With over 175 Restaurant Month menus on offer, choosing the right one for you might seem like a daunting task. To help, we've put together a list of our favourite $15, $25, $40 and $55+ menus to cover any occasion, from a casual catch up with friends to a special fine dining experience with loved ones.
$15 or less menus
Kai Eatery | $15 for a dinner & lunch
Auckland's original Taiwanese XL fried chicken destination, Kai Eatery is inspired by the Night Street Markets of Taipei and is famous for its authentic Taiwanese street food and drinks. Their fresh and flavoursome $15 Restaurant Month menu offer includes tasty chicken bites with shoestring fries and a can of coke all for $15.
To see all the $15 or less menu offers, click here.
$25 menus
Scarecrow | $25 for a 2 course dinner & lunch
Scarecrow is one of the jewels in the city's crown for food lovers. For Scarecrow, great food isn’t just about the ingredients; it’s about where it comes from, who makes it, how it makes it way to the plate, and finally, how it’s enjoyed. Scarecrow stewards this process every step of the way. Check out their $25 three course lunch menu which includes a black chia & vegetable kofte entrée as well as a poached tamarillo dessert with muscovado, black sesame glass and vanilla coconut labneh.
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.
The Good Luck Coconut | $25 for a three course dinner & lunch
Come, kick back and relax down at The Good Luck Coconut, where they've got a tasty sharing menu packed full of dishes influenced by the Pacific and Asian cuisines as well as a fantastic menu of cocktails to try. And how about this for a special menu - for just $25 enjoy a three course dinner or lunch with options including market fish ika mata with coconut, lime, melon and mint; smoked pork ribs (pictured) with pineapple BBQ sauce, puffed rice and sansho; and a delicious steamed banana pudding with rum caramel and vanilla ice cream for dessert.
To see all the $25 menu offers, click here.
$40 menus
Cafe Hanoi | $40 for a 2 course dinner & lunch
Set in the heart of Britomart, Cafe Hanoi is a modern Vietnamese restaurant inspired by the flavours and faded elegance of Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Dishes are characterized by a unique combination of ingredients and cooking techniques that come together to create an exciting dining experience. Their $40 Restaurant Month menu (pictured) is a must try and includes crispy coconut & shrimp mini pancakes; lemongrass roasted squid stuffed with pork and a roasted duck salad - delicious!
Depot Eatery & Oyster Bar | $40 for a two course dinner & lunch + drink
The perfect place to drop in and refuel. It’s chef Al Brown’s place and reflects perfectly his attitude towards food: in season, beautifully cooked, to be enjoyed with friends. Most of the cooking is over charcoal or hard wood so there’s a real succulence to the flavours. Order a selection of small plates and pass them around. Try the freshly shucked oysters. We love the sound of their Restaurant Month menu options - braised lamb neck with labneh, pickled red onion & sourdough flatbreads for your main and mulled wine tamarillo with gingerbread, custard & mascarpone cream (pictured), matched with a glass of Man O’ War red.
Ortolana | $40 for a two course dinner & lunch
Ortolana is a contemporary bistro set within an elegant, sun-filled conservatory in the Pavilions at Britomart. The menu has a distinctive Italian and wider European flavour, with a strong emphasis on perfectly fresh produce, much of it from the restaurant's own market garden. Dine under the sparkling fairy lights and try their $40 special menu this August, which features delicious options like blue cheese gnudi with pumpkin, sage and pumpkin kernels and a panna cotta dessert with rhubarb, vincotto and walnut crumble.
To see all the $40 menu offers, click here.
$55 or more menus
The Grove | $85 for a three course lunch
Fine dining at its best, The Grove marries exquisite modern New Zealand cuisine with a relaxed and sophisticated atmosphere. The next time you are looking to celebrate a special occasion or feel like a treat of a meal, book a table at The Grove - and do it in August to make the most of the incredible Restaurant Month special menu! Course options include a duck liver parfait entrée, a choice of a classic English roast and their notorious sticky toffee pudding to finish.
Hugo's Bistro | $60 for a three course dinner & lunch
An all-day bistro that brings a sophisticated European vibe to the heart of the city, Hugo's Bistro offers all day dining - a place to perch at the bar & grab the morning coffee, meet friends for an afternoon Aperitivo, or enjoy a delicious meal in their welcoming dining room. Restaurant Month is all about expanding your flavour repertoire and trying new things, which makes this special menu a must try. Some of the options include pig's head croquettes and celeriac remoulade; kingfish carpaccio; grilled yellowbelly founder; and an olive oil & sea salt semifreddo for dessert.
Ebisu | $65 for a 4 course dinner & lunch
Occupying a historic building in Auckland’s Britomart precinct, Ebisu serves up contemporary Japanese fare, drawing on a combination of classic Japanese and European techniques to present an outstanding mix of new-style sushi and sashimi as well as traditional Japanese dishes. The dishes on their special menu for August look incredible - options include seared beef tataki with garlic onion dressing and black truffle paste, prawn dumplings, teriyaki chicken and their famous Ebisu Bombe Alaska to finish.
To see all the $55+ menu offers, click here.