The BackyardHillcrest, Auckland
The Backyard – Modern, international-style food
The Backyard – Modern, international-style food
The Backyard – Modern, international-style food
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Restaurant · Hillcrest

The Backyard Bar & Restaurant

Hillcrest, Auckland

Opening hours

Right now in Auckland1:23 pm
Hours not confirmed

We have not yet confirmed the opening hours for The Backyard. Many restaurants in Auckland open for lunch and dinner (typically 11:30 am – 2 pm and 5 – 9:30 pm), but please check before you go.

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About

About The Backyard

If you are looking for a restaurant in Hillcrest, Auckland, The Backyard at the Hillcrest area is one of the places worth knowing about. From the Auckland city centre it is roughly 6.9 km away – worth planning your route before you set off.

Expect the flavours of New Zealand: at modern, international-style food venues like this, favourites such as steak and dessert of the day are usually on the menu. With 363 international options across Auckland, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.

We have not yet verified the trading hours for The Backyard. Hours for venues like this often shift between summer and winter, so a quick call before you set off is a good idea.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $40–$70 a head at a restaurant like this. It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Hillcrest easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
SidesSeasonal greens

With lemon

$10–13

MainsSlow-cooked lamb shoulder

NZ lamb with root vegetables

$36–45

DessertsCheese board

Local cheeses and crackers

$22–30

Small PlatesSalt and pepper squid

With lime aioli

$18–22

MainsMushroom risotto

With truffle and parmesan

$28–34

DessertsChocolate fondant

With vanilla ice cream

$15–18

Plan your visit

When is The Backyard busiest?

Estimated busy times based on typical hours and how people usually dine at restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about The Backyard

Where is The Backyard?

The Backyard is at Hillcrest, Auckland, about 6.9 km from central Auckland. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Backyard's opening hours?

Opening hours have not been confirmed on our listing. Please contact the venue before you visit.

What kind of food does The Backyard serve?

Modern, international-style food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at The Backyard?

As an estimate, a meal at a restaurant like this usually costs $40–$70 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near The Backyard?

The closest is Mr. India (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near The Backyard

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Hillcrest
Mr. India – Indian food 10 m
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Mr. India

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Pat's Garage – Steakhouse food 50 m
Steakhouse

Pat's Garage

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Ripe Deli – Cafe food 770 m
Cafe

Ripe Deli

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