Our Land Bar — Restaurant in Waitematā

I wanted to like this place. The setting is warm and inviting. The food however is a far departure from the style and setting of the restaurant and the hotel. Both the paté and one of the cheeses on the charcuterie board tasted off. The macaroni and cheese had little cheese and no bechamel leaving the macaroni lonely and dry. I liked the concept but not the execution of the plate winter is coming(it's chestnut mushrooms with smoked ricotta and crispy kale) but the dry inedible section of stalks were left attached. The short rib was the highlight of the meal. It was cooked well but could use more jus. The sides served with the short rib (a honey glazed carrot and mashed potatoes) left much...

During my stay at the Cordis hotel in Auckland, I had the pleasure of dining at their restaurant, Our Land is Alive. Nestled in a picturesque setting, the restaurant offers a delightful array of drinks, each one more delicious than the last. However, what truly set my experience apart was the exceptional customer service provided by the staff, particularly the manager, Meg. She went above and beyond to ensure my dining experience was nothing short of perfect. I am immensely grateful for her dedication and attention to detail. Thank you, Meg, and the entire team at Our Land is Alive for making my...

Amazing customer service by a very thoughtful team. Very considerate, helpful and similar to the Cordis staff go above and beyond. The two stars are for them. The rest of the zero 3 stars is for the cocktails ambience and food. Its more like a sports bar than a tropical setting that it reads as. Smokers right next to where you are sitting. Poor cocktails that have not been balanced. Food that we ordered looked more out of a sports bar than a 5 star restaurant. The fries at the next table looked amazing. Would go there for beer/wine with fries on an arvo. Not for...