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Auckland
Eastern Beach
Golden Sands Bistro
Golden Sands Bistro Reviews

Golden Sands Bistro

International, Seafood, Western

Dishes priced around$34

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Reviews of Golden Sands Bistro (157)

Read what people think about Golden Sands Bistro! All reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners.

5.2/6

157 reviews

5.2/6

157 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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"Excellent"
6/6
Bob E.a year ago · 4 reviews

We had an outside table looking across the sea to Waiheke. Great range of on tap beers including Heineken and Panhead. Had a good look inside at the newly renovated interior - all looks great. Awesome seafood platter and Beef Oriental Salad, Just need to add dog treats to the menu and it would be perfect !!

"Very good"
5/6
Jema ..a year ago · 1 review

Loved the new decor, food enjoyable as always. Lovely location.

"Excellent"
6/6
Kevin H.a year ago · 1 review

Great tasty food. Great service. Young staff were so nice.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sarah B.a year ago · 1 review

It was a lovely meal and a very pleasant atmosphere, efficient service, and attention to detail from the staff. Thanks!

"Excellent"
6/6
KIERAN M.a year ago · 1 review

Great staff, prompt service and good food! Would come back again for sure.

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"Excellent"
6/6
Lily L.a year ago · 1 review

Haven't been here in years...food is even better than I remember. Seafood chowder one of the best I've had in Auckland! Prawn pasta and spaghetti bolognese both delicious, gourmet potatoes perfect with sprinkle of parmesan...nice generous portion for a side dish. Service was wonderful. Really enjoyed my lunch there with the family, thank you! Will definitely be back to dine again soon.

"Very good"
5/6
Lindsay A.a year ago · 5 reviews

Food was great, setting delightful & service excellent. We will be back.

"Good"
4/6
Marie P.a year ago · 1 review

The Turkey dry but the entrees, lamb chops and veges were great. Bread sides should have been included. We were the last sitting and the staff were cleaning up around us which was off putting considering the price.

"Excellent"
6/6
Pam L.a year ago · 1 review

We took our 96 year old father for Xmas Lunch. Everything was perfect! Wonderful food, great service. A faultless delivery. Thanks to all the staff.

"Excellent"
6/6
Clive J.a year ago · 1 review

Excellent all round food , service and atmosphere. Went for Christmas day and will go back no doubt!!

"Very good"
5/6
Keith H.a year ago · 1 review

Thoroughly enjoyed our Xmas dinner just as good as last year!

"Excellent"
6/6
alvina s.a year ago · 1 review

The food was great and the service was awesome! Definitely will come back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Suzanne E.a year ago · 1 review

Great food, wonderful views, great atmosphere, great service and great value for money. We will be back 😀

"Very good"
5/6
Jan M.a year ago · 1 review

Service was excellent but the noise level was very high

"Very good"
5/6
Lindsay P.a year ago · 1 review

We all enjoyed the food and service. It was a bit loud, but the restaurant was full. Thanks very much.

"Average"
3/6
Craig L.a year ago · 1 review

Attentive service overall. But the food was just average. I'm used to great restaurants in Sydney and New York so maybe I'm being unreasonable but it was not cheap so expected better.

"Very good"
5/6
Katherine V.a year ago · 1 review

Lovely venue. Great food and service. Wonderful way to celebrate a family birthday!

"Good"
4/6
Alison E.a year ago · 2 reviews

Lovely view in window table as requested. Aircon was good

"Excellent"
6/6
John J.a year ago · 1 review

Great food; excellent service. Friendly and helpful staff. Nice ambiance.

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Dinera year ago · 1 review

Service and meal was outstanding, would highly recommend to others.

"Very good"
5/6
Kevin L.a year ago · 1 review

The Duck was great, prices very reasonable. Would go again

"Very good"
5/6
Rachel L.a year ago · 1 review

Lovely service and nice food. The staff are so friendly

"Very good"
5/6
Andrew G.a year ago · 1 review

Really enjoyable experience. Food and service were great. Couldn't fault it.

"Excellent"
6/6
Allana A.a year ago · 1 review

Food and service was amazing. We definitely enjoyed our time at your restaurant ☺️

"Excellent"
6/6
Colin R.a year ago · 2 reviews

Personable staff, nice menu, good value. Management receptive to service suggestion.

"Very good"
5/6
Vivian C.a year ago · 2 reviews

Although there were several groups making more noise than I expected, I didn’t mind as it added to the local atmosphere. Food was very good and pricing reasonable. We’ll go back.

"Very good"
5/6
Vanessa C.2 years ago · 1 review

Lovely food and amazing view made for a great night

"Excellent"
6/6
Bob E.2 years ago · 4 reviews

Four of us; perfect steak for two of us; excellent snapper and pasta for the other two. Really friendly helpful staff. Great venue looking out over Eastern Beach. A perfect evening.

"Very good"
5/6
paddy m.2 years ago · 1 review

it was a quiet friday afternoon. good food and choices

"Excellent"
6/6
Trish H.2 years ago · 1 review

Great food and really good service. Highly recommend. Will definitely go back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Diane T.2 years ago · 2 reviews

The service was excellent and the food cooked to perfection.

"Very good"
5/6
Sandy L.2 years ago · 1 review

always luv it - just want them to put their pate back on menu!

"Excellent"
6/6
Pamela L.2 years ago · 1 review

We love everything about Barracuda restaurant, from the moment one walks in the door to the warm greeting from all staff. The food, which is outstanding and delicious. The service is impeccable, and staff are so friendly and efficient which makes our dining out experience special each time we visit. Warm Regards Pamela Lattimer

"Good"
4/6
Sharon B.2 years ago · 1 review

Good food but service was a bit of a hit and miss.

"Excellent"
6/6
Mary M.2 years ago · 1 review

Excellent food and service. Will definitely go again. Good atmosphere.

"Very good"
5/6
Paul W.2 years ago · 1 review

Great experience, highly recommended. Superb food. Great service. Family catchup table of 9. Not rushed to clear table. 10/10 (And I'm grumpy "apparently")

"Excellent"
6/6
Karen M.2 years ago · 1 review

Always a pleasure to dine at Barracuda, friendly staff. Delicious food and lovely atmosphere

"Very good"
5/6
Rita B.2 years ago · 1 review

Good food at reasonableprice & pleasant staff made for an enjoyable night out

"Very good"
5/6
Lindsay A.2 years ago · 5 reviews

Food was excellent and the service very good. Most enjoyable evening.

"Very good"
5/6
Angela A.2 years ago · 1 review

Very enjoyable evening, good food especially the entree main was a little heavy on the pepper but still very nice

"Excellent"
6/6
Vaughan O.2 years ago · 1 review

1st time there and enjoyed every minute, good portion size, great service and wonderful cocktails.

"Very good"
5/6
Mark C.2 years ago · 2 reviews

First time & will go back again. Food was very nice 👍

"Excellent"
6/6
John N.2 years ago · 1 review

Very Enjoyable with good Food and friendly service and easy booking online

"Very good"
5/6
Irene L.2 years ago · 1 review

The food was tasty and the staff great. An enjoyable night.

"Very good"
5/6
Phil G.2 years ago · 1 review

Pleasant environment and prompt service. Food was really good thanks

"Excellent"
6/6
Lloyd R.2 years ago · 1 review

The restaurant was intimate warm and the food was of great quality. The staff were attentive.

"Average"
3/6
Mike R.2 years ago · 1 review

Waiter was a bit useless. Took forever to come get a drink order once we arrived. So in end we ordered food and drinks same time. Only one entree came out. Asked about other one. He hadn’t written it down. Was decided to bring with rest of food. They don’t leave water on the table like most places. If you wanted water needed to ask. Not sure why they don’t leave a bottle on the table. Food was very good thou

"Excellent"
6/6
Shane B.2 years ago · 1 review

Absolutely amazing seafood dishes, full of flavour and full of seafood... 5 stars!!

"Excellent"
6/6
Diane T.2 years ago · 2 reviews

All our meals were well prepared and tasted truly delicious. All the staff who served us were great too. The tide was in as well so all in all it was most enjoyable. I’ll certainly be back!!!

"Excellent"
6/6
Vikas V.2 years ago · 1 review

Great place and service. Food was really good value. Good quality, Good prices

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