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    Cleaver & Co.

    2.9 (18 reviews)

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Sisyliana H.

    Okay, I must say...... THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!! things I always think is important is 1. Food 2. Host 3. Atmosphere 4. Sauce FOOD: I loved the platter of meat we had ! I have to say the chicken wings were a bit too salty for my taste and the I truly believe that they have room for improvement for that But other than that the platter was to die for !! We had meatball, shrimp, sausage, this really nice tender meat that I have no idea what it's called, Mac and cheese (in cube and deep fried form). Their meat is seriously worth driving the long distance from the shore !! And once you've eaten there your hair will smell of smoke, and remind you of all the good and tasty meat you just had ! Hahaha Host: the lady who served us was amazing !! These guys just opened 3 weeks ago but seriously they are doing one heck of a job !! They were kind, considerate and looking after you the best to their ability !! That's what I call service. And may I say choice of song not too bad !! Atmosphere: is amazing !! Made me feel like being at one of the Bbq joints in California. And man the whole place reminds me of a smoker which isn't bad !! Just makes you more hungry afterwards Overall all and all this place is a must go at least once in 2 months to get your fill for BBQ , their meat has been smoked for 10-14days soooooo the ribs, the meat were so soft Way to go guys you really deserve 4.5/5 but I can't do a 1/2 :)

    Meat Platter :)
    Lupe F.

    We love this place! I went there twice in one week with two different groups of girlfriends and we all enjoyed ourselves. We had the Bok Bok burger and the meat platter :) Yay's: -Food:YUM. The Bok Bok is a pleasure and the meat platter had about 7 different things to try on it. It looks small when it arrives however we were so full by the end -Decor: Clean, crisp & cool atmosphere throughout the whole place. The bathrooms have a great touch to it with the old farm sinks. There was a function upstairs so it was handy having different levels of nooks so parties upstairs wouldn't be disturbed by diners downstairs -Staff: friendly & well presented Nay's: -Food: the meat platter needs a salad. There's so much meat that you could easily swap the meatballs(which were our least favourite by far, not needed on the dish) for the nice slaw or a green salad. We ordered on the side -Decor: bathrooms are upstairs which can be a bit annoying if you're rushing or had too much to eat :) -Staff: too many. We were asked about 5x by different people if we wanted drinks even though we had only been there for about 10mins. Overall, a good experience & would go back for sure to try new things. The ribs are divine!

    Platter time!
    Rebekah M.

    A couple of weeks ago, my partner and I went to check out the grand opening of Brickworks in Lynnmall. It's a newly renovated section of Lynnmall which has been sorely needed. We did a walking tour of all the restaurants and though I'm cautiously optimistic it is great to see some decent date-night potentials on offer in New Lynn. In the end, we opted to check out Cleaver & Co as it seemed to have a good energy about it and American inspired barbeque is quite the sizzlling trend (excuse the pun!) on the Auckland scene at the moment. There was quite a selection of starters, bbq mains, salads, hearty burgers/sandwiches, and signature sides. It was a bit overwhelming because we wanted to try so many things. Then we found a bbq platter option that we could even add on a pitcher of beer (lion red or macs gold) for $20. The platter was a great choice as it came with Texas meatballs, chicken wings, St. Louis style ribs, pulled pork sliders, grilled shrimp and mac n'cheese bites. Although it was more than enough food, out of curiosity I had to try the slaw as well as no self-respecting bbq place doesn't have a good slaw to boot. The coleslaw was quite nice and had a modern take. The meatballs were OK but nothing life-changing, the chicken wings were of ACE as were the sliders and the mac n' cheese bites. The shrimp was a bit overdone but I think that could be chalked up to first night blunders. The ribs that I was so looking forward to were very overdone and actually burnt. There was plenty of staff to flag down to which we advised the state of our ribs. Instantly a manager came tableside and advised that they were still working out a few kinks with their smoker and made great efforts to compensate us with some especially delicious beef brisket. A+ customer service. Also, the have Little Creatures Pale Ale on Tap and the beer taps are butcher knives. All in all, I have high hopes they they can work out their kinks and become a staple not only in Brickworks, but as a part of the New Lynn eating scene as a whole.

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    With all the delicious food choices in and around Auckland, definitely skip this one. They did ok and everything was cooked right.

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    Brew On Quay - Nachos

    Brew On Quay

    4.2(38 reviews)
    10.2 kmViaduct
    $$

    What a GREAT discovery! So good, we came here on both…read moretrips/visits to Auckland. Quality/Quantity - 102 types of beers! Got a flight (okay 2 flights...) for $30 each, see picture. Urbanant Handpull - Cask Ale style, a stronger flavored beer. Eddyline - New Zealand Hefeweizen, crisp and refreshing. They also have it in an apricot wheat ale, interesting. Parrot Dog - Okay. Panhead APA - American Pale Ale, good flavors, medium to light beer. Sawmill Hefeweizen - Good and refreshing. Also the beer of the week. Many specials, see pictures. Food, full bar, and wine are also available. Atmosphere - Super convenient, to the cruise ship, dock, shopping for my wife, etc! Indoor, outdoor seating. Interesting and cool decor throughout. Got really busy as it got later. Of course I was here for a few hours while my wife shopped, lol. Events available. Open 7 days a week from 11am till 10pm or 1am. Service - Bar service. They table service, but by then, I already got my flights. Yes, that was plural. :) Price - $30AUD a flight, $19.60US + tip. Expensive, but for me it was worth it! Great way to end the day. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success. You will be our regular go to place when visiting/docking in Auckland.

    I had passed this pub for a few days, looked at a few yelp reviews and decided to stop by. I wasn't…read moredisappointed we had some great food for a good price. Service was very very quick. I tasted several different beers which are awesome. The only issue we had was trying to get a table during happy hour. atmosphere is very laid-back and easy-going. You're looking for a place to grab a bite or a drink I suggest stopping by here

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    Brew On Quay - Chicken sandwich and fries

    Chicken sandwich and fries

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    Portland Public House - Lamb and Hummus. YUM!

    Portland Public House

    4.2(17 reviews)
    6.5 kmKingsland
    $$

    Alright so this bar really surprised me with their food. Yeah, yeah drinks are important, should be…read moregood price/value and service should be great. All that I'm kind of expecting. What I don't expect is getting served an awesome steak on (what appeared to be self-made) mashed potatoes with a side of salad for 20 (!!!)$. Blown away. They also had a nice weekly schedule and we were able to come see the open mic night. Great way to entertain your guests. Check it out everybody!

    This weekend I spent my Saturday on Portland's sunny back porch, drinking Governers and stuffing…read moremyself silly with their tasty offerings...bliss, I tell you! I'll admit, I had never heard of Portland Public House before this weekend (I've just moved back from overseas....gimme a break!) but now that I have I imagine I will be back here on the reg. It has this hard-to-beat, carefree atmosphere, which makes it ideal for chewing the fat with friends on a lazy afternoon. Not to mention, the staff seem genuinely chuffed when you tell them you love the place, and the food is fresh and delicious. When we went we sampled the crumbed prawns, the fish sliders served with a liberal smothering of tartare sauce, wedges with lashings of sour cream and chives and fall-of-the-bone ribs served with a rustic slaw. Whilst the dishes weren't overly complicated they were packed full of flavour and had been prepared with care. Apparently they have a lot of gigs here too - the details of which can be found on their FB page - but personally, I am just hanging out for another sunny weekend so I can while away the hours on that back deck of theirs!

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    Portland Public House - Self written weekly schedule

    Self written weekly schedule

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    The Bluestone Room - Wedding Function

    The Bluestone Room

    3.7(12 reviews)
    9.6 kmAuckland CBD
    $$

    I came to the Bluestone Room the first time as my friend was having her 21st here. It was such an…read moreawesome little bar. It is located down a little side street off Queens Street called Durham Lane. I would have never have known this place existed! Here they quite happily hired out the venue for a private event. They had said that a few nights prior to the 21st they had a drag queen show, obviously this is quite a versatile bar that will happily play host for a number of events. The bar supplied the food for this event and man was it good! Not good for you, but very yummy! There were deep fried samosas, meatball, fried chicken nibbles, and my favourite prawn twisters. The prawn twisters were fantastic! The bar had a moderate range of spirits available (but that was on display, they may have had more elsewhere). They also had the Monteith's beer range on tap. This is a cool bar that I would like to come back to. They have a restaurant section however I never made it to that area. If you like to be adventurous and try out new places then I would recommend checking out this place as it's not in a mainstream kind of location.

    This pub was a great find and close to our hotel. We went 2 nights because the food was just…read morestellar. First night I had the chicken remoulade which was just delicious and beautifully prepared. The second night we both had the nightly special, steak with mushroom sauce, chips and salad. Delicious and very reasonably priced. If we were staying longer we'd definitely go again. Good job mates!!

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    Conferencing

    The Bluestone Room - Great beer!

    Great beer!

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    16 Tun - Jalapeño poppers

    16 Tun

    3.9(29 reviews)
    9.6 kmWynnard Quarter
    $$

    A fun experience! You order from the bar and sit at a table. When they opened at 11:30am we ordered…read morefish sandwiches and they said they didn't get their delivery yet, so they walked down to the fish market and bought the fish for our sandwiches! We didn't realize they would be tried, but the pieces were huge and tasty!

    Hands down, 16Tun is one of the best beers in Auckland. Located in the new Wynyard area (similar to…read moreKaka'ako in Honolulu), it's filled with apartment buildings, offices, restaurants, bars, and great food. 16Tun is just a block from the waterfront and easy to get to driving or walk around the quay. The bar looks welcoming and cozy from the outside with soft lighting, wood features, big picnic style tables, and exposed metal. Inside is also well planned with tables of various sizes, bar seating, and an open kitchen. On my last visit I got to come here twice and had excellent service with bartender/manager Nick. Cheers to owner Ewen as well, great to meet the team! On my first visit on a sleepy weekday afternoon, I got a flight (choose 8 beers) and a few singles. They have a great selection that focuses on independent New Zealand breweries. They even have nitro and cask hand pull selections, plus a great selection of cans and bottles either to-go or if there's something you really want to enjoy there. Clean restrooms are at the back. On my first visit I had a hearty lunch of fish and chips, which went great with the beer. Light and heavy at the same time. The kitchen was closed on my second visit, but if that happens while you're here there are tons of other great options nearby for food. On the weekend, this place gets busy, loud, and happy. Both experiences were worth the trip. For people that haven't visited lately, it's new ownership and staff so it's worth your time to try it again. If you're a fan of beer, this is a must-stop in Auckland.

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    Tap handles and great pour

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    After - Yum!

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    Takahe

    Takahe

    4.0(3 reviews)
    4.3 kmTitirangi
    $$

    Takahe is my favorite cafe/restaurant in Titirangi village. It is a little pricey when compared to…read morethe others, but the food and location are well worth it imho. I have been here numerous times just for coffee, but also for breakfast menu as well as their dinner bistro menu and have never been disappointed. My only past negative comment may have been the lack of attention from staff, but this is obviously a problem that has been rectified. We had menus and water within seconds of sitting down, waitresses were swift in taking our orders and bringing food and then clearing dishes. We sat for ages as well and didn't feel rushed out or pressured to leave. Defiantly a place to come eat if out but again, it is a little more pricey then perhaps would be expected when compared to the other cafes on the same road.

    Takahe is so so lovely. I sometimes wish it wouldn't try so hard because it becomes confusing at to…read morewhat it is trying to be. Are you hipster are you upscale classy what are you? Still it is a great spot to come to in the village. I venture here about once week at the moment, sometimes for lunch, sometimes just for a coffee or a smoothy. Always lovely. Ive only been to dinner here maybe three times, mostly because i prefer dining here during the day when the sun is out and the birds are chirping. The venue is amazing. It literally sits atop of greenery. Hard to describe but it means that when you sit at the bar it looks like you could drop at an instant. Pretty incredible. This is a popular spot with the youngness and the older generation. Not overly kid friendly but its doable if need be. I also think it can get a little pricey for the village but again that might the thing they are going for.

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    Cleaver & Co. - tradamerican - Updated May 2026

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