Located overlooking the sparkling waters of the Viaduct Harbour, Oyster & Chop offers absolutely delicious, decadent eats to...
Whether you're after a waterside view, a cute laneway or a rooftop deck, there's plenty of ways to enjoy outdoor dining in the city centre.
Waterfront Dining
Soak up the sun and dine on the Harbour's doorstep
Bravo at Cracker Bay
Bravo at Cracker Bay, a bold, beautiful space serving contemporary cuisine for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and beyond. With incredible views of the Auckland harbour. Whether you’re sharing plates with friends, lingering over a long lunch, or enjoying a slow evening by the water, Bravo at Cracker Bay wraps the whole experience in a sense of calm, connection, and coastal ease.
SOUL Bar & Bistro
SOUL is in the heart of Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour. The bistro prides itself on its use of the finest, freshest local ingredients with an emphasis on seafood. Its elegant terrace faces west to catch the spectacular sunsets and take in the views out across the water.
The Lula Inn
Drawing inspiration from New Zealand’s South Pacific provenance, The Lula Inn is an urban escape to explore lively drinking, dining and entertainment experiences, all set within a garden oasis. Perched in the heart of the Viaduct, you get a front-row seat of Viaduct views.
With bright, bold and fresh Asian flavours and some of the best harbour views in town, this is definitely an eatery to get...
This all-day, coffee until cocktails venue is perched beautifully adjacent to the water's edge. You can’t actually get closer...
One of Auckland's well-known dining destinations is entering an exciting new chapter, with Origine at Commercial Bay evolving...
Sitting atop of Mövenpick Hotel, BODA commands impressive views and delivers modern Asian cuisine styles with a distinctively...
Botswana Butchery, located in the historic Ferry Building on Quay Street, combines premium produce, wine and local...
Giraffe is a celebration of everything that makes New Zealand great, with home grown produce front and centre.
Rooftop Eateries
Warm sunshine, breathtaking views, and mouthwatering food
Aka Rooftop
Aka - meaning ‘red’ in Japanese introduces Auckland to a rooftop dining experience like no other, with a restaurant, outdoor bar, and private spaces all under a retractable roof. Perched 15 floors above the city, Aka offers 260-degree skyline and harbour views.
The Parasol & Swing Company
The Parasol & Swing Company is a cocktail bar with a stellar drinks menu and food offering in the heart of the Viaduct. Over two levels, with a rooftop bar overlooking Viaduct basin, experience unbeatable views paired with a carefully curated food and drinks menu.
The Glass Goose
Modelled on the visual of a glass house this contemporary yet casual eating and drinking space is a comfortable garden-like oasis. Hidden at the top of a staircase off Federal Street, this rooftop bar and restaurant offers a beautiful sunshine-filled dining experience.
Relax and unwind with great beer and plenty of sunshine at Dr. Rudi's Rooftop Brewing Co.
A wineshop and rooftop bar at the top of Commercial Bay... and it is fabulous!
Sunset is a contemporary bar where design, rinks, food, music and breathtaking views come together impeccably.
Offering up spectacular views of the harbour and delicious eats, this bar and eatery is light and bright, with a welcoming...
Found at the top of SO/ Auckland, the HI-SO rooftop bar, has expansive views over the Waitemata Harbour and Rangitoto Island...
Roll up to the rooftop bar, where you can kick back, have a laugh and share some yarns. The pints are cold and cheap, and the...
Outdoor Seating that Wows
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Captain's Bar
Take in the waterfront views from the outdoor terrace as you explore expertly crafted cocktails, thoughtful alcohol‑free creations, and a menu of tapas and sharing plates designed for grazing and good conversation. With its intimate atmosphere, harbour‑side setting and carefully curated drinks programme, Captain’s Bar is the perfect destination to unwind, connect and savour the evening.
Palmer Bar
Palmer is your urban oasis, a unique bar and dining experience in a space designed to inspire. Sit back and relax as you enjoy your favourite drink and dish or join friends on the terrace for shared plates and bubbles. The choice is yours; the taste and setting are exclusive to Palmer.
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Bringing the best street food from LA to the Baja Coast all the way to Auckland's waterfront.
The Terrace at the Aotea Centre is the ideal place to grab a coffee, drink or bite to eat before a movie or the next big show...
Ortolana is a contemporary bistro set within an elegant, sun-filled conservatory in the Pavilions at Britomart.
Odettes brings a slice of Eastern Mediterranean chic to City Works Depot
Offering an array of delectable food and specialty coffee, it's the place to enjoy delicious treats. Relax and recharge after...