Even though I grew up in Auckland, I realised I have never actually taken a date to a nice/fancy/romantic restaurant in Auckland.  I'm driving up there this week to visit family, and will be taking my girlfriend with me.  I'd like to take her out for a romantic dinner while I'm up there, but have no idea where.

Googling brings up many suggestions but some are way too expensive (like $150pp and rising) and some are a bit *too* fancy, going by the menus.  I'm reasonably open to trying new things, though my partner is probably a little more conservative with her tastes - not a fan of too much red meat, not really a seafood person - so that limits the options somewhat.  

What do people recommend?  Something that has a romantic ambience and good food without needing a second mortgage.