A really nice steak house with a slightly western feel to it. There's both indoor and outdoor…read moredining options, but the outdoor is best as it's way quieter and fully sheltered from the weather. The burgers are extremely yummy and the steak well made on the hot stones. Nothing really distinguishes this place from other steakhouses, but at the same time, nothing makes it bad either. It's a good, but too easily forgotten experience. Maybe if they had more themed decor, themed western nights where you wear cowboy hats, or even half price Tuesdays, you'd remember this place as something special?

This place is made for those animal loving tree hugging lovely kinds of people…read more Kitchenette uses all and only organic, free range, gm free produce and products which makes for a clear conscious when indulging at this eatery. This is mostly a burger shack - though shack isn't fancy enough of a word. It's aesthetic is incredibly contemporary and modern which makes it feel like a really clean space. They make some major burgers here though - the classics like the cranberry chicken and the more exciting kwi flyer and special havoc burger. It takes ages to make your mind up it is all so exciting in there. I love love that they have more than one option for the vegetarians out there! hardly any burger place has more than one or two. This place has four, and they were all original versions too. Very impressed. You can dine in (outside seating too which is nice) or you can take away.

The best eggs Benedict I have ever had. And I've had a lot. So consistent every single time. Not to…read moremuch hollandaise sauce. I get a bacon one and ask for it crispy and they are quick with bringing it out even though I ask for it to be cooked a little bit longer. I love this place.

This place has so much potential. It's come out the other side of a massive face lift with a new…read morename... And boy did it need it. We have dropped in for after hours dessert on one other occasion as applejack. And while that experience was good, it's pretty hard to mess up dessert. This review is based on a full breakfast. We walked and engaged with staff who let us free roam a table. We chose outside on the patio. Good mix of large and small tables. Excellent flow and decor. Howick was packed and our usual cafes looked far to busy for my ideal. So it was nice to have a scattering of other patrons, and the space between tables felt really good. We tried to order a latte bowl, only to be told they come in mugs, OK fine.... No big deal.... But imagine my surprise when a tiny dinky half tumbler glass came out. Half foam! I pointed out I ordered a mug.... To which a sheepish "this is how latte is served here" was uttered by or server. I rolled my eyes and sighed and sipped the foamy latte. I ordered a Bacon and eggs on toast, convincing my fellow breakfast seeker to get the big breakfast so I could pick at his mushrooms and hash. We both asked for grain toast. Once again surprised with the result this time he had grain and my plate had white... I sent my plate back. By the time I was able to start my partner had wolfed down two thirds of his breakfast. And my bacon was half cold, and sunny side up eggs over cooked. None of these faux pas were acknowledged upon settling the bill... Which also seemed pricy, especially given the rather blasé service. I won't be rushing back anytime soon which is a shame given the ample parking and eye catching location

Really slow and small portions staff are really friendly but food just wasn't worth the 48 min wait…read morefor a starter ... Sadly won't be back

The Meal Deal - it's just another el cheapo fish and chip shop to quench your take away tastebuds…read more The burgers, chips and fish were nothing particularly fantastical. I could make the same burger at home from scratch (minus the beetroot - I seriously don't understand why it's a kiwi tradition to put that in everything. Looks like the burger tried to kill itself) and the chips were kinda tasteless. That said, it wasn't awful either. Just what I was expecting from a fish and chip place really. The staff were nice, and they do indeed have some amazing deals if you're a bit low on cash.

Aroma Shed is indeed a shed transformed into a cosy cafe along a busy strip of Cascades Road. It…read morehas a parisian theme for the decor and especially delicious coffee. The owner is a friendly South African named George, who tells you they only use real chicken and beef in their pies, as well as real passionfruit in their freshly baked muffins. They are well known for making delicious pies and burgers, which are super cheap at only $4-$6 each. The muffins are under $3, which is really unusual for any cafe. I'd say some more variety in their food and a bit more effort in their decor would improve the experience a great deal. I enjoyed my coffee break here though, and would happily go again sometime soon. I'll be ordering one of their famed burgers next time. It's reassuring to know everything is made on site, and the owner is proud to be in the business of fresh products.

Food is traditional pub fare; simple, hearty and large portions. This is not gourmet dining and if…read moreyou detach from your cheffy ideals it is good pub tucker. The Steak & Guinness pie is a favourite of mine (pie & pint - can't beat it) but the burgers are also good - not had a disappointing meal here, nor have I ever left feeling hungry or wishing I had gone elsewhere. This is pretty close to a traditional kiwi pub. So set your expectations there and enjoy it. Good music nights - especially if you are a grown up. I enjoy it as a quiet lunch venue and as good place to stop off in the evening. The service works, but don't expect a frivolous "and how was your day". This is an authentic place - staff are friendly but not intrusive. The Barrel Inn has a large and loyal patronage - it is special to those who love it.

The food is great. But the vibe is unfortunately terrible. We asked the owner himself twice if he…read morecould put some music on and he literally flatly ignored us. We went on Sunday lunch time to celebrate St Paddy's day. Understandably they had nothing on for the day but they had cricket on and even when the game was done he bluntly ignored our request. Unfortunately won't easily be going back there.

Wonderful setting and best fish and chips we have had…read more Waitress (Nitee)was very helpful with perfect wine selection

By far the best restaurant out by Half Moon Bay marina. Great setting, friendly and easy going…read moreatmosphere and pretty decent food. I often drop in for a coffee and a breakfast. Portions are good and if I'm not too hungry, big enough to share. Do not order their Poke Bowl - extremely terrible. Everything else is good though! Good beer selections and photogenic plates. Would definitely recommend!

This McDonald's is one of the worst I have ever been to. Their ice cream machine was broken and my…read moreslushie tasted like petrol. The lady at the counter said "Haha, Little does he know I spat in his drink". Like WTF is wrong with these people!!! You have to shout to be able to hear each other and the staff are rude and disrespectful

Theresa the Waitress was wonderful. There was a big group of 12 that ordered before us so we were…read moreexpecting a long wait but once their food came out, ours came straight after.

I came here a few weeks ago and after waiting 15 minutes no one came to take our order so we left…read more On our way out there was a waitress cleaning tables on the other side of the restaurant which could have waited since there were more than three tables waiting for service. There were also three other wait staff standing behind the counter having a chat. I had to come back tonight since an uncle picked here for his birthday dinner and the service hasn't improved. Long waits, staff socialising with each other while customers have to actually get up and ask the waiters to come to our table to take our order. The mains were overpriced but filled the gap. Desserts are the only decent thing here.

My local. Prefer it to any other fish n chip shop I have found in the Howick, Botany, Pakuranga…read moreareas. I have never had a bad deal from them in the 15 years of going to them. The food is always cooked just right, the fish so fresh you swear its just been caught. Important to me is that there is NEVER a "Fishy smell" when you enter, it always has a fresh cooking smell but not that horrid put you off "pong" that some places get. . I took an old fishing buddy there some time ago & he was verrrrry particular about HIS fish & he raved about the quality being so good. Preferred the crumbed but I love there batter. Keep up the good work BSF, as you have earned this review. Nick

Good food. Good service. Old value fish and chip shop. We keep going back and would definitely…read morerecommend.