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Oyster Restaurant And Bar
86/100 (1885 ratings)
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"If I could do more than five stars I would. We came here at the recommendation of another couple we met on a wine tour. We loved it so much we came..."
Benjamin Huey
"This was a great place and a great last dinner to end my 3 week holiday. My husband and I sat by the kitchen and watched the magic of prepping and..."
Melinda Mata
"Came here for early dinner at 5pm after a spa day, so it was nice and quiet. We ordered poutine, toasted rueben, NY strip steak, and mussel &..."
Soo Woo
"Pleasantly surprised here. Have been before but only snacked and it was great then but for such a popular spot, I wasn't expecting the standards to..."
TK
"We were seated within minutes on a busy Thursday night (Easter weekend). Sat at the kitchen counter where we watched all the plates being..."
Joann Mills
"Stopped by for lunch and split heirloom tomatoes and skirt steak. We were concerned that wouldnā€™t be enough so we ordered potatoe skins as well. ..."
Henry Depew
"Great and fun food, fantastic fast and friendly service and ample sitting space inside and outside. When I was at the Depot, the waiters went out of..."
Irene
"The best pork hock, the best potato skins. The sliders and bone marrow were good too. The oysters were very fresh. A nice buzzy atmosphere. Highly..."
dorinachen
"Had a wonderful experience dining at Depot. Service was fantastic with friendly and helpful wait staff, beautiful food and great wine list. We will..."
Rainbow Fasher
"This restaurant came highly recommended and it did not disappoint! Service was top notch and food was delicious. Gluten free options available and..."
Christina L.
Red Elephant
86/100 (1706 ratings)
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Satay chicken
Flamed Chicken
Mix Fruit Cocktail
Authentic Turkish Coffee by Press of Button
Beef Massuman Curry
Tequila Sunrise
Beef Pad See
Pad Khing
Deep Fried Ice Cream
Thai Iced Tea
Pad Thai
Curry
Red Curry
Lamb
Chocolate Mousse
Ginger and Spring Onion
Banana split
Flaming Chicken
fish cakes
Ginger Steam Whole Snapper
Chicken satay
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"We haven't had a family dinner since the beginning of the year so we decided to visit Red Elephant for some delicious Thai cuisine. Having been to..."
Sharon Louie
"First time visitor and was blown away by the service and quality of food. Would highly recommend this restaurant! Will be visiting them..."
Pretesh Patel
"Nice Thai restaurant in town. Food is awesome. Service is very quick and professional. Definitelt would love to visit again on some special occasions..."
The. GIANT. Eater
"I dined here for a work dinner with my team. The interior is very relaxing with classic music playing and the service is immaculate - our water..."
Mya S
"Must try the flaming chicken which is their signature menu. While chicken literally comes out on flame. It doesnā€™t taste anything special, but you..."
Jonathan Chau
"My favorite Thai restaurant in Auckland. Sophisticated interior with spacious seatings. Well presented staff with excellent hospitality. A..."
Lucy
"Great ambience and service. Variety of options on the menu and the lighting is just perfect. Tried the vegeterian pad Thai and it tasted nice and the..."
Nyasha Makunga
"Great Ambiance and very quick service. Tried Pad Prig Sod with ChickenĀ meat and a glass of Chardonnay. Delicious food, good quantity and overall a..."
Sehaj Mehra
"Well, first off, I don't give 5's as nothing is perfect, but I wish there was the option for a 4.5. This really was a great experience. The..."
Glenn P
"This is absolutely the best place for Thai Cuisine. The service is lovely, the owner is so welcoming and takes care of all your needs and the..."
BelaIna
"Beautiful restaurant environment and great customer service. First time dining here but definitely not the last. Every bite of food was filled with..."
Sital Kumar
"Prices little towards the higher side but good food & service. Lovely ambience. One of the better Thai joints in the area. Highly..."
Kishore Mitra
"Have been to this restaurant a few times with work colleagues and it has never disappointed. The dishes all come in portions to share and the lovely..."
Angelique Cagara
"Great place. Good service and the food was on point. Asked our waitress for a few recommendations and she couldn't have had it any more..."
FoodieBeast
"Nice atmosphere, spacious and fancy interiors, pretty decent foods cooked from fresh ingredients but meats were lack in marinate. Authentic..."
Injae Danny Seo
"You can't miss the iconic red elephant statue situated at the front of the restaurant. From the outside it looks more like a business building than a..."
I_like_pickles
"Not the biggest fan of Thai food, but I did end up liking the food. Service was good, but got annoyed by the fact the waitress kept topping up the..."
Adhisha
"I always see the red elephant statue outside this restaurant when I drive along khyber pass and thought to give it a try! Absolutely no regrets...."
Jenny Da
"Food was nice and bit expensive and also they should not charge extra for the rice.Ā  And should update their menu and add satay Chicken as a main...."
PRITI RATHOD
"Cannot thank Abdul and his team enough for the great service, food and night! I had an event at Red Elephant last week for around 40 guests and each..."
Vaimoana Tevi
"First impression - Bad! Had a bad experience with the owner Abdul.Second impression - Great! The food is the best Thai in Auckland hands..."
Pankaj Kini
"A very tasty meal experience. Generous portions which makes the price seem reasonable. Dishes here range from $15 to $40. Rice is per head, so if you..."
AdLee
"Delicious! Went and had a fantastic meal with family. Loved every part. The staff were welcoming, food spicy but just right and lots of great..."
Rowan Rebecca
"Great service, tasty food, good vibe and good location. Food portion is big and well worth it. Great for work Christmas dinner and other..."
FoodieAsh
"Red Elephant is an amazing, fancy restaurant to dine at for a special occasion or in a group. Although quite expensive, it is up there in the best..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"Good parking - good service - good ambience - smells great - yummy food. A must visit for authentic Thai cuisine. To top it off very very fast..."
Taran
"Went there with a group of 5 last night. I must say its an amazing place !! Very accommodating for when we booked for 8 and only ended up with 5...."
Basra2nv
"This place has the best authentic curries. They were definitely worth the price.I loved the elegant and sophisticated atmosphere. Service was quick..."
Miriam Mikaelson
"What a fabulous restaurant,Amazing attentive service, lovely ambience and decor, was freezing outside but restaurant was comfortably..."
Franhorsman
"been here 3 times over the years/ one of the best thai places i ever eaten at. i have been to thailand and the taste is similiar but actually the..."
Mojo Jade
"Would give this restaurant a 10 if option was there. Came here tonight with my husband and our couple friend as a date night. Oh my word we ordered..."
Debi Barrett
"Very well presented dishes are served with rice potions as much needed.Not sure about authentic thai food.... This is one of the best options I..."
JPK
"The Red Elephant has a great ambience.The restaurant caters for large groups. It's my family's go-to for birthdays and occassions.I..."
Brenda Phu
"Celebrated sis' birthday here. The service was great from start to finish as the rice and water refill were consistent. The environment was..."
Jason Zhang
"Epic food, epic service that makes you feel special. Abdul and his team do the business every time. Very attentive and happy to tweak the menu to..."
Andy Bruce
"I came here a while ago but all the times that I have come to eat, I was always impressed by the food I was served. My partner and I came here for..."
SHIKA šŸ‡
"If I ever have to recommend a Thai restaurant to anyone , this place would be it. I've been coming to this restaurant for almost over 5 years now,..."
Vinnie
"This place us mint. Had a whole snapper and it was delish!! Very good food, popular place as it was packed out on a Saturday night. Parking a little..."
Gavin Leat
"I had a gluten-free pad thai dish at Red Elephant the first time I went. It was delicious, but the noodles were a little stiff. I really enjoyed the..."
M.K.
"Thai food at its best! Red Elephant offers you healthy, clean and a very Thai like experience.The food here is expensive ( almost..."
Aabhas Dole
"My friends and I have a great night at red elephant. We order the whole chicken,raw Prawn, beef and green curry wiz chicken. We love the whole..."
ā¤ļøIrene
"Saturday night, a busy day doing shopping and we were quite tired. We were a bit hungry but we didn't want to dress up and go out for a fancy..."
Eduardo Dias
"Very nice clean healthy Thai food a cut above most others.The dishes are almost twice the price of most Thai restaurants but worth it in..."
R & A
"I've dined here a few times now and always enjoy the food and ambience. The location is quite random and from outside it doesn't look like much, but..."
Charlene Weaver
"Good food and good service however the staff dont seem like they know what the menu is about. I always ask for a plate that doesn't have vegetables..."
Sheiar Al Osachi
"The best Thai place that i have ever been. The curries are really awesome and the ambiance is very pleasant. The waitresses here are very warm and..."
Sriram Annayan
"Bloody delicious i tell ya ..."
Arie Ali
"The trade mark elephant at the front, even better now wearing an All Black jersey. What's not too like. Great food, great service, great place. But..."
Dean
"So I was looking to dine at a restaurant to celebrate my birthday last night. That's when I remembered Red Elephant which a friend had mentioned long..."
Zahabia
"I have been here a few times and I am consistently satisfied. The dishes came out relatively quick and they were all so tasty! Definitely would..."
Sherry
"We enjoyed an absolutely 5 star evening here yesterday for my birthday, opting to go with the set banquet menu. Our waitress was lovely and friendly...."
Kershia
"Been wanting to try out this place for a while now. Heard great things about this place. The decor and feel of this restaurant is very nice and warm...."
Queena
"YUM! great service great food, smells delicious as soon as you walk in the door. A very fancy Flaming Chicken seemed quite popular. A very great Thai..."
Rachel Benge
"Have been here a couple of times. Perfect choice for Thai food in Auckland. Super courteous service and some amazing and authentic Thai food. Very..."
Rakesh Sethi
"Great atmosphere, staff were friendly. It took a while for the food to come out as the were busy and had a large table to serve so it was very..."
Lena Guo
"Red Elephant is one of my go to Thai restaurants. I have been here about three times, and the ambience is lovely. Perfect for a date night!..."
Sheena
"Amazing food and staff we had the banquet room for a good friends birthday and every single one of our dietary requirements were met. Thank you for a..."
Kellie
"This has been my favourite place for Thai food for almost 10 years now, all the way back when the elephant was gold. What I like about this place is..."
Calvin
"I'm not sure who this place is owned by but from what I saw of the staff it may be Indian people, which is really surprising for a Thai place! Prices..."
Maia Churichkova
"Walked in to a beautiful setting: red and black decor, white table linen, clean, tidy .. a visual pleasure.Service: PerfectionFood: Another..."
Vyvie Kyle
"Good was bloody fantastic. I went here previous to the update when it was called golden elephant a few years ago and food hasn't changed. I had the..."
Richard Tran
"Dined here for my birthday last month, when I booked I didn't realise that this place is like a fine dining restaurant. The night we went ..."
Miss Kiki
"Forget the neighbourhood Thai restaurant that made you think you know Thai - Red Elephant is one of the finest Thai eateries in Auckland, and has..."
Gentlepig
"This is the first time I've eaten here. I have driven past this place many times and often wondered where and how to get in. Finally decided to try ..."
Oliver Samin
"Thereā€™s a reason the Red Elephant is considered an institution when it comes to Thai food in Auckland. Located, isolated on Khyber Pass in..."
Danny
"The back story: Everyone knows the red elephant. Or if they don't - it's probably because they haven't figured out who the big red elephant belongs..."
A Culinary Affair
"Always a fanastic experience. The service and ambience is very lively and full of colour. The famous flaming chicken is delicious and the curries are..."
Jayden Campbell
"This is the best Thai I have tried in New Zealand. The food the service and the friendly atmosphere is just fantastic. Food envy is at large in this..."
Andy Thomson
"Calamari salad was amazzzzziiinnnggg!!! fav meal atm and i loved it. service was great too, the lady who served our table knew the menu well and..."
Vanessa Ross
"I was most impressed with the service and quality of the meals we ordered. I requested a dish that was not on the menu and they were more than..."
Paul
"Went there with a friend on Saturday night. We were served by very friendly staff who checked on us from time to timeļ¼Œso happy with their..."
Super(ļ½„_ļ½„;Phoebe
"Simply amazing :) best thai restaurant in town. Love the service with very elligent n beautiful decore where anyone would love to spend..."
Ruchi
"Took a party of five for dinner at Red Elephant on 21-2-15. Service, cuisine, ambience, and decor were uniformly excellent, if there was a rating..."
Dave Myatt
"07 Feb 15 dinner for 2 was great! got the mixed entrƩe + flaming chicken + pad thai + pinacolada + Singapore sling + mixed traditional desert! and..."
Kunal Kumar
"4 of us dined at the Red Elephant for the first time on 23.10.2014 and found it really lived up to its great reputation.Ā  Parking was easy in their..."
Alison
"You can always guarantee a great meal here.The food was excellent - I tried several dishes and especially enjoyed the freshness and..."
R
"Great Ambience, lovely food accompanied by awesome service. Since I have travelled a lot I understand the Thai Flavours really well, and their food..."
Brianna L
"I have been enjoying One Red Elephant for possibly 20 years, right back to when it was called Chang Thong. Abdullah, Dianna and Nick are fantastic..."
Graham Viall
"I had dinner here last night with a group of friends. We all thought the service was excellent. The food was above average but they have great wow..."
Niall Brady
"Its the best and the most consistent Thai Restaurant we have been too. we have been going here for a number of years know.Food is always Great ...."
Dharmendra Lal
"Good service and very tasty food. Especially liked the flaming chicken!Only thing I was disappointed about was the fact we ordered a prawn..."
Nicky
"Excellent friendly service and wonderful food! The seafood is very fresh and tasty and the banana dessert is amazing.Will..."
Leoyoung
"Nic and his brother, owners of restaurant are fantastic people - would rate them 6 stars if the option was available. World class..."
Ken Choong
"I went here with my friends and family, the food is always excellent and service is great...A bit pricey but well worth it, you'll get what you paid..."
Kethy
"Had a farewell dinner for our colleague at work. We had the banquet menu and had lots of left over to take home. We all enjoyed the food especially..."
Tess
"Great food, good service, a mistake in the drinks order was corrected without fuss, nice atmosphere, enjoyable evening, a little expensive when..."
Ben Doletti
"My friend and I went to Red Elephant last week and enjoyed the wonderful food and excellent service of the restaurant, everything was an experience..."
Grace Powell
"Red Elephant offer a fine dining take on Thai food. The red and black New York bar mood lit interior adds to the atmosphere.They're not cheap,..."
Ellie
"We've only been once, but it was ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS! The food was divine, service as awesome and the atmosphere was great. They were VERY busy but..."
Steph
"Went there Saturday night for dinner with Hubby and young daughter. Food was great. Service was great. I love the way they bring the curry dishes..."
Lilly B
"I have to second the comment about "I cannot understand what people are complaining about"Food was great...Panang Curry was awesome, and..."
Hayden
"Great food, staff and atmosphere. Would recommend to all if you love Thai you got to try this..."
Lydia Craig
"Not sure what some others were complaining about. Excellent friendly service and delicious food! The restaurant was packed so it paid we booked in..."
Dan
"Amazing food!! Excellent service!! And didnt think that it was over priced. Food was delicious, desserts yum and COCKTAILS ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS.. The..."
Yeboc
"Delicious! We tried the mixed appetiser and loved all of it. The yellow curry with chicken and potatoes was one of the best curry dishes I have ever..."
Nat
"This place is amazing. I'm a big foodie and i've been to so many thai places. I have to say, this is by far one of the best thai restaurants i've..."
Malaika
"One of the best Thai Restaurants I have been too. Right from it's ambiance, space, presentation of table, food, hospitality, etc, you just feel so..."
Kshitij Garg
"I spent my birthday with hubby here and had the most amazing experience. The service is fantastic, the food is packed with flavour and served with..."
Robyn Kriel
"Celebrated Motherā€™s Day dinner in this lovely, well awarded Thai restaurant for 11 people. No doubt portions are huge, good for two people and to..."
Arlene Barraca
"Came here after a long time not being here. Quality of food still very high, service was also good. Price as you would expect from a higher end..."
Wilson Shum
"You wonā€™t miss the giant red elephant outside the restaurant if you drive pass Kyber Pass Road to Motorway 1. This Thai restaurant has been running..."
Maggie Chen
"Visit for birthday dinner. Available restaurant car park. Appetiser-mixed appetisers: doesn't feel that they are made in the house - maybe frozen..."
Kristen Jung
"Iā€™ve dined here twice and both times were exceptional. Authentic Thai prepared to a high standard with a healthy selection of ingredients. Tasteful..."
Renae C. Greenman
"All the Star said everything, what can I said more. Great good and great..."
jason li
"Food was amazing overall, very tasty. Quantity was a lot as ordered two dishes between two people so had to takeaway. My drink was really nice as..."
Priyanka Prasad
"Delicious šŸ˜‹ food. They keep their quality ever since I known the place. Friendly and kind staff. A truly Thai..."
Rasika Ranawaka
"Always a pleasure to come here. Call ahead to book on Fridays and weekends, other days you'll be fine. Excellent food, big variety and fantastic..."
Crytos
"Love this place. Great service, great food and a great place for a romantic dinner with you wife or girlfriend, whoeverā€™s freešŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚Itā€™s been..."
Michael Cartwright
"So good!! Really enjoyed. I highly recommend. Great service, friendly staff. Food was delicious and relatively good size servings, one dish good for..."
Jackie T
"Beautiful place, lovely atmosphere and amazing food. The staff are super friendly and..."
Lee-Ann Ungerer
"The iconic elephant that I have seen for years on Khyber Pass - just off the motorway. Well, we've finally been and the food was amazing, the service..."
Albert Maynard
"Have driven past so many times and finally made it. The food is delicious, staff are so lovely - weā€™ll be..."
Lorraine Mannington Guerin
"The food tasted amazing! Had red chicken curry and sizzling tender beef. Most of all I was blown away by the excellent service! Only negative is..."
Kelvin Danielson
"Awesome experience and very modern ambience. We felt like royal family as the restaurant was very quiet due to Tuesday night. Amazing Thai food and..."
Gopi Dinakaran
"We've been there twice. Excellent service, food was sooo..."
Riddhi Mehta
Vivace
84/100 (1673 ratings)
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Kumara Gnocchi
Pesto
Cheesecake
Citrus & Pepper Calamari w Chilli Aioli D
Fish
Tapas
Pappardelle w Slow Cooked Spiced Lamb Shoulder & Toasted Almond Pangritata
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Pecan Pudding
Beef
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Ribs
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Prawns
Fish of the Day
Pasta
Chicken Wrapped in Bacon
Salad
Fresh Bread
Chili
Peanut Butter Brownie
Parmesan Crumbed Mushrooms w Chilli & Parmesan Aioli
Scallops
Fattoush Salad
Spaghetti with Chilli Olive Oil & Parsley
Duck
Toblerone Cocktail
Meatballs
Roasted Veggie Plate
Calamari
Pasta
Risotto
Cheesecakes
Risotto
Chocolate Mousse
Calamares
Beef Cheek Pizza
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Sit down
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Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
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Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
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Accepts Mastercard
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"Went here a while back for dinner. The food was really good and well balanced and the portion sizes are good as well. One thing I found a bit..."
Foodaficionado
"Check out the bar before or after dinner, such a nice cosy spot! So many tapas type dishes to choose from, all of them great, get a group together so..."
Nicola Richards
"Lovely restaurant with delicious food! I really enjoyed the prawn pasta and the prosciutto pizza. My only ā€œcritiqueā€ would be that the pricing is..."
Hansi Dissanayake
"Amazing food. Very friendly staff. Timely service..."
Mahesh Khupse
"I have passed by this place on fort street on many occasions, never realising that this gem was hidden in plain sight!Hands down the best..."
Anchal Naik
"I never knew a place this big and spacious ever existed on High St as most of the establishments here are tiny, little that I realize there can be a..."
Ang Sarap
"We had our small wedding reception lunch at Vivace and it was amazing! Mandy at Vivace helped us plan our event and was very helpful, generous and..."
Seb De Raadt
"Chose this place to celebrate my birthday and overall it was a good experience. They replaced books with booze on the shelves and I think a..."
Yulia
"Went to dinner with a couple of mates and had a great time! Food and staff were amazing. We ordered a whole bunch of food and ate and ate. Thank you..."
Maria Foy
"Hadnā€™t been to Vivace since they moved. We had the set menu & all food was well made. Really good value - almost too much food. Service was..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Nice front of house staff. AttentiveStarter lamb koftkas. Fragrant matching cucumber base with tomato puree.Main chicken pizza. Ok...."
Mike G.
"I would like to start from the time that I made a booking. Mandy helped me out to have a table for my birthday and they even called a day before to..."
Robert Jaime Fernandez
"Got a duck risotto and duck fat chips. Both were amazing but risotto was a bit salty, otherwise would have starred. Was scared that the entre size..."
Dumpbum
"Really beautiful interior, all the servers were super friendly and helpful. We made a booking for 10 but had 12 people on the night and they were..."
Emma
"Wow we came here on a quiet Monday night after a very busy day. Our waitress Chantal placed us around the large warm fireplace and made us feel so..."
Karen Faulkner
"Quite a nice place, dark but rather romantic actually with the lighting. Food was good and a dairy free option in an Italian meal is always..."
Dini
"Went here with my sis this Friday... great great service! Our waitress was so lovely and attentive. Had the pollo risotto and the kumara gnocchi with..."
Vic
"Came here on a Wednesday night after a long day at Uni and also got a $50 voucher from a friend. The staff were very friendly and the food service..."
Jason Zhang
"Came here as a group for dinner. The menu has a lot of great stuff to choose from so it was hard to decide, so we will have to come back again. I had..."
Hilary Campbell
"Came here on Saturday before they got busy! Itā€™s a hidden gem on High St and can be easy to miss! But once you reach the top of the stairs youā€™ll..."
Oksana Zhang
"Party of 5, we came here for an early Friday dinner. We decided on the tapas menu (which I'm not usually keen on at any restaurant because I always..."
Nummynum
"Came here with a grabone voucher. I ordered their specialty kumara gnocchi and a side salad. Both dishes were fantastic. The gnocchi wasn't heavy,..."
Jamez Hill III
"The flavours here are real special. Caramelized onion pizza was great, the base was crispy and the cheese stringy. The pork belly dish was my winner..."
Mocha
"We had our Christmas party here at Vivace and it was fabulous!Ā A fantastic venue that was vast and spacious, there was a bar, outdoor..."
Medium_Rare
"Great work Christmas party here last week. Nice little area to ourselves and great choices on the set menus. Will be back for sure just me and my..."
Lana
"We ate here twice within five days, the first experience better than the second. I like the space a lot, both the balcony seating over happening High..."
Matthew K
"This italian resto in CBD has good food and especially the ambiance. thumbs up šŸ˜ŠšŸ–’šŸ–’Amazing staff who are really nice and accomodating..."
MONICA JOY
"Good set of tapas. Not as creative as some of the more modern and newer restaurants in auckland. Everything is deep fried so not as interesting with..."
Travels4Food
"Just had dessert here ... Loved it!I had the apple crumble cheesecake and my partner had the pear and ginger pudding! Both were lovely ......"
Helen I.
"love the atmosphere, love the good, love the service. both times i've been here i've had the kumara gnocchi and got the small size opposed to the..."
Grace
"It is quite a nice place that is located in the upper levels on High Street. When you go up the stairs you end up in a large open loft with plenty of..."
Benedict Uy
"Walked in here during lunch, lovely atmosphere, great customer service and the food is priced reasonably and tasty.Bacon cream soup (4/5)..."
Julie
"This place is so much bigger than it looks. The service here is great and the good is even better. The fried paella balls are really delicious..."
Dxlche
"The atmosphere at Vivace is really nice, a warm setting with lit fireplace really sets the mood for dinner on a winter night. Food was tasty and..."
Joanna šŸŒ·šŸµ
"Dined with friends on a week night and this place was heaving. Still we managed to find a table and order tapas which were tasty and came quickly...."
Helen Gyde
"Vivace, I thought is hidden on high street and have passed this many times to actually go next door to the vegetarian restaurant. We were a table of..."
Tupz Malina Hemming
"Walked in off the street on a Thursday night , despite being busy we were seated quickly, and drinks brought out almostImmediately. For our..."
Ariane Nuttall
"Heard good things about this place so I bought a GrabOne and came on a Monday evening. We were the only ones there and so had the pleasure of being..."
Ming
"Have read reviews about this establishment for a while and we were very interested to try it out.Booked the table via their own "booking..."
Patrick Tong
"From memory I got the $60 set menu which started with bread and a spread platter (The pate was amazing), followed by hot tapas which included paprika..."
Bryan Chan
"Hi, we had gone in a group of 8 to celebrate an occasion. What an experience, this is a gem in central Auckland that never ceases to amaze at every..."
Rakesh Sethi
"As a dining destination Vivace has a wide range of options, with spaces designed for large groups along with a very smart main dining room. The..."
Gus
"ā–  Beautiful decorā–  Creative menuā–  Tasty foodā–  On the pricey endThey say first impressions last and they..."
FoodieOodie95
"While the food was fine and wine was ok, the waiter took away the tapas platter while it was still on my plate.Not good at all. Ā Very..."
Saradha Sekhar
"Great service, amazing atmosphere and great food!I am obsessed with the decor of this place during dinner time. The big fire, the retro..."
Winnie Luo
"This is an awesome venue... Lots of different spaces to enjoy - ideal for a function, a group or a couple. It is worth climbing the stairs..."
The Wanderer
"Came here on a weeknight and the place was almost full! I did get a table straightaway though and service all night was faultless. The food was..."
Imelda
"Our waiter was amazing from the minute we entered the restaurant, choosing an out of the way table for us to suit having a pram. The food was..."
Fiona M
"Tucked away up a steep stairway, behind the curtains revealed a bustling venue, full tables seated with a mixture of people all with great Italian..."
Jonathan Mayes
"Vivace is a like a great surprise tucked away under a Christmas tree, this place have great food but most of all they have a baked apple crumble..."
MizC
"Great food with fantastic prices. Love the little taster glasses of wine you can get too!Highly recommend the baked apple crumble cheesecake!..."
Felicitycraft22
"I Went there with my parents and the food was really good especially the steak and the seared scallop risotto though the server wasn't very..."
Luiza Ellaine Hermoso
"Located on high Street, this place is has a somewhat rustic Italian feel with the accompanying satisfying food. The portion sizes are good and the..."
Josh Law
"Love everything of this place including the view, and of course, the food. The surroundings are casual and suitable for either birthday parties or..."
Wang Xiaorui
"I love this place. I've been here before with my mum and we came here for a family dinner. We used a Grabone voucher and ordered almost 8 small and..."
Shanzay
"This is a gem of a place that has really awesome, loveable staff. It's becoming more and more difficult to find staff that know their food inside out..."
Grubking
"I've been to Vivace quite a few times now - work dinners (good banquet menus - always something for everyone), lunches & pre-theatre dinners (very..."
Sian
"Wow, where do I begin... Vivace was simply exquisite, the restaurant is large and can accommodate a lot of people, the style is a little old school..."
Philip Doyle
"We had an amazing dinner for 8 in the private dining area, our first time there as a group, very welcoming team. We were very impressed with our..."
Koka4G
"Loved the selection of tapas and great service we enjoyed on Saturday night. Brilliant dessert as well, highly recommend. Easy to find on High..."
Sarah Parsons
"I was recommended to try the onion rings. I think it could be better as some onion rings were not well cooked and it's too oily. Also had the pasta..."
Michelle Chua
"Love the interior here. The restaurant is surprisingly big and spaced out which allows for a very intimate dining experience. I came here with a few..."
Rojas
"A table on the balcony. watching busy high street. excellent service. non intrusive. Plenty on the menu. will be back to try more dishes. kumara..."
Bruce Martin
"The best place to eat in the City! Came here Saturday night with 2 others.This place was recommended to me by a friend and I'm glad I went with their..."
Tor
"Came here for dinner in a group of 5. We didn't realize how big the place is! It even has its own private dinner room. Love the setting! We were..."
Trin
"We had a phenomenal meal for my sister's birthday tonight. It was our first time there and we were thoroughly impressed with the staff, food and..."
Manic Diner
"Lovely candle lit place for dinnerI guess you can call it another one of those restaurants that sell pasta, steak and pizza - but of those, its..."
Thegreeats
"Lively fun place to chill with friends, great menu and the food is beautifully presented. If you are looking for something exciting order the..."
Nelson Rhodes
"OMG seriously.... this place was perrrrrfect i had just worked 4 x 16 hour days all in row... and i was in desperate need of food attention... only..."
Luxuryloverxxx
"Beautiful Atmosphere , Fantastic Food , Lovely service from waiters , chefs and bar staff šŸ’žšŸ“šŸ¾ 10/10 Have been here twice , Food..."
Kaaaaaailah
"In the heart of the city ... Excellent food. ..good bar... Would love to go again. ...Deserts are also yum ... Highly recommended .. A must go for..."
Pmaroo
"We were thoroughly impressed with the service and the food. I booked for a large group as we were at a conference for the week and needed something..."
Phatnesian
"Delicious food! The vegetarian pizza was not what I expected flavour wise- it had a bit of a spice kick- but it was the perfect amount of crispy..."
A
"Food is amazing! We ordered 5 small dishes to share, which was sufficient. Staff were friendly, nice atmosphere. Recommend it for a romantic night..."
Jayne Oates
"The pork belly .. Greasy, oily and fatty but, yummy! We also ordered the smoked duck / seared scallops risotto. Hmm, the duck meat was too dry, will..."
JJJiiiiAn
"Vivace - I like the fireplace and the layout of dining area..The food is good service is always on point.I like their gnocchi and some of..."
FoodLoco
"We were in a booked room for this occasion. Excellent service, environment. Friendly staff. Mains and dessert I ordered very appetising. There is a..."
Tuku
"Amazing service and food!! Had eaten at Vivace with four of my girlfriends for lunch on a Monday with a $100 grabone voucher and tried a wide range..."
Kellie Lee
"One of my absolute faves in Auckland CBD been here so many times and never been disappointed. Lots of seating and some great unique seating options..."
Aimee Young
"The best thing about this restaurant is the atmosphere. As soon as you reach the top of the stairs, you are no longer on Auckland's chilly night time..."
Where.iate
"Had lunch there todayThis has been a long-time favourite of mineHad the Caesar saladQuite superbExcellent service and..."
Glenn Town
"My friend took me here for my birthday and it was just devine. Words cannot do our meals justice.The place is relaxing and has great ambience..."
Sungsam7
"I have been back Vivace a few times already, but the last time my brother tried Beetroot risotto w rocket, walnuts on Vegan venue. It is not as..."
James
"I remember years ago when Vivace was at the top of Vulcan Lane. The space on High Street has character with the high studs.Ā Recommend the..."
Fylde
"This place is stunning. Ā It perfects the trifecta of ambience, food and service.We went to Vivace on Saturday after a show and without a..."
The Food Scribbler
"Vivace was a last minute dinner decision while in the city, and I was very eager to try for myself. We arrived without a booking around quarter to..."
Rhiannon Baldock
"I LOVE this place. Can never find one fault at all! It's very warm, inviting and spacious! staff are very attentive and lovely, food comes out very..."
Holly Grey
"Perfection. I enjoy quality food and can be at times a bit of a critic about underwhelming food. Vivace did not disappoint! It was to the highes of..."
Grace
"I went here with a bunch of friends for another friends 21st. A well decorated space with outdoor eating on a balcony looking over high street,..."
Marina Harding
"My partner and I enjoyed a lovely evening at Vivace to celebrate our 5 year anniversary. The restaurant is in between casual and fine dining as it is..."
Davo & Sarah
"Vivace is my first Italian restaurant I have tried in Auckland. The food here is expectedly delicate and delicious.It is rather windy today, but..."
Shirley Yu
"Amazing ambience here, perfect for a dinner date, with the restaurant next to the bar in the open space. You have to go up some stairs and through..."
Vivien @ KJAS Blog
"Hands down the best Italian food in Auckland. Every time I come here the service is fast / polite and the food is always fantastic. Can never fault..."
Fleur Peps
"We had not been to Vivace for a couple of years. Was excellent then and is still excellent. We opted to share a bunch of tapas. The scallops were a..."
Tim Sato-Thompson
"Love this place! Food is gorgeous and service is great. Highly recommend if you want a cool atmosphere. Have been coming here for years and still..."
Angie
"I go to Vivace quite regularly, favourite restaurant to eat at in Auckland. The tapas are fantastic, namely the haloumi and meatballs, the pepperoni..."
Georgia Dale
"Two thumbs up to Vivace for delicious food, yummy cocktails and super awesome service . Myself, my sister and our friend had tapas and drinks on the..."
K-Lee
"Been here a lot now since this is our new favourite. Great layout very big place.always the right temperature also with an outdoor area for smokers,..."
Sinead O\'Connell
"Was bought here by banking clients when I first moved to AKL - first thought as saw the old staircase was that clearly I wasn't seen as an A list..."
Patrick Johnson
"We really enjoyed our dining experience here. Tapas were fantastic as a shared starter. Highly recommend the goats cheese and mozzarella balls and..."
Kay Adams
"Candles Candles and lots of Candles, WOW...love the atmosphere walking up the staircase opening the curtains and your mood will surely change..my..."
Al Kumar
"been here quite a few times. always good food. had a work function in one of their private rooms which was a really nice space. excellent service. ..."
The Guppy
"One of my favorite city centre eateries. Went again recently with a big group . Fantastic food service and atmosphere always packed as a..."
Victoria
"Thoroughly recommend the wine room for small party.Great tapas and well trained staff.Will go..."
Robin Murray-Leslie
"We had a really lovely dinner here, the food was lovely, market fish - not something I would normally order. the wine list is truely amazing and the..."
Ester
"Food is consistently good here, the wait staff are exceptional, they know us and are always friendly, but not intrusive. We love the tapas..."
Tina Ah Chee
"I held a birthday dinner with 14 friends, booking was very smooth, and I was able to ask them how it was to be arranged. The people were always very..."
Bobby Shen
"I've been here so many times and have never been disappointed! Any time I want somewhere NICE to bring someone, especially out of towners. Go..."
Sara
"Very difficult to be disappointed here - consistently excellent and interesting. I've been going here since they were in Vulcan Lane, take all my..."
Louise Young
"Great service and huge airy space makes a great atmosphere.I have been here for drinks and a couple of dinners last year but this time we wanted..."
Lillian
"Went here for dinner before a show at the Civic. Its a great open space, wooden floors and racks of wine everywhere. They have a few private dining..."
Food Dilemma
"We went to Vivace before the film festival and loved it. The tapas were great and the service was even..."
Lyn Woodley
"If you are looking for a great meal, with great service go to Vivace. Being around for decades speaks volumes about the quality and charm of this..."
Allan C
"We went here with a group of 10 adults. None of us could complain about anything. Everyone in the group said we would definitely come back here..."
Darrin Milne
"Had an amazing experience here for a work dinner. The staff was amazing and offered great recommendations for food and drinks. Would highly..."
Dean Campbell
"It was New Yearā€™s Eveā€¦made a very last min dinner plan. We were lucky enough to dine at their bar area which was fantastic šŸ˜šŸ„‚ we had a..."
Vea Masila
"We decided to share a few smaller plates and 1 main which was a great idea really nice meatballs, pork, duck fat potatoes, morrocan chicken and the..."
Kiel Reilly
"The food was great. I felt it was a little pricey considering the size of the..."
L Ram
"Loved this place, the tapas portions were very generous and the food was delicious. The waiter was a lovely chap too! Will definitely be..."
victoria lahman
"The staff at Vivace are amazing and there is a whole vegan menu which is great. The attention to detail from the staff was incredible. My dining..."
April Kerslake
"Italian-style cuisine with a NZ twist. The entrees are great for sharing, and there is a nice selection of pastas and risottos. Love the beer on tap,..."
Michela Zanata
"Went here for a nice dinner and was not disappointed. Food were of satisfying portions. The fried squid and fried mushrooms entrees are great...."
Isabelle Tran
Platform 8 - Restaurant & Bar
83/100 (220 ratings)
Restaurants
European
New Zealand
Contemporary
Contemporary
European
South American
New Zealand
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
After-hours
Dinner
Soft-Shelled Crab Sliders
Market Fish Green Rissotto
Platform 8 Weekly Cocktail
Freedom Farm BBQ Pork Belly
mocktail
Bacon for Breakfast
Lamb Rack
Lemon Curd
Vegetarian Skewers
Seared Scallops
Braised Chicken Leg
Slow Cooked Beef Cheek
Dumplings
Chocolate Mousse
Green salad
Sweet Potato Croquettes
Hand cut chips
Tapioca Croquettes
Spinach Empanadas
Market Fish of the Day
Sit down
European
Contemporary
New Zealand
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Street Parking
Validated Parking
Reservations
Dinner
Drinks
Mid-range
"Nice wonderful place nice atmosphere, near the sky tower, but there are no free parking, paid parking is..."
siva vineeth
"Great atmosphere & music, incredible setting in a historical building, great food & drinks, friendly staff. Definitely coming back, thank you..."
Tara Bendeich
"Great atmosphere, yummy cocktails, delicious food (beef cheek is amazing!). Desserts 11 out of 10! We had an issue with one dish, which was dealt..."
David Annabell
"Tried this place out last week. Lovely setting with a small but tasty menu. We tried the stay skewers, the chicken and lamb mains and the mango..."
Lauren Amber
"Excellent food, truly delicious and top notch. Itā€™s a very small restaurant with only a few tables so itā€™s recommended to make..."
Bojan Krtolica
"The loveliest experience. Very nice staff and the food is delicious. $7 happy hour (5-7.30pm) beers and $12 cocktails too! I think it may be newer..."
Lloyd C
"Had a lovely date night here with my partner! It's nice and warm with a great atmosphere. Our waiter Felix did a fantastic job recommending us food..."
T Trifonoff
"This is such a marvelous place to have an enjoyable dinner. The dishes that we ordered were very yummy. Highly recommended to go for a..."
Jacky Leung
"it's unique restaurant in the station. Nice mood and awesome staff. Very kind and we spent a good time. Reasonable price and good quality of food,..."
Jasmin S
"Beautiful heritage building and really delicious food! Highly recommend the charred octopus and the cauliflower. Also really loved the warm..."
Mindy Song
"Hidden gem. Services were impeccable, very attentive. Amazing cocktails, we will definitely be..."
Kyothu Dang
"Great restaurant. Friendly staff and the food is Devine. Great for sharing food, except for the Picarones you will want to have them all for..."
Kelly Thomas
"I am reviewing the architect of the building and the outlook of the restaurant which definitely required 5*. And amazing place to visit and get your..."
Muhammad Inamuddin
"Great place with awesome foods, especially Steak cheek..! We both loved it..! Ambience and Staff service were also the best..!! Highly..."
sanju daniel
"I quite like the ambience at Platform 8, its great for an evening or a late night party and has a variety of different foods for any occasion (e.g...."
Sahisnu Baskar
Der Metz
80/100 (4978 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Bar
Central European
Pub
German
European
Central European
German
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
Zwiebelrostbraten
Beer Battered Cod
spƤtzle
Chicken Nuggets with Fries
Greek salad
German Sausage
Chicken Schnitzel
Pork Hock
Apfelstrudel
Chocolate Mousse
Gulasch
Dumplings
Porterhouse Steak
Pork knuckle
Salad
Champignonschnitzel
Double Wiener Schnitzel
Deutsche Platte
Meatballs
Schnitzel
Pork
Currywurst
Wheat Beer
Apple Strudel
Sit down
German
Central European
Bar
Pub
European
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"Here's a tucked away little German restaurant that many seem to know about but I have only just discovered at Kohimarama called Der Metz...."
Elaine Yeoh
"We had the best experience in this beautiful German restaurant with ambience, authentic german food, German beer and best service, can't fault it and..."
Sawsan Nd Mohammad
"4.5 out of 5. First of, let me just say that this was probably the best dine I've ever had in this place since last year. Been here a few times and..."
Oriental Doll
"Best schnitzel ever!!!!! Amazing wheat beers as well. Perfect place.šŸ˜€ great location too. I wanna try the special pork knee that looks delicious..."
Wanessa Ribeiro
"Charming German restaurant with excellent food and service. Exceptionally large meals, best to go withan empty stomach. The schnitzel is a must...."
Jason Lear
"Beware of the two portion schnitzel its absolutely and insane portion of food! Paprikaschnitzel with chips was good but i would definately go one..."
Flippynz
"Densely themed restaurant with great tasting food and friendly German wait staff. The location of the restaurant is a bit far from other restaurants..."
Floyd Moratti
"This place is a little hidden treasure in mission bay. My family have been coming here for a few years now, ever since we found it. It is huge..."
Mary Hodgson
"We ate here recently and now this place is my wifeā€™s favourite restaurant. The schnitzels are so huge and cooked to perfection. Great price as..."
Josh MB
"I like the ambience and the german beer. The staff is friendly but just that tad bit impatient. Small things like that matter so many just need a..."
Rockran
"Der Metz is one of the only establishments that serves authentic German cuisine in a sit down environment in Auckland. The German decor, memorabilia,..."
Locavore
"Real German food and decor. It was just like I was back in Germany.This is the place to bring friends and family, especially kids who are..."
Robin Frankland
"Love the decor of this place it made me feel like I was overseas! The staff were lovely and accommodating of our requests. They recommended I try the..."
Linlin
"This place is great value for money. The pork hock can feed 3 to 4 people and it is truly amazing. The place is a bit small inside but they do have a..."
R-Dee Roche
"Being married to a german man, I was bound to be brought here sooner or later, and I have to say I really enjoyed it.I loved the "outdated..."
šŸŒŗSindyšŸŒŗ
"9 of us dined here today for lunch. On a Saturday. There was our table, and 3 other large groups there. The young waitress promptly took..."
Erin TwoCent Baldwin
"We came here for a family lunch as we are headed to Germany in June to see our family. Very authentic aura, music, set-up and outfits etc. The..."
Lana Maria Lazarevich
"Love the atmosphere of this restaurant. Been here few times, always get huge amount. But I certainly think it is a bit pricey. But, since its in good..."
Tina Sunjin Lim
"The schnitzel is to die for, and big potion sizes. Pork hock amazing, the next day too... Great service indeed. Would definitely go back..."
Theresa Coyle
"Quantity is definitely more prominent than quality at Der Metz.Been here 3 times with my German class, and each time the food was enjoyable..."
Vanessa Chong
"Odd additions to the menu, like lasagne, however overall hearty traditional German food and great beers, absolutely delightful waitress, great,..."
Liz Bradley
"My boyfriend wanted to take me here for a long time now since he says its the vest schnitzel in town. I totally agree after having dinner here. It..."
Ellynn
"Excellent service, great ambience and huge portions of food! We had the Pork Hock, Deutsche Platte, Chicken Schnitzel, Pork Spare Ribs, Chicken..."
888bing888
"Oh man!!! This is the second time I have visited here and I totally forgot how big their portions are! If you ever want to have some protein..."
Ethan Liaw
"Very pricey place. Not too bad overall. The sausages are good, but I felt like their sauerkraut was lacking. Their goulashuppe was very good to me,..."
Dannielle Andrews
"The waitress who took our order either forgot to put the order through or something went wrong so we had to wait ~50mins for our 2 mains. They did..."
TK Kim
"The ribs and chicken schnitzel were top class and very large portions. To much to finish in one sitting ( go hungry ).The ambiance was..."
JĆ³van
"A wonderful time and wonderful foodService was fantastic German food is the best food you leave happy!I would recommend this..."
Kevin Berkahn
"As a german myself I loved the food! The portions are massive and it definitely stuffs you! We went at a pretty busy time of the day so we had to..."
Rena Holstein
"Visited a couple of weeks ago and everything was good, the staff were great , super friendly and keen to impress but what didn't impress was $24 for..."
Big Cheese
"Came with a fairly large group so we booked beforehand.We were welcomed once we entered and shown to our tables. The waitress was quite..."
Benedict Uy
"Service is great, portions are super big and the flavor is pretty pretty good :), the selection of German beers is ample and the decor is amusingly..."
Cesar Luis
"Oh boy! Been there few weeks ago with my partner. We ordered 2 pcs schnitzel which was really big portion and we shared. Barely can finish all the..."
ERicka Linz
"Great traditional German restaurant serving traditional German food. Decorated with various pieces of vintage German memorabilia (perhaps a bit..."
Jack Zhang
"we were a group of 4 who went there last night. Ā Loved the ambiance, Ā loved the section of German beers, Ā loved the food ; I had the pork belly..."
June Bartlett
"Wheelchair access is problematic both because of the size of the step up into the restaurant and the fact that you often need to get other dinners to..."
Janice Lester
"Always wanted to try this place so here I am on Thursday 24 November sipping on a nice cold German Schőfferhofer Hefeweizen ($11.00 for 500ml) -..."
David Purvis
"Great atmosphere good food as you expect from the menu but a wonderful surprise tonight was the outstanding child friendly staff After dinner..."
Fritha Hanning
"Good atmosphere and service. We got the beef schnitzel and it was delicious! The beer was very good as well. Good quality for an affordable price!..."
Boty
"It's my first time to come and dine in this restaurant. But I've heard things about their schnitzel. :) And so tonight I did give it a..."
Joseph Brian P. Lee
"This place is amazing! Little slice of German heaven!The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, everyone speaks German in there. Girls dressed..."
Cupy Dee
"fantastic little restaurant. Excellent Schnitzel and large portions. the starters are great too along with a wonderful selection of German beers, by..."
Seamus Donegan
"We have been here a number of times and never been disappointed. No it's not going to win any top awards and yes sometimes when it is very busy..."
Vanessa Hoath
"I have been here for dinner a couple of times and the food is always top notch. Always get the extra piece of schnitzel for $4! Make sure you book as..."
Hannah Gear
"I had dinner last night with a group of 11 friends at Der Metz and it was a great experience.The place looks very authentic, well furnished..."
Javier Yebenes
"First time here and wow the food was delicious, tasty and very authentic. Dishes are large so come hungry and beer comes in 1 litre steins. and The..."
Clancye
"Lovely evening out! fabulously big portions and good service. Very authentic we all German beer in steins, and all of the mains were very yummy...."
Cazza Holland
"We come here every couple months and I love this place!! and my boyfriend does too! it's his favourite place because it's the only place where the..."
Desiree
"When you're looking for quantity (but still want a touch of quality), this is your place.Ā Order the pork hock for half the price of a fine..."
Kirsty Cardy
"Hubby (German) and I enjoyed a very authentic German schnitzel on Saturday night. Although the restaurant was full the service and meals were still..."
Della Bay
"Trying to find German cuizine in Auckland is harder than trying to find a needle in a haystack. I would love to say we stumbled upon this great..."
Melanie Steinkellner
"Love the chicken schnitzel with extra mushroom and pepper sauce. I know this is more of a sit down, enjoy the ambience and have a nice German beer..."
Ghoulnz
"Brought my family here last night for our Sunday dinner, and were pleasantly surprised at how nice it was. The restaurant was a bit on the quiet..."
Gentlepig
"Went here for a friends birthday dinner. We ordered the Paprika schnitzel, 1 piece would be ideal and 2 makes for a good lunch the next day, huge..."
Joseph Mavumkal
"This restaurant manages to capture the feel and the taste of Germany. Ā The food is hearty and delicious. Ā The portion sizes are massive which is a..."
Alexander Valentine
"Came here with a large group for lunch yesterday.Ā  I've beenĀ to this restaurant many times for dinner, so it was quite a different vibe going..."
Rebben
"Really great place to try some authentic German food (my German friend agrees). I love their pork schnitzel - great portions!!!! And one of the only..."
Eli A
"Despite the slight long wait for the tables and food, it was well worth the wait because the food were delicious but a bit too much towards..."
Tan.ned
"if you love Schnitzel then you need to go to Der Metz, recommend you start with the smaller ones first, and build up to the full size..."
Neil Jones
"I went with two others on a Saturday night, when the restaurant was about two thirds full. There were only two front of house staff (both German, and..."
Bruce Cropper
"We went with a group of 20 people for my birthday last month. The food portion sizes were amazing, so much so that you could easily share one portion..."
Rachelle Roxburgh
"Love, Love, Love this place. Easy to find, food is fantabulous (and plentiful) so go there hungry. Service was fast and friendly. Oh and did I..."
Gyll King
"Oh, Der Metz...The food is pretty great most of the time. The service can be a bit, well, German at times; waitstaff in general..."
Jamie Blackman
"Our group of hungry friends is about to embark on our second "Great Schnitzel Challenge" and I can't wait. The first time was absolutely awesome! ..."
Steph
"Our family (2 adult daughters) went there last night. When inquiring about seating availability, staff member seemed rather brusque. Once seated, we..."
Merv Lowe
"I love Der Metz!Good atmosphere and I've always found the wait staff to be very friendly. Admittedly I have never been to Germany..."
Cameron
"Great food, enormous meals and fantastic range of German beer. Unfortunately they had only 2 waiting staff for a full restaurant with multiple large..."
Jonathon Bowie
"Very authentic German kitchen I would say. If you are from Germany, and you miss good sausages and Schnitzel, you will be happy here. Giant very..."
Peter Katelaan
"service is great!value for money, fantastic. the fact that its in a posh place but they are reasonable speaks volumes. the food was..."
Henward
"We had a table of 8 - which is a bit squishy in there but added to the atmosphere! We went with very high expectations (we called it the Great..."
Corinna
"Absolutely brilliant restaurant. It has become a favourite with us and we take all of our visitors from out of town as well.. can't recommend it..."
Konrad Konlechner
"Der Metz is a fantastic place for dinner we go there often.They have opened an Italian Restaurant next door which we have now been to 3 time..."
Rosemary
"With so few German restaurants in Auckland, this is a gem. They offer authentic German food which is really hearty and tasty. I can vouch for the..."
Rachel
"We ended up here on mothers day as Cafe on Kohi overflowing. We had no expectations and so were pleasantly surprised at the standard of the food..."
Ginny
"We had a dinner with friends as they wanna try german food. The restaurant located around mission bay, but not along side the beach, so it's easy to..."
Daniel Wang
"WIENER SCHNITZEL (aka Pork SCHNITZEL) & PORK HOCK - Recommended dishes here. The Pork Schnitzel portions are amazing and absolutely delicious...."
Ju W
"Wow... what an amazing place to eat... food coma guaranteed. Massive portion sizes (I reckon I would have struggled to get through the kids meal) -..."
Jakub Drobowiecki
"Good food, big portions, great atmosphere. We had a good time there and enjoyed our meals. The service was a little slow but understandably due to..."
Kristian Lange
"The pork hock and its egg noodles are so delicious, must try! The chicken schnitzel is tender also a good..."
Jess Z
"Food is great, the jƤgerschnitzel was delicious. Staff are very friendly. There are tables outside near heaters, which is a dog friendly area and..."
Juan Facundo Cuello
"I do love a good schnitzel Beer in 1L Steins German nicknacks on the walls What's not to like? Oh yeah, very well priced too, $34 for two giant..."
COOKING FOR SHMUCKS
"We ordered pork hock and beef with caramelised onions. The beef did not taste special, but I loved the sauce and mashed potato. The pork hock was..."
Lauren Son
"Germany food, nice environment. Main dish is..."
Hong Pan
"Excellent place. The meals are well portioned if you love a good large meal. ya gota try a wheat beer they are the..."
Gareth MacGregor
"The food is very good but the service was pretty damn bad. We were the first people and the restaurant was empty but we got the bread after we..."
Moe A
"On our pursuit to slowly tick off every Iconic Eat in Auckland, we came across Der Metz. We ordered the Schnitzel and the pork platter and both..."
Amindha Fernando
"Der Mets never disappoints with their range of great beers as well their epic menu. My group of 7 had 4 different beers each, JƤgermeister shots,..."
Helge Maea
"Der Metz is a great local restaurant in Kohimarama everyone loves. It is great for couples, families, and groups. The portions are big and food is..."
javier yebenes
"One of my favorite German restaurants here in Auckland. Their German Radler is a must must must have.šŸ»šŸŗ Get that in their huge beer jug and you..."
Taz Karim
"Greattt authentic German restaurant. If you want a comfy and home type cooked meal then this is a perfect place to eat! Best selection of German..."
Jordan McFall
"Been coming to this place for about 15 years now and they consistently deliver quality every time. The schnitzels are all very good but they also do..."
Bojan Krtolica
"Wow what an experience! This took me to home cooked food from Austria. We got the Deutsch platter, pork hock and pork schnitzel along with a..."
Mark Hartfield
"A great atmosphere with amazing quality of food and beers. You get SO much for what you pay for. Make sure you have a massive appetite that will..."
Ali Alsaffaf