I'm from California and wanted to try something a bit different while visiting Auckland, NZ and…read morecame across this establishment. I ordered a chicken kebab and Chicken Tadori Pizza. All I can say is wow! The food is so fresh and made with such care. No long wait and while I didn't finish the pizza at sitting I took it back and ate it the next morning. The staff is very friendly and enjoy what they do. At the time of this writing I also ordered their classic burger. Once again it was very fresh and reminiscent of a smash burger which we have back in the states. Very yummy! I highly recommend Chill and Grill to anyone staying close. The atmosphere is very relaxing (albeit not for the occasional honking of cars outside) and it's very homely. From this yank, keep up the fantastic work!

Had the steak burger and it was very delightful. Fresh full of flavour and the chef came out to say…read morehi. Im coming back to try their lamb shank there raving about. I will keep you posted. Take 2 the next day Just had the lamb shank. Loved it. just what you need for a cold winters night. Lamb Shank on a bed of mashed potato with carrots and celery and an amazing gravy with red wine based sauce and a side of green peas. $10.00 and a second lamb shank for $18.00. Chef is very down to earth and has been chefing for a long time and from what he told me knows the ropes. that is reflected by his food. Well done and thank you for the great meal. Just remember The Thoroughbred is a south auckland pub with this little makeshift dining room on the side. Service is from the bar staff so its not the best. But you go here for the food and flavour not the day core or service.

This was a wonderful cafe with a great atmosphere and fabulous staff. Sadly, it closed for good…read moreearlier in 2025.

Always good food and amazing service. I would highly recommend to everyone…read more It's also pet friendly and you can have your dogs with you

Loved it! We went there for my parents anniversary, and the staff were so kind! They walked to our…read moretable whenever we asked for anything. And theyd answer politely! Loved it. The food was also warm. And the seats were nice, same goes with the tables! Id go again:) PS(dont forget to book)

It's a little off the beaten track, but well worth a visit…read more I had the Duo Of Duck & my wife had the Slow Roasted Lamb Shanks, both were well portioned, and nice and hot on arrival. Even managed to squeeze in Desserts as well, I had the White Chocolate and Raspberry Creme Brulee, and the wife had White Chocolate Sundae special. We left well stuffed with smiles on our faces. The staff were friendly, and explained the menu and gave recommendations too.

So we went inside for my moms birthday dinner, and we ordered food. Within 3 minutes of ordering,…read moremy mom got a free birthday cake! We sang happy birthday:) And 10 minutes after ordering , all our food got to our table WARM! Either they have 20 chefs, or they are truly fast. The pizza wasnt as cheesy as I thought, but it was ok.... The carbonara was great! Just a bit dry. But highly reccomend!! The curly fries were a favourite. But the cramberry juice was.. Really sweet.. Anyway, the cake tasted good! I'd go again! (Rethinking the price..)

Our family of 5 were keen for a feed! This place looked just the ticket - parents can get a brew…read moreand kids can enjoy pub-style food. The kids menu was great value and enjoyed (hotdog and bartered fish ordered). Having a sundae at the end was great. Adults ordered Beef burger and Pork Loaded Fries. The burger had great flavour but was dry and over cooked - bit of a shame. The loaded fries really lacked flavour and tasted fatty - had to add loads of pepper! Nice quiet atmosphere and comfortable for our family. Prices are high here!

Living in the South Island I felt it was cruel that they played the adds for Carls Junior, a burger…read moreexperience I could only long for. Everyone's seen the adds with the model type woman tucking in to a Western Bacon burger. I felt like if she risked her diet to give that incredible looking burger a try, I must get one of these burgers someday. That day finally came. I was not disappointed. Putting it into perspective, don't go in expecting Burger Fuel or Fergburger. It's not going to feature in your top ten culinary experiences for the year. But if you had a rough night the night before, and want some grubby takeaways with a bit of flavour, Carls beats BK and Maccas hands down. The restaurant was clean and the staff were happy to answer our questions and make recommendations. The Western Bacon burger did not disappoint. Onion rings in a burger is straight up genius. The fries were also amazing, and I also gave my partners chilli cheese fries a go, which while a bit on the soggy side, weren't half bad. All up, if I lived in Auckland this would be my guilty pleasure. But for now all I have are the memories of my first time.

Carl's Jr in Takanini is where I first had the pleasure of biting into one of these awesome…read moreburgers. It was a clean restaurant in a relatively new shopping area of Takanini, and upon walking in the door you are greeted with the smells of fried goodness. One visit to Carl's Jr was all it took. Whether you are craving a man's side feast or something only slightly smaller, for something easy and on the run, you can't look past this place. Of the Carl's I have visited, this is definitely the one that I feel I get the tastiest burgers from. I love this guilty pleasure.

Despite the obvious Mexican name, El paso doesn't serve a single Mexican dish, it's purely fish and…read morechips cuisine here. It is the only fish and chips shop (in fact it's the only food store) around this part of the Karaka area (for a few kilometres anyway). They are pretty good too and reasonably priced. The fish here is usually quite nice and fresh, with heaps of different kinds to choose from. With the water so close, perhaps they get some of it straight from the source. I have to say that the burgers here are not the best, but they are quite large and definitely filling. I think the convenience factor sees locals visiting this place frequently for an easy dinner option. Also they have other essential everyday food items that you might find in a dairy.

On our way out to the beach we stopped at El Paso to pick up fish n chips to eat before our coast…read morewalk. There's a good selection of takeaway fare, hamburgers, hotdogs, scallops, etc and of course fish : snapper, hoki and gurnard were on offer, plus they have "combos" for people who want to add drinks etc. We were very pleased with our purchase. We chose gurnard and it was beautifully cooked with a light, crisp batter and SO tasty. The chips were good too - 2 scoops was ample for 4 people. The proprietors were friendly and efficient and our meal came within 10 minutes. We could not fault El Paso. It has an "A" food certificate which is always comforting!

Bunters has a great takeaway menu with your classic fish and chips, but also offers a great Chinese…read moretakeaway menu. Pineapple fritters and crab sticks are a must for me at any takeaway shop but especially here, as they aren't too oily and the deep fried pineapple is practically coated with sugar (so good!). Every now and then I go for their deep fried Mars bar when my sweet tooth hasn't reached its quota for the day. They also make some great milkshakes here and go great with their chips, which are the best in the area (though not the cheapest). The only problem with Bunters is that it gets extremely packed. One memorable Friday night consisted of my partner and I waiting for an hour for our food and almost no space to breathe in the waiting area and a line going out the door. I'd highly recommend trying Bunters on an early weekday, or order by phone to avoid waiting too long at the door.

The burgers are really nice. The egg burger is my fav. The meat patties seem really nice and more…read moregormet rather than the usual frozen hockey puck you cam can expect from takeaways.