GLOW Restaurant & Bar is a restaurant and bar at 47 Queen Street in Waiuku, in the Franklin district south of Auckland. It has a 4.6 rating from 477 Google reviews. Reviewers praise exceptional food, mentioning a shared pâté, eye fillet, rare tuna fillet, scallops and beef wellington, along with generous portions, a good wine list and helpful staff who gave local recommendations. One notes that salads were not available at dinner service, and high tea is mentioned.
In a small town, the best restaurants become the place for special occasions, so book ahead for weekends, birthdays and group dinners. Ask about the menu's specials, as kitchens often show what they do best there, and mention dietary needs when you book. Generous portions mean sharing a starter works well, and a wine suggestion from staff is worth asking for. Ordering a mix of fish and meat dishes lets a table compare, and high tea, if offered, usually needs advance notice.
For a celebration dinner or a special meal in Waiuku, GLOW is a well-reviewed local choice, and a call ahead will confirm hours.