Reviews for Valentines Buffet Restaurant

by Georgia
3rd December 2011

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This is by far the best Valentines in Auckland. Food is always coming out hot and it doesn’t look like yesterdays leftovers that the other restaurants serve

by Bev M.
16th May 2012

We had not been to Valentines for many many years, and when a discount voucher came up on Treat me, we decided to go.
We were both so shocked at the difference. The service was excellent, we were taken care of extremely well from start to finish. The food had changed also, there was a wonderful choice and the food was cooked well and was so enjoyable. The desserts, which for me used to be the downside, were really scrumscious. We were so thrilled with our return to Valentines we returned within a few days to take Mother for lunch. Thanks.

Comment from herman z. of Valentines Buffet Restaurant 16/05/2012    Hide »

Thank you very much for your review, obviously all our hard work…    More »

Thank you very much for your review, obviously all our hard work is paying off.
Cheers from the staff and management
VALENTINES NORTH SHORE

by sharon
4th May 2012

Hadn’t been here for a while as there are so many eating establishments offering great deals and the food had become very predictable. So when a voucher came up I thought it time to revisit and we weren’t disappointed. The food was hot with a reasonable selection.
The staff though were awesome. I know it was a pretty quiet day for them but they were super friendly and attentive being very quick to take dirty plates away (sometimes too quick :). It is still a good place to take a group especially if you have mixed ages and tastes and they always go out of their way if you are celebrating a special occasion.
Thanks for a most enjoyable lunch.

Comment from herman z. of Valentines Buffet Restaurant 16/05/2012    Hide »

Than you Sharon for your kind review Valentines North Shore Ph…    More »

Than you Sharon for your kind review
Valentines North Shore
Ph 4445150

by luv2bme13
27th April 2012

Some dishes were great, others were acceptable. The seafood chowder soup was horrid -the worst I’ve tasted, it was so thick you’d think they were trying to stuff you up so that you couldn’t eat anymore.

Most importantly the plates, bowls and cutleries were filthy!!! With stuff sticking on almost everyone of them. Totally gross…

by Wayne
25th February 2012

Went to Valentines last night with 4 friends. Been on numerous occasions over the years but, sadly, we thought the food quality and quantity had slipped considerably. We thought too much of the food lacked taste, seafood in particular, whilst the variety and presentation of food was hardly different to what we would have been served 30 years ago. No attention to up-marketing, even if Valentines is a family-type restaurant. Our table was consistently cleared of used crockery/cutlery [great] but we noticed too many other tables were simply left uncleared whilst staff walked past, empty-handed. Staff are mostly very pleasant but we suspected it was management who needed a work-over! But, we also came to the conclusion that it wouldn’t take too much to change, for the better, what is otherwise a pretty good place to eat and socialise. Come on management, you’ve got work to do, mostly on yourselves.

by JessieM
29th May 2011

It was a really big thing for me going back to Valentines last month because all I remembered of it was my childhood memories of going there and having an awesome time (and mainly the giant jar of jelly beans) and I was worried that after 15 years it may have slipped in quality – but I can say Wairau Park Valentines definitely hasn’t!

We took my partners son there to celebrate his 5th birthday and we all had a great time!!! The food was fresh and tasty (although it’s just your basic sort of stuff) and I was absolutely delighted to see a giant jar of jelly beans still kicking around!!

There are just so many choices – especially in the dessert section, as well as coffee and tea and a selection of cheeses. There is also a chocolate fountain at Wairau Park which was pretty impressive!

I did my research of which Valentines to choose and Wairau Park definitely didn’t disappoint. Friendly staff as well who made us feel welcomed and were very attentive in taking our plates everytime we went up for another round.

I would definitely go back and would recommend for a family dinner situation

by marie m.
30th March 2011

Took the family last Saturday,what a lovely experience.
the staff was so friendly, the food was great, sirloin, chicken, ham, lovely desserts the atmosphere was so nice with the live music.
So many dishes to choose from,
what a great night we all loved it

by JJMC
14th March 2011

i went to valentines the other day for my sons 10th birthday, as soon as we walked in we were greeted by a lovely receptionist, as we were seated by a staff member they explained everything as we had never dined here before they were very polite and helpful, as we went up to the buffet we were surprised by how much food there was, good value for money the chef even offered to cook us a fresh steak, the manager came over to our table shortly later to see how our meal was going and if they could help us with anything and wished mt son a happy birthday, over all it was the best birthday my son has ever had with a great selection of food and desserts they even have a chocolate fountain which the kids loved, we will defiantly be going there again

by cathie r.
21st February 2011

A group of us dined last Saturday night and we came to the mutual conclusion what a brilliant place to dine!! Heaps of dishes to choose from and the food was fresh and very tasty-Ham, Steak and yes a chocolate fountain!!! (delicious)
Staff were very friendly and looked liked they really enjoyed their jobs
Busy night but nothing seemed to phase them
Well done -we’ll be back for sure

by Zpete
25th January 2011

Hi Ppl, Once the best top rack,our favourite Valentines, Wairau Rd has slipped to botton tray. I took half a dozen close friends there for my birthday. What a let down. The baked ham was good, the rest of the meat and veges were almost cold. We arrived at noon, hoping for good fresh and hot tucker. So disappointing, 22 bucks each virtually down the drain. PAKURANGA which is closer for us, TOP Valentines now in our eyes. Sorry for my friends having to put up with such poor quality. The reception and serving staff were great. Management, get into gear, or call Gordon Ramsey for help in cooking and serving.

by ali
29th November 2010

My partner and I went to Valentines on Saturday night as I hadn’t been before…..and I won’t be going again! The choice of food was poor and it looked like it had been sat there for the whole day. The vegetables were all dried up, the sauces had a layer of skin over them they had been there for so long! I struggled to fill one plate, we went to pay and wowsers $90 for 2 adults with a drink each. Big fat rip off! We were very disappointed and pretty mad at wasting nearly $100 on a poor meal.

Comment from herman z. of Valentines Buffet Restaurant 7/12/2010    Hide »

greetings,I am so sorry to hear of your terrible experience….    More »

greetings,I am so sorry to hear of your terrible experience. Please will you contact us on 4445150 ask for Cathy, so we can address your concerns, also your payment does not seem correct for only 2 drinks in addition to the meal. Kind regardsValentines

by vien
14th November 2010

If you are not sure what you fancy to eat on a certain day, then go to Valentines. They have an array of food for you to choose from.

I am a dessert person, and I adore their dessert menu!

We usually come here only on special occasions, but every time we do, it is never disappointing!

by L a.
15th May 2010

We came to your Glenfield Restaurant on Mother’s Day last weekend – one of the busiest days of the year for restaurants – a party of 8 adults – the food was fresh and plentiful, the service was amazing – we were even given a separate room for dining and you had musical entertainment as well. We were soooooo impressed and thoroughly recommend Glenfield Valentines!! Thank you so much for making it such a lovely day

by Amy
7th December 2009

We’ve been to a few Valentines around Auckland, but the dessert in this particular Valentines restaurant is excellent! The service and rest of the food are average.

by a221
10th November 2009

The service is good and the selection for the buffet diverse

by Sue Wilson
1st October 2009

We really enjoy going to Valentines, North Shore. The food is always fresh, always topped up. The place is spotlessly clean and the staff, well I can’t say enough. They are all very friendly and I would say for a bunch of young ones they are always very polite. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone, especially for a birthday, as you get a free meal….oh thats if three others are with you.

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