PICADOR STEAK & CHARCOAL

570 Whangaparaoa Road, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparaoa 0932
$$ Steak Recommended Editor's Pick

Professional staff gives you an exceptional dining experience. The innovative charcoal oven offers unique flavours. Choice of mouth-watering foods from our menu. Accompany your meal with a wine from an international selection. Dine-in a comfortable family atmosphere. We aim to tickle your taste buds. We are respecting your pocket, appetite, and comfort.

Reservations

Business Info

  • Address: 570 Whangaparaoa Road, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparaoa 0932
  • Cross Street: n/a
  • Cuisine: American | Bar-B-Q | New Zealand | Steak |
  • Cost: | Inexpensive
  • Category: Casual Dining
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Available
  • Dress Code: Casual
  • Meals Served: Lunch | Dinner |
  • Parking: Public Lot | Private Lot |
  • Payment Options: VISA | MasterCard | Cash | Debit |
  • Corkage Fee: N/A
  • Phone: (09) 2008777
  • Features: Full Bar, Outdoor Seating, Lounge / Bar, Free Wi-Fi,
  • Occasion: Child Friendly, Romantic Dining, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, Quiet Conversation, Date Night,

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PICADOR STEAK & CHARCOAL - Picador Steak & Charcoal

Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
Tuesday
Dinner - Restaurant 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Wednesday
Dinner - Restaurant 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Thursday
Dinner - Restaurant 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday
Dinner - Restaurant 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday
Dinner - Restaurant 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday
Dinner - Restaurant 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
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Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.56 out of 5 stars based on 1940 votes

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 02, 2023
Lisa M.
We love this restaurant - the food is spectacular and the service is next level This is our home away from home as we love the connections that we have made with the team to the point that they know us by name - Highly recommend

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 19, 2023
Karin E.
Thank you was lovely

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 07, 2023
Gaylene S.
Always amazing ! Great service, price and consistently delicious food!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 05, 2023
Jason T.
Came in for the $20 steak. It was awesome as was the service.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 01, 2023
Jasmine A.
Great value, great service. Second time at this restaurant, first time was better, but i just think it was really busy this time. Everything was perfect, except our Waffle was a tad burnt. But we will def be back!!!!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 19, 2023
Rafael D.
Very good

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 18, 2023
Kayla T.
Always amazing, thanks guys!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 08, 2023
Samantha O.
Excellent! Nice food, good services. Couldn’t fault it

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 06, 2023
Amz L.
Absolutely delicious, steak and fries were cooked to perfection.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 26, 2022
Terry M.
As usual Personal service good hospitality great food good value

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 23, 2022
Jasmine R.
Good, couldn’t fault

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 22, 2022
Sandy J.
Everything was perfect. Well done team. My steak was beautiful and great value for money

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 15, 2022
Marius B.
2nd time eating the $20 Rump special , the 1st time the Rump was soft and perfectly cooked, this time the Rump was a bit tough. Not their fault , just a note

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 13, 2022
Christel L.
Will definitely recommend Picador to family and friends.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 10, 2022
Bruce W.
Another brilliant meal at our favourite restaurant. Tommy and team are so consistently good. Also, it was great to see almost a full house, even on a Thursday. We were the 2nd customers when Picador first opened and it is great that Tommy and team have established themselves so well. Particularly considering the dramas of Covid.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 24, 2022
Theresa J.
The food was amazing as always I love the fact the staff don’t push alcohol and they check on their customers regularly even when they busy rushed of their feet awesome atmosphere even better food thanks again x

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 18, 2022
Mark R.
For me personally, nearly everything about Picadors is well worth the 10/10 score. If I had to come up with one area that could be improved, it is the ambience of the premises. The overall warmth and feeling of the restaurant could be somewhat improved. But in saying that, this remains my number 1 favourite restaurant in my area.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 17, 2022
Wayne B.
Had a really great time at Picador & can't wait to go back! The $20 steak night on Tues and Weds was great value, and was so so delicious. And for a rump steak especially, wow what a nicely cooked piece of meat! Way better than I've experienced at other steak nights. Also they were very accommodating to our table size increasing at the last moment. It was a busy restaurant but no meals were missed and nothing was forgotten for our table of 10. Really impressed and would highly recommend! Thanks for having us.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 6/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 12, 2022
Brendan p.
Great experience great service love it its our favourite

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 8/10
Nov 06, 2022
Kathryn O.
The quality steaks & service make up for the fact that it's located in a carpark, opp Stanmore Bay New World. A++ We will return.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 22, 2022
Craig J.
This is the second time we have come into and dined on your steak night special. Everything is great from welcoming friendly and helpful staff to the delicious food. This makes the trip while fighting after hour traffic from our home in Greenhithe worth while Thanks very much we will be back again soon.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 21, 2022
Jude S.
Always great in every way

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 15, 2022
Rodney M.
Food best in Orewa Area. Service very good and friendly. Lighting fantastic.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 13, 2022
Aimee H.
Amazing! Highly recommend. Will be back. Great service, food and price

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 13, 2022
Trevor M.
A seriously good meal... the steak deal on a Tuesday night is impressive. Great value... but more than that the steaks were delicious. Good service too.Highly recommended.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 11, 2022
Melanie R.
Always a happy place to go to. Great food, value for money and service.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 06, 2022
Ella P.
Awesome place with amazing food. Definitely will be back! Excited to come in for the Sunday roast!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 06, 2022
Angela K.
Once again everything was wonderful. Great service, happy staff, best steak! Love returning here.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 03, 2022
Colin G.
Great Food, Great Value

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 02, 2022
Steve B.
Awesome good, great service.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 27, 2022
Dennis H.
Cost is affordable, friendly staff, excellent night , thank you

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 25, 2022
Sheree P.
The restaurant was at capacity however the food and service were both excellent

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 12, 2022
Mark H.
Excellent service and meals are very consistent. Amazing food.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 10, 2022
Jackie M.
The staff were attentive (but not overly) and very helpful with my son's birthday cake. Food was excellent.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 07, 2022
Alex B.
Better then expected. Thank you

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 26, 2022
Rafael D.
Always excellent Visit this restaurant regularly

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 07, 2022
Heather G.
Excellenymt food, great music, as well as all good, otherwise. Just the ubiquitous noise volume overall, preventing easyconversation, that we find problematic everywhere - just a building construction problem. Will be back, anyway!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 26, 2022
Paula M.
Loved the beef brisket and the gravy is delicious

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 23, 2022
Jason B.
Excellent, consistently great food, lovely friendly staff and always great service

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 22, 2022
Hope M.
Since their rump specials we have begun to dine in regularly - the food is always cooked perfectly and the bar staff and cooks are very pleasant - I love the atmosphere they set and even tho it gets busy the food standard stays at a high level - would definitely recommend

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 16, 2022
Joanne M.
The food was really good and we had excellent service too. We loved the restaurant and it was busy on a Wednesday night so it is best to book.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 15, 2022
Michelle W.
Excellent value meal served quickly and hot. Nice ambience and friendly staff.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 15, 2022
Johannes O.
Brilliant restaurant with great service and excellent food!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 8/10
Jul 11, 2022
Ritche B.
Really enjoyed the quality, so much so we're booking in again. Thank

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 07, 2022
Mark R.
On the Hibiscus Coast, this is my regular go-to restaurant, especially on the Tuesday and Wednesday nights when they have their amazing special. But I still go other times, over and above most other restaurants in the area.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 04, 2022
Emma D.
We had a lovely meal and the whole place was full . Glad we had booked a table. Friendly service and a nice vibe. We will definitely be back.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 28, 2022
Ryan G.
Amazing food! Service was great too.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 26, 2022
Brendan P.
Great service and food as all ways would highly recommend

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 25, 2022
Jean V.
Extremely pleased with the meals ordered as well as the friendly service. Steak was cooked to perfection, as always. Keep it up!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 18, 2022
Sandra W.
Excellent staff. Thoroughly enjoyed. We will be back

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 13, 2022
Amz L.
Delicious food and friendly service, will be back for sure.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Jun 10, 2022
Michael C.
Looking forward to our next visit as a comparison to this first visit. The steaks were cooked to each person's liking. The mains were spot on. Desert was slightly lacking with no sauce on the sticky date pudding and the apple crumble segment was flat and did not keep it's shape being a cake slice otherwise the flavours were there. Good selection of beverages so something for everyone. Service was good and what lowered the score was having to request our wine as this was forgotten. Looking forward to our next visit.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 03, 2022
Rowan G.
Awesome food and great service, will be back

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 29, 2022
Anita W.
Awesome as always

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 27, 2022
Anne-Marie M.
A rich cabernet sauvignon on wine list would be nice but seriously, loved the people, the atmosphere and the steak was delicious, thank you.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
May 23, 2022
Roger B.
The steaks were cooked perfectly as requested and the ribs were very tender. Our grand children felt the spaghetti sauce was a little too sweet. Always enjoy our meals there as the steak special is good value for money.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 21, 2022
Matthew S.
Amazing food, service, ambient!!!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
May 20, 2022
Keith M.
Just an all round great experience. Will definitely spread the word

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 10, 2022
Nana H.
Highly recommended! Great food!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
May 07, 2022
LizL M.
As always such friendly staff and amazing food. Great job! We hope to come again soon!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 30, 2022
Jan S.
Great steak, we really enjoyed our food. Staff were very friendly. We definitely will visit again.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 23, 2022
Mark D.
Great place and great food

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 22, 2022
Jason & Roxy B.
Love Picador. Food is consistently great, always know what you will get. Friendly and attentive staff and and all round excellent place for a meal.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 16, 2022
Byron P.
Great as always

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 14, 2022
Camille C.
Excellent venue. Amazing food. Rump steak night is very popular and value for money. Never had a bad steak at Picador. Love coming there

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 09, 2022
ADELE F.
Absolutely fantastic dining experience. Food top notch, full of flavour, staff welcoming and attentive, excellent value for money. First time there... Will definitely be back.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 08, 2022
Gillian H.
Love it the steak is perfect!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 08, 2022
Christel L.
Enjoyed another lovely dinner at Picador

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 01, 2022
Mark B.
Always amazing food thanks to the team

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 31, 2022
Carolyn L.
Great value and service

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 31, 2022
Bruce C.
As always a great meal and service.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 21, 2022
William R.
Staff were really nice, Food was AMAZING. Definitely recommending to my friends and family

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Feb 11, 2022
Piper M.
Very good did enjoy

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 29, 2022
Colin K.
Very fast friendly service. Food was perfect. Great value for money.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 28, 2022
Harold D.
Well worth it .Great food,service and friendly staff. Will be back

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 27, 2022
Kelly S.
Absolutely love the steak special you offer on Tuesday and Wednesday nights and the toffee sticky date pudding is to die for

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 27, 2022
Barry W.
Love this place!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 21, 2022
Gaylene S.
Always great - service, price and food quality. Thank you

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 16, 2022
Karen M.
Our meals (steaks, lamb rack and burger) were delicious, well presented, and timely; and the service was great. We highly recommend Picador, they are consistently good

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 14, 2022
Dennis H.
We really enjoyed our meals. The steak was excellent again - compliments to the chef.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 14, 2022
Sue D.
Great venue with tasty meals, exceptional value $20 Rump steak meal on Tuesday and Wednesdays. Definitely recommend for singles, couples, families or friends.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 24, 2021
Tracy C.
Thank you for making my birthday awesome, food, service, everything was wonderful

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 18, 2021
Jackie M.
Love the charcoal flavour. We opted for the 300g sirloin this time, wow! I thought the 400g rump was big, but this seemed just as big! Best chips and gravy too. Service good, didn’t have to wait long for our food considering the restaurant was busy. Well done team!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 14, 2021
Andre P.
Excellent service and friendly staff. Food was really delicious. One of our favourite places

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 10, 2021
Deborah L.
Had a wonderful meal services was amazing you have a wonderful team will be back soon 10/10 for us

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 13, 2021
Csanad N.
Outstanding food, brilliant and friendly service and reasonable prices.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 23, 2021
Bailie A.
Awesome Steak :-) brilliant value for money

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 22, 2021
Emma N.
Great service and food

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 15, 2021
John B.
Fantastic local restaurant.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 25, 2021
Anoja D.
A truly lovely experience, every time I have been at your restaurant, with my family.. Thanks for keeping up a good record, with all the team at the restaurant Cheers! Anoja

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 24, 2021
Pam A.
Never fails to please !

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 23, 2021
Deborah L.
We had a lovely meal the food and service excellent we will definitely be back

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 31, 2021
Pat G.
Very happy with our meal and service

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
May 21, 2021
Pam S.
Booked a table for 7 for a 70th birthday dinner. The steaks were delicious as also the lamb shanks and salmon. Service was good and there was no problem with us bringing along a birthday cake either. Thanks for making our special occasion such an enjoyable experience. Will be back.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 5/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 13, 2021
Janine N.
The male waiter we had ,we had to ask twice for water and tomato sauce

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 09, 2021
Byron P.
Great good as always

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 27, 2021
Kathy M.
We love this local restaurant. The Staff are very friendly and meals are always perfect. We’ll definitely be back again!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 20, 2021
Allanah R.
Amazing steak and great value

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 18, 2021
Katrina S.
Love this place great value for money and always friendly

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 9/10
Feb 27, 2021
Kevin H.
Excellent food and service. Great menu and selection