one tree grill

i think one tree grill is slightly overrated. the food was good, but i would expect amazing for the price. didn't leave me with much to be remembered. we have been twice, just in case our first "its ok" experience was a once off, but came away the second time feeling the same way. the first time we were seated at a terrible tiny table right next to the wait station which really impacted on the how pleasurable the experience was. the table was tiny and just felt like we were sitting in a walkway. for the price you pay, i expect everything to be just right, and that was a real let down ... so if you are going, perhaps worth asking where you will be sitting.

dear, dear, drove 50km for a night out with friends. average, very average. the vodka salmon was bland, what is the point of marinating it in vodka if it still just tastes like plain salmon? clever but where's the wow factor?

the grilled chicken was hopeless, it looked terrible on the plate and was overcooked and dry. luckily one of us ordered lamb shanks and got an extra shank for some reason. the extra one was transferred to the person who ordered the chicken. i had the market fish which was good.

in saying that the atmosphere and decor was good and the service above average. but they need to up the wow factor to justify the price. i get the feeling they have a loyal local following and have got a little to comfortable as a result. but hey if it works why change... giving it a 2 for good service and maybe the chef had a bad night. $500 for four people, i was expecting more...

went to the one tree grill for dinner with friends and visitors for the rwc. we had a lovely meal, brilliant food and exemplary service, but unfortunately this wonderful night was marred by the fact that on returning to the car the window had been broken, glass everywhere. there was nothing in the car to take (and the delinquents made sure to check, even dropped the back seats to see if there was anything in the boot). so my review, a great restaurant, a little on the expensive side, but in not so great part of town. would i go again, probably not, as i would be worrying the whole time if the car was safe. shame, totally brilliant night ruined by the dregs of society!!

we had been to otg on other occasions and had nothing to complain about so a booking for a special event was in order. the restaurant was very busy but initial service was good. orders were taken in good time and a "chef's special" was proferred. so far so good. the entrees took a little while but acceptable given the patronage. they were delicious. then the wait began. it took almost an hour from the entree being cleared to the service of the mains and by this time the restaurant was less than half full. was the kitchen understaffed? were they sharpening up our appetites for what was to come? who knows. it was unacceptable. so much so that despite the excellent meals we decided that we would not have any dessert. too bad otg because you lost that part of the sale.
would i go back. only if i knew i was the only customer and even then i would probably have an exceessive wait. it is always sad that when you think of a place to eat that there is a "yes....but" response.
food excellent. service good. waiting between courses. appalling

food is fantastic, the restaurant itself is very nice and service is not bad.
but price seems a bit too expensive compare to other restaurants.

have always loved this place and love the feeling of walking and looking down on the wine cellar!! food was good except for the pork belly but the entree of venison was great.small portions so there is room for everything plus special coffee after! wait staff is ok but not exceptional.

best meal i've ever had out. everything about the food was spectacular, as was our bottle of wine from the extensive wine list. the staff were excellent and very attentive. its been on my list of places to visit for a couple of years, and i'll be definitely going back - the price of the meal was thoroughly justified!

quick summary - food great. service lacking.

last visited one tree grill 3-4 years ago and remembered it as a great place to dine. visited again last night for a special occasion.

the waiting staff seemed poorly organised and not well co ordinated. whilst other tables were receiving complimentary bread while awaiting their entrees, our side plates and knives were taken away without explanation. we had to keep asking for our new glasses of wine to be brought to the table (we were ordering by the glass) as they appeared not to notice when ours were empty, and my water glass was filled at the start of the meal and never refilled. our waitress also didn't know the menu and had to go find a copy to check the wine match for one of the mains we'd ordered.
from our table near the door we witnessed staff nearly yelling at each other as to who was responsible for seating the new arrivals that were piling up. i had wondered if there were perhaps not enough staff on, but did a head count and there seemed plenty for the whole restaurant, but quite inattentive and poorly organised.

on the plus side the food was fantastic, and quite justified the high prices.

unfortunately due to the service, i probably won't be back in a hurry.

absolutley fantastic food and service! my partner and i first received complimentary bread rolls with butter and olive oil which was nice... i would however like to suggest the restaurant offer reduced balsamic vinegar with their olive oil as this would have made it 5 times nicer. it didnt really matter though because next came out 'compliments of the chef' which happened to be a delicious mushroom soup. and i have hated mushrooms my whole life! it was scrumptious. the two of us ordered the pork belly entree to share, one of this autumns specials, and we both ordered a steak off the grill for our mains. the service was fast and our mains came out quickly but we had to ask where the entree had gone! they handled the situation very well, the entree was out in a few minutes and we received a complimentary dessert platter as an apology. the steak was mouth wateringly fantastic. i had the cabernet jus and my partner had the garlic butter. both were fantastic and we had the beans and chips as sides. overall a fantastic experience dispute a minor hiccup. will go again the next time i have the chance!!

recently had the pleasure of having lunch at this restaurant and thoroughly enjoyed my meal. the only gripe i have is that the squid and chorizo entree was mostly salad with hardly any squid included. although the flavours were yum and the chorizo plentiful, it would have been nice to have twice as much squid as was presented. other than that, the portions for the mains and desserts were a good size and very tasty. the service was excellent and even though the restaurannt was nearly empty, the place had a great feel and was very welcoming.

food was fantastic, service was exemplary and the atmosphere, as always, was bustling without being intrusive. knowledgeable, friendly staff and a really impressive wine list - just love the place! we were given the option of a special valentines day menu but stuck with the full menu. the squid, scallops and chorizo starter was divine, and the pork belly was cooked just right. too full for dessert, but enjoyed port and liquers over a small cheese board that hit the spot perfectly. really can't recommend this restaurant highly enough, and the perfect place for a special occasion.

totally dependable good quality food and service. i use it for business meals and i've never been disappointed. i shan't lose any weight while the pork belly says on the menu.

one tree grill is one of our favorites for special occasions and we have been there a number of times over the years. not once have we been disappointed with either the service (they have mostly male wait staff which seemed to have been there forever, which is unusual in auckland) or food.

there is an extensive wine list both by the glass or bottle and their advice on wine matching is top notch. if you are entertaining for business it is a good option as even on a monday night the place has a busy atmosphere and it is somewhere different outside the city.

a party of 4 we cruised pass and stopped in without a reservation on a friday night and where warmly greeted, coats taken and promptly seated in a lovely booth seating.

the place has a warm cosy atmosphere and was about half full and this was at 9:00 pm on a friday night.

one thing i loved and in fact we all loved was the really nice and low background music and you could actually talk to each other without screaming.

the menu is a la carte so make sure you order the sides.

there was plenty of choice on the menu and yes the meals are not large but the presentation and quality is top notch. the steak we had was cooked as requested and comes with your choice of sauce. the fish was delicious, fantastic flavours and not overcooked.

the side dish where will presented and flavourism.

plus there was a thai soup courtesy of the chef that was absolutely delicious.

we didnt sample the deserts as we where simply to full but they sounded delicous.

overall the service was prompt, helpful, courteous with lots of sirs and madams.

the price was reasonable for the quality and service we received.

we will be going back and recommend this restaurant highly.