Waterfront fine dining at its best, featuring breathtaking harbour views, large outdoor dining area and fireplace.
Celebrate in style this August with the city centre's best eateries offering stunning set menus for Restaurant Month. Whether it's an anniversary, birthday, or simply indulging in the joy of dining out, these $55+ menus promise an unforgettable experience. Prepare to be dazzled by exquisite flavours, impeccable presentation, and top-notch service. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in Restaurant Month's gastronomic wonders and let the city's culinary gems make your occasion truly extraordinary. Check out our top picks below and see all the $55+ menus here.
Paname Social | $65 three-course French dinner + glass of wine
Discover Paname Social, where European flavours meet exceptional hospitality. Enjoy their three-course French dinner with a glass of wine amidst the ambience inspired by Paris itself. Perfect for a special evening, savour the essence of Paname—a tribute to Parisian charm—in the heart of the city.
SkyBar | $85 High Tea and cocktail
Delight in SkyBar's indulgent High Tea designed for sharing, featuring bites like Spiced egg with salami and Roast beef quiche lorraine, paired perfectly with a Beam Suntory Tamaki Tea Cocktail. Available for lunch only, savour these treats crafted by the award-winning team at SUCRÉ by SkyCity, all amidst spectacular views from the Sky Tower. See the full menu and Ts and Cs here.
kingi | $65 two-course sharing style dinner + drink
Set in stunning surroundings, kingi (short for kingfish) champions sustainably sourced New Zealand produce in thoughtful, approachable ways. For $65, take your pick from their sharing-style dinner featuring the likes of flatbread and hapuka taramosalata, kingi burger and pan-roasted snapper to name a few. See the full menu and Ts and Cs here.
MASU by Nic Watt | $79 for a four-course dinner with sides
With a passion for flavour and dedication to detail, MASU is the ultimate spot to indulge in mouthwatering Japanese cuisine. This Restaurant Month, they're treating diners to a delicious selection of beautifully crafted dishes. Kick off with sashimi, crispy sushi rice, chirashi, spicy miso & parmesan cheese, mixed tempura, then indulge in Japanese wagyu tsukune and finish with Shiro miso caramel. Check out the full menu and Ts & Cs here.
Gochu | $65 five-course sharing style lunch or dinner
A firm favourite amongst foodies, Gochu delivers Korean flavours in an inventive way. Begin with Panko mushroom skewers and indulge in dishes like cured kingfish and fried chicken slider. Delight in mains such as charred chicken with gochujang and Gochu salad. And finally, end on a sweet note with a matcha cream donut. Their menu will take you on a journey through Korea and its finest cuisine. Check out the full menu and Ts & Cs here.
Beast & Butterflies | $55 two-course or $70 three-course lunch or dinner
Explore flexible dining options with a $55 two-course or $70 three-course menu. Whether you're craving tuna ceviche, eye fillet carpaccio, or spinach feta risotto for starters, followed by salted baked potato gnocchi or market fish for mains and indulging in desserts like chocolate delice or ginger creme brulee, there's a dish for every occasion. Check out the full menu and Ts & Cs here.
SOUL Bar & Bistro | $60 for a two-course, $70 for a three course lunch or dinner
SOUL, a tried and true dining destination for many Aucklanders, is adored for a reason. The stunning views, irresistible food and hand-crafted cocktails are hard to go past. No matter the occasion, Soul Bar has you covered this August - enjoy the likes of yellowfin tuna, prawn & chorizo risotto with lemon, and miso market fish with cauliflower to name a few. See the full menu and Ts and Cs here.
Dans le Noir? | $65 for a two-course dinner
Embark on a unique sensory experience this Restaurant Month and dine on a surprise two-course meal enjoyed in complete darkness. The Dining in the Dark experience at Grand Millennium Auckland offers a unique sensory and human experience in complete darkness. It will be an unforgettable culinary journey this winter! Check out the full menu and the Ts and Cs here.
Hello Beasty | $60 for a five-course sharing style lunch or dinner
This cult eatery serves clean, bold flavours inspired by regions of Japan, Korea and China. Pulling out all the stops this August, their sharing-style menu features five courses of incredible Asian cuisine. Start with crispy salt & pepper pork belly gua bao before trying their finger-licking spicy BBQ Chicken with chickpea, black garlic & sesame puree, and a Korean classic dessert - khwabbaefi twisted donuts with miso caramel & chocolate fudge sauce. Check out the full menu and Ts and Cs here.
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See all the special $55+ menus for Restaurant Month here. Be sure to click through on the individual business listings on our website for the full menu details and terms and conditions.