restaurant, with a cozy friendly atmosphere, and quality food. Really enjoyed the Rack of Lamb with mint sauce. Marcia looked after..."
Mark Klaassen
"This restaurant I just brilliant the food is just the way you want, the size of the steak is so big that I couldn't’t finished my friends had..."
Nathany
"Although Di Mare sound like it's seafood. The have incredibly large portions of meat. Beautifully set next to an art gallery amongst all the little..."
Tessa Bailey-Lont
"Beautiful restaurant, very nice ambiance. A bit hidden from Parnell main road, which is good. Halal options available. The garlic bread and carbonara..."
IsH
"The taste is on point for the price and they offer halal meat options. This is my first halal steak in Auckland and it was good. The seafood we..."
Muhammad Taqiyuddin
"Came here with my parents yesterday and it was lovely. The steak was great. Lamb shoulder was a bit salty, but overall we loved it. Highly recommend..."
Huyen Tran
"Every time we come to Auckland we have dined here since 2011. The venison is absolutely amazing - every single time. The service is friendly and..."
Jorg Driesener
"It was very lovely ambiance food was tasty! The staff was very generous and friendly which we had a miscommunication on the steak doneness and the..."
Luqman
"OMGaaarrrddd!!! Loved it. Definitely recommend!! We had carpaccio (splendid), garlic bread (so fresh) breads & dips (finger licking good),..."
Fili Ati
"Came to this restaurant by accident, was looking for a Japanese restaurant but ended up here. It's in one of the small streets in Parnell, the..."
PP CC
"Quaint little place situated in an intimate courtyard setting. We shared the seafood platter, very fresh, tasty and healthy. It’s a small place,..."
Mathilde Noordzij
"In the middle of a hot afternoon, sudden hunger pangs led us to this unassuming bylane beside Gerome and we were pleasantly surprised with the warm..."
Christine
"Always a great experience, very lovely and attentive host. She makes it feel homely. I've been coming here so many times and the quality of food and..."
Aneeza Ali
"I was supersize that Parnell has such goooooood western food restaurant. Oyster is amazingly fresh and you must try the grilled cheese oyster. Garlic..."
PTY
"Had the best lunch experience of our trip!!! Oysters were juicy and fresh; the rack of lamb was so delicious I was tempted to order another. It was..."
Red Zabala
"Shouted a mate birthday dinner and beers. Steak and mixed grill superb - one of the best I've had. Ambience cheerful, owner friendly and..."
S G
"The lamb racks were sooo good. The fillet was also great. Seafood entree was average. Love the big portions! Whenever i take overseas guests around..."
Kathy Quan
"So glad we found this cozy place. The food was delicious and the staff was accommodating and friendly. Highly..."
Nontiya Veerasunthornsakul
Harlequin Bar And Restaurant
Harlequin Bar And Restaurant
80/100 (324 ratings)
Restaurants
European
European
Chicken parmigiana
Open Steak Sandwich
Seafood Platter for 2
Ribs
Wedges and Loaded Fries
Café
European
Reservations
Mid-range
"Amazing food! Dont let the fact its a sports/gaming bar put you off. Best meal in ages. For a casual meal and beer I..."
Angel Marsh
"Coolest chillout hangout place... my local ... plus staff rocks. Never a dull moment..."
Fynn Apolosi-Tonga
"I really like this place plus i really like DJing here as well a really good experience for me and good vibes as well hope to come back here again..."
Alex Ngariki
"What an awesome place. Great food great service...."
Samantha Hanley
"Will never forget this place at my hometown x went here right after my man proposed!!..."
Emma Sams
"Loved the food and friendly service highly..."
Ketan Bedekar
"Decided to come here for dinner at the last minute and am so glad we did!. The food was incredibly delicious, very reasonable prices (we paid $20..."
Naomi Deans
"I got the surf and turf and the other dish was a steak with mushroom sauce. The surf and turf had the most beautiful sauce and the chips were crunchy..."
Shaina Bernard
"he place looks simple but one of the best dinner I have ever had. The staff were so friendly, prawns cooked to perfection, the salads and veggies..."
Hardysweden
"When cravings to eat a steak were unbearable, I chose the road to The Harlequin. :) On a sunny afternoon, with my work mate, I decided to check out..."
Feel Food
"My family & I walked in at 2.50pm not realising that the lunch period finishes at 3pm but instead of saying no the friendly staff member said that he..."
Lostmyjandals
"Visited almost three weeks ago, 29th March 2016. Bought some coupons, 2 meals & 2 entree for a certain price. Interior fits the bar look and there..."
Han Wei Lee
"Atmousphere needs a bit of work. Got us some groupon vouchers for dinner. Dinner and service was ok. Food was out within 15 mins of order, regular..."
Reg Chand
"Shared a two course dinner with my friend on Sunday...We totally enjoyed the atmosphere, it was quiet and made it easy to talk. Service was..."
Jay Willams
"Now been twice and also 5 stars, no issues with smokers but I certainly would feel the same .. excellent service and quality, they even stayed back..."
Pete
"Only go here for lamb shank meal but I do highly recommend the O.G Cheif he's left and come back. Glad to have him back and his cooking too,..."
Shannon Hall
"I'm a regular, visit this establishment every other day. Staff are absolutely brilliant and they are one of the main reasons I prefer to visit this..."
charmaine holden
"This place is wonderful..! ambience is great ..! food and their service is..."
Akashdeep Dhaliwal
"Friendly staff, very reasonable prices and the meals are..."
Mark Ward
"Great bar in the heart of my community excellent staff all of them . Great pool table facilities so many places too enjoy a drink or bite to..."
lawson bishop
"Overall 3.5 but push it to 4 because of the music. Food is what you'd expect from a pub, it's not a restaurant. Very chill and good place to just..."
Joshua Parker
"Good for a catch up with friends. Nice local and great staff! Not really a restaurant but more a pub. Pool tables and..."
Louise Bettridge
"I recommend the Auckland Blues Music Club every 2nd Wednesday, live band followed by a jam session. Food available..."
Cat LoverCat
"Lovely to sit in front of the fireplace and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. Great bar staff. Friendly and..."
Joanna Wood
"Large club, lots parking at rear, bar, pool tables, pokies, outdoor smoker's, well kept, neat and clean. Liquor store next door to take some home if..."
SUSAKU
"Love harleys me n husband go all the time love the boys Jay,Mickey,n lucky , in general it's a great place to wind down n have a few drinks..All the..."
Mzocean Breeze
"Food and Drinks were both great. Pool Tables were a bonus. Music good as..."
Joni Eru
"Had a great night staff were cool just thought the lights were too bright could've turned some off other than that I would defs reccommend family or..."
Emm Cee
"Blues club is very nice entertainment! Good food and drinks, need more beer variety in the backroom..."
Andrew K
"Still a good Sports Bar. Plenty of viewing options inside & outside of the bar in this case to watch State of Origin. Beer pricea were slightly..."
Samson Lee Sang
"My family & I walked in at 2.50pm not realising that the lunch period finishes at 3pm but instead of saying no the friendly staff member said that he..."
Vi&Tui V
North Park
North Park
77/100 (2352 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Bean Nachos
Fish & Chips
Fruity Punch
Tapas
Traffic Light Kids Drink
Tacos
Kids Waffles
Ribs
Pork & Ginger Dumplings
Nachos
Poutine
Burger
Texan Pizza
Chicken Wings
Broccoli
Fish
Popcorn Chicken
Pork
Double Cheese Burger
Beef
Onion rings
Long Island Iced Tea
Beer
Soft Shell Crab Burger
Fish & chips
Margharita
Steamed Custard Buns
Salt and pepper squid
Chilli Wings
Salad
Ribs
Wings
Margherita Pizza
Calamari
Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Friendly prompt service. Thanks for looking after our large group of cyclists so well on Sat! And.... Those nacho's were awesome ! - 1 plate fed 5..."
Russell Honnor
"Great place to have an afternoon out great food great wine awesome staff recommended to..."
Kirsten Niwa
"Great food, Great service, cold beer. I recommend..."
Piotr Gawenda
"Love the chicken , the calamari, the steak ... a place worth trying , won't let you..."
Ha Quoc Nguyen
"What a wonderful evening we had at North Park. A large group of us invaded the restaurant for my daughter’s 18th birthday on Friday night and we..."
Danielle Duffy
"Excellent food and vibes. Service was good. It was a sunny Sunday hence very good view outside. Busy Sunday on wynyard quarter. Only thing if I had..."
Emm Dee
"We went with our friends and had an amazing time. Great location in Wynyard Quarter on the waterfront. All the food we ordered was so delicious and..."
Rohan
"Sunday evening, we had a choice of tables inside and outside. Service was friendly, but not super fast. Overall the food was ok, chicken wings and..."
Dean Hilliard
"Great place on a summers afternoon. Sirloin steak was perfect! Broccoli and Quesadilla tasty! Would visit..."
Steve Beamish
"Went on a cloudy stormy day for Brunch with 3 others on Sunday, place was empty no other patrons which was all good👌 Each ordered drinks first and..."
Leana Lee
"This is a really nice place for lunch or dinner. My favorite item from the menu is the chilli wings, they are so nice and spicy but not too spicy..."
Myra Duvenage
"Unexpectedly decent food here, Pub atmosphere and helpful service. Plentiful ribs with good meat and sauce, Seafood dish was alright too. Decently..."
Den Allen Angeles
"Really kind service, good local beer (Monteith's) and tasty snack food (Popcorn chicken). Nice view to the harbour, good music. Highly..."
Péter Zombori
"Beautiful place with a good scenic view and fresh air. Food was amazing too. Loved the pizza, nachos and fruity punch drink. Margherita was just in a..."
sashank thakkar
"We had a lovely meal at North Park. I love the old diner feel from the printed menu, to the food offerings. We enjoyed polenta chips (super creamy),..."
Sandra Boston
"This is a very cool restaurant and bar situated right on the wharf. The decor is very cool kinda with vintage retro feel. On a beautiful day the view..."
Blanche Mclean
"Great service and atmosphere; I was part of a large group that arrived just before lunch on Easter Monday, we hadn't booked a table but we were..."
Raniera “Rani” Raki