Hello Beasty
If contemporary Asian fusion is your thing, look no further than Hello Beasty. Enjoy a menu designed for sharing that nods to fresh ingredients and a complicated simplicity found in Japanese, Chinese and Korean cuisine. Don’t forget to a book table as this spot is a hit among locals!
Botswana Butchery
Try a delicious feast that’s so good, it’s on a whole other continent! Bring the taste of the deep south to Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland at Botswana Butchery. A fun dining experience, go on a culinary journey with premium produce and wine from central Otago.
Giraffe
This is a dinner worth sticking your neck out for. Described as a celebration of everything that makes New Zealand great, Giraffe offers fresh, local produce in a relaxed environment. Indulge in whitebait fritters, pumpkin ravioli or a duck caesar salad.
SOUL
Hear the roar outside Soul Bar and visit their two iconic lion statues. Over the last two decades, SOUL has become a destination for good times, hand-crafted cocktails served to perfection and delicious food. With views stretching across the harbour, this restaurant isn’t one to skip!
Lobster & Tap
Head to Auckland Fish Market to experience Lobster & Tap, dedicated entirely to premium Canadian wild caught lobster in a warm, buttered bun. Try the iconic mac n cheese or a lobster salad paired with a cold beer and you’ll be set for the evening.
Red Elephant
Featured as one of the Top 100 Iconic Auckland Eats and a place you'll never forget, Red Elephant Thai on Khyber Pass is definitely not one to miss. Discover an authentic Thai menu and chow down on the Gai Ob Pu Kao Fai - Flaming Chicken, a dish that boasts flavoursome meat and savoury-sweet skin that will leave you wanting more.
Tiger Burger
Head to Tiger Burger for the ultimate burger experience. Located in Grey Lynn, this hot spot is just a stone’s throw away from the central city, offering vegetarian options, mouth-watering side dishes and a dessert menu to finish the evening off on a sweet note.
Ghost Donkey
Yes you mexi-can! The humble donkey becomes next level at this Commercial Bay gem. Enjoy a pre-show Mexican experience, complete with tacos, cocktails and churros. Feeling adventurous? Try the mushroom margarita for mucho good times.