Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure this August, where epic $45 menus will take your taste buds on a thrilling ride. Whether you're craving French delicacies, Middle Eastern delights, or comforting Italian dishes, there's a menu to satisfy every desire. Feast your eyes on our picks below (we'll update them throughout the month!) and discover the full range of $45 offers available during this gastronomic extravaganza by clicking here.
Le Chef | $45 for a two-course French lunch or dinner
Bringing the charm of a traditional French bistro to O'Connell Street, Le Chef's cuisine is nothing short of spectacular. Pick between Crispy salt & pepper squid with wasabi mayonnaise, Goat cheese salad or dare to try the escargot (snails) to start, Steak de chou-fleur or Le Poisson du chef for your main, and crème brulèe or cheese of the day for dessert. See the full menu and Ts & Cs here.
Federal Delicatessen | $45 for a three-course lunch or dinner
Drop into Fed Deli this Restaurant Month and you'll be transported to New York City. Start with Mac and cheese bites, then savour Hot Corn Beef on Rye with Al's Old Yella Mustard for the main course. Round off your meal with decadent dessert options such as NY cheesecake, Banana & toffee pie, Sarah's pecan pie, or Lemon meringue pie. See the full menu and Ts & Cs here.
Gemmi | $45 for a three-course Italian lunch or dinner (2 entrèes + main + dessert)
Whether it's a girls' night out or a romantic date, Gemmi is the place to indulge. Enjoy unique dishes like Squid ink spaghetti with squid, chilli, parsley & garlic and Tuna with stracciatella, fennel pollen & lemon. See the full menu and Ts & Cs here.
The Lula Inn | $45 for a two course lunch or dinner + glass of wine
Perched right on the water's edge, The Lula Inn boasts stunning views and exquisite food to match. For $45, enjoy your choice of 16-hour lamb leg with Māori fry bread, mint chimichurri & kumara followed by Market fish with suruwa curry sauce, roasted cabbage & curry leaf and finish with Kumara roroi with vanilla ice cream, blackberry, crystallised ginger. See the full menu and Ts & Cs here.
Wildfire Churrascaria | $45 for a two course Brazilian lunch or dinner
Immerse yourself in the stunning waterfront of Viaduct Harbour this August and indulge in a delicious two-course menu at Wildfire Churrascaria. Begin with Brazilian cheese rolls - Pao de queijo, followed by a Wildfire meats tasting platter served with coleslaw, roasted potatoes, and flavorful sauces for your main course. See the full menu and Ts & Cs here.
Biang Biang | $45 for a three course lunch or dinner + drink (pricing for two people, one entrèe each + one main each)
Try Biang Biang's signature dishes, choose between chilli, beef or lamb as toppings to their signature Biang Biang hand cut noodles, and have a Rougamo & vegetable salad to complement this perfect meal! The best part? The $45 price is for two! See the full menu and Ts & Cs here.
The Good Luck Coconut | $45 for a three-course lunch or dinner
Enter the Tiki bar and get ready for an afternoon of island vibes! This special lunch or dinner menu includes three delightful dishes - torched yellowfin tuna with kombu vinaigrette, creme fraiche and Meyer lemon gel, Ika mata made with raw trevally, coconut, lime and topped with smoked onion and a sesame wafer, and Wagyu sliders with sriracha mayo and swiss cheese in a purple kumara bun! See the full menu and Ts & Cs here.
Metita | $45 for a two-course dinner
Indulge in the flavours of the Pacific with mains like Roasted chicken leg with pumpkin, shiitake & miso, or Steamed snapper with cucumber, tarua & makrut lime. For dessert, savour Panipoppo with spiced rum caramel & banana sorbet or Pasifik koko with chocolate, turmeric & tipolo. See the full menu and Ts & Cs here.
Saint Alice | $45 for a two-course lunch or dinner
Experience the charm of Saint Alice with starters like white wine steamed mussels or chicken liver pate, followed by mains such as roasted pork belly or pan roast market fish. Complete your meal with a decadent dessert like raisin and date bread pudding. See the full menu and Ts & Cs here.
