Auckland | Places To Eat & Drink
- Soaring Through The Sky
- Aug 22, 2018
- 4 min read
Updated: Dec 16, 2019
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
Address: 18 Commerce St, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
What to eat/ drink: burgers, toasties, shakes
When to go: After a night out (24 hrs sat and sun, 7pm-4am other nights)
What to expect: Food served from a bus
Twentyone
Address: Level 3 Skytower, Auckland
What to eat/ drink: cocktails
When to go: Special occasion
What to expect: Classy, gorgeous furnishings
Botswana Butchery
Address: Ferry Building 99 Quay St, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
What to eat/ drink: Meat and lots of it- lamb, duck, venison, ribeye, wagu...
When to go: Special occasion
What to expect: Described as ‘fun dining’ it is plush but relaxed
Burger Fuel
Address: 291 Queen St, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand various
What to eat/ drink: Burgers
When to go: Every night
What to expect: Casual eatery with huge range of burgers
Portofino
Address: 87-89M Customs St W, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
What to eat/ drink: Italian food
When to go: Special occasion
What to expect: Set on the Viaduct, it has a lovely setting
Elliot Stables
Address: 39-41 Elliott St, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
What to eat/ drink: With 13 restaurants to chose from under one roof, there’s plenty of choice
When to go: Every night
What to expect: Charming, bustling setting, order at counters.
Top 3 Places:
Sals- Great value pizza, and it is maahoosive!
Umi Sushi- Yes Shannon ate there for 3 months straight, amazing large rolls and cheap!
Cafe Midnight Express- Such lovely and tasty food, feels like you have been transported from New Zealand to Turkey
Oh and sorry for so many food pics ruined with our faces taking up the image! Ha...
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