Check out our picks of the best $25 menu deals you have to check out this Restaurant Month.
LOWBROW.
LOWBROW. | $25 for a two course lunch & dinner | 125 Queen St
For indulgent but simultaneously affordable dining, come to Lowbrow for their special Restaurant Month menu. For $25, you'll get a plate of buttermilk fried chicken and waffles and then for dessert - a fried birthday cake sundae! Take a group of friends and pair this offer with a jug of craft beer or try something new with one of LOWBROW's handcrafted cocktails.
Burger Burger | $25 for a two course dinner + house soda | 7/21 Queen St
If you are on the hunt for old-fashioned burgers that come with a twist, Burger Burger is the place for you. During Restaurant Month get a burger of your choice, polenta fries with rosemary salt and homemade mayo, and a homemade soda for a mere $25. If that's not the definition for 'bang for your buck', we're not sure what is!
Gusto at the Grand | $25 for a two course dinner or lunch + a glass of wine
Love indulging in pasta and wine? You'll love Gusto at the Grand's Restaurant Month menu then - for $25 enjoy a two-course lunch or dinner including a glass of white wine. Start your meal with pea, mint & ricotta bruschetta and then enjoy a main of Pappardelle Bolognese, all washed down with a delicious glass of Italian wine.
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Besos Latinos | $25 for a lunch & dinner + drink | 39 Elliott St
Besos Latinos consistently produces mouth-watering Latin American food and drink in a festive and lively atmosphere. For $25 you will receive a foot-long beef, chicken, or vegetarian taco topped with beans, sour cream and salsa. To top it all off, this Restaurant Month offer is paired with a delicious and zesty margarita.
Juke Joint
Juke Joint | $25 for a platter | City Works Depot & Commercial Bay
For southern style BBQ meat there's no better place to go than to Juke Joint. Located in both City Works Depot and Commercial Bay, stop in for lunch or dinner and tuck into a build your own platter. For $25, pick five proteins (beef brisket, fried chicken, smoked tofu, lamb - just to name a few), one salad (we recommend the Juke slaw), two sides (green beans & Mac 'n' cheese please!) and two sauces (chipotle mayo & the 'thick & fruity' are too good to pass up).
Faro | $25 for a two course lunch & dinner | 5 Lorne St
Established over 10 year ago, Faro has made a name for itself on the Auckland Korean food scene. The menu options for their $25 two course Restaurant Month offer include deep fried dumplings, a bibimbap with your choice of protein and assorted vegetables, as well as kimchi jjigae (a tasty kimchi soup with diced pork and tofu).
XuXu Dumpling Bar | $25 for a two course dinner & lunch
Xuxu (say “Su-su”) is one of the city’s gems, a cosy table-service bar in the heart of Britomart. This Restaurant Month menu offer is great if you're a fan of (you guessed it!) dumplings, and are keen for a casual lunch or catch up after work with friends. Their menu offer includes a main mixed basket of dumplings followed by their famous Banoffee dessert dumplings with salted caramel & banana.