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Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in Takapuna

9 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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Nz Tang Bar & Restautant
94/100 (182 ratings)
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Chinese
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"Very nice little place, awesome warm interior, descent food. Had a weird feeling about this place, like it’s always missing something. Service was..."
Andrei Diomidov
"Great food, and the guy had a lot of knowledge of the history of the meals. Would recommend the dumplings, hand cut crispy chips, and "Chinese..."
Amy Cunningham
"Had dinner here last week to celebrate my mum’s b-day with my family. ❤️ I’m so satisfied with everything, their dishes, service and their..."
Gaga Ng
"Food was fantastic. service was fantastic. and Keke tap beer on point. highly recommended! pork n prawn dumplings were the highlight. toilets very..."
Dave Gordon (daveoCat)
"We tried the lobster in garlic and vermicelli, soft shell crab, and roast duck pancake. Simple yet flavourful. The texture and spices of the soft..."
Irish Mae Radin
"Went to the Katapuna Beach the other day and saw this restaurant on our way back to the city. We were craving Chinese food so we ordered the pork..."
J Chan
"Most amazing food I've had in a while. Wonderfully tasty and generous portions. We also had the pork and prawn spicey dumplings. Will definitely be..."
Kimberly Crawford
"Discovered this restaurant by accident but I'm definitely coming back again! I came to north shore today wanting to have a quick lunch and I found..."
Johnny _
"Best dumplings I have ever experienced, mains were a bit disappointing the first time, but the dumplings brought me back for another try and it was..."
Joe Jupiter
"A must try restaurant in Takapuna, crew are hospitable and food serving is great. I recommend the fried rice special and the angus beef, the angus..."
Ronmar Lacamiento
"I give 5⭐ for delicious food, friendly staff and pleasant atmosphere. We ordered heijiao niuzaili. It was amazing, meet was so..."
Ais Bai
"Very nice and fresh oysters. The dishes are Chinese and quite refined in terms of flavours and umami. I enjoyed the selection of ingredients and..."
Berlin
"Wow what a great find this restaurant is. Excellent staff. Upstairs outdoor seating on a nice summer evening. Every dish of food was so very tasty...."
Dawn Allen
"Amazing Eatery! Best Authentic Modern High End Chinese Cuisine in New Zealand! The food quality standard is extremely high, nice presentation, warm..."
Jonathan Wong
"Really interesting menu with fresh produce and unusual combinations. Our waitress was friendly and helpful. Comfortable and attractive surroundings...."
Hugo Zhu
"The best Chinese food I've ever had. No18 rocked me. Never had anything like that before. Literal flavor bomb, no hype. Came back next night for 17,..."
CbRfFreq
Mac’s Brew Bar
90/100 (120 ratings)
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Gastropub
New Zealand
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Burger
Fish & Chips
"We had a lovely meal with delicious drinks and amazing service! Also the wall paper is super..."
Jodie Warner
"We went for a birthday which was held here as a private function. Highly recommend. Great venue for our group, staff very friendly, helpful and..."
Sonia Davidson
"We had an awesome time here! Greg’s service and energy were both welcoming and fun. The food was delicious and the decor/atmosphere was a vibe. A..."
Ellie Harwood
"Myself and my husband called in on the spur of the moment this afternoon whilst in Auckland for a show. The cosy atmosphere is what drew us in, and..."
Robyn
"Great venue with a great owner who knows his drinks. Tried two cocktails and the espresso martini was really nice. Went out of his way to make us..."
Jordan Wall
"Such a homely feel with the atmosphere and service! Food and cocktails are bloody amazing. When asking for recommendations on the food, the host..."
Luke Wilson
"I had food items with TAP Emerson Beer, it was just amazing..."
Admin Dpt
"Great food, awesome service, and presentation was very..."
Min Hong
"Great venue, if you are looking for somewhere to take that ”tinder date”, your mum for a bite to eat from the exceptional tapa’s menu (and a..."
Byron Wensor
"Such a great place to meet for drinks and shared meals. The staff were amasing and went out of the way to make sure we were looked after. My..."
stephen sheehan
The Elephant Wrestler
82/100 (2125 ratings)
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Salt & Pepper Squid
Burger
Blue Cheese Sauce
Lamb
Market Fish
Fish
Meat Board
Pizza
Ribs
Fried chicken
Cheeseburger
Hawker Roll
Vegan Burger
Beef
Mains Fish and Chips
Banana split
Wagyu Cheese Burger
Beer
Loaded Fries and Buffalo Chicken Wings
Fish & chips
sundae
Salad
Steak and Eggs
Fish & Chips
Espresso Martini
Falafel Bowl
Chicken Burger and Fries
Sit down
International
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Live Music
Serves Alcohol
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Television
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
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"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
Regatta Bar + Eatery
82/100 (3078 ratings)
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Antipasto Platter
Calamari
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Oyster Burger
Flat White
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Pinot Noir Poached Market Fish
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Fish & chips
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Surf And Turf
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"Booked in via first table - great service and food! We ordered the squid, cheeseburger, and braised lamb..."
Kim
"This place is officially a new favourite of mine, I’m not sure how it has only a 3.7 rating. The steak, though overcooked was delicious and the..."
Ramija
"Service = 5/5; Taste = 5/5; Value for money = 3/5; Menu options = 3.5/5; Vibe = 5/5; Hubby rating = 3/5Regatta Bar & Eatery is a beautiful and..."
Honest Foodie
"A bit on the pricey side but great views of Rangitoto. Excellent food overall. Recommend the seafood chowder entree. The Beef Red curry was let down..."
Bai.Yuanshan.90
"We had a company Christmas party dinner here on the 10th night, very beautiful place, the staff service was good and I felt very comfortable! Will..."
Kristen
"Absolutely amazing service and food great friendly..."
Lizzy Goodwin
"Regatta never disappoints! Attentive staff, so welcoming and friendly, great menu, lots of options, the food is incredible and such a beautiful..."
Jade
"One of my faves on the shore. This restaurant is great for catching up with friends. Summer is the perfect time to visit. It’s sunny, open fresh..."
Chan Can Eat
"Nice seafood platter. The oyster is really nice, better than my last visit. Chill afternoon with this! The staff were friendly as well. The only off..."
Jessica
"Came here with a group of people. Such a beautiful location with lots of natural light streaming in to the restaurant for added ambience. Prices for..."
Paige Leota
"We came as a group for a birthday dinner. We got some House Made Bread to share and I ordered the Beef Cheek as my main.The seaweed butter..."
Vivian C
"Had a very nice time, with my mum. The food was delicious, beautiful flavours. Amazing setup and overall aesthetic. And the staff was very friendly..."
Natalie.r.a.good
"Very good all round. Excellent service, delicious food and a really great atmosphere for a nice relaxing evening. Went here with a couple of friends..."
Lewola16
"Came here for a couple of times. Good location. Nice dinning decorations. Services were good. Best steak...."
Becky Kuang
"Regatta accommodated to our group on a Tuesday without a reservation and they were happy to serve us, our table kept getting bigger and the staff..."
Jenny Da
"The thing I appreciate the most is that Regatta does not take for granted that it is a good restaurant only because it has a wonderful location. The..."
Michel Angelo
"Now that I work in Takapuna I got the chance to try out Regatta along Takapuna Beach. The food was delightful and atmosphere was bright, fun and..."
Food2belly
"My favorite restaurant in takapuna. pretty drinks with the best vies of beach makes me feel free and relax. All the dishes were delicious, staffs..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Great location and love the atmosphere of this place~ The food was not bad either. We had a seafood platter and 2 salads to share between 5 girls...."
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"Bloody good spot by the beach. Ordered a few oysters which were excellent, and came very quickly. Duck liver parfait was a little bland but cocktails..."
Bayley
"Messed up our entrees but when they came out, I had no complaints about the taste! The liver parfait and the squid were seasoned really well. Highly..."
Tan.ned
"This place has the best outdoor seating for when it’s sunny! The food is awesome. I would recommend the seafood chowder, pan fried market fish and..."
Anna K
"great service, friendly staff and amazing cocktails.. best place to enjoy drinks and food with spectacular view specially on a sunny day.. MUST..."
Sukhpreet Kaur
"Excellent place, when out in Takapuna definitely check it out. The service was excellent we were in a large group so all things considered they were..."
Peneueta Willis
"Went there in the evening on a Tuesday. Was relatively empty. Which we embraced. Had a few beers and shared the Sandbar. (Fish platter). Cooked..."
Andy Stephens
"We had drinks and nibbles as a group and we enjoyed the dining experience. Excellent service and the staff are friendly. The mango colada was..."
888bing888
"had a really good time this afternoon at this place. must visit. the peach mocktail was just too good with dessert !! Highly recommend to anyone :) ..."
Christina Williamson
"My friend and I had a beautiful birthday lunch here yesterday. The food was amazing and the cocktails delicious especially the chilli and ginger one..."
Jennymcisaac
"I met some friends here on Saturday night and we had a lovely bottle (or two) of Pinot Gris before being seated for dinner. The staff were lovely;..."
Saskia Halleen
"We enjoyed our family dinner at this Takapuna seafood restaurant during the summer holidays. Service was friendly and the venue is surprisingly..."
Raymond Tiong
"It's a lovely day to be sitting here today. A bottle of sparkling wine with Monohull platter plus a half cray tail; feeling refresh with a friendly..."
CocoOnFire
"Haven't been to Regatta for a while, having convinced my partner, Kristin, to move from Devonport to Titirangi.  Some things have changed but most..."
Richard McCabe
"Dined here for our birthday dinner, not a great impression at the start, we were told to take a seat and the menus would follow, we told the staff..."
Cilla
"Relaxed environment, attentive and friendly staff. Can't comment much on food other than their Chunky Fries were great (9/10), worth having..."
Tastebud Tingles
"Food is fantastic and menu is well rounded.  Lots to choose from and all worth trying. The beautiful views and service is just a bonus to add to the..."
Evie Jones
"Regatta has a very nice interior design. It is very clean and tidy. The staff very amazing and very friendly. I had the lamb rump and..."
Aaron Gong
"Came here yesterday with my girlfriends and we had wonderful and fun night. We didn't make a booking but were seated very quickly when we pop in..."
BAbyWin
"My favorite place to have drinks with friends in a sunny weekend. The location and the view is great. Mocktails and cocktails are super colorful and..."
Bella Luv Food
"We've been for 2 of he wine makers dinners now as well as for Valentine's Day. On each of these very busy times the food and service has been..."
Danielle Dunn
"Great location, great food but service is very poor and understaffed which makes the whole experience tense. We continually had to watch out for the..."
MariaPia
"Over rated place .. nice .. but very unfriendly staff..and not such a tasty kitchen. You can meet and see nice and fancy people there. Have a..."
Helena Roza
"great food there and no surcharge in holiday time. we had woodfired tuna and scotch steak there. Both are great. The seafood platter is so fresh and..."
Carina Chang
"Enjoyed sitting under somewhere sunny and facing the beach.staffs are friendly and thoughtful.love their Rump and pasta!Will definitely recommend..."
Yulia Liu
"Beautiful ambience and restaurant layout. Felt like I was in the perfect regatta themed eatery! Beautiful decor and good seating layouts! I got the..."
Chuchueats
"Have been here several times and love it so much!! The setting and ambiance is very relaxed and this goes very well with the coastal menu and beach..."
Titeuf
"Amazing service from the waiter who served us. We ordered some drinks and the "Sea" Platter. The salmon was to die for!!! So much texture in one..."
Jazmin Lee
"Came here on Tuesday night and had the perfect evening. Unfortunately it didn't start off so well it felt like we were forgotten about after we were..."
Noosheen Nezhad
"Great location, comfortable atmosphere and delicious food. Layout: I love open plan kitchens and adds alot to the vibe. It's a great place..."
Leandi
"Went there for quick lunch today. Friendly staff and awesome food! Great view of the beach! We had the wagyu beef burger and the woodfire Scotch..."
MrsSelwyn
"It's my first time at Regatta & we had a bit of trouble finding the exact location.  We started with both natural & battered oysters from Clevedon...."
STRADS
"Absolutely love this restaurant. The manager let us sit on the other side of the restaurant away from everyone else which was nice, he was super..."
Maddie
"Location is fantastic. Overlooking Takapuna beach and perfect cone Rangito island.We visit regatta bar frequently once a week ! Food is..."
Tiger Leysa
"We went here for a nice meal out in the evening.  This place is bustling, and if you are coming here in a group, its a good idea to book.  The Surf..."
S B
"Irmarie is super cute, food is pretty good as well.  Been there four times since it opened, never had a bad meal. As an added bonus my father..."
Stuart Bradley
"Beautiful venue with views out to water and Rangi.  All the staff were fantastic.  Food was amazing.  Kids were well looked after.  Faultless..."
Abigail Jones
"Fantastic service Yatin was outstanding. Made us laugh he had great personality but more importantly his service was fast and effective. Great..."
Max Whitehead
"Food is expensive for the quality and quantity It's also very very hot inside the restaurant Staff are very pleasant Food is slow to..."
Richard J
"My daughter & I have been here a few times and the food, service and atmosphere never disappoints! Today my cheeky little monkey spilt my almost full..."
Misti Carroll Landtroop
"Staff was friendly and quick in service. We went there for some drinks only (1 month ago). The atmosphere is bit cold so was the room temperature...."
Thomas
"Great staff and service. Had a largish group of us and everyone enjoyed the evening. Would recommend this place. Atmosphere was excellent. Would eat..."
Tony Smith
"great place for catch-ups. Love the atmosphere and service is consistently good. No complaints about the drinks. Food (dinner)- average and somewhat..."
P L
"It was great dining here, love the food and the view :) the oysters is definitely something to try. I had the steak and my friends had the fresh..."
Lovely Maralit
"Firstly, the location is spectacular and the Waiting staff are very attentive. I had the steak, which was cooked to perfection. The potato gratin..."
Christine
"One of the best locations I. Takapuna, with good food and remarkable service.Regatta has a good menu, with several options for different..."
Diogo Reck
"It has been a very long time since a restaurant has impressed me to the fullest.From entry you feel free and can breathe effortlessly with..."
Tony Ma
"Good view from here, directly to the beach. Takapuna is always my fave place in sunny day. The food was good. I especially love the sea platter,..."
Anastasia Kadir
"When we walked in, we did not expect the menu to be focused so much on meats + seafood, our fault for not checking!So we just ordered the..."
Thegreeats
"Whenever I go to Takapuna I always suggest this restaurant for I like this place's open-free-flow spacious layout overlooking the beach.  The dish..."
Wendy Mitchell
"Excellent, great food and awesome service, perhaps best service I have experienced in NZ. The food is value for money and the staff is happy..."
Inge
"Amazing location but the food needs some improvements.. We've been to Regatta three times, once for brunch, lunch & afternoon drinks. The best..."
Semanie Cato
"As soon as we entered the restaurant on a Sunday's evening, we were allocated to our seat but when we requested for the seat that we wanted, the..."
Ameri Lim
"Great spot in front of takapuna beach and the corner of two other eateries . We sat outside the deck area and had the beef burger and aubergine salad..."
Richie Chewy
"Great ambience, nice views from the deck, awesome customer service. The food was really tasty, drinks were really good too! Totally recommend the..."
Sherry
"Wehad a fantastic experience with the Regatta Team.  Attentive, but notoverbearing.  The food was superb, and we ended up having a very..."
Peter Adams
"I love regatta because of the location and the restaurant atmosphere; it's really pumping in there and has a beautiful view of Takapuna beach. It is..."
Caroline Barrett
"Smashing new restaurant in a great location - perfect place to have lunch on a sunny day.  Took visiting friends from the UK here on Fri 27th Nov..."
Gillian Kenyon
"This was our second visit to Regatta and the food and atmosphere was just as great as the first time ... but what I really noticed was the..."
Marion
"I Love This place. I went there one sunny Sunday afternoon and was amazing. You can sit in the deck outside looking the beach, is really cool. The..."
Mariajosemvw
"We went to this place on Saturday night. There was plenty of car parking available so it was pretty easy to get our space. The place is quite new..."
Eduardo Dias
"Last saturday i went here and had Fish and chips and tap bear, cappucino. Firstly, the manager was so kind and sweet. Second, the view of sea was..."
Lauren
"First time going to this bar and it was awesome. Really friendly staff and the drinks were great! Although it did take a while for the drinks to come..."
Brooke Macdonald
"Sunday brunch with the boys - who were pretty set on something 'with a beer' (I think that, translated, means fish and chips or burgers, or pizza,..."
Bri DiMattina
"LAMB RACKpressed belly / goat’s cheese and black olive bonbon / fennel / salsa verde / confit tomato / almond crunchWell what can I..."
Lar Phillips
"Regatta Bar and Eatery is what Takapuna has been missing.  Fabulous setting with pretty much uninterrupted view of the beach and water.  The..."
Ali Lousley Guild
"I love this place. Great food, great service, great view. The lunch express menu is brilliant value for money, this place will be the best spot in..."
Tony Loughran
"What a cool atmosphere. Loved the fish themed fit out with the open kitchen. Food was good. I was with someone who had been there before and loved it..."
Vanessa Morris
"Love this place. Great for kids and good seafood options. Finally a place in Auckland that incorporates life by the sea. The open kitchen and the..."
Franck Hesse
"Really lovely in summer to sit outside. And nice and warm and cosy inside despite it being such a huge space. Hands down the best flounder I've ever..."
Maia Churichkova
"Beautiful, tasty food and kind, attentive service. The most amazing chocolate fondant I've had in a while! It had collapsed by the time it reached..."
Kelly
"Amazing seafood, great selection. Beautiful view of the beach and very children friendly. The staff are very friendly and accomodating. We ordered a..."
Candii Cao
"Stumbled across this waterfront restaurant for the first time and we will be back! Not only is it right at the waterfront which will be great for..."
Brunchalicious
"Had the Sous vide salmon and it was delicious, great tastes combined together to make up a very satisfying dish. The decor and location are really..."
Estelle.verani
"We were attracted by the fact we have met the General Manager who visited our vineyard to taste our wines when he was selecting the wine list...and..."
Mary Sheila Gwyneth Evans
"my wife and i have been here a number of times. both for lunch and dinner. even during the opening weeks when this place was packed i found the..."
Scotty Ray
"Must admit to a wee bit of trepidation heading to Regatta for the first time as there have been some nasty reviews online. Was however pleasantly..."
Kiwi888
"Wonderful setting and very relaxed and open plan. The food and service was very good and made for an enjoyable experience. This was our second visit..."
Corona4007
"Great location, well selected wine list, service attentive. We shared the flounder, pleased we shared as it was a massive serving! The flavours were..."
Jo Y
"Hard to beat the location over looking Takapuna beach. From the time you walk in the door the service is attentive and quick. I do like bars with..."
David Boshier
"awesome service. Try the oyster shot it's a great mix of flavours. Such a good location! about time they had bar and food on Takapuna..."
Cazza Holland
"Had lunch at Regatta, dined from their bar menu, delicious bouillabaisse with samphire and sea grapes, service was fast and friendly, very attentive..."
Ray Murphy
"Average food, average staff and quite pricey. Great spot though. Ordered a seafood platter, fries, Riesling and ciders. Tried two different Rieslings..."
Petra
"This is a fantastic spot for a drink and a spot of people watching. View out over to water (finally) and Rangitoto is wonderful. We both thought that..."
Judith Cheyne
"Beautiful classy restaurant by the seaside. Friendly and efficient service. The calamari was delicious, well season with a beautiful sauce to..."
Konnie Matenga
"Great food and a friendly team at this bright bar / restaurant that flanks Takapuna Beach and reserve. Lots of nearby parking. Only negative was bar..."
Alan Walker
"Booked this spot for our anniversary dinner - we had our first date here. Stunning spot, stunning food, and lovely service. We were wished for our..."
Nikki
"We dined at Regatta on Saturday night. The place was pretty quiet when we arrived and we counted at least 12 staff on. Wait staff were very attentive..."
Maria Katu
"Had a really delicious meal at ragatta - every bite was full of flavour will definitely come..."
Sara Lopez
"One of the best meals I've ever had. The tuna was unbelievably tasty. It wasn't cheap but well worth the price. Wish I could go every night. The..."
Jacqui Cronje
"We have been served with excellent food and service. Very nice medium rare steak and super tasty Caesar salad. When my kid’s lunch hit the table,..."
Soheil Bakhshi
"Oysters with thier little vinaigrette is on!!! the food in general is delicious and well cooked hats off to the chefs!! its worth every cent i..."
Patricia
"Nice restaurant. The oysters of the day were nice and fatty. Duck confit burger is very rich. Loved the whipped goat cheese and broccoli. Prices..."
Jay Kizer
"Enjoyed Regatta. The antipasto was large- ideal for 4 people and had a nice array of goodies- cold meats, pate, cheeses, pickled veges, fresh..."
Suzanne Simons
"The staff were great, reasonably attentive and friendly. The place is a great location but the table wobbled and the chairs were loud. The sashimi..."
Zachary Norris
"The food was well-crafted. We had a steak and the snapper. Portions were small but filling. Order your coffee extra hot as it can get cold by the..."
Veshanka Chetty
"We had dinner there yesterday. The food was delicious and fresh. Cocktails were amazing and well presented. Very friendly staff and great service...."
qinqin Zhan
"Incredible food, friendly and happy service with a nice view. We’re definitely coming..."
Stafford Hector
Taylors On Hurstmere
81/100 (529 ratings)
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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
Ragazzi Cafe & Wine Bar
79/100 (206 ratings)
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"All food and customer service was exceptional. Made personalised bruschetta for us😍 Highly..."
Sam Waru
"I love this cafe! They make the best Mochaccino I've ever had! The staff are all really nice! I don't often eat the food there so I can't comment...."
Alex Connor
"Overall, good service and decent food. There's something on the menu for everyone, even gluten free people like me. I ordered the steak and..."
Holly
"Went there for lunch, a lovely place for a bite with good music. The owner recommended the steak burger, it turned to be the desire of my heart...."
马龙
"Me and my partner love to come here all the time for breakfast or brunch, we think their eggs beny is amazing and is pretty cheap, you can also get..."
Daly
"We went here for Father's Day and I didn't expect this place to be good. I don't know why I've never noticed this cafe before but my dad chose it...."
Angela (A Style Collector)
"This is a very nice restaurant to come to as the service is fast and friendly. The food is also nice and always made quickly. The location is nice as..."
Tessa
"We went there for late brunch. I had the big breakfast and my friend had carbonara. I love the presentation especially the coffee the food was..."
Chay P Rosales
"A Family favourite. Have been to Ragazzi since i was young and always love the food. amazing breakfast at a great price. ! my favourite is eggs..."
Summerlee Fataoui Schick
"Me and my friend went here for brunch We got seated and given water the service was very fast and nice. I ordered a latte which was really good!..."
Kim Lardenoye
"I eat here about 2 times a week on average and the food is reliably good, and the coffee is good too. Relaxing environment. Tend to normally..."
Kyley Harris
"Went for a brunch today at that place, was absolutely wonderful! The food tastes amazing served at large amounts for 6 hungery people! The service..."
Rema Nidham
"We were over in Takapuna to attend an afternoon party so went on the hunt for a light lunch. Many of the restaurants we walked past were closed (must..."
Sweet Mama M
"We've been here a couple of times now and its been superb every time! Coffee is fantastic and food is really reasonable for large portions! Quickly..."
Melissa Sullivan
"AMAZING!I truly love this place and would visit it more if I had the time and money (I can't just get a coffee I need to eat their great food to..."
Trayc C
"I am now a regular in this cafe because of their excellent customer service, excellent products and always a happy place to go in to. The..."
Jamie
"We have been to this restaurant on the Shore for a grand total of two times in the two years that we have been living in Auckland. And each time,..."
paul wong
"One of the nicest cafes in Takapuna, amazing food, amazing staff and over all good quality service and food..."
Kaitlyn Flood-Smith
"Amazing coffee and friendly staff! Nice outdoor..."
武柏安
"Being regular customers for this nice cafe for couple of years. The food are consistently amazing and never fail to impress us when every time we..."
erika Liang
"Excellent coffee in a relaxed setting. Right on the main street but amongst lovely leafy..."
Rex Morgan
"Very good Thai chili pasta, nice location and friendly staff! Perfect place to enjoy..."
Emma Ham
"very good steak and coffee, will come to next..."
tom z
"We had brunch there quite a few times by now. We enjoy the food. They are tasty and good value for money. The staff are friendly, most of the time...."
Joy Zheng
"This cafe has become a regular when walking the dog. Coffee and food is good as gold. Service is great but poss slows as the cafe reaches capacity...."
Stuart Cheeseman
"good food with relaxing environment, excellent place for..."
Albert MA
"Been there last week. Awesome food & coffee. I like the decorations and motif. FYI, friendly staff and great service. Strongly recommend, thumb..."
Bingkun Zhu
"Today I tried the daily special which was french toast with bacon. The food was well presented and had a mix of sweet and savoury flavours. Was a..."
Frank Theunissen
"Really nice Cafe, the food is quite delicious, I love the pasta, I have tried two types of pasta in Ragazzi, both is amazing. Open chicken sandwich..."
Alina Chen
"First time at this Cafe today and the service and meals were incredible. Tasted fresh and presented beautifully! Will definitely be back again..."
Charlie Schwalger
"It was awesome! Came here to catchup with old friends over a brunch. Great service, friendly and well prepared stuff, nice presentation and plenty of..."
Finn
The Commons
78/100 (1782 ratings)
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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
Catnapper Arms
74/100 (923 ratings)
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"Came here for a birthday dinner with a friend. Food is great but the highlight is definitely the service. Waiter was very polite and..."
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"The service was really nice. Specially the guy who served us was really understanding with our special meal request and was super friendly :) we had..."
Jj
"Great dinner night out with the girls celebrating my friend’s birthday. Friendly service and very accommodating. The food was delicious and good..."
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"Best place for a sneaky date. Great atmosphere, excellent live band (after 7pm) and of course DELICIOUS food. We ordered Beer Batter Fries, Vension..."
Jessica Keenan-Fry
"Used our gold membership at this place. We ordered the chicken Parmesan and pork cutlet. They sent out the wrong dish (pork belly instead of cutler)..."
Amit Mehta
"Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Ambient: 4/5This place definitely deserves a much higher rating. The quality of their food is pretty..."
Trin
"Went here for dinner tonight, with voucher. A really nice experience, could of done with a few more skins for the price, but overall.. Yum! Got the..."
Susan Ball
"Not a real problem with this place. Updated the menu this week, along with some new staff over the last few months, can only go up from here...."
Shannon Boyes
"Had been a bit apprehensive given other reviews but were pleasantly surprised. Meals were tasty (ribs and mussels) and of good portion size. I really..."
Jonathan Chen
"Lovely food, with a good menu. Have been a couple of times now and have always had attentive and friendly service. A nice local bar for a casual..."
Thomas Russell
"Bar atmosphere. Good food. Friendly staff. Live band when we were there on a friday night. I would definitely recommend for a place to go for..."
Jared Cobbett
"This is the third time I have been here and we have had a lovely meal each time. The staff are very friendly and efficient. The chicken Caesar..."
John Rogers
"I ordered a farmhouse pie. The mashed potatoes were buttery and met my expectations. The beef and bacon were drowned in thick gravy, which mixed well..."
Lmrliu74
"We went to Master & Apprentice because they offered Zomato Gold 1+1 on food. We chose the 500gram rump steak which came with crispy onion rings and..."
Natasha
"We had a last minute meal here recently.  We wanted a home cooked style meal as we were missing english 'pub grub' and got just what we wanted with..."
Vanessa
"Food 4/5Service 5/5Jukebox 5/5Atmosphere 2/5Decor 3/5Food was great. Prices a little high and while the promotions..."
Restaurant Assassin
"It was the first time I went to this place and the food was amazing. The ribs there is good and perfect with onion rings, I ordered the half rack..."
Larikatied
"Love the food. Crew members are really polite and I like the ambience, very relaxing. There's always room for groups of diners. Looking forward to..."
Jaime Talaue
"I’m giving this place a 5 star simply because the only person I saw working on this particular Anzac Day was doing a fantastic job , doing the bar..."
David Hann
"We came here on a Thursday night and really enjoyed the 1/2 rack ribs and Thai mussels (especially on zomato gold!) Staff was very friendly but..."
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"Got grabone voucher to try out this place. Food is good, bar pub style. Their platter is massive, rump steak with mushroom sauce was cook to liking..."
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"Food was pretty good! the beef casserole is a must try.The grazing platter is definitely enough for atleast 4 people. even the regular size was..."
Tan.ned
"Been ages since we went out on a date! Kicked it off with deep fried squid and onion rings, which were very good. Followed up with nachos..."
Eric Mendez
"Lovely place to eat out with your friends or partner :-) I went there with my friend at the first time. It was nice food and nice price with the..."
Kyeong Eun Kim
"Nice food and environment after they renovated. We always like to come here for the mussels pot. Although the selection of sauces were not as..."
BAbyWin
"Went for a quick meal and drinks. Ordered onion rings, cajun chicken burger and the shitake mushroom & cheese fritters. Firstly the food came out..."
Meghan
"This place is awesome- Fantastic food, tasty, great portions. Lovely decor - my group ordered - the ribs,the t-bone, steak,fish tacos, chicken tacos,..."
Sei
"I was looking for a place on Hurstmere road for some dinner for my 14YO daughter and I, before a show at Bruce mason. Master and apprentice looked..."
Mike Currie
"Visited on a busy Sunday evening, service was excellent and staff very friendly and knowledge of menu and specials was very good. Had 3 mains and 1..."
Grant McAneaney
"4/5 Taste3.5/5 Display 4.5/5 Quantity 4/5 Customer Service I have no idea why this place is rated low. Mainly got low..."
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"The apple juice in this bar was great The vibe in this place was super mediocre and made us feel super confident in ordering our foodThe..."
Nathan Reid
"Best part of my night there was the mocktails we had! They didn’t have a menu for them so they asked if we wanted something sweet, sour or fruity..."
Harry Kumar
"We went as a group of 7. The food was pretty good, everyone at the table enjoyed their food. Only downfalls was the waitress was quite grumpy and..."
Smharpz
"It was about time to grab a grabone deal and decided to dine at this new establishment. To share, I ordered the grilled squid and the pork ribs, and..."
FOODFANATICJIMMY
"You always wonder whether or not you’re getting a deal when you grab a voucher. In this case it was a pleasant surprise. The place was clean and..."
Chanthavee Samountry
"Used the Grab One voucher,3 course meal from set menu, 5 or more choices for each course which catered for all tastes, the voucher was for 6, my son..."
Peter Brannan
"We booked here with a grab one voucher for a table of 6 very happy customers left after dinner, the wait staff were very attentive and made sure we..."
D walters
"A very unassuming venue with stellar food (waffle chicken burger gets a special mention!). We went on a very quiet evening. Service was excellent. We..."
Caitlin Winter
"Loved the setting and food was very good. Great selection of tap beers and excellent platters. Would definitely..."
Leon Yang
"The platter is worth it but the other dishes are a hit and miss for me. The salad had a bit too much dressing. Overall, it's a nice place for eating..."
Luqman Bachtiar
"Lovely Steak. Been a regular here specially for their $15 Steak Wednesday. Good place to hang..."
Derrick D
"Excellent service and food is amazing. Had their 1kg spare ribs. Worth every cent. Couldn't finish it though cause the amazing Mississippi Buffalo..."
RUDEBROTHERS
"Very generous servings, we were here on Mussel Mondays $13 per pot! The thai sauce is actually really good! Mariniere sauce was a little..."
Fonti Kar
"Have been here for breakfast and dinner and both times it has been great. The staff are very friendly and it is in a good location in Takapuna. Food..."
Luke Mansell
"Massive portions! Great pub food and surprisingly bright and well lit interior. Went on a Sunday and me and the girls were able to have a great catch..."
Aran Cheong
"Very enjoyable experience, good food, friendly staff and they have interesting events in the evenings. We will be going..."
Luke Paruman
"Great food and menu options. Drink was ok but too much ice and very cold to try and drink. Staff were..."
Elizabeth Ackles
"Friendly service and great food. The refurbishment is..."
Jacqui Sawyer
"This is our second time dining at this restaurant. As with the first time, we are very pleased with the quality of food and excellent service. The..."
Emilene Lockhart
"The staff were super friendly, and the fries we ordered were..."
Liam Farrell
Franc's Cafe + Bar
70/100 (2019 ratings)
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"Cute spot for quick lunch or drinks. The vibe is amazing. I highly recommend sliders and tacos . Located just by the Takapuna beach . Parking can be..."
nilofer sumra
"A wonderful date night dinner. We didn’t have a reservation but staff were super accommodating and service was great. Ordered tiger prawns, crispy..."
KL N
"Adele and Hannah? Were wonderful the day my sister and I came! The food was gorgeous and the cocktails were spot on! We didn't want to leave for our..."
Irene Peterson
"Had a lovely evening with good food and good friends. Delicious as always. You never have to wait long for your food and one of the few..."
Theresa Baatjies
"Takeaway - Presentation of the food didn't look appealing, burger looked like there is nothing else but patties and a bun, but that first bite of my..."
Leolin Frazenburg
"Had a great Friday date night with my wife at Franc's. Perfect service from Ella B who knew the menu and helped us select the fish tacos, prawns and..."
Paul Kumar
"Really enjoyed our meal. Staff were lovely even when we split the payment 4 ways. The food was really pleasant. Cocktails were also different and..."
Annie Vaughn
"Cool menu, different meal varieties, Awesome service, food was amazing good value for money, yummy..."
Sarah Carroll
"E V E R Y T H I N G was 5 ☆☆☆☆☆ amazing! * Customer service - PERFECT! From the minute we arrived, the whole time we dined, the extra..."
Nikayla
"Went here with a friend on a first table booking and the place was pumpin’ for a Tuesday evening! One of the best meals I’ve ever had. Service..."
Esther Williams
"Francs has a great selection of food and cocktails. Had the board and s'more brownie. The dessert could've done with more cream but otherwise..."
Inger Bennett
"Very nice and lovely place . We tried many dishes all are delicious and tasty like it very much like Chicken Shawarma , fish and chips, chicken taco..."
Noor Noor
"Had the platter, cheeseburger, and desert waffle with caramel apple. Family going before i could get photos. The fried cauliflower was a standout,..."
martin dix
"Easy parking, great views of Takapuna beach, ample drinks list, good selection of quality American pub food. Generally I'm a pessimist when it comes..."
Steve Sherwood
"Happening place. Good jazzy music. Lots of people. Colorful chairs makes the place appealing. The food was good. Philly Cheese Steak Roll was good. I..."
Willing Tan
"Another fab lunch at Francs, under the guidance of the ever lovely Adele and her great team of servers. Just myself and mother-in-law this time, but..."
Melissa Wood
"Ate there last night and had their Smashed Cheeseburger. It was the best cheeseburger I have ever had in New Zealand. The patty is somewhat crispy..."
Vic Saunders
"My friend and I came to Franc's one evening and I ordered the chicken waffles - it was the first time I had something like this, I have to say, it..."
Rusha Paenga