From left: Azabu, Omni, Kingi.

Denizen’s definitive guide to dining your way around Auckland

Auckland’s vast and varied dining scene offers far more than just inner-city haunts. In fact, there are just as many delicious coffee shops, cafés, eateries, restaurants and bars dotted around the city’s beautiful suburban areas, with each one serving up its own unique vibe and delicious offering. And after weathering the storm of the last two years with as much enthusiasm as they could muster, it’s these tireless local operators who we need to support, now more than ever.

From the typically cheap-and-cheerful restaurants that populate Dominion Road, to the reliable stalwarts of Ponsonby and hidden gems we adore on The Shore, there is inspired suburban dining to be found all over Auckland. Here, we round up the best places to eat and drink around the city, and prove why winter is the perfect time to expand your horizons, embark on a delicious dining tour, and try something new. Who knows? You might just find a new favourite spot.

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Ghost Street

Ghost Street

Ebisu

Ebisu

Cafe Hanoi

Cafe Hanoi

Caretaker

Caretaker

Bar Non Solo

Bar Non Solo

Oji

Oji

Alma

Alma

Yeah Bowl

Yeah Bowl

Better Burger

Better Burger

Amano

Amano

Ortolana

Ortolana

The Brit

The Brit

Kingi

Kingi

Miann

Miann

Mr Morris

Mr Morris

La Petite Fourchette

La Petite Fourchette

The Store

The Store

Daily Bread

Daily Bread

Síso

Síso

Morell Bistro & Bar

Morell Bistro & Bar

Spiga

Spiga

Ginger

Ginger

The Corner

The Corner

Tosca Espresso Bar

Tosca Espresso Bar

4&20

4&20

Browns Eatery

Browns Eatery

Omni

Omni

Jolin Shanghai

Jolin Shanghai

Paasha Turkish Kitchen

Paasha Turkish Kitchen

Ralph’s

Ralph’s

Eden Noodles Cafe

Eden Noodles Cafe

Mr Hao

Mr Hao

Cazador

Cazador

The Bridgman

The Bridgman

De Nada

De Nada

Xoong

Xoong

Mibo Bakery

Mibo Bakery

Hotel Ponsonby

Hotel Ponsonby

Gaja

Gaja

Parade

Parade

Azabu

Azabu

Taco Medic

Taco Medic

Beau

Beau

Fatima's

Fatima's

Bambina

Bambina

Go Go Daddy

Go Go Daddy

Ramen Takara

Ramen Takara

Daphnes Taverna

Daphnes Taverna

SPQR

SPQR

Ockhee

Ockhee

Sidart

Sidart

Prego

Prego

Annabel's Wine Bar

Annabel's Wine Bar

INCA

INCA

Chop Chop

Chop Chop

Orphans Kitchen

Orphans Kitchen

The Blue Breeze Inn

The Blue Breeze Inn

Ponsonby Road Bistro

Ponsonby Road Bistro

Lucky 8

Lucky 8

Mumbaiwala

Mumbaiwala

Madam Woo

Madam Woo

Takapuna Beach Cafe and Store

Takapuna Beach Cafe and Store

TokTok

TokTok

Shake Out

Shake Out

Fantail & Turtle

Fantail & Turtle

Nanam

Nanam

Burger Burger

Burger Burger

El Humero

El Humero

Soho

Soho

Ramen Lab

Ramen Lab

Botticelli

Botticelli

Holy Shot

Holy Shot