Stopped in for lunch while in Hahei. The outdoor seating is very nice and there were not many…read morepeople there yet so we had our choice of tables. There are nice flowers and greenery surrounding the outdoor seating. You go in to order at the bar. We ordered a beer tasting flight, a margarita, and the Margherita Pizza. The margarita was fine (I never really had a great one while in New Zealand), but it was cool and refreshing. The pizza was nice and light, good for a small lunch. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Don't forget a tshirt or hoodie on the way out!

Loved their cocktails and ambience! The staff was super funny (read witty with sarcasm) and we had…read morea great time enjoying a cool beverage on a hot summer day after hiking to Cathedral Cove.

I was a bit suspicious because of the name. Federal? I eventually realized that is the name of the…read morestreet they are located on. It was open at the time I was in the area and it did look inviting. I perused the menu and decided to give it a try. Walking in I saw the old-fashioned furnishings, metal chairs, display cases, wall shelves, big bar in the middle all in a long and narrow room. Yessss, this looks lie something out of the 50s and I like it. After a long hard look at the menu I opted for the Salami platter... Strangely enough there wasn't salami, but more like a smoked ham, prosciutto like meat. It tasted great, so what's in a name. Delicious heirloom tomatoes, capers, salami impersonator, cream cheese, capers, pickles and your choice of bread. I had chosen crumpets and regretted that . Not because they weren't delicious, because they were so yummy, but they were also so buttery that I couldn't get the cream cheese to stick and everything I tried to put on the crumpet just slid right off them. I got the bottomless cup of coffee and I must say, this is really good coffee and the refills kept coming also. I love the atmosphere in here and there are so many great choices on the menu. If I ever come back tot Auckland, I will definitely stop by this place again.

Busy place with a lot of indoor seating and limited outdoor tables. Service was good, never had to…read morewait. It's a popular place and they were crowded but we didn't have to wait for a table. There was plenty of food for each order. My wife had a street dog and fries and I had a Ruben. They were pretty decent. I wasn't as happy with the fries. They were like the bottom of a pile and mostly little pieces with very few full length slices. Prices were extremely reasonable. I would definitely eat there again.

My friends and I were in town visiting and had seen The White Lady on YouTube and social media with…read morepeople regarding it as an institution. The White Lady is a food truck serving a variety of burgers and sandwiches, as well as chips. There is no seating, so they offer take away only. I was a little uncomfortable, as there was a group of homeless people sitting and laying down right next to the food truck. Because of this, I just wanted to grab my food and go. The food took about 15 mins to finish and we were out of there. They did have tomato sauce, as well as garlic aoli sauce, free to take as much as you want. I ordered the White Lady, which is one of their signature burgers. It had a beef patties, Scotch steak, Colby cheese, bacon, fried egg, grilled pineapple, fried onions, lettuce, and tomato. It sounded like a ton of ingredients, but I figured I had to try their namesake burger. I had taken my food back to my hotel, which was only about a 10-15 minute walk back. Understandably, the burger was a bit soggy. That wasn't the worst part though. My main gripe with this burger though, was the Scotch steak. It was probably my fault for not entirely knowing what a Scotch steak was. The steak was chewy and I was NOT able to bite it off each time I took a bite of the burger. After a couple bites struggling to separate the steak from the rest of the burger, I ended up just taking the steak out and eating it with a fork and knife. I cannot understand why you would put something on a burger if it cannot be bitten off solely with your teeth. It goes against the point of having something handheld. On top of that, the steak was very bland. The burger patties itself was okay, nothing amazing. I come from the United States, the home of fatty foods and the best burgers, so maybe I just have high standards. For me, this place was a one and done just to see what the hype was about.

Great simple burger stand. Old history behind the place and tasty burgers and fries (chips).read more

Great place to start the night on the Viaduct, had a few drinks before heading out to other places…read more Nice view as well.

Great lunch burger and beer special. Location was perfect to enjoy a delicious burger, fries, and…read morebeer.

My first night in Auckland, I stopped by here for dinner when I saw they had a $42.94 NZ deal for…read moreSouth Island Lamb Rump. The interior was lively with plenty of seating. Found a quiet corner to dine solo. I ordered the Lamb Rump with garlic butter, which came with Bacon and Peas, and a side of Smashed Truffle Potatoes. This was absolutely delicious! The Lamb was cooked perfectly, melt in your mouth tender, well seasoned, with a nice crunchy skin. The Potatoes were satisfyingly crispy, mouthwateringly in a flavorful sauce and spices, featuring strong taste of true truffle. Garlicky peas with bacon was a wonderful combination. When I saw Sticky Date Pudding on the dessert menu, I just had to get it. This was served with butterscotch sauce, candied walnut, and ice cream. What an indulgent, sweet, mouthwatering masterpiece! The Sticky Date Pudding was chewy, moist, with notes of caramel and warm spices. Walnuts added a delightful nutty crunch. I poured the butterscotch sauce over both the Sticky Date Pudding and ice cream, which brought everything together beautifully. Service was good. Waitress was personable and everything came out in a timely manner. Such a wonderful meal here!

Great atmosphere! Great service!…read moreFriendly staff. Definitely a must go place. Only had drinks however the food looked delicious

Classy bar with classy drinks. When you walk into The Jefferson, you're immediately transported…read moreback to a different era. The bar is beautiful with some of the friendliest bartenders. We got two of their great drinks and they were both great. They've got a huge selection of whiskeys and gins. Great place for drinks!

Great whishys, good food(a bit spicy) nice music, very quiet…read more The attention is perfect. It has a really nice bar. The bbq ribs and coleslaw were delicious.

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

Very interested to try this establishment for a while now…read moreAnd was disappointed in the fried chicken it was full of very hot liquid when you bite into it and the crunchy batter has no flavor, I will give them top marks for the wrap it was very enjoyable good crispy chicken and salad in a fresh toasted tortilla. Fries average and served cold. Not in a hurry to come back

I had ti be convinced to come here beacuse, well, it's in Henderson and I am a inner suburbs kind…read moreof girl when it comes to junk food. Since I was in that neck of the woods for other reasons I allowed my rubber arm to be twisted. It is fried chicken after all, no waffles which gives it a black mark right off the bat. The 2 piece pack with the mysterious "honey roll" which makes no sense in any context, amazingly good chips and a potato and gravy. - the P & G had not nearly enough gravy and my companion felt the same. Now, to the chicken. I had one "original" recipe and I must say it is good, and the chicken itself is plump, moist and edible (unlike some, looking at you, KFC) and one the special-of-the-moment Garlic and herb crust which was nice but overpowering by the end. Would not get again as I liked the original. They are clean, quick and tasty and offer unusual specials like oreo biscuits (biscuits in the american sense) so I would come here if in the area and hope they expand city-ish soon!

Little Easy ticks all the boxes!…read more Beaut place for an after work beer during the week. Great place to watch 'the game'. The place to be on a Saturday night to see all your pals. Hearty array of vinyl spinning DJs. And last but not least the kai is delicious! The ribs will make your eyes pop out of your head. I am traditionally not a huge Ponsonby fan thinks its a bit too ponsy for my blood but Little Easy is the right mix of pub vibes with a nice bar fit out so for me breaks the mold of what you would traditionally find in Ponsonby... loving it!

A few nights ago, I attended my first Mistress Viv's Bitchin' Bingo held at Little Easy. I was…read moresuper excited because I have never tried her particular bingo (but have always wanted to), plus I have only ever been to Little Easy for drinks, so I thought it was a great chance to try out their food, in particular their burgers. The atmosphere was buzzing when we arrived and eventually, the place was packed - definitely a place to be on a weeknight! The bingo was so much fun, lots of laughs and I highly recommend it. If you are thinking of going, make sure you book ahead as it is very popular and also arrive earlier than the start time for some great pub food and drink! Our waiters throughout the whole night were super friendly and helpful in terms of what to order for drinks and food, which was great. The 'Spiced Coffee' cocktail instantly caught my eye, consisting of Appleton's rum, Kahlua, espresso and house spiced syrup. It was a dream - creamy, sweet, bitter and nicely presented. I would definitely recommend this cocktail and I can't wait to go back and have another one! Little Easy has a great burger selection - from a three patty burger, to a vegetarian one, to pulled pork and there is also a lamb option. I couldn't go past the 100% pulled pork burger filled with ham, Swiss cheese, slaw and spicy mayo. The burger, WOW! It was huge, juicy, and it had a great kick to it! It was quite filling, so I would recommend sharing it with another person. Others ordered their vegetarian burger, chicken parma, mac n cheese and chicken and waffles. All dishes were tasty and hit the spot. We also ordered desserts - chocolate fondant with pistachio ice cream, plus three scoops of peanut butter, flat white and banana ice cream. To be honest, the desserts were all a let-down. The fondant was not runny inside and tasted more like a brownie. The ice cream was very average compared to other ice cream places in Auckland. Big points to the bingo, the burger, delicious cocktail and of course, Little Easy for their great hospitality - it was an enjoyable night!!!

Our first time to purchase takeaway from this restaurant. We were so pleased with everything we…read moreordered. The food was delicious. All of our taste buds were happy! The website was easy to use as well. That is a plus when one is visiting from another country! A+++

Boy and Bird 09/09/20140 Comments…read more Boy and Bird is the great new venture from NZ Chef Michael Van De Elzen. I thought it was brave to open an eatery with a similar concept as Bird on Wire since, also just being down the road, its up against some strong competition. I was actually pleasantly surprised of the 'chicken kitchen'. Between two of us we shared everything, but the menu is versatile for sharing or individual portions. Boy and Bird is known for serving free range chicken which has been citrus brined, spice rubbed and rotisseried. The meal options are served with slaw and chunkies, with choice of a whole, half or quarter of a chicken. What I admire is the length that is taken to offer healthier options. Whether you want white or brown meat for quarter birds and no skin can be asked upon request. Everything we had was full of flavour, very light and grease-free. Oh except the Beef Krokets ha. Although you dont leave feeling stuffed or bloated. The salad was fresh and vibrant. Its a great portion size, and although its $14 and vegetarian, the ingredients in the salad are expensive such as halloumi and quinoa, so it all adds up to its value. The Chicken brioche roll was nice but to be honest the bun itself didn't taste anything special. If we hadn't been told their purple (they use a purple potato in the dough) and steamed, I would think its a pretty ordinary roll. The beef krokets are great, as the meat is pulled which we didn't expect so they were really tender, although they looked a bit overcooked from the fryer. I was really pleased by the great waiter, he was efficient and meal checked. So tick tick. Good Job Boy and Bird - keep up the good work. Rating Food: 7.5/10 Service: 8.5/10 Value for Money: Very Good 222 Ponsonby road, Ponsonby Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 11am-Late