Auckland has so much good food going, but like anywhere, sometimes arriving in a new destination, it is a little overwhelming trying to decide where to eat. We have compiled a list of our favourite places...
The Occidental
Address: 6 Vulcan Ln, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
What to eat/ drink: Belgian beer, seafood
When to go: Every night
What to expect: Busy and bustling
Federal Delicatessen (Fed Street Deli/ The Fed)
Address: 86 Federal Street, Auckland City, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
What to eat/ drink: bottomless coffee/tea / everything
When to go: open all day but try breakfast kitchen open till 1am Saturdays!
What to expect: American diner, stools overlooking the kitchen too
Depot
Address: 86 Federal St, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
What to eat/ drink: share plates, charcutterie boards
When to go: breakfast or for beer in the late evening
What to expect: Quirky and cool atmosphere
Mexico Restaurant
Address: 23 Britomart Pl, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand /Address: 164 Ponsonby Rd, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011, New Zealand/ Address: 4 The Strand, Takapuna, Auckland 0622, New Zealand
What to eat/ drink: Tacos, beer
When to go: Every night
Cassette 9
Address: 9 Vulcan Ln, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
What to eat/ drink: pizza
When to go?: Cheap eat, every night
What to expect: There is an eclectic mix of decoration, looks like walking into the Moulin Rouge- try get a table outside on the balcony
Umi Sushi
Address: 484 Lake Rd, Takapuna, Auckland 0622, New Zealand
What to eat/ drink: Sushi
When to go: All the time
What to expect: Simply both the best and cheapest sushi around, at only $1 a roll!
Sals
Address: 12 Jellicoe St, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand (multiple around city- google)
What to eat/ drink: PIZZA
When to go: Every single night
What to expect: New York pizzeria with massive pizzas! Very well priced
Sky Tower Orbit 360° Restaurant
Address: Cnr Victoria and Federal Streets Level 52, Sky Tower, Auckland Central, Auckland
What to eat/ drink: afternoon tea, dinner
When to go: For a special occasion
What to expect: Unbelievable, the view is ever changing as the restaurant revolves
Café Midnight Express
Address: 59 Victoria St W, Auckland, Auckland Central 1010, New Zealand
What to eat/ drink: Turkish food
When to go: Every night (if you could) Special occasion
What to expect: Wonderful, enchanting, cosy restaurant, with live music/ dancing and great food
Waiheke Wineries- various vineyards
Address: Waiheke Island
What to eat/ drink: drink lots of locally produced wine
When to go: Anytime
What to expect: A lovely rural island, on the Waitamata Harbour, which produces spectacular wines. Try Mudbrick amongst others
Wynyard Quarter- various 40 restaurants and bars
Address: Viaduct Harbour, Auckland Central, Auckland 1001, New Zealand
What to eat/ drink: Everything from Thai to Pizza, Burgers to Seafood. Multiple bars and restaurants
When to go: Any time of day and night
What to expect: Amazing area, lots to explore and a huge range of places to eat and drink with a range of prices.
Gourmet Burger and Brew
Address: 139 Quay St, Viaduct, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
What to eat/ drink: burgers!
When to go: Every night
What to expect: A creative burger joint, look out for Pam’s face on their billboard! (not sponsored!)
LA Cigale- French Market
Address: 69 St Georges Bay Rd, Parnell, Auckland 1052, New Zealand
What to eat/ drink: Crepes
When to go: For the weekend market
What to expect: Charming French- focused gourmet hub featuring café and bistro eats, a shop and multivendor weekend market
Burger Burger Ponsonby
Address: 4 Brown St, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011, New Zealand (various)
What to eat/ drink: burgers!
When to go: Every night
What to expect: Very popular, bustling burger joint
Sails Restaurant
Address: 103-113 Westhaven Dr, Westhaven Marina, Auckland 1144, New Zealand
What to eat/ drink: at least 3 courses, and drink expensive wine
When to go: Special occasion
What to expect: It is posh but lovely food, well presented, with views of the harbour and bridge from the large windows (Pam is biased as she was a waitress here, although we never dined)
Giapo Artistic Ice Cream
Address: 12 Gore St, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
What to eat/ drink: the most wonderful ice creams
When to go: All the time
What to expect: Ice cream like you have never seen or ate before
White Lady