When it comes to dining options for any occasion and craving, the city centre has you spoilt for choice. From quick bites to fine dining and everything in between, it's all happening. We've got the rundown on family restaurants, vegan options, late night spots, intimate date night eateries, buffets and more! Book a table and experience the best dining in Auckland.
Our foodie picks:
All You Can Eat
Fortuna's sumptuous banquet-style buffet has three sittings: breakfast, lunch and dinner and each of them is well known for...
From India, With Love
Restaurant Month offer: $55 for a Four Course Sharing Style Lunch or Dinner
Restaurant Month offer: $88 for a Three Course Dinner
iVillage offers absolutely delicious and authentic Indian food for a fabulous night out.
Restaurant Month offer: $59 for a Four Course Sharing Style Menu
Newest spots in the city centre
Refreshing juices, superfood smoothies and popular açaí bowls.
The menu is short and sweet, delivering high quality sandwiches every time. Breads are baked fresh on site daily, and each...
Kiwis love their BBQ, and Smokeland BBQ’s mission is to prove that amazing BBQ food doesn’t need to be expensive or difficult...
Run by Martin and Alek, they have both taken their knowledge for wine and turned this space into a cozy, intimate and...
Indulge in the perfect blend of Greek and Mediterranean flavours in this new addition to the ever-popular Elliott Stables!
Ideal for breakfast lunch or dinner – or even just a quick stop off for a snack while exploring the city – their menu caters...
Restaurant Month offer: $45 for a Two Course Lunch or Dinner
Your new go-to for late night dinner and drinks, Tiger Den has opened in Khartoum Place! Their menu (and karaoke song list)...
Fat Puku's is the place to go for a deliciously indulgent meal in the city - think smash burgers, boozy shakes, loaded fries...
We are the perfect cosy spot to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city for a study break, lunchtime munch or a catch...
Perfect for sharing, Mad Pot's Asian fusion offering features their Signature Hot Pot Soup, the warm, comforting dish that...
Restaurant Month offer: $45 for a Three Course Sharing Style Dinner + Cocktail
Introducing Auckland's Newest Taste Sensation: bb.q Chicken! Imagine crispy, succulent fried chicken infused with unique...
Alfresco Dining Spots
Savor, connect, and celebrate under the sky at Darling on Drake, Auckland's hottest new spot in town. Open from 3pm til late...
The Lula Inn is an urban escape to explore lively drinking, dining and entertainment experiences, all set within a garden...
Palmer is your urban oasis, a unique bar and dining experience in a space designed to inspire.
Ortolana is a contemporary bistro set within an elegant, sun-filled conservatory in the Pavilions at Britomart.
A bold restaurant serving simple unfussy Italian food built from locally sourced ingredients.
The Conservatory at North Wharf is a wine bar, cocktail bar and restaurant with a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere with areas...
Restaurant Month offer: $45 for a Sharing Menu Dinner + Twisted Martini
Restaurant Month offer: $55 for a Two Course Lunch or Dinner
Escape to a little slice of paradise in Wynyard Quarter.
The Store is an eatery of two halves. One half caters house-made foods and coffee to go. The second half has courtyard...
This all-day, coffee until cocktails venue is perched beautifully adjacent to the water's edge. You can’t actually get closer...
Restaurant Month offer: $75 for a Four Course Lunch or Dinner
High tea experiences to try
The Cooke's signature high tea called Vari-tea brilliantly combines the classic English pursuits of afternoon tea, cakes & a...
Inspired by retro tea-taking traditions with a Sean Connolly twist, expect tempting treats flavoured with the Mediterranean...
Experience timeless classics reinvented with Sky Tea.
Embark on an afternoon filled with mouth-watering delicacies and delightful cocktail at this high tea experience like no...
Every Saturday and Sunday from 3 - 5pm, for just $59 per person. Includes a glass of Easy Street on arrival.
Markets & Festivals
Visit the Auckland Night Markets at North Wharf in Wynyard Quarter. Bring the family, bring your friends and bring your...
The iconic Auckland Fish Market has recently been refurbished with eight new eateries, courtyard bar and a world class...
Iconic Eats 2024 winners
Restaurant Month offer: $65 for a Three Course Lunch or Dinner
Restaurant Month offer: $55 for a Three Course Sharing Style Lunch or Dinner
Restaurant Month offer: $69 for a Three Course Sharing Style Dinner
Restaurant Month offer: $55 for a Three Course Sharing Style Lunch or Dinner
Depot is a fast paced eatery and oyster bar by award winning NZ chef Al Brown. The focus is on seasonal produce and simple...
Using only the highest quality, locally sourced ingredients, Doe Donuts whip up seriously delicious donuts, sweet, fluffy...
The menu at Sue Hsiao Liu Chinese Restaurant offers a wide range of culinary delights, showcasing the rich and diverse...
Restaurant Month offer: $45 for a Two Course Lunch or Dinner
Simple but flavoursome, Eden Noodles Cafe is considered as one of the best places to grab a quick bite or casual lunch or...
Restaurant Month offer: $88 for a Three Course Dinner
Deliciously naughty, Sneaky Snacky Donut's wonderful creations are the epitome of indulgence.
Restaurant Month offer: $60 for a Five Course Lunch or Dinner
This Italian restaurant is a sophisticated casual dining in Wynyard Quarter. Rated Metro Peugeot's Restaurant of the Year...
Feeling peckish? Then head to this cult favourite dumpling bar on O'Connell Street.
Restaurant Month offer: $60 for a Two Course Lunch or Dinner
A bold restaurant serving simple unfussy Italian food built from locally sourced ingredients.
Daily Bread's new Britomart store is now open with a new 300sqm flagship store set to open alongside it soon.
Restaurant Month offer: $30 for a Two Course Lunch or Dinner
Amano is one of Britomart’s most prominent restaurants with a seasonal menu that is sure to tempt your palate.
Come for a morning coffee and freshly baked Spanish pastry, breakfast, lunch or dinner, and those slower moments in between...
Auckland city centre's best bakeries
The home of traditional Taiwanese sponge cakes, Portugese egg tarts and more!
Wheatz Bakery's treats are beautiful to look at and even better to eat. Think swiss rolls, stuffed croissants, indulgent...
Daily Bread's new Britomart store is now open with a new 300sqm flagship store set to open alongside it soon.
Visit Amano Bakery for incredible breads, filled sandwiches, decadent doughnuts, golden pastries, lemon tarts and all sorts...
From delectable buns to perfectly crafted Onigiri (triangular sushi), fluffy and soft sponge cakes to flavourful roll cakes...
Deliciously naughty, Sneaky Snacky Donut's wonderful creations are the epitome of indulgence.
Delicious spots for a naughty eat
Luna Bakehouse, where passion for pastry and the pursuit of innovative flavours meet.
Good Dog Bad Dog is a fast paced, American inspired hotdog shop, serving up the classics along with new favourites. This is...
Restaurant Month offer: $30 Two Course or $45 for a Three Course Lunch or Dinner + Drink
La Petite Fourchette brings a little touch of France right to the heart of Auckland city.
Serving up a highly addictive menu of fresh, delicious burgers, sides and shakes - fast!
Adding extra sweetness to your day, Oh My Croffle specialises in a fusion dessert which marries a croissant and a waffle iron...
Located on Chancery Square, Mighty Hotdog serves super delicious and creative Korean-style deep-fried hotdogs.
The White Lady has been an iconic, family-owned eatery in Auckland since 1948. Her menu ranges from burgers to toasted...
Rock up to Coops for a slick, no-nonsense but also full of nonsense pub that you’ll be chuffed to call your local. Expect...
