After sitting in the SkyBar in the Tower, it was time for dinner and I spotted this place (from…read moreYelp, not from the window). A short walk and a few minutes later, beer in hand. I found a comfy spot in the back, connected to their wifi and checked in for tomorrow's flight back to the USA. And then dinner. I ordered the fish and chips which was the biggest piece of fish ever. Crispy battered outside, light and flaky inside. Super hot from the fryer and with enough delicious fries to float a battalion. Wifi was speedy and the seating was comfortable and I'm just a little bit sad that my New Zealand adventure is coming to a close. [Review 531 of 2024 - 176 in New Zealand - 21563 overall]

The fish and chips were very fresh and tasty. The beer selection is excellent. I particularly liked…read moreSawmill, the Doctor, a dopplebock beer. Service is prompt and very friendly.

They provide exceptional foods for the price they charge. It feels more like a takeaway then a…read morerestaurant. They only do lunch from Friday till Sunday. Otherwise it's dinner only. The lemon salt they sprinkle on the crispy battered fish is Devine. It's just a shame that you gotta pay for vinegar at a fish and chip shop. But I suppose they do give you enough lemon to sour everything. ;-)

I love fish and chips, and since I heard NZ was famous for them, I was eager to try somewhere! I'm…read moresure there must be fish and chips closer to home, but sadly, if there are they aren't on Yelp yet, so I decided to go for a bit of a walk to the Ancient Mariner. I was a bit surprised to discover there was minimal seating indoors, although I'm not really sure why, since I've not dined in at many fish shops. The seating was small shippy-things (I'm a bit of a landlubber, so am not sure of their technical term) around large barrels. They were quite uncomfortable to sit on, but since we didn't want to walk all the way home with cold fish, sit on them we did. My husband and I shared two pieces of snapper and chips, with some malt vinegar. And oh god, it was delicious. The fish was amazing - fleshy and white and great flavour, and the batter was the perfect thickness and seasoned with lemon pepper (I think). Chips were chunky and crunchy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside. I'll definitely be back here - even if I have to perch on an uncomfortable piece of ship furniture to do so!

good fish and chips, quick service. a little divey but ive found those to be the best bang for your…read morebuck! pleased with my meal

I was walking to the Urban Sanctuary along the bay so I looked for good restaurants in the area…read more This restaurant had great reviews and a high overall ranking. The dining tables were filthy and the whole time I was there they were not cleaned. I had the grilled snapper which wasn't bad but didn't overcome being served on disgusting, dirty tables and the topper was there are no bathrooms since the upstairs dining area is closed.

Strolling at Queen's Street and saw a sign Fish and chips with beer for $30 was a steal…read more We decided to try and very pleased. Seated inside due to windy conditions. There were patio tables and chair available. The place was kinda more of London bar . Very old bricks and wooden tables which I like. We got the special Fish and chips then my husband got the Angus Rib eye steak with chimichurri sauce and veggies. The battered of the fish was very light and crispy. Not too oily and with the tartar sauce gave a tasteful flavor. The fish was very tender with some salt and lemon. The French fries tasted fresh. The Angus rib eye steak was juicy medium rare. Their light draft beer was a good one too. Satisfying experience.

Beautiful old bar with tons of history and a wonderful owner. We wandered in for a quick drink, and…read morehad a great time chatting about the history of the pub and this area of NZ. The drinks were delicious and the chat was even better. Highly recommend!

What a GREAT discovery! So good, we came here on both…read moretrips/visits to Auckland. Quality/Quantity - 102 types of beers! Got a flight (okay 2 flights...) for $30 each, see picture. Urbanant Handpull - Cask Ale style, a stronger flavored beer. Eddyline - New Zealand Hefeweizen, crisp and refreshing. They also have it in an apricot wheat ale, interesting. Parrot Dog - Okay. Panhead APA - American Pale Ale, good flavors, medium to light beer. Sawmill Hefeweizen - Good and refreshing. Also the beer of the week. Many specials, see pictures. Food, full bar, and wine are also available. Atmosphere - Super convenient, to the cruise ship, dock, shopping for my wife, etc! Indoor, outdoor seating. Interesting and cool decor throughout. Got really busy as it got later. Of course I was here for a few hours while my wife shopped, lol. Events available. Open 7 days a week from 11am till 10pm or 1am. Service - Bar service. They table service, but by then, I already got my flights. Yes, that was plural. :) Price - $30AUD a flight, $19.60US + tip. Expensive, but for me it was worth it! Great way to end the day. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success. You will be our regular go to place when visiting/docking in Auckland.

I had passed this pub for a few days, looked at a few yelp reviews and decided to stop by. I wasn't…read moredisappointed we had some great food for a good price. Service was very very quick. I tasted several different beers which are awesome. The only issue we had was trying to get a table during happy hour. atmosphere is very laid-back and easy-going. You're looking for a place to grab a bite or a drink I suggest stopping by here

Great fish ... the workers are space cadets be sure to ask for vinegar or lime or ketchup or Tatar…read moresauce as the workers are too mentally busy to realize what goes with fish and chips .... Lawd help us

Affordable ready to eat packaged salmon sashimi for less than NZ$10. Delicious! I came late on a…read moreSunday night so the options were limited but the sashimi was still plentiful. Yay.

Finding a good fish shop in Auckland can sometimes feel akin to the hunt for the Holy Grail. We are…read morean island nation and it should not be so hard to find somewhere that sells fresh affordable fish. But it is. Luckily I found this place when I worked nearby and would often pop in to grab fillets for dinner. Now I make a special trip because like I said, this kind of place is RARE AS, as my son would say. The owners are absolutely lovely and you get that warm community feel of a proper local fishmonger who greets you with a smile on arrival and wishes you a good day when you leave. They also often tuck in a lemon for me and it's those little things that make all the difference. The fish is fresh as can be and not priced at the rip-off rates of some other places I could mention. It's really important to support these small but perfectly formed businesses so give it a go next time you are going to treat yourself (because let's face it, fish is never going to be the cheap staple it should be) to a fish dinner, come here.

In the same way as the White Lady Burger van is the fast-food institution of the city centre, you…read morecould argue that this unassuming little restaurant is Parnell's. It has truly been here at the top of Parnell Road (just opposite the entrance to the park) for ages. The gourmet burgers are fantastic, I had fish burger, which was cooked to perfection, not sloppy in the slightest and the bread was fresh with just the right amount of salad in there. My partner had the battered fish and it was amazing. It reminded me of the type you'd get in proper "Chippies" at the seaside back home in the UK. However, I just wish the chips they served were fatter and fluffier on the inside rather than those thin ones that have more than a passing resemblance to frozen oven chips from the supermarket. I was really impressed by the service in the place too. As it was Friday night when we visited, it was fairly busy but the food was still with us in very quick time and given to us with a smile.

No longer an Al & Petes Take Away! The next closest are now…read morelocated in Ponsonby or Royal Oak.

What a delight to enjoy fresh local oysters and mussels with a nice local white wine. AJ is so…read morewelcoming and professional, please say Aloha to him from me . After a full day in the hop-on hop-off bus then a ferry to Devenport, I really enjoyed chill-axing here and the food...wow. See pics and enjoy the eye candy.

Had the oysters and bruschetta I think. Was good but expensive. I like a little horseradish and…read morecocktail sauce but in New Zealand it's not to be found. It ruined my oyster experience since I got a yuzu or soy sauce instead. I noticed the oyster shucker must have been bored because she brushed her hair quite a few times with her hands and then didn't wash them

I had the opportunity to eat dinner here twice while staying at the Hilton, and both were…read morephenomenal experiences. First of all, the ambiance is spectacular, with gorgeous views of the harbor. My first night, dozens of sailboats were out, singly and in groups. The staff was welcoming - a sense of formality, but not pretentiously so. The first night, I had the Signature West Coast Whitebait Fritter, Kūmara Fries, and Mango and Mānuka Honey Cheesecake. The second night, I had the Signature Mediterranean Crab Cakes and the Herb Crusted Mt Cook Alpine Salmon. All were wonderful. The small plates were the Whitebait Fritter and the Crab Cakes. New Zealand Whitebait is a real delicacy, and they were perfectly cooked in what would better be described as a thin omelette rather than a fritter, topped with a deliciously rich buerre blanc and fried capers. Stunning! The Crab Cakes were served with a crayfish lemon mayonnaise and balsamic vinegar. Quite tasty with a nice crunch - use the lemon, it really helps bring out the flavor. Of the two, I would recommend the Whitebait Fritter hands down. It's something I will remember. I got the Kūmara Fries (New Zealand's sweet potato) as a side, and they are delicious. Coated with some parmesan cheese and served with black garlic mayo! So good. And it's a large serving - from looking around, all of their sides are designed for more than one person. That said, I did a pretty good job with the fries by myself. The Herb Crusted Mt Cook Alpine Salmon is another New Zealand-centric dish. The dish is exquisite and overwhelming. The salmon itself was perfection - perfectly cooked and rich in flavor. Then add the delicious pickled fennel, the red capsicum marmalade, the horseradish cream, herb oil, and the saltiness of fish roe? Explosions in your mouth. The Mango and Manuka Honey Cheesecake was rich and delicious with a nice crust. They also had a nice selection of New Zealand beers, wines, and liquors.

Oh my. Not the best first impression of Auckland. We checked into the Hilton and, tired from a…read morelong journey, decided just to have dinner at Fish, right in the hotel. If it was the only place we had eaten, during our visit, we would have thought that dining in New Zealand was awful. The room is very nice, with wonderful views of the Bay and cruise ship port, although a little less formal than I would expect for the price range. The problem began with the staff who, while trying very hard and being very polite, did not seem to understand a word we said. They were very good with the phrase "Thank you, sir," though, and I realize language barriers must be accommodated while traveling. This IS an English speaking country, though. Anyway, everything seemed to go wrong. Ordering wine was an ordeal, and it arrived halfway through our meal. The food presentation was mediocre, and everything needed some spice or seasoning. It felt like a meal served at a retirement village where everyone has diet restrictions. The kicker, though, was the steak. We ordered medium rare. It arrived burned to a crisp. For the first time in years, we actually sent something back. The next attempt came back nearly raw. It was inedible and almost felt like chef was being a jerk. We just left it pretty much untouched and later, noticed the staff huddled in the corner pointing over at our table. To the restaurant's credit, our steaks were removed from the bill, without our even asking, but that is a bit beyond the point. There are many fine dining options within walking distance of Fish. We wish we had known.