Reviews for Eight Point Two Restaurant

by sally t.
11th April 2012

Having moved to the area from the central city recently I was craving city-style dining and have found it! The restaurant is lovely, very relaxed and quiet. The service was excellent, very attentive. The wine selection was really good, the food was very well presented and tasted lovely, full marks for the lemon tart and matching dessert wine, a trip to heaven! I will definitely be back.

by sharon
31st March 2012

It was amazing the first time we went about 3 years ago the main floor guy was awesome, service fantastic, food amazing and wine great. Great experience. But went last November and the main guy wasn’t there, service not amazing, service and food average. Was a bit disappointed second time round which is a shame. Don’t know if would go back again !

by orly
7th September 2010

nice place but food was lacking flavour (was very simple). service was great, but the food does not justify the prices. will not be coming back.

by Theresa C.
19th August 2010

My friend and I had dinner at Eight Point Two a while ago. I expected great food and were not disappointed. Every dish was prepared to perfection although I felt that it’s missing something special, creative for me to give it top rating.

The staff were very friendly and I felt as if we were their guests rather than customers.

The day before our dinner Eight Point Two called to reconfirm our booking, which was a very nice gesture.

by C B.
7th March 2010

We recently dined with a group for a Birthday celebration. We had not been before and were expecting great things but were disappointed. After plying us with drinks our orders were finally taken at about 10pm and only at our request. At that stage we were told that of the four main courses, one was not available. When we started to order it became clear that the other choices were also fast running out and by the time the last in our party ordered there were only two items left to choose from. For an expensive place like this, it was most disappointing and had we not been with a group, we would have left to eat somewhere else. The food when it came was nice but not exceptional. We will not be back any time soon.

Comment from Lindsay S. of Eight Point Two Restaurant 12/03/2010    Hide »

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I am sorry to hear you were disappointed with your evening at Eight Point
Two on Saturday 6th March.
The reservation had been made for 7.30 and Grant had been in during the day
to confirm the reservation and had concerns for the request for an outside
table as the weather was forecast to deteriate.
We set a table inside and outside to cater to the party of 11, and offered
either option on their arrival.
During the time in the bar, including 35 minutes until the last guests
arrived, 2 rounds of drinks were served
During this time Grant decided the preference would be for an outside table.
I consulted with Grant to confirm the outside area for dining before
breaking up the inside table for other diners who subsequently arrived and were seated.
Unfortunately the weather worsened in the next half hour which prompted me
to ask Grant to step outside to check the changing weather conditions, to
see if outside would still be comfortable for his guests.
On deciding to relocate the party of 11 back inside I started to plan for
this and re-organize a table.
This did mean a bit longer in the bar but even once the table was ready not all of the party was not ready to sit down.
Unfortunately when the party did sitdown the original menu choices had diminished but
replacement dishes were offered.
Complimentary side dishes were served x 6 to compensate for the menu
disruptions.
I know it is awkward to choose when there are dishes unavailable and
replacements to consider resulting in a bit longer to take an order and
discuss new options. I realize now it would have been better to reprint the
menu with the replacements.
As for the timing, the entrees were served in very good time, and the call
away for mains was done as soon as the entrees were served as there were
only 4 entrees ordered and bread for all guests. This allowed for quick
delivery of the mains even though one of the guests had only just finished
his starter.
Desserts followed and the birthday cake followed that.
With a large group we are always careful to make sure, especially with
timing, that everything is precise. There are always steps taken to ensure
the evening runs as smoothly as possible. I have been serving Glenda and
Grant for many years going back to the days at Turtle Creek Café in
Takapuna, so I was delighted she chose Eight Point Two for her 50th
Birthday. I was of course disappointed to hear that we were unable to please all of her guests on this occasion.
Feedback is very important to my business and I am constantly trying to improve as a result.

by Love f.
21st January 2010

Have been to 8.2 in Hinemoa St, Birkenhead several times over the past year. The restaurant itself has a soft contemporary design and great artwork in a traditional villa, there’s also a beautiful outside seating area.

Personally I like 8.2, its one of the best restaurants on the shore and has never let us down. Food is delicious, cooked by someone with skill and with plenty on the plate, it’s all good news.

The restaurant is run by a lovely man named Lindsay who I have to say has been there each and every time we visited, ultimately such dedication shows in the service. Lindsay and his team clearly like looking after people and we like being looked after. For good service alone it’s worth going, coupled with a great kitchen we will no doubt return several times again this year.

by Culinarian
21st November 2009

8.2 is not far from my home and as a result we have eaten there many times as have friends living locally.

For a local restaurant its hard to get past restaurants like 8.2, food and service are both fabulous and it must be said few restaurants on the shore are this chic. Not sure who designed 8.2, they have a wonderful eye for style and comfort

by Chatswood F.
23rd October 2009

Went earlier in the year, the duck with plums was great, good for birthday treat etc, quite pricey, was packed the night we were there. well enjoyed

by K. S.
26th April 2009

In early 2008, we found the food portions small and the staff rather arch. Recently though the atmosphere and the portions have improved and we go whenever we can afford it. Recommended.

by Jeanette
27th February 2009

Have been here several times. Each time have enjoyed an excellent meal and top service. At times the food has been so good as completely to stop all conversation so as to savour every mouthful. Deserts not quite as good as the rest of the menu – but that is only because the rest of the menu is so great!

by Steve A
25th July 2008

As a regular diners at 8point2 (and many other similar places both here and overseas) we believe that this is one of Auckland’s best restaurants. It is warm and inviting, the staff are excellent and one frequently sees both owners (front of house and Chef) working hard to produce both a great ambiance and excellent food – and it is not expensive compared to others in this league. Both the menu and wine list are well thought out and offer real value.
We can’t wait to go back (yet again) – a delightful experience…

by Rodney
21st May 2008

Good but not quite what we expected for the $$$’s Spent, the food was certainly very tasty and well presented but a little on the small side servings wise and fairly expensive as was the wine!
Service how ever was Excellent.

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