The Engine Room - Auckland New Zealand

I went this place with my gf.<br/ Well... such a great wine selections.<br/ I had ordered duck and my gf ordered beef cheek.<br/ AMAZING. The portion was too small but worth it.<br/ Little surprised waitress knows how to attend customers and kindly support to find out what I want to eat and drinks. She definitely knows the very good knowledges of the foods and wines as well.<br/ Everything was great but gave 4 because of too small portion for this price.<br/ <br/ But definitely visit this place again.<br/

Went there on Friday for lunch and had a wonderful time. My favourite was the snapper which was cooked to perfection! Super fast service and attentive staff, bravo!

We ordered the following dishes: 1) **Twice-baked goat cheese soufflé** - This was the highlight of the evening. I'm not usually a fan of cheese, but the lightness of the soufflé perfectly balanced the richness of the cheese. This dish is definitely a must-try. 2) **Steak frites** - A classic dish featuring steak with chips and salad. My scotch fillet was cooked to perfection, medium rare, and well-seasoned. The chips were crispy, and the salad was dressed nicely, with generous portion sizes. 3) **Duck confit** - The duck skin was crispy, and the meat was tender, but it was slightly over-seasoned (a bit too salty). When paired with the puree and sauce, the flavor balanced out, but I felt it could use a touch of freshness. The portion size was somewhat small for the price of a main course. 4) **Orange crème caramel** - This dessert had a wonderful consistency—creamy and wobbly—but the caramel on top was slightly overcooked (resulting in a bitter taste), and the syrup was a bit too sweet. Overall, we had a lovely evening with great service and hearty food.

This place never disappoints! The service is incredibly friendly, the venue is wonderful, and the food is delicious. You absolutely have to try the triple baked goat cheese soufflé—it's truly exceptional! Pure cheesy goodness!

Fantastic restaurant with a great atmosphere! I found the blackboard menu a bit challenging to navigate, but the food was delicious. It might be a little pricey for what you get, but it's definitely worth a visit!