Grounds Eatery

Auckland


Part of the Whoa! Studios complex in Henderson, the Grounds has pulled off the trick of being equally attractive to children and their parents. Handmade ice blocks, dumplings and creamy spaghetti bolognese keep the little ones happy, while mum and dad can partner pork-belly steamed buns or the Grounds' Wagyu burger with West Auckland wine and craft beer.


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