TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Grill And Shakes

80/100 (768 ratings)

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"We decided to take our 2 kids (9 and 3) to get a tasty milkshake and snack on our way through Kingsland and my husband found this gorgeous and quirky..."

Klaudia Severn

"Wow, what a lovely place to eat, menu choice is fab and food was delicious. I definitely recommend trying the milkshakes and desserts too! A hidden..."

Martin Moody

"NUTELLA milkshake with a pulled chicken burger. Totally amazing. Food was good and generous in portion. I could only eat half the burger and had the..."

Annie Jenning

"I've had about a dozen flavours of shakes now, good stuff. Bit of a destination joint. I recommend the Date..."

Edward Smith

"Never fails to deliver, owner is always on point checking to make sure everything is good plus it's all Halal. Great job..."

Ifraz Beggz

"Loveeee this place! Since finding it we almost come here every week to try a new flavour milkshake! Great service, great people, great..."

Mila Teixeira

"Seriously 64 different shakes, and their burgers are huge. Awesome bang for buck.. One burger filled me up as it was and I can get thru a couple..."

Nicholas Davidson

"Grill and shakes is my happy place! The owners of this amazing establishment often work on site and are the nicest people you could ever hope to..."

Jessie Rae

"Yummy food..love there food especially chicken grill its so delicious..."

Tasnova Nasim Khan

"Good Food, Friendly Hostess, Homely Ambience. A must visit to spice up the..."

Elizabeth Minoo Verghese

"Lovely service and fantastic flavour, I felt bad I couldn't finish the burger, it was so good, but bigger than I thought it would be..."

Josh Wilson

"Grill and shakes has a lot of milkshakes option and tried several of them and they’re all really good; it’s worth the money! They also served it..."

MCP

"Went in for lunch on Friday and we were the only customers there, felt a bit strange considering how popular Kingsland is as an eatery.The..."

Ming_Angela Y

"The shakes are really good here. Tried the dairy milk one and it was awesome. Burger was alright but this place is all about the shakes! Recommend..."

Adam Botterill

"nice food, good place and kids area is so handy for parents, it’s upstairs and took a little while for finding the lifts which is on the other..."

Karen Wang

"Love this place, especially now that they are open late! It's so awesome to have such a large range of shakes using every day snacks. Cool concept,..."

Danidu Wijekoon

"Been here for shakes a few time. They have a good selection of different flavours and prices are pretty decent. The shakes are pretty big so they are..."

Prashant Datt

"Good food and good price.Ambience can be improved but still acceptable being in the city centerParking is an issue so its better to use..."

Najeeb Haider Zaidi

"Nice enough burgers and fast service. Had the gourmet chicken one and it was pretty tasty. Plenty of selection too which is nice to see. On the..."

Joe Roberts

"We tried the Ferrero Rocher Milkshake. It was amazing, nice amount of hazelnut and really did taste like Ferrero Rocher! Nice amount of milk and ice,..."

Sarah =^. .^=

"Quite a nice place tucked into Kingsland. There's nothing that special about this burger & shakes kind of place but these guys did a pretty good job..."

Jay

"the burgers and the milkshakes are amazing and yummy!! we had cheeseburgers and fries and a kitkat milkshake and it was great! would reccomend this..."

Milly Wong

"Fresh fruit shakes, best taste in Auckland.ample space to enjoy with family and freinds. Come and enjoy in weekdays and weekends. Burgers are mouth..."

Murtaza Yamani

"I've tried the fish burger & fries here. Simple burger- sauce, greens, tomato & fish strips-but tasty. Small portion of fries. Would recommend the..."

RL.P

"I've been here quite a few times now and I must say the shakes are so so good! They have such a wide selection of shake flavors that will definietly..."

Dani

"Been here quite a few times now and both, the food and drinks are always amazing. Have tried more than half of the menu by this point and I've never..."

Denise

"Seriously one of the best vegan burgers around and the best kumra chips too :) The Oreo blitz is so delicious. Thank you for the vegan..."

Stacey

"Always has the best selection of shakes I am also a very big fan of their snacks selection. Highly recommend this place. A nice little place for a..."

Tan.ned

"Always the best service, and I can never choose what milkshake or meal to choose from!! Burgers and flatbreads galore! Delicious! I also enjoy..."

Tashina.grant

"Really tasty, full of flavour burgers, the lamb was seriously spicy (I’m a wimp). The cheeseburger delicious (The New Yorker was impressed) crisp..."

Liz Bradley

"Food was nice and milkshake was amazing. Service was pretty average. Would be nice to have some heaters upstairs as we sat and ate in the freezing..."

Sassy Gal

"You can't not love this place. The 69 shake flavours cant be missed, but the food is pretty spot on too. I've only had the pizza but I'd go back for..."

Christopher Pearce

"What better way to end a fried chicken session than to have some milkshakes? It is certainly a mission to maintain this corpulent body of mine, so it..."

Medium_Rare

"Prime location if you get a spot upstairs by the window, great view during sunset. The food here is great, have come here on 2 seperate occasions,..."

Brooklyn

"A cute lil cafe to go for a nice meal. I ordered a burger and fries and really enjoyed the meal. The decor of the place was nice and we sat upstairs..."

Bailey

"Been here twice now.Staff is great.Got great seating upstairs with a little bell when you are ready to order.First time..."

Audacity 2 Write

"Ordered at 11:55pm Friday on UberEats thinking there was no way it would come, but 30 mins later our dessert had arrived! Apple pie and brownies were..."

Tim

"The shakes are above average, definitely not that heavy syrup-ey crap you get at the takeaway. The place is pretty small, the decor just seems all..."

TheMʌverick

"The food was really good here. We got a bunch of things and we enjoyed all of them: Lamb Koobideh was amazing, the Sergeant Pepper and Meatball..."

Yasim Shah

"Such a large milkshake menu, spent so long trying to decide on what to pick lol. For the price, defs worth it. However, the staff wasn't so friendly..."

Juleigh Fariu Wichman Luu

"This restaurant has such an extensive range and variety of milkshakes I spent so long deciding on which one. The milkshakes themselves aren't too..."

Aimee.

"They have an extensive shake menu. The most difficult part is deciding what flavour shake you want after looking at the menu for a good 20..."

I_like_pickles

"I have been in this place so many times .We had red Lamborghini and cheese Berger with potato staf with mushroom and cheese and garlic bread...."

Farshid Hakimi

"If you are planning to come here then make sure you come with an appetite. The burgers are massive and really good value. The New Yorker is my..."

Deen Khan

"The best thick shake I've had in NZ and the closest comparable to Shake Shack in the States. We went as a large group and they were..."

Yogi_Bearified

"I came here with a group of friends. The actual drinks were beautiful. However they were a little too sweet for my personal taste. The store is nice..."

Sid

"We ordered the famous reeses peanut butter and snickers shakes. All of their shakes are $7.90. I liked the shakes because the taste aren't..."

K

"We just need a quick bite after the Waterview tunnel walk. The place is a two storey set-up with seating upstairs. The Kumara chips and the chicken..."

Vino Noir Zuniga

"Shaaaaaaaakes we're the bomb. Definitely would recommend to friends and family. Would come back again to try different flavours of the shakes. Cute..."

Jenz

"milkshakes are tooooo good!! soo many different flavours and options and they don't disappoint, foods pretty average was nice, but the highlight..."

Ayla Jay

"Yummy shakes, burgers were above average, but not fantastic. Service was friendly, but the interior was a bit scummy (as in a bit cheap and worn, not..."

Mysticmojito

"Grill and shakes are well known for their wide selection of milkshake flavours. The milkshakes here are incredibly good, in fact the best I've ever..."

Neelam Chandra

"The milkshakes and desserts are amazing ! I have ate here a few times and never once had a bad experience, it's a great spot will definitely be..."

Samantha Longley

"As it was my turn to mind some youngsters during school hols i treated them here 4 some shakes, this place has shakes made out of common kiwi..."

Diner8Here

"Popcorn shrimp ,mozzarella sticks and chicken pesto flat bread is what is always order when we go to grill and shakes it's a easy meal to grab and..."

Eliza Tanoai-Rolle

"UBER EATS REVIEWSo today being Monday (I hate Mondays), had a loooong day at work and didn't want to dine out or cook....just eat and be..."

Joseph Taleni

"Best new Yorkan American style burger and milkshake I ever had in Auckland guys you better try this place out for 11$ burger 5$ milkshake it's a..."

Samy

"Best new Yorkan American style burger and milkshake I ever had in Auckland guys you better try this place out..."

Samy

"Average food but great milkshakes! We ordered the meatball and chicken Pesto flatbread. It comes out basically like a pizza, but because..."

Charlene Weaver

"Open for only 3 months and it's already the talk of Kingsland' they've got a whole bunch of likes on Facebook to prove it. HUSK adventured to Grill &..."

Husk Creative

"Such lovely staff, I was a bit anxious walking in with a group of friends that I would only be able to eat chips (being vegan). However I was..."

Stella Nicolson

"This place never ceases to amaze with its burgers. Large portions with succulent tender patties is enough to satisfy those late and spur of the..."

Sam

"If you're looking for a satisfying shake, this is the place to go. Personally I'm a not fan of the food but the shakes never disappoint. Staff are..."

Sally S

"Been here a few times and their burgers will keep me coming back. Very well made and good value for what you get. The shakes are decent but nothing..."

Ming

"A burger & shake is a match made in heaven, especially when they taste this good! Love the shakes & there is most definitely a flavour for..."

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"You CANNOT go wrong with the amount of flavours they have. Delicious and worth the drive! The price is affordable and the staff are always extremely..."

SJ

"One of the tastiest shakes I have had! They use real ingredients and no syrups so the shakes are not too sickly sweet! 69 flavours as well. The only..."

Samantha

"Favourite place! Been here a handful of times and I think I love their food more than I love their shakes. Their whole chicken for $20 is honestly..."

Simone Halstead

"In love with this place! Went on a weekday night so nice and quiet. We ordered a carrot cake shake, loaded potatoes with mushroom and a..."

Holly D-T

"I love this place! The variety of shakes! The ambiance amd everything about this.... Id like to say for myself i found the m&m one very delicious,..."

Martin Lopez

"Not all that it is hyped up to be , to be honest. The food was okay. Not exceptional. Really mean milkshake though, would totally be back just for..."

Di

"Finally dropped in this place and tried their shakes. Like the majority of the reviews, the shakes are the best thing ever!!. My niece and I decided..."

Nia T

"Nutella milkshake is good ! I was half expecting it to be quite rich and overly sweet but it was neither. Good mild flavour while still tasting like..."

Alexine

"Was craving for something sweet and a friend decided to bring me here after a long day of classes. Didnt regret it one bit!The shakes may look..."

Aireena Omar

"If you want a shake, you go to Grill and Shakes. It's in the name - literally. I asked whether they've been taken up on every flavour offering, and..."

Daniel Kinnoch

"One of the best spots for shakes in Auckland hands-down.Out of the 69 flavours available I've only had 7, so quite a fair bit left to go..."

Ben Ch

"The lady who served us was a bit absent but the food here is really nice. Yummy shakes they are worth a try. Went with two other friends and we..."

Fereen

"Got chance to try their shakes after seeing so many good reviews. Tried their carot cake shakes....awesome...yumm totally. Been there again to try..."

Polash Shariful Hasan

"Amazing milkshakes (we had the choc & caramel slice flavours). Owners were lovely and helpful. We can't wait to try some more flavours next time...."

Bec

"Wow the grilled chicken here is so delicious. We tried the aji verde spicy one takeaway not expecting much at all but the sauces were so tasty! Good..."

Keith

"The milkshakes are amazing!!!!! One of my life's great loves!!!!The place itself I find a bit weird. Like it's set up in separate rooms and the..."

Natasha

"Standout when it comes to kebabs n shakes..the shakes are awesome especially the way it's served with whipped cream and they got lots of flavours to..."

Molow

"First time going here. The shakes are amazing!!! Very rich in flavor but AH-MA-ZING!!! Also tried the cowboy from 'meat the bread' list and it was..."

Priyanka

"Tried the place as recommended by a friend. Loved the mango shake and my partner loved her cream and chocolate shake. Friendly service with a..."

Don

"There's a lot of hype surrounding this small establishment and I can see why! Who doesn't love a menu with over 60 flavours of milkshakes?..."

Monique Porteous

"One of our fave date spots. Boyf and I have been here on many occasions. They have what feels like a million different flavored shakes to chose from..."

Gabrielle Shrives

"These guys make milkshakes from literally anything. Their shakes menu is made up of 69 flavours ranging in everything from lollies to cakes and..."

Binula

"Great flavor! The burgers and charcoal chicken was delicious and imma be a repeat customer for sure. The ladies working were lovely and wiped down..."

El HK

"Great food, good shakes. The milkshakes were not quite what I was expecting, not as thick and full of chunks as I'm used to. But still delicious and..."

Stephanie Bassett

"Love their variety of chocolate bar shakes. Their burgers and fries are delicious. Consistent quality. Visit once a month and they often have new and..."

Brie Trevarthen

"Went here earlier in the year, amazing food. I had the spicy lamb and my partner had the vegetarian burger and both loved it. I had the Snickers..."

Matt Sole

"The food was great! Best milk shake I've had for a long time. The owner of the business made us feel comfortable the moment we arrived with the..."

Faiz Ahmed

"Nice food but ventilation or setup not for setting a mood if you know what i mean. Upstairs seating is basic and its hot up there on a summers day...."

Pratik Bhatt

"Well known for their awesome freak shakes! Super delicious if you are wanting a sweet treat milkshake. Havent tried the food yet on the menu but will..."

Danielle Pama

"All of the food we have tried (burgers, flatbreads, skewers) has been tasty and fresh and made with real ingredients, not super processed. But the..."

Jennifer Pannell

"The food and the shakes are absolutely amazing and is definitely work a visit just for that. I had a bounty shake which was delicious and true to..."

Chinmay Pandit

"It's what's on the inside that counts - and these shakes unreal flavours are exactly as good as you hope! They don't look anything flashy, nor..."

Luke Robson

"Amazing taste! I never found such kind of taste in other restaurant in Auckland. Usually I ordered in Charcoal chicken and topped flatbread. It is my..."

Thomas Williams

"My experience with Grill and Shakes has always been amazing but last night they did something that "forced" me to come here and write this review. I..."

Sinho SO (Sinho)

"Went there by seeing their Mystery shakes offer on Zomato, but was rewarded well. One of the rare instances in Auckland where Zomato proved to be..."

Ashish Sanjay Babaria

"Really really yummy food. Was looking for halal charcoal chicken in australia, but found it here, and it was to die for. Succulent juicy perfectly..."

Tabbi Hale

"I love this place. Always make a visit here either pre or post match day at Eden Park. You'll be spoilt for choice with the shake menu. They've also..."

Faiz Dholkawala

Velvet Burger

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"Very fond memories of this place down in Dunedin - kept me alive for quite a few nights haha! Ordered online on Tuesdays meaning 2 for 1..."

Adam Chui

"Crispy skinnies was so crispy - too bad the aioli kind of bland. Ordered big bro burger; super yummy! the egg, mushroom, sauce and the beef patty..."

MCP

"Came here on a Friday night and they had a deal for $30 with 2 burgers, 2 fries and 2 sauces. Got velvet lady (chicken) burger for myself and ordered..."

The Poor Foodie

"Always love a good BYO with a giant burger + crispy fries for $22 at Velvet Burger! Great atmosphere, friendly staff, good food. No..."

Brandon Huang

"I need to come here more often, I forgot how tasty and decently sized the burgers are! They are on the expensive side but there a few cheaper options..."

Achini Samarasekara

"Massive burgers with decent ingredients. Quick table service. The fatties and kumara fries are a must have. Definitely coming back soon. They also do..."

Sophie Wang

"Enjoys the two for one Tuesdays, burger of the month promotions and the good Times club. Awesome friendly staff with great service and..."

David Harvey

"This was quite a hype several months ago and I was not one of the first ones who rode that bandwagon, though I love burgers once in a while, I never..."

Ang Sarap

"Came here with a friend and they have a load of meat options however not a great amount for vegetarian eaters. Nonetheless, the veggie burger was..."

Dani

"Got the luxe bird with extras of pineapple and bacon. It was pretty good. They forgot my extras though and I had to go back to ask for it but that..."

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"Went here on a tuesday and got an extra burger free. Burgers are very large with fresh vegetables added on top of the patties. I ordered the double..."

Toby T

"Came in for lunch today. Ordered online so we got the second burger free. The beet drop was amazing. Beetroot and beef mixed together created one of..."

Rosanne Choy

"Stopped by to grab lunch with friends and ordered the Cheesy Bro, oh my goodness the burgers are so big! Definitely worth the price! I struggled to..."

Hansi Dissanayake

"Had ordered the luxe bird burger and fatties . The burger is very huge but very delicious the chicken was so tender and the burger itself was very..."

Foodaholic

"Really great place if you're looking for a nice really burger. I tried the big brown and was fantastic with some fries. The service was quick and had..."

Mulik.aditya99

"Velvet Burger is defiantly the place to go every time you are craving a burger. My go-to burger here is the velvet lady - it is simply divine. On..."

Veronica Te

"Came here twice this week. It’s a shame Velvet Burger doesn’t have more vege options (No fish burgers too) Ordered the only vege burger on the..."

RL.P

"I came here with a friend the other day and was surprisingly pleased. The food is a little expensive but the quality and portion size makes up for..."

Tom Wong

"Had the Velvet Lady (Chicken burger). The burger was large, and tasted as good as it looked. However "Gourmet" is an overstatement, I'm not convinced..."

Campbell Foskin

"Had a beef burger.'Big bro' I think it was calledIt was filling and tasty! Huge burgers!Price is around 15$ or so but the food quality and..."

Deano

"I ordered a cheesy bro, it was massive. The Patty was a bit cold and the sauces were a bit overpowering but the meat was really flavoursome and the..."

Lydia Chin

"Velvet Burger has always had a reputation from making quality, gourmet burgers and I have always held it in high regard since my first meal there. ..."

Orient Express

"Caught up with a friend and it was our first experience at Velvet Burger. Was not disappointed at all! Cool atmosphere, deliciously filling burgers...."

Da-Hae Kim

"had beef n chicken ! Omg was really yum. Portion was really big enough. I tried fried pickles for the first time. Was good ! I even like the bottle..."

Alice In New Zealand

"So good ! The burgers are tasty, and the kumara chips are so yummy. I particularly loved the one with chutney inside and the mushrooms ! I highly..."

Mihiariiwohler25

"This is a fantastic place for a quick burger. The burgers are a good size, nice and juicy an filled with flavour. The location is also very central..."

Mmmfood

"Really yum! Great staff and super quick service. I got the big brown and was delicious, my partner got the gone burger and he loved It! Perfect for..."

Saraya Rosemary Hogan

"Velvet Burger has good size burgers which are definitely consistent in taste/quality. I had the Velvet Lady last time and despite being a smaller..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"We went to Velvet Burger on our trip to New Zealand . When the burger came , i had just two words , it was huge & mouth watering and that was true !..."

Dr. Kriti Adlakha

"Love coming to Velvet burger as it’s close to work and great value especially on 2-4-1 Tuesdays. 🤩🤩🤩Service is prompt and friendly...."

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"I visited it on a Tuesday. It was very crowded but the service was good and fast. Happening place with a retro feel.I ordered the "Animal..."

Minakshi Gupta

"First time at velvet burger - the experience was amazing! The atmosphere was chill and would be great for a casual dinner or drinks with friends. It..."

Shaun T

"I got the squawk dawg and it was pretty good, the restaurant was nearly empty when we went and food came in about 10 minutes. The burgers are filling..."

HelenMeng2000

"Went here for lunch on my 21st. Buns were dry, chicken burger was average but think the pork was really dry. Chips were decent, they offered two..."

Chris Wang

"Velvet Burger on Fort St is a great spot for a casual meal. The spot has a comforting ambiance with a retro diner interior as though it's through a..."

Brenda Phu

"I love this place ....I ordered the chilli burger it was divine as well as the chips ..nice clean burger joint ...staff were lovely and I will be..."

Kyles

"Amazing customer service with a great location in a CBD . There is a burger for everyone here. The patties here are thick and juicy . If you have not..."

Ravi

"Love this place, Two-for-one Tuesday provides amazing value.Burgers are always on point, wholesome and tasty NZ style burgers!Favourite is always the..."

The Cheesy Ravioli

"Came here for dinner, pretty empty so food came fast.I ordered the "animal rights" burger and it came out pretty average (I'd say you can..."

Nisarag Bhatt

"We ordered the "babe" burgers, kumara fries and normal fries. Burgers were soo good! Buns were fluffy and meat was cooked well. The sides were okay,..."

Mandy C

"Tried the Big Bro Burger and it was incredible. Hands down the greatest I have ever had and feel very blessed to find the place. I didn't get to..."

Jason Andrews

"This is a happening place I must say. Atleast on Tuesdays.We ordered Babe burger . It is big and dekicious.Mouth watering.The burger..."

Suchandra Saha

"Great food, environment, price , range of beers. Skinnies are so good and the burger is so big, it will fill you up , so be mindful while ordering..."

Anu

"Only thing that I would like is more than 1 piece of cucumber. This is hands down my favourite food place though. The staff are always lovely. Cheap..."

Alesi Ray

"A place i have wanted to go to for years! We were there jusy before 5,30 on a weekday. Ordered two hotties, skinny fries, aioli and chilli mayo. We..."

Athena

"Now these are one of those establishment with serious money for value for 30 or but more you can get two burgers plus a side and a drink. Always go..."

Gary

"I went to Velvet burger with some uni friends for the 2 for 1 on Tuesday. We all ordered goneburgers and wow! It was amazing! The service was good..."

Manuela Ovalle Herrera

"Interesting interior and decor in a central city location, with generous servings. The beef burger was tasty with a great bun, however the wedges..."

EpiCurious

"I love their 2-4-1 deal :) staff are super friendly and I honestly go to this place almost every once a week. One small flaw would be that their..."

JiEun Jenny Kim

"Place deserves the positive rating they are getting, food comes in and tastes great almost every time and if an order is incorrect they quickly..."

Ryan Wong

"Went here for lunch. Interior is nice. I really like the graffiti in front and the wooden inspired theme.We ordered Squak Dawg, Hottie and..."

Patriz De Leon

"Best burger I have eaten ever. From Tauranga, always go there. Great service, reasonable prices. I dream of going back there. Fresh buns delicious..."

Tuusharp Tu Loose

"First review.Me and some friends decided to check this place out on a cold Auckland night to warm our stomachs up, and boy it was the best..."

Ghost Reviewer

"One of the places we go to when we go eat in town. Loved the burgers here. We prefer only this burger place and burger burger in..."

Michelle

"Burgers are a thing Auckland does well. And if you’re feeling those cravings, you can’t go wrong with a Velvet Burger. Each burger is made from..."

Danny

"Great place for a burger! Love the atmosphere and customer service provided. Tuesday is always a great day to go for the 2 for 1 special. Apart from..."

Henry Gao

"Yum! Reasonable prices and v delicious food.We got the big bird burger and a mini sqwark burger and fries.Burgers were big and tasty and..."

Mrs Puddingcake

"Good portion sizes and good loyalty scheme. Also appreciate the 2 for 1 Tuesday's. My go to is the Goneburger and its huge enough to be a full meal...."

James Zhu

"Great portions, and even greater service! One of my favourite burger places! Always come here to grab a meal and chill with friends. I am always..."

Stephanie J

"Velvet Burger is my favourite burger place in town. The size is really huge. And come here on Tuesdays to get the 2 for 1 voucher (don't forget to..."

Jess S

"Suggested by a friend, the kumara fries were to die for, Burger was very delicious and quality, especially with appearance. Wasn't the best burger..."

Spencer's Reviews

"This place has the best vegetarian burger I've ever had! You can choose a veggie patty made from either falafel, tofu or mushroom, which is unlike to..."

Roni Ramone

"I heard a lot about the place so I tough to check it out.I order big bro berger and big Brown berger.For start they do have some..."

Farshid Hakimi

"Probably one of my favorite burger places. I get a lot of food cravings which are pretty general, but I often find myself specifically craving a..."

Karen

"One of the better burger joints I've been to. Unique and refreshing flavours, with each burger being a unique experience. I couldn't say what i liked..."

Carlo Luis Lee

"Only go there for two for one Tuesdays. One of the best burger places I've been to in the city. So huge, which is good for me because I too, am huge..."

Tavita Milford

"Good burgers, lovely service, had the original beef burger, meat was tender and really a joy to bite into! Thoroughly satisfied GideonMarisa..."

Tafara Chaparanganda

"I used to love this place when they first opened. I remember when they had amazing deals and nice burgers to entice people to visit them. They're..."

Ed

"I have always had the sqawk dawg and sometime had fries / wedges. The burgers are good but a bit pricey and the staff and venue are both great...."

Fylde

"Love this place, my favourite burger joint. They really know how to make a good burger without cutting corners.The restaurant has a nice..."

KST

"This place is quite a cool place to chill after work; quick friendly service, decent burgers and price, good portions and serves my fav..."

FoodiePhysician

"Velvet Burger is my favourite burger joint in Auckland! The burgers are massive and yummmmm. I love their hashies too. Make sure you get the 2-for-1..."

Misty

"Excellent for dinner. Burgers are delicious and well presented. Convenient location and a wide range if options. Not to expensive as well for a..."

Daniel Wong

"Love their velvet lady burger and hashies, taste absolutely amazing. One burger is enough to fill you up to the fullest and definitely recommend for..."

Joanna

"Finding vegan food options in Auckland that aren't boring can be a challenge, but Velvet Burger are quite good. I come here at least once every..."

Food Snob

"I love their burgers specially wincent burger which are, all jucy and light, tge bread is very soft aswell .I can have it every day as my..."

Hoori

"Good burgers with quality meat..Service is goodLots of space to sit insideWhen I get bored of buger fuel I go hereSkinny Fries..."

FoodLoco

"So I ordered the Bro burger, wedges and washed it down with a ginger beer ($27). It's a groovy place to eat. Nice atmosphere and the staff do table..."

Simon Dixon

"Second try, trying to eat at Velvet Burger in Auckland. The first time there was a line out the door that wasn't moving, so we ended up leaving and..."

Ryan

"Inconsistent in their burger size and sometimes a little touch and go on the gluten free friendliness - on one visit, my partner got offered two..."

LouLou

"Love velvet burger! First tried them down in Dunedin as a visiting Aussie and haven't looked back. These are a bit more manageable than Burger Fuel..."

Victoria

"Absolutely love Velvet Burger and their special Tuesdays! First gourmet burger that I've ever tasted and fell in love with its trademark "Velvet..."

Annie Ren

"Some of the best burgers in Auckland! The hottie and the Velvet lady are classics. Add bacon to all burgers can't go wrong! I also highly recommend..."

Reuben Pereira

"After all these years, Velvet Burger's charisma and quality of its burgers still remains the top of my table. 3 years throughout University, my..."

Gentlepig

"Sinful burgers and amazing bread (they don't make their own, but wherever they get it from, it is awesome!) Fries aren't half bad either. The only..."

Grubking

"I had a simple beef burger ($8.9). The taste of the patty was very good. The texture of the buns were nice as well. The combination of aioli sauce..."

Torra

"Delicious burgers! The portion is huge. I have a small appetite yet I most often still manage to finish them. Tuesdays are the best days to eat here..."

Gianina Castro

"First time at velvet burger - the experience was amazing! The amosphere was chill and would be great for a casual dinner or drinks with friends. It..."

Jean Lee

"Good tasting burgers. Use 2 for 1 meal deal regularly. 12 bux for a big burger would be quite ridiculous though. Service can take a very long time on..."

Josh Law

"Velvet burger has awesome burgers and are worth a visit if you like burgers. I have had the burger with portobello and blue cheese, since I really..."

Davey Schilling

"Good tasting burgers although nothing to write home to Aunty about. Slow service and it wasn't all the busy this particular day we were there. The..."

Sungsam7

"I recently went to Velvet burger after quite a few years. I used to get the Velvet lady so thought I would get it again with some "skinny" fries with..."

Dan

"Been a regular here for a few years now and I got to say this place is a perfect place for a lunch with your co-workers or fellow Uni friends. Its a..."

Ryan Lal

"Worked upstairs at FSU. Eaten here multiple times - each time been satisfied. Cool staff who always greet and smiling upon entry. Keep it..."

Doug Surtees

"This place is pretty average. They really need to be more coherent with their orders and their menu. A bit overpriced too. Their menu is also..."

Jay

"Seriously the best burger joint I have EVER been too. A bit pricey but definitely worth it!! We went here for a reward from my tutor at course. I had..."

Marina Harding

"Absolutely the best burger joint in town.. I always eat way too much. Definitely try the hottie and the babe.. Plus the fries are..."

Chris Devlin

"Serves terrific big burgers with innovative flavours and original specials. Great location with plenty of seating and space to eat out front in the..."

Jeremy

"The best burgers ever!!!! My favorite is the Hottie- spicy with a hint of sweet from the mango. And the patty is amazing. Even the burger bun is..."

Eli A

"This place makes an awesome burger. Had their spicy burger option and it was yum. Same with the fries :) really enjoyed this place. It's also a very..."

Kershia

"Awesome burgers and awesome staff when I first went there to dine in. The second time I went, I went to grab some burgers to takeaway one of the..."

Jay Lee

"Tuesday's 2 for 1 deal - you can never go wrong with that. Burgers are amazing!! I will defiantly recommend this to everyone. The place has ample..."

Hassan Qaiser

"went here with 5 work mates on tuesday to take advantage of the 2 for 1 deal. Most of us ordered the big bird and 1 person ordered the big bro. We..."

Sonam Kumar

"Velvet Burger is another of Aucklands great burger joints. It can be a bit pricey but the burgers are such good quality. Their loyalty club is..."

Amy Webb

"Best burgers ever. Slightly long wait for me, even though I didn't dine during peak hours, but well worth the..."

James Woods

"I tried the mini vension burger as I wasn't too hungry and hadn't tried vension before. It was pretty good for what I paid for it but the wait time..."

Mandy

"Had Velvet Burger (Venison) with fries and Chilli Mayo and it was pretty good. Wait time was bit lengthy given that the place was almost empty on a..."

Rom SpaceKnight

"I have been here 3 times, I really like the flavour of their beef patty, it is really full of flavour and delicious. It is a bit on the thin..."

Miss Kiki

"I really enjoy my Squak Dawg! One of the best burger I ever had.As for the staff who serve us...she done a good job. She did accidentally..."

Yusoff Kamal

"Quite simply - delicious burgers and fries with good service.Table service needs some..."

Aidan M

"Had the Velvet burger as I was keen to see what the venison tasted like.Didn't have to wait too long. Strangely got my burger before the..."

Liam

"Simply the best burger I ever ate! Fast and friendly service from the team, beautiful burger. I hope they kept their standard! (too bad if they are..."

Jun S

"Based on my visit in Jan 2011: fast, friendly service. Something for the meaties, veggies & vegans. Velvet Lady & Animal Rights (mushroom)..."

KirstyT

"Amazing burgers at great prices!I've been in Auckland for nearly 5 years now, and whenever I want a good burger I head down to Velvet..."

Onkar

"Yum yum yum! Great service love this place, there whole menu is delicious love the burger..."

Shan Hooper

"I've visited Velvet Burger on a number of occasions, and while they are usually very good, I have had a few not so grand experiences. I understand..."

Helena Chen

"Pictured is the Goneburger and a full scoop of Fatties, which is what they call their thick chunky fries. These were pretty good, although very salty..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"My favourite burger place at the moment or maybe I can say, I just love the atmosphere around Fort Street area. The price of the burgers is higher if..."

MS LKDG

"Visited Velvet burger for a quick dinner before a concert. We enjoyed our meal, burgers were big and the place offers a great selection of burgers..."

Fridayu

"They know burgers. Amazing taste and it is well worth the..."

Abhi Bidani

"Burgers are a thing Auckland does well. And if you're feeling those cravings, you can't go wrong with a Velvet Burger. Each burger is made from..."

Danny

"Velvet burger is a quirky little burger bar near the bottom of town. The menu is extremely unique with burgers you've probably never seen or heard of..."

Dog Eats World

"I like it so much!!people must go on Tuesday for the half price burger!! And their burger is so yum and..."

Zoe Huang

"Our pick for hand-made burgers in the CBD. Velvet originates from Dunedin and has brought its southern vibe with it. Velvet is located in a..."

Cheap Eats

"I went to Velvet burger for the first time for lunch yesterday. What a selection! It took my friend and I while to choose but we settled on the..."

Rebecca Smith

"Their burgers are to die for! I visit Velvet Burger when I'm craving the Homegrown or the Velvet Lady. They are priced higher than your standard fast..."

Zetin Moza

"Tasty burger! I have ordered the 'Big Burger' with fries on the side, the burger itself looked and tasted really good with all the toppings. 4 Stars..."

Omri Tzur

"Really delicious burgers and wide range to choose from. Definitely prefer the shoestring fried over the thicker cut ones. Loved the wall decor and..."

Kamya

"Truth be told, when it comes to flavour wise my friends have asked me if my tastebuds are actually functional; I’m just not picky at all and..."

g k

"Ordered the 4 burgers combo for 48 dollars. Definitely worth it. Fresh and big..."

Mong Na Boon

"Really nice burgers. It’s not often you get anything other than salad and tomato as normal veggies in your burgers so I personally loved getting..."

Marine Funfrock

"Ok I’m not sure what the deal is but I almost felt ripped of when I ordered a combo with my burger and didn’t get my drink till I had to ask for..."

Glen Narayan

"Really excellent burgers, well seasoned fries, come with an ingenious card burger holder! Slowish service but well worth the..."

Ben Meecham

"The staff was very kind, but the soft bread was not my..."

Bella

"I always enjoy their burger as I have tried all type of burgers and all of them are delicious. Thank you Fort St..."

Ra Mo

"Awesome Burgers and the two for Tuesday was even better as we were off a ship for the..."

Lee Crane

"The staff looked a bit miserable. It seems they had a good party yesterday. Overall, the burger was tasty and so was the..."

Vaida Jonušytė

"Nice burger for my few visits, it's a little on the pricey side but times too short for a bad burger isn't..."

Benny Chan

"I did enjoy the burger , was big and testy, the only negative point is that I find it a little bit sweet, not sure if this was for the sauce..."

virginia sotelo corbacho

"Ordered two burgers online and pickup time said to expect at 5:30. Did not receive order until 5:45. Food was delicious when arrived. Perhaps..."

Danika Ciullo

"The best burgers in Auckland. Very good atmosphere and nice and friendly..."

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