Auckland is known the ‘City of Sails’ with one of the highest boats per capita in the world. With its harbour location and seafaring roots, there are alot of opportunities for restaurants to capitalise on the views. We've picked out some of our favourite Auckland restaurants with a view.
Located in Quay Street in central Auckland, Harbourside Ocean bar and grill boasts an outside dining deck with retractable roof allowing diners to eat alfresco whatever the weather. Situated in the historic Ferry Building, the restaurant offers upmarket dining on Auckland's stunning waterfront. The deck area has two bars, one serving vodka and then other Moet and Chandon champagne, where ... Read More
The Riverhead is believed to be New Zealand's oldest riverside tavern and, while the venue has been modernised it retains much of the charm it has held for the past 150 years. Connected to an airy outside deck surrounded by 100-year old oak trees, The Landing Restaurant provides a fantastic relaxed dining setting. This is premium pub fare with a sophisticated edge, served with the down-to... Read More
Overlooking Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour, this spacious bar and sun-soaked eatery is the perfect blend of sea views, beer, wine and of course, cocktails. The bar also offers live entertainment and a mouthwatering locally inspired menu. The food menu is made for sharing and focused around seasonal produce and the freshest kaimoana (seafood), alongside a delicious woodfired p... Read More
Award-winning bar/ bistro in the heart of Viaduct Harbour, overlooking the water. Variety of menus to cater for all tastes, including vegetarian. Cuisine is modern Australian, seafood a speciality. It's always humming here, and it's a place people like to stay for hours, so it's worth booking in advance to make sure you get in. There are set menus, a la carte and vegetarian menus, a... Read More
Soaring high above Auckland you'll discover Orbit, a truly iconic New Zealand brasserie offering diners sensational views - and food to match. Situated at the top of Auckland’s Sky Tower, the dining room rotates once every hour, providing a truly unique experience with amazing 360-degree panoramas of the city, the Hauraki Gulf and beyond. Orbit offers a modern dining experience in a relaxe... Read More
Fish as the name suggests, delivers creative fish dishes served to a backdrop of eye catching harbour views. Situated in the luxury Hilton Hotel, the restaurant is a Hilton partnership with Simon Gault, New Zealand's very own Masterchef presenter and restauranteur. The creative menu features a range of sumptuous dishes with freshly caught snapper, crayfish, lobster, hapuka and Bluff Oyste... Read More
At Whites and Wongs East meets West with the best of Chinese, Thai and Malaysian street food being served in the beautiful surroundings of Auckland’s harbour. The kitchen serves up fresh and fragrant Asian food, sometimes in classic style and sometimes with a twist, complemented by a drinks list featuring local and international varieties, local and imported beer and an extensive selection of... Read More
Dr Rudi's Rooftop Brewing Co enjoys one of the best locations in the city. Situated on the third floor, the rooftop restaurant and bar offers glorious views of Viaduct Harbour. The bar comes equipped with their own 1000L on-site brewery to pump fresh beer directly from tank to tap. For something a bit different, there's even two free bowling lanes! The menu includes a great selection of... Read More
Nestled in the heart of viaduct, the Parasol and Swing are famous for their eccentric cocktail menu, with locally sourced ingredients. The rooftop restaurant and bar is located over two levels, offering stunning views of the Viaduct harbour. They have a wide range of food menu including pork belly bites, tempira calamari, burgers and tacos and desserts with various add ons. The drinks men... Read More
Devon on the Wharf is situated on the waterside location of Devonport's Ferry Terminal, with beautiful views of the Hauraki Gulf and Auckland skyline. The restaurant offers diners a taste of Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine, with their own unique touches. Well-known flavors feature on the menu with some extraordinary combinations. The menu celebrates their Turkish herita... Read More
The Sugar Club, sits majestically 53 floors above Auckland City and is the jewel in the crown at the top of the Sky Tower. With a Chef's menu that champions seasonality, combining the best in local sustainably sourced produce with the boldest flavours from around the world. The kitchen focuses on flavours and texture, whilst the dining room and bar are an experiential destination with breath... Read More
Wynyard Grill is a steakhouse and wine lounge located in the Wynyard Quarter. Featuring the best cuts of steak in New Zealand, incredible wild game meat, gourmet burgers, craft beer, classic cocktails, an extensive wine list, and our famous macaroni and cheese, Wynyard Grill strives to use the highest quality organic ingredients fresh from the source. The evening menu features a 28-day... Read More
Come down to the Wynyard Quarter and relax at The Good Luck Coconut, where the tiki bar will make you some of the best cocktails this side of the Blue Lagoon. And if the drinks aren’t enough to get you back on island time, then they’ve got a damn tasty sharing menu packed full of dishes influenced by the Pacific and Asian ingredients. So whether its for a function or a night out wi... Read More