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:
Newest spots
Designed for busy city workers, FERN lets you pre-order, customize, and leave notes easily through their sleek website or in...
Atomic’s latest espresso bar on Mills Lane shakes up the city centre with premium brews and cutting-edge tech.
Step into Chul's - a premium Korean restaurant located in Commercial Bay, offering a modern interpretation of authentic...
Your destination for extraordinary, New York Style cookies.
Check out this cosy capybara-themed ramen shop, where delightful decor meets delicious, flavorful bowls of ramen.
Your new favourite spot for ceremonial grade matcha and refreshing açaí bowls, now open in Harbour Eats.
SUMI brings the ancient craft of Robatayaki to life with modern elegance. Grilled over Bincho Tan charcoal, every dish...
Step into a slice of Paris at Frenchy’s Crêpes, your destination for an authentic French crêperie experience! Perfect for a...
This soft serve spot is newly opened in Elliott Stables and is a branch of the super successful Miguelito's Australia...
Refreshing juices, superfood smoothies and popular açaí bowls centrally located in Queen's Court.
Fancy an afternoon tea?
Inspired by retro tea-taking traditions with a Sean Connolly twist, expect tempting treats flavoured with the Mediterranean...
A Contemporary Afternoon Tea Celebrating Nostalgic New Zealand Flavours
The Cooke's signature high tea called Vari-tea brilliantly combines the classic English pursuits of afternoon tea, cakes & a...
Experience timeless classics reinvented with Sky Tea.
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...
Perched on the sixth floor at QT Auckland is the Rooftop at QT, boasting panoramic views across the harbour and superyachts...
Offering up spectacular views of the harbour and delicious eats, this bar and eatery is light and bright, with a welcoming...
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...
Authentic South American eatery in the historical Victoria Park Markets.
Baked to delight
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...
Discover the vibrant flavours of modern Chinese baking at Kung Fu Bakery, the latest gem in Auckland’s city centre.
La Petite Fourchette brings a little touch of France right to the heart of Auckland city.
Wheatz Bakery's treats are beautiful to look at and even better to eat. Think swiss rolls, stuffed croissants, indulgent...
The home of traditional Taiwanese sponge cakes, Portugese egg tarts and more!
Explore a market
Visit the Auckland Night Markets at North Wharf in Wynyard Quarter. Bring the family, bring your friends and bring your...
The weekly Britomart Saturday Market returns every Saturday to Takutai Square.
Share in the culture, traditions, music, dances and food of Latin America at this market taking place in Freyberg Place the...
From artisan fares to the best Auckland night markets, enjoy the city centre's diverse outdoor market culture.
