Moxie Restaurant

About Moxie Restaurant

Moxie Restaurant is a neighbourhood bistro situated in Birkenhead Point on Auckland's North Shore. Set within a charming heritage villa, the eatery is owner-operated by married couple James and Amy, drawing on extensive hospitality experience to deliver thoughtful food, warm service, and a welcoming community atmosphere.

The kitchen crafts a seasonal modern dining menu designed to share and celebrate local New Zealand produce. Known for bold flavours cooked over coals, delicate seafood, and hearty sharing dishes like their signature Beef Wellington, Moxie pairs its cuisine with an extensive selection of cocktails, fine wines, craft beers, and whiskeys.

Moxie Restaurant: Neighbourhood Dining and Refined Flavours in Birkenhead Point

Perched along Hinemoa Street in the historic heart of Birkenhead Point, Moxie Restaurant brings together neighbourhood warmth and refined, flavour-forward modern dining. Operated by husband-and-wife team James and Amy, this North Shore destination operates within a character-filled villa setting that instantly makes guests feel welcome. Built on nearly a decade of dedicated hospitality, Moxie balances elevated culinary technique with an approachable, unpretentious dining room culture.

The restaurant's philosophy is rooted in good produce, relaxed social dining, and attentive hospitality. Rather than adhering to rigid formalities, the dining experience is designed around sharing plates that flow steadily from the kitchen as soon as they are ready, encouraging table conversation and communal tasting across a dynamic menu.

Seasonal Flavour and Fire-Cooked Fare

The culinary lineup at Moxie pays tribute to New Zealand’s seasonal bounty, turning premium local ingredients into punchy, well-balanced dishes. The kitchen makes liberal use of charcoal cooking, imparting smoky undertones to specialties like Bostock’s chicken thighs accompanied by velvety garlic toum, sumac onions, and spiced dukkah.

Seafood features prominently, reflecting local coastal tastes. Starters include delicate market oysters dressed with a cooling nam jim granita, seared bluefin tuna accented with white soy ponzu, and torched Haku kingfish paired with an unexpected sambal hollandaise. For something comforting, diners frequently order the puffed flatbread brushed with manuka honey glaze and served beside caramelised butter.

The Famous Beef Wellington and Sharing Feasts

Among the larger dishes, Moxie has developed a devoted following for its signature Beef Wellington crafted for two. Encased in flaky, golden pastry and served alongside silky agria potato foam, truffle, and pumpkin seed pesto, the Wellington is made to order and is a staple centerpoint for celebratory meals. Guests regularly arrange pre-orders when booking their tables to ensure they do not miss out.

Other substantial mains maintain the same focus on depth and balance, from roast market fish complemented by Mills Bay mussels in rich bouillabaisse sauce to tender venison fillet accompanied by celeriac cream and tart raspberry notes. Rounding out the savoury selections are crispy hasselback potatoes topped with truffle sour cream, followed by sweet finales such as molten chocolate fondant s'mores or classic sticky date pudding with prune and Armagnac ice cream.

A Versatile Space for Celebrations

Beyond evening service, Moxie operates as a flexible venue for events, hosting private celebrations, corporate lunches, intimate weddings, and special events like their vintage high teas. Paired with a comprehensive beverage list highlighting curated cocktails, craft beers, and an extensive whiskey and wine collection, the villa remains one of the North Shore's most reliable and charming dining rooms.

Signature items

• Beef Wellington for Two
• Puffed Flat Bread
• Bostock’s Chicken Thigh
• Moxie Milk Bun
• Torched Haku Kingfish
• Smore’s

Menu

Sides

• Hassle backs — Truffle sour cream & chives
• Broccolini — Sesame sauce, crisp onions
• Steak Fries — Maggie mayo

Sweet

• Smore’s — Chocolate fondant, vanilla bean ice cream, marshmallow
• Orange & Cardamon Brulee — Poached pear, shortbread
• Sticky Date Pudding — Butterscotch sauce, prune & Armagnac ice cream

Breads

• Puffed Flat Bread — Manuka honey glaze, smoked Maldon salt, caramelised butter
• Forrest Mushroom Pizzetta — Porcini cream, pecorino, toasted hazelnut
• Confit of Duck Leg Pizzetta — Cherry preserve, Whitestone brie, watercress

Moxie Minis

• Mini Cheese Burger — Beef pattie, cheddar, pickle, ketchup mayo, served with fries
• Mini Chicken Burger — Fried chicken, lettuce, mayo, served with fries
• Mini Margarita Pizza — Served with fries
• Kids Fish & Chips — Served with fries
• Kids Rainbow Ice Cream Sundae — Sprinkles galore

Large Plates

• Roast Market Fish — Mills Bay mussels, braised leek, bouillabaise sauce, rouille
• Smoked Pumpkin Agnolottie — Watercress pesto, toasted walnuts, balsamic glaze
• Venison Fillet — Celeriac cream, brussel leaves, smoked bacon, raspberry jam
• Beef Wellington for Two — Agria foam, truffle, pumpkin seed pesto

Bites & Small Plates

• Market Oysters — Nam jim granita, compressed cucumber
• Moxie Milk Bun — Battered market fish, chilli jam, tartare sauce, pickle
• Hawkes Bay Lamb Ribs — Manuka honey spiced yogurt, cucumber relish
• Bostock’s Chicken Thigh Cooked Over the Coals — Garlic toum, sumac onions, dukkah
• Crispy Fried Eggplant — Tomato chilli jam, coriander, roasted peanuts
• Seared Blue Finn Tuna — White soy ponzu, wasabi mayo, pickled ginger
• Moxie Cheeseburger — House minced aged beef, American cheese, onion ring, tri sauce
• Mushroom Parfait — Pistachio, pickled shallot, toasted sourdough
• Torched Haku Kingfish — Sambal hollandaise, ginger, honey soy, young herbs

Frequently asked questions

Moxie Restaurant is located at 82 Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead Point, Auckland 0626 on Auckland's North Shore.

Do I need to pre-order the Beef Wellington?

Yes, guests are encouraged to pre-order the Beef Wellington when booking their table by selecting the booking checkbox, as they are made to order and frequently sell out.

How many people does a Beef Wellington serve?

One Beef Wellington is sliced into 4 pieces and can serve between 1 to 4 guests.

Is there a children's menu available?

Yes, Moxie offers a 'Moxie Minis' menu featuring kids' cheeseburgers, chicken burgers, mini pizzas, and fish and chips (all served with fries), as well as a rainbow ice cream sundae.

Can guests bring their own celebration cake?

Yes, guests bringing their own cake or desserts are charged a flat cakage fee of $25, and staff can present the cake with candles lit at the table.

Does Moxie host private functions or events?

Yes, the venue accommodates weddings, product launches, corporate lunches, intimate celebrations, and vintage high tea events.

Tips

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