We’ve got your dinner dates sorted! Check out some of these fantastic restaurants on the North Shore for your next outing.
Cooper & Co
Published on: 2 May, 2017
We’ve got your dinner dates sorted! Check out some of these fantastic restaurants on the North Shore for your next outing.

| 437 Beach Road, Mairangi Bay |
Paper Moon is undisputedly Mairangi Bay’s favourite dining and drinking spot. Be it for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or drinks into the evening, they’re the place that pleases. Open seven days from 7:30am to 11pm. If you’re looking for a great meal at any time of the day, head on over to Paper Moon, Mairangi Bay.
Our pick off the menu:
Chicken & Mushroom Ballotine
Rolled chicken breast w mushroom wrapped in bacon, creamy mash, baby carrots, peas,truffle jus & capsicum jam.
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| 129 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna |
Tok Tok is a unique restaurant with Asian fusion cuisine. If you haven’t been yet, this is a must visit restaurant, not just for the amazing meals… but the cocktails too! We at Cooper & Co regularly choose Tok Tok as our go to for team lunches. Getting a table here can be difficult if you haven’t made a booking, so get in quick and discover the taste of Asian fusion that Tok Tok has to offer.
Our pick off the menu:
Duck Pad Thai
Rolled rice noodles, tofu, dried shrimp, peanut and chili jam.


| 82 Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead Point |
Moxie serves modern cuisine with a mix of European French & Asian fusion. Situated within the Birkenhead suburb fitting in with the houses with its Villa style approach. Enjoy this fine dining experience for your next date night with a large glass of red wine, to fit the up and coming winter mood. Moxie delivers outstanding customer service and serves up the yummiest of dishes. Head on over to Birkenhead to try for yourself!
Our pick off the menu:
Lamb Rack
Lamb Rack, Aubergine Parmigiana,Harrisa and Basil.
| 115 Queen Street, Northcote Point |
The Engine Room is another one of Cooper & Co’s most enjoyed restaurants. We love it so much that we often present vouchers to our clients for a lovely meal out. The Engine Room is well knows for it’s international selection of dishes such as the twice-baked goat’s cheese soufflé (highly recommend), churros con chocolate & European choices.
Our pick off the menu:
Snapper
Snapper, tomato, lemongrass, red rice, black bean and ginger.
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| 212 Kitchener Road, Milford |
Musashi is a traditional Japanese restaurant which provides fine seasonal ingredients and good choice of local wines, it also treats diners to traditional Japanese refreshments such as Sake and Shochu (YUM!). This is the best lunch spot ever… watch out if you work in Milford, this place will surely put a dent in the wallet. Musashi is a great place to visit for lunch and dinner and provides an amazing dining experience for everyone.
Our pick off the menu:
Teriyaki Chicken Lunch Box
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| Fortieth & Hurstmere, Shop 3, 40 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna |
El Humero is the first traditional Colombian-style barbecue restaurant in New Zealand & we’re so lucky to have it here on the North Shore! The Colombian-style barbecue dishes prepared fresh over traditional wood-fired and charcoal grills will be sure to get your mouth watering. Make sure to get a booking here as the little restaurant fills up super fast! Great for a mid week dinner treat with a loved one. Tip – Not the best place to visit for a vegetarian!
Our pick off the menu:
Costillas Short Ribs
400 grams tender beef ribs, marinated with our special recipe, slow cooked and smoked on manuka wood for over 24 hours.
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| 40 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna |
Bird On A Wire is the local lunch stop for our Takapuna offices! We just can’t get enough of the healthy salads, warm baguettes and free range chicken of course. Bird On A Wire offer an amazing variety of salad sizes, carb options, sides & the friendliest of staff. Located down the beautiful Fortieth & Hurstmere lane way among El Humero, Burger Burger & Fish Fish + more! As busy as they are the lines seems to move quite quickly here, come and visit them today. You might see us there!
Our pick off the menu (Chicken, Chicken & Chicken!) :
The Classic Warm Baguette
Pulled Chicken, Tarragon Mayo, Cos
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