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The Observatory Buffet Restaurant, SKYCITY

4 star rating
8 reviews

Cuisine: New Zealand, Pacific, Seafood, Buffet

Cnr Victoria & Federal Sts
(Sky Tower, SKYCITY Auckland)
Auckland Central
Auckland City
09-363 6000
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Hours:

  • Lunch:
  • Fri – Sun 11:30 – 2pm
  • (Last Booking 1:45pm)
  • Dinner:
  • Daily (1st sitting) 5:30pm – 6:45pm
  • Daily (2nd sitting) 8pm – 9pm
  • (2 hour dining)
  • Facilities/Features:
    • Business Dining
    • Great View
    • Private Dining Room
    • Private Functions
    • 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: 150 per sitting
  • BYO/Corkage: No BYO
  • Parking: Pay
  • Good For Groups: Yes
  • Good For Children: Yes
  • Takeaways: No
  • Delivers: No
  • Takes Reservations: Yes
  • Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Outdoor Seating: No
  • Meals: Lunch, Dinner

For a dining experience with magnificent views of Auckland, take a ride up the Sky Tower to The Observatory Restaurant.

With stunning seafood and succulent specials the buffet style restaurant provides a unique dining experience. The restaurant is also open for breakfast and lunch.

Please check the SKYCITY website for up-to-date menus.
Admission to the Sky Tower Main Observation Level and Champagne Mumm at Sky Lounge is complimentary for The Observatory guests 45 minutes prior to, and post dining. The Sky Tower Observation Levels close at 10.30pm Sunday to Thursday and 11.30pm Friday and Saturday.

8 Reviews for The Observatory Buffet Restaurant, SKYCITY

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Dani

6

16th June 2010
5 star rating
Super excellent! Definitely worth the cost – Best buffet restaurant I have come by. So much variety in food (must love seafood though as it does have a heavy seafood theme), heaps of deserts, YUM YUM YUM!

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yellow

14

1st July 2011
3 star rating
Great location with best view.
But a bit disappointed by the food variety consider the price they charge. Food itself is OK

Maybe if it’s a bit cheaper than i won’t mind the limited food choices they have

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Tania

2

28th June 2011
5 star rating
One of my favorite restaurants! Food taste great and a large selection. Service is fantastic as soon as you go up for seconds you old plate is off the table before you return with you new plate. Love the romantic vibe great for those special occasions. I have gone multiple times and even at the price of $62 per head it is a great dining experience

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12th April 2011
5 star rating
LOVED IT!
The staff were very helpful & friendly, the food was delicious & very well presented. Pretty good for how much you pay & you get to have a look around when youve finished your meal. Will definitely return :D

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10th April 2011
1 star rating
Not a place I would go back to. We went out as a group for a birthday dinner, only to find at the end of the night that we couldn’t each pay our part of the bill. How many people can afford to pay for an 8 person group meals and drinks. Other restaurants of higher and lower standing will allow each person to pay their part. You can even do that in a supermarket, pay some cash some eftpos and even credit card all in one transaction. I guess they really only want cuples to dine. I know 8 people that will never be going back to Sky City.

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John R.

29

12th March 2011
4 star rating
I do like this restaurant. However the night we dined for my partners birthday. It was extremely busy and the buffet was not replenished fast enough so you stood around waiting for food. The selection is always impressive and tasty. The petite desserts are dreamy, I always have two plates of the tiny morsels.If you get there early you can have access to the observation deck to take in the stunning views of Auckland City and its surrounds. To make this a standout restaurant would be to make this also a revolving restaurant. Good work guys.

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Linda

1

27th April 2010
4 star rating
We’re invited by a friend of us for dinner a few months ago. We were very surprised by the variety, the freshness, the quality of the buffet. And …. the dessert.. !!! SUPER !!!!
And of course the view !!! Fantastic !!!

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9th October 2009
5 star rating
We visited this restaurant for the first time last night for my fiance’s birthday. It was the best dining experience we have ever had. The service and the food deserved greater than a 5 star rating. The freshest seafood, the most succulent NZ Lamb and wonderful mouthwatering desserts all beautifully presented. We were given a delicious complimentary entree, warm fresh rolls brought to the table with a selection of butters and dips and coffee served to the table after the meal. The staff were attentive without being intrusive and friendly. There is no faulting this restaurant, I can’t recommend it highly enough.

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