Groundfloor Restaurant

About Groundfloor Restaurant

Groundfloor Restaurant is an all-day dining eatery situated on the ground floor of the Ramada Hotel in Manukau, South Auckland. Offering full table service across breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the venue provides a comfortable, relaxed setting tailored for hotel guests, local professionals, and families alike. The space features modern interior seating alongside an outdoor area well suited for sunny gatherings, relaxed coffees, or evening get-togethers.

The kitchen presents an extensive modern New Zealand menu that bridges casual cafe classics and hearty bistro fare. Mornings feature a full breakfast buffet as well as made-to-order cafe staples ranging from chef-designed breakfast platters and eggs benedict to house-made pancakes. From midday onward, the kitchen dishes up gourmet burgers, stone-baked pizzas, sharing platters, pastas, and premium grill items such as grass-fed scotch fillets and slow-cooked lamb shanks.

Alongside its comprehensive food offerings, Groundfloor Restaurant serves fresh espresso coffee, an array of teas, craft milkshakes, frappes, and refreshing coolers. With daily happy hour deals, a dedicated kids menu, dog-friendly outdoor spaces, and private event capabilities, the venue functions as an approachable culinary hub for everything from quick business lunches to celebratory group dinners.

Groundfloor Restaurant: Hearty All-Day Dining & Great Coffee in Manukau

Perched on the ground floor of the Ramada Hotel on Great South Road, Groundfloor Restaurant serves as a vibrant, welcoming dining sanctuary for Manukau locals, travelling hotel patrons, and corporate teams alike. While its name playfully nods to its street-level hotel setting, the restaurant has established an identity all its own: an unpretentious, flavour-first eatery where guests can kick back over freshly pulled coffees, relaxed weekend brunches, or full evening bistro meals.

From the moment you walk through the doors, Groundfloor emphasizes genuine hospitality. Designed with both indoor dining areas and open outdoor spaces, it accommodates a broad cross-section of gatherings—from morning solo remote workers seeking a caffeine boost to large celebratory tables and family reunions. In fact, the venue openly welcomes everyone from visiting grandparents to four-legged friends in the outdoor seating area.

All-Day Dining from Buffet to Bistro Classics

The culinary rhythm at Groundfloor Restaurant changes smoothly with the time of day. Mornings begin bright and early with the daily breakfast buffet, alongside a comprehensive à la carte menu that caters to diverse tastes and appetites. Diners looking to start their morning with substantial fuel gravitate toward the Chef's Big Breakfast—a generous spread featuring haloumi cheese, breakfast sausages, bacon, hash browns, sautéed mushrooms, roasted tomatoes, poached eggs, and ciabatta. Lighter options abound as well, including the Smashed Avocado on Wholegrain Bread and fruit-laden house-made pancakes topped with Nutella and maple syrup.

As the midday lunch bell rings, the kitchen introduces classic cafe favourites and gourmet comfort food. Lunchgoers will find prime beef burgers, crispy tempura fish and chips, and fresh spiced quinoa salads alongside convenient hot cabinet snacks such as butter chicken and steak-and-cheese pies. Those dropping in for lunch meetings or social catch-ups can also share abundant platters filled with ribs, calamari, and cheesy bites.

Evenings, Steaks, and Craft Sips

When evening rolls around, Groundfloor transforms into a cozy dinner venue. The dinner menu leans into contemporary Kiwi bistro fare, highlighted by prime cuts and comforting mains. Star attractions include the Kiwi Homestead Lamb fore shank—slow-cooked until falling off the bone and paired with a coconut-infused kumara mash and rich pinot jus—and the pan-seared Pacific Reserve Salmon. For steak lovers, the kitchen grills grass-fed scotch fillets to order, paired with sautéed greens and either creamy mushroom sauce or a red wine jus.

Beverage options complement the food across every hour of service. In the afternoon, a daily Happy Hour from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm draws work crews and social groups looking to unwind with food and drink specials in the outdoor area. Non-alcoholic options are equally inventive: guests can choose from towering loaded freakshakes like the Oreo Mudslide or Nutella Me Crazy, cooling dairy-free fruity refreshers, and premium T2 loose leaf teas alongside a complete barista coffee menu.

Whether dropping by for an express morning flat white on the way to work, gathering the family for weekend brunch, or relaxing over dinner after a long day of travel, Groundfloor Restaurant delivers quality, comfort, and warm service under one roof.

Signature items

• Kiwi Homestead Lamb fore shank
• Garlic and chilli Prawns Crock Pot
• Pacific Reserve Salmon
• Chef's Big Breakfast
• Grass-Fed Scotch Fillet
• Selection Platter

Menu

Tea

• English Breakfast Tea — Classic full-bodied black tea.
• French Earl Grey Tea — Fragrant black tea with bergamot and floral notes.
• Sencha Green Tea — Traditional Japanese steamed green tea.
• Peppermint Tea — Refreshing aromatic herbal peppermint infusion.
• Fruitalicious Tea — Vibrant fruit-forward tea blend.
• Lemon Grass & Ginger — Zesty citrus lemongrass combined with warming ginger.

Lunch

• Garlic Bread (Lunch) — Served with freshly whipped garlic and herb butter.
• Lunch Soup of the day — Daily freshly prepared soup offering.
• Karaage Chicken (Lunch) — Marinated chicken thigh strips served with chipotle mayo, lemon wedges, and salsa.
• Salt and pepper Calamari — Calamari rings dusted with marinated flour served over garden salad drizzled with coriander chili lime mayo.
• Risotto (Lunch) — Creamy Arborio spiced rice with peas, spinach, and seasonal vegetables.
• Scotch Fillet (180gm) with Mushroom Sauce — Served with chunky fries and garlic butter sautéed greens.
• Scotch Fillet (180gm) with Red Wine Jus — Served with chunky fries and garlic butter sautéed greens.
• Selection Platter (Lunch) — Pork ribs, crumbed prawns, fries, potato wedges, mac and cheese bites, and squid rings with dips and sauces.
• Cheese & Meat platter (Lunch) — Selections of cheese, grapes, orange, kiwi slice, pepperoni, shaved ham, sliced sausages, and gherkins with hummus and tomato chilli relish.
• Grilled BBQ Chicken Bacon Pizza — Grilled chicken, crispy bacon, and tangy BBQ sauce on a golden crust.
• Ceasar salad (Lunch) — Served with croutons, boiled egg, cherry tomatoes, bacon, and parmesan cheese with chef special sauce.
• Quinoa Salad (Lunch) — Spiced quinoa, tomato wedges, mesclun, coleslaw, dried cranberries, lemon feta, roasted pine nuts, and sliced almonds with citrus dressing.
• Fish & Chips (Lunch) — Fish of the day fried in tempura batter served with side salad, fries, and tartare sauce.
• Lunch Beef Burger — 150g prime beef patty, cheese, lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and tomato chilli relish with fries or salad, aioli, and tomato sauce.
• Nachos (Lunch) — Corn chips, chili beans, guacamole, sour cream, and salsa.
• Kiwi Club Sandwich — White bread layered with Moroccan chicken in chef's spiced sauce, lettuce, and tomatoes.
• Chicken Burger (Lunch) — Juicy fried chicken with cheese, lettuce, sliced tomatoes, onions, and tomato chilli relish with fries or salad, aioli, and tomato sauce.
• veggie Burger (Lunch) — Veggie patty topped with cheese, lettuce, sliced tomatoes, onions, and tomato chilli relish with fries or salad, aioli, and tomato sauce.
• Big Meaty Pizza — Topped with sausage, ham, and bacon on a cheesy crust.
• Veggie Supreme Pizza — A colorful medley of fresh vegetables on a golden crust.

Sides

• Grilled Tomato — Freshly grilled seasoned tomato.
• Hummus — Creamy chickpea spread.
• Bacon — Crispy rashers of bacon.
• Grilled Chicken — Tender seasoned grilled chicken.
• Baked Beans — Warm simmered beans.
• Smoked Salmon — Delicate slices of smoked salmon.
• Breakfast Sausages — Savory grilled breakfast sausages.
• Avocado — Fresh sliced avocado.
• Grilled Halloumi — Pan-seared halloumi cheese.
• Mushrooms — Sautéed seasoned mushrooms.
• Free Range Eggs x2 — Two free-range eggs prepared to order.
• Hash Browns — Golden fried hash brown patties.
• Wilted Spinach — Lightly sautéed tender spinach.
• Hollandaise sauce — Classic creamy buttery hollandaise.
• Your Choice Of Bread — Toasted bread of your selection.

Dinner

• Garlic Bread (Dinner) — Warm bread served with freshly whipped garlic and herb butter.
• Seasonal Selection Soup — Chef's daily soup made with seasonal ingredients and served with warm bread.
• Asian Fusion Karaage Chicken — Marinated chicken thigh strips served with chipotle mayo, lemon wedge, and salsa.
• Crispy Calamari — Tender calamari dusted in marinated flour, served over garden salad with tartare sauce.
• Garlic and chilli Prawns Crock Pot — Succulent prawn cutlets cooked in creamy chilli and garlic sauce, served with ciabatta bread.
• Grass-Fed Scotch Fillet (220gm) with Mushroom sauce — Served with creamy mash and garlic butter sautéed greens.
• Grass-Fed Scotch Fillet (220gm) with Red wine jus — Served with creamy mash and garlic butter sautéed greens.
• Kiwi Homestead Lamb fore shank — Slow-cooked lamb served with creamy coconut-infused kumara mash, seasonal vegetables, and rich pinot jus.
• Pea and Spinach Arborio Risotto — Creamy Arborio rice prepared with peas, spinach, and seasonal vegetables.
• Pacific Reserve Salmon — Salmon accompanied by creamy coconut kumara mash, crisp celery, white beans, crème fraiche, and fresh salsa.
• BBQ Chicken & Bacon Pizza — Pizza topped with tender chicken, crispy bacon, and tangy BBQ sauce.
• Ceasar salad (Dinner) — Crisp romaine lettuce, garlic croutons, boiled egg, cherry tomatoes, crispy bacon, parmesan cheese, and signature Caesar dressing.
• Coastal Catch Fish & Chips — Chef's fish of the day in light tempura batter, served with fresh side salad, crispy fries, and tartare sauce.
• Juicy 180g Beef Burger Deluxe — 180g prime beef patty topped with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and tomato chilli relish, with fries or salad, aioli, and tomato sauce.
• Selection Platter (Dinner) — Sharing platter for 4-5 people with pork ribs, crumbed prawns, fries, potato wedges, mac and cheese bites, squid rings, dips, and sauces.
• Cheese & Meat platter (Dinner) — Selection of cheeses, seasonal fruit, pepperoni, shaved ham, pre-cooked sausages, gherkins, hummus, and tomato chilli relish.
• Meatlovers Pizza — Stacked with sausage, ham, and bacon.
• veggie delight Pizza — Topped with broccoli, onions, mushrooms, olives, and sundried tomatoes.
• chicken chipotle pizza — Bold pizza topped with seasoned chicken and chipotle seasoning.
• Gourmet Fried Chicken Burger — Fried chicken with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and tomato chilli relish, served with fries or salad, aioli, and tomato sauce.
• veggie delight burger — Veggie patty topped with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and tomato chilli relish, with fries or salad, aioli, and tomato sauce.
• Kiwi Clubhouse Delight — Moroccan chicken in spiced sauce, layered with lettuce and tomatoes between slices of white bread.
• Ultimate nachos — Crispy corn chips topped with chili beans, guacamole, sour cream, and salsa.
• Quinoa Salad (Dinner) — Spiced quinoa, tomato wedges, mesclun, coleslaw, dried cranberries, lemon feta, roasted pine nuts, sliced almonds, and citrus dressing.

Breakfast

• Buffet Breakfast — Available daily for morning diners.
• Granola & Yoghurt Bowl — Granola served with fresh fruits, coconut yoghurt, nut crumble, and a drizzle of honey.
• Eggs As You Please — Free-range eggs cooked your way, served with country sourdough.
• Chef's Big Breakfast — Haloumi cheese, baked beans, sausages, hash browns, mushrooms, bacon, ciabatta bread, poached eggs, and roasted tomato.
• Eggs Benedict — Served on English muffins with free-range poached eggs, baby spinach, and hollandaise, with choice of bacon, grilled chicken, mushrooms, or halloumi.
• Marinated Mince On Toast — Marinated mince with mixed vegetables, served with pocket ciabatta.
• 3 Egg Omelette — Choice of three fillings from mushroom, feta, roasted capsicum, chorizo, ham, salmon, bacon, tomato, spinach, cheese, onion, or chicken, served with country sourdough.
• Beef Burger (Breakfast) — Seasoned beef patty, beetroot relish, caramelised onion, aioli, lettuce, and tomato in a brioche bun with chips.
• Chicken Burger (Breakfast) — Baked chicken, lettuce, tomato, chipotle mayo, and Swiss cheese in a brioche bun with chips.
• Veggie Burger (Breakfast) — House-made spiced veggie patty, halloumi cheese, sweet chilli, onion relish, lettuce, and tomato in a brioche bun with chips.
• Bowl of Potato Wedges — Served with sour cream and sweet chili sauce.
• Bowl of Fries — Crispy fried potato chips.
• House made Pancakes — Pancakes with mixed berries, caramelized banana, Nutella, maple syrup drizzle, and whipped cream.
• Smashed Avocado on Wholegrain Bread — Crispy bread on a bed of spinach, topped with mashed avocado, goat cheese, cherry tomatoes, and chopped chives.

Kids Menu

• I Don't know — Chicken nuggets served with chips.
• I am not Hungary — Kids cheese pizza.
• I Don't care — Spaghetti served with Napoli sauce and beef mince.

Cabinet Savouries

• Sausage Roll — Freshly baked flaky pastry sausage roll.
• Potato Rosti — Crispy fried grated potato rosti.
• Meat Lover's Wrap (Chorizo & Egg) — Toasted wrap packed with chorizo sausage and egg.
• Butter Chicken Pie — Savory baked pie filled with creamy butter chicken.
• Steak And cheese pie — Flaky pie filled with tender beef steak and melted cheese.
• Bacon & egg pie — Traditional baked pie featuring bacon and eggs.

Hot Drinks & Coffee

• Flat White — Freshly pulled espresso with steamed velvety milk.
• Cappuccino — Espresso topped with steamed milk foam and chocolate dusting.
• Latte — Smooth espresso with steamed milk.
• Long Black — Double shot of espresso extracted over hot water.
• Short Black — Concentrated shot of pure espresso.
• Americano — Espresso diluted with hot water.
• Hot Chocolate — Steamed milk blended with rich chocolate.
• Nutella Hot Chocolate — Warm chocolate beverage blended with hazelnut Nutella spread.
• White Hot Chocolate — Creamy hot drink prepared with sweet white chocolate.
• Vanilla Chai Latte — Spiced chai tea syrup with steamed milk and vanilla flavor.
• Spiced Chai Latte — Warm aromatic spiced black tea latte.
• Mochaccino — Espresso blended with rich chocolate and steamed milk.
• White Mochaccino — Espresso paired with decadent white chocolate and milk.
• Fluffy — Warm frothed milk served for children.

Cold Drinks & Shakes

• Ice Coffee — Chilled espresso served over ice and cold milk.
• Ice Chocolate — Chilled rich chocolate drink served over ice.
• Ice Mocha — Iced beverage combining cold espresso and chocolate.
• Ice Americano — Chilled black espresso poured over ice and cold water.
• Ice Latte — Chilled espresso served with cold milk over ice.
• Peach Ice Tea — Refreshing chilled tea infused with sweet peach flavor.
• Lemon Ice Tea — Crisp iced tea infused with citrus lemon.
• Raspberry Ice Tea — Cool brewed tea infused with raspberry notes.
• Chocolate Chip Frappe — Blended icy frappe packed with chocolate chips.
• Mint Choc Chip Frappe — Blended icy beverage with refreshing mint and chocolate chips.
• Mocha Frappe — Blended ice drink combining chocolate and espresso.
• Latte Frappe — Blended icy coffee shake.
• Chocolate Frappe — Icy blended chocolate beverage.
• Berry Bliss Smoothie — Blended real berries smoothie.
• Tropical Mango Smoothie — Refreshing fruit smoothie featuring tropical mango.
• Goody Greens Smoothie — Wholesome green fruit and vegetable blended smoothie.
• Banana Delight Smoothie — Creamy banana fruit smoothie.
• Oreo Mudslide Freakshake — Decadent loaded milkshake topped with Oreo cookies.
• Unicorn (Strawberry) Freakshake — Whimsical loaded strawberry milkshake with festive toppings.
• Nutella Me Crazy Freakshake — Over-the-top specialty shake packed with rich Nutella.
• Candy Monster (White Chocolate) Freakshake — Loaded white chocolate milkshake topped with sweets.
• Classic Milkshakes — Available in Chocolate, Banana, Caramel, Strawberry, Vanilla, Lime, and Spearmint.
• Lychee Rose Blossom Refresher — Dairy-free chilled refresher with floral rose and sweet lychee.
• Yuzu Mint Breeze Refresher — Dairy-free citrus drink with Japanese yuzu and cool mint.
• Raspberry Chocolate Fizz Refresher — Dairy-free bubbly refresher with tart raspberry and chocolate hints.
• Rose & Mint Delight Refresher — Dairy-free floral refresher combining fragrant rose and fresh mint.
• Mint Lime Summertime Refresher — Dairy-free zesty sparkling drink with lime and garden mint.
• Coconut Fizz Cooler — Bubbly tropical coconut cooler beverage.
• Bottled Soft Drinks & Juices — Selection includes Coke, Coke No Sugar, Diet Coke, Fanta, L&P, Sprite, Ginger Beer, Lemon Lime & Bitters, Red Bull, Still/Sparkling Water, and Most Organic Juices.

Cabinet Sweets & Desserts

• Chocolate Lava — Warm molten chocolate cake served with vanilla ice cream, biscuit crumb, and fruit gel.
• Chocolate Mousse — Rich whipped chocolate mousse served with mixed berries compote.
• Fruit Salad — Fresh seasonal cut fruit served with coconut yoghurt.
• Date & Orange Scone — Freshly baked scone infused with dates and citrus.
• Cheese Scone — Savory baked cheese scone.
• Date Scone — Traditional baked sweet date scone.
• Chocolate Cake — Rich slice of chocolate cake.
• Chocolate Brownie — Dense chocolate fudge brownie.
• Raspberry & White Choc Cake — Sweet cake slice served with whipped cream.
• Caramel Slice — Layered slice with chocolate topping and caramel center.
• Blueberry Muffin — Freshly baked muffin packed with blueberries.
• Chocolate Muffin — Baked chocolate sponge muffin.
• Banana & Walnut Muffin — Moist muffin made with ripe bananas and walnuts.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Groundfloor Restaurant located?

The restaurant is located on the ground floor of the Ramada Hotel at 770A Great South Road, Goodwood Heights / Wiri, Manukau, Auckland.

Does Groundfloor Restaurant offer breakfast buffets?

Yes, a breakfast buffet is offered daily alongside an extensive à la carte morning menu.

Can I bring my dog to Groundfloor Restaurant?

Yes, dogs are welcome to join diners in the restaurant's outdoor seating area.

When is the daily Happy Hour hosted?

Happy Hour runs daily from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm with specials on drinks and food.

Are vegetarian and gluten-free dietary options available?

Yes, the menu includes vegetarian (V), vegan option (VGO), dairy-free (DF), and gluten-free option (GFO) items across all meal periods.

Can I order takeaway online?

Yes, Groundfloor Restaurant offers online ordering for both pickup and delivery with real-time order confirmation.

Does the restaurant have a menu for children?

Yes, there is a dedicated kids menu featuring chicken nuggets and chips, kids cheese pizza, and spaghetti with Napoli sauce.

Tips

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