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

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.

Very busy at 6.30 on a Wednesday, we tried to book but they told us they only had one table free…read moreand they kept that for walk-ins - so we moved out asses pronto and got over there to claim it! Really good choice of seafood dishes; we had the market fish (red snapper) in a ginger and garlic sauce, just delicious, melt in the mouth stuff. They were a bit short on dairy-free desserts, but we had the sticky toffee and date without the ice cream, which managed to fill in those few small holes that remained. We're booking again for the weekend! Three times we've eaten here. Definitely our favourite place in Auckland.

The menu has plenty of options, but pick a seafood entree for a more local and delicious…read moreexperience. Portions are generous so you don't leave hungry. Service was quick and efficient. There are plenty of tables indoors, but the outside seating is ideal for nice views of the water.

My next stop on a day exploring Devonport was out of being hungry and thankfully I found Manuka…read moreRestaurant at the right time. A cute and cozy cafe on a corner, it fit in so well with the other businesses nearby. A chalkboard sign of the specials caught my eye and it was settled. The interior is exposed brick and wood floors. Restrooms are to the back near the kitchen and clean. The staff was immediately welcoming and very attentive through my visit. I had a pilsner beer and the special chicken pie with salad - one thing I absolutely love about New Zealand is the fresh produce and vegetables, everything has amazing flavor. There were many happy groups, talking and enjoying the sunshine on that day; I loved the big windows overlooking the street and people walking by. Prices were reasonable for the super flavorful food. They had a dessert counter but I left without caving to any of those. If you're exploring Devonport, it's worth eating here.

The food is good there, I love the desserts many of there mains are very nice but I'm not sure…read moreabout the burgers.

Loved it!!! Had our first meal at Depot after arriving in…read moreAuckland, New zealand. The food was absolutely delicious. Every bite is unexpectedly delicious. We had falafels and the roasted eggplant. The sauces are amazing. We ended up ordering more of the same dishes as they were so good. We are going back for dinner tonight with friends as we have to try more of their dishes. The service was warm and friendly. The atmosphere was relaxed and dining al fresco was great at lunch time.

My friends and I went there for my last day in Auckland. We went around lunch time and we were able…read moreto get seated very quick. The ambiance was still so chill and not as packed because it was early afternoon, which was nice. The staff again were super friendly and answered any questions we had. Sadly, we didn't get the fish sliders because they were sold out! But we did get some of the same dishes I had ordered before but got oysters as well. The oysters were fresh and tasty, especially with their vinegar sauce. My friends also loved the charred eggplant and a couple of them don't really eat eggplant. The crispy potatoes were so good! The truffle wasn't too overpowering and they were perfectly crisp. The steak was super tender and juicy and the wedge salad helps cut the fat and compliments the steak as well. Can't wait to come back to Depot. Already miss it so much!

Great place to visit. Some great looking fish stalls and some just ok looking stalls. We stopped…read moreand looked at everyone and looked to see what they were cooking and selling most of. We did manage to pick a great one. Loved the aspect of picking out your fish at a Fishmonger and taking it over to a cooking stall that works with the Fishmonger. Saw lots of tables with huge grilled fish...we were jealous! We picked Sanford's and were not disappointed. We shared a grilled lobster tail and some grilled prawns. The lobster was served with a small tasty salad and perfectly cooked chips. Wish we had more time to spend in Auckland because this would be on our list to get back to. Highly recommend.

Had a great lunch at the Auckland fish market recently - my husband and I stopped by on a whim and…read moregrabbed a variety of items. Luckily, it was an off peak time so we were able to grab a seat, but I can see it being chaotic during the main lunch rush. There aren't too many stalls, a couple where you can get fish prepared fresh, one that seemed a bit more grab-and-go. And then one to get raw fish to go and cook at home. We both really liked the skate and fries dish. It was delicious and we had never had skate prepared like that!

My friend recommended the Meatery in Devonport however the experience my group of 5 had on the…read moreweekend was a totally different experience and not one of the reviews online. In fact the worst case of 'throwing a young inexperienced staff member under the bus' I have ever seen by a management in my life not to mention the bad service and average meal. When we were first seated the young waitress (clearly as I said earlier inexperienced and perhaps in her 'new' holiday job) was tentative and friendly and attempted to make my friend a Long Island Iced tea which was not on the menu. Entrée's came out without a problem and these were nice. But then out came the mains. Total inconsistency. A steak meal I ordered and asked for mash potato came with a tiny dollop - more like a decoration on the side of the plate as was the wilted decoration of salad even though the menu said it was served with this for $30. Then my other friend ordered for $2 more a steak and calamari board and received not only a huge amount of calamari but a big serving of fries. Very much different to my plate. It doesn't cost more to serve mash potato versus fries. The steak was ok but I have had better and would go to the Grill or the like for a better night closer to home for similar price. So this is where the trouble brewed, I kindly asked the waitress if I could have more mash and instead of sending my plate back for the Chef to fix she came out with fries (which I didn't ask for) and she commented that she should have noticed my portion size. I replied "I am not blaming you, it's the Chef's problem not yours". We believe the Chef (also the owner) probably gave her an earful in the kitchen. My friend had the exact same meagre serving of spud as I on her plate but no fix was offered to her. From then on she dropped the ball and service was no more. We had to ask for cutlery, which another staff member bought us. Then we had to ask for water, we got one bottle to the 5 of us and in a very hot restaurant with no air con, then it was not replenished. One friend ordered a drink which never came and the table never got asked later if they wanted to order more drinks. This was a massive loss of dollars for them not to mention our dehydration. All the while the Matre D (co-owner) was standing behind the counter in view of us talking and appearing to look at a laptop or phone. My friend caught her eye a few times but she never came over. Later and small credit to the Chef he sent out one Chocolate brownie dessert for us all to share to apologise and this dessert was very muddy and delightful but the damage was already done. After the meal with the knowledge that I was going to write a bad review I thought I would advise the Management of our dismay over the bad service and she just blamed the waitress entirely and said she knows better. Meanwhile the girl was in tears. We reminded her that it was her that is meant to train new staff and oversee. From the counter she could see if tables needed anything and if her staff were doing their job. It's for the better of their restaurant or this will result in their doors closing. There is so much better competition out there I don't need to go over the bridge to Devonport for a bad evening. I suggest this waitress gets out of there fast and finds more pleasant employment with management that care enough to develop and take the blame. Toxic environment. Not people I would ever want to support.

Enjoyed this place. Service was friendly and efficient. The food was excellent. Many meat options.read more

We were so pleasantly surprised with Harbourside! We went blindly after a morning of travel and…read morereally didn't know what to expect, but the food was delicious and service was great. They have a nice upscale and classy vibe and our table was perfect overlooking the harbor. Standout dishes for us was the seafood chowder and silver snapper. The seafood chowder was perfectly creamy and so good. The snapper was seasoned perfectly with unique flavors and spices that were so well balanced. We would definitely visit again when in Auckland.

We were there on a night they had a huge private party in the bar area and it was very loud. Our…read moretable on the window overlooking the harbor could have been intimate and romantic but we could barely hear each other. Unfortunate. The food was great. I chose the beef fillet and Husband had the fish of the day which was snapper. Mine came with fries and the other with mashed potatoes. Both meals were beautifully presented and tasty. We also ordered bread to share which was crusty and delicious. We had the crème brûlée for dessert which had a green apple sauce. Very nice twist on a common dessert. Service was excellent.

We have a very good experience at Oyster and Chop! We sat outside and the weather was perfect and…read morethe view of the Harbour was pretty! We got the fish of the day (tuna), the filet, salad and Mac and cheese and everything was good!

This is one of those places where you pay for the ambience, and not for food…read more Located in the heart of Auckland downtown, the scenery was beautiful. It's right by the water with view of different boats and little bit of nightlife surrounding. The place was very busy, but we were able to get seated right away outside and thankfully, they did have the heated lamp for us. We have shared the seafood platter, which came with variety of oysters, clams, shrimp, and sashimi. Honestly, the quality of any of these were not up to par. Especially for the price that you're paying here you should probably be better getting some steak. I didn't think the seafood was fresh. The service was ok, nothing really stood out.

Not sure what's wrong with the people down, but this place is great. I would give them five stars,…read morebut they were out of oysters.

The food was great, the service was lovely and the view is gorgeous! I had the orzo salad and the…read morechicken was cooked to perfection.