Shore ON THE Eating Out
Here at Channel we're proud to support our local hospo businesses in our monthly eating out guide. Try somewhere new this month.
Devonport
Akdeniz Bar Cafe Restaurant
Persian and Mediterranean cuisine. 5/15 Victoria Rd. 09 600 2125. akdenizdevonport.co.nz
Buona Sera Restaurant
Authentic Italian food. 99 Victoria Rd. 09 445 8133. buonasera.co.nz
Cafe Hung Viet Vietnamese cuisine. 101 Victoria Rd. 09 446 3368. cafehungviet.co.nz
Calimero
Real pizza, great taste! 163 Victoria Rd. 09 445 2232. Corellis
Home-style fare. 46 Victoria Rd. 09 445 4151. corelliscafe.co.nz
Devonport Indian Hub - The Asian Eatery
The best of Indian and Asian fusion cuisine. 71 Victoria Rd. 09 445 4263. devonportindianhub.co.nz
Devon on the Wharf
Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine. 1 Queen's Parade.
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Flying Rickshaw
Indian cuisine. 97 Victoria Rd. 09 445 7721. flyingrickshaw.co.nz
Khana on the Shore
Indian cuisine. 161 Victoria Rd. 09 445 1546 /021 689 216. khana.co.nz
Manuka Cafe and Restaurant
Mediterranean inspired cuisine. 49 Victoria Rd. 09 445 7732. manukarestaurant.co.nz
Portofino Devonport 26 Victoria Rd. 09 445 3777. portofinodevonport.co.nz
Signal Hill Serves classic NZ fare. 24 Victoria Rd. 09 445 0193. signalhill.co.nz
The Kestrel 1/1 Queens Parade, Devonport Wharf. 09 445 1777. thekestrel.co.nz
The Next Station Chinese Cuisine Hong Kong and Cantonese-style Chinese cuisine for eat-in and takeaways. 41 Victoria Road. 09 200 0683
The Patriot (Pub) 14 Victoria Rd. 09 445 3010. thepatriot.co.nz
The Kestrel
Located on Devonport Wharf, The Kestrel serves modern New Zealand pub food at its finest and a great range of drinks from a stunning wharf-side location. Our sun-soaked venue is the perfect place to enjoy cocktails, tap beers, wines, a locally inspired menu and live entertainment with views out over Auckland Harbour.
1 Queens Parade, Devonport 09 445 1777
admin@thekestrel.co.nz thekestrel.co.nz
Tuesday: 4pm-9pm Wednesday-Sunday: 12pm-late
Vic Road Kitchen
57-59 Victoria Rd. 09 445 9797. vicroadkitchen.co.nz
Vic Road Wine Bar & Cellar
53/55 Victoria Road. 09 445 0194 vicroadkitchen.co.nz
Vondel
Vegan and omni eats. 8 Victoria Rd. 09 446 6444. vondel.co.nz
Belmont/Bayswater
Caffé Santini
Alessandro's back offering the best coffee on the Shore! 63c Lake Road, Belmont. 0221 872 491. espressosantini@gmail.com
Daily Bread
Freshly baked loaves and perfect pastries. 43 Eversleigh Rd, Belmont. dailybread.co.nz
Sheppards Corner
Authentic TexMex - a slice of Texas on the North Shore. 131 Lake Road, Belmont. 09 447 4377. sheppardsnz.com
XO Takapuna
Asian skewers and street style food. 333 Lake Road, Hauraki Corner. 09 486 0003. xotakapuna.com
Vondel
Independent owner-operated eatery in Devonport. Serving food to suit every diet, alongside craft beer, natural wine and small-batch spirits. We hold weekly specials, winemakers' dinners, as well as private and charity events. Sign up to our mailing list or follow our social channels to keep up to date.
Opening hours: Tues-Fri 4pm-late Saturday & Sunday 10am-late 09 446 6444
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DEVONPORT
DEVONPORT
Smales Farm, Takapuna
Fantail & Turtle
Popular bar and eatery with alfresco vibe and great food! 09 486 0644. fantailandturtle.co.nz
Shake Out Burgers 09 489 8223. shakeout.co
Soho Thai 09 972 2711. sohothaikitchen.com
The Grange Bar & Bistro
A favourite all-day bar and bistro. 09 972 9060. thegrangetakapuna.co.nz
Takapuna
Alforno Italian Restaurant
34 Anzac Street. 09 488-0179. alforno.co.nz
Aubergine Restaurant
European and Mediterranean. 129 Hurstmere Rd. 09 489 3104. aubergine.co.nz
Botticelli Restaurant & Wine Bar
Italian eatery. 8 Anzac Street. 021 910 999. botticelli.co.nz
Burger Burger
Eat Street. 40 Hurstmere Rd. 09 390 5348. burgerburger.co.nz
Catch 21 Eatery
Serving exceptional coffee, staple café offerings and fine seafood.
33 Hurstmere Rd. 09 484 0005. catch21.co.nz
Centro Café
447a Lake Rd. 09 200 2277
SMALESFARM , TAKAPU
Fantail & Turtle
Dantes Pizza & Casa Pasta
Eat Street. 40 Hurstmere Rd. 09 486 3668. dantes.co.nz
El Humero
Colombian-style barbecue. Eat Street, 40 Hurstmere Rd. 09 489 9973. elhumero.co.nz
Florrie McGreals Irish Pub
138 Hurstmere Road. 09 486 6330. florriemcgreals.co.nz
Flourish Café
Coffee with a conscience, service with a smile! Help Project Employ trainees fulfil their goal of gaining employment. 19 Como Street. 09 489 2266. projectemploy.nz
Francs Bar & Diner
Main Beach, The Strand. 09 488 0016. joylab.co.nz/francs
French Rendez-Vous
French bistro-creperie serving delicious traditional French favourites.
2a Maurere Ave. (next to The PumpHouse). 09 487 0009. french-rendez-vous-caferestaurant.business.site
Hong's Korean Kitchen
Shop 5, 62 Hurstmere Rd. 09 200 0217. hongskoreanrestaurant.co.nz
Hops & Claret Drinkery
136 Hurstmere Road. 09 486 6330. hopsandclaret.co.nz
Nanam
Filipino flavours. 178 Hurtsmere Rd. 09 488 9976 nanam.co.nz
Regatta Bar & Eatery
Main Beach, The Strand. 09 488 0040. joylab.co.nz/regatta
Sakebar Nippon
Traditional Japanese (Isakaya style).
32 Anzac Street. 09 486 2249. sakebar.co.nz
Taylors on Hurstmere
Takapuna's friendliest little wine and tapas bar. 168 Hurstmere Rd. 09 489 9510. taylorsonhurstmere.co.nz
The Elephant Wrestler 138 Hurstmere Rd. 09 489 8030. joylab.co.nz/elephant-wrestler
Tok Tok Kitchen
Asian fusion cuisine. 129 Hurstmere Rd. 09 489 3988. toktok.co.nz
Tokyo Bay
Modern Japanese cuisine. Main Beach, The Strand. 09 390 7188. tokyobay.co.nz
Wok 'n Noodle
Asian restaurant - tasty, nutritious food cooked right in front of you.
1/7 The Strand. 09 485 3259. woknnoodle.com
Birkenhead
Abruzzo Ristorante Italiano 13 Birkenhead Ave. 09 418 4202. abruzzi.co.nz
Birkenhead Brewing Company 17 Birkenhead Ave. 09 320 5055. bbc.kiwi
Blitza Pizza 9 Birkenhead Ave. 09 480 5006. blitzapizza.co.nz
Burrito House Mexican food. 17 Mokoia Rd. 09 418 2095. burritohouse.co.nz
Chef Rasa Sayang Malaysian food. 25 Mokoia Road. 09 419 9788
DIT
Dutch Bistro. 3 Birkenhead Ave. 0274613898. ditisit.co.nz
Centro
TAKAPUNA
Flourish Café
Founded on friendship with offerings that acknowledge our fierce independence and appreciation of artisans. Expect fresh and local craft beer, real ale and cider flowing from 15 taps, a wine list covering near and distant regions synonymous with varietal excellence, an extensive gin list enhanced with botanics fresh from our on-site gardens, bespoke cocktails to sip into the evening, and a modern seasonal menu designed to share, focusing on showcasing sustainable and locally sourced produce. Supreme Winner - NZ Gastropub Awards 2024 hello@fantailandturtle.co.nz fantailandturtle.co.nz instagram fantailandturtle
Welcome to our 'home away from home' cosy haven, where smiles abound with friendly service, exceptional coffee and delectable cuisine. Each customer becomes part of our extended family, savouring not only the taste of our offerings but also the heartfelt care that accompanies every visit. Step into our café and let us wrap you in a comforting embrace of hospitality and flavours that delight the senses.
Mon-Sun, 7am-3pm.
No surcharge on public holidays
447a Lake Road, Takapuna 09 200 2277 centroauckland@gmail.com facebook @centrotakapuna instagram @centrotakapuna
Flourish Café provides training and work experience for young adults with learning differences. When you order your favourite coffee and choose from our delicious, fresh cabinet food, you will always be served with a smile. Support our trainees by coming into Flourish Café. Catering available.
19 Como Street, BDO Towers, Takapuna 7am–3pm, Monday – Friday 09 489 2266 instagram flourish.takapuna /projectemploynz facebook Flourish Café /Project Employ projectemploy.nz
TAKAPUNA
Fika With Me
Cosy café serving funky, flavourful Findian-inspired food. 5 Birkenhead Avenue. 09 418 5508. @fikawithme
Jose's Cantina
Mexican. 12-14 Birkenhead Ave. 09 218 6162. josescantina.co.nz
Moxie Restaurant
82 Hinemoa St. 09 419 9082. moxierestaurant.co.nz
Mulan Malaysian Restaurant
243 Hinemoa St. 09 480 2806. mulan.co.nz
Primerose Thai Cuisine
6 Mokoia Rd. 09 418 0555. primerosethaicuisine.co.nz
Real Burger
30 Birkenhead Ave. 021 085 95485. realburger.site
Tasty Tiny Thai Restaurant
52d Mokoia Rd. 09 418 4999. tastytinythai.co.nz
Thai Yum Food Hut
23 Birkenhead Ave. 09 480 6799. thaiyum.net.nz
The Curry Master 18 Birkenhead Ave. 09 480 7211. thecurrymaster.co.nz/birkenhead
The Good Home
83 Birkenhead Ave. 09 480 0066. thegoodhomebirkenhead.co.nz
Milford
Anokha Indian Restaurant
140 Kitchener Rd. 09 489 1499. anokha.co.nz
Bunty's Burgers
Gourmet burger bar.
89 Kitchener Rd. 09 486 5711
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Cave À Vin
146 Kitchener Rd. caveavin.co.nz
Khu Khu Eatery
100% vegan and Thai-inspired restaurant. 91 Kitchener Road. 09 600 3327. khukhu.co.nz
La Mexicana
13 Shakespeare Rd. 09 282 0392. lamexicana.co.nz
Monthien Thai Restaurant
142 Kitchener Rd. 09 488 0409. monthien.co.nz
Musashi Japanese Cuisine Milford
212 Kitchener Rd. 09 489 5977. musashirestaurant.co.nz
PYM's of Milford
Popular neighbourhood Milford village bar & eatery. 154 Kitchener Rd. pymsofmilford.com
Stanley Avenue
52 East Coast Rd. 09 410 0066. stanleyavenue.co.nz
Talay Thai Restaurant
83-85 Kitchener Rd. 09 489 9568 talaythai.co.nz
The Hub Milford Bar & Grill
145 Kitchener Rd. 09 489 4480. thehubmilford.nz
Tokki
Modern Korean restaurant. 87 Kitchener Rd. 09 488 0888 tokki.co.nz
The Milford Cafe, Bar & Restaurant 7 Milford Road. 09 488 9388. themilford.co.nz
Northcote Point
The Engine Room 115 Queen Street. 09 480 9502. engineroom.net.nz
Catch 21 Eatery
Takapuna’s latest eatery has just dropped anchor with plenty of sunny outdoor seating overlooking Hurstmere Green. Serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and coffee for dining in or taking away, the friendly 'crew' are all hands-on-deck to serve exceptional coffee, delicious staple café offerings and a number of seafood options, as well as a beautiful range of freshly made cabinet food. Top picks include their signature open lobster burger, seafood chowder, and tasty eggs benedict. Catch 21 is fully licensed and provides a range of beer, bubbles and wine. Open Tues-Sun, weekdays 7.30am-3pm, weekends 8am-3pm. Shop 8/33 Hurstmere Road 09 484 0005 catch21.co.nz/menu
Clarence Rd Eatery
124 Queen Street. 09 480 9600. clarencerdeatery.nz
Northcote Tavern
One of the best places for pub food on the Shore! 37 Queen Street. 09 480 7707. northcotetavern.co.nz
East Coast Bays
21 Days Bar & Brasserie
37 Clyde Rd, Browns Bay. 0800 21 3297. 21days.co.nz
El Greco Greek and Italian Eatery 1 The Esplanade, Campbells Bay. 09 475 5772. elgreco.co.nz
Montrose Cafe, Bistro & Bar 1 Montrose Terrace, Mairangi Bay. 09 478 9610. montrose.org.nz
Paper Moon 437 Beach Rd, Mairangi Bay. 09 479 8872. papermoon.org.nz
Ristorante La Spiaggia Italian. 470 Beach Rd, Murrays Bay. 09 475 5643. laspiaggia.co.nz
Wairau Valley
San Marco Trattoria & Bar 231 Archers Rd, Wairau Valley. 09 216 7163 sanmarco.co.nz
Taylors on Hurstmere
Yellow Hour
Takapuna's friendliest little wine and tapas bar and everyone's favourite local just around the corner from the Bruce Mason Theatre. Perfect for private parties, no venue hire!
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label NV $85 per bottle between 5-7pm daily
Yellow Hour! Bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne only $85 from 5pm to 7pm every night!
Sunday Roasts are back! Served with all the trimmings. Bookings essential. Winner Lewisham Awards, Outstanding Local Establishmnet, Auckland North 168 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna taylorsonhurstmere@gmail.com taylorsonhurstmere.co.nz 09 489 9510
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Tokyo Bay
Tokyo Bay is situated seaside, Takapuna Beach.
You can dine and watch the cruise liners sale out after a day in Auckland.
We are open seven days, with a casual lunch menu featuring light bites to a range of bento box styled selections, and from 5pm a more extensive evening menu featuring modern Japanese cuisine.
Bookings are essential.
Tripadvisor's 'Best of the Best' 2021, 2022 and 2023 tokyobay.co.nz facebook tokyobaytakapuna
French Rendez-Vous
Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner from Tuesday to Sunday (no bookings needed) with traditional and authentic French flavors like beef bourguignon, gluten free galettes and sweet crêpes.
Located at the heart of Takapuna with the Lake Pupuke view, we are fully licensed with different ranges of French wines.
2a Manurere Avenue
Next to The PumpHouse, Takapuna frenchrendezvous.booking@gmail 09 487 0009
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Hops & Claret Drinkery
A premium bar with amazing tapas and cocktails. Cool and groovy with a distinctive underground vibe, Hops & Claret provides a refreshing retreat in summer and a cozy getaway in winter. Based on over 60 reviews received, Hops & Claret proudly scores 5 stars for food and 5 stars for service. Perfect for small functions or social occasions, catering for up to 40 people. Opens 3pm Wednesday-Saturday.
136 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 486 6330 hello@hopsandclaret.co.nz hopsandclaret.co.nz facebook @HopsandClaret
