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Review of Sails Restaurant

Sails Restaurant
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Ranked #2 of 2,894 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 5 August 2024

Incredible views, scrumptious food, great cocktails and wine selection, and impeccable service! I always wanted to dine at Sails and finally after years of living in Auckland (originally from US) I decided to take my husband here for his 65th birthday. It was lovely from the second we walked in and were so warmly and professionally greeted by the host. Everything was perfect and the food was ALL perfection. My new favorite place. I am planning my return! A fantastic highly memorable experience 💗

Date of visit: August 2024
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Sails Restaurant, Owner at Sails Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Thank you! What a lovely review :) It's so nice to be appreciated for doing what we love.
Looking forward to your return

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Reviewed 5 August 2024

We had a family diner for 18 guests.
Sails after generations maintain their high standards.
Service was excellent and the meals also.

Date of visit: August 2024
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Thank John A
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Sails Restaurant, Owner at Sails Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Three generations and some pretty big shoes to fill.
Thank you for your comments. We do aim to honor the legacy we've been given. It's nice to hear we're doing ok

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Reviewed 3 August 2024

This is a great location and the food and services matches it in every respect. We have been many times and never disappointed.

Date of visit: August 2024
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Sails Restaurant, Owner at Sails Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Great lunch for three, or four or as many as you like, even 18!
We will give it our all no matter how many you bring, even if it's just yourself.
It's nice to be appreciated.
Thank you for your comments
See you again soon

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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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Thank Malachy M
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Sails Restaurant, Owner at Sails Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 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 3 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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