Found the staff to be very accommodating especially considering we had a little baby.
Our order was taken promptly and again the staff were very nice.
Unfortunately for us our meal was cut short by our baby and we only managed starters which were absolutely amazing!
Would not hesitate to return if we were in the area again.

We have eaten at Aberdeen several times and found the food to be average and service awful and choose not to go back. We love the layout , decor and ambiance of Aberdeen. New head chef IJ has moved in and we thought great that will change things. Wrong! I selected the OP Rib medium rare, it came rare almost blue, I sent it back. 20minutes later ( my partner has eaten most of her meal)it came back re-cooked, yep re-cooked and tough as, The “creamy garlic” mash was insipid and watery, the zucchini was bland and looked like it came from last left overs, the mushroom sauce was stone cold. Honestly it was crap, absolutely appalling.
Service, what service – soon as we complained they did not want to know us and left us sitting. Chef needs a bloody good kick in the backside, it ain’t that hard to cook a good steak especially when you specialise in it. I didn’t eat my meal so I didn’t pay for it which was begrudgenly accepted by the duty manager.
Would I go back, yes but only for a drink.

dined here friday gone and thought the food was great but have to say the service was a real let down.

I have dined at Aberdean many many times. The team there have been working hard and have succeeded in facilitating Palmerston North with a truly great dining experience. The service is well executed, wine list is good covering all the bases, cocktails and back bar excellent, the meals under executive chef I.J. are very well executed, steaks cooked spot-on, great creme brulee; just because they are marketed as a steak house your should not avoid the ala carte menu – these dishes are highly deserving of exploration.
Aberdean caters to very large groups as well as the most intimate of romantic of occasions.
I look forward to Aberdean being awarded Restaurant of the Year this coming year, as well as Joe at the bar for his skills with cocktails, also I.J deserves Best Chef too. Good luck – not needed I think.
ps – Aberdean may look flash but the prices are v.reasonable. Oh, free BYO on Sunday, but I didn’t say anything

one of my favourite places, great steak every time! lots to choose from on menu also

A night to remember!
Had heard so many good things that I had to go!
Everything was what their reputation lives up to.
It was last Saturday night and extremely busy. The service was great, we were well looked after!
The food and wine selection was fabulous.
As good as any venue you will find in New Zealand.
Planning our Christmas function there already.

The food was excellent!
The service was extremely poor. Am so disappointed, that i will not be back again

Yum yum. I had the whitebait fritters and i loved it!! Also the creme brulee is to die for. Service great.

Obviously we had Steak
Food was fantastic – good value for the amount too!
Awesome service!

The food is fantastic and great service!!