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.

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.

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.

I had been to this restaurant in Orewa 8 years back and still looks the same with all ship anchors,…read morepictures and a massive steering wheel which greets all diners. The staff are very friendly and the new owner Wendy was really nice. It is located in Orewa town centre with heaps of parking nearby. The wine list is extensive and not too expensive. For mains we settled for fish of the day which was a fresh snapper and spicy chicken, sides were salad and fries,

The seafood soup was so plentiful I couldn't finish it. The wait staff was friendly and helpful…read more It was fun to watch the rugby game on the tvs as we enjoyed our meal. The fireplace was cozy and inviting. Thank you.

Absolutely amazing service & food quality is spectacular We felt welcomed and met nice people while…read morewe dined here.

Wow, the best steakhouse in New Zealand. Hands down. We went to many other steak restaurants, but…read morethis place was the best. When they brought out the raw meat platter, we knew right away what we wanted! Wagyu beef and lamb chops. Unbelievable!!! But their appetizers were amazing. The bone marrow was so good that I picked up the bone and I wanted to suck all the juices (I didn't.) and the raw oysters were amazing. So good that my kids had more oysters for dessert. But the way they cooked the steak, it was delicious. I highly recommend this steakhouse. It's a must if you're in Auckland.

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

After a stroll we wanted some good food and we stopped here at the grill. We had T-BONE Steak and…read moreFish & Chips. It was sooo good. Except for the whole lemonade issue, I asked if they had the homemade lemonade And she said yes but ended up being a sprite or some sort of clear lemony soda. Maybe it's because it's different here in New Zealand. Lol. I ended up getting apple juice. Everything was great though!

Unplanned visit with kids. Menu looked ok, had a couple of decent dishes but was let down by the…read moreopen chicken sandwich with brick hard bread. Sandwich wasn't even advertised as open. Chicken was on the sparse and dry side. Service though, was very friendly and wee had some bonus fries. Feedback given at time of settling up, but not really taken on board.

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!