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€10 - €25
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Seafood, Grill, New Zealand
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Top 3 Reasons to Eat Here

1. View That is The City of Sails
1. View That is The City of Sails
"It looks out over the marina and the beautifully lit up harbor bridge"
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2. Ultimate Seafood Experience
2. Ultimate Seafood Experience
"a truely spectacular seafood dining experience"
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3. Attentive Friendly Service
3. Attentive Friendly Service
"e service is attentive and excellent. We love Sails an"
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Reviewed 2 days ago

Excellent view and service. Quality foods particularly seafoods. Spacious seating. Staff always listen to your wishlist 😀

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Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed August 26, 2022

I've wanted to dine at Sails ever since I saw it was rated #1 Auckland Central restaurant on Trip Advisor. We took advantage of the Restaurant Month special and had a wonderful experience. Everything was perfect, from the setting to the service and the food....Even though we booked for the special, they didn't hold back. We unexpectedly got bread and a side included, which was a lovely touch. Some restaurants skimp with their Restaurant Month specials but Sails provided us with the same quantity and quality of food, as any decent restaurant should. Sails absolutely lives up to the hype and we will be back.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 6 days ago

Absolutely stunning meal - my husband and I had not eaten here for over 35 years - will definitely visit again on our next visit to Auckland and have already spread the word to our adult children and their families to dine here - had...the crayfish tail and whole crayfish - delicious - well done SailsMore

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

We had dinner last night with a couple of friends visiting from Italy and had a great night. The food was superb - our mains were lamb and duck - the service super friendly, professional and efficient. The ambience, the views of the bridge and...the city really impressed our guests. It was the third time for my husband and me, definitely happy with our choice last night. Well done to all staff members! We'll definitely be back!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

All you need to do is Just Book It! Don't go anywhere else. I traveled alone with work and just watching the team work/glide was a treat. Have the signature taster menu.

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Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

It has been 20 years since a series of long lunches at Sails. We went for a birthday celebration last night. It was cold and wet outside and the heavy rain had caused traffic delays through the centre of Auckland...and as we arrived and walked...in it was like a warm hearted oasis of conviviality. Our waiter was an industry veteran of many years and the food fabulous...don't miss the crayfish.More

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Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

Such a fantastic experience. Simply covers all aspects of a fine dining experience. Food was of the highest quality, service outstanding, the ambience and value for money all made this a wonderful evening for us all

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Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

Sails Restaurant has a very special place in our hearts - we always come here to celebrate special occasions and milestones, and it never fails. We love the exceptional service that this place provides. We absolutely love the divine food that they serve. We are...in owe of the vibe and the atmosphere here. Such a fantastic venue that puts its customers at the corner of everything that they do. Thank you Sails team for a 5-star dining experience every single time and - thank you so much for the beautiful and absolutely unexcepted dessert that you served at our latest wedding anniversary dinner in July. Such a lovely touch! We look forward to coming back again soon. Lots of love, Aksana and Andrei.More

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Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Always a delight to dine at sails. Our table had a stunning view overlooking the marina through to the Harbour Bridge. Service was relaxed but professional. Food was stunning. Great attention to detail. Overall another great night at Sails.

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Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Sails is AAA+ in every aspect. Awesome venue, staff and food. They are working hard to achieve a 5 star rating and if there were 6 stars I would give them that. Keep up the good work Sails, see you again soon.

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Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

We last visited to enjoy the delicious annual 'Crayfish Special'. Succulent and beautifully presented. Waiter was attentive and knowledgeable but not interfering. Just right. The view is magic in all weathers. Right beside that huge marina packed with masts. Nothing else like it in Auckland...and it draws Sails' clientele back again and again. Food is excellent, whether the crayfish or not. Scallop and prawn entrees were a delicious introduction to the main course. A wonderful place for a celebration, or just for an indulgence with friends. We'll certainly be back (again). Parking is easy, too, a rarity these days.More

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Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

A wonderful venue with fabulous food and great staff. Can’t wait to come back. Fantastic value. My husband and daughter had the oysters and said they were the best ever.

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Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Every year we dine at Sails for our special occasion and not once have we ever been disappointed. However this most recent visit surpassed all expectations. From the moment we arrived we were treated like very special guests. Our table by the window, as requested,...was perfect. The waiter was outstanding, guiding us through the menu, and pointing out the food options for me. I have a number of allergies and dining out can be a disaster! Not so at Sails. They go out of their way to produce tasty food that I can eat with confidence. We felt so spoilt because this was a special occasion for us, and at the conclusion of our meal we left with a wonderful sense that we had had a very special experience. We will always return and highly recommend this restaurant to any one who appreciates the finest of fine dining.More

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Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Such an effusive welcome into the magnificent dining area made one feel relaxed from the start. The food was imagniative and tasty, and the service was prompt and attentive without interfering with the enjoyment of the meal. The open fire was particularly appreciated on such...a cold day.More

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Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Crayfish month and the crayfish was beautiful. One main was the lamb and it was cooked to perfection. Great atmosphere. Good service. Great food. Will always go back to Sails.

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Date of visit: July 2023
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Hi, dresscode for Sails is smart casual, casually elegant for dinner - I would dress-up because it is a special occasion (but not required), no jacket is fine but smart - superb venue.
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Sails Restaurant is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 5
  • Service: 5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 5