Flavours of the USA
American Restaurants in New Zealand
427 places across 98 cities and towns
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American-style dining means burgers, barbecue, fried chicken, ribs, wings and diner classics.
Gourmet burger joints and smokehouses are a big part of casual dining in New Zealand, with local beef and craft beer.
Across New Zealand we list 427 American venues. The biggest concentrations are in Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington and Queenstown.
Whether you searched for “the usa restaurants”, “American food” or “American restaurant near me”, this page lists every American venue we know of in New Zealand.
Where to find them
| Auckland | 143 | |
| Christchurch | 70 | |
| Wellington | 18 | |
| Queenstown | 13 | |
| Dunedin | 13 | |
| Hamilton | 10 | |
| Rotorua | 8 | |
| Paihia | 6 | |
| New Plymouth | 5 | |
| Invercargill | 5 | |
| Tauranga | 4 | |
| Taupō | 4 |
Signature American dishes
Cheeseburger
Grass-fed NZ beef
BBQ ribs
Slow-smoked pork ribs
Buffalo wings
Hot sauce and blue cheese
Brisket
12-hour smoked beef
Loaded fries
Cheese and bacon
Milkshake
Thick and cold
Popular American restaurants in NZ
Page 1 of 18 · sorted by popularity
Tips for ordering
- Burger deals are common midweek.
- BBQ can sell out – go early.
- Pair with a local craft beer.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find American restaurants near me?
Tap “Show American near me” at the top of this page and allow location access. We'll list the closest American venues with the distance from you.
How many American restaurants are there in New Zealand?
We currently list 427 American venues in 98 cities and towns.
Which city has the most American restaurants?
Auckland leads with 143 venues.
What should I order at an American restaurant?
Popular choices include cheeseburger, bbq ribs, buffalo wings and brisket.
