TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Basalt

80/100 (1933 ratings)

Restaurants

New Zealand

European

New Zealand

Bar

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Bar

Vegan Options

European

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Brunch

Breakfast

Dinner

Lunch

Deep Fried Brownie

Burger

Snapper

Smoked Chicken Salad

Lamb

Baked Cheesecake

Pesto

Crispy Onion Rings

Fish

Pan-Fried Duck Breast

Pork Belly

Salmon

Steak

Pasta

Fish and Chips

Beef burger

Salad

Grilled Flatbread

Calamari

Warm Chocolate Torte

Chicken Fettuccine

Potato Chowder

Grilled Soft Taco

Fish & Chips

Pan-Baked Market Fish

Raspberry and Lemonade

Fish & chips

Buffalo Style Cauliflower

Sit down

Bar

European

New Zealand

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Free Wifi

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Full Bar

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Television

Accepts Mastercard

Reservations

Accepts Visa

Seating

Lunch

Brunch

Breakfast

Dinner

Mid-range

"Dined here couple of weeks ago, loved it. Great beer selection and pork belly is the best. Will definitely be..."

Adam Jones

"Thanks..."

Monika Solanki

"the food was fresh and delicious. the staff is so friendly and..."

Nish Gahlan

"The only suggestion i would add regarding the menu is, its hard to read small lettering on a rea background. Excellent seating upstairs..."

Dhawal Gala

"went to Basalt Tuesday evening for beers and bar snacks. The bar snacks were the best ever. Absolutely delicious and so good the way they were..."

DJR

"We came here for lunch when they recently updated their menu with new options. We ordered the Smoked Brisket & Rye Club, Basalt Corn Fritters and the..."

Shuyi Wang

"Such a nice place for a Sunday brunch. I have been here many times before for dinner but never for brunch. The upstairs garden bar was a lovely touch..."

Emma Judd

"Amazing Father’s Day lunch today; been half a dozen times before but not for a few years and service still great; food amazing; didn’t like the..."

Alicia Crowe

"After being in the hospitality industry and swapping that for the wine industry, I originally came in to sell wine. We were sat down by a lovely..."

Dell Smythe

"Love the rooftop bar/terrace area. Had some gin and tonics and the salmon poke bowl. The bowl was good but could have done with different sauces?..."

Vic

"Was pretty busy on Friday night . Nice local restaurant. Good for groups. Could probably be more vegan options, overall food was good and prices were..."

CY

"We had a birthday celebration here!! The customer service is fabulous, all the staff are super nice and friendly. The food on the other side is..."

Jo

"My favourite local spot for lunch. Ordered a power salad, was delicious fresh and a huge portion. Great coffee with excellent service, both the..."

Steph Harper

"GREAT SERVICE, will be definitely be back. Love the live music on Thursday nights as well while having drinks on the rooftop bar! Highly..."

Ella Jane

"Fantastic place, friendly waiters, fast service, great meals and a fantastic Thursday night events. Have been there so many times and had lovely..."

Courtney Williams

"Had an evening meal with friends & enjoyed our time. We were served well by the lovely wait staff, our drinks arrived in perfect time & we had great..."

Lvgdfd

"The stone grill is so cool and so hot. My friends traveled Auckland and wanted to try famous stone grill so I recommended basalt and we had a great..."

I'm A Foodie

"Best place in Howick!! Love their “Give mum the night” Sunday night specials. Great service and atmosphere. Love coming here for lunch and..."

Angel Solipo

"Good place, lovely food and great service. Enjoyed my steak meal cooked perfectly as ordered, it was busy for a Tuesday night. we will be back to try..."

Preet Singh

"Came here for my birthday a month ago. First time here. Food is tops! Same as service! Brooke our waitress was awesome! Thanks so much! Will come..."

Sai Makaola

"I always enjoy the rooftop basalt bar. The staff are really great - always making sure they’re clearing empties & refilling glasses.They..."

Hana

"Delightful service with delicious food, Basalt is the place to go in Howick if you are looking for a nice European restaurant. Definitely..."

Sylvester Kuo

"Were upstairs on wednesday for lunch and drinks, and the atmosphere was great! Was pretty busy for a wednesday day i thought and the..."

Gbrown

"Haven’t been to Basalt in years - what a lovely surprise. We went to the fantastic upstairs bar and were served by the lovely Grace - what a..."

Cathryntiley

"Thanks Ashleigh for looking after us :) Food was on point ✌🏻👌🏻 Both my parents enjoyed their food and my lil brother liked his pizza! It..."

Ali Yvonne Groom

"Have been coming to basalt for the last few weekends and have received impeccable service from Natasha.Will defiantly be returning for more..."

Ignatious Mushonga

"Came in for lunch and received excellent service from Natasha, food was great, service was great, the upstairs area is nice, will definitely be back..."

Jodi Bold

"Such a nice sunny today sitting upstairs Tash and Ash both had amazing service.Very lovely two ladies will definitely be back again, great food...."

Kadin Murray

"Flippen love this place!! Staff are lovely and chatty and always very attentive, and the food caters to everyone and anyone! My favourite recently is..."

Cole

"Date night for hubby and I which was dinner and a movie in Howick. This took us to one of our favourite places - Basalt. Since we arrived..."

Meshellmybell

"Amazing place for dining out! Great service and excellent food. Ash and Nicole were super friendly and gave top notch service. Nicole gave great food..."

Merishka Rughunanan

"After a surprise birthday visit to Basalt in Howick I was treated to a most delicious sharing platter. Succulent ribs that fell off the bone, a..."

Sam O

"My favourite go to! Shout out to the staff for making the atmosphere warm and social and to the chefs for cooking the eye fillet so well I can always..."

Paige Eden Joy

"Best place in Howic for a beer on their roof top bar. Good selection of food and drink only down side was price of food to what you actually..."

Matt Tapsell

"Went there for a family members birthday drinks great place,atmosphere and staff! Awesome Sunday afternoon solo singer playing upstairs, Definitely..."

Kylie McIntyre

"The restaurant was very clean the staff are polite and very quick the food was very delicious I ordered a salad which is not my first choice in any..."

Ms Picky

"Have visited twice now for dinner with different groups and each time everyone complimented the menu, food and quality of service. Definitely a place..."

Doug

"Had a lovely meal here with a friend of mine, just ordered some entrees and desserts! love the garlic bread with the added nuts and seeds. Service is..."

Abbey Jamie Field

"Went and had dinner with a couple of friends yesterday. We sat upstairs in the rooftop garden and the ambience is amazing. However we had to get the..."

Ariel Chen

"The food and service were good but for some reason I was expecting it to be better. The menu items were quite different like the zucchini spaghetti..."

Benedict Uy

"My boyfriend and I live locally but have never ventured to Howick for a meal. Decided to come to basalt for a nice meal on new years eve. Such a..."

Holly Grey

"Nice Pub food, burgers generously served which they were a bit overcooked to our taste, beer selection is always good with choices such as Velvet..."

Cesar Luis

"Went here for dinner the mains were great but God damn that bread. Ordered some bread and it took over an hour and a half for it to come out. I'm all..."

Auntysue75

"Came here on short notice for Father's dat lunch but staff was very nice and accommodated us. Ordered the calamari for starters and mixed stone grill..."

R-Dee Roche

"So we started with their famous garlic bread and surprisingly there are crunchy tasty toppings together with it and it tasted good even we didn't get..."

Malia

"Not bad arrived late .. Just got in for a nite meal All blacks was on watched it when eating mean meal The steak was good and good..."

MARCUS KILT

"Yummy. Is all I can say. Had the lamb n fell in love! :) Great dinning experience. Left feeling full and happy!Our team would definitely dine..."

Rochelle O'Connell

"Had a fantastic meal here. Lovely atmosphere, good service, food was delicious :) my only tiny little gripe is there were no dipping sauces with the..."

Victoria Taua

"Have come in for dinner. It is a nice place and staff very friendly. Food was brought over quickly. Have had the grilled kangaroo which was..."

Iharcy

"I decided to try out Basalts new winter menu and I'm glad I did.Squid entree with coconut was great. The Tuna Main Course was awesome. The..."

James T. Raukete

"Had a really good experience here, my wife and I had lunch and we were amazed with what we got for the price, considering we chose off the lighter..."

Mark Matthews

"Came in here last Thursday for dinner with my family and got a lot more than expected. We did come in early so restaurant was nice and quiet but the..."

Sarah Kheller

"Nice place, went for work dinner so bought this deal where we order something of the Mother's Day menu and you get dessert included too which I think..."

Sheena Kumari

"I've been to Basalt three times now and I've had a positive experience every time. Good environment, food is decent, cocktails/mocktails are bloody..."

Foodiesquarepants

"Pretty Good food, comfortable place, and friendly customer service. One of the best places in howick for a meal & a drink. Always clean and tidy..."

Kirstie

"Catching up with family in Howick, we were keen to try Basalt - it had been a while since our last visit but we'd heard good things about a new menu...."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Basalt has been one it my locals for years - decent food - and awesome upstairs bar is perfect destination for drinks in the sun. ..."

Charlotte Gibbs

"I have been here a couple of times and have rather enjoyed it. Their menu offers a lot of tasty options, it makes it hard to choose. Some..."

Karen

"Finally was able to try out Basalt for a post-exam treat. I love the local atmosphere - as soon as you enter you feel welcome. Despite it's..."

Sue

"The decoration of the shop is beautiful with great service. Huge bowl of mussels with very reasonable price and the drink is also fabulous. Love to..."

Turkish Apple

"Pretty excited to try out Basalt, easily located on the corner between Moore street and Picton street. Basalt has established itself as a premier pub..."

Medium_Rare

"Basalt is definitely a goodie. Over the years I’ve visited quite a few times and i’ve always left satisfied. My latest visit I had the ‘duo of..."

SS

"Situated in the quieter Howick suburbs, Basalt is a great place for a meal if you're looking for something a bit more central city style but not..."

Heartshrooms

"A couple of my girlfriends and me went to Basalt on a Monday evening and we were surprised that the place is packed. The interiors is well lit and..."

Jason Paul Garcia

"I've been here a couple of times now for lunch. It's a bit of a mixed experience as we found that when the food was good it was great, but when it..."

Solarflare

"Love the balcony area! Basalt is definitely a great place to get together for lunch :) We had a bad experience at a different cafe so had eaten a..."

Maye Elle

"I came for lunch with my friend as they always have good deals during lunch time. We both ordered the stone grill. With a green apple and peach..."

Helen Liang

"Always a good night out at Basalt. From just having a drink and a bar snack on a Friday night, the ambience is buzzing and fun! Staff..."

Elsie Houghton

"Basalt is one of my favorite restaurants in Auckland, for good reason. The food, the atmosphere and the service. Each waitress is absolutely lovely..."

Monique Porteous

"The best place in Howick (probably East Auckland) to have a drink on a lazy summer day. The Gazebo upstairs is a brilliant place when the sun is..."

Josh Law

"Such a brilliant place to have a couple of drinks with friends. The menu is very reasonably priced and the atmosphere is brilliant...."

Lana

"Dinner here was superb! We got the calamari as entrée to share and that was delicious ~ My stone grill eye fillet was really good,..."

Kelly

"Good place for drinks, bar staff are great and very friendly. Ambiance is chilled and laid back, great place to wind down with work colleagues or..."

PancakePanda

"Went here last night with friends. The first thing you notice is that it is warm, busy and inviting.Service was strange; there was lots of..."

Stephen Potter

"Came here on a sunday night for coffee and deserts. It was pretty busy.. and had a great atmosphere. Very happy with the service staff were friendly,..."

Hanan

"The food and atmosphere is great, the waiting staff were very accommodating and cheerful. It's a nice place to have Instagram lunches. Ka pai!!!..."

Sam Mercado

"There are a lot of eateries in Howick, but if I need to choose a decent restaurant for lunch or for dinner, Basalt will be on the top of my list, not..."

STRADS

"Went here on a date with my girlfriend last night and we were both extremely impressed! The food was amazing, well presented and came out in very..."

Aaron Mitchell

"Came here for the third time tonight, once again impressed, more so than previous times in fact. the service we received was amazing both my..."

Jessica Manly

"Easy to find place in Howick with plenty of free nearby parking. The place was warm and vibrant. Friendly and knowledgable staff. We had the stone..."

Recur Transport

"I haven't had a Stonegrilled meal for years - not intentionally - completely un-intentionally - in fact based on my experience on Tuesday evening - I..."

Bri DiMattina

"We came along to Basalt for the 20th Anniversary of StoneGrill. It was definitely worth the drive out to Howick!We were taken upstairs for a..."

Samantha Lines

"I love this place, from the salt & pepper squid to the stonegrills to the new décor. It is my go to restaurant!! Even on a very busy night they are..."

Ange Gray

"Had a family dinner here on Friday night. We booked the long table at the rear with the bench seat. It was all set up beautifully when we arrived...."

Penelope Anne Reynders

"Basalt burger/ 200g beef burger with chunky fries & pear cider The burger was very good very big too. Too big for my mouth even the beef was..."

Richard Tran

"came into basalt on Wednesday for 16.50 steaks, was delish and well presented. staff were also very friendly and helpful. will definitely be back..."

Sarah Cox

"We came here with the in-laws for a lunch a month ago. We all got nice meals, my partner and his father said the fish was amazing , super fresh...."

Summer Probyn

"The partner and I came here for a late lunch and the staff were happy to serve us, which was a delight. We got 2 iced mochas, eggs bene and big..."

Iamcii

"Really good, fun place to be. Nice wine list. Kind staff. Excellent meal, the pork belly was really tasty. The manager was attentive and..."

Sarah Kennet

"Nice atmosphere, good food and friendly staff. We go most..."

Shirlene

"Been coming here for a few years as I live in the area, the calamari is ALWAYS great...The starters are pricey so best to order mains...They..."

JayJay

"Love this place. Cosy in winter, up on the deck on a sunny day. Extensive menu and great wine selection. Usually lunch with the kids every 3rd..."

Simmone

"Overall a very good night. Arrived at around 8pm Friday night with a friend to get a nice bite to eat and were greeted by a very busy bar and..."

Ben Carson

"Basalt is awesome. Whether it is a family lunch/dinner or Friday drinks my experiences at Basalt have been consistently of a high..."

Derek Ready

"This place is very popular in Howick. Have been many times over many years and have always enjoyed my meals. Lovely venue with great decor and very..."

Ncazza

"We live in the area and visit here quite often, my husband and I booked a table for two on Monday and it proved the reason why we like to come here...."

LJ M

"My husband and I were recommended to celebrate our 31st wedding anniversary (4th July) by dining at this establishment. To our amazement it did not..."

Denise

"This place has a nice cozy setting, and is quite atmospheric.The food is good, have not been disappointed with the food yet - it has always..."

Ella

"Great experience for a party of 8. Warm and welcoming environment. Service was quick and helpful. Changes made to our orders were graciously..."

Graeme Shirley

"The $12 lunch menu is great value for money, the manager seems eager to please and also v. friendly. A nice place to go - although the noise from the..."

Merton

"This is our favorite place to go for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great staff, fantastic atmosphere and food is always top quality. Highly..."

JO

"Great place to meet friends or clients, always friendly service & good food, all we could ask for...back soon for drinks dinner,,well done..."

Grant

"I thought it was unfair for this Great place to have just 3 starsI've been for, lunch, dinner and just for drinks and each time it was just..."

Alex

"Took the family, 2 grown kids and an 8yr old. The kids menu was great. The steaks ordered by the boys were cooked well, we also had chicken and..."

Ellise Connelly

"I've been to Basalt a few times. It's one of the poncier places in Howick, but if you are after a decent bit of kai with your refreshment, Basalt is..."

Alistair Ross

"Love this place! Went with family for Sunday roast which was amazing and it filled us up, leaving us satisfied. The drinks were super good too and it..."

Aimee

"Great service upon arrival, host was super attentive and communicated well. Tables were well situated. The food was mouth watering delicious! Chef..."

Jeanie M

"Service is good. Food is average though. Selected a few items from the bites menu to share. The lamb ribs were rather terrible. The fried chicken and..."

Hiba Anwar-Adamski

"Howick's local favourite and it lives up to its great reviews. We had a party of 6 and the restaurant was busy so it took a while to get our mains..."

Alice PB

"The food and prices are high but reasonable for the food you get. Kids got chicken pasta for $15 I wouldn't really give that a 5 that's more less a 3..."

Christina Grace

"Had the mushroom gnocchi which was amazing!! Really yum. Husband had a chicken burger which was nice, but not great. I like that there is the bar..."

Lauren Ladewig

"Basalt is part of Joylab so you are able to get 10% back with each purchase which is quite nice. It was quite busy when we were there but we were..."

Benedict Uy

"Great atmosphere. Friendly and competent staff. We ordered beef burger and Tap beer for $40 and it was really nice. Burger comes with fries. Well..."

Sérgio Dantas

"Good bar, has been for years. If you are lucky, you will meet Erin. I've never eaten so can't rate the food, it wouldn't be..."

Davy

"Ate here with my family recently and it was great. Had great service from the waitress Laura who was very accommodating to help the food requirements..."

Kirsty Smith

"Being a popular place there was a 50th birthday party happening which did get loud at times. But the food was amazing and the service was friendly..."

Robyn van Wijk

"We loved Basalt when we came here! The food was lovely, the vibes were great and the service was even better! Thank you for the prompt check ups and..."

Apurva Anand

"**Diya - Compliments to an Awesome Hostess** I am from Melbourne, and have been to Basalt Howick on a few occasions when visiting Auckland; it's..."

R Maharaj

"Nice spot to have a meal at, my husband and I came here for breakfast, he had chicken waffles and I had the chorizo hash. Nice flavour profiles of..."

Joy Bruce

"Our time at Basalt were very good, good service for Abril waitress, we spent a pleasant evening with my friends. Thanks The Food was delicious, the..."

Julio Lopez

The Apothecary

80/100 (1641 ratings)

Restaurants

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New Zealand

Vegetarian Friendly

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European

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Cafe

Vegetarian Friendly

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Brunch

Breakfast

Dinner

Lunch

Smashed Avocado

Oat Milk Flat White

Cakes

Pork Belly Bites

Beef

Carrot Cake

Fish

Acai Bowl

Espresso

Croque Monsieur

Big breakfast

Salad

Waffle Fried Chicken

pies

Salmon

Keto Cookies

egg benedict

Chocolate Super Shake

Coffees

Apothecary Chicken Burger

Steak night

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Highchairs Available

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"This is the best cafe on the street of Howick. There is a reason it is always busy. Father Ted is running a fine operation with great coffee, service..."

Jacob O'Callaghan

"Great atmosphere, super friendly staff..... This place serves up the best fries around!!! Service was Gd and all the food was scrummy. Thanks..."

Haydee Wells

"Planning a surprise birthday for 20 guests is no party in the park but working with Ted and his team definitely made last night a party to remember...."

Nicki Toms

"An excellent menu and service. A real gem of a place. I come to the cafe quite often for the early bird brekkie deal. ..."

Chris Turner

"Great Atmosphere, Great Service and fantastic. Its rustic with modern additions, I highly recommend this to people who want to have a amazing coffee,..."

Joshua Yang

"Ribs are to die for! Such a huge serving and great service and staff so..."

Theresa Johnson

"Offers a great range of food from breakfast through to dinner. If you live out east or visiting Howick it’s well worth a..."

Mark Thompson

"No better way to start (or end) your day than a coffee or meal from The Apothecary. Outstanding atmosphere and service provided by Ted and his team...."

Rowan Naude

"Had a lovely lunch, food and drinks were great. Amazing atmosphere and our waitress..."

Letitia Du Toit

"Great morning at the apothecary today! The duty manager went above and beyond to get the sky tv working so our French friend could watch the rugby...."

Kirsty Lee

"Had a private function at The Apothecary today and we couldn't be happier with our choice of venue. Nothing was a problem and the staff were..."

Jay Denton

"Richie and I had our engagement party here last night. Ted and the staff were amazing! We could not of asked for better service and ease. Food was..."

Tina Clements

"Came around 9am on Saturday, a good amount of people were already seated. Ordered the crepes and big breakfast. Service was a bit brisk but..."

Helen Lee

"• Forgot to take a photo however have just arrived home after a lovely lunch here. First time visiting and definitely not the last. Ordered the..."

HunsBuns

"Such a cute cafe place. Perfect for a meal with your friends! Food was good and came fast 💨 but our drinks (ordered coffees) took 15 mins to come...."

Storm Bicknell

"The pasta of the day was amazing!! It was packed with bacon and mushroom. We got our food pretty fast but it wasn't too busy so I guess you'd hope..."

Stacey Campbell

"It looks like a normal restaurant from the outside but the inside is a whole different story. The first thing I notice after entering was the giant..."

Benedict Uy

"The Apothecary is a fabulous spot for brunch with a great selection to complement those with a sweet tooth or to find a savoury meal. The meals are..."

Shakil Karsan

"This is one of my go-to places for a cute brunch date or a coffee with a friend. The Apothecary serves top notch coffee and have great pastries and..."

Carley Peng

"Have been here three times in recent months, two of which great visits with amazing food and service. Other time not so much, order was incorrect and..."

Hm3181

"If you are a coffee aficionado then a trip to the Apothecary is a must! After sampling coffee from all over Auckland, this place is definitely one of..."

Becky West

"Lovely place, great coffee, great food, great staff. Definitely one to return to when in Howick. May not look entirely “family” but it certainly..."

DC

"We ordered Apothecary breakfast and the multi-layered sandwiches. Quite a big portion and very good food quality. I like the hash brown most, very..."

ManMan Chan

"Great place and atmosphere! Would recommend for a Saturday or Sunday morning brunch :) the food was fresh and came out in a good amount of..."

Robyn Ripindar Schuller

"I've always walked pass The Apothecary but this was my first time grabbing something from the place. A friend and I came for a coffee and both..."

Brenda Phu

"Overall experience is good.The night was hit and miss but hey...its just one of those days.We came in n its relatively busy n not..."

Yusoff Kamal

"Excellent service, very attentive to our needs. Was a busy night with the bar booked out for a private function but still under pressure the food..."

Emma Steel

"I had beef cheeks and it was perfectly cookedFinally a good chef cooking there. Let's support him and apothecary. The place is great,..."

Gaetano

"Great place for a nice ambience, staff very friendly & coffee is superb. Apothecary has everything, Wine bar & restaurant. Both of which can be hired..."

Anna Richmond

"Hadn't been for some time. Very surprised to find it packed out on Friday morning. Every appearance of continued popularity with the punters. We..."

OldGoatsKnowBest

"The Apothecary is a cafe in Howick Village which is incredibly popular with the locals. I have visited on multiple occasions and love the antiques...."

Anna Wei

"My best friend took me here for my birthday last year as a treat! The girl serving us was friendly and we ended up having a nice conversation with..."

Mary Charmaine Duhig

"We had our 50th here at The Cellar Bar which is part of The Apothecary and it was great. Good staff, excellent food and great vibey venue. Everyone..."

J9

"I've popped into the Apothecary twice for breakfast and a lunch. The ambiance is wonderful and the food is delicious! The Eggs Benedict was cooked to..."

Jo D.

"Just had the best cheese scone here this morning, so light and fluffy. Whenever I've ordered food here over the last few months it's been super..."

Jen

"I've been going to the Apothecary for a few years now and seen a few chef changes and staff changes for the girls at the front but all in all not..."

Merv

"Attended a 21st here recently, awesome venue. Had the place to ourselves and the decor and atmosphere made for a refreshing and enjoyable experience...."

Ryan Bunn

"I enjoy the atmosphere here, been here a few times and the food tastes great and prices are ok, had the big breakfast but was smaller than I'm use to..."

Ryan Wong

"Love the Apothecary. Love the food, great portions, speedy service. Friendly and smart waiting staff too. The vintage vibes are neat too, the place..."

Heck Me I’m Hungry

"I was very eager to eat at this place, because the place seemed to be so popular. I went with my family for a weekend breakfast and ordered..."

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"The place has a very welcoming feeling and this is how the staff made me feel when I arrived. The Peroni battered snapper was generous but fairly..."

Marc Mostert

"We came for brunch and ordered an eggs benedict and poached eggs on ciabatta. Both dishes looked good with a generous garnishing of rocket, though..."

Kerryj

"We went one morning for brunch after driving by a few times and it always looking pretty busy. We were seated in the corner next to the window which..."

Dominic

"Awesome breakfasts, who can go past mince on toast! The coffee at the Apothecary is excellent, they also do a nice selection for lunch. One of my..."

Ben Payne

"When we arrived, the kitchen was closed (fair enough as it was already 3pm). So we had a selection from their cabinet to share. I only took a photo..."

Confessions Of A Foodaholic

"Huge thanks to Ted and all his staff for a fantastic night on Saturday for our 21st party. Venue was perfect and food was excellent. Thoroughly..."

Amanda Gleason

"My friend and I came here for dinner, we were pretty hungry and ordered a main each and another to share. Lucky we did so because the portions were..."

Karen

"Been here a couple of times now for breakfast when we're not in the city, it's one of the few cafes in the Main Street of Howick with a bit of..."

Rhegan Smith

"I would like to thank The Apothecary for an amazing evening celebrating my birthday. The staff were charming and the meal was amazing- our party..."

Kathy Woods

"Good little character cafe out this way - as there are not a lot of cafes out East, but amongst it all, this place isn't too shabby at all. The food..."

Jayce Huynh

"Enjoyed a very lovely breakfast here on Tuesday morning. We had the french toast which was beautifully presented and my friend had the mushrooms..."

Josie Lu

"Came here for lunch on Saturday, the place was quite packed which shows a good sign that this place is popular! Service could of been better, when..."

Judy Chhy

"I remembered this place do really good pancakes so we decided to come back and try something else. My bf ordered a big breakfast, and I got a steak..."

Joanne Chiang

"Howick isn't usually somewhere I'd head out to for a bite but it was definitely worth the trip to The Apothecary today! Located on the main street..."

HJ

"Possibly the best French toast I've ever had! It's nearly always crowded and tables are full etc but the decor is awesome and just love the bustling..."

G

"One of the best looking cafe I have been so far.Beautiful and elite ambience.... very rustic and englishCustomer service is great..."

Arpita Mandal

"Haven't been to Howick for 20 odd years so took some overseas visitors there to look around. Stumbled upon this place. Such an inviting decoration -..."

Wayno

"A good place for breakfast and lunch. We had yo wait in line for about 10 minutes to order, wait time for food was around 20 minutes but the food was..."

David Richardson

"I have been going to the Apothecary for a number of years now and just recently, a lot more often! The menu is outstanding, with excellent quality..."

Jacqui

"We went for breakfast the bacon was like cardboard and the scrambled eggs must have been under the heat lamp for Mitch too long very dis..."

Restaurant Inspector

"Second visit this week, food and service is always good. I've tried a fair few eggs Benedict at many different cafes in Auckland and I can..."

Sarah Watson

"A large group of us came here tonight for a farewell dinner. They had provided a large table that sufficiently accommodated all of us. When I first..."

Mat

"Great place and great decor :) the food is good and reasonably priced as well. I liked the portion sizes as well. Its in Howick which is a bit out of..."

Jessica Li

"Went for dinner last night. The layout and atmosphere was really inviting. Even though the menu is very small, all of the items on the menu sounded..."

Aaron Mitchell

"I adore the old town village-ness of this area- it's a nice change from the hustle and bustle of the hip and modern city areas sometimes. I took a..."

Heartshrooms

"To the lovely team at the Apothecary,Came for breakfast with a friend and your service was friendly, prompt, the food delicious and the..."

Dina Heylen

"Food:French toast Location:Outdoor seating Service: Good ..."

Amy Hola

"The food was very flavourful, portion size was decent too. Definitely could tell they used clean oil to cook the fried dishes because there was no..."

Lucia Zhang

"Not a Fan of Cabratta Bread which is what the eggs Benedict consists of. These lovely people bent over backwards to accommodate a substitution. The..."

Annmaree Slater

"First experience at this buzzing friendly cafe. Service was great. We ordered two full breakfasts, healthy granola and egg white omelette. Food was..."

Carolyn

"Looking for a new cafe to try for Saturday brunch and came across this neat place.Food was great, cafe was great and service was fast. The..."

Jade

"Love the design of this place! Super awesome, have been here 2 or 3 times. Mocha smoothie was life-changing, definitely on the agenda to come back..."

Alexandra Perkins

"The food was great. I ordered their biggest breakfast and to my surprise it was quite filling for such a small plate. The food palette was very..."

Richard Tran

"Very cute small shop with good service. Been there a few times for th breakfast. They may it fresh and lovely every since time, presentation of th..."

Hungry Hippo

"Good environment and atmosphere. I really liked their decoration of the cafe, it's very interesting. Only had an afternoon tea with a girlfriend..."

Alice

"Not too bad, wasnt fond of the area. Finding a park took a while. I ordered a Mocha and brekky, it was ok, i think ill go in for dinner next time for..."

Vinny

"Had a business meeting there yesterday. The staff were very friendly and incredibly helpful. Great place to meet. Popular café, cool place. ..."

Robyn Crozier

"I got the Seafood Chowder with iced mocha and my friend got the Egg Benedict with bacon with iced coffee. The food was delicious and it didn't take..."

Helen Liang

"Two things1. Your new chef is awesome! 2. Your new barista also made me a mean as coffee this morning. Also got to give Big Ups to Ewan..."

Glenn Beattie

"As a regular customer over the past several years, it's great to see such improvements constantly happening here, you will not be disappointed. ..."

Maree Quilty

"Having been coming to The Apothecary for the last few months, I've seen many positive changes in this short period! The new chef team have changed..."

Vanessa McWilliams

"It's my local- go to cafe- that always delivers "good" coffee! Not much more to say..."

Lucia

"Excellent little cafe, love the atmosphere and the staff. This is the best coffee I have had in a long time..!! Would like to recommend this cafe in..."

Sue Smith

"We went along to check out the markets in Howick village on Saturday morning. It wasn't a particularly nice day so we decided to go to one of the..."

Rice & Kai

"The moment I stepped into the cafe I felt like I was conveyed into a different realm. It was filled with ornaments, figures, animal compositions..."

Extra Boon

"Best fries in Howick! Nice, friendly staff. The place is clean but can feel a little cluttered when full (and it is full most of the time because..."

Shirlene

"My first review of this cafe was scathing but having given it another try I was very pleasantly surprised. Mushrooms were to die for. Staff very..."

Lois Kerr

"Excellent! Not very many cafes in Howick that are spacious and as popular. Routine to get a coffee in the morning, really great coffee and staff are..."

Briana W

"A group of six of us went last weekend. Not our first visit as the food is always fantastic.Two duck dishes, one lamb, two fish and my pizza. We all..."

Mike Lamacraft

"Great dinner on a Saturday night. The meals are generally unpretentious but very flavourful. I had a steak which just had a knob of garlic butter..."

Mike Ashby

"Had a lovely meal, service was excellent despite there only being two waiting staff on (who knew there menus well, they were very polite and..."

Barclay Brosnahan

"I visited Howick last year and came across this lovely cafe. The coffee is amazing and also the food. The meals are very efficient too. I love the..."

Kim M

"I decided to take my fiancé out last night to your bar followed by a movie so we took the Wednesday Pizza, Beer and Movie Ticket deal which was..."

Jason Gibbens

"Just had lunch at this local Howick eatery and felt compelled to write a review because of the excellent meal and fantastic ambiance. This place is..."

Peter Ranson

"I have had lunch and breakfast here always a great menu, service and atmosphere. Recently held my husbands birthday here and it was exceptional!!!!..."

Wendy Hammonds

"Lunch here is my favourite. A smallish menu but excellent food and fab wine list. Love the atmosphere created by people buzz but more imptly, the..."

Simmone

"I came here on Sunday it was extremely busy. We ordered got our coffee's & tea promptly then not long after our breakfast arrived which was..."

Cain Anderson

"Great place for a drink or meal way out in the suburb of Howick. It's a treat and surpassed my expectation. There was more I wish I had room to try..."

Kylie Dreaver

"As a pre movie treat we ate dinner last night at what must be the best eatery in Howick.....maybe Auckland for that matter. The new extension to the..."

Wayne Croad

"I always enjoy eating here, have had outstanding food on valentines day and the titanic dinner. A perfect place to sit and have lunch or coffee with..."

Bex

"We are frequent visitors to the Apothecary. We just love it. There is only one thing that lets it down and both my partner and I have commented on..."

Mel Nicholls

"As a regular to this establishment, both in eating and drinking it is without doubt unique, from the Titanic Night to a Friday evening relaxing drink..."

Paul Burridge

"Howick has been craving a cool spot like this. We regularly visit here for breakfast, lunch, dinner or just a relaxing drink. The food is creative..."

Wendy Stewart

"Wow! Great decor and a lively fun atmosphere. And... the food was just as good with superb flavours. The espresso was excellent, the staff..."

Kathryn Price

"It really doesn't get any better than this! We were lucky enough to secure boarding passes for The Apothecary's Titanic centenary dinner on April..."

Killmouski

"Dropped in to the Apothecary for a couple of quiet beers last night on the way to a different venue... and then never left. The atmosphere..."

John Ashley

"I am a big coffee lover and very fussy when it comes to a tulip flat white. These guys nail it 9 times out of 10. The food is perfect and I struggle..."

Jason Gibbens

"What a fantastic dining experience! A wide variety of meals and sides means that there is something for everyone. The salad platter was served in a..."

Graham

"New chef is great love all the lentil and raw energy salad options, the only negative is why can't any cafes make a decent gingerbread loaf, it..."

Tracey Harris-Brunt

"Recently had a great night here at a 30th birthday party. Good selection of wines and the lamb was amazing. The atmosphere is unique and the staff..."

Steve

"This cafe is just what Howick needed! The food was fantastic and the staff were very friendly, on top of that, the atmosphere is great and your..."

Caitlyn Harvey

"Briefly: the best eatery we have tried in east Auckland, also helps that we were able to have a glass of wine with lunch. The fit out of antiques..."

Edwin Waters

"Have waited a long time for a cafe to come Howick that has that certain buzz, plays groovy music, offers interesting food and of course the best..."

Leigh Roy

"No generic food here, a mouth watering choice from a meal with wine or a divine cake and coffee. Not just a cafe but a total experience. The fit out..."

Barbara McCamish

"Great Atmosphere, fantastic service and food with a great antique feel and buzz. good coffee, wine and unique beers, and happy staff. found the food..."

Brendan Peat

"In response to "Poon" , do yourself a favour & go back & give them another try !The chef is new, the coffee operator is new the coffee..."

Jon Simpson

"Great place. Food was very good, fast service, wait staff attentive and fun. Physical atmosphere curious, which makes it more interesting than many..."

Bronwyn Clarke

"The Asylum is on the move in Howick on Wednesday for #fastfoodfriday as Friday we have famz coming. The Apothecary Licensed Eatery in Howick was the..."

Roger “Lazardo66” Kimiangatau

"Great restaurant with plenty of seating, good atmosphere and service. Food and coffee was excellent, highly..."

Jenza

"Had a quick bite last Saturday. Food was amazing, great atmosphere, awesome service. Can't wait to come back on the next Saturday to try more..."

Michelle Cho

"This is our 2nd visit. Our first visit we brought our big family for Father's Day (us + 6 kids) and they took great care of us. Absolutely love the..."

Malcolm Elavia

"Nice atmosphere and awesome decor inside with the massive Moose head. We attended a private function where it was booked out and had a great night...."

William Lin

"I ordered the scrambled eggs and mushrooms on Ciabatta. Highly recommended! No wonder I always..."

Mike Thomas

"Popped in one morning for a coffee and scone. Coffee was perfectly strong & hot. Cheese scone was crusty on the outside and warm and fluffy inside...."

Jules Whiteman

"Wifey booked online through Google, all worked well. So happened to be here on the same day Howick was hosting a Hot Rod show in the main street..."

Scuzzles

"Overall rating 88/100 A fantastic dining experience at this unique cafe in the heart of Howick. Unexpectedly, a simple order of toast with eggs..."

Roshan Ramoo

"I don't like to look for criticism for the sake of it but when you find a place that gets so much right the tendency is to look for cracks. With..."

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