Nice decor, yummy coffees and the soft shell crab Benedict was cooked perfectly. Soft eggs dripping with tasty spicy hollondaise on a crunchy crab and fried hash cake. They also do a great mimosaš„
Loved the Asian inspired menu, wine list, friendly staff & super views opposite beach. Recommend the rice paper rolls but most dishes looked very tasty
I definitely recommend you get the unusual or the poached eggs on toast. As for drinks you should get the apple juice. It was beautiful and will be back.
Just arrived home after spending the afternoon here with my friend. Both not feeling well but wanted to get out for fresh air and grab something quick to eat. Because typical āAuckland Weatherā likes to turn, after only a few minutes drive, Porch was the most inviting of them all. Personally speaking for both, we thought the hanging spirits bottles behind the bar were very cool and brought a rustic look to the place - the outdoor plants, lights and different dining plates too. Though this would no doubtedly be a hit in the summer, itās a very cosy and relaxed place to be even on days like today.
Spicy Pork Taco - 12/10 š
Sticky Fried Chicken - 9/10
Service - 7/10
Canāt wait to visit again and try more on the menu. Maybe have a few cheeky beers too š
Great location, with really good food on offer as well! Had a late breakfast which was an eggs Benedict nesting in the sun over looking St Helliers bay = Happy man :)
Came into Porch Bar & eatery for a lunch with the family and we all enjoyed it. I ordered the chicken lettuce larb cups as nothing else on the menu sounded good but I loved how fresh and light they and that they didn't leave you stuffed. The only thing was that they are quite spicy so definitely have something to drink close by. My Mum ordered the cauliflower steak which she thought was quite tasty, my Dad got the pulled pork tacos which were supposed to be really spicy but they actually weren't but they were really good, a little small so possibly order something else as they are like finger food. My brother got the fettuccine carbonara of the kids menu, which they actually don't show but they were happy to offer it to him. I tasted it and it was really good. Awesome view and service as-well, definitely recommend if you're around the St. Heliers area!!
Love the small plates menu. Fresh clean flavours that are satisfying without leaving you feeling overindulged. Even enjoyed the duck, which I normally wouldnāt choose. Coming back!
Great food, drink and location and views. Plenty of seating with ocean views.
Great for dining or just drinks by the sea.
Will certainly visit again.
After a long walk we decided to pop into Porch for a small bite to eat. Five small plates, one side and two cocktails later we were happily smiling in blissful contentment. Iām surprised we managed to eat it all but it was hard to choose from so many delicious sounding options. A lovely spot with friendly staff and good food. Whatās not to like.
Amazing food! Especially if you're a vegetarian! Loved the ambiance and the service was spectacular. Reasonable pricing for St Heliers also. Would definitely recommend and will be going there again soon :)
Came by for brunch to try it out. The seating outside was full but we managed to get a table on the porch, overlooking St Heliers Bay Road. There was also an interior dining area which was mostly empty.
The place has a nice atmosphere, particularly in the covered porch area and nice lighting. Service was friendly and fairly efficient. They were ready to take the orders when we were ready to order.
Had to try the soft shell crab Benedict since it was quite different. It took about 15 minutes to get our food. The food was nice and tasty but quite small. Crab and hash were nice and crispy and the spicy hollandaise gave it a nice warmth. Also had the pulled pork tacos which had a nice smoky flavour.
Nice food and service but think that the portions are a bit small.
Really enjoyed our time here. tried half a dozen dishes, however the portions are definitely on the small side compared to other restaurants around Auckland. Would suggest the beef cheeks and potato skins, however the rest felt overpriced and not filling for the quantity.
Our favourite spot in St Heliers. Great food and a beautiful setting. particularly like the prawn cocktail. It's normally pretty hard to get a table outside and is a bit dark inside in the summer (but great in the winter).
Amazing view from the porch of the sea and Rangitoto Island. Ample parking spaces in the morning. Food and coffee was fantastic in particular the soft shell crab Benedict! Not the cheapest place around but for the quality totally worth it. Would recommend!
I am a photographer visiting from San Francisco and my group had lunch here last Friday and was very impressed with the food and service. Absolutely LOVE this place ā¤ļø
Liked the atmosphere and the dark timber and copper lights. A little loud because of the acoustics but I guess adds to the buzzy vibe. Really great food, lots to choose from and outstanding espresso martini. The beautiful views to Rangitoto and service is just a bonus to add to the amazing experience.
Went here for dinner tonight, it was delicious. Very busy with a great ambiance. Came as a group of 5 which was perfect for their shared style menu as we are able to get a variety. The food was beautifully presented with loads of flavour. The cauliflower was a hit!! The beef cheeks and dumplings were equally awesome. Overall an awesome night
Had lunch here today! What an absolutely epic view while seated out on the verandah with a beautiful glass of wine. The service was exceptional. Accommodating and friendly. We both had the market fish - beautiful presentation and the flavours were tasty and varied. Great spot for a lunch with a bit of fancy on the side.
Thanks for a lovely experience. We will be back!
Love this spot! Apart from the great views, which are a given, the food is amazing. We love shared plates and everything we have tried on the menu (both breakfast and dinner) has been fantastic. Sometimes the service can be slow, but I also don't mind most of the time as I am enjoying a lazy breakfast or a wine and date night with the hubs. So the extra time is not a big deal in my books. Totally recommend.
Busy on a Sunday morning but the wait wasn't long. Customer service was superb and the meals came out pretty quick and looking awesome. The Shakshuka, bowlarama, brioche French toast were all really good. My only niggle would be that the coffee came out at the same time as the the food but in saying that when it did arrive it was well executed.
Food was delicious... stands outs were the pork tacos and the beef cheek curry... service was friendly and timing of food coming out was perfect. We will be back!
Hands down the best place to eat in St Heliers. Stellar service, delicious food and all around good vibes! Everything presented nicely, a definite destination.
An attractive spot with a sheltered view of surrounding businesses and beach. More popular perhaps on windy days when the design allows guests to still enjoy the outlook. Very clean. Good staff. Handy location.
The food not only looks lovely but tastes amazing! I would go back again just to get the market fish dish! It was absolutely delicious!! The service was very nice as well. Everyone was friendly and polite. A great experience overall :)
Who would have thought that Saint Heliers to be the next gastronomic hotspot of Auckland?
Placing its predecessor (Kahve) in the back of our minds is Saint Helier's polished yet approachable eatery The Porch.Ā
The newly renovated slick bistro is impressive and may rival Saint Heliers Bay Bistro with time to come. Opening for a late night dinner option could possibly be it's winning tactic.Ā
It's prime corner spot location is as good as it gets around the bays and that'll be what will draw people off the streets especially through the summer months.Ā
The menu boasts sharing platters of spiced pork tacos, chicken lettuce cups and fresh salmon. The bar's beer tap is a cooper masterpiece of design which is suspended from the ceiling.Ā
So whether you're after a seaside brunch spot, or a sophisticated evening drinks, The Porch is the place to go.
Very enjoyable evening at Porch, the waiter was charming, the ambiance was buzzy and everything we ate was delicious. Love this type of dining where you can share different dishes. Highlights at our table were the chicken larb, soft pork tacos and the hapuka! Definitely recommend- we will be back.
Wow! Excellent food, amazing service and will definitely be coming back. Best place in st heliers in terms of atmosphere and vibes especially in the night. All the staff are also very friendly
So excited that St Heliers finally has a decent dinner restaurant! Went here for Sunday night dinner for a big family catch up so we were 10 in total. The platters were perfect for a large group and all of the food was absolutely delicious. The service was also excellent. Couldn't recommend this place enough.
The food was really tasty, we were all pleased with our meals. Just a really nice vibe as we sat out on the sunny deck. The service was good and easy.
Dined here on Friday night and it was buzzing when we arrived, were given the last table on the porch. The fit out has been done well, love the atmosphere. We ordered three small plates to share- caprese, calamari and three little piggies (the tacos a standout!) followed by one larger plate the clam linguini and potato skins- the skins very moorish! We ended the night with chocolate cheesecake, all the plates beautifully presented. Praises for the food we polished the lot! Attentive service all throughout, definitely worth a visit.
This place is full on in a good way! Its loud and upbeat! Full to the brim this Sunday brunch with queues at the door. My smashed avocado and bacon yummy, the other halfās the usual just as good and creamy hot coffee to wash it all down with. Cant wait to come back
Interesting menu in a good way. Small and large share plates which allow one to try different foods if you are epicurean in your tastes like me.
Service was prompt. We had 4 of the smaller share plates and all were very well made and presented. Subtle flavours and excellent mouth feel.
If I had to find fault, the presentation of the prawn cocktail was not conducive to easy sharing.
Three little piggies was a menu item I could eat a lot more of. Explosion of flavours.
A good addition to St Heliers.
We had a fabulous dinner here last night. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious from the oyster shooters to the pork tacos "Three Little Piggies" and the Asian beef salad platter....but the standout was the beetroot salad - divine!!! Some great wines too and all in all a fantastic night. We will be back for sure.
Highly recommend.
We ordered the Bang Bang Chicken, Lamb dumplings and pork belly.
Everything was absolutely delicious! One of the best Asian fusion meals Iāve had in 2023.
The lamb dumplings in coconut were insane!
A must try, you will not be disappointed!
I will be back šš¤¤
Came here with my coworkers.
They have a nice mood, a great location to see beautiful beach. But food was salty in general and served very slowly.
Considerated services, though.
Anyway, dessert was magnificent! Display was incredible.
Great location. We had our lunch and the view from our seat seeing the beach was amazing. Our dishes were tasty, Asian fusion food. I recommend to try their pork belly, sashimi - king fish dishes. Their dessert for a small group was awesome - mix ice cream, pavlova, panna cotta, pudding and chocolate. Their coffee was also good. Highly recommend this place. Definitely will come back and try other dishes.
Very interesting sashimi not the usual japanese, but a spicy burst of flavour. Fusion asian food done well in a pleasant atmosphere. Lots of choices
A great venue, location and staff however solidly average food - all food was good but nothing great. We came for lunch on sunny Saturday and were lucky enough to grab a table outside facing the water. The high top tables are great as it provides a bit of distance from people walking past plus you get the great view. Staff were brilliant, very attentive and friendly.
We order the wagyu beef and rice brunch bowl, the lamb dumplings and the chicken larb lettuce cups. The beef rice bowl was good value for money but the other two were definitely on the more expensive side. We enjoyed our lunch but werenāt blown away by the food. However location and staff definitely made up for it.
Would I come back again? Ehhh potentially for brunch but probably not for lunch or dinner.
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4.5 stars, rounding down. You canāt beat the view on a beautiful sunny day. And the food was excellent. Fish tacos were generous and delicious, didnāt drip and ooze while still managing to be moist. Lamb and mushroom dumplings in a tom kai soup style broth were also very tasty. The dumplings, however, is what is keeping this from a 5-star rating.
There are three choices of dumplings on the menu. We would have preferred the prawn and chicken but the menu indicated that they come in a broth. We didnāt want broth, just dumplings, so went with the lamb and mushroom. And we had assumed they would come out first or, at the least, together with the tacos. Regardless, we were not asked our preference. Not only did the tacos come first but we were on our last bites of our third taco, and on the verge of cancelling the dumplings, when to our great surprise the dumplings showed up, sitting in a full bowl of creamy white soup.
The menu gives no indication that these would also be in a broth. Had we known, we would have ordered something else. In any case, if Iām having soup and tacos, it should be soup first. Or we should be asked. The soup and dumplings tasted very fresh as if made to order. Maybe this is why they took longer. But we should have been advised of this when ordering.
We did really enjoy our meal and will be back. But weāll be sure to ask more questions and specify preferences next time.
I love this place. Amazing food, service.. and atmosphere.
Excellent cocktails. The service was warm, efficient and friendly. The food were absolutely delicious. And the dessert plank was fantastic, big, and we couldn't get enough of it.
Great brunch spot right across from the beach! Would definitely come back for dinner too. Food was great: Soft shell crab benedict was epic with two whole crabs. Fish tacos were also fantastic. Cool vibe and sea views and outdoor seating available, behind a clear plastic sheet if itās windy/rainy. Staff were friendly and attentive and held on to my sunglasses that I accidentally left behind (very glad they were honest!)
Where to start?? Inviting and awesome atmosphere. The staff are absolutely amazing. We didnāt have a reservation either, which was surprising we got a table as it was pretty packed!
The food is great! Great portions and great price! Highly recommend. Iāll be back for more than the salted caramel expression martini.
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