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23/10/2026
This World Ch*****ne Day, we’re pouring a second glass of Perrier-Jouët on the house at Esther from October 23-25. No catch. No conditions. Just a little generosity in a flute. 🥂
A toast you raise, twice over. One weekend only.
Cin cin x
19/10/2026
🔔 What’s that we’re hearing...? Bells ring ding dinging already?
🎄Christmas Day at Esther is a three-course feasting menu, a welcome glass of Ch*****ne (or non-alcoholic alt) and Christmas crackers for the table.
🥂It sells out every year, so pull up a seat now and bring everyone, because at Esther, more is merrier.
🍴$249 per adult, $99 per child (12 and under).
Lunch and dinner sittings available on 25 December.
🎁Bookings via the link in bio
12/10/2026
The craving you didn't know you had. Esther's courtyard pizzettas, with a little spring sunshine on the side.
01/10/2026
Crushed Grapes - Esther's w**e dinner series closes off the year with a taste of Waiheke. Man O' War is bringing the w**e, our kitchen is bringing the fire, and this final edition of 2026 is built entirely around the coals.
Three courses cooked whole and over open flame, matched with Waiheke pours and stories straight from the w**emakers themselves. A mystery pour challenge to test the table. A bottle or two to take home if the night convinces you.
Thursday 22 October, 6pm to 9pm, $149pp. One night only. Book via the link in bio.
11/09/2026
This September, Dine & Dash gets a sweet upgrade: Esther’s famous apple tart, complimentary for the table to share.
The Dine & Dash menu kicks off with puff bread and taramasalata, lamb souvlaki, and more...
Mains include the fluffiest ricotta gnocchi in town and garlic Pernod chicken, to name but a few.
Early bird dining, shared your way, with a complimentary sweet upgrade for September only. Book through link in bio before the month dashes off.
14/08/2026
Well Done, Dad. 🥃🔥 Father's Day at Esther means Bistecca, our signature steak, plus a complimentary wh***ey dram for Dad.
Carved tableside over an open flame, then a pour of The Dalmore 12-Year-Old Sherry Cask Reserve alongside it, for Dad to sip slowly.
Got a bottle of w**e worth sharing? BYO welcome, $30 corkage.
Sunday 6 September, lunch and dinner. From NZ$59.
📍 Esther, QT Auckland
🔗 Book now — link in bio
28/07/2026
Yia Yia's Dinner? Sold out. The Greek feast all August? Very much still on for Restaurant Month.
Pitta, taramasalata, lamb souvlaki, saganaki, moussaka, all built to share, the way Greek food's meant to be eaten. Add the w**e flight and you've got yourself a proper Greek night.
$65pp but you'll need to grab a table before everyone else has the same idea. Booking link in bio.
Heart of the City Auckland
22/07/2026
This is the kind of steak night Tuesdays were made for. Select your cut, sides and sauces and we’ll curate the evening just the way you like it 🥩
22/07/2026
A little theatre. A lot of meat. 🥩
Every Tuesday, Bistecca brings the finest cuts from around New Zealand to Esther, sourced by our chefs, carved tableside, served with sauces and sides worthy of a great Italian Trattoria.
Bring your own bottle: Bistecca Tuesday is the only night you’ll find us offering BYO, at just $30 corkage.
This is the mid-week ritual Tuesdays were made for. Booking link in bio.
10/07/2026
Listen to Yia Yia, she knows best.
Chef Sean and Chef James in the kitchen with our Yia Yias, making loukoumades, the proper way.
Get the full feast this August at Yia Yia’s Dinner
📍 Thu 6 Aug | 6–9pm | $149pp | Bookings in bio
Heart of the City Auckland
09/07/2026
Yia Yia is coming to Esther, and she’s bringing a feast.
This August, we’re pulling up chairs for one of Auckland Restaurant Month’s hero events, hosted by Chef Sean Connolly, with our Yia Yia’s Stella and Georgie in the room, stories and all.
Four courses. Greek w**es poured generously.
Long tables, loud laughter, and plates that just keep coming.
📍 Thu 6 Aug | 6–9pm | $149pp
Bookings in our bio.
With thanks to our friends at Taste of Greece, NZ’s only specialist Greek importer.
30/06/2026
New Zealand’s first ever Michelin Guide dropped tonight, and we’ve been named Michelin Selected.
Huge congratulations to every restaurant and team recognised in a landmark moment for New Zealand hospitality, and one worth celebrating across the whole industry.
Here’s to the team, and to everyone who’d already found their way to the table.
Address
4 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland C*D
Auckland
1010
To reach Viaduct Harbour Avenue in Auckland, take public transport by boarding a train or bus to the Britomart Station. From there, walk south towards the Waitemata Harbour until you reach Viaduct Harbour Avenue.
If driving, use the main roads and follow signs towards the Waitemata Harbour. Viaduct Harbor Avenue should be easily accessible from any direction. Parking is available along the street or in nearby parking garages.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
6:30am - 10am |
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5pm - 11:30pm |
| Tuesday |
6:30am - 10am |
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5pm - 11:30pm |
| Wednesday |
6:30am - 10am |
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12pm - 4pm |
| Thursday |
6:30am - 10am |
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12pm - 4pm |
| Friday |
6:30am - 10am |
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12pm - 4pm |
| Saturday |
7am - 11am |
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5pm - 11:30pm |
| Sunday |
7am - 11am |
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5pm - 11:30pm |
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Esther Restaurant, located in Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland, is a must-visit for anyone looking to experience the authentic tastes of the Mediterranean. With renowned head chef Sean Connolly at the helm, Esther takes you on a culinary journey through the French Riviera, Sicily and Morocco. The use of home-grown ingredients and traditional techniques ensures that every dish is bursting with flavour. The open country-style kitchen adds to the homely feel of the restaurant and provides a unique dining experience. Esther's focus on sustainable seafood caught daily from local waters is commendable. Overall, Esther Restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience that will leave you wanting more.
