TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Northern Union

78/100 (2043 ratings)

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"I recently had my 40th party here and the staff went over and above to ensure we all had a great time! The food was outstanding and the attention to..."

Fiona Chamberlain

"Today was the second visit to Northern Union OMG the food is delicious, generous portions fresh and yummy. Succulent salt and pepper squid and slow..."

Karen Rodgers

"Awesome food, great selection of beers on tap, great environment and nice place to take the kids as well as watch the rugby or romantic dinner for..."

Shane Bigwood

"Thanks for the birthday lunch it was fantastic. Kitchen staff looked like they enjoy their jobs. Great place - Thanks..."

Cal Grieve

"Great food and fun atmosphere, ourvtable booked was originally by the door and the cold was going through us every time the door opened , we was..."

Sharon Shaw

"Amazing staff, great food. We had my husbands 30th there tonight with about 20 adults and a bunch of kids running around. Was an awesome night,..."

Claire Boreham-Taylor

"Nice food love the Thai salad , been there twice 1st time was Mother's Day with no prior booking , it was so packed but they found us a spot outside,..."

Natalie Fouquet

"We pop in here occasionally with the kids, always a great time chicken wings and pizzas are fantastic and good value for money! The courtesy bus is..."

Teresa Kershaw

"I had my 18th at the Northern Union and I couldn't have imagined it to be any better!! The service, food and drinks were incredible. The staff so..."

Jamie Halpin

"Excellent food, great presentation and such friendly staff. We'll be back for..."

Lauren Van Rensburg

"Beer was cold, service was quick and efficient and the food was excellent and perfectly to order. And not to expenceve either in comparison with the..."

Robert Jamieson

"I ordered a few things to get for take away,Fried chicken and a margarita pizza.I love the fried chicken here, the house bbq sauce is super..."

Holly Keogh

"Went here for an early lunch via first table, so the place was pretty empty. The owner is very professional and helpful. The food was fresh and well..."

Imperius Malekith

"Excellent food quality , fair prices , great environment to relax & enjoy yourself. The staff were very helpful & polite. I would definitely be going..."

Dawn Fenton

"it was an good meal. We ordered steak which was quite nice. we also ordered meat lover pizza and the pizza was absolutly delicious. The waiting time..."

Nicole Yang

"We shared the buttermilk chicken nibbles to start with and found them a little bit on the dry side. The lamb shank however was tasty and tender. The..."

Ronel Kapp

"Came in for dinner last week for a catch up with a friend and can highly recommend this pub. It has a great atmosphere and the food was great. The..."

Carol Edwards

"Food was amazing, service was spot on, atmosphere was upbeat and friendly, decor and design of the bar is awesome and I recommend for anyone for..."

Joshua Searell | Sous Chef

"We went for the first time on the steak special night and will probably go back again to try the pizza and curry specials. However, it’s a noisy..."

Mark F

"Been here previously and have enjoyed but must admit probably had the best service this time. The wait staff were attentive and didn't hesitate to..."

Mikayla Plaziuk

"Friendly staff and a great variety of food and beverage. A real all year round place due to a large deck. That was covered due to the rain when we..."

Kevin Senior

"Wicked Gastro Pub! Exactly what Silverdale and the Coast needed! Food was 10, service 10, we were made to feel very welcome as soon as we stepped..."

Brittany Page

"Popped in Thursday night dinner on my way back to Auckland City from up north.I heard about this new place from work colleagues who recommended..."

MJC

"We've been to UN many times since it opened, for drinks and snacks and for dinner several times. Love the $20 steak night...one night some joker..."

Justine Green

"We came here last Wednesday, it was an awful night outside but inside Northern Union it was warm, cosy and welcoming. Just what we needed. Staff were..."

George

"Great Local just what the area lacked ...Popped in on Wednesday for a beer after work with some mates great atmosphere stayed for pizza which was..."

Paul

"Went to the Northern Union last night for the first time. For a Wednesday Night they were actually not that quiet, I thought. The girl managed to get..."

Emma Height

"My husband and I recently visited this new edition to Silverdale and we were so pleased we walked through those doors! Firstly the staff were..."

Samantha Cates

"Had dinner at The Northern Union tonight and I think they have found a niche. For a pub that has only been open a few days and tonight their busiest..."

Rod Knight

"The steak is delicious. My son likes it very much. The environment is very good. The staff are very enthusiastic. Try other dishes next..."

Nina NZ

"Northern Union is about as close as you can get to a British pub in that, unlike most NZ pubs that only cater to one demographic, The Northern Union..."

Tim Butler-Jones

"A great spot to come for a beer or meal, or to watch the footy, or all of the above. Glenn is a great host, and the Northern Union is a great local..."

Theo Simeonidis

"Great food, lovely service, atmosphere was great though was loud inside outside is beautiful..."

Shannon Gill

"Such a lovely place. The food was excellent, and the staff were very friendly. My Scotch fillet was perfectly cooked. Loved the charcoal flavour...."

Sung H

"Great menu, great food, great service, and plenty of beers on tap! We had lunch here with friends and enjoyed our time together. Their menu has..."

Mark Pitts

"Amazing place for a table of 13 all good got served at same time. Food was top notch! Staff were very friendly and accommodating. They were very..."

Suzanne Zaisluik

"His hamburger (the Union Burger) was HUGE he couldn't finish it. I had the brisket tacos. When they arrived they looked a bit small but I can tell..."

Becky Duncan

"One of the best family orientated restaurants in Silverdale. Good Food, Awesome Vibe, Friendly Owners/Manager, Well Priced ----> 10+ for Sure! P.S -..."

Shane du Plooy

"Nice vibe and friendly service. We did have to wait a while for our food. We ordered the Slow Roast Lamb Shank ($30) and the Grilled Haloumi burger..."

Nirvana Knill

"Nice setting and pleasant staff. Food was tasty and well..."

Damian Dejong

"The staff were so helpful and the food was really good. We arrived just as a veryvery large group was being seated and our order was pushed through..."

Steve Smith

Jamaica Blue

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"ownership has been changed recently，food level come back.Really enjoy my caramel latte and blue mountain flat white. Addictive！I have ask a..."

Vivian Xia

"Good ambience and service was even better !!!! Came on a Saturday for brunch with my family. I got a coffee and the avo smash - came quickly and..."

Jaya Soma

"The food was fresh, properly prepared and a great value for the price. We highly recommend it. The coffee is great but the customer service need to..."

Sam

"This cafe is amazing!! The food was delicious and the friendly staff made it a great experience. Stopped here for lunch the other day and absolutely..."

Lav Kaur

"Friendly staff with amazing service! took my kids for lunch. There were treated very well and with the goodies. My caramel Latte was made very well..."

Jaskaran

"Such a wonderful cafe. Since the change of ownership, the staff and the new owners have been really friendly and humble. Should try their vanilla..."

Karamvirkhalsa

"Really good coffee, really good vibes. Went along with family for a Thursday night dinner, was not disappointed! Would fully..."

Daman K

"The sweet staff add to the experience with the personable approach to costumer service. Every time I visit this place I wish I could get here more...."

Rupinder Kaur

"I enjoyed both a lovely breakfast and also a brunch with both being freshly prepared and caringly served. The staff really care about what they..."

Harjot Johal

"Since the change of ownership, these guys have been amazing! Their coffees are a must! And the food is great too! But the best thing about these guys..."

Raja Rondo Sandhu

"Spectacular service and wonderful staff, top notch food with such a variety to choose from. Coffee was brilliant and the cakes were something else...."

Mehul Patel

"AMAZING CAFE!!!! Fast service, polite staff, brilliant food, great location, tidy and very good looking and a very good variety of food 100%..."

Muhammad Arslan Abbas

"The service was immaculate and the overall ambience of the cafe was pleasant and cozy. The food and coffee were on point and tasted amazing!!! Will..."

Swayam Desai

"Lovely cafe! Food is exuberantly tasty and some of the best coffee in Auckland! The workers are very kind and polite, will definitely be a regular..."

Zen Malik

"The food is brilliant. Loved the subtle flavours.Nice variety of different items Great service too. Thanks will definitely come back..."

Barrington Rowland

"Hello.please give my thanks to the barista guy ..I ordered a cappuccino with vanilla syrup and slice of macadamia, he was very responsive and..."

Victoria

"I love this Place! Lovely friendly staff who always welcome me and provide excellent service. They even start making my coffee as soon as they see me..."

Megan Rackham

"Very handy to where I live, they make my coffee just right and are always friendly. Can't comment on the food as I only go for coffee....Generally if..."

FIONA HELLEUR

"I love going to Jamaica Blue Silverdale for coffee, they serve the best coffee always deliver what is asked for..the staff are very polite, friendly..."

Bets Hannon

"Great service and uplifting customer relations. Could well serve as a model for other cafe's. More than happy to recommend to friends and..."

Dan Dudson

"Best coffee I've had! Made with care and the staff are so genuinely friendly and helpful :) would definitely be a cafe I go out of my way for...."

EFHibiscus

"Excellent coffee staff were helpful friendly smiling and always keeping busy service was fantastic and fast food was amazing..."

Mandy

"Awesome service. Coffee best . Like it very much . My all friends like it . Would like to go again there ...."

Sandhu

"Nice contemporary decor. Friendly staff great place for quick lunch as service great. Food was nice with variety to choose from. Would recommend as..."

Pamela Hutchinson

"Jamaica blue is really lovely!! Hands down the best coffee I have tried, along with some great latté art. The food is also very nice and quite..."

Sasha

"I actually really love Jamaica Blue! My favorite thing to order here is the vanilla/caramel latte. BEST PLACE IN TOWN FOR ONE! Been going here for..."

Cararmel Queen

"Their menu items I find to be pricey - ordered a lamb salad and a cofffee for a quick lunch but that is already $20. However they do give you..."

Lisa Wong

"Kamaldeep (Manager) and the rest of the staff are always welcoming with genuine smiles. To me the quality of the coffee always rates above the food..."

Linda Lucy Haines

"After a hot, energetic and exhausting round of golf today we had lunch at the Jamaica Blue cafe. The menu offered a number of enticing options..."

Lochbuie

"Mum and I went to the BBQ nite on Thursday night and the food was fabulous. We had the Moroccan Lamb with the Red Wine Jus. Very very yummy! The..."

Sue Bates

"It is so hard to find great coffee, excellent service & fantastic food. but this place has the lot!! Thank you for the best coffee I've had in a..."

Melissa Walker

"I eat here almost daily! My little habit started casually back in October '12 with an impromptu coffee meet with friends, and crept on board as the..."

Mandy Hayman

"Stopped by Jamaica Blue cafe in Silverdale and had a refreshing açaí smoothie. The place was spotlessly clean, service was quick, and the staff..."

Mauricio Kimura

"We had a great meeting here recently for a business meeting. The flat whites were perfect temperature and they had some great cabinet options that..."

James Ashwin

"Very clean. Above average coffee served at this place. In fact the best I have had for a long time. Deduct 1 star for pastries, very nice but a..."

EJD

"Family owned business, hard working people. Ample parking in front. Really firmly staff and nice unique coffee. This one has been around since the..."

J H

"My son and I had popped over from the US to visit with our family here in NZ and there was only one place everyone wanted to go, the Jamaica Blue..."

Scott Kavanagh

"Great service, and friendly staff. I asked then about ingredient, and they explained really..."

P Arora

"The food we had for lunch was very nice and good coffee. A large cafe with indoor and outdoor covered seating. Toilet facilities and wheelchair..."

Lynette Beale

"The coffees were good. Cappuccino would have been better with more sprinkled chocolate but had a nice design. The breakfast was reasonable quality..."

Tim and Laurie Spratt

"Actually a pleasant place to be. The food and coffee were up to speed and it doesn't feel like a crowded barn due to the layout. Good service from..."

pete burt

"From a 9 year old happy customer.....really great food and strawberry milkshake. From her Grandmother....really great coffee..."

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