It is hard to sum up New Zealand in a few words. The country has an incredible culture, its food is phenomenal, and its people must be among the friendliest in the world.
Then, there’s the scenery. This must be among the most beautiful places in the world. Sure, many places lay claim to such a statement, but in New Zealand, it’s a sentiment that’s not overstated.
Is it possible to feel both far away and close at the same time? If so, that is the feeling New Zealand gives. Its culture feels familiar yet foreign at the same time. Visitors might be forgiven if they feel as though they’ve traveled to the edge of the Earth or for wanting to return again and again.
Harbourside Ocean Bar Grill
The Harbourside Ocean Bar Grill has been a well-known restaurant in Auckland since 1988. In 2013, Good Group Hospitality purchased it and invested millions of dollars into a refurbishment.
Today, the menu features a variety of premium dishes, including New Zealand seafood, beef, lamb, venison, duck, and vegetarian options to cater to all guests preferences. Its seafood platters are particularly popular and consist of local oysters, green-lipped mussels, prawns, whitebait fritters, whole market fish and Grade A crayfish from Fiordland.
The restaurant is centrally located in Auckland’s CBD waterfront and has an all-weather covered deck with stunning views of the harbor.