The Good Home

The Good Home The Good Home is a popular bar and grill located at 254 Great South Road. With a sun-soaked outdoor dining area, this restaurant offers award-winning cuisine as well as an extensive selection of beer and wine. The culinary team, led by Dan Nickerson and his crew, offers a diverse range of food styles including burgers, Italian dishes, pizza, seafood and vegetarian options. The restaurant services include group bookings, kids' menus, outdoor seating areas, reservation options with waiter service, and walk-ins. With specialties ranging from coffee to dinner to drinks to lunch paired with their online pick up and delivery service it's clear why The Good Home has been serving its community since 2016.
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Recent social media posts

07/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us on Father’s Day! 💙 You kept us buzzing all day! 🍻

03/09/2026

Friday nights done right 🎶🍻
Good food, live music & good vibes.
Join us tonight from 5:30-8:30pm!

01/09/2026

Father’s Day is this Sunday ❤️

We’re opening from 9am for breakfast, with lunch & dinner right through the day.

Bring Dad along for good food, cold drinks and a great day together. 🍻

Plus, book a table this Father’s Day and you’ll go in the draw to win a $100 Good Home voucher!

Bookings are filling up, so make sure you get your table sorted.
https://www.goodhometakanini.co.nz/reservations

27/08/2026

Friday night plans? 🎶🍻
Join us for live music tonight from 5:30–8:30pm.
Good food, cold drinks & good tunes – see you tonight!

Date Night is served 🍷Duck Breast with honey-glazed carrots, beetroot purée & butter gnocchi – perfectly paired with a g...
25/08/2026

Date Night is served 🍷

Duck Breast with honey-glazed carrots, beetroot purée & butter gnocchi – perfectly paired with a glass of wine.

Date night, an anniversary, or simply something worth celebrating – make Wednesday night a little special.

Available tonight from 5pm.

Book your table ❤️
https://www.goodhometakanini.co.nz/reservations

Celebrate Dad with us this Father’s Day! 🍻We’re opening from 9am for breakfast on Sunday 6 September. Start the day with...
24/08/2026

Celebrate Dad with us this Father’s Day! 🍻

We’re opening from 9am for breakfast on Sunday 6 September. Start the day with Dad and enjoy good food, cold drinks and good times.

🎁 Book your Father’s Day table and go in the draw to WIN a $100 Good Home voucher!

Book now via the link in bio.

Book your table now via our website:
https://www.goodhometakanini.co.nz/reservations

The Heart & Soul of Takanini. From 11am, 7 Days A Week. (09) 296 6029. All Day Menu, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Tap Beer, Wine Selection, Coffee & Cocktails. Something For The Whole Family.

Think you’ve got the ultimate Dad joke? 😂Drop your best Dad joke in the comments & tag a dad, mate or legend!🏆 Best joke...
24/08/2026

Think you’ve got the ultimate Dad joke? 😂

Drop your best Dad joke in the comments & tag a dad, mate or legend!

🏆 Best joke wins a Speight’s Prize Pack just in time for Father’s Day.

Make us laugh – the funnier, the better! 😂

Winner announced Saturday, 5 September.

T&Cs apply.

18/08/2026

Wednesday date night. 🥂

Whether it’s date night or simply something to celebrate.

Three courses for $80pp, with a glass of wine or beer on arrival.

Every Wednesday from 5pm.

Book your table – link in bio

Did you know our platters are available for takeaway? 👀Perfect for parties, celebrations, work lunches or sharing with f...
17/08/2026

Did you know our platters are available for takeaway? 👀

Perfect for parties, celebrations, work lunches or sharing with family & friends.

Pre-order yours and we’ll have it packed and ready for pick-up.

Call us to order!

We've loved seeing your faces over summer and we want to see more of you!! So it's time to shout your mate a good time a...
05/02/2023

We've loved seeing your faces over summer and we want to see more of you!! So it's time to shout your mate a good time at your local Good Home. Tag a mate below and you could win yourself a $200 food and drink voucher to help settle the bill.

1 x voucher for each Good Home up for grabs!

T&C's apply: https://bit.ly/3iM74lW

We've loved seeing your faces over summer and we want to see more of you!! So it's time to shout your mate a good time a...
04/02/2023

We've loved seeing your faces over summer and we want to see more of you!! So it's time to shout your mate a good time at your local Good Home.

Tag a mate below and you could win yourself a $200 food and drink voucher to help settle the bill. 1 x voucher for each Good Home up for grabs!

T&C's apply: https://bit.ly/3iM74lW

Looking for your local Good Home? Head on in for good times and great hospitality!
26/01/2023

Looking for your local Good Home? Head on in for good times and great hospitality!

We're feeling festive, so it's time to shout your mate a good time at your local Good Home. Tag a mate below and you cou...
12/12/2022

We're feeling festive, so it's time to shout your mate a good time at your local Good Home. Tag a mate below and you could win yourself a $200 food and drink voucher to help settle the bill.

1 x voucher for each Good Home up for grabs!

T&C's apply: https://bit.ly/3iM74lW

Merry Christmas from the team at the Good Home 🎄
21/12/2019

Merry Christmas from the team at the Good Home 🎄

🌞 Sun, drinks, and food. Name a better trio!
16/12/2019

🌞 Sun, drinks, and food. Name a better trio!

Stella Artois the star of summer. Keeping chilled at your local Good Home.
11/12/2019

Stella Artois the star of summer. Keeping chilled at your local Good Home.

After work drinks at the Good Home. We’ll have the cold ones ready.
03/12/2019

After work drinks at the Good Home. We’ll have the cold ones ready.

Panhead Custom Ales Feijoa and Lime Sour pours hazy with almost a hint of green. It smells like feijoa and has some adde...
26/11/2019

Panhead Custom Ales Feijoa and Lime Sour pours hazy with almost a hint of green. It smells like feijoa and has some added zing from the lime along with a gentle lactic acid tingle.
On tap for a limited time at your local Good Home.

Nothing warms the heart more than a coffee catch up with friends.
22/11/2019

Nothing warms the heart more than a coffee catch up with friends.

Address

254 Great South Road, Takanini
Auckland
2112

To get to the bar & grill located on Great South Road in Auckland, you have a few options depending on your preference.

Public Transport: You can take a bus or train to either Papakura or Manukau station and then walk approximately 10 minutes to the restaurant. Alternatively, you can take a bus (such as the 471 or 472) directly to outside the establishment.

Driving/Parking: If driving, take the Southern Motorway and exit at either Takanini or Manukau. From there, continue on Great South Road until you see the establishment. There is parking available directly outside the restaurant as well as in adjacent streets with no time restrictions.

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 11pm
Tuesday 11am - 11pm
Wednesday 11am - 11pm
Thursday 11am - 11pm
Friday 11am - 11pm
Saturday 8am - 11pm
Sunday 8am - 11pm

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What people say

The Good Home on Great South Road in Auckland is a must-visit for those looking for a casual and relaxed dining experience. With sun-soaked outdoor seating, this bar and grill offers an extensive selection of beer and wine to accompany their award-winning cuisine. The culinary team, led by Dan Nickerson, serves up a variety of food styles including burgers, Italian dishes, pizza, seafood, and vegetarian options. The restaurant caters to groups and families with kids, offering both indoor and outdoor seating options that can be reserved in advance or taken as walk-ins. Whether you're stopping by for coffee or a full meal, The Good Home has got you covered with their specialties in dinner, drinks, lunch. Plus, with the option to order online for pick-up or delivery through their website, it's never been easier to enjoy their delicious food from the comfort of your own home. Don't miss out on this gem that has been serving the community since 2016!