Dinner recommendations : near Aotea Centre (Auckland)

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#317330 6-Oct-2024 17:27

I'm going to a show Monday night at the Aotea Centre.

It's not a part of the world I'm very familiar with.

Is there anywhere nice nearby to have a meal, within easy walking distance?

Something a bit more upmarket than the food court preferably.

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#3293616 6-Oct-2024 17:40

Tony's is a favourite for me when I'm up there, and it's just around the corner on Wellesley St. I would recommend making a booking if you're interested.

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#3293618 6-Oct-2024 17:52

The Depot is very reliable as is the Fed. Both on Federal St.

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#3293620 6-Oct-2024 17:54

There are some good Korean restaurants near the corners of Mayoral drive and Queen street. Would strongly recommend any of them :)

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#3293627 6-Oct-2024 18:59

Midnight Express Cafe is damn nice.

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#3293690 6-Oct-2024 20:26

Some nice options there, thank you.

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#3293692 6-Oct-2024 20:30

Aucklands oldest Steakhouse, Tony's.

https://tonys.co.nz/

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#3293702 6-Oct-2024 21:26

Behodar:

Tony's is a favourite for me when I'm up there, and it's just around the corner on Wellesley St. I would recommend making a booking if you're interested.

Be aware that there are two Tony's (used to be three), one in Wellesley, one in Victoria. I much prefer the Victoria St one, they do a much better pepper steak.

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#3293714 7-Oct-2024 02:40

neb:

Behodar:

Tony's is a favourite for me when I'm up there, and it's just around the corner on Wellesley St. I would recommend making a booking if you're interested.

Be aware that there are two Tony's (used to be three), one in Wellesley, one in Victoria. I much prefer the Victoria St one, they do a much better pepper steak.

I also prefer Victoria St. Their fillet mignon is fantastic - mmm-mmm.

At their peak in the 1970/80s there were at least six Tony’s in Auckland - three in the CBD plus Ponsonby, Takapuna, Mission Bay - maybe more.

Established by Tony White and his brother. Old Victorian vibe with lots of antiquey fittings, lead-lights, cast iron, etc. Went to them all several times back in the day but have been to Victoria St hundreds of times over a nearly 50 year span. Called Tony’s Lord Nelson.

Incredibly the dark decor and booth-seating layout - and the menu (apart from prices) - have not changed one jot over that time. It’s an Auckland dining institution and icon.

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#3293715 7-Oct-2024 04:57

Le Garde Manger French Restaurant, 466 Queen Street, serves very good food at reasonable prices. It is about two long blocks up Queen Street and on the other side of the street from Aotea Centre. A booking would be a good idea.

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#3293758 7-Oct-2024 09:56

The Mezze Bar on South Durham street is really nice, quite quick and good value

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#3293764 7-Oct-2024 10:14

My go to is

https://www.elliottstables.co.nz/

It's a higher end food court, with some good offerings.

Granted I haven't been since the pandemic so it may have changed a little

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#3293837 7-Oct-2024 11:27

I can see I'm going to have to go to a lot more shows! 😀

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#3293845 7-Oct-2024 11:59

Save money. Just eat a lot ;)

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#3293953 7-Oct-2024 13:17

Jungle 8 in Elliot Stables is fantastic as well.

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#3293960 7-Oct-2024 13:24

A downside of both Mezze and Elliott Stables is that they can get quite crowded and noisy in the evenings. It really depends on what you're after.

If you've got the time you could also book a table in the Sky Tower restaurant.