New Zealand cuisine: the best places to taste it in Auckland Central

The Culpeper

80/100 (997 ratings)

Restaurants

Barbecue

Seafood

Gluten Free Options

Bar

Pub

Barbecue

Vegetarian Friendly

New Zealand

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Dinner

Lunch

Fish

Wings

Pork

Duck

Oyster

Tuna

Hot Dog

Burger

Tapas

Tacos

Ribs

Prawns

Beef

Corn dogs

Lamb

Salad

Seafood

Barbecue

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Highchairs Available

Outdoor Seating

Full Bar

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Credit Cards

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Came here for my birthday dinner. Pleasant and soothing ambiance. Me and my partner love any menu that cater seafood! Can’t complain about any of..."

Victoria Notoa

"American food with some fusion done well. It’s a great place to grab a drink and for celebrating occasions...."

Bella Qian

"One word ~ HOT WINGS 🔥 🍗 A group of us popped in here with a first table booking and had an amazing time. We were immediately looking at the..."

FoodieOodie95

"this was handsdown the most amazing food i have possibly ever had in auckland. the best experience in a resturant - staff were amazing - kind,..."

Anon Anon

"Tried the long hour basket something, salmon and tacos vege which you could get a taste of fresh salad from Thai or Vietnam. Both main dishes are..."

Sarah Tran

"Homely setup with wooden accents in the seating area, and seats with cushioning adding to the cosiness. We ordered one small and two large..."

The Scarfoodie

"I’ve been here a couple of times- most recently for an event, in which Gareth Stewart was cooking - needless to say, it was DELICIOUS.The time..."

Chan Can Eat

"Came here to celebrate a birthday! Especially worth it if you come using first tables (although a big portion of the menu is excluded). If you want..."

Louise

"Came here as part of the First Table lunch deal. We sat outside facing the water and the setting was nice. We received good service from the staff..."

Desmond Chan

"The restaurant was packed! Looked like a pretty popular bar and restau! Food was good, though a bit pricey, i guess because youre also paying..."

Celani Atienza

"Finally trying out Culpeper, the food is great but the service was average, it took them awhile to notice I my hand up for more..."

Food2belly

"This was the best meal I’ve had in a very long time ! The seasoning on the chicken was so good and the rice and beans was delicious. Would 100%..."

Anya Du Preez

"Food was good but not amazing, menu looked super attractive (comfort food) but the actual execution was not the best. Few examples was the slow..."

R & A

"It was great place:) i had one big share menu and 2 small one. Poke was fresh enough. the steak was soft and the taco was bit spicy but yummy. Kind..."

Alice In New Zealand

"Food was beautiful - highly recommend the squid tacos and the beef brisket ❤️ texture of the chocolate pie was super smooth and not overly sweet...."

Linda

"First time here using the First Table option. Would definitely attend here again. We also had their chicken wings which were great. The brisket tacos..."

Manoj Patel

"The Culpeper was definitely enjoyable overall. Its quite a sizable restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating and at 6pm on a Saturday, the..."

SS

"The restaurant is placed at a nice location by the wharf with a small but comfy setting inside. The food is good as my friends and I ordered a wide..."

Vanessa Gao

"@firsttable : A family birthday dinner at @theculpepernz with four full tummies, great love for the 16hr wakanui brisket and the boston butt pulled..."

Annie Tong

"Pretty cool restaurant with fresh green color deco. All the dishes are prefect！and service was so good too. It's located at prince wharf, this must..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Finally tried Culpepper the other day and I absolutely loved every dish we ordered! The food, ambiance and customer service was impeccable! We..."

Amanda Megayanti Wijaya

"Came here using First Table which halves the price on all food. It was a pretty quiet weekday when we came. The service was good - professional and..."

Sandy Hsiao

"I came here with my family on new years and had the set menu. The restaurant was very busy but the staff were still very on to it and helpful. The..."

Hilary Campbell

"We had our work Xmas function here on Wednesday. The place was pretty packed. I arrived before 7pm just in time for the happy hour $2 oysters, $10..."

3leos3

"I absolutely loved the share board there were so many different things to eat and try. Strangely enough the brioche was the show stopper for me, I..."

Ati

"Been here a few times now. The food is pretty good though but once you’ve been here a few times, it starts to get old. It’d be nice to see more..."

G

"I came here with friends last Saturday. We had to ask to request to stay longer than the two hours you're usually allowed to stay. It's a nice,..."

Nummynum

"Went here for the first time for lunch. Great spot to eat/drink with waterfront views. Attentive service, we were promptly seated & friendly waiter...."

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"Went there with friends, ordered plate dish for share, taste good. Friendly staff, night view is good. Enough for 3 people to eat. 39/pp best to..."

Yninon

"Beautiful and flavourful food right by the wharf !! Ordered: corn dog, brisket taco, tuna poke, prawn taco, skirt steak, spare ribs and curly fries...."

Try_something_new

"Friendly service and the food was delicious! However, I wouldn't consider the salmon we ordered a "big plate" as classified on the menu. The..."

David Ting

"Had the 2 burgers for $20 here on wednesdays, pretty solid deal although they ran out of the chicken burger which looked a lot tastier than the beef..."

Ayaan Shaikh

"The Culpeper has great food and service. I love the $2 oysters at happy hour which I think is really worth it. They are fat and creamy. They also..."

I_like_pickles

"Father’s Day lunch with fam bam. We opted for their Fathers day special menu offering of two courses. My fish taco entree was good but the serving..."

Vino Noir Zuniga

"Recently had lunch during the weekend here to celebrate a birthday. We had ordered the Culpeper cheeseburger, the roasted ora king salmon, the..."

JJ Jenkins

"We ordered the second board on the menu which is the whole works. We ordered the two person option which was enough for all four of us plus plenty..."

Dxlche

"We had a pork belly meal and a cheese burger pork was amazing cooked perfectly tasted amazing the cheeseburger felt like it was made a week prior,..."

Daniel Louis

"The waiter was slick and fantastic. Very professional and extremely helpful. The food was good. More towards a New Orleans/Asian/Salad..."

Tony Ma

"Love this place, second time coming and loved it once again. Food was delicious and service was great. Highlights being the Mac ‘n’ cheese side,..."

Alexis Manders

"Came here to celebrate Brother’s graduation and was a great experience to celebrate such a special day . I ordered a steak sandwich and it was very..."

Shuah Kim

"The best happy hour - $5 wine & beers & $10 espresso martini’s that are delicious! The Asian prawn tacos are so yum and also the jalapeño..."

Lizzie

"Just been for lunch. Had the lunch set and went for the brisket. It was well cooked crispy outside and tender inside. Saw the platter from the..."

Yujie

"Food presentation was 💯 perfect. Went there for bluff oyster but unfortunately they are out of stock so we didn’t get to try the bluff oysters...."

Annie Low

"Food: 3.5Maybe my expectations were a little too high, but sadly I didn’t receive a wow factor from the main dishes. We ordered the beef..."

Christine Lee

"I'm going to keep this review fairly straight to the point, therefore, I'll start with my complaint. When my partner and I visited the place for..."

Vicky

"Visited as we were keen to try out The Culpeper version of the latest craze “low and slow” meats. We ordered the Culpeper Board plus a side of..."

Carla

"I went with a friend for lunch and got two glasses of prosecco and the meat sharing board for two, which included a selection of brisket, brioche..."

Jay Cee

"Very neat restaurant..Loved the flavours .The Peruvian chciken had amazing flavours which went so well with the poataoe buns and the tortillas.The..."

PK

"The restaurant has good ambience and is just by the water. The food was great and has large portions. It was nice to see a restaurant that had a..."

Dimple Vagal

"A group of four of us came here on Sunday night using the firsttable 50% off coupon. The location itself was really lovely and we were sat outside..."

Emma

"4 of us were at Culpeper for a sharing dinner. The question was how many small plates & how many large plates we should order. For small ones, we had..."

STRADS

"Good food but not fantastic. The ribs were tasty but a little dry, beef brisket could be better if it's a little more tender, pulled pork was really..."

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"Overall: Nice decor, good service, solid yet not spectacular food. Went here on a Tuesday night mainly because they had there All You Can..."

Mark Burney

"This review comes overdue as I visited Culpeper on the last day of August. We were here for a late lunch, food was fantastic, ambience was nice and..."

May Lee

"The view here on a sunny day is amazing. We sat outside in the sun sipping on rosé. The food is definitely more of a snack type but however still..."

Aimee.

"On regular days this might not have been my first choice for a sunday brunch, but auckland restaurant month definitely put this on my radar...."

Winnie

"Lovely placeHad restaurant Month deal,(Asian taco/fried chicken for entree n seared fish with green papaya salad/bbq chicken) food was..."

Elsa

"Overall a very pleasant experience!The staff are friendly and attentive, the decor of the place was nice. The food was tasty and..."

Winnie Luo

"The ambiance is relaxed and was the right amount of busy we were looking for a Friday evening. We decided on the place because the decor was also..."

Sokaina Al Haseny

"Came here during Restaurant Month for their $25 two course meals!From the course menu we got the Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Pan Seared Market..."

Oksana Zhang

"We bought the grab one voucher for a shared bbq platter for 2... oh my goodness, what a treat. Not only was it delicious but the venue was a real..."

Michelle Forte

"The Culpeper, headed by hottie, MKR NZ Judge Gareth Stewart and under the Nourish Group Family, a restaurant I had been meaning to try after feeding..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"I had the peruvian chicken salad which was too salty for me but the chicken was not dry. I tried my friend tuna poke dish which i would like to order..."

Hannah

"Fantastic food, good interior theme but the chairs let down the experience (not comfortable and backwards slope made it hard to hear in the..."

Logan Burgess

"The starters are the winners - oysters, poke and the grits won me over. Nice atmosphere, good Friday night vibes and pleasant staff. Will be back..."

Rhys Evans

"Booked a table for 6 of us on the Thursday before Easter weekend.4 of us ordered the feast for $65 a person. I thought this was really nice..."

Miss Kiki

"We went for a group of people catch up on Monday. Not sure why the dining table is only available at 7pm as we arrived at 6pm and the seats are..."

Daisy

"The food was delicious, we had steak and fish with a side of curly fries, broccoli and cauliflower. With the funky decor we felt comfortable to sit..."

Ashleigh Williams

"Occupying a prime slice of the Prince’s Wharf seaside frontage that used to be part of what was once Euro 1.0, The Culpeper is bringing American..."

Zoe Bowker

"Every time I walk into this place I get amused looks, mostly from the customers. Even though its classified as casual dining, the clientele and..."

Akshay Maxwell Massey

"We visited The Culpeper for a drink and a bite to eat. The decor is stunning and the large tropical plants give this place a really nice lived in..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"Went here for my birthday. With a large group we had I would've thought it was hard for to manage group but the waitress made it really easy for us...."

Lily Chow

"Visited The Culpeper with my work colleague around when they first opened. At the time, they were doing some awesome lunch specials, which was a real..."

Daniel Kinnoch

"We came here for dinner and got a table without a reservation which seemed lucky. The staff are very friendly and it has a great atmosphere. We tried..."

Donna&Shane

"Great place for casual dining！excellent sevice！impressing food. I ordered the corndog that should be come with only the bbq sauce that i dont..."

Poppingcandy

"The first time to visit there and ordered one serve of Corn Dogs for $20.00 as a light dinner. The price is not cheap, but what a unique and lovely..."

Michelle Hwang

"Last month we checked out The Culpeper in the city for lunch. We were kindly given a voucher from The Nourish Group from my partner’s dad and it..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"Dined here with my partner tonight. This place is in such a beautiful location on the water front, I absolutely love the vibe here the decor looks..."

Sarah S

"Came here not knowing what to expect. What a cool place on Princess Wharf. It's an American style affair...jerk chicken, short rib and Mac and..."

Josh Law

"Enjoyed our lunch here - great location right by the harbour. Culpeper has an interesting (and meaty) menu - ranging from jerk chicken to beef ribs..."

Danny

"A friend of mine and I visited The Culpeper a couple months ago when it had just opened. The prawn taco was so over powered in dressing that you..."

Claudia

"we dined here the other day for lunch. we ordered the platter for 2 and it was far to much food for 2 people and we are big eaters. the food was ok..."

Jade :-)

"Went for a friends birthday, the set up and vibes were good and the waitress was really nice and helpful as she explained the menu to us in detail...."

Natasha Kumar

"I'm a sucker for a cool fit out and The Culpepper doesn't disappoint...details like the fern wallpaper matching the drinks menu didn't go un-noticed...."

Caroline Jericevich

"In addition to the recent revival of Asian fusion, we now have a smattering of Americana hitting our shores with the likes of Al's Deli, Miss..."

Frank

"Great food - very generous portions so be careful not to over order. Only quibble is that for the price, the waitress was a bit 'automatic'...."

Bridgee

"Went here with a friend last night for dinner. Absolutely loved the decor in this place. Total beach house vibe. The service was friendly and staff..."

Anjana Iyer

"Cool casual vibe and the food, heaven!!! Been here twice already. I love the pork belly corndogs I can eat it everyday lol. The staff are really nice..."

Nef Rosales-Palanas

"Just by the waterfront (near Euro), a new restaurant has emerged! Overall, I would go back as food was good and had a cool casual vibe! Big menu so..."

ShoRt

"Ate here last night with family. The decor is fresh and the environment comfortable. The service is efficient and friendly. We did have a..."

Stephen Potter

"The waiter was slick and fantastic. Very professional and extremely helpful. The food was good. More towards a New Orleans/Asian/Salad fusion. The..."

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"We booked for the new years Eve set menu and arrived slightly early, our table was already ready so we walked straight up and were seated quickly...."

Phil Pasco

"Good food but not fantastic. The ribs were tasty but a little dry, beef brisket could be better if it's a little more tender, pulled pork was really..."

Icy Guo

"The food was good! Although a bit more on the pricier end (it's princes wharf) and a bit smaller than expected portion for the price (although the..."

Aram Kim

"What can I say, this place is amazing! High standard in food, service and quality. Very good location and view, amazing food and the crew was so..."

Faye O

"Food was great although served a little cold, perhaps because we were a group of eight. Had lots of flavour and lovely location. Service was good..."

Michelle Goodsir

"Most delicious charcoal roasted kumara dish! The cauliflower was also incredible and massive. There is a separate vegetarian menu, so make sure to..."

Kitan Petkovski

"Had our staff dinner recently and found it to be a great space & location for groups. The service is friendly, accommodating and professional. It is..."

Toko Ngakiau

"Service was very good and professional. Tacos were a tasty starter and skirt steak was a bit different with the coffee flavor. Good selection of..."

Matthew Hansen

"We arrived very late in the evening and were still able to grab food - Culpepper platter is absolutely massive! Really great value for money, and..."

William Brannan

"A great location to enjoy some great flavors for lunch or dinner! With some great choices, here are some cool choices I tried. I recommend trying..."

Sergeantloau

"Nice buzzy vibe on a Thursday lunchtime. Loved the prawn salad which was tasty and crunchy and liberally covered in dressing without it being too..."

Leo Freelance

"@firsttable : A family birthday dinner at @theculpepernz with four full tummies, great love for the 16hr wakanui brisket and the boston butt pulled..."

Shiyao Annie Tong

"Nice spot on the waterfront , really delicious 16 hour slow cooked beef brisket with Mac n cheese. The pictures tell a thousand words in this..."

Adrian Collins

"A great experience. Excellent waiters who were very attentive. Service was very fast. The food was very good, we had the two person sharing board. It..."

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The Crab Shack

78/100 (4815 ratings)

Restaurants

Seafood

New Zealand

Bar

Gluten Free Options

Dinner

Lunch

After-hours

Brunch

Fish & Chips

Pasta

Tapas

Salad

Tacos

Wings

Crab Legs

Chili

Ribs

Prawns

Crab

Cobb Salad

Clams

Tempura

Calamari

Burger

Cakes

Mussels

Tuna

Shellfish

Calamares

Lamb

Shrimp

Pesto

Beef

Fish

Pork

Crab Cake

Lobster

Chowder

"Delicious seafood, fresh and tasty, friendly service, generous portions, reasonably priced, conviently located by the water..."

Rex Chen

"Hubby and I have been to The Crab Shack on multiple occasions because I loooove crab! Their service standards were consistent I would say and food..."

Kendra Solomon

"Love this place, great vibe, great..."

Ben Elliot

"nice food, really cheap during..."

Shelly Ward

"I along with 10 close family and friends went to the crab shack on a Sunday for my birthday lunch. We were promptly seated in the outdoor area (which..."

Kim Alexander

"Love the daily specials here + $5 beer & wine is good. The fish is really fresh & cooked to perfection with crispy batter, come here just about every..."

David Purvis

"First time there. Tried the mussel and clam fritter and mussel pot (white wine jus) (so many other dishes I wanted to try too). Love both of my..."

Colin Taylor

"Went on Boxing nite with 8 others for a family dinner, table was right by the windows and views over the harbour . Our server was Drake? He was..."

Grant McAneaney

"I like their steak &rosie pasta!! But pork belly is full of fat and too oily..."

Foodfaker

"I’ve been here for dinner twice and have enjoyed the seafood here very much , this time I am here for the afternoon tea special , they have..."

May Hung

"The food was excellent. only thing we didnt like was the table they gave us. we order so many dishes and table was too small to fit all dishes. we..."

Nukualofa

"Came here for restaurant month offer. Got off to a slow start as trying to grab attention of the staff to order was a bit of a mission. For the $25..."

Alma Eats

"Great place to get messy. The 1kg crab pots are the way to go. The sauce is amazing. The Cobb salad is also good to get a bit of greens in your diet...."

Sorry_vonguenumber

"Great atmosphere and warm, it has a couple bars where you're drinks can be made so they come quick. The was interact and that's being modest if..."

Taron Ah Chee

"First time at crab shack. Ordered crab of the day, tiger prawn, seafood pasta, King crab leg and mixed shell fish. The food tasted good especially..."

Becky Kuang

"Thank you to Reece and team for having us at the crab shack.We had the mixed pot of green lip mussels and assorted cloudy bay clams in..."

Hungry Diner

"We ordered calamari rings as appetizer, shack steak and seafood marinara as mains with 2 sides of 200grams king crab legs. good food, friendly staffs..."

Erika Gualberto

"Awesome place for seafood lovers!! We ordered Fush ’N’ Chups, Tacos with blackened fish and Tacos with tempura soft shell crab...."

MissFoodRaveller

"I love here for casual dining. If u r into crab or other seafood, then u should go! I went there and ordered steak though. It turned out steak was..."

Jason Wang

"I wanted seafood for my birthday dinner so to The Crab Shack we went last night — and did not regret it! For first-timers, we ordered 1/2 pound of..."

Ginger Taduran

"Crab of the day was fantastic. Heaps of flavour and really easy to eat.Chook flavour was fine but it was overcooked so meat was a bit..."

Tony Shi

"A group of us went here for lunch. Friendly staff and service was exceptional, the fish and chips are perfectly cooked and the burger tasted fresh..."

Desmond Chan

"The Big Aucklander was a pretty good burger. Standard sizes for its prices. Fairly nice relaxed vibe. The wait time is on the longer side though. ..."

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"The clams and mussels cooked in white wine, chilli and garlic is always my favourite option. I recommend ordering some of their buns to soak up the..."

LiLi Bee

"If you want to satisfy your shell fish cravings, come here. They do different deals everyday so make sure you check it out. They dont do bookings so..."

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"had a "dinner" with my friend at 5pm. The daily deals is $10 rib which is super awesome! fresh oyster is $2 each. It's good to see they have Chinese..."

Hongjun Wang

"Last time we visited this restaurant. We ordered crab a day, steak, lamb burger and fettuccine. The food there are tasty especially the crab is fresh..."

Chifan Chifan

"I am a seafood lover. This restaurant is located in harbor and popular for its crab. Customers could enjoy the food while having a good sightseeing...."

Paul McDonald

"Not the freshest crab, but at least flavour is good. Waiting time a bit long, staffs are nice and friendly.Quantity 3/5Flavour ..."

LuNa The TuNa

"THE BEST CRAB IN TOWN! We enjoyed everything😊 Especially their Chili Garlic butter sauce. TO DIE FOR! We’ll definitely come back to try their..."

Jinky Jimenez Cruz

"Popular place. So glad our team here for an early dinner! Like the 80~90s music, decor, prompt customer service, fish and chips.I ordered..."

Adrianna

"Went to the crab shack for a birthday lunch with family and we all enjoyed it! Menu had options for my fiancé who doesn’t particularly like..."

Jessica Whitten

"Crab shack for my lunch birthday cause i’m craving for seafood.. so ordered mix clams (500gr) where i got green mussel and clams, then pork belly..."

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"Really love the crab shack! The most amazing chicken tacos and fried chicken here. Seafood chowder is amazing, tiger prawns and shrimp cocktail. Love..."

Preeti Kaur

"Love coming to Crab Shack. Me and my family have been here like 6timea we cannot get enough of it. The staff are very kind and the food is amazing ...."

TahleeeeeK

"My wife and I had a great time at The Crab shack,the staff were very friendly and helpful, one staff member forgot to order my crab legs, so offer me..."

Shane Naera

"My friend and I had a great first time dining experience here! The place looked really cool and felt cozy. The staff who attended to our table was so..."

Sime Cajot

"Great place for seafood. We had couple of drinks then fish of the day along with some burgers. Very helpful staff. The ambiance is quite comfortable..."

Ali Suhail

"The $15 fish and chips deal on a Friday is really great value. Super tasty and large portion size for the price. Unfortunately it only runs until 6pm..."

Shannon

"Came here for my mum’s birthday after loving our experience in Wellington. It’s safe to say that we thoroughly enjoyed everything - including the..."

Helen Wang

"Have visited the Crab Shack before but after Wellington’s experience I was itching to visit the Auckland spot again. I ordered the Seafood Marinara..."

Hansi Dissanayake

"I’ve been here more than once already but I decided to try out their Restaurant month menu and for 2 courses at $25, it didnt fail. Everything was..."

Mari Flores

"Friendly and lively service and atmosphere from the beginning. We got the 2 entrees and two mains for Restaurant Month, plus a drink and oysters. For..."

Heidi Chapman

"Nice friendly service with great view n lively ambience.Food was good n their signature dish The king crab was great. Full of flavour n the..."

Naziminator

"Like the atmosphere of the restaurant and how we can have free popcorn whilst waiting for the ordered food to be served. Like how we can see the..."

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"Love this place. Service was great and food was even better. All you seafood lover's, make sure to check out this place. Love the view as well of the..."

Sia S Falaniko

"After checking out their Wellington location, we weren’t expecting that much but was surprised at how great this location was!Service was..."

Miffy7

"Been to Crab Shack in Wellington few times, finally got to try the Crab Shack in Auckland. Good Food like we expected. Service a bit slack but..."

Ryan Wong

"Great food, fast service, nice staffwhat else can you askI can say that crab shack is one of the best bar/resto in..."

Rafael Del Rosario

"Went here for lunch last October.Usually don't eat crab but Crab Cobb Salad was amazing! Fries were crispy and at the right thickness. Mocha was..."

Rosanne Choy

"First place I ate upon arriving to Auckland and it was exactly what I needed! The chicken wings and soft shell crab with a serve of chips was a..."

Janay Tahlia Casas

"Great spot and friendly staff.Went to the crab shack with the Mrs, immediately greeted then seated by a friendly host.We ordered..."

My Food HQ

"I love Crab Shack. Seafood is one of my favorite food. Crab shack is one of those restaurants which is hard to find in Auckland that specializes in..."

LisaH

"The food are nice,while services are not good enough. Staff are too busy to serve us.Crab and mussel&clam are 'must order' every time. The..."

Mimir Yu

"Two years ago, we went to this restaurant to eat crabs. It didn't feel good, but we're happy with the service. Not long ago, we went to this..."

Amy

"Second time I've come now and i would say don't come during the holiday season. They explained to use that due to the christmas and new year season,..."

To Be Honest

"we ordered a 1 kg bucket of muscles and they weren't shucked properly, They still had seaweed bedding in every single muscle, not one of them has..."

Kara

"Went here several times with friends. It's a pretty good place to have anniversaries and birthday dinner. The location is good, outside is harbour,..."

IMwatermelon

"Dined at the crab shack last night for dinner and the location was awesome! Customer service is 5 out of 5! The ladies were so lovely. The food was..."

Millyvanilly

"Came here at around 8pm. They're usually busy but the staff are friendly and accommodating. A little bit pricey but the food's nice. We ordered..."

Honey

"I real love strawberry and lime cider～the king crab so nice and i love it so much❤️harbor's view enjoy sunshine and heard seagulls～relax..."

Rico Shao

"Great dining experience when you dive into crab with dirty hands. Crab of the day is always very satisfactory. Sangria is nice as here, and other..."

Thom

" Indypindy05 and I came her on a Monday evening and we were excited to see what the menu had to offer. We were unfortunate not to order any crab..."

Kwin Dela Torre

"Food is to die for literally.. tried crab for the first time and i love it! Bit pricey but worth..."

Soph M

"Awesome place to go to, staff had on their Disney costumes for Halloween. The staff were friendly. The scenery of the wharf is beautiful. The food..."

Sid

"Today, after we attended The Very Vintage Day out, we were asking each other if we prefer to call in to The Crab Shack or New Orleans for a bite. The..."

Little Borneo Girl

"Came here this afternoon for lunch. Always like the venue and service. The wait staff were all dressed up in costumes for Halloween which was nice...."

Kaizeen Kolah

"My happy place! Love the service, FOOD, and environment they have.. really relaxed ! Prices are a little high but you forget that because of the..."

K Osai

"It's a great atmosphere, like a cleaned up American crabshack. I absolutely loved the decor with all the nets and traps hanging above. It reminded..."

Nummynum

"This place has an amazing variety of seafood! The spicy wing are stunning 👍🏻 the clam and mussel are so tasty 👍🏻 and the main which is..."

Adventure Foodie

"Nice place to hangout with friends. Visited on the weekday night and it was crowded. Waited 20-30 minutes for table. Staffs are friendly and very..."

F00dL0v3r

"Been here twice! Really love their seasoning/flavours. So so good! Best seafood chowder. Clams are great! Blue swimmer crabs seem overpriced but id..."

GreeneggsnHam

"The best Customer service that my partner and I have experienced. We sort of dreaded going there, as we have a 6 year old but the waitress made our..."

Sunema Tuifao

"I really like this place! It's in the heart if the buzz around the waterfront and its got a great rustic ambiance. The staff are very aware that they..."

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"Will definitely be going back again soon! Absolutely loved the atmosphere but esp the food.. even the staff were so friendly! Highly recommended..."

Beyon

"Went here with my partner. Lunch with a great view was nice. Steaks are good, and love the sauce. Its very tasty. Burger and Chips is pretty big...."

EAT Girl 👑

"Came here for weekday lunch deal and the food was great! Had tacos for entrees, chicken dish and fish dish for mains. Full of flavour and cooked..."

Adeline

"Best crab in Town am I wrong? Everything is just perfect! Very good and tasty food. The atmosphere was perfect. The crab was delicious. Great value..."

Alisunny92

"My first crab experience.Started the meal with chicken wings - my fav.Did all the justice to the name. Crispy skin with soft juicy white..."

Winnie

"This place maybe the best seafood restaurant in the Auckland CBD. They have full serviced bar with an amazing atmosphere. It really makes you feel..."

Ravi

"Just showing some family around town and as they like seafood, this place came to mind.Ambience is cool, laid back and a fitting..."

Jeffie

"We loved this place. The mud crab and sauce were amazing. Had fish and chips which was also done well. Lots of cool drinks. Quite noisy and full of..."

Missk Khan

"Food was really yummy, seafood pasta was delicious absolutely divine pasta sauce. Steak was also nicely marinated. Portion sizes good enough to leave..."

Crystal

"A vibrant restaurant with bright lights and chirpy waitresses and with the head chef shouting orders in the kitchen. Reminded me of some reality..."

Chris

"Had the 1kg pot of mixed NZ clams and mussels with coconut curry sauce and loved it! Goes well with the Green Beret Indian Pale Ale and side of..."

Cheewong42

"Came here for dinner with friends. When we searched the crab theme restaurant, "The Crab Shack" was definitely the only and best one on zomato. It..."

W.H.Y.

" Came here for my birthday dinner and were blown away by the service and food here. The ambience here is really good and the drinks are..."

Neelam Chandra

"Went crab shack with my partner to celebrate our anniversary and they didn't let down at all! It was our first time there & we dined around 2pm on a..."

Ingaa Pahulu

"It was a cold blustery day outside today. The restaurant was buzzing with glorious plates full of huge claws and more passing out of the kitchen at..."

Amanda Jane Prior Williams

"Went the Saturday 24/6 with a table of 7, the place was chocka was told there was a 20 minute wait, waited less than 10.The staff were great..."

Kylie McIntyre

"I wish Auckland has more places serving crab like this. Highly recommended the tuatua/ clam with white wine sauce or garlic butter sauce. The star of..."

Bella Luv Food

"Food and Flavour: 5/5Ambience: 5/5Seating: 4.5/5Service: 3.5/5Value for Money: 4.5/5Oh man...The Soft shelled crabs are the..."

BonZ Loves Food

"We came here for dinner with a group of my friends. Our waitress was so friendly! We ordered crab tacos, mussel fritters, mussels and burgers...."

Mandy C

"Scarlet Shen With lovely Miss Scarlet. Congratulates to your last semester in uni. Wish you a bright future in SH♥(ˆ⌣ˆԅ) I will miss..."

Yuki Ding

"The crab dishes were great, especially the spanner crab as it has lots of fragrant flavours. But can't say the same for the Caesar salad or the..."

Sarah

"Be prepared for your hands to get dirty - but it's well worth it ! Ordered : battered fish taco, crab taco, seafood marina, blue swimmer! The tacos..."

Try_something_new

"The seafood chowder is bomb. Honestly after the first time I tried it, I was back in the restaurant 3 days later eating it again. 5 stars for the..."

Danielle Riethmiller

"Food was great! I love the crab and half chook! Excellent service and we were very enjoyed, thanks a lot for a wonderful night!FYI their..."

Jaleh

"If you love seafood, you ought to love this place. We ordered mussels and the blue swimmer, absolutely loved the food. Can't wait to go..."

Roopali Jadhav

"Lunch menu was solid! We went on a Sunday and the kids are free so extra bonus. Cool concept and food was tasty came out fast and great service...."

Claude VanDamm

"Amazingly delicious food. If you want some decent fish and chips, definitely worth a visit. The location is also great and the service is friendly..."

Dinah

"Excellent service and waiters are very attentive. Portions are decent and filling a little surprised that there is a lack of desserts. But all in all..."

Fare Henry

"Okay fans a change of scenery, decided to turn seafood and chose this joint to try as per yer reviews.It's not everyday i get to eat crabs as It..."

Diner8Here

"Came here for a second try when we were told to wait 40 minutes last time! It's always so packed! Came here for lunch, ordered the Crab Cobb..."

Oksana Zhang

"Not too crabby. Having wanted to check this place out for Aaaaaaaages we finally made a reservation. The fit out is typical for a viaduct..."

Yorkshire Pudding

"To be honest, overall an average experience. I personally found the Wellington one better in comparison.The food was good, their..."

Winnie Luo

"Been there for dinner with my mates. Full marks for the crabs and couple of starters what we had. Everything was just spot on. Even the service was..."

Chef Nishant

"My family and I had a pretty good experience at The Crab Shack. The decor is great, a little different to their original Wellington restaurant, but..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"Great ambiance especially the outdoor tables. Fully packed when we went on a Sunday lunch but we were able to have a seat anyway. We had the Crab of..."

Karen Vivar

"It's the only restaurant that's a crab theme in auckland. I love crabs. -a lot! These crabs aren't the freshest, but they are good for nz..."

Tony Ma

"Ahh I love this place!! Although they always seem to be super busy and we did have to wait quite awhile for a seat, but we just walked up and down..."

Vicki Ko

"Food 3Service 4Ambience 3This place is overrated. Had a steak meal, it was ok at best. Server was friendly but was a little lost..."

Pania George

"Friendly service & great atmosphere. Food was nice - we had the calamari, a 1kg scoop of mussels/clams in white wine/garlic cream sauce and the soft..."

Auckfoodie

"Best seafood dishes ever!! Plus a great view from the wharf.I love how they cook crabs with chilli butter.The mussels and clams are..."

Kay Trinh

"Work dinner here last night. We shared fries, 2 x onion rings, 2 x edamame as starters. Drinks were 3 x tokyoes, 1 corona & 1 prosecco. Mains were 2..."

Zaatarbella

"Wonderful dishes!My first lunch in Auckland, love all varieties seafood, they are fresh and delicious!Besides, the sauce in the pasta is..."

FoodieCCC

"Went with fam. Pleasantly surprised. It was a bit of a wait for the table. And had a bit of a wait for the food after we ordered. But to be fair the..."

Orchid

"I was there with my cousins last year. Crabs and the sauce were simply orgasmic in the mouth. Lots of flavors coming in, would absolutely go back..."

Neel Boppana

"Dined here for dinner on a Saturday night, the venue is massive & the place was pumping, we arrived around 6:30ish & there were no tables, however..."

Sarah S

"Service: outstanding, our waitress sabine took really good care of us and made my brothers birthday special. Impeccable service, if anything wasn't..."

Praneeta

"I really like the coastal theme of this restaurant. Very spacious and friendly staff.The Crab Shack does daily deals and lunch..."

I_like_pickles

"The best thing going for the Crab Shack is the location. Right by the water front at the heart of the harbor - location-wise it doesn't get any..."

Ashlene Cheryl Cardoza

"This place has really amazing crab. We ordered the blue swimmer, buffalo wings and the pork belly. Buffalo wings and pork belly was average but the..."

Bella Qian

"Very nice had the crab and lost myself in flavour and food heaven. The service was fun and and attentive and even though the weather was rubbish the..."

Neil Fibbens

"Their specialty is crab but their mussels and clams are also really good. The price is a bit higher than most places but the food here is good...."

Emma Patricia Katili

"Our group went there on Saturday night. Two of us had never been there before and did not know what to expect but wow what a place. The food was..."

Pattie Robinson

"If you like seafood and don't mind spending a bit extra, this is a place to visit. They specialize in crabs but also do clams, mussels etc. They have..."

Clee

"Monday's hot and spicy chicken wings specials ordered before 6pm is a great treat. It cost $0.50 a piece and it's really delicious. Made with blue..."

Amorita Maharaj

"I went last week because it was August Restaurant Month which had a very good deal! The setting was very good with good lightings however the..."

Sharon The Foodie

"Came here onFriday night after work with a group of friends. Enjoying crab takes forever to eat and whilst it is tastey it isn't filing by itself...."

Shanzay

"If you go here, you have to ask for a guy called "Phil"! He is one of the best hosts we've ever had! It was because of him, my first experience here..."

Rohit Victor

"Possibly the best value Restaurant Month menu -in fact we felt like Crab Shack was getting shorted so left a tip (which is not the norm here in..."

Hungusmcfatty

"We waited a long time for food but it was restaurant month + a Saturday night so we understand! The waitress was so lovely and she even sang us..."

Thegreeats

"Came here with the partner after our wet jet boat ride in the viaduct. Obviously we had to go home and get changed cause I didn't want to walk around..."

Samantha Young

"I had my birthday on Thursday, my Waitress Kat was amazing and attentive, the food constantly good, so good my friends were eating my food lol, Big..."

Chris Lisala

"We went for the special August 2-course menu which includes a taco, main & wine or beer for $25. The tempura soft shell crab, miso mayonnaise & slaw..."

STRADS

"Have dined here 3 times in the last month for different occasions. Each time service was great and so was the food! I have tried the snow crab,..."

Miss Kiki

"Staff were very attentive and knowledgable, bathrooms were clean and tidy. Snow crab was fantastic, beef burger was good not great, over all a really..."

CaraJean Molloy

"Restaurant month gave us an opportunity to try this place out. As they don't take bookings, we arrived and were told that a table will take 15..."

Hannah Gear

"I enjoyed the drinks more than the food to be honest. The burger had too much beetroot on it which ruined the entire burger. The rest of the food was..."

Phee Nicks

"Great service and atmosphere, the food was average. We ordered the the spanner crab and buffalo wings, the flavor of the crab was average, we thought..."

CrazyCatLady_EmmaC

"I like the portions that they had and the seafood was ofcourse AMAZING! bt the seafood Marinara was a little bit salty but nothing like a good 'ol..."

Tan.ned

"Although it was busy at the time we arrived, the staff was very attentive, and friendly. Food was great. Environment was good. Overall, we had very..."

Patrick Tong

"Lunchtime special - $15 and if your don't get it in 15 minutes its free (Monday to Thursday only). The options are fish and chips (2 quite big..."

Debbie Lockart

"First thought was wow, love the decorations. A girl waitress was a bit rude, but the waiter we had for the rest of the night was superb. Full of..."

Christine Li

"If you like crabs then you cant go wrong here! 😜Good decent crabs served in some nice broth and good service in a relaxed atmosphere. Cracking..."

Jayce Huynh

"Most memorable dish I've had: Alaskan King crab, my friends had the mud crab and loved their dish. Service is is amazing and personalised definitely..."

Ryan Wong

"This is a good seafood restaurant. The staff were friendly and chatty, service was prompt and there was a nice atmosphere about the place - great..."

Tom

"Tried both big crab dish and small crab dish there. Staff forgot to bring us the tool for big crab, and we were been there the first time, so we had..."

Michelle Hwang

"Considering the love for seafood especially for crabs, we revisited The Crab Shack today to treat our taste buds with the lovely crabs that this..."

Ruchita Choukar

"I love this place!!! The flavours are great. I always get the Jonah crab with chilly and lemongrass. The service is great. It gets really busy and..."

Savanna

"We had brunch on 14 May 16, and were not disappointed. We had varied fare - calamaris, fish and chips, catch of the day - snapper, nachos, crabcakes..."

Narayanan Valadi

"First time dining here with group of people (8 of us) on a Friday night. Place was very busy but service was excellent! All staffs were very..."

Nathalie

"I heard a lot about the food at crab shack so when we decided on this place for a lunch do I was very excited to try out their food.I ordered a..."

FoodLoco

"It was great dinner with my partner. Nice service as well! Ordered crabs, drinks and some snacks. The drinks were served with little umbrellas which..."

Cici Liu

"This was our second visit to The Crab Shack - the first being over a year ago, with such slow slow service we had been hesitant to return. With a..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Came here with mum sister for her birthday dinner. We were just walking along the waterfront deciding what to eat when we came across the crab shack...."

Becca Callaghan

"Really good service at this place. Love the mussels - they were cooked in this divine creamy white wine sauce! Delicious. A great place to hang and..."

EC

"Came here for Sunday lunch and beers. We had crab legs and chowder :-) chowder was sooooo yummy. I duno if I should have mixed beers with it but it..."

Chloe-Mae

"The place has a good ambiance. You get a great view of the wharf and the city and looks great at night. The staff who served is were very..."

Chumq

"Dined here few days back when my parents arrived to auckland. We had an incredible experience. We ordered pork belly, steak and some crab. Everything..."

Joanna Marie Francisco

"Our first time to visit here last night and the food was amazing... I ordered medium rare steak and it was really soft, juicy and tasty... I even..."

Joan Cecille De Guzman-Lomibao

"Came here for a dinner and went through the interesting reservation wait list routine. They gave us a call when our table was ready and we sat down...."

Josh Law

"This place was a pleasant surprise. I was slightly dubious about having a catch up here with some old mates following numerous mediocre reviews from..."

Eleanor Purdey Smith

"Been here a few times.The first time had calamari and lamb. The calamari was soooooooo good, best calamari I've ever had. Was served with three..."

Natasha

"Went to Crab Shack for lunch with friends who were craving to have seafood. I don't really like seafood apart from fish so I had no choice but to try..."

Gerhard Joseph

"Located in one of the best spots in Auckland, Crab Shack offers several options of good seafood. In spite of the fancy location, it's not expensive..."

Diogo Reck

"Just like Wellington this place is great for a fun night out. The menu has a great selection of seafood as well as dishes for non fishy..."

EpiCurious

"Overall the entire dining experience was lovely. I definitely recommend the deep fried soft shell crab, it was the favourite entree of the night. It..."

Priscilla Khang

"My partner brought me here for my birthday after I had been asking to go for months. The atmosphere inside is great; I loved the on-theme decor...."

Stango

"We were here for the red king Crab, however; hmmm, the best dish of the night was the steak😛 juicy & meaty, great atmosphere but that was it....."

JJJiiiiAn

"Always walked past this place on my nights out but never thought to try it out, well I'm glad I did! The waiting list was kind of long but what can..."

Monique Porteous

"Been here twice already and each time was great. The live music was so good and the food even better. Great atmosphere. Will definitely be back for..."

Temi Taio

"Visited The Crab Shack yesterday evening for date night. We couldn't have made a better choice. I actually only eat Fish so any other seafood does..."

Kershia

"The first time I visited here the food was amazing and I was 100% satisfied with my selection. My second visit recently... was disappointing. They..."

Amanda Teo

"Crabs crabs crabs! I love this place. Staff are friendly and accommodating. And the soft shell crab is so good!best one i had so..."

Nef Rosales-Palanas

"Can get a little messy but it's kinda fun at the same time! The portions were a little smaller than what we expected but the food was very..."

Rubyn Park

"If you love crabs you have to try this place out! My friend introduced me to crabs in a whole new way today.. usually I'm not a fan of crabs as can..."

Hungus Girl

"Been wanting to come to the crab shack for a while and finally got the chance to try this place out. This place have chilled atmosphere, service was..."

Joanne Chiang

"This place is stunning. One of the very few places where I enjoyed sea food to the fullest. Haven't had any better customer service experience in..."

Mrun Godbole

"This restaurant is amazing! I really liked the scenery and the setting of the restaurant. Inside it was very cozy, nice service and a overall clean..."

Henry Gao

"This is our first time having dinner here. We two ordered one tuna tardard, one mixed clam and mussel with gralic and chili sauce and one blue..."

Victorianchester

"The place is awesome I love the feel they're very accomodating. She got my drink wrong but its wasnt a big deal. I ordered the king crab cuz i hardly..."

Karen Stephen

"Superb services and amazing Crab. Ordered the Alaskan king crab and it didn't disappoint - it was soooo good. Most definitely going again!! ..."

Lukas

"This place never disappoints, with its nautical atmosphere, friendly staff and great food, The Crab Shack is the place to go for fresh seafood!..."

Sophie Oliver

"Obey the claw and enjoy some crab! Have been hankering to come here for a while, finally had an excuse to meet some mutual unqualified diners and..."

Frank

"Highly recommend!In a beautiful location with very cute decor! With the glass roof and nets around, really sets the mood, complete with..."

Karen

"Wonderful Saturday night, food and service was good, definite back again. ..."

Craig Knox Lee

"Seared tuna was lovely. Fush and Chups very nice as well. Great atmosphere on the harbour. The vibe was very upbeat with friendly staff. Quick..."

Laurie Ellul

"Back again and enjoying some alone time with my beer while waiting for dinner. While I really don't enjoy eating alone the Crab Shack is vibrant this..."

Robbie G

"Went there for my boyfriends birthday. The service was amazing and loved the delicious food. Would definitely go again for a special occasion. Nice..."

Thesweetestthingalive

"I've been wanting to try this out for so long so I arranged a time to go here for lunch. I emailed them before hand to see if I could book a table..."

Razelle Icaro

"What a fun-filled atmosphere this is. Unfortunately because it was a Saturday night there was about a 45 minute wait, but because this has become..."

Mana Katsukawa Otimi

"Just finished having dinner with 3 of my friends and well, I've got mixed feelings about the place.We started out with some drinks of course...."

Nia T

"Great food and great atmosphere. Got welcomed by enthusiastic and very helpful waiter. Awesome view of the harbour. Food was which was quick and..."

Brett

"Superb place for a Saturday night. The staff here make sure that it's not just another dinner for you but indeed is an excellent experience. I..."

Aabhas Dole

"Really good crab! I've been a fan of this place since I went to Wellington for the first time! Food well presented and really good portions! So hard..."

William Vilas Boas

"I've been wanting to try this out for so long so I arranged a time to go here for lunch. I emailed them before hand to see if I could book a table..."

Razelle Icaro

"Great Atmosphere,enjoy the moment I walk in, steak was delicious and so the seafood chowder. The crab we ordered not so much, it's funny the name is..."

Lisa Wu

"My husband and I are crazy about seafood especially crabs. This fabulous crab theme restaurant just comes in and feeds our needs well. We ordered 2..."

Regina McDad

"Great food , good service! Had the spicy chicken wings and the mussels. Both had a very subtle flavor, which actually brought out the..."

Nitesh D'Souza

"Food was delicious...but price to quantity ratio cannot be justified. I had ordered their specials for the day which was a platter of clams, prawn..."

Bhavya

"Food was delicious, waiter was amazing "thomas" I believe his name was. Young guy with tattoos, he had a great sense of humour and knew the menu..."

Jotori

"Finally had the chance to visit. Chose this for my boyfriends birthday celebration as he loves crabs. The staff were extremely nice, they were going..."

Shazia Khan

"The location is great, the service was fast and waiter was helpful i ordered the market fish with teriyaki sauce, blackened potato and the calamari..."

Heidi M

"We had a great evening at the crab shack on Saturday night, wait was only about 30 mins for a table so we sat at the bar and had a few drinks and..."

Kat M

"Awesome place with excellent service. The food was yummy. Would definitely come back for a special occasion. Nice place to socialize and get your..."

Shweta Singh

"The onion rings were quite nice, they were cooked well, a lot of places I've been to the onion inside has been quite raw. I had the calamari as a..."

Maddie

"Cheerful and fun dinning . Great seafood and ice cold beers, what's not to love? You can not go past the crab! Consistently good service and food...."

Emma-Jane Bates

"We had a great experience. The offering is unique with crab and seafood truly being at the centre of it. We enjoyed the half pound of prawns in an..."

Jo Y

"i bring my mum whos love sefood to there, Perfect place to come for dinner with a big group~but we have been wait for 45 mins,slow meal:( I..."

Rae Rae

"Went here for dinner with a group of 8. Dinner was pretty good, lots of great dishes, some not so great. My dad ordered crab and said he wasn't very..."

Meg McGimpsey

"Nice place and it has unique ambience. We went here for lunch. Food was good. Rayweenah bread is soooo delicious and i had the shack stack which was..."

Dee

"Don't know if I really really liked this place, I felt like it's more of a dinner party venue as opposed to a lunch time sort of feed! The crabs were..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"Great atmosphere and this is good place to go hang out with few people and have good time. I enjoyed the food and the service however it didn't wow..."

Las Akurugoda

"Came here with my friend who happens to be the opposite gender and the waitress was like "you guys are such a cute couple" ew we are not a couple but..."

A

"Somebody said dishes slow coming but ours quiet quick! Somebody said the crab is not enough weights but ours is quiet big, enough for 2 people...."

Xiaoyu Candy Wen

"Went to The Crab Shack for lunch today, we ordered the Jonah Crab and Mixed Clams with a few hot steamy bread rolls. All food tasted great but I felt..."

Chanelle Barlow

"I'm updating my previous review of 3.0 stars. Was here with parents as part of the Restaurant Month deals. We hugely enjoyed our evening! The service..."

Jihye Kang

"Went here for lunch on a Saturday, first impression was nice and there was a good buzz and atmosphere. There was 4 of us and I thought we wouldn't..."

Edmond Young

"What a lovely place for lunch! Our waiter was extremely vibrant and very full of personality. We tried the fish cakes which were delicious along with..."

Chloé Manihera

"Have dined here a couple of times now and I have to say the food has been top notch every time. The prices are a bit higher than what I would..."

Yo April Smith

"Went there for dinner yesterday to celebrate my special moment with my girlfriend. Although we had to wait for a while because they said no need to..."

Mũm Mĩm Ken

"What an awesome atmosphere! Such a fun, lively place to dine. Outdoor heaters placed all around which really kept it nice and cosy! We had the most..."

Cararmel Queen

"Perfect place to come for dinner with a big group on a Saturday night. I ordered The Shack Stack and it was amaaaazing and cooked perfectly. Will..."

Caroline Barrett

"I went with my gf at around noon and the seats were half full. The environment was great! The service was beyond what you would usually get for other..."

Chris W

"Having eaten at Crab Shack in Newport, CA, my wife was excited to try Crab Shack here in Auckland. The flavours of the broth accompanying the crabs..."

Foodie Traveller

"Love this place! Went here for fathers dad couldn't make a reservation bc they were fully booked but they said the wait was an hour, which we were..."

Tee

"Third time lucky, we finally obtained a table tonight. Our waitress was friendly and catered to our needs throughout the night. We started..."

Mat

"Just dined this place. The mussel and clam are amazingly tasty however the blue swimmer is disappointing. The pot is watery not flavorsome. Also do..."

Mineralh2o

"Went there for after work dinner. Ordered the bread and wings for entree. The bread was very soft and flavoursome, similar texture to a brioche. The..."

Lena Guo

"Exceptional food with the choice of where you would want to be seated. The most friendliest staff with awesome and fast service. Food presentation..."

Maria Joanna Bella

"Had the most wonderful night here, recommend visiting on an off peak night like we did, as the waitlist builds up very quickly! We were..."

Lara Custance

"The wooden crate decor, lightbulbs hanging low from the ceiling and the vintage crab nets all contribute to the wonderful crab shack vibe! As soon as..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"Been there a few times and they never disappoint me. The food is very consistent, always perfectly cooked and taste delicious. The staff is polite,..."

Cath

"Excellent. Friendly staff, great food what more could you ask for..? recommended!! Make sure you come and try, lovely views. My burger was very..."

Tate L

"Food ordered: Ray-wen-nuh BreadTempura Soft-Shelled Crab (x2)Messy PigCalamariBill: $93Big tummy: We had..."

A Tale Of Two Tummies

"We were there celebrating my sister in law birthday. The lunch was wonderful. We had crab, clam, pork belly and lobster. We enjoyed the foos so much...."

Cindy Ong

"One of my go to places for a casual meet up with friends. Their service is good, polite and attentive. My fav from their menu the Shack Stack paired..."

Musings Of A Foodie

"At last a place to eat crab and lobster, great staff and good atmosphere, had the lobster which was great and good selection, definitely will go back..."

Stuart

"Friendly staff, helpful with menu..perfectly cooked clams, lamb to die for and small selection of cold beer from tap.. Made my evening after a 10..."

Brekky Bikers

"The service was fabulous. Great staff. The food was scrumptious. Soooo good. The surprise free round of drinks from the manager was an awesome value..."

Jaki Dwight

"Went here for my dad's birthday. Upon entering the restaurant, I am quite pleased with the interior and the vibe of the place. Service is splendid..."

Jeanelle Isidro

"After three tries we finally got to dine here. We had the chili garlic a messy delightful eat. The rowena bread we ordered was good but not really a..."

Bubut

"I dined at Crab Shack for a Zomato Foodie Meetup, having been once before for a business lunch. This particular foodie evening was filled with 5..."

Lennie L

"Mint atmosphere! Waitresses & waiters are defs good! Food was perfect, a bit too much chilli in most foods I tasted.. The best Aoili sauce &..."

Nicomkl13

"Nicely themed shore side restaurant.The service was excellent, they were charismatic, polite and attentive.The food was well flavoured and..."

Brenda Phu

"V good grub but overpriced for the type of restaurant it is. We also had a pretty annoying waitress who kept asking if "we" we're ready and if "we"..."

Kate W

"All I can say is sort your heating guys it's fricken baltic!!!! cold cold ice freezer artic polar bears penguins orcas is this the ice..."

Faroe3456

"Yes it is pricey but crabs in NZ are pricey. The great part don't like crabs there is other seafood to try don't like the seafood try the pork belly...."

Kezia Lobo

"Great atmosphere service from the door to the table is good and been able to see kitchen and hear the chef yelling the calls for new dockets makes..."

Garry Trewin

"Dined here last Friday with work friends and ordered the messy pig which was exceptional...and that chipotle slaw ---yum!! Now, I had initially..."

Manic Diner

"We came here for my birthday dinner. We had booked a table for 8pm but unfortunately they were so busy we didn't actually get seated until about..."

Lenka Veza

"Went here before a concert in town and couldn't have been happier. Food is very good and the atmosphere is excellent. Very fun and friendly staff...."

Tyler Nehring

"Met a friend here for lunch. Was nice food and the service was ok. Really friendly staff but food took ages and there didn't seem to be any sense of..."

Amanda B

"Great atmosphere. Menu is a bit pricey. Ordered the bucket of clams and mussels which were in a delicious sauce (there was only one sauce option) a..."

Shell

"Finally a place to eat crab! Waiting time for a table was around 40mins, cooking time was around 20mins, the large amount of space and many empty..."

Rachel

"20.6.15 the best gift ever from my nephews and their partners, a celebration bday dinner for me. Very busy night, we all had a very delicious entree,..."

Tuku

"Went there for dinner with my girls Jennifer Rong. A really nice place with good atmosphere and decorations! The waitress was really friendly. We..."

Ezzz

"Maybe it was the time we arrived (around 3pm) but service was initially a bit shaky as we had to wave someone down to take our order, drinks were a..."

Minily

"I came here on 2 Friday's ago with my boyfriend after work. The Crab Shack has been open for quite a while now, but I just haven't had the..."

Nicole Melchor

"Located on the wharf, long waiting list on weekend.. Food was great and cant get enough if you're seafood lover! Check their chef special and daily..."

Fransiskus Kiky

"The king of crab is the best! The sauce from the shack stack is really delicious! However the service is somewhat slow. But its a great place near..."

Michelle

"Where to start? ! The amazing menu or the fast friendly service? No waiting and being left unattended here you are well supplied. A really..."

Ryan The Lion

"We had an enjoyable experience at the Crab Shack.We ordered the Crab & Crayfish cake, Crab Cobb Salad and Kilo of Crab.The Crab cake was..."

Cindy Wu

"It was fantastic! I loved the vegan burger and the desserts 😍 However it is a bit pricey 💸 But overall I enjoyed having dinner here, it made my..."

Stella Pan

"My wife really wanted to try this new resto and with her birthday coming up, the family tried it today. Wasn't bad. Kids loved their..."

Eric Mendez

"After much anticipation, and a few of my zomato buddies recommending me to come to this place, me and my partner headed down to crabshack to..."

FOODFANATICJIMMY

"Went here to treat my hubby to his surprise b'day lunch- great service by wait staff, and absolutely satisfied our seafood cravings! Hard to come to..."

Eonapeony

"My parents had come down to Auckland to visit me and they wanted to try a new restaurant along the waterfront so I decided to take them to The Crab..."

Jess Pendergrast

"Great to know that the kids dine free sunday will be permanent as the price is on the high side. The food was tasty but a lot of the dishes we wanted..."

Candii Cao

"For a Monday night it was pretty busy, waiting time for dine in was about 30-45mins so we were given the choice to eat in the bar area. With the high..."

EpicEats

"Came for my birthday in a group of 12. Service was very good, our waiter was upbeat and helped the dining experience enjoyable. Portions were alot..."

J.M-S

"Walked in on a busy Saturday afternoon & they looked hard to fit a group of 7 in who had no booking. We were seated within 5 minutes. The atmosphere..."

A Different Critic

"Went out for an amazing dinner with my boyfriend and family. Had tremendous customer service and food to die for. Would definitely be a must go if..."

Yazmin Knight

"When faced with the task of choosing somewhere to eat at the Viaduct, I immediately jumped at the opportunity to eat here, as I have heard nothing..."

Tania

"Was hungry did my search on here for great place to eat the crab shack was the one to gorocked up 730pm full house left my name went back an hour..."

Elinas74

"Great food, ambience and service. Went for a Friday lunch and really enjoyed the crab and fish. Great way to end a hectic week. Will definitely go..."

Rosemary Cook

"Came here for a mid week birthday dinner and was blown away. Loved anything seafood on menu! It was just really good. Anything non seafood..."

Esther Song

"Went to CS with one of my best friends and we loved it! The bread a stuff recommend was surprisingly good and we really enjoyed the atmosphere of CS...."

Clarence Zhang

"So where do i start 😄 we just had dinner here tonight and everything was amazing! From customer service to ambience to food! If you are looking..."

Alyssa Yalong

"The back story: We were searching for a place to dine with a large group and unfortunately many places in town would not take bookings. Luckily for..."

A Culinary Affair

"I was craving some meat but didnt want something too overpowering. There was a good choice of seafood and salads but one dish caught my eyes,the Kiwi..."

Cynthia Vanisha Paul

"I love this seafood, we had order Jonah crab , this one is a little bit spicy for me. And we ordered Nelson padde crab, this one is 1Kg.and..."

Joyce J

"Finally had the chance to try dine here tonight! Place was packed but we were seated within 10 minutes. A fun and cool vibe the moment you walk in!..."

SS

"Yummy yummy! Highly recommended place to get your crab fix! The crab pots are easily shareable but can also be eaten solo which is what I did..."

Kelly

"If you're keen for a big feed then definitely head to The Crab Shack! There were heaps of great seafood, and non seafood dishes, to choose..."

Table For One

"We weren't very hungry when we came to the crab shack but we just had to come try it out!The decorations reminded me of spongebob..."

Aniva Huang

"We came here early for dinner and got seated straight away... Yay... Totally worth waiting for though... We didn't get any main meals but instead..."

Donna&Shane

"after a much anticipated wait I finally have tried this place last Friday.. took my mum and and her friend as I knew they would appreciate this..."

Grace Sifa

"Really exciting night gathering with my high school friends! We chose the Crab Shack as it locates near harbor and the view is really peaceful..."

Shirley Yu

"AMAZING!!!!!!! Been here twice and service is great friendliest waiters and waitresses and the food is great. Some may find it pricey but where can..."

Sonam Kumar

"Went to lunch with a few mates during the week. I found the place a bit pricey for what you get. I had the rainbow burger and added on a beef patty...."

Juanine

"The food and service was amazing. The food was delicious especially the clam chowder! Although it was quite pricy for the amount we got, it was worth..."

Helen Liang

"We dined in this restaurant a while ago when they were just opened. It was a good experience. I liked the decor. The service was good and the food..."

Feisy Seaver

"Had a great night out. Dinner was amazing, the best calamari I've ever had, totally recommend it. There was a bit of a wait but Kaylin the manager,..."

Eating Party

"On hindsight, I didn't need to ask where The Crab Shack was, because the giant gleaming neon sign is visible for miles around, like some kind of..."

Lawrence Mikkelsen

"Good experience, staffs are friendly and helpful. Had Atlantic Golden Crab, vege burger, colsaw, bread roll and apple cider, initially thought..."

Jeff Yeh

"I came here for a friend’s graduation dinner. The atmosphere in this place was amazing! Really friendly and very welcoming. The restaurant itself..."

Yutika Tiki Anturkar

"Been here twice over the last couple of weeks once for lunch and once for dinner. Very friendly staff, from the phone call to the meal service...."

Leanne Kumar

"Went for dinner, had a wonderful time. Really gud tasty food and great service! I had the lobster special and hubby had the tuna steak. Both were..."

ET

"Went to The Crab Shack for my birthday with a friend and the food was amazing I loved how you had to really get into it with your fingers etc. The..."

Kelly

"Disappointing night. Great looking place, musics fab and the whole vibe is one of excitement but the food and drinks weren't up to the dollars spent..."

Donna Bray

"Simon Gault's newest Auckland dining experience sure did not disappoint. While I do admit the location of The Crab Shack at the old "Float" nightclub..."

EatsByZee

"Excellent service...... Food was good with a range of prices.. Wanted to try the fish burger but decided against paying $40 for a burger.. Clams and..."

Stephen Galt

"Visited here last night - a table for 7 was ready when we called in. Was quite busy for a Wednesday night. We had a lovely waiter who served us the..."

Jean Lee

"As an avid fan of seafood I was very excited to taste the raved about meals at the crab shack. I ordered some classics: Nelson crab with garlic..."

Mariamjafer

"We came here tonight for dinner. When calling beforehand, we were told we didn't have to book but got there and was told to wait around twenty..."

Sheena

"I went there to celebrate my birthday. Food was awesome. I ordered the canadian crab plus half pound of shrimps. the waitress was very..."

Flor Yazmin

"Brilliant place for a long unwinding Friday lunch. Great food & wine, friendly & prompt service, cool music selection, super views - somewhat..."

Mani

"The Wellington venue has been a long favourite of mine so I was keen to try their new Auckland location. I wasn't disappointed, the quality food,..."

Cheyneismyhero

"Great place for lunch. Heaps of atmosphere.. Kiwi spin on Louisiana cuisine with great touch of kiwi casual.. Staff well trained. Left hand side..."

Paul La Franchie

"Great quality food. Good service. Serving sizes a bit small and a few mix ups with our order but was when first opened so that's expected. Great..."

Mikayla Plaziuk

"Had amazing crab and prawn here. Staff was very friendly and help us to choose the food. Also great place and beautiful view. Very recommended for..."

Stifanyanwar

"The Crab Shack and Matterhorn - the best of Welly has come to Auckland in the first half of 2015!I had been to the Crab Shack in Orleans when..."

UltimateOmNoms

"Superb food and accommodating staff! Will surely go back to this place to taste other food. The messy pig is really a good choice.???? Very nice..."

Jennielyn S. Joaquin

"awesome energy and decor. the staff were great and the food tasty and well presented. portion sizes were very small and quite a lot of money for the..."

Amanda Anderson

"It was great to have finally been able to eat at the crab shack.The crab pots were tasty. I ordered the kilo of Nelson paddle crabs. If you..."

Jannyannyanice

"Awesome location and decor. The resturant is illuminated with nifty lights, fishing and crab nets. The food was extravagant! The seafood was fresh..."

Annette Wong

"We were fan of crab shack in Wellington and were very excited to know they opened a restaurant at AKL. Went there on our anniversary day:-) Lovely..."

Hedy Huang

"Went to The Crab Shack for lunch with my wife. A very well presented eatery. We selected three dishes to share which entailed a Crab pot,..."

Johann*

"A weekend trip last year with my friends was the first time I tried The Crab Shack, the one in Wellington. So naturally, we were really excited to..."

Where.iate

"Finally a proper crab spot in auckland! The most divine crab I've ever had amazing atmosphere on princess wharf and staff that makes you feel..."

Sam Jones

"I was so excited when I heard that crab shack opened in Auckland CBD, finally crabs in town! The restaurant is located in the wharf which offers a..."

Nikka Aurea Borja

"Great casual dining in good location. Did not have to wait long for table for 4. Service prompt, friendly and efficient.Particularly recommend the..."

Margaret Bryers

"Loving the south american vibe they throwing of without even trying. Awesome food. Awesome service. Different and very nice ambience of the whole..."

Gawan Bakshi

"Grilled Tuna Steak great preparation fresh and really..."

Sandri

"I came here while a cruise ship was in town so it was really busy in the city and I had luckily got in before the huge rush of people came through...."

Linny

"In all a fun experience. Had the atlantic golden crab as our main dish along with clams and other small starters and was fully occupied from start to..."

Skim911025

"I've been wanting to try this place for a while now and I was quite impressed. Really good service and a nice atmosphere. We got the shack stack and..."

Samantha Gemmell

"Wide variety of seafood with some hot sauces on the side. The calamari was amazing as was the prawns. We gorged ourselves on crab. The butter..."

Dominic Rajendran

"Great food! I dined at The Crab Shack today for lunch with some work colleagues. The restaurant has a great vibe and very well presented. Its got an..."

Jess Keen

"If your looking for a great atmosphere with flavoursome food then the crab shack is for you. The food is great and comes out pretty quick but..."

Michael Ferreira

"Celebrated a special day at Crabshack yesterday and I can say that the food was excellent! However, there was a bit of a wait for a table...."

Ninjunkie

"Aucklanders no longer have a reason to be jealous of Wellington Crab Shack fans. After years of hearing great things us big city dwellers finally can..."

Kirsty Cardy

"Great Location, Delicious food , Beautiful View of the waterfront and excellent service from staff. I've been here a few times with Family & friends..."

Teta Fanualelei

"A well deocrated family friendly restaurant. The staff were friendly. Price is reasonable. The clams is still one of my favourites. The seafood..."

Alice

"We stopped in here for dinner on our first night in Auckland and were sure glad we did. The service was fantastic, especially our waitress (I think..."

Mark Burgess

"We really enjoyed our first visit to Crab Shack over the weekend. It was fairly busy around lunch time, and we sat outside where you can look out to..."

James Jones

"Great decor. Mussels was top notch. Fish n chup (as per menu) was pretty good as well. Chicken taco was tasty. Chicken burger was great but sadly..."

Michael Koh

"This is a lively, music filled restaurant with lots of activity and high energy. The food was really good, service was attentive and the location on..."

Sheryl Guth

"I love the food!! We ordered crabs of the day which was Australian blue swimmers and was cooked really good in garlic sauce. 👌🏻👌🏻 One..."

Donna Fe Ferrer

"We went to eat after a long wet day of touring around. The staff was friendly and helpful. We were a large group with different dietary restrictions..."

Faye Fulton

"Had the best lunch here in recent months. Excellent snow crab, fresh and meaty. Even food from kids menu are awesome. Attended services and staff..."

Winnie Zhu

"$2 Oysters and $2 Wings!!!! Oysters were delicious and wings were nice maybe just a little spicy and would've been nice with like a yoghurt sauce or..."

Chevonne Whakaruru

"If you want to get your hands dirty and enjoy crabs with seafood pliers and picks, there really is only one place in Auckland. We came here after..."

Jerry Wong

"Had a great evening and dinner! Happy hour value is amazing and the staff were all awesome. I just want to acknowledge the staff member who came to..."

Riki Paewai

"Good place to have seafood. Clams were fresh and tasty. Steak was cooked right. Plenty of seats. Good selection of beer on tap. Even had TV for us to..."

Dean Ching Yee

"Went here for Valentine's Day. Ordered chowder, cheesey garlic bread, squid rings, 6 wings, two steak meals with extra fries. Food came out fairly..."

Aaron Vaofanua

"Great food and great service. The green mussles We're especially good and they were even the daily special so we got an amazing deal on them. This..."

Simon Newberry

"Nice place, nice food and friendly service. I had the tempura soft shell crab, seafood marinara and a cocktail of the month. Unlike an earlier..."

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