Long Bay Regional Park,
2000 Beach Road,
Long Bay,
Torbay
Auckland,
(09) 473 5436
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Over the weekend my partner and I visited Long Bay Restaurant in the North Shore. The venue is pretty run down but with spectacular views over the Hauraki Gulf and nice, fresh food, Long Bay Restaurant is well worth the drive from town. Had the beer-battered fries - fish was very fresh. Plus, you get the added advantage of walking your meal off at one of Auckland's best beaches!
DINED EVENING OF 30TH sEPT.mEAL WAS FABULOUS.cOMPLETELY DIFFERENT FROM OTHER RESTAURANTS.mY MAIN OF PORK SCOTCH WAS COOKED AS ORDERED AND THE UNUSUAL SEASONINGS WERE PERFECT.
eNTREES WERE SUPERB AND NO ROOM FOR SWEETS.wINE PRICES WERE REASONABLE.wILL GO AGAIN WHEN WEATHER CLEARS.pLASTIC OVER THE WHITE LINEN TABLECLOTHS LET IT DOWN.4 1/2 STARS
I wasn't impressed with Long Bay restaurant. It is such a gorgeous setting and a shame the restaurant doesn't live up to the same standard. We had lunch there and didn't enjoy the food at all. The food is pretty 80s and so is the decor - much like a run down surf lifesaving HQ. Aside from the disappointing food, the service was OK but not overly friendly.
I have to say that after a visit to Long Bay Restaurant over the weekend, I have to disagree entirely with your reviewer and the majority of readers posting user reviews.
My girlfriend and I called in after a good walk in the regional park. Expecting big things (not just because of the comments here but also I've seen their recent glossy adverts in the local rag), I'm afraid we were very disappointed to say the least.
The building is run down and very dated - and although I ordered the easiest thing to get right on the menu - big breakfast - the meal I got was pretty average to say the least. Greasey fare, I've had a lot better at the greasey spoon's in the UK and are only charged 2 quid! Even with all the positive comments, I doubt we'll be paying a return visit to Long Bay Restaurant.
I have been to Long Bay Restaurant several times and it's gorgeous location motivated me enough to get married there recently.
The food is actually very good - decent size servings and their linguini was particularly delicious. We were quite surprised, given the restaurant is based in an Auckland Regional Park. Usually Auckland Park restaurant's are flavourless wastelands.
The service is pretty good and always consistant - the staff are very friendly - but not too friendly.
We actually asked the manager why the exterior hadn't been made-over along with the menu and he advised that the council are holding up the resource consent process. Long Bay Restaurant is also a good reason to check out Long Bay Regional Park - it's sad the council don't get that.
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This has got to be one of the best beach restaurants, and it is by far the most intimate dining experience I have had. As a local, I am proud to recommend Long Bay Restaurant. If you are looking for a complete package then look no further ...
Long Bay Restaurant has one of the best views in Auckland as it is situated right on the beach. Food and prices are in the average to good bracket, without being over the top. Don't take nana if she can't do a few steps, but a good place to take her to otherwise. We have been a few times and enjoyed ourselves.
The food here is OK (I agree with below, the menu is a bit stale), and it's not like they are understaffed (there is always a flurry of waitresses flying about) it's just that they are so inept.
There are some basic service rules that every restaurant needs to adhere to; take the order quickly, take the order down correctly, bring out all of the order at the same time, clear the dishes before the next course is ready, remember to bother to take the desert order. All of which the Long Bay restaurant failed to do!
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