TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Goode Brothers New Lynn

86/100 (5005 ratings)

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"Had a fun night out with the girls last week, highly enjoyed the service and the atmosphere of it all. Our waitress, Jade was super attentive and..."

Sophie

"Ambiance nd Vibes 100% love❤ Beers nd Food sooo good . Well done Service . Must..."

Divya Jyoti Saldanha

"Arrived during a crazy lunch rush where the whole restaurant was packed and there were only three servers - Claire, Kennedy and Bronte. They warned..."

Jstarfully

"Goode brothers lynnmall be prepared to get another local. Fantastic ambience and atmosphere. Lots of space and great for groups.Came here with a..."

Jedediah J

"Amazing food! Shout out to Kenz for the awesome, friendly service and amazing cocktails!..."

Nikki Chase

"Service was really good especially from our waiter kenz!! ..."

Orange Juice

"We hosted our daughters birthday party here. It was a pizza party. Kids had an amazing time. Their waitress Bronte who helped them create their..."

Nick Malarao

"The Service was fantastic our Server Kennedy was the best so polite and kind and whatever we wanted she was there well done Kennedy Food was..."

Teresa Rahiri

"The food was amazing and our waiter was incredible! Her name was Jade and she was so helpful and was so attentive to..."

Briarna Higgs

"the food tasted so good and the quality of it was amazing!. The service was very fast and our waiter Jade was so lovely and made our night. Awesome..."

Isabella

"Food as always is amazing 😍 An even better experience being served by Ava and going the extra mile to add more sauce to my #6. Service with a..."

Fuarosa Alatasi

"I noticed that Louie and jade worked very well together, I was quite..."

Jack Catchpole

"The kiwi pizza was delicious and Beth’s service was the most spectacular thing about this eatery. She was absolutely hilarious and complimented the..."

Maia Te Hira

"Hannah our waitress was absolutely amazing! Took well care of us throughout the..."

Jose Mario Manaloto

"Our waitress Kennedy was super friendly and the good was..."

Melissa K

"Really enjoyed the pasta and pizza!! Thanks to Ava, our waitress, our experience was very much enjoyable at Goode..."

Teena Roy

"A great overall experience. Food is always consistent and the service we had from Hannah this evening was fantastic! Will definitely be..."

Matt McMillan-Donze

"Ava was lovely waitress. We had really enjoyed the dinner...."

Akiko Kubota

"Kennedy/Kez is the sweetest waitress. She most definitely deserves any and all tips she can..."

Spencer Southam

"The food was amazing!! And the service was just as good. Especially our waitress Kennedy/Kenz who was very attentive and knew the drinks and food..."

La-Chey Meredith

"Staff were great. Outdoor seating awesome in summer. Staff member Kenz was super bubbly and..."

Alyssa Carr

"Such good service. Kennedy was such a great waitress. Great night..."

Georgia Thompson

"Food was amazing and the service was quick and the staff were friendly. The margarita pizza was one of the best I’ve had. Will be back to try other..."

Helena Clements

"Really nice place for dinner. The food is very nice and great for vegetarians. Good food: garlic pizza bread, pumpkin risotto m, arancini balls and..."

Laura Richardson

"Food and service have always been amazing here. Last time we came, we had a lovely server, who we didn't get the name of but the young boy with a few..."

Lily

"Service was superstar! Had the bacon pasta, a bit salty but nice. Love the meatball and the broccolini too. 9/10 overall. Will be back for Italia..."

Tom Lê

"Really really enjoyed my Goode Brothers experience! Our server was lovely and on point. The food was top quality and the space and location was cool!..."

Chrissy Misa

"One of my favourite places for dinner, which has a large variety of food. The staff are always really friendly and helpful. It has been a really easy..."

Hannahmareecarr2

"Omg! Hands down best service lastnight, first of all, To Robbie you’re amazing, love your personality and your happy Ora and just so welcoming, we..."

Evie Luna

"Very authentic Italian pizzas, loved the simple flavors. The staff is nice and friendly staff. Would love to try the risotto next and attend the..."

Sakshi Wadhwa

"Eli was super friendly and had great service. He was prompt and cheery and very informative (he helped us to figure out our cocktails). It's always..."

Maya Anne

"New Lynn was desperate for establishments like this. And yeah, it ticks the box.It has good food, good atmosphere and is all round..."

Chan Can Eat

"Great service and polite and friendly staff! I ordered the seafood platter and my partner ordered the Caprese pasta. The food arrived quickly and was..."

Avery Jones

"Great venue, friendly staff and delicious food. I ordered the pumpkin risotto with chicken (I had two small slices of chicken, it could have done..."

Jmo

"I’ve been here during the day & it’s a decent place with decent meals however I booked this dinner for a group of 15 & the service & food was..."

Rita

"Great food, much better than the one at Botany. Love the steak, very tender, always cooked to perfection, risotto is excellent too. Always my..."

Brandon Li

"Wow! Could not fault a thing! (and I don't say that very often at all!) Our waiter Robbie was so lovely and the food was to die for! We had the..."

Courtney Maloyd

"Really great family and child friendly service. The portion sizes, even from the kids menu were really generous. We had made a reservation for 15..."

Shubika Khanna

"Came here for our mother’s day lunch as we were in the area and was the only place we could find on short notice, even though we didn’t book and..."

Yana Petrenko

"The staff were very friendly and welcoming. There was a nice peaceful and relaxing environment set up. The staff were kind enough to come up with a..."

Shinal Shivanghni

"Never get disappointed on my every visit. My favorite are their scotch fillet with creamy mushroon sauce and the number 6 pasta. Very recommended...."

Andy Zhang

"My group was big and I expected to be waiting for ages for the food. Not so. Our waitress was Eden and she did a marvelous job. She interacted with..."

Chris Ramage

"Went for dinner with family the staff was super friendly and attentive with a great selection of food really enjoyed the chicken burger. The price..."

Anna Botica

"We went for a weekday lunch and had pizza and chips. Food was tasty and the service was too good. Oh we also had $20 beer specials and I think even..."

Rohit Batra

"Service is always great here, they have a great range of food and I always like the seafood chowder. Prices are always reasonable and they always..."

Laisa N Julessa

"Wish I could give more than 5 stars! Rare to find a place in Auckland where the staff seem to love their jobs and care for their customers. Eaten..."

Sam

"Had a super lovely dinner at the Goode Brothers. The staff were amazing and our waiter Aang was super helpful (with me being coeliac) and provided..."

Ellie Going

"Great time at Goode brothers last night, lovely meals and exceptional service. Will definitely return. Salt and pepper squid was sooo good. Steak was..."

Natasha R

"Foods great! Had a cool as waitress named Nancy, she was funny and always checked up on us. Good food, good time, amazing! Thanks a lot Goode..."

Jamie Seu

"Staff are super friendly and welcoming. Went with a friend to dine in, the vibe was great. Ordered the #6, salt and pepper squid, beef bolognese and..."

Jgurl

"I couldn’t possibly be more in love with the food here, if you love pizza and spicy food like me then you gotta go for the chilli chilli pizza,..."

Neha Marie Dawson

"Food was good(e) and service was speedy. Nancy was really friendly and accommodating and we had a very pleasant dining experience. Will be back in..."

Niamh

"Nancy was such a great waitress. We had a large table and she attended to everyone with politeness and good humour and was always checking everything..."

Brent Whitcombe

"Food was delish and loved the strawberry cucumber cocktail! Ava our waitress also made my night awesome! Love your work guys, thanks for the 5 star..."

Shannel Milne

"Went last night for family birthday. Had all the grandchildren with us. Staff took good care of us and the kids. One staff member Nancy always..."

Tui Tait

"Came here for my anniversary dinner and was not dissapointed, friendly staff and lovely environment on arrival and the food was delicious. I ordered..."

Sam Diprose

"Went to explore Lynnmall & spotted this simple but pretty cafe. Was about 2pm when we walked in & the young lady who served us was polite &..."

Lilian Deng

"The service crew was really attentive and polite. The food was delicious and portion size was just nice. Love the ambience and will definitely come..."

Dyan

"Nice food !! Their meatballs and four cheese pizza was made with quality. They did so well becoming a ninja with me trying to surprise my friend with..."

Daryl Calderon

"Haven't been back in awhile but definitely need to make a stop back here ! Came with my girl mate and loved everything especially the person that was..."

Velia Zaiiden

"Wonderful waiter (well done Joel), great food and atmosphere. Will be returning for another meal in the very near future. Also Monday and Tuesday..."

Marion Millar

"We go regularly to Goode Brothers New Lynn and have never felt disappointed with the food or service. Last night there was a new summer menu. I had..."

Phil Morton

"Awesome range of cocktails, we went there for a few drinks and snacks on a Saturday friendly staff and yummy garlic bread pizza. Would go back again!..."

Emma Inglis

"We visited Goode Brothers in the weekend and had a great experience :) The staff member Aang was knowledgeable and was really helpful with picking..."

Cherish D'Cotta

"We went for a late lunch on my partner’s bday.. being a great fan of Italian food, this place serves the purpose. Flatbread, pizza and a jumbo..."

Ruchita Choukar

"This is always a favourite place of mine, food is always tasty and fresh! A great place for group functions, as their is a variety of options on the..."

Madison Sturt

"Been here few times! Nice place to catch up for drinks and dinner! Normaly the foods really good but my last visit left a bad taste in my mouth,..."

Zac

"Have frequented this lovely restaurant for countless times. I like the vibrant and lively atmosphere there. All of the staffs there are forever an..."

Marcus Lau

"Loved this place. Warm and inviting. I had the Goode Burger which was amazing. Others in my party had the pasta. The garlic bread was delicious and..."

Megan Durrant

"Had a late lunch/early dinner here and it was fantastic. The atmosphere was nice and the staff were lovely. Had the chicken pasta with cheese..."

Shutupsalem

"Lovely atmosphere. Service was good. Food was decent. Had the squid and chocolate tart. Both yummy. It's the kind of place you take an old friend out..."

Gg Grace

"We had a great evening tonight At the last minute we came in for Mother’s Day dinnerAsh and Anna looked after us so well it was a lovely..."

Victoria Christie

"My family and I Came here for Mother’s Day, and the service we received from Hannah was wonderful!!! She was very attentive to us and the service..."

Hayley Sutton

"Awesome vibes this place, service was beyond great, a nice young gentlemen had served us and was very professional and polite, food wait wasn't long..."

Conz Parsons

"Good Brothers - New Lynn: Shane was a great host and the food and ambiance was great. Always top notch. Menu choice is excellent . Easy parking..."

Raewyn Hooper

"One of the better joints out west I regularly visit. This time we were served by Shaney who did a good job tending to our needs. Food was great as..."

Dean Ching Yee

"Cute spot to explore in grey lynn, a lot of nice places around but the ambiance drew us in. Good music, the staff all looked like they were having..."

Georgina.spratt

"Great place with great food. Absolutely packed which is always a good sign and excellent live music. Even though it was busy our waitress Charlotte..."

Rob Gibbons

"Really nice place serving pretty good dishes. The ambience is really nice and the young, energetic staff are on point. Only downside is that the..."

Jay

"I visited here back in November 2017 after recently finding out I am lactose intolerant and transitioning to a plant based diet. The waitress was..."

Kentmbatley

"Prompted to write this after reading some less than flattering reviews and wondering what the fuss was. This was our first time at a Goode Brothers -..."

Jenny Botica-Beale

"I went here on Tuesday night with some friends and it was fabulous! the food was delicious and the staff where super nice and looked after us well. I..."

Belinda Peters

"Went to this place for lunch with a group of friends. The location and ambience is great with many different areas to sit in. We ordered the spider..."

Rohit

"Nice family environment with plenty of seating options. Chefs are on full view so you can watch your food being made. Restaurant staff were very..."

Khaleesi

"Have been here twice now, the first time wasn’t too flash and the prices are a bit steep which is why I try not to dine here. It’s one of the..."

Brooklyn

"Great place to unwind with a great option of food and drinks. Would have loved for the outdoor area to have the music at a higher volume however..."

Msav

"Went on a Monday just before Christmas for a dinner with friends. Place was fairly busy, but we were seated immediately. The service was good with..."

Bailey

"No pic for this one was so hungry just started smashing it as soon as it came been here a few times so I order before the menu hit the table was in a..."

Lucas Andrewes

"I came here with a friend last night and we ordered the pesto chicken pizza and some chunky chips. The pizza was average, and quite overpriced..."

Kelly Vilisoni-Richards

"Been here twice now. Once for drinks and snacks, once for dinner in a large group. Both times happy with food. Service when in a big group was a..."

Natalie Williamson

"Very nice friendly place and the food was actually better than we thought.Fetuccini spinach was awesome and the squid one of the best had..."

Dimitrios Konstantopoulos

"I had a bad experience with one of the dishes the first time I went to this branch but the staff handled it well and made sure the problem was fixed...."

Josie

"Went in tonight for dinner with my girlfriend, service was good and fast, but the food was a bit of a let down, we both ordered the creamy chicken..."

Jamie Chase

"Love the food and atmosphere there. Nice good family restaurant. Good menu for adults and for kids. Kids got a colouring menu with crayon and today..."

Re Che

"Went here with my partner for a quick lunch before our movie. We ordered the fish and chips and the seafood chowder. The fish and chips were nicely..."

Adventure Foodie

"good place，mix berry smooth is quite nice，I ordered creamy chicken spaghetti and meatball fettuccine，will try other style next time.,..."

Rebecaa

"I have been here a few times and tried their pasta a couple of times but always thought it could be a bit better.. although every time I have had the..."

Caitlin Noonan

"This is my second time reviewing the Goode Brothers and it just keeps getting better! this time I had the buttermilk fried chicken as a starter and..."

Terri Staniland

"The food was nice. Had a creamy chicken pasta with mushrooms and bacon and it had a very nice delicious creamy sauce. The seafood pasta was ok,..."

Crystal

"Large place, a welcoming ambience and a cool bartender dude to start off with!Got seated at a table soon enough after and served by a nice..."

Avi Yabaluri

"I had the Braised Beef Cheeks.Loved my dish. Very tasty.The polenta chips were ok.Recommend it 🖒Partner had Roast chicken and..."

Keriata Peters

"Love this place, I live very close so it's very convenient. Been here 3 times now. Had good food and friendly customer service almost everytime...."

Sid

"Dined there with friends recently. Fantastic service and the prices were reasonable. The food is very good but could do with a little more..."

Kiwi Foodie 123

"Ate here on a Sunday afternoon, wasn't busy nor empty. Drink orders taken right away and delivered within 5mins. I ordered a lovely prawn pizza that..."

Paki

"First off beautiful setting, love the decor and seating arrangement. I came here for breakfast with mum and we got the "Goode Breakfast" which was..."

TheMʌverick

"👉 food was tasty. We had fish & chips and beef.👉ambience was really lively , they were having a game (q&a about sports) when we dined..."

Iris Joy Ebasco Edic

"Great place for families. Food is well priced and tasty. The staff are friendly. Atmosphere is great except on a Monday night there is quiz night,..."

Kai Finder

"Relaxed easy going pub/restaurant with a family friendly feel. Nice basil pot plants! I would recommend the chicken breast dish - the pumpkin..."

Imogen Trupinic

"Goode vibes, Goode food, Goode presentation, Goode service. Seasoning is well-done, miles better than other places I've been to! I always take my..."

Oksana Zhang

"O my gosh. 🤤 I have only ever tried foodcourt fettucini so this was by far my expectations i couldnt stop eating it even though it was big enough..."

Gemma Leigh

"Been several times. Have mixed feelings about this place. Some experiences have been decent others a little less. They have not been horrible but..."

Shayleen Narayan

"Dined here for lunch, the place is very nice. Very modern yet simple. We were seated promptly and all staff were super friendly and attentive. (not..."

Nathalie

"The best thing about this place is that it let's you create your own pasta.Delicious food along with good quantity.Loved the decor and..."

Arushi Thapar

"I emailed to confirm a birthday booking of 14 plus and there was no charge for taking a birthday cake. Great! Thank you for the prompt reply and for..."

Tuku

"Dined in for lunch - was impressed with the service - fast , friendly , I got the eye fillet with mushroom sauce - ordered it well done - and it was..."

Ariane Nuttall

"It was a first time I have been here.Hear a lot about this place thought give it a try.Couch a nice and big venue. I had a fish and..."

Farshid Hakimi

"We had pasta and pizza here. Average food. Not very good service. Really cold inside. The pasta sauce was so watery, milky, floury. Everything but..."

Lily

"We always like going to Goode Brothers, New Lynn. The service always so great and friendly staffs at all time when we dine there. Food always up to..."

Roger DD

"This place is really fun, really good food and service! If you ask them to make something entree size they are really good about it, the staff are..."

Victoria

"I've been here a couple of times now and I have to say the food has never disappointed me. The staff are friendly, yet they don't hover. I..."

Audacity 2 Write

"GOOD FOOD...GOOD SERVICE...GOOD STAFF...GOOD GOODE PEOPLE...The food is absolutely amazing! I have a soft spot for the seafood..."

Miss Savy

"Not the place I usually like to go to; too much light for dinner and loud music, which is more suited for bars, but I'd that even so my overall..."

Diogo Reck

"Busy good place. Dined here last night with a friend. Had two drinks and a pizza and chicken burger. Chicken burger was amazing, such a good size and..."

Nikki

"Was quite happy with the device and food here this time. When it first opened I think it was a bit unsteady on its feet but the staff have got better..."

Rachel Benge

"We stopped by for a early dinner on a Tuesday around 4 pm - restaurant is huge and has a lovely decor. There were only a handful of diners as you..."

Lucy

"I went here with my family for my mums birthday and I was impressed. I ordered a salmon salad (as pictured) and it was delicious! There is heaps of..."

Samantha Brown

"Came here on a Tuesday night for a quick tasty dinner before me and my partner headed to the movies. Service wasn't bad after you get..."

Queena

"Goode Brothers has provided West Auckland an atmosphere which it was desperately lacking - A solid sports bar/music venue/restaurant/lunch..."

Jayden Campbell

"You have to get the Chicken Burger and the Gnocchi Carnonara! They're to die for! We had a blast here! The service was absolutely top notch and the..."

Rohit Victor

"The menu is quite extensive and can be a bit overwhelming at first. You can make your pasta which is a pretty good option. The service is really good..."

Ridad

"I have been here twice and havent been dissapointed! Food is great and comes out fast...it gets quite busy at times... They have a wide selection to..."

Jenin Dean

"Goode Food. Goode Wine. Goode Times.As part of the newly opened Brickworks in the newly renovated New Lynn Mall, Goode Bros has been a..."

James T. Raukete

"This place is always buzzing. The ambience has a nice feel to it and the interior decor is very inviting with outdoor dining available. On Mondays..."

Couple Of Cheap Westies

"Went here on a Saturday night, nice and clean with many tables.Had the garlic bread - so good.Ordered chicken, mushroom and bacon penne and..."

Natasha

"Went to the Goode Brothers as a student for a tour of the restaurant. The GM was awesome gave us amazing advice about the venue and hospitality..."

Hazey C

"I as a student went here to learn about the establishment.the highlights of this experience was that the Goode brothers make their own..."

Moni Oka

"atmosphere was good, not many people in so service was quite efficient. ordered the quattro platter which was very yummy and perfect for two!..."

Emily

"Accidentally found this restaurant. Good environment with good service. Awesome food especially the scotch fillet. Is so filling..Yumm Yumm..Mojito..."

Rachel Cullen

"A great restaurant for a nice dinner in new Lynn.Initially the menu was quite overwhelming but everything looks really good. The..."

Aniva Huang

"Great atmosphere, good food and great service.Staff friendly and attentive, great wine selection. Good food options. Had the..."

Richy James

"Fave place for dinner dates! I always get the lamb salad and its delicious- so much flavour and all the right ingredients!! Have never got anything..."

Chrissy

"Came here for a late lunch with my partner while we were waiting for a movie to start. Could not fault anything with the service or food, both were..."

Reuben Pickstone

"We came here for an early dinner on Sunday. I had read the reviews prior but thought I wasn't in a rush so id give it a go. The service was..."

Wanderlust

"Such a hard place to rate. The service is lovely, the wait for food is long while the food itself okay. The portion sizes are excellent as are the..."

Eleanor Purdey Smith

"Excellent service, we ordered a Chicken and Cranberry Pizza and it was so delicious, the fries were hot and nice, even the drinks as well. Served..."

Spencer's Reviews

"Great food, great service, friendly staff and amazing ice cream!! The vegetarian pasta options are limited as there is only one option and it also..."

Vanshikha Singh

"Came here as a group just before Christmas on a Friday evening. To start with, it took 25 mins to find a car park - (which is not the restaurants..."

Gem

"Pretty pricey. Standard portions. Excellent staff tho. Good environment. Place also gets a little busy so a little booking before hand won't hurt...."

Tan.ned

"Please don't get me wrong, the food here is beautiful but was quite disappointed at the portion size of the chargrilled Angus scotch fillet meal..."

Leah Isaia

"Went for the first time for dinner. Was a lot bigger than expected, clean and tidy and we were seated quickly. Drinks were ordered straight away...."

Kelly Griffith-Thwaites

"Came here tonight with 8 others, we did take a while but that is no reason for a waitress to get impatient.. Not the best start. Our drinks came..."

Eva Zhu

"Wow awesome menu! The staff were great and the food was even better. Came here before watching a movie, our food came out in a timely manner and the..."

Rhys Brakewell

"This is one busy place , even with good amount of seating it is busy. Good ambience, good flow with indoor and outdoor place. Friendly staff. Menu..."

Chirag Tailor

"Came with a few friends on a Sunday night, it was busy but we were quickly seated.Service was great really friendly and attentive. They have a..."

Mike

"Tried this place after hearing about the Brickworks in New Lynn. Saturday night went with no booking, seated quickly and well looked after by..."

Grant McAneaney

"Average food, but good portion sizes, large variety and good atmosphere. Service was a bit slow and food took nearly an hour on a Wednesday night but..."

Karen Nguyen

"I've been here a few times for food / drinks. Staff have always been very friendly! I love the food, it is a little on the pricey side in my opinion..."

Claudia Serra

"Thought we would try somewhere new in the Brickworks and ended up at Goode Brothers. WOW what a venue, it looked great, awesome vibes and friendly..."

Asia Parkinson

"Came with 3 other people at about 8:30 on a Sunday and were seated immediately. One meal we ordered wasn't available but we were told straight away..."

Katherine

"I ordered a Goode Beef Burger coming to $20.50, it was very presentable and very delicious I also ordered an apple juice $4.70. The meal was very..."

Lilli Crossland

"Nice place - was semi busy for a Monday night. Price of the food was reasonable. I liked the fact they had fresh basil on each table as I love basil...."

Stevey Taylor

"4 of us went on Sunday for dinner and it was already busy but didn't feel cramped, it's a huge place but has a really nice atmosphere. We tried a..."

Rachael Fullerton

"Thank goodness, West Auckland is coming of age and we don't have to rely on the lousy, no variety, "West Auckland Trust" restaurants anymore! The..."

Stefan Reynolds

"This place among others are a very nice addition to New Lynn. I liked coming here. It did not feel like I was in New Lynn at all. Customer service..."

Manu

"Went late Sunday afternoon for dinner and a drink. Great atmosphere, lovely staff and the food was good too. We were overcharged for a beer..."

Andy Air

"Great location to sit outside on day like today. Fantastic kids menu - my son had fish n chips which was hot and fresh even had a salad that mummy..."

Melissa Pond

"Awesome first night. Jamie your a star in hospitality. Loved the meal and felt so looked after.. a busy night and you performed so wellThank you..."

Fay Harris

"Lovely, relaxed atmosphere and attentive service. If a quiet background buzz is your vibe then it's perfect. We had a family platter and sides -..."

Sara Baldwin

"Have been here twice recently and is fast becoming a fav. The food is really good. The menu is slightly limited but definitely appreciate the $20 set..."

tabucutie

"We came here for our 15th wedding anniversary. I love everything here, nice food, lovely interiors and the five star staff, Sefa who was serving us..."

김도원

"Ordered the good old wagyu beef burger and it was DIVINE. I’m only giving 4 stars because the tap beers/alcohol didn’t have their prices on the..."

Mariel Tanchuling

"Amazing food big meals. Lovely Staff. TThank you. Merry Christmas everyone ..."

Lou I

"My friend and I had the best experience at Goode Brothers today! Fantastic pizza (gluten free is amazing btw), delicious cocktails and our waitress..."

Britney

"Fantastic dinner experience with the family and some of the best service ever received at a restaurant. Massive shout out to Ellie, who looked after..."

Michael Morris

"We went as a large group on an unplanned visit. Staff quickly put some tables together for us. Food was nice and kids enjoyed the fish and chips from..."

philip gray

"Really good top notch service, friendly, quick, efficient, top quality tasty and great looking food, nice atmosphere, good for families or a..."

Aaron Falkner

"Went for a Graduation Luncheon & it was great! Plenty of room for large parties (like ours) with lots of parking as the restaurant is part of Lynmall..."

Davidene Rongo

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"Three of us went last night for my cousins pre birthday dinner. The place was busy luckily we booked. Ambience was really cute and cosy. We..."

Nia Tupouniua

"They live up to the expectation of superb meat dishes. I’ve tried their steak and their burgers and I’ve never left disappointed with a meal...."

Arina West

"meals came..."

YaHaHa

"Amazing service and food thoroughly enjoyed every bite..."

Inayia Milas

"Table was great, could hear person talking, meals came quickly, Delicious, pork belly well cook, coleslaw was great. Reasonably..."

Libby

"Finally came through to Cleaver&Co and was definitely not disappointed!Came here on a hot sunny Saturday afternoon and brickworks was..."

Jedediah J

"Went here for a lunch with a friend. Ordered the bbq chicken wings, jalapeño bombs, Mac and cheese burger and the fried chicken burger. Everything..."

Smharpz

"My partner and I love going here for our date night! We always get their smoked ribs, they are delicious. The Mac n cheese bites, Nutella milkshake..."

Danica Starr

"Best meal I have had in a long time brisket was amazing will definitely come back for more..."

Phill Vaipa

"Loved the menu and service ♥️ We tried the Cleaver Fried Chicken Burger, the Brisket Po Boy and the St Louis BBQ Ribs. Total value for money as..."

Stephanie D'souza De Mello

"Been here a couple of times and every time, their burgers are delicious. The staff are always warm and welcoming, with excellent service. There has..."

Hannahmareecarr2

"Exactly as I expected amd the only reason I left the house today. We had the Texan Stand-off platter, which is perfect size for two of average..."

Gell Taylor

"Good food, good atmosphere and not too badly priced. There are some great happy hour deals to take advantage of at off-peak times also.Their..."

Chan Can Eat

"Yummy meal , the pitmasters platter is definitely too much for two people but worth ordering to try the items. We are on a keto diet and the staff..."

Shubika Khanna

"Decent food for decent prices. I got the slow cooker brisket and it was so soft i couldn’t pick it up with my fork lol The service was..."

Shawny Tipene

"ideal location in brickworks.nice tasty european food. Food with a twist. service is great and staff are friendly. great place to grab a..."

Samuel

"Today is our second dinning at Cleaver&Co, the first time was a Friday night, it was very busy, enjoyed everything! Today’s experience was let down..."

Kai Quan

"Excellent Food! the orders were fast all the food was cooked right - meats were juicy and tender. Pitmaster platter was really great and can easily..."

Grace N Latoa

"The meat is here is like straight from the smoker. Super tender and juicy with a great inhouse sauce on top of it. Very close ti my close so i often..."

Nick Dutta

"Carnivores’ haven with apparently acceptable vegetarian options. Short ribs - done to slow-cooked perfection. Excellent burgers and san choi bao...."

Mani

"The atmosphere was welcoming and the staff were friendly and lovely. We were seated right away and our orders were taken quickly, and drinks arrived..."

Local Grams-ma

"Food was excellent. Meat, meat, and meat! Great place for meat lovers. Staff are friendly and helpful, I enjoyed a lot and would love to go back..."

Aquapiyo

"Came in for brunch today with a friend. Saw the lunch meal deal board and decided to get some buttermilk chicken from this place. Buttermilk chicken..."

Rosanne Choy

"Dined here tonight. Restaurant was busy and packed but spacious and comfortable. Excellent customer service. My group were looked after very well, we..."

Khaleesi

"Great place to eat if you are going to the movies . Or want to watch live sport .The food is delicious , The meals are huge. Fun lively..."

Glenn Taylor

"Often come here and it’s so good! Such a nice place to eat and have a drink. Staff are always really nice and helpful. Cocktails are delicious and..."

Nikki

"Came here just yesterday for an early dinner with my partner. It was pretty quiet when we arrived as it was a Sunday afternoon, so we were able to..."

SHIKA 🍇

"The food here is amazing! The pork in ya belly burger and rindless pork belly are both incredible and a must try! Service is also always really good..."

Dan Glover

"After a few visits and being underwhelmed we have just gone for burgers the last few times. The beef brisket burger is a winner. Smothered in slaw..."

Kate Williamson

"Always bring an appetite when you are visiting this place. The barbecue sauce and the pork ribs is a deadly combo which sweep off of your feet. A..."

Yash Shah

"Love love looooooove the ribs! Would be 5 stars but the only let down was the chicken nibbles. They tasted like they were covered in chicken salt..."

Vina

"Been coming here since it opened. Love the food, the atmosphere & the staff are always more than happy to help every single time no matter what !..."

Renee Arihia Mihaere

"It's our local. The chicken wings never disappoints. Tried their other dishes which is ok. Desserts are amazing especially death by chocolate after..."

Food_adikt

"If you are looking or a snug place on a rainy night Cleaver and co is the place to try out. We ordered the Pit Master and an extra dish Jalapeño..."

Emma Tippins Fanueli

"We had the pitmaster platter and it was brilliant! The squids were just perfect (very few places get it right)! Each dish on the platter had its..."

Averyl Antonette Rodrigues

"I've been here on a couple of occasions in the past, mostly with friends for birthdays etc. Large restaurant floor space; so well suited to casual..."

Charlotte Lucas

"I have been to this restaurant twice and on both occasions have been amazed by the quality of the food. The burgers are juicy and made with good cuts..."

Matthew Wallis

"The burger that has burger rings in it forgot what it was called lol , it’s so good ☺️. The chips however are a small portion that come with..."

Delphia Pae

"Ordered the Buffalo wings in BBQ sauce and the fries with aioli, it was the best! Tasted amazing and great value for money. The chips were light..."

Linda Moayed

"Cleaver and co is always nice but only thing I dislike is how Smokey their ribs are. I just find it too overwhelming for me but you are always..."

Siobahn Armstrong

"I F@#king live for this place. It’s so delicious. We always seem to end up here before movies and it makes me so happy. You get a good meal for..."

Josie

"Have come here a number of times. Food portions/quality seems to vary. Loved the crumbed chicken burger (it was MASSIVE and so tasty) but recently..."

Emilyy

"Came here with a bunch of friends as we wanted to try the new Brickworks area in New Lynn. The staff were helpful and attentive and looked after us...."

Aimee.

"Great vibe to this place, some really cool 90's classics, which you'd love if you were a 90's student in west Auckland. We had the pork belly, which..."

Miss M

"My new favourite place to eat! wasn't busy on a Saturday afternoon. We got the pitmaster platter and a rodeo burger. I underestimated the platter..."

Xavier Ronati Siosaia

"I've gone here a few times and every time the service has been fast and friendly, and the food has been really good! Love the mac and cheese..."

Foodie Chronicles

"Great service A+ First time dining here and would definitely come back again. We travelled quite far so had high expectations and they did not..."

Dominique Latu

"Good customer service with a good location. It has an awesome environment as well . There is TV inside the restaurant showing sports . It has a..."

Ravi

"This is one of our usual places to go eat when we feel like going local and eating non-asian cuisine. Have been here quite a few times and it never..."

Bryan

"Been here 3 times now and it just gets better every time, pulled pork burgers, ribs and the mac cheese...gotta love it. Atmosphere is top notch, and..."

Daryl Albert

"First time coming here and was not disappointed. Small group of 6 and the service was easy going didn't feel rushed or as though they forgot about..."

Bussdesiree1

"This place is sooooo good! I really didn't expect it. Best ribs I've ever had the meat falls off the bone it's so tender! And you can't come here and..."

Shan Hooper

"Mac and cheese bites. Mmmmmmmmmmmm excellent snack.Beautifully presented.Crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside. Great sauce..."

I_like_pickles

"This was my first time attending Cleaver & Co, I have eaten a bit at the surrounding restaurants. The staff were really professional and friendly,..."

S

"Absolutely amazing!!! Staff was extremely friendly! Food incredible! Best burger I have eaten. My husband had the 1kg rob and was more than satisfied..."

Stella Turnbull

"Great causal dinning. We told the waitress we were in a hurry and she didn't disappoint. 4 ladies dinning. Ordered a shared platter ($63) plus chips..."

Vanessa Morris

"Was a pretty quiet weekday night when I went with three others. Staff were friendly buy we were told bar closed at 9 then asked to leave just before..."

Mercypatch

"Staff were friendly and attentive and the atmosphere/surroundings were pleasant. We ordered Onion Rings to start and they were tasty but greasy...."

Tatia Adams

"Very beautiful setting, tidy and good vibes. The staff is very friendly and smiley. The food is absolutely amazing especially there burgers and the..."

Shanae Tipping

"Atmosphere is great, 5/5 for music! Food is delicious and servings are hearty. The smoked meat is great. Plenty of options for eating and seating...."

Kai Finder

"The first place i have been where the chicken breast wasn't too dry, it was juicy and perfect with decent amount of butter on the potatos, beans and..."

Foodlover

"Great location ( a part of the Brickworks). A good place for a hangout where you can have burgers, lamb ribs, chicken wings and usual..."

Aabhas Dole

"One of my favourite restaurants! Food is ALWAYS high standard! Husband has had Ribs every time (best he's had). I had the Nacho burger - sooo goood!!..."

Alessandra Ackroyd

"So so good!! We had the Lamb Shoulder and the pork belly! And omg we will be back! Absolutely delicious melt in your mouth meat! Coleslaw was really..."

Laura And Peli

"Come here a few times now because I just can't get enough of their steak and burger. Being a steak lover myself, I am quite pedantic with how my meat..."

Dee

"Highly recommend Cleaver & Co for your next function. We took a group of 61 people on Sunday night which was a huge success. Joe and his team have..."

Annmarie Bourne

"Just the right ambience, with the music not killing your eardrums and denying you any conversation... just satisfying! The lighting, too, fits...."

Avi Yabaluri

"Really really nice steaks. The sides and the sauce are really tasty. I liked the restaurant a lot. Polite staff. Fast service. Everything good. But..."

Lily

"Been here so many times now with my family. Service is fast and friendly and we've never been disappointed with our meals. Outdoor dining in the..."

Sunny

"Great location within the new New Lynn Brickworx area, nice building and lovely atmosphere, it definitely sets the mood. Service is OK, a bit forced..."

Lana Maria Lazarevich

"Everything is fine. Staffs were nice and the food also good. I feel satisfied and enjoy the time been here. I will come back if have chance...."

Lee Sarang

"Went to Cleaver & Co tonight with the family. Absolutely stuffed and very satisfied. Great dining options for kids and adults. A cozy, rustic..."

Samantha Chris Hurring

"I went to Cleaver & Co for lunch. It had a nice little atmosphere, love the open kitchen and the smiling faces as I was seated. Service was great,..."

Charlotte Gibbs

"Been here for lunch and dinner both were great. I had the burger and the pattie was a little on the dry side other then this the burger wa great..."

Ky

"Great place. Got there a bit late, when the kitchen was already closed, but they were nice enough to make the last burger. This is minding about the..."

Diogo Reck

"Came by for dinner after a movie. From the outside it looks like a really nice steakhouse but the insides looks more like a pub. Lost of things on..."

Benedict Uy

"Great service. Great food! Thank you to the lovely lady who served us. The atmosphere is wonderful. Can't wait to come back. Will recommend this..."

Eric Lee

"To eat: texan smoked pork balls & a not yo nacho burger.Taste: delicious!! I highly recommend. Please note that the pics are not an..."

Vth7872

"Have only tried the ribs (because why would you want to try anything else?) and they always deliver. Great portions, delicious sauce, plenty of..."

Chelsea

"Loved it, I tried the half pound ribs meal and my daughter had the squid with chips. Very impressed with service and food. Will definitely be back to..."

Babygirl88

"Thought this restaurant was pretty cool in the new Brickworks development - nice vibe and good food (service was average).We ordered the platter..."

Misty

"I really want to rate this place higher unfortunately i cant. The pork belly, calamari and kids chicken burger meal were wonderful however my..."

Alysha Powell

"Great location at the revamped New Lynn Mall especially before or after a movie. Order BBQ Ribs first time ever wondered how I am supposed to eat it..."

Paul Mackenzie

"Our first visit I tried the Bock bock (chicken burger) the aioli, slaw and chicken is a delish combo! & very filling! Our second visit, I had the..."

Fare Henry

"Callum McCarthy Busy place, service was friendly & relatively quick. Ribs were massive & on a rib scale 3/5 I had Salmon Steak. Very enjoyable meal..."

Julz

"This place absolutely exceeded expectations. We've been going to much more expensive BBQ places in the city and Cleaver & Co blew them completely out..."

Michele

"Good food-had the platter for 4 people, the buffalo wings was delish, as well as the seafood and the mac n cheese, the side of fries came with delish..."

Adeline

"Nice food and generous portions. The meat inside the pulled pork burger was tender, not stringy and didn't get stuck in my teeth like some pulled..."

Stango

"I have been here 3 times now & at all 3 times the food was AMAZING!!! My son loves the ribs & the atmosphere is great. We will be going again the is..."

Betty Lupi

"Visited Cleaver and Co. for dinner with my family. We got both the large (pitmaster) and half (half dog quattro) platters, 2 sides of chips, and..."

Emily Ng

"It was my first time here, my partner had been for lunch with work once before. Were treated and seated very promptly, and our drinks..."

Sarah Clarke

"Clever and Co has a great vibe and it is a great addition to New Lynn, however we were slightly disappointed with a couple of things, firstly the..."

Alice Marsh

"I decided to try out some food and had the squeler pork belly it was fantastic The biggest highlight was the c&c donuts the staff were friendly..."

Sky Amorangi Nicholls

"Massive, delicious, greasy burgers that just melt in your mouth as you take a chunk out of it! Such a cool place to go to and take your family too!..."

Rohit Victor

"Came here on a Saturday night for a early dinner..glad we came early as it was packed by 7pm... Service was great! Drinks and food came out fast. We..."

Holly D-T

"I love this sweet cocktail. And love this Tanks beef rump more, what pretty color! That's the real medium. Very satisfied with nice service and great..."

Michelle Hwang

"What a great addition to New Lynn's rising variety of eating places!Food: 8.5/10Had the Pitmaster Platter with a jug of Macs Gold for $79..."

Eat Nom Bliss

"Haven't tried the food yet but dessert was really nice and loved the atmosphere/service. Only thing that I was confused at was the fact that I am..."

Jasmine Weaver

" I have been here twice first time had a heavers burger and that was alright my patty was a bit Burnt but it was nice. They're generous..."

Seamus M.

"Came here for dinner with the missus. Rustic/ old western type decor presented beautifully with a modern twist. I had the pork belly and my missus..."

TheMʌverick

"Really enjoyed the meal tonight. The scotch fillet (though a little chewy) was perfectly cooked & the flavour was amazing; pairing it with..."

Judy Chappell

"This place gets packed so I recommend reserving a table beforehand. Excellent service and great environment. Love their appetizers 👌 I recommend..."

Tan.ned

"Long overdue review of a darling restaurant, came here three nights in a row and finally drew my conclusion. I had the pulled pork sandwich one..."

Eva Zhu

"Went here on a Thursday nite after a movie. The place was half - two thirds full. We were served drinks right away and our food was served super..."

Lisa Whyte

"Very busy place which had a great vibe. Was seated and served very quickly. I understand that it is a steakhouse which had great delicious options,..."

Spencer's Reviews

"Been here 2 times now and have gotten the same thing because it was just that good! The pork sandwich was so juicy, the chips nice and crunchy and..."

Patrick Duffy

"Lunch today. First time at Cleavers, I don't usually do ribs but the 'pit master platter' was a sumptuous feast for two at a modest $59. I..."

Neil N

"I absolutely love the addition of the Brickworks area to Lynnmall and was excited to try Cleaver & Co. I was definitely a fan of the amount of..."

SS

"Came here on a Tuesday night it was my first time entering the brickworks area and it is so fancy I love it . Entering cleaver and co was such a fun..."

Mana Katsukawa Otimi

"Visited from the North Shore wasn't too sure what to expect, greatly exceeded my expectations. Had the pulled pork sandwich and the snickers sundae,..."

Sam Wolk

"Pretty good place to dine for lunch or dinner. Staff are friend and efficient. The meals are not too bad either. One of the most popular meals..."

Kim M

"We stopped in for lunch at about 1.30. I was very surprised at the speed our food arrived as there were a lot of people there. We ordered a platter..."

Paul Pickerill

"Wow! Those ribs were amazing and the snickers sundae so good! Greats kids menu too. Everyone is very full, very happy and in need of a little..."

Simone

"Looking forward to going back to Cleaver & Co, the food was outstanding... you have to try the smoked ribs and the spicy chicken wings! Great..."

Samantha Hurring

"We had an amazing meal at Cleaver & Co last night. Super tasty food accompanied by even better service. Even though the place was jam packed we were..."

Philly Elisabeth

"Exceeded my expectations! For being an American style, food chain-type, steakhouse, I honestly wasn't expecting much. But boy was I wrong! I thought..."

L.E.N.S

"For a Tuesday night this place was packed. We somehow got the table upstairs. Nice ambience and well designed place . There was a lot that we ordered..."

Chirag Tailor

"Have been to Cleaver and Co a couple of times now and just love it!!It has a great vibe, brilliant music (I could toe tap all day) and feels..."

Stace

"Came here on a Saturday night when it was packed and we had a large group (15). Amazed with how quickly food arrived given the size of the group and..."

Yort

"first impression, wanted to try the meats straight away. got told upon arrival that there's a 40minute wait on the food, said algood. got seated and..."

Beverly Semu

"We had a share platter for $59.90 for 3 people and it was super filling! The food was great and the service was awesome! My fave were the prawns and..."

Esther Koshy

"Dropped by for a meal after the movies and although I was reluctant to dine here due to the negative reviews, my sister insisted we try it as she had..."

Manic Diner

"A group of mates and myself went here for lunch and the atmosphere was amazing nice and friendly staff. The food was brilliant, real good value for..."

Keagan Charles Brophy

"My Partner and I wanted a date night and thought we would look around the new Brickworks area in LynnMall. We looked at all the menus and 'Cleaver &..."

Ivana Aldridge

"Enjoyed my dinner. Daniel (polish guy) amazing service. Loved my pork belly macaroni cheese & slaw. Affordable. Fast 15mins food was served. Dessert..."

Elizabeth Motu

"I am a bit surprised by some negative reviews here. Must have been a bad day for the crew. For us it was a great experience. It was fully packed for..."

Ojas Darji

"The most amazing authentic food!! Great platters to share and really filling, great tasting meat & prawns!! Staff are really friendly despite a few..."

Laurah

"Great food and friendly staff! We had a platter between four and couldn't finish it, but a great way to try a wide variety of the menu! Little..."

Kevin Senior

"Yummy ! We had the Mac & cheese bites, tater tots, dukin dogs & chicken wings everything was really yum , the place has a great vibe and defiantly..."

Jessica Millar

"Went in on Saturday for dinner with some friends. Food was delicious! Had some nibbles to start in the bar area while we were waiting in a table..."

Jen Milks

"A great place to have Sunday arvo drinks in the sun - exactly what we did. No snacks or food this time but definitely next time we'll find room for..."

Sungsam7

"Had lunch with the family yesterday it was so well done we all loved everything about it will defiently be back especiailly for the chicken..."

Paul

"Went here last night for their opening night and loved it. It's all about meat and we had the ribs to start - to die for. Followed by a couple of..."

Emma Height

"The food and drinks were AMAZING and TASTY! The only reason its not 5 is because. A: After we were greeted and seated. The staff seemed to ignore us..."

Daniel-Jarrod Potter (ShadowS.I.C.K66)

"A great place for a Monday night dinner, excellent service and food, the 2 for 1 burgers on Mondays was a nice surprise! First visit to Cleaver but..."

Owen Bellhouse

"Lovely atmosphere. Great service. Food..."

Libby (Libby)

"Atmosphere; warm and cosy. Service; top shelf. Food; scrumptious! Enjoyed our visit, absolutely loved the food, and the service was attentive, ..."

B

"Staple restaurant for family and I. Really nice and attentive atmosphere, prompt service. I find the dishes to be consistently delicious, generous..."

Bernadette

"Cleaver and co never disappoints. Delicious food, fast service and good prices. Love the outdoor seating as well and lots of space indoors too. This..."

Amy Hassett

"This place does some amazing smoked meats! Highly recommend the brisket, ribs and pork belly! The staff are awesome, really accommodating and so..."

Lisa Stirling

"Awesome service and good food. Love the smoked meat options. The chicken burger was crispy and tasty. Beef brisket burger is the ticket. Veggie..."

Ravneel Reddy

"This is our GoTo place for a great meal, it never disappoints. Staff are helpful and efficient, the food is delicious, and it is family..."

Crystal Paterson

"A Great Place to enjoy a Meal weather to grab a quick bite or a full on Three Course The Staff The Service and Atmosphere are 5 Stars All Around Fast..."

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