This place has the feeling that it could be fantastic, open, airy with lots of outside seating and parking. All this along with an attractive menu and cabinet food.
While the coffee is great both dishes we had were very bland. We had the chicken sandwich from the cabinet and the risotto balls. Neither had any real taste and did not standout. I think the chef needs to taste the food more.
Not worth traveling any distance to find, however driving around the old base is interesting.
19th May 2013
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462 New North Rd
Kingsland
Auckland City
09 929 2737
Cuisine: Italian, Pizza
A very tried and true formula that suits a casual Friday night dinner after a few works drinks.
The service started well but dropped off during the night after we had ordered. Getting a coffee required a trip to the bar. However they did work hard to fit us in and fine seats.
The crispy squid and polenta chips did not disappoint and the pick of the pizza for us was the duck.
The menu pricing is very reasonable.
Worth a try if you are in the area.
19th May 2013
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168 Parnell Rd
Parnell
Auckland City
09 368 7744
Cuisine: Cafe
Nice cafe let down by poor service on a morning that was quiet with only a few customers. We were just forgotten about which is a pity, as the seating environment is one of the nicest in Parnell with the option of couches out the back.
Both the coffee and my poach eggs where great.
Might give it another chance.
17th May 2013
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73 Felton Rd
Bannockburn
Central Otago
03 445 3445
Cuisine: A La Carte
A view to die for and a wine list that would be hard to beat if you are into Mt Difficulty wines. If you can handle the weather, sit outside with a wine and the soup of the day along with a shared Mt Difficulty platter.
Good service matched with simple good food.
A must visit even if it is only for the view.
12th May 2013
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Hard to beat the location with a small dinning room with a view out across the lake. Very much the private hotel dinning room with open fire.
All the standards are on the menu and just because we could, a glass of bubbles with breakfast was our option. Home made jams and the two egg omelet hit the spot.
Take your paper and take your time.
12th May 2013
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Breakfast for us started with the La Complete crepe’, which being made with buckwheat it was a bit different from the standard crepe’. Not sure it is too much more healthier but it made us feel better.
The service was good and the coffee was some of the best we had tasted in the region. Wrap-up as there is the option to sit outside.
Worth a try if you are look for something different.
12th May 2013
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Cow Lane
Queenstown
Queenstown-Lakes District
03-442 8588
Cuisine: Pizza
A very welcoming atmosphere with rather average food.
Our soup starter lacked any tasty which is hard for a blue cheese soup. The pizza we shared was ok but nothing special. Feels like a place surviving on the past.
If you have to have something with your beer stick to the pizza.
Since there is lots of choice around we wont be heading back.
12th May 2013
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8 Duke Street
Queenstown
Queenstown-Lakes District
03 450 0045
Cuisine: Cafe, European
Great hotel with a great café. The service was super quick and there is a wide range of offerings for breakfast. We also got some complementally breads and muffins with our omelettes.
All food was fresh, tasty and well presented with good coffee.
This place is far better than your average hotel café and is worth a stop if you are walking past.
10th May 2013
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10 Arrowtown Lake Hayes Rd
Arrowtown
Queenstown-Lakes District
03-442 0556
Cuisine: Bistro
Fantastic service, warm fire, trust the chef and a bottle of their RKV 2008 Pinot Noir summed the place up for us. If warm enough, it is a great location to sit outside and have a few wines in the country air.
The best part of having trust the chef is not knowing what is going to turn up at the table. If you do want the pork however whisper in the waiters hear.
We will be heading back.
8th May 2013
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Expectations were high and we were not disappointed. There is a real magic in the food presented and it was a pity we did not have time for a return visit while in Queenstown.
Starting with the Goat cheese profiteroles and Duck tongues, this set the tone for the evening. Rata is a place where you have the ability to venture away from the norm.
John Dory and pigs tail for main and finishing off with Cinnamon Oysters. A true adventure in food.
Great select of local wines by the glass.
Will be back – soon -
7th May 2013
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In a town full of expensive eating establishments there is a real market for a place like Joe’s.
The food was cheap and the service was good, however it was let down by the simplest thing. The pattie in the hamburger was frozen. On the plus side the chips were crisp and my chicken was moist and tasty.
Does have a great atmosphere at lunchtime.
7th May 2013
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380 Manukau Rd
Epsom
Auckland City
09 630 8877
Cuisine: Barbeque, Buffet
Like the reviewers below we headed along for a family dinner (was Gengis Khan the family dinner god?).
It is very much ‘it is what it is’ type place and you need to take it as it comes. We found the food ok and there was a good selection of meat, however the seafood selection was poor.
Hard to judge the service as there is not much required.
Fingers crossed we don’t have another family dinner planned soon.
28th April 2013
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It must be a hard ask opening a new restaurant when you have a profile as the expectations are high. However the Food Truck Garage delivered just what we expected. Simple, fresh no fuss food at a very responsible price.
Most of the dishes do have a small twist and the stand outs for us were the Paua and Pork dog along with the beetroot burger and chips.
Very friendly and organised staff.
Great place to take kids.
28th April 2013
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Nice bar with a street food concept.
Our service when we got it was great, however our waitress was so over worked she could not keep up. The place was not overly busy but she seemed to be the only person serving outside on ANZAC day afternoon.
There were huge gaps in each of our dishes being served despite the orders being taken at the same time. I had to wait another 25 minutes for mine. The Green Chilli Dog was nothing special, the chips were soft and lacked crispness but the fish taco was good.
They also have a strange wine list by the glass, where nothing stands out and there are no old favorite backups.
Not worth driving around Kingsland to find a park for.
26th April 2013
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4 Brown St
Ponsonby
Auckland City
09 378 0119
Cuisine: Argentinian
We headed a long for lunch on a busy hot Friday and were lucky to get a table..
The smell is rather welcoming and we waited very little time to be served our cold beers. Both steaks we ordered were cooked as requested and arrived hot and well seasoned. Our beers kept arriving at regular intervals and the service was good.
We will be heading back at somestage.
25th April 2013
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85 Tamaki Dve
Mission Bay
Auckland City
09 528 0017
Cuisine: Cafe
This place has no redeeming features. Poor service with food that seems to lack any love. Even the tea was bad, it tasted like old tea bags.
We ordered for breakfast savory mince on toast which did taste ok-ish however it was very watery. The side of black pudding was some cheap supermarket type roll and it tasted nothing like it should. The poached eggs on toast were cold and well over cooked.
The staff were totally dis-interested.
Not worth trying to find a park for.
22nd April 2013
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15 Wiri Station Rd
Manukau Central
Manukau City
09 263 9688
Cuisine: Asian
Fill your own plate (small, medium or large) Asian food court buffet. This place had the biggest queue so our thinking was that it served the best food. It does if you like a lot of sweet, orange, fried food which you can pile on a plate.
Don’t let the queue fool you, you are better to walk the 5 paces to the golden arches.
11th April 2013
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The sign at the front door said delicious pies.
They looked homemade with great promise but after being zapped into life from the cabinet it all went down hill. Soft thick pasty and while the mince looked good it lacked any taste. For $6.50 a disappointment.
Might have been a bad pie day, but not planning to head back.
Better choices in the area.
11th April 2013
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360h Dominion Rd
Mt Eden
Auckland City
09 630 8008
Cuisine: Cafe
Good vibe with great coffee in a bright airy environment.
The downside is the tables for two are rather small and it is like eating on plane. But the wide range of fresh tasty food makes up for it. The mince on rosit was my pick of the day.
If coffee is not your morning wake-up they have freshly make juices available.
Well worth a stop.
7th April 2013
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This is a place that is always great, but due to it’s location we always forget about it.
A ‘must book’ place with fantastic service and atmosphere.
Fish was the winner on the night with fresh natural oysters for entree and perfectly cooked John Dory for main. Followed up by apple pie as good as mum makes.
Worth dressing up and hunting out.
17th March 2013
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778 Manukau Rd
Royal Oak
Auckland City
09 625 9074
Cuisine: Cafe
In short, good coffee, good service and average food.
We both had the omelets and each was rather dry and lacked taste/seasoning. The side sauce was tasty however. I am also not a big fan of ice cold butter served in the plastic packs.
Might be back if passing for a coffee.
17th March 2013
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Nothing short of fantastic.
A hidden gem in the top of Symonds St that you would never know existed. The service from the door could not be faulted and remained the same all evening.
My recommendation is the seven course menu with matching wines. Some of the wine choice is left field but it gets you thinking and trying different options.
Best summed up as a Japanese TriBeCa.
Saving up to head back.
15th February 2013
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4 Brown St
Ponsonby
Auckland City
09-376 8016
Cuisine: Japanese
Lunch on a hot summers day was cold Sake along with sashimi in a very vibrant environment. Great choice of seating at either the bar, inside or outside.
Very quick and friendly service.
We will be heading back soon.
3rd February 2013
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1 Ara-Tai Rd
Half Moon Bay
Manukau City
09 533 2099
Cuisine: Thai
A very busy and popular place even early in the week. So the signs where good.
It turned out to be one of the best Thai meals that I have had in a long time. Being right on the waterfront I am sure helps but both the service and food were top notch.
The Chicken with Tom Kha Sauce was something different and worth a try along with the Massaman Lamb Shank.
Heaps of parking and worth a trip out to Half Moon Bay.
3rd February 2013
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875 Dominion Rd
Mt Roskill
Auckland City
09-629 6290
Cuisine: Indian
We went along not expecting much, so we were not disappointed. It is typical of any international food chain run by dis-interested staff.
However we found the food to be great on our visit and the huge Cheese & Garlic Dosa along with the curry were very tasty.
If you are passing the door and feel like a meal without meat it is worth a consideration.
Service is a bit ‘Pot Luck’.
25th January 2013
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Elephant Hill should be a five star restaurant, but the poor service lets down the fantastic food and location. I have even held-off posting this review based on sending them an email outlining the issues we had, however they never replied.
All that said, the ravioli entree was magic and a real stand-out as was the salmon entree. The wine matching was also practiculaly good.
Won’t be back, in an area where there is no shortage of choice.
Jan 2013
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I received a reply to my email thanking me for our feedback and assuring us that they do strive to maintain high standards.
Will be keen to re-visit when back in the bay for a second chance.
12th January 2013
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233 Scenic Dve
Titirangi
Waitakere City
09-817 8655
Cuisine: Italian
We headed out to The Refreshment Room for Sunday lunch as we wanted a bit of a drive. It was well worth it, however I would book as it is busy.
The service was fine, but what made the place for us was the food. Both the crepe’ and gnocchi dishes were fantastic and they come in both a large and small serving that suited us.
Good selection of wine.
Well worth the drive to find.
8th January 2013
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11 Napier Rd
Havelock North
Hastings District
06-877 9100
Cuisine: Fast Food, Turkish
Very fresh, tastily and quick. The shop is also beautifully clean and tidy. Some of the best Turkish we have had.
Easy to find in the main street with parking outside.
4th January 2013
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47 Tennyson St
Napier
Napier City
06 835 5022
Cuisine: Cafe
One of the best places to eat in Napier. Service was excellent and as we had a small dog you can enter the rear courtyard through a side alley.
All the staff were knowledgeable about the dishes and gave good recommendations and could answer any questions about the ingredients used.
Our suggestion would be to share the sardines to start if you think it is a dish that you won’t like. You will love it. The pasta in my squid ink dish was perfectly cooked.
We will head back when in Napier.
4th January 2013
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7 Joll Rd
Havelock North
Hastings District
06-877 0222
Cuisine: Cafe
Five stars for being the only cafe open in Havelock North on New Years day.
Good honest cafe food and coffee served with a smile. As they were really busy I think they were starting to run out of a few things but my eggs on toast hit the spot.
Might head back when they have their full menu running.
4th January 2013
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Well worth putting on your ‘must visit winery’ list when in the Hawkes Bay. Dinner or lunch outside facing back to the range is spectacular. Start with the wine tasting next door to get a feel for the wines before ordering your meal.
For entree either the soup de jour (cauliflower & blue cheese in our case) or the ravioli were our picks. All the mains were fantastic. The staff did a great job of looking after us and we will be back.
Find on a map and set a course for this place.
4th January 2013
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10 Campbell Rd
Royal Oak
Auckland City
09-625 7398
Cuisine: Thai, Asian
Nice place with good service, however we found the food to be average. The duck curry I had was very chewy and other than being hot lacked taste. We have been there in the past and it was better.
Might have just been a bad night, but there is plenty of choice in the area.
Maybe worth a stop if you can park at the door.
24th December 2012
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16-18 Anzac St
Takapuna
North Shore City
09 488 7737
Cuisine: Japanese
Quick, tasty and fresh.
My egg katus don was one of the best I have tasted and the person I was with raved about the salmon. We will be heading back soon for lunch. Even the Miso soup tasted better than most.
Worth a stop if a park outside.
22nd December 2012
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Great location and atmosphere but a place of two half’s. The upstairs restaurant serves good food backed by great service. In the courtyard the food is mostly fried and the service poor. There was a strawberry salad, however it had the most interesting tasting sauce that none of us liked.
Stick to the beers downstairs in the sun and the food upstairs.
22nd December 2012
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We had the perfect Friday afternoon after spending the morning canyoning. So beers and pizza were the order of the day.
The weather was hot, the beers were cold, the pizza tasty and the service quick. We only left to avoid more sunburn and the arriving Friday night yummy mummies club
15th December 2012
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For us a forgotten place as I would not have been to Harbourside for 10 years.
You can not beat the location and as we had the private room for a function there was a few beers on the deck before dinner. Very much an old style restaurant and due for a re-fit, but still has some class.
Everybody in our group enjoyed their meals and my John Dory main was perfect.
Worth visiting old memories if you have done the other viaduct restaurants to death.
2nd December 2012
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We called in for a mid-week meal and a glass of wine. They have a good selection on the menu and a varied wine list.
My tortellini (the special on the day) was well cooked however the sauce was rather strong and over powered the dish. The pork belly was good.
The service was great.
Just a bit expensive for what you get.
2nd December 2012
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Off the beaten track would be a good way of describing this place. It is in the middle of nowhere which is hard to do on an island. A group of us headed there for a long lunch birthday celebration and we had a great time. There is a vibrant atmosphere within the restaurant and adjoining kitchen.
We sampled our way through a complete selection from the menu starting with breads and dips ending with pannacotta. My pick was the lamb main.
Get a taxi – you will want to make the most of the trip out there.
18th November 2012
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62-78 Hurstmere Rd
Takapuna
North Shore City
09-489 0091
Cuisine: Cafe, Breakfast
Cafes are simple, good service, great coffee and tasty food at a reasonable price. These guys have the formula right.
A light airy place where they remember your name.
Perfect place for poached eggs on ciabatta before work.
Well worth a stop.
18th November 2012
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Not sure why we have not been here before. The food is fantastic and well priced. By the time we left, I think we had eaten our way through the complete menu and they were all winners.
Great to go to a Japanese restaurant where you don’t eat in the half dark.
Well worth traveling to.
16th November 2012
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136 Hurstmere Rd
Takapuna
North Shore City
09-486 6330
Cuisine: Belgian
Poor food and service all within a very dark environment. The meat balls I had were very dry and the sauce was ‘set’. It all lacked love.
The cold beer was the highlight of lunch.
Keep walking.
16th November 2012
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33-35 Hurstmere Rd
Takapuna
North Shore City
09 4861600
Cuisine: Cafe
This would have to be one of the best cafes in Takapuna where the service and food is consistently good. Made better now that the open space in front has been completed.
Get in early for the savoury muffins, they go quick.
Always worth a stop if you are in Takapuna.
16th November 2012
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In short, looks good but the food lacks any favour and is very expensive. A real pity, as both the food and cafe are well presented.
Maybe it was just a bad day, but at the price I won’t be returning.
11th November 2012
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6 Hurstmere Rd
Takapuna
North Shore City
09-489 6295
Cuisine: Cafe, European
The food looks good, but lacks any taste and I found it disappointing. It has the feeling that the staff don’t try the food and ensure the standard is high.
Enjoyed the coffee and the service was friendly.
Won’t rush back as there is a range of other choices in the area.
11th November 2012
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22 Ulster St
Hamilton Central
Hamilton City
07-839 2545
Cuisine: A La Carte
We called into The Helm Bar & Kitchen for lunch on a Sunday. The bar and restaurant was quite and we were served quickly. Service on the day was good and the staff on were very attentive and engaging.
The food was standard pub grab and you do pay Auckland prices.
11th November 2012
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The cafes in the regions could teach the main centers a thing or two about great food.
Simply, tasty and fresh. Even better they are open at 6am if you a looking for a coffee and sausage roll.
Hunt this place out.
11th November 2012
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Black Barn Rd
Havelock North
Hastings District
06-877 7985
Cuisine: Bistro
We went as a large group and had booked most of the place out. What gets you first is the view over the vineyard flowing out over Hawke bay in the distance.
For our group we had fixed three course menu and all dishes were fantastic. They even added an extra zing to the pork belly that has become standard on most menus.
If you are looking for fine local wine and a fresh local taste, this is the place.
Only a short drive from town.
4th January 2013
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We had no booking and arrived late on a Saturday night. They quickly setup a table for our group and made us welcome. The service was quick and friendly within what is a classy environment.
Our complete group enjoyed all the dishes they selected and the confit duck I had was great.
Not cheap, but we found it good value for the money.
We will be back in the future.
11th November 2012
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84 Fitzherbert Ave
Palmerston North Central
Palmerston North City
06 357 0885
Cuisine: Thai
In short, ok food but a bit expensive.
We ordered a banquet for a large group and there was not really enough food for us all. Nothing wrong with the taste, it was just stock standard Thai.
Would not race back since there is more choice in the area.
3rd November 2012
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Mokau
New Plymouth District
06-752 9713
Cuisine: New Zealand
A must stop!!!
Ignore the rest and just order the Whitebait, and then sit outside in the sun and enjoy.
Nectar.
3rd November 2012
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Lone Star’s are always consistence with both the presentation of the food and level of service.
This one is no different with a great team on, the night we visited as a large group. For me the Johnny Cash Stash Chicken is the way to go. I never bother up sizing.
Never my first choice, but a good choice.
3rd November 2012
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Cnr Galway & Commerce Sts
Auckland Central
Auckland City
09 302 3478
Cuisine: Asian, Vietnamese
If you are looking for somewhere different this is a great place to start. We would also recommend sitting at the chefs table up the front to view the kitchen.
As we had little understanding of the menu we were guided by our waiter and he did not let us down. My pick of the night was Peppered soy shaking beef w red onion & watercress.
A ‘must do’ place.
18th October 2012
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I have been to the Herne Bay Local a number of times for a beer, but had never eaten there. Now I don’t why, as the side plate menu is fantastic.
The service always seems to be great and I would recommend the twice cooked pork with cider glaze.
Can be very busy but still worth the stop.
14th October 2012
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If going for lunch get there early so that you can sit outside.
Great stock standard Japaness food with polite service.
Worth a stop.
24th September 2012
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Good pizza done well…… not sure why we have waited so long to go.
Nothing more to say but hunt this place out.
24th September 2012
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88 Waihi Rd
Tokaanu
Taupo
07-386 6442
Cuisine: A La Carte
The location is fantastic located at the southern most tip of lake Taupo on the waters edge. Ideal for a beer outside in the afternoon sun looking over the water.
The thought is really there with the meals and the presentation, however at the price they did not make the mark. Both my duck and prawns were over just cooked. We will be heading back however as maybe it was just a bad night and a couple of unlucky dishes.
Well worth hunting out, even if you are just wanting a beer in the sun.
24th September 2012
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I did have to wait a while for my food, however it came out fresh and tasty.
The coffee is somewhere between drinkable and not too bad depending on the day. The wait staff are always smiling and say ‘Hi’.
Lots of seats in the sun.
6th September 2012
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311 Parnell Rd
Parnell
Auckland City
09 373 5247
Cuisine: Thai, Asian
Called into their Takeway window for something quick for lunch. The service was quick-ish and friendly.
The Massaman Gaeh was ok.
I think things have moved on and peoples expectation of thai food is higher now than in the past.
Not cheap, but worth a stop if you are walking past.
6th September 2012
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If the service was better this would be a great cafe as it is on the sunny side of the street and has the options of sitting indoors or out.
The coffee is drinkable and the scones are great but avoid the sandwich’s.
Nice big table if you want somewhere to take a group.
Best summed up as OK.
30th August 2012
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Just stopped for coffee which was great. look to have a good selection of food.
Very clean restrooms.
27th August 2012
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Old school would be the best way to describer our meal at the Bryers Room. Perfectly cooked steak, vegetables, mash and squid rings all after a few drinks in the bar.
The view is unbeatable over looking the harbour entrance.
Service was very friendly and attentive from the smiling locals.
Great place for a long weekend.
27th August 2012
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8 Clendon Place
Rawene
Far North
09-405 7728
Cuisine: Cafe
I had the special of the day which was the chicken pie. While the pie was more of a stew with a cooked top it tasted fresh and fantastic. We also shared the chicken salad which was made to order.
The flounder looks worth a try.
Great place for a spot of lunch and only 50m from the ferry.
27th August 2012
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1372 Kohukohu Rd
Kohukohu
Far North
09-405 5808
Cuisine: Cafe
Sometimes you have a real surprise when you call into a place.
The cafe is located on the sidewalk beside the pub and is rather open air, if the weather is good it is a great place to stop. The coffee was right on the money and the mushroom pies were light and tasty.
Worth a stop while you wait for the ferry.
27th August 2012
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Disappointing across the board. For a place that sets high expectations the results are poor and it worries me that tourist flock to this place. Our local Chinese take-way serves better fish and chips.
The chips were under cooked, the batter on the fish was under cooked and they were severed on oil soaked paper.
Even the service was bad and un-engaging and all I wanted was a beer.
Drive past.
27th August 2012
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80 Waterfront Dve
Mangonui
Far North
09-406 1220
Cuisine: Thai
The Food fantastic but the service is very average which lets the place down. A real pity as this place has the makings of a really fine restaurant with little local competition.
Try the The No Moon Tonight entree would be my recommendation.
It is well worth trying this place, just forgive the service.
27th August 2012
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We stopped for a salad and pizza and were glad we did. All the ingredients were fresh and tasty. The egg on the salad was cooked just right.
No shortage of seats with a view of the harbour with parking right at the door.
There is no shortage of fried food in the area and this place makes a good change.
Worth a stop if going past.
27th August 2012
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After a bit of a bad start with getting the wrong toast, things improved. They quickly resolved the problem with a smile and the poached eggs were some of the best I have tasted.
The coffee was good and you can sit in the sun by the water and drink it.
Not Worth hunting out, but ok if you are walking past.
27th August 2012
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A fantastic place to spend a Sunday afternoon, however you would need to book. If fine they have outside seating which would suit a large group.
We stuck to the Small Plate menu and the highlight for me was the Seared scallop, jerusalem artichoke, curry and marshmallow.
A wide selection of wine is available, served by fast and friendly staff.
Well worth the trip out west.
20th August 2012
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We headed along on a Tuesday night and Sal Rose only had a few full table so there was no need to book.
Service was very good and the meals arrived quickly.
My Tortellini ripieni ai carciofi was ok but I found the lemon within the sauce to be too strong. The Parmigiana di melanzane which my partner had was fine.
There is parking at the door, however I would not travel too far to find this place.
20th August 2012
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A great fun place to head to if you are a small group. The food is all good and generally the service is quick unless they are really busy. Its not a place for a romantic meal.
You may have to wait, but it is worth it.
11th August 2012
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Not sure why we have waited so long to go. TriBeCa is the complete dining experience with a very stylish dining room and bar along with food to match. There is also an extensive wine selection.
We were advised that to make the most of evening we should chose the tasting menu. This advice did not disappoint with the two highlights for me being the salmon dish and the apple desert.
Worth spending that bit extra for a special night out.
5th August 2012
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Great looking bar with quick and engaging service.
We both had burgers which were nicely presented and came with well cooked crispy chips. However both burgers were a little dry.
Worth a stop if you are walking past.
27th July 2012
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If you feel like hair of the dog and can’t face beer & Yum Char on a Sunday, this is a good option.
The place is busy enough to take your mind off a hangover and the ice cool margarita’s dull the pain.
The fired chicken is a must.
Will be back when the mood takes us.
24th July 2012
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We had a Friday lunch that did not disappoint.
Sun shining in the window served by welcoming staff and ice cold beer. The chicken pizza that was recommended, was served quickly and hit the spot.
Great place to watch the interesting locals that inhabit Ponsonby road.
Pity that we didn’t have time for a few more beers.
22nd July 2012
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421 Mt Eden Rd
Mt Eden
Auckland City
09 630 2044
Cuisine: Cafe
We did visit on their first day and there were a few bumps in the friendly service. That aside, the coffee was OK. However the full breakfast and the omelet we had were rather average.
The menu is the same as other Mozaik’s.
Being in an area with lots of good choice, not sure we will be back.
15th July 2012
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280 Mahurangi East Rd
Snells Beach
Rodney
09-425 5554
Cuisine: Fast Food
The stars say it all – average.
After the crisp chips the rest is down hill. It is a simple dish and the batter needs to be cooked.
Keep driving unless dieing of hungry.
10th July 2012
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2 Matakana Valley Rd
Matakana
Rodney
09 423 0383
Cuisine: A La Carte
We visited on one of those magic winters days and were able to enjoy our lunch outside by the river.
My chicken rolls were the right choice with a glass of wine. They do also have a kids menu with ribs, which my son loved and covered his face with.
The wine selection is good by the bottle, but rather limited by the glass.
Friendly and quick service.
Great location to sit outside on a sunny day.
10th July 2012
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Book a table at the back of the dinning room as this will give you a view back over the city. There always seems to be parking out front.
The food is pretty standard Thai with the normal menu selection.
Like most Thai places the service is good.
Worth a stop if you are in the area.
10th July 2012
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I drive past this place most days but have never been in as it always looks busy.
The omelet, the service and the coffee were all worth the stop. Parking outback.
If it looks busy it is worth the wait.
5th July 2012
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229 Symonds St
Auckland Central
Auckland City
09-302 3136
Cuisine: Cafe
The place looks great and the coffee is ok.
I had the soup of the day and the rest of the group had a selection from the menu. All dishes were on the large side however the taste was nothing spacial.
There are better options in the same area.
5th July 2012
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After walking in, the expectations are high as this place has the feeling of a real cafe.
However both the food and coffee were a let down. The coffee was weak and the scrambled eggs with cheeses lacked any taste.
I might give it another chance as I did enjoy reading all the quotes on the wall and the fire.
30th June 2012
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We started with very slow service which over the night became better as I guess more staff arrived. They were all friendly enough.
Stone grill is stone grill but these guys do make a real effort to make sure you understand the process along with the selection options.
Hard to comment on food which you cook yourself – however I did a fantastic job!
Would not make a detour for this place.
30th June 2012
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Very much like walking back into a 1980′s Italian restaurant.
The service was very quick and friendly at the table with the food arriving in minutes.
The pumpkin soup of the day was a winner.
Worth a try if you would like a trip back into the past.
30th June 2012
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Great food done well in a fantastic setting.
This place gives you the full all round dinner experience from parking at the door, a wine by the fire followed by one of the best meals you will ever have.
My steak and buffalo pudding main was a highlight.
They have an extensive selection of wines.
Well worth the trip up the hill.
30th June 2012
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Not good, the food is disappointing and just has the feeling that no one cares. The ingredients were cheap/frozen and tasteless.
While the BLT and Chicken sandwich looked ok, the BLT was all bread with what tasted like frozen tomatoes and the Chicken sandwich had dry strips of meat.
Keep walking or just have a beer with your game of pool.
30th June 2012
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A fantastic place for a meal, snack or just a couple of drinks with Friends. There is no standouts on the menu as it is all great.
Once you get to the top of the stairs and through the bar, the open space is a surprise. Even during winter it feels like summer.
Well worth hunting this place out.
30th June 2012
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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.
20th June 2012
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Nice place, but the service is just too slow for lunch. We were not in rush and had 45 minutes but still had to rush our meal down.
The service was friendly enough however.
No problems with the food and I would suggest the Sticky Tamarind Chicken Skewer.
Good place for lunch if you are on holiday.
20th June 2012
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470 Mt Eden Rd
Mt Eden
Auckland City
09-630 9097
Cuisine: Thai, Asian
Thai restaurants are a dime a dozen but this is a good one. We found the service quick and efficient.
Try the duck curry if you are lost for a choice. Ask for a seat in the dinning room not out by the door.
Well worth a try.
14th June 2012
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We did arrive at 9.30 on a Sunday right in the middle of the peak rush. Luckily we did get a table but there was a long wait for coffee.
The Power Breakfast was fresh/tasty and was a great way to start a Sunday. The only let down was the coffee which tasted burnt. Maybe it was just a one off.
Worth a look as there are other options close if they are really busy.
28th May 2012
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Fantastic decor with a warm and inviting dining room. The service is very engaging and friendly without being over bearing.
The menu has some interesting selections if you are feeling adventurous. If you aren’t the Seared Ostrich entree and Jerk Spiced Pork Belly mains are very good. We did try the Roquefort, Chocolate & Whisky dessert and for us it did not really work.
Extensive wine selection.
Worth making a booking.
18th May 2012
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128 Wakefield St
Te Aro
Wellington City
04 499 5523
Cuisine: Cafe
I was really disappointed as I had walked down from my hotel as I am not a big fan of hotel breakfasts.
The coffee was ok, however the poached eggs on ciabatta turned out to be over cooked eggs on sandwich bread toast.
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28 May Update
I have since been contacted by a very concerned owner about my experience and I accept that they do aim for the highest standards and what I experienced was far from the norm at Felix.
Great customer service – I will be back.
28th May 2012
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639 Dominion Rd
Balmoral
Auckland City
09-638 6393
Cuisine: Thai, Asian
To be honest ‘OK” sums this place up. We headed along as a group and I was really looking forward to it. However the experience was average Thai food with just average service.
Out of the six dishes we had nothing stood out.
I would not head past your good local Thai restaurant to get to Zap.
5th May 2012
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487 Khyber Pass Rd
Newmarket
Auckland City
09-520 7977
Cuisine: Malaysian, Asian
We stopped in for a quick lunch on a Saturday and the place was busy, however the service was still really fast.
Have the laksa and you will not be disappointed.
We will be back.
22nd April 2012
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86 Federal St
Auckland Central
Auckland City
09 363 7048
Cuisine: New Zealand, Tapas
It is worth overcoming the challenges of getting into this place to experience the food. It can look a bit chaotic from the outside but the service is fantastic and organised.
Standouts from the menu for us were the Turbot sliders, Epicurean Courgette Flowers, Snapper Wings and for something different the Fergus’ Bone Marrow.
Noisy, busy and really worth a try.
22nd April 2012
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We had not been to Euro for years, until last week when I was invited for a long lazy Friday lunch. One thing I like is sitting by the sea for lunch and while the view is not fantastic it has all the right sounds and smells.
From the oysters and pound of prawns as starters through to the rotisserie chicken for main, all was excellent. For something different try the Mojito – rum baba for desert.
We will be heading back soon.
PS: the pricing is good value for the area.
14th April 2012
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177 Symonds St
Newton
Auckland City
09-379 7177
Cuisine: New Zealand
I think this place has just changed hands as there is no yelling from the kitchen anymore. While this maybe a good thing, the food has gone down hill.
The fresh food now looks a lot more pre-made and the toasted sandwiches seem smaller and less value for money.
Ok, but not great.
11th April 2012
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451 Mt Eden Rd
Mt Eden
Auckland City
09-630 7306
Cuisine: Indian
They seem to be trying hard but there is something lacking.
The service was ok and the restaurant is nice enough but the food lets the place down. Outside the fact that I eat a lot of Indian food, I would not say I am an expert. But the dishes we had just lacked flavour.
Might be best to head elsewhere.
11th April 2012
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2 Hillary Square
Orewa
Rodney
09 421 0032
Cuisine: Italian
I am not hard to please when it comes to wine bars. Good selection of wine by the glass and ice cold beers on tap served with a smile. We had a great afternoon of drinks interrupted by the occasional pizza.
Indoor and outdoor seating.
Well worth the trip into the square to find this place.
8th April 2012
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You always worry when there are very limited options in an area and a cafe has a captured market. However this place is busy and fantastic.
Excellent coffee and food in a very light and airy environment. The omelet’s and french toast are both worth a try; followed by a walk along the beach
If they are busy it is worth the wait.
8th April 2012
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