pasture

one of my best food experience so far. agreatteam,greatproducts and innovative way to cook. if i wasn’t leaving on the other side of the world. i would love to try every new menu to discover with which new idea the team at pasture came.

incredible experience. the less said the better (and only a few photos to pique your interest), so you can go and enjoy the magic yourself.greatstaff and the dishes keep surprising you. worth every dollar.

10/10

the owners of this restaurant are truly special, humble and fantastically gifted people and their restaurant would easily be in the top ten list of any western city on the planet.

the food is sensational and experimental but at no point does it feel like a gimmick - these guys aren't trying to impress for the sake of it; they genuinely want to challenge conventions and provide agreatexperience.

whilst the food is experimental, its clearly based on michelin star levels of technique and respect for food. i do not want to say to much about the menu as it would ruin the surprise but one dish was simply two types of beetroot wafers with cherry blossom and almond oil and it boggles my mind with its excellence.

the non-alcoholic juice matching should be mandatory as each drink is just as good as the food – the strawberry and toasted buckwheat juice and the sough dough beer were of mind-blowing quality; and the others weren’t far behind.

 if there is ever a master of juice qualification laura and ed will be the first graduates in nz

i do have to note that they ask a lot of guests - unlike some other restaurants, deposits are required, the menu is kept secret until you arrive, you are asked to order your drink preferences in advance. however, do not be put off as your faith is more than rewarded with an intimate and exquisite experience that will last in the memory for months

the claims of nz food magazines that auckland is a culinary hotspot are way off the mark compared to au and european cities, but with restaurants like this we truly stand a chance. please support this restaurant and recognise ed and laura for the pioneers they are.

went there a few months ago, really good experience.greatservice and fantastic food!
will definitely go back again on special occasions...

pasture is the unique dining experience we have been looking for since we moved to auckland, the atmosphere isgreat, and you can tell that the staff love working there and giving diners this experience and it shows in every little detail.

lots of small plates at happy hour. a group of 4 girlfriends enjoying happy hour andgreatfood before attending a show at the coliseum. we had the pimento cheese and boiled peanut hummus snacks. we wanted to try a bunch of small plates so we ordered the fried clams, ham and cheddar croquets, fried falafel, grits and pork mushrooms. we loved them all!! service was good too.

my wife and i had agreatmeal at pasture saturday night. very creative menu, fresh ingredients, attentive service, and of course an amazing dessert!!! we will be back!

pasteur was agreatplace to eat with a varied and eclectic menu and an excellent selection of interesting cocktails. the decor was that of a cafeteria or food hall (we think?) and service was friendly and attentive. shared appetizers of a kale and mixed greens type salad dish and a chorizo and pork meatballs with chili grits which were both great. the pork chop as a main was good and my wife enjoyed her burger. would definitely recommend and return if back in richmond.

had dinner while in town for business.greattake on southern comfort food. not the best choice for vegetarians(didn't know we had one in our group). had the pork chop & loved it. i also recommend the candy bar for dessert. well worth the calories. staff was friendly but a little aloof. would eat here again

the return. wow, upon returning to pasture i found that the waitstaff was superb! very helpful and attentive. but, my experience with the food was of a lesser experience. again i tried the cheeseburger but much to my dismay the meat this time was over cooked and very "medium," unlike my order (and supposedly the normal way it is served) of medium rare - there was no red or even pink showing in this patty. and the patty itself this time around seemed emasculated, smaller, and smothered by the amoeba-like huge soft white sesame-seeded bun. the accouterments to the burger were also of a lesser value than i had remembered. the lettuce did not come across as historic or kitschy being shredded iceberg as there was only about 1.5 teaspoons of it (no kidding) and with no other additions, only the sleepy sauce, this burger has become nothing to write home about.


-----27 apr, 2012-----

food & decor. ok ... this food is good, and at times - great. the classic cheeseburger lived up to its expectations (after reading how awesome it was by other reviewers i had to try it.) it was juicy, cooked to perfection (medium rare yall!), the local meat was of high quality, and accouterments were equally good - bread was good (notgreatbut you don't want it to battle the meat, right?), special sauce was perfect, and the greens were ... interesting (small chopped variety - interesting as in good). the fries were also great, and sharing some of the other "small portions" was equally a gastronomical delight. i especially liked the brussel sprouts, a nice mixture of veggies within and the lemon based sauce really worked - great.

ok, ok ... the decor was somewhat like a very hip barn mated with a doctor's office from the 80's. i loved the real wood and the light bulbs and cords dangling down from the ceiling, but the deep teal and white that covered the remaining architecture did not mix well with my yummy juicy burger -- i had to keep my eyes on the plate. i liked the glass entrance and the original tile floor offered a nice historic reference as did the vintage metal and wood furnishings. overall the space was very open, lite, and airy, and maybe could have used some ambient lighting and a few simple, minimal paintings on the larger walls (my opinion only of course). there. i will return, no doubt.

would go again if i wasn't paying. very hit or miss. i love tapas style restaurants and was excited to go to pasture... but the food was not as good as i had imagined. our noodles were way over salted, the lamb sausage was almost burnt and had no moisture or flavor to it and our brussel sprouts came out super late, obviously b/c they either weren't ordered or weren't fired by the kitchen when they should have been. dessert wasgreatthough and we took the chance and ordered some of their specialty drinks to go along with our sweets and they were awesome. would give it another try on somebody elses dime but i wont being spending my own there again.

great food.. hmm, some people seem to have difficulty with the concept of a small plates restaurant. yes, you are supposed to share plates, but you are also supposed to order several items. the portion size is not large because the intent is that you choose more than one per person. duh. while the cost can add up, the price per dish is reflective of the portion size.

the food here is excellent. this is agreatplace to take out of town guests who are unfamiliar with richmond/southern cooking. the menu remains unique and inspired despite its traditional basis. hard to choose a favorite dish! only downside is that the dining rooms gets very loud on weekends when the place is packed.

pasture.greatplace! fun menu...will be back