Must-see restaurants in Auckland Region

Giraffe combines a stylish but casual harbourside dining room with an intensely local and seasonal menu. The restaurant was named by owner Simon Gault's…

An easy 300m stroll from Morningside train station, this former curtain factory is now a versatile eating and drinking destination. Highlights include…

A spin-off from central Auckland's excellent Brothers Beer craft-beer bar, Juke Joint BBQ serves up Southern US–style barbecue in a hip renovated…

Mission Bay has long been a mediocre dining destination, but this recent opening in the heritage Melanesian Mission building is definitely worth the…

Part of the Whoa! Studios complex in Henderson, the Grounds has pulled off the trick of being equally attractive to children and their parents. Handmade…

Housed in a high-ceilinged, heritage former post office, Kokako is one of Auckland's best vegetarian and vegan cafes. Cold brew and organic nitro coffee…

A tasty work-in-progress – new eateries are also scheduled to open – the K'Road Food Workshop combines an interesting mix of good-value gourmet flavours…

Easily reached by bus from midtown Auckland, this brick-lined laneway off Takapuna's main shopping street features cool eateries serving up everything…

Poderi Crisci has quickly gained a sterling reputation for its food, particularly its legendary four-hour lunches on Sundays ($70 per person). Italian…

Specialising in the sort of Mughlai cuisine you'd find on the streets of Hyderabad, Paradise serves a delicious array of curry and biryani dishes from…

The leafy terrace of the Garden Shed is a convenient and relaxing spot after exploring the view-friendly summit of Mt Eden nearby. Tasty comfort food…

Good Luck Coconut's blending of Pacific and Asian design and flavours really suits the overall vibe of the city, especially when combined with briny…

Named after the Hebrew word for mother, Ima's menu features an array of Israeli, Palestinian, Yemeni and Lebanese comfort food, along with meat pies and…

Ebisu specialises in izakaya, a style of drinking and eating that eschews Japanese formality, yet doesn't involve food being flung around the room or…

There's definitely no shortage of places to buy sushi around Auckland, but &Sushi definitely stands out from the competition with innovative and artfully…

One of the excellent cafes and restaurants in revitalised St Kevin's Arcade, Bestie is a perfect refuelling stop after trawling the arty and vintage shops…

Everything on the menu is prepared raw and uncooked, but is still tasty and healthy. Tuck into dishes studded with acai berries, chia seeds and organic…

With tables spilling into the fairy-light and flower-strewn space at the centre of Britomart, this chic cafe is as fresh and effervescent as the sparkling…

Head along Tamaki Dr to this classy eatery with harbour views. No bookings are taken, but the switched-on crew soon find space for diners. Look forward to…

Of Auckland's bustling night markets, held in a different suburban car park each night of the week, the Henderson market is the most convenient for…