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Sails Restaurant Auckland

There are very few views in the world that capture the essence of a city better than the one from Sails Restaurant. The restaurant is situated in the heart of Westhaven Marina. Westhaven is the largest marina in the southern hemisphere. The restaurant has two levels of seating so every table looks out over hundreds of yachts. Beyond this sea of masts sits the Auckland Harbour Bridge, North Head and Rangitoto Island.

Minutes from the centre of Auckland in a world of it’s own, with ample free public parking on the Marina, Sails Restaurant is not just about the location. Over the Last three decades, under the leadership of the Littlejohn family, Sails has forged its reputation as one of New Zealand’s finest restaurants, through an uncompromising commitment to quality. The Sails team is one of the longest standing in New Zealand and has won numerous awards for both food and service. Recently the international dining public voted Sails Restaurant the number 13 fine dining establishment in the world!

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The Sails Crayfish Special has been around for the last 15 years and continues to be a feature event on the Sails calendar. There are constant enquires for this promotion throughout the year but this only happens once a year around July.

Sails – located minutes from the centre of Auckland, yet in a world of its own — has been the preferred venue for impressive functions for three decades.

Sails Restaurant is one large open plan room with high studs, plush décor, and a covered portico entrance. Guest parking at the door is unlimited and free.

New Opening: Nic Watt's Akarana Eatery Is Okahu Bay's New Waterfront Dining Destination

Chef and restaurateur Nic Watt is set to open another crowd-pleasing eatery and this time it's all about the sea.

Perched on the picturesque waterfront location of Okahu Bay, Akarana Eatery has been inspired by Nic's love of seafood and boating. And with the stunning views out to Waitemata Harbour Nic says they're Auckland's best it will be a hard-to-beat spot in summer.

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The all-day eatery and bar will be open to the public from September 7 and is part of the first phase opening of the Hyundai Marine Sports Centre, a new facility and home of the historic Royal Akarana Yacht Club.

So while you're out for a paddleboard or a sail, the well-seasoned team will be whipping up a menu described as "fresh, seasonal, and approachable".

Seven days a week, the 153-seat eatery will dish out Allpress coffee, Kohu Rd icecream, and a selection of grab-and-go items from freshly baked croissants to baguettes as well as an a la carte menu with a strong seafood lean, with fish and chips, freshly shucked oysters, clams and tua tuas, and whole roasted Kaipara Harbour flounder cooked in the woodfired oven.

A lamb shank pie will cater to meatier cravings, alongside a children's menu of pizzas and mini-mains to keep ankle biters quiet.

The eatery is pushing sustainability, so there are taps for both wine and beer in an effort to reduce the number of bottles used. Nic and the team have also sourced top-quality, sustainable New Zealand seafood for the menu.

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"To be able to do something so close to the Waitemata harbour and focus on the provenance of the seafood was, for me, really special," Nic says.

"It’s also an opportunity to showcase some of my childhood being a third-generation boatie. You can literally see and taste the salt water within a few metres from where you will be dining."

• Akarana Eatery is located at the Hyundai Marine Sports Centre, 8-10 Tamaki Drive, Okahu Bay.

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The Quarterdeck Restaurant is synonymous with the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron. A genuine sense of something special shared with members and the wider community, offering a world class dining experience.

The very essence of a modern classic, the Quarterdeck’s waterside location over looking Auckland City uses the freshest and finest local seafood, produce and ingredients to give our guests a true culinary experience.

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This classy harbourside newcomer serves seafood with a South American slant. 

The packed Viaduct bar and eatery scene has welcomed a classy newcomer with the Viaduct Yacht Club. Tucked just on the edge of the strip, VYC pays homage to its harbourside location with a South American-inspired (mostly) seafood menu and a tasteful ocean-inspired bar with plenty of seaside paraphernalia (think a model boat, black and white photography and decorative oars) dotted around the place.

Starting our VYC feast, we ordered the kingfish ceviche ($21), which isn't really anything like any traditional ceviche I've had, but I'm not mad about it either. Typically in a ceviche you'd find accompaniments like toasted corn, sweet potatoes, plantain chips, some onion and so on included (it's not a very aesthetically pretty dish, but it tastes insane), but VYC's chef has stripped all that back to lemon-cooked diced kingfish cubes with pomegranate. It's a nice, sharp opener and the pomegranate seeds were a bright counterpoint to the kingfish.

For our next dish, I was coaxed by my plus one to order the $25 heirloom tomato salad, which I normally wouldn't go for because I've been scarred by too many disappointing buffalo cheeses that chew like cheap tofu. But I've gone through some growth since then and I was ready to embrace the heirloom salad once again. It's not a main to have on its own, but it works really well as a nice, fresh addition to a shared menu with its sharp green, yellow and red tomatoes, and the gorgeously soft buffalo cheese. My only critique would be that it's a bit hefty on the wallet for what is oddly described as a 'bigger' dish alongside heavyweights like the lamb rump and beef lamito [sic] steak sandwich.  

What I really want to spend time writing about is the Argentinian choripan ($18), which is a deceptively simple yet gorgeous sausage in a bun, and is so much more than the sum of its parts. For one, it is damn near authentic. When I lived in Buenos Aires I used hoon down choripan almost on a daily basis along the famous Puerto Madero choripan strip (taking this opportunity to make a belated apology to my arteries), so I feel like I qualify as a bit of a chori conniseur and can spot the contenders from the pretenders. The upmarket Viaduct Yacht Club's choripan would easily slot right in amongst the Puerto Madero stalls. The L'Authentique chorizo is stunning and complex, the chimichurri has that nice vinegar bite without being overwhelming and the slightly toasted bun just elevates the chori even further. 10/10 stunning, it would pair amazingly with a cold beer.  

We also had a spaghetti nero ($35) and grilled fish tacos ($18). The spaghetti nero's Cloudy Bay clams were high quality (as per anything from Cloudy Bay), but the peppery aspect of the dish hit like a freight train. The fish tacos were pretty delicious and showed some true avocado generosity (a regrettable rarity in the restaurant scene) but would've loved to see a crunchy element in there to elevate it a bit further.  

Drinks-wise, I think VYC may potentially just knock all their cocktails out of the park, but I'm currently on a detox so I had to practice some self-control. Instead, I started with the 'Kelpie' mocktail ($12), a really crisp apple, lemon and ginger honey mix that could've been complemented well with gin, but I didn't really miss it either. This was followed by a 'Packham Highball' ($12), a nice, warming pear, orgeat, lime and mint number. My plus one had the 'Bosun's Call' ($16), consisting of vodka, hibiscus, rosehip, pomegranate, pineapple, lemon, whey and rooibos tea. Our bartender excitedly explained that this was one of the first prohibition-era drinks and that it included a type of spiced and reduced milk (hence the rooibos) which was invented in that era.

VYC is a nice addition to the scene, I'm grateful to them for reinstating my trust in buffalo cheese, and I'd happily come back for their choripan on a semi-regular basis (sorry in advance, arteries) as well as to do a more thorough investigation of their intriguing cocktail menu, particularly the VYC espresso martini which comes with vodka, buttered cognac, coffee and Oreo crumb.

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Escape the day to day at the Viaduct Yacht Club. Set overlooking the boats in Auckland's vibrant Viaduct Harbour. If you can't be on the water the Viaduct Yacht Club is a great place to be to relax and spend time with family and friends. The VYC is chilled by day, kicking off as the sun goes down. Join us for a drink or stay for a longer session - we stock all your favourite drops along with a range of changing seasonal cocktails. Our chef has created a simple and delicious seaside summer menu using only the finest local ingredients. Our seafood is freshly delivered each morning so while you listen to the relaxed Balearic tunes enjoy a snack or a meal, all served with a side of fresh ocean breeze. We love live music, major sporting events and like to throw in a dose of spontaneous fun when you least expect it. We are happy to host your next function and have a range of spaces and menu options to fit the occasion. So, don't take our word for it, stop in for a drink and enjoy the fun at the Viaduct Yacht Club. …

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Tantalise Your Taste Buds At This Sensational ‘Dining In The Dark’ Food Experience

Auckland's Viaduct Yacht Club is turning off the lights for a foodie experience like no other. See upcoming Dining in the Dark dates here .

Do dinner differently at Viaduct Yacht Club in Auckland when it hosts Fever’s sensational Dining in the Dark dinner series where your sense of taste is taken to the next level. An experience that’s been backed by psychologists as a way to amplify your taste buds, it’s time you find out for yourself if what you see on the plate limits the flavour of your food.

This special event promises to elevate your meal to a whole other dimension by leaving just you, your taste buds and your sense of smell to enjoy a three-course meal. You might struggle at first with the cutlery, but soon the flavours and textures of what you’re eating will explode on your palate. Sounds a little bit incredible, right?

Get your tickets to Dining in the Dark here at Auckland’s Viaduct Yacht Club.

Guests will be led into the barely-lit space by a guide who’ll be on hand to make sure you don’t bump into anything on your way in and blindfolds will be provided to all guests , which will help to heighten your senses. They also help stop you from peeking at what’s on your plate and ruin the experience.

Guests have the option of choosing from a meat, seafood or vegan set menu prior to the event to ensure that they don’t eat something they don’t want to. However, that’s pretty much all the information you get about your meal and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

💬 Brendan B. – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Amazing night out! It was such a great experience. The Fever organisers and the restaurant staff were incredible and the food (and wine) were fantastic. I’m glad everyone had a blindfold on as we were licking the plate!”

💬 Devon P. – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Fabulous from start to finish. Waiters were great and welcoming and then food was amazing! Definitely would recommend and can’t wait to come back!”

Auckland’s Dining In The Dark nights will take place on select Wednesdays with seatings at 8pm. Places are strictly limited. 

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The Hyundai Marine Sports Centre prides itself on being a fully inclusive, marine sports hub, capable of hosting world-class events whilst delivering outstanding facilities for a myriad of marine-based users for competitive, recreational and educational purposes. It is a vibrant destination on the Auckland waterfront that is available to the whole community.

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Yacht Club Restaurant

Nestled on the end of the Marina, the world’s first Bvlgari Marina and Yacht Club is a unique destination which overlooks a 46-boat harbour and recreates the charm of a Mediterranean atmosphere in the heart of the Gulf. Open for lunch and dinner, it features an Italian Restaurant specializing in fish conceived to offer its diners a timeless dining experience.

The Yacht Club Pool

The Yacht Club's custom-designed pool looks out onto the world's tallest tower, conjuring the soul of the Roman jeweller in every facet of its unique design. Intricate details at the bottom of the pool are inspired by vintage brooches from the 1920s, giving the impression of gemstones scattered in the water. Thousands of emerald green hand-laid tiles and glass mosaic pieces from Bisazza embellish the pool's 18 cabanas, completing the dazzling décor. 

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The Bvlgari Yacht Club Restaurant:

Open from 12.30 p.m. last seat at 11.00 p.m.

The Bvlgari Yacht Club Lounge:

Open from 05.00 p.m. to 02.00 a.m.

The Bvlgari Yacht Club Pool:

Open from 09.00 a.m. to Sunset

Dario Abbate, Executive Chef Bvlgari Resort Dubai

Executive Chef Dario Abbate brings 15 years of culinary experience to his role as Executive Chef at Bvlgari Resort Dubai. Born in Italy and trained in France, Chef Dario began his career at a one-Michelin-starred restaurant in Paris before returning to Italy to deepen his experience in regional cuisine. From Sorrento to Roma and Milano, he worked in and eventually helmed some of the country's most illustrious kitchens. After a decade studying the techniques and traditions of his native country, Chef Abbate moved to the Middle East in 2016, holding a number of prestigious appointments before taking on his finest role yet: as Executive Chef of Bvlgari Resort Dubai. Fusing east and west, time-tested expertise and a modern approach, Chef Abbate’s passion for flavour and artistry comes through in every dish.

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