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Goode Brothers

Restaurant Bar Italian restaurant Brunch restaurant Gastropub

One of the Most Revieweds in Howick


Address

Shop 36/588 Chapel Road, East Tāmaki, Auckland 2016, New Zealand

Website

joylab.co.nz

Contact

+64 9 272 4516

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (2K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 11:30 am to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 11:30 am to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 11:30 am to 10 pm
  • Friday: 11:30 am to 12 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 12 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 9 pm
  • Monday: 11:30 am to 9 pm

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  • 5/5 Janus L. 8 months ago on Google
    Had dinner here with hubby, food is very tasty and a good portion. The staffs were all friendly and attentive too. Hubby ordered a medium rare steak and it was executed perfectly, my fried chicken burger was good too. I never drink but hubby ordered a cocktail for me to try on the night and it was actually very nice!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 S J J. 1 year ago on Google
    Maybe we visited on the wrong day... what a disappointment. I last ate here a long while ago and it was a superb dinner out - what a different experience we had on Mother's Day. I was surprised to see if was only half full inside but we were shown to our reserved table straight away, all good. We waited.... and waited..... eventually a hurried waitress took our orders. Drinks arrived. 45 minutes later our starters and kids' meals food finally arrived. The kids' fish was a mushy fail, one piece lukewarm, the other almost burnt. She ate the chips that came with it at least. My husband's seafood chowder tasted ok but we laughed at the teeny tiny pieces served up within it. Then we waited..... and waited.... and waited. Dirty plates and empty glasses piled up, eventually our mains arrived. My pizza was fine, Mum's fish was the same consistency as the kids so most of it was left. Husband had the chicken and it was drowning in pesto. More dirty plates piled up again while we waited..... (you can see where this is going...) Dessert orders taken. "Sorry, we've run out of that." We didn't fancy the other 3 options so went without. Just the kids' ice creams to come then. By this time, we were debating whether to just leave and have dessert elsewhere but they really wanted theirs.. half an hour goes by. Staff leaning on the bar chatting and laughing. I walked up to chase the ice creams and to have the table cleared please. 20 mins later, they were brought to the (piled high messy) table. It was a ridiculously small single scoop in a cone each and wrong flavours. "Sorry we ran out. This is all we have." We left with the table still uncleared and not one check by any of the staff through the 2.5 hours we ended up being there to see how things were going or if we wanted more drinks. Jeez guys - sort it out, seriously! We had one kids meal taken off the bill and $40 as a goodwill gesture but we won't be back.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Rachel 2 years ago on Google
    Went out for an outing with friends and were looking forward to a nice evening and nice food. Unfortunately, it turned out to be the worst dining experience I've ever had. Most of our table were disappointed by sloppily prepared food and unpleasant flavours. One of us ordered a green pasta salad which turned out to be a messy heap of spinach and broccoli which was mostly stalk and barely any pasta - devoid of all flavour. The rest of our selection of dishes left much to be desired for the quality absolutely did not align with the prices. In fact, most of us felt quite sick the following day, with upset tummies. It's such a shame as the ambience and setting is very nice and the staff are good. Used to come here fairly regularly and used to be satisfied. However it has fallen far from grace - certainly would not recommend.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Naomi A. 2 years ago on Google
    Good service terrible food. Ordered the green salad pasta which had an insect in it and had to be returned. Almost happy it did because it meant I didn't have to pay for how terrible it was. Spinach leaves and mayonnaise, it felt like a crime. Honestly the insect was probably the best part of the dish. Had it taken off the tab and was given a long Island ice tea which was a spicy coke. Pasta made my friends sick. Super overpriced considering its completely free to take out of the rubbish bin. I apologize to the entire Italian nation for this restaurant and wouldn't feed their food to the mould growing in my flat.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Teta F. 1 year ago on Google
    Ive been to 3 different Good Brothers Branches and this one is by far the best. The staff are very friendly and the food is always delicious. Tasty food!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Linda A. 1 year ago on Google
    I wouldnt call this place "Italian restaurant", more like "Kiwi-Italian pub" Got pizza and fried chicken. It is a good spot for bigger groups, drinks and quiz night. Also for perfect for a private event!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Richard K. 9 months ago on Google
    Had a excellent meal at Goode Brothers. Was served by Shweta who was attentive and friendly. I had the chicken and chorizo with pesto sauce was was delicious and some garlic bread to share with the family. The calamari dish was also excellent. The drinks menu has a wide choice to suit all tastes. Would definitely go back again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ann S. 2 years ago on Google
    Outstanding service and the food served is stellar! Upon entry, my vaccine pass was properly checked and staff were very attentive. On my visit, I had ordered their FAMOUS#6 on fettuccine pasta. The richness of the cheese and firmness of fettuccine was a harmonic duet. Served alongside pieces of perfectly cooked diced chicken and slices of bacon, I was able to enjoy my dinner here tonight. Toilets were sparkling clean and the vibe was not too loud nor too heavy for a bar/Italian restaurant. Would absolutely recommend!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Shazneen I. 8 months ago on Google
    The ambiance was perfect for a fun evening with my girl friends. We were a group of 15 ladies and the entire experience left us with smiles on our faces. The cocktails were a highlight of the night, and I particularly enjoyed the refreshing blend of blue vodka with Curacao. It set the right mood for the rest of the evening. The seafood platter was a delectable mix of flavors, and the squids were cooked to perfection. The fried chicken was crispy and flavorful, however,the Wagyu burger was a bit dry. We also ordered the beef Bolognese and margarita pizza.Chilli garlic prawns were accompanied by parathas. To end our sumptuous feast, we savored the delicious creme brulee. It was the perfect way to conclude a delightful culinary journey. The staff at Goode Brothers Botany deserves a special mention. Their attentive and friendly service made our evening even more enjoyable. They made sure we had everything we needed and were always ready to accommodate our requests with a smile. Overall, our ladies' night out at Goode Brothers Botany was a memorable experience. The delightful cocktails, scrumptious food, and warm hospitality all contributed to a fantastic evening. A big thank you to the staff for making it so special. I can't wait to visit again!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Roger “Lazardo66” K. 8 months ago on Google
    Steaks were outstanding. Famous #6 memorable. Meatballs and Spaghetti are pleasing to the tastebuds. Chicken Parmigiana tasty just needs more sauce. A definite highlight was the pizza Bread with Pesto Basil and Olive Tapenade. An absolute must to order. #foodiebumz #fastfoodfriday had a great night out and will definitely visit Goode Brothers in the future. 😁💯🤙👌👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jase L. 1 year ago on Google
    I'm pretty easy going by nature. Great service from start to finish. Our waiters were talkative but also didn't overdo it. Had a real great time and experience. Didn't mess up our order. Ordered the Goode platter, monteiths wayfarer pilsner and cosmopolitan Friendly staff Accurate orders Quickly prepared meal Great atmosphere Comfortable seating Tables didn't rock from unevenness Will come back soon
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashley L. 11 months ago on Google
    Had a wonderful family birthday celebration at Goode Brothers botany last night. Food was fantastic , and service from Amanda and the team was great ! Kids loved it and the birthday treat was a pleasant surprise.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eric Z. 10 months ago on Google
    Came out for lunch with my wife, the restaurant was packed but our food came out at a good time. The atmosphere is inviting and family friendly while being cosy enough for a date. Food was delicious and the portion sizes were just the right amount. Shweta our server was friendly and helpful when asked about the menu, overall a great place to come. fairly priced considering the cost of everything else.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roselyn M. 9 months ago on Google
    Customer service was top notch ! Cocktails was amazing 🤩 Food was good quantity! Also the waitress who was wearing pink dress last Friday 30/06, can’t remember her name I think Shweta not sure, she had amazing customer service and looked after us well 😊
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Hiral K. 10 months ago on Google
    Food is okay, nothing extra-ordinary about it. Ravioli was way too oily for me. Garlic Bread was very average. And pizzas weren't great either. It is also quite overpriced for the taste that they offer. The service however is excellent, and the ambience is good too. My friends said their cocktails were good but on a sweeter side. Good place to catch up with friends for dinner.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hanna Sefo S. 7 months ago on Google
    The food was delicious. My favorite main was gnocchi pesto flavour. The service was welcoming and exceptional. Our waitress was Shewta, she was amazing and looked after us well. She ensured our kids were enjoying the night . My favorite part of the night were cocktails 🍹 and they were unique and scrumptious.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tash T. 5 months ago on Google
    We came in today for a bottomless brunch for a hens , our waitress Georgia was the bomb!!! Attentive , kind and also respectful when speeches were being said Xx Lovely girl , lovely service 💘💘
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J A. 1 year ago on Google
    We went through for the make your own pizza for school holidays, I loved that the kids made it right from scratch!! I ordered a warm lamb salad for me and kids ate their pizza they made. It was so freaking delicious wow!!! And the atmosphere was so inviting. The staff were incredible and Antonia was so helpful with helping me find the change rooms for baby and how she was calm, helpful, fun and involved with the kids when she taught them to make the pizza!! Definitely will go again :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 stefania p. 1 year ago on Google
    It was during the weekend, we have to wait ages to be served, although there were 2 ladies talking each other instead of looking at the tables to see if someone was requesting something. The meal came, caprese gnocchi for both and it was full of pepper, impossible to eat. And I had to wait 5 minutes until someone looked at my table to please ask for cheese as it came with 4 super tiny buffalo mozzarella. Definitely to reccomend it!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris E. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely loved the Seafood Platter and Affogato we ordered for lunch. So good!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Lini A. 2 years ago on Google
    Gave 2 stars as the waiter was really nice and helpful. However I don't expect to be eating inside and fighting off flies. As well as the spaghetti bolognase was terrible. Didn't finish it offhand wife finish her meal off too disappointing as this was favorite restaurant. What had changed? Chef? Owners?
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charlene O. 1 year ago on Google
    Attended bottomless brunch on the weekend I tell ya the best one I've been to! The waitress were amazing the food was good and the drinks were even better :) definitely coming back
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Stephanie K. 2 years ago on Google
    Great outside space, has a good vibe. Unfortunately the food isn’t always the greatest, the hot chips were delicious but unfortunately other parts of our meal were less than great. It’s a shame that the food isn’t better or consistently good. Good place for drinks as they have some good options. Would recommend as a good place for drinks and some nibbles rather than a proper meal.

  • 5/5 Jade M. 4 months ago on Google
    Love the food here, favorite is the Famous#6! Atmosphere is lovely and comfortable to be in. Got served by Shweta who accommodated us well... being a big family of 9😄 very sweet and patient. We've been here a few times before and are yet to be disappointed! They also have a fun quiz night every now ans again which is fun!

  • 5/5 Stephen T. 4 months ago on Google
    Great place! Excellent vibe and very friendly staff. Food we ordered was delicious and came out in a timely fashion. Highly recommended and will be back again.

  • 5/5 Takiora Y. 5 months ago on Google
    Had a great time, food was lovely. Finlay was very sweet. Greeted us at the door immediately and served us promptly with meals and drinks. He had a nice friendly and polite manner. All staff were well presented and professional. Atmosphere was chilled, family friendly with a modern vibe.

  • 5/5 Aprylz S. 5 months ago on Google
    Tried out the bottomless brunch and didn’t even have to wait a minute after our cup was empty, quick with the refills. Special mention to Georgia and Monique for the service and patience with our big table. Especially having to re explain everything. And after all of that taking our photos. Didn’t take photos of everyone’s plate but judging by these pictures you can can guess if we liked it or not😋😋

  • 4/5 Malankee R. 2 years ago on Google
    You know, I've been to many restaurants in my day and Goode Brother's calamari will forever be my top favourite alongside the one from Soul Bar & Bistro. Though, Goode Brothers IS top... so crunchy & seasoned so well. I always come back to this place! Although I must say the last time I visited, the table was beyond sticky and our cups stuck to the table. So, we did not end up drinking any water during that feast unfortunately.

  • 3/5 Sammy I. 2 years ago on Google
    Staff were friendly and food was okay nothing amazing that will set the culinary world on fire. Food took longer than usual to come out, also they wait staff kept forgetting to enter our orders correctly. Waited 35 min for a beer just to find out they forgot to put it in the order. Restaurant was not busy at the time of visit and you can tell the wait staff even though there were a lot of them around were very inexperienced and struggling, but they kept their smile and powered through. Maybe the next visit will be better.

  • 5/5 Kelly A. 9 months ago on Google
    Food here was delicious, I had the chicken burger and fries and my daughter had the salt and pepper calamari with fries. We also had Creme brulee and the Nutella Calzone which were very generous sized meals and deserts.

  • 4/5 olivia m. 11 months ago on Google
    Attended last night with work colleagues, I must say the overall ambience was lovely and cozy. My lamb salad was yummy and warm to eat, quite enjoyable I took my leftovers home. I had a quick glance of the prices which was quite high, but at least I didn't have to pay for anything lol. Ordered a mojito, 1st few sips were nice and strong till I had more sips and could see half the mint was wilted. My overall experience was lovely and I would recommend this place, will have to bring my family here.

  • 5/5 Nikita T. 1 year ago on Google
    Had Brunch here today with a couple girlfriends. We opted for their bottomless brunch option. Antonia was our server and she was very friendly and attentive, very charismatic! It was amazing service and the food was great! Will definitely be coming again. Antonia made our experience that much more enjoyable! Thank you so much!

  • 4/5 Julia B. 1 year ago on Google
    Were great for a function I had. Coordination and communication were a bit hard at first, but we resolved that quickly and I think the price/value ratio for food is not the best. Other than that no complaints. The staff was lovely, the food really nice and the venue is in a great spot.

  • 5/5 Nicole P. 9 months ago on Google
    We choose Goode Brothers Botany for my husbands birthday lunch, Shweta our waitress was great with our big group and very responsive to our needs, drink refills and nothing was too much to ask. We will return again!

  • 5/5 Jasmeen R. 2 years ago on Google
    I came here last week Sunday and had an amazing waitress!! Hats off to her she made sure her customers were doing good. She welcomed us with a smile and greetings asked if we wanted water and if we wanted still or sparking water there would be a charge which was amazing because usually staff don’t tell they’ll just give it! Hats off to shweta I think that’s what her name was. She did amazing!! Well done! If love to come in and get served by her again!!

  • 5/5 Maopa 1 year ago on Google
    Had lunch here with my sister and 4 year old niece on a Tuesday. It was quiet and serene. Chocolate frappe was absolutely amazing. Mango smoothie was equally amazing. We ordered the spaghetti & meatballs and the seafood chowder soup. Both perfectly divine. I wasn’t even hungry but somehow I demolished the spaghetti & meatballs LOL delicious!

  • 5/5 Sualua E. 9 months ago on Google
    We got in Abit early than we were supposed to and we were welcomed by the workers!. They definitely helped us out and were very helpful in our enquires. The food is amazing!!! The wagyu beef burger especially is just drooling and the salads are fresh and delicious! I can't not recommend enough even the bottomless brunch is good!! Hannah our waiter was amazing and helpful so thank you!!


Call +64 9 272 4516 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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