Stanley Avenue Wine Bar & Bistro

Elegant and relaxed environment, perfect for a quiet dinner. It’s a relatively small menu, but everything on it sounded amazing. We will be back!

An enjoyable couple of al fresco meals with good friendly service. Based on this first visit I will be returning.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND! You need to check out this little gem! We dined on a Saturday night and have been blown away by their amazing menu, attention to detail, great wine list, gorgeous fit out, lovely, genuine service- not to mention their awesome food! Every dish was fab, I can’t mention anything we didn’t enjoy and we tried a LOT! The menu has something for everyone and try something you wouldn’t normally! Definitely choose this place for your next dining out occasion!

Outstanding service outstanding food, and wine too. Great atmosphere. Perfect suburban local for a night out (without kids)

Exceptional food, great wine list, lovely staff and venue. Came recommended from our Airbnb, and was spot on. 10/10!

Definitely worth a visit. We received a nice welcome from Anna and Catherine. It was blustery last evening and we hadn't made a reservation but they were so accommodating. I ordered the beef which was very tender and my friend enjoyed her chicken dish. We shared a generous side dish of kumara and goats cheese. Dessert was limonocello and also banana meringue with rum sauce (a little too sweet.no problem, they would let the chef know). Stanley Ave has an incredible wine selection. They have tried to reduce noise with acoustic paneling.

What a superb venue and team.
Myself and my partner had a fabulous dining and wining experience here recently and look forward to returning. We wanted to try everything so we did our best and nothing disappointed, the food was exceptional.
Matthew was such a great host and extremely accommodating. We asked for wine pairings with our meals and he hand picked a great selection of wines that complemented the food so well.
A big thank you to the whole team for such a great experience, the hospitality did not go unnoticed.

Food was tasty with a bit of flair. The service was attentive and just right wait times between courses while the waiter took time to explain the menu and recommend. Ambience was relaxed and stylish. Haven't been to a decent North Shore bistro in years until now. Highly recommend and will definitely be back.

Great venue. Wonderful to see that the Johnston bench is in full use. Weary walkers up Crown hill can rest on the seat donated to the locals of Milford in 1926. Now with added benefit of a free beer for anyone who asks

Amazing wine and food.
Beautiful premis and the best, knowledgeable staff.
Best in Auckland by far!
Always talk your wine choices over w the two manager/owners, they always set us right!

A brilliant night out. The food was exceptional, service was perfect, and a killer wine list. What else do you want?

For sure my favourite restaurant experience on the north shore.