I had a craving for beef after walking around Mt Victoria so I happened upon this lovely restaurant…read moretucked away in an alley with a garden setting. I had great black malt beer, black oysters, and beef stuffed with black oysters. The oysters were fresh briny with a very good delicate flavor. The beef was cooked a prefect medium rare with a very nice seared crust. The combination of the beef and oysters was unusual -very good -but nothing I will order again. I wanted to try it being a NZ thing. Service was wonderful and attentive at all times. The Home made tiramisu, custardy and rich, was one of the best I've had! And an awesome cappuccino!

I stumbled upon this amazing place after a little search on yelp while walking down the beautiful…read moreParnell neighborhood. A tiny alley leads you into a lovely garden where this wonderful restaurant is tucked in. Marcia is the sweetest lady who runs this place and is from Brazil. She hand picks the lambs , oysters and all the produce. I was seated right away and started with a Sauv ( while in NZ , you have to ). I order the " al naturale " oyesters which are plain oysters with no condiments or add ons with lemon on the side. These oysters were as good as it gets - fresh and true reflection of the flavor of ocean ! I would highly recommend them - skip adding bacon , hot sauce or what not - try it with just a splash of lemon juice. Rack of lamb followed next , ordered it medium and that's the way it was served , paired with a mint sauce. Flavorful and well paired. Mouth watering would be the word , I wasn't super hungry yet I managed to finish it all and left craving for more. If you're visiting Auckland or an Aucklander - this place should be on your list of places to visit. Hospitality - 5 stars Food - 5 stars Ambience - 5 stars Value - 5 stars

This was the perfect last dinner for my stay in Auckland. Filet was prepared perfectly. The…read morepeppercorn sauce was velvety and flavorful. The broccoli perfectly steamed. The service was impeccable.

If you like a quality steak then this is the place to go. No…read morefrills just good food. The steaks come out on a sizzling platter so be aware. One thing to keep in mind because of that it's cooked a bit less than how it's ordered. My suggestion would be if you like your steak medium rare order it medium.

First restaurant internationally! Our waiter was very nice and respectful. The place is compact,…read moreyet has a very warm atmosphere. I had the 'Tony's Original' which tasted amazing. The only catch was that we had to wait quite a while for the food to come. Friends and I approve!

Tony's feels like stepping into an old American steakhouse, the kind that's been around forever,…read moreknows its regulars, and hasn't felt the need to change much over the years. It's been 60+ years for Tony's. The food is average but dependable. Steaks and seafood are prepared competently, portions are generous, and everything tastes exactly how you expect. Nothing stands out, it's familiar comfort more than destination dining. I wish they used fresh calamari instead of the rings. The friendly, old-school service does a lot of the heavy lifting here. The staff are warm and attentive, which helps elevate what would otherwise be a very middle-of-the-road meal. I watched them work together like a Olympic team. GREAT! A cultural icon with nostalgia on its side, worth a visit if you like classic American/Australian -style steakhouses, but not a place you go for wow factor. You will get good fires and a steak.

Was able to walk in without a reservation! The Caesar salad was big enough to share between the 4…read moreof us. We also ordered a small filet and a large wagu filet. Both came out hot and were very tasty! The presentation was nice also! We ordered veggies and potatoes as our sides, which I would have liked them to be warmer. Also, the server needed some help, the managers kept assisting with our table, so he might have been new or something but we asked him a few questions regarding the menu and he had no clue the answers and had to go ask.

Ate at the Grill my first night in Auckland. Service was great. My server was nice and attentive…read more He provided guidance with the menu and also gave great suggestions. I started with their Parmesan bread which was delicious and then had the wagyu rump cap along with mash potatoes. I enjoyed a nice dessert which was the apple tarte. For my pre dinner drink I had the Kohu (Misty) rainforest that came with a honey comb. Very delicious. During my meal I enjoyed my steak with a Morningcider apple cider. It went well with my steak. Overall, great menu, service was on point, and the ambiance perfect for a laid back dinner.

Service was fast maybe because I was a single. It was busy. It has a look of the old style…read moresteakhouse with wooden paneled walls booths.The sides were limited and I had the "potato log" thing. A steak without a baked potato as a choice is just wrong. I got the Aged Specialty Sirloin $44. It was cooked to my liking on the inside but medium/medium rare but no crust on the outside. Seasoned fare, nothing special. I couldn't believe the gristle wasn't trimmed before cooking. Maybe so the size and weight would look bigger. I have had much better at Chili's. I haven't had a good steak since I moved to Australia from the US, and others have said the same. Their cuts seem to be full of gristle, even all the Spencer Steaks (Ribeyes). I expected on New York, but not on ribeyes or sirloins. I told them my review and they were very apologetic. They called the gristle fat, I like fat, you can eat fat. The offered a Ribeye The Ribeye came medium rare. I instantly could smell teriyaki. It was tender and flavorful no gristle. I do wish it did not have the flavor teriyaki though. A good steak doesn't need teriyaki They were very nice and pleasant to work with me. I originally have three stars I gave it another store for their professionalism.

Our second time there. Did not disappoint. Salmon was perfect. Calamari was equally good. Steak…read moreand Bolognese were delicious. Be aware that the side of veggies has a sauce (partially), but were very tasty.

We were so pleasantly surprised with Harbourside! We went blindly after a morning of travel and…read morereally didn't know what to expect, but the food was delicious and service was great. They have a nice upscale and classy vibe and our table was perfect overlooking the harbor. Standout dishes for us was the seafood chowder and silver snapper. The seafood chowder was perfectly creamy and so good. The snapper was seasoned perfectly with unique flavors and spices that were so well balanced. We would definitely visit again when in Auckland.

We were there on a night they had a huge private party in the bar area and it was very loud. Our…read moretable on the window overlooking the harbor could have been intimate and romantic but we could barely hear each other. Unfortunate. The food was great. I chose the beef fillet and Husband had the fish of the day which was snapper. Mine came with fries and the other with mashed potatoes. Both meals were beautifully presented and tasty. We also ordered bread to share which was crusty and delicious. We had the crème brûlée for dessert which had a green apple sauce. Very nice twist on a common dessert. Service was excellent.

This is one of those places where you pay for the ambience, and not for food…read more Located in the heart of Auckland downtown, the scenery was beautiful. It's right by the water with view of different boats and little bit of nightlife surrounding. The place was very busy, but we were able to get seated right away outside and thankfully, they did have the heated lamp for us. We have shared the seafood platter, which came with variety of oysters, clams, shrimp, and sashimi. Honestly, the quality of any of these were not up to par. Especially for the price that you're paying here you should probably be better getting some steak. I didn't think the seafood was fresh. The service was ok, nothing really stood out.

Oyster and Chop is a schmancy seafood restaurant at Viaduct Harbour, and was on a list of places to…read morevisit/eat at in Auckland. It is charming on the inside, with a lot of sea inspired decor offset by modern trappings. I pondered the menu and decided to go with an oyster shot and pork belly as an entree. The attentive waitress put in my order and shortly thereafter brought out my oyster shot. It was AMAZING! The pork belly, not so much. It was ok, but that's what I get for ordering a land animal at a seafood restaurant. Overall, excellent visit!

Really poor service from an overrun and understaffed Lone Star team. 40mins for water to be offered…read moreand arrive at the table, and hour and a half before dinner orders taken. Our waitress had a learner that seamed to just follow her around, not allowed to carry anything or be useful at all... I ordered the Ribs (what Lone Star is famous for) the small stack that should of been 9 ribs was only served 8 ribs. I didnt complain, by that stage I was happy to eat anything... and at 9 rib per serving there was no way I was going to finish the meal. Lone Star if you are going to offer a smaller serving size it would be great if it actually was smaller and reasonably priced. could of done with a four rib option for $25 instead of 9 ribs for $33 or 12 ribs for $38. I really wish I could say I wont be back but as this is a firm family favorite, I'm sure I will be back here next year celebrating one birthday or another.

I'm the biggest fan of anything to do with Texas (Spurs, Mavericks, cowboy boots, Beyonce), so Lone…read moreStar is always a great place for me with a southern feel and a decent meal. Only a two-minute drive from town, Lone Star Newmarket is perfect for a dinner away from the hustle and bustle of town. I've slowly made my way through their menu over the years and the standouts have to be the Johnny Cash Stash, the Rockin' Ribeye, Prawn Star and the Redneck Ribs. As for their starters, they do a pretty good seafood chowder, but their buffalo chips and Lone Star Loaf are absolute classics- must haves for me at every visit! During my last visit I tried their caesar salad for the first time and it was great and big in portions (as they do) for price aswell. I really enjoy the service here and its probably better than other Lone Stars I've been to in Auckland. They cater well for groups and they were happy to split the bill between a group of six we had, which seems to be an effort for some places these days. On the downside, I'm not big on their "mood lighting"- it gets just a little too dark in the restaurant to fully enjoy (or see) your meal after 7:30pm. I also wish they'd switch up their booking system, I'd really like to make a reservation here and know that I'd be seated once there, but there's often a long wait for tables whether you call in advance or not.

The good, no wait and inexpensive, the bad nothing but food was mediocre at best. We were the only…read morepeople in the restaurant

Delicious Carbonara. Great staff. The view is great! We love…read moreAuckland. We will go again.

What a delight to enjoy fresh local oysters and mussels with a nice local white wine. AJ is so…read morewelcoming and professional, please say Aloha to him from me . After a full day in the hop-on hop-off bus then a ferry to Devenport, I really enjoyed chill-axing here and the food...wow. See pics and enjoy the eye candy.

Expensive. Fish and chips were ample but too greasy to finish. Had better for less. Nice…read moreatmosphere