Michelin Restaurants Near Auckland Stays Apartments

Auckland has officially joined the global dining map. The first MICHELIN Guide New Zealand selection has recognised restaurants across Tāmaki Makaurau, including One MICHELIN Star restaurants, Bib Gourmand favourites and MICHELIN Selected restaurants.

For guests staying with Auckland Stays, this is excellent news. Many of Auckland's recognised restaurants are within easy walking distance of our central city apartments, especially if you are staying near Queen Street, Britomart, SkyCity, Karangahape Road, Albert Park or Spark Arena.

Whether you are visiting Auckland for a weekend, a concert, a business trip, a family holiday or a special celebration, you can now build a proper food itinerary around your stay.

Why stay central if you are coming to Auckland for food?

Auckland's MICHELIN-recognised restaurants are spread across the city, but the most convenient dining clusters are close to the city centre.

From an Auckland Stays apartment, you can walk to restaurants in Commercial Bay, Britomart, Federal Street, High Street, the Viaduct and Karangahape Road. You can also easily reach Waiheke Island by ferry for a vineyard lunch or destination dinner.

That means you do not need to plan your whole trip around taxis or rental cars. Stay in the CBD, walk to dinner, enjoy the waterfront, and return to your own apartment at the end of the night.

One MICHELIN Star restaurants in Auckland

Auckland's One MICHELIN Star restaurants are Ahi, Tala, Paris Butter, Mudbrick and The Estate at Tantalus.

For Auckland Stays guests, Ahi is the easiest starred restaurant to reach on foot. It is located in Commercial Bay, close to Britomart, Queen Street and the waterfront. Tala in Parnell is also reachable from the eastern side of the CBD, especially from apartments near Albert Park, the Quadrant and Spark Arena.

Paris Butter in Herne Bay is better suited to a short taxi or rideshare trip, while Mudbrick and The Estate at Tantalus are Waiheke Island destination restaurants.

Bib Gourmand restaurants close to Auckland Stays

The Bib Gourmand category is perfect for travellers who want excellent food without always choosing formal fine dining. Several of Auckland's Bib Gourmand restaurants are very convenient from Auckland Stays apartments.

Apéro Food & Wine, Atelier, Gemmayze Street and Tempero are excellent options if you are staying near Karangahape Road, Symonds Street, Cordis, Queen Street or Auckland University. Bistro Saine, Goat, Boda and Milenta are also close to central Auckland accommodation.

MICHELIN Selected restaurants in the city centre

Auckland's MICHELIN Selected list includes many restaurants that are especially easy for visitors to enjoy. Advieh, Origine and Rodd & Gunn The Lodge are in Commercial Bay. Kingi, Alma and Mr Morris are around Britomart. Cassia, Metita and 1947 Eatery are near SkyCity and Federal Street. Baduzzi, Hello Beasty and Esther are strong options for guests exploring Wynyard Quarter and the Viaduct.

Walking-distance guide from Auckland Stays apartments

Walking distances below are approximate and based on the closest Auckland Stays apartment area. Exact walking time will vary depending on your specific apartment, weather, mobility and the walking route chosen.

Restaurant	MICHELIN recognition	Best Auckland Stays base	Approx walk
Ahi	One Star	Britomart / Commercial Bay / Queen Street	2–6 min
Tala	One Star	Quadrant / Albert Park / Spark Arena	18–25 min
Paris Butter	One Star	Victoria Street / SkyTower / Queen Street	35–45 min
Mudbrick	One Star	CBD apartments + Waiheke ferry	Ferry + local transport
The Estate at Tantalus	One Star	CBD apartments + Waiheke ferry	Ferry + local transport
Apéro Food & Wine	Bib Gourmand	K' Road / Cordis / Symonds Street	6–10 min
Atelier	Bib Gourmand	K' Road / Cordis / Symonds Street	6–10 min
Bianca	Bib Gourmand	CBD apartments	Taxi/train recommended
Bistro Saine	Bib Gourmand	Queen Street / SkyTower	5–8 min
Boda	Bib Gourmand	Britomart / Commercial Bay	4–7 min
Cazador	Bib Gourmand	CBD apartments	Taxi recommended
Gemmayze Street	Bib Gourmand	K' Road / Cordis / Symonds Street	5–8 min
Goat	Bib Gourmand	Queen Street / SkyTower	4–7 min
Milenta	Bib Gourmand	Victoria Street / SkyTower	10–14 min
Osteria Uno	Bib Gourmand	CBD apartments	Taxi/bus recommended
Parro	Bib Gourmand	CBD apartments	Taxi recommended
Pasta & Cuore	Bib Gourmand	CBD apartments	Taxi recommended
Tempero	Bib Gourmand	K' Road / Cordis / Symonds Street	7–11 min
1947 Eatery	Selected	Victoria Street / SkyTower	3–6 min
Ada	Selected	K' Road / Cordis / Symonds Street	35–45 min
Advieh	Selected	Commercial Bay / Britomart	2–4 min
Alma	Selected	Britomart / Commercial Bay	3–7 min
Baduzzi	Selected	Victoria Street / SkyTower / Wynyard Quarter	17–23 min
Bar Magda	Selected	K' Road / Cordis / Symonds Street	5–8 min
Bossi	Selected	Queen Street / Britomart	5–8 min
Cassia	Selected	Victoria Street / SkyTower	2–5 min
East	Selected	Victoria Street / SkyTower	11–16 min
Esther	Selected	Viaduct / Britomart / Victoria Street	11–17 min
Gilt	Selected	Queen Street / High Street	6–10 min
Hello Beasty	Selected	Viaduct / Britomart	8–14 min
Jervois Steak House	Selected	Victoria Street / SkyTower	28–38 min
Ki Māha	Selected	CBD apartments + Waiheke ferry	Ferry + local transport
Kingi	Selected	Britomart	3–6 min
Kol	Selected	K' Road / Cordis / Symonds Street	15–22 min
Lillius	Selected	K' Road / Cordis / Symonds Street	13–18 min
Metita	Selected	SkyCity / Victoria Street	2–5 min
Morell	Selected	CBD apartments	Taxi recommended
Mr Morris	Selected	Britomart	3–6 min
One Tree Grill	Selected	CBD apartments	Taxi recommended
Onslow	Selected	Albert Park / Queen Street	5–8 min
Origine	Selected	Commercial Bay / Britomart	2–4 min
Otto	Selected	K' Road / Cordis / Symonds Street	8–12 min
Ragtag	Selected	Ponsonby / K' Road	25–35 min
Rodd & Gunn The Lodge	Selected	Commercial Bay / Britomart	2–4 min
Sails	Selected	Viaduct / Victoria Street / Britomart	30–40 min
The French Café	Selected	K' Road / Cordis / Symonds Street	5–8 min

Suggested Auckland food itinerary

Night one: Stay central

Book Ahi, Advieh, Origine, Kingi, Mr Morris, Onslow, Cassia, Metita or 1947 Eatery. These are some of the easiest options from central Auckland apartments.

Night two: Explore K' Road

Choose Apéro, Atelier, Gemmayze Street, Tempero, Bar Magda, Otto or The French Café. This area is ideal for guests staying near K' Road and Cordis.

Day three: Visit Waiheke Island

Take the ferry from downtown Auckland to Waiheke Island and book Mudbrick, The Estate at Tantalus or Ki Māha. This is one of the best ways to combine Auckland dining, wine, harbour views and island scenery in one day.