Good food, great company and a beach stroll to finish? That’s an outing worth putting in the diary!
Auckland FEAST powered by Mastercard starts today and is giving us all an opportunity to get out and have some fun. From culinary cruises and bottomless BBQs, to late-night cocktail dinners and one-off chef collaborations, you’re bound to find something you’ll love.
FIVE Takapuna eateries are joining the FEAST celebrations. Gather your favourite dining companions and make a date with our local food scene. Explore the entire festival’s restaurant listings.
Benny’s Takapuna: bring your burger appetite
Sometimes the occasion calls for a burger and a generous stack of napkins. Benny’s delivers American-inspired smash burgers made with New Zealand beef, plus chicken and vegetarian options. With poutine, tacos and thick shakes also in the mix, there’s plenty to tempt you after a wander along the beach.
DISH + DRINKS
During Auckland FEAST, drop in between 4—7pm for a shared dish and two drinks for just $50.
DISH: Benny’s Yummy Double Poutine — seasoned chips, stretchy mozzarella, rich brown gravy with a choice of the following meats: Chicken, Bacon, Pulled Pork or Brisket
DRINKS: Choose any two of Benny’s Signature Cocktails – Espresso Martini or Passionfruit Pornstar Martini or Aperol Spritz or Limoncello Spritz.
Find Benny’s in the FEAST line-up.
Tok Tok: share something delicious
Round up the friends who always want “just one bite” of everyone else’s order. Tok Tok’s Southeast Asian flavours and relaxed deck setting make it an inviting spot to settle in and share.
DISH + DRINKS
During Auckland FEAST, drop in between 4—7pm for a shared dish and two drinks for just $50.
DISH: Choose one: Popping Prawns or Vegan Miso Eggplant Chips.
DRINKS: Enjoy 2 beers or 2 glasses of wine or 2 cocktails.
Cousin Scott’s Takapuna: comfort food with company
Crispy fried chicken, a cold brew and friends around the table: Cousin Scott’s keeps the recipe for a good catch-up simple.
This family restaurant brings comfort food to the festival’s Dish + Drinks line-up. Put it on your list for an easygoing outing with your crew.
DISH + DRINKS
During Auckland FEAST, drop in between 4—7pm for a shared dish and two drinks for just $50.
DISH: Cousin Scotts Spinach & Artichoke Dip – Creamy spinach and artichoke dip blended with melted cheeses, baked until golden and bubbling, served with warm tortilla chips for dipping.
DRINKS: From Cousin Scotts Cocktail and Dreams Menu ~ Choose two: Refresing & Tropical, Magaritas, Classic Cocktails or Low-alcohol Spritzes.
Find Cousin Scott’s in the FEAST line-up.
Daikoku Takapuna: add some theatre to dinner
At Daikoku, watching the cooking is part of the pleasure. Teppanyaki chefs prepare your meal in front of you, turning a dinner out into a shared experience.
Taking part in FEAST’s Loudly Local Menu category, Daikoku is one to consider when you fancy an evening with a little extra sizzle.
LOUDLY LOCAL MENU – $69 per person
ENTRÉE
- Garlic Edamame
- Miso Soup
- Daikoku Salad
MAIN – On the Teppan Grill:
- Yum-Yum Prawns – 2 pieces
- Seared Scallops – 3 pieces
- Teppanyaki Sirloin Steak
- Served with accompaniments of Teppan Vegetables and Chop-Chop Fried Rice
DESSERT: Matcha Ice Cream
AKL Feast Special Menu is available for both Lunch and Dinner
Find Daikoku Takapuna in the FEAST line-up.
Nanam: make an occasion of it
For a meal to linger over, head to Nanam at 178 Hurstmere Road, where executive chef and owner Jess Granada celebrates modern Filipino cooking.
Its $75-per-person FEAST menu starts with shared entrées, then each guest can choose their main, before finishing with an indulgent dessert. An optional pairing of three New Zealand wine tasting pours is available for $40.
LOUDLY LOCAL MENU – $75 per person
ENTRÉE (to share)
- Ceviche “Sinuglaw”
- Pure South Lamb Croquettas de Adobo Dos
- First Light Wagyu “Longganisa” Tacos
MAIN:
Choose one:
- Freedom farms Pork “Lechon” or
- Pure South Beef Cheek “Kaldereta”
Served with Nanam rice.
DESSERT: Leche Flan, a milk flan with Lewis Road Creamy ice cream.
ADDITIONAL – Add a wine pairing of three New Zealand tasting pours for $40.
Available during lunch and dinner trading hours throughout the festival, the menu requires a minimum of two people and the whole table’s participation. Bookings are essential, with dietary requirements advised at least 24 hours ahead. View the full menu, conditions and booking details.
Make a meal of your next Takapuna visit
Choose somewhere you’ve been meaning to try, revisit a favourite, or use those eleven delicious days to do both. Add a little shopping or a beach walk, and let lunch or dinner be the centrepiece of your Takapuna outing.
Auckland FEAST runs 12–22 November 2026. Check each venue’s festival listing for current offers, availability and booking details, then bring your appetite.