Must-see restaurants in Auckland Region

  • Good Luck Coconut

    Viaduct Harbour & Wynyard Quarter

    Good Luck Coconut's blending of Pacific and Asian design and flavours really suits the overall vibe of the city, especially when combined with briny…

  • &Sushi

    Parnell & Newmarket

    There's definitely no shortage of places to buy sushi around Auckland, but &Sushi definitely stands out from the competition with innovative and artfully…

  • Bestie

    Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd

    One of the excellent cafes and restaurants in revitalised St Kevin's Arcade, Bestie is a perfect refuelling stop after trawling the arty and vintage shops…

  • Little Bird Kitchen

    Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd

    Everything on the menu is prepared raw and uncooked, but is still tasty and healthy. Tuck into dishes studded with acai berries, chia seeds and organic…

  • St Heliers Bay Bistro

    Auckland

    Head along Tamaki Dr to this classy eatery with harbour views. No bookings are taken, but the switched-on crew soon find space for diners. Look forward to…

  • Henderson Night Market

    Auckland

    Of Auckland's bustling night markets, held in a different suburban car park each night of the week, the Henderson market is the most convenient for…

  • Saint Alice

    Viaduct Harbour & Wynyard Quarter

    Viaduct Harbour views and a subtle maritime design vibe make Saint Alice one of Auckland's best places to soak up the harbour-city ambience. Equal parts…

  • Cable Bay

    Waiheke Island

    Impressive uber-modern architecture, interesting sculpture and beautiful views set the scene for this acclaimed restaurant. The food is sublime, but if…

  • Piha Cafe

    Auckland Region

    Big-city standards mesh seamlessly with sand-between-toes informality at this attractive ecofriendly cafe. Cooked breakfasts and crispy pizzas provide…

  • Woodpecker Hill

    Parnell & Newmarket

    Marrying the flavours and shared dining style of Southeast Asian cuisine with an American approach to meat (smoky slow-cooked brisket, sticky short ribs…

  • Auckland Fish Market

    Viaduct Harbour & Wynyard Quarter

    A makeover in early 2019 incorporated a seafood-focused upscale food court and a relaxed courtyard bar with a good beer and wine selection. Dining options…

  • Island Gelato

    Waiheke Island

    Before school, after school, and on weekdays and weekends, Waiheke locals crowd Island Gelato's shipping-container garden for delicious ice cream, coffee…

  • Little & Friday

    Parnell & Newmarket

    Renowned for some of Auckland's best homestyle baking, the sleek and modern Little & Friday is worth the 500m stroll from Newmarket's main shopping street…

  • Casita Miro

    Waiheke Island

    A wrought-iron-and-glass pavilion backed with a Gaudí-esque mosaic garden is the stage for a very entertaining troupe of servers who will guide you…

  • Coco’s Cantina

    Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd

    Waiting for a table is sometimes part of the experience at this popular and bustling cantina, but propping up the bar is hardly a hardship – the ambience…

  • Te Matuku Seafood Market

    Waiheke Island

    Head to this combination seafood retailer and deli selling local gourmet produce for the freshest and best-value oysters on the island. Just $26 will get…

  • Ajisen

    Parnell & Newmarket

    One of the three international ramen franchises to open in Newmarket in late 2019, this is our hands-down favourite. Service is always speedy and friendly…

  • Dizengoff

    Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd

    This stylish shoebox crams in a disparate crowd of corporate and fashion types, Ponsonby denizens and travellers. There's a Jewish influence to the food,…

  • La Cigale

    Parnell & Newmarket

    Catering to Francophile foodies, this warehouse stocks French imports and has a patisserie-laden cafe. During the weekend farmers markets, this cigale …

  • Deco Eatery

    Auckland Region

    Located amid the heritage vibe of Lopdell House, Deco's decor channels a Turkish ambience, while the menu combines Anatolian classics with a broader…

  • Bethells Cafe

    Auckland Region

    Less a cafe and more a food truck with an awning, Bethells Cafe does a roaring trade in burgers (beef and vegetarian), pizza, cakes and coffee. On Friday…

  • Ponsonby Road Bistro

    Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd

    The service is first-rate at this modern, upmarket restaurant, which introduces Asian flavours to predominantly French- and Italian-style bistro dishes…

  • Siostra

    Auckland

    Run by a charming pair of sisters, Siostra is the perfect little neighbourhood bistro, serving up hearty Italian fare with a modern sensibility…

  • Takapuna Beach Cafe

    Auckland

    Sophisticated cafe fare combined with excellent views of Takapuna Beach ensure that this cafe constantly buzzes. If you can’t snaffle a table, grab an…

  • Fort Greene

    Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd

    Baked on-site, Auckland's best sourdough bread is used for Fort Greene's tasty gourmet sandwiches. Pick some up for a picnic or tuck into the Reuben…

  • Swallow

    Hauraki Gulf Islands

    Hands down the best burgers on the island, with massive overflowing options including pork belly or beef, blue cheese and caramelised onions. Also wraps,…

  • Wai Kitchen

    Waiheke Island

    Why? Well firstly there's the lively menu that abounds with Mediterranean and Asian flavours. Then there's the charming service and the breezy ambience of…

  • Tipi & Bob’s

    Hauraki Gulf Islands

    Serving simple but satisfying meals in large portions, this popular haunt has an inviting deck overlooking the harbour. The steak and seafood combos are…

  • Dragonfired

    Waiheke Island

    Specialising in 'artisan wood-fired food', this caravan by the beach serves the three Ps: pizza, polenta plates and pocket bread. It's one of Waiheke's…

  • Ampersand

    Ampersand

    Auckland

    Catch a train from Auckland's downtown Britomart transport hub to Orakei station to explore the city's new Orakei Bay Village development. Filling a high…

  • Miss Istanbul

    Miss Istanbul

    Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd

    Part of the Ponsonby Central complex, a stylish food precinct offering flavours from around the world, Miss Istanbul channels a backstreets-of-Beyoğlu…

  • Tiger Burger

    Tiger Burger

    Auckland

    Formerly starring at markets and food-truck pop-ups around town, Tiger Burger has graduated to a hip permanent space in the city-fringe suburb of Grey…

  • Morepork

    Morepork BBQ

    Auckland

    Texas-style barbecue comes to Auckland at this smoke-infused shrine to superb brisket, pulled pork and ribs. Rubs and sauces are prepared in-house, and…

  • Devon on the Wharf

    Auckland

    From downtown Auckland, make the short ferry journey to Devonport to visit this laid-back cafe packed with Turkish influences. Combine harbour views with…

  • Tao

    Parnell & Newmarket

    Modern updates on Chinese classics and some of the city's best dumplings combine at Tao, in the inner suburb of Newmarket. Amid chic Shanghai-inspired…

  • Mudbrick

    Waiheke Island

    The Hauraki Gulf is at its glistening best when viewed from Mudbrick’s picturesque veranda. The pretty formal gardens make it popular with weddings, which…

  • Pah Beach Cafe

    Hauraki Gulf Islands

    Pah Beach Cafe does the best impersonation of an Auckland cafe on the island with brunch classics including eggs Benedict and Mexican-style huevos…

  • Chinoiserie

    Auckland

    Bringing hip decor and tasty Taiwanese street food to a nondescript strip of suburban shops, Chinoiserie specialises in gua bao – oversized steamed buns…

  • Soul Bar & Bistro

    Viaduct Harbour & Wynyard Quarter

    Eating seafood by the water is a must in Auckland,and this modern gastrodome boasts an unbeatable see-and-be-seen location. The raw bar features tuna…

  • Best Ugly Bagels

    Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd

    Hand-rolled, boiled and wood-fired, Best Ugly's bagels are a thing of beauty. Call into its super-hip bakery in a converted heavy-vehicle workshop and…

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