Sails Restaurant
There are few views in the world that capture the essence of a city better than the one from Sails Restaurant in Auckland New Zealand. Award winning seafood, crayfish, scallops, snapper, mussels, salmon, award winning lamb and beef, vegetarian options and cellar selection vintage wines, all making it a dining experience not to be missed. Whatever function - corporate, private, weddings, business meetings or to entertain overseas guests Sails Restaurant caters for all.
Sails Restaurant is not just about location. The restaurant has earned its reputation as one of New Zealand’s top restaurants through an uncompromising belief in using only the freshest ingredients, the most talented chefs and friendly professional waiting staff.
This dedication to excellence has won them numerous awards for both the food and the service.
Sails’ also have one of New Zealand’s most extensive wine lists, including rare vintages from New Zealand’s top vineyards.
Whether you’re a businessperson wishing to impress your clients or a visitor wishing to be impressed, Sails Restaurant’s stunning views and award winning food and service make it a dining experience not to be missed.
Wedding
At Sails our goal is to make your Wedding Reception as special as you always dreamed.
We do this with:
Fabulous food
No detail should be ordinary, especially the food. On arrival you and your guests will be offered a selection of canapes followed by a sit down a la carte dinner. With clean complimentary flavours in every dish our award winning cuisine, using only top quality produce, will impress even your fussiest relative.
But food alone will not make your day perfect, it must be: Served and presented with class
At Sails we offer a full professional service. From the first drink through to the final goodbye, our first class fine dining Waiters and Sommeliers will ensure your guests’ only concern is just how much enjoyment they’re having.
Of course an evening such as this deserves a setting and backdrop as spectacular as the occasion itself. Sails’ gives you:
Stunning views at the ultimate venue
From every table your guests enjoy breathtaking views of the marina, Harbour Bridge and Rangitoto Island. The open plan design of the restaurant gives everyone a clear view of the Bridal Table and dance floor, there is a covered portico at the entrance and more than enough free parking for all your guests.
To make it all a reality
A marriage is not something you enter into lightly and neither is the celebration that precedes it so give us a call to arrange a time to come see us. We can sit down, over a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, and hopefully answer the millions of questions we’re sure you have.
As this is your celebration we are happy to be as flexible as possible to make it a one of a kind occasion.
Sails Restaurant is ultra-stylish with a remarkable history in a prime location. Professional, dedicated hosts will ensure your celebration runs smoothly, allowing you to enjoy your magical day.
Functions Menu
Whether looking to entertain 6 or 160, Sails Restaurant is the perfect venue for your function.
From every table your guests will enjoy breathtaking views over Westhaven Marina to the Harbour Bridge, North Head and out to Rangitoto Island.
The restaurant's award winning cuisine, cooked to enhance the flavours of quality New Zealand produce and served ‘a la carte', will impress even your fussiest client, friend or associate, and Sails' professional Fine Dining Waiters and Sommeliers will look after their every need.
The open plan design of the restaurant enables everyone to see each other and any speakers you may have, and there is free parking for more than 150 guests right outside the door.
The restaurant can comfortably seat up to 130 people, still leaving the bar area available for pre dinner drinks and/or dancing, and larger numbers can be accommodated by arrangement.
With numerous options to choose from there is a menu and price for everyone.
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Other Categories:
Event Management
Wedding Receptions
Function Centres
Products/Services
- Stunning Views of Harbour
- Fresh Seafood Daily
- Great Ambience
- Great for Private Functions
- Corporate Functions
- Xmas Parties
- Weddings
- Birthdays
- Seafood Restaurant
- Menus
- Wines
Business Hours
- Mon
- 12:00pm – 10:00pm
- Tue
- 12:00pm – 10:00pm
- Wed
- 12:00pm – 10:00pm
- Thu
- 12:00pm – 10:00pm
- Fri
- 12:00pm – 10:00pm
- Sat
- 6:30pm – 10:00pm
- Sun
- 6:30pm – 10:00pm
Meal Price
Premium - $30 and above
Parking
provided
Established
1983
About the venue
- Children
- Allowed anytime
- Smoking
- No smoking
- Capacity
- 150
Facilities
- Private Functions
Venue Type
Restaurant/Cafe
Entrance Fee
- Never
Cuisines
A La Carte
Size
5 - 49 Employees
Payment Options
- Cash
- EFTPOS
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Diners Club
Dress
- Smart Casual
Licensing
- Beer - bottled
- Wine
- Spirits
- Cocktails
We offer
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Vegetarian Meals
Went to Sails for a reunion dinner just after New Year and was wowed by the whole place. We sat out on the deck which had a lovely breeze on a hot summer night. From the moment we entered, we were looked after by the lovely wait staff. We were seated promptly and exactly where we wanted to be. This was without a reservation and it was busy. When the food arrived, in decent time, it was totally adequate and tasted fabulous. We were kept stocked with ice-cold water without having to ask for it and were waited on to the point that we left a tip. I had never left a tip in my life!Would definitely go there again and highly recommend.
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Sails not only has a wonderful position for views of the Harbour Bridge, Rangitoto Island and sailboats, but the cuisine is equally enchanting so it holds your attention as well as the view! The menu is creative without going over the "top" and we enjoyed a complimentary starter, and wine which complemented the local produce, beef, and fish entrees Everything was prepared beautifully and the service is "top notch" too!! We highly recommend Sails for any celebration and look forward to our next dinner out!!! The only suggestion we have relates to people who have difficulty climbing a steep set of stairs, is for the restaurant to consider installing a lift for ease of access.
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We revisited Sails last night for a family dinner. The service as usual was impeccable, the food superb and the complimentary bottle of Nevis Bluff pinot noir was gratefully received. We shall return.
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Consistently excellent! Plenty of parking right outside. Great views of Westhaven Marina and the Harbour Bridge. Excellent service - formal without being stuffy or pretentious and very professional. The food is to die for and the winelist must be one of the best in the city. Have been coming here for years now for very special occasions. The comment below about 'certainly paying for it' is ignorant in the extreme.
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You will not regret eating here. not only do they have great service from entrance to exit but the food and the view is perfect, combined with an atmosphere that makes you want to stay.
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Great food and service, but you certainly pay for it.
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A great place to dine. You know you can get a carpark outside, the service will be of a high standard, and the food top-notch - every time you dine. With amazing views, great menu and solid wine list. One of my favourite places to eat in Auckland.
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Everything in two words - Sails Restaurant! Plenty of parking, seats, views...the list is endless. The food is glorious no matter what the event for visiting is. Hats off to everyone whom works there for New Zealand's finest service
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Undoubtedly, one of the best restaurants in New Zealand, loved the ambience and service- Good for Business dinners and family get togethers
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It seems there is no shortage of people that love sails. I like it - the food is fantastic with a huge list of top notch seafood. The location and the views are fantastic, and there is plenty of parking. The space inside is huge and so well suited to large groups. It space feels a bit big for just a couple though. If you are going as a couple I'd ask for a table near the windows or tucked away somewhere
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Excellent place to go if you want good food and wine, relaxed and upmarket environment. The views are lovely, you can get a 10 people around a table and can easily hear each other talk. The servie is great!
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Very special place with the most amazing views ,superb service and superb food . Went in a big group which was easily managed by the waiting staff- would like to go back as a table for two soon and sit by the window and marvel at the harbour views.
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I love Sails. It is consistently good. definitely not young and funky, (if you want music and lights and 20 year olds in minidresses, go to the Long Room). Instead Sails is a taste of how it used to be to get dressed up and go and eat good food in a place where it is quiet enough to actually hear each other speak across the table without shouting. As you'd expect in a place where the water is just outside the window, the seafood is excellent. I love the menu, the lamb is especially good, but always seem to drift back to the old favourite of perfectly cooked fish and chips. If you're wanting to take mum and dad out to tell them you love them, then you could do no wrong with Sails.
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Have been to Sails couple of times in the last 6 months and it is consistently fabulous. Service is personal and the food is divine. Even with a full house , the staff always make you feel like you are the only person dining that night. Tracy
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The food and presentation is excellent...they make you feel very very special...
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Went to Sails for a reunion dinner just after New Year and was wowed by the whole place. We sat out on the deck which had a lovely breeze on a hot summer night. From the moment we entered, we were looked after by the lovely wait staff. We were seated promptly and exactly where we wanted to be. This was without a reservation and it was busy.
When the food arrived, in decent time, it was totally adequate and tasted fabulous. We were kept stocked with ice-cold water without having to ask for it and were waited on to the point that we left a tip. I had never left a tip in my life!Would definitely go there again and highly recommend.