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Euro Restaurant & Bar

4 star rating
26 reviews

Cuisine: New Zealand, A La Carte, International, Pacific

137-147 Quay St
(Shed 22, Princes Wharf)
Auckland Central
Auckland City
09-309 9866
Valentines Day at Euro

$100 per person Wine and dine your loved one this…

Expires: February 14, 2012 (Tue)
 

Hours:

  • Mon – Fri 12pm – Late
  • Sat – Sun 10am – Late
  • Facilities/Features:
    • Business Dining
    • Great View
    • Out Catering
    • Private Functions
    • Private Parties
    • Romantic Dining
    • Wedding Functions
  • Payment Types: EFTPOS, Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, Diners
  • Price Range: Splurge, Above $35
  • Dress Code: Smart casual
  • Alcohol: Beer, Wine, Spirits, Cocktails
  • Seating for: 300
  • BYO/Corkage: No BYO
  • Parking: Pay & Display
  • Good For Groups: Yes
  • Takeaways: Yes
  • Delivers: No
  • Takes Reservations: Yes
  • Dietary Restrictions: Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Soy-free
  • Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Outdoor Seating: Yes
  • Meals: Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
  • Wi-Fi: None

“With its waterfront view, grown-up waiters, worldly wine list and specials like Bluff oysters seemingly on tap, EURO Restaurant & Bar is a place for showy fun. I’ve had extremely pleasant long lunches here and a few raucous late night trips which may have involved pizza . . .
“Away from usual bustle at the bar and on the terrace, the dining room allows a sense of spaciousness intimacy . . .
“We happily perch and get just the right amount of friendly, but non-intrusive chit-chat from behind the bar, before our waiter seats us and offers the kind of informative menu explanations that give me confidence to turn over our wine choices to him . . .” Excerpts from NZ Herald review by Janetta Mackay, Jun 2008.

26 Reviews for Euro Restaurant & Bar

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29th September 2010
5 star rating
Simply amazing, best food, best wine, great environment, great service, how more happy can i be? I would definitely go back there again for the most delicious food, i got to say it is my number 1 restaurant in auckland and the price paid is well worth it.

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dave j.

12

16th January 2012
4 star rating
great place, soo consistant with service and food. this is a place i enjoying going on afternoons and just eating there platters and drinking beer in there great location. so much on offer here cant say a bad word

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4th January 2012
4 star rating
We had a great dinner pre Christmas. As always the food and the service were superb. Euro is consistent which is invaluable.

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31st December 2011
3 star rating
Flawless and faultless dining experience. The pre-dinner drinks at the bar were a huge let down though and ruined the night as a whole, the young male waiter was hugely pretentious and made several offensive remarks about me and my partners age which left a sour taste in our mouths. Just because he was our age and wouldn’t have the disposable income to blow 200 dollars on a birthday outing doesn’t mean he needed to consistently bring it up. Very unprofessional, I can only hope he has been let go as the rest of the service was impeccable.

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13th December 2011
4 star rating
Food was very nice and also the service was excellent, very attentive but over the top.

Lovely place to go to for dinner with your partner.

Would definitely return again!

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13th November 2011
3 star rating
So abit about me and my partner, we are both in our 20s and we decided to go to here for our anniversary. We went to the Skycity 360o conservation restaurant on valentines and it set us back $200 but it was great.

Euro however, it was very noisy I found it, it was hard to talk in between and the tables were close to each other.
The food was OK, not to forget my partner had food poisoning that night ( not knowing the cause ) We had bread ( was ok, just like my bakery bread from countdown ) and had a S&G prawn for my partner as starters which was OK. And I had the calamari wrap which was just OK too. I thought skycity wowed us way more. However we did look forward to our mains. My partner got a eye fillet, was very small ( i know its a delicate but come on, for the same price, skycity was better!) it was wonderfully cooked though. I had the john dory fish of the day, it was good. too salty for me and the risotto was too chessy(sauce poured over) and was just overwhelming having two very salty. Wasnt impressed. Had a salad side and potatos, potatos were nicely cooked.

Overall everything was just OK. Skycity wowed me with their food and expertises and it was a nice quiet view along with a nice quiet dining experience which both me and my partner preferred.
Altogether it set us back $197. We gave $200 and she just took $3 as tip( not asking btw which was rude )
At skycity we got a full package for valentines ( even though we only had a choice from around 3-4 entrees and mains ) and we had an dessert at skycity too because it was part of the package, i got a rose and to look out at the conservation level while waiting for our tables for free. Parking was also discounted while it cost us about $13 on the viaduct.

So overall I would not return. Too busy, but food was good.

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13th September 2011
5 star rating
From the moment I approached the Maitre die to book a table for two on a very busy Friday evening, through to my glass of Laphroaig single malt whisky, my wife and I, celebrating our 39th wedding anniversary enjoyed a wonderful dinning experience.
The food was beautifully prepared and cooked to perfection. Our waiter Michael was attentive and very knowledgeable and helped us choose the perfect meal. To cap it off, Simon Gault came to our table and chatted briefly. We could not have asked for a better evening.
Many thanks, Brian and Pam

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5th September 2011
5 star rating
Amazing service from the gentleman that waited on my party at Euro. it was a bust Saturday night, but he made every effort to make sure we were well looked after. The food was AMAZING.

The only small issue we had was our side dishes never arrived, however we were not charged for them and were offered a discount.

Euro definitely sets the standard for service for Auckland restaurants.

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12th August 2011
4 star rating
Had a lovely mid week work lunch here last month.

I had the most amazing soup I’ve ever had in my life – cauliflower and truffle oil.

Colleagues had the oysters, which were beautifully presented, and fish.

We even had a side of the vegetables of the day – who would have thought brussels sprouts could taste so scrumptious.

Great service, tasty meal. We’ll be back.

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Maloo22

18

20th July 2011
4 star rating
A1

Excellent staff, attentive but not overbearing – let you have a good time.

Great good and importantly a great atmosphere, just make sure you don’t get put down the back – when you book request the front or outside.

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20th July 2011
3 star rating
The food was good, well presented and on time. Taste was lovely but I don’t see what the fuss is all about and why does it cost so much…I mean you can get similar dining expereince with similar tasting/presented food for less expensive costs.
And our waitress was over the top! We had an international business associate with us and I cringed a few times whenever the waitress started getting overly passionate about the food…gosh talk about being in love with food !

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JessieM

11

28th May 2011
5 star rating
I had my first Euro experience this week and wow, I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to go there. The food was amazing, and portion sizes were reasonable. I love fine food but I can’t stand tiny little portions so I was really happy to see decent sized meals. I had the prawn cocktail which was great – comes with these little bloody mary squeezey things which you squeeze into the prawns, I had the eye fillet with tarragon and forest mushroom pie on the side, and the mango floating island for dessert.

All were absolutely delightful and the waiter was great and helpful when making the big decisions like which dessert to have.

Love the decor and the cutlery – I like the meat fridge feature as well (although the vegetarian I was with didn’t feel exactly the same as I did heh)


I will most definitely go back when I’ve got a little cash to spare (which isn’t often). Although it’s more expensive than the places I’d usually frequent I was surprised it wasn’t more expensive than it was

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6th May 2011
2 star rating
OK location, nice food – BUT, $16 – $18 for a glass of wine?? At that price you would expect to be able to drink your wine with your meal, but unfortunately it took 3 hours to deliver 1 entree and 2 mains (for 2 people). Waiter apologised for the delay, saying that the chef had overcooked the fish and had to redo it. But, a complimentary glass of wine would have been the thing to do. Food very overpriced. No wonder tourists think NZ is expensive. I wonder if Mr Gault might be dining out on his name a bit! $9.50 for a plate of mashed potato with a smidgen of truffle oil, totally over the top. Keep your prices realistic Euro – you have a more discerning public nowadays! Will be trying other restaurants before returning to Euro.

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ryan

6

24th April 2011
5 star rating
The first your notice with any restaurant (after the building) is the service and that is hugely important on my list – I don’t eat food from shacks first of all – and for all the great restauarnts of Auckland, Euro has by far the best service from a professional staff who recognise that you are the customer and look after you in a manner befitting the establishment and the restaurant brand.

The food has always been delectable and I have tried 30% of the menu, but nothing beats their service, especially Nicole.

I haven’t been since the relaunch and wll have to get back down to sample the menu and enjoy the service.

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28th February 2011
5 star rating
What can I say? My husband and I have been to Euro several times in the past year or so and every time have loved it.
Even with the changes to the menu (has become more steak-house style) we still love it.
We end up getting the same things every time though – have only tried some of the other menu options on one visit.
We love the fresh oysters, breads and dips, jalepenjo crab and prawn dish, I LOVE the duck – hubby usually gets the steak.
I did find the signature chicken dish a bit dry but the slaw was great.
The service is impecible – the staff recognise us and remember what we order – they also know where we prefer to sit.
The wait staff we have had have all had a great knowledge of the wine list and have been able to recommend us some stunning pinot noir.
We will be back soon to enjoy again!

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LInda

1

2nd December 2010
1 star rating
Had lunch yesterday and was extremely disappointed with my meal – had the Simon Gault rotis chicken and it was so dry had to ask for gravy in order to make it edible. Also was quite amazed that nobody asked if we wanted dessert. Won’t be in a hurry to go back

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17th October 2010
5 star rating
It is really a great restaurant with great food and a great wine lists. i regard it as one of the best! Go and check it out!

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27th September 2010
4 star rating
Lunch on Sunday 28th September 2010, what incredible service. Our waiter was AMAZING he really loves his career and it shows! 5 hungry girls all had incredible meals, beautifully presented and executed. I don’t know how we fitted in dessert but I am so glad we did, the trio of ice cream was outstanding. Thanks Euro, still stunning after all these years!

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13th September 2010
2 star rating
i went for dinner last Tuesday(7/09/10)
the food was OK,but the presentation was the same as the pub near my house,so for a restaurant who pretend to be a fine dinning destination i was really disappointed specially when i saw the bill arrive!!
I think when you charge more than $30 for a main the customers deserve a minimum of presentation on the plate!
i am not ready to go there again until i heard they change their policy.
I think it’s a canteen for rich people.
When i go out for dinner in a fine dinning restaurant i expect a lot more than they give to me last Tuesday.
Simon Gault need to work hard on this place.
It’s pub food sold for a fortune!!
So Disappointed!!!!!
JP

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Kate

7

27th April 2010
5 star rating
I’ve dined here about 5 times in the last 6 months – twice for the Sunday degustation lunch. Every time was fantastic food, excellent service, very friendly and knowledgeable waitstaff (especially in recommending wines). Serving sizes are generous and even though its pricey, you come away feeling it was worth every dollar. Easily as good as some of Sydney’s upmarket waterfront restaurants. Highly recommended.

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tony B.

16

2nd February 2010
3 star rating
Euro has been one of my favourite restaurants for years I have always put it on the level with Cibo. However having waited for it to re open we were disappointed. Mind you ix was mixed my meal for average my two guests gave their starters 10 but the mains poor steaks and and disappointing chicken 4 to 5.
The service was mixed my friend didn’t want potato but the request was ignored.
We will try again for old time sake hoping it was just one of those nights

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foodie

13

13th October 2009
5 star rating
Excellent!! what more can I say, fabulous food, location and staff, wine list is impeccable too, great stuff.

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29th April 2009
5 star rating
I went here for a 21st birthday party and have been searching for an excuse to come again. The food ,the atmosphere, the staff, all perfect

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20th February 2009
5 star rating
On Wednesday night my husband and I (sounds very royal!!) celebrated our wedding anniversary at Euro. We hadn’t been before but had read very good reviews. We were not disappointed. From the moment we walked in we felt very welcomed and the evening proceeded into an exceptional night. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive in a nice laid back manner. It took quite awhile to choose from the fabulous menu, but finally I choose the crab ravioli as an entree and the Cajun scallops with the most divine creamy and beautifully flavoured risotto I have every eaten( even better than in Italy)My husband savoured his scallop salad and Duck and the mouthfuls he shared with me where yummy. To top this fabulous evening off , our shared trio of Simon’s ice cream arrived on a large plate with Happy Anniversary written in chocolate. How nice is that?.I will leave it up to you to decide if you want to experience a delight you wont forget.

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Angus

1

24th December 2008
5 star rating
I am a Kiwi living in the States, but back in my home town visiting family for Xmas, and decided to return to one of my old haunts. This place is still one of the best restaurants i have been too anywhere in the world. The service was amazing, and our waitress knew the menu and wine list intimately, and the 3 course i had were superbly balanced leaving me not feeling “stuffed” or too full. I highly recommend the Duck. NZ native duck is not as gamey as other Ducks, and it really is one of their signature dishes….AMAZING!

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8th December 2008
5 star rating
My wife, Ann, and I spent the first evening of our ruby wedding celebration holiday at Euro. It was one of the best meals I have ever had anywhere in the world and compares superbly well with many of the famous name and outlandishly expensive restaurants in the UK. After touring round NZ we returned to Auckland before flying back to the UK and decided, which can sometimes be a fatal error, to return to Euro. We were not disappointed and if anything the food was even better. If you are in Auckland this restaurant is not to be missed; the food in great, the staff are friendly and attentive and whats more know their business and their menu. If like me you know little about NZ wine trust them because they do. When we return to NZ it will be our first port of call.

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