My all time favourite restaurant in Auckland. Their seafood is the best, so fresh and beautifully prepared. You do need to purchase a few extra sides for the table, but well worth it. I LOVE the John Dory. We were recently surprised to find a three course set menu for a very reasonable price which makes sampling this restaurant easy. The staff are great, very polite and friendly without being overbearing. There is a great wine list. The view is stunning. But the real winner on the day is the food. Can’t wait to go back.

My wife and I along with her parents (who were visiting from the UK) arrived here on New Years Eve for what we hoped to be a nice meal overlooking the harbour. Despite having booked three months in advance and requesting a table on the balcony (and receiving a confirmation e-mail) our booking had somehow shrunk to 2 people! The staff did their best to squeeze us in, but this was on a table inside and we would have to vacate within one and a half hours. Whilst we were left to ponder what to do, we were offered a complimentary round of drinks, but the whole experience left a bitter taste so we declined and decided to leave. Very disappointing.

Consistently good, we just about always take overseas visitors here, wonderful views, fabulous food, great service. Seafood is always top quality and for those who prefer meat – it’s great too! If you are looking for something special good choice!

We have been eating at Harbourside since they first opened, in recent years more and more frequently. The ambiance is always very pleasant, the staff strike a happy combination of helpfulness and professionalism. Sophie for example would be an attribute to any business, greeting returning customers with extra friendliness that is always courteous and never invasive. We like to lunch late and at Harbourside we are never told that `the kitchen is about to close’ – they seem happy enough to roll out a full menu at 3.00pm if that is what is requested. And we have not yet even commented on the food!
The food is always reliable, often special and at times quite outstanding. We have never had a bad meal at Harbourside!
Apart from all the above, their marketing is very good indeed. They regularly reward returning clientele with pleasant surprises – who doesn’t want to receive a $50 food voucher for a mid winter lunch for example?
For all these reasons we find ourselves going back again and again (like today), and are never disappointed. We also make a point of taking overseas visitors to show them the best that Auckland can offer.

We had dinner last night. That was excellent experience. The food presentation and service was outstanding. The staffs were very frinedly. The quality of food was worth for its value. We would like to visit soon and recommand to every one.