TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Bird On A Wire

78/100 (784 ratings)

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New Zealand

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New Zealand

Reservations

"A place to visit if you are after some healthy..."

Al La Carte

"Me and my partner arrived at this place because it was takapuna restaurant month in october. I was keen to try the bird on the waffle. It is normally..."

Jane Jane

"Fantastic atmosphere, great food and friendly and helpful staff. The location was great as you are tucked away from the busy street and in a lane of..."

Sarah Miranda

"Bird On A Wire is the damn og place, been here so many times and always get the same baguette. The baguette I always get is called 'The Classic..."

Anastasia Matiatos

"Quick dinner option Bird on a wire has a selection of exciting salads you can pair with their delicious free range 🐓 chicken. Lots of nutrients,..."

Kelly Moodie

"Ordered a medium size salad with 120g of chicken. Kind of expensive but so worth it! The salads were both well seasoned with a yummy dressing and the..."

SpoonMe

"Their chicken is so tender! Highly recommend it. Well seasoned and falls off the bone. Couldn't get enough! reasonably priced too. Very friendly..."

Tan.ned

"I ordered through UberEats recently - the blueberry buckwheat pancakes were freaking awesome and I’m glad they gave me plenty of syrup on the side..."

Kaitlyn Tyler

"Nice vibe and delicious! Chicken was moist and tasty the gravy honestly super yummy. Worth trying . Beer battered chips were drool worthy and I’m..."

Tracy Meyer

"Delicious wholesome food at a great price. The fried chicken with a side salad and a side of beer battered chips were absolutely divine! Great..."

Mandy Rajanah

"4/5 Taste4/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 4/5 Customer Service Chicken Restaurant healthier than KFCI just love chicken so..."

곰정안

"Yummmyy! 👌🏼 We got the buttermilk fried chicken, Korean bird burger and the chicken schnitzel. The burger was my favourite with the kimchi!..."

Nicbij

"It was so delicious, we got 2 for 30dollar chicken salad with truffle butter and korean bbq baguette.Chicken was so succulent and was amazing..."

Hyeon Sung

"Great spot in Takapuna to get your chicken fix! Loved the BLT burger I had and the fries were great too with the Sriracha Mayo. Would visit for lunch..."

Hansi Dissanayake

"I had the BLT chicken burger and the freshly squeezed lemonade. The food came really quickly and tasted absolutely amazing and was also really..."

Sheryn Walker

"Decent some what healthy food. Had a potato salad with mixed leaves red onion capsicum and dressing. Was good and decent size for medium. Would..."

Teddy Summers

"Another gem in Takapuna. My go to place for lush salads and great for a quick yet nutritious meal. Lovely ambience and there is something for..."

Christine Yeh

"I had the chicken feed which is a combo meal - 1/4 chicken, bread and salad. The potato salad had no flavour and no seasoning, quite disappointing,..."

Deena

"had the quarter chook dish with slaw and a bread roll, is tender but dry and crispy had a coke with this too but forgot to give me, so did apologise...."

Diner8Here

"The time I have been here the food was very tasty. I had the gravy roll and a fresh juice. It was good for a quick lunch and has good outside area..."

Jessica

"I am Chicken OBSESSED and after many many reviews from friends raving about this place I finally had the opportunity to try the chicken here. I LOVE..."

Aroha Kay

"Friendly staff who were more than happy to help me work out what I could have for breakfast and they even do decaf! Creamy strong coffee - first sign..."

Ashleigh Burgess

"Bloody delicious!!! Is all one can say, have been here several times as we were trying to try out all the food outlets in the alleyway but kept..."

Isaac Valach

"Got my Lunch from Bird on A Wire the other day. Some kind of potato salad, Mexican salad .. and i was feelin real greedy that day so topped it off..."

Charlotte Emily Young

"Quick coffee fix before a late night drive. Nice, fast service but my mocha tasted kind of funny? Maybe off milk? Maybe fancy organic milk I haven't..."

Kat. Jordan

"One of my favourite places to go for lunch or dinner on the shore, especially for a good salad! The selection available is really good and changes..."

Caitlin Crawford

"Quick, healthy and delicious takeout, we ordered big bird ($60), consists of free-range succulent roast chicken, 2 large salad - you can choose up to..."

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"This is the ideal place if you really want to go out for dinner but don't want anything too unhealthy, the chicken is always cooked perfectly and the..."

Manuela Ovalle Herrera

"Best beer battered chips I've tasted!! Delicious and well perfectly cooked chicken schnitzel! It was nice and crispy! The chicken burger was pretty..."

Tiffany A

"No so much a fan of the quarter / half chicken options as I think slathering on a baste after cooking doesn't really do much in terms of getting..."

Michael

"Good fast food corner with some Healthy salads. Open seating arrangements, they also have some nice healthy juice for drinks. Overall, if you're..."

Sam Varghese

"We visited BirdOn A Wire twice within a week. We ordered whole chicken with truffle butter sauce sharing among four of us, fries, two lemonade soda,..."

Cindy Ong

"Their roast chicken is just divine. I usually order a gravy chicken roll whenever I visit the place. The salads are delicious according to my..."

Lmrliu74

"I went to Bird On A Wire today with a friend and ordered a coffee and salad with chicken. I selected two salads which were both very tasty, the..."

Kelly Sanderson

"We were invited for lunch at Bird on a Wire Takapuna to try their tofu and fried chicken. We supplemented these with a couple of tasty beverages,..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"Bird on a wire perfects the simplicity of eating chicken and salad. I found their grilled chicken tender and juicy but what I love the most if their..."

Annie Ren

"Great takeaway place, love the gravy roll. We did a family size takeaway one time and the food was brilliant but, we got a little caught out on the..."

Iain

"We have been going to Bird on A Wire several times and loves it.Their salads are light and delicious, with dressing that's just the right amount..."

Cindy Wu

"We have been meaning to try Bird on a Wire for a while and finally went there for an early lunch today. We ordered the hot American Chicken Wings,..."

Lochbuie

"This will definitely become a new local when I'm looking for something healthy with reasonable pricing in Takapuna! My friend and I tried..."

Jessica Teasdale

"My favourite healthy takeaways! Love coming to both the Ponsonby and takapuna outlets for health y food on the go. Love how fast the food is..."

Caitlin Snodgrass

"This place was great. Loved the look of the salad options, especially the fact that the bigger the size, the more choices you got. I opted for the..."

India Shores

"The salads are amazing! Sometimes done of the waiters can be quite ride which is really disturbing! Also would be really good if the salads would..."

Sophia Ignateva

"Delicious!! Veggie burger for me packed full of egg, cheese and fresh salad, and the dirty chicken burger for my partner. He loved it although..."

Emily Pavey

"The restaurant is amazing. Healthy. Clean. Delicious and fast. I had a dirty chicken burger and roasted potatoes. Pretty healthy. Not too oily or..."

Lily

"I ordered a large salad for takeaway today. The takeaway boxes come in 4 sizes. I was originally thinking of getting the medium sized salad ($10) but..."

Where.iate

"Great chicken and a good range of salads, quality fresh products and I love the efficiency of the staff, would gladly recommend the place to anyone..."

Tafara Chaparanganda

"Love the setup at the Takapuna shop! it was a good lunch time experience and a lot better looking than the Ponsonby store as you can sit down! good..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"My friend and I had a really nice lunch here a few weeks ago. I had previously tried their chicken at an expo but it was nice to get to try the full..."

Lena Duffin

"Rotisserie chicken at its best! Would say best in Auckland! the "for two" option is the best deal imo~ salads are also great!ps the fried..."

Noel

"Amazing chicken-best healthy feed in Taka! Love the gravy Roll and jerk roll (though not real jerk Caribbean flavour). Salads are always fresh and..."

Jaffa

"One of my favourite places to eat at, you get such a generous amount for the feeds and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. Favourite salad is the..."

Coral Stroud

"the drink was really cold and refreshing except it had way too much of the sour spinach taste. though the customer service was good and..."

Rose

"I love their rotisserie chicken - cooked to perfection. Their chicken breast (my least fav part of the chicken) is so damn juicy. I love their..."

Musings Of A Foodie

"Such a yummy place to go, went there for my work dinner and ordered a few family deals which were incredible, taste amazing and so many choices for..."

Brooke Macdonald

"New place in Takapuna! Great to see a lot of new passionate dining places opening in the shore. Their meal is so healthy that I don't feel..."

Jay

"Had the chicken roll and chips, was quite nice. The salads in the counter look amazing ..."

Jesse James .

"Tried their salads and their chicken menu... And I FELL IN LOVE. Chicken+salad is my go-to and Bird on a Wire does such an excellent job. Had free..."

Stephanie J

"If you love the P Rd Bird on a Wire, you will love this one even more. Seems like they have twice as many salad options and also more seating, and..."

Frank

"So Delicious! I loved the food here! The salads were yum and the prices weren't super expensive! I also loved the service, I wanted to..."

Xtina Cassidy

"Great place to pick up healthy and fresh food to go! A nice alternative to going to a roast shop. I had a chicken and gravy sandwich which was messy..."

Anna Harding

"Come here often for their sandwiches. At around $10 a pop they are great value, and everything from the bread to the sauce is of the highest quality...."

Victoria

"This place has a real warm and inviting vibe. Super cute and the workers are always smiley and friendly. The salad I wanted had run out, but my..."

Sophie Rivas Donald

"Always had excellent, high standard food with great service. Loyalty programme means you get a lot of free food which is always a bonus! Since my..."

HungryGirl

"The place is too cute! Vibe is very warm and inviting. I got the curried kumara salad with loads of pulled chicken. I love that they have so many..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"Cute concept! All chicken dishes and quite a number of things to choose from. Side salads all looked great. I just got a quarter chicken with a..."

Cararmel Queen

"They've managed to find the coolest little alleyway in Takapuna to set up shop. It's got a Ponsonby Central feel to it. The food was great. All..."

Joe Roberts

"There was a huge hype about bird on a wire opening. And for once it's lived up to expectations.The chicken and gravy roll is..."

Ruben O'Connell

"I absolutely adore the food at Bird on a Wire. It's simple, healthy, fresh and tastes delicious. The chicken is always cooked to..."

Jess Pendergrast

"Located in the new complex called Fortieth & Hurstmere, Bird on a Wire is a welcomed addition to the Takapuna eatery scene. Their delicious..."

Estelle.verani

"In a world where food is getting pricier, and flavours are getting a bit to cliche the bastes from the boys and girls at Bird On a Wire are a..."

Gentlepig

"In love!!! The salads and house sodas are great! The only problem is that it's a little expensive. But it's a nice treat. The staff are all very..."

Eden Howard

"Been wanting to come here for a while and so glad I did. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. The gravy roll I chose was made with fresh..."

Mikayla Plaziuk

"i eat here about 3 times a week... the chicken feed for one is my perfect lunch portion! combined with curried kumera salad and the beetroot and..."

Scotty Ray

"Everything I have tried on the menu so far has been really good. I was promised amazing wings from a mate and he was right...the bread they use for..."

Nidal Fouani

"Visited for a quick lunch, I had a mix of two salads with chopped chicken and my partner had the special chicken burger. Little bit pricy but overall..."

Kat M

"We went in on a Saturday night and got 'Big Bird' and wow, I didn't know chicken and salad could be so good! We got a mix of three salads;..."

Mind The Crumbs

"Wow. Delicious delicious food and friendly staff. Have some great Sawmill beers available as well. Recommend the Korean BBQ pulled chicken..."

Stuff&Junk

"We have been here two times since it opened. Fantastic chicken and salad but the prices, especially for the chicken ($25 for a whole bird) are a bit..."

Austin

"Went here on opening day and it was pretty good. Sounds like they weren't well prepared for how popular it would become as they ran out of chicken..."

Petra

"A great modern fit-out with a team of smiling and helpful staff. From the menu I selected the Gravy Roll to have in. While it was served quickly, hot..."

David Boshier

"Went here for lunch on a Saturday. Table was a bit small but ambience of the alleyway was warm. Food was delicious. Pictured here was the Korean BBQ..."

Paula Bishop

"Visited on a Monday night and ordered the Chicken BLT Burger with Chips. My friend ordered the Korean-Style bowl. Both meals were delicious. The food..."

Laura James

"I have recently had the pleasure of dining at Bird on Wire, and I must say it was an experience that exceeded all my expectations. From the moment I..."

Arvinder Singh

"Buttermilk fried chicken was 💯 Service was really friendly..."

Lea Alexandra Caballes

"No complaints about the food. The fried chicken was really good! Just... Why's there so much bird poo on the..."

Darren Ren

"The food was tasty and the portion size was pretty big as it should be for the $22 you shell out! But I ordered a korean fried chicken burger and it..."

Marielle Ibarra

"We wandered around Takapuna looking for somewhere nice to eat. As it was a public holiday the whole area was buzzing and it took ages to find..."

Peter Kinley

"Great place to have to meal, my son really enjoyed the kids meal with chocolate milkshake and I enjoyed my coffee too. Service was..."

Lakhan Singh

"Had a great meal here, a spicy korean chicken bowl to takeaway packed so much flavor! The team here were super friendly and efficient, highly..."

James Ashwin

"What a great place for chicken lovers and vegetarians! Meals where superb and full of flavor, well priced. I would refer to bird on a wire as a very..."

Aaron Muir

"Yummy food and really nice and polite staff. It was a bit cold out so there was a blanket waiting on the table for anyone who wanted it, and of..."

WhoIs AMaK

"The food is amazing. The place is under new ownership and the quality/hospitality has exceeded my expectations. I really enjoyed their salads and..."

Joshua Go

"My partner and I love the coffee from here, is so damn good!! Highly recommend the baguettes, are so filling and..."

Jacqueline Jiménez

"Delicious food.. had the chicken schnitzel and buttermilk fried chicken. Big portions and the fries were the best I’ve had in a while. Food came..."

Ellise Samuels

"Wonderful surroundings. Beautiful food - I had Korean Crispy Chicken with coleslaw and fries. A generous serving. Fresh-as! The coffee superb and..."