The Elephant Wrestler

"Wow this has to be one of the best places I have been in a long time for all round experience, atmosphere and staff. The way they were so accommodating for dietaries and how well our big group was after was superb. Awesome bartenders too! thanks team for a great night"

"The Elephant Wrestler has beautiful food & great service. The serving staff were attentive and very well mannered and patient. We asked to move tables as we were sitting in the outdoor area, and the door was open, and they were more than happy to assist us with that. Their wagyu smash burger was top-notch. Seriously, so good. The meat was so tasteful that I couldn't believe how good it tasted & the pickkles added great flavor as well. We also had the Buttermilk Chicken, Pork Belly Bites, and ordered some chips. The Buttermilk chicken come boneless and with a sirachi sauce that had the perfect spice to it. The pork belly bites were good, but it was bit too heavy for me, but it did come with a little herby kind of slaw with chilies that gave it a refreshing taste. We went on a Saturday night and it was quite packed & a bit to loud for my liking but you know it's a Saturday & they have a great atmosphere so I understand why it was quite popular on thsi specific day. Overall, I would definitely love to go again. Thank you for a beautiful dinner The Elephant Wrestler (:"

"Went on first table, great food. Best part was the live performance by Jaz who was playing her acoustic cover of popular songs."

"This used to be one of Takapuna's icons. No longer. We went for a steak and once we had ordered our drinks and committed to stay we were told steak was off the menu. Our friend ordered a gluten free chicken burger and once the rest of us had our meals delivered, she was told the chicken in the burger had crumbs and was not gluten free. The food was below average, the disabled toilets were out of order and the men's toilets were very sub par as regards cleanliness and hygiene. For the drinks menu, everything but the beer had prices on it. We did not know the draft Heineken was $13 a glass. Is it legal to not have prices on the beers so you can order to your budget? Overall a horrible experience...will never go back."