Portobello is upstairs at the old Pukekohe fire station above the Edinburgh St pub. It has a nice…read moremenu with very good food - some say it's fine dining but I think it's more casual but still upmarket. They have a selection of European style dishes, roast pork, venison, snapper, roast duck, lamb shanks to name a few. The desserts are the quick-to-prepare type cheesecake, ice cream, donuts etc but no fresh fruit option which we felt like after the heavy meal. The food was delicious, my duck perfectly cooked and came with a nice selection of veges and chunky batons of potato. There's a good wine and beer selection and some very tempting cocktails on offer. We found the service to be good - attentive but not intrusive - although we were not offered any water on our table which we found strange - not sure if that's the norm here. After downing a few wines we needed a glass of water! All in all I was nicely impressed with Portobello and would definitely come again. Great for a family occasion or group of friends, but equally suitable for a romantic tryst!

There are two parts to this place, upstairs is the restaurant part called "Portobello Fine Dining"…read moreWe have eaten here a few times now. It does get busy at the weekend, so maybe wise to book if in groups. I have had a couple of their dishes and really enjoyed them, the duck is my favourite. There is also TV's screens showing the big sporting events, so you can enjoy while you eat. Downstairs is the main bar area, with sufficient seating, and an outdoor area for smokers. TV screens are also dotted around so you can keep up with the action. Tuesday nights they host very poplar "Believe It Or Not" quiz. Often hard to find a spare table unless you have booked your team in advance. Worth a visit as it's often fun and entertaining. They have a variety of bar food available. The staff are friendly and attentive.

Bad service due to understaffing. Average food cooked in old oil. Save yourself the disappointment…read moreand don't go.

Gorgeous ambiance, right on the river. Service was good. Brought food out promptly. Now the food,…read morewe had a lot. The winning tapa for us was the crudo. We ordered it twice! All the food we had was delicious, seems like you can't go wrong with anything you order. The drinks were also pretty good. I ordered the cocktail passionfruit sour. It was so good! Definitely a great spot for tapas and cocktails/mocktails with a great ambiance.

The food and service is fabulous. Best time to go is in the water weather when you can sit outside…read morein the fresh air and enjoy the river views. Thoroughly recommend,.

The Marvel Grill is my go-to place for special occasion. In my experience with this restaurant, I…read morefind I have to go big or go home- there's always so much I want to try here! Marvel Grill has everything you want- supreme location smack bang in the city but very close to the water, A-grade service and its beautiful to look at; the decor of this place is spacious, comfy and sophisticated. The semi-outdoor area provides more dining space and a nice view onto the viaduct. What sets apart this place from others is their attention to detail. They have a great range of skillets to start you with and those alone show a great combination of ingredients and flavours that really compliment each other. The best I've tried so far has to be the maple chilli glazed pork belly with an apple slaw, which is a sign of thing to come, especially when it comes to Marvel Grill and meat. I'll never forget the first time I tried Marvel Mixed Grill; a large hot skillet filled with four types of meat. While I had to have my boyfriend finish my meal for me, it was a great experience. The meat was cooked perfectly (I'm a medium rare girl) and we definitely got our money's worth. For exceptional side dishes, I recommend the iceberg wedge, blue cheese dressing, walnuts & bacon salad and the scalloped potatoes- both delicious! I could talk about Marvel Grill for hours- I love this place. If you feel like splurging on a meal that has been cooked to perfection with the utmost care and the best ingredients available, you can't go past it!

A very nice place for Saturday b/fast. Off the main street, and surprisingly quiet. Always order…read moreEggs Benny on travels ,and this was one of the best! Nice coffee & service. Will return.

Great gourmet pizzas in a hip venue. Great fresh ingredients and generous sizes…read more It was quiet the night we went and do a little cavernous but on a busy night I can imagine the place buzzing. Warm comfortable interior c

Nineteen Eighty One is a great local restaurant in Manukau, right opposite the Westfield Shopping…read moreCentre. It's a fairly new establishment in the area, but it's become a regular hangout for a few beers and very good food. You definitely feel the '80's vibe when you're there, and its always nice to see a little appreciation for that era. Their pizzas are delicious, particularly 'Rangi's Hangi' and 'Larry the Lamb'. They do a very nice caesar salad and my favourite main has to be the crispy chicken burger with aioli and melted brie- one of the best restaurant burgers I've had. They've got a good range of ciders and do a few cocktails to quench your thirst. They also serve most of their drinks in 600mL milk bottles, which is a really cool touch. I'd have to say that Nineteen Eighty One is best known for their fortnightly Wednesday quiz nights. The place gets packed and its always a good laugh- there's even a prize for the team that comes second to last.

This was our first visit at 1981. The waitress was very friendly and informed us of the "Specials"…read more I asked if I could non alcoholic version of one of their cocktail's, she said no problem. We had the garlic cob for Entree. For Mains, My wife chose the Steak & Kidney pie with mash. I had the sundried tomato and feta cheese stuffed chicken fillet. My wife said it was the best pie she had ever eaten. I really enjoyed the stuffed chicken too. The decor brought back lots of memories.

Excellent service and food!…read more This 24hr restaurant meets everyones needs from just a snack to fine dining. Staff friendly and helpful. Tables well set out and we were able to choose our tables both times we ate here. Tables on the side even have their own TV screen for singles which is fun.. Dinner was delicious and well presented. On our dinner before home they even presented us with a birthday cake!

Good fun and a very nice place to eat. Service is quick best…read morefor a nice meal during a mall visit

Spent a lovely lunch with mum at foundation and shared food off the bar menu. The onion rings were…read moreso crispy they melted in your mouth, the Mac and cheese was to die for and the pork belly bites were AMAZING. A must try for even just the bar menu.

This Vineyard takes you to somewhere in Europe, maybe Italy, Spain or France with its European…read morestyle building. I had thought this place might be a bit posh, but its not really, its very relaxing and casual. The food is very delicious and lots of lovely places to sit with different views of the vineyard, they also have a child's play area which is great for us with little ones. And of course what we came here for, the wine, I loved the Ascension Methode Traditionnelle, now I don't know all that wine talk but it has some lovely flavours and was just delicious on a summer's day. This is also a beautiful location for a wedding with the vineyards at the back, you could really get some stunning photos that you would cherish for ever (and maybe say you got married in Europe).

Have been here a couple of times for a work functions. The staff were very efficient and helpful…read more Food was very good and the wine was flowing of course. Took a wine tour including the vines was very informative and loved trying the various samples. Would love to visit during one of the concerts.