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Auckland | Places To Eat & Drink


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