Lowbrow. Ellerslie — Restaurant in Ōrākei

A Delicious and Enjoyable Experience at LOWBROW Ellerslie

My partner and I recently decided to try LOWBROW in Ellerslie for dinner after coming across numerous positive reviews on Google. We visited on a Saturday around 5pm and were not disappointed. This trendy and modern eatery, which also has a branch at Karangahape Road, prides itself on providing "Good Food" paired with natural wine. The restaurant is suitable for families and has a welcoming and chilled vibe, making it a great choice for a casual dining experience.

Upon arriving, we were greeted with a friendly welcome and informed that we could sit anywhere we liked. The staff member was helpful throughout our visit, although we noticed they seemed a bit understaffed initially. This led to a slight delay in service, but the situation improved when another staff member arrived. The staff member was apologetic for any inconvenience caused.

We ordered a Sando each: the OLD BAE Sando for myself and the Bronco Sando for my partner, accompanied by the Kumara Salad and Loaded Curly Fries. The food was delicious and met our expectations in terms of taste and quality. The OLD BAE Sando featured cornflake chicken thigh, Swiss cheese, old bay mayo, and pickled courgette, while the Bronco Sando was made with a brisket patty, onion rings, pickles, cheddar, and house BBQ sauce. We enjoyed every bite and are looking forward to trying other Sandos in the future.

The ambiance at LOWBROW was light and inviting, with a cool and funky interior design. The restaurant was clean and tidy, and we felt the prices were reasonable for the quality of food served. They have a good selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks; I opted for a zero-alcohol beer since I wasn't drinking.

You can book a table online, and their operating hours are as follows:

Ellerslie: Sun-Thu: 11:30am-9pm Fri & Sat: 11:30am-10pm

St Kevins Arcade: Sun-Thu: 12pm-9pm Fri & Sat: 12pm-10pm

Overall, our dining experience at LOWBROW was enjoyable, and we would definitely go back. I would recommend this restaurant to others looking for a tasty and relaxed meal in a welcoming atmosphere. I'm giving LOWBROW Ellerslie a well-deserved...

We came by for an early dinner. We didn't book and managed to get a table for about 10. The menu has a range of fried chicken options as well as burger options. They have a series of sauces from mild to extremely spice for both. They also have a large range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, which you can add to your meal as a combo. We sat at the table and they came to take our orders when we were ready. We did have to order staggered since some people arrived late but the food came out around the same time which was nice. I grabbed the whole wings basket with the smokey sauce. It was four whole wings with bread covered with the sauce, or in this case, seasoning powder. The wings were cooked well and crunchy and came with ranch dipping sauce. The sauced wings looked quite good and the burgers were decently sized so I would probably want to try those. There is a sink by the bar which was convenient. There is also one bathroom at the back. It was a nice place for tasty chicken and they have made the restaurant...

Amazing comfort food with bold flavours!

We tried a variety of items and were seriously impressed. The slow-cooked beef brisket burger was a standout — juicy, tender, and served with a rich gravy perfect for dipping. It took the flavour to the next level!

The Old Bae chicken thigh burger and OG Chicken Sando (featuring free-range chicken thigh) were both crispy, juicy, and packed with seasoning. If you’re into bold, punchy flavours, these won’t disappoint.

The MacDaddy burger — stacked with a beef brisket patty — was indulgent and satisfying

The loaded brisket curly fries were next-level good. Cheesy, meaty, and full of texture — a must-order side.

We also got the wings sharing basket, and wow — we didn’t expect the wings to be that big! They came out steaming hot, straight from the deep fryer. Definitely let them cool while you dig into your burgers first!

Service was great — the staff were friendly, attentive, and happy to help. Highly recommend for a casual feast that hits all the...