Just checked in the hotel and came here before it got too late. The Depot had good reviews on Yelp…read moreso I tried it. It's about 15-20 min walk from the warf. It was busy so I was seated outside. They had overhead heat lamps so I was comfortable without a jacket one (this is in June). The menu is geared for sharing dishes so ordering for one is a challenge. I had the local Lagar on tap, 1 of each of the 2 oysters offered, and the NZ green-lipped mussels with chiriso. They also gave me a complementary pita triangles with hummus. Overall, everything was delicious. I could have gone for more oysters, but didn't want to overdo it. The mussel dish had 7 good size mussels so I was satisfied without feeling stuffed. Glad I came to the Depot.

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!

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.

As part of the Big Foody Tour, Shuckers Brothers was the first stop introduction to the cuisine of…read moredowntown Auckland, NZ. We got to share a bottle of wine (Kelly Washington Sauvignon Blanc), and a sample of their smoked kahawai croquettes and their nelson bay cockles with chorizo dish (though cockles replaced with green lipped mussels, which must have been what was available). The croquettes were well made, crispy and filling tasted strongly of the smoked salmon. It was pretty tight seating inside the bar, though we got a first hand view of oyster shucking (though what was displayed of oysters was pretty limiting and we didn't get to try any since it needed to be dedicated to customers).

They tell you that their portions are "sharing size" and theyre absolutely lying to you. Majority…read moreof the dishes are barely even enough for 1-2 people. Maybe im just used to my big fatso american portion sizes but I'd rather have enough food to fill me up and take home for the next day than be starved at a place where the food isnt even good Not only is every single damn dish spicy--which yeah, I like and can tolerate spice, and can enjoy it in certain situations, but every single dish you get being spicy is absurd and unejoyable, its not even the good type of spice, it just burns your throat--but the food was just plain bad too. I tried most of what came out and liked none of it. The only thing i could eat was the white rice which is pretty hard to fuck up. The food was so bad it made me throw up a bit mid eating and feel nauseous and have that about-to-puke feeling in my chest the rest of the time, which was worse than normal because there wasnt much that I ate in full and so its just pure stomach acid. The cocktails werent even good either, all the signatures were weird and the ones we got tasted bad. The servers were nice and thats about the only thing I liked about the restaurant. The place appearance wise was alright, but goddamn whoever designed the layout I guess decided to find a way to make noise echo as much as possible. I get it was busy at the time, but Ive been to busy places at peak hours that i didnt have to shout at just to get the other person to hear me. The entire floor layout was just weird in general and very crowded, not spaced out well at all. I wouldnt return to this place, mainly because theres nothing to eat for me, but I probably wouldnt recommend it either unless you like a shit ton of spice and weird meals & even weirder cocktails (What are in the photos is not all we ate, but i just took a photo of these to show how small the apparent "sharing sizes" are)

Friends and family who have been in Auckland recently all recommended that we dine at Hello Beasty,…read moreand the place lived up to expectation. We made a lunch reservation for today, and enjoyed our meal so much -- slow-cooked lamb, Korean Fried Cauliflower, sashimi selection, and the astonishingly good creme brulee (not really a cheesecake as described on the menu) that we begged our way into a dinner reservation as well -- where we loved the Neko Ginger cocktail, cucumber green goddess, burrata, and stir-fried steak fillet. if only we had another day in Auckland to try more of this wonderful menu

Excellent pizza, truly Neapolitan taste, the dough is made authentically. I was transported back to…read moreNaples. The salads are good too, the staff are very friendly. The restaurant is small but cozy. Use Google Maps for directions. Apple Maps will send you to their old address and leave you frustrated.

Great pizza and pasta place. The pasta is fresh and delicious. Very popular so recommend a…read morereservation. Very well priced as well. Dinner * Extra mozzarella pizza (Excellent) * Bolognese baked pasta (Excellent)

This place came up in a search for restaurants who serve whitebait fritters. I didn't realize it…read morewas a restaurant I've passed by before on a prior visit to Viaduct Harbour. I arrived one lovely Thursday afternoon and was seated inside right away. It was a nice table in a chic restaurant with an amazing view of the harbour. I quickly placed an order for the whitebait fritters and a side of broccolini, plus a cider. The food looked amazing when it came out and indeed tasted as good as it looked. I was quite pleased. The server was a very pleasant young lady who took great care of me. Soul is a must visit!

In town in business. Went to the water or ad I call it restaurant row!!…read more Decided on SOUL. As they had the best menu and I was with others. Such a beautiful place. The menu is outstanding.. Everything delicious. Can't wait to comeback.

Is it possible to give this place 10 stars?…read more If you are EVER in New Zealand, you better come here right when you get off the plane! Amano absolutely blew us away. We started with the pappardelle with lamb ragù, and WOW. The pasta was made fresh in-house and was cooked perfectly al dente. The lamb ragù was rich, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the pasta. Every bite was incredible. We also had the burrata salad with beetroot, orange, and hazelnut, which was such a great combination of flavors and textures. Fresh, creamy, sweet, and crunchy all in one dish. And of course, we had to pair dinner with a Prophet's Rock Pinot Noir. Since we love Pinot Noir, this was the perfect pairing for the meal. Amano absolutely lived up to the hype. From the food to the overall experience, this was easily one of the highlights of our time in Auckland. 10 stars if Yelp would let me! If you're in Auckland, DO NOT MISS THIS PLACE.

Loved this place. The interior has a modern hip vibe with an open warehouse feel. Large windowed…read moredoors open up to views of the harbor. We had reservations and got a lovely table near those windows. They recommended sharing plates so we had the pappardelle which comes with a lamb ragu, the monk fish, and the cauliflower side. The main courses were excellent. The ragu was a nice comfort food with a rich taste over homemade noodles. The monk fish was light and tropical with a fennel and fruit side. These two dishes were nice compliments of each other. The cauliflower wasn't my fav but it was more of a personal taste so don't keep me from having you try it. I chose a local wine which was delicious. Love trying local wine when possible. We walked from our hotel so no parking worries. Service was excellent. Our server walked us through several of her and of patrons favorite options. Great stop.

Thanks yelp for introducing us to such a cute cafe!…read more Cute decor and spacious cafe with both outdoor and indoor seating. My boyfriend and I had the CLT sandwich and chicken stack. Both were good but the stacked chicken was delicious! It was crispy and juicy and came out piping hot. I also had the peanut butter banana smoothie and it was so refreshing. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Free WiFi as well. Highly recommend!

My lunch was incredible, I had the Fresh BB which had a beautiful appearance and tasted even…read morebetter. The drinks were also unbelievable too, would highly recommend to anyone.

What a great vibe!…read more Giraffe's location could not be more perfect . . . right in the wharf area and in the middle of a vibrant nightlife scene. The entire area is clean, lively and fun . . . and Giraffe is no exception. You smile and feel welcome, just walking into the place. There are also outside seating options, on a patio that is well covered and sheltered. Staff is incredibly cheerful, friendly, full of energy . . . and easy on the eyes, too. The service is exceptionally good. When we arrived, without a reservation, they directed us to the bar, while a table was prepared and the bartender was great, as were the cocktails. A wonderful start. We liked the menu: a mix of locally sourced New Zealand dishes with wonderful flavors. Every plate we had was perfect. I particularly loved the short ribs. And, deserts were yummy too . . . and presented in an "oh . . . Wow!" kind of way. We would have gone back again and again, except that there are so many options in the area, and we wanted to try as many as we could!

We had an absolutely phenomenal experience eating breakfast here with my kids. The view is…read morebeautiful and the food was excellent. The real highlight was a kind woman who appeared to be the manager or owner who noticed when my kids were getting restless and offered puzzles as well as took orders for extra food which came out right away. I had eggs Benedict with streaky bacon and the rest of my family had French toast, all of which we would recommend.

Awesome vibe at this food court. They're also open later than the neighboring mall food court on…read moreElliot Street. Variety of options, including Thai, Singaporean, Mexican, burgers, and Japanese. We got the Singaporean food and fish and chips. Both were great!

A lively, energetic food hall with tons of variety and a unique vibe that somehow manages to merge…read morethe Asian street market scene with a cozy European pub feel. Location is excellent- right in the heart of the CBD - and the food is all excellent! We loved it so much we ate here several times on our trip. The space is huge with plenty of small, intimate tables or large family style tables if you're feeling sociable. The building is one of Auckland's historic buildings dating back to 1910 and the space is decorated so nicely. Definitely a great spot to relax and hang out. The seating in the core is totally British pub style with dark wood tables, benches, and dim lighting to add to the ambiance. The seating around the outer rim is lit with skylights above and decorated like the streets of Europe. And all around the walls you'll find some really fun neon Asian street signs - such an interesting mix and makes it really fun. Our fave restaurant is Lepak. They serve up Malaysian deliciousness and our fave dish was the Nasi Lemak - coconut rice, chicken curry, nicely fried egg - fabulous!! We got this several times and it was consistently excellent. We also tried their chicken satay, Malaysian milk tea (hot), and mini curry puffs - all of it was lovely - highly recommend! Our second fave is Bao Baby Bao - their buns are soft and delicious- especially the Angry Bird Bao which is like a mix of bao buns and trendy hot chicken. We also tried the pasta carbonara from De Niro on one visit - it was just ok, a little heavy and a tad bland but otherwise ok. The Asian food genre is definitely the way to go here imo. Prices are pretty reasonable, especially by US standards - and the quality is definitely there. It gets pretty packed but we always found a seat easily. Staff were all welcoming and friendly. They have large, clean bathrooms but I'm not sure about the parking situation since we walked from our hotel in the CBD - it's a very walkable city.

Popped in here on a Friday night. Slightly off the busiest areas in Melbourne, it wasn't hard to…read moreget a table. The service was very attentive, my server let me know I could do everything via QR or order with her. I ordered a lamb curry and some roti and just because I wanted to try it I also got 1 piece of the fried chicken. It was all really good, but honestly the chicken was the best part. Excellent flavor, cooked perfectly and just a little spicy. If I ever go back here I will probably go for the fried chicken meal. I had wanted to try one of the sweet roti options for dessert, but by the time I finished the chicken, roti and most of the curry, I had no room left for more.

I had the chicken laksa and a Malaysian coffee called Kopi. The huge portion of chicken curry laksa…read morewith coconut milk was subtle but became addictive the more you had. The Kopi was rich, sweet, and demonstrated a great combination of complex flavors