Best Poutine in Auckland Central

5 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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Longroom
85/100 (2122 ratings)
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"Came here for lunch today, super impressive. Environment nice and clean with special outside dining area, bar decorates so well too. Staffs are all..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Coffee tooo good. Very nice place. Loved d way coffee was served. Mocha was great..."
Divya Jyoti Saldanha
"Definitely a kickass place for a Friday night if the DJ is good. It was my birthday and Friday night. We booked a table the dinner was really..."
Nimay Patel
"I usually come to Longroom on a night out or after I've had a few so but this is the first time I've gone for a sit down dinner. I hosted my..."
Carmelia Ng
"Been here multiple times on a night out but never to eat and relax. Came here for breakfast and it was delicious. Though the photo doesn’t do any..."
HunsBuns
"Surpringly, long room has super delicious food! I really wasn’t expecting it the first time I came.... but the foods great. And i believe I’m a..."
Chan Can Eat
"Food 4/5Ambience 4/5Service 4/5 Very friendly, smiley and attentive staff. Although, for some reason my booking was lost which I..."
Jho Meets Food
"Been here a couple of times, once for dinner before the evening crowd came, and also on a Saturday night. The food is delicious, cooked well and..."
Girl On The Move
"Recently came here for a staff dinner and was pleasantly surprised as my colleagues and I have mostly been here when it’s crazy packed. Our..."
Marnelli
"Enjoy the Friday night with Grant Marshall, 90 and Gabbie. Great food, drinks in service, however a bit noisy and difficult to hear people..."
David Harvey
"Music was lovely and the ambience is great. I personally love the whole musical and relaxed atmosphere. The winter menu is definitely worth of try,..."
Charis Yang
"The service here is near perfect - attentive, unobtrusive, kind and bubbly. This set the standard and they lived up to it. Great place to have lunch..."
Jay
"Came here with family for lunch. We particularly like Mushroom & mozzarella arancini, Buddha bowl, and Orecchiette. The food were pretty good and we..."
James
"We’ve come to Longroom every Monday for our company breakfast for the past 7 or so months. We’ve always had outstanding service and amazing food...."
Jjdegroot93
"Great place to hang out with friends. Food was good and the portion was generous. The staff all had a sense of humour which is delightful. Will be..."
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"Good rich coffee, lovely atmosphere and vibe. Great indoor and outdoor flow. Fantastic service. This was on boxing day, they were very busy but our..."
Meghan Kerr-Phillips
"Came here with workmates for drinks and some food. Friendly staff and food was great. Next time I will bring the wife as I know she will enjoy very..."
Don Sanson
"Been here b4 during a meet up function ages ago and can't remember much, so last nite came again with a date this time and site is just a typical..."
Diner8Here
"A spontaneous plan with friends to go out, but no particular place in mind, so we asked the cab driver to take us to a place which will be lit at..."
TJ Joshi
"I didnt expect this place to do such delicious food but I was so pleased with the dishes I had here for dinner! Between 2 we shared 4 of their small..."
Lucyeatsakld
"Lovely place great vibe! Love the food and drinks! Great customer service! Always have a good time here on a saturday nite after a lovely dinner, we..."
Zac
"Lovely place with such a beautiful ambiance, deco and friendly staff. Delicious cocktails, really tasty and beautifully presented. Food is tasty too...."
Amorita Maharaj
"Very friendly and welcoming. Canadian barman was chatty and pleasant. Heaters were turned on making it nice and warm despite the open air atmosphere...."
Calum Cunningham
"Very nice place if you want to have a drink and have a good time.Very friendly staff and the cocktails are quite good.So if you're in..."
João Plácido
"Great place to be, wonderful service, waitress very friendly. Food wise worth every dollar. We ordered steak and pork belly for mains and 3..."
Brandon Li
"Dropped by here for a mid-morning coffee and energy boost with some of the nibbles in the cabinet. The service was outstanding, and both the cheese..."
Relihan Myburgh
"Always have a blast coming here for weekends' night out, great food and atmosphere, friendly staff.  My girlfriend introduced me to this..."
Tom T. Kelly
"yYuppy setting, modern and stylish. The staff are friendly. Bathrooms are clean. There is a smoking area to sit. There was live music the day I..."
SLM
"A friend of ours decided to celebrate her big thirty here.She reserved the outside space opposite the bar on a Saturday night. It was my first visit..."
Disha
"Took the family here on Sunday ...for a late lunch absolutely first class service,,especially by the lady manager of the day ....and the rest of..."
Mike
"Went few weeks ago with bunch of friends awesome bloody Mary's (except for bacon hehe I'm vegan) smashed avo on gf toast ommiting the feta was..."
Temptation Cakes Auckland
"Parking is a bit of a hassle but its worth it!!Great food, great ambiance, excellent service! Definitely worth spending your Friday..."
Dave Emmanuel Sasis
"Parked the car right outside so we came here for breakfast .... haven't been here for years... friendly service good menu. We ordered smashed avocado..."
Donna&Shane
"This is one of my absolute favorite spots in ponsonby to spend time with my friend's and family great atmosphere wine and food is always..."
Leah N-Wells
"I visited here 2weeks ago with friends plus a baby for dinner. Customer service was great and enjoyed great cocktails and food. Great atmosphere...."
Kyoko Aoki
"I absolutely love the dining space. It has such a delicate courtyard feel to it.The food is pretty good but what I really enjoyed is the..."
I_like_pickles
"An easy choice for dinner any night of the week. My friend and I were after a quiet place to relax, have some good food and catch up on our..."
Hangry Viz
"We're all regulars here are really enjoy the food and atmosphere. The guy serving us yesterday was such a gen. Super friendly and funny, really made..."
S&G Take Auckland
"Love coming here! Good service, good food. Prices are good, not too expensive. Good to come here to hang out with my friends. Will recommend to..."
Yolanda Pierce
"Stopped here for dinner and was quite surprised that the food menu here wasn't too bad, most items around or under the $25 mark. The "big plates"..."
Benedict Uy
"Visited Longroom on a Sunday to have lunch with a friend up from Wellington. The service from the moment we arrived to the moment we left was..."
Mark Richards
"Was here awhile ago for some drinks. The ambience is really nice. However, the guy who served us was a bit arrogant and interrupts when we were..."
Rhea Kirstienne Chang
"Was walking past so had to call in on a stinking hot day -Thursday 26 Jan 2017 - a nice cold Spanish Estrella from the tap ($10) is on order and..."
David Purvis
"Food is reasonably priced and very tasty. Recommend the long-jito for a refreshing drink. The chicken wings and lamb koftas were also highlights for..."
Eeram
"My dinner date and I enjoyed the grazing platter. The waiter said we can swap out any of the listed items with others side options. We stuck with the..."
Bobby Anderson
"Went here recently for my birthday lunch. It was brilliant! We ordered 8 of the entree, tapa style dishes between four of us and we're absolutely..."
Annie Scott
"We found this place serves small portion average quality and over priced food. Waiting staffs were pretty cold and unwelcoming when we visited, was..."
Cupy Dee
"Definitely a pleasant surprise - my favourite bar serves some bomb AF food! 💣. I love knowing that a place the masses love to drink in, actually..."
Monique Porteous
"Usually go here for dancing, but a while ago had a meal there too and they are really nice, busy yet efficient and accommodating.I..."
LoveEatLive
"Had a great weekend lunch with friend there. We ordered one Longroom Platter, one Mixed salad and two coffee. Every item of the platter was tasty,..."
Michelle Hwang
"It was nice to have lunch with friends on Friday. The service is good, the food and drink is awesome, and the sunshine Matches well. We had four ppl..."
Flora
"It had been years since I'd eaten at Longroom, but it was the perfect location to catch up with friends.They have good indoor & outdoor areas -..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Dined here for the first time and had the skewered prawns for starter. This dish was light and fresh!! We then ordered baked chicken and lamb rump...."
Jan
"We went for a subtle Sunday brunch at the busy Ponsonby suburb.We were seated in a beautiful outdoor seating, the decor complimented the..."
Arpita Mandal
"Love this place. Good was sensational. Market fish and chorizo was no ordinary starter. It rocked your palette and appetite for more. So good...."
Timer
"Had a late lunch here with a few friends and it was just amazing! Fantastic atmosphere with both inside and outdoor seating. The food was good and..."
Sherry
"Longroom hooked it up with a $50Voucher for my birthday - join their loyalty club!! I took a couple of the squad there to celebrate and we all..."
Trixibelle Swan
"Great sharing platters and what is surprisingly a fantastic wine list - be sure to try the Kumeu River and Milton offerings, great quality at..."
Zoe Bowker
"This place was really good. I will for sure be returning. The food was delicious and the wine was beautiful. Staff are so on to it and very friendly...."
Rochelle
"Came here for lunch on my birthday. We had duck spring rolls, zucchini fritters, calamari and meatballs. The only disappointing dish was the..."
Lacey Thompson
"This is a great place. Many thanks for the respectable dinner. I enjoyed the chicken of the day with soup and assorted breads. Sorry we gave the..."
DontScrewWihMaFood
"The place had a long queue, but as we were ladies, they let us in immediately. It's a big busy bar. The drinks are amazing. I loved my cosmopolitan...."
Lily
"Good Food // Nice Decor // Welcoming Environment // Friendly Staff The food was good, I personally think it needed a little bit more..."
Gabriela Glory
"We'd heard some good stuff about this place so decided try it for the first time tonight and absolutely loved it! I got the chilli squid and the..."
FoodieOodie95
"This was just awesome for a Sunday brunch. Gluten free bread was thick and yum! Iced coffees looked great and tasted good too. Hashbrowns were..."
Mel Jacka
"Service was extremely good! The food was good we got the platter and it was nice to try a variety of their food. Good place to buy smaller plates and..."
Judy Chhy
"Every single time I go to the Longroom I order the Platter. The stand outs being the pork belly and squid dishes. The best pork belly I have had to..."
Jam Taylor
"The long room is one of our locals. We come here knowing every time we are guaranteed delicious food and a great time. Their menu caters to all types..."
Louise MacNaughton
"You wouldnt guess that longroom did food now did you!? well yes they do, I have been here on more than one occassion for lunch and for..."
GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015
"Went here for drinks with workmates a couple of weeks back. It's a really chill place, great interior. There's also an open courtyard in front as..."
Razelle Icaro
"Me llevó un Kiwi por la noche en un sábado. Me sentí como en una fiesta de Miami Vice nocturna. Fila enorme en la puerta (que mi amigo ayudó a..."
Thomas.armstrong.k
"I was here last week for dinner the place was fully packed! We didn't think this place would be soo busy so we didnt book a table but we were given a..."
FoodLoco
"I've had many great nights here with good friends, good champagne and good music, and on the odd occasion, indulged in the best Pork Belly you'll..."
Kirsty Cardy
"I've always been quite hesitant to dine at a restaurant that is a bar/club by night - and so I was really pleasantly surprised after my visit here..."
Mila B
"The food is not bad and reasonable price. Spectacular choices of cocktails and you can even ask they don't have it on the menu. They have an outdoor..."
Whiskyncigars
"I ordered a very nice mulled wine which I always thoroughly enjoy on a cold winters night. I was also very happy to see that they had one of my..."
Chrissy Gabriels
"I've been coming to this place for years. Their menu has always looked good but has been a bit hit and miss. I found the calamari to be a bit chewy,..."
Maia Churichkova
"I love eating at the Long Room. The service is always great and the food is delicious. We sat outside and weren't left to 'fend for ourselves' like..."
Sarah
"One of Ponsonby's go-to nightlife places. Definitely in my top ten for a night out. The dance floor usually ends up sticky by the end of the night..."
Lenka Veza
"I ordered chicken burger and my bf ordered pie. Both was delicious! I know it was bar but they seated us quieter seat so we could enjoy time..."
Vangirl
"Absolutley love this place. Used to be my friday evening spot before life became a little too busy. I love the food and their serving style. The..."
Adline Shandil
"Good food. Great drinks. Shared some pizza with my work mates. Felt a little ignored by the waitresses when wanting extra drinks but got there in the..."
Connor
"A fabulousplace to hang out with friends, group of us went there at the weekend, and Ijust keen at the music. Cocktails are amazing here..."
Catherine Bliss
"Went in with birthday voucher of $50 - treated really great, didn't feel like a voucher customer. Lamb and beef were amazing. Loved the covered..."
Emily Franco
"Great work lunch experience in summer with clients and work staff.I had the Chicken Caesar salad (no I'm not gay!) with fries plus a ice..."
Alwayseating
"Amazing platters and wine list which is perfect for a Friday night after work. Outdoor area is nice by the fire when it's cold or on the back deck in..."
Chloé Manihera
"Great food, atmosphere and service. Have eaten here many times before and they never fail to disappoint. The squid is to die for. Order that and..."
Catalina Espinoza
"Went here a while back. Loved it! The outdoor plant wall is..."
Jacob Langridge
"I love Longroom. Great having a covered courtyard. I go here regularly for after-work drinks, going out at night (great nightlife), dinners and..."
Roanne Cochrane
"Wonderful venue for a group. When I booked they provided a set menu which they personalised for the occasion eg. farewell. Meal was fantastic -..."
Janet Bond
"Really great atmosphere! The steak was good. This venue is perfect for my girlfriend and I to hangout during the day. The outdoor seating is quite..."
Brian Chiou
"Best place to have a Looong lunch...! the outdoor area is great in summer or winter... with the fire places and all fully covered. The new 'deck;..."
Pauline Scott
"Yummy cheap lunches! Especially the pork roast in sweet..."
Amber Chin
"Stopped in for a quick bite and a beer. I had seen their platter on the website menu and it looked nice so we ordered it. I can honestly say that I..."
Tony Lovelock
"We went there this week with a deal voucher.It was a quiet night, not many occupied tables. We had quite a few small plates. They were much..."
Miss Kiki
"Came in for a light supper on a Monday night. First great experience was with the guy behind the bar- sorry didn't catch your name!- very patient and..."
Nicole Abbott
"I booked the private function room for my 30th birthday party during August. I found the staff to be very professional throughout the whole process,..."
Vanessa
"We recently celebrated my birthday and hubby's new job with a group of mates on a Friday night at the Longroom. Turned out to be a great night with..."
Donna
"I went to Longroom on Friday night as i felt like a steak and a beer and didn't want to pay high end steak house prices.We were greeted by a..."
Luvtoeat
"Arrived to extremely friendly and warm wait staff. expecting them to have the Ponsonby attitude but they were lovely! service was prompt and the..."
Lana Webster
"Arrived late on tuesday night for dinner. No problems finding a table and service was great from start. Steak mains and a dessert were good and..."
Chris Ng
"Delightful!Me and my friends headed over for a late lunch on Sunday (overwhelmed with the friendly staff), to our surprise we went on the day they..."
Leandi Van Der Walt
"We were a group of four and headed to the Longroom on Sunday night. The welcome from the staff was friendly and we were seated quickly out the back..."
David Boshier
"Pretty decent bar in Ponsonby but as always a little on the pretentious side especially on a Friday or Saturday night. However the place is always..."
Jason B
"You know, Ponsonby is just too trendy for it's own good. I'm no Westie, but when the sun is out, I'll slap on some shorts and a t-shirt with a pair..."
Alistair Ross
"It’s spring time, so sure as the lambs will bounce, the buds will bloom and the daffodils will, err, flower, the cool kids will be hanging out in..."
Kiwi Food Wonders
"Really enjoyed eating breakfast here, delicious food and..."
Codie Vincent
"Used to visit Long room in my 20s. Always you all provided awesome service. The crews were very kind and friendly. Enjoyed the beautiful cocktails..."
Jinah Lee
"This place was a vibe! Staff were super friendly and attentive. Their beef burgers were tasty and yummy lol but the side of mushroom sauce with..."
Taluz 10
"Good food and friendly service. Nice setting. All in all a great..."
Stephen Tan
"Great place to meet and work. Open well light atrium feel. Helpful friendly staff. Highly recommended. I had the special…whitebait. Not listed..."
Crispin Garden-Webster
"5-stars all round for excellent tasty menu & friendly professional staff. Special cheers for Xavier, who anticipated the needs of our group on the..."
Tuliana Guthrie
"A perfect place for drinks and food. Staff were very attentive and quick. Highly..."
Neil HDEV
"Ponsonby institution. We were remarking when we visited last week that it has been the same place and same name for so long now, and that a lot of..."
Evs
"Best steaks my husband and I have ever had in a very long time. Food was delicious and so were cocktails. Steaks perfectly cooked to medium rare and..."
Rhiannon Gwyther
"Came here for lunch today, super impressive. Environment nice and clean with special outside dining area, bar decorates so well too. Staffs are all..."
LuNa The TuNa
"We have been regular lunchers at the Longroom for many years. Food is always great. I have become obsessed with their Poke bowl. Great..."
Richelle Gott
"We came for brunch. Ordered 2 rounds of mimosas, crispy chicken baos and kaarage chicken followed by flat white coffees. Can't fault our experience..."
Faith K
"Lovely place, nice security, great bar staff. Awesome if you vape (outdoor seating..."
Zique Witanga
"Delicious, fresh food. Very reasonable prices. They do a 2 for 1 deal on the starters/smaller plates on Tuesdays which is just awesome value! The..."
Oceeyy Gray
"Overall a very pleasant experience from a Vegetarian perspective with a nice balance of variations. Mushroom pasta is especially well done and so was..."
Jim Chuang
Dice & Fork
Dice & Fork
84/100 (612 ratings)
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Beef and Bacon Burger
Poutine
Korean Spicy Chicken Burger
Jalopeno Poppers
Mango Sago Pudding
Smoky Beef Tacos
Chicken Kimchi Burger
Spicy Sticky Bites
Beer
Mexican Pork Burger and Fries
Berry Smoothie
Teriyaki Chicken
Pork with Soba Noodles
Korean Chicken Rice Bowl
Braised Pork Belly
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"Such an awesome place for playing board game with friends. Dice & Fork provides many types of board games and wonderful dishes, drinks as well. My..."
I'm A Foodie
"Staff/service: 4.5/5Venue: 4/5Price/portion: 3.8/5Came here with my mates after work. The food is not bad but could be more..."
SM
"🍔 BEST BURGERS IN AUCKLAND!This is a hidden Gem in Victoria Park. Awesome place for a group of friends to play board games while enjoying..."
Food2belly
"The atmosphere and the staff are both great. The games are reasonably plentiful (they do not have some classics like monopoly but have more than..."
Chary1235
"An awesome addition to the culinary scene in Auckland. In my opinion we’ve been lacking restaurants that allow for an experience plus delicious..."
Medium_Rare
"Good selection of board games coupled with good food and drinks. Definitely a fun place to be with friends or family. The service was good and hence..."
Prab
"Tacos are great! Shots seem to be popular.Owners are excellent - try and get a game in with them cause they are great and know a shit tonne..."
Rao
"Food: 4/5Food is pretty good. The flavours work really well together. Nice amount of meat and salad. Awesome idea to be able to play..."
Sarah =^. .^=
"Had lunch here today. Played some jenga while we wait for our food. We ordered tacos and fish & chips. The servings are pretty big so you get what..."
Marggie Pascua
"We ordered food and it was really great. Exceeded all expectations. Staff were very friendly and showed us how to play a few games. I am totally..."
Heidi Zhang
"This is an incredible Auckland gem. The menu is small but the food is so good and there is still variety and something for everyone. I had the..."
Romana Petrie
"An excellent dining experience. The service we received was great! From walking through the door and being greeted by staff to being seated and..."
Maraiah Anahera Huia Parata
"Great place to hang out with friends. The food was actually amazing! Service was great and the games are super fun! We will definitely come..."
Hayden Young
"Giving this place a solid 4, as i know the owners of the bar & eatery ... in the heart of victoria park market ... awesome atmosphere and all ......"
DaMoalaKopaKrew
"First time at Dice and Fork yesterday and hands down it was an awesome experience. Amazing food (had pulled pork sliders, fried chicken, pork belly),..."
Ming Cheuk
"Love the idea of combining board games with food (& abit of liquor 😉 ) ambiance is inviting and cosy! We played 3 games and there are still so..."
CYYTee
"My partner and I came here for a game day on our anniversary and we absolutely loved it. We sat for hours playing all sorts of board games and had..."
Bee Kyle
"A brilliant idea to have a massive array of board games available for patrons. The food is decent too which is a..."
Jerry Wong
"This place was so cool. Went with family. Decent game selection. Staff super cool and friendly. I especially enjoyed the dice roll shots :) shout out..."
Elena Averwood
"Fun and food - great combo with a group of friends! There is a range of burgers and tacos to choose from, drinks to order and a huge collection of..."
Vickyrooo
"Such a cool place with so much fun involved. The location is so accessible and that it doesnt get too rowdy - except for when you get too competitive..."
Celia Chan
"We spent an awesome Saturday afternoon at the dice and fork. They have a huge variety of games available and staff are very helpful in recommending..."
Anna
"I've been here a few times recently. I'm not a board game aficionado, but there are a lot of different games you can choose from. I think it would..."
Michael Davidson
"We came on a Friday evening when this newly opened joint was buzzing and almost completely full. Given how busy it was, I was impressed by the staff,..."
Jordan Lee
"Hell lot of dice and board games. Very refreshing ambience. Best part for me, they server Halal chicken burgers from Tegal. Best seller: Korean..."
Mani Leo
"Great board game cafe. Food was yummy and waitress was friendly. Such a large collection of board and card games for you to enjoy!! And the best..."
Dean Ching Yee
"This was my first time ever going to a board game venue and wow! What a terrific place with a massive selection of games, amazing service, and lovely..."
ChillinOut Maxin
"Dice and Fork is such a great place to hang out with your friends and okay boardgames! The games are free, you just have to order food and drinks...."
Priscilla A
"Great place with lots of games. Food and drinks are really good and quick and atmosphere is really lovely. Highly recommend for a nice chill..."
Charles Rey
"Such an awesome place to visit with a group of friends. The food and drink service is really fast - and delicious. They also have an awesome "roll..."
Katie Lay
"We had a great time here. Staff was friendly and attentive. The food was tasty, and the portions were excellent for the price. The game selection was..."
Elizabeth B
"Great food, great cheap drinks and lovely staff. Fantastic idea to have games so you can..."
Keith Coffison
"What an absolutely excellent experience! My partner and I came here on a date for some shoestring fries and drinks. James (AKA the rule guy)..."
Zane Morris
"This is one of my favourite lunch spots. Always find a table, great service and menu. A good step up from burgers and fries with a good..."
Dave Smith
Citizen Park
Citizen Park
82/100 (1789 ratings)
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Glass of Cider
Fish and Chips
Poutine
Pork
Brisket Nachos
Southern fried chicken burger
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Wagyu Cheeseburger
Cut Fries
Nuff Said Burger
Corn Grit Battered Fish & Chips
Tuatara Helluva Lager
Pressed Lamb
Beer Battered Pickles & Polenta Fries with Cheese
Pinot Noir Burrito Bowl
Tapas
Brisket Tacos with Fries
Fried Cheese Salad with Halloumi Fried Cheese Dumplings Rhubarb & Cauliflower
Hashtag Fries
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1kg Dry Rub Hot Smoked Ribs with Hot & Spicy Sauce
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"The Nachos!! I come back time and time again for these. So good. I love all the extra hot sauces that are availavle and there is a good drink..."
Sharon
"Food tasted really good, recommend the chicken waffles! However I found the portion looked really small as they presented it on such a massive plate...."
Reema Singh
"One of my favourite local spots. Always beyond impressed with the quality and friendliness of the service here and love the menu and drinks..."
Matt John Olds
"Great atmosphere. Good beer. Very tasty food. However portion sizes are extremely small for its pricing.We ordered the pouring and chicken..."
James Peng
"The xmas dinner last week was definitely the best I ever had! ... A friend recommended this place to me and now its the 3rd time Ive visited. The..."
Luana Tasipale
"Had the Chicago beef quesadilla and the calamari and they were both so good! Especially the calamari - so crispy & fresh!! Love this bar, such a cool..."
Lizzie
"We had our work thing couple weeks ago on a Friday night there. It was packed inside however the service was very fast and friendly. Our tables got..."
Cindy Chang
"Good place to have a beer and some nibbles with friends. Food is pub style, nothing fancy, but the atmosphere is great. Good selection of..."
Boty
"This place is epic. Great food and good music. Awesome buzz. Only gripe was with one of the staff. Had a wee meltdown when pouring drinks then just..."
Harshikesh Ram
"Based on food, service and atmosphere. This outlet has Great atmosphere. The covered outdoor area is a great place to have dinner and or a drink. The..."
Munchies
"Really tasty food and such a good vibe. Came here for a dinner with a friend and loved the aesthetics of the place. Ordered a quesadilla and the..."
Dani
"I absolutely fall in love with this place. I went there with my Japanese girlfriend for a dinner with major hangover from previous night. The very..."
Yoko Suzuki
"This place has the best cheese salad I have ever had in my life. I have had it two days running and cannot get enough of it. Friendly staff in a..."
Bobby
"Great food. Great Vibe. Great time.The decor and setting of this place is relaxing with the mood lighting and the bar feel.The food is..."
I_like_pickles
"Overall, it is a good place hanging out with your friends, having some beer and grab some bites. It might be too loud for dinner but still good food,..."
Edwin Gu
"Friendly and helpful staff, also lovely menu. Maybe a bit expensive but worth it for a nice night out. Will definitely be coming back in the..."
Aisling
"Really nice place to be. Food really amazing. Everything was nicely balanced. Ambience was really nice and pleasant. Would love to go there again and..."
Chef Nishant
"Great place! Awesome local bar with good food, great atmosphere and lovely staff. Clean plates all round! I'd like to use this review to apologise to..."
Abbey Lissaman
"This place is awesome. It’s a yes from me. We tried the baked cheese (yum), the cauliflower (yum) the fish tacos (yum) and the ribs (yum, not..."
Emily
"This is the second time we visit citizens park. Nice atmosphere however the food does not taste as good as the first time we tried. The ribs are much..."
Bella Luv Food
"Very impressed with this place!! Came as I saw photos of their burgers on Instagram.. Wowsers they are just as good as they look. I love coming..."
Georgia Vossen
"Enjoyed dinnerService was friendly and food was fair but little bit peppery and pungent.Menu and interior was well conceptual.I would..."
Hyerin Jo
"Tried Citizen Park for lunch on a quiet Saturday and we are glad we did.We ordered the Nuff Said burger (above average but not..."
Austin
"👍🏼 the pea risotto was delish! I the fish was nice too, but the risotto was the star here. Staff were friendly , my daughter had fish bits ,..."
Yeema
"we liked the shed,nice and warm,an ideal place to eat in rainy days。 friendly services and the waitress explained the menu very well to..."
Li Li
"We've been to Citizen Park a couple of times now & we're always impressed. Nestled in the heart of Kingsland, Citizen Park is the ideal place for a..."
Anabelle
"It was one weekend afternoon and I decided to looked for a place in Auckland with the best hot wings that is non-fast food chain.That was how I..."
AA
"Missed the lunch time rush which was perfect! Sat in front of the fire on a crisp Auckland Thursday. Staff were friendly (only downfall was that we..."
SJ
"We visited here on Sunday night for dinner as we had a GrabOne voucher to the value of $40. One of the conditions of the voucher was that one of the..."
Lisa Herrick
"Loved this place! Went here for lunch with my girlfriends and ordered the chicken wings (which were the best I've ever had), pouting and quesadilla..."
Jessica
"Popped into Citizen Park for a long overdue catchup with friends. I quite liked the lovely outdoor dining area which was perfect for this summer..."
Donutsam
"Me and my cousin both chose to come to this restaurant as it was picturesque and beautful. Just like the restaurant itself the food was delicious and..."
Eaterholic
"Citizen Park Friday lunch time seems to be the new go to at work, good venue, decent food and of course the booze!I had the brisket nachos..."
Alwayseating
"Have been to Citizens for dinner a number of times and the food is always great.It used to be one of our favourite places to eat but the..."
Ben M
"This place and the set up look stunning which is why I grabbed a voucher from GrabOne when I saw they have an available one from this joint. Seeing..."
MS LKDG
"Loved the old prawn tacos! Had the new ones today and they were pretty average. The deep fried ones were good and so was the sauce. The atmosphere..."
Cristina Viscu
"After all the hype and seeing the fish burger on Facebook we had to get in quick before we missed out,so we made it today and wow the Hapuka burger..."
Ayaan
"We had been meaning to try citizen park for ages as the food always looks amazing on Instagram. We were out early so got there as they opened for..."
Kathryn
"We came here for lunch around 2pm on Sunday and the place is packed. It's good sign that this place should be good. Citizen Park nicely decorated...."
James
"We came here on a sunny Saturday afternoon. The service at the bar was lacking however the waiters on the floor were great. Highlight of the night..."
Bobby Anderson
"Love the atmosphere and love the food but the serving portions of some of the items doesn't cut it for me! In saying that, some items are absolutely..."
A
"Arriving in Kingsland on a busy game night, we wanted to eat at Citizen Park as we hadn't been there for a while. We weren't hopeful about food or..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Amazing, inspiring and constantly surprising customers with new dishes. This place has very talented chefs! Ideal to catch up with friends or watch..."
Good Advisor
"We were looking forward to trying this place after hearing great things about Citizen Park. We arrived at here just after 6pm on a Saturday night,..."
Krista Yuen
"Went here for a late lunch and found this a pleasant surprise. Despite the lateness of the time, the place still had a buzz about it.The..."
Ivan Koay
"Great atmosphere and service. The lamb burger was very tasty! Rest of the team had the beef burgers, croquettes and beef nachos. The nachos were..."
Al Fresco
"Cutest little place I've been to in a while, the outdoor seating is so nice on a sunny day. I came here for lunch a little while ago, we ordered the..."
Rhegan Smith
"Had a quick after work drink and chips here last night. It would have been nice if someone had met us at the door or welcomed us when we were trying..."
Amanda B
"I love coming here to sit outside and have a tap beer and fried chicken. My idea of a weekend treat! Good service, there's usually some sport on the..."
Hannah Wilson
"My husband and I had dinner at Citizen Park last week after work, second time for me to eat at this place but first for my husband.  He ordered the..."
Angeline Pagulayan
"Went here late on a Sunday arvo wanting some relaxing drinks and snacks however didn't realize the cricket had just finished and the place filled up..."
Gabrielle Shrives
"Came here on a Monday after work. Awesome! Great outdoor space, buzzy but not packed, incredible and friendly service all night. Enjoyed the chomp..."
Emily Pavey
"We're big fans of this place. It's our go-to for drinks in Kingsland. The staff are awesome and the place is massive with tonnes of atmosphere. A..."
Sarah M
"First time at Citizen Park, and I am in love with the decor!! Such a cool atomsphere, the indoor/outdoor option was perfect for a mild night. The..."
Food Adventures With AnnaJ
"Popped I for a drink with two friends. Loved being back after a year. Great outdoor area space.Had a bubbles each and some..."
Tracy F
"Lovely Sunday afternoon, the crew decided to go out to Kingsland of all places. To be honest I have never been to Kingsland before, so I was excited..."
Medium_Rare
"Despite the Strange menu the place is really vibe with decent food and interesting recipes.Prices not too bad.Location is perfect and the..."
Dimitrios Konstantopoulos
"Very nice big bar / dining area with cool lights all over. Has a very nice indoor outdoor flow which would be really nice for both afternoon drink or..."
ShoRt
"One of my absolute favourite places to eat and catch up with friends in Auckland. Firstly the outdoor eating area is just so beautifully decorated..."
L.E.N.S
"I have been here a few times before and this time it was buzzing just like all the other times. There is a great outdoor area perfect for enjoying a..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"Came to Citizen Park for a birthday lunch for one of my work colleagues.It was a beautiful Spring afternoon so we decided to sit outside...."
Jaya Soma
"Great place for a quick pub meal as you linger in Kingsland to beat rush hour. Came here starved after another desk bound sub par lunch. Menu had an..."
Auckland Foodie
"awesome atmosphere here and really brings a sense of community! love the layout of the place and the vibe is very infectious! had an amazing taco..."
GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015
"Excellent service, great food!We went 8 of us was last tuesday night and we enjoyed the whole night .some had the lamb shanks and others..."
Rose Curturn
"Great vibe and venue, spacey and trendyGood range of bites and beveragesFood was okay; had the tartos with pulled pork - it was a..."
FoodiePhysician
"After seeing photos of the burger with three patties in the photos, I knew I had to come here. We came for lunch on a Wednesday around 11:45am. They..."
Sheena
"Different menu with plenty of options for everyoneWe ordered the vegetarian nachos and some red wine. The nachos were really good huge..."
Samantha Veitch
"Great atmosphere for drinks and catching up with friends. The menu is easy to read and well designed (although has changed since I last visited!)...."
HJ
"NYC or Melbourne style.Highlight: The Hamburgers, the Mexican Menu and the beautiful Courtyard.I have been 5 times at this place and I..."
MommyYummy
"Just called in for a couple of coffees and cocktail on a cold Saturday arvo in Auckland. We where greeted & seated buy a happy face and very quickly..."
Murray Allen
"Great atmosphere and service. Food was delicious however not all choices were available. Was very busy but wait times were absolutely..."
Katherine Simpson
"Great little spot in Kingsland for lunch with a great variety of options in the menu. We got the beef brisket with homemade nachos which were..."
Bulking Steerco
"I've been a little slack in not getting around to reviewing this excellent place.  My wife and I went there a few weeks for a latish lunch.  We..."
Geoff Butler
"This place is pretty cool! Super industrial/vintage fitout which features a weather censored opening roof court yard with an open fire. Its super..."
House Of Eats
"Great service, food was great ! Food came out fast ! Great atmosphere and decor ! Great selection of food to choose from. Highly recommend..."
Stargaze Foodie
"I'm amazed actually, definitely one of the highlights of Kingsland, and am once again surprised that I haven't made it here before now, considering..."
Frank
"We went there yest, a rainy Fri for a shared lunch and it was nice and warm inside w. the heat lamps on. I've always liked the vibe @ CP. The staff..."
Vitale Eti
"We had such a lovely experience at Citizen Park. The staff were so conscious of my pregnant friend and knew exactly what went into the dish that she..."
Linny
"Lovely setting with a fresh hipster decor to it. Staff are nice and attentive. The food was very pricey considering the portion sizes served. The..."
Don's Food Fiesta
"We came to Citizen Park for brunch on a Saturday. Unfortunately they don't open for breakfast but we arrived at just the right time for brunch and to..."
Samantha Lines
"I came here for lunch today and it was awesome! When we first got there I was a bit iffy about the staff because no one seemed to acknowledge us, but..."
Laura Hunt
"Came here for an early lunch (well noon), with some friends. I'd say it was the perfect time to come as it wasn't too busy and our food and drinks..."
Lozalock
"I had a meeting in Kingsland a couple of weeks ago, so we decided to have lunch at at local eatery.  We spotted the Citizen Park and were..."
Lochbuie
"We have been here a few times now with our kids and other family for weekend lunch. It is a great venue. We have found the food to be very good. They..."
Victoria
"Had a great night last night-staff were totally on to it, helpful,prompt and friendly.Loved the pricing of the menu so those on a stricter..."
Rose Cumming
"A large group of us had a great night at Citizen Park. Fantastic large, airy well-designed space. It was a busy Friday night and the place was full..."
Cathy Wood
"An affordable, nice option for lunch. The staff were..."
Nicole Astrella
"Wow - this place is amazing! Such cool decor and a lovely outdoor area for if it's a sunny day. The music wasn't too loud either which is always..."
Amyparker129
"decent place, always busy and no need to wonder because it also has good food with very affordable price. went there with my fiance and we only spent..."
Sisilia
"Went for the first time last night for a birthday celebration and it was lovely! Great setting and outdoor area (that was surprisingly warm!) Food..."
Ngaio Matthews
"Citizen Park.....Absolutely outstanding!!!The food here is great, such a fantastic menu. Great selection of beers, wine and the service is..."
Simon MacLean
"My wife and I live in Kingsland and are always excited to see new restaurants popping up at our back door.We were excited to see Citizen..."
Dylan Jones
"Had a meal in the outdoor areaThey were qute busyThe food and service were both very good given it has just openedTry itParking..."
Glenn Town
"I was a bit sceptical heading to this place after reading the reviews. My fiancée suggested it after a recommendation from a colleague. Turns out..."
Oliver Guy
"A group of us went here last night to try it out. I read the reviews after organising to meet there and was a little worried. I was however..."
Susan Williams
"A great bar with plenty of space for a large group. There were 10 in our party and we had great service, and good food and it didn't cost the..."
David Mckay
"A group of us went back here this week for a birthday celebration. It was busy but they soon found us enough space and happily explained the..."
Julie Phelps
"Love this place. Just shared lunch with a friend. the undercover courtyard really makes it. We had littles to share and they were sooo yummy!..."
Bernadine Phillips
"Citizen Park is amazing! There was quite a big group of us so we could order lots of dishes to share. The duck tamale was delicious as was the pork..."
Leon Morrissey
"My friend and I visited Citizen Park on Sunday afternoon for a drink and something to nibble on.The decor is great and we were given the..."
Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign
"Loved this place. Went for a meal before the rugby, which seems to be a popular choice for a lot of people. Great service, great atmosphere and great..."
MissMegan
"Had a funky experience dining at Citizen Park this weekend. The place is bustling, busy and full of character. The waitress was very attentive and..."
YellowBlankets
"Citizen Park has been on my 2014 Dining Wishlist since the beginning of the year and I finally made my way there for a catch up lunch with my dining..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"Citizen Park is a funky new hot spot in Kingsland. With a big outdoor courtyard, large communal tables and super-helpful bar staff, this place is a..."
Alistair Ross
"The new desserts are so great! Perfect going into the summer! Always love coming here as the bar itself is actually gorgeous 😍 shout out to Vick..."
Caitlin Nauer
"Great food awesome service (lucky hardly anyone there) Bar staff polite and made sure we were looked..."
Marina Wetere
"Took mum out to lunch, she had fish tacos and a whiskey. I thoroughly enjoyed the double beef cheeseburger with bacon. Service was polite and..."
Malcolm Samuels
"Nice garden courtyard setting with pub food. The food is tasty and good for pub food, servings are good size=would satisfy a man. The chicken pot..."
Life's for living
"Nailed it! Been here a few times and it just does not disappoint. The fish tacos are delicious, with a beautiful piece of fresh fish. The beef..."
Nuno Ganhão Hermitério
"Really nice place, great vibes. Menu is diverse, you can get many interestingly sounding main courses as well as something to nibble (although nachos..."
Eva Siwicka
"Great venue for a large group. Quality beer, menu has something for everyone and very generous..."
Mary Binney
"Excellent service from Felix. Delicious cocktails, the food was really delicious and love the vibe and atmosphere of this place! Comes alive at..."
Faye Mateni
"Dropped in for a couple casual drinks and some snacks early afternoon. Great selection of tap beer, wine and bar snacks. Heaters keeping the entire..."
Kevin Soole
"Really great experience. Was greeted when we came through door and seated immediately. Staff brought menus and explained specials. Very swift as they..."
Bianca T
"Amazing pub and restaurant. Right next to a parking area. Friendly and helpful staff. Heaps to choose from the menu. Very yummy..."
TheNZLILY
"If you want to go classic, their nachos are a vibe and might be the best in Auckland. I haven’t eaten all the nachos in Auckland..."
Dan Freeman
"good food, good atmosphere, great place to catch up with..."
Dany Dentith (dany chai keith)
"New menu has just been launched today. Get down and check it out. Yum yum. Great atmosphere and even better..."
navie grosz
"Some of the best casual dining food I've ever had - period. The burgers are excellent and come with delicious fries and crunchy, ultra-tasty onion..."
Alan Bell
"Great place and atmosphere... not a craft beer bar... but they had Lagunitas on tap..... what could go..."
Brett Archer
"Ok. Calamari was dry. Side's of chip's large. If you want chip's with any other meal it's an extra..."
Bob Lane
"Visited to watch a ufc match. Great ambience and the staff were lovely! The battered pickles were yum and the waffle fries (can't go wrong with deep..."
kristina Labayen
"Really cool spot, food is amazing with a huge outdoor area. Good spot to watch the..."
Cass Toyne
The Zookeepers Son
The Zookeepers Son
80/100 (2262 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Gastropub
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Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
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Dinner
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Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Lagunitas IPA
Salt & Pepper Squid
Beer Battered Fries
Bourbon and Coke
Ribs
Burger
Sirloin Steak
Lamb
Nachos
Fish
Chicken Wings
Pork Belly
Cheeseburger
Onion rings
Poutine
pork ribs
Warm Lamb Salad
Bread with Dipping Sauces
Caramelised Onion Pizza
Canterbury Lamb Sharing Plate with Roast Veges and Gravy
Golden Beer Battered Fish & Fries
Smash Burger
Salad
Roasted Veges
Espresso Martini
Wings
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Bar
Pub
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Free Wifi
Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Takeout
Table Service
Television
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Buffet
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Breakfast
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Mid-range
"Staff were sooo super friendly and provided great customer service!!! Harry, Davyn, Kayla, Nina and May, you guys are an asset to The Zookeeper’s..."
Semisi Hau
"Came here for lunch last weekend on a first table deal. The food and service was excellent. The food came out quickly after ordering and tasted..."
Emma Judd
"We hosted a special bday at the Zoo on Sat Feb 29th. From the minute we made contact about the venue NOTHING has been a problem. Preeti and Lisa..."
Kirsty Johnson
"We’ve enjoyed our time here at zoo keepers son. Wonderful staff and table service sitting outside. Jess was a great waitress suggesting options..."
Nicole Champagne
"Loved beer..."
Alice In New Zealand
"Hosted an event recently, was a great venue, with fantastic service and tasty food. Thank you Preeti for helping organise it and the bar staff from..."
Jack Baird
"We were celebrating a family birthday and it was our first time at this pub. And what a lovely surprise it was. Our waiting team, especially May, was..."
Andre Fredericks
"Hosted an event here on a Sunday afternoon. Staff were super helpful and nice. It's such a lovely venue and the food was great too! Would definitely..."
Serena Kashkari
"This place was pretty lit on a Sat night. I had the Ringmaster's Mess to share with a mate and it fed us well. There was live music playing which was..."
Ming
"Xanthe and her team was on the ball from start to finish. Very helpful and understanding with all our special request. I've only heard everyone..."
Lucinda Du Preez
"We dined on a Sunday night upstairs with a group of 8 adults and 2 kids. Service was friendly and the wait wasn’t very long for our food. Kids dine..."
Nicola
"Great atmosphere. Quick service and great menu choices. Had fantastic service from our waitress Sally. Loved my chocolate desert and my partner..."
Anthea Callagher
"Great atmosphere, great food and fantastic service. Sally was our waitress and she was on the ball. Been there a couple of times now .Love..."
Brent Wallwork
"I enjoy have enjoyed coming to the Zookeepers son over the last few years and love the food, ambiance and service I receive.  I have also recently..."
Beth Terry
"It's a great local bar and restaurant. Environment is nice and clean, service is good. My husband and i love their hot spicy wings. Beer taste quite..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Just went to have a quick bite we had the Caesar salad, 1/2 kilo ribs, kiwi burger and kiddie cheese burger. All really nice especially the ribs...."
Laisa N Julessa
"Have been going here for years. Lovely atmosphere, food and staff. Jess and the team always looks after our group on Tuesdays evenings at quiz..."
Sean Wilkinson
"Huge thank you to Xanthe and the team at Zookeeper’s for helping make my 21st so seamless! From the communication leading up to the night and how..."
Gfo
"Thank you Helena for looking after our group. We had a special request to play a farewell video tribute and Helena helped set this up as well as..."
Dominique Latu
"Great work, Sally! Excellent work sorting out my hungry children with a cheeky ice cream! Lovely food and easy option for supper. All the staff..."
Camilla_field
"Food was average, but awesome service from the really nice waitress (Theanna) that made the experience that much better. Will definitely consider the..."
Nicole Widdleton
"Zookeepers Son is a really good local bar. Great atmosphere and food. Jess consistently looks after our table well. Definitely recommend..."
Ryan Dobbs
"Zookeepers is hands down amazing!!! You have to try the Southern Chicken👌 We had our wedding reception at Zookeepers last Saturday in the Rooftop..."
Stacey Dowler
"Such a amazing place to be at. Cool, Calm and Perfect chill out place. The beers and music also makes you tap your feet. Will come again there for..."
Shrey Bhatt
"(2/11/18) friday night is always the best time for drink with friends, went to this place for the first time, like the ambience, they have live music..."
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"Beautiful venue, really friendly staff and wonderful, accommodating service from Xanthe Smythe (Event Manager). My guests loved the venue. The..."
Aarti Patel
"Hosted our Quiz Night in the RoofTop Bar at the Zookeeper's Son. With the help of Xanthe Smythe and the team, we had a very successful night! Our..."
Candice Deutschmann
"I looooooooooooooved this place! Cutest setting and amazing atmosphere, plus customer service. My Bffl and I came here for brunch and ordered..."
Preeti Mala
"We recently had my daughters 21st in the private upstairs Rooftop Garden bar. It was awesome!!! Thank you so much it's such a great venue with a..."
Tawa Latham
"Celebrate my brothers 21st at the roof top bar. Xanthe and her team were very accommodating! Great communication! Great food options! Great service!..."
John Semau
"Great food, service and a great team. I would definitely put my trust back in to the events team in helping me organise another event here. Thank you..."
Karita Siakisini
"Really welcoming, food took around 20 minutes but I had the fried buttermilk chicken which came with fries, it was really good. My partner had the..."
Louise Manase
"Fell in love with this place at first sight, then chosen here for my daughter's 1st birthday party, what a good choice ! All guest enjoyed food and..."
Yu Jia
"Steak meal was nice. My green salad side order was forgotten but the really lovely 'Maria Tutaia' look alike waitress compensated me with a free..."
Kisa Kupa
"Nice pub food, friendly atmosphere :) prices a bit hefty for some things, e.g. hapuka sliders which was 3 little smoked fish burgers for $18. But..."
Kiwi Eats Asia
"Good little local bar and restaurant. Chicken wings are delicious. Pina colada cocktails are 🙋Good atmosphere, music and great..."
Pinny Quinlan
"Great food attentive staff highly recommend I'm vegan so could be more plant based options but enjoyed meal I made up from sides etc will be back..."
Temptation Cakes Auckland
"Amazing friendly service from Monique! Left very very full! Not a great selection of Vego options but enough to satisfy. Always return to a..."
Michael Graves
"great service and great vibe, watching the rugby with a few mates and the food was brilliant (the lamb for 2 and the seasonal vegetables). totally..."
Haman Shahpari
"Great ambience and with the Lions in NZ it was real buzzing. Liked the new menu and Uli was really helpful and friendly as are all the other staff...."
Claire Chatfield
"Always good to visit The Zookeepers. The new menu offers plenty of choices, both old favourites and new things to try. Ulrika and Stevie provided..."
Andy
"It's a nice place. Burgers are yummy and salads are great. Nice environment and lots of people. The only drawback is that we cannot get our water..."
Coco_Clairy
"Neat place. Went for drinks, ordered only starters. Nice selection. Bit more pricey for just pub food. But didn't disappoint. Tasted good. Looked..."
Chanel Matamu
"Great local in Royal Oak, went there over the weekend and the staff are amazing and nothing was an issue.  Keep up the good work and look forward to..."
Matthew Richardson
"A couple of my work colleagues and I finally made a trip to the Zookeeper's Son the other night for an after work drinkie (or two) - we'd been..."
Anabelle
"Had the Tandoori chicken salad (coleslaw) tonight on melon. It was just delicious and also at a very reasonable price. The place was buzzing as..."
Neil Fibbens
"Yummy food really nice clean restaurant. Like how there is a smoking area where you can take your drink. Only downside is that the staff are..."
Kylie Butters
"There is a special every night but Friday night is $1 buffalo wings night, which is my kinda heaven. This place is lively, atmosphere is great with..."
ShoRt
"It was Wednesday night and I was very hungry so thought of going to somewhere near so thought of Zookeepers son as I've seen quite a lot of people..."
Kashish Obhan
"This place is always busy! With plenty of seating inside, upstairs and also outside you should be fine getting a table. The crowd is a mixture of..."
HJ
"This is my regular on a Friday night. After work finishing quite late at night, Zooies is a good place to relax and unwind. Live music on Friday..."
James T. Raukete
"The service is top notch. Really friendly staff. The place is spacious and if you're not keen on drinking theres a separate space from the rabble...."
Jamez Hill III
"A-MA-ZING.It was pouring with rain and we came in here to escape the weather.I'll say I was expecting typical bar food, but this place blew..."
Eden OBrien Ford
"I hadn't been to The Zookeepers Son before & wasn't sure what to expect. From the outside it looks like a busy pub, which is great, but pubs don't..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Good ambience, prompt service and follow up. Only reason I gave a 3.5 was the chicken starters came out salty and since we were short of time I did..."
Prem C
"Have been here for lunch a couple of times. The staff are great and friendly and you never have to wait too long after ordering, even if the place is..."
Hannah Gear
"A perfect place to come for lunch. The atmosphere is really comfortable. I came with my friend and my one year son and the lady serving us was so..."
Mana Katsukawa Otimi
"We have recently moved to the area so The Zookeepers Son was an easy choice for a mid week dinner and drink. Great selection of drinks and the menu..."
Food Adventures With AnnaJ
"I've travelled (and eaten) all over the world and rate The Zookeeper's Son as one of the best local eateries/pubs. Sometime I dream about their lamb..."
Sam Pease
"This used to be a favourite but has got worse over the past year.  I used to go every week but now it's expensive for the food you get.  Even the..."
Erin Jay
"Bitchn bingo is a hoot, come every month. Food is always spot on. A++ mistress Viv rocks!..."
Jenna Bean
"Love this place so much! My local bar/restaurant which I go to so much. Lovely atmosphere, it's comfortable, always good music on and good people to..."
Grace Hunt
"Food is delicious! I got the chicken Caesar burger with a side of fries. Had it before and it's always good. The beer battered friend here are..."
Reservation For Two
"Just had to eye filet medium rare perfect. Great staff, friendly and welcoming waitress that recommended a great red wine. Keep up the good work,..."
Dave
"Perfect spot to watch any sports on a large screen near Royal Oak. Good pub food too with wide range of items too. Must try : Bbq..."
Aucklandfoodlover
"TZK'S a fun bar to go, it's nice and local and we've dined there for dinner and lunch on several diff occasions, had drinks there and my wife's book..."
Vitale Eti
"Absolutely love this place. My family and i have been coming here since it opened, and every single time, i'm in awe at how great the food..."
Maria Carmela
"I had wrung this place to change my reservation to a later time, when I arrived I was informed that there was no reservation! So was seated in the..."
Monica
"Awesome service guys! After being let down by a local restaurant for a birthday dinner, we found you guys in passing on a Friday night you..."
LiannJ
"Beautiful setting, service was great and the burgers were fresh and large. Very well thought-out layout. Had the Auckland pizza and it was fantastic!..."
Ange Gray
"Went there a while back. Had their Had their bread loaf and sunday roast. Both were really delicious but the bread was a bit hard and messy to cut...."
Eli A
"Other than a time I had to wait for the food for about half an hour to forty five minutes for the food, the place has nice vibe, good live music,..."
Ardi Alemi
"I celebrated my recent birthday here with a small group of friends and I was very impressed with both the food and the venue.The bar itself..."
Keith
"A good local, with friendly staff, mostly reasonable food and a reasonable price and a good selection of..."
Kerensa Robertson
"This place is the closest decent bar to where my parents live. I love popping by here and catching up with my mates.There uk imported..."
Tony Ma
"I absolutely adore The Zookeepers Son. I have been going here since I moved to New Zealand. Have always gotten to know the staff so always go there..."
Cara Jamieson
"Myself and 3 others went here for Sunday lunch and was absolutely blown away but the meal and the service!!! the food was amazing and I can honestly..."
David Maynard
"Just wanted to thank you Guys for helping to celebrate my birthday last night. The food was tasty, service friendly, atmospheric awesome...."
Jolanta Dougherty
"We used the zookeepers son as a venue for engagement party. After running into many places that seemed to do their utmost to dissuade us from having..."
Danielle Windfuhr
"4 of us went last night and really enjoyed ourselves. The service was fast and efficient, the staff were friendly and the food was good. The pork..."
Pauline Bennett
"Went there today for lunch (9 people). NOt only were the meals amazing (my partner said his steak was the best he'd ever had...and he is very..."
Hannah-Jane
"I went here last night with my girlfriend and a mate. Service was fast, drinks came less than 5 mins after ordering, starters 5 mins after ordering..."
Brian Castello
"Went to Zoo Keepers Son on a Sunday Night, didn't need to book. Got a table in the corner, a waitress came and took our drinks orders straight away..."
Caitlin
"This is a great new local pub for me. They have a good drink selection and super friendly staff. I also recommend the pub meals, they obviously use..."
Anita Walsh
"This place has changed alot since being revamped and having a name change, well done to Dave and his team! Food/Service/ 10/10 not to mention the..."
Isaac Valach
"Great service, great food and very reasonable price! Will definately eat here..."
Lynley
"We frequent Zookeepers often. As a family of 5 and also just with the adults. It's nice to have a one stop shop in the area, where the boys can..."
DAM
"Thank goodness finally a great place to go right in our neighbourhood. Had a wonderful mothers day lunch with my two daughters. Food and service..."
Wendy Mauer
"We came here as a group of 10. 4 adult and 6 children. Luckily we booked because it was busy. The food was delicious, every plate was sent back..."
Alexis Purvis
"we decided to check out our new local after hearing good things about it, we’re a family of 9 and we were sat at a large table which is in front of..."
Michael
"My friends and I have been hanging out for a place like this to open in our neighbourhood!! This is a cool funky place, and now my hangout! Food was..."
Lindy Knisley Catchpole
"The Zookeeper's Son is another one of my go-to places in Royal Oak. It's a great casual spot to have a quick meal or for after work drinks. They have..."
Jennifer Manalo
"Great place to watch the game with a few mates. Love the fact you can buy beer in a jug! Nice flow from indoors to outside to upstairs. Good..."
Duncan Brough
"Great and delicious fresh food! ..the combination of flavors is just amazing and when you add a fresh apple cider or glass of red wine it's like..."
Minerva Manzano Romero
"A friend brought me to this place for her birthday after she received a $25 voucher from the bar to use. Sweet deal I thought! We came on a Friday..."
Xanthe Smythe
"Food is absolutely delicious! Enjoyed the buffalo wings and cheesy pizza bread the most. Loaded burger had nice fresh garnish and a smokey taste...."
bobbyanderson10
"The food was great. Pizza tasty. Fries crunchy. Onion rings perfect. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Pity the coffee machine broke down. However, the..."
Roger “Lazardo66” Kimiangatau
"Saturday nights are my fave the band from.9pm til midnight and the bottomless chicken and waffles and beer and prosecco for $45 is a good start to a..."
Nia Tupouniua
"The food was Amazing, the service though...it was phenomonal. We had Tikara serving us. She was so polite and made sure we were all comfortable...."
Fiona Taupe
"Our first time at this stunning & unique restuarant which offers free parking! - huge bonus! 😆 The food was superb & prepared to our liking. Great..."
Yavashni Chetty
"Does anyone appreciate what light is? I do. I found it. Here. At Zoos. With Shay. Guys if you’re thinking about coming down here just remember we..."
Neerav Singh
"Been here a few times but the staff, atmosphere and beers were exceptional tonight. Alex was a standout. He served us in a timely manner even though..."
Preetham Musthyala
"We booked the rooftop bar for a 30th birthday and right from booking all the way through to the party the experience was awesome! Thank you to our..."
Cassandra King
"Friendly and efficient service, excellent food and drinks made. Great outdoor seating, pleasant interior decor. Spacious, good selection of music not..."
Staysey Liuu
"First time @ Zookeepers. Slow Tuesday night in the restaurant but nice if you want quiet. Ordered ribs, cheesy garlic pizza & warm lamb salad which..."
Boonty Boo
"Great food, lovely environment and fabulous service, can't go wrong. 5 stars all the..."
Ruth Lemmer
"Really really nice place. Staff are always very friendly, great atmosphere and even better food. Love coming here for a few chill drinks and..."
Mr Jiiggy
"Great place to have a little cosy birthday dinner. There is an upstairs for functions or parties, which is separated from the public, along with a..."
Lobster Mak
"Had my son's surprise 21st birthday celebration upstairs in the Rooftop Bar recently, Lisa was very helpful & great to deal with when booking our..."
Ana Skudder -Tupou
"Had my 30th here a month ago! Lisa, the event manager was amazing, so easy to deal with! Food was amazing and came out right on time and the space..."
Neha Hussain
"Great experience, quality food and family friendly establishment. Ended up dining here for 4 hours and never got bored or felt obliged to..."
Christopher Colby
The Portland Public House
The Portland Public House
71/100 (1166 ratings)
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BBQ Chicken Pizza
Classic Margarita
Sirloin Steak
Nachos
Burger
Buffalo Wings
Poutine
Fried Mac and Cheese Balls
Lemon Lime and Bitters
Crispy Chicken burger
Surprise Me Cocktail
Classic Beef Burger
Chicken & Cambert Pizza
Cucumber Mocktail
Pizza salami
Aperol Spritz
Burger and fries
PUDDING
Pale Ale
Jalapeno Poppers
Popcorn Chicken
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Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Dinner
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Mid-range
"Burgers were decent for $6 and you could get a no alcoholic drink with the deal. Would recommend the angus beef burger over the pulled pork. Maybe..."
Persian Foodie
"Love their outdoor area out back. The food is great - reasonably priced and generously portioned. Very chill and family friendly in the day. Will..."
Bella Qian
"Solid 6 dollar burger everyday between 4pm-7pm! Saw the post at Lazy Susan and gave it a try. The burger is good! I like their jalapeños poppers..."
Giraffe
"Now the food has never disappointed me! Great menu and so reasonable. The only bad thing was waiting 50 mins for my streak and my friends pizza and..."
Bluecrush
"This is the place to go for live music in Kingsland. Small, low key bar with a relaxed vibe. They have a good varied menu much better than the..."
Shannon
"Came here for the $6 burgers time. Bit of a crowd so probably led to a bit of a wait. The burgers were great though. Generous for $6, and..."
Ming_Angela Y
"Portland is one of my favourite bars to visit regularly! I have Coeliac Disease and staff are always so helpful with any questions I have but I..."
Amelia Farrow
"$6 burgers (4pm-7pm) are awesome - great value for money and really tasty and gluten/dairy free available if you ask. Great place to sit and people..."
Julia Louise
"We went for lunch & Ordered pizza & fries. Pizza was average. Cheese, mushroom, olives toppings. Cool place & vibe. It’s usually very busy come..."
RL.P
"A really nice restaurant with reasonable price & friendly service. We got pizza, burger and taco, they all taste real good. Environment is nice,..."
Serena L
"Went for dinner after seeing their ads pop up on Facebook and im so glad I did! The food was delicious and the service was so friendly too. Even had..."
Zaine Williams
"This place is great. Good selection of beers, and you can't beat their every day burger deal! Buttermilk chicken burger is pretty unbeatable 👌cool..."
Joe Roberts
"Amazing buttermilk chicken burger and poutine. The portions are generous and we didn't have to wait long for our food. Also love the jalapeno..."
Mojo Jojo
"Always a good time here, great location,ambient vibes and live music that you can spend a whole evening with.The food is consistently good and the..."
Huia O'Sullivan
"Went in yesterday night for dinner. Got the buttermilk chicken burger for $6 only. Chicken was crispy and thick. Three pieces were stacked on top of..."
Rosanne Choy
"The decor in this place is eclectic and the DJ was great. The staff were friendly and service good. They have a great deal of $6 burgers from 4-7pm...."
Miura Elikana
"The $6 burgers from 4-7pm are the champions. Quite literally a steal because they’re amazing and for that price... whuuut. The jalapeno poppers and..."
Marnelli
"Looking for a cosy place to have a drink and snack on good food? Make your way here any night to be surprised! Not only is the food..."
Food.review.nz
"The special burger promotion $6 is a bargain. I order the crispy chicken and fish burger. Despite the reasonable price, these are the best gourmet..."
Ameri Lim
"The best burger I have tried so far, the texture of bun and meat was marvellous. Live band its just give a mean atmosphere. No doubt if want to give..."
Charlie.havefun269
"Went for a late lunch today around 2.30. Was initially planning on going to another place but their kitchen had already closed. We ordered..."
Riddhi
"Great place to come for a beer/cider and live music. Also big fan of the $6 burgers. Good bang for your buck! Living just up the road, am quite a..."
Juliet
"I always come here for a drink or two a and tasty bite after work or a weekend arvo. Usually order a mulled wine in winter and the boyfriend gets a..."
Emz
"😊😊😊😊😊Wide range of craft beers🍻🍻🍻.Outstanding food and friendly staff 😊😊😊😊.Will reccommend to..."
Aacesh Molz
"Good Food, Good Beer and Good Cheer.  Best pub in Kingsland. Open Mic Night every Tuesday and over 35 craft beers. Reasonable price for the food and..."
Lalit Arora
"What a surprise in here, cosy setting and a lovely courtyard out back. I only came here for a drink this time but the food menu looked good and..."
ShoRt
"Very good menu. Looking around $40 with dinner and a couple of beers. Good range of beers and wine. Burgers were pretty good. Sides is a good..."
Alas
"For vegetarians Food - I had a Portland Real Spiced hand cuts, vegetarian burger with fries. It was really tasty and a full meal.Ambience -..."
Vibha Sekhar
"It is the best place to chill and just have fun. Doesn't give you a hole in the pocket too. Friendly staff n excellent service.Such a cool bar. Loved..."
Disha Arora
"The best place for tasty well priced burgers on the West side of town. Have been here 3 times now and food is always consistent and staff friendly..."
Frank T
"Ambiance is pretty good and the drinks are nice - the bartender knew his stuff (I wish I got his name!). The best part about this pub is the open mic..."
Alex Leonard
"Had a mad time here on Friday night. Lovely live band till late and the music continued for the open dance floor. Epic service inspite of being..."
I'm Hungry
"Delicious food and an amazing singer! The price is extremely affordable especially for a poor student such as myself! Was a really enjoyable meal. ..."
Jess Philpot
"I Ordered the vegetarian quesadilla with mushrooms, jalapeño, refried beans, mozzarella and sour cream ($10) and pumpkin and mozzarella risotto..."
Miss T
"Cool hip place. Love the vibe and the cool dude with long hair serving us was awesome! The pumpkin and mozzarella risotto was a good choice and very..."
Chumq
"This is a great trendy bar in Kingsland, come early to get a seat. Have been here a few times for some gigs like Albi and the Wolves very cool band..."
Melanie Grace Ritchie
"I can only comment on the Saturday drinks I enjoyed here but great little place and they had live music! Very hipster with great ambience - food..."
Holly D-T
"I've only been here once and to be honest, it was nothing that special at first. I ordered some drinks and fish of the day special. Cosy is the word..."
Matthew Sanders
"I've only been here for drinks during gigs but I will definitely be back to try the veggie burger and the farmhouse spuds. Really chilled and fun..."
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"We had won a bar tab so after reading mixed reviews on here regarding both service and food we decided to just give it a go. We were pleasantly..."
Alana Rose Gray
"Went here was so packed great atmosphere! Ordered the fried chicken it was amazing so tender yet crispy and the ribs were delicious as well...."
Ky
"I don't care what others say. You are my local and I love you. You are like the gig I am always on the door list for and the permanent house party on..."
Cole
"It's hard to find places that play good live music and serve decent food and drink, so it was refreshing to come here on several occasions and have a..."
Andrew @anjeats
"Awesome, Fush Mornay.. and Maoriri Sauce Kiwi inspired meals.. yes the Kitchen looked a bit untidy, but I haven't found any bad things in my food!! ..."
Thai Qn
"Portland house has been a regular stop for nearly two years and has become my local. To me it is the embodiment of kingsland; multi cultural,..."
Blair Lapslie
"Grabbed a quick bite, good vibe and energy, if you want a decent burger then come here, they have regular burgers deals on too. About $50 for some..."
h bax
"Excellent bottomless brunch or chill drinks. Great value, excellent service. Food is yum and the drinks are refilled..."
Allena
"Wonderful night, we had gone to watch a young niece playing her debut released and way out of our comfort level and late, I asked for a coffee but..."
Gillian Shine
"Had a fantastic time at the open mic night! Real good vibes, performances and crowd! Highly recommended! I didn't eat this time but the menu looked..."
Courtney Pearce
"The $8 burgers (+ drink) are still a solid deal. Happy with my chicken one. Service is fine. Would love a working lock in the women's bathroom. All..."
Mariah Templonuevo
"I booked for Valentines day, first time to dine here and I can tell you..food is amazing, fresh and delicious! Great hospitality and service. I..."
Faye O
"Love the Portland, my friends and I go all the time! The staff is always lovely and friendly, drinks are fairly priced and live music always brings..."
Tulsi Khanna
"Used to be at the open mic here every week! Great bunch of characters, staff were always awesome and the atmosphere here REALLY goes!! I would really..."
Louis Freeman
"Classic pub with good food and great live music. Excellent garden bar and the best thing about The Portland is the fantastic service. The bar staff..."
Jenny Weren
"Great place! Very funky, has a indoor seated area for both non smoking and smoking with an addition of outside seating for summer. You will be nice..."
Bianca T
"JULY 2023 A great place to visit after a sports event at Eden Park. The place was certainly busy after an International Soccer event and, the staff..."
Rex Corbett
"Located in busy Kingsland, went in and got no serviceZ helped ourselves to seat down, still no service. Food ok, nice to try new places. After we..."
浩哥-奥克兰
"Love the live music and vibe of this place. Cocktails are on point 👌 Came on a Tuesday night. We only ate fries. I’ve eaten here before with a..."
Leese22
"Catch-up with a friend here. We both had burgers and a beer. Tasty burger. Like the layout and space. Because my friend had brought her dog, we had..."
Julian Eden (ConceptRat)
"Great bar food, good portion size, a vast variety of menu options. Loved the environment and the seating area. Quite a lot of options of activities..."
Navtej Singh
"Nice and cosy place where you can enjoy live music. Been there on Tuesdays nights. They make a nice hot toddy, helps to keep ourselves warm and enjoy..."
Arosha Perera
"Was there for a InterNations gathering and just had one ginger beer. Is a very charming place, will definitely be back for a..."
Graeme Peter Howard