The Barracuda Restaurant and Cafe

A summery bistro with hints of Mediterranean whimsy, The Barracuda is a sumptuous offering on Eastern Beach. Stylish yet relaxed, this destination evokes that wanderlust feeling that's so unique to Italian summer nights.

It enjoys a suitably beachy colour scheme that breathes a refreshing sea breeze throughout the whole establishment. Completely open plan with equal opportunities for cheery group dining and intimate, romantic suppers, diners are wooed by the cosy low ceilings, glossy bar and impeccable contemporary touches that sets Barracuda apart from the rest. And it's all elevated further by the showstopping views of Auckland's coastline out front.

The menu serves up Kiwi and Mediterranean classics for your pleasure. Stone baked pizzas are topped with the likes of Italian sausage, smoked salmon, smoked ham and fresh vegetables whilst international crowd-pleasers like the pulled pork burger, braised lamb shank, seafood pasta and scotch fillet are given all the attention they deserve with delicious sides that don't hold back on flavour.

The stars of the show, however, have to be the signature dishes that include beer battered fish and chips, pork scaloppini with a divine mushroom sauce and an Oriental beef salad which is a vibrant mix of textures and tastes. And with wines that have travelled mere kilometres from Waiheke, The Barracuda is mixing it up with NZ's best bottles and international plates; and all in front of one of NZ's most iconic coastlines. What a catch!