Diners' Choice: Most Booked restaurants in New Zealand

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for the most booked restaurants in New Zealand? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 500,000 new global diner reviews from the past month. We sort the results by location to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Earl - Christchurch

4.7

4.7 (1690)

$40 and under

Modern European

Christchurch

About the restaurant

Striking the right cord with its food-centric wine bar, Earl is bringing the welcoming fine casual dining lifestyle to Christchurch.

A friendly all-day venue that’s laid back while still delivering an around-the-clock sense of occasion.

Serving as canvas for produce-driven dishes to offbeat diners geared towards great wine and conversation, synonymous with the flavour, energy and relaxed vibe inspired by the costal European culture, Earl truly captures the essence of the city lifestyle with its buzzy local vibe and being more concerned with doing simple things well than breaking new ground.

The light-filled restaurant with high ceilings and stone bar that wraps around the kitchen, makes it ideal for lingering over fresh seasonal salads, house made pastas & antipasti. With the ability to be both intimate and convivial, Earl is ideal for a group dinner or one-on-one encounters.

Top review

Tania

Dined 5 days ago

Great experience for pasta night. Superb value for money, delicious food & a buzzy vibe. Our wee group will be back regularly.

Cobb & Co. Dunedin

4.4

4.4 (1487)

$40 and under

New Zealand

Dunedin

About the restaurant

Located in the historic Dunedin Railway Station it makes for the perfect spot to stop in for some lunch or dinner.
We can cater for large groups. Dunedin has the beautiful Moa Function Room - private dining (seats up to 80 people) or the perfect venue for a 21st birthday celebration (platters and drinks up to 100 people).
We feature an awesome separate play area, full parents room.
Easy restaurant access for prams and those with mobility requirements.
From high vis, to high chairs, high heels to highly experienced - everyone's welcome at a Cobb. Come join us for Traffic lights, Cobb Crunchies, Shrimp Cocktails.

Top review

Annette

Dined 1 day ago

My family and I always enjoy dining at Cobb &Co. The food is always delicious. The service is always superb. Over all it is our number 1 place to go.

Cobb & Co. Porirua

4.1

4.1 (1317)

$41 to $100

European

Wellington

About the restaurant

Cobb & Co. represents all that is awesome about our childhood and celebrating with family and friends in New Zealand.

It is part of the iconic New Zealand story.

The kids who went to Cobb & Co. growing up - the ones who remember the game sheet with its little red pencil and the Pink Panther drinks - they're all grown up and are parents now; who remember Cobb & Co. with awesome childhood and family memories!
It's the good old days, it's who we are and it's what we are bringing back!
We are proud to be New Zealand's Original Restaurant & Saloon.

Top review

Dined 3 days ago

The food was 10/10, and the service was amazing! would be coming again!

Cobb & Co. Rotorua

4.0

4 (1499)

$40 and under

European

Rotorua

About the restaurant

Top review

Janaya

Dined 2 days ago

Great place to go. lovely restaurant. Timely service, pleasant efficant staff and great food

Love Asia Restaurant & Bar

4.7

4.7 (136)

$40 and under

Southeast Asian

Auckland

About the restaurant

Our restaurant is the place that you can let your mind freely explore the density of Vietnamese and other parts of Asia’s foods. By Combining the essence of traditional Asia and the Modern applications of kitchenware, our chefs breath their souls into perfecting every dish; bringing out all possibilities to the touch of the tongue. With a motto kept in hearts, our staff are willing to do their best for your benefits, and your satisfaction is our priority.

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Isadora

Dined 3 days ago

We had my mums 75th birthday here, 15 of us for dinner, place was packed, fast service, lovely food, value for money, variety and big meals, they offer plastic takeaway dishes, for you to take home any left overs. Staff were very helpful, my Mum, Family and Friends all thoroughly enjoyed the night. We will definitely be back again and will reccommend this restaurant to others.

Cobb & Co. New Plymouth

4.4

4.4 (720)

$40 and under

European

New Plymouth

About the restaurant

Situated along the North Island’s wild west coast, there’s much to love about this Taranaki town.
A place of adventure and excitement at the base of the beautiful Mt Taranaki, spend quality time with loved ones over a delicious meal at our New Plymouth Cobb & Co. restaurant.

COME IN AND ENJOY THE KIWI EXPERIENCE THAT IS COBB & CO.

Top review

Nigel

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

meat was what i wanted and i got a plateful. fantastic

Cobb & Co Papanui

4.5

4.5 (2317)

$41 to $100

New Zealand

Christchurch

About the restaurant

Cobb & Co. represents all that is awesome about our childhood and celebrating with family and friends in New Zealand. It is part of the iconic New Zealand story. The kids who went to Cobb & Co. growing up - the ones who remember the game sheet with its little red pencil and the Pink Panther drinks - they're all grown up and are parents now; who remember Cobb & Co. with awesome childhood and family memories! It's the good old days, it's who we are and it's what we are bringing back! We are proud to be New Zealand's Original Restaurant & Saloon.

Top review

Alistair

Dined 2 days ago

I felt the Wait staff was extremely pushy because they kept coming to our table and asking us how things were going. When we hadn't even received our meal. The Staff don't listen when we were ordering I asked for medium 300 g Scotch steak with creamed peppercorn sauce and I got a medium 300 g Scotch steak with creamed Mushroom sauce. What made it worse I had an allergic reaction to the Mushroom when I got back to my home.

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Hooked On Marahau

4.7

4.7 (181)

$40 and under

New Zealand

Marahau

About the restaurant

Hooked is a waterfront café, beer garden and restaurant located in Marahau; the gateway to the Abel Tasman National Park. Hooked was opened in 2002 by the Alborn family. Zoe Alborn has managed Hooked since its opening day and remains just as obsessed as she has ever been to delivering a wonderful dining experience for every visitor.

The interior of Hooked has two beach house style dining rooms, both of which are adorned with an impressive collection of seashells, driftwood, crayfish pots and other vintage nautical objects. Even after multiple visits to Hooked, visitors find plenty of interesting pieces still felt to discover.

Local Marahau village residents and visitors to the Abel Tasman National Park converge on Hooked each afternoon to sit, chat, quench thirsts and welcome the stunning sunsets across Tasman Bay.

Top review

Sally

Dined on 29 Nov 2024

This place was excellent on every level. Waiting staff friendly helpful and polite. Every mouthful of food full of flavour and delicious. Wine excellent and mostly local choices (which we like). They even made me one of the best decaf coffees I’ve had. Lady who owned it was sitting near us and also very helpful. We are only in the village for 2 nights and we are going again tonight - that’s how much we liked it. If you are in town definitely go here and if you are somewhere near make a detour to come.

Dulcie

4.7

4.7 (69)

$40 and under

New Zealand

Auckland

About the restaurant

One of Auckland’s most sophisticated day time eateries. Focusing on a refined menu with local produce and sustainable practices. Alongside spectacular views we aim to create one of the most special cafe dining experiences.

Top review

Carol

Dined 7 days ago

Great service ; pleasant surroundings ; tasty and good portions of food

The Crafty Moa Restaurant & Bar

4.4

4.4 (64)

$40 and under

New Zealand

Arthur's Pass

About the restaurant

The Crafty Moa menu includes something for all appetites’, pub snacks, Sunday lunch, evening dining and a ‘Wee Moas’ children’s menu. Using the freshest locally sourced ingredients and New Zealand’s finest high country lamb, farmed venison and seafood, no appetite will go unrewarded at the Craft Moa.
Time has been taken to create a menu utilising fresh local produce, served with care and passion.
We have a small kitchen and small team. Preparing fresh food takes time. Relax, have another drink, and enjoy the atmosphere.
Matty, Kirsty and Team Bealey

Top review

Julia

Dined on 3 Dec 2024

Great food and service. Amazing location. Friendly staff.

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