A hidden gem in Glendowie has been quietly redefining the luxury dining experience.
The Terraces, tucked within St Andrews Village, has been flying under the radar because of its unexpected location, but is quickly emerging onto Auckland’s luxury dining scene as a culinary oasis for local residents and the wider community.
Entering the restaurant, one can instantly feel the sense of calm. Everything in the space is meticulously curated, from the plants and airy decor to the noise-cancelling acoustic panels that line the ceiling. A wall of glass windows bathes the space in light and provides spectacular views of Waitematā Harbour and Half Moon Bay opposite.
It is to the credit of the hospitality manager Lloyd Lewis that the restaurant – and the connecting movie theatre and hair salon – runs with such composed efficiency, greeting guests by name and offering a personalised service that The Terraces prides itself on. He doesn’t just want people to have an enjoyable meal, but an experience they will never forget. Together with head chef Ranjit Badwal, they bring decades of hospitality experience to The Terraces, using all they have learnt to create something unforgettable.
The menu features classic dishes like steak Diane, chicken paillard, even a whole flounder, rarely seen in restaurants these days. But the menu is far from static. Each season, Chef Ranjit develops a new menu, featuring seasonal ingredients, specials, and creative flavour combinations. He brings both international and local influence into his cuisine, ensuring that the flavours and presentation of every dish will blow guests away.
Their delicious signature dish – the seafood chowder – features fresh seafood straight from New Zealand waters, while all their game comes from free-roaming farms of Marlborough, and oysters and crayfish are sourced from Bluff and Matakana. Combined with an extensive wine and gin list, The Terraces is the perfect place for a unique ladies’ lunch, romantic dinner, or special celebration.
Commencing 13 February, The Terraces will be highlighting live entertainment with a three-course, set-dinner menu. This first show will feature NY jazz singer, Katie Martucci, over in New Zealand for the Auckland music festival, accompanied by accomplished acoustic guitarist, Mark Mazengarb. The Terraces also offers ‘Friday night live’ once a month, featuring local and international artists that you can listen to while enjoying a cocktail or a glass of champagne.
Mother’s Day brunch is also hugely popular, as is their Christmas Eve set lunch menu. It is also the perfect place to see in the new year, with a set menu and without the noisy crowds of late-night revellers.
The Terraces is bringing back fun, old-school luxury dining in an impressive fashion, an experience you won’t soon forget! They’re open every day, offering dinner service Wednesday through to Sunday. The restaurant is also available for private functions, alongside a movie theatre next door that seats up to 53 people, and is available for private hire. So, leave the bustle of the city behind and indulge in the impeccable service and delectable food that The Terraces has on offer.
