Clapham's

On Auckland’s North Shore, Clapham's brings a polished yet relaxed take on modern bistro dining. The menu looks to the garden, sea and farm with equal affection, letting prime New Zealand produce do the talking while threading European and British brightness through each plate with a Kiwi twist.

Small, civilised beginnings set the cadence - marinated New Zealand olives or warm sourdough with cultured butter. From the sea, salt and pepper squid meets a lick of sriracha mayo, while tuna crudo is lifted by capers, rocket and lime.

From the farm, the Hilda burger layers cheese, onion jam and bone marrow truffle mayo, and an Angus beef picanha arrives with matchstick fries and lively chimichurri. Halloumi garden skewers with labneh and herb salad nod to the Levant, and a tight Caesar salad keeps things classic.

To finish, a hot chocolate lava cake yields to salted vanilla ice cream, or choose a lavender crème brûlée with raspberry compote and pistachio biscotti for a perfumed finale.

Expect an easy-going pace, plates made for sharing, and that pleasing bistro buzz that turns an ordinary evening into an occasion. Gather your favourites and make a night of it - there’s plenty here to savour, right down to the last crumb!