La Marina

As its name suggests, La Marina captures the essence of Auckland's glistening waterfront, and they're serving a selection of international crowd-pleasers to match.

In true Kiwi style, they're keeping things cool and friendly with a relaxed setup that everyone can get behind. To fully experience the majesty of the harbour, you are advised to head out to La Marina's stunning patio that boasts uninterrupted views of the big blue complete with ships and boats for good measure. Even if the Auckland rain has set in, you can enjoy supper indoors in their warm dining room.

No matter the weather, nothing beats a familiar plate of comfort food that we've fallen in love with before it's even arrived. Popular plates include the classic fish & chips, braised lamb shank with creamy mash, ribeye steak with garlicky vegetables, and tender pork belly with a red wine jus. They're also venturing east for the Thai red and seafood curries!

As for the little ones in tow, treat them to yummy favourites from the kid's menu and polish off a wonderful evening with a chocolate lava cake or ice cream sundae. This is how the viaduct is meant to be enjoyed.