Jimmy Cook's Kiwi Kitchen Auckland

Designed with special occasions in mind, Jimmy Cook's Kiwi Kitchen & Bar brings fine dining and luxury to Auckland's Copthorne Hotel.

Inside the impressive building, Jimmy Cook's is smart and classy. An uplit bar serves as the centrepiece, affording the venue an irresistible dash of drama before moving on into the more relaxed, comfortable dining area. Keep it casual at a barstool or opt for something a little more formal with a candlelit bistro table.

As the name suggests, the menu focuses on New Zealand classics that are loved all over. Up first is a tender lamb shank with a creamy mash and onion gravy, up next a beef eye fillet with al-dente asparagus and a port wine jus and, of course, the braised pork belly gets mouths watering with a caramelised brown sugar crust and a side serving of rice and bok choy. For something more laid-back, opt for their signature burger or pesto basil pasta.

Round off on a sweet note with a sticky date pudding or towering ice cream sundae. Delicious comfort food done to perfection, Jimmy Cook's is definitely one for the books.