1
McDonald's Grey Lynn
Fast food restaurant
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.
$ $$$
3.20 (2.4K reviews)
(~0.91 km from centre)
2
Prego Restaurant
Italian restaurant
Longtime eatery serving traditional & contemporary Italian dishes in a lively, laid-back atmosphere.
$$$ $
4.60 (1.6K reviews)
(~0.56 km from centre)
3
Odettes Eatery
Mediterranean restaurant
Mediterranean- & North African-inspired dining & drinks with a sophisticated vibe.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.6K reviews)
(~0.8 km from centre)
4
Ponsonby Central
Restaurant
Outdoor strip lined with chic, global cafes & bars, gourmet food vendors & eclectic boutiques.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.5K reviews)
(~0.48 km from centre)
5
Mekong Baby
Southeast Asian restaurant
Chic, relaxed spot featuring modern Vietnamese & Southeast Asian fusion dishes & craft cocktails.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.5K reviews)
(~0.69 km from centre)
6
Best Ugly Bagels
Bagel shop
👍👍 This place is mental! The staff are all in sync and clearly enjoy their role! A well oiled machine! It was our first morning in Auckland and even New Zealand!!And let me tell ya it was good start to kiwi life!
We had white rabbit “ a creamy, dreamy delight”
In house special pickolas cage
“ crunchy...
$$ $$
4.60 (1.2K reviews)
(~0.81 km from centre)
7
Uncle Man's K'road
Malaysian restaurant
👍👍 This is the best restaurant I’ve been to in a very long time. The food was absolutely delicious. Authentic, exactly the flavor we’d get in Malaysia. The staff was super friendly, and accommodating. They were easily approachable and were so kind. We need more of this type of hospitality in New Zeala...
$ $$$
4.40 (1.2K reviews)
(~0.75 km from centre)
8
Azabu Ponsonby
Japanese restaurant
Trendy venue serving Peruvian-Japanese fare such as tostadas, sushi & dumplings, plus sake & wine.
$$$ $
4.60 (1.1K reviews)
(~0.6 km from centre)
9
The Blue Breeze Inn
Chinese restaurant
👍👍 Highly recommend booking however we did not wait long. We were seated at the bar, where we were we entertained watching beautiful cocktails being made. As we were seated the large table next to had there food delivered. It all looked delicious and well presented, making it hard to decide what to hav...
$$ $$
4.40 (1.1K reviews)
(~0.48 km from centre)
10
Cotto Restaurant
Italian restaurant
Airy, industrial-chic eatery featuring Italian cuisine, homemade pastas, cocktails & wine.
$$ $$
4.60 (988 reviews)
(~0.67 km from centre)
11
El Sizzling Chorizo
Argentinian restaurant
😐 It was ok, I have had better steak.
I didn't really taste the charcoal smoke.
The price was ok.( see the menu)
$$ $$
4.50 (979 reviews)
(~0.51 km from centre)
12
Little Bird Kitchen
Cafe
👍 Visited with friends with dietary req - vegan, gluten-free. Food was dece, nice options and good tea/coffee option.
$$ $$
4.50 (946 reviews)
(~0.63 km from centre)
13
Coco's Cantina
Italian restaurant
🫤 Our pizza was burnt. Not just charred but it was literally bitter and burnt. The jalapenos didn't suit the pizza at all, and they say there's nduja in it but there wasn't any.
$$ $$
4.50 (927 reviews)
(~0.7 km from centre)
14
I Village at Victoria
Indian restaurant
😠 Where do I begin? When we arrived we were completely overwhelmed by the smell of charcoal fumes. Super unpleasant and completely took away from what could've been a really nice ambience. Then, when we were getting ready to order and asked for more time to decide we were told this wasn't possible and...
$$ $$
4.10 (925 reviews)
(~0.66 km from centre)
15
The Cav
Gastropub
👍👍 One of my favourite spots to stop in for a Friday lunch. Great pints on tap, lovely outdoor seating and fantastic chicken tacos 🌮 (soft shell). The staff is really lovely, they have nice bathrooms and play all the sports without bringing the lads-lads-lads sports bar vibes. It’s clean and fresh fee...
$$ $$
4.30 (879 reviews)
(~0.75 km from centre)
16
Ramen Takara Ponsonby
Ramen restaurant
😠 We ordered the Ramen (we asked for the chefs special like they do in Brown’s Bay, but they don’t do it at Ponsonby) and the Kaarage chicken. The Ramen was under developed and under whelming. Why was the chicken Karaage nuclear hot in the inside and the outer coating more rubbery than than the rubber...
$$ $$
4.50 (835 reviews)
(~0.72 km from centre)
17
Little Turkish Cafe
Turkish restaurant
Unassuming eatery & takeaway serving up a large variety of kebabs & familiar Turkish dishes.
$ $$$
4.10 (803 reviews)
(~0.87 km from centre)
18
Freeman & Grey
Restaurant
Buzzy neighbourhood pub featuring pizza, sandwiches & shared plates, plus sports on TV.
$$ $$
4.10 (768 reviews)
(~0.43 km from centre)
19
KFC Ponsonby
Chicken restaurant
Restaurant chain known for its buckets of fried chicken, plus combo meals & sides.
$$ $$
3.30 (747 reviews)
(~0.59 km from centre)
20
La Zeppa Kitchen and Bar
Restaurant
Chic, contemporary bar featuring a Mediterranean tapas menu, a lantern-lit patio & weekend DJs.
$$ $$
4.00 (743 reviews)
(~0.65 km from centre)