Top private dining spots in Auckland

Bar Magda

Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland boasts top chefs, fresh seasonal produce, world-class wine, globally acclaimed craft beer, supreme dairy products, and succulent meats.

Incredible restaurants make the most of the surrounding harbours and farms providing fresh, seasonal food, with cuisines and flavours to suit all tastes.

Private dining rooms provide a refreshing space to meet, with many offering audio visual and presentation capabilities in a relaxed environment allowing you and your colleagues a space to connect, work and collaborate.
Auckland CBD

Barcita

A warm dining space, tucked behind Candela restaurant, off the energetic K’Road. Honouring the best of Spanish-style dining, shared menus and grazing boards. Barcita is a private dining room complete with an outdoor balcony, perfect for private dining.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: Spanish
Private dining max capacity: 22
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Bar Magda

Nestled behind K’Road, Bar Magda serves seasonal produce with a Filipino influence. The elegant private dining space is perfect to indulge in exceptional cuisine in an intimate space, with cosy ambience.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: Filipino
Private dining max capacity: 25
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Botswana Butchery Auckland

Located in the historic Ferry Building on Quay Street, Botswana Butchery has a strong focus on fine cut meats and locally sourced foods. The Mezzanine space which features amazing harbour views is situated above the main dining room, giving additional seclusion.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: Meat
Private dining max capacity: 30
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Café Hanoi

Café Hanoi is a modern Vietnamese restaurant housed within a heritage warehouse. Café Hanoi offers authentic Hanoian street food using traditional Northern Vietnamese cooking techniques. The Parlour private dining room is located on the mezzanine level off the main dining room.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Private dining max capacity: 44
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Ebisu

Ebisu

Occupying a historic building and serving up contemporary Japanese cuisine.  The Nikko Courtyard is a private light filled space with huge warehouse windows, overlooking the Waitemata Harbour with tatami seating where it swiftly transports you to a restaurant in Tokyo.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: Japanese
Private dining max capacity: 30
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Fish

Hilton Auckland is one of the most iconic buildings in Auckland. Fish Restaurant offers two private dining spaces – The PDR (private dining room) and Fish Deck. A casual fine dining experience with classy ambience and views stretching into Auckland’s glistening harbour.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: Seafood
Private dining max capacity: 22 and 42
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Harbourside Ocean Bar Grill

A premium seafood restaurant set within Auckland’s historic ferry building. The unique interior design includes two private dining options, The Harbour Room, and Q Room with views out across the water where guests can enjoy sustainably caught seafood in plush surrounds.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: Seafood
Private dining max capacity: 22 and 14
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Huami

Discover a true taste of Asia, at Auckland’s premier Chinese restaurant and bar. Huami (meaning nectar) is the allure of something beautiful and precious. Explore traditional signature dishes alongside modern takes on Asian fusion cuisine in one of 3 elegant private dining rooms.

Location: CBD
Cuisine: Chinese
Private dining max capacity: 24
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Esther

Esther

Housed in the QT Hotel and home to internationally renowned Chef Sean Connolly, Esther brings the authentic tastes of the Mediterranean’s sunsoaked shores to Auckland. The Limáni dining room is a high-ceilinged space, bathed in beautiful light.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Private dining max capacity: 12
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kingi

A neighbourhood home away from home, Kingi celebrates seafood. Fresh, local, sustainably caught seafood. Kingi Private is a sophisticated, brick lined private dining space that brings together relaxed warmth and refined elegance.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: Seafood
Private dining max capacity: 14
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Masu

Chef Nic Watt’s MASU brings atmosphere, passion and a contemporary twist to the traditional Japanese robata style of cooking over an open charcoal grill. The Obi Room is framed with glass, creating the impression of seclusion and features a hardwood table and Japanese obi kimono print on the wall.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: Japanese
Private dining max capacity: 18
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Metita

Drawing inspiration from Michael Meredith’s upbringing in Samoa. The menu showcases traditional flavours, sustainably caught seafood and local ingredients. A large private dining space displays an Amanda Stowers mural, that tells the story of Michael’s journey and connection to his late mother.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: Samoan
Private dining max capacity: 28

Mr Morris

Mr Morris

Chef Michael Meredith’s warm welcoming restaurant has an emphasis on local and seasonal ingredients, creating a modern Pacific and New Zealand experience. Mrs Morris private dining space with its clean aesthetic is in a former bank vault and comes with its own kitchen and dedicated chef.

Location: CBD
Cuisine: Pacific Rim
Private dining max capacity: 28
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Onemata

Park Hyatt Auckland’s flagship restaurant with spectacular waterfront views celebrates the best of New Zealand food and wine. Enjoy the intimate private dining room adjacent to the restaurant or at the kitchen counter for an immersive experience.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: New Zealand
Private dining max capacity: 10
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Onslow

Referencing the Old World but decidedly modern; Chef Josh Emett offers a sophisticated yet relaxed restaurant celebrating New Zealand’s provenance. The private dining room with its stunning Asian décor provides a seamless blend of indoor and outdoor spaces with serene oasis garden terrace.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: New Zealand
Private dining max capacity: 24
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Origine

A modern French brasserie that meets New Zealand produce – to bring a unique French Kiwi dining experience from celebrity chef Ben Bayly. The Mezzanine floor has its private dining space with dedicated bar and bathroom facilities.

Location: CBD
Cuisine: French
Private dining max capacity: 40
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Sid at the French Café

An award-winning, fine dining and elegant oasis located in Eden Terrace. The degustation meals have many different elements to be enjoyed. Two private dining spaces are available - Our Cellar or the light and airy French Kitchen set in a chic and tranquil atmosphere with edible garden and beautiful courtyard.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: New Zealand
Private dining max capacity: 32 and 12
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Somm

Somm

Somm captures the comfort of local wine bar with the allure of a regional cellar door. A celebration of New Zealand’s best wine accompanied by irresistible sharing plates and simple snacks. Enjoy the private dining space tucked behind the cellar displaying an impressive array of library wines.

Location: CBD
Cuisine: New Zealand
Private dining max capacity: 12
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Soul Bar & Bistro

Arguably Auckland’s most iconic terrace, boasting spectacular sunset views looking out over Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour, SOUL has established itself as a destination for good times for nearly two decades. Dine on fresh and unpretentious food in the private dining room with elegance and fun in equal measures.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: New Zealand
Private dining max capacity: 30
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The Sugar Club

The Sugar Club, with its 1930s inspired setting sits majestically 53 floors above Auckland City and is the jewel in the crown at the top of the Sky Tower. Guests call the delicious menu ‘Fusion Cuisine’ and the private dining room is unique and boasts breath-taking views of Auckland city and the Hauraki Gulf.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: New Zealand
Private dining max capacity: 12
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White & Wong's

East meets West at White and Wong’s - a stunning Asian Fusion restaurant serving classic street foods in a sleek and modern setting beside the waterfront. Offering four private spaces - Blue & Green Dragons Den, Opium Den, Silk Room, and Waterview Room, each with vibrant and contemporary interior design.
Location: CBD
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Private dining max capacity: 6, 10, 12 and 18
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