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.

Great food and great service. I was an American living in NZ, and this place was a nice place to…read moreget American style food while I lived there.

Nice Texas American decor. No need to book unless if is the weekend…read more The food is generous, especially the 1kg pork ribs. Quite a few people get this and when I did I was stuck eating it the whole night. Not really a dish for one, must share it with a few people. The steak I got was not done to medium rare, kind of disappointing for a dish costing $38.

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.

The food was delicious and tastefully presented, the staff attentive, efficient and friendly…read more Our group agreed a return visit was on the cards so we might enjoy the welcoming ambiance of Cleaver & Co New Lynn once again. Thank you to Jennifer Milks and her professional team for a sterling job!

Cleaver and co was a bit hit and miss for me... Maybe because I had high expectations from…read morethe14hour ribs that just didn't quite show were all that time cooking improved the flavor. I will say I was happy with the wine menu, lots of interesting choices, I ended up picking the Ned Rose- always consistently good, given this has more a hipster small batch beer brew kinda place. The kids menu was good value at 13.50, (burger chips, drink and desert) and had different offerings on it, I could of done with the salt n pepper squid, but the kids choose the chicken burger. What I found weird the burger had no vegs: just a bun and chicken strips that were deemed "too spicy" and therefore not eaten. Sigh. I had the 1/2kg of ribs and swapped the corn for some broccoli, again the ratio of vegs to meet was way off (would of been happy with a 1/4kg rib option).The ribs themselves were dry and the bbq sauce was yum but just an average sauce you get everywhere. On the menu was maple butter but don't think it was served, maybe it was on the corn??? Anywho the new brickworks area is lovley, designed to make the most of the summer sun, but simular to silva park im not sure how much use it will get in the winter. And bonus the mall was open late so I got some Xmas shopping done.

My daughter wanted some more "Americanized" food while we were visiting. Vons is in the Elliott…read moreStables food court. Food came out quickly and piping hot! The chicken is white meat and well seasoned served with fries "chips" and a nice small salad. Very tasty!

While I did not try anything from this restaurant, my friend who took me to the upscale food court…read morethis restaurant is located in kept telling me that out of all the offerings, she ALWAYS hits up Bonz because their Cajun fried chicken is what dreams are made of. If you say so! The chicken did look friend to perfection and if you have ever been curious as to what heaven smells like, then you must take a whiff of this chicken, that includes you too VEGANS!

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

Tucked in behind Murder Burger off Dominion Road, Ralph's is a pretty cool spot…read more They offer a simple menu with options for everyone. I had the fried chicken burger with curly fries and the jalapeño poppers. The chicken was pretty overcooked and dry and the chipotle mayo tasted a bit vinegary. Still, it was pretty nice overall. Only other low points were no sauce with the fries other than the usuals on the table, and the poppers were sitting in a pool of chipotle mayo rather than on the side.

Super cute spot for a happy hour drink! While staying in Auckland, we walked to pick up some…read moregroceries and stumbled across this little hole in the wall. Good happy hour, friendly staff and delicious jalapeño poppers! Definitely recommend if you are looking for a chill place to grab a drink!

Stopped in for lunch. Interior and exterior seating available. Assorted menu of hamburgers, hot…read moredogs, chicken wings and fries. Milkshakes too. Our group enjoyed wings, fries and hamburgers. Would recommend.

Texan Dawg is nice, but a bit small for $11. Was expecting something a bit bigger to be honest…read more Luau Burger and Deluxe Cheeseburger looked good... Tasted good apparently, but at $18 and $14 I'd shoot off to another food joint down here and get your moneys worth. And $7.50 for a Shake... Worth a stop to check it out, but for the price any return visits would be kept at a minimum. Friendly staff and management, definitely can't fault them on that. Tidy, clean, and a relaxing place, but yeah, the cost, I can't get past it. If they were a bit more reasonable they'd find they would pack the place out. Mission Bay rent though eh. Cha ching.

Spent the whole day walking around. Stopped by here to rest on one of their many sofas and enjoy…read moresome food and drink. The fried chicken and salad were definitely good and crispy. I could eat another one of those salads. It gave me life and some energy to continue the walk to the top of Mt. Eden. Laid back vibe. If you need help, they'll be at the bar/counter to take your order or answer any questions.

The Southern BBQ trend continues…read more.. I'm a fan of this new venue from the boys at Brothers. The vibe is the same but It's much larger than their City Works Depot venue and is kitted out with a full brewery and an authentic Texas BBQ. They've also got a killer outdoor courtyard with festoon lights - it's reminds me heeeeaps of Rainey St in Austin (google it). As for the food, it's pretty on point. It sounds like they did a couple of research trips to the States and it totally shows. Basically you choose you meat(s), add the trimmings (collard greens, burnt end beans, mac 'n cheese, tater tots, pickles, slaw and maybe a couple of others...) and sauces (there's too many to name). It's served canteen style out of bain maries - so pretty casual. All of the meat was pretty good but the standout for me was the pastrami, which was coated in a dry spice rub and deliciously tender. The pickles were also a highlight. They do all their own pickling and they're the perfect mix of sour/salty/sweet. When we went they didn't yet have their liquor license so it was soft drinks all round. I'm looking forward to a return visit complete with a crafty brew.

We came in and they sold us old, cold, mold. Not very tasty in my experience. Wouldn't come back if…read moreyou paid me

Such friendly service at this chicken house. You might worry that fried chicken sitting under…read morewarming lights might not be fresh and wonder how long they've been sitting....but we dined at 8 pm on a Monday evening, well after any dinner rush, and the chicken was delicious. Maybe the dinner rush is late here, because the place filled with customers after we sat down. Perhaps seeing us scarf down our food enticed others to come in! In any event, we bought a five pack of chicken for $16 NZ, which seemed like a fair deal. The chicken skin has a good, unique flavor, different for our American taste buds. It was a welcome surprise. Plus, this establishment is halal, so you can have comfort that your meats are prepared with care. Definitely worth more visits from Yelpers!