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“Excellent food , friendly service, lovely location and great views.”
Review of Sails Restaurant

Sails Restaurant
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Ranked #2 of 2,890 Restaurants in Auckland Central
Certificate of Excellence
Price range: $19 - $45
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Dining options: After-hours, Reservations
Description: Sails Restaurant has an amazing location. Set in the middle of Westhaven Marina, beside the Harbour Bridge, with breathtaking views of the harbour. There are few views in the world that capture the essence of the city than the one from Sails Restaurant. A couple of minutes from the centre of Auckland, yet in a world of its own, with unlimited free parking at the door, Sails Restaurant is not just about its location. Over the last three decades the restaurant has forged its reputation as one of New Zealand’s top restaurants through an uncompromising belief in using only the freshest ingredients, the most talented chefs, and professional waiting staff. The menu at Sails is seafood focused, but also includes New Zealand’s finest beef and lamb. The full menu and all the details can be found on our website.
Reviewed 3 August 2024

Eaten here 3 or 4 times now and yet to have a bad experience. The food is reliably great and the staff friendly and courteous without coming across as pushy or overly attentive. On our visit this time the waiter was entertaining and front of house customer service superb also so will always recommend Sails and we will definitely be back.

Date of visit: August 2024
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Sails Restaurant, Owner at Sails Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Thank you!
We will do our very best to ensure that you never do have a 'bad experience'. No matter how many times you come and see us.
Looking forward to your next visit

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Reviewed 2 August 2024

Never disappoints. Great service and great food. The location is awesome and always leave feeling it was worth it.

Date of visit: August 2024
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Sails Restaurant, Owner at Sails Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

No special occasion. We love that even more than we love a special occasion.
We will do our very best to live up to your high praise every time.
See you again soon

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Reviewed 31 July 2024

Excellent lunch, great service, great food, been coming to Sails for 20+ years and always enjoy it
Great location

Date of visit: July 2024
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Sails Restaurant, Owner at Sails Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Thank you so much! It's wonderful to hear from our long term customers. You are so valued here at Sails.
We look forward to seeing you again soon

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Reviewed 29 July 2024

We always eat at Sails during their Crayfish Month. The meal, service and everything are first class.
On other special occasions we will enjoy from the A La Carte menu.

Date of visit: July 2024
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Sails Restaurant, Owner at Sails Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 29 July 2024

We're delighted to hear that you always join us for Crayfish Month. It's wonderful to know that our à la carte menu is also a favorite for your special occasions.

Regards,
Sails Family

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Reviewed 28 July 2024

We went for a special wedding anniversary dinner and the Sails team did us proud - food was delicious, the seared tuna starter was exquisite, best I've ever had. Service was perfect and even had a complimentary plate of sweet petit fous with Happy Anniversary on the plate. Thank you so much for a wonderful evening

Date of visit: July 2024
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Sails Restaurant, Owner at Sails Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 29 July 2024

We're honored that you chose Sails to celebrate your special wedding anniversary. It's wonderful to hear that the delicious food, and the perfect service added too and completed the special occasion, We're delighted that our little anniversary touch further added to your celebration experience, we would love to make that special experience again for you next year as well.

The Sails family

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