Everybody's is a sophisticated bistro serving modern New Zealand cuisine with a European accent.
It is located in in the Imperial Laneway development, an extensive complex between Queen Street and Fort Street made up two century old buildings, one of which contained a cinema called Everybody's.
The chefs at Everybody's use top quality locally-sourced ingredients to create innovative and inspired dishes.
The main course bistro menu ranges in price from $28 to $36 and includes such creations as roasted hapuka, cassoulet of smoked octopus, surf clams and chorizo; twice-baked gorgonzola souffle, caramelized witloof, fresh pear, sugared walnuts and rump of lamb with provencale garnish. One of the more unusual menu items is "pig's head" served with potato puree, lardons, savoy cabbage and toffee apple.
Everybody's boasts a substantial cocktail list and offers an impressive range of wine which includes New Zealand, Australian and European labels.
Everybody's is open from Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.
Monday to Thursday 11:30am to 01:00am and Friday and Saturday 11:30am to 3:30am.
About the venue
- Children
- Allowed anytime
- Smoking
- No smoking
Venue Type
Restaurant/Cafe
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This restaurant is absolutely beautiful, we sat in the courtyard but a night when the upper level is open I would love to sit in one of the curtained booths.
The service was mostly good but when we asked for a drink or water it did take a while for it to come out. I don't think they were particularly busy as upstairs was not open and there were a few waiters working.
However the food was AMAZING. I had Venison, pickled red cabbage, califlower,green beans, hazelnut with chocolate. Presentation was lovely and venison cooked perfectly. A great combination.
My friend had Duck liver & cognac parfait with brioche and pear chutney. I tried it and it was melt in your mouth mellow and dreamy on warm brioche.
For my main I had 'Plate of Pig' - pig cooked 3 ways with savoy cabbage,lardons,turnip cream,apple mustard and calvados sauce. Seriously it was the best dish of the night and out of our group of 9 it was more liked. The lamb wasn't the best and one person said the duck was salty. The steak ok.
For dessert I had Warm chocolate & liquorice moelleux with
sour cherries & milk sorbet. The cake had the amazing warm gooey centre and the chocolate mousse was dreamy.
The carraf the wine came in was a talking point, I wanted one for home and the Pinot Gris I had was lovely.
I am not always the best at choosing the best dishes on the menu and often look at others plates with envy wishing I got what they got. But on this night it seems I got it right for all 3 courses. I recommend going to this restaurant. Make it a romantic night and get a booth.