During your stay in the City of Sails, you may be interested in visiting some of Auckland’s fine dining opportunities. Just like Wellington, Auckland plays host to many stunning fine dining restaurants. We’ve put together a sample of some of the best to share with you.
7 of Auckland’s Fine Dining Restaurants
When visiting Auckland, it can be difficult to know which of the top restaurants to visit. Here are 7 recommendations for you to consider:
1. Origine – with sweeping views across Waitemata Harbour, Origine is located above the waterfront in downtown Auckland. A bistro style restaurant, Origine’s chef Ben Bayly loves to use locally sourced ingredients to showcase the NZ food scene.
2. FISH – focussed on ethically sourced seafood, the seasonal menu at FISH is certain to impress. With Waitemata Harbour views, this fine dining experience is overseen by Culinary Director Alan Smith.
3. One Tree Grill – since 1996 One Tree Grill has been providing exceptional bistro style fine dining. Repeatedly ranked as one of the top ten restaurants in Auckland, bookings are highly recommended!
4. Lillius – with multiple food awards under their belt, Lillus’ husband and wife team are dedicated to showcasing NZ’s finest seasonal produce in their menu. Located in Grafton, this intimate restaurant is a feast for the eyes too.
5. Sails Restaurant – located within the Westhaven Marina, this two-level fine dining restaurant offers diners gorgeous views over dozens of yachts. As well as local awards for food and service, Sails Restaurant has also been voted the 13th top fine dining restaurant in the world! Offering both lunch and dinner sittings, their Signature Menu looks delicious.
6. The French Café – a gastronomical delight, The French Café offers evening dining in its Symonds Street venue. Or enjoy the experience of watching the cooking and plating of off menu dishes during the Gaggenau Tuesday Test Kitchen evenings.
7. Ahi – Ahi, the flagship restaurant of chef Ben Bayly, celebrates the delights of local organic produce and ingredients within its menu. Focused on diving deep into what makes NZ cuisine so special, Ahi pays homage to the local ingredients used and its suppliers. Of note, the distance travelled of key ingredients for each item on the menu is listed, helping appreciate the food sustainability Ahi is achieving.
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