The sugar club SKYCITY Entertainment Group Review

Excellent. Couldn't be more impressed. Fantastic food, excellent service and bsst views in town! Thoroughly recommended and we will be back!

This bad restaurant illegally stole 100 euros from my bank account!

Beautiful space to sip a wine or a cocktail (well made), but a bit pricey and the staff are not overly helpful or friendly.

Didnt go there but looked at the menu while going to orbit. You know gisborne is spelt gisborne, not gisbourne (snapper) aye, gummmon kids really?

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Great meals, great service, great for a special occasion. Have been several times

The views from the Skytower pales in comparison to the views in the dining area here. The views here through the crystal clear glass was incredible and gives a nice ambiance to the restaurant.
We came here for restaurant month so we were able to get dinner for lunch prices. The service was top notch right from entry, being taken care of without being overbearing.
the pace of the meal was quite slow but enjoyable. The food itself was really well prepared and delicious. The Ora king salmon was melt in the mouth tender. I really liked the chicken fat fish with the chicken crackling and tasty coconut foam. The vegetable side was also nice, I really liked the truffled potatoes. The dessert were also quite interesting, particularly the mandarin one.
Definitely a really nice place for a special occasion or if you are wanting a really decadent meal. Really good service and food.

On the 53rd floor at Sky Tower ....Peter Gordan wraps it up with the food....the staff....the magnificent view and his warm and entertaining personality. We loved it.

Second time here ..as a fellow chef had amazing time with great food and service...

Had the one of the best dining experiences at Sugar Club. Went with the tasting menu and drink matches and just wow! Along with the amazing food was the amazing service from the wait staff. Definitely recommend this place for whatever occasion you are celebrating, it does not disappoint. And if that's not enough you get a bonus with the fantastic views!!

Great food, view and service. Dylan our waiter was brilliant and hugely knowledgable on their meals.

Epic view, and incredible service. That's about it. Foods a bit ho-hum, nothing special. Would be better if the portions were a bit more generous especially if you are paying $135 for a 6 course degustation. Definitely the right place to go for a special occasion but you won't walk out thinking the food was amazing.

We enjoyed a superb Friday lunch here today. It really was first rate. The beef was sublime and the deserts incredibly inventive. Who knew that a carrot sorbet could be so delicious? The service was attentive without being obtrusive and of course you couldn't ask for a better view. My first visit but I'll be back.

A great restaurant and the food was absolutely delicious.

Had a fantastic night here for my Daughter's 21st birthday. The service and food were fantastic!! The wait staff and everyone were so accommodating. Thankyou thankyou thankyou! Highly recommend.

Amazing location on top of Skytower, the food and service are great, and it really makes for a special evening!

Always an amazing experience. Food is consistently good. Worth the money and time.

I have been with friends twice for lunch, such a special place, amazing views plus the food is amazing, so special, not noisy, a very special place, staff are so attentive, sat on the couch and had our coffees. I will definitely go for my birthday for lunch, as a special treat.

I took a special woman here for lovely date. You walk up to the entrance and your greeted by a warm welcome. You get the choice to go to the observation deck before go for you dinner so go a bit earlier so you can take your time. Even if you have time to spare you can sit at the bar and look out over aucklands beautiful harbor. Once at your dinner table you will have stunning view no matter where your sat. I strongly suggest going for the 7 course with the complementing wines it is absolutely amazing. The taste, the smell, the sight, the experience and the service were excellent i could not have had a better night. 1 last little treat they give you, raining outside? , not a problem park in the skycity car park it is complentary if you eat here and you dont ever have to walk outside into bad weather. Highly recommended. Thank you skycity

OMG what can I say. It's expensive but what an experience.So different. Felt totally spoilt. The ultimate dining experience!

Fine dinning with an excellent view of the city! Had the $59 special, two mains with a dessert, was a very satisfying lunch!

Been twice, first time amazing and we looked foward to visiting again. Second visit our server was a bit arrogant, the bar tender even had to request him take our drinks as they sat there so long (we were going to get them ourselves but felt a bit awkward). We were served the wrong deserts even after we enquired if they were what the person had ordered (a bit of a pain when one person hates fruit and the other hates chocolate). Compared to our initial visit we were let down by the snacks (snack i should say as there was only one) and we were told that we must of had the tasting menu the first time round (I dont know how someone can be arrogant enough to believe he knows better a customers previous experience).
Left the second time feeling very sick and after suffered possibly the worst case of food poisoning i have ever experienced, i was knocked out for 3 days unable to eat more than toast which was an awful way to spend xmas.

I dont think we will be back, we will celebrate occasions at Bracu from now on.

What an incredible experience!
Dinning at SC .The presentation of the food , flavors & Service was Outstanding , our Waiter Marcus was French , he took great care of us, he made our evening extra special.
I Highly recommend! Dinning here!
Thank you to the talented Chefs & all the other staff that made our evening special .

What an experience! We visited on a whim & only had drinks, but we're so impressed from our afternoon visit that we booked again for evening drinks.
The customer service here is outstanding; Pete thoroughally looked after us during both our visits & we cannot wait to visit again soon. The cocktails are tailor-made if something from the authentic menu doesn't suit - you will not be disappointed! We were also luckily enough to be around for the 'Happy Hour'.
Thank you all for your hospitality, especially Pete. We will be back soon & will booking a dining experience.

Had the tasting menu which was unfortunately hit-and-miss. The venison was a stand-out dish; the octopus appetizer and fish (main) were also excellent. Sadly, the flavour combinations in the duck breast and chocolate dessert (with rhubarb and hibiscus granita) left me feeling confused and underwhelmed.

The restaurant itself is beautiful, with glitzy surroundings, and we had good service. But if you're looking for a fine dining experience, and aren't fussed about having a panoramic view, there are better options in Auckland - including the likes of Sidart, Culprit and Cocoro.

Great views of the city towards the bridge.. Nice relaxed atmosphere and great food. All in all a perfect way to spend a beautiful evening with your loved one(s).

My husband and I loved it, very romantic and spectacular views !

My partner and I had a few drinks and nibbles in the bar area of the Sugar Club recently... What a gorgeous spot! Great view, great vibe, great service. We ordered the Charcuterie platter which had a very generous amount of meats and bread More

Beautiful food, fantastic service (and hilarious) . The vegetarian deg was amazing and was actually better than my partner's meat deg (we rated them course by course). Great to get free parking and a ride up the sky tower included.
Shame it is in the Sky City complex and supporting gambling.

The views from the Skytower pales in comparison to the views in the dining area here. The views here through the crystal clear glass was incredible and gives a nice ambiance to the restaurant.
The pace of the meal was quite slow but enjoyable. The food itself was really well prepared and delicious. The Ora king salmon was melt in the mouth tender. I really liked the chicken fat fish with the chicken crackling and tasty coconut foam. The vegetable side was also nice, I really liked the truffled potatoes. The dessert were also quite interesting, particularly the mandarin one.
Definitely a really nice place for a special occasion or if you are wanting a really decadent meal. Really good service and food.

We were lucky enough to visit The Sugar Club on Saturday night courtesy of Coast Radio via a competition that I won. I have to say this restaurant could not be more highly recommended. The service was outstanding, the food exquisite and the views fabulous. When we arrived we were seated at the lounge area and offered the cocktail lists, wine lists etc. I decided it would be a treat to have a cocktail but did not like any listed so I asked if they could mix me a creamy cocktail. The bar waiter came out talked to me and ended up making a lovely cocktail for me. Nothing appeared to be too much trouble. I was very impressed. Our waiter, the bar staff, everyone was so pleasant and their clear objective was to ensure the dining pleasure of their guests. We are definately returning it is totally fabulous. We thoroughly enjoyed the food, the opulance of the venue and the professionalism of the staff in every way. Every staff member we walked past as we left wished us a good evening. The staff at the Sugar Club are a credit to the establishment as is the food. Awesome restaurant one I will be recommending to all my friends and family. We will be back!
Sue Pond

Literally my favourite place to eat in all of Auckland. Perfect for a special occasion - definitely book well in advance (a week or so) if you want a busy time like Friday/Saturday night.

Good option to be able to take the standard degustation 7 course menu or build your own based on a range of 18 or so dishes and 4 desserts.

Service was outstanding, the menu varied and unique. Overall well worth the investment.

Great views. Went years ago and really enjoyed so we thought a return visit was going to be a treat. Unfortunately I found the Octopus entree tasteless and my lamb main should gave been still running in the paddock. Won't be going back.

Delicious food and you can also enjoy the Auckland view while you dine.
Great service and excellent atmosphere.

Also best duck I've had.

An unforgettable experience, we came up for two friends birthday and was pleasantly surprised by the adorable Kiwiana theme within all the dishes. The cheeky marmite appetizer was greatly appreciate! The plating was immaculate and if I speak for myself the quail was so tender and the condiments were very distinct and well curated - allowed for much more experimental dining. Scampi dumpling was lovely and the yuzu added a sweet kick. Thanks sugar club for the little birthday surprise bonbons too! The girls felt very spoilt

The Sugar Club up the Sky Tower was an extremely exciting first time dining experience and much anticipated as I d heard so many positive things about the place. From entering, you re greeted by an immediate sense of opulence and finery with the cityscape panorama view being overwhelming in the best way possible. Staff service is exceptional and it enhances the experience.

Since we had ordered off a set menu it was exhilarating to anticipate each delicate and splendid plate of food appear and it was an elevated pleasure having the interim item like the palate cleanser, amuse bouche and bread be served. Each dish I ordered was simply exquisite and most satisfying from the crayfish linguine to the pork belly. I was in heaven and hope to return soon. Highly recommended!

Staff were attentive water was always topped up and never got to empty. Food was amazing and they brought us a surprise treat at the end

Up up in the sky, great ambience and authentic food

Immaculately presented food, knowledgeable and attentive wait staff and unbeatable views on a clear day. Very expensive, but the varied, small dishes were a delight to the taste buds.

Stunning setting - the views are unrivalled, however I expected more of the food. While it was nice, I wouldn't rave about it.

Great food, great service! Portions are ok but that s understandable. Drinks also nice. Good place for your special occasions!

Had lunch with my wife who has been here two or three times , I loved it ! Welcomed by lovely friendly unpushy staff ( if thts a word!) Admired the best view in Auckland whilst sipping a delicious vodka cocktail that took me back to the lollies I bought as a kid (fizzies ) sweet and sour, yummy. Once seated, casual (but professional ) staff took us through the menu at ease and once the word 'crayfish ' was mentioned, I was sold for the first course, what I tasted was a velvet like textured linguine with small but delicious chunks of crayfish in a silly creamy sauce. Next I had the duck breast cooked perfectly , pink , tender and with an unusual but delecate curry sauce (jus) accompanied by a delightful samosa! I'm sure I could continue on , but the daytime experience was a fantastic way to a leisurely Sat lunch in Auckland. Definitely be back for more!

First of all you have a wonderful view over Auckland and that would be enough. Then you add excellent food in a chic restaurant with a prepared and friendly staff that makes you feel at ease and you have a perfect experience.

This was the most exquisite dining experience I have ever had. The service, staff, food, drinks, experience and venue were faultless accompanied by a spectacular view. The attention to detail was outstanding down to the timing in between courses and always making sure my water glass was full. Highly recommend the tasting dinner menu. Fine dining, fusion food at it's best!

We did the tasting menu, such a great tasty variety of kiwi inspired dishes.

Had a 3 course meal for 2 people here. Portions are small. However the taste is unbelievable and so is the view. Expect high prices but first class dining with first class staff. Can recommend this for special occasions.

We received a excellent welcome from the friendly bar staff followed by some enjoyable pre dinner drinks; along with the most amazing views of Auckland city.
Unfortunately the dreadful table service totally ruined our dining experience. We were shown to our table. No menu's were given until we asked for them approximately half an hour later. A couple of our party were allergic to beans which was the vegetable dish of the day so we requested a salad instead. The waiter said this was not available... In frustration I asked another waiter who asked the chef and it was kindly added to our order! For our 1.30pm booking we were served at 2.45... We joked as all our photos of the restaurant have no food in them! A food-less restaurant! Ha ha!
The order was wrong when it arrived! but we ate the fish instead of the lamb as we were over it all by this stage! and the potatoes arrived late probably because they were forgotten.
I made an inquiry re the average wait time that a diner would expect to wait on a 1.30pm booking. We received an apology and informed that the whole dining experience should not take over 2.5 hours and we had waited longer than usual. I was happy to leave it as an apology. I then was brought a totally useless bit of paper showing me the time of each course at our table. This came across as arrogant and confrontational. I ignored it!
On a positively note the food was excellent! However there are better restaurants in Auckland and importantly restaurants where the waiting staff engage in the celebration process of the meal. This was a special occasion and I definitely will not be returning.

Me and my partner was there for our celebration. View was an amazing and so friendly waitress German lady was so attentive and I just love her!. We had three course but it was more than that I expected. So filling and my favorite wine was on the top of menu. I was hesitated what to choose for dessert was absolutely amazing "chocolate "want just chocolate. It wss fijoa and lemongrass icecream. Thx for all of waiters and waitresses. Good team! Wr will come back to Sugar club again. I Love New Zealand.

Expensive but the service and food is perfect. The views over Auckland as the sunsets is also work booking.

The food is wonderful and the view was breathtaking, only complaint is the deserts they are like super sweet so sweet to the point where the other components of the desert is masked and all you can taste is just sugar

Awesome experience - the food, staff and views were great!

Had a terrible experience here last weekend. We had a table booked for 8.30pm, kitchen closes at 9.00pm. Clearly later bookings aren't a priority for Sugar Club when it comes to meals as after two dishes we up and left.

The duck and lamb was over cooked (to the point of being grey), and so oversalted it was inedible. Fortunately the Maitre D could see the issues clearly and we weren't asked to pay. We were apologised to invited back but I won't take the risk.

A real shame given all the hype, and having to pay for a babysitter on one of the rare occasions my wife and I can go on a date. Do not recommend.

Enjoyed another great lunch at the Sugar Club Restaurant (top of Sky Tower). Perfect food, wine, and service, topped off with an awesome view of the city.

Spent the afternoon at a bar table overlooking the city on a beautiful sunny day drinking delicious cocktails and eating great food. Superb service, these guys make you feel special. Thank you!

Peter Gordon's original Fusion restaurant has been recreated with a hell of a view in the Skytower, and it's still one of the best nights of food and cocktails you can get in Auckland. It's lost it's old Fusion menu, but now does some of the best of NZ. Nice solid 5 star cuisine. Nothing inventive that will grab you by the throat, but still some of the best fine dining in Auckland.

The dinner is fantastic - everything is good, but splash out for the degustation if you want them to take you on a food adventure - but my favourite thing about the Sugar Club is cocktails and dessert with a view. Coming up on a Friday or Saturday night, you just head up for cocktails or dessert - and your Skytower admission is FREE as your dining/drinking covers it.

Cocktails with a view? Yes please!

Food was nice and as expected for the price, nothing overwhelming. Service was fair to above average. My biggest gripe, especially when dining alone (as was the case this time), is that you order a 150ml glass of wine and it would be lucky to be 90ml at best. The second glass was even smaller than the first. 4 stars is probably generous but I'll live with that because of the view.

Amazing service with creative presentation and beautiful cuisine.

One of my all time great restaurants. Outstanding menu ( although or vegetarian options) excellent wine list beautiful views, best in class service.

Thanks sooooo much to The Sugar Club for donating champagne bottles......
These will be turned into metro jar candles, which will then be sold to raise money for the Auckland City Mission!!
Cheers guys! Looking forward to our next collection!

Well, it's not a secret this place is particularly bad. Exclusively made for rich people who have money to waste and no taste in food. Basically most of the rich people. The restaurant is well knows for being not good and particularly expensive just because you are on the SkyTower, where, also, you do not have a chance to see the highlight of the city skyline: the SkyTower itself. Not recommended.

Thank you Sugar Club for such a special afternoon. You made our anniversary feel so special. Food was incredible, service amazing, the unexpected treats were fab. The views .... felt like we had the best seats possible :) we will define again :)

Wonderful service and fantastic view. Food is also top grade. They were able to present the food well both aesthetically and deliciously. Highly recommend the venison and the paua.

Degustation. Courses were rushed. Wine glasses weren't filled full... Served food while in the bathroom Fish was dry. Great view, nice ambience. Flavours of some of the foods were great. Bought out special desert for birthday which was good.

Great views and exceptional service. We had the A La Carte Lunch menu and we were surprised at how much food we actually got. Great flavors and presentation.

For upscale restaurant scam people in the middle of the day it s not nice .When came downstairs to the guy he told me in order to go upstairs you need minimum have 3 meal course and showed me the lunch menu where the prices are cheaper when arrived upstairs the server showed me dinner menu with higher priced that s not a good way to bring people .the food was ok maybe 6 our 10 I would call it they put more effort to make it look good
Instead of work on a flavors.

Amazing food, service and view. Fantastic catering to all dietary requirements, including vegans. Loved the low CO2 menu/research (had read the article previously). Chose the set menu this time but will be back for the degustation.

Nice location, but very small menu and no options for vegetarians/vegans

We only had drinks and some olives but what a contrast to the service downstairs! Staff were delighted to seat us and were friendly and welcoming. Olives were great and the cocktails tasty and decently priced. Great art deco style interior and the views added up to a very memorable and unique experience. Thank you

Great cocktails, beautiful view and friendly helpful bar tenders. I'd thoroughly recommend :)

Exceptional and unique dishes, faultless service and a lovely dining environment. Hard to compare to anywhere, really

The menu portion size is very confusing & makes it even more confusing when trying to match with wines...
DINE was a far better experience & it was a shame to see it go.....

The location is great and the food is amazing. Would definitely recommend. We had 3 dishes per person and that was exactly the right amount for us.

We were in Auckland and having dined here about three years ago we thought it was worth another visit - unfortunately they were full, so we booked Orbit instead, but we had a short wait so we went up to Sugar Club for a cocktail while we waited. The place has such an amazing feel, view was amazing of course, cocktails delicious and staff friendly. Will get organised and make a booking next time