Esther Restaurant

Esther Restaurant With the warm embrace of humble tradition, Esther brings the authentic tastes of the Mediterranean to the shores of Auckland

Crushed Grapes - Esther's w**e dinner series closes off the year with a taste of Waiheke. Man O' War is bringing the w**...
01/10/2026

Crushed Grapes - Esther's w**e dinner series closes off the year with a taste of Waiheke. Man O' War is bringing the w**e, our kitchen is bringing the fire, and this final edition of 2026 is built entirely around the coals.

Three courses cooked whole and over open flame, matched with Waiheke pours and stories straight from the w**emakers themselves. A mystery pour challenge to test the table. A bottle or two to take home if the night convinces you.

Thursday 22 October, 6pm to 9pm, $149pp. One night only. Book via the link in bio.

This September, Dine & Dash gets a sweet upgrade: Esther’s famous apple tart, complimentary for the table to share.The D...
11/09/2026

This September, Dine & Dash gets a sweet upgrade: Esther’s famous apple tart, complimentary for the table to share.

The Dine & Dash menu kicks off with puff bread and taramasalata, lamb souvlaki, and more...

Mains include the fluffiest ricotta gnocchi in town and garlic Pernod chicken, to name but a few.

Early bird dining, shared your way, with a complimentary sweet upgrade for September only. Book through link in bio before the month dashes off.

Well Done, Dad. 🥃🔥 Father's Day at Esther means Bistecca, our signature steak, plus a complimentary wh***ey dram for Dad...
14/08/2026

Well Done, Dad. 🥃🔥 Father's Day at Esther means Bistecca, our signature steak, plus a complimentary wh***ey dram for Dad.

Carved tableside over an open flame, then a pour of The Dalmore 12-Year-Old Sherry Cask Reserve alongside it, for Dad to sip slowly.

Got a bottle of w**e worth sharing? BYO welcome, $30 corkage.

Sunday 6 September, lunch and dinner. From NZ$59.

📍 Esther, QT Auckland
🔗 Book now — link in bio

Yia Yia's Dinner? Sold out. The Greek feast all August? Very much still on for Restaurant Month.Pitta, taramasalata, lam...
28/07/2026

Yia Yia's Dinner? Sold out. The Greek feast all August? Very much still on for Restaurant Month.

Pitta, taramasalata, lamb souvlaki, saganaki, moussaka, all built to share, the way Greek food's meant to be eaten. Add the w**e flight and you've got yourself a proper Greek night.

$65pp but you'll need to grab a table before everyone else has the same idea. Booking link in bio.

Heart of the City Auckland

22/07/2026

This is the kind of steak night Tuesdays were made for. Select your cut, sides and sauces and we’ll curate the evening just the way you like it 🥩

A little theatre. A lot of meat. 🥩Every Tuesday, Bistecca brings the finest cuts from around New Zealand to Esther, sour...
22/07/2026

A little theatre. A lot of meat. 🥩

Every Tuesday, Bistecca brings the finest cuts from around New Zealand to Esther, sourced by our chefs, carved tableside, served with sauces and sides worthy of a great Italian Trattoria.

Bring your own bottle: Bistecca Tuesday is the only night you’ll find us offering BYO, at just $30 corkage.

This is the mid-week ritual Tuesdays were made for. Booking link in bio.

10/07/2026

Listen to Yia Yia, she knows best.
Chef Sean and Chef James in the kitchen with our Yia Yias, making loukoumades, the proper way.
Get the full feast this August at Yia Yia’s Dinner
📍 Thu 6 Aug | 6–9pm | $149pp | Bookings in bio
Heart of the City Auckland

Yia Yia is coming to Esther, and she’s bringing a feast. This August, we’re pulling up chairs for one of Auckland Restau...
09/07/2026

Yia Yia is coming to Esther, and she’s bringing a feast.
This August, we’re pulling up chairs for one of Auckland Restaurant Month’s hero events, hosted by Chef Sean Connolly, with our Yia Yia’s Stella and Georgie in the room, stories and all.

Four courses. Greek w**es poured generously.
Long tables, loud laughter, and plates that just keep coming.

📍 Thu 6 Aug | 6–9pm | $149pp

Bookings in our bio.
With thanks to our friends at Taste of Greece, NZ’s only specialist Greek importer.

New Zealand’s first ever Michelin Guide dropped tonight, and we’ve been named Michelin Selected. Huge congratulations to...
30/06/2026

New Zealand’s first ever Michelin Guide dropped tonight, and we’ve been named Michelin Selected.

Huge congratulations to every restaurant and team recognised in a landmark moment for New Zealand hospitality, and one worth celebrating across the whole industry.

Here’s to the team, and to everyone who’d already found their way to the table.

Dinner. A show. A stay. All on us. 🎭✨We’ve teamed up with Auckland Live to give away the ultimate Saturday, this Saturda...
23/06/2026

Dinner. A show. A stay. All on us. 🎭✨
We’ve teamed up with Auckland Live to give away the ultimate Saturday, this Saturday 27 June.
- 2x tickets to Cheeky Cabaret at The Civic,
- Dine & Dash dinner for two at Esther ($59pp, designed to share),
- Plus a designer staycay at QT Auckland
The full day:
Show at 2pm → Check into QT → Dine & Dash at 5:30pm → Stay the night.
To enter:
1️⃣Follow estherrestaurant + QT Auckland + Auckland Live + Auckland Live Cabaret Festival
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣Tag who you’d take
Competition closes Friday 27 June, 9am. Winner announced Friday.
Must be 18+, NZ residents only. Full T&Cs at link in bio.

A pastry swan filled with airy cream; freshly made Loukoumades (warm honey doughnuts drizzled with honey and pistachio);...
05/06/2026

A pastry swan filled with airy cream; freshly made Loukoumades (warm honey doughnuts drizzled with honey and pistachio); a buffalo mozzarella cheesecake and... just when you think things can't get any better, a dessert trolley rolls in. This is High tea at Esther. Every Saturday from 12:30 - 2pm. Book through the link in our bio.

04/06/2026

We had the very talented Sam McGovern in the house. Fresh off the stage at The Tuning Fork, Sam went straight to QT Auckland and Esther Restaurant. Great music deserves a great meal. We like to think we delivered. Welcome to Auckland, Sam. Come back soon.

Address

4 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland C*D
Auckland
1010

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 10am
5pm - 11:30pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 10am
5pm - 11:30pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 10am
12pm - 4pm
Thursday 6:30am - 10am
12pm - 4pm
Friday 6:30am - 10am
12pm - 4pm
Saturday 7am - 11am
5pm - 11:30pm
Sunday 7am - 11am
5pm - 11:30pm

Telephone

+6493799123

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