Porterhouse Grill, inside Pakuranga Plaza on Aylesbury Street, is an upmarket yet family friendly steakhouse and grill, giving Pakuranga families a proper sit-down dining option without needing to leave the suburb.
The menu features aromatic oven-baked bread, gourmet steaks seared to perfection, and mouthwatering house specials spanning American, BBQ, burgers, European, fish and chips, oysters and salads, alongside a dedicated kids menu for families dining with children. The clean, modern but warm ambience is designed for sitting back and relaxing while dinner is taken care of, whether for a casual family meal or a special celebration.
A fully licensed bar stocked with premium wines, bottled beers and a range of tap beers also makes Porterhouse Grill a popular choice for after work drinks, giving the restaurant a dual identity as both a family dining spot earlier in the evening and a more adult-focused venue later on. Reviewers consistently praise the warm hospitality and consistently excellent food, with weekday lunch specials available from 11am to 4.30pm for a more casual, budget-friendly visit.
Reservations can be made by phone or through the restaurant’s own website, and the restaurant offers delivery and takeout alongside dine-in service. Given its position inside Pakuranga Plaza, a meal at Porterhouse Grill pairs naturally with a wider shopping trip to the mall.
For more on dining options across Pakuranga, see our Family-Friendly Dining & Outings page, and our Pakuranga suburb page for the fuller local picture. You can also visit the Porterhouse Grill website directly to book a table.
Families celebrating a birthday or special occasion often choose Porterhouse Grill over a more casual food court option within the same mall, given its sit-down service and fuller menu.
The restaurant’s own mix of hearty grill dishes and lighter options like salads and fish and chips means most family members can find something they enjoy on the same visit, even where tastes differ across a household.
Given its central Pakuranga Plaza location, the restaurant is easy to combine with an afternoon of shopping or a trip to Te Tuhi across the road.
Booking ahead is recommended for weekend evenings, since the restaurant’s popularity means walk-in tables are not always guaranteed.
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Porterhouse Grill inside Pakuranga Plaza is an upmarket, family friendly steakhouse and grill.
