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The Grill
91/100 (2637 ratings)
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Mac and cheese
Suckling Pig
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Steak Tartare
Scallops
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"Went here for my birthday dinner during Restaurant Month and was very pleased with my meal. I had the Study of Beef and we had two sides but the..."
Rachel Spencer
"Super helpful staff even when it’s packed on a Saturday night. Feels like you’re eating in a cozy lounge with the wrap around banquette seating...."
Frasier Cho
"We had been to The Grill for at least 10 times. If you want a good steak, it is the place to go. Their seafood is good too, but a little bit pricey. ..."
Karen Chung
"Went here 5th June for dinner, I can't wait to go back one day. Absolutely outstanding and we've been to a number of restaurants & food places..."
James Francis
"Very good menu and meal here at The Grill. The table staff are fabulous and very friendly. Exceptionally well cooked meats here with stunning sauces..."
Crytos
"Had a wonderful night last night @ The Grill by Sean Connolly at @skycityakl 🤩🤩 . Was treated to an evening filled with yummy food, wine and..."
Eric Lam
"Half a decade ago I first had the pleasure of dining at The Grill by Sean Connolly, in one of my most memorable and enjoyable meals in New Zealand...."
George Forgan-Smith
"We came here with a group of 14 and was seated upstairs on the mezzanine floor. Service was top notch and the food was equally as good. I would..."
William Lin
"Delicious steak and pork. Great service and good atmosphere. The cocktails weren't to my personal taste. The creme caramel was amazing, a must have!..."
cookiz forever
"I give five stars very rarely but if I could I would give 6 for The Grill. The food is absolutely superb, the service is spot on, informative but..."
Simon Upton (Simon G Upton)
Cassia @ Skycity
91/100 (2499 ratings)
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Indian
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Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
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Full Bar
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
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"Tried Cassia at Home, ordered Caramelised Duck leg and Wagyu Beef Croquettes. The duck dish was delicious, perfectly cooked and juicy, mixed with the..."
Sean Soriano
"Good food that wasn't trying too hard. We had the business lunch and it was so filling for $45! Pan puri was delish - I could've ate 5..."
Katie Delaveau
"Sooooooo yummy!!! Everything was perfect. Cannot fault. I truly loved everything about this meal. We got the journey through India set menu and it..."
Sophie
"Lovey snacks. Lamb chops were really yum. Pork belly was bland on its own , but the curry it was placed on added the flavour. The lamb kebab was a..."
Hungry D
"A simple 10/10. Flawless food. Amiable staff. Amazing ambiance. The best fish tikka I have ever had...."
Lovdeepsngh
"Absolutely loved the lamb kulcha and the eggplant dish. Great ambiance and wait staff are extremely..."
Zee
"Cassia has changed my mind on fine dining. The potions were so generous for a fine dining restaurant, the staff was so kind and helpful on..."
Pearl Handa
"I had stopped leaving Zomato reviews but cassia is so good I really had to come back. Ladies and gentlemen this place is worth every penny. If you..."
Bella Qian
"Great atmosphere, wait staff very very attentive and offered excellent breakdown and suggestions on what to try. We were so happy with our whole..."
Jake Iles
"Delicious food. Will definitely be returning to try the other options on the menu. Top dishes were the tandoori fish and beef rib. The chocolate..."
Tiffany Cooper
"loved the food, staff were good and helpful. Food took a while to come out, but well worth the wait. once the food came out, it came out steadily and..."
Hemi James Ngatai
"I enjoyed the mouth-watering crabs and pani..."
Ashraf Hassan
"Went there for the first time and expected a lot ffromit .It delivered excellent tasty food , things I have not tried before and did it with..."
Richard J
"Came here for a birthday dinner and it was an amazing experience. Lovely staff, great food with an amazing ambience. Definitely a go to place for..."
Jyoti Singh
"CASSIA’s take on Indian fusion cuisine is phenomenal, I couldn’t forget about their amazing lambchops after I first tried them two years..."
Pandadrools
"We had the tasting menu which was a great experience trying different foods and we left with very full..."
Lucy Preston
"Went for a birthday meal. Good service, our waiter was very knowledgeable and friendly. Really ambient setting. They have some Excellent food. Get..."
Mia Hendrix
"A discreet little restaurant located on Fort Street. Excellent ambience and a great atmosphere for an intimate dining.The lamb chop was..."
Lucy
"This is by far my favourite Indian fine dining restaurant, second time coming here and still just as good. The lamb chops and coriander cream were a..."
LV.N
"Been on the bucket list for a while. First impressions, the place was beautiful. It smelled good, the staff were welcoming and friendly.We were..."
Chan Can Eat
"My ‘go to restaurant’ for special occasions as quality comes at a price. The shared surprise and enjoyment of the dishes by friends and family..."
Gold Card
"Beautiful place, loved the hanging lights. Great ambience. We shared 5 curries between 7 and it was a great amount, staff were helpful with judging..."
Food Adventures With AnnaJ
"A truly unique dining experience. A winner of Metro’s restaurant of the year, Cassia is well-known amongst Aucklanders. Owned by celebrity chefs..."
Medium_Rare
"That Modern Indian Dining 🇮🇳✔️ We ticked Cassia off my list to celebrate my birthday, and it was such an awesome experience. Cassia is..."
Rita Ge
"Went here for our 3 year anniversary and it was brilliant! So delicious and a real dining experience - we were eating for 2.5 hours with the tasting..."
Aurora Ansin
"Sidart & Cassia - Aucklands best restaurants! Cassia - cool industrial vibe, bold flavors, exceptional service and the gin menu.... Try the..."
Tanja Jujnovich
"Absolutely love this place! Loved the fusion touch but also they kept the authenticity. Staff are very well trained and cannot wait to come back..."
FoodiesTable
"I've had plenty of indian food in my life but nothing like this. If you want to try something youve never had before, get yourself here! Everything..."
Amindha Fernando
"Wow what a restaurant.We decided to pop in to Cassia for dinner and boy are we glad we did. This is not curry as you know it - it is a..."
Austin
"So glad to finally get the chance to dine here after seeing that Gordon Ramsay ate here too. BIG fan of Sid Sahrawat. Service was great , food..."
Dora The Food Explorer
"Came here for anniversary dinner, had a lovely time. Incredible food, nice wine and great service. Highlight for me was the lamb chops and dessert,..."
Sophia Hua
"This cound be the best Indian restaurant in Auckland. I don't normally eat Indian cuisine, but these are really yum. Food presentation is 5/5,..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Food is delicious, great presentation but small portion. Cocktail was average. Friendly staff and cool deco, love the light bulbs hanging from the..."
💓 K
"Managed to get a booking in this place after 3 weeks of waiting! Well worth the wait for sure! The place is very cosy and reminded me of Melbourne...."
Nathalie
"Usually not a fan of Indian food not made by myself or my Mum but this is next level. Takes the wonderful flavours of Indian food and marries them..."
Jasveen Kaur
"Food is amazingly presented and full of flavour. My favourite is the lamb seekh kebab and the chicken dish..If you love Indian flavours this is a..."
PK
"Down a set of stairs on the infamous fort lane lies cassia. Indian is my favourite cuisine so i had to try this place out. Awesome little venue that..."
Flippynz
"Grew up with Indian food but didn't think it could be done in such an interesting way. Great use of ingredients, very fresh and interesting food...."
Rao
"Amazing experience. They were very busy but the food came out fast and service was on point. My faves were the sashimi tuna and the beef short rib so..."
Raman Singh
"I have been waiting to go to this place for a long time! Finally made it for my Birthday Dinner this year. I had great expectations and briefly I was..."
Tania Mannotra
"We had a lovely lunch at Cassia. Our waitress was very friendly and explained how the set menus and portion sizes worked since it was our first time...."
Mary Hartley
"Have eaten here numerous times in different formations from large work groups, through to groups of friends and my husband. Every time without fail..."
Kathryn Speed
"We tried their pork, lamb, chicken and paneer mains.Everything was really good but the pork has got to be the best dish on the menu.It..."
Dhruv Dhir
"I saw this place while I was moving around with auckland walking tour! I saw couple of people come out from an underground restaurant and this..."
Neethi Ratawa
"The ambiance of the restaurant is good. Someone takes your jacket and the staff are friendly. The menu is limited but the food items are interesting...."
JC
"The restaurant that made me feel like I was sitting in a Masterchef or My Kitchen Rules set. The restaurant is hidden away in fort street..."
Niki Niki
"Like everyone, we also had an amazing experience here. Fusion take on Indian cuisine and is super delicious. Hard to get a booking so need to book in..."
S & F And Baby
"A good start to great holiday at Cassia. We came here to visit my aunt and on our first evening they got us to this amazingly..."
Pooja Kalyanpur
"Absolutely amazing vegetarian food. Staff is super knowledgeable, and helpful. Great recommendations. My favourites are paneer dishes and These guys..."
Indidev
"A very modern and indian cuisine . It was a beautiful place with tasty indian flavoures. Friendly and polite staff especially tom. Good service ...."
Aggarwalhemant8111
"A very modern Indian cuisine with zest of kiwi touch to eat. Really tasty food with classy presentation. Really enjoyed every bite. A very polite and..."
Dev Samra
"It is definitely one of the best restaurants that I’ve been here in Auckland. Make sure to book a table for they are always busy. Server was really..."
Karl Evangelista
"Just got back from dining at Cassia tonight. Definitely worth the hype! We had to book a week and a half in advance because only random dinner hour..."
Riddhi
"Beautiful restaurant. Great services and food! Definitely recommend and would love to visit again! The dishes are for sharing, so it’s a perfect..."
Yolanda He
"Staff were polite. Ambience was nice. Food were amazing. Having the pani puri was a great experience. It was like an explosion of flavours in my..."
Irene Calangian
"Some close friends of mine bought me an e-voucher here and having won so many accolades in the Metro Peugeot Restaurant of the Year Awards, so we..."
Jeffie
"Came here for dinner, had to book one and a half weeks in advance. The only days that were available earlier were times like 5pm or 9:30pm...."
Dxlche
"Better the second time around. We had a large group so were lucky to escape the slightly louder restaurant area for the private dinning area. The..."
Niamh Slattery
"Please excuse the photos. I was shaking in excitement and did not want to waste time settling the brightness or focus! Down a dingy..."
Selina EverHungry Nihalani
"At one point my lunch companion put her head down and stopped speaking or eating. After a few moments I asked if she was alright. She looked up and..."
Karen Betsubara
"Good food, didn’t blow my socks off but definitely makes you want to return back to have more. Subtle yet consistent flavours fill your palate and..."
Vegan Wanderer
"Cassia offers an underground, chic atmosphere with modern fusion Indian cuisine that is creatively presented. The lamb curry and eggplant dish were..."
Matadors
"Came here with friends and ordered the degustation which we found very reasonably priced for the amount of food we received - IIRC it was around..."
Niamh Mulholland
"Winning Auckland's Restaurant Of The Year 2 years in a row (2016, 2017) can do a lot to one's expectations. I've never dined at a Michelin stared..."
Kieran
"Recommended by friends, this place definitely does not disappoint. My boyfriend and I had the 5 course tasting menu. For drinks, we both..."
Anna
"this place is absolutely divine! The restaurant set up is modern, the staff are super friendly with great table service....then theirs the food OMG...."
Sheena Singh
"Loved the experience here so much that we came back to dine at this place twice in a span of 2 weeks. Hands down, the best Indian fusion food in..."
JKG
"Absolutely stunning!!! The service and the food was amazing 😍 Was such an enjoyable and pleasant experience would highly recommend to those who..."
ليلىٰ 💛
"Expected much of this place. Have seen the amazing reviews of his other restaurant Sidart.The food was original and well prepared. The service..."
Mike Mapperson
"We went to Cassia to celebrate my mum's birthday last night. As the top restaurant in Auckland, Cassia was definitely hard to book (I booked 3 weeks..."
Annie Ren
"Our firm had its Christmas Dinner here last Friday night21 people in a private room at the backSo allowing for that it was..."
Glenn Town
"What is "Modern Indian"? How do you make Indian food modern? Well come here and find out! What a fantastic dining experience. The staff were..."
Mark Paintin
"I was very excited to dine at Cassia for restaurant month! I had been meaning to dine here and restaurant month in August was a good time to try..."
Miss Kiki
"Modern Indian, amazing blend of spices. Mouth watering, made me think about the food for days after. Chef was able to cater for my dietary..."
Dini
"Went here with my husband on a date night. Have been trying to get a booking here for a long time. Was worth the wait. The look was totally..."
Sassy Gal
"What a beautiful, modern, absolutely delicious restaurant! I visited with a group of friends and we all left very happy (not just from the wine). A..."
J.T547
"OMG what an amazing experience! Food was delicious, perfectly balanced flavours really enjoyed my visit. Service was friendly and quick,..."
Preet Singh
"Perfect place for a Special day! You will surely not be disappointed. I am quite a foodie and love trying different cuisines and Cassia was up there..."
Reon Mendes
"Given all the buzz surrounding Cassia and how hard it is to get a booking, my expectations coming in were very high and Cassia had every opportunity..."
Orient Express
"For a restaurant that has only opened for the last two years, Cassia has certainly helped redefine the image of Indian food in Auckland from being..."
DefinitelyMayb
"Very good restaurant, but not convinced that it's worthy of the metro top award two years running. The food was beautifully presented and..."
Petra
"A confusing experience:BAD: I had been wanting to come here for a long time and my partner made a surprise dinner booking for my birthday. She..."
D G
"Amaaazzzingggg place!!! My partners friend is a chef here and after seeing the rating at this place. I really wanted to taste it. Hands down the best..."
Natasha Kumar
"Extraordinary Indian fusion, great food and friendly honest staff~~ 4 of us decided to do la carte rather than going easy with the tasting menu, cos..."
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"Unique yet delicious! Love the decor of the restaurant and the food was great! Unfortunately only got pictures of dessert! Would definitely..."
Maiya Richmond
"Being Indian my one rule of thumb is to not eat Indian food while dining out. Hence I was both hesitant and skeptical about eating at Cassia. But I'm..."
Ashlene Cheryl Cardoza
"Great place ..great food ..amazing service.Over all experience at this place was just fantastic. To start with Pani puri - was a bit..."
Chirag Tailor
"Great ambience hidden jewel in Auckland city. Best indian food I have had in New Zealand. Will most definately be back to sample some more..."
Gary Bloxham
"I must say upon arrival Cassia was certainly not what I was expecting. You step down from the dark streets into a beautiful dimly lit restaurant with..."
Kelsie Smith
"My partner took me to this place for dinner a few days back. As you enter you're greeted by a friendly bunch of staff who escort you to your table....."
Sana Siddiqui
"Had dinner here and tried the bhel puri, tandoori fish, parathas for starters and the prawn, chicken and one other dish for mains to share among 5 of..."
SDeans
"Late review but i wanted to thank for the great food and great service we received at Cassia. Ambience, food and service.. All great. Thank You..."
R S
"Beautiful setting and location near bars, The only downfall was that the venue was very hard at the time to get a booking. Amazing food made up for..."
Claire Williams
"Been wanting to come here for ages and I couldn't be more impressed! The decor was modernly beautiful. Ordered: chicken tikka roll, beef short rib,..."
Try_something_new
"Sensational restaurant. Completely and utterly lives up to the hype! Fans of butter chicken ("the blander, the better") might want to give it a miss..."
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"Other than one of the waitresses taking my drink away even though i hadn't finished it, i quite this place. Could do with more ventiation or aircon..."
Manoj Patel
"Seriously the amazing food and the best customer service.Amazing decor. Priced well for what you get. Will definitely visit this place again and..."
YumYum
"Absolutely superb in every way. Food awesome. Wait staff--amazing. The food was completely surprising in the best way possible. Traditional Indian..."
Tim Shorter
"One of our favourites in Auckland especially to take visitors to. Great ambience and very helpful, friendly staff. The food is perfect each and every..."
Mark
"We had heard good things so went for dinner. Had to book in advance as it's always busy! Cassia should definitely be on your list to visit if you..."
Kirsty M
"Modern menu - not your usual Indian dine out place. Felt pretty healthy as I ate. The interior decor is pretty good helped to create a nice relaxed..."
P L
"I have Always wanted to go there and eventually made it. I have to say I overall liked the food however the room was so so so noisy. I guess there's..."
LuciferTSN
"Great presentation. Love the starters they were pretty good. Mains were Indian carries which were unfortunately not authentic enough to..."
Chico
"After hearing so many things about Cassia, we managed to book a table and go for a nice Saturday night dinner here.The online booking..."
Aabhas Dole
"If you like Indian as much as me then you need to try Cassia! Indian Fusion with a deconstructed mind boggling twist! One of the coolest little..."
Alwayseating
"You only need one reason to book a table at Cassia, and that reason is Sid Sahrawat. Cuisine NZ’s Chef of the Year 2016 and the man behind one of..."
Zoe Bowker
"Cassia is ah-mazing.We have heard so many good things about Cassia so we had to give it a try on a special occasion.The place is..."
Cindy Wu
"Went hear for a birthday dinner. The restaurant is hidden on Fort lane and you might miss it easily.NOTE - I am being critical here as this was..."
Parik Andhare
"Came here for my partner's 21st and though I expected it to be good, it was great. The service was fantastic, our glasses were always full of water..."
Natalie Dolan
"High end Indian fusion food. every dish was so good with balance od flavours and textures. Complex and exciting goodness. large portions that so..."
Poppingcandy
"This restaurant, seriously had the best customer service I ever had and the food is amazing too. It was a friendly welcome and the waitress suggested..."
Harvey Chiang
"Fantastic food, and a really great space for such great modern Indian. The hapuka, the tuna and the lamb were amazing and must haves. They get the..."
James
"Ah, where to begin! Not quite what we expected and we were pleasantly surprised! We went for the degustation menu with wine pairing. Each course was..."
R-Dee Roche
"Had the business lunch here, staff here are friendly, food is is absolutely amazing, decor and atmosphere works for the restaurant. Will definitely..."
Ryan Wong
"Surprising Indian food with high quality ingredients. One thing that I liked a lot about Cassia is that the dishes are for sharing, so you..."
Diogo Reck
"Nice service and very chilled out atmosphere. Had the business lunch and the food was quick out of the kitchen. The starters of Pani Puri and Soft..."
Amit Tripuraneni
"I absolutely loved the underground feel of the venue. The atmospheres was lively and great for us as we had a group of 8 and didn't feel concious..."
MegaW
"Now this place has rave reviews. And why not? I'm pretty sure it was voted the best restaurant in Auckland last year. We came here on a saturday..."
Josh Law
"I heard good reviews about this restaurant so my husband and I decided to have dinner there on a Thursday. We didn't book for a reservation but we're..."
Patriz De Leon
"Tried 5 course tasting dinner menu for $ 80.00  there. All raw food materials were very fresh. My best favorite dish was the Pork Belly Vindaloo, a..."
Michelle Hwang
"We finally came here... Had to! We started with 6 starters/entrees... The tikka rolls were delicious as was the soft shell crab, lamb chops..."
Donna&Shane
"Amazing experience! Great food, quick and smooth service.. Can't wait to come back and try again!Could not decide on a favourite dish......"
Jaffa
"I had the 5 course taster. My favourites from this menu were:1) Roasted carrots, cashew cream 2) Lamb rump, spiced eggplant3) Scampi..."
Adrianna
"We went to dinner as a four last night. It was a busy night and I was interested to see if Cassia could live up to the hype. The dining room is..."
Gus
"This was probably the most enjoyable dining experience I've ever had. The atmosphere and decoration was so nice, everything from the lights on the..."
Roni Ramone
"My wife said "OMG it's like the 3-star Michelin restaurant in the 100 Foot Journey movie has materialized in real life" and that succinctly summed..."
ZoomZoomZoom
"This guys are the best in town. Great service and menu. Let them order for me every time and never disappointed. Priced well for what you get! ..."
Alex Bunnett
"Usually with these type of modern/fusion/reinvented eateries you get an awkward 50/50 mix of authenticity and "kiwi-taste-accommodating-flavours"...."
Lucia Zhang
"I am a big fan of fusion food. Done well it is a perfectculinary marriage of two different cuisines. Cassia certainly delivered andwent..."
SP
"It's pretty simple. I've been here multiple times. I have not been able to find fault with anything at this place on any of the times I've been here...."
Nick
"All I can say is that this restaurant is the total package. Exciting fusion flavours, visual artistry and excellent service. A must do for the..."
Anushree Sen Gupta
"Possibly the best Indian i have ever eaten. Unique, big bold flavours that are in your face and all in a dark underground restaurant with am..."
Rachel P
"I had been told about Cassia from a number of people, all good things of course, so I had to give it a go. Cassia is fine dining Indian..."
Jaya Soma
"The best Indian fusion food I have had and some very interesting concoctions of cocktails...superior service and ambienece makes this a place for..."
Anitha Narayan
"You cannot describe dining here as just lunch or dinner, it's a dining experience. Everything from, starters to main course to dessert was..."
Zoheb Gafoor
"We'd been waiting to try out Cassia for a while now so we decided to check it out last week.  Down an alleyway off Fort Street, we weren't too sure..."
Zamily
"Cassia is simply the love of my life. Ok, so the place may look pretentious for Indian food, but I assure you the service is top notch and the food..."
Eleanor Purdey Smith
"We went to the place on a Thursday night and it was packed. The place is hidden in a quiet lane and we knew it's going to be a nice evening as soon..."
Christian
"We were excited to have a crack at this place for some time now and the food turned out to be above expectations. By far the best Indian restaurant..."
Kaushikc_32
"Never expect this restaurant is located on a narrow side road.When you drive through Fort Lane make sure you drive slowly to be able to catch..."
Cindy Ong
"What a great little find. I had originally stumbled across this place while passing through Fort Lane and decided to try it out for my girlfriends..."
Dominic
"After being on my Wishlist for a while I finally came to Cassia to celebrate my birthday. I liked it instantly when we walked in. The interior was..."
Laura Hunt
"This is not a restaurant, this is an experience. Service was amazing followed by amazing food. Had an amazing night. I recommend you to visit this..."
Manjot Singh
"Perfect evening at Cassia last week. The food was phenomenal but it was the service that really made it for me. I had both a lovey wine and starter..."
Rona Dalgleish
"I had the beautifully plated chicken tandoori with naan bread. Spicy and strong flavours of different spices. Chicken very tender. It's authentic but..."
Travels4Food
"By far the best Indian food we had in Auckland. Dishes are well balanced spicy lamb seekh kebabs(very spicy) really tasty, beef short rib flavours..."
Himanshu Shaun Tyagi
"First time encountering Indian fusion. Would loved to have tried more dishes but they are very filling; I guess there is always next..."
Rachel
"Wow!. Easily the best Indian food I've had in Australia and NZ. Similar in quality to what you might get in best UK places.Definitely..."
Gash
"frankly, the gin-based drinks are what we have been talking about in regards to this place. very good, refreshing and new. It has long tables to..."
Selin
"Came to try this restaurant for a friend's 22nd birthday and tried their $55 for 5 courses + dessert deal that ended at the end of August. It..."
Melissa
"Cassia is a special spot, recently had a truly wonderful evening here. Unique in all the right ways, Cassia serves a strong personality of dining..."
Lara Custance
"Everything about Cassia is perfect. I went for the Auckland restaurant month set menu. 5 courses for $55. Every dish in the set menu was delicious..."
Anna Bentley
"Now, first things first, this isn't your typical Indian restaurant. I've eaten some great Indian food in England (Birmingham especially) and India,..."
Paul Martell-Mead
"Had a banquet lunch with our clients and we all loved it. Great place for trying new foods and all dishes were presented beautifully. Cocktail master..."
Sammy
"Went to try the Restaurant Month Menu and found myself and my partner In for a great treat. A great experience from drinks, entrées, mains and..."
Nickgill88
"Everything Sid Sahrawat touches, turns to gold. I told him this last night, and he exploded in laughter and shook my hand over some pleasantries. I..."
Gentlepig
"We went to cassia for our wedding anniversary. Had to book on a thursday night...they were really busy and full. But all the staff was very..."
Aucklanders
"Really nice food and very good customer service...especially...Panipuri and Vege brioche.....ummmmm....its really indian style spicy food..who ever..."
Sandip Patel
"This year for Dad’s 55th birthday, myfamily decided to give Cassia a go. I had heard great reviews about Cassia fromother friends and..."
Krishna Chandratre
"As an Englishman living in NZ now for 5 years (another example of the overseas souvenir), I've found the paucity of good Indian restaurants worrying...."
Don Allerston
"I was excited when I heard that Sid Sahrawat was opening a new restaurant – Cassia. Indian is a personal favourite of mine but there aren’t many..."
Jess Pendergrast
"My partner took me to Cassia for date night. So glad, he had booked a table as it was jam packed on Friday at 8.30pm. We arrived early and had a seat..."
Mezza
"Why Come here??Inspiring lunch is always the bomb.. front of the house here are very attentive and cool they are not too formal, its makes..."
F.A.T.s "Food And ThoughtS" DUO
"I went to Cassia and had the $39 business lunch.  In short, it was amazing!  Each dish had perfectly balanced flavours and a nice hit of spice -..."
KitKat
"My reservation when heading out for an Indian meal, is always the fear of being overwhelmed by curry sauce and poor cuts of meat. Cassia's..."
Minily
"Simply amazing! I love the bengali/ East Indian inspirations in some of the dishes, but I love the creativity, flair and innovation even more. Helps..."
Ishita M. Mendonsa
"Wow, this place rocks. Tables were busy so we sat at the bar for a drink, and ended up dining there (not because we had to, but because it was a..."
Keryn P.
"Indian food is a personal favourite of mine, though many traditional Indian restaurants don't really branch and and mainly stick to classic dishes...."
Mariamjafer
"Was there last night....what an amazing restaurant...from the start to finish the whole dinner was wow....We were greeted in the restaurant..."
Jayne Mcewen
"Wow just wow... Feel like I've died and gone to heaven. I wish I could eat like this everyday! The flavours in everything are so balanced with the..."
Cazza Holland
"Great to see semi formal food presentation served in such a way as to be conducive to sharing. Elegantly prepared dishes with carefully considered..."
Cam Thurlow
"Taking up the spot of Mandarin Dumplings, Cassia can be found on Fort Lane. We arrived early on a Thursday night without a booking and we were seated..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"Usually when a new Indian eatery opens in the neighbourhood, there isn’t so much attention drawn to it. But when you hear it’s Sid Sahrawat of..."
UltimateOmNoms
"I've been wanting to try this place since it opened and finally had the opportunity to find my way there over the weekend.  The restaurant..."
Linny
"In a city crammed full of competition, it's hard to find that niche, that point of difference - something would see you retain a customer rather than..."
Mr Wu
"My friend and I arrived at Cassia at 6.30pm on a Saturday night (without a reservation) and were seated immediately. We left 2 hours later and not..."
Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign
"We did the journey through India tasting menu and it was amazing! We particularly enjoyed the pani puri, vindaloo carrots and the chicken labrardar..."
Toni Gallot (Sakura_kiwi)
"We love Cassia so much it’s our fav. This is our 4th time to dine here and they always deliver. The food are outstanding, really complex flavours..."
Nathalie Ong
"Everything A+++++ we indians have experienced all sorts of food outside, from street to 5/7 starts Restaurants. CASSIA is one of the 5/7 stars..."
VickyBijal Randeri
"Cassia at SkyCity offers amazing Indian fusion food and exceptional service. A must-try for food enthusiasts. I will definitely be going..."
Jimmy Chang
"Third time I have been here and first time review. The menu is pretty good and the service is fantastic. Very friendly and helpful. The food was all..."
Kelv
"Our time at Cassia was truly the best dining experience we’ve ever had. From the minute you step into the beautiful premises on Federal Street, you..."
Felicity Craft
"One of the best restaurants in Auckland, highly recommended. It was the second time I went there, and had the same amazing experience. We ordered the..."
Rachel U
"Food tasted good. Couldn't complain. Service needs some work (some staff need better training, not all). We went for a valentines day set menu ($180)..."
Lokkhi Kobutor
"Wonderful service and served just the right level of spice and spiciness for me at least, a good variety of cocktails and beverages, great music and..."
Gary Wilson
"Such a great experience! Flavours that explode in your mouth and the cocktails were amazing. Great place to go to for a special..."
Shanae F
"Absolutely amazing experience! We had the journey through India vegan set menu and everything was so delicious I was in Heaven. The eggplant and..."
Tessa McGeorge
"What a spectacular gem of high class Indian food with some amazing aesthetics. The food is delicious and amazingly displayed, the ambience is..."
Kane Burnet
"5 stars for the food and service: I have been to their Sidart too, but Cassia has the right amount of Indian spice and element in their food. Green..."
Caidi JIANG
"Easily 5 stars for food. Easily 5 stars for accommodating our party of 3 when we only booked 2. Easily 5 stars for ambiance and super chill vibe...."
Nathan Iglesias
"Great take on Indian food in a fine dining style. The carrot dish they had on offer was truly amazing - to be praising of all things a carrot dish..."
Carl C
"I love this place. They really look after you. Love that it’s halal so bestie can eat here too. We were well looked after. Beautiful meal. Those..."
Kezia Lobo
"Recommendations brought us here, and we were not disappointed. Bookings need to be done weeks in advance for weekend dining, so if you have a special..."
Karen Hitchcock
"For years I had heard so many things about Cassia and never made it. Boy am I glad that changed as the lunch we had there was simply world class. The..."
James Ashwin
"Just wow! I never thought about combining Indian cuisine and fine dining, but now I think completely different. Thank you Cassia team for the..."
WozlDotzer
Depot Eatery & Oyster Bar
90/100 (6911 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
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Beef
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Tortillas
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Pasta
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Clams
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Accepts Credit Cards
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Seating
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Mid-range
"Tonight Ev was pushing hard for us to go to Jervois Steakhouse or Sidart for our anniversary, but when push comes to shove I am the boulder that..."
Ati
"Depot-nitely need to try this place out! [I’ve been here quite a few times & everytime I’m here, I’m very satisfied, full & thinking about the..."
Cranberrycrackers
"Service was really friendly and fast. We started with oysters which tasted really fresh. That was followed by bone marrow that was delish, but..."
Soleil Hefferen
"Came in for lunch, good and service was great as usual. Oyster and Tua Tua was so fresh, and the tulbot slider was to die for.Look forward..."
CraZyian
"only got the sliders and lamb rib because we were not that hungry but are desperate to try out depot. The lamb ribs were great, juicy and tender, the..."
Rachel Luo
"Amazing restaurant. The oysters are always 10/10, great service. Very thankful for another faultless meal at one of my favourite..."
Daniel Bundy
"The restaurant is an oyster bar with other raw seafood but it does much more than that. We didn't make a booking but was able to get a table. The..."
Benedict Uy
"DepotNot once or twice but over years have I been passed Depot. I have always wanted to go but I just never got around to getting there. I..."
Seamus M.
"Rating 4.0 Very rustic feel decor. The casualness doesn’t convey how good the food are. Loved everything we ordered, particularly the complimentary..."
Manz
"Came here for a work lunch and didn't have any trouble finding seats. Service was a tad slow at the beginning but it was quite busy by the time we..."
Amindha Fernando
"Some staff, actually looks like they are even managers or supervisors, are rude as. But servers are always..."
Laine
"Located on the Federal street opposite Skycity. Depot has a chaotic but energetic environment. The old-school decors makes you feel like you are..."
Lucy
"Everything ordered was soooooooo good! The only thing that I was really gutted about is them changing their cloudy bay claims served with squidink..."
Vincent Tong
"We ordered the pork hock which was good but slightly salty. Otherwise the food was good. Due to popularity, the restaurant always seems packed...."
Renie
"We came to depot tonight for dinner at around 7pm. The place was packed and if we wanted to sit inside it was going to be an hour and a half wait,..."
Stacey
"The food was absolutely amazing and such a good atmosphere to have dinner in (even at later hours). We especially loved the kahawai and lamb ribs...."
Ngwxx
"The Depot is owned by Sky City and 2 other Bars that are situated on Federal St, and though it’s still a thorough fare/transit alley, once you get..."
Food Buster Reviewers
"Only one downside here... oh maybe 2It’s busy, so super hard to get a table. The other is federal street is dark, so it’s not really the..."
Chan Can Eat
"Always got the best fresh tuatua. Kids love the fish burger and dessert. Service was really nice and friendly. Just a bit slow while busy. Sit..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Still one of my favorite restaurants. Fresh ingredients and smart work on flavours. Delicious raw options, fish sliders, yummy bone marrow and tasty..."
Tony Ma
"4.5 - really fresh and high quality ingredients. The portion sizes of the small dishes were decent. For two people I’d recommend two or three small..."
Shannon
"I've never been to Depot Eatery but after seeing Eatlitfood's Instagram post, I knew I had to come and try it out. My boyfriend and I came here..."
Sharon Louie
"Another wonderful restaurant on Federal Street.Service: 10/10The service here is impeccable.When we first entered there were no..."
Grace Huang
"Love the lamb and fish burgers. The complementary naan was great as well. If only I could order more but it is not on the menu. They don't..."
Pig Cat
"Great place. This place does share plates so it's perfect to go in a group and order different meals of their menu.The food is fresh and..."
FoodieBeast
"Came here after lunch. Fresh oysters and clams. Highlight was their fish soliders. Very tasty. We sit by the kitchen. Watched lots of yummy food been..."
Becky Kuang
"Potato skin(12$) and Lamb rip(20$). Potato skin was really good and Lamb rip was soft but Lamb rip was also smelly so don’t try it if you don’t..."
Winwin
"It is really good. The waiter is friendly. Although we cannot understand the menu completely,the waiter explained what we want to know and wait for..."
Maggie Fu
"If I could give a 6 star rating I would. Depot blew me away at my first bite of the Hapuka Sliders with lemon mayo and watercress. The hapuka and..."
Dora The Food Explorer
"Bone marrow was too oily and a little disappointing. Everything else was delicious. Steak is so tender and love their seafood as well. Definitely..."
FoodiesTable
"Depot. Only had been here for breakfast before but tonight dinner. Chose both the hapuka sliders and the skirt steak. They threw in some free bread..."
Flippynz
"Made it to one of Al Brown's restaurants! All the dishes that we ordered were absolutely delicious and the presentation was immaculate! The fish from..."
Kirsten
"The oyster and lamb soooo yummy :)They don’t accept bookings and only accept walk ins.The food are so amazing and staff are super..."
Mu
"Like what their site says “There’s an energy and passion about Depot. Not overly precious or pretentious – just fast, fun and fresh.”, and I..."
Ang Sarap
"First meal after landing in Auckland city. We waited for over an hour and apparently they don’t accept reservation neither...."
Sushi Slayer
"Hands down my favourite restaurant! It doesn’t matter what you order, you know it’s going to be great. Never in 1000 years would I normally order..."
Sam Hurley
"My friend and I check out the place today for lunch and it’s very busy. We were seated quickly and the waitress bought us an iced cold water each...."
💓 K
"The oysters were addictive, not only the ingredients but the preparation was without losing any freshness. It has a rusty and unique settings that..."
Authenticity
"Food: 5/5We came here for a light dinner. I got the lamb ribs and they were super soft and juicy. The cumin flavour wasn’t too overpowering,..."
Sarah =^. .^=
"This place is always busy and has the best vibes. Great service and food is always cooked with care. We always share our plates and dont be fooled by..."
Meagan Clark
"Stunning meal at depot last night! Every dish was amazing and the service was great. We had the oysters, sashimi, sliders, Kawahai, steak,..."
SpoonMe
"Went there last night with friends. This is a very famous and busy restaurant. It was a fabulous experience! Good service and good food! Love..."
Whittling Arts
"Depot never goes wrong for me. Amazing place, Amazing food, amazing people. The quality of the ingredients they use is just superb and cooking it the..."
888
"In all honesty I just come here for clams, but it helps when everything else is amazing too. Highly recommend the potato skins, fish tacos and..."
Jenny @ga.eats
"Haven’t been to Depot in a while as there is always a waiting list but we went at 2.30pm on a Saturday and a table was available immediately...."
Jenny Da
"Lamb ribs are awesome! snapper sliders are amazing too. But I don’t like Liver parfait, it is not French liver style at all, too much cream..."
Oceane
"Went to depot for dinner last Wednesday night and absolutely loved it as always. We were seated very quickly as the lady asked us if we wanted to sit..."
Dine With Ella
"I’ll say everything was just wonderful except the steak...not gonna order steak here again, very disappointed.But the pork was absolutely..."
LilianMonaghan
"Everything about this place was amazing, the service and the food.We were sat right up at the kitchen and given complimentary flat bread and..."
Karen
"Great food. Perfect atmosphere. Highly recommend! I love oysters and this restaurant has the best I have tasted. Cute plates that burst with..."
Tess Austin
"Ordered the sliders, lamb ribs and also confit duck!! I love the confit duck so much, it is extremely flavourful (abit too salty but it’s good for..."
Annie Low
"We had a terrific dinner here. Pretty crowded but our reservation was respected immediately. Wonderful ambiance. Great Food. Excellent Service. What..."
Mona Chipman
"The best restaurant in town.Their fish sliders were amazing and delicious. Must try.And the oysters were fresh and super yummy❤️I..."
Yating Mai
"Absolutely in love with their food! The linguine pasta with clams has such rich flavors and their steak is just too good. I even like how they give..."
Yeahggggg
"What a great place. Relaxed, friendly staff and sensational food. Brisket Tortillas, Smokey with a touch of spice. Squid Ink Linguine with clams,..."
Rogue Spoon
"Have loved this place over the last couple of days!! They have 3 options on the breakfast menu and their granola is just beautiful! Service is..."
Beccs
"This is a very wonderful experience. It is still busy at 2pm, we got lamb ribs, fish slides and steak. I like the lamb ribs very much,..."
Jolie Wang
"My friend and I only came here for the dessert and we shared this cookie skillet with ice-cream between us. Staff were looking at us funny when we..."
Dotxfood
"Once you get past the hostess the door you enter into a world of friends, excellent food, and comfort. Our lunch was so good we came back for dinner...."
Sun Tsing
"My favourite restaurant from skirt steak, fresh oyster bar, fish, the potatoe skins with truffle oil love it. I have never been disappointed and..."
Tarah Ram
"Depot is a really lovely eatery. No wonder they are always packed. The staples of my dining here are oysters and hapuka sliders. What I would say is..."
Thom
"Absolutely adored my experience dining in at Depot. I stopped by for lunch and the quick and attentive service was awesome. As expected even for a..."
Medium_Rare
"We love the fish sliders the most!!! And if you’re fortunate enough to get perched up at the back bench to watch the action I’d highly recommend...."
Sungsam7
"Went a while ago with my family, still can’t stop thinking about it. The fish sliders won me over. A place that’s great even if you or your..."
Jess Lee
"Came in tonight for dinner. Place was super packed. Had to wait 40 minutes for a table. Ordered Hapuka sliders, Skirt steak w/ tobacco onions,..."
Rosanne Choy
"Went here for dinner after the dynamo showcase!!! , this place never disappoints us, we always order the same off the menu, we sat outside under the..."
Gnxsta23
"Probably the best in Auckland. Their sliders are amazing. Also tried hapuka belly, tempered cauliflower and potato wedges. Each one of those were..."
Vishal Rai
"Been here several times and it doesn’t disappoint. Was here for lunch on Saturday. The place was packed yet staff was attentive and friendly...."
3leos3
"I quite like the food that we got from this place but I would say that even though I like the place I would not rate this a 5 because the food..."
Lily Chu
"Delicious coffee, vibrant atmosphere and five star customer service. I frequent here on a regular basis and it’s always packed with customers, but..."
Floyd Moratti
"My go to place in the CBD for some great food! There’s a great range of food to try. Personally would recommend the sliders - they come in 3’s..."
Louise
"One of my favourite non Asian restaurants! Ordered oysters, lamb ribs and pork hock! The food were just too good to put in a word for... Staffs are..."
Cici Liang
"Since there is no booking here, we had no problem coming here for an early dinner as there were a few other tables with children/strollers. We were..."
Miffy7
"All I can say is super fresssssh and big big yums! We got the beef brisket tacos, the Hapuka sliders, and the pork hock with some tatey skins...."
Panini T
"We visited there for lunch in the weekend. The service was good and the food was great. Free bread is a warm touch. We ordered the fish and lamb..."
Bright One
"Decided to visit for a Sunday lunch. The staff were friendly with big attention to detail in order to give the suggestion for the lunch.Very..."
João Plácido
"Great oysters and sliders. Definitely an awesome place to take a first date as it's got a great vibe and lost of bustle and watching the chefs if any..."
Selina Y
"This is one of my all time favourite places to go to. The quality of food and service is always consistent. This is where I first tried grilled..."
Potatomatoes
"Super different and trendy, love the vibe of this place. Shared a few dishes, the white bate sliders were not my favourite. They seemed to..."
Lisa
"Seriously can’t fault this place!! The wait is usually a while as you can’t book but it’s worth it. The food is amazing - kingfish ceviche 😍..."
Libby Jane
"THIS IS THE BEST PLACE EVER! If you ever feel like going out for a fun dinner with friends, check out Depot! Their service is super fast and our..."
Sara
"One of the best eateries around the city... Top class service and food ordered for a skirt steak, duck fat potato skins, turbot sliders and lamb ribs..."
Abhijeet Kamath
"I used to love this place. Everything they make is absolutely delicious. But then I became vegetarian and realised how badly they serve this crowd...."
Juportellam
"Came here on Good Friday with family for lunch. We were seated by a very friendly and welcoming young man. We ordered clams, oysters and..."
Oksana Zhang
"Depot is one of the busiest places in Auckland CBD - hard to find a table most nights and they do not take bookings for small groups! Outdoor and..."
Matadors
"Very fast paced service it does give that feeling of New York as it is a bit loud and busy. They do get full but it doesn't take long for a table to..."
Kimberly Westerlund
"Food was amazing! First time at Depot last night and was definitely impressed. Lives up to its high rating on Zomato. Taste and..."
Real Slug
"Super Fresh Oysters!!! If you are a first timer like me, this place would ensure you don't regret giving oysters a try. Ended up trying all the..."
Roopali Jadhav
"Food is amazing, staff are really nice, will definitely come back, highly recommend raw clam and pork hock, clams are fresh, pork hock is very tender..."
Minh Châu
"One of the best places to havs dinner in Auckland. Professional staff offering kind service even in a vdry busy day, nice selection of wine and..."
Diogo Reck
"One of my favorite places in Auckland.fantastic food, friendly staff, nice mood.As it is so good, I have to wait in line almost everytime I..."
Veryblueberry
"At over five years of age, Depot is somewhat of a stalwart on the Auckland dining scene. From the stable of NZ celeb chef Al Brown and until recently..."
Zoe Bowker
"This is hands down my favourite non Asian restaurant. The restaurant is affordable while still maintaining the high quality dining experience with..."
Victoria Jenner
"You must order the sliders!! They are the BEST! The other food are great as as well, very clean and the kitchen is open so you can see what they are..."
Fijiangourmand
"Visited Depot on Sunday evening for dinner for two and was seated at the bar as it was quite busy. Highly recommend bar seating as the bartenders..."
Ed
"This place is amazing and i definitely want to come back. Tried the meats platter, kingfish sashimi and pork hock. The flavours are amazing and fresh..."
Mocha
"King fish belly with eggplant kasundi is a must try.Oysters are very fresh and definitely worth it.Lamb ribs are nice as well.Potato..."
Katia Lam
"We came here for a quick coffee after dining elsewhere (where we didn’t trust the coffee). Strong and tasty coffee and really friendly service. The..."
Espy Eats
"I've been there on my birthday, have no idea what to order, then asked the bartender to order for us. Everything was perfect, the food, the quantity,..."
Mimir Yu
"This is by far mine and my partners go to place - no matter how long we have to wait. The lamb ribs are out of control as well as the sliders. Have..."
Sheena Singh
"Fantastic. Great food and you get a lot of food. You can’t book in so be prepared to wait or get there by 6pm. Would highly recommend this place...."
Cherie
"Food was excellent and staff were friendly. The food was so delicious I forgot to take pictures. I am a fan of oysters so it was heavenly for..."
The Food Hunter
"After reading many reviews on Zomato, I was so amped to come and try this place out. The ambience was nice and food was amazing. Simple dishes..."
Priscilla Khang
"I was recommended Depot Eatery by a friend and this place did not disappoint! Attentive servicr and friendly staff who answered all our questions!..."
Sally S
"Amazing place for casual dining, great food, great service, atmosphere is upbeat, great place for a good hangout drinks and sharing food, highly..."
Joshua Searell | Sous Chef
"yap yap so famous restaurant~special list for oyters and mini fish burger🤗alway keep the line in all the time~local people、kiwi and british..."
Rico Shao
"Never had bad experience on a number of visits.My only gripe is that the waiters have a too cool for school attitude at times. You doing a..."
Anthony Bourdain
"They serve the best coffee I've had ever. Honestly. Good vibe, the atmosphere was great, I like how you can eat in and out as well. Staff was nice..."
Marggie Pascua
"This place is amazing! The food is super yummy! We got turbot sliders, whitebait sliders, pork hock, oysters, lamb and potato skins. I definitely..."
Jessica Li
"It was a good two year anniversary dinner. The proportion was just enough if you have had a big lunch. We ordered 5 oysters, lamb ribs and whitebait..."
Chris Wang
"This place is packed but that is exactly what makes this place enjoyable. The food was phenomenal! My girlfriend and I went here for our 3 year..."
Nygel
"Depot Eatery And Oyster Bar is, as the name suggests, an outstanding oyster bar and restaurant from chef and restaurateur Al Brown. It’s all about..."
The City Lane
"Our very favorite date night / day eats. Definitely have our must order dishes and try out one new item each visit. Sharing meals. So have..."
'Cara Lena
"I’ve been this restaurant many times since year 2010, excellent dining experience. They serve very unique foods with exceptional taste. Friendly..."
F00dL0v3r
"Soooooo good. Been there before at night with some high school buddies. This time we went at lunch, new experience, still VERY good. Love the food!..."
Evelyn
"Everything we ordered was delicious, of such great quality and so fresh! Highy reccomend the oysters, sliders, marrow, skirt steak and the hock!..."
Sammy D
"Waited for 20+ min for a table for 3, but their foods have proven worthwhile. My friends and I love every dish and we look forward to our next visit...."
Sharon Kan
"I tried to visit Depot a few months ago on my last work trip to Auckland but it was always too busy. Tonight I went early at 530 pm and by 6 pm it..."
Rebecca
"I was really keen to try The food at The Depot having read good things about it and being an Al's place. We got there at 6pm and the place was full,..."
Chefaldini
"Potato skins, ribs and sliders ate literally perfect. Never order anything different because they are tried and tested deliciousness! Low key but..."
Suprizzle Fo Shizzle
"Beautiful restaurant, really great service. Our server explained the menu beautifully and answered all our questions. The sliders were average,..."
Layli
"I tried my first raw mussel here. Their mussels were very fresh, all of my friends really enjoyed them. But for me I will go for the grilled ones..."
Jade0289
"Went there last Friday afternoon. Planned to get the August restaurant month deal. Was advised that $40 deal in fact was a mistake. The minimum will..."
Adrian Yeung
"Love this place! Service is friendly.Impressed with wait times!Enjoy the rustic environment & great advice re: food choices! Can't wait to..."
Shardae Khusal
"Eat here at least once a month, the food and service it exceptional and consistent every time The potato skins and sliders are my..."
Anna Naesmyth
"I'm a regular at Depot. Have been since the day it opened. What keeps me going back is the food. It's flawless. Everything is always so fresh and..."
Susan
"I can literally live off of these sliders. Sliders for breakfast? Yeap Sliders for lunch? YeapSliders for dinner? Yeap Sliders..."
Dxlche
"So much to love about this place! From the morning coffee with those delicious beignets through to the fresh shellfish, tortillas & pork hock. They..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Amazing ambience and great atmosphere with very proactive and friendly staff & service. Loved the bone marrow and the carrot and orange dip given as..."
ChefZ
"I love Depot ❤️ their menu changes every day as they serve fresh & different regional oysters. I was amazed to try different oysters in a night...."
Chico
"Great quality food and very good staff. The oysters were great and the pork was delicious. Only complaint is that the stools are a bit uncomfy to sit..."
Perth Food Blogger
"Apart from being a bit pricy. This place has good food, drinks, and a great atmosphere. The oysters here were perfect and so was all the other food...."
Dpizzy
"If you haven't been to Depot yet, you're missing out.Depot serves high quality, delicious food with great service. Situated in the heart of..."
Anna
"This place never fails me, always amazing food, it's my go to when I just can't think of where to eat. Love the sliders, tua tua, oysters, Hapuka..."
Tt_akl
"Luckily, we came here accompany a famous HK Gourmet. And Depot is his first stop in this food&wine journey. So you can tell the important status that..."
Angel Deng Yun
"Federal Street in the central city is just bursting with foodie delights just waiting to tempt you. Which one will you choose? From Tapas to Japanese..."
Hungry Auckland
"Always on point. Great food and attentive staff. Make sure you try the Snapper wings, only available during autumn/winter. Turbot sliders and pork..."
Marco.delapena
"This is one of my favourite joint. I adore their clams, services are great and delicious food. Can get busy and waiting time if you are on the..."
Isabel
"Lively atmosphere, friendly and attentive staff, beautiful presentation of the food and my partner loved his oysters. I like how they print the menus..."
Heidi Chapman
"Waited well over an hour just to get a table(bar seat) for two, however so worth it. We ordered a plate of lamb ribs, they were not marinated for..."
Veronica Te
"Food was delicious when we got it but terrible customer service and a very busy night so they seated us outside in the corner, not sure if this..."
Asha Switchblade
"Great food experience with excellent customer service. The staffs are friendly and made sure that we felt welcome.Their crispy pork hock is a..."
Al Due Za Jubibay
"Wowza. Just had dinner at this trendy bustling little venue and the food was unreal! Had the best beef brisket taco with onion and sour cream that..."
@burgersnbikinis
"Was inevitably going to give this place a 5/5 because any time I visit a new eatery I compare it to Depot. That must say a lot. I'm in love with you,..."
Gloria Lohany
"Delicious and fresh! Dining at Depot is a real treat, always leaves us wanting more. I was lucky enough to have been able to sit right by the..."
AJ
"Enjoyed ciders and light afternoon snacks (late lunch) inside. Friendly, attentive service. Tasty morsels include the fish sliders in very light..."
Eat Drink Anon
"The food here is amazing, would 100% recommend. I've been here quite  a few times and I've never been disappointed by anything. The place is..."
Jody Walton
"Came for breakfast after waiting to try this place for months, and the only disappointment is that I came on my last day of my stay in Auckland...."
Cynthia Giang
"A friend recommended eating here and the deli when we were visiting Auckland. Bit of a wait for a table but it was definitely worth it. We had..."
Treasa
"I went to Depot on New Year's Eve and it was very busy, but service was still decent and accommodating. I ordered a small NZ meat board. It was all..."
T.Ly
"I came for dinner with two friends on a Tuesday night. Thankfully we did not have to wait for a table or our food for to long. We came for the..."
Noosheen Nezhad
"This place would've received a 5/5, however it was just so dam crammed! We were genuinely struggling to fit 4x drinks and one main dish on the table..."
Rohit Victor
"Found this place on the way home when I just moved to Auckland. Absolutely love it. Have been there many times always enjoy the food and the..."
Lily
"My first time went there with all 8 of us. So I get to try lots of great dishes. Very fast eating restaurants, if you want to sit down and have a..."
LuciferTSN
"Top notch food ! + adequate service. We knew we were going in for something special from the waiting list on an ordinary weekday evening.Waited..."
Thegreeats
"Wonderful food. Inventive, fresh and delicious. My favourite place to eat at in the CBD. Decent prices but used to be cheaper. Potato skins are..."
Ube
"If you’re looking for a fantastic dining experience complete with delicious food, brilliant service and a great atmosphere, then head to Depot..."
Georgie @ Georgieats
"Always busy, this spot is worth the wait for a table. The restaurant doesn't take bookings so take that into account when going. It's best to go in..."
James T. Raukete
"Great coffee, friendly staff and a menu that's reminiscent of a great New York or Melbourne eatery. The turbot sliders were to die for! It's nice to..."
Jacqueline Alice
"Delicious food and great service! A good choice for a relaxed lunch or after work snack. We ordered a selection, I didn't love the lamb but my..."
Maree
"Hang overed? it's a good place to eat bacon and egg roll! it just melts on your mouth! Taste good and it's convenient location just next to sky..."
Maureen Grace Kuran
"This place definitely has very good oysters. We tried all of them and ended up getting half a dozen more of the bluff oysters as it was so good! They..."
Bella Qian
"Tonight we had the Pacific Oysters which were juicy and salty, alongside a selection of clams which were from Marlborough and had a sweet tang to..."
Mana
"This place has my fav dish in Auckland - the clams with squid ink linguine. Sooo good! Another amazing dish are their little fish burgers - best I've..."
Amy
"Really very good, usually extremely busy though so you need to book in advance or you probably won't get a table. The sliders and oysters are..."
Warrick Corfe-Tan
"5 people and our bill was 160. The food was awesome especially the boiled pork, the grilled fish belly and ofcourse the oysters and clams. The only..."
Ellynn
"This use to be one of my favourite place to come to eat but I found the standard slipping a little and the originality not kept up. The clam and..."
Travels4Food
"My friends don't understand why Depot is so popular but after she tried the Oyster... OMG, the best ever! We went to Depot for the "Restaurant of the..."
Chelsea
"Having dinner with mates that moved up from Wellington, so we decided to dine here since he stays in CBD. This place always pack and the food was..."
Ryan Wong
"Well located in central Auckland CBD, Depot Eatery has a great fit out inside and out...Depot Eatery is all about sharing, with a quick..."
Jonathan Mayes
"Location, location, location.Situated at the foot of the Sky Tower, Depot is bang in the middle of the CBD and thus - can always rely on those..."
Yorkshire Pudding
"Took my girlfriend here last weekend , ordered the sliders and pork hock with some potato skin on the side, the food was amazing the service was..."
Yang Li
"We went here for our company dinner.   Had oysters, tuatua ham hock and sliders.   And jugs of pinot noir.   This place is off the hook - the..."
Regan
"Oysters galore! I love the very relaxed and very Kiwi atmosphere inside. Hate that they don't take bookings, but what do you do. Everything on the..."
R-Dee Roche
"Next time I will definitely order large size cauliflower! I burnt my mouth while eating the potato skins as I couldn't wait to let them to cool down!..."
Lylia Xu (LYLI3009 Use This To Get 20%off For Your Gold Membership)
"Lovely restaurant, went for lunch on a busy Sunday afternoon and got a table straight away. Food was all delicious, can't pick a favourite. A little..."
Bbear
"Depot, the household name of Restaurants in Auckland.Auckland Restaurant Month, the best annual ceremony of real foodies in Auckland.Last..."
Michelle Hwang
"I have been wanting to go here for years but the hubby hates closed in spaces. 10 min wait for a lunchtime meal gave us time for a little shopping..."
Louise
"This place is definitely one of my favourites 💘 When I first walked in it gave me that retro rustic vibe. Like it was straight out a..."
Maye Elle
"One of my favorite dinner spots! They don't take bookings and there is always a little wait over dinner time but is definitely worth the..."
Jessie Yeram Choi
"Came here for dinner due to such good reviews. The place was packed!, we had to wait half an hour but once ready we were notified and seated..."
Jamez Hill III
"Very nice! Every dish so nice! Raw dishes were fabulous - oyster, clams and kingfish. The kingfish belly was a recommended dish and was generous size..."
Kitty Zhu
"Just stopped in for breakfast and coffee. Staff were really efficient and the place has a good buzz about it. Coffee very good and the bacon and..."
James
"Consistency at the tops levels in every aspect. No wonder why this place is packed even on a cold, windy, rainy winter Monday at 9:30pm!! One of my..."
Good Advisor
"Best oyster in Auckland! Not sure how they deal with their oysters but def much better than everywhere else! The fish sliders were really good as..."
Lynn
"Dined here for dinner on a Saturday night we didn't have to wait and we got a table right away! Service was excellent waiters/waitress were very..."
Nathalie
"Finally got to go for lunch today. Awesome experience. Very friendly and attentive staff. We had the sliders, taco, Brussel sprouts and pork hock...."
Lezel Botha
"Sugar pie, sugar pie! Definitely a winner for sure but that's no secret. Came here after a show at 10.30pm Friday night and got seats for two easily...."
Wildpantry
"Depot was great. Except the fact that we chucked a 45 minute wait, but is was so, definitely worth it. First up was the Oysters, ($4 each) they were..."
Will Zheng
"Really loved this place. Great service. I had some amazing oysters here - they were so fresh, plump and juicy! Also ordered the NZ meat platter and..."
EC
"I love depot. I love everything about it. The customer service is amazing and I've never been let down, I once accidentally dropped a fork and a..."
Claudia
"Another win on federal street. they don't take bookings so don't go at peak time or be fussy about sitting at the bar or the kitchen, which I..."
Gabrielle Shrives
"After a glass of wine and some Tapas at Bellota for Happy hour, I popped across the street to Depot Eatery & Oyster Bar. This was a recommendation..."
Cedrin Law
"Good food nice atmosphere , love their clam pasta , my favorite are their sugar pie dessert and potatoe skin. However there's always a long wait so..."
Tw393
"Went to Depot for lunch on a Wednesday. Service was ok as they were quite busy but complimentary bread and dip set the tone. The hapuka sliders were..."
Sonam Kumar
"Stumbled upon this place as we were walking towards a coach for an early morning Hobbiton tour. The place was very busy so we decided to enter. They..."
Simmo
"We went Depot Eatery for a late night snack at 9.30ish, and this place was still packed with people. Food was amazing, pity that hey ran out of..."
Vicki Guo
"We came to Depot on a whim, we read some good reviews about it and just happened to be in the neighbourhood.We weren't very hungry so we..."
Cindy Wu
"Came with a table of four at 7pm on a Friday. 90 minute wait for a table but that was to be expected, so we went and had a few cocktails before..."
Josh
"Depot is so well-known among Auckland foodies it needs no introduction. For me, each visit here was a happy dining experience 😊 I love the outdoor..."
Linh 💛
"Unforgettable taste.. Awesome ambience We have tried the Turbor slider and the Lamb ribs. Both were awesome.Will surely come back again to..."
Sourav Dey
"The ambiance is awesome and i just love the food. This is a place that im really looking forward to get back to. The service was great even though it..."
Mitch Lake
"I have been to The Depot twice and still think it's one of the few places that I would like to return to in no time. Food is always good and the..."
Christian
"Depot is a busy restaurant and oyster bar opposite Sky City. Its industrial rustic style decor with high tables lets you know that you're in for..."
Caffeinated Weka
"The food in general is amazing, the place is not very comfortable. They serve the best lamb ribs I've ever tasted and they're wine menu is..."
Emanuel Sanabria
"One of my favourite and precious memories in Auckland involve oysters and wine at Depot. It's always a gamble on finding seats at such a popular..."
Vivi S
"Great atmosphere and exceptional service. Dined with a friend for lunch and we were seated in less than a minute. Staff are knowledgable and make..."
Ashlee
"We came to depot for a midweek long lunch and it did not disappoint. We ordered two small plates, one large plate, and two sides for three people,..."
Lisa Reynolds
"Great atmosphere to a lovely themed restaurant! Went for a early dinner and shared 2 dishes plus oysters with a friend. The mussels were gorgeous as..."
Tania Li
"Yes it is always busy but there are plenty of places around to get a drink and wait for the phone call for your table. Factor this into your night...."
Hannah Wilson
"As good as any casual eatery in the World I reckon - friendly staff, outstanding small plates and takes on classic kiwi food as well. Atmosphere when..."
Sigmond
"Good but not great.Service on a busy Thursday night was excellent. A little on the expensive side for the size of the dishes...."
Christian
"Awesome place. Love the lively atmosphere. It's quite busy (many had to wait in line for tables, a positive indication of its popularity I'm sure)...."
Jess
"This is a to go place with your friends. The restaurant is nice and have good music. Although the 4 of us didn't order from the raw section i.e...."
Helena
"Definitely my favourite meal in Auckland. I had the squid ink linguine with clams which was divine. I would definitely recommend this place if you..."
Jacq
"As I live in town we go here all the time and its a personal favourite. Do not miss the fish sliders, skirt steak, sugar pie for dessert or the bacon..."
Maino
"If you’re looking for a fantastic dining experience complete with delicious food, brilliant service and a great atmosphere, then head to Depot..."
Georgie @ Georgieats
"Always in Metro top 50. I have been Depot many and many times. Almost perfect every time. Very hard to find the restaurant to always keep taste same..."
Francis Lockwood
"One of my all time favourite restaurants. Delicious food in a casual setting with awesome service every single time. The complimentary warm..."
Elena Ching
"After hearing all the vibes and since we are here for 2 nights, SO!!! after telling us that we have to wait for 1.5 hrs when we arrive at 8pm, we..."
Janey
"A favourite, every item was perfect. The oysters here are the best in Auckland, freshly shucked, too good. Those lamb ribs..melt in your mouth...."
Ryan
"Overview: A great place for shared dishes and for relatively unique and esoteric dishes.Pros: Great service and food. The food in..."
Audric Kam
"Love this place. A must stop in place on every Auckland trip for some oysters, white wine and rose'. I have never had oysters this good in my life..."
Miguel Sanchez Robertson
"Good low key vibe, attentive service and delicious, fresh food. You can tell a lot of love goes into the place and it seems like there is a lot of..."
Mb
"For oysters... This crew can't be beat. I typically enjoy downing 2-3 oysters maximum, but these bad boys actually make me lick my lips for more!..."
Youonlygetoutwhatyoupoutine
"We had an awesome early dinner here--the place definitely lived up to its reputation. It was never packed inside and we got a table right away, but..."
Zach Kutlow
"Two of us had a long lunch there yesterdayThe food was magnificentFrom the Snapper Sliders to the Lamb RibsAnd all the way to the Pork..."
Glenn Town
"Defiantly one of the most deserving top Auckland restaurants! We went here twice in two days it was so good. Such a cute space a little chilly in..."
Paris
"Not too bad overall, most of the flavors worked well together. The waitress to was able to make a recommendation for the Taco's, Yorkshire puddings..."
R & A
"Really enjoyed this place. Fresh clean flavours with simple presentation that allowed the food to speak for itself. The oysters were delicious, as..."
EpiCurious
"Depot is one of my favourite restaurants in Auckland for a few reasons. One, because they serve the most delicious food. Two, the staff are always..."
Georgie @ Georgieats
"Have yet to visit the renowned Depot but jumped at the chance to try some of their offerings at Taste. The oysters were the best I've ever had, very..."
Victoria
"Reasonably strong coffee to start the morning. Bacon and egg roll is definitely yummy. Convenient location just next to convention centre when you..."
BY
"If you would like to try the best Hapuka in Auckland this is your place. The potato skins are pretty yummy too. Such a great taste and so worth the..."
B D H
"Posted: November 3rd, 2015 ˑ Filled under: Auckland, Food, New Zealand, Restaurants, Travel ˑ . Our first experience of eating out in Auckland..."
Nina And Kran
"My second visit at this Refined establishment Firstly impeccable food presentation.waitstaff had executed really well with product knowledge good..."
Andre Dez Toparea
"I eat here at least once a week, why because the food is incredible, service is great and the whole team is passionate about fresh food. The owner..."
Sean Appleby
"Best place to stop by for a quick bite and a drink.The steak is a must have.Always a good variety of clams and oysters.Never take..."
Hubert Cheng
"Just like many aucklanders me and my family love this place! So many little things that add up making it the perfect gathering spot: the vibe, the..."
Joanna W
"Amazing place to grab a quick meal in the heart of Auckland's CBD. The bistro is always busy, but do try the skirt steak and oysters Rockefeller...."
Christine Stephen
"If you are thinking of trying Depot, the only advice I'm going to give you is “goooooooooooooooooooo"Went there for my anniversary and we..."
Cath
"Depot never lets me down! Sure the waiting list can be daunting at times (or most of the time!), but it is definitely worth it! Me and my boyfriend..."
Mila B
"Great food, attentive and friendly staff..No reservations is a pain though, had to wait 1.5hrs....time easily killed at bar next door. Lamb cutlets..."
Sanjesh Lal
"This is definitely one of my top three eateries of all time, with good reason. The service is exceptional and the wait staff are always attentive..."
Victoria McMahon
"Possibly my favourite place on Federal street. Big call, but Al Brown definitely sets the standard here. There isn’t an option to make a..."
SS
"Good beer, good food and if you are sat at the back you can watch the chef's do their work! Good service. Very popular so make sure you get there..."
Nicola Lewis
"This is a great place to eat but get there early as the tables go faster then road runner. I had the mutton yorkshire puddings which were fantastic...."
Carl The Devourer
"If you're looking for some yummy tapas to eat, then this is the place to go! The layout is an old vintage style, with high seats and tables for..."
Gemma
"#zomatonz was nice enough to give me a voucher to the Depot Eatery so I decided to go after class the other day to try out their breakfast menu!..."
Razelle Icaro
"After hearing amazing things about Depot (hellooo Metro Restaurant of the Year?!?!?), we decided to go and try this place out. At 9:15am, the eatery..."
Sheena
"The service and food were great! Nothing shy of federal street's reputation of high standards. This was my first time eating here and I ordered..."
Richard Tran
"If i had to describe it in 1 word, it would be/: amazing. Had alot of dishes between the 3 of us and was happy with all of them. Stand out would be..."
Russel Dias
"It's hard to resist the charm of Al Brown's successes. Take Depot Eatery it's ridiculously always busy, houses it's very own raw seafood bar and dons..."
Monica
"Visited this place last week for the first time. We were warned about the wait time so my date arrived 45 minutes early just to reserve a table for..."
D G
"Turbot sliders and potato skins...LOVE!! These two dishes are my fav. Depot eatery is right on trend and is always really busy! It's quite condensed..."
HJ
"Always amazing food, service and ambience. One of my favourite places to go! I highly recommend the skirt steak with tobacco onions and the fish..."
Asdf
"Awesome food :) This is My favorite place in Auckland. Been there 5 times during my 4 week stay in Auckland, and this place never..."
Punith Gowda
"Very fresh daily comes claims and oysters. Also, the skirts steak is nicely cook, brown outside tender and juicy inside. -0.5 for the speed of..."
William Chiu
"Always madly busy, but definitely with the wait. The business makes for a vibrant atmosphere, that really adds to the overall dining..."
Paul Evans
"Depot is well worth the long wait!Came here with friends and despite the 2 hour wait it was well worth it!  We started with oysters (a..."
Captain Underpants
"I love this place. I have been here many times now and am never disappointed and I always get to try something new on their changing..."
Miss Kiki
"Always fresh, great service and the waiters have excellent knowledge of the wines on the menu. I love the open kitchen so if you can get a table down..."
Jamie Lyons
"Have been here on several occasions; suitable for a casual feed with the misses, friends or family - all have been impressed. Its small and a bit of..."
FoodiePhysician
"Bone marrow and clam linguine are the bomb! Love going to this place, especially when I'm a bit early so I can sit outside without having to wait...."
Erika Bayangos
"Love, love love this place. They don't take reservations so you need to be early to get a seat (my boyfriend and I were there around 5:45pm for..."
Evie
"Outdoor area is no smoking. 3 to 4 tables further out and is cigar friendly. Never a disappointing experience. Always delivers food that is..."
Whiskyncigars
"Had our 1 year anniversary here, and their restaurant month menu was delicious! We especially loved the fish sliders, they're definitely worth..."
Xtina Cassidy
"Depot is a classic.I have been there like 6 times or more . I always Enjoyed the food and the experience.My favourite:..."
MommyYummy
"A place I love to take friends and family for casual lunch! Turbot sliders are a must. Must try their pork hock and skirt steak for the carnivores..."
Musings Of A Foodie
"One of the very best restaurants in Auckland. The food is honest and full of soul - cooked well, amazing flavours, and not fussed over. The oysters..."
Philippa Bannerman
"The beef cheeks are absolute to die for, just melts in your mouth with that remoulade. The ouster cream complements the kingfish sashimi really..."
Calvin
"Ok this is my fav place in the whole of Auckland. I hit this place with everything it can give me! I get balls deep in the Fish Sliders every time,..."
Alwayseating
"Located on Federal Street, Al Brown's bistro styled eatery has made headlines in Auckland's restaurant scene. Boasting a cuisine that is..."
Two Dark Coffees
"Came here for a late night snack one night. I had already had dinner but a couple friends don't finish work till 9pm. So it was a late dinner for..."
Iamcii
"Both times I have been here have been amazing experiences. Even had al brown bring out our entree himself which we were so surprised about. we miss..."
Lizzie Blackburn
"Exciting cuisine never disappoints. We dined at Depot a couple of weeks ago for lunch. We were treated with yorkshire pudding and mutton which melted..."
Michael Simon
"Been here three times now, and it's always been such a delight. The staff are consistently friendly, helpful and professional. The atmosphere is..."
Maria Carmela
"It was a good experience, atmosphere was nice, service was good and drinks kept on coming. I didn't eat only drank but other mates at the table..."
Ikazzy
"Depot, always been one of my favorite and been there couple of times. I always recommend to friends especially those traveling to Auckland and bring..."
Judie Zoe Ang
"Been here a handful of times now. Loved it every time. They've got a nice range of craft beers which is always popular with the bf. The wild meat..."
Gen Middlemiss
"Okay. The atmosphere although noisy and the waiters are frantically running around all the time, is quite nice. The design is rustic - or shabby chic..."
Max Mueller
"Service: 7/10Food: 9/10Cleanliness: 9/10Value for money: 7/10Overall: 8/10Great service although the food came out..."
Jack Trav.
"Just went in for a drink and some nibbles, great staff and atmosphere. Food really tasty, lots of options to choose from so a good choice for a quick..."
Jane Bennett
"I've been meaning to try Depot for a very long time, but never followed through because there was always a wait and always ended up eating elsewhere...."
Jing Chen
"Awesome place for some great tasting food. Sliders are a must have, try the bone marrow for something different and finish off with the sugar pie...."
Miss Persistant
"I like their clams and turbot sliders. Almost all the dishes are quite delicious. But the environment is very noisy at dinner time. Day time is..."
Zoe Huang
"Depot is definitely one of my faves in Auckland! I try and go there whenever I can and went there this week before heading to the ballet at the..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"You'll always have to wait for a table here (unless you eat at abnormal hours) - but I've always thought that was the first impression of a..."
Gentlepig
"Another faultless experience at Depot - on maybe our 20th visit. Even with the often lengthy wait times for a table, I can say with all honestly that..."
Rhi Godwin
"Outstanding. The food was of an exceptional level. Service was amazing, home made Bloody Caesars with real clam juice! Great place for sharing, worth..."
Cam
"Went there for dinner and drinks the other night - amazing service and wonderful food. Food arrived really fast. Loved it.... Highly..."
Bernie Vogels
"This must be one of my favourite place of all time. I have been numerous times over the last couple of years. The wait at the door has reduced since..."
Wanderlust
"Such a refreshing spot, can't get enough of the Oysters. The wine list is pretty good and the service is always very warm with a cruisy..."
Andrew Summers
"I only had to wait a year or so, plus go on a weeknite evening, and on a night with torrential downpours to be able to squeeze into an outside table,..."
Frank
"TOP 10 PICK - AL Brown has done us proud! 2015 Metro winner of the year! This is my favourite restaurant! The fish sliders - Raw king fish and..."
House Of Eats
"Shuck your taste buds with fresh Malborough clams whether it is the sweet Tuatua or salty Diamond Shell with a clean ocean finish. Grill with..."
Ningjaeats
"This must be the place to be cause there was an hour wait for the table. The food was worth the wait. Causal style share plates and fresh..."
Ollycooking.com
"Every time I go to Auckland, I pop into this busy little place for a bite of fresh kaimoana. The selection of raw clams and oysters is great. The..."
Epicurious Nomad
"Definitely a must to try... I have been lucky and got in straight away both times... But when we came out the waiting time is unreal! The atmosphere..."
Donna&Shane
"So amazing, I looked at the menu and wasn't too keen on anything but we just ordered 4 dishes to share between us and I loved every single dish, I..."
Michaela Coe
"Oh my dearest Depot, thank you for the good food you're consistently providing :D Went here on a Friday night with my dad for dinner and as usual,..."
Kellie Lee
"It was a friday evening.We made our entrance into depot. BAM!The waft of scrumptious smells from the kitchen hit our noses whilst our ears..."
Tony Zhang
"This is my favourite by a country mile. The sharing plates are in my view the best way to eat. service is excellent and rustic look makes a real..."
Shane Philiips
"Went tonight for the Wahine and I's anniversary and once again Depot didn't disappoint. We didn't have to wait for a table and were seated instantly..."
Sam Jones
"Depot is busy, really busy- all the time. You can't book, but on a good day you can turn up and they will call you when a table is ready for you in..."
Mrspotandmrlid
"If you're looking for a fantastic dining experience complete with delicious food, brilliant service and a great atmosphere, then head to Depot..."
Georgie @ Georgieats
"looks easy but really amazing!!so so nice!i love it!you must try!best ever in auckland..the steak and lamb ribs really really..."
Crystal
"I love this place. Always my favourite go to. We have been numerous times now and have never had bad services or food we can fault. Had my 30th bday..."
Kelly Kelly
"I would Highly recommend Depot to everyone. Good place to hang out with friends. Amazing food and great service. We had to wait for table for..."
Ru
"Yep, awesome.. Delicious food, switched on staff. This place deserves to be full. If you have to wait outside for a bit, grab a beer and hold fire...."
Sammy P
"Seafood-lovers will be right at home here. My mum started with a beautifully presented tasting plate of three NZ oysters, each with contrasting..."
Thevegicurean
"I finally got to try Depot out today after a previous failed attempt. My bf and I came for lunch, where depot was slightly quieter than when we tried..."
Laura Hunt
"Depot is a great place for lunch or dinner with friends. The oysters are amazing and taste like their straight out of the ocean. Overall good food..."
Rojas
"Al Browns Depot is a restaurant I would recommend to anyone. Whenever people ask where to go in the city or if they are visiting for a night we..."
The Incredible Edible
"So good I bought the company.. ok just the book by Al Brown! But this place lives up to the preceding reviews. Great atmosphere akin to new york bar..."
BeeQueUU
"Superb and brilliant at an affordable price. If you come to Auckland to dine, Depot can't be missed. Family and I ordered five things to share. The..."
Wilson Chau
"The first time I dined here was for lunch,  and we sat in front of the kitchen - best seats in the house.  Was so much fun watching the hustle of..."
Kwan-Lyn
"They didnt take bookings, so I expected very good food from this restaurant. I think they kind of delivered it. What I really liked was the deco...."
FlyingMonkey
"This place is packed around the clock everyday of the week! Been here four times and never disappointed. I have always been able to miss that crazy..."
Anna Harding
"I heard this place gets packed quick so my gf and I decided to go at an odd hour in th arvo - we were seated straight away. Wait staff are very..."
Don's Food Fiesta
"Al Brown, you're a Legend! The food is charmingly different but somehow familiar! The staff are brilliant. Love love LOVE the place! Wish it was..."
Happy Nottocook
"Everything was perfect apart from service. Fresh oysters and amazing seafoodBut why when I ask the waiter about wine, all she responds with..."
Wouldyoulikebreadwithyourbutter
"One of my favor bar,even its not easy to get the seat, Oyster is really fresh and juicy, Turbo sliders is the one I must order every time...."
Monique Liao
"love their food and place...the price is a bit expensive dont think everyone can afford it. customer service is ok..can be better...maybe i went to..."
Luka Aleksandr
"What a stellar experience. The staff were amazing nothing was too much and they made sure we got a table asap. The food was amazing we got the..."
Kezia Lobo
"One of my favourite restaurants in the city, always tell Auckland visitors to try this place out. You can always trust Al Browns restaurants to..."
Jemimah
"Have been here around 10 times and they always always deliver with the food. The seafood is outstanding, along with everything else on the menu. The..."
Angela Trigg
"We had been wanting to try depot due to raving recommendations and was not disappointed we had the pork plate to share and a side of fries.  If we..."
Genevieve Van Eden
"I love Depot. The food, the atmosphere, the music and the people who come here. My friends and I ordered their platter and it was so good! The rabbit..."
AngeLi
"I love the raw seafood bar. My ultimate favorite seafood hangout. Service is excellent, they were very polite and attentive. I cannot fail the..."
Moira McFarland
"Depot is always a treat, fantastic service and delicious food it's one of my utter favourites. Bonus entertainment it's always fun watching uptight..."
Jen Hilford
"Great food, fantastic service! Turbot sliders and the skirt steak were the favourites! Best time to dine before 6pm as it gets busy. Highly..."
Tess
"Always a top 5 place to send people who haven't been before, or to take out of town friends.  Most American esq styled places in NZ fail to deliver..."
Jason Montreal
"Always a favorite to eat at when in the city, oysters are amazing. The service is hurried but efficient, you're never left with an empty drink which..."
Cole Saunders
"I am not sure if I had done a review for Depo so here its is:Food : 10/10 finger lickin good!Service: excellent esp when al brown..."
Charissa
"To get a seat at this place you need to either turn up really early for dinner or be patient enough to wait for one to become available.  The first..."
Linny
"Always a fantastic vibe and the food is well presented and delicious!  The attention to detail is top class and the staff are enthusiastic,..."
Taste9
"Amazing! Best food I've ever eaten in Auckland. Service is great too, last time we went they made a simple mistake with our table and we got free..."
Marilyn Moore
"After reading a number of reviews and hearing the hype, myself and a couple lads thought we'd have to check it out. Initially we were told to wait..."
Nick Wellywood
"I can not say a bad word about this place. Love it, never been disappointed. Staff are friendly and professional, food is top notch.Price..."
Karl Dixon
"Very good food and service. Only reason it didn't get a 5 star is the price. If you don't mind paying then this is the place to eat. Great..."
Vang Ly
"Went there last night for dinner, and sat at the bar looking right into the kitchen. Was fascinating to watch their efficient kitchen team at full..."
Nathan Dunn
"Hands down....best place to eat in Auckland!Not a single complaint about the food! Good portions and reasonably priced sharing..."
Bobby Chen
"Al has really nailed it with Depot. His staff training must clearly be brilliant as they are attentive and look as though they really do have a..."
Mark Vella
"Every time I am in Auckland a must go!Depot in amazing.Food extremely fresh, standouts include pork hock, oysters, tacos and..."
Lloyd Green
"we really like the food here and the atmosphere however the metal tumblers are not good to drink out of and we had a metalic taste in our mouths for..."
Kyle Graves
"Love love love Depot Eatery - have been there many times for breakfast, lunch and dinner and food is always amazing! Service is good..."
Cathy Lam
"This was my first visit to Depot; I'd heard so many good things about it I wondered if they could deliver. I needn't have worried, the food was..."
Gus
"Excellent food, atmosphere and services. The potatoes skin, chicken couscous, and all other dishes were amazing. I want to try everything..."
Rebecca Dong
"Group of 4 girls, close to Xmas had a bit of a wait but managed to get a table after about 1/2 hour.Great food - asked the waiter for..."
Tracey Donald
"Perfection. Please open a sister Depot in Christchurch Al. We are desperate for good eateries down here! The quake took them all and I can honestly..."
Sophie
"Didn't think this restaurant would live up to the hype, but WOW! Amazing food! The pork and skirt steak were amazing, LOVED the kumara and have been..."
Alex Sanders
"Four of us went here for a birthday and were incredibly impressed, the waiter answered all questions we had on wine and beer and made helpful..."
Mitch Evershed
"This place was amazing and we will have to go back! Loved the service and the food ! The drinks were quickly served and the food followed straight..."
Mandy V
"The food here is unbelievable. Breakfast is superb and everything else tastes amazing. My Friend ordered potato skins and I kind of thought they..."
Rozanne D
"Amazing food, incredible service. Never fails!I have recommended Depot to many of my friends and family. Each and every time, Depot has..."
Carol
"The food is absolutely delicious and the staff are super friendly! Only took one star off because of the long wait times. They need to expand asap..."
Lee V
"My wife and I went to Auckland for 5 nights and ate here three nights in a row Sat, Sun and Mon 13-15 JulThe staff are fantastic as we got to..."
Gary Burt
"This restaurant is absolutely fantastic. The food is fresh and new, affordable for the standard of food given and the atmosphere. The sole..."
Aaron Nolan
"We had an absolutely brilliant meal at Depot last night. Having only been once previously, a year ago, we'd been fantasising about returning many..."
Miso
"Had the Waiheke oysters and hapuku sliders - simply awesome as usual. However, the brisket "tortillas" were a disappointment, not well seasoned and..."
Cindy Buell
"Have heard about depot for a long time. And we were not dissappointed. The schnapper in the schnapper sliders was so juicy it melted into my toungue...."
Tim Hinchliff
"Visited with my wife and had an outstanding experience. The place was buzzing, the service was really quick, super friendly but still professional...."
Michael J
"Love this place.The food is well prepared with good portion sizes. A good selection of food to choose from. For how popular and..."
Casey
"been a couple of times now and really like the vibe ' The seafood Is as fresh as you Could ever hope for and the service is great.ate 2 Doz of..."
Joe Holden
"Upon entering the establishment it is easily apparent that Depot is still one of the most popular restaurants in the Auckland area. It is a cool..."
Logan Saxer
"This place it getting lots of hype at the moment, so we were happy to wait for a table. Out of the 4 share plates we had 2 were great - the Kingfish..."
Anna
"Depot was my 'destination' restaurant for a three-day visit to Auckland, after hearing so much about it. Place sure is popular, an hour wait for a..."
Charles Croft
"Great place to go with some friends to share lots of different dishes. Definitely recommend the oysters, they were fab! For those who have spent time..."
Annalise Bagrie
"Amazing! Went here for my birthday August 2012. Fantastic service, delicious food, great ambiance. Not pretentious. Relaxed feel. We had oysters -..."
Lucy Shield
"We had dinner at Depot last night and loved the food. It is relaxed and the service is really friendly and efficient. The on tap Pinot is pretty good..."
Liz
"OK - there is seriously a rave about this place and I wasn't amused about the fact that you can't make a reservation.So we finally got in..."
Dave
"Depot is, without fault and gets the kiwi dining experience down pat.Incredible ambiance, always heaving busy (Bellotta must be thanking..."
The Enthusiastic Cook
"We went to depot with a group of six. Ordered various small and large plates and every dish was superb. Favourites were the snapper tortillas and the..."
Melissa
"really couldnt fault the experience. Think we were lucky as only 2 of us so managed to have a seat straight away. By the time we left there was a 90..."
Suztho71
"Oh my. Where do I begin? Depot is so fantastic.Firstly, The Turbot Sliders.Melt in your mouth. Tiny, flavoursome morsels of perfectly..."
Olivia Winstone
"There is no better place to hang out with your friends and have a yummy meal, good service and great value for money!! The place has this incredible..."
Rebecca
"WOW what a great place to immerse yourself in a vibrant fast pasted eatery that offers amazing food choices & backed up by highly trained &..."
Michelle Christini
"My three foodster companions and I, enticed by stories of oysters and bacon hock, had been meaning to check this place out for quite sometime. We..."
Chris Baldock
"Quite possibly our favourite place to eat in Auckland---where else can you get freshly shucked oysters? Great casual ambience, great food, and last..."
NomNomPanda
"Day - MondayTime - 1pmI love this place - have spent $1000's there if not 10's of thousands on client entertainment since it..."
Hugh Lloyd
"I love this place! For a casual pop in, delicious light eats and wine from a cup...you can't go wrong. Has a fantastic vibe, and the interiors are..."
Emma
"It is worth overcoming the challenges of getting into this place to experience the food. It can look a bit chaotic from the outside but the service..."
David Boshier
"Love this place, simple but trendy. good for a quick bite to eat with friends or after office drinks. The sliders are lovely but some improvements to..."
Fiona Miller
"Exceptional...fantastic (slightly quirky but not at all pretentious) menu, amazing service, über cool decor...loved it! Will definitely be back, in..."
Jennifer Morgan
"5 of us there for lunch this Saturday -- ordered the lamb ribs, beef fajitas, pork hock, clams, hapuka fish belly, and a couple of other dishes. The..."
Merv Lowe
"This was such a great dining experience! The food was absolutely beautiful, and the staff were so amazingly friendly and down to earth. Will most..."
Rebecca Wright
"Stunning food, great service. Highlight of my foodie weekend in Auckland. The decor is fun and relaxed, casual style menu that was easy..."
Jan
"I love this new eatery and Oyster Bar! A great Kiwi theme done with style rather than tacky. Al Brown is one of our best chefs who specialises in..."
Louise Ngaei
"After read about the new places around Skycity we decide to have a look and try for ourselfs this new and popular eatery & oyster bar. The place..."
Marie
"Just got home from a fantastic evening at Depot with my boyfriend and his visiting French parents. Very impressed! Bonus that..."
Rose
"Went with four friends and shared 'one of everything'. It's a great menu and a quality experience. Oysters, sliders and pork-hock a real..."
Dean Cornish
"Had great fun at Depot the other night! Gorgeous food. Lovely, friendly and helpful young Irish waitress. All the food we ordered was fresh and..."
Maria & Dom
"God What a Great Place!I must say the first time I want too impressed waiting outside for a table. It was a windy night and we weren't even..."
Michele Turner
"Walked in off the street prior to RWC final for an early dinner en route to the game. Staff were very welcoming and managed to squeeze us in right..."
Trina Smith
"Loved the setting! Loved the food! Staff very friendly.Chair/ stools gave me backache and was a Little pricey but that would be the only..."
Michelle Wells
"AMAZING!!!superb food and fantastic service, will defiantly be back again. such attention to detail, very attentive and helpful staff, love how..."
Emma
"Have been 3 times in a week. Absolutely love the place. The food in amazing, simple but very delicious. The service is great and I love the wine..."
Janine
"Wow,what a great place.Popped in for breakfast and wished we'd stayed for lunch.Best coffee ive had in a long time and the bacon butty has me..."
Leanne Leonard
"Just popped in to have a quick cup of coffee with a friend this morning. We walked in and were a little unsure of whether we needed to order at the..."
Susan Jourdan
"3 varieties of oysters shucked to order - what a start! Loved the vinegretteEnjoyed several small plates, kahawai fish cakes, kingfish..."
Jeremy Coombes
"How do I begin with depot? As soon as you walk into the place it is buzzing with people and the rustic, industrial atmosphere is calm and nostalgic...."
Mariamjafer
"Depot is another wonder by Al Brown – this guy can do no wrong! He’s the man behind Fed Deli and Ugly Bagels as well. Depot is always busy with..."
Jennifer Manalo
"OK I have been looking forward to come here in like forever with 2 or 3 foiled attempts... but finally got in with 2 other friends that's their first..."
Lillian
"Great ambience with delicious food and spectacular service . Must go..."
Jasjeet Singh
"If this restaurant actually deserves the Metro Supreme Restaurant of the Year 2012, then I'm John Key. But even John Key won't be able to deny that..."
EarnesTaster
"I have been to Depot a few times, well maybe more than a few times, definitely more than a few times! It is a favourite spot for a quick after work..."
Mairi Herbert
"On a clear summers night we strolled from drinks on a friends yacht, under Skytower to perch on barstools at rugged tables, ordered a drink and..."
Maggie G
"It's super expensive but the food is good. I like sitting at the bar and watching the world go by! You always get some really interesting and some..."
Rebecca Warren
"The metro 50 in 2013 , my friends say the best oysters in north island! I like hanging out with friends and try different spots in the weekend, so if..."
Daniel Wang
"This is my go to place for taking visitors for a casual but interesting lunch. I love the sit-at-bar, the oyster/clam counter, the stainless steel..."
Kate W
"I will at some point do a more thorough review of Depot, but I will put this up as a provisional review until such a time as I can take photos and do..."
Trace
"If I could do more than five stars I would. We came here at the recommendation of another couple we met on a wine tour. We loved it so much we came..."
Benjamin Huey
"This was a great place and a great last dinner to end my 3 week holiday. My husband and I sat by the kitchen and watched the magic of prepping and..."
Melinda Mata
"Came here for early dinner at 5pm after a spa day, so it was nice and quiet. We ordered poutine, toasted rueben, NY strip steak, and mussel &..."
Soo Woo
"Pleasantly surprised here. Have been before but only snacked and it was great then but for such a popular spot, I wasn't expecting the standards to..."
TK
"We were seated within minutes on a busy Thursday night (Easter weekend). Sat at the kitchen counter where we watched all the plates being..."
Joann Mills
"Stopped by for lunch and split heirloom tomatoes and skirt steak. We were concerned that wouldn’t be enough so we ordered potatoe skins as well. ..."
Henry Depew
"Great and fun food, fantastic fast and friendly service and ample sitting space inside and outside. When I was at the Depot, the waiters went out of..."
Irene
"The best pork hock, the best potato skins. The sliders and bone marrow were good too. The oysters were very fresh. A nice buzzy atmosphere. Highly..."
dorinachen
"Had a wonderful experience dining at Depot. Service was fantastic with friendly and helpful wait staff, beautiful food and great wine list. We will..."
Rainbow Fasher
"This restaurant came highly recommended and it did not disappoint! Service was top notch and food was delicious. Gluten free options available and..."
Christina L.
Paris Butter
89/100 (1284 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
New Zealand
French
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Cheesecake
Beef
Gazpacho
Creme Brulee
Salad
Rice pudding
Scallops
Beef Cheeks
Clams
Duck
Lamb
Fish
Oyster
Crème Brulée
Pork
Calamari
Parfait
Calamares
Salmon
New Zealand
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Accepts Visa
Free Wifi
Private Dining
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts American Express
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Amazing meal... and to put it simply...You have to have the bread and truffle butter. The beef tartare and Salmon Gravalax is as good as you'll get..."
Campbell Dixon-McIver
"What an amazing place. The food was exquisite. Probably the best we have had in New Zealand. I will recommend Paris Butter to..."
Ruben Mitchell
"Visited on Saturday for my birthday with a large group and used the private room. Service was fantastic and food even better. Beef cheek, clams and..."
Jade Vercoe
"brunched it on a stella sunday morning space vibe service feel top as good as can be the food , as expected better than anticipated , prompt and..."
Glen Donnell
"The food here is exceptional. So many bursts of flavour in one mouthful it’s too hard to describe! The duck for main and the Pina Colada style..."
Tricia Sullivan
"Thanks Paris Butter. What a fabulous night with amazing food. But most outstanding service shoutout is the care you took when I mentioned my friends..."
Lea Devereux
"We came for a celebratory dinner last weekend and I just wanted to say what a great time we had - the food was absolutely wonderful (the terakihi and..."
Nicole O'Brien
"Beautiful food love the breakfast menu. I will recommend this Paris butter French restaurant to my family's and friends. Staff were..."
Silitia Susie Vasau
"Great flavours, wholesome and delicious. Obviously passionate about food, staff efficient and professional yet still warm and friendly. Not the often..."
Kate Malcolm
"A big thank you to Nick and the guys for last night. The new menu and its flavour combinations are outstanding. The duck was the best I've ever had...."
Jonathan Hardy
"Outstanding in every sense! Impeccable front house and remarkably cheap for a degustation menu including: scallops, salmon, duck, eye fillet and 2..."
Chef Cabrera
"We had a great night and enjoyed ourselves. The food was nice, wine match was very present, the stafff were friendly and attentive. Would definitely..."
George Reed
"Very enjoyable dinner here. Can highly recommend the nz clams escargot style. Slick service especially when we had messed up our booking but the..."
Rebecca Anne Foley
"Love this place. The 5 course degustation is always the best choice..."
Liz McNamara
"We were there for brunch and it was excellent. We had the Open Croque Monsieur and the French Farmer’s Assiette. I could go on about the details..."
David Paviour
"Fantastic food - loved the steak and the soup starter. Service was great - James is a great host! Ambiance is relaxed and done well. Lots of good..."
Matthew Campbell
"It was a very enjoyable celebratory evening. The food was excellent, the service was attentive and considerate. Ticked all the boxes for a..."
Deon Stoltz
"Paris Butter, which started its journey as more classic French fare and has now graduated to modern French fine dining-meets-Kiwi cuisine, pairs..."
Zoe Bowker
"Love this place. Elegant and beautifully decorated. A perfect place for a romantic date. The Menu De Chef is highly recommended. The..."
Yusoff Kamal
"Came here for a 7 course degistrstion secret menu two days after alert level 3 had been lifted. Because of Covid restrictions, we were lucky to get a..."
Auds
"I had the menu du chef and was pleasantly surprised. I loved all the innovative little starters and all the dishes were consistent. The reason for 4..."
Bella Qian
"Long overdue, I thought I'd share my lovely experience at ParisButter.My family took me here for my 25th birthday and I had a great time. I..."
Derik Liebenberg
"Excellent meal at Paris Butter. Staff were friendly and very helpful from the moment we walked in and answered all our questions. The food was..."
Natasha Geo
"Service: 5/5Food:5/5Ambiance: 4/5Been here first time couple weeks ago for a friend’s farewell party. The service, food and..."
Xin Liu
"Have been here twice for dinner , really like their deco! We had their 6 course dinner both times , one year apart , love every single dishes,..."
May Hung
"Excellent from start to finish. Food was superbly plated, great combinations - inspired but not weird. Every mouthful a sensation! Flavours were..."
Vicz
"It was a dinner with a degustation menu at Paris Butter. It started with a number of snack dishes - egg cocotte, Monk fish; Nori rice tuile;..."
STRADS
"Food is 5/5:The truffle butter that is served with bread is amazing, I would have purchased a jar if they sold it.The salmon..."
G1k
"Our dining experience last night was divine. We loved the elegant decor and the beautifully presented food but most of all the service was perfect -..."
Wendy Hewson
"We tried the $69 three course meal on a weekday evening and it was a great dining experience.I selected the beef tartare, duck breast, and..."
Lucyeatsakld
"Came here for my 19th birthday with 5 friends. Very Delicious creme brûlée. Great customer service and lovely restaurant. Highly recommended...."
Jessica Collingwood
"Outstanding in every sense! Impeccable front house and remarkably cheap for a degustation menu including: scallops, salmon, duck, eye fillet and 2..."
Besos Latinos
"I've been here twice now, both occasions were special events, and on both occasions I've left feeling highly satisfied.I love the option..."
Jayden Campbell
"I have been there for diner:) atmosphere was gorgeous . I had a course with drinks. Was amazing with recommended wine! I had venison, snapper for..."
Alice In New Zealand
"We had a seriously divine dinner here. Really attentive service and inventive, delicious food. The ambience was great too, a beautiful space. This is..."
Louise Ngaei
"Extremely satisfied. Not hard to find a parking space. Waitress was very friendly and professional. Food was extremely well presented and tasted..."
SMINT400
"Went with the wifey for dinner last night. Food was amazing. The tomato gazpacho was refreshing, and the potato veloute had a comforting,..."
Tristen Won
"Good wine and location. Not many options for Vegans but the kind staff are always willing to find something for us to eat. Food is always tasty..."
Jacinta Duncan
"Eight of us enjoyed a lovely evening meal here. We all had the chefs choice which was 5 dishes of beautiful food, elegant, tasty and so well..."
Donald Tracey Murray
"What a pleasant surprise! I was pretty impressed with quality and taste of the food. 3 course for 65 dollars were pretty much bargain for the quality..."
Jenny Son
"Best dining experience so far in auckland! Paris Butter beats all the big popular restaurant! The floor staff are super friendly and made sure we..."
Joanne Chiang
"Been wanting to try this place for a long time, finally had dinner with a couple of girlfriends here. $65 for 3 course seems good value, I had..."
Teritess
"Wow, a birthday dinner to remember! The chef's 5-course menu was fantastic from start to finish. The menu featured a tomato gazpacho, salmon,..."
JamesC
"Inviting dining room, friendly service, attractive and tasty food. We enjoyed the tasting menu, which included numerous extra snacks. Highlights of..."
Gus
"Great restaurant ...lovely staff..had an amazing dinner last night...the waitress was amazing..and food out of this world...would recommend the lamb..."
Jayne Mcewen
"Updated review 11/05/18: Tried the degustation menu which was such a good experienceShan's Review:Came here on Saturday night..."
S&G Take Auckland
"We had been to Paris Butter previously for dinner but this time it was the Sunday brunch that attracted us - and the great thing about them is that..."
Geoff Lawson
"The beef cheek with truffle juice is ridiculously delicious! The Duck pie comes with lobster flavour is also outstanding! Truffle butter is smooth &..."
FreeEagle
"its my first time visit this restaurant tonight. We arrived in 5:30 pm , the staff very kindly and polite. We ordered to entree which is clam and..."
Cindy Chu
"Had dinner here on a very rainy and windy Saturday night, wasn't expecting many people to be out but the restaurant was half full. The service was..."
Maria
"It was my first time visiting Paris Butter and we went with a group for brunch. At the beginning we were brought out bread, crossiants and pain a..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"Paris butter has the most beautiful ambience. The decor and lighting was very romantic. Service was brilliant and the young female waitress..."
Shell
"Brunch to die for! We had the croque monsieur for a Sunday brunch and I was blown away by the depth of flavour and creative..."
Roxanne Sarkari
"Came here on the third day it opened after anticipating it for sometime via Vinnie's newsletter. Food was excellent. I had the Roasted Wagyu (main),..."
Zach Je Yon Lum
"Had a great night at Paris Butter on Saturday night. Service was fantastic. Entrees were superb. Infact the entrees were the highlight of the menu...."
Andre Cressy
"After having heard so much about this place and it's three week long waiting lists, I finally managed to enjoy an evening here in the heart of Herne..."
Frank
"A wonderful dinner tonight at Paris Butter. Relaxed, friendly and knowledgeable wait staff, elegant decor and delicious bistro food. We will..."
Fiona Lane
"Combine ambient lighting, elegant decor and an impressive and comprehensive menu. What do you get? You get chic neighbourhood bistro, Paris Butter...."
Hungry Auckland
"My partner and I were lucky enough to have dinner here with his parents. You need to book ahead, even on a Wednesday night because the place fills..."
Emma W
"Last night, I celebrated my birthday at Paris Butter. Located in the heart of Herne Bay, the restaurant opened in May this year, serving classic..."
Sophia
"Nested within Ponsonby is this trendy new restaurant.The interior is not huge, but tastefully and elegantly decorated. We visited in the..."
Michelle Ma Belle
"We loved this new restaurant! Loved the decor - relaxed and full of character yet still classy. Loved the staff, fun , relaxed, very knowledgeable..."
Desiree De Courcy
"My prospects aren't good: Paris Butter is not good for my waistline and destroys any dreams to look like a supermodel. Yet my tastebuds and..."
Eleanor Purdey Smith
"We booked for a table at 8pm but some friends got there half and hour early and was told that the table was ready. The inside of the restaurant felt..."
Benedict Uy
"A solid 5/5 for the food and service here. I had been told by a few friends that the chicken liver is a must have, and I am so glad I chose it! The..."
CJJ
"Went here for a Wednesday night dinner - food was outstanding - 5/5, however service needs to catch up a bit.  Very noisy restaurant so hard to..."
Bridgee
"We tried Paris Butter for Sunday brunch. They were fully booked but they managed to find us a table outside under one of the heaters which suited us..."
Austin
"What a fantastic evening we had Friday night. My partner was celebrating his birthday and had flown from Australia for the occasion...."
Yumtum
"Went here for dinner a few nights ago and had an amazing time. The food was fantastic (the gin cured salmon and the beef cheek are to die for!) and..."
Olivia Thompson
"Great expectations but somehow disappointed?I was looking forward to visiting Paris Butter tonight but it didn't live up to the hype. Lovely..."
Melanie Hobcraft
"Absolutely Divine! True Ambrosia! I went to Paris Butter last weekend, as I had been hearing nothing but excellent reviews and hype, and I was..."
Pepper
"Such a wonderful experience! The food was so flavorful and looks gorgeous , the waiter and chef were friendly and professional. At the end, the chef..."
Silvia S
"We went to Paris Butter for the first time yesterday and we were not disappointed. We had a 7:30pm reservation for the 7 course menu. Every dish was..."
Renee Singh
"Would recommend. Worth Trying. Nested in a neighborhood setting, offers a more relaxed private dining experience where it feels the whole restaurant..."
Robert Zheng
"We visited just before New Years and had a fantastic meal (Evolution menu) with Wagyu rib and eye fillet as the mains. I loved every dish; the..."
Clare Milford
"Absolutely perfect. I had started to get a bit disillusioned with degustation fine-dining as the last few I've been to just hadn't met my..."
Andrew George
"ParisButter was highly recommended by our friend who goes there regularly and it didn’t disappoint. The service and ambience is elegant and the..."
David Kim
"Went in for the collaboration with Teresa, food and cocktails were perfect and was easily the best dining experience I have ever had. We even got to..."
Jimmy Whitefield
"Great restaurant. My wife and I dined here tonight and having heard of it before but never been, were looking forward to some fine food. We weren’t..."
Wade Booth
"Had a lovely evening here. Beautiful presentation. French style. Tasted delicious, but not as memorable as I would expected. The snacks were the..."
Hungry Teddy
"Fine dining at its finest. Had the great opportunity to dine here while they were having a collaboration with Lillius (another great fine dining..."
James Youn
Mr Morris
88/100 (378 ratings)
Restaurants
International
Vegan Options
New Zealand
International
Healthy
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Clams
Octopus
Lamb
Fish
Pork
Sit down
Healthy
International
New Zealand
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
Fine Dining
"We flew to Aukland for a night from Australia to have a birthday dinner and decided to dine at Mr Morris on recommendation from Trip Advisor forums. ..."
Arthur Shizas
"Absolutely brilliant dining experience. The 4 course selection was a journey through some classics reimagined brilliant new ways. For example, the..."
Timothy Hopgood
"I had an amazing dinner at Mr. Morris with my bestie to celebrate my birthday last night. The staff were welcoming and friendly. We ordered kitchen..."
Fiona Ma
"Amazing food and service. You have to try the beef tongue. Melts in the mouth. The combination with the korean rice cake and the sourness of the..."
Bartoq R
"This is such a truly fabulous restaurant. The food is absolutely delicious.We enjoyed the cheddar puff and chicken skins for starters followed by the..."
Greer Dyson
"Fantastic! We had the tasting menu and it was outstanding. The pork collar was exceptional. Also the service was great, very attentive and..."
Toni Gallot (Sakura_kiwi)
"Food Sensation. Every morsel of food made my mouth explode. It’s worth the money. Simple yet elegant decor. Team are friendly and waiters are..."
Brooke Fors
"This pace was crazy good, we had the blood pudding croissant, and chicken skin for the entree, both really tasty and interesting flavours in a good..."
Matt Wilson
"What a place. What a charm, what an experience. Service was outstanding. The food was delicious. You can tell that everyone is very passionate about..."
Alexandre Goux
"We planned to come here almost a year ago when they were voted Viva's top restaurant for 2022 but then lockdown happened and we only now just made it..."
Ruby K
"Mr. Morris is a must try for any foodie in Auckland. It's one of the few places to go to get extremely well prepared food and not feel rushed out of..."
Joseph Auslander
"Absolutely phenomenal food and service was impeccable. Cannot rate this place..."
Kyla James
"Every dish was stunning, the service immaculate. The four course tasting menu was perfect for a long lunch..."
Grace Lang
"Hats off to the chefs, they make very yummy creations. I wish we had extra bread to soak up all the rich and complex sauces that came with each..."
Stewart Wang
"Thoroughly enjoyable experience from the food to the service to the restaurant itself. Michael Meredith has created something special, which I urge..."
Lena Jenkins
"Fantastic new addition to Britomart! Michael Meredith can do no wrong! We came on Sunday for their long set lunch which was made up of a glass of..."
Amy Tam
"Me and my friend came here and chose the Chefs experience menu paired with wine. It was such a memorable experience and I have been spreading the..."
Christopher Ball
"Perfect experience. Excellent food, service and wines. Best place we ate at in Auckland. Paua is amazing. Steak was..."
Sam Sung
Fish Restaurant
88/100 (3097 ratings)
Restaurants
European
New Zealand
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
European
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Oyster
Crawfish
Risotto
Catfish
Mussels
Fish & chips
Rice pudding
Tuna
Salmon
Shrimp
Lamb
Pesto
Beef
Fish
Fish & Chips
Sashimi
Prawns
Pork
Pasta
Surf And Turf
Salad
Lasagne
Crab
Chocolate mousse
Scallops
Tempura
Clams
Sit down
New Zealand
European
Seafood
Serves Alcohol
Valet Parking
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Seating
Waterfront
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Validated Parking
Drinks
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Fine Dining
"Finally went for the Serendipity High Tea on Sunday. The waiter was nice enough to go through the menu with us and explain that because of Level 2..."
Nia Tupouniua
"The best thing in this resto is their food!!! I love the taste of their steak (my personal favourite), and would definitely go back again for more!..."
Jessa Camille Salado
"Honestly for a fancy place - it is not very fancy. Despite that, food was nice (though overpriced). I liked the tuna entree. Service was amazing..."
Sophia Ignateva
"View was fantastic. The kumara sourdough was great to start with. Queen crab was already cut so easy to eat. Everything was perfect. Amazing..."
Alice In New Zealand
"One of the best dining experiences I've had, staff were great and knowledgeable. The food highlighted NZ seafood perfectly and the location was very..."
Jason G
"Strongly recommend!Service: 5/5Food:5/5Environment:4.5/5Came here for dinner, wasn't a busy night. Food quality is high. Both..."
Serena L
"BJ was our server and he was absolutely beyond expectations, so lovely and made great conversations with us. We made sure to give him a nice tip he..."
Sacha
"Absolutely amazing. Lamb melts and it is beautifully cooked, the tooth fish even though it is not amazingly plated, all the flavours in the dish..."
Joana Arriaga
"One of my favorite restaurant in Auckland. 1. I love their view. Especially at just before sun set in the summer. 2. Main Food was like..."
Tearoa Brendon
"Very nice restaurant within Hilton Hotel. Great location, speechless views, nice food, wide wine selections and great services. Great place for..."
Becky Kuang
"Great restaurant and beautiful view located in Hilton hotel. Staff are nice and friendly. Definitely come back with my family again. Thanks. ..."
Chang Gyu Yoo
"Love this place for fine dining.  The restaurant is very elegant with sea/water view.  Also you get a nice view of the city and the "Cloud".  The..."
Desmond Chan
"awesome view with great food. I went to the place with my family. They all loved their dishes. I loved the lamb dish especially. and the dessert was..."
Min Jung Kwon
"Fantastic service! The food was fresh, the wine was flowing & stunning views. A great night out to celebrate my mum's retirement, and she was..."
Paulie
"Had a lovely experience here, the view from every seat is absolutely amazing during the sunset and you can definitely get some really nice gram..."
Louise
"One of the best dining experiences I have had in a long time! The service was impeccable & the the restaurant went above and beyond to cater to our..."
Lizzie
"Food was absolutely beautiful. We ordered the oysters, the kahawai tataki, lamb belly and salmon. The service was amazing and our waiter was..."
Angela Liu
"Very nice atmosphere, staffs are friendly. We ordered oysters, raw market fish oka and tiger prawns as starter. Oysters are super fresh and meaty ,..."
LLK
"Excellent harbor view and great ambience. Food was great and very well presented. The majority dishes were well cooked and flavored. The oysters..."
Lucy
"Came to the fish restaurant with my partner to celebrate Valentine’s Day. It was great. The food was absolutely amazing, service was great. Very..."
Prabhdeep
"Lovely view, fantastic food, nice service. I live next to Hilton,so I always came here with family for dinner. my daughter loves the crayfish mac n..."
LuNa The TuNa
"FISH is actually located within the Hilton Hotel which is at the very end of Princes Wharf, gotta go for a bit of a walk to get there, it's a nice..."
Tan Wang
"First Time Visiting On 26/12/2018 To Celebrate The Brother's Birthday. All I Can Say For Now Is That I Will Be Back Again Soon. lol . Everything..."
Reuben Grouchy Wee
"Fantastic view and beautiful foods. Staff are friendly and helpful. They made our Saturday lunch moment special and gorgeous. We had fish oka for..."
Pukeko
"Had the $88?89? 3 course meal for lunch. The food was delicious and filling, but in my opinion you pay for the view more so than the food. Although..."
J
"The place is amazing been here a lot of times, and the bar downstairs is a great place to relax before going to dinner or after.The waiters and..."
Kelvin
"I would have rated this place a 5 if we hadn't order the french fries. Everything was great, especially the fresh oysters. Our waiter told us they..."
BAbyWin
"Not as impressed as I thought I would be with this restaurant but it was still great. Wonderful service and great location over looking the harbour...."
Hilary Campbell
"This place is absolutely worth trying.The Char siu toothfish with braised silverbeet and barbequed onions is probably the best fish dish..."
Wapatino
"Amazing service, ambience and food. The restaurant lives up to their name by serving a variety of seafood items. Sashimi is a must try.. soo fresh!..."
Hungus Girl
"Seafood fine dining heaven! Came here with the hubby and in laws and upon entry we were blown away by the water views. Stunning! The service was..."
R-Dee Roche
"Went here for a random weekday late lunch. It was quite empty due to the lateness so service was amazing and helpful. They were flexible when we..."
Jasveen Kaur
"I love the clams and the crayfish. Food and environment are good. However, the service can't meet the standards for a fine dining..."
Chuling Jiang
"Nice food and nice view! The waiter recommended tooth fish to us, mouth feel was interesting, not like regular fish teast in my brain but we really..."
Idle Yao
"Fish is our go-to for breakfasts out because of the variety of food and excellent service. Each time has been wonderful to visit. We came as a party..."
Azana Bhatia
"Good place for fine dining. The food is good and the service is prompt. The Fish and Chips was perfectly cooked. Duck was over cooked but the creamy..."
Pradashnee Odiar
"Had a really awesome dinner here yesterday. The location is great, good water views and the interior is very clean with good decorations...."
Imperius Malekith
"This place has a magnificent view. WE had lunch on a very nice warm sunny day. The service was really good and prompt. The dishes of gnocchi and Farm..."
PK
"My impression on Fish wasn't great & that dissuaded me from returning for years. Today my wife & I had a lunch at Fish. Pork cheek croquettes went..."
STRADS
"Came in for Valentine's day a few years ago.Dessert was the best part of the meal. Salted caramel tasted amazing and would highly recommend it...."
Rosanne Choy
"2nd time here, the ambiance is great here. Quiet and beautiful views. Like going here than the viaduct area because it's too noisy at there. Prawns..."
Andrew Su
"good food and friendly staff. Had raw fish and beef tartare which tasted very nice. Fraser's choice - fish of the day(?) was awesome. However, taupo..."
W111
"Book a table here through First Table. We had the pork croquettes to start which had four pieces of bite sized portions and salad. It was..."
Karen
"I have been there to celebrate my birthday. The service was very good and i love the sea views. Ordered risotto, salmon and lamb. Taste was excellent..."
Chenlu Shi
"Fish and chips is delicious - nice ambience even though it seems a little understaffed. Will be back for more great seafood but tempted to try the..."
Mark Chua
"Beautiful surroundings. Ordered some nice oysters, $5 ea however quite small size for a $5. Ordered the medium cooked Taupo eye fillet for myself but..."
LisaH
"Views and atmosphere were amazing, and so was service. The waitress who served us was so nice and caring, coming to check up on us to ensure..."
Christine Lee
"Was our first time eating at this restaurant and we had a wonderful experience. We ordered the lamb rump, market fish and the scotch fillet. All..."
Kaizeen Kolah
"Lovely setting, attentive staff and very yummy food prepared and served at our table by our excellent chef, Fraser. The only one little disappointing..."
Jasmine
"Me and my friend grabbed a deal off grab one and had a beautiful lunch looking out from the sunny deck. It seemed like they had a special..."
Yuko Saito
"Really enjoyed my experience with Fish. It has a really classy feel and would be perfect for a special occasion or romantic date, particularly at..."
Sandy Hsiao
"Went there for lunch today, lovely view of the harbour. very nice and quiet place. The food was nice and fresh. Chicken breast was so tender and..."
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"Not bad at all! Was quite impressed with the quality of food and the service. Their steak was well cooked and I really enjoyed it. Would go again..."
Rown
"Amazing service and staff extremely professinal. Valet parking is a plus. Food was definitely amazing and well presented. I hope they bring the big..."
SMINT400
"Delicately designed, Fish by Hilton is a keeper for your special treat, for an anniversary celebration, for your business dinner or just come and..."
Angel Deng Yun
"I've been here for business and for personal visits and it stands up to my service test everytime. Great service and amazing food. We celebrated our..."
Ryan The Lion
"Came here for ab anniversary dinner. The restaurant is beautiful, next to pier. Atmosphere was very nice. The service was awesome! We got some bread..."
Joanne Chiang
"Came here for the New Year's Eve dinner- six course set menu. Everything started off well, except they were still preparing our table when we walked..."
Aimee R
"Went there with BF for dinnerMost of customer dining on the night was tourism, kids playing outside which was a bit a bit unpleasant.Food..."
Maybeping
"My partner took me here for my birthday and we got a seat next to the window. The view of the ocean was absolutely stunning on the sunny day. If you..."
Michelle S
"Lovely restaurant with gorgeous relaxing views. The service was good although could be abit more attentive, refilling our glasses and taking our..."
Donna&Shane
"We don't eat seafood so going to a restaurant with a major focus on seafood would seem like an odd choice - there is a long back story, and to be..."
RaeRae Johnson
"Awesome. Great view and dining experiences. Food is great! Grilled fish is awesome crispy and juicy! Salmon also great! Fresh and yummy! Love..."
Nora C Wang
"The views are great of the harbour  from just about every table and its all very modern and fresh. The main meal was well presented and the flavours..."
Neil Fibbens
"Been there once, had a really good time there. The environment was superb. Friendly staffs with super good customer service. The food quality was..."
Jennifer King
"One of the best meals I have had in a number of years. Perfect size and combination of flavours. The scallops were small, tender and moist and..."
Vicki Hamilton
"Had a celebratory dinner here and also to see what the fuss was all about. We ordered the market fish and oysters, and the milk meringue dessert...."
Adeline
"Nice&modern place, had a peaceful seaview with sunset. Oyster with roe was quite fresh. We had clam chowder and pig cheek for entree. Both are..."
Carina Chang
"Second time at FISH and it's still as great as the last time! The ambience and service was amazing as usual. I especially love the spacious set up,..."
TheSecretFoodie
"Fish has a beautiful outlook. We were here early and watched the sun setting over the water from our table. The service was fantastic and food..."
Kelly Sanderson
"Went here on Thursday 14 March 2013, with a friend Peter Phelan, we had freshly shackled bluff oysters & Daniel Le Brun Champagne - OMG was just..."
David Purvis
"Fancy food at fancy prices and while it is delicious and service is on point i can't help but think- i am inside a hotel! I think it is much nicer to..."
Rachel P
"More and more, I love hotel restaurants. They’re simple, not usually dependent on media hype and are consistently good.At a seafood..."
UltimateOmNoms
"Decided to try this restaurant, overall great experience. Food and service was good and staff were friendly throughout. Mains were delicious and they..."
Nathalie
"We visited Fish to celebrate a 50th birthday.  The food was delicious and the waiter we had was fantastic to put up so well with some of..."
Zamily
"Are here a few months ago with a grabone voucher. I had the tempura prawns and pork belly for main. Food was yummy! Atmosphere a bit lacking...."
Lacey Thompson
"We went here a couple of weeks ago to celebrate a girlfriend's birthday. I booked in advance weeks before but we still had to go with a 2pm booking...."
Fiona M
"Excellent Food, good and prompt service. The best part about the restaurant is the views across the harbour. The prawns I ordered were done perfectly..."
Vikas Yadav
"Had a Fabulous Lunch at  Fish and loved the fish. We opted for Set lunch menu . For me a Good restaurant need to please all senses Specially View ,..."
Aalok Singh
"Had the Ceviche here. Its was absolutely awesome. Best Ceviche I've tasted in a long time. The only slight downside was the guys at the counter. They..."
Josh Law
"Only tried the caramel mousse, popcorn and salted caramel ice-cream while at the taste of Auckland. The dessert was sweet and packed full of flavour..."
HJ
"The raw fish was to die for. This was the first dish we had when we arrived at Taste of Auckland and boy did it set the standard high! Super light,..."
Natalie Iva
"There is probably a correlation between the simplicity of a restaurant's name and the quality of their dining experience, eg Fish, Ostro, Grove, Masu..."
Frank
"Delicious food beautiful views and reasonable prices! Complimentary parking is a bonus too when it's available. Would definitely recommend this place..."
Emma Grey
"My wife and I had our wedding lunch here as we wanted something special. We had the 3 course meal and the price we paid was definitely worth it. The..."
Anna Fajardo
"What a dining experience! Attentive service and FRESH seafood with lots of interesting spins. We dined as a group so had a chance to sample many..."
Christine
"Came here for a work function and we had a set menu. Fine dining at its best. The food was incredible - fresh, top quality ingredients cooked..."
Charlene Weaver
"I really love Fish. The location and view is amazing . It's a really relaxed, chilled out place to dine. I especially like having lunch here. The..."
Nicky
"There may be plenty of fish in the sea, but few are like FISH. For one, the restaurant has a breathtaking view of the Auckland harbour. One that..."
Danny
"I was fortunate enough to have my boyfriend to take me to FISH for a valentines day dinner. It was a great night with complementary Champaign on..."
Caroline Barrett
"My partner and I come here for dinner every couple of months or so and we are never dissapointed! The staff are lovely and and the food is..."
Maddie
"Was here few nights ago and got to say the meal was fantastic, service was brilliant and price was reasonable. We Will definitely come..."
Norman W Saputra
"Came here for a two course lunch. Spent a while trying to find the restaurant - no signage! - but was greeted to a phenomenal view and interior on..."
Emily Pavey
"Amazing service and beautiful food. I have not even one complaint from this place. Quiet, elegant and warm. View is fabulous at night. I loved all..."
Vangirl
"We were 7 family memberrs out to celebrate a birthday & the verdict.....Amazing! Food, Service, Ambiance all 5+ stars & the view, only problem was..."
Michelle Small
"I came here for a good friends birthday. The service was professional and friendly and the waiters even made a few jokes which was awesome...."
Aniva Huang
"Rather quiet on the occasions that we've visited - which is quite sad as this really is a fine restaurant. Of special note is the venison I had,..."
Gentlepig
"We had dinner here to celebrate a special birthday. It was one of the nicest meals we have ever had. We enjoyed the whole experience from the moment..."
Liam Buckley
"We had dinner here last night to celebrate my fiancés work achievements. The decor was magical. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The..."
Sydelle King
"Went here just last night for my partners bday. The interior is so beautiful, I fell in love with it when I walked in. It's so beautiful, calm and..."
SHIKA 🍇
"Took my parents to a birthday lunch for my mum here, had some nice views as we managed to get a window seat. Very tidy dining area.Got the..."
Missillicit
"I organised my husbands 40th at FISH. Their set lunch menu catered beautifully for the 15 adults and 9 children that attended. I was worried that the..."
Vanessa Morris
"Amazing scenary!!!Delicious food Great service!!When you enter its just like the magazines with the photoshops done The amount of..."
PiggyBear
"Service from Reuben was excellent. Food was wonderful, view not as great as expected as we sat on the West side. We booking request a table on the..."
Chch Chick
"Service was pretty wonderful. Food didn't live up to expectations but was still delicious! For the price and Taste of food, I probably won't look at..."
Eva Zhu
"I came here last year with family for my brothers birthday. The lunch specials are extremely good value for money, we were so full by the end of the..."
J.T547
"I wanted to take a colleague from Sydney somewhere that showed off our gorgeous harbour and beautiful food. We were not disappointed. The food was..."
Wendy Hewson
"my husband took me here when he proposed.. it was lovely and intimate and the view of the sea perfect .. the seared tuna was cooked perfectly and I..."
Grace Sifa
"Dined here for partners birthday last night. Food, service, ambience of the place - was amazing! By far the best seafood restaurant in Auckland...."
Jean Lee
"Hilton Hotel firstly one of the finest Establishments in Auckland water FrontGreat And Luxurious venue Excellent Food Presentation highly..."
Andre Dez Toparea
"I was immediately struck with how light and spacious the setting was for this place. We sat outside and enjoyed beautiful views and sea breezes..."
Kershia
"Fish is located at an amazing location with a view. I went with my partner on a weekday afternoon for their 3 courses set lunch at $49..."
M_food Lover
"My partner and I loved our experience at Fish - we were greeted warmly and looked after well by friendly staff - My partner had natural oysters (not..."
Karen Brooks
"Nicely laid out and excellent service. The food itself was good without being anything at all extraordinary. Perhaps just lacked a depth of..."
Ed Porter
"The views were great and matched the food and atomsphere perfectly. Everything from the service to the food was exceptional. We went there for lunch..."
Anu Devi
"This place is breathtaking. The beautiful view on the viaduct front and all the interior is magical. Had an amazing ten course degustation hosted by..."
Hannah Short
"I wanted to dine somewhere with a good view so I decided to bring along my group of friends to visit Fish and while the view was breathtaking I was..."
Extra Boon
"Free Valet Parking! This will be the biggie for parking in central CBD.The fish was fresh as expected, tempura prawns did not..."
Tony Ma
"The service here is top notch. Friendly, knowledgable and attentive. Nice location with views out over the water. I'm pretty sure they offer free..."
RH
"Had dinner here last night with a group of six, food was amazing, our waitress ruby was great, and the kitchen was very accommodating with dietary..."
Captain
"Good experience. Impromptu visit with a friend, food good but service excellent. Probably would want to take in the view during the day or early..."
Ben Mcguinness-Ngatai
"Great experience. I came to celebrate my partner's birthday and it was simply amazing. We both had appetizer, mains and desserts and they were simply..."
Jk
"FINE dining! Yip yip yip. Really surprised at the mixed feedback for the service was faultless. The meal - phenomenal. We are foodies and great home..."
Donna Bray
"Had lunch there today... amazing. The food was fantastic and our waiter was really great he was so on to it, sometimes he had been and cleared the..."
Carole
"FISH is by far our favourite fine dining restaurant. The prices may be a bit steep but the quality of the food definitely makes up for it. Have been..."
Kat M
"Was taken out to lunch here as part of a large group celebration. The view is fabulous but there is something a little sterile about the general feel..."
Anna Margaret
"Had a very delicious meal, the tuna was devine! I thought the location and the staff attention was extremely good. Was very impressed overall and..."
Marsha Laskey
"Excellent lunch, fantastic service, well priced, and beautiful view. Highly recommended. The set menu included fish pies, fantastic tuna..."
Tornado
"Had lunch today, 3 course august special 39 dollars per person.Very good service, friendly and professional. Nice view over the harbour, the..."
De Water
"It was our first visit to Fish and will be followed by many more. We have enjoyed Shane Yardley's cooking in other restaurants however at Fish we..."
Gary
"OMG! Exquisite food, lovely attentive and personable service (Thanks Eddie, wonderful), and a view to die for! This must be Auckland's best kept..."
Nicole Abbott
"Unfortunately didn't hear back re booking but fronted up anyway. Met by maitre de who admitted he read the booking but didn't reply!On being..."
Jan Olissoff
"We had a wonderful time at Fish last weekend. Our waitress was friendly, attentive and created a great atmosphere for us. It was a nice surprise at..."
Palm
"This place is fantastic!!!! Get a table outside as the view is fabulous and the gas fires are gorgeous if it gets chilly. Don't worry as it's all..."
Nicki John
"An awesome 5 star dining experience!..For our 5th wedding anniversary I decided to take my wife out to Fish. Saw their impressive online menu and was..."
Al Kumar
"Enjoyed a lovely pre-xmas diner treat here last week, the service was impeccable and could not be faulted, the bread and tomato mousse was..."
Leigh Beattie
""FISH" is the new "White", having enjoyed a perfectly cooked lunch this week its so much much more than a name change. The upgrade comes courtesy of..."
Love Food
"Managed to score a 5 course degustation menu from grab one... Was not disappointed. We had excellent food and service. Because it is a hotel..."
Brunchalicious
"FISH is located on Level One of the Hilton on Princes Wharf and as soon as you walk up the stairs the ambiance is exactly what you expect from the..."
EatsByZee
"One of the best so far...It feels like heaven...plus it got the most beautiful views of sea. Great Service, Loved the food esp. the Liquid Nitrogen..."
Nickgill88
"Was having a catch up with a group of friends and we went to FISH at the Hilton (down viaduct). It was absolutely gorgeous. The view, the customer..."
Heartshrooms
"Wow! A family celebration took us to a long table beautifully set up with stunning views out to the harbour on one side and of the port on the east..."
Maggie G
"Beautiful ambience, exremely hospitable staff.. this is a must visit place for all sea food lovers.. One thing that need a special mention is their..."
Sonal
"I went to Fish with a big family group for a long weekend lunch; there were about 20 of us including small children. The restaurant is situated on..."
Alistair Ross
"Excellent views of the harbour and truly magical on a sunny evening. A bit hit and miss with the food though- sometimes it's outstanding, sometimes..."
Kate W
"Fancy place for any celebrations. Quality customer service and attention to details beyond expectations. Was a lovely night to have dinner in this..."
Arlene Barraca
"Went for breakfast. Called first to see if non -resident can walk-in for breakfast. On the other side of phone they advised you don’t need to book..."
Gagandeep Singh
"Very delightful dinner, great service and atmosphere. We had the taste of fish set menu at $110 per person, it was worth of it! Will definitely..."
Hyunjeong Kim
"Great service from.the staff. Food was excellent. Great presentation. Even a bday dessert. Thank..."
Steven L
"Visited for the buffet breakfast was a lovely location with great views. The selection was good but not large. The hot section was great but the..."
Mia Pacey
"Best octopus I've ever had. The crayfish is incredible and the team at Fish even put together a plate to celebrate our..."
Mariette Cameron
"Very pleasant atmosphere with great food and discreet and excellent staff. Fool was right size and perfectly seasoned and very tasty. If you enjoy..."
Zorko Sostaric
"I absolutely loved my dining experience at FISH. The food was very good and clearly brought out a fancy, fine dining vibe to it. However some dishes..."
Rosie When
"Went there for lunch today, lovely view of the harbour. very nice and quiet place. The food was nice and fresh. Chicken breast was so tender and..."
Icy Guo
"I had quite a good time today in the restaurant, i bring my mom go there for her birthday, and i just have a quick word talks about birthday, then !..."
xiao ling
"The food is just spectacular - I'm not a big beef fan but the beef wellington was so juicy and tender, the best I've ever had. The starters have a..."
Lili Mann
"Wow delicious Breakfast. Great view from outdoor tables. Food were freshly cooked. Reasonable price with lots of options to choose. Didn’t give a..."
Aryan pandya
"I love the wagyu entree, so yum 😋. We're eating right next to the balcony, a lovely sea view. It's a nice venue for a big group to dine..."
Ayu Rachman
"Fish has a gorgeous location, and wall to ceiling glass windows to let you enjoy it. The interior is well decorated, with many different types of..."
Mini Rag
"Excellent service and wonderful location! Got to experience this lovely place thanks to First Table and what a delightful spot it's located in. Loved..."
Shaun Young
"The view from the restaurant was stunning at sunset. We both had the foccacia bread as an entree followed by the eye fillet which was perfectly..."
Anjuli Mack
"We stayed in so went for breakfast and dinner here. Both meals lovely. Staff lovely . Great views. Dinner menu lots of choices, breakfast not so much..."
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Gusto At The Grand
87/100 (1907 ratings)
Restaurants
European
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Gluten Free Options
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Risotto
Prosciutto
Mussels
Focaccia
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Beef Cheeks
Calamares
Juice & Smoothies
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Lamb
Bruschette
Antipasti
Pesto
Pancakes
Ragu
Fish
Prawns
Eggplant
Rum Baba
Pork
Tiramisu
Pasta
Salad
Meatballs
Clams
Juice & Smoothies
Duck
Octopus
Calamari
Sit down
Italian
European
Valet Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
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Highchairs Available
Full Bar
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Mid-range
"17th October 2018Excellent, good quality, tasteful foodBeautiful and classy ambianceLoved the puttanescaGood value for money..."
Maricor Sunga
"The octopus made me want to grow 8 mouths so I could eat more of it simultaneously. Amazing staple Italian dishes done beautifully. Also superb..."
Bella Qian
"Gorgeous Italian food. The gnocchi is TO-DIE-FOR! Great service in a romantic setting. I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu, as..."
Famished
"Amazing place to have lunch. Food was great and service was fast. Love everything, especially the meat tartare. Pork belly and beef cheeks for mains..."
Oriental Doll
"Gusto at the Grand provided a combination of fine dining and authenticity. Every dish ordered managed to impress me in terms of flavour and..."
Louise
"Tucked inside the back of the Sky City Grand, away for the hustle & bustles. Great atmosphere, especially up at the bar or the chef’s table right..."
Manz
"We came here for a birthday party and shared dishes. We ordered the pappardelle duck (yum), risotto (yum), fried potatoes (no flavour), fried chicken..."
Adrianna
"I think this is my new favourite go to place for pasta! not only was the ambience great, the food was second to none. we ordered the Duck parpadelle,..."
Dora The Food Explorer
"“Historically Italian Food is made to be shared. This continues at Gusto at the Grand”, this is what’s written on the top of the menu at Gusto..."
Ang Sarap
"With so many amazing Italian restaurants throughout Auckland, I wouldn’t have expected to find my favorite one tucked away inside the SkyCity..."
Gourmet Vegetarians
"Make it a 4.5 as almost perfect.  The only negative was having to wait for someone to take my order for a glass of wine despite them knowing I would..."
Glenn P
"A really lovely place with great food and service. Had my dad’s birthday dinner and ordered a few dishes to share. The octopus carpaccio was..."
Nekokoko
"Good food and excellent service. The staff are friendly and welcoming. We did really enjoy the time being here. Defintely will come back next time...."
Katy Tran
"My solid go-to for an Italian fare - Gusto at The Grand is always a good time, no matter what size your party is. Shared-dish style dining with a..."
Eileen
"I have been to this restaurant in valentine's day. I ordered a scallop risotto with green beans. The scallop is fresh and yummy. The risotto is well..."
Paul McDonald
"We had the breakfast buffet here (Around $32 pp) while we stayed at the Grand Hotel and I must say the food is of high quality. The salmon wings and..."
G1k
"Came here for a birthday lunch. To start off we ordered the Limoncello Fever cocktail and Cucumber Mint Lemonade Mocktail. Didn't enjoy the cocktail..."
Tarun Parmar
"Packed for a tuesday night but what a wonderful venue. Potatoes were very nice as was the bread and balsmic. Opted for riccotta and spinich canneloni..."
Flippynz
"Always visit Gusto when we stay at Skycity. Mushroom/gnocchi is the BEST you will ever get.Recommended to all who appreciate quality..."
Marcus
"Located at the Sky City Grand Hotel, landed up with a few colleagues here for lunch. Setting of a fine dine, vast menu for food and drinks specially..."
MANSI BHALARIA
"I feel like I need to give this a 5 star because it's really fancy?? But also they did a fantastic job splitting the bill like 10 ways so that was..."
Carmelia Ng
"The meals are to die for. Sampled a few meals(vegeterian) and everything from the presentation, taste and smell was magnificent. The service was..."
Nyasha Makunga
"Beautiful Italian restaurant with handmade pasta. We tried the restaurant month deal and loooved their pizzetta with sweet ricotta and honey! The..."
Annie Ren
"Excellent authentic Italian restaurant at Sky City GrandClassy presentationTop quality staff as expectedThe food is quite..."
Glenn Town
"We came here for the restaurant menu. A small pizette with ricotta and honey for entree. An interesting start but everyone on the table loved it. The..."
Dxlche
"Very, very good, authentic Italian. Excellent sharing menu with unusual combinations that delight. Good wine list too. One of the best in..."
Hounds
"The food was excellent, we started with the mussels, and moved on to lamb cutlets, snapper and the king prawns, the duck fat roasted potatoes were..."
Paula Jane Wright
"Awesome place. Came here for dinner once and we were really impressed. The food tasted great and the portions were pretty decent. A little..."
Jess
"Was a lovely place to dine in. We had a longer wait than expected for our main courses however I thought the staff were friendly and the restaurant..."
Jessica Marie Violet
"Went to Gusto’s for my birthday dinner. A lovely night. Had housemade ricotta with pine nuts with the pizzetta and perfect salty prosciutto. Main..."
Dolce Far Niente
"Really nice food with very polite and friendly waiters, the waitress who served us was extremely accommodating to us since this was our first time..."
Heidi Chapman
"Another quiet coffee spot that I favour for when I’m meeting clients around Sky City or just after a place where I can get sit down have a nice..."
Medium_Rare
"Had a meal here (for work) on Friday night. Started with the fried calamari and pork and veal meatballs (not pictured). Both dishes were beautifully..."
Keri Williams
"I moved from Melbourne, Australia and have grown up with Italian family friends hosting fresh pasta nights with Home made desserts to follow. I have..."
Dorothyveaila
"Was staying in the hotel and find this restaurant very convenient and elegant to dine in. Had lunch here and the staff member was definitely very..."
Msav
"Working our way along Federal St. we had to give this place a go. The ambience is nice, elegant and modern, very fitting of the/matching of the..."
Jeffie
"Slightly different.Compared to whats on the street this brings a more European feel in food selection. Satisfying and hits the spot. I..."
Tony Ma
"Can not rate high enough, absolutely stunned, after travelling Italy for 2 months wow wow wow, we were in heaven and that's just on the entree......"
Rach Hill
"I have been here with my colleagues. we have ordered Bruschetta, calamari, duck fat chips, meatball panini and garlic bread for entre, in the main..."
Bhagyesh Prabhumirashi
"Been here a few times and had decent food all visits! Service has been attentive but not to the point of annoying. The bucatini is..."
Sheena
"Beautiful interior, great service & delicious food. I loved every single dishes we had tonight. The Gnocchi was outstanding as they have reinvented..."
Chico
"Delicious, modern Italian food. The Girls Day Out $49 pp menu was excellent value. Staff were friendly and helpful, multiple staff waited our..."
Leenix
"Set lunch menu @ $45 is a bargain and shared plates was ideal for our group. Definitely recommend the bruschetta, beef cheeks and the salted caramel..."
Annette Morrissey
"My favorite Italian restaurant... i perceived it to be the best in Auckland. Sheek and street style italian place. Warm vibrant and relaxed..."
Arpita Mandal
"Had Mother's Day Lunch - started off with meatballs which were tender and yummy followed by duck pappardelle...and braised cuttlefish. Food very..."
Hungry D
"Fine dining but one of the very best. We started the evening with cocktails of which they had a wide range of beer, wine, moctails and cocktails. The..."
Amorita Maharaj
"Let's start with the squid ink risotto. The risotto was beautifully cooked and tasted wonderful. The spaghetti had plenty of clams but I did find the..."
Sabrina Chae
"I’ve only been to Gusto once (back in 2015). I was impressed with the quality of food and had no real complaints about service.My..."
Raymond Tiong
"Not a 5 due to service, but first the FOOD.Wow their house bread is incredible- such a lovely texture and perfect to dip into the orgy mushroom..."
Thegreeats
"Thoroughly enjoyed the food here!Top recommendations:- the bread, they kept it coming all night! Thank you!- puttanesca, loved the..."
LAC
"Had a really lovely dinner at Gusto tonight, it was my first time at this restaurant and I leave with a desire to return to try the rest of the menu..."
Philip Doyle
"Flawless evening. Service was impeccable, very helpful wait staff. I really liked this place, my first visit and i will definately return. They..."
FJ
"10/10 for service, good food and wine. Both lamb and pasta dishes were cooked to perfection. Food came out quickly. Our waitress, Saara was..."
Nitasha Raj
"nottt quite the best servicei was sitting at the table for a long time and wasnt asked if i wanted to order a drink and it felt like staff were..."
Misery 306090
"Great service and food. Our waiter was friendly, appropriately chatty and helpful. The food was varied and tasty. I went with some fussy friends and..."
Bex Ellis
"First of all, the service there was very good. Ordered one pumpkin pasta and one salad as lunch.  Raw food materials were fresh. Taste was clear and..."
Michelle Hwang
"This restaurant is going to be info one of my favourites, I went to celebrate my partners birthday and the service and food where completely..."
Nfp
"Lovely authentic ltalian food, everything we tasted on the menu was a 'taste sensation' super helpful and friendly staff and the decor was cool also...."
Lucy Fitzgerald
"Went for the #Restaurant of the month# menu, went to Gusto the following night we went to Masu, our traumatic heart has been quickly healed by Gusto...."
Chelsea
"Had a wonderful dinner tonight with my friend the decor is very stylish, sophisticated and grand with the chandeliers they also have a separate area..."
Foa Pili
"Wow i really had a great experience at gusto in the sky city hotel. Really nice atmosphere and also the service was superb. The restaurant itself has..."
Issie
"Gusto is really, really fabulous. It is certainly grand, with a huge dining area, chef's table and roomy, sophisticated vibe. The whole fish is..."
Chelsea
"Amazing, authentic Italian food! We sat at the bar in the kitchen which was surprisingly a great seat as we were able to watch the chefs prepare our..."
Marley
"Beautiful restaurant in the Skycity Grand Hotel. One of my favourite Italian restaurants so far. But note they are more on the salty side, but their..."
ShoRt
"My partner and I came here for dinner and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, the stand out dishes for me were the grilled Snapper and warm chocolate..."
Lucy
"Exactly what you would expect from a restaurant leaded by a Celebrity Chef. Top quality ingredients, instagramable dishes and of course, delicious!..."
Good Advisor
"When you pay almost $70 for brekkie for two one expects $70 worth of service and food. So apart from the over churned thick butter hollandaise we got..."
Sungsam7
"Went with 6 girlfriends and it was one of the best dinner nights out. The matridee sat us at the chefs table which was located in the kitchen. It was..."
Lauren Bernays
"Dined here with my partner tonight. Love the decor & ambiance of this place it's very intimate & perfect for a date night. The staff are all lovely &..."
Sarah S
"Loved this place, came in as casuals and we were really looked after like we were guests. Went for breakfast and had the cooked and continental...."
Amanda B
"Almost couldn't find the place since it was hidden behind the reception on the Grand Hotel.The service here is exceptional. The wait staff..."
Benedict Uy
"Highly recommended for all occasions! Food is delicious and the service compliments it. Staffs are always friendly and professional. Must go if you..."
Jhk
"Chose Gusto with my partner on our last night in Auckland before flying home to Aus so was really looking forward to a pleasant evening to round off..."
Reyhan Lange-Kapancioglu
"Buona sera! Can't go wrong with the calamari (yum yum!)in an Italian🇮🇹 restaurant! The mushroom with ricotta gnocchi was super! We didn't..."
JJJiiiiAn
"We came here for dinner and WOW... I'm not a huge fan of Italian as it can be abit rich/creamy for me BUT I will come back here! The crab meat pasta..."
Donna&Shane
"Decided to come here for lunch one day and I'm glad I did! Our waitress was super helpful and always checked up on us to see if everything was okay...."
Samantha Gemmell
"Visited Gusto for second time after having Christmas Diner there. It was the most pleasant and enjoyable evening. From the moment we arrived..."
Marcia Oates
"Gusto at the Grand is within the SkyCity Grand Hotel & somewhat tucked away - this can make it harder to find, but also means it's a little more..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Been here a few times and always loved it. Today was lunch with a friend. Amazing service, attentive but not annoying. We had pasta from the $19 Jan..."
Gabrielle Shrives
"Overview: Fine dining at an Italian restaurant unlike any other. What can be expected though is the cooking expertise essential to a restaurant of..."
Audric Kam
"My most loved Italian place so far in town. The food was simply delicious. The meatballs were the best soaked in home made tomato sauce. Not a cheap..."
Christian
"Gusto cooks Italian simply, rustically and beautifully. The dish of the night has to be the meatballs. The juicy, tender meatball is seasoned to..."
Travels4Food
"I have been here over 10 times with my sister and family. The service is always great. The staff are friendly and very accommodating. We have gotten..."
Marina
"I dined at Gusto at the Grand with a couple of friends, and had a fun Italian-style dining experience. Gusto is located on the ground floor of The..."
L.E.N.S
"We had a private dinner for 12 and were afforded a room at the end of the main restaurant. The room was wonderful with an Oak ceiling and dimmed..."
Russell Vincent
"One of my favourite restaurants. We normally start with the garlic and rosemary pizza, the fried calamari and the pea and mint bruschetta. The pizza..."
Maddie
"Simple and delicious with classic flavours. Gusto just cannot do wrong in my eyes. The chargrilled octupus is to die for. And the Lewis Road..."
Leila Khan
"I had the most gorgeous dinner here with a friend. Being a vegetarian had the "orgy of mushrooms, clevedon buffalo ricotta gnocchi"- absolutely..."
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"After being told we had to wait around an hour and a half for a seat at Depot for dinner on a Tuesday night( as expected), we decided to just try..."
Kellie Lee
"We had a family dinner at Gusto at the Grand tonight. It was such a fun experience, because we were seated at the Chef's table, which is literally..."
Nicky
"Service with a smile and simple clean dishes is on order at Gusto.We were seated at a high table in the dimly lit area behind the bar but this..."
Jaffa
"Gusto at the Grand is as it suggests - there's a sense of grandeur regarding the establishment. From entrance, the dining area is hidden from the..."
Gentlepig
"We had read an article on the Gusto at the Grand in Viva a few weeks ago recommending the Italian lunch on Sunday, so today we went with high..."
Lochbuie
"The best service I've ever had at high class resteraunt, waiters offered explain the menu and suggested perfect sides for our meals. There were..."
Jakarra Brady
"Business dinner at gusto last night. Had the privilege of being at the chef's table. Absolutely amazing experience. We trusted the chef and boy was..."
Jay
"Ate here last week, had the veal and carpaccio, both were beautiful. Atmosphere was nice, spacious and roomy. The chefs table looked fun and I'd..."
Geoff Cronhelm
"Having been to the Grill a few times and being a fan of Italian food I took my family to Gusto. We arrived after a comedy show and the service was..."
Fylde
"Came here for dinner mid week. Restaurant was busy and had good friendly vibe. Could not fault the service which was friendly, informed and..."
Stephen Potter
"We came here on Valentine's Day and has the Valentine's Day set menu. Since it was our first time here having a set menu was a good idea..."
Aniva Huang
"I have to admit that I was at Gusto quite some time ago, closer to the beginning of the year. Thoroughly enjoyed the meal though. They had a 2..."
Eli A
"The back story : I first encountered Gusto when visiting Skycity Grand Hotel. Mesmerised by its grand decor, the chandeliers outside and the spacious..."
A Culinary Affair
"Nov 2015Back for more, I think I'm a regular here now! I just can't get a good enough warming chocolate fix anywhere else! That hot chocolate..."
Paris
"Delicious italian food served in a luxurious place. Great setting and atmosphere. Great varieties of Italian pasta. Very friendly staff who made my..."
Annette Wong
"Had my birthday dinner last night with frnds at gusto and it turned out to be a gr8 hit....the food ws just fabulous... authentic italian food.. gr8..."
Mitali Mohan
"Great service but food not to our liking! Calamari a bit dry, meatballs nothing special, grilled octopus a bit bitter, pasta and risotto was okay but..."
Tess
"We were really impressed by this place overall. The food is of a great quality and genuinely really tasty. The service was outstanding.They have..."
Tony Frost
"Being based in an international hotel lifts the service to another level. The menu is based on sharing plates which allows you to sample a wide range..."
David Boshier
"Wonderful! We had new year's eve dinner here at Gusto and couldn't have gone better! Before coming to the restaurant I had mixed expectations because..."
Ninjunkie
"My better half had an advance encounter with Gusto and enjoyed it so much that I had to see for myself.  It is difficult to accurately judge, as we..."
Gus
"Federal Street is famous with the line-up of award-winning eateries, especially after Masu swept up the coveted Restaurant of the Year after Depot..."
UltimateOmNoms
"Absolutely outstanding. Very engaging service. We were with a group of 6 which is the best way to do it as you can get to try a variety of dishes...."
Jo Y
"After being in Italy it's hard to find nz Italian that measures up. Gusto does and would have got 5/5 but for the costs. Very good Italian wine..."
Kerry Knight
"I have some wonderful friends and last weekend, they took the time to celebrated my birthday with an amazing dinner at Gusto at the Grand. An Italian..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"I have wanted to try Gusto for several months, so thought a romantic dinner would be a perfect excuse. We ordered a lovely bottle of red wine, the..."
Muy-Cheng Lov
"We dined here on Friday night, arriving at 7.30pm. There seemed to be a little confusion over our booking but we were shown to a table quickly and..."
Wolfie W
"We arrived at Gusto at around 6pm, and were promptly seated (a group of seven). We were waited by the manager of the restaurant who's service was..."
Aidan
"We celebrated the birthday of one of our best friends with a meal at Gusto, Skycity. We left the choice of appetizers to the kitchen and were not..."
Hamish Caithness
"Gusto (pronounced guh-stoh, definitely not goose-toh) at The Grand is Sean Connolly’s latest restaurant in the SkyCity complex (after the superb..."
Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks
"Had such a lovely dinner at Gusto. Service was great, all waiters very accommodating. We had the pork fat potatos, gnocchi and beef cheeks. The warm..."
Julia Zhou
"We stayed at the grand by sky city it was very easy location for us as we woke up and headed down to level 3 in the same building. Friendly service..."
Sinae Yang
"We stayed at the Sky City Grand and had the buffet breakfast here at the Gusto on 3 occasions. Great selection from egg, bacon, sausage hot breakfast..."
Muthumal Perera
"Decided to try this restaurant for home made pasta dishes. Tried 2 different pastas: one with pumpkin and another one with spicy pork sausage..."
Deanna
"We went to the Gusto last night and had the best time! The food was just beautiful and the service was great. Our waitress was very attentive and..."
Natasha Pezic
"The food here was excellent. Everything is meant to be shared so you can order a few things to try. From the antipasti menu we had the ricotta with..."
Kevin Marquez
"If you are looking for delicious pasta - this is the place. Located on the ground floor of Skycity hotel, I first thought that it would be like a bar..."
Andrei Diomidov
"We really enjoyed the dinner here, especially the pasta. Conveniently located in the Aerospace City. The food is medium in size but delicious! The..."
Ruby Heleno
"Beautiful atmosphere. Nice staffs. Great dishes. Baked eggplants parmigiana was great! It is the best dish for us. Mushroom ricotta gnocci is nice..."
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"Eaten here a couple of times. This time I had the parpadelle which was amazing. The garlic pizza was also really tasty. Also had the orange mocktail..."
Kelv
"One of Auckland’s best restaurants. Food is always cooked to perfection. The Sardinia pasta and Nutella Bombalini are incredible (you can’t go..."
Jazzy
"This spot is amazing! Gusto at the grand is one of Auckland CBD's best-hidden gems. Coffee and food are both exceptional! Operating out of..."
Liam Gubb
"Disappointed by the dry pork belly but the staff more than made up for this with their attentive service and dessert on the house. I can never..."
Jordan Lee
"A nice place to have dinner with your special friend. Staff are professional and friendly, the food quality I experienced was A+. Car parks are..."
Reza MDI
"We were strangely the only customers on a Saturday afternoon. The service was fast. Sadly they don't do the canoli anymore. The ricotta and pizza..."
Yasheeka Bertram
"Today I bring my little one to a "Pizza making class for kids" while waiting I had a glass of wine and pasta, the service is amazing so kind so..."
Gerardo Caballero
"Dined here with my family, for the first time, for my birthday. We all thoroughly enjoyed everything. Food was delicious. The staff were friendly and..."
Clare Proctor
"Food was tasty; staff fast and friendly; a bit hurried though. It is ala cart menu so your bill can add up quickly and there are no accompaniments..."
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Amano
86/100 (6864 ratings)
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"Got recommended this restaurant. It did not disappoint. Service was great. The dishes were suburb. Will definitely be going back...."
April
"We booked for a birthday celebration, and the food was super yum. It’s a bit pricy but understandably so - you pay for what you get. It was a bit..."
Marnie
"Between 2 of us, we shared the following:-Burrata (fantastic and so fresh and flavoured nicely you won't get sick of eating this whole bowl of..."
Marie T
"Nice Italian restaurant, friendly service and delicious dishes, good selection of cocktails and..."
Rex Chen
"Great service. Delicious food and a wonderful vibe...."
Rob
"If you live in Auckland & you haven’t been to Amano yet...well...better try this place out! Even though I love this place (esp their bakery ahhh..."
Cranberrycrackers
"Been here a few times before. I have to say they are still on the standard level, but not impressed me anymore. But I like bakery so..."
Chelsey
"Truffle & riccota croissants @amano_nz available on Fridays of the truffle season only 🖤 have been wanting to try them since last year (especially..."
Pandadrools
"We love the ambience and staff are friendly. Their breakfast menu is nice & tasty especially the croissants and coffee! For lunch, we especially..."
Carla
"The fish was so..."
Eatateeaten
"The best pasta in Auckland! This place never fails to amaze me. Staff were very nice and so accommodating. We were able to make our original booking..."
Amy
"Very atmospheric. One of my favorite places in Auckland. Food is amazing, service is wonderful, prices are worth what u are getting. I always go for..."
Sophia Ignateva
"THE BEST. THE YUMMIEST. THE GREATEST...."
NEMZ
"loved everything there! coffee was great, staffs were friendly and quick service… always came back and make sure everything went great for us! food..."
GNUEL
"Burrata 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗Espresso trifle 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Definitely coming back..."
Jas
"This restaurant is mind blowing. The food is ridiculously good and it has top notch service and a fantastic atmosphere as well. If you haven’t..."
Holly
"The meals were fantastic, service was great and food came out together and timely. All in all a great..."
Catherine V
"Overall a good experience, just a bit annoying the person who served us kept suggesting alternatives for our orders cause we were all set on what we..."
Mnie579
"Best Italian I've had! Modern and romantic vibes, staff were very helpful the whole night, and although they forgot the drinks they apologized (a..."
Doris Ma
"I went here for my birthday dinner and it was amazing!!! The food was great, champagne was really good, service was really good too. Our waiter was..."
Marggie Pascua
"What a cool place this is! Great vibe, you can come here on a romantic night out or with your mates having a nice feed and making it a night having..."
Haroos
"I really liked the pasta. Love them! Will visit again. Need to reserve tables otherwise need to wait long..."
Alice
"We had to wait about 15mins for our Booked table. The staff were very attentive and checked with the kitchen twice about questions with the..."
Food Adventures With AnnaJ
"Have been here twice in the last week because it’s just THAT good. Had the Scampi pasta on both visits and holy heck, it is the best dish I’ve..."
AK
"Relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Our waiter was respectful and very attentive. (Thanks Richard.) Decent portions, flavorful and seafood beautifully..."
Anna
"It's up there compared to most restaurants in terms price but it's also my favourite in the city, so there you go. Absolutely amazing..."
Louis Sinclair
"I love this place so much that I want to give 1000/5 instead of 5/5! Brought my family here for my birthday lunch one day and loved the food. We..."
The Poor Foodie
"These Agnolotti from Latina are yummy. They seem to have a decent amount of filling and we even like to eat a few of them plain straight after they..."
C Caroline
"The scampi pasta is my all-time favorite, as good as always! 5/5Beef carpaccio was perfect in texture and seasoning. 5/5Octopus was the..."
Kate Ouyang
"Awesome and vibrant atmosphere! Especially serving sparkling water is an amazing introduction and..."
Amit Kumar
"Beautifully made and presented food. Top quality ingredients as you would expect. One of the best restaurants in..."
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"We recommend the granola, but also feel a wee bit more flavour could be added to the sweetcorn fritatta such as a salsa or green onion.  This..."
S B
"One of my favourite places to dine!! They have great service and great food - nothing more you could ask for at a..."
Joohee Grace Park
"Rating 4.5. There’s really not much to fault with this place, great atmosphere, causal yet classy & hip. I got the sit at the bar, and great to see..."
Manz
"Al dente spaghetti cooked to perfection, lovingly embracing tuatua in shells, gently caressed by an butter/olive oil garlic white wine chilli..."
Andrea McMath
"Exquisite cuisine, incredible and great service, friendly..."
Jon Dinglasan
"We had a group booking of 14. My guests and I enjoyed the food, wine, service and ambience...."
Junior Aranui
"Food was very nice! I loved the interior and decorations. Would definitely go..."
Renie
"We came here as a party of seven for a graduation dinner. After hearing how popular they are, I made sure to book well in advance for this busy..."
Vivian C
"This place is so amazing. I loved everything. Cannot fault a single thing..."
Hannah
"Finally managed to dine at Amano and I was not disappointed - the food was to die for!Uses asparagus a lot in their dishes (no complaints..."
G1k
"My favourite place to get pastry in Auckland! I love their doughnuts, almond croissants, pain au chocolate and the canelés. Always grab one of those..."
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"Wife took me here for my birthday. It was certainly a wonderful experience. Very intimate and inviting vibe, we saw families, couples, and..."
Ming_Angela Y
"My favourite restaurant hands down in Auckland ~ everything is good here , can’t go wrong ! Always very busy though so if you do want to go ~..."
Natalie QP Chen
"Amazing food here! Everything in the menu we tried was Devine. The interior is fitted out beautifully too. Great for a work lunch, dinner, date,..."
Chan Can Eat
"Amazing pastas and wine, enjoyed every bite. Steak was perfectly cooked. Flavours on point. Service was great...."
Ninahooo
"Amano is my happy place. I love everything about it, from the decor, the ambience, watching the kitchen staff at work, to the coffee and food...."
Shannon
"Definitely the best restaurant I have been to in New Zealand so far. Did a last minute walk in for my birthday and the restaurant catered..."
Sam
"Love the food! We visited for a family dinner and tried about 10 dishes - ended up just digging in and forgot to take more photos! Each dish was..."
Chomnomnom
"Very good experience, busy evening as always but we booked in advance and had the table ready straight away.A tiny bit slow with the mains but..."
Evgeny Pozdeev
"I came to Amano on a Friday night without a reservation. My bf and I were quickly seated by one of the friendly staff who worked there. We started..."
Sharon Louie
"Always a great experience dining here! The vibe is so cool, the decor is great and the food delicious! Had the mushroom and pancetta tagliatelle..."
Lizzie
"The best restaurant in New Zealand.Every food is simply amazing and the word “disappointment” just cannot coexist with Amano.Beautiful..."
Mathetes
"One of the best Italian restaurants in Auckland. Lovely industrial interior and open kitchen design.The chargrilled ox tongue is rich and..."
Lucy
"Firstly this is one of best places to eat, the atmosphere is really relaxing and stylish. The food is really flavorful and moorish. I definitely rate..."
Quinton Wong
"Never disappointed when ever I’m here. Either for a date night or take the family and wee bub... food is simply extraordinary along with their..."
Toar Dotulong
"Come here at least once a month for breakfast and its always a gem! Service and food are always perfect. Their bakery side is also perfect for quick..."
Amindha Fernando
"It was perfect brunch at Amano on Sunday. Pasta was chewy and delicious. I enjoyed watching there cooking. Love to go open kitchen. Staff was..."
Alice In New Zealand
"5/5 highly recommend. Cocktails were amazing to begin with. Food was delicious and service was good. Highlight of the night would have to be the..."
Conor Murphy
"I have never been to Amano and been disappointed, this is one of my favourite finer dining restaurants. The atmosphere is always buzzing and the..."
Lila Broome
"I’ve always love the ambience and the space in general, and the food is always amazing no matter what you choose! It’s the perfect place to enjoy..."
Clarice Natasha
"Food was great yet noisy restaurant. Good for casual dining but not suitable if you are into an upscale Italian one. Ordered pasta. Food was served..."
Jason Wang
"Fine Dine with a casual, comfortable feel. Pleasant lovely staff that made our lunch even more delectably enjoyable. Our meals were cooked to..."
Findlinc
"I am a regular visitor of Amano Bakery but it was my first time to have lunch there. I took my husband to Amano for his birthday, we ordered clam..."
Cherry Qian
"Had the buffalo mozzarella with basil& tomato for starter and the duck breast with yoghurt& lentils + crayfish pulsante for main. Cheese was..."
Kealy Mathews
"Great food with good service and overall a lovely place to dine in. These guys take pride in their food and what they serve.It is pricey..."
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"Amano really never does let me down. How one restaurant can do breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee AND baked goods to such a high standard is beyond me...."
Gourmet Vegetarians
"Amazing pastas, dessert and smoothies, should definitely try, the staffs are also helpfull, I love how they do the open kitchen and it’s really..."
Vincent Fang
"Hard to go past this amazing restaurant! A definite must eat! Flavors are endless and the quality is superior! What a way to do food! For anyone..."
Shaun Ross
"If you had heard good things about this place, then let me tell you, what you heard are all true.We went to amano for simple lunch today, and..."
Zinan Mo
"Highly rated, one of the highest and for good reason. Food is hyper fresh and always consistently on that level, service is always friendly, almost..."
Clove
"Amano is a place that meets almost all aspects perfectly. Its tucked away in britomart underneath the fairy lights scattered throughout the area. It..."
Matchstick Reviews
"Got the clam sphagetti, beef carpaccio, tuna and mozarella. Favourite was the clam sphagetti - wonderful infused flavours from the cherry tomatoes..."
J Eats
"This was such a fantastic dinner. We got the focaccia, clam spaghetti, and crayfish filled pasta. Indulgent, rich, and filling - wow! Dessert was two..."
Brandon Huang
"Vibe is soo good! Food is good as well!!! Especially the cheese! I do recommend everyone should try their cheese, which is the best I’ve ever had..."
Riputation
"10/5 stars if possible! This is hands down one of my absolute favorite restaurants to dine at. Where do I start ❤️ They have the..."
EM
"Went to Amano for brunch with a friend as it’s been hyped up by a lot of people on Instagram. The food and pastries here are honestly amazing. I..."
Jenny Kim
"Come here for a quick lunch often.$9 sandwiches are quick and delicious!They fill you up and are amazing. Even grab a sneaky..."
Saasha
"Best Authentic Italian Spot. Presentation of the cocktails are amazing. Ordered one Expresso Cocktail and Aperitivi. Drinks flavours were good. Food..."
Nikki B
"Excellent food and service, well decorated. Good location.We ordered the lamb, it was very yummy.The pasta with clams was..."
Sammiii
"We ate here yesterday for my birthday. It was pretty busy but the staff were very accommodating and friendly. The foods are a bit pricey but the..."
Kikay_klaudz
"3 of us had lunch here on a Tuesday and were seated immediately! Our table was in dark, high traffic area so wasn’t exactly the nicest ambience but..."
Siobhan
"Italian food in Britomart Auckland.High rating restaurant in Google and TripAdvisor.Very busy even around 3:00pm.We ordered..."
May
"Came to Amano for a quick brunch few months ago. Love the rustic but modern atmosphere and decoration. Don't be surprise if you've seen a photo of an..."
Bella Luv Food
"Their meals are amazing! The prices can definitely be justified with the skills displayed in their meals. The service was also very professional and..."
Tan.ned
"love love love Amano!!! The clam spaghetti is just amazing, something i crave for very often! Customer service is always great! Only downside is..."
Yinya Shi
"Every time I come here I’ve had an amazing meal. Recommend the focaccia as an entree and share your food! Their portion sizes reflect the..."
SpoonMe
"This restaurant was amazing. One of the best meals we have ever had. The beans side was divine. We ate the Sirloin Steak which as cooked perfectly,..."
Mark Quadrio
"Enjoyed brunch at this location in the city with some colleagues. Surprisingly busy around 9:30am. Ordered the below dish. Although quite expensive &..."
Kai Mai
"Amazing. Friendly welcome, exceptional service. Loved the high ceilings, airy spaces and mix of table types. We sat at a huge big table with another..."
Lina K
"I just love this place. The ambience is amazing, service is amazing, the food is amazing...."
888
"We went for brunch about a month ago and ordered the granola, pork shoulder and prosciutto with potato hash. Everything was delicious and it was such..."
Jenny @ga.eats
"| Soy Latte |-I was never one to tell good or bad coffee. However @amano_nz coffee was so smooth and not over powering! They also have a..."
Food2belly
"Nothing to fault about this place. Been in Auckland for 5 years now and this is the best restaurant I have been to, everything is perfect. Staff and..."
M-J
"Very nice location and environment!also got the best bakery. Staffs are friendly but they forgot to order my pasta. Other food all good. Delicious..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Definitely lived up to the hype! Went there for the first time and the service was so personalised and the waiter really helped our big group choose..."
Donna Xu
"The food was incredible. We went to Amano for breakfast and dinner and loved the food both times. The waiters are friendly and attentive. I initially..."
James Bramin
"I had been waiting to try Amano for almost a year and finally went with great anticipation. I was not disappointed. I had the lamb shoulder as a main..."
Gemma Burke
"Me oh my this is the best meal in AKL! I can’t rave about this place enough. As a coeliac there were plenty of gluten free options and the staff..."
Sasha McCormick
"Excellent food and the customer service. The staff was attentive, helpful and lovely. We tried the Pappardelle and Pork and they were both delicious...."
888bing888
"Took me a while to get to this place but it was certainly worth the wait. Impeccable service heightened everything. The food was stunning, the..."
Faye Stubbs
"So what I absolutely LOVE is the service- WHAT EXCELLENT STAFF! Congratulations to Amano’s for a lovely courteous set of people who took assiduous..."
Shreeya Jayaraman
"I was really excited to try Amano for dinner having only been here for brunch, and was unfortunately underwhelmed. Most probably because I had..."
Holly Swallow
"Amazing food and service! Definitely recommend their steak and also their scampi pasta.Not feeling the decor but it's a future institution so..."
Ricky Zhou
"Busy busy ambience with delicious food. Ordered: chargrilled kahawai and crayfish egg dough pasta. Everything about this restaurant is fresh! The..."
Try_something_new
"Just can’t fault this place (yet and hopefully won’t) I’ve been there couple times and every time the food and service were good! Photos from..."
Tanz
"I reckon this is the best Italian restaurant in town! Went there many times for breakfast, lunch and dinner and still loving it! Definitely worth the..."
Annie Low
"Taste: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑Interior Deco: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Customer service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Recommend:..."
Mon.
"Good food, nice presentation and good taste. A special lunch in the city, love the surroundings and decoration. Just a suggestion: improve the..."
LisaH
"Amano never disappoints! It was my second visit last night and the service was exceptional. The octopus dish was to die for if you are a seafood fan...."
Claire L
"I have heard Amano Restaurant is very good.So I tried to make a booking but it was hard to get. I had attempted 3-4 times for a dinner booking...."
Chico
"Always wanna try this restaurant and didn’t get disappointed. I ordered the chargrilled lamb which was just amazing! The juicy meat came with the..."
LilianMonaghan
"Went here for a farewell dinner with friends. We got a big 16 seater wooden table reserved for us in a corner near the entrance of the restaurant...."
Adrianna
"Bloody amazing place. The place to go in Auckland. The pastries are incredible, diverse and tasty. They have amazing fresh juices full of complex and..."
Debby Palti
"truly amazing!! me and my friend have been dying to come here since last year and that finally came true. and all I can say is it has exceeded our..."
Angel Cueva
"Had an amazing time here! The service is amazing and the food is even better (if possible). There’s also the Amano Bakery next door/on the..."
Louise
"Everything was wow! The only so-so dish was the chicken that wasn’t as moist as we thought it would be. Both lamb dishes were crazy good (the lamb..."
Nicola
"Can’t fault this place on anything. Superb service, food came out very quick despite being observably busy and very high quality tasty food. Highly..."
MAD
"Went to Amano on a hunch and was blown away. Buzzing atmosphere great food and great wine. Tried the crayfish tortellini and a cured meats dish with..."
Flippynz
"Amano, another great discovery in Auckland. Fresh made pasta, freshest seafood. Delicious. Cooking that respects and celebrates produce. Great space,..."
Rogue Spoon
"Amano, ti amo; Amano, I ADORE YOU. I’ve always been a little proud of myself for first discovering Amano and buying its pastries back in the days..."
Annie Ren
"Great atmosphere, trendy and busy. We were lucky to grab a seat for two of us during brunch. I’d recommend calling to reserve a table if you have a..."
Shar Young
"A very cute place for brunch! We visited around 12pm and it was very busy, luckily we got a seat. I really enjoyed the mozzarella, seasoned..."
Kelly
"Great food, great service! Very attentive and friendly staff. We were served by Zoe who did an amazing job. Highly recommend this restaurant...."
Matt Cornish
"Love the food there, a very good environment to have dinner with family and friends. Everything is really fancy and really well decorated. The..."
Lily Chu
"A chic place which was surprisingly full at around 11 am on a weekday. It seemed like most people around us were in for breakfast meetings or their..."
Yash Gupta
"This is by far the best restaurant I've had the pleasure to enjoy in Auckland. Finally an NZ restaurant that understands that flavour and texture are..."
Hylton White
"I had heard Amano doesn’t take bookings (could be wrong) so I decided to try my luck and wander in for lunch one day. The waiter was very lovely..."
Jenny Da
"I had the most amazing pasta here. I chose the Lamb Ragu Papardelle and it was absolutely delicious. Service was outstanding and the atmosphere was..."
Auckland Foodie
"Have been to Amano a few times... coffee catch ups, brunch, lunch, etc. The service is always excellent. Their staff are an asset to their brand. The..."
Korosha Naidoo
"Excellent service and staff. Constantly making sure the customer is happy. We ordered the half chicken and The Tagliatelle. Both delicious but the..."
Nina
"Glad I finally ate here. It was nice but I wasn't blown away by the food. Excellent service and great atmosphere. There are def other places I'd try..."
Tarina
"Great food and perfect service.  We ordered the Lamb Ragu and the Scampi Chitarra.  Both were exceptional and flavourful.  Definitely don't skip..."
Zamily
"Been to Amano reasonably regularly since they opened. Brilliant food & great service. Good food cooked and served to perfection. Absolutely nothing..."
Nade
"the best decision to bring our family friends who were visiting NZ for the first time! it was our first time as well and it did not disappoint. we..."
Miko Cañada Lapasaran
"Called in for a juice & takeaway sandwiches. The atmosphere was awesome and although my visit was short I’ll definitely be back again. Service was..."
Kaitlyn Tyler
"Best food in Auckland! Came here on a cold Thursday evening and was welcomed with open arms into this warm, vibrant restaurant. Service was fantastic..."
GeoPanda
"Nice vegetarian food, Had Gnocchi , it's difficult to find good vegetarian food with lots of flavorBut this place totally nailed itLittle..."
Deepali Dhingra
"Charming, welcoming, a true feast for all your senses.Design, staff, mood is all top shelf.The good..to die for.I suggest the gnocchi,..."
João Plácido
"Everything is perfect, except speed. We sat down at 11:10, finishing ordering three dishes 11:15, waited and waited, finally got our dishes ready..."
Tanz
"knock!amazing flavour of the Crayfish tortellini!very fresh and smooth,especially have it with sauces n cheesecarpaccino cooked by a very..."
Rocky Guo
"Fine ambiance and great food. Such a unique and classy interior to keep your eyes busy. If you want a restaurant that provides an experience that..."
Wanderlazed
"Christmas is iconic at Husk for being one of the most memorable Husk lunches of the year. Reasons being a) the locations are always epic, b) Husks’..."
Husk Creative
"What a fine example of what Auckland needs to see more of and people are voting with their feet as the place was pumping on a Monday lunch. Got a..."
Birdman
"Half of the tables are for bookings and other half are for walk ins. Which is great because they’re almost always booked out all the time!..."
Darren Big Belly
"Hosted a business dinner here tonight. I've never had so many staff welcome me in and say goodbye, the service was amazing and the Staff:Patron ratio..."
Jay
"My friends from Chch came to visit me last weekend, and we had the best time there ever in Auckland. Great food, great service, great atmosphere even..."
Aria.zhou.nz
"Stopped by on a Friday without a reservation and managed to get a table after a bit of a wait with drinks. We opted to eat at the counter instead of..."
Benedict Uy
"Went for dinner on a Wednesday night around 6pm. We had booked thurs/Friday the week before and already they could only secure our table for an hour,..."
Riddhi
"The restaurant is very stylish and has a great feel to. This place is always full which is a great sign. The food here is incredible, have yet to..."
Arlette Goldsbury
"Had wonderful dinner at there. Everything was nice except i wasn’t quite full after the meal lol recommend side dishes when you order. ..."
Cookie Dough
"This place is absolutely gorgeous, in an understated, elegant kind of way :)They only do bookings for half of the restaurant, so by the..."
Michelle Ma Belle
"This place is does not disappoint. I’ve been here for a few dinners and the food has always been incredible. I know when you go to Amano you have..."
Marnelli
"Amano has the best atmosphere in any restaurant in Auckland. We loved the food, though the cocktails and staff left a little to be desired. We would..."
Christopher Pearce
"Tried Amano for the first time last night- what an experience. Incredible ambience, excellent, excellent service (truly outstanding) and delicious..."
Elizabethjansenvanrensb96
"Been here twice for dinner. Attentive service. A nice open setting - both times I was seated at the high table that is right opposite the kitchen so..."
Golden
"Coffee is Great, food excellent, and the staff lovely. Great place with wonderful ambience. Recommended for lunch or dinner or just a quick coffee..."
DC
"Amano is in a beautifully open space with vintage decor with varied seating (table, by bar) available. The dishes are of good portions, cleanly..."
Matadors
"The food here is impeccable, excellent food and excellent service but I must say the big bald chef is definitely the main attraction. What a hottie..."
Lola
"We came here for breakfast and OMG what an awesome experience!!! Such a cool building! Friendly staff😊 Beautiful coffee. They make everything on..."
Steaksammie
"One of the best place in the city. We ordered octopus and kitchen. Sooo yummy!! The chocolate desert is also tasty. The best is the service...."
LI Jiao
"Went here for anniversary and the food was amazing. I ordered a Angus steak in rare and it was amazing. I loved it and it stunned me with the flavors..."
Anriena Zen
"All four of us had a fantastic meal at Amano. Very friendly and attentive staff from the moment we walked in until we left. Excellent value for..."
Egon Ronnie
"Great service, great ambience and decor, great food. They have a great seasonal menu, I had the tomato, basil and ricotta handkerchief pasta and it..."
Petra
"Loved the food here. Everything was cooked to absolute perfection. The spaghetti was tasty and the pasta was nicely cooked through. The steak was..."
I_like_pickles
"Took one of my best friends to an unplanned birthday dinner at Amano and I am glad we did! Outstanding service with outstanding food. Staff were..."
Linlin
"Been here for the New year dinner with my co-workers. A good vibe in the heart of the city. To be honest, I'm not a fan of European cuisine but this..."
The. GIANT. Eater
"Ambience and food is perfect, they have super friendly staffs too! Went there for my birthday celebration, the night was great! On a side note, the..."
Hallie Low
"I had lunch here for the first time today and I am overall very impressed with the place. I love the interior and the food is delicious! I ordered a..."
💓 K
"I’m really enjoy their opening kitchen and vintage decoration which allow clients clearly seeIng how their food be completed. They fully use any..."
Yafenxu123
"Major Fan. Major.Baby-cake free night so we legged it to somewhere we knew would feel classy, adult and serve amazing food that we could..."
Mrs Puddingcake
"A busy weekday evening where the generosity of additional seating at the bar and kitchen catered for those extra diners who enjoy this atmosphere...."
Maree Brogden
"Best pasta in Auckland! Entree were great and cocktails were yummy. Loved the ambience and fit out. Service was also good. Will definitely come..."
Tashee
"Amano is officially my favourite restaurant! The interior design is beautiful and makes it a great place for romantic dates. Each time I've been..."
Heartshrooms
"A business lunch on a very hot day. Amano was 90% full and the air con was straining. Impeccable service loads of free sparkling water and we were..."
Fred Ade
"Deliciously Satisfying. Craving for more. After a successful start to our January housing market. We decided to celebrate this evening...."
Tony Ma
"Ambience is what we instantly fell in love with as soon as we entered the restaurant. Great service and the food totally lived up to our..."
Pooja Pamula
"This was on the list for a long time and we finally managed to get a reservation for Wednesday. Amano is more accommodating than it seems in the..."
Ruchita Choukar
"Walked past last night wondering where we were going to get dinner at 10pm and got greeted by a big smile and a very friendly man. Through the whole..."
KJ Johnson
"I must say Amano fully deserves its high rating,Came for lunch and was definitely not disappointed. We were promptly and civilly greeted..."
Linda Lin
"Came here for New Year's day lunch. What a great way to start my food adventure for 2018. Food was scrumptious and the service was excellent. It's a..."
Liza Cosme
"Really good mains, we had the slow cooked pork and and the handkerchief pasta. The entree was okay and the sorbet was decent. Extremely fast service..."
Barney Rathnayaka
"Amazing place, one of my best meals in Auckland.From entre to dessert, everything was great. My main was pasta filled with lobster,..."
Diogo Reck
"Truly amazing!Took my parents out for dinner, as my mother was requesting Italian food. We were seated at a high table among some lovely..."
Jihye Kang
"Judging by its high rating, is Amano a restaurant every foodie in Auckland should visit? Let's find out. It was 11:10. I had chicken liver with..."
STRADS
"The decoration is superb. Nice staff. We had a Xmas meeting here and the vibe was so awesome. This place probably has the most impressive bathroom..."
Quinn Mai
"This place has an amazing interior design- super old school yet also classy and simple at the same time. The staff are extremely help and friendly...."
Aimee.
"Very happening brunch spot on a Sunday morning. We strolled by and decided to pop in for a try. The bakery pastry counter was filled with delicious..."
David Hewitt
"The food was awesome, and nice presentation, just the drink, not my type of flavor, too salty for me. I have recommended many friends to come here,..."
Stella
"Came here for our anniversary dinner. Had a very nice and elegant vibe inside. Ordered a chicken liver patê and ceviche for entrée...."
Queena
"We came to Amano for the bakery and whilst we ate our desserts we had a glimpse at the restaurant. The decor is what drew us in first, it was rustic..."
Dxlche
"There were 3 of us who made an impromptu visit to Amano, after an exhausting meeting, feeling thirsty & quite famished. Two of us have visited Amano..."
Shirley Swan
"The atmosphere and food here is simply incredible. Best coffee in Auckland and the interior is beautiful. We had pasta for mains I had the crayfish..."
Alexandria Norgate
"Amano has well and truly positioned itself among Auckland's best restaurants and for good reason. It continues to perform, and the service is..."
Kate DEatz
"Came here on a Monday afternoon at a awkward 4pm as a celebratory meal after our assignment. The interior is absolutely breathtaking; the..."
Oksana Zhang
"The chicken liver was a breath of fresh air. Such a beautiful blend of flavours and texture. A must try for food lovers!! Bucatini pasta was lovely..."
Bambi
"My overall rating: Food of happinessMy partners rating: perfect, found a real Italian restaurant now!Service: great! The night was..."
Angela Reys
"Nicest staff i've ever met.I come here for coffee and lunch all the time, Love the decoration. Staff are always friendly and..."
Tom T. Kelly
"Came here for my birthday dinner! The service was excellent and our waiter was very friendly and good to talk to. I had the gnocchi which was very..."
Angela
"Loved it! Service was great and the charred octopus was so tender!! My friend had the gnocchi and they were like little pillows in your mouth! Our..."
Lily Kang
"Amano is beautiful place to go to with friends or professional meeting . It’s always been a great experience. Staff extremely friendly & calm .love..."
Amy Brar
"We had a lingering lunch during the week.  Everyone really enjoyed both the food and wine selections.  Between us we tried the char grilled..."
Gail Pollard
"Amano is a beautiful place to hang out and have a few drinks. The ambiance is quite clever, use of aged mirrors and the decor makes you feel like..."
Penelope Chua
"Isn't this place just AWESOME!? I had their smoked warehou pate with sourdough and it was amazing followed by custard with apple and oats. Loved it...."
Deepinder Bahia
"This place was still packed at 9:00, so it’s better to make a reservation instead of just walk in. My girlfriend and I ordered Paccheri, Spaghetti,..."
Clarence Zhang
"Amano is popular for a reason. The whole ambience of the place screams fancy and romantic. Service is always great every time I visit. They have an..."
Linh 💛
"Great atmosphere, layout and serviceAlways have the crayfish tortello and scampi chitarra; both amazingly rich and slightly..."
FoodiePhysician
"A great venue for lunch - plenty of hustle and bustle but impeccable service. The kingfish crodo was a highlight as was the chilli kahawhai. We..."
Sailesh Budhia
"The crayfish tortellini lived up to my expectations and is definitely worth trying - although I did find the pasta portions to be small for the..."
Zainab
"There was quite a bit of a wait to get a table but it was definitely well worth the wait. Customer service was great, food was amazing and the..."
Lila Beth
"Enjoyed the set up / ambiance of this place it was a really nice choice for a late night dinner. The service was on point with attentive staff. The..."
TP
"Had lunch with a friend here Monday as we were craving pasta. She had the ricotta and yolk raviolo, which was very pretty to look at; she was happy..."
AucklandEater
"Came here with a friend today. It was very busy even though we came on a Thursday and it was raining outside. Servers were really nice and attentive..."
Xuening Dang
"Had seen this place during the day and noticed it had a steady flow of customers so thought to give it a try for dinner.My partner and I were..."
Benjamin Flintoft
"Amano is simply stunning and perfect for every occasion. The restaurant itself is beautiful and the staff are attentive and friendly.I have..."
Nikki Lockwood
"When I go to what I call "Hyped-Up" restaurants, I try to go with lower than high expectations.  It's Auckland on a wet and cold Friday lunch time -..."
Nummynum
"Dined here Saturday night for a bday celebration (ps u need to book at least 3 weeks in advance!) first impression ambiance was lovely and very..."
Nathalie
"One of my fav britomart restaurants. Pretty, friendly and delicious. Came here 3 times in one month thats how much i like it here :) if ur wanting..."
Emily
"Awesome place with great food and service!The atmosphere and setting is so relaxing, it's amazing. Huge selection of fine foods served to..."
Chelsea Vuong
"Everything incredible from food to drinks to decor but the staff around was a bit of let down (no greetings or smiles ,no one explained the menu and..."
RsheNZ
"I thoroughly enjoyed my first time at Amano last night. In addition to friendly service and an upmarket vibe, they do an excellent job of beautifully..."
Raymond Tiong
"The vibe is good very good services. Offered a convenient and quiet area to sit because of the baby. Food was delicious except there were some egg..."
SMINT400
"Love Amano! From its baked goods to the actual sit down menu food, everything here is great!For dinner we tried the Carpaccio,..."
Wapatino
"Loved everything! From ambience to service and definitely the food! From handmade pasta, to seafood selection and side options... Nothing to fault...."
AppetiteBliss
"I have been wanting to try this place for a while after hearing all the raves about it. It definitely lived up to the hype...."
Mona Krsteva
"The place was still busy when we arrive about 8:30 so definitely pay to book in advance. The restaurant was beautiful with a good balance of old and..."
Christian
"A dinner so good that no photos of the food was taken (minus one). As a table of four we ordered plates to share, the menu changes everyday depending..."
Lisa Reynolds
"Amazing food Service averagePrice on high side but justifies.Great decorFinally made to this place and i absolutely loved it we..."
Bhansal Boy
"Amazing food-worth the wait! They only take 50% reservations so simply go early and put your name on the list.They have shared table..."
Jaffa
"Came here on a Friday night, place was packed and you definitely, 110% need to book a table in this place in advance. We were told there was about an..."
Samantha Young
"Amano take reservations for half the restaurant each night but after attempts on several days we decided to turn up and wait for a table. The..."
Gus
"We have eaten here for breakfast, lunch & dinner.From the breakfast menu we have tried the frittata, prosciutto, pork shoulder & bran loaf. They..."
The Food Reviewers.
"Finally a Place that does tasty food and not more plate than food. Ordered Brussell Sprouts Dish and Roast Potatoe dish. Such a large..."
Coz I Can
"can't fault the food, had the gnocchi and flounder and carpaccio, both spectacular, perfect and absolutely faultless. not just hype but delivers the..."
Whiskyncigars
"If you are anything like me and love fresh pasta and seafood cooked to perfection then you will love Amano.I have noticed the pasta a few times..."
Miss Kiki
"I absolutely love the fit out here! The place was bustling and there were just two of us so we sat at the bar. We had a perfect view of the pasta..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"I am on the fence about Amano - well, both legs over but my derriere is lingering on the edge.Edibles: The fish crudo was very..."
Anh Doe
"Popped in here today for the first time to catchup with a friend for coffee. I was impressed!It's light, roomy and very inviting. You almost..."
Chai Paani
"If I could name one of my favourite restaurants this would be it! One of the waiters there (Jono) is particularly amazing- he always gives me a big..."
S&G Take Auckland
"Britomart is becoming the epicentre of Auckland's gastronomic venture and Tyler Street one of it's main players.One of it's latest..."
Two Dark Coffees
"I visited Amano on the weekend with a group of friends (about 10 or so). They were very accommodating and the service was wonderful. This is a..."
J.T547
"Another fantastic offering from The Hip Group - each restaurant or cafe a little different which gives good variety.It's a busy place so..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Amazing food at Amano with a rustic, European feel to it and an Italian inspired menu. Super busy, I definately recommend booking a table..."
Charlene Weaver
"Made it to Metro's Top 50 restaurant. And really impressed by the overall presentation. From the interiors, food service and the menu was absolutely..."
LilMSunshine
"I went here on Friday night, I was trying to get reservation in the morning but it's fully booked and tried to walked in, we wait for around..."
Anastasia Kadir
"My work team and I visited Amano for breakfast - it's located in the hip and happening Britomart Precinct, and like all other restaurants in the..."
Daniel Kinnoch
"Outstanding service and ambience. Food was good, fresh and flavoursome. I had the egg noodles with scampi, tasty flavours but small..."
Ronald Blunt
"I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who is not in a hurry to go anywhere because the other day my friend and I really needed to go somewhere..."
Lilyroselondon
"I went to Amano with some friends for dinner and had high expectations that were let down slightly. The service was average with wait staff not being..."
Philip Doyle
"Amazing space, rustic but classy. The bathrooms had cloth hand towels which was a nice touch. The service was amazing, everyone was super helpful and..."
Jasveen Kaur
"Love Amano! This is my favourite restaurant at the moment, the food is delicious, the decor is beautiful and service is great too. I love Italian..."
Nicole Jana
"I have nothing to say because it's delicious. Love their dishes! Just go! 😁 and eat and enjoy the food Staff is very welcoming and..."
Michelle Chua
"WOW! Everything I hoped it to be and more. We arrived with no booking just before the rush and was happy to get a table for two. Complimentary breads..."
Hannh Peters
"I absolutely adore coming here! Third time coming back in a short period of time because I just can't get enough of this place. I had a special..."
Majingi
"Honestly loving the decor and vibe to this place! It's bare ceilings with beautifully hung dried flowers. Classy! We were sat by the bar in..."
ShoRt
"I like this new restaurant in britomart, fresh food good service a great addition to the hip group. We had the crudo with was so good, Straciatella ,..."
Gaetano
"The latest and most inspiring new restaurant in the Britomart precinct! With it's beautiful decor and inviting charm, this place simply entices you..."
Frank
"So after eating in Melbourne and Sydney, there was no motivation to go out to eat anywhere in Auckland. Food is just so so much better over there..."
Melissa
"Ordered one wagyu stake and one grilled whole mackerel as my dinner meal. Both were served with pretty looking and wonderful taste. The waiter forgot..."
Michelle Hwang
"Great restaurant with fresh food and a wholesome cooking style. Although we ate till we were full, the meal itself felt light and not a tad..."
Ffionachua
"Like like👍Great serviceGreat foodGreat interior and atmosphere..."
JungYun Lee
"Undeniably stylish and sophisticated, we entered the restaurant and were blown away by the lush yet cozy ambiance. Terrazzo marble, rustic wood,..."
Sophia
"Decided to try out the new Hip group restaurant having eagerly anticipated it's opening for at least 18 months.  As always, their fit out is amazing..."
Bridgee
"I'm abit confused about writing a review on here as we came here for lunch yet on zomato it says it's closed with the hours being 7am-12midday..."
Donna&Shane
"Visited for dinner tonight (22/10/16), a week since opening and can say I am impressed.We arrived around 6pm, as walk ins as we weren't..."
Jemimah
"One of the nicest restaurants I've been to in a long time...stunningly stylish fitout in a fantastic location, the staff were lovely and attentive to..."
stu b
"I only stopped for a quick breakfast before a flight but the cinnamon bun I had was immense and the espresso was good quality too. Helpful service..."
Alastair Jones
"We had breakfast in a very nice atmosphere on a Sunday morning. They have an original take Avocado toasts adding almonds and seeds. Eggs were very..."
Andrea Massimo De Angelis
"The food was well-prepared and flavorful, especially their burrata which is my all-time favorite. The quality of the food has always been good and..."
Samantha Lee
"This is the prettiest place I’ve been to so far. With aesop soap & hand cream in the bathrooms, marble bar tops and delicious noodles, it was a..."
apas
"Extremely satisfied with our meal, 10/10! -Steak was perfectly cooked, very soft and juicy, and the sauce is perfect too! -Coffee was good too,..."
Tan Qi Zhi (Tomo)
"I usually have a coffee and a lemon tart to take away from Amano, and today I had first dining experience there. Food was so good, oysters were so..."
Cathy Walshe
"Very nice food, as always, cooked well and high quality, staff were great and very helpful. It was a bit loud, which made it quite hard to have a..."
Finn Theodore
"Delicious food but slow service. Could have been because they were busy. For starter I had straciatella with asparagus and almond which was..."
Dalia Gala
"Pretty place, great vibes and service from the staff. We were lucky to get a table within 15 minutes during dinner time even thou we had no..."
Saranya A
"Nice place: Beautiful interior design & a good atmosphere. Friendly waiters that refill your water every few minutes. Food is beautifully served and..."
Helene Sophia
"This was a delicious place to visit for a tasty work lunch. Attentive service, not too loud and great food. Will definitely be..."
E Lee
"Delicious little coffee and breakfast spot right on the north shore bay. Nice views, better food and cheerful pleasant staff. The ambiance is neat,..."
Nick Smith
"We came to this restaurant Bc it was recommended by the 36 h piece in the New York Times and it lived up to the recommendation! Definitely order the..."
Kassandra Solsrud
"Amazing, the decor is so beautiful and the vibe is just right. Service is 10/10, such friendly and personable staff, always filling up your water (a..."
Sarah K
"Excellent, high quality food with service to match in chic setting with a very chill vibe...."
Joy Schaefer
"As someone who has been disappointed with Italian restaurants lately, I decided to give Amano a try, and I must say it exceeded my expectations. In a..."
Aleja Jallo
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Fine Dining
"Celebrated my sister's belated birthday last Friday (19/07/2019) at the Engine room. We were pleasantly surprised by the ambience and interior..."
Gloria Ching
"Never disappoints - super friendly service, great venue, delicious food. You have to try the triple baked goats cheese soufflé - absolutely..."
Tanja Jujnovich
"Brilliant place, awesome atmosphere, found the blackboard menu a little tricky to use but food was good, perhaps a little dear for what it is. Worth..."
Brendan Abel
"Hadn't been for years, so 3 of us decided to make the big trek across the bridge to try them again.  Hadn't been since the refurbishment so was good..."
Bridgee
"I went this place with my gf.Well... such a great wine selections.I had ordered duck and my gf ordered beef cheek.AMAZING. The portion..."
Foodie
"Went here with my Fiance for 5 year anniversary after this restaurant was recommended to us as one of the best in Auckland Excellent friendly..."
Ben Young
"The best food in the world.....just a bit expensive but you have to treat your self now and then. Every part of my steak perfect and desert to die..."
Maurice Fenton
"We went here to try the steak since it was listed at @urbanlist as one of the best steak. We were not disappointed though. Tried the pork schnitzel..."
Maverick
"Amazing food, great atmosphere. The young girl serving us was fantastic she knew the menu and was very pleasant and helpful. Highly recommended..."
Gina Snow
"Went there on Friday for lunch and had a wonderful time. My favourite was the snapper which was cooked to perfection! Super fast service and..."
Misscocolitten
"The staff were friendly, but the service was a little slow (it was a busy Saturday night).  Our group was happy with the meals; I had the terrine..."
Gus
"I can see why this place was rated one of the top cafes by The Metro. The presentation of the food is absolutely stunning and so intricate. The food..."
Aimee.
"Absolutely perfect food. Had the Goat's Cheese soufflé to begin followed by the Japanese Salmon and finished with the churros. A perfect..."
Willdalzell03
"We visited here for the first time after our friends recommended it. We were not disappointed - the food was delicious and the service was excellent...."
Jasmine
"Dinner was beautiful, the service was brilliant and the dessert was absolutely divine! Can't believe I have not been there before. Would highly..."
Sarah McLean
"Fantastic experience. The service was absolutely fantastic, great atmosphere and some of the best food I can remember eating. Would love to visit..."
J Phipps
"I'm a vegetarian so the options were very limited. There was one veggie starter but no veggie mains. It was a lovely restaurant, great atmosphere and..."
Katie
"The best service I've ever had. Every single staff member was so positive and friendly, smiling and attentive and very knowledgeable on the menu and..."
Mercypatch
"Really enjoyed it. Great service, good humor, simple menu but so good! In such a cute area, right opposite the cutest cinema (Bridgeway) that it..."
ShoRt
"The entree with peach and cheese was so yummm. Refreshing,sweet a great combination of flavours. Soooo good. The signature cheesy souffle was a bit..."
Poppingcandy
"We went to the Engine room for dinner last night as a belated birthday dinner and it was amazing. Unfortunately I didn't get any pics of our mains -..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"I would give it a 4.5 but it's too expensive for its location. Food is very good and some inspired combinations. Book ahead as often hard to get a..."
Restaurant Assassin
"Great service, great food, good portions and nice atmosphere. I had the steak and chips for a main (no complaints but if you are a snob about eating..."
Petra
"Nice restaurant, great atmosphere, top notch service but I have 2 problems with this restaurant. The first is their menu. When we first..."
Charle Megala
"Highly recommend this place. Really good food reflect by an almost full restaurant on a weekday night. We shared a selection of entry of clam curry,..."
TinaS
"We have dined there a couple of months ago with some friends and definitely LOVED it. The best stake we have had in a while and great drinks..."
Bubbles & Squeak
"Impressed enough and definitely will be back. Had my birthday dinner and really loved the clams in broth as entree -- wanted more! My veal schnitzel..."
YellowBlankets
"I had the beef cheeks - super tender. The steak frites 'Hereford Scotch' was apparently very nice with lots of flavour. The veal schnitzel was okay..."
Kirstin Lucas
"Good fine dinning restaurant but not the best. A little bit disappointed with snapper fillet as 2nd time I went thereService:..."
Francis Lockwood
"Went here for a work lunch.I wasn't that hungry so ended up ordering a starter and a main; the prawn salad and doris plum tart.My prawn..."
Ryan
"Great food excellent service and nice atmosphere Have been there many times and have never had a bad experience so would Highly recommend to..."
David Thompson
"I remember dinning at The Engine Room many years ago when it first opened and being well impressed. Great to see the place has only got better! We..."
Sam Cottrell-Davies
"Managed to get an early last minute booking so arrived about 6pm. Good attentive service so we ordered a couple of pre dinner drinks. I ordered a..."
Moggie
"Fine dining at its best. Great food choices, amazingly prepared food and exceptionally knowledgeable staff. Fairly pricy but well worth it. Entrees..."
Ayden Barnett
"This is hands down the best restaurant I've ever been to. It's our special occasion spot, and even though we only go 3 or 4 times a year, they..."
Kelsy Fletcher
"Have been on a number of occasions both for lunch and dinner. Always an outstanding experience. The veal schnitzel Holstein with slaw and rosti is my..."
Jo Y
"Had read the reviews on this restaurant and when a friend suggested we go for a lunch I was excited.I looked at the menu and it was not a cheap..."
Deidre Anderson
"Auckland's best shoestring fries (fried in duck fat.) Nice mains. Nice ambience especially with Bridgeway just across the road. Makes for a good date..."
Meaghan Aureguy
"Took my partner here for our anniversary and were blown away by the food quality and service.We had oysters and a whitebait fritter for..."
Megasupernerd
"Divine food. The kingfish first course was excellent. Not really a fan of pork belly until tonight. Great service, we felt well looked after and..."
Vivienne Walker
"We were tended to as soon as we walked in, guided to our table and handed the drinks menu. Dining at the bar, there was always an offer for a refill..."
Paige Eriwata
"The Engine Room is my new favourite restaurant. Every dish we received was delightful and our waiter was very attentive without being intrusive. A..."
Lucy Eats
"My wife and I went to The Engine Room last night on the spur of the moment. Natalie and the team managed to squeeze us in. We had the Terrine and..."
Austin
"On the spur of the moment to have dinner out last night (and in a hurry), my friend and I decided on the restaurant on the corner i.e Engine Room. ..."
Tracee
"Been a while since I've eaten here and I didn't enjoy it as much as last time. Still, it's good... it just seemed a little flabby. Started with..."
Sarah Waite
"Not sure why it has taken us so long to come to this place. A very vibrant atmosphere in a relaxed dining environment.Hard to go past the..."
David Boshier
"The new renovations are brilliant, hard to believe they could make an already amazing restaurant any better but they have. We dined at the new bar..."
Victoria McPherson
"We had a fantastic night at The Engine Room. The service was great, very attentive but not over the top and the food was..."
Tanya Langenbach
"We have eaten at the Engine Room about 6 times in the last 3/4 years love love love it. The service is attentive without being OTT, the food is..."
Celia Eggleston
"Wow. From the amuse bouche through to the dessert this was an amazing meal. Certainly one of the best five I've had in Auckland in 12 years here...."
Andy Ballard
"We had a lovely experience at The Engine Room. Our waiter was very attentive, the food was amazing, and all very reasonably priced. The goat cheese..."
Gerard Ward
"This place is definitely in my top five fave restaurants. Always fantastic food, great service and I love their wine list. On our visit recently our..."
Amanda
"We have eaten here twice in the last few weeks and had a wonderful meal both times. The Engine Room has a lovely atmosphere, very professional and..."
Rose
"Had a family dinner at the Engine Room last week and had a very nice time. The food was tasty, although the amuse bouche a deep fried stuffed olive)..."
C Brown
"went about 2 months ago, was fantastic and reputation is well deserved. Prawn salad for entree was a highlight, mains & dessert both with lots of..."
Kiwi8
"Heared mix reviews about this place so thought we would give it a go ourselves. Food was lovely. Would definitely recommend the goat's cheese..."
Kathryn Johnson
"Recently visited the Engine Room in Northcote which has remained both popular by Aucklanders and loved by locals for many years.The Engine..."
Mark Gregory
"We went to the Engine Room for the second time last Tuesday night. The service was outstanding, our waitress was so patient with me as I quizzed her..."
MBB
"Definitely one the best restaurants on the Shore - a jewel in an otherwise sea of bland that is the Shore. I have dined here twice and both times the..."
Missy Davidson
"The food was fantastic. Great flavours and very fresh and original. Good portion sizes.The service was really good and atmosphere was..."
Ashley Trang
"I thought the restaurant was great. We had great pumpkin soup starters, delicious mains and yummy dessert. They even brought us goat cheese pastries..."
KateP
"I ate there a while ago (probably 18 months ago) and thought it was delicious. I had a pomegranate and rare beef starter which was fantastic, and I..."
Naomi
"Back in the hoary days of yore, Devonport was the place to dine out - the Low Flying Duck and Porterhouse Blue drew hoards of diners across on the..."
Flyingkiwi
"The food was really good but the reception left us cold. It was a very busy night and we were placed right at the door meaning that everyone that..."
Brunchalicious
"Came here for our team Christmas lunch and have to say it was one of the best meals I’ve had in a while! I ordered the crayfish salad to start..."
Anna
"Amazing food as always, I had the goats cheese souffle as I always do and it consistently impresses me. It tasted a bit different this time, but..."
Finn Theodore
"Finally made it to The Engine Room..it was a busy Saturday evening and we were seated near the kitchen end where we could see the kitchen staff..."
Priya Kumar
"Enjoyed the experience. Tasty food, good service, and a cozy atmosphere. Beautiful both inside & outside. It was the right decision to cross the road..."
T Z
"Everything is perfect here. The taste and appearance of food. my best restaurant. All the staff are so kind. I was so happy while staying here. ..."
Jiny Baek
"Beautiful ambience, exceptional cuisine and staff that take the trouble to explain the menu to you. Tried almost everything on the starters and main..."
Raul Cardoza
"Funny enough, I was thinking that this was going to be a fine dining restaurant and our friend joining us said it's more like a bistro, and sure..."
Geoff Wilson
"Oyster and duck were really good !! But steak was very..."
Eunice Choi
"Our food was exquisite. The beef cheek special was next level. They do a simple, solid menu at the Engine Room but it's done really well. Must make a..."
Spencer Willis
"Nice food. Above..."
Oliver H
Harbourside Ocean Bar Grill
81/100 (1958 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
European
Vegan Options
Seafood
New Zealand
Seafood
Contemporary
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Oyster
Catfish
Mussels
Tuna
Salmon
Lamb
Fish
Beef
Sashimi
Pork
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Seafood Platters
Dumplings
Curry
Fish & chips
Prawns
Salad
Crab
Scallops
Paella
Clams
Crawfish
Duck
Sit down
Contemporary
Seafood
New Zealand
European
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Waterfront
Seating
Reservations
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"An exquisite fine dining experience, with fresh seafood and impeccable service. Each of my meals came beautifully laid out and felt artistic even...."
Christopher Lai
"This was an experience we can't fault. My partner couldn't stop praising the scallops and how amazing they were, steak was cooked to perfection,..."
Shayla Earle
"Great food with great views and nice service. To be honest it’s a bit too windy to sit outside even it’s not raining, still feels so cold. The..."
丁肇欣
"Lovely ambience, tomato salad was average main, snapper a little dry, but mistakes happen, no kitchen can do 100% every time so will visit again Pork..."
Antoine Jay
"Exceptional food. They were rather busy, so it made it hard to get drinks. It’s very expensive, but that’s reflected in the..."
Logan Williams
"Wow… 10/10… incredible lunch and I’ll be back… warm welcome and great service thank you Kelly ;-), superb table, out of this world taste..."
John Horton
"The seatings are spacious and diners enjoy their tiny privacy. And service was perfect. No waiting time and we got to sit by the balcony watching..."
PRISCILLA SINGH
"Quite expensive, food was nice, if getting a main, be sure to also order some sides. Scallops from entrée menu - absolutely amazing, did not take..."
Irena Kalinina
"Went here last night for a friend's bday dinner. Place seemed short staffed so the wait was long. Food was well worth waiting for. Waiters were very..."
Vindya Naidu
"It was a great dining experience, Joe was very informative with his broad wine knowledge and Aki has been great all throughout the night. Thank you..."
Thapelo Mabilu
"Fabulous seafood chowder which was filling but not heavy - perfect for a light meal. Chowder was hearty with mussel, prawn, scallop & lots of..."
Jane K (GypsySoul)
"Yesterday, my wife and I had the pleasure of visiting a breathtaking place near the ferry station to celebrate her birthday. The experience was made..."
santosh bhujbal
"Great service by Jake and Aki, and the food was divine. Make sure you ask for a table with a view. My table overlooked the wharf and the view was..."
DucHieu Tran
"I had an absolutely exquisite New Year's Eve dinner here. The food was second to none, the service was great - the right amount of attentiveness. So..."
Lena Duffin
"The staff were all very attentive and the food was amazing. Great presentation on all our meals. Would recommend for awesome..."
L Miller
"Mike & Merryn were wonderful hosts! This was our first visit and as Aucklanders we will definitely be back. This was an anniversary treat for us..."
Theresa Cowley
The Crab Shack
78/100 (4815 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Crab
Prawns
Clams
Cobb Salad
Calamari
Tempura
Mussels
Burger
Cakes
Tuna
Shellfish
Lamb
Calamares
Pesto
Shrimp
Fish
Beef
Pork
Crab Cake
Lobster
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Pasta
Tapas
Salad
Tacos
Wings
Crab Legs
Chili
Ribs
"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..."
“Dailee” 25% Off Zomato Gold
"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..."
Audacity 2 Write
"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..."
Yew Chung Chee
Portofino Italian Restaurant
70/100 (2270 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
After-hours
Calamares
Lamb
Salmon
Bruschette
Pesto
Fish
Cheesecake
Shrimp
Prawns
Tiramisu
Pasta
Cheesecakes
Salad
Bolognese
Scallops
Lasagne
Clams
Carbonara
Calamari
Cannelloni
Risotto
Mussels
Sit down
Italian
Reservations
Wheelchair Accessible
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great Italian restaurant, handy location , friendly..."
Rex Chen
"We went on a quite Monday evening so had the place pretty much to ourselves. The food was great, fettuccine con polo was amazing and the waiter,..."
Pretesh Patel
"Delicious pasta, lovely waiter. Will be..."
Missmelissajacob
"Went there today for dinner, I ordered an pizza and my partner ordered carbonara pasta, both was really delicious, good wine selection as..."
Jessicahelenapeixoto
"Best italian restaurant for me with huge servings and well seasoned dishes :) celebrated our 1 year friendship with my bestfriend 🎉 compliment to..."
Ryan Soriano
"We don't see why there are such poor ratings :)Great service, delicious food with great portion sizes and fair prices. Not to mention you have..."
Mashed_Potato
"what a lovely place to dinein..beautiful waterfront sit out option with great authentic italian food.food tastes great and ambiance is just..."
The Food Lover
"Food as amazingly great. Felt like we were in Italy. We ordered a pizza and pasta. Very fresh and had that homemade taste!Service..."
Liuxxx
"Sunday late lunch while waiting Denny Setiawan took his new bike - ordered bruschetta galleto, this place has a nice view especially in summer..."
Erin - Gold Code For 20% Off : CATH6386
"The location is superb. The staff and service was good. Payed $22.5 for the burrata and $19.5 for the bolognese. Burrata definitely needed more..."
BelaIna
"The waiters at portofino were muy bien! Super friendly and were filled with spirit that really helped make the atmosphere of the night incredible...."
A A Ron Tsoi
"We had our friends birthday here, the food was delicious and the staff are really nice. We all had a really good time here 👌 highly recommend..."
Emily Shen
"Staff are always friendly and polite. Food is very tasty and well presented and beautiful views of Auckland's harbour and scenery. Great Italian..."
Sassy Radish
"Had an extended family dinner here earlier this week. Lots of seating, looked very upmarket and chic. Service was attentive and friendly. My fiance..."
Janice McCartain Dagg
"I love the pasta here me and my partner visit every once in awhile because there isn't anything she loves here. The salmon pizza is a bit too salty..."
Chris L
"Went here for lunch today . Food was really good had a lot of flavour and the portions are descently sized also is a little bit on the pricy side but..."
Aman
"Went for a group end of year dinner celebration. The food was tasty, service was great and atmosphere was nice. I ordered thr pasta salad which was..."
Bailey
"Great location and atmosphere. Service can be improved... the staff members are quite busy and may be that is why they tends to forget, haha. Ordered..."
Lyn Lin (Zomato Gold Share Code LINL3293)
"Delicious pizzas and lovely ambience. Have been coming here for years and it is always consistently good. Would recommend this to anyone wanting..."
Kaizeen Kolah
"After loving Portofino at Mission Bay we decided to visit here. I'm also surprised by the low score as I thought the opposite. The ambiance here is..."
Farah Mohammed
"Again not sure by the overall low score here.Recommended by staff in The Sebel Viaduct Harbour.Two lovely pastas (spaghetti and cannelloni)..."
Connoisseurc
"Why such negative reviews? I'll admit I was close to not going here due to those bad reviews, however as the menu looked so good and my wife being a..."
Adam Thomas
"Wonderful food, I'll definitely come again to try the new items of the menu! It was nice that the owner personally met the guests. I liked the quiet..."
Millie NZ
"Shocked by all the bad reviews! We really loved this place - the food tasted like authentic North Italian cuisine - perhaps people have been to..."
Bad English
"Not sure why the overall rating here is really low. The staff were really friendly and there is a good view too. We got the lasagne and the fried..."
Dxlche
"Came here on a Saturday night, the restaurant was packed. We were seated promptly upon arrival, however wait time was a downer and the reason for the..."
Chomnomnom
"Myself and my wife were almost hesitant to go here because of poor reviews in the past, but we noticed all the new reviews were good. And we loved..."
AravindKumar HariNarayanan
"Huge amount of wine selections. Tried their pasta and pizza. Pasta was good. Pizza was too small for what I paid. Service was below average. I can't..."
Shenda
"Mostly,the previous reviews said that the service was so disappointing,but what I experienced last night was fantastic.The manager looked after..."
Pattarintorn Emmy Jusakul
"Walked to the viaduct to find a new place to eat with my friend. We wanted to try this beautiful place. Great customer service and our meals were..."
Tiatiatia
"We ordered Insalata Cesare with chicken, Spaghetti Bologenese, and Affogato with liquor for lunch today. Actually, the food is delicious and can fill..."
Patrick Tong
"I loved my meal here! We started with garlic pizza which was crispy and buttery. The mains took quite a while to come out and when they did I..."
Amy Phun
"We went for dinner last night , we booked last minute for a group of 18 , we had a great service , beautiful atmosphere and delicious food , we been..."
Fiona
"Had a great time there on Saturday with my family. Was my wife's birthday, she loves Italian and mum loves trying out new food. We have been to the..."
Miraaz Peerbhai
"After reading some reviews I was a bit worried about the pasta, so decided to have the Veal Marsala. I was pleasantly surprised. I enjoyed the meal..."
Juanine
"Saturday night was my second time here. I had to try the chicken fettuccine my friends kept boasting about. They were right! It was such a divine &..."
Doreen Milo
"Such a lovely place the food is a bit pricey but worth every penny! We had to wait for ages for the food to arrive. But I guess that's not a..."
Rithika Reddy
"Came to this place on a friends 18th as a last minute formal luxury dinner. They welcomrd us quickly which was great!The staff had introduced me..."
Alex Hogg
"Nice setting overlooking viaduct harbour. Perhaps just a touch pretentious, the Kitchen served up a delightful traditional Spaghetti carbonara and a..."
Laurie Ellul
"Had an awesome time. The food was amazeballs, can not fault the flawless service of FRANCISCO! You need to promote that guy or give him some type of..."
Mitch Tuitupou
"We arrived at around 10.30 pm last night October 10th. 4 adults. We ate entree, mains and dessert. We also bought wines. The service was excellent...."
Ken White
"I went there in a cold windy night. It was warm and dark. Exactly the way I liked it to be. I had a spaghetti alla bolognese, or something like this(..."
Lily
"Average. Nice selections of cocktails. I think that this place is just a normal italian restaurant of what you would expect out of italian..."
Nikki
"Had lunch today at Portofino on the viaduct with 2 of my friends we've got one of the tables on the balcony were the view is beautiful, I have to say..."
Angelica Sosa
"We came here for dinner and got a vongole spaghetti to share and a steak each. The pasta wasn't that great - dry and tasteless, but the steak was..."
Misty
"We came here for one of our anniversary dinners and we sat down to enjoy a plate of Seafood marinara spaghetti and vegetarian cannelloni. The..."
House Of Eats
"I do have not an inclined fondness of food from this cuisine, therefore, my review should be objective; or at least, to a substantial extent.The..."
Audric Kam
"My friends and I come here often as most of us are based in the city. I've had a lot of good times here but there have been some misses...."
@KeraBearEats
"Nice Italian restaurant located in the heart of the viaduct night life. Found the staff very friendly and the service was pretty good, except we were..."
Luke
"Been here twice now, good food, good prices for the prime location and friendly staff :) definitely would go again. Had to wait a while for meals but..."
Nikki
"I cannot speak for the whole menu, but this place still serves the best seafood risotto I have had in Auckland - and I have ordered that from many..."
Where.iate
"Last night we had friends visiting from Queenstown so we decided to take them out for dinner. Portofino was our preferable choice as we dined there..."
Alex Sipka
"I have been to Portofino Viaduct for many years now, and yes they may be a little slower at times, but that's when it's full house. It's a huge..."
Lawrence Chan
"Food was excellent and lovely setting for a Friday..."
Andrew McIlwrick
"We went there for my son's birthday at his request for an Italian meal. We had an excellent waitress, very keen and friendly and the food was great...."
Karyn Van Den Hurk
"Visited Portofino at viaduct last night, got nice table looking over harbour, atmosphere was great ..good selection of Italian wines ..minestone soup..."
Krista McCoy
"my English is not good, but don t belive some ppl saying here is worst Italian restaurant, i tried by my self and my boyfriend last weekend,waiters..."
Sarah X
"Last night I be with my family in Portofino Restaurant on Viaduct,I am very happy, wonderfull Italian food,best service.Waitter is very happy and..."
Nicole
"I'm a waitress at Portofino Viaduct and i just want to justify your expectations of good service. Firstly, please explain further what you think good..."
Anna Pagent
"wow what a great dining experience of NZ. I love the way there are crabs in the mussels - it gives a sense of connection to the food chain. The..."
Diana Felton-Thorpe
"I have been going to this place for the past few years, and it is a fabulous place to eat at. Great for celebrating couples' anniversaries and team..."
Sylvia
"Portofinos Restaurant was lovely to dine at. I ordered the Chicken Fettuccine which was exceptional and filled all the expectations of it that I had..."
Cleopatra Garland-Giese
"Portofino Viaduct is great for that formal Italian dining experience without the hefty price tag (compared to other restaurants in the Viaduct) as..."
Heartshrooms
"Very beautiful and authentic Italian restaurant. Loved the vibe of this place. Has a very stunning view from the dining area. Very friendly staff!..."
raadhna ramnee
"I loved this place, it was birthday dinner and being vegetarian they have so many options, Food is great and love the overall. will surely recommend..."
Rashmi Sharma
"Amazing menu with so much to choose from. Service was very efficient, and the food was..."
Christina Bird
"Went here with my friend at Friday evening. After strolling around the viaduct, my friend suddenly looked at this place and promptly scanned the..."
Alutsyah Luthfian
"Dine here! You won't regret! I'm SHOCKED that this restaurant has such a low rating due to picky customers not knowing that they are at an authentic..."
Jason Vu | The Stay Hub
"Nice food. Ok price. Lovely vibe and atmosphere. Lovely..."
Dane Garrett
"Food was great! Had oysters and the casarecce alfredo. oysters were $5/one which seemed fairly reasonable in my experience, however for almost $30..."
Cholbs1998
"I’m not sure why the reviews are so low because this was one of our best meals after a week in Auckland. We went for an early dinner/ late lunch..."
Carrie Gee
"The food is amazing. Best we have ever had. The staff are friendly and the food arrives promptly and..."
Jo Prior
"Excellent food & the service from the waiter was amazing. Cheerful, friendly & his banter went down well with everyone. Highly..."
Sandy Heard
"Fresh and quality ingredients, loved the chicken liver dish..."
Kiah Bhogal