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10 restaurant menus in New Zealand, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Joe's Eatery
88/100 (343 ratings)
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European
New Zealand
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Indian
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Cafe
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Vegan Options
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After-hours
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Brunch
Drinks
Buckwheat & Ricotta Pancakes
Twisted Eggs Bene
Paratha
Joe's Paratha
Calamari
Chicken Sandwich
Twisted Eggs Benedict
Sit down
International
New Zealand
Café
European
Indian
Seating
Table Service
Dog Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
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"I don't just go to a cafe for great coffee, I go for a wonderful experience.Joe's Eatery in my opinion ticks all the boxes.A..."
Lawrence Lugg
"This place is literally unbeatable! The best breakfast and coffee in Auckland by a million miles!! I could never eat anywhere else after going..."
Storm Roberts
"Delicious food reasonably price. The owner Joe is very friendly and makes you feel comfortable. We ordered fish and chips and bruschetta and by far..."
Sakshi Sachdeva
"lovely cozy atmosphere with super reasonable prices, lovely variety of food and excellent coffee. full menu available during level 3 lockdown!..."
Lauren Adams
"Very nice and cozy cafe. The pork belly did not tend to be too fatty and tend to be chewy with sweet potato mashes as sauce. Seasoning is..."
Jenny.cy
"Cute and tidy little premises at a very nice location in Takapuna. Joe was very engaged and interacted well with customers. It was a unique menu..."
Rohan
"Friendly host, happy to help with wine choices and well matched with the food. The samosas were great tasting and light..."
Lynne Lodge
"Ordered lamb burger and creamy mushroom. Lamb patty was flavoursome and chips were of high standard. Creamy mushroom came with two large eggs too..."
Bibina
"Fantastic food and service. Loved that the menu has a twist and isn't your stock standard breakfast. The Paratha was delicious, fresh and..."
Rebecca Victoria Miller
"The food and service were both excellent! Would highly recommend if you want a good..."
Jono Choi
"Friendly staff and outstanding service! ✨Thank you for the lunch we had there, as I would recommend to come again with my more other friends...."
BL AC
"Nice little spot in Takapuna. Good coffee. Food was a bit..."
Jamie Philipp
"I had a really pleasant experience with my partner at Joe's Eatery.The staff here are so nice and welcoming. I got the $18.00 chicken..."
Derik Liebenberg
"What a beautiful place. Just the right mix of ambience, friendly staff, interesting menu and excellent wines and craft beers. A definite return and..."
Elizabeth Gakhar
"Lovely Staff and fantastic food. Best scrambled eggs I've eaten, we all loved our meals. Thank you..."
Star Blue
"On a lovely sunny Sunday we went to a recent addition to the great array of cafes and restaurants in central Takapuna - Joes Cafe. We had read many..."
Lochbuie
"What a lovely gem of a place in Takapuna. Walking into Joe's Eatery is like stepping into a warm, friendly home. The staff are so welcoming and the..."
Roanne Ward
"Friendly staffs and great chef. They come and asked about our food and all the requests were met. We even received a complementary espresso brownie,..."
Alice
"$19 for four pieces of a pork belly dish...however cabinet food are well priced. Friendly and open minded owner, will try other food next time. Thank..."
@C
"Fabulous!  Amazing service and delicious food all round.  I had the pasta which was better than I've had at most Italian restaurants and was made..."
Christine Anna
"Ordered egg bene on Naan with bacon, had no idea that it can be on Naan, the taste was really good. However for a person like me the portion was..."
Kushant Mansukhani
"I came to Jo’s eatery with my partner and small dog and we were greeted with a huge smile from Jo! Amazing coffee, best in Takapuna for sure!! We..."
Jazzy Axton
"Checking out the new opening cafe in Takapuna!Good vibes and feel just like home!I've had granola, half size of pumpkin and turmeric soup..."
Orawan Manasombun
"Joe's Eatery has it all, serves delicious breakfast and lunch it also has a licenced bar for those who wish to skip midday coffeeA must try..."
Godfrey Bent
"Fantastic, tasty food at very reasonable prices. The owner Joe is very friendly and accommodating, and they open in the evenings too, very handy to..."
Selvi Indran
"As soon as you enter this cosy eatery you feel warm and welcome. The coffees made by K are outstanding, definitely best coffee in the area. Their..."
Daniela Elbehairy
"Really great food. Nice choice of tea and hubby said coffee was good too. Good price, good service and a lovely fit out. Will definitely be back...."
Sinead
"Great food, great service, great ambience. Will definitely be back. Cozy on a rainy day but also gets the sun in the afternoons - and it’s open..."
Judie
"I popped into Joes Eatery for the first time the other day. It was a very warm and welcoming environment. With very friendly smiley staff.I..."
Maurice Laporte
"We had been to Joe's on Sunday for breakfast. There is a warm homely feel to the cafe, and friendly service. Had a short chat with their manager..."
LA
"I enjoyed lunch last weekend at Joes Eatery. The place has a lovely relaxing vibe, delicious food and great service. Excellent for a meal or just for..."
Renee Johansen
"Wonderful atmosphere with staff that seemed to really care. Best coffee art I’ve seen for a while and fast service for the quality of food gotten...."
Tegan Walsh
"If you’re in Takapuna and searching for a delicious meal, make your life easier and head straight to Joe’s Eatery. The ingredients are fresh and..."
Ken C
"What an amazing place. Not large but exquisite. The food is varied and delicious. The drinks menu is also eclectic. The host Joe, is so welcoming..."
YING FANG
"What a fabulous Bistro just by the beach in Takapuna. Joe is the perfect host, pleasant, and very engaging. The food is fabulous. I loved my..."
Meera Isaac
"I don't just go to a cafe for great coffee, I go for a wonderful experience. Joe's Eatery in my opinion ticks all the boxes. A place away from..."
Lawrence Lugg
"An amazing spot to grab a bite, relax and have a checky drink. Joe is friendly, personable and very clearly loves his establishment. Gave me a..."
Lisa Bell
"5 of us went here for early Mother's Day lunch. The booking was easy to make and they do suggest, as they are a small cafe to make your food and..."
Suna Stirk
"Very calm atmosphere, very friendly staff, good foods, coffee, liquor. Joe listens to my taste and chooses the best drink. Thank you for every single..."
Romi
"It’s lovely here! Incredible service. Delicious food. Possibly the nicest gin and tonic I’ve ever had (and I seem to have had quite a few over..."
Heather Baker
"I had a really pleasant experience with my partner at Joe's Eatery. The staff here are so nice and welcoming. I got the $18.00 chicken sandwich and..."
Derik
Sakebar Nippon - Takapuna
86/100 (700 ratings)
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Japanese
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Teriyaki Eel on Rice
Charcoal Grilled Pork Belly
Yam Yam Prawn
Squid Leg
Bacon
Aburi Salmon Sushi
Edamame
yakisoba
Donut and Brownie
Yakitori
sake
Agedashi Eggplant
Grilled Squid
Karaage chicken
Chicken Karaage
Tempura
Okonomiyaki
Fried Rice
Teriyaki Chicken on Rice
Spicy Tuna & Avo
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
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Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Authentic Japanese sake bar, the staff service super friendly, the drum beats to welcome guests was interesting, waiter and waitress also dressed up..."
Rex Chen
"Monday..."
Wholeworldgems
"Cute little restaurant in the heart of Takapuna. Love the ambience and really does give you that Sake bar feel. There was plenty of variety on the..."
Dora The Food Explorer
"Wonderfully warm atmosphere, fabulous food, very reasonably priced, attentive friendly staff, LOVED LOVED it. We will be back...."
Shar Ellis
"Absolutely amazing food, yummy and very prompt. Friendly staff and very welcoming. Limited options for wine...."
Jesse Greenslade
"I always lived in Northshore but funny how I’ve never been to this restaurant, so we dined here on a Saturday night. Because we didn’t make a..."
Jonathan Chau
"Me and my wife will never ever get tired of the Japanese cuisine the combination of its simplicity and delicate flavours is just impeccable we..."
Ang Sarap
"Friendly staff and amazing food for a wonderful night!!Sake is really awesome!!Must try hot sake in the winter~Service is excellent!!Next time want..."
Ling-Chen Fang
"Authentic Japanese Restaurant. Loved everything that we ordered. The place has a very nice ambiance. The Salmon Sashimi is my favorite. It is so..."
Jinky Jimenez Cruz
"We popped in here after our Milford to Takapuna beach walk. It was a Monday but this place was busy!! They were very accommodating to us as we..."
Tina
"This is such a great, casual Japanese restaurant in the heart of Takapuna. Fantastic and friendly staff, yummy food and fabulous atmosphere. We’ve..."
C
"Wow! what a fun experience. The service was amazing. The atmosphere was fun, bold and lovely. The food and Sake were Devine.  Coming here has made..."
Rebecca
"Great food great people. This is must visit place in Takapuna. Very authentic Japanese food and many choices, and you will feel Japan here. Of course..."
Benjamin Daisuke Hirata
"Very good service and warm welcome when you come in the store.Available seats on Friday nights, foods were coming fast and very strong Japanese style..."
Jialin Cui
"Love the fun vibe in this place – every time an order is placed they bang the gong. Really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. Although, can get..."
Caroline Barrett
"Staff are so welcoming && the food is always delicious. I had #TeryakiChickenOnRice tonight && it was freaking amazing. I highly recommend Nippon,..."
Savanna Marsters
"I went for diner:) great place for sashimi. Ordered sashimi boat. Roll, okonomiyaki, nigiri, tadaki(?), beer n takoyaki. Was good especially..."
Alice In New Zealand
"We were pleasantly surprised by this Japanese restaurant we stumbled on. It was a busy Sunday lunch time. Staff were pleasant and efficient. Food was..."
Nancy Ho
"Came here for date night! Atmosphere pretty good! Fun to dine in as they allow us to play little lucky game at the end of the meal to win some price!..."
Selene Nguyen 🌸
"Great fun, loud environment. Awesome for groups. Yummy food and great selection. Meat is always cook great and good for veges options. Very friendly..."
Riley
"Amazing food and atmosphere! Will definitely be returning and that’s not only because we won a free tempura voucher on the awesome spinning wheel!..."
Caitlin McKeown
"Super fun atmosphere for a large group and great patient service from the staff. Food was delicious, I recommend the sashimi and salads over the deep..."
Dale
"Me and 3 went here after our friend had booked and asked for a quiet area. As soon as we entered we could feel the vibrancy of the place! We were..."
Liz Rouse
"This restaurant is crazy amazing! I come here all the time, the staff are so amazing, Saki and Mako are so friendly and cool! And as it was my..."
Alex Connor
"Haru is a lovely girl who work at sakebar. Food are very delicious and desert is great and tasty. We quite enjoy this restaurant. Highly recommend..."
Frank
"Amazing place, the service is great it's like being in Japan. I love their gyoza and all the yakitoris. They have a good range of traditional drinks...."
Natalia
"Lovely evening. Food was great, worth the wait. Friendly service. Nice atmosphere. Love when they bang the drum on your way out and welcome you when..."
Monique Botha
"Excellent food! Decent service could be more attentive considering the restaurant wasn't too busy but good food nonetheless :)Kind of pricey but..."
Tan.ned
"Two of us Friday night for dinner. First time here had read the reviews so knew what to expect!!! Lots of noise loud music nd lively atmosphere...."
Bubbsie Jones
"I had heard a lot of good reviews about this place, and finally had the chance to try it. And booooy! It did not disappoint. They offer a range of..."
Melanie Wang
"So our regular fav Japanese restaurant in freemans bay was booked out so we took our chances and having gone past this place a few times decided to..."
Summerlee Fataoui Schick
"I love this place, it has got signs up saying opens from 5pm but we went there for Sunday lunch. Fab food, great atmosphere! Love the greeting and..."
Deb Ross
"Went on a Friday night and was seated immediately. The atmosphere is great with a nice interior. Food tastes really good and is reasonably priced,..."
Jamie An
"Such a fun environment to dine if your into a social atmosphere. food was good and found the staff attentive and friendly. Will definitely..."
Bryony Taylor
"Such a good vibe when you walk into this place! Service is really good and when you order the food, it arrives super quick. My partner and I like to..."
Jessica
"Dined here with my partner for lunch, it was pretty quiet & most people were dining at the sushi train section, we decided to order off the full..."
Sarah S
"went with two friends. fried rice a bit salty. sushi good. soup good. service good. will come again definitely. close to the cinema. convenient...."
Vanessa Zhang
"It's been one of my favourite Japanese restaurants in Auckland for a long time. Great food, awesome staff..really fun place to go to! When I go to..."
Emily J
"Fun place Nice fresh sushi and a great variety Staff are friendly and helpful happy to make whatever you desire sushi wiseWould go..."
Richard J
"This is hands down my favorite Japanese restaraunt, everything from them yelling greeting when you walk in to the seats you sit on feel authentic...."
Angel
"First time here after workmates raved about it. My mouth was watering just thinking about it. Loved the vibe, the staff are fantastic. The food..."
Carla
"Fabulous place to eat at. it's really fun, loud, happy with great staff working there who really make you feel at home.  We love the food - service..."
Bernadette Ryan
"Sandbar Nippon Restaurant is a firm favourite of mine. Often. I'll take my girlfriend out to dinner and we'll dine here. The experience is always..."
Frazer Noble
"The best japanese restaurant I've ever been to in Auckland. The staff's hospitality is awesome, food quality is good. I brought a friend there on his..."
Ricky Tjahyadi
"First time here.Nice food with the average price of Japanese dishes.It takes me to 60$ to fill up my tummy lol . Just a..."
Akkarpark Iam-Opas
"Best Japanese restaurant I have ever been to! The entertainment, service and quality of food is just outstanding! Winning free springrolls from the..."
Priscilla Khang
"As soon as you walk through the restaurants door, you're greeted with banging drums, shouting, chanting and everything loud. And it's fantastic. It's..."
Fridayu
"Sakebar is our go-to date night dinner. The food here is so good, always get the chicken teriyaki, chicken katsu and a creme brulee. I love the..."
Chloe Davy
"Great fun, great food, great service. What a fabulous experience from the time you walk into the restaurant until you pay the bill. It's almost a..."
Raspberry Beret
"First visit to Sakebar Takapuna on 29/1/16. I am a huge fan of Japanese cuisine. On arrival we had a very warm and energetic welcome from all of the..."
Darren Jay
"Best japanese I've had in Auckland! Authentic dishes, AMAZING ambience, unique interior decor, excellent service (had a waitress voluntarily explain..."
Jasmine Chai
"My new favourite japanese resto. So authentic and food are so yum. Price is reasonable for the food and so as for the japanese beers. I recommend..."
Toru Tres
"It's hard to see what this place is like from standing on the the street, but once inside, you will be pleasantly surprised. The wooden interior adds..."
HJ
"Good service and good food. Selection was great as well. We ordered Chicken Katsu, Tempura, Teriyaki Chicken, mixed sushi, Gyoza and all were..."
Quattro Alas
"Favourite Japanese in Auckland. Bit higher in price than your average, but you get what you pay for. Can be a little loud at times but it creates a..."
Torrance Merkle
"There is very little I need to say about this japanese gem. All the other reviews speak for itself. If your not familiar with dining out and paying..."
Jean-Pierre Lahausse De Lalouviere
"Been there a number of times,it's not a top choice for Japanese food,but good enough for north shore people.Good service and food was yummy.My..."
Yang Emily
"I was a little hesitant to walk in here, but boy was I glad we did. I love how they bang on the drum and cheer whenever someone walks in. Fast..."
C Carr
"Without a doubt the best Japanese restaurant I have been to in Auckland. Service throughout the night was excellent, and the food was absolutely..."
Andrew
"Food was wonderful here. First time at a Japanese place and it was just yummy! Staff were super friendly and atmosphere was really fun. Bit loud for..."
Rachael Louise Baker
"Fun! We dine here at least every 3 months knowing that it's going to be noisey and bustling with happy faces! we've got to know our favourite dishes..."
Vyvie Kyle
"Located on ANZAC Road, in Takapuna CBD. Easy to get car park as it is next to a large car park. The restaurant is very warm. Whenever..."
Cindy Ong
"Awesome atmosphere, yummy food and great prices! I love teriyaki chicken, and it's pretty spot on. GREAT for dates if you don't want a quiet..."
Monique P
"Amazing atmosphere, great food, timely service! Perfect for an impromptu dinner out...."
Cazza Holland
"By far the best Japanese restaurant on the shore. Food is excellent, staff are excellent, decor fun (ask nicely and you might get to beat the..."
Kiwi888
"We went there at 5PM and practically had the place to ourselves for an hour and then it really filled up. The service was great and the food was..."
Jeanne Brown
"this is the best sake bar on the shore possibly the whole of Auckland...warm greeting on arrival and when you leave...a++++ for the service and..."
Terror
"We went to Sake Bar Nippon for a birthday celebration on Wednesday and found the restaurants decorations gave a great atmosphere and the staff did..."
Delyse Lundie
"Went to Sake Bar yesterday night for a team celebration dinner with colleagues and we had a great experience.The greeting is really..."
Terry Holt
"We will be back for more. A really enjoyable experience,the service and food was truly great and being next to the car park was a bonus. Simply a..."
Forster
"Had a wonderful dinner at this restaurant last night. We ordered lots of meals to share and weren't disappointed with any of them, they were all..."
C Brown
"My favourite dish here, was the mouth-watering char-scallop nigiri sushi. I've never tasted anything like it! (2 pieces for 8 dollars, was worth..."
Liz Winstone
"A very relaxing sakebar. The food are delicious, and the environment is very chill and nice for friends and family gatherings! Staff are friendly and..."
Daisy H
"First time trying the Takapuna branch. Have been to the Epsom branch before and that was great. The inside was really nice and we got sit in one of..."
Wilson Shum
"First time here, although it is an absolute institution of dining in Takapuna. It’s definitely a locals restaurant, for those who know. It’s..."
Egor Petrov
"First time dining in and the experience and service is great! Food is amazing, delicious, authentic and worth to come..."
Faye O
"First time visiting the Sake bar here, and we couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. As vegetarian we definitely have a good selection of..."
Gilliane Jean Marie
"Authentic Japanese place. They even had the white girl? who worked there speaking Japanese. Beautiful food. Highly..."
Gerard Sullivan
"Been here a few times and always impressed with the food and service. All the staff are friendly especially Mikki. Good place to have family dinner..."
MW Goh
"Great Japanese place. Surprisingly there's bacon in quite a few of the dishes... The Spicy Sauce they use on the Sushi is darn tasty. There's an..."
Malcolm Young
"Out Favorite Japanese Restaurant ♥️ Thank you for keeping top quality food and service as..."
Isla Takahashi
"My go to at least once a week for the last 1000 years, this is really a good place to eat in Takapuna, rarely a bad meal and always nice, very polite..."
Mark Maiden
"Amazing place with great crowd and ambiance. Food is good, nothing exceptional. Good variety in menu to try and good quality of food n service...."
Deeksha Nanaiah
"Love this restaurant. Amazing food and excellent services. The restaurant was so busy. Will come back..."
mjn205
"Amazing service and food came out very fast. The staff were super friendly and the food was amazing!! I would definitely come back here..."
Zelidd
"Cool atmosphere and authentic Japanese izakaya style. Seatings was nice, great staff. Food was excellent. Highly..."
Vi Duc Phan
"The selection of dishes are great pairing for the alcoholic drinks...it is a sakebar after all. The serving are like tapas...so you can definitely..."
M S
"Good vibe, good..."
Sarah Li
Aubergine
84/100 (2563 ratings)
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Mediterranean
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New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
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After-hours
Brunch
Pesto
Salad
Fish
Duck
Calamari
Tuna
Salmon
Cheesecake
Beef
Cheesecakes
Lamb
Pasta
Sit down
Mediterranean
New Zealand
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Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Brunch
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Lunch
Mid-range
"Highly recommend this place, we often visit on a Sunday and take advantage of their $20 lunch special. Awesome staff and the food is always great,..."
Allan Turner
"Had dinner here last night was awesome staff were very friendly and service was great food was awesome all round great place would definitely go..."
Jahmez Wallace
"The food was amazing and the service was great, i went with my family and we were all happy with the food and the service, the portions are big and..."
Selma Altahan
"We had a table of 18 last night for my 29th and every person loved their meal the lamb shanks literally fell of the bone they were so succulent this..."
Amber Purvis
"Come for lunch for the first time today, amazing service! All the staff were sooo nice! Food was amazing, couldn't fault this restaurant at all!..."
Kim Butler
"Had dinner a couple weeks ago, staff were super nice and food was Devine,..."
Dominique Tuck
"Good ambience ,excellent service and food was well presented value for money,very friendly staff,� will come back again for..."
Sohan Joshi
"Delicious food and amazing service, Friendly and helpful staff $35 menu was great..."
Sharon Bachir-Brahmi
"Awesome meal deals . Great food nice wine and lovely staff . Will be..."
Andrew Shone
"Been my favorite restaurant for years now. Disappointed because no duck this time (first time ever) still rate it as a 5 due to service and food and..."
Rosemarie Muller
"We arrived at lunch time without a booking but that was not a problem. The friendly staff set us up at a table for 5 people and delivered chilled..."
Elise Hansen
"AAA+++ Quality healthy food highly recommend to all great value for..."
Jason Yang
"A group of us senior citizens were looking for somewhere for a lunchtime get together which featured a few choices and was within our..."
Peter Saunders
"Sehr sehr leckeres Fleisch. Super freundlicher Service. 5..."
Doreen Heuer
"Lovely meals, huge serving sizes and brilliant value. Staff are really lovely and attentive. Will be..."
Amy Watts
"I had dinner here with a girlfriend, I order the pan fried tarakihi fish and she got the beef eye fillet. We also shared the house falafel. The food..."
Sophie Wang
"This was our first visit after quarantine and we couldn’t wait to come back! As always, the food was great, and we felt very comfortable with the..."
Tanya Anderson
"Came here with my wife and 3 children, food was amazing and the staff were very friendly. The modern decor is lovely and the whole family loved the..."
Carter Lawson
"Came here with my wife and children, the lamb shoulder and fish dishes were amazing! There was a pleasant ambience and lovely decor! We had a great..."
Andre Milham
"Had a lovely lunch on Monday afternoon, the filo was delicious and the staff were very friendly. Will definitely be coming back..."
Korbyn Lyndell
"Had dinner with my family. Menu is perfect, something for everyone. Service was awesome with great food💯 and lovely decor.....Surely..."
Sumit Rawat
"Had an enjoyable lunch experience with great service and delicious food. Highly recommended if you're looking for fine dining lunch at under..."
Erin Reed
"On a Friday afternoon for lunch, 3 of us came to this place. Instantly liked the atmosphere n relaxed surrounding. Prompt n friendly service. We all..."
Feel Food
"We were absolutely delighted when I came here and loved the new menu. My fiancé and I came for the night out, and I must say the food was superb. We..."
Gerald Green
"We came here with a First Table reservation for three people.We got the Calamari Entree, Arancini di Riso, and a Knafeh dessert to share. I..."
Vivian C
"Good food! great, friendly and accommodating staff!!Chose aubergine for a reward dinner for my team and the set menu was an Awesome group..."
Jamie Craig
"Excellent food, excellent service, excellent prices! Really enjoyed our dinner at Aubergine. My 3-course dinner for $39 was superb. Our server was..."
Lala
"Friendly staff, great atmosphere and comfy seating with the option of sitting inside or out. The garlic bread and chicken filo were great. Just a..."
Foodie
"The set menu Aubergine offers is great value for money. It’s not just great for value. The dishes are delicious with generous portion size. Great..."
Brian Foose
"We have been planning to dine in here for quite some time now, but its old looking facade gives us a signal that it might not be a good idea to give..."
Ang Sarap
"Why I didn’t take photos I don’t know. Sorry everyone.We went for a work lunch and not only did every single person enjoy their meal,..."
TKL
"Amazing food easy access and all on one level so good for my grandmother who was on a walker , amazing food good selection definitely would recommend..."
Vida
"Came here to try out their lunch menu. At $20 for an decent sized entree and a main is great value for money. The food was delicious and people..."
JKG
"The new renovated look at Aubergine is amazing! It looks so much more welcoming and not to mention has great lighting for photos now! The lunch..."
Louise
"Dined at Aubergine restaurant following their building make-over upgrade. We had the three course dinner and found the service and the food..."
John V Proffitt
"To start things off your greeted by the loveliest person ever, we were escorted to our seats, (tucked away in the corner) - creates the perfect..."
Hassan Qaiser
"Invited for dinner with friends and they simply rave about Aubergine.Very cold night in Takapuna so was excited when we finally got seated..."
Warren
"I went there on Saturday afternoon and the place wasn't busy at all, which made our experience perfect. Waitress were were welcoming, helpful and..."
Ģirts Betmanis
"We went on a Friday night - seating is arranged so that even though it was a popular crowded night you don't feel overwhelmed. Id definitely..."
Miss HVC
"Service: Wait times are really long (about 1h 15 mins for mains) when coming during peak times, however early evening is much more quiet so wait..."
Imperius Malekith
"Took my sister here for a birthday lunch and not disappointed! Very impressed with the friendly service and the quality food for a very decent price...."
Marlanda Mar
"Really enjoyed the food here on Saturday night. Can highly recommend the fried calamari entrée and lamb shanks main. The cheesecake tasted like it'd..."
Monique Bahizi
"◾Great Service◾Consistant food◾Perfect spot for lunchEvery time we had a work lunch this is the spot we go to.The..."
Scott
"Thank you guys! We had a great meal on a Wednesday night. I can highly recommend the Tuna. We had several bottles of wine and were the last patrons..."
Ronel Kapp
"My go to restaurant if i am craving for European fare in a casual dining atmosphere. Portion sizes are big and food always taste so fresh and good. I..."
Jovs
"Pretty good! Kinda pricey though unless you go for lunch cz they have the specials :) recommend for a nice day usually quiet during day time. Odd...."
Tan.ned
"Went here on one of their deals - great to say that this did not compromise anything at all such as service or food quality like it does when most..."
Shayleen Narayan
"Came to this place for Valentines Day. Totally worth the price, even gave a tip! Amazing food, great atmosphere, friendly and attentive customer..."
Debbie Gibson
"Last night was the farewell dinner for a good friend and we got invited, wife and two boys. The place was packed and we were expecting a so..."
Eric Mendez
"Good service and good quality food with big portion sizes. A reasonably priced menu with plenty of selections to choose from. Enjoy a casual..."
Nick The Greek
"The last time l went to Aubergine was to celebrate my birthday. Outside big table was fair enough for a group of people. The reason for me to chose..."
Angela King
"Nice place with friendly staff. It's not the best food but it is the best prices. Pick from beer or wine to accompany your starter and then main for..."
Greg Brown
"Had meal on Tuesday night here, good food and nice fish .. Staff are very friendly and price also very reasonable thanks guys.....will come..."
Grahamn545
"garlic bread needs vast improvement, main course was better just insufficient amount and lastly the coffee severed was hot yet the service poor as..."
Garry Stewart
"Lovely place indeed. I went there several times. The steak is amazing. Also the lamb. The menu has a wide variety, and the prices are fair. It's a..."
Lily
"Everything is ok expect food takes ages to reach the table. A big improvement needed in timing of delivery!!! Customer service and food tasted..."
V'nal Kumar
"I have been to this place for lunch on my birthday. They have a good deal of $20 lunch that includes soup (pumpkin) which is quite good , main course..."
Shalini Yadav
"Always reliable, good tasty food and not pretentious. Popular with the older set.Best in summer at the outdoor tables.Had lunch..."
Kiwi888
"Absolutely enjoyed lunch at Aubrrgine. My first time to this lovely restaurant. The staff are warm, friendly and very efficient on a busy..."
Kim M
"Went here tonight for dinner. Service was amazing, the place was empty tonight so got a nice seat straight away. Staff were awesome and the chefs..."
Tonez
"The food is really good value for money. The $35 dinner set menu provides enough choice for everyone to get something they like. The steak and creme..."
Ridad
"We went here last year. We sometimes go for dinner. We take our dog. The food was delicious. The staff are friendly. The place is clean and..."
Ann Williams
"Came here to eat their $20 lunch special. Fantastic quality for $20, getting a starter, main and a drink. Food was very good, and staff were friendly..."
The Anti-Man
"The salmon and avocado salad is never a disappointment here. The salmon was cooked just right and the salad didn't have too much dressing that..."
Lmrliu74
"We came here for lunch on Sunday as they had a special on, being $20 each for a starter, main and a glass of wine (could be replaced by coffee, tea,..."
Sam Papworth
"Went for dinner with the bfLovely staff, I think the lady whose always there is the manager /owner but she us lovely ! Sometimes it was a bit..."
Thegreeats
"Wonderful service and food.  Went there for lunch today for a birthday.  Such good value and healthy choices of food too.  The maitre d. brought..."
Ros Benton
"Choosing from the $20 lunch menu myself and three friends had a wonderful experience on the 2nd January. The staff were polite, attentive and very..."
Foodie Nom Noms
"Walking around Takapuna and decided to have dinner at Aubergine. It was quite busy with a corporate xmas dinner going on. The lady who served us was..."
Joanne Chiang
"Another great meal tonight one of Takapuna's stars it has stood the test of time, never fails to please, food, service and atmosphere is great, as..."
Bill Smale
"Went there and had a two course lunch with some friends. Lovely seating outside, semi-covered.  Included a nice glass of wine with the $20 lunch...."
Vixmeister
"We came to Aubergine for a friends birthday dinner! After going to Jump in the day, we were looking for somewhere close. Aubergine had like a $45 set..."
Sheena
"My family doesn't really celebrate xmas so I booked a table at Aubergine because mum didn't feel like cooking. The place was very packed and even..."
WeiTing Ashley Shyu
"I've been going to this restaurant occasionally for about a decade now. Great food, friendly staff (including friendly management/owner!) And..."
Imogen Trupinic
"I came here with a group of friends and was the only vegan. We mentioned to the staff about this and they were incredibly understanding and gave the..."
Veganista
"We always love to try different restaurant in New Zealand cause we are food lover. Today we choose Aubergine just depend on the feeling that we want..."
Rachel Cullen
"I love Aubergine its quality food at reasonable prices. The restaurent is usually packed and the service is exceptional. I Ordered the braised lamb..."
Ru Nyan
"Partner had the Lamb Kofta and I had the Venison, would be a struggle to improve anything on either meal. Service had been great, friendly..."
Ayden Barnett
"Loved the food and the atmosphere. I had the Fish Sauté and the flavour was really nice and lite. My companions had the Scotch Fillet and the..."
Corina Elama
"I had lunch special with my husband. This is 3rd time visit for us. We both order soup, Open Stake sandwich and flat white after meal. The warm soup..."
Tania
"My partner and I love dining at Aubergine. The staff are very friendly and the food is consistently good. The entrees could be a little bit bigger..."
Maddie
"Aubergine is always a fail-safe choice for a good dinner on the shore. Their dinner specials are good value for money, with plenty of choices. The..."
Kat M
"We went here for Lunch a few months back and would love to come back here again. Staff was attentive and all smile, that's already a tick in my book!..."
Miss Terry Foodie
"My boyfriend and I love this restaurant! Have been around 5 times and we always get the $35 deal. The lamb dish and the duck are my favourites...."
Sophie Rivas Donald
"I took my girlfriend out to lunch on Saturday and we came to Aubergine by chance. We ordered the lunch special for $25, and had the soup of the day..."
Frazer Noble
"We drove to this place all the way from East Auckland and never regretted it. Arriving for dinner on a cold winter evening and stepping into this..."
Kershia
"Had a great family dinner here, meals were all delicious (great fresh tuna steaks - recommend the seafood dishes) and the staff showed superb..."
Matt L
"Not overly impressed with my experience at Aubergines. I ordered the eye fillet steak - medium- and it was more like well done, so I would order..."
Davo & Sarah
"A good all round experience for dinner at Aubergine, the chicken filo parcel was super creamy and the salad had a really nice dressing. The garlic..."
Davo Stockton
"I was just here for lunch to try out their $25 lunch special. For just $25, you can order an entree, a drink of your choice and a main dish...."
Sylvielle
"Great service and great food!! The sauces were a little intense but the steak was cooked to absolute perfection! The lamb shank meat was literally..."
Desiree Norman
"We had to have an early dinner prior to our citizenship ceremony. Normally they start dinner service at 5.30pm but were happy to accommodate us. Meal..."
Jane 'n Dave Harkin
"Aubergine has delicious food, excellent and fast customer service, and sensible prices. A must try dish is the chicken siciliana - it's..."
Tariq Rahman
"Absolutely amazing food. The last time I went I had the bred platter for starters and the duck confit as a main - the seasoning was great and the..."
Stephanie J
"Yesterday we finally went to the Aubergine for their famous $20 lunch deal (2 courses + wine/etc). The weather was pleasant so we sat outside and..."
Lochbuie
"Aubergine is one of my favourite restaurants over the shore. Amazing food considering you can get an entree main and dessert for 35 dollars...."
Hannah Short
"Love this place, food is always awesome, staff are lovely, atmosphere is great:)..."
Rebecca Gray
"Aubergine Restaurant has never let me down! Their food,service and ambience is always superb. Especially, their great deal where youcan get a three..."
Dany Malik
"Simply a great place to eat.If you want real food, cooked by real people. little snoot, fantastic smiles. EAT..."
Brendan Ginnever
"Really can't go wrong eating here. It's great ! Three courses for $35 and it's really nice.Also we like the fact that it's warm, has soft..."
David Swann
"Thank you for a relaxing and enjoyable evening.We wanted to go directly to management but alas no.We had a table booked for 6 under Naydene..."
Naydene Alexander
"Aubergine is Popular (with a capital P). This means that it is fairly hectic and a little noisey. We arrived on a busy Friday night without a..."
Peter Thompson
"Great food (especially the duck confit) and atmosphere. Service was great. The price was also good, for 35 per person you can get a 3 course..."
Jin Gao
"I hadn't been to Aubergines for a number of years.This is a restaurant that understands its customers completely.A well balanced menu and a..."
I LoveDiningOut
"This is my favourite restaurant in Auckland. Such great value and great food. I usually have eye fillet and the steaks are huge! I love the..."
Bren T
"The Aubergine is were I go for the greatest lunches on a budget. they have great set menu lunches that are so yummy. My favourite is soup of the day..."
Kelvin Hilton
"The food, though pricey, is consistently good. All four of us enjoyed our meals and left feeling full to the brim! If you can, I'd recommend asking..."
Amanda Pain
"Excellent Food - generous portions and delicious!!! Great atmosphere!! Friendly and helpful staff!!! Great value on special lunch and dinner..."
Anna-Maree
"I love Aubergine, the food is great and the service is fast and friendly. The snapper is so nice, and the creme brulee is to die for! I would..."
Samantha Spence
"Four of us ate with a great value coupon (3 course meal for $35) and thought the food was very good. My husband and I had the duck which was..."
Irene Hemmingsen
"I regularly eat at Aubergine in Takapuna and find it a good place to eat.I particularly enjoy the Chicken Filo and the Chicken salad is also..."
Simona Simons
"Six of us dined, entrees all served at the same time, hot n good. Mains were well presented, tasty. Duck very good, a signature dish. Would..."
Peter McMillan
"I have often enjoyed meals here. They do an amazing steak and tastey veges and deserts! A+++ would trade..."
Neka
"Great friendly service, good food at a very reasonable price, my wife and I eat here regularly and have been for a few years now, lots of of other..."
Dan Meadows
"Excellent food & friendly serviceHave used Aubergine many times & like to go back because of consistently high standard.The head chef seems..."
Allan Wendelborn
"Flavory food with great value for money. Will highly recommend it for those who love Euorpean and Meditrrenian food. A..."
Ammar Raffo
"Always exceptional. Never had as issue neither with food or service. last visit for me was last week. was very busy and served by a real waitress who..."
Joey Burjony
"I work around this area and go to Aubergine with my team quite often. They serve a pretty good lunch for $20 which includes soup or garlic bread AND..."
Dog Eats World
"My favourite restaurant in the shore. Been going there every month or two for over 5 years. Excellent service and fantastic food everytime. Highly..."
Khalid Ghanima
"Great value when dining on the $35 meal deal. The service is good with very kind waiters and waitresses who will go out of their way to assist you..."
Megan Fitzsimmons
"Went for the $35 Three Course Meal Special and it was a great deal for such a great meal and such great service. Will definitely go..."
James
"Just had a yummy meal at Aubergine and will be going there again. Good service as..."
Joanne Isia
"Food was beautiful, the staff were super friendly and service was great. Would 100%..."
Wannito tv Thai-kiwi
"Food: we had the lunch special: For starters, we had 1) baba ghanoush: good portion and taste. 2) Pumpkin soup: very small portion of watery soup..."
Yas_M
"Went for a group event for $30 set Lunch menu. Restaurant was very busy on Thursday noon. Food and service was good , atmosphere was superb. I..."
nilofer sumra
"First time I've ever been here. The food was amazing. First time that I've ordered a side salad and it was a decent salad with a variety of goodies..."
MJ Wads
"My recent outing at Aubergine was an absolute delight. This place has a fancy vibe with everything looking spick and span. But what truly stole my..."
Arwa Osman
"It was better than I've anticipated. The waitress immediately asked me if I wanted water, I said yes. Water was tap like I requested. After I..."
Ethan Johnson
"Wonderful and vibrant atmosphere, fantastic service, lovely staff and absolutely delicious food. The steaks were cooked to..."
Sally Mansoor
"ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! The best food I've had at a restaurant for a very long time. Dinner, dessert and drinks were faultless. Staff were super..."
Jo Cull
"Had a nice dinner here and the service is really good and the excellent service. Thanks for making my dinner experience..."
Yusoff Kamal
"Food was beautiful, the staff were super friendly and service was great. Would 100%..."
Reilly Ross
The Elephant Wrestler
82/100 (2125 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
International
Gluten Free Options
International
Vegan Options
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Loaded Fries and Buffalo Chicken Wings
Beer
Fish & chips
sundae
Salad
Steak and Eggs
Espresso Martini
Falafel Bowl
Fish & Chips
Chicken Burger and Fries
Salt & Pepper Squid
Blue Cheese Sauce
Burger
Market Fish
Meat Board
Lamb
Ribs
Fish
Pizza
Cheeseburger
Fried chicken
Hawker Roll
Vegan Burger
Beef
Mains Fish and Chips
Banana split
Wagyu Cheese Burger
Sit down
Bar
Pub
International
New Zealand
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Television
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Live Music
Serves Alcohol
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Brunch
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Lunch
Mid-range
"Great night of bottomless pizza, amazing service from Annabel..."
Emily Morton
"Had an amazing time at bottomless pizza. Our waitress Annabel was so quick and efficient and so lovely..."
Thalia
"Enjoyed bottomless pizza, our waitress annabel was super awesome 😎..."
Jason Kearns
"Had a great time at bottomless pizza! I’m a vegetarian so having more vege pizza options was awesome! Service from the beautiful Annabel was..."
Patricia
"Bottomless pizza night was legit! Such good value and good vibes for ya Thursday. Live singer was fantastic and Annabel was an absolute gem! Will def..."
Lexi Tetenburg
"Delicious food and good service from our waiter..."
Laken Skipper
"Great service from Adele and Annabel. We especially loved the chippies. Tomatoes were very on the pizza..."
Billie Davis
"Thank you to the lovely waitress Alex for looking after us and her amazing service. Always bubbly and smiley. Definitely cracked a few good jokes and..."
Emilie Parker
"Adele who served us was amazing! Very friendly and made us feel welcome. Definitely recommending this to my friends +..."
Ashneel Prakash
"Always love coming to the Elephant Wrestler. Often a go-to in Takapuna for its atmosphere and the extensive vegan options available. I had the vegan..."
Shayden Cathro
"We got to eat on Friday before the lockdown in NZ and was served by Annabel, she had served us before. Both times she was very helpful and friendly,..."
Paula Darknell
"From the moment we stepped in to the moment we lost the service was absolutely awesome!! The Bottomless Pizza is a crowd pleaser, fresh, hot out of..."
Ariana Matthews
"Annabel was so lovely. Very attentive, friendly and our order was 100% correct despite the busyness. Would definitely recommend this place. Food was..."
Meaganrootman
"The food and service was great - Nicole was an excellent..."
Kenya Brooke
"Annabel was great as..."
David Freeman
"Annabel our waiter was awesome! Super friendly and very helpful and made our night great! Super sweet and gives great conversation!..."
Adam Freeman
"Really enjoyed the service (Thanks Dani) and the food, was our first time here and will definitely be coming..."
Andrew Elliott
"Had a great time at quiz night and our server Annabel was fantastic too! Nice job guys..."
Christina
"Fantastic school holiday pizza making event at the Elephant Wrestler for the kids today. Staff (Andrea and Adelle) were great with the kids and the..."
Bridget Allen
"I always have a great night here as it’s casual, and it’s a good family environment which is not too bad for kids to hang at for dinner. Last..."
Andy JV
"Food was great..."
Katey Green
"Wow! Exceptional!! Dined with first table and was far from disappointed. Staff were really friendly and made sure we had an enjoyable time. My..."
Maggie
"Great place and great food. I ordered the burger and fries, some of my favourite fries here. I often come here for prize giving of a sports event and..."
Crackerjacker
"Yum food, super cool place!! Nicole was an absolute star, she made the experience much more memorable! Thanks for the top quality service, we will be..."
Kerrie Barrett
"Great time at the Elephant Wrestler. Food was yum and the cocktail menu was fabulous. We had excellent service from Bel kept the drinks coming and..."
Tess McDonald
"Food was awesome and copious. We had a mixed meat platter - brisket was melt in your mouth. Drinks are always good here. Bel, the waitress was..."
Alan Wild
"Great night at elephant, food was pretty good. The special cocktails were great and our waitress Adele was even better. Reckons she can’t sing, we..."
Kellie Rogers
"Had a lovely evening here tonight with my husband, greeted by Angela who couldn’t have been nicer, very informative & fabulous service. Good..."
Susan
"Excellent food and our waitress, Adele, was wonderful! Definitely will be back. I especially loved that there was an entire vegetarian menu..."
Lauren
"Had such a good night with the girls here! Adele was a great waitress, super friendly and helpful and the happy hour drinks are $9! I recommend the..."
Bex Argar
"Came here a few days ago and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The place is split into two - the bar and the casual restaurant area. Luckily we..."
Louise
"The experience was AWESOME. Was eating there a Friday evening with friend. The Crispy Pork Belly really got me, along with one more deep fried pork..."
Bijun Yin
"Our waitress Annabel was great, kids enjoyed their food and the Tiger beer tower was awesome!Ribs were great as well though I didn't get close..."
James Mulholland
"This is actually such a cool place during the day. The staff were friendly and organized and the food came quickly.The food was really nice and..."
Romana Petrie
"Always a good time. Lots of space, and the outdoor area is perfect. If you’re ever not drinking, the foods pretty good too. Plus shout out to Alex..."
Sheldon Cornelius
"Hi team I just wanted to touch base, I booked in a table with you guys last month and I just wanted to let you know right through from..."
Yo-arna Searell
"absolutely fantastic service by a young lady by the name of Alex !!!! attention to detail and all service points/ opportunities covered!! ...I will..."
Bevan Hatcher
"As far as a pub goes I definitely recommend the food. Good value and really nice options. I had a work function here so got to try a huge range of..."
Cherie
"Server alex is always wonderful best bar service in auckland. By far the best bar in takapuna cannot reccomend this place enough, good food..."
Luke Siddins
"Food was yuummy and my tummy was happy and top it up was the brilliant Alex who had served us with a beautiful smile and amazing service. Definitly..."
Violet
"We had lunch outdoor which was perfect, as it was so hot. The food was delicious and even better the service was spectacular. Alex was amazing and..."
AhDar Juliana
"Great meal, excellent service from Annabel. Highly recommended, convenient. Going to Bruce Mason Theatre and makes our stay in Auckland..."
Maree Cruckshank
"Met some friends here for dinner tonight. They had a specials menu. We all ordered off that. Was fantastic. $15 mains and $10 desserts. I had the..."
April
"love this place. great for team hangout. steak very yum. all the entrees are of huge portion. love squids n chicken wings. chocolate cake also very..."
Vanessa Zhang
"Was a pretty cold night, we sat outside and were welcomed with tons of heaters to warm us up. The staff were very attentive and friendly, the food..."
Sassy Radish
"Tend to go here during the day, on a weekday and it’s never very busy which is nice. However service isn’t exactly great considering they..."
Cass Finlayson
"Great! Food was great, we had the all you can eat ribs and they were great. Alex looked after us, and had good chat, was engaging and gave good..."
Jackson McNaughton
"The food was Wonderful , great and friendly services from Kayleigh, she’s help lot. The strawberry pot dessert was very very nice! We will come..."
Phoebe
"Wonderful service from Kristine! Very quick service and the market fish was so delicious. Would definitely come back for dinner soon. Thank you..."
Claudia Flintham
"Great service and friendly communicating waitress Emma - really enjoyed it thanx. Really nice atmosphere and good idea with outdoor and indoor..."
Gavin
"Came for a work function and arrived early so was seated alone. My waitress Emmy made me feel very welcome and not like a loser. Also the food was..."
Carey Urlich
"What an experience!! Kristine was fan-freaking-tastic! She was accommodating and had a great sense of humor! I would gladly come back if Kristine is..."
Andrea Dasha Tauai
"Angela was so welcoming and knowledgeable. She has great customer service skills! Highly recommend the food and the service. Thanks..."
Abbie Grocott
"Really enjoyed my experience with elephant wrestler! Nikita was kind enough to ask me about my option with my unlimited ribs! All staff was..."
Mitch Richmond
"Had an awesome time here. Friendly, accommodating and lovely staff. Drinks were cold, food was delicious and service was awesome. Kristine our server..."
Courtney
"went for a friends birthday, enjoyed it alot!! kristine was amazing! super attentive and lovely. she ensured that our large group was well catered..."
Bex Evans
"Had a great dinner here, loved the half price mains option so much I got two! Atmosphere was great for a Tuesday night with gas fire on at front, and..."
Jed Bradley
"Great night out. Our waitress was awesome. Really friendly and great service. Food was excellent and fantastic venue. Will definitely be..."
Andrew
"This place had amazing venue, would love to come back and check it out during the day! We ordered the hand pulled lamb pizza and crispy duck fat..."
Saish Dharvotkar
"We made a late night dinner and our night was terrific and the food was so good. NAT the waitress  was quick and very attentive in serving us. Plus..."
Babylou De Vega
"Had as great meal with six of us having their new shared platter, food was awesome and we all left very full. We had great service from our waiter..."
Brendon Deacon
"Thanks for a great Sunday arvo!! We did a last minute booking for around 12 adults and 5 kids and it was no hassle at all. The food was great and the..."
Tara Cudby
"I had a huge fish and chips lunch served by the wonderful Adele. She said 'hello', 'rumour has it' you're after something to eat. 'All I ask' is for..."
D A Peel
"very good service and very good food! Had the banquet meal, it was very delicious. waitress Alex was freindly and helpful, would come..."
Kian Jazayeri
"Great night, food was great and service from Charlotte and Amy was exceptional. Highly recommend the lamb roti wrap paired with a Heineken!!. ..."
Nathan Russel
"Nice food and good atmosphere. Great service. Alex was awesome and very welcoming. Our regular spot. Great place for watching sports with all the big..."
Henrychennz25
"Alex recommended an exceptional beer choice and for that i am grateful. She brought stability when there was unrest. Our lives will never be the..."
Emma Wood
"Great service tonight. The meals were tasty and the food was excellent. A big thanks to our waitress, Annabel for providing great service as well...."
Geoff Ngataierua
"The food was mint. Really really pleased with the service we received from Annabel! She is featured in my cute photo! Super super impressed with the..."
Sammi Skelton
"Of the half dozen or so times I have been here this place has been consistantly really good. Even on Saturday (St Patrick's Day) all of the staff..."
Saskia Halleen
"We went here for the pub quiz, we were served by this amazing waitress Alex! We had so much fun, and loved the food, drinks and staff that we went..."
Jackson Munn
"Read the negative comments about service related elements (waiting times, staff etc)...not going to lie - some truth. But when that duck waddled over..."
Abbas Al-Murrani
"What an amazing night here. The service was phenomenal..the waitress who served us was so attentive and extremely friendly from the get go. The..."
Neelam Chandra
"Had a great night out with a large group of friends for the weekly quiz. Our waitress, Alex, had all our orders covered. Happy, helpful and..."
Kent Smith
"Oh GOD yes. Went to this place on a date, completely random choice. Honestly paid barely any attention to the dude because the food had me way..."
Anna
"Went here for my birthday it was such fast and efficient service and at good prices love going here and they cater really well to special dietary..."
Aman
"I had bookmarked this place for a while, and it certainly didn't disappoint.I ordered the panko crumbed fish and chips while my friends ordered..."
Vivian C
"Elephant Wrestler was recommend by a colleague at work, I was impressed by her description if the place so I ended up going. I was seriously..."
Phillip Van Rensburg
"The food is absolutely seasoned and delicious here !! Good portions too and the chips were fluffy in the middle . Great customer service and..."
Michael Huges
"Came here with a couple of mates for a catch up meal and drinks. Food was good, service was good. Ambience was great and the live music was great..."
Manu
"Recently went here with work collegues for part of our mid year function. There was 15 + of us with two shared platters. I'm not going to lie when..."
KG
"Came here in the weekend with a group of 10-15. The service was great, food was great. Rugby was on so probably added to the atmosphere. We ordered..."
Morgaaaan
"Been to this place a few times. Always a great place to either chill during the day or come in on the weekend and have some drinks. Great food. Great..."
FoodieBeast
"Good pizza 8) and they were more than happy enough to exchange the pizza cz I found it too spicy. Would recommend! :D great service, good vibes..."
Tan.ned
"have just cleaned out my bag and found the review card even though it was from March I still wanted to share our experience as we had celebrated my..."
Grainne
"Great service!!!! Adrien our waiter really made it an enjoyable and fun experience. Very attentive and helpful!! Great place for snacks and drinks...."
Vsus699
"Great beer garden and casual atmosphere. Have been here a number of times and the food is consistently good and a good range of specials keeps the..."
Nick The Greek
"The food was fabulous - everyone in our group of 14 thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of the meal. The service from Alex was top class too. Thanks for a..."
Yvonne Hoskins
"Had an awesome meal here tonight, staff were lovely, fast service- and food was awesome, especially the salt and pepper squid. Will definitely be..."
Alice_D
"This place has an absolutely superb veggie burger, delicious chips with seasoning, and friendly service and decent wine for a reasonable price and..."
Roni Ramone
"A great place for drinks and dinner  - although it can get a bit over crowded & noisy with drinkers when you want a relaxing dinner experience -..."
Kelly Manning
"Great time with my wife! Had 2 amazing steaks and was served by a very bubbly Gemma. I highly recommend this place to all ages! I hear that they have..."
Jonathan Hoh
"Been here twice last time I went here I ordered a few platters they where quiet good, quiet a few drink options. Modernish cafe usually has quiet a..."
Heidi M
"We were up in Auckland staying in Taka and popped into the E-Wrestler for dinner and some drinks.  We had been here a few times in the past and have..."
Sheryl Constable
"Hey guys, came in last week with my husband. Had the lamb pizza, Mikky told us to get it & it was amazing. We will be coming back for..."
Sarah
"As my local I always enjoy the wrestler and am always looked after really well by the team. Gemma inparticular looks after me, She is awesome and..."
Peter Leathley
"Went here for a meal a few nights back, we weren't planning on getting much food but we were so delighted by the menu and staff that we ended up..."
Lola Crate
"My local bar from my house. Always wonderful vibe when I walk in, and the staff are all welcoming, and have great service. Extra credit to Mikki, one..."
Arlena Teiho
"Becoming a regular for us lately. Love the atmosphere and food and the staff are great. Mikki always makes us welcome, #superstar Recommend the beer..."
Adamfricker70
"Love this place for the Friday night catch up with the boys. Couple of quiets and watch the rugby. Very friendly staff especially Mickey (or was that..."
Peter Wakely
"I have been here a few times and will continue to come back, the atmosphere is perfect for small or large gatherings, dinner, drinks or both. The..."
Bree Atherfold
"Went there for a staff dinner and the staff there was accommodating and friendly. Kain and his crew were helpful as we changed our minds a few times...."
Siu Ling Kuan
"Use to come here for a drink on a Thursday night, although a causal drink was alright before 7pm after that it became crowded and very loud. Drinks..."
Kayla McMinn
"Katie and her team always make sure the outing is a great one. The extensive menu, great ambience and outdoor area make this the ideal location for..."
Callum MacEwan
"Love Elephant Wrestler. In fact I'm in there several times a week  - the food and friendly staff never fail to impress.  Thanks Gemma for looking..."
"Love it here at the Elephant Wrestler!!! Such friendly staff and great meals!! Thank you to Gemma who was in our area and came back and checked on us..."
Rawinia Buchanan
"This is our local pub and they always give us fast and friendly service. Big shout out to Mikki who always looks after us when we go there!..."
Mark Mackenzie
"This is a great place with a very good atmosphere. The food is delicious and the portions good sized. Every time I have been here the service was..."
Patrícia Costa
"I actually want to say how impressed Iwas on Sunday (mother's day) with the service we were provided. I have visited The ElephantWrestler..."
Michaela Kelly
"Great place with a great atmosphere. Welcomed by an awesome bartender Kain, look after us all night and made us some awesome drinks, well done..."
James O'Shea
"Meet an awesome and cheerful bartender today at the elephant wrester called Kain. Extremely helpful and gave great 5 star service. He is a real asset..."
Emerson Smith
"This establishment has changed many times but Elephant Wrestler are the god for Taka! Step back and compare drink prices as they measure up well, as..."
Carl Jackson
"I come here on a regular ish basis. Lany is a fantastic waitress - before our glasses are even empty she is back at our table taking our next order..."
Kate
"I have been coming here consistently for about 3 years now, and it has never disappointed me. My most recent visit was on Saturday, I booked a table..."
Hannah-Leigh Stoddart
"I've been here a few times over the last 2 years but my last experience here wasn't the best. We came during the long Easter weekend and they have..."
Angela (A Style Collector)
"This place is always buzzing and an awesome venue for after work drinks or catch ups. Come late Thursday Friday and Saturday night the place turns..."
Couple Of Cheap Westies
"The Elephant Wrestler has a fantastic atmosphere which helps you unwind and relax, the outside courtyard always buzzing with activity and the people..."
Philip Doyle
"I've been here to eat twice this week and both times the meal was lovely but I wouldn't overly rave about the food. However, I do love the atmosphere..."
Caroline Barrett
"We were there for a hen's night on Saturday with a group of 16 and the service was excellent.Our request to bring in a cake of an objectionable..."
Kim
"Friendly staff ,lovely food and at reasonable price, as a tourist I thouroughly enjoyed it and was a good experience,I definitely recommend this..."
Danielle Jacobs
"WOW , WOW WOW WOW. As soon as I walked through their heavenly doors I just knew I was in for a treat. The smiles of the staff were like golden kisses..."
Mr.G (OFFICIAL)
"Came here for late afternoon/early dinner. We ordered a Tiger beer and a Pimms with lemonade for drinks, then for mains had the Cajun chicken burger..."
Sam Papworth
"Went for the steak night - it was ok. There wasn't any salad - wasn't given the choice if there is one. Have definitely had better but also..."
Mel Jacka
"Popped into the Elephant Wrestler with Miss Charlotte Cake a couple of weeks ago, prior to heading to a Zomato Meetup, and was extremely impressed..."
Carl Ewen
"We came here last night for a quiet drink before a Zomato meetup and I'm so glad we checked it out! The coolest interior I've seen in a wee..."
Miss Charlotte Cake
"Amazing cosmopolitan and vodka martini. I loved it. You might also like to have the big dish wedges. It's really big and delicious. Not good for..."
Lily
"I honestly cannot count how many times i've eaten here! I love it here!I don't think i have ever had a "bad" experience here! The Cesar salad is to..."
Elizabeth Pondling
"Great lunch here. Tried the souvlaki lamb, really nice. Good service, staff are friendly. AlsoWent a couple of weeks back for steak dinner,..."
Louise
"Great Atmosphere, great food, love hanging out with people at this awesome bar.  None of the other bars around Takapuna come up to par with this..."
Xtina Cassidy
"Used to be quite busy but looks like it's less so these days. The food is pretty much your average pub food - except priced quite a bit higher. It..."
Maia Churichkova
" Really nice place, to have a drink and enjoy with friends. We do not order anything to eat because we had dined at another place but I saw some..."
Mariajosemvw
"We love coming here and being that it is nowhere near where we live that's saying something. Great menu, lots of choice, great seating options with..."
Aimee Young
"Been here many times for drinks but decided to try it for dinner last night. Came with 3 friends and we got the $80 platter to share (can't remember..."
Justine Doody
"Great place to meet up for a drink or two and and the food is tasty however it is a bit pricey and the menu is kind of boring. The staff are always..."
Joe Ram
"Went here for a work function with 6 people and loved it. The service was super friendly and attentive. The food was well cooked and portion sizes..."
Lisa Whyte
"Nice atmosphere but a bit pricey on the drinks front. Food is to a high standard for pub grub and compared to the drinks you get quite a lot for your..."
Cazza Holland
"This place is lovely for a few drinks with friends! Great staff and great vibes! The food doesn't disappoint either! I've enjoyed all of their..."
Tami T
"awesome place to go for a few drinks and nibbles after work.the outside area with the open roof and TV's is perfect for when the game is on.large..."
Ruben O'Connell
"Great place over the bridge on the shore to grab a drink (slightly pricey) and a bite or even a meal! Friends and I headed here for a girls..."
NYNB
"Went there a wee while back - cool place!!! Great to sit outside in summer with a cold drink and some lovely tapas to nibble on, especially their..."
Eli A
"We have been to the Elephant Wrestler before and, it being a sunny day, decided to try their Sunday lunch special of Beach Picnic Fish & Chips ($15)...."
Lochbuie
"I went out tonight for a farewell dinner.The service was excellent, nice and quick but not at all pushy...The soup of the day was a tomato..."
Yvonne Bocxe
"Booked a table for 2 for my two year anniversary with my partner. Loved everything about this place! The lovely waitresses who constantly made us..."
Sam Smith
"Came in for a special steak on the Tuesday night. What a deal! The steak was huge and well cooked. Loved the drinks menu - I had a special..."
Bethany
"I love the Elephant Wrestler! It has a great atmosphere and the food is delicious. The staff were all very friendly and happy to switch on the..."
Sam Louw Biagio
"This place is amazing!Sliders, gnocchi, pizza everything is so good.Lovely staff, awesome outdoor area and some nice live music. Would..."
Trayc C
"I totally agree with Alice. My neighbours and I practically live at the place! We've probably sat at every table, tested every night and had..."
Heather
"Really have no clue what half these people are on about ??!! This had been my go to place since it opened, wether it's a meeting , birthday , girls..."
Alice Rump
"Oh my gosh you guys have the worst reviews on here !! But I persevered. And it was great!!!We went on a Sunday night and it was still..."
Wanderlust
"We went to this restaurant and bar for the first time last week and have decided to write a review because we were very impressed with the food and..."
Kay Baker
"Had a great time at the Elephant Wrestler-really liked the courtyard setting specially as it was nice and sunny day.Our waitress was charming..."
Rohit R
"Really lovely place to catch up with friends over a beer or wine. Great burgers!( try the peri-peri)Mum had the fish and chips.. She said was great!..."
Jerry
"We've only had good experiences here, but go here realising that it's foremost function is a pub that serves food, not a restaurant that serves..."
Shady
"Wife (of 25 years) and I went there and luckily got an outside table. Great ambiance and good service. Being frugal with our money, bought the pizza..."
Pedro Brash
"I went last night - 6 of us and really enjoyed it. When arriving things were a little slow. We had to go get our own drinks. As the night went on 1..."
Alan Dufty
"Went to check out this new bar last nite in Takapuna before heading elsewhere to watch the rugby ...well we didn't leave it was fab great food..."
Gingerandgarlic
"This place is awesome. Went there on a Sunday avo and it was packed. Great outdoor bar area - sun was beaming in and it created a really great..."
Callum O'Brien
"even though i only went there for SUnday afternoon bevvie with friends, i already know this is going to provide some stiff competition to the ever..."
Kim Rowell
"The food here used to be great. I think the quality has gone downhill a bit in recent times. Still their $15 steaks on Thursdays are very good value...."
Foodlover
"I had fish and chips here as per usual. I really enjoyed the vibe, it's a chilled out place to hang out, the food was fine and the price was..."
Dog Eats World
"Top notch customer service with very friendly team. We were served by Sophia who answered our queries about the menu and also was kind enough to take..."
Angel Abes Escapades
"The Elephant Wrestler has beautiful food & great service. The serving staff were attentive and very well mannered and patient. We asked to move..."
Marina Harding
"Our family (2 adults and 2 young children) had a great time here last night. Our waitress, Sophia, made us feel welcome. Another waitress took the..."
Matthys Meintjes (Matt)
"We didn't eat, but we had a great afternoon enjoying some tasty beverages and Chris really helped to elevate the experience. We stayed around for..."
Scott Ruddock
"Our waitress Sophie was amazing highly recommend this place for dinner and drinks 🙌 cocktail’s delicious..."
crystal matthews
"Wow this has to be one of the best places I have been in a long time for all round experience, atmosphere and staff. The way they were so..."
Emma Davies
"Staff was very friendly and accomodating despite the inconvenience of the lockdown -- they are definitely doing their best to keep the place clean..."
Marielle Ibarra
"Izzy was so so great, we did the bottomless and she was super attentive. Best bottomless experience I’ve had. All the staff were amazing and..."
Olivia Walls
"Went on first table, great food. Best part was the live performance by Jaz who was playing her acoustic cover of popular..."
Yan Caly Wang
"Maddie is the reason we come back every week, she is absolutely incredible with us! Food is also top tier and we love the..."
Emma Moody
"Nathan at the bar tonight was absolutely fantastic! He went above and beyond to make sure everyone's drinks were perfect. His friendly and attentive..."
Jack Taylor
"Just wish I could give a big sloppy kiss to Steve, Taylor and Sophia. You guys were great for our bottomless! Consistent service and checking up on..."
Sam Wright
"My 3 year old and me went in with a large group. We were early but that was fine, night was young. Madi was the lovely lady who looked after us and..."
Moesha Masoe James
"Having such an amazing night and the waitress Sophia made it so much better!! Such a hard worker and lovely service, definitely going to come back...."
kiana Delaney
"Chris was a fantastic waiter. Very attentive and helpful. Although the manager was questionable when we were asking Chris questions, and restricted..."
Rachelle Canham
Burger Burger, Takapuna
82/100 (1717 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Fish
Burger
Beef
Lamb
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"A lot of vegetarian options - very nice to see. I like this place. The prices are good, foods are yummy, drinks are nice. Love the happy hour deal..."
Sophia Ignateva
"I had the beef burger. Theres no burger I'd rather eat, it's perfect.I also had the potato skins as a side,..."
Scott Richards
"tasty burgers if you are after a gourmet..."
Al La Carte
"Perfect place for sunny day!Fresh and juicy ingredients! Large seating area, friendly staff! 5min walk from the beach and car park!Chicken..."
New Zealand Prime
"The kiwi burger was awesome. Meat was cooked a perfect medium rare. They use good quality ingredients and is absolutely worth the price. The..."
Pyrièl Jack
"Without any doubt, one of the best burger place in town, juicest burger. Nice place, clean place and good ambience. 5/5 to the place. Kudos to the..."
Kushant Mansukhani
"Very Good, tasty burgers. They don’t lack in flavour and well priced. Been here a few times, never disappointed. A nice little spot in a very nice..."
Natalie.r.a.good
"There are burgers and there is Burger Burger, a lot say they make the best burgers in Auckland well we are here to find out. We started with the most..."
Ang Sarap
"Me and a friend came here for lunch and got ourselves a fish burger meal with their fries, and i’m literally in love with their fries. Their..."
Yana Petrenko
"Came here Last week Friday. And I was not disappointed, I was quite pleased with my experience. From looking outside into the restaurant it looked..."
Rebecca Head
"If you're looking for good burgers you've come to the right place.They're super filling so you don't need any extras. But if you want a side you..."
Romana Petrie
"Burger Burger is always a treat! Fun environment with great waitstaff 💯 date night? girls lunch? burger burger can cater to all 😍 the Mc Fly..."
Kathryn Eley
"Everyone loves a good burger (and if you say you don’t, you haven’t had a good burger). You can’t go wrong with Burger Burger because there’s..."
WeiTing Ashley Shyu
"I’ve been to Burger Burger multiple times and enjoyed it dearly. I love the environment it creates with a authentic and raw aesthetic to the..."
Neisha Jack
"The staff were extremely polite from the minute we stepped into the store! The food was quick to arrive. The curly fries and onion rings were fresh..."
Maggie
"Absolutely awesome! No faults! Great, fast, food and service!! Really love it here def worth the price!! 5/5! They milkshakes are pretty good as..."
Angel Meynell
"My first time going to Burger Burger and I wasn’t disappointed.Service: 9/10We had to stand at the entrance for a little while..."
Grace Huang
"Absolutely love this place. Been back so many times. Has a good range of vegan and vegetarian options which is helpful. Really fast service and..."
Hannahhorse9
"My favourite burger spot in Auckland, these guys do the best burgers and their fries are to die for!. The meat always tastes fresh and is cooked well..."
Ayaan Shaikh
"10 of us booked a table for a birthday party. Staff were super amazing and accommodating, giving us the warm table we requested and allowing us to..."
Patrick
"A really positive experience! I ordered the chicken Balad (burger as a salad) and really enjoyed it, the chicken was delicious! My only problem was..."
Pippa Plum
"Burger Burger has a range of different types of burgers to choose from! I've only been there once and had a burger and a chocolate thick shake and..."
Guitarmlf123
"I absolutely love Burger Burger. The burgers were amazing, well presented and the kumara fries are to die for. It is a lovely restaurant as you can..."
Sofija
"Always reliable whenever I’ve been (which is a couple times). Can’t go wrong with any of their fries and a beef and cheeseburger. Perfect place..."
Bailey Moffitt
"Great place, great vibe, for a young crew they were on top of their service haha and the food was 👌🏼 amazing, definitely going back!..."
Keets August
"These are consistently the best burgers in Auckland! Always cooked perfectly and the sides are great. The cheese burger is my favourite, simple and..."
L.B.
"Who would have thought burgers 🍔 are great on rainy days? Well, not until you try these at Burger Burger in Takapuna.We had a fish..."
XED 🐘
"First time trying out this joint with the girls, we got the Mc Fly Burger (cos lettuce version) and the New Veggie burger and the Clean and lean..."
Hannah.milne11
"I went a while ago with my friend for a lunch date and the burger was delicious! The strawberry and basil drink was interesting but overall the staff..."
Sheryn Walker
"Thank you for great service and food. Lovely staffs and good food. Family friendly place, we had a nice time there with my 11 months old baby, my..."
Nashiba Daliri
"Burger Burger is one of my favourite spots, visited the Takapuna restaurant many times and I’ve never been disappointed. I usually go for the McFly..."
Hansi Dissanayake
"Burger Burger, you know you’ll be in for a good burger at any joint. . Which is true for the branches I’ve visited in Auckland!I..."
Kelly
"Very friendly staff and very tasty burger. I loved the chicken burger I had today. The homey cola was refreshing too. Will definitely be..."
Tony Ma
"The three Sawmill beers (Pilsner, XPA, IPA) and mini sliders are great. You get to rehydrate whilst enjoying mini versions of the Fish, Chicken and..."
Jason Young
"What was ordered: Old Smokey, Mini Mat & Kumera Fries (w/lemon aioli from Fish Fish)The ambience of this food joint is wonderful, it has a..."
Stella Davies
"Delicious delicious!My family and I came to 'Burger Burger' at the perfect time (people who got here later had to wait for space vacancy)..."
Vanessa Chong
"burger burger is so good! the atmosphere of the place was very nice & the food was amazing & was good value for money. this place is great for..."
Jessica W
"3.5/5 Taste4/5 Display 3.5/5 Quantity 3/5 Customer Service Average Burger branchI think burger burger is not worth..."
곰정안
"The dining area is neat, tidy and welcoming. Staff are friendly and the service is quick. The burgers are just like the other franchises...."
I_like_pickles
"Came here for a late dinner with a friend. We were promptly seated in a pretty outdoors courtyard. I ordered the fish burger and my friend ordered..."
Emma
"Great first experience! A friend and I called in for a quick lunch with my one year old. Staff were great and set up a lobster high chair for us -..."
Char 😊
"Went for lunch here today with the hubby. I had the Fish Taco. Was delicious. Full of flavour. We shared the curly fries which were amazing. Hubby..."
April
"It was our first time coming to the Takapuna restaurant but we thoroughly enjoyed it. There's much more space than at the Ponsonby one and we were..."
Michelle M
"Amazing amazing amazing burgers !!! So fresh and juicy. . Ambience is interesting and the place is nice and cozy. Staff are not to shabby and quite..."
Lisa Loves Good Food
"I ordered the original vegetarian burger and it was really really good! The bun is really nicely toasted and falafel patty was delicious and the..."
Keeley Watson 💌
"The burgers were so so, I was hoping for a little more wow. The burger was cooked medium rare as expected but I found the grind of the meat too..."
Paul O
"Takapuna is known as the place for decent dining and this place fits the criteria :) Both interior and exterior decorating was on point. They even..."
Kaylene Jessin
"Ordered their beef with cheese burger, chicken burger and curly fries and were satisfied with the meal. Food came out really quick, servers were..."
Blackpearl
"Welcome home Sunday lunch with my bestie and had the best fish burger and fries, washed down with a lovely sawmill pilsner. Great way to have a lazy..."
Justene Spawforth
"We ordered potato skin and fish taco , the potato skin is crispy and full of flavor but not salty I really like it. And the fish taco is one of the..."
Julie Chiu
"Just had lunch in BB takapuna. The place is packed and I found it is dim inside so sat in the shared courtyeard. The waiteress serving our table is..."
Vivienne_Moo
"Good burgers- appreciate them asking how the patty is to be cooked. Curly fries are the bomb- and so are the potato skins. Love this place..."
Eli A
"The burgers were excellent, I like that you can choose how you like your meat patties cooked. I ordered the Ol Smokey burger (cooked medium-well)..."
Bobby Anderson
"I went here for the first time in the weekend. I got the beef with cheese burger and my sister got the lamb. They were both nice but hard to eat as..."
Angela (A Style Collector)
"Just got takeaway dinner from here tonight and WOW!! Burgers ✅✅ Fried Chicken ✅✅ and the Peanut Butter Choc Thick shake ✅✅✅✅ I had..."
Victoria Taua
"▪️Plenty of seating ▪️Tricky location ▪️Great atmosphere LOVED the vibe here! Busy and vibrant and their service is..."
FoodieOodie95
"The food was aboslutely amazing! Prices are a reasonable amount and the service was great. Was such a nice dining area with good and happy vibes...."
Bunni Spargo
"These guys are always packed and well deserved, too. The staff are friendly and food is quick. Online ordering works great for take out and eating in..."
Quokkoala
"Man these burgers are good.We ordered online to pick up, and couldn't be happier with the food.We ordered:A Mcfly chicken burger...."
Mrs Puddingcake
"Delicious burgers! I've been here multiple times with friends and my boyfriend and I love it! Good for a good Ol' fashion burger and fries! I've..."
Sophia Miller
"Guess who's back back again Pony's back you better hide your girlfriend 😎 where on gods sweet little green earth do I start here. The food was b e..."
Ponyman666
"Tried few starters with cocktails, Had curly fries, pita chips with guacamole and onion rings along with Black Forest Martini and mocktails. Also,..."
Hemant Vora
"Went here with my friend the other night for dinner. It is a very cool looking place, the inside and outside flow is great. Decor is different in a..."
Alysha Bower
"Impressive service by most of their staff especially on an extremely busy Saturday evening. Kudos to the team for being efficient! Special mention..."
Jade Lim
"Dined here with my partner tonight, we just wanted somewhere casual to eat & burger burger / fish fish was perfect. This place is set amongst an..."
Sarah S
"I went here with my girlie for lunch and ordered the fish tacos and chunky chips. Super delicious extremely filling. The only thing I was a..."
Aroha Kay
"I can't say a bad thing about the place the vibe is great the service is a plus and even the food is mouth watering.. the only thing that was a bit..."
Phoenix Brown
"Nice place with open plan kitchen and essentially two restaurants in one. My partner and I eating at Burger Burger. I was expected to receive a..."
Greg Brown
"Our first time at fish fish, love that we were able to order from both menus! Enjoyed the fish tacos and charred broccoli. The chip butty was nice..."
Sunny
"Absolutely amazing service and friendly staff all smiling and helpful. Food was lovely. The broccoli is always delicious. The pork burger was..."
Ramiz Khan
"The food was great and the wait staff were friendly.I ordered a panko crumbed salmon burger, which I like, and the chef was quite..."
Josh E
"Awesome awesome! This place builds on the reputation of the P Rd store, where some consider them to have the best burgers burgers in town. However..."
Frank
"Opted for a late night burger was a round 8:30 when we arrived place was still very busy but has outdoor seating areas which was great, just not in..."
Isaac Valach
"Was nice, did expect more for how busy it always is, it's very exciting place, but my burger was not worth how much I paid for it. The margaritas..."
Daly
"I enjoyed eating here at burger burger. I love the ambience specially in a sunny day as we sat by the window. The waitresses were very friendly,..."
Lovely Maralit
"Got the chicken burger and potato skins. Chicken burger was good, had a decent amount of sauce and cheese! The chicken was so tender and moist,..."
Priscilla Khang
"Yum, Yum, YUM!! A delicious indulgence. These burgers are the real deal. You can tell they use quality ingredients when you bite into one of these. I..."
Bbear
"Finally we tried it! We love the homemade soda which is pineapple and chilli flavour. It is fancy but tasty. We ordered raw fish salad as well. But..."
❤️Irene
"As a vegetarian, I was very impressed with the vege burger here as it lacked nothing in value compared to the other burgers. Group of four came on a..."
Imogen Spray
""All the cool places are over the bridge"Well not anymore! :)Along with dantes pizzeria these 2 ponsonby "hot spots" have finally come to..."
Thegreeats
"Cold/rainy day outside: warm and cozy inside: this was our invite into Burger Burger. After hearing great things about the one in Ponsonby we had to..."
Warren
"Dined here a week after it was opened considering it is more convenient than travelling to Burger Burger across the bridge. Since it was still fairly..."
Jeanelle Isidro
"I had the beef burger medium rare with their hand cut fries. Do not bother with the rest of the burger joints this one is THE BEST BURGER joint in..."
Eat.sleep.repeat
"I have now tried all 3 Burger Burger locations and I can confirm that they are all good!The beef burger is always juicy and the patty cooked to..."
Miss Kiki
"Very happy with my first experience here. Food was reasonably priced and was very yum. It was really packed when we got there so hard to find a seat...."
Miss Terry Foodie
"We had lunch at the newly opened Burger Burger in Takapuna yesterday.  We had heard good reports of the other sites so were very much looking..."
Lochbuie
"The basic beef burger is pretty good. My wife had the special which was a beef burger with haloumi and Harissa which was fantastic. The potato skin..."
Mark Greene
"Awesome burger joint with a good bar! What an awesome combo that makes! The burgers were really nice and juicy! We got asked how we like our beef..."
Em Dee
"Burger Burger are a good eatery and they really do have Amazing good. The burgers are delicious and the curly fries are fantastic. Loads to choose..."
Rowena Coulsby
"Great place for a burger, good beers and staff were very helpful and accommodating over a teens birthday party. Excellently priced kids menu that..."
Bryce Read
"First time at the restaurant. We were told by multiple people to head down and very glad we did. Burgers are amazing, potato skins (never heard of..."
BMW MHD Tune
"Friendly staff, good service and comfortable environment. The fish is a little dry, and the rest of the food is not much..."
Kate NZ Path
"Amazing burgers! I think Vege burger here is the best, I'm not a vegetarian though. Skin on chips were bit bitter so I will try curly fries next..."
jin hee ahn
"Always a good experience when i come to any burger burger. Good range of burgers with some really nice specials at times. Slow cooked lamb, slow..."
mcenergy - IDS Products ltd
"Love, love, love this place! My friend and I came here for lunch on a Sunday and we had a great experience. We were greeted so nicely on arrival,..."
malvemallow
"Fantastic burgers and love the shoestring fries - they still have the skins on! No overly-processed flavours, portions are generous and fairly..."
Jana van Vuuren
"It is a very nice and amazing place . The staff are friendly. We tried old smokey burger it was tasty and juicy I really enjoyed it , and chicken..."
Noor Noor
"I had a business dinner here withs friend. Scrumptious lamb burger and raspberry thick shake. Very tasty. Quick and efficient service. They seated..."
John Finkelde
"Food is great and comes fast. Cocktails are excellent. Service is as expected for a burger bar. Appreciated the colouring page, pencils and..."
Britt B
"Best place ever. I had the old Smokey and a hard cider and it was an amazing. Best food best drinks best environment...."
Thera Behrens
"overall enjoyed my experience here. the staff are really friendly and welcoming. burgers were good - even the buns which i usually don’t like to..."
E L
"Really delicious burgers and sides. The flavours are rich so it was good to share one side between two. The only thing that would stop me going more..."
Lisa Quayle
"Super friendly people and service was great! Very accommodating to my dietary requirements. It was very positive to be able to come in and order to..."
Brooklyn York
"Yummiest burgers and they are super cheap. Whenever I come in the same girl serves me and she is so sweet and helpful. The food is delish, my fav is..."
Marcella Robinson
"Located in Takapuna, Burger Burger is located between a few other bars. With a stylish interior lined with neon tubes, the walls are decorated with..."
Ann Song
Fantail & Turtle
81/100 (1023 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
New Zealand
New Zealand
Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
After-hours
Cider
Vegetarian Pizza
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Hot Apple Pie
French Toast
Margherita Pizza
Lamb
Affagato
Jalapeno Wontons
Old Fashion Lemonade
Beans & Broccolini
Cola
Cocktail
Buffalo pizza
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Reservations
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Takeout
Table Service
Accepts Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Live Music
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Cheap Eats
"Loved it here. Great service, amazing food, and decent prizes. Love that you can bring your dog. There’s plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. They..."
Olivia T.
"I've been to Fantail & Turtle a number of times before, but after attending a private function (They do those!) this week I had to take the time to..."
Fiona Fox
"Service is great, my friend and I had a lovely talk with one of the waitresses. You can order off the QR code on the table, and your drinks come very..."
Ethan Dew
"Great food and atmosphere. We were here for a ladies Christmas lunch as they have a gorgeous, large outdoor area. The drinks took a while to come out..."
Jordan Leah
"Looooove eating and entertaining at Fantail & Turtle. Always feel comfortable bringing my team (or clients) to this establishment as I know we will..."
Kevin Moultrie
"Good ambiance Fish is bit oily Fried chicken and other dishes are great Service is good and really nice..."
Mustafa Sheikh
"Great food and a lovely cosy atmosphere. Met up with a friend and we shared a few plates : Cauliflower, Buttermilk Chicken, and wild caught Fish...."
Janie Verwey
"I was really surprised at the energy and level of atmosphere here. Heaps of people enjoying a Friday or Saturday night in the winter around the fires..."
jlintern12
"Yummy ! Great atmosphere and nice staff. We went to our girls night out and everything was great. The portions , quality and deserts and drinks all..."
sepideh Delavari
"Been here a few times and always great! I do prefer the old menu better with the old way they made sliders and flatbread. Went back today and happy..."
Natasha Crowle
Taylors On Hurstmere
81/100 (529 ratings)
Restaurants
Wine Bar
New Zealand
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Wine Bar
New Zealand
Contemporary
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Meatballs
Beef Sliders
Arancini
Oyster
Beetroot and Goats Cheese Arancini
Summer Spirit and Mrs Enough
Pork
Southern Fried Tequila Chicken
Sit down
Contemporary
Bar
Pub
Wine Bar
New Zealand
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Free off-street parking
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
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"cosy spot near Bruce Mason.. great for a before or after drink nd sharedplate... love the tequila chicken nd pork..."
Bubbsie Jones
"It is a nice place on Hurstmere. It is so close to beach but away from crowded. We had, tequila chicken, fries and some drinks. Everything was..."
Oz Sum
"Went here for lunch the other day, food was delicious and surprisingly quick to the table. Definitely recommend the pork belly and the snapper..."
Itsyum
"Went here for an after work drink and snack. Highly recommend the sharing plates - be warned they are not small sharing plates!!! Shout out for the..."
Debbie Lockart
"Wonderful little tapas :) went here for a random peckish lunch and was not disappointed. I really liked all the little dishes they served. I just..."
Tan.ned
"Nice place with friendly staff. Cozy and comfy relaxed atmosphere...."
Aleksey Agapov
"Wonderful food and service. We were made very welcome. Lots of choice of wines and shared plates. We enjoyed the pork belly and..."
Sue Thomson
"Great service friendly, useful menu tips, made to feel very welcome. Had pate, chicken and prawns all delicious. Great..."
Susie Sims
"Found this place just by chance and it did not disappoint! The food was so delicious and beautifully presented, great wine list and atmosphere was..."
Donna Halliday
"Staff is always very friendly and the food is good. We go there once a month for work beers and always..."
Abram Bailey
"Great service great food. Well..."
Sneaker Freaker
"Perfect for a cheeky after work drink, very late lunch or relaxed dinner. Good selection of beers and wines, great gastro pub style..."
Pauline & Colin Austin
"What a Quaint and lovely eatery. This will become a " institution before theatre. Such friendly hosts. Highly..."
Jacoba Scholtz
"Lovely hidden small restaurant in Takapuna. Friendly staff and yummy food. Fish bite, Kumara blue cheese balls, lamb meat balls, pork belly, chilli..."
TheNZLILY
"Exceptional service, food and beer. Highly recommended this place. The owners are absolutely lovely and..."
Kylie S
"Omg!!! This is the most awesome bar.. best cocktails….. Steve and Shelley are amazing. So friendly and chilled atmosphere. Popped in by myself and..."
Miss X
"Beautiful food and friendly service. You really need to book they are so..."
Black Family
"What a gem! Whether pre-theatre dinner & drinks or just a catch-up with friends, this cosy neighbourhood bar and eatery ticks all the boxes...."
Jurgen Chrustowski
"An intimate place to be. Staff are accommodating to needs & are also obliging. Range of alcohol drinks available to suit all. Nibbles plates are..."
Alison Gray
"BEST BAR ON THE SHORE!!! Steve and the team are super friendly with excellent top notch service. Bartender Josh makes the BEST cocktail! Food taste..."
Jet fighter
"Fantastic place for our function. Good size as everyone mingles, and you get great staff attention. Food amazingly tasty! We'll be regulars..."
Lee Martelli
"Amazing Sunday roast and great wine! One of the best we’ve had in New Zealand. Service was great, super friendly and welcoming. 11/10 would..."
Hannah Williams
"Such a great spot joined my two mates there who have been several times and wanted me to go along, such a lovely vibe incredible friendly hosts and..."
Keith German
Mexico
81/100 (1549 ratings)
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"Great restaurant - you have to try the Spicy Fried Chicken. Walked in on Anzac day evening with no reservation and were seated immediately! Staff..."
Laura James
"Loved the food and service. . We were attended to right away and timing of getting the menu , taking order and getting the food and drinks were all..."
Jinendran Bahubali
"Home to the best fried chicken in Auckland , an easy spot to catch up with mates where you know the food will always be good. Highly recommend trying..."
James Ashwin
"An authentic Mexican restaurant which has preserved the Mexican culture and the food. 4 stars as it is bit expensive but the food is worth it. Their..."
Abhijeet Kale
"Margarita class is awesome. 101 on margarita. Perfect start to summer! Finger food compliments the margaritas too. Fabulous and friendly staff. What..."
Soojean
"I went here on the 3rd of Jan - the place has a groovy vibe, the customer service was very good and the food was tropical in flavour! We ordered the..."
Rusha Paenga
"Ordered a Raspberry & Rhubarb drink and a beef birria. The food was super tasty as the drink was really nice but it was a shame that the tacos were..."
Zane Morris
"Great tasting and fresh meals with good serving sizes. Friendly team and nice restaurant environment. Definitely recommend the chicken..."
Gladwin Mendez
"Just here for margaritas, salsa and corn chips...had non frozen, frozen and a jalapeno version...all well made and moorish!...salsa and chips was..."
Grant Anderton
"Great customer service. Beautiful presentation of delicious food. Very close to peaceful Takapuna..."
Roman Mortuza
"Sizable dining venue at the heart of Takapuna - The Strand. Menu options are great, amazing Mexican food, lovely lovely staffs, well decorated..."
Arceline Arceo
"Great service, delicious food and food was served quickly. Really enjoyed the food especially the fried chicken!..."
Cassandra Kitt
"I honestly cannot recommend Mexico enough - not only is the food always incredible, but the staff are helpful, friendly and go above and beyond to..."
India O
"Outstanding service and food. Positive friendly and professional. My brother liked the Physiotherapist. Many..."
James Marris
"Very fast service ! Food was yummy. Well priced. Nice seats but music is way too..."
Namfon Kumsem
"Good store but seats are very close to each other its like they try to fit more seats Over all was..."
Sam
"Delicious food! One of my favourite places to eat in Takapuna. Their margaritas are amazing, they come in so many different flavours and you can..."
Molly McGarvey
"First time back for a while. I have good memories from other visits and was pleased to find everything here is still fantastic. Food was tasty and..."
Scott Lindsay
The Commons
78/100 (1782 ratings)
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Lamb
Beef
Fish
Pork
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European
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New Zealand
Free Wifi
Reservations
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Live Music
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
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After-hours
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Mid-range
"Enjoyed overall experience, staff were mostly great. Chicken burger lacked flavour but fries and Camembert balls were..."
Matt
"The thing I appreciate about this place is when I ask the chef to swap the rice for mash potato he always does it without a hassle. Food is excellent..."
Neha Mahabir
"The ambience was fabulous. Ordered steak and Cooked to perfection. Friendly staff. Will go back to try other items on menu..."
Mebz
"Giving this place a 5 star rating. Top of the line customer service from the bartender up to the staff and manager. Food is A ++++ Absolute terrific!..."
Mark Lucas
"I enjoyed the dinner in the COMMONS night. Staffs were friendly, and recommended the crispy pork belly with apple puree, which was the one of the..."
Shirley Weng
"Great food - awesome burger and steak! Good customer service and good atmosphere in the restaurant - will definitely be back and would..."
Tiyana Dennis
"Good night out - showed waitress app before we ordered to confirm we could use it - waitress fantastic - food good - went to pay and showed app to..."
Sheryl Van Breda
"Atmosphere 5/5Clean, modern, Spacious yet cosy. Great for a date.Service 5/5Exceptional service - the highlight for..."
Ian Amundrud
"Came here a few times for social drink. Nice location. Also had dinner here a couple of times used entertainment book deal. After discount it was..."
Becky Kuang
"There for dessert, great service and great friendly staff... Definitely go there again. The strawberry cheesecake was perfectly prepared and..."
Zen Loo
"Service was great. We were well looked after. staff were friendly and presented themselves well.We enjoyed the calamares and scallop entrees but..."
April I.S.
"This place was a pleasant surprise I would give it a 4.5 but because I was pleasantly surprised I over rounded. The eye filet was as good as any. The..."
Gerard Ngawati
"We had a group of 20 people go to this place on Good Friday, the manager Rahul was extremely helpful in making our group function a great success,..."
Biju Joseph
"Spent my birthday here. Loved the ambiance in this place. The food was good although i felt it’s a bit over priced. Overall, enjoyed my dinner..."
Patricia Cabaloza
"Boyfriend said it was the best steak he's had in a long time! Eye fillet was cooked perfect. We will be back again! Would definately recommend :D..."
Lawrarr.ben
"Staff were really accommodating and friendly, the food was yum. It tastes really good when you’re getting one meal free (thanks to Zomato gold!)..."
Jessi Clancey-Peetz
"The chicken burger was amazing! And our server, I didn't get her name (shame) was friendly and efficient hence the 5 stars. It was a pleasant..."
Kristina Isabel
"Just finished having an amazing valentines dinner, food was 10/10 highly recommend the lamb it was faultless. The staff were friendly and..."
Sacha
"Really nice bar/restaurant. Was recommended by my 80 year old mother who loves the Nocki (potatoes dumplings) there. She desperately wanted to take..."
Vanessa Morris
"Awesome foodGreat serviceHad nice time definitely gonna be backHighly recommended placeWe had the catch of the day and the..."
Akeel Ahmedabadwala
"An absolute gem of a place !! The ambience is wonderful and attractive, the food was extremely good. Perfect portion sizes and very flavourful. We..."
Rutu Pandya
"Excellent customer service with yummy food. Went here with friends for Friday drinks . Enjoyed a lot. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Highly..."
Velvon Almeida
"Good place. Was empty inside but prob because it was a rainy day. Good food.But......when I got the bill, they charged me extra $3 on the..."
SeriousFoodie
"Came here for my birthday dinner a few days ago, and I have to say the food was amazing.I had previously had a bad experience a year ago (tldr;..."
Louise
"I have been to the commons a lot; but, every time I never make it into the restaurant.  Instead I usually just come for drinks in the gardens area...."
Caroline Barrett
"Would defiantly return here again. Arrived and seated straight away by very attentive wait staff. Entree of scallops was delicious and the steak was..."
Stephanie Rudd
"Less than enthusiastic staff but it has nice ambience with live music on a Sunday afternoon. We ordered kumara crisps, king salmon and pork..."
Alana
"Really good food! Best creme brulee I've had. A tad pricey for a student like me but hey, it's good for special occasions :D staff was pretty..."
Tan.ned
"Store was fairly empty at the time we went, but filled up a bit more downstairs by the time we left. It was awfully drafty and a customer had..."
Rina
"A great night out with a group of friends with friendly efficient service and beautifully presented meals which tasted just as good as they..."
J
"I have been here multiple times and always loved it. This time we had pizzas, the butchers block which was 10/10 and a duck pizza which was nice but..."
Danielle Hanwright
"Good food, nice setting. Staff were friendly and polite. Had the pork belly for mains, one piece was slightly dry. But good solid flavours and..."
Rhcumins
"It my first time at The Commons. We started with assorted bread & dips, and sautéed scallops with couscous. Scallops were beautifully cooked & so..."
STRADS
"An enjoyable place for dinner - generous portions and very decent food quality. Fabulous environment and helpful staff.  Only flaw was that the..."
Tastebud Tingles
"Great food, I come here once a year with my entertainment book voucher. The wait staff was odd when I came here two weeks ago, but the food..."
Tony Ma
"When in Auckland, this place is a must visit. It offers you European and Kiwi food. Great seating space and decor also has a courtyard letting..."
Arushi Thapar
"After reading a few of the reviews I wasn't expecting the best however was pleasantly surprised, especially as the service was the main concern..."
ChoMpR
"Had a late lunch here, great service. Staff very friendly. Meals were awesome. We ordered a steak, beef brisket burger and I ordered iced peach tea,..."
Shelley
"beautiful confit salmon. creamy mashed potato with tender juicy beef so much flavour inside was great. Gnocchi too sweet and have some buttermilk..."
Poppingcandy
"Very vibrant and peppy ambience for dinner, drinks or even a night out. Great music from the gardens adds to the weekend joy and spirit.I..."
Arpita Mandal
"Impromptu stop in after a busy weekend for a Sunday night meal. Very impressed, smart casual yet relaxed atmosphere with attentive and efficient..."
Dave Catanach
"This review is for the gardens-off the commons So first of all, the pizzas were amazingThin, cripsy yet delicious pizza base and..."
Thegreeats
"Food: Food was great and arrived efficiently. The highlight was defiantly the churros as I have never had churros at first you might think that..."
Annie Yang
"A great place to catch up with friends for a drink and a bite. A relaxed patio with a feature tree and some indoor sitting area where you can have..."
Biohazard
"I think this is the only 5 star rating I've given on Zomato...The Commons was so perfect in every single way, from the beautiful atmosphere..."
Miss Charlotte Cake
"In the background, a gentle playlist of sweet music – Ed Sheeran and Lorde purchased our smiles – allowed comfortable conversation, or soothed us..."
Livernlungs
"Disclosure: They invited me to a complimentary dinner for review consideration. The Commons has several areas depending on the atmosphere..."
Vivien @ KJAS Blog
"Over the weekend we travelled over the Harbour Bridge to The Commons. It's been a few years since I've come here. It's almost unrecognisable. They've..."
Vivi S
"Like it's own little village, The Commons has both an upbeat atmosphere with a lovely outdoor garden area and bar (with crowd to match), and an..."
L.E.N.S
"The Commons most people think of as a bar with a restaurant. After dining here it deserves to be know as a restaurant with a bar, as hell, this..."
Ayden Barnett
"First impression, lots of good looking waiters. :)Ambience is dim, casual but could be romantic too. Big space, wooden decor and nice..."
ShoRt
"Nice place for a good old catch up meal and a chill out. One of the many places you cant really expect too much, but definitely enjoyed my steak meal..."
GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015
"Love their Angus cheese burger from the grazing menu. We tried it with our voucher the first time around and loved it so much that we went back the..."
Seeger McLeay
"Was able to dine here tonight thanks to Zomato for the voucher.I tried to not have too high expectations as sometimes my expectations are too..."
Miss Kiki
"It's not everyday that i give 5 stars. Today is a 5 star day. Dining at the top part of the restaurant, we ordered the piggy treats for 2,..."
Whiskyncigars
"Me and my partner went here and had a nice cosey night with a glass of great Rose Wine plus a couple of small plates - Salted Cod Balls, Squid and..."
Alwayseating
"Service was awesome! Our waitress really helped us out on what was good and what she would recommend. The scallops were a stand out the way they were..."
Judy Chhy
"I bought a voucher from Grab one to try this restaurant,, menu do not sound good,, to my surprise the spicy squid and the angus burger turn up to be..."
Joe Lorenzo
"Went to lunch here and used the grab ones deals. Fantastic service. Seriously did not need to use 2 vouchers for a table of four - but great that..."
Louise
"I do love The Commons and have been here a few times.Their drinks are delicious and their food is moreish. I love their calamari and..."
A Libra Perspective
"Was there a couple of weeks ago mid afternoon, quiet, had nibbles with a couple of wines, great bar snacks. Service was great, staff very helpful and..."
Rebecca Gray
"Have enjoyed several meals now at The Commons, as well as a couple of private and public events. This can't be classed as just somewhere you go for a..."
Rebecca Stuart
"Had one of our best dining experiences to date when we stepped into The Commons on Friday night. We had been expecting small portions given the fine..."
Sophie Vinicombe
"Love the commons.staff have good chat and know what they are doing.the new bar menu is awesome, great food, I've not had the pleasure to eat the new..."
Ruben O'Connell
"A rainy day in Takapuna! Don't know where those bad reviews come from?? Great food great service! We had the braised beef cheek and Angus cheese..."
JJJiiiiAn
"What a great team at The Commons. We had an amazing party there to celebrate Amy's 18th party ... Very professional staff and great food, venue and..."
Bronwyn Coomer-Smit
"I have ventured to The Commons for my first North Shore review! What a chic and warm atmosphere to have lunch at. We came on a Saturday and it was..."
Courtney @ A Food Awakening
"Amazing food! Great service, beautiful setting ... The pork is to die for!..."
Cazza Holland
"Very good food and service will be..."
Chantelle
"I took my wife here for our wedding anniversary this year. We really enjoyed the atmosphere and the food. The waiter was attentive but not..."
David Young
"I came to The Commons for a hens night, the hens had cancelled and I didn't know. While I was feeling like a absolute d*ck the staff sat me down with..."
Leonie Fasher
"We had dinner at The Commons tonight, in their upstairs restaurant. The food was absolutely EXQUISITE! We were very impressed - every mouthful just..."
Dionne
"This is a great Restaurant! Upstairs is the main area for great food and service. Fantastic menu nice French Champagne and Degustation and wine..."
Rick
"My family and I were browsing the streets of Takapuna for somewhere nice to eat before we went to a movie at the nearby cinemas, and we chanced upon..."
Abigail Elmore
"Just a message to the chef. Really enjoyed the degustation menu (outstanding) but the John Dory main dish was disappointing.Please don't..."
Karla Jonez
"I really enjoyed the dessert dish that I had from The Commons stand at Taste of Auckland last weekend.I indulged in their dessert: the..."
Liz Winstone
"I wanted to write a review as i had nearly been put off by bad reviews and thought it must've gone downhill from when it first opened so I was..."
Nicola
"I have taken the trouble to create an account just to write a review for The Commons. My company recently had a group of us do a mystery-shopping..."
Mei
"Excellent meal last night for table of four. It was my second visit, and while I enjoyed the food first time it was in a whole new (and better)..."
Clara
"We had dinner at The Commons last week (there were 4 of us). The service was fantastic and the food was incredible. We had dined there in November,..."
Cathy Darroch
"Cool find in Takapuna as it is off the main street behind the shops in a lovely courtyard like area. Plenty of options for seating inside or outside...."
Sara V
"At last a nice restaurant on the North Shore. The menu is not huge and not your run of the mill options. Each dish has a little something special...."
Renata Stent
"The setting is lovely but you'd probably have a fun time in the casual downstairs area in summer time.Lovely location.Service was..."
Julie Eastwood
"Fine dining, great service, staff very informed on menu & wine.Nice touch a wee bread roll & there lovely truffle butter. The..."
Jacquelyn Dagg
"Dined here on Saturday night, food was a little different and it was excellent. We were a party of five and the service was great. Like others have..."
CM
"Excellent service- attentive but not intrusive, helpful and accommodating staff. The food was great and well presented, the wait time between meals..."
Casey Mendiola
"I went here with my friend for a special birthday lunch today, and it was special. The service is fantastic, attentive, but not intrusive. The food..."
Birgitte
"Fantastic food and service, finally fine dining comes to Takapuna. Don't leave without trying the pina colada desert!We went there just a few..."
Jo Kitchen
"In no way connected to restaurant owners. We live in Takapuna and have been waiting for a place like this. Excellent food, really wonderful staff...."
Dot Bach
"Great bar for those summer months! Great outdoor bar with decent seating inside to match with a slight view of Takapuna beach. If you've never eaten..."
Jason B
"We had an amazing dinner at the Commons the other night for a special occasion. We had made a reservation at 6 but called up to change. Once we got..."
Fridayu
"A while ago, we’d been to Dallows at Sale St and enjoyed the degustation menu there, and so we were keen to try the food at The Commons as we knew..."
Rice & Kai
"Had a great time at The Commons the other night. The romantic ambience is created by the beautiful wooden furnitures, candle lit atmosphere, high..."
Lisa Edgar
Gpk Restaurant & Bar
72/100 (364 ratings)
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"Called in for dinner last week.. have been playing around wth some italian recipes and thought we would try their prawn linguini... was very tasty if..."
Bubbsie Jones
"Love this place! Absolutely amazing staff, very helpful, friendly and attentive. The food was delicious no complaints. Will definitely be popping in..."
Jay
"I really enjoyed dinner here with my mom.... we had amazing service and amazing food. My mom had the Moroccan chicken and I had the seafood thin base..."
Tam Justine Brand
"Staff are super friendly and really helpful! Food is fresh, well presented an delicious!Steak and pork belly were incredible! Great..."
Charlie Dickinson
"Love the chicken liver pate, scallops and crispy pork, steak sirloin was a little bit over cooked but still all good. Next time gonna try their..."
Mu
"Had a quick lunch here on Saturday, just a Margarita pizza and a chicken burger with drinks. Pizza was better than Sals (not as oily) and burger was..."
Denise
"We always have a consistently good meal at GPK.Enjoy going to GPK and find the Manager Steven always friendly.Some of our favourites are..."
R.vaughan@xtra.co.nz
"Use to be our breakfast and lunch spot. The menu tends to never change with prices usually too high. It's a nice place to dine, it just needs some..."
Greg Brown
"Pork ribs. Meat was falling off the bone but too sweet and too much sauce for my personal taste. Dining partners enjoyed their pork belly and soup of..."
Sungsam7
"Came here after my fussy because of my fussy family. The menu is accommodating to everyone. I got the chicken burger (wish they had a beef burger..."
Laura Ransome
"Had an enjoyable experience here recently. 4 course set menu on a grabone voucher. Could not fault the quailty of the food, the fish of the day was..."
Stoi
"We came here with a group of friends a few Saturdays ago, and upon arrival the staff were very friendly and accommodating. We had preorganised a set..."
Raffi
"Ate on a Friday night with my husband on a grab one voucher. We had booked via email and received a prompt reply confirming availability.we..."
Helen Gyde
"GPK is not bad for some decent Western food although it is quite pricy. Had GPK for a friend's birthday and we had the classic spaghetti bolognaise..."
Annie Ren
"old faithful GPK, ive always eaten here almost every week. its not fine dinning and it doesn't try to be. the staff remember my order and the..."
Scotty Ray
"Nice place. Had a business dinner here. all in all, impressed.i started with the chilli squid, pretty good, could have done with a bit more..."
Zebedee
"I visited this restaurant yesterday eve 28/01/15. The whole experience was above my expectations. Steve (manager on shift) and his team were superb..."
Stuart Harper
"Great service accommodated a wedding party at a moments notice. Food was beautifully presented and tasted great. Would definitely visit again...."
Cazza Holland
"My wife and I went for dinner last Saturday night. Nice and pleasant soft atmosphere, and great customer service both manager and staff, very..."
Al Kumar
"Me and my partner came here for dinner on Tuesday night. Not what I would class as my kind of restaurant to go to but my partner wanted to try it...."
Andy
"We have been to this restaurant a few times lately and we can't fault them at all! The Food was fantastic and staff were great! Highly recommend this..."
Kaidee Hesford
"Haven't been here for 2-3 months, but have been a regular over the years. We've always found it great - brunch, lunch, dinner and takeaways. For..."
Shady
"It has never disappointed and always been of a very high standard. Went a couple of weekends ago with some friends for dinner. The oven roasted..."
Steve
"Went with a small group of friends. Between the five of us, we ordered 3 of the wood-fried pizzas: Bombay, Country and Tuscany. They were all great..."
Linda
"Visited on a weeknight with five other family members. The restaurant was almost full, but plenty of staff were on hand. Our table was ready but we..."
Geoff
"I enjoyed a fantastic calamari dish at GPK Takapuna last week. Service was quick and friendly and the meal was divine. Calamari on a bed of risotto..."
Shelly Gray
"My husband and I are regulars at GPK, we haven't visited for a while but went back last week and thoroughly enjoyed it. The bar was pumping! The new..."
Jamie
"I got a last table deal, and they expected me. It all went down without a hitch. The food was good, and generously portioned; especially the brownie..."
Tyrone Penning
"Good food. Went for breakfast. Our coffee was free because it was a Saturday, which is..."
Akita Paul
"Awesome meal @ GPK Takapuna. Food was amazing and got there $12 Cocktail special on top which was excellent. Will be back..."
Jay
"Came here with my family tonight on a Saturday evening around 7.30pm and when we entered it was empty. We were greeted by a friendly staff member who..."
Saia F.T.
"A group of friends and I dined here last week (20 of us total). The service from all of the staff was absolutely fantastic! Each staff member was..."
Simran Bajaj
"My man and I had a cute little date night here. Our dinner was pretty good - fettuccine pasta and the steak we had. Dessert was decent - the choc..."
arlaina hilton
"Came for dinner on a whim... we had great food and great service. Would definitely come back. It was a cold Saturday night, but there were very few..."
Michael Gask
"Me and my family went here to celebrate my birthday, the staff was approachable, explained the menu properly like the servings and what's in it as we..."
Jessie Marie
"The service was excellent and the staff very friendly. We had a large crowd who were performing in one of the local theatres and had to have quick..."
Lyn Carlisle
"Love the staff and service, even at 10pm at night the staff are happy to serve us take away coffees. (Hard to get coffee late in Takapuna. Love the..."
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