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Experience dining like never before this Restaurant Month — with immersive noodle-fueled scavenger hunts, hands-on cooking...
Auckland’s Biggest Dining Celebration Returns This August!
With over 100 restaurants participating, Restaurant Month is the city’s largest and most exciting culinary promotion and this year, it’s bigger and better than ever.
Don’t miss out on an incredible lineup of foodie events, from elegant dining experiences with guest chefs to progressive dinners that take you on a journey through multiple restaurants. Add to that hands-on cooking classes and a variety of unique culinary experiences, and you’ve got a month packed with flavour and fun. So, don't try this at home... try it at Restaurant Month.
Want to dive deeper into all the unmissable events? Scroll down for all the delicious details:
Elevated dining at its finest
Top restaurants team up with guest chefs for exclusive, one-night-only culinary collaborations that blend creativity, flavour, and flair.
Advieh with Gareth Stewart & Robin Wagner
Advieh, Intercontinental AKL | 27 AUG | 6.30pm | $180pp
Gareth Stewart, one of Auckland’s most acclaimed chefs, opens his kitchen at Advieh for a bold collaboration with Adelaide’s rising star, Robin. Together, they craft a six-course menu that fuses European precision with Kiwi soul. This exclusive event promises a vibrant collision of heritage, innovation, and expressive modern Australian cuisine—paired with exceptional wines and cocktails.
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Chef Collab at SOUL Bar
Soul Bar & Bistro, AKL Viaduct | 6 AUG | 6.30pm | $170pp
Soul Bar invites you to an exclusive evening of coastal elegance as Sydney’s iconic Icebergs joins forces with Auckland’s waterfront gem. For one night only, Head Chef Alex Prichard and Beverage Director Matty Opai will bring their signature flair to the table, blending bold New Zealand flavours with Icebergs’ relaxed luxury. The night kicks off with a vibrant drinks reception, setting the stage for an unforgettable celebration of food, fine wine, and spirited energy
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Pasta with Sean Conolly and Emilie Pullar
Esther Restaurant, Viaduct Harbour | 12 AUG | 6.00pm | $159pp
Esther is serving up a luxurious night of pasta perfection as beloved food blogger Emilie Pullar of The Burnt Butter Table teams up with Chef Sean Connolly for a one-off culinary celebration. Guests will savour a three-course shared menu featuring Emilie’s signature handmade pasta, Esther favourites, and expertly matched wines—plus roaming cocktails and insider tips from the pasta pros. It’s a delicious blend of masterclass, dinner party, and indulgent pasta pilgrimage.
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A progressive dining journey
Embark on a progressive dining journey across multiple venues. Travel the globe through taste, all without leaving the heart of the city.
Passage to India
14 AUG | 6.30pm | $125pp
Take your taste buds on a journey through India with a progressive dining adventure across three standout restaurants—Times of India, 1947, and Goat. Each venue serves a regionally inspired four-course feast, showcasing bold spices and aromatic dishes from areas like Jammu & Kashmir and West Bengal. As you rotate through each stop, you’ll collect stamps in your custom Dining Passport, tracing a delicious trail of flavour, culture, and culinary discovery.
Around the World at Commercial Bay
20 AUG | 6.30pm | $140pp
With a custom-designed Dining Passport in hand, guests will journey through three unique restaurants at Commercial Bay, each offering a surprise dish that reflects their signature style. Expect bold Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavours at Advieh, globally inspired gastropub fare at Reign and Pour, and modern European cuisine with harbour views at Queens. With matched wines and spirits at every stop , this exclusive event promises a dynamic and delicious evening of discovery.
Feast from the East
21 AUG | 6.30pm | $90pp
Journey through three standout Asian eateries—Seoul Night, Mad Samurai, and Khu Khu—each serving a signature course paired with curated wines and spirits. From refined Korean-Japanese fusion to bold Japanese street eats and fiery Vegan Thai delights, this immersive event promises a sensory celebration of Asia’s culinary diversity. Collect stamps in your Dining Passport as you savour each stop—one unforgettable bite at a time.
