This August, the city’s savviest spots are serving up serious value. From set menus that punch well above their price point to limited-time offers worth planning a weeknight around, it’s the perfect excuse to try somewhere new (or return to an old favourite). Whether you’re after a long lunch, a pre-theatre bite, or a cosy midwinter dinner, we’ve rounded up the best dining deals to book now. While Restaurant Month might be the nudge you needed, these menus speak for themselves.
Kingi
Offer: $55 for a Two-Course Sharing
Available: Lunch or Dinner
Kingi keeps it coastal with a two-course menu designed to share. Think freshly baked focaccia to start, followed by options like their signature fish burger or snapper swimming in a rich tomato and crayfish bisque. Warm, generous, and effortlessly refined.
Ahi
Offer: $89 Four-Course
Available: Lunch or Dinner
Bold, inventive, and distinctly local — Ahi’s four-course offering is a tour through the best of Aotearoa. From the cult-favourite scampi corn dog to wild-shot venison and a coal-roasted pear that lingers long after the last bite, this is fine dining with a fierce sense of place.
Huami
Offer: $55 Two-Course
Available: Dinner
Huami turns up the heat with a richly flavoured two-course dinner that leans into bold Cantonese and Northern Chinese notes. Start with something crispy, like the Tabasco prawns, then dive into silky soya chicken or wok-tossed wild mushrooms with macadamia.
Soul Bar & Bistro
Offer: $60 Two-Course
Available: Lunch or Dinner
Soul brings its signature sparkle to a two-course winter menu that’s equal parts indulgent and fresh. Think tuna tartare with Calabrian chilli and oyster mayo, followed by slow-cooked beef short rib ragù with ribbons of pappardelle and a melting slick of raclette. Breezy, bold, and best enjoyed with a harbour view.
Queens Rooftop
Offer: $65 Two-Course
Available: Dinner
High above the city, Queen’s Rooftop is dishing up a dinner that feels like a love letter to the ocean. Start with a kina cannoli topped with salmon caviar, before indulging in hand-rolled spaghetti dressed in creamy pāua.
Trivet
Offer: $55 Two-Course Sharing Style
Available: Lunch or Dinner
Trivet’s two-course shared menu strikes the sweet spot between comfort and creativity. There’s delicate Kaipara trevally sashimi to start, then lamb belly layered with gochujang heat, pickled rhubarb and roasted cauliflower. Playful, punchy, and perfect for a wintery lunch or dinner.
Cassia
Offer: $88 Three-Course
Available: Dinner
At Cassia, the three-course dinner is a masterclass in modern Indian — bold, unexpected, and beautifully composed. From roasted carrot with brown butter and jaggery to smoky stir-fried paneer with bhuna sauce, each dish hums with spice and soul. Finish with a cooling hit of lychee sorbet and you’ve got the perfect winter feast.
Gilt Brasserie
Offer: $55 Two-Course
Available: Lunch or Dinner
This one leans classic — but not predictable. At Gilt, lunch or dinner might mean wagyu beef tongue with tonnato and crisped capers, followed by a deeply comforting chicken fricassee with morels and Vin Jaune. It’s French-ish, a little nostalgic, and just the right amount of indulgent.
The Grill
Offer: $89 Three-Course
Available: Dinner
The Grill’s three-course dinner is pure, unapologetic indulgence. Start with a cloud-like twice-baked cheese soufflé layered with local artisan cheeses and onion jam, followed by silky gnocchi bathed in truffle emulsion and Swiss browns. Finish on a high with Whittaker’s chocolate ganache, salted caramel, and crunchy hazelnuts — a decadent finale to a night well spent.
Ghost Street
Offer: $55 Two-Course
Available: Dinner
Fresh, vibrant, and quietly comforting — this two-course dinner balances punchy pickled vegetables and delicate spinach and tofu dumplings with the satisfying warmth of a soy-glazed quarter chicken and steamed greens. Paired with fragrant jasmine rice, it’s a simple, soulful meal that hits all the right notes for a midweek reset.
Bossi
Offer: $65 Three-Course
Available: Lunch or Dinner
Start with hand-chopped beef served alongside truffle-infused sourdough and a silky egg yolk confit. Next, dive into handmade fettuccine tossed in a rich 24-month aged Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese wheel, and finish on a sweet note with a decadent, creamy budino al chocolate — a classic Italian chocolate pudding in a perfectly fitting setting.
Somm Wine Bar & Bistro
Offer: $45 Two-Course
Available: Lunch or Dinner
Bright and balanced, this two-course menu kicks off with kokoda — fresh fish cured in chilli, lime, and coconut — before moving to a hearty grass-fed sirloin, served with Bannockburn jus, mushrooms, crispy pancetta, and tender baby onions. Simple, satisfying, and perfectly paired for any midday or evening meal.
Gochu
Offer: $55 Three-Course Sharing Style
Available: Lunch or Dinner
Bold Korean flavours take centre stage here, starting with delicate mandu (Korean dumplings) and fresh crudo, before moving to rich galbi pork belly paired with crispy potatoes and a refreshing Gochu salad. The sweet finale? A nostalgic twist on choco pie that’s both playful and satisfying.
Hello Beasty
Offer: $60 Five-Course
Available: Lunch or Dinner
Hello Beasty offers a vibrant journey through Korean-inspired flavours, starting with crispy salt & pepper pork belly gua baos and spicy tofu dumplings wrapped in savoy cabbage and spinach. Then, Korean BBQ chicken meets creamy chickpea and black garlic puree, balanced by pickled cucumber with yuzu and fresh turmeric. Finish with light, twisted Kkwabaegi doughnuts.
Milenta
Offer: $75 Four-Course
Available: Lunch or Dinner
At Milenta, four courses weave a story between Māori and Peruvian flavours. Begin with crispy parāoa (Māori fried bread) before delicate haku kingfish tiradito arrives, clean and bright. The mains bring boldness: grilled pollo rojo and chicken simmered in a fiery red chilli sauce. Finish sweetly with a Caribbean suspiro — dulce de leche crema topped with crisp meringue.
