The Conservatory
Experience Auckland's vibrant waterfront at a restaurant boasting a 4.5-star rating. Enjoy delicious food, cocktails, and live music. Perfect for groups! Book your table today.
About The Conservatory
Located in Auckland Central, this restaurant provides a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, earning it a stellar 4.5-star rating. Known for its spacious layout, it’s a favorite for larger gatherings, even welcoming dogs and children. Diners rave about the generously sized pizzas with excellent crusts and diverse toppings, alongside craft beer on tap. The $$ price range makes it an accessible option for a delightful experience. While parking can be a challenge, its proximity to ferries, buses, and scooter routes makes it easily accessible. With live music and cocktail service, it’s a great choice for both leisure and business.
Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
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Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Live Music, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love The Conservatory
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
Large table arrangements make it a great meeting spot for a dozen or more people. Great staff serving the tables. Plus it’s dog and kids friendly! McLeod’s Paradise craft beer on tab & very large sized pizzas with excellent crust and topics, all make it an excellent choice to come here for leisure or business. Only downside is the parking in the area, depending on time and date can be challenging, lots easier when you come by foot, ferry, bus or scooter ;) An incredible evening with my grandmother thanks to Berta and Daniel. Was quite chilly outside with no space inside for two inside, so he brought around a heater, hot water bottles, and blankets for us to keep warm at sunset. Food was impeccable, and the sweet potato fries are a must. Great service and wonderful food with a prime location right on the wharf. Had lunch and Flat White Espresso Martinis. Loved the drinks and adored the baked brie, fish bites, and prawns, which had a surprising presentation. Outlook over the water was an added bonus. Thank you Daniel and team for looking after us.
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Recent Reviews
Hibiscus H.
October 26, 2025
Large table arrangements make it a great meeting spot for a dozen or more people. Great staff serving the tables. Plus it’s dog and kids friendly! McLeod’s Paradise craft beer on tab & very large sized pizzas with excellent crust and topics, all make it an excellent choice to come here for leisure or business. Only downside is the parking in the area, depending on time and date can be challenging, lots easier when you come by foot, ferry, bus or scooter ;)
Morgan P.
October 26, 2025
An incredible evening with my grandmother thanks to Berta and Daniel. Was quite chilly outside with no space inside for two inside, so he brought around a heater, hot water bottles, and blankets for us to keep warm at sunset. Food was impeccable, and the sweet potato fries are a must. Great service and wonderful food with a prime location right on the wharf.
Sindy J.
October 26, 2025
Had lunch and Flat White Espresso Martinis. Loved the drinks and adored the baked brie, fish bites, and prawns, which had a surprising presentation. Outlook over the water was an added bonus. Thank you Daniel and team for looking after us.
Lisa T.
July 28, 2025
Second visit to The Conservatory, why because the service & food is great . The staff are all so friendly especially so on a wild winters Monday night. Shout out to Ante the wait staff, he was very personable, and a joy to chat to. Keep it up team and thank you. x L
Lok W.
October 16, 2025
Excellent food, ocean pizza is a must. Good choice of music. The best is the service.
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make The Conservatory special
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before you visit
Payment Options
Parking
Accessibility
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