They have the best steak mealI've been to this place about 6 times n I always get the steak and a…read moreside of fries the pudding is to die for!! Love this place.

The seafood chowder is awesome. My only gripe is they are stingy with their bread. The bread is…read moregreat but the size of 2 pieces of chesdale wedges. (sorry only thing I can think to use for a comparison) The staff are always friendly and helpful. The $25 3 x course lunch is a good deal.

Found this spot very randomly on our way back from Muriwai beach to Auckland. We were in the mood…read morefor pizza so Yelped for nearby and open now, sort by distance and this gem popped up! Had the tandoori paneer veg pizza! It was awesome. Definitely must try!

Finding a good fish shop in Auckland can sometimes feel akin to the hunt for the Holy Grail. We are…read morean island nation and it should not be so hard to find somewhere that sells fresh affordable fish. But it is. Luckily I found this place when I worked nearby and would often pop in to grab fillets for dinner. Now I make a special trip because like I said, this kind of place is RARE AS, as my son would say. The owners are absolutely lovely and you get that warm community feel of a proper local fishmonger who greets you with a smile on arrival and wishes you a good day when you leave. They also often tuck in a lemon for me and it's those little things that make all the difference. The fish is fresh as can be and not priced at the rip-off rates of some other places I could mention. It's really important to support these small but perfectly formed businesses so give it a go next time you are going to treat yourself (because let's face it, fish is never going to be the cheap staple it should be) to a fish dinner, come here.

Food was DELICIOUS! Even my friend who doesn't love waffles couldn't stop eating the dessert. The…read moreservice was kind and quick. Great vibes all around. Definitely recommend!

Only a few items on the menu were available, parking was awful, and the service was bad.read more

This place is outstanding. Friendly staff and delicious food. I had a pizza followed by Summer…read moreBerry Crème Bruleé.

First time at this place and all I can say is 'divine'. Love the presentation. I had the 'Big…read moreBreakfast' and it was very filling. Lots to choose from the menu and they also have a cabinet too. Owners are friendly key to great service. Definitely will be back again to try something different. It's a quirky little place but has a great feel to it.

What a wonderful place to meet and eat. This "cozy" place takes coffee shops to the next level,…read morenot only offering great coffee but home cooked meals. I had the chicken omelet and not only did it meet my expectations, but the presentation and service was wonderful. I am from the US and it is the first meal I have had in New Zealand and it has made my morning.

The food is delicious. The service is catch as catch can. The taps are pretty nice. That all said,…read morethey are currently serving "St. Louis toasted ravioli". Hailing from the 314, I am pretty offended by the current vegetarian ravioli option. Being an Auckland resident and from St. Louis, I will happily spend time with the chef to teach h/er the ways of proper t-ravs. Let me know if you want this. St. Louis =/= vegetarian. Other than that, the food is always great.

Quick back story and fun fact: In 1911 there was a Zoo in Royal Oak! Of course, everyone complained…read moreabout the smell and the sound and never really embraced the beauty of the whole operation until the animals escaped and everything was eventually shut up and sold off. So now we have this voluminous pub with a fun, purple branding that doubles as a throw back to Auckland's past. There is plenty of seating (including the small cluster of outdoor couches everyone is vying for) and plenty of beers on tap. Inexplicably you are only allowed to smoke on one half of the outdoor seats. Staff seem to stay behind the bar unless they are trying to top up your barely finished drinks, which they do with hunter-like efficiency and a portable EFTPOS unit. Slightly too overpriced to be your local-after-work.

We were visiting the area on a family trip and decided to have lunch here. We ordered chips and…read moremeat pies (potato and creamy chicken). We all agreed the pies were somewhat bland. Also, we ordered one cappuccino, several teas, and one fizzy drink. However, clearing to table before we have finished our meals was not appreciated.

good quality food for the price one of the best cafes along with the others…read more Awesome food

WOW. Don't come here. Seriously. It is the greatest find and I don't want this to be discovered…read morelol. It's not a hole in a wall. It's kind of an escape to Japan. I love discovering local eats in my hometown and damn I'm so pissed at myself for finding this since visiting home on a holiday. Totally gutted how cute and quaint this small business is. Totally reminded me of being back in Tokyo dining. Service was great. Nothing to complain about at all. Food was absolutely frikking delicious. Like OMG. Locals just keep this to locals. Don't tell anyone. I feel bad doing this post because I don't want anyone else to find out about this place. But you gotta go support local. Cheers! Best last dish before returning to the cold winter of my second home!

Came into this mom and pop shop for lunch and there was only 1 other person there. But closer to…read moreclunch time there were more and more people! The food was quick to come out and the fish was really fresh! The vibe is pretty hipster and had some pretty cool japanese music playing.

One of the best places I ate in New Zealand on this visit. Whoever is in the kitchen is cooking and…read morecreating with love. Dishes just bursting with flavor, beautifully presented. Attentive service, lovely decor.

Happened to stumble upon this place was found it absolutely adorable so decided to give it a try…read more I arrived at 4:45pm and didn't know their dinner menu began at 5. My party was seated in the noisy section of the bar so I asked if we could be moved to the dining room as we wanted to have an early dinner. The waiter said "NO, you cannot sit there. The dinner room is being set for dinner service" He then proceeded to point at the area whilst a table of guests were getting seated. Does this mean 5 pakeha guests get different treatment from 3 asian ones? Who knows. Don't need to find out though. Drinks are good and food oily but delicious.