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The Grill by Sean Connolly

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The Grill by Sean Connolly

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The Grill by Sean Connolly offers a simple and uncomplicated dining experience, with contemporary ambiance.

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For me, bringing people together is what good dining is all about. So at The Grill we take pride in offering you a relaxed, uncomplicated atmosphere. An atmosphere that complements our fresh, honest fare, simply prepared to let the natural flavours shine through.

From tender pasture-fed meat to succulent sustainable seafood, you'll notice there's a distinctly Kiwi accent to our menu. In fact most of the ingredients we use are sourced locally from specially selected New Zealand suppliers, along with much of the cookware and a rather special wine list. It all helps remind us to keep things simple and authentic - and helps keep the conversation flowing too!

In short, whether you're looking for a casual lunch with friends or a sophisticated dinner with clients, there's something to suit every palate. So come on down to Federal Street and enjoy life at The Grill. You'll always be welcome here.

Sean Connolly

Address: SKYCITY Grand Hotel 90 Federal St, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
Phone: 09-363 7067
zn.oc.znllirgeht@snoitavreser
State: Auckland
City: Auckland
Zip Code: 1010


Opening Hours

Monday: 5:30 – 10:30 PM
Tuesday: 5:30 – 10:30 PM
Wednesday: 5:30 – 10:30 PM
Thursday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:30 PM
Friday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM
Saturday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:30 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:30 PM

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Reviews
Enjoyed a gorgeous meal here for final night in Auckland. Definitely worth it. Lovely ambiance to enjoy the oysters, steak and wide dessert selection. Staff were attentive and helpful without being bothersome. Would highly recommend. Great wine choices too.
9 years ago (05-01-2018)
Went for a cozy dinner for two, ordered the rib eye on the bone and the Japanese scotch accompanied by the chef's salad and a bottle of red wine. The steak was exquisite which is what we expected for this restaurant. The chef's salad is a gorgeous side and is prepared in front of you. This is a good restaurant but somehow the whole experience just seems a little disjointed. The table service is very casual and jovial, the music playing was rock music, the seating is grand with lots of leather and hard surfaces. The reception staff were helpful and smiling but actually paying attention to other things happening rather than the person in front of them. Having to walk out of the restaurant and past hotel reception to go to the toilet made me feel a bit like I was going to a restaurant in a mall but paying fine dining prices. A lovely touch from our waiter and the kitchen who happily made a dessert from us that was not on the menu.
9 years ago (25-11-2017)
Top food verry good personal proffional end fast very friendly make sure you are on time it is full fast in de weekends
8 years ago (01-04-2018)
The best selection of steaks I've had in my entire life. The restaurant atmosphere was welcoming and professional. Staff were friendly and actively engaged in their service. The steak tartare was prepared in front of us and was a great experience to learn about the food that we're eating. Great food, great service, for a reasonably pricey restaurant
9 years ago (17-10-2017)
Half a decade ago I first had the pleasure of dining at The Grill by Sean Connolly, in one of my most memorable and enjoyable meals in New Zealand. Now on the cusp of leaving for another shore, it seemed only fitting that I should make the pilgrimage to return. The mood was different this time around; dining solo rather than with my companion, I was greeted warmly and then sat at a table which offered me full view of the kitchen. While in comparison I too felt similarly on display, I appreciated the position as it gave me such an insight into the operation. The room is a fascinating flurry of white jackets, both behind the service counter and on the floor. In this scenario it is hard to know who is chef, and who is wait-staff as both are bedecked the same style. My waiter for the evening was an earnest young chap who was giving his best and didn’t put a foot wrong. I have also never dined at a fine-dining priced restaurant and been treated to Nirvana and Green Day blasted from the speakers. All well and fine, but not what one expects given the white tablecloths and polished sparkling glasses and moody elegant interior. Certainly gave me a chuckle. On to the food; a welcome mushroom broth as an amouse bouche. Velvety and smooth, it set my palate up nicely for the meal to come. My Snow-Crab Cocktail was a retro, uplifted version of the familiar 70s prawn staple. Really well done dressing that let the crab come through without overpowering the delicate meat, a zing of citrus. The glassware was theatrical and fun but did seem to want to tip over if I wasn’t careful given its narrow base. On to the main; I wanted to see what such a talented team could do with venison so I chose Peppered wild venison, celeriac puree, roast apples, sweet and sour sauce. Here’s where I feel The Grill takes liberties; at $49 I expect more of a complete dish than purely receiving the protein + sauce. No garnish, and the roast apple being another sauce, it was a very very delicious but also hideously expensive way to experience a beautiful cut of venison. I had chosen some onion rings to accompany as well for $12. The Grill goes for the dramatic thick-cut slices of onion for its rings; while pleasing to the eye these never eat as well as the greater surface volume means a longer cooking time, subsequently more grease absorbed and an oily eating experience. My waiter had helped me choose an excellent red wine to go with this lavish main however, and I was in good enough spirits to choose the souffle to finish which was advertised to take 25 minutes. They weren’t wrong about the wait, but it was worth it. Dramatic and fluffy, the souffle held a hidden treasure of lemon syrup at its base while the berry sorbet to accompany was smooth and fresh. An espresso was just the night-cap I needed. Still a magical place, the only thing I can say is that it must only be a special treat or occasion to justify the spend; sides at that price are to be shared for sure. There’s luxury, skill, but also liberty here. I’m glad I returned.
9 years ago (13-01-2018)
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