Di Mare Restaurant & Café

Often hailed as New Zealand's ultimate surf 'n' turf eatery, this chilled-out restaurant on busy Parnell Road in downtown Auckland, is a passionate purveyor of hearty steaks and super-fresh seafood.

Guests can enjoy a wide selection of classic fish dishes, along with a few creatively made Mediterranean-style seafood pastas, and are invited to dine al fresco in the wide, red-brick courtyard to the restaurant's back.

The in-house chef has enjoyed more than 15 years of serving in the Auckland area, and has attained something of a local reputation for passionate cooking that keeps guests coming back for more.