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€23 - €91
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Seafood, New Zealand, European, Healthy
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 1 week ago

Came to celebrate a graduation with six family members. We were very early and the host did his best to get us to a table as soon as they could. We have been often but this was the first with the new menu. Similar to...the old menu with some great favourites left on. The ciabatta bread and the scampi cocktail were great but the stand out was the new beef fillet with the wasabi sauce. One of our highlights was the exceptional young man who served us. I think he was called McKenzie. His knowledge professionalism and attention to detail were faultless.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Olivia Carter, Marketing at Soul Bar and Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded yesterday

Thank you so much for this great review, we love to hear this! We will pass on your feedback to our team.

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Went for a business lunch, food was amazing, drink was flowing, great venue for a business lunch. Soul interior is light and modern the decor is very on-point.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Jodie Campbell, Marketing at Soul Bar and Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Thanks so much Simon - so glad to hear you had a great visit.

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Quite disappointed with this supposedly upmarket bar ! The person at the door looked at as from top to bottom as my wife and I were wearing leather jackets ( not cheap ones at all ) he said the bar was full and no more...people were allowed in the premises! While I could clearly see the place was not full . All I wanted is a bottle of champagne to celebrate my wife birthday. Had to go to sky city where I spend my money . To the Management . Don’t judge a book by its cover Train your staff properly so they can make better decisions for the best interests of your business.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Diners beware. For a special birthday treat we took the family out for dinner. On arriving we were asked if we wanted sparkling water or still, which we took to mean, what it does in every other restaurant - tap water. Still water was chosen....Unfortunately when we looked at the bill we had been charged $48 for the water. Not once during the meal were we asked if we would like another 'bottle' of water, or told at the start it would cost us $12 per bottle, it just kept being topped up. We could see jugs of water by the cash register so assumed it was coming from those. If a beer or glass of wine is ordered you would expect to asked if you would like another, it doesn't just keep being filled.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Superb. The John Dory was excellent but the Yellowfin Tuna starter was next level stuff. Our waitress, Sam, was top notch also. Highly recommended.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Jodie Campbell, Marketing at Soul Bar and Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

We are so pleased to hear this, thank you so much - we will pass your compliments onto Sam!

Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile

Stopped by for lunch. We had a great table with harbor views. All the food was very good…scampi pasta and fish & chips. Staff was also very nice and friendly.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Olivia Carter, Marketing at Soul Bar and Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Thank you so much, so pleased to hear you had a great visit, we look forward to welcoming you again!

Reviewed June 29, 2023

The service at Soul Bar was great. The food a step down from previous years opf attendance and the new "hip" vibe not quite what we were expecting. To be fair the price point was a little less and recognized the food match.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Olivia Carter, Marketing at Soul Bar and Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded July 4, 2023

Thank you for taking the time to review us, we appreciate all feedback.

Reviewed June 18, 2023

We had an excellent dinner of Hawkes Bay lamb rack and the beer battered tarakihi and Espresso martinis. I would definitely recommend dining here. It was very busy on a weeknight so make a reservation.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Olivia Carter, Marketing at Soul Bar and Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded June 28, 2023

Thank you so much for the fab feeback, we love to hear this!

Reviewed June 14, 2023

Soul Bar, you've done it again! We can never get enough of this great central Auckland restaurant. Highly recommend. My husband and I had dinner again and Soul and each time we go we discover how great everything about being there is. We shared the...salt & pepper squid as a started and shared the Pure south handpicked scotch, montpellier butter, with truffle fries which was melt in your mouth delicious. Ezra served us throughout the evening and he is amazing. He made food recommendations and he stood out with his happy demeanor, watched him as he interacted and made the other dinners feel at home. I'll be backMore

Date of visit: June 2023
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Olivia Carter, Marketing at Soul Bar and Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded June 15, 2023

Thank you so much Anne, we are so happy to hear that you had a wonderful dining experience with us and we will make sure to pass on your lovely feedback to Ezra!

Reviewed May 31, 2023

Came in a couple days ago on a recommendation. Was greeted by a lovely man in pink shades, Matthew. Absolutely loving his vibe and the vibe of the restaurant, it was very busy so that’s always a good sign! He sat me at a table...with an awesome view of the harbour and got me some water. Liz was my waitress - phenomenal. I’ve never had a waitress/ waiter who truly knew what they were talking about on the menu. Like, it’s as if she had tasted everything that morning and was feeding it back to me! With such passion too, I was actually so hyped to eat 😂 I had the wagu tongue (pictured) for starter and a Caesar Salad with chicken. Shout out to the chefs whoever done the cooking that day (27/05), could not fault it. My god, never knew a tongue could taste so incredible. I even hyped it to Matthew (pink shades man). I also tried one of their signature cocktails, Hey ms. Carter, based on Liz recommendation. Well, shout out to the bar team too because I ended up making my way through the cocktail list because they were incredible 😂 Overall an AWESOME experience and definitely worth it. Next time I go there’ll be a bunch of us!More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Olivia Carter, Marketing at Soul Bar and Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded June 1, 2023

Woweeeee - thank you sooooo much for the incredible review, we are so happy to hear you had such an amazing time with us and we will share your feedback with the team!

Reviewed May 29, 2023 via mobile

This is a favourite of ours when we visit Auckland. It’s always reliable. The staff are great. We were served by a young man, Ezra. Ezra was polite, knowledgeable, super friendly and managed to up sell us!! We share the smoked trevally toast and some...bluff oysters to start. Both were sensational. To follow we shared the lamb and truly knew we were back in NZ. The lamb was perfectly cooked and was served with baked kumara and chimichurri. It was delicious. I can’t fault this place. 5 Stars.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Olivia Carter, Marketing at Soul Bar and Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded June 1, 2023

Thank you so much Donna, we will pass on your wonderful feedback to Ezra and the team!

Reviewed May 24, 2023 via mobile

Excellent customer service I really love the place, beautiful food and very efficient with the service. The location is stunning you got all the view of the waterfront. I really enjoy my time here

Date of visit: May 2023
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Olivia Carter, Marketing at Soul Bar and Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded June 1, 2023

We are so happy to hear this - thank you!

Reviewed May 16, 2023

We love this place, always a great vibe, created by the consistent service and continually upgraded menu. We always bring our friends and Auckland visitors here, simply superb.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Olivia Carter, Marketing at Soul Bar and Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded June 1, 2023

Thank you so much!

Reviewed April 10, 2023 via mobile

This is a very nice place that we stumbled on incredibly under-dressed. The food and service were excellent, the prices are a bit high but nothing crazy for the area. Would highly recommend this place!

Date of visit: April 2023
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Olivia Carter, Marketing at Soul Bar and Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded May 11, 2023

Thanks so much for taking the time to review SOUL, great to hear you enjoyed your experience with us!

Reviewed April 7, 2023

This is a fantastic spot for a great view and a lively atmosphere. We enjoyed some cocktails and then asked if there was availability for a table for dinner. We were told we could stay for dinner and that we could move to a table...at the very front. Because we did not move immediately the table was given to another couple so we thought oh well, not fast enough and that is ok. But then they moved or left after a brief period of time and we thought great we can now have the table... but no.... the waiter we had been dealing with said that was no longer possible to move even though the table was clearly available and we were going to order dinner and spare no money in doing so. Given how rude and dismissive this young gentleman was we very quickly decided the business was not worth our patronage and we voted with our feet. Very disingenuous and spoilt our experience at this popular venue. Do yourself a favour, go to Hello Beasty instead where you will be treated like a valued customer.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Olivia Carter, Marketing at Soul Bar and Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded May 14, 2023

We are so sorry to hear this and we are disappointed to learn this was your experience with us. We take complaints very seriously and we would really appreciate it if you could reach out to us directly, so we have the chance to speak...More

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Hi there, you will have to ask Soul Bar directly. I am sure they will have a set/special menu for new years eve. Have fun.
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  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5