Each visit to Tablee And Grill is crafted as a story worth retelling. From candlelit dinners to lively, social poker nights, our guests share how memorable evenings unfold in our refined New Zealand setting.
“From the moment we arrived, the elegant ambiance transported us—it felt like a true celebration of food and camaraderie.”
Guests often describe their first impression as stepping into an intimate, boutique hotel lounge. Soft jazz, warm lighting, and the gentle clink of glassware create a sense of occasion long before the first course arrives.
Guests share heartwarming stories of laughter and thrilling poker games enjoyed amidst candlelit settings. Between courses, friends and colleagues gather around our velvet-topped tables, enjoying friendly, live games that are as social as they are stylish.
Because our poker evenings are strictly in-person and recreational, the focus stays on conversation, storytelling, and shared enjoyment—never on high-stakes play. Each hand is another opportunity to connect.
Thoughtful, unhurried service is at the heart of every evening. Our team, from the front-of-house to the kitchen and bar, works in harmony to create a seamless, quietly luxurious experience.
“Every member of staff was gracious, attentive, and brought warmth to our entire evening.”
From remembering returning guests by name to anticipating preferences before a word is spoken, our team is praised for their natural, effortless hospitality. Service flows around the table, allowing conversation and enjoyment to take centre stage.
Testimonials often highlight the creativity of our chef’s seasonal menu and the visual poetry of each plate. Guests describe dishes as “artfully composed” and “thoughtfully balanced,” with flavours that reveal themselves in layers.
Many return to experience new seasonal expressions, confident that every visit will feel both familiar and freshly inspired.
Guests recount birthdays, anniversaries, and work milestones marked in our private dining rooms. Stories of surprise desserts, discreet toasts, and customised menus speak to the care invested into every celebration, large or small.
Many note that the space feels both exclusive and warmly inclusive—perfect for those once-in-a-year moments.
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Enquire About Private Dining“The sommelier’s recommendations made each course even more memorable.”
Our sommelier-led pairings are a frequent highlight in guest feedback. With a focus on New Zealand vineyards and classic Old World labels, each recommendation is tailored to the rhythm of your menu and mood.
Guests appreciate the balance of expertise and ease—suggestions are offered as invitations, never obligations, ensuring the experience remains relaxed and personal.
“From martinis to New Zealand pinots, every beverage was exceptional and perfectly paired.”
From slow-stirred martinis to botanical-driven spritzes, our bar team crafts drinks that complement rather than overpower the plate. Guests commend the balance of classics and house signatures, all presented with understated theatre.
Our cellar celebrates New Zealand’s most expressive regions, alongside international favourites that round out the list for every palate.
Our poker experiences are designed as elegant, in-person social gatherings that complement your dining experience. Guests praise the professional hosting, inclusive tables, and unhurried pace that keeps the focus on enjoyment and conversation.
Guests explain how the live dealer and professional hosting make every poker night inclusive, exciting, and fun. Newcomers feel gently guided, while more experienced players appreciate the smooth, well-paced structure of each game.
Because evenings are reservation-only and strictly on-site, the atmosphere remains relaxed and convivial—a refined counterpart to the dining room rather than a separate, high-pressure arena.
Teams and corporate guests highlight how exclusive poker nights, paired with a carefully curated menu, become standout evenings on the calendar. Feedback often mentions seamless event coordination, from welcome drinks to the final hand.
Leaders note that the relaxed, social environment encourages conversation and connection in a way that feels both premium and refreshingly human.
Stories from regulars speak of a place that feels like their private club. Whether they come for a midweek dinner, a Friday poker evening, or a celebratory event, they describe a sense of familiarity and belonging each time they return.
Many guests share that Tablee And Grill has become their preferred setting for introducing friends and clients to New Zealand hospitality at its most considered.
“We instantly felt at home among an elegant crowd, plush furnishings, and softly glowing lights.”
Guests frequently mention the balance we strike between sophistication and warmth. Dressy yet relaxed, the room invites guests to settle in, unwind, and stay a little longer than planned.
It is this feeling of ease, paired with meticulous detail, that keeps our atmosphere both elevated and genuinely welcoming.
Across countless testimonials, a single theme emerges: evenings at Tablee And Grill linger in memory long after the final toast. Guests speak of culinary mastery, impeccable pacing, and a rare sense of being genuinely looked after.
Whether it is a perfectly timed tasting menu, a shared laugh over a friendly poker hand, or a quiet moment between courses, our greatest compliment is hearing: “We cannot wait to come back.”