With over 100 American Express Restaurant Month menus on offer, choosing the right one for you might seem like a daunting task.
To make your life easier, we have trawled through all the specials to find out the ones that you simply can't miss this August. We made sure to include $25, $40 and $55+ menus to cover any occassion, from a casual catch up with friends to a special treat for a loved one.
$25 Menus
The Crab Shack
2 Course Dinner or Lunch
Enjoy a finger-licking good casual seafood experience at this chilled waterfront eatery. Start your lunch or dinner with the calamari rings or the Shack's signature seafood chowder, followed by a flavoursome jambalaya or blackened catch of the day served with shack slaw and chimichuri.
Spice Alley
2 Course Dinner or Lunch
A recent addition to the city centre dining scene, Spice Alley serves delicious hawker-style fare bringing together the flavours of South East Asia. The 2 course menu includes banana leaf steamed fish to start and Filipino-style braised pork belly or Thai green chicken curry for the main. Head there for a long lunch or a casual dinner with your mates.
Lowbrow.
2 Course Dinner or Lunch
Lowbrow. is one of the gems in the city's newest dining precinct, Queen's Rise serving an original take on fast food. With their August menu offering, you can sink your teeth into their mouthwatering fried chicken wings that come with two sides followed by Lowbrow.'s signature soft serve sundae.
$40 Menus
The Parasol & Swing Company
3 Course Dinner or Lunch
If you're after a casual dining experience in a stunning setting, this beautiful rooftop bar is there for you. On their American Express Restaurant Month menu you will find a szechuan pepper poutine, venison rib & beef cheese burger and indulgent dessert waffle served with deep fried chocolate and ice cream. To make their offer even more irresistable, The Parasol & Swing Company are including a tap beer of your choice.
Xuxu Dumpling Bar
2 Course Dinner or Lunch + 2 Sides + Cocktail
The cosy Britomart nook has won our hearts and taste buds with its delicious dumplings and cocktails. The menu gives you a choice of two dumplings, savoury or sweet, complete with a delicious dessert and special cocktail.
Euro Bar & Restaurant
3 Course Dinner or Lunch
Treat yourself to a beautiful dinner or lunch at the iconic Euro. There are quite a few options to choose from on the menu, but we recommend opting for the Jerusalem artichoke with Clevedon buffalo curd and pecorino for your starter; day-boat caught snapper served with celeriac purée, shrimp, fennel and pernod butter; and Valrhona chocolate tart with dulce de leche for a sweet finish.
Ima Cuisine
3 Course Dinner
Head to Ima for an unforgettable Mediterranean feast. The 3 course menu includes a small mezze plate to share, a choice of Lebanese lamb, Mesachan chicken, sabich or halloumi complete with the orange blossom cream caramel or a selection of sorbets.
$55+ Menus
Ebisu
$65 for a 4 Course Dinner
This Britomart gem is home to an elevated contemporary Japanese dining experience. The exquisite 4 course menu offers Ebisu's take on such much-loved classics as beef tataki, nigiri sushi, karrage chicken and their signature dark chocolate fondant dessert served with miso caramel, strawberry sorbet, black sesame sponge and freeze dried mandarin.
O'Connell Street Bistro
$60 for a 4 Course Dinner or Lunch
This August, experience Auckland's much-loved European-style bistro where an all-round excellent dining experience is guaranteed. The 4 course menu comprises two delicious entrees, followed by the crusted braised kamb shoulder and, for dessert, milk chocolate cremeaux served with honeycomb and salted caramel & barley malt ice cream.
The Sugar Club
$99 for a 3 Course Dinner + Drink Matches
Treat your loved one to a special night above the city at The Sugar Club. Their incredible menu three course menu includes not only the luxurious fare but also a drink match for each course. If you're looking for a reason to savour the best of Auckland's fine dining, this is it.