Little bit disappointed with the last time I went here to eat I feel like they've dropped the…read morestandard a little bit, casual the Faena details to the mill weren't really there especially with other steakhouses and paper copy that are producing great meals for around the same price

I arrived on a cold and windy night, from the outside Bazza's looked warm and inviting and quiet…read more It was not until I got inside the door that I realised I should have made a reservation. But seriously - who does that in Pukekohe? This isn't anywhere close to the city where it's pretty much expected now. Luckily we were able to be seated right away - but It was directly opposite the door and whenever it was opened and closed a big gust of cold wind came past us. Not to be ungrateful because I would have to say at least five groups of people were turned away, who like me thought they could just turn up and expect a table. Clearly a very popular place to come! Our waitress was warm and welcoming and was easily able to provide us with recommendations for what to get depending on our appetite. I decided to stick with a classic steak, with onion crisps and béarnaise sauce washed down with a nice glass of red wine! I was told it was pretty decent and not to worry about getting an entrée. When the main arrived, I was not left disappointed by not ordering the entree, the main itself is a whole meal. I found the steak to be cooked quite nicely, medium rare. The béarnaise sauce suited the steak excellently... the only let down was the onion crisps, I say crisps because according to their menu it's suppose to be onion rings... but these were cooked well past that stage. Some tasted nice other tasted like burnt crisps you get at the bottom of a roast. Not entirely a bad thing! Even though the place was obviously busy it didn't feel like we were being pressured to hurry up and leave so they could turn the table over for the next group. The wait for our food was fairly average for the size and for the crowd, a busy place means a busy kitchen 35 mins - 45min. There are three places in Pukekohe that now specialise in Steaks. I'm having a really hard time to differentiate them. Each have their own sense of style and do the basics well, which is all a steak lover really wants. For this reason.. I'm calling it a tie for the time being. I am happy to rate them as follows; Food 4 / 5 - Shame about the over done onion crisps (rings) Service 4 / 5 - Warm, friendly and accommodating Price $33.00 - In line for what you get compared to other places Atmosphere 4/ 5 - Popular by nature Overall - 4 /5 - Book early and avoid the table by the door!

Has a new name now. The furnace. The food was delicious. Especially loved the steaks, fish of the…read moreday, steak salad and chicken. Calamari was a little too spicy

This restaurant changed its name to Furnace Steakhouse and moved a few spaces away to 150 Victoria…read more We were seated outside on their patio on a busy Saturday night. Courtney was a great server and so was the hostess. We ordered their garden salad and onion rings for starters then chicken saltimbocca and roasted lamb for entrees. The chicken was wrapped in prosciutto with sage, white wine, mozzarella, potato purée and greens. The lamb was served with a tomato and couscous ragout, whipped feta, greens and lemon aioli. Everything was delicious. Parking was extremely difficult to find. Hopefully our car won't be towed because we parked in an iffy space. .

Clean and welcoming..service up to standard Steak and salad…read more...stuffed potatoes..the best ever!

We had a group booking, waited a long time for our food, although there was one another group also…read moredining there. I had the eye fillet with mushroom & cheese sauce, and spicy rice. My eye fillet seemed quite small, very disappointed with the rice, not very spicy and quite lumpy. Most diners seem to enjoy their meal, a few of the potions were a good size with full stomachs, and leftovers. A warning for those wishing to use the disabled toilet, the door was quite heavy, and the lock would be difficult to use for wheelchair users, I don't recall seeing grab handles either. There are better options available locally for steak lovers.

Was able to walk in without a reservation! The Caesar salad was big enough to share between the 4…read moreof us. We also ordered a small filet and a large wagu filet. Both came out hot and were very tasty! The presentation was nice also! We ordered veggies and potatoes as our sides, which I would have liked them to be warmer. Also, the server needed some help, the managers kept assisting with our table, so he might have been new or something but we asked him a few questions regarding the menu and he had no clue the answers and had to go ask.

Ate at the Grill my first night in Auckland. Service was great. My server was nice and attentive…read more He provided guidance with the menu and also gave great suggestions. I started with their Parmesan bread which was delicious and then had the wagyu rump cap along with mash potatoes. I enjoyed a nice dessert which was the apple tarte. For my pre dinner drink I had the Kohu (Misty) rainforest that came with a honey comb. Very delicious. During my meal I enjoyed my steak with a Morningcider apple cider. It went well with my steak. Overall, great menu, service was on point, and the ambiance perfect for a laid back dinner.

This was the perfect last dinner for my stay in Auckland. Filet was prepared perfectly. The…read morepeppercorn sauce was velvety and flavorful. The broccoli perfectly steamed. The service was impeccable.

If you like a quality steak then this is the place to go. No…read morefrills just good food. The steaks come out on a sizzling platter so be aware. One thing to keep in mind because of that it's cooked a bit less than how it's ordered. My suggestion would be if you like your steak medium rare order it medium.

Tony's feels like stepping into an old American steakhouse, the kind that's been around forever,…read moreknows its regulars, and hasn't felt the need to change much over the years. It's been 60+ years for Tony's. The food is average but dependable. Steaks and seafood are prepared competently, portions are generous, and everything tastes exactly how you expect. Nothing stands out, it's familiar comfort more than destination dining. I wish they used fresh calamari instead of the rings. The friendly, old-school service does a lot of the heavy lifting here. The staff are warm and attentive, which helps elevate what would otherwise be a very middle-of-the-road meal. I watched them work together like a Olympic team. GREAT! A cultural icon with nostalgia on its side, worth a visit if you like classic American/Australian -style steakhouses, but not a place you go for wow factor. You will get good fires and a steak.

A vintage steakhouse with the dark moody vibe that gives the feeling it's been here for decades,…read morewithout any upgrades. The steak is good and the servers are kind. But the food is underwhelming and our server got our orders incorrect, despite repeating it back to us. She also brought us a drink that we did not order and instead of simply taking it back, she tried to push it onto us claiming that we indeed ordered it. Odd experience. For table appetizers we tried the fried calamari and camembert. It was disappointing to see the camembert was very small and served with basic crackers, not complimentary to the cheese at all. The calamari was good but a little oily. Each person in our party of 4 ordered different steaks, the steak is why you come to Tony's - all were cooked to our preference. I requested double veggies with my filet, since 2 sides come with each entree. But my veggies were the exact size of everyone else's at my table. When I questioned it, I was told that this is what I would get. Hmmm, okay. While I see the appeal for the pricing and the steak, Tony's would not be my first choice for a steakhouse in this area.

Absolutely amazing service & food quality is spectacular We felt welcomed and met nice people while…read morewe dined here.

Wow, the best steakhouse in New Zealand. Hands down. We went to many other steak restaurants, but…read morethis place was the best. When they brought out the raw meat platter, we knew right away what we wanted! Wagyu beef and lamb chops. Unbelievable!!! But their appetizers were amazing. The bone marrow was so good that I picked up the bone and I wanted to suck all the juices (I didn't.) and the raw oysters were amazing. So good that my kids had more oysters for dessert. But the way they cooked the steak, it was delicious. I highly recommend this steakhouse. It's a must if you're in Auckland.

The seafood soup was so plentiful I couldn't finish it. The wait staff was friendly and helpful…read more It was fun to watch the rugby game on the tvs as we enjoyed our meal. The fireplace was cozy and inviting. Thank you.

I had been to this restaurant in Orewa 8 years back and still looks the same with all ship anchors,…read morepictures and a massive steering wheel which greets all diners. The staff are very friendly and the new owner Wendy was really nice. It is located in Orewa town centre with heaps of parking nearby. The wine list is extensive and not too expensive. For mains we settled for fish of the day which was a fresh snapper and spicy chicken, sides were salad and fries,

If that was a 21 day aged waygu steak I'll eat my hat. It was full of bristle, thin and had chunks…read moreof un rendered fat on the sides (good sign not wagu) it had no marbling on the inside of the cut. Had a good char flavor but that was the only thing going for it. The gravy was like jelly. I let the waiter know what 8bthought and he could have cared less.

The restaurant was not packed on a Sunday night. Service was not immediate and although I don't…read moreusually purchase drinks, we were not asked for any. So we ordered our light dinner. The restaurant played cozy jazz music. The food came in almost immediately. The calamari salad was toasty and crunchy. The feta gave it a good kick with the greens. The seafood salad was thick and well portioned. The ciabatta that came with it was toasted right with some butter. The beef salad was supposed to be served warm on top of the salad as described in the menu, but it came in room temperature maybe because it was drenched in their secret sauce. It tasted like a thick Italian dressing with a tad of heat. The portioning was enough since we didn't want to have a heavy dinner being so late at night. I give it a four star for the quality of food. Nothing exceptionally extraordinary. My friend came here and had the seafood salad and would come back for it.