Dining in the Viaduct
Top class restaurants
Auckland’s Viaduct has plenty of classy restaurants that are perfect for your next special occasion, with many great options on the menu from seafood to steak. Here are some nice places for you to consider for dining, right on the Waterfront.
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Kermadec Ocean Fresh Restaurant
In a word, Kermadec is flash. Their seven different venues include a bar & brasserie; tasting room for light meals with friends; Trench Bar – an underground cocktail bar with house music from live DJs; the Tatami Rooms for authentic Japanese dining; the Ocean Dawn room – a pure white; light and spacious dining area for groups; and the Roof Garden – a private dining area on the roof top of the restaurant. If you’re out to impress then Kermadec’s award-winning dining experience is highly recommended.
Thai Chilli Restaurant and Bar
Enjoy Thai cuisine on the waterfront at the vibrant Thai Chilli Restaurant. Beautifully decorated with bright red furnishings, the restaurant is a feast for the senses. The Menu offerings are plentiful and include entrees Popiah Tod (spring rolls) and Hoy Yang (marinated scallops), a variety of soups, curries, stir frys, seafood, noodles and many vegetarian mains. It’s open for lunch from 11.30am to 2.30pm and dinner from 5.30pm to 10.30pm.
Harbourside Seafood Bar & Grill
The spacious Harbourside restaurant seats 200 people inside and to 140 on the outside balcony overlooking the sea. There is a focus on New Zealand wines and produce. A sampling of mains includes Grilled Salmon Fillet, Snapper Tempura, Seafood Curry and Crayfish. It’s also a good place for functions with The Aqua Room, a separate dining room to cater for 40-45 people.
Portofino Restaurant
Portofino is an Italian Restaurant with locations across New Zealand. The Customs Street branch has an outdoor patio for Al Fresco dining while the interior is a hallway design with tables on either side. Menu offerings include starters like Bruschetta, Antipasto and Pesto Dip; gourmet pizzas like the beloved Margherita and old favourites Hawaiian and Pepperoni. The wine lists are extensive with selections of Italian House Wines, Rose Wines, Champagnes and Biancos.
Cin Cin on Quay
Cin Cin claim to be New Zealand’s premium waterfront dining experience and with 20 years of fine dining service, they know how to offer a great meal out. Modern European Cuisine is the focus with a menu consisting of mains like Pan Roasted Snapper, Wild Mushroom Pativier and desserts like White chocolate and Pistachio Parfait, Chocolate Fondant Tart and the popular Crème Brulee. 4-6pm is currently Happy Hour with 25% food and drinks and they also do gift vouchers if you’re looking for a present with a difference.
Sails Restaurant
Situated in the West Haven Marina, this top class restaurant just qualifies as being nearby the viaduct.
With beautiful marina and harbour bridge views, and equally beautiful food, the menu at Sails is pricey but every mouthful is worth it. Definitely the perfect location if you wish to impress.
Editorial by Holly Roberts