Stanley Avenue Wine Bar & Bistro

We had such a great night! Friendly smiling staff, great cocktails and wine list, truly delicious food, beautiful fit out and ambience. Fabulous experience! Thank you.

Amazing food, cocktails, wines and service. Totally fabulous experience every time you vision. Presentation and flavour profiles are just stunning.

Terrific ambience and great staff. Food is very good but servings very much "fine dining' size.

This place gives you the premium dining experience. As good as the best in town. Amazing food and service every time we have eaten here. So good I wanted to leave a review!

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Stanley Avenue in Milford, and I must say, it was an outstanding experience. From the moment I arrived, I was impressed by the welcoming and stylish ambiance of the restaurant. The service was top-notch, and our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and wine list.

For starters, I ordered the sourdough bread, which was fresh and had a delicious crust, and the arancini, which were crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. Both were excellent, but the real standout dish was the duck, which I ordered as my main. It was perfectly cooked, with crispy skin and juicy meat, and the accompanying sauce was a delicious complement to the dish.

Speaking of wine, the wine list at Stanley Avenue was beyond good - it was truly exceptional. With a wide variety of bottles from all over the world, there was something to suit every taste and budget.

Highly recommend them to anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience in Milford. The food is excellent, the service is outstanding, and the wine list is top-notch. I will definitely be returning soon!

Wow: It's a totally amazing place. Great food, wonderful wine. Matt is very knowledgeable and suggested
the perfect wine to go with our exquisite food. Nothing was too difficult. Our waitress was a delight and very attentive. Highly recommend this place. Our second visit and a third will be a must next time we visit from Wellington.

Busy Friday night. Delicious small plates and large wine list, cocktails, beer. Friendly energy.

Very welcoming, great friendly staff. Good drinks list, plenty of food options for a neighborhood cafe, focus is on sharing. Had the superb tartare and the charcuterie plate, good mix of items and well done came with right quantity of (nice) bread / lavosh to match the plate. Great atmosphere on early Sat evening, definite return

Kathryn looked after our every need, and it really seemed like we were the only customers in the packed venue. Cracker spot to really relish that fine dining experience. My family highly recommends Stanley Avenue Wine Bar. We can't wait to go back for more.

We popped in for after work drinks and a couple of tasty snacks at this local gem. If you haven't been here it's well worth a visit! The Truffle Mushroom Arancini are a must, so is the Beef Tartare. Great atmosphere and superb wine list too! Absolutely recommended.

Interesting and perfectly executed menu.
Exceptional service.
A place to keep going back to.

They get no stars
Just wanted to grab a drink, for some reason I was asked twice to go to cafe next door.
Was odd, eventually was able to get drink
Person asking didn’t even bother greeting or getting off the chair
But did serve the drink

Third time dining at Stanley Avenue last night. Quality of cooking and presentation is way above standard local restaurant fare and better than most in the central city and Viaduct areas.
Imaginative flavours are complemented with seasonal ingredients at reasonable prices. Decor is modern with a happy, lively vibe to the place. The front of house team is polished and professional, while still remaining relaxed and welcoming. Thanks for a great evening!

The two older staff members were incredibly arrogant from the time we walked in. The older blonde women asked us if we wanted another drink, and when I said no she took my unfinished cocktail and walked off. Such a shame as all of the younger staff were so friendly and courteous.

An intimate warm and inviting restaurant. I loved the food, service, and atmosphere. I highly recommend this cafe wine bar. Brilliant.

A beautiful meal again. Cheers to the Chef. Flavours amazing. Staff very efficient and Matthew is one of the best so experienced. Thankyou.

Just the greatest food coupled with fantastic service and a lovely atmosphere. Highly recommended

We had a birthday dinner at the Bistro. The vibe is amazing and waiters are super friendly. We ordered fish and wine. The fish was absolutely amazing, couldn’t get enough! Then we had dessert. A chocolate something with caramel artichoke, OMG it was good. Will definitely return!

An enjoyable couple of al fresco meals with good friendly service. Based on this first visit I will be returning. I returned for a brilliant evening meal. The beef cheeks melt in the mouth & the deserts we ordered were perfect. Will be returning more often after this latest visit.

We had lunch here last week and it was a wonderful experience. Eating out with young kids can be less than enjoyable but the staff at Stanley’s made us feel very welcome. Our waitress, Erana, was an absolute delight and the food was excellent and an incredible bargain to boot. A definite 5 star experience.