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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.
23/06/2026
Dinner. A show. A stay. All on us. 🎭✨
We’ve teamed up with Auckland Live to give away the ultimate Saturday, this Saturday 27 June.
- 2x tickets to Cheeky Cabaret at The Civic,
- Dine & Dash dinner for two at Esther ($59pp, designed to share),
- Plus a designer staycay at QT Auckland
The full day:
Show at 2pm → Check into QT → Dine & Dash at 5:30pm → Stay the night.
To enter:
1️⃣Follow estherrestaurant + QT Auckland + Auckland Live + Auckland Live Cabaret Festival
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣Tag who you’d take
Competition closes Friday 27 June, 9am. Winner announced Friday.
Must be 18+, NZ residents only. Full T&Cs at link in bio.
05/06/2026
A pastry swan filled with airy cream; freshly made Loukoumades (warm honey doughnuts drizzled with honey and pistachio); a buffalo mozzarella cheesecake and... just when you think things can't get any better, a dessert trolley rolls in. This is High tea at Esther. Every Saturday from 12:30 - 2pm. Book through the link in our bio.
04/06/2026
We had the very talented Sam McGovern in the house. Fresh off the stage at The Tuning Fork, Sam went straight to QT Auckland and Esther Restaurant. Great music deserves a great meal. We like to think we delivered. Welcome to Auckland, Sam. Come back soon.
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.
