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    Eight Restaurant, Restaurant in Auckland
    Restaurant

    Eight Restaurant

    Grafton, Auckland

    Restaurant in Auckland, New Zealand

    The Read

    Price

    $50–100per person

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    Eight Restaurant is a cautious yes for an easy Auckland booking, especially if convenience matters more than a clearly defined cuisine, chef, or tasting format. For special occasions or price-sensitive meals, compare it with better-documented Auckland peers before committing.

    About Eight Restaurant

    On a visit in Auckland, the question is whether Eight Restaurant provides enough information to choose it over better-documented city options. The answer is cautious: consider it when you are comfortable with a lightly documented choice, but compare it with other Auckland restaurants if the meal needs clearer signals on cuisine, pricing, or format.

    The current decision case is thin. The dress code is smart casual. Treat it as an Auckland option to confirm details directly before booking rather than a destination-led recommendation.

    Use it when smart casual in Auckland is enough, not for a highly specified plan

    The main practical detail is the smart casual dress code. If the goal is a relaxed but tidy restaurant setting in Auckland, Eight Restaurant can remain on the shortlist. If the goal is a known cuisine, price point, chef identity, menu format, or tasting-style experience, Eight Restaurant may not provide enough information to make that promise.

    First-timers planning an anniversary, client meal, or tightly budgeted meal should cross-shop before committing, because the missing price and format details matter. For broader planning, use the Auckland restaurants guide, then check related categories through the Auckland hotels guide and the Auckland bars guide if the outing needs more structure.

    Venue detailsWheelchair Accessible
    Know before you goBefore you book
    Also considerAlternatives
    Restaurant contextAuckland, New Zealand
    Explore AucklandNearby

    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: 6–11 AM, 5:30–10 PM · Tuesday: 6–11 AM, 5:30–10 PM
    Location
    83 Symonds Street, Grafton, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    Reservations
    Book on SevenRooms
    Website
    eightrestaurant.co.nz
    Phone
    +64 9 300 2924
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    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Bustling upscale hotel buffet with modern décor, open live-cooking stations, bright lighting over the counters and softer lighting at tables, creating an energetic yet polished atmosphere suited to celebrations and family gatherings.

    Tags

    Vibe

    LivelyModernEnergetic

    Best For

    FamilyGroup DiningCelebration

    Experience

    Open KitchenHotel RestaurantPrivate Dining

    Sourcing

    Sustainable SeafoodLocal Sourcing

    Accessibility

    Wheelchair AccessibleElevatorAccessible Restroom

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Lively
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Very Large
    Kitchen
    Seasonal
    Menu Format
    Buffet
    Drinks Focus
    Wine, Beer, Cocktails
    Dietary
    Vegetarian friendly, Gluten-free options, Pescatarian friendly
    Private Dining
    Available
    Opened
    2010

    Signature Dishes

    • Premium seafood selection
    • Teppanyaki grill meats
    • Crayfish Nights half crayfish
    • Indian tandoor and curries
    • Decadent dessert station
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    83 Symonds Street, Grafton, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    6–11 AM, 5:30–10 PM
    Tuesday
    6–11 AM, 5:30–10 PM
    Wednesday
    6–11 AM, 5:30–10 PM
    Thursday
    6–11 AM, 5:30–10 PM
    Friday
    6–11 AM, 5:30–10 PM
    Saturday
    6–11 AM, 12–2:30 PM, 5:30–10 PM
    Sunday
    6–11 AM, 5:30–10 PM

    Location

    83 Symonds Street, Grafton, Auckland 1010, New Zealand · Directions

    +64 9 300 2924

    eightrestaurant.co.nz

    Book on SevenRooms

    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Kazuya, Notable alternative
    • The French Café, New Zealand, New Zealand
    • Cassia, Notable alternative
    • Pocha, Notable alternative
    • Depot, Notable alternative
    Restaurant context

    How Eight Restaurant compares in Auckland

    Eight Restaurant is the easier, lower-commitment choice when availability matters. Against Kazuya and The French Café, it has less confirmed detail around format, price, and dining identity, so those peers are safer picks when the meal needs to feel planned rather than improvised.

    Cassia is the stronger cross-shop if you want a more defined restaurant choice, while Pocha and Depot make more sense when the priority is a casual Auckland night with clearer expectations. Choose Eight Restaurant for booking ease; choose the others when ambience, cuisine direction, or occasion fit matters more.

    Explore Auckland

    Around this place
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    Compare Eight Restaurant

    Eight Restaurant Auckland and similar venues
    VenueLocationCuisineAwards
    Eight RestaurantAucklandNo published awards
    KazuyaAucklandNo published awards
    The French CaféAucklandNew Zealand
    Michelin Guide Aotearoa New Zealand 20262026 Cuisine New Zealand Good Food Guide2026 Michelin Plate2026 La Liste Top RestaurantsOceania's Best French Cuisine Restaurant 20262025 La Liste Top RestaurantsWorld's Best Wine Lists 2023
    CassiaAuckland Central
    2026 Black Pearl 1 Diamond2025 Black Diamond 1 Diamond
    PochaAucklandNo published awards
    DepotAuckland
    Tabelog 100 - Cafe - EAST - 2025 · #67

    How Eight Restaurant Auckland compares with similar nearby venues.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What should a first-timer know about Eight Restaurant?

    Start here if you want to consider Eight Restaurant in Auckland. Information is limited: the dress code is smart casual. If you are comparing options, The French Café and Depot are two other Auckland restaurants to research alongside it.

    What are alternatives to Eight Restaurant in Auckland?

    Other Auckland restaurants to compare include Kazuya, The French Café, Depot, Pocha, and Cassia.