North Island
The Grill at Amora Hotel
Cuisine: New Zealand, Pacific, International, A La Carte
Hours:
- Mon – Sun
- Breakfast: 6.30am – 10.30am
- Lunch: 12.00pm – 2.30pm
- Dinner: 5.30pm – 10pm
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Facilities/Features:
- Business Dining
- Children's Menu
- Conference Facilities
- Scenic View
- Private Dining Room
- Private Functions
- Romantic Dining
- Wedding Functions
- Breakfast Meetings
- Payment Types: EFTPOS, Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, Diners
- Price Range: Spendy, $25 - $35
- Dress Code: Smart casual
- Alcohol: Beer, Wine, Spirits, Cocktails
- Seating for: 90
- BYO/Corkage: No BYO
- Parking: Free On-Street, Pay
- Good For Groups: Yes
- Good For Children: Yes
- Takeaways: No
- Takes Reservations: Yes
- Dietary Restrictions: Vegetarian, Gluten-free
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
- Outdoor Seating: No
- Meals: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
- Wi-Fi: Paid
The Grill at Amora Hotel Wellington is a multi award winning restaurant serving a la carte lunch and dinner with a full buffet breakfast service daily. The Grill passionately provides a fusion of contemporary New Zealand and International cuisine in a five star setting. Our seasonal menu is structured from the best of New Zealand and regional produce to create an alchemy of flavor, colour and texture. Crisp, linen clad tables, a smart wine list and the aroma of bread baking on the premises compliment this sophisticated yet intimate restaurant.
A rare find in Wellington is our Private Dining Room which is available for exclusive gatherings. This separate space allows dining and entertaining amongst a New Zealand inspired art collection with city views and warm natural timber paneling.
The Lobby Bar located on the mezzanine floor is Wellington’s consummate place to meet and greet from cappuccino to chardonnay, pre show entertaining to last drinks. Try casual dining from the signature bar menu, a classic cocktail or a regional wine from the cellar selection.
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13th December 2012
Very relaxing atmosphere on our visit here, everything laid out meticulously and spotless. A lot of attention to detail in presentation.
Our waitress did not seem super experienced, but was friendly and respectful and had a good sense of humour, so the service overall felt really good.
I had the steak, and it was cooked to perfection. I liked that it was served on a large square plate on its own, with the sides on a separate small rectangular plate, again – great presentation of food as with the restaurant overall.
The sides and béarnaise sauce were nothing special, apart from the beautifully roasted vine ripened tomatoes (where did they get those!?!)
Also tried the tiger prawns – delicious! really good.
The dips that came with the bread were a little bland, though again presentation was so lovely that they were enjoyable anyway, breadsticks brought in a glass with a twig of rosemary. Lovely focaccia.
Overall, a very good meal and an enjoyable evening.
Our waitress did not seem super experienced, but was friendly and respectful and had a good sense of humour, so the service overall felt really good.
I had the steak, and it was cooked to perfection. I liked that it was served on a large square plate on its own, with the sides on a separate small rectangular plate, again – great presentation of food as with the restaurant overall.
The sides and béarnaise sauce were nothing special, apart from the beautifully roasted vine ripened tomatoes (where did they get those!?!)
Also tried the tiger prawns – delicious! really good.
The dips that came with the bread were a little bland, though again presentation was so lovely that they were enjoyable anyway, breadsticks brought in a glass with a twig of rosemary. Lovely focaccia.
Overall, a very good meal and an enjoyable evening.
Comment from Lynda J. of The Grill at Amora Hotel
14/12/2012
Hi Andy G.,
Thank you for taking the time to place feedback on your recent experience at The Grill Restaurant. I am very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your evening with us. It delights me to know that our presentation and food product is also being…
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16th February 2013
Friend & I had lunch here. Only people there! Was disappointed the menu wasn’t the one I viewed online – more like the dinner menu but didn’t query. Later wished I had, as another few people turned up later and got what I had wanted from the menu online (BLT with fries) which was not the menu we were given. They actually got served before us !
We asked if the dessert choc plate would be enough for 2. Waitress checked and said yes, so ordered that and a coffee. Got the coffee but after about 40 minutes no dessert. Asked about this and waitress had thought I just wanted coffee.
They did give me the coffee for no charge which was a nice touch.
As another reviewer said, spotless dining area and food presented well. I had fish parcel which was nice enough but nothing to rave about.
We asked if the dessert choc plate would be enough for 2. Waitress checked and said yes, so ordered that and a coffee. Got the coffee but after about 40 minutes no dessert. Asked about this and waitress had thought I just wanted coffee.
They did give me the coffee for no charge which was a nice touch.
As another reviewer said, spotless dining area and food presented well. I had fish parcel which was nice enough but nothing to rave about.
Comment from Lynda J. of The Grill at Amora Hotel
18/02/2013
Hi Tania W.,
Thank you for taking the time to write a review on your recent experience at our restaurant. I am pleased to hear that you found the restaurant clean and the food well presented. I have passed your comments on to our Food & Beverage Manager…
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28th January 2013
I came in to this restaurant with low expectations. Actually, to be honest, no expectations. Hotel restaurants ultimately serve one purpose: room service.
We were the only ones in the restaurant. Staff were nice and attentive, but the kitchen took so long to bring our food out.
As the only diners in the restaurant, and a staff of 3 behind the kitchen (hello! open kitchen!!), I would have thought our meal would come out a lot faster than it did. We waited 25 minutes for some bland, overcooked steamed fish parcel and a lamb pilaf dish that tasted like it came straight from the freezer aisle of New World.
I know these guys make a better buffet breakfast for their guests (I’ve actually been here a couple of times as a guest of a hotel guest for breakfast and their buffet isn’t bad; it’s not spectacular, but it’s edible and filling).
Y’all can do better than this.
We were the only ones in the restaurant. Staff were nice and attentive, but the kitchen took so long to bring our food out.
As the only diners in the restaurant, and a staff of 3 behind the kitchen (hello! open kitchen!!), I would have thought our meal would come out a lot faster than it did. We waited 25 minutes for some bland, overcooked steamed fish parcel and a lamb pilaf dish that tasted like it came straight from the freezer aisle of New World.
I know these guys make a better buffet breakfast for their guests (I’ve actually been here a couple of times as a guest of a hotel guest for breakfast and their buffet isn’t bad; it’s not spectacular, but it’s edible and filling).
Y’all can do better than this.
Comment from Lynda J. of The Grill at Amora Hotel
4/02/2013
Hi Kiwi A.
Thank you for your recent review.
I am very sorry to hear of your experience with us and I agree, we can do much better than this.
I am pleased you found that our staff were nice and attentive.
I have passed these comments on to our Food and…
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12th August 2012
Visited as part of Wellington on a plate.
The Chorizo burger was pretty average, patty was rather dry and not to my taste, dessert was very good however.
Partner had the fish.. again.. pretty average, nothing special.. however at the same time nothing terrible .. deep fried fish + salad + 3 wedges, she did enjoy the dessert thou.
Table service was great and the staff were very attentive.
HOWEVER.. the kitchen took a long time to get the food out (Especially considering the place was empty) and you could hear the people in the kitchen chatting about their weekend/swearing rather loud which kinda killed a good part of the experience
I am a bit torn on how to rate the grill… on one hand the food was pretty average and nothing special..however it was cheap as part of the entire wellington on a plate special..
But the kitchen noise was a big rate down here
Table Service 5/5
Food 3.5/5
Ambiance 1/5
Would I go here again and recommend this place to others based on this dining experience ?? No
The Chorizo burger was pretty average, patty was rather dry and not to my taste, dessert was very good however.
Partner had the fish.. again.. pretty average, nothing special.. however at the same time nothing terrible .. deep fried fish + salad + 3 wedges, she did enjoy the dessert thou.
Table service was great and the staff were very attentive.
HOWEVER.. the kitchen took a long time to get the food out (Especially considering the place was empty) and you could hear the people in the kitchen chatting about their weekend/swearing rather loud which kinda killed a good part of the experience
I am a bit torn on how to rate the grill… on one hand the food was pretty average and nothing special..however it was cheap as part of the entire wellington on a plate special..
But the kitchen noise was a big rate down here
Table Service 5/5
Food 3.5/5
Ambiance 1/5
Would I go here again and recommend this place to others based on this dining experience ?? No
20th June 2012
Stock standard hotel breakfast with no surprises under the food warmer lids (there must be some international standard?)
Ask for your eggs at the counter and they will make them to order.
The team serving were all friendly.
If Wellington had better weather I would suggest a walk down the road for better options.
Ask for your eggs at the counter and they will make them to order.
The team serving were all friendly.
If Wellington had better weather I would suggest a walk down the road for better options.
3
17th December 2008
I ordered the steak, it was exquisite! Cooked to perfection with fresh sides and gorgeous presentation. A little pricey but atomspere was nice and service was attentive without being to over the top. Will dine again
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