Auckland CBDDining + casino entertainmentGaming area R20
Dining room overlooking the Auckland skyline at Orlessian Reserve House

Auckland · New Zealand

Dining, atmosphere and casino entertainment under one roof.

Orlessian Reserve House brings together a destination restaurant, intimate guest spaces and a R20 gaming floor in the heart of Auckland CBD. Come for dinner, stay for the room, and shape the evening at your own pace.

Gaming-area access is restricted to guests aged 20 or over. Valid photo ID may be requested.

01Central Auckland

High Street location close to the city’s evening precincts.

02Season-led dining

A concise menu built around New Zealand produce and polished technique.

03R20 gaming floor

Table-game atmosphere with clear entry and responsible-play expectations.

04One complete evening

Dining, lounges and entertainment designed to work together rather than compete.

The house

Designed for a slower, better night out.

The experience is deliberately layered. A guest can arrive for an early dinner, meet friends in a quieter lounge, move to the gaming floor later in the evening, or simply stay at the table for dessert and conversation.

Our rooms are composed around warm timber, soft lighting, deep upholstery and clear sightlines. Service is attentive without being ceremonial, and the pace is shaped around the guest rather than a fixed sequence. The result is a venue that can feel celebratory on a busy night and still offer pockets of calm.

There is no requirement to combine dining and gaming. Restaurant reservations stand on their own, and guests who do visit the casino area are encouraged to treat gambling as entertainment, set limits before playing and take regular breaks.

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Warmly lit dining room with refined seating
The main dining room balances scale with intimate seating zones.
Decorative pendant lights in an elegant interior
Layered lighting defines the mood from early evening onward.
Seasonal dishes arranged for a shared dining experience

Dining

A menu with enough detail to reward attention.

The restaurant focuses on produce, texture and restraint rather than a long catalogue of dishes.

Starters are built to open the meal rather than dominate it; mains favour clean sauces, careful roasting and charcoal where it adds depth; vegetarian plates are treated as complete compositions; and desserts finish with clarity rather than excess. Non-alcoholic refreshments are available throughout the evening.

Seasonal structureMenus adapt to availability and quality.
Flexible pacingSuitable for a focused dinner or a longer evening.
Dietary conversationShare requirements with the team when requesting a table.
View the dining experience
Casino floor with tables and warm ambient lighting
Roulette wheel on a casino table

Casino floor

A composed gaming environment, not a promise of outcomes.

The gaming floor is built around social table-game energy, clear house rules and an atmosphere that remains part of the wider venue.

Guests can expect recognised casino game formats, staff available for practical table information and distinct areas for play and breaks. Gambling outcomes are chance-based. No result is guaranteed, and gaming should never be treated as a way to make money.

  • R20 entry with age verification where required
  • Table-game areas with clear minimums and house information displayed on site
  • Break spaces and easy access back to dining and lounge areas
  • Responsible-play information and independent support contacts
Visit the casino guide

The evening, mapped

Four stages, no rigid script.

Use the whole venue or only the parts that suit your plans.

01

Arrive

Enter from High Street, check your dining reservation or speak with guest services about the evening ahead.

02

Dine

Settle into the restaurant for a full meal, a shorter pre-event dinner or a later sitting.

03

Explore

Move through lounge areas, meet friends or — if you are 20+ — choose whether to visit the gaming floor.

04

Finish well

Return to a quieter space, order dessert or a non-alcoholic refreshment, and leave the night on your own timing.

Responsible gambling

Entertainment works best with limits.

Decide in advance how much time and money you are comfortable spending, take regular breaks and never chase losses. If gambling stops feeling enjoyable or controlled, step away and seek support.

Independent support in New Zealand

Gambling Helpline: 0800 654 655

Free text: 8006

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Plan your visit

High Street, Auckland CBD.

A central city location for dinner, evening entertainment and group plans.

Address42 High Street
Auckland CBD
Auckland 1010
Phone+64 9 889 2741
Emailinfo@orlessianreservehouse.com
Gaming accessR20 · photo ID may be requested
Auckland waterfront skyline at night
Auckland evenings, close to the CBD.