AHI

A bright star in the busy Commercial Bay dining hub that delivers a menu with a strong contemporary New Zealand food…

DEEP

A daytime café that delves deliciously deeper than the norm.

Mr Hao BBQ Skewer Restaurant and Bar

Casual, family-friendly Chinese with a modern twist and a kick of spice for those who like it hot.

Smoko Room (Sawmill Brewery)

Matakana. Comfortable and casual with exceptional beer, thoughtful food and a strong sense of place.

COPIA

Auckland’s leafy slopes waited a long time for this. There’s nothing quite like a restaurant that identifies its…

Number 5

If you believe the art of formal dining has disappeared, an evening at Number 5 will convince you otherwise.

New York Grill

AUCKLAND: New York is famous for some uniquely US eating-house genres – the deli, the diner and the grill – each of…

The Grange

AUCKLAND. Despite a couple of highlights, there were too many food flaws during our first foray into The Grange-land…

The Grove

AUCKLAND. Since its inception in 2004, The Grove has been consistently one of our best restaurants.

Saint Alice

AUCKLAND. Earlier this year I spent more than a few lazy summer afternoons hoofing freshly shucked oysters at new…

The Tasting Shed

AUCKLAND. Long the preserve of those in need of lazy, summer-destination dining, The Tasting Shed has been a favourite…

Harbour Society

AUCKLAND. If bling is your thing, the foyer of SO/ Auckland, a recently opened hotel in central Auckland, will provide…

Simon & Lee, Burger Burger, The White Lady, Big J’s Takeaways & Xi’an Food Bar

AUCKLAND. Not trying to bark up my own tree but burgers are a topic that I could confidently debate about. I have had…

CIBO

AUCKLAND. There is much to like at Cibo. The dining areas, both inside and out, are elegant, the seating is comfortable…