Loved it! We went there for my parents anniversary, and the staff were so kind! They walked to our…read moretable whenever we asked for anything. And theyd answer politely! Loved it. The food was also warm. And the seats were nice, same goes with the tables! Id go again:) PS(dont forget to book)

It's a little off the beaten track, but well worth a visit…read more I had the Duo Of Duck & my wife had the Slow Roasted Lamb Shanks, both were well portioned, and nice and hot on arrival. Even managed to squeeze in Desserts as well, I had the White Chocolate and Raspberry Creme Brulee, and the wife had White Chocolate Sundae special. We left well stuffed with smiles on our faces. The staff were friendly, and explained the menu and gave recommendations too.

I've been here a couple of times to eat. It's always a lovely place to sit, particularly at one of…read morethe outside tables, to watch the world go by. It's a popular eatery - the service is good but I haven't had any trouble getting a table. The coffee is good and there are lovely muffins for morning tea. I've enjoyed savoury cheese muffin and my companion had blueberry. For lunch, my companion and I enjoyed very nice Caesar salad each - mine with halloumi and theirs with chicken. It was all very nice - I would come again without hesitation. Thank you.caesar Salad

My friends and I went here after a book fair up the road and we had a lovely time. I've also been…read morewith family a few times as it's a favourite of my mums. The food is fairly pricey, even for snack food, although it was compensated by tasting delicious. Being right by the water is an added bonus to the atmosphere, especially if you're able to grab a seat in the front. They have a mix of high and low seated tabling for different occasions - whether you're just there for a quick beer or booked in for a sit down meal.

Food was amazing but service was shocking! Worst I think I have ever had. Went to get drinks at the…read morebar initially and was told to be seated and they would come to us, Ten minutes later had to get. up and go to the bar. Young Maori girl took the order of someone who. sat down after us and was clearing tables when we were obviously waiting to have our order taken. Every time we needed something had to get up and ask. This girl and another staff member chatting with each other when there were empty drinks on table and I we had our plates removed with empty drinks on the table and no one asking if we wanted another - whoever owns this place lost a fortune in sales this night. Finally approached this girl about her behaviour and she sneered at me rather than apologise! 5 minutes later she was chatting with her friend again!!! Wouldn't go back.

I brought my boyfriend here for a casual birthday dinner. He wanted pub food, so we chose Flying…read moreMoa because he could get some classic NZ fish and chips, and there was even a vegan option for me. Win-win! The ambiance of this place is really cute. The lighting is really nice. The service was okay, not great but not bad either. It was rather unremarkable. When we first arrived, there were a ton of guys there watching the UFC fight - if you're into UFC, this appears to be the place to go. We started with drinks, I ordered a prosecco and the bf got a beer. The beers didn't have prices on them, but we were still surprised when we got the bill and the beer was $15 - almost as much as my dinner. I'm not sure if that's normal or if I'm still getting adjusted to New Zealand prices, but when my boyfriend asked the kiwis at work, they said it's definitely not normal. I ordered the vegan buddha bowl (was really excited to see a vegan option on the menu at a pub that isn't chips) and my boyfriend ordered the fish and chips he was so excited about. The food came out pretty quickly. Mine was fresh but lacked flavor - it became obvious really quickly that the chef who invented this dish is not vegan nor do they know any vegans. Vegan food is more than just vegetables without dressing ;) Nonetheless, I did enjoy the mashed sweet potato in the middle and I was very happy to be able to eat something healthy at a pub! My boyfriend was very happy with his fish and chips and it came out looking perfect. All in all, the Flying Moa is a standard pub. I do hear that they have a good trivia night which I would be interested to try out, and their drinks list looks enticing - I wouldn't mind trying some of those jam jars and cocktails.

Just in NZ from US Short walk from hotel found Empire's. Had…read moreavocado and edamame Guacamole plus loaded fries. Margaritas to drink. Excellent place good people and food

10 dollars for a steak and chips. Why not. And all I have to do is buy a drink. Apparently this…read moretime they are the suckers. I came here for lunch. Actually I was looking for a beer. I had just walked in to the city from Mount James. Because an older gentleman had told me " it's such a beautiful day to walk". So I did. Yup about 4 miles. Lol. He sucked me into it. Lol. So an hour and 20 mins later I made it. And I needed a good beer. And they have me many to sample before making a choice. They even had Lagunitas. I was shocked to see that. And the other import was Guinness. So props to them. I did order the Steak and chips. With peppercorn sauce and blue cheese. It was a good steak. Made to order. Mid Rare. Yes. That's how I row. No greens here. I'll have to double up next time. But they did lead me in a direction for more drinks.

Citizen Park is like a quirky, modern, all American diner. There are glowing neon signs, gingham…read morehalf curtains across the windows, giants shelves of kitschy Americana (think football helmets and model planes) and of course, baskets full of mustard and ketchup. Maybe it's because I've just moved home from America but I absolutely love it! We came here on a Sunny Sunday arvo to catch up with friends over a few quiets. The outdoor area here is huuuge and with several long tables with bench seats it is the perfect place to catch up with a group. It must also be said they have done a great job of making the outdoor area as sheltered as possible and they even have a retractable roof for when it inevitably starts raining (this is Auckland after all!). As for the drinks, both us girls where in the mood for a refreshingly, cold beer and opted for a jar of the Monteith's Pilsner ($8). I thought the list was pretty reasonable in both price and variety although I do think they could do with a few more boutique beers on the list as opposed to the usual mass produced varieties. The boys on the other hand were nursing rather significant hangovers and were in need of a drink of the non-alcoholic variety. ASAP. They ended up settling on a Sweet Alice; a strong cup of Kokako filtered coffee with condensed milk on the side. Heaping the rather generous serving of condensed milk into their coffee both of them seemed pretty chuffed with their decision. All in all this is a very pleasant way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon and I am looking forward to coming back soon to try their rather tasty looking menu.

I came here for the first time the other night, had been meaning to, always looks so inviting, the…read morebig brass gates to the private park for citizens dining under the strings of lights. It was, I liked it, plus they have outdoor heating. Often it can be hard finding places that accommodate groups of citizens, you can here. Large tables and a menu meant for sharing (depends how close your citizen friends are), Citizen Park would be perfect. Cool bar, good enough selection of drinks, they do coffee too. Don't be shocked when you see the beer missing from the menu, it isn't on there so ask the lovely wait staff. Gluten free options are available. Based on my experience you can request variations to menu items to fit your dietary requirements. I was impressed with my salad which not only looked good but tasted amazing. Greens with thin sliced mango, cherry tomatoes, micro greens and walnuts with a vinaigrette. Friendly staff, good surroundings, indoor and outdoor seating options and a decent menu. I'll be back, with a bigger crowd.

I'm not sure if this place is still in business after covid, but I visited precovid. We decided to…read moresplurge because it was our last night in town and there weren't a ton of options that were open near here. I got the seafood risotto and it was...ok...maybe a bit off..... Well, let's just say I experienced the seafood a second time later that night. Definitely not the way you want to end a trip. I had sent them a message about this right away, because I wouldn't want anyone else to get sick from their food and they offered me another meal, which was nice, but I was leaving in the morning. Anyway, not the best experience, but the location and view were nice.

I've been here for dinner before and it was really good! Great taste, presentation and overall the…read moreexperience was good... So i decided to buy a grabone for these guys when they were available and boy was i disappointed.... a grabone deal does not mean you have to lower your standards... use it to promote your restaurant and get them to come again after... It was a $30 grabone voucher that includes a weekend brunch for two... our meals were SO small and looked horrible AND taste average. We ordered one sausage crepe and one baked eggs. The sausage crepe serving was so small (for an original price of $19) and the crepe was drying out and burnt around the edges... at least there was flavour in this one... the baked eggs was the worst baked eggs i have ever tasted.... it was all sweet capsicums (or sweet peppers) and nothing else. you could hardly taste the eggs. Also nothing to dip into the runny eggs.. no bread ... nothing. it looked plain and boring... and tasted even worse. What is the point of putting yourselves on grabone if the outcome will be to lose customers. Grabone should be an opportunity to introduce yourselves to new customers and convince them to return again.... I know they can do some amazing things with food and service but a grabone voucher does not mean you should eliminate all that to earn more money... We decided to go to another cafe after as we were still hungry...

Overall very nice although very very salty. Presentation was also very nice. Decor is nice. so…read moreeverything was nice lol. We went in a group of 5 so we ordered 5 meals each and about 4 sides. We ordered the soup of the day, pie of the day, fish of the day, pork belly, steak, fries with garlic aioli, Broccoli gratin, roast pumpkin, and 2 steamed chicken buns. I DIDN'T get to try everything (sadly, some eat way too fast to let me try hahahha) I had the pie of the day which was a chicken ginger (and something else, maybe just vegetable) pie and boy was it delicious!!! until i got half way and then it was just WAAAAAAY too salty and strong to handle. The mash on top was velvety smooth and very creamy which i liked. Chicken and ginger is such a winning combo!! if only it wasn't that salty/strong/rich then i could have eaten the whole thing.... The charred vegetables on the side were very tasty tho! Fries were... over fried but no one can't stop me from finish fries lol and extra crunchy and golden is good enough for me. Also very salty tho. Aioli was delish as always! Broccoli gratin was all white sauce... and really rich. i think it would have been a tad better if it was balanced better (vegetable to white sauce ratio) Roast pumpkin was the highlight tonight. It was soooo tasty, the combination of everything on the plate was magical. Feta cheese, sweet roasted pumpkin, some sort of sauce? and this crunchy herb (sage) but really... so good. Service was... ok... two waiters/waitresses came to serve us and a few orders were forgotten or confused along the way... we had to ask a few times? Overall everything is way too expensive for what we were eating ... especially portion size... i thought it was quite casual eatery rather than fine dining? oh, a hybrid.. i would have given a 4 star if it weren't so salty and a tad cheaper.

If you need some quietness and great atmosphere to talk, this is the place. The interior is soft…read morewith dim lights, clean and modern. You are served with complementary brown bread rolls with olive oil when you dine which is pretty nice for a restaurant. I've been here for a few times so will tell you how they were. Soldier Boy Jammers ($16), seemed to be their signature plate, was slightly average with just minimal filings. I think I still love the Monsoon Poon one the best. We also had fish pie, fried chicken and the duck which was all just okay. Display/presentation of these dishes were wonderful though especially the fish pie - they looked so adorable with little mashed potato swirls we didn't want to ruin it! However we could only taste the potatoes in those... (I have noticed that their menu changed since I last visited) It is so nice to have a place on Ponsonby road where you can have a conversation without shouting at each other. Tin Soldier lets you do that as they have a bar area separated with a restaurant side. Service was good and you can enjoy yourself if you go there for just a few drinks like we did last week. Hand-cut chunky fries ($9) were really good with crispy skin and soft insides - so good they were gone before we knew it!

When I was younger my mother's best friend knew the owner of Savour and Devour, so we used to go…read morethere for a piece of cake or other sweet treat when we'd been good. It was always super exciting when these trips to Savour and Devour were announced, and though I no longer find cafes to be such mystical, wondrous places I can't help but feel excited whenever I pass Savour and Devour, even today. Specialising in European cafe style foods, Savour and Devour offer a delicious breakfast menu of sausages, eggs, bacon, pancakes, mueslis and bagels, a healthy fresh range of salads and sandwiches for lunch as well as great pies, muffins and slices. No matter what you choose, you can't go wrong at Savour and Devour. Quite a narrow building, there is more seating out the back of the cafe, however if I'm completely honest - now that I'm old enough to be a bit more critical of cafes and eateries, I have to admit the vibe and atmosphere of Savour and Devour isn't quite what it used to be. The decor is nothing particularly special, and with many other cafes now in the vicinity, I reckon there are nicer places to stop, eat and enjoy your food. However, that's not to say their food isn't still delicious, and Savour and Devour will always hold a special place in my heart as one of the first cafes I remember visiting!

Here for early brunch, it get quite busy after 1130. I would…read moresay this place has average drink and food? Staffs are friendly enough though. Not sure if I will be back in the near future as there are so many options around!