Giraffe

Giraffe Restaurant provides a homely and inviting atmosphere, blending fine cuisine with the cosy essence of home comfort.

Located in the water precinct, it offers a culinary experience that celebrates New Zealand's rich and diverse flavours while focusing on innovation and quality.

The Giraffe Restaurant team believes in providing a complete dining experience, and their menu reflects this. For starters, try their amazing crispy pork belly bites or the tasty eggplant polpette with crumbed aubergine, hummus, and parmesan.

When it comes to main dishes, you'll be spoilt for choice with their stunning menu, which includes mouthwatering potato gnocchi with shiitake mushrooms, mushroom puree, crispy kale and ricotta, next up is the catch of the day, prepared in a lightly spiced coconut sauce and served with orzo rice, wild rice, bok choy, and fresh herbs. From the farm, enjoy beef short rib braised and boneless with seasonal vegetables, potato gratin, and dijon mustard, as well as organic chicken breast wrapped in prosciutto and stuffed with spinach and mozzarella, served with seasonal vegetables and carrot puree.

Finish off with their rich white chocolate and apricot cheesecake or a selection of delicious cheeses - the ideal way to end the evening.