ADDRESS: Corner Lower Hobson Street & Customs Street West, Viaduct Harbour, City,
LUNCH: Mon – Sun
DINNER: Mon – Sun
MAINS: $18 – $60
WEBSITE: soulbar.co.nz
SCORE: 14.5 / 20
Boasting an enviable location looking out over Viaduct Harbour, Soul Bar & Bistro has been part of Auckland’s entertainment scene for almost two decades. The atmosphere is busy and it’s definitely destination restaurant for locals and visitors alike. The drinks list is a stand out, with a number of interesting and unusual cocktails, mocktails, wines (plenty of by-the-glass options), beers and spirits. To start, an innovative little entree of crayfish toast matches exceptionally fine crayfish with the creaminess of black garlic aioli and a saffron puree that sings. Then you could choose from a handful of fish, meat or pasta dishes such as grilled snapper, cajun chicken or maybe a ‘Soul Classic’ – salt and pepper squid, whitebait fritter or seafood chowder.
IN BRIEF Top location for waterside dining or drinks
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