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Masu By Nic Watt
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Sake MAKI SalmĆ³n
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Ceviche Spicy Miso Taco
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"I came to Masu for the restaurant month menu ($55) and it was 3 courses. The atmosphere was really pretty and lively, despite after COVID-19 not..."
Sharon Louie
"Friendly service, fresh sashimi , very popular..."
Rex Chen
"Loved the miso king crab leg, just..."
Daniel Phillips
"Tried this place today for an anniversary celebration. The seating was spacious and the service through out our lunch was exceptionally good despite..."
Wilson Shum
"Favourite Japanese restaurant!! I've come back multiple times over the years even though it's so expensive because it's definitely worth the taste..."
Doris Ma
"The food was beautifully displayed and so fresh the salmon was so buttery and smooth. All service team was knowledgeable on what was in the food...."
Anita Dheda
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Alice
"We booked in on Valentine's day. We were greeted at the door and was seated promptly. Our servers were very friendly and helpful in answering..."
Aimee
"Food was great. And for Valentine's day, one of the busiest time of the year for them, the service has been..."
Claire Teves Tamse
"Love love love Masu. From the time you walk in to the time you leave, the service is on point and attentive, but not suffocating. The drinks and food..."
Aimee R
"A class above. Everything about our experience at Masu was top notch. We had the pleasure of being seated in front of the chefs, and it was..."
Famished
"Greeted by a very respectful and welcoming host. Attentive and enjoyable service from the staff. The food comes out fast and was absolutely delicious..."
Satiam Sharma
"Excellent service! the staff are so so friendly and nice! will definately come again love..."
Austin Shen
"I was excited to revisit @masurestaurant last Saturday night, and this time at their private dining room, which seats up to 18 guests. The room is..."
Pandadrools
"No reservation was made. Walked in and a table was ready in 10-15 mins. Excellent service and good seating area. Food was delicious. It looked small,..."
Maesian
"A classy but vibrant Japanese restaurant opposite Skycity.The restaurant keeps the traditional trail of Japanese dishes while adding a..."
Lucy
"One of my favourite restaurants of all time. The food here is always delicious, always fresh. The fit out and decor is beautiful and always has a..."
Chan Can Eat
"I did lunch. Very good food...."
Jonathan So
"Although my family didnāt book, they were nice enough to have a table for us and make us fit even though it was a Friday night. The place itself..."
Maria Paule
"Awsome fine dining, was busy night being Saturday. Hard to find parking but it is town after all. Excellent service, must try the beef tataki and..."
Michelle. N
"Delicious Japanese cuisine inspired by tradition. Loved the ambience, food, service and sake. Had their tokusen tasting menu, was devine. Every dish..."
Ninahooo
"I went to Masu when it first opened and had one of the best meals of my life, so it gets 4 stars. However I have been back a few times and the..."
Angie
"Absolutely loved the food & the atmosphere. Great service team. It is bit expensive but a perfect place to take some for a memorable time. We tried..."
Udeshi
"They have the most beautiful..."
Destiny Mackay
"We went there for Lunch, Except the udon (personally, I don't really like the taste, too bland, and crabs wasnāt fresh). everything else are..."
ClassEscaper
"I've been here several times recently and while the food rates a 5 the service rates a 2-3 overall. It is the service that let's Masu down. The staff..."
Dragon88
"Really good service, great place to go if you are gluten free! We had sushi, chicken skewers, clam miso and chocolate hazelnut dessert. It was yum..."
Emma HolgƩrus
"It was my first proper fine dining experience, I got the Masu Shomi Set menu which cost $88 per person, which isn't cheap. But it was very worth it...."
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"Me and my girlfriend came here for dinner on our anniversary to celebrate, Service was attentive and prompt.. Food was okay, i would recommend trying..."
Luke Rooney
"Absolutely packed with fun energy, businesses and laughter. On a Friday night the atmosphere of Masu is similar to that awesome moment when you enter..."
Medium_Rare
"Been to Masu for brunch and lunch few times with friends and family. Always enjoyed the meal. A place makes you wanting to go back and try on the new..."
Jenny Kan
"Can not fault, I love this place. We had a family dinner here and booked 2 months in advanced so that we could get the exclusive room at the back and..."
Crackerjacker
"Lovely experience here at MASU the staff were very friendly and welcoming super nice!! We were seated promptly. The service was amazing and the..."
Nathalie
"Masu is an awesome place to celebrate! The decor, vibes, service and food are all awesome. I always enjoy sitting at a table where I can watch the..."
Teresa Lee
"Letās start this review by letting you know that this to date is the best restaurant I tried in New Zealand, every aspect of our dining experience..."
Ang Sarap
"Came in to Masu with the family for lunch and we were highly impressed. We didn't even know what to order because there was SO MUCH to choose from..."
Karina
"My favourite restaurant of all time! My partner and I have dined here multiple times and have left very satisfied every time. We recommend Masu to..."
KMKDA
"Hands down BEST JAPANESE RESTAURANT IN AUCKLAND!!Good lord what a mindblowing EXPERIENCE to celebrate my bby's birthday.1. Food..."
Biitchy
"We planed to go to Masu for my birthday. We ordered a selection of dishes which included chicken skewers, rice with Masu seasoning, salmon Maki rolls..."
Steamed Hams
"Came with the family for dinner over Easter.Exceptional service and a nice environment.The waiter was friendly and also helped us with the..."
John He
"Buffet is top notch even though choices are pretty small, but in the end you know what you are paying for ā quality premium dish. Love it here. Oh..."
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"The food and atmosphere is always superb. I always go to Masu for special occasions and many friends love it. The menu changes according to season..."
Tony Kwok
"Food: 5/5Food was delicious. My favourite was the Pork & Kimchi Gyoza, so soft and flavours worked so well together. The Chashu Pork Belly was..."
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"Highly recommended - beef fillet and the chashu pork belly, both were cooked to perfection. The beef was a perfect medium rare, and the red chili..."
David Ting
"The food is fantastic. The service is very good and friendly. My friends and I have been there for several times and were more than satisfied with..."
CheungYukShing
"We went to Masu for our wedding anniversary dinner. This place is out of the world, for the food just hits the right spots in your brain and slowly..."
Mehak Malhotra
"I love their ļ¼49 lunch so much. Went to eat quite a few times. Lobster and sashimi both good. Sever quick even when they very busy. Service are..."
LuNa The TuNa
"The first time went to Masu as recommended by one of the friends. The food was fresh and delicious. Good location and friendly service. The..."
YummyBlogger
"This place is always so busy! We were greeted with friendly staff and got a seat despite no bookings. Food was nice as always, will definitely visit..."
CHIFAN.EATS
"Iāve been here once, but it was AH-MAZING! Canāt wait to come back and try a different selection. Didnāt get the sashimi this time so very..."
Analese
"Popped in to Masu on tuesday night. Venue is larger than it looks from the road. Staff were friendly and the food was out quick but it was rather..."
Flippynz
"I always enjoy my experience at Masu and this occasion was no different. We didnāt have a reservation for the 2nd of January however we were ..."
Jenny Da
"MASU by Nic Watt is definitely a high end restaurant with good atmosphere, fast service and food was superb. Will surely come back for more..."
Jilly
"I came here because of the lunch combo. Didnāt try in the dinner time yet. The crazy crab lunch combo tasted sooo good. The seafood rice is my..."
Georgina Wang
"Loved this Japanese fine dinning! Very attentive and excellent customer services provided with best quality of food, very fresh sashimi. Perfect for..."
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"Hands down the best dining experience Iāve ever had.We chose the Masu Shomi set menu which consisted of;Ā - Crayfish Spicy Miso..."
Vivian C
"We have been to Masu several times and itās one of our favourites - great atmosphere, excellent service, tasty beverages (alcoholic &..."
Evelyn Chen
"Delicious and tasty food. One of the most friendly and lovely restaurants to dine in. Loved their lamb and sashimi meals. The food presentation is..."
Amorita Maharaj
"Fresh, delicious, beautiful. This Japanese Restaurant is located right next door to the sky tower. Their service is lesser than none, and..."
Darren Big Belly
"Had the opportunity to dine here yesterday with my family and was impressed by the warm service with minimal waiting time that was consistent..."
Calvina
"In an alternate universe I would be able to eat here every night. And maybe for lunch too. Must have: soft shell crab in squid ink brioche. But all..."
Rachel Goodchild
"Nice one to present Japanese cuisine in central of tourismSashimi is fresh, wasabi is very flavourfulSoft shell taco is on pointI just..."
Khoi Nguyen
"Such a lovely restaurant with its pretty decor making you feel like youāre in Japan. The staff were very friendly and prompt with service. Would..."
Linlin
"The food was great! Had the beef fillet. It didnāt fill me up so I got the pork slider as well. It was unfortunately very noisy and to make matters..."
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"Went there and heard ordering al carte was disappointing so decided to go for the set menu at $88 and upgrade one set for the waguu beef which is..."
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"Iāve been here many times and MASU never fails to amaze me. The food, the service and the atmosphere/ambience are all perfect. The staff are..."
Aimee.
"The miso soup with clams was light and savoury, I couldn't get enough! The crayfish taco was delicious. The beef was tender and juicy, cooked..."
Potatomatoes
"Food was delicious and very well presented. Loved the salmon and green tea dessert. Staff are friendly too. A bit over priced and we were left hungry..."
S & F And Baby
"Having gone Gluten Free, this place was a dream come true for me. No need to eat limited foods and dessert to die for. They were able to provide a GF..."
Juaninemontile
"One of Aucklands fine dining Japanese establishments.Some dishes we tried:Pork sliders, soft shell tacos (taco shell is a sheet of deep..."
Tony Shi
"Great service and quality of food. Be prepared to spend a bit of money but I would still highly recommend the food here. We ordered 6 dishes and 2..."
Nakyung Lee
"The service was wonderful. Such friendly, attentive and knowledgeable staff throughout. The food was amazing. I'm not a big fan of fish but I..."
Ali Roland
"Been here couple of times and really enjoyed their sushi, sashimi and scampi tempura. They use good quality ingredients. Service is excellent. Prices..."
Akym
"Went to Masu on a tip from a Kiwi friend. What a sensational place! Service: as I was travelling on my own, they made sure I was comfortable and had..."
Polina747
"Came here on a busy Saturday night with a group of friends. It is very noisy in this restaurant and I was unable to have a proper conversation with..."
Hilary Campbell
"Have been wanting to tick this restaurant off my bucket list.I did on my Birthday.We arrived for lunch with the restaurant half full.Service was..."
PK
"Not one to stray from less extravagant foods but Masu definitely had me thinking otherwise. Great service. Better food! Cocktails are..."
Roimata Edwards
"The best sashimi and crab sushi! Never had a dud meal here, service is faultless and overall a lovely experience time after time! I really like..."
Rachel š¦
"The best Japanese restaurant I have ever been to.Donāt be afraid to spend the cash if youāre wanting a truly amazing experience...."
Ekat Jugessur
"A beautiful space! With lovely staff. We ordered far too much to add to the review but if you take anything from reading this I recommend..."
Happy Eater
"Best Buffett in Auckland I can say. Although there's not too much selections, but sashimi and other cold dishes are good enough to fulfill the..."
Jas HUANG
"Best service with amazing food šš. The waitress who has been serving us for the night were really good! Tried almost everything and is a big..."
Selene Nguyen šø
"Been here about 20 times. I'd go back any time and i'd eat anything from this place. Everything i've eaten from this place was 100% quality. Except..."
Julian Michell
"Elegant Modern Japanese style furnishing. The environment was quite noisy but the service was nice! The highlight was definitely the King Crab legs,..."
Jason Shi
"An awesome Japanese resturant, fresh sashimi and tempura, great service. I didnt know a sparkling water can get so many awards... love the king fish,..."
Abby Liu
"Hands down the best Japanese Restaurant I have been to. Great Location, great layout and suggest you book in advance especially if it is a special..."
Glen Liu
"Finally had a chance to try out this place! Iāve already ready so much great reviews on it so I had high expectations. The ambience and decor was..."
Jessica Li
"MASU is a great japanese restaurant with amazing food and even better service. I had the set menu which had great presentation and taste. The timing..."
Wallis
"Masu, a beautiful restaurant to visit. We had the Masu Shomi Menu which is for a minimum of two people. The service was outstanding: they regularly..."
Rachel
"Great food and service. Ideal place for japanese fine dining..... the king crab was amazing. Would recommend booking in advance as its really..."
Kenji
"Four of us had a long Christmas lunch here yesterdayIt was a real feastWe shared 8 plates and then some repeats and dessertsThe..."
Glenn Town
"I came here for lunch just before my holiday to Singapore it was a pretty delicious meal we ordered one of the sets and a few other dishes and the..."
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"Came here for my birthday dinner after being told I was being taken to KFC (99% excited, 1% disappointed š). We came here relatively early on a..."
Lucyeatsakld
"Came on a Monday evening and it was so packed! We were lucky to get a table for two without making a reservation. The interior was beautiful; in the..."
Oksana Zhang
"Came here for a birthday dinner with my bf. Upon entering, the staff greeted us warmly and wished me happy birthday. That was a very pleasant welcome..."
Y Anne
"Never had a bad experience at Masu, they have one of the best set menus available in my opinion. Highlights for me are definitely the sugi-ita-yaki..."
Victoria McMahon
"This is a great japanese resturant. Was very busy on a friday evening...Staff cooking on open grill was a highlight.. I also like to watch the..."
Pinny Quinlan
"You would definitely need a reservation to dine in this restaurant. It was super busy on Friday night but seemed to work like a well oiled machine...."
Jasmine
"We had a great experience at this fine-dining resto! I am so in love with the Sashimi! The best I had so far. The main dishes were also great tasting..."
Jessa Camille Salado
"Nic certainly hit the mark with this one!perhaps because he got the publics opinion first so it was easy to get dishes he knew would be a..."
Chefaldini
"This place is amazing. The staff were super friendly and the food was just stunning - presentation and taste! Loved every moment and we will be back..."
Laura Ferguson
"Dining here was like going to a gallery and being able to see, taste, touch, feel and smell the works of art.The service was extremely..."
Anna
"Delightful experience, with fresh tasty food. Beautiful dish presentation and if you sit around the counters you can even talk with the chefs..."
Wei Wei Chang
"It is very difficult to describe masu accurately. The food is wonderful - primarily good quality ingredients prepared well. The atmosphere is..."
Ollyshaw_nz
"I have been here to celebrate my friend's birthday, the food is amazing, the service compared other restaurants is fantastic ļ½I recommend the..."
Lucia LU
"My boyfriend brought me here on a brunch date and I enjoyed every moment of it š This is the place to go if you are after an elegant dining..."
Hungryfoxbb
"Went to Masu for our anniversary, maybe we had a high expectation. The food themselves were amazing, full of ideas and flavour, but not really that..."
Shenyu263
"Outstanding lunch venue. Slick unobtrusive service. Express lunch was just that. Excellent modern Japanese food served quickly. Will be back for more..."
Fred Ade
"Absolutely stunning.From the first step into the restaurant, I was amazed at the superb customer service we received. There were many staff..."
Kathryn Zhou
"Very excited to dine here! Dined here for a dear friends birthday! Now the restaurant itself is beautiful and spacious. Well staffed and we..."
Kelly
"Really enjoyed MASU, all the dishes ordered were done to perfection. Awesome service as always and beautiful drinks. However the matcha brownie..."
Tt_akl
"Have dined at Masu a few times and our visits have been great. Service and food is consistent and fresh, one of the better Japanese restaurants in..."
Chomnomnom
"The quality and freshness of the food served at Masu is why it has such a great reputation. I came here for my birthday last year and you could not..."
Sasha McCormick
"Most incredible Japanese I have ever had. We went for the brunch. It was so impressive. Endless sashimi, sushi and onsen eggs. The desert was out of..."
Oones Connor
"If you want quality, you've come to the right place. Japanese food at its finest. Definitely a place to impress. Their service is top notch...."
Jade Lim
"Japanese style cuisine cooked mainly over open charcoal grill. We got a skycity package which included a set menu at MASU and the flavors were off..."
Ann R
"I don't usually eat Japanese cuisine but Masu was truly an experience. The presentation is on point and the flavors are great. My fave was the king..."
S&G Take Auckland
"Masu is a cool experience, no doubt about it. Our waitress was excellent-knowledgeable, warm, friendly and available. The kingfish and..."
Louise
"Masu was incredibly busy when we went there. Did not book so had two seats at the kitchen counter but could feel the heat from the kitchen oven. The..."
Sara V
"Great ambiance and service. Food is well presented and good array of drinks. Got the set menu. Had a few cocktails. Well made. Desserts are so good...."
Alas
"This is the best Japanese restaurant I have been to, the place is packed but they offer you a sort of private sitting area for a group of people. I..."
Charmant_lady
"Absolutely sensational. Exceptional service and punctual, delicately delicious food. I loved the sashimi and the soft shell crab. Easy to book,..."
Vee Johnson
"Everyone raves about Masu. If you listen to other amateur diners, this is the holy grail of Japanese cuisine in Auckland. Although you do pay for the..."
Frank
"Everything was Delicious and fresh, amazing service and menu. Tried the $88 set menu and couldn't fault it. Will definitely be back for..."
Kirstie
"Very good Japanese food and services to consider as a must try when coming to Auckland. Love the food and would definitely coming..."
Bac KieuPhong
"Hadnāt been here in a while but is still fantastic Need 3 jobs to pay for it but it was amazing food and great service I will start saving for..."
David Thompson
"I was amazed at the level of great service tonight. The staff were very friendly, super quick to respond, and very helpful with the kids. Of course..."
Michael Ung
"If it weren't so pricy it would be 5/5.I understand the location, but there are better Japanese restaurants out there with better prices..."
Tony Ma
"Dined here with my partner for our anniversary, having read such good reviews my expectations for Masu were pretty high & I was a little underwhelmed..."
Sarah S
"I've been to Nobu in America and It has nothing on MASU! This would be the best Japanese resturant around (haven't been to Japan yet).The..."
Alwayseating
"The food was delicious, but pretty pricey for the amount. Freshest fish I ate in Auckland. Great atmosphere, delicious cocktails (strawberry and yuzu..."
Jacqueline Alice
"This place is absolutely amazing and it has definitely become my favourite restaurant in Auckland. If you love Japanese food and know how to..."
Bella Qian
"Visited this place for a date night to celebrate our anniversary, and it was definitely a wonderful experience. The location is perfect- it's nestled..."
Svetlana Banerjee
"The service was outstanding, down to earth & friendly, made you feel very relaxed . The food was so tasty. Each dish was full of flavour, & the..."
Marie
"Masu is one of those restaurants where you feel as if it was more than just food! Think art on a plate and a symphony for your taste. Beautiful,..."
Elizabeth Myburgh
"When talking to anyone in Auckland about where to get great Japanese food, one name kept cropping up. With this in mind we booked a table for 6 of us..."
Hungry Auckland
"When talking to anyone in Auckland about where to get great Japanese food, one name kept cropping up. With this in mind we booked a table for 6 of us..."
Hungry Auckland
"Hands down best Japanese food in Auckland. Luckily got to try multiple dishes on the menu for a friend's bday. A must see and try I would highly..."
Matt Tieu
"We were lucky enough to walk in on a Saturday night and have a table made available for us after a short wait at the bar. I think it helped that we..."
Mr Eats
"This place never fails to disappoint. Need to book otherwise very hard to get a table. The staff and service level is exceptional and the food is..."
Lynn
"Amazing drinks list -it's so extensive its split into 2 menus. The place is busy, even on a Monday night so best to reserve ahead of time or be..."
Hungusmcfatty
"Go to Masu! Don't think twice. I have been to Masu on many different occasions and recommend their Sunday brunch, their dinner set menus and the al..."
Alexandra
"I had high expectations of this place from its reputation, and was not disappointed! The service was prompt and friendly, and food flavours..."
EpiCurious
"Masu never fails to disappoint - the environment, the delicious cocktails & the innovative dishes.Tonight the service was not as good as normal..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Really top notch Japanese food. Fantastic service, great atmosphere and aesthetics. Could not fault it, will definitely be going back ASAP! Yum!..."
Megan D'ath
"Feeling super spoiled on our 11th year anniversary. Came here for their Nichiyo Sunday brunch. Nice family friendly and great ambience. You get what..."
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"Went for #Restaurant of the Month" menu $55 for 3 courses.Ā I was wrong. I knew Masu is a high end Japanese restaurant, I also knew Masu is..."
Chelsea
"Lovely food, great ambience. This place teases your taste buds, as the delicate flavours from each dish are exquisite. We tried the ribs and salmon..."
Seriously Foodie
"Food - 4.5/5Ambiance - 4.5/5Service -5/5Went there for two friends' birthdays. Ate a lot šš the food was really nice... and..."
LoveEatLive
"The food here is to die for. If you intend on going here, prepare your wallet- I don't think I've even been here and spent less than $250 for a 2..."
NCC1701
"Had a birthday dinner with 2 friends and Masu did not disappoint. In fact it impressed my guests. The service was attentive but not pushy or stiff...."
TonyF3
"Excellent food. Everything was outstanding but for those prices I would expect nothing less. Sashimi is stunning and the wagyu is melt in..."
Wildpantry
"Popped into Masu very quickly as I was after some Umeshu (Japanese plum wine). Masu definitely impressed as they had more than 5 varieties, not to..."
Ben Ch
"Upon arrival we were wished a happy anniversary which was a nice personal touch. We ordered a set menu which involved dish after dish being brought..."
Sheena
"Wonderful dining experience at MASU tonight, we had 2 sake to share as start and three small dishes, deep fried chicken, crispy squid and edamame;..."
Vicki Guo
"I love the open design of this place especially the open kitchen. The service was excellent and attentive. I started off with a sour cocktail..."
Miss Kiki
"5 star service,as expected from a Japanese restaurant.Staff are knowledgable, helpful and very attentive.Ā The restaurant is big and..."
Michal Rebecca
"Nic Wattās Masu at Sky City Grand has been bestowed with plenty of accolades over the years, including Metroās Restaurant of the Year 2014, and..."
Zoe Bowker
"Went here for dinner. Great service and delicious fresh Japanese food. Really popular. We sat at the bar and watched the genius' at..."
Rachel P
"Beautiful! The wagyu is delicious and well cooked, the cod (signature dish) is absolutely stunning - perfect balance of sweet and salty flavours! My..."
Elle
"Love this Japanese restaurant! My partner isn't too big on seafood but the kingfish salad was so good we ordered it twice! I'd also recommend getting..."
Samantha Gemmell
"Amazing food! Have variety selections :) tempura must try and the crab leg is so fresh and delicious must try it :) service really good and..."
Jo
"Excellent service and loved the atmosphere where the occasional Japanese phrase could be heard in the kitchen. We sat on the counter by the kitchen,..."
Sue
"Really enjoyed the food and the service there, the food is really well presented and tastes really good especially the beef fillet, highly..."
Haihao Zhang
"We came here as part of a package deal with East Day Spa... So our dinner menu was a set menu... The service was excellent and the food that we had..."
Donna&Shane
"Excellent food and service. Food was outstanding served by polite, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Absolutely nothing I would ask to be done..."
Average Peasent
"Came back here again today with my partner to celebrate our anniversary! My partner is gluten free so we got the set menu that was $88 per person,..."
Judy Chhy
"Came here with a group the other night. Exceptional service! We were a little unsure of the best way to deal with our group orders so our server..."
CJ
"Very nice food and service. I had my birthday there and enjoyed it! We enjoyed the dessert platter there shared by 5 people and still couldn't finish..."
Cathy Chen
"Good atmosphere and good variety of food. Came in a group but food comes out quickService was good and a good collection of japanese food and..."
Hubert Cheng
"The place is definitely one of the best in NZ. Although its supposed to be a fine dining, the place made it less formal which is a good thing. The..."
Michelle
"Service was great, everyone was friendly with big smiles except for the lady at the reception. The presentation for the food was very nice. The..."
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"Amazing, love it, can't fault it. Delicious fresh food, fabulous service. Ā By far the best Japanese (or food in general) I have ever had. Ā It isn't..."
KitKat
"Amazing dinner at Masu! I took my friend here for his birthday and we got the degustation menu at $88 per person. It was sensational! A great variety..."
Sarah
"We were lucky enough to have our work conference and I have been meaning to go back ever since! The dƩcor of this place is beautiful and..."
HJ
"Very interesting place. Beautiful setting and great service. Loved the decor and the ambience. We chose a set menu amd we were definitely not let..."
Anita Zahoor
"Beautiful dishes that just melt in your mouth. A bit expensive but the service and food makes this place a must try! Definitely try the crab sliders...."
Sarah Parke
"I've come to this nice fancy little restaurant next to Skycity a couple of times already since 2014 (at least 4 times) so I have tried a variety of..."
Melissa
"Best sushi I've tried in Auckland by far! It was so fresh, beautifully presented and oh-so-delicious. This place has made me very critical of..."
Sarah
"Exotic Japanese and European mixed style restaurant. It is something that you have to try at least once in you life time. Food are very pricy but..."
LuciferTSN
"Only restaurant I have rated till date as a 5...difficult to flaw out on this... Best food, best service and best ambience.. Value for money and..."
Kiran Kanchan
"This joint has the best Japanese iv ever had! The wagu beef and the sweet fish main are just insane- staff are friendly and not in ur face. Not too..."
Chris Mohen
"we were very lucky to have a table as we didn't make reservation. super yummy food and great drink menus. didn't have time to try their dessert menu..."
Chloe Yan Chen
"Not traditional Japanese, but the food is still delicious! Went here last Friday. Loved the decor and the atmosphere. Dresscode - smart..."
Don Shrimpton
"Was very very impressed with Masu!! The food was delicious, looked and tasted great.The ambience is great. And flavours -spot..."
Dee Smith
"The food here is amazing! Totally worth going - reasonably priced too! Cost is $95 for 3 of us not including any drinks. Fabulous gluten free menu..."
Katie-Rose Comiskey
"We came to Masu at 6.30pm to find a full restaurant (no surprises there judging from what we have heard about the place). It was a Friday so they had..."
Khoa Le
"First time at Masu I wasn't too sure what to expect but by looking at reviews I was really excited for an awesome dining experience. With such a..."
Rebecca Stringfellow
"Stunning food. Perfect getaway in winter and would be great if they had more of an outdoor area in summer. The tempura flounder is a must! You must..."
Emma
"Went here as a group of 11 and were looked after amazingly well. The food is on point and the cocktail selection for the ladies or lads is also..."
Sam Jones
"Been here a couple of times now, and although it's not your traditional Japanese food, the chefs certainly provides a nice twist on usual dishes...."
Calvin
"Ohhhh my goodness the brunch is amazing! Such good value considering the quality of the food, service and the fact that I could eat as much sashimi..."
Kate W
"This was not the first time we had our dinner here. The food served was not authentic I would say they were more towards fusion style. I loved the..."
Cindy Ong
"As you would expect. Good food, good service, and good ambience. Will come back again. Of note were the attentive staff who were helpful and..."
Auckland Eats
"Came her for dinner on my birthday 2 weeks ago and had previously came for graduation dinner in May 2014. The staff have always been very..."
Jemimah
"Very nice food. Love the black cod dish. They got a DJ in house on friday night. The service was very nice. Friendly staff and efficient..."
Zoe Huang
"I was treated to dinner at Masu for my birthday. Everyone had raved about Masu and I really wanted to try it. It has a lovely ambiance and a..."
Jess Pendergrast
"Outstanding!!! Among the best Japanese restaurants I've dined in.. The food, the service and the atmosphere were all exceptional... I'll be back next..."
Damo
"Food & atmosphere lovely but just reminded me how lucky we are in Auckland with great quality Japanese at good prices so just felt overpriced. Good..."
Jane Bennett
"Masu is a brilliant creation from Nic Watt; a classy restaurant that has true Japanese fare - you can even hear the work of the chefs from their open..."
Gentlepig
"The food here is unbelievably good! The soft shelled crab was so crispy, so were the tempura. The chicken skewers and lamb cutlers were amazing. And..."
Tash
"I've been to Masu twice recently and have been impressed on both occasions. Ā The food is an amazing modern twist on traditional Japanese (with..."
Katie Stubbs
"Outstanding! Just got in on shared table without booking on a Friday night! In a hurry to make a show an food was surprisingly speedy!! We..."
Paris
"Went to Masu with my wife to celebrate our Wedding anniversary. It was a faultless evening! The food was amazing as we sampled from throughout the..."
Brian
"I have been to Masu several times and tonight did not disappoint! We had the chief's selection of 8 sashimi, pickles for two and black cod amongst..."
Lukas
"Ambience - comes across as very authenticFood - this is where MASU really shines. Beautifully presented and very different to what I'm used to for..."
Robert Fazekas
"reasonable priceā¦derserts are awsome. High quality food. Especially the sashimi, very good fish. Even their wasabi is different from other japanese..."
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"Located in the Heart of Auckland CBD This Japanese Restaurant has a Broad range of different style and Unique food presentation Great customer..."
Andre Dez Toparea
"Masu is amazing. Every dish is a flavour explosion. Highlights include the Eye filet with chili, Tiger prawns, and if course the tuna! Plus a sour..."
Michael Sorensen
"Great experience. On holiday in Auckland and we know they do Japanese cuisine well in that city. Ended up in Masu by chance and were grateful fate..."
The Toothpick
"My partner and I decided to enjoy the friday night by treating ourselves to one of the best restaurants in Auckland. I have always been intrigued of..."
Nikka Aurea Borja
"Well we went back and we were not disappointed this time. Maybe because we knew what dishes to avoidIt was delicious and we were stuffed by the..."
The Incredible Edible
"We went to Masu for our wedding anniversary earlier tonight. We went for the $120 per person set menu with wine/sake match. The highlights were the..."
Austin
"Absolutely delicious. I came here because everyone was raving about it. When I first walked in there was an instantly chic ambiance, very..."
Mariamjafer
"A total culinary delight from start to finish. The masu tokusen with matching wine is a must have for all great foodies out there.The..."
Shamal Kumar
"Very nice place, presentation and quality of food was a job well done. Recommended to everyone who loves there sushi and dessert was definitely..."
Talon McCarthy
"Was an amazing meal and very professional staff, recommended to everyone to dine there. Also great atmosphere and decor...."
Andrew Littlejohn
"Been here twice! Loved the fatty tuna, soft shell crab, their dessert platter, tofu, sushi, selection of alcohol, including sake. The decor and..."
Bettina Tran
"Loved this restaurant!! Good friendly waitresses & a nice helpful manager. The decor was really beautiful and felt like the perfect way to enjoy such..."
Celeste
"Great ambiance, great customer service, great food presentation, a great range of food and the food tasted great as well.We had in..."
Audric Kam
"Went to Masu for xmas lunch with 9 people who all loved the food. The place can get loud when full, and the menu is pricey but worth a try. ..."
Charlee Brown
"I was expecting a lot when I went here. While the food was good I didn't think it lived up to its reputation. Worth another go but I think Depot is..."
Angela Trigg
"Overall we thought our tasting menu was amazing. We're no all that into seafood but have to say that we enjoyed everything immensely especially the..."
B D H
"Absolutely stunning evening of great, high quality food and a warm atmosphere. Food and staff presented to a very high standard and at an affordable..."
Daniel Taylor
"I must say straight off that I enjoyed the overall experience dining at Masu.Ā The dining room is great, the service excellent and the food very..."
Gus
"The best japenese in Auckland by far, love how you can sit around the kitchen and watch them cook, or if you sit near the bar you can see them..."
Cole Saunders
"I'd been recommended Masu by several friends, so on a very rare child free night out, we were excited to experience the hype.The service..."
Celeste Bowden
"It was just an amazing night to have dinner in Masu. The waiters and waitresses were always ready to help and the environment was just beyond..."
Shirley Yu
"I came to Masu with a group of ladies for a Tuesday dinner during Auckland Restaurant Month. I was super excited to dine at Masu with all itās..."
Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign
"Masu was an amazing experience. Was at a work function so I got to try a variety of dishes that I normally wouldn't pick. Service was great and..."
Daz
"The staff; 10/10 from the time I made the booking until the moment we left - Absolutely outstanding. They went above and beyond making our evening..."
Nicola Bensley
"High-end dining indeed. Be prepared to pay an arm and a leg for an experience in Masu. But having said that, you do get what you pay for in..."
Adeline
"Loved everything about Masu! We tried it out after a friend's recommendation. The service was great - our waitress was extremely helpful and the food..."
Mai
"MASU was amazing!!! Excellent service and the food was incredible! It is on the pricey side but defiantly worth it as the food is amazing!! I would..."
Lilly S
"We went for a birthday dinner a few weeks back,Food was top notch =) staff were friendly, everything melted in your mouth and we actually..."
Chloe-Mae Repia
"The best in Auckland! I went with three foodies and they all agreed. We rated it and three of us gave it a 10 and one gave it a 9.5 because..."
David Shaw
"We were recommended this restaurant by hospitality industry professionals so our expectations were high. Easy to make a reservation, courteous and..."
Russell Hooper
"Fabulous experience! We wanted to try a new dining experience and the nice mix of casual but high end was great. Buzzing city location, good decor..."
Anil S
"Masu Restaurant, Sky City, AucklandMy husband and I are addicted to Japanese food and went to Masu for a special occasion after watching..."
Rachael Thompson
"OMG is all I can start to say.... We went to Masu with friends, what we experienced was simply stunning. This restaurant has truly brought..."
Monique
"Our experience couldn't be further from the previous reviewer. This is a class act. If we had the Michellin rating here it would get at least two..."
Mark Vella
"Amazing display of fusion at its finest. Japanese flavors with an artistic flare on every plate. Wonderful service and definitely worth the money..."
Onnie Wongchanon
"This place has won so many restaurant awards this year alone itās ridiculous! I was lucky enough to try Masu for a work lunch-do, otherwise I..."
Jennifer Manalo
"Masu, part of the SkyCity complex, needs no introduction after being named the 2014 Metro Restaurant of the Year Supreme Winner. We decided to come..."
Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks
"Feel like something fancy?Masu Japanese Robata Restaurant and Bar has been receiving a load of buzz lately. Itās taken out a load of..."
Jenna Wee
"After tasting Masu's Salmon Tataki at Big Day Out's Chow Town, something changed. I now liked salmon. So in no time at all I found myself dining..."
Madicattt
"Housed beside the lobby of Skycity's Grand Hotel, Masu, a contemporary Japanese Robata Restaurant and Bar, is the latest creation of Nic Watts, who..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"We had dinner at Masu and thought it was a wonderful Japanese restaurant weād be visiting again! The ambience is great, with high, lofty ceilings..."
Yummy Auckland
"Quality of the food was just superb. Among the best Japanese food ive eaten in..."
David
"Went there for diner a while ago and it was the best dining experience I had in Auckland. The sashimi is a 'must try', no matter you chose one type..."
StayAwhileandEaT
"A very nice place. We made reservation two weeks before the trip and it is definitely an amazing experience with MASU. The food was fabulous..."
Irena Hu
"This is by far, one of the best and authentic Japanese restaurants, that I have ever been to. Servings is generous. Everything here was tasty and..."
P Sha
"I was back for the third time to celebrate my birthday at this wonderful Japanese restaurant. Three of us had the Tokusan tasting menu and every dish..."
Susan Templer
"Loved it loved it loved it! Celebrated hubbys 50th with our adult children. Opted for the set menu Shomi $99pp and well worth it. Loved every dish...."
Pearl Parsons
"Have to try the Masu Natsu Tokusen Menu as it provides an excellent variety of food for someone who is indecisive like me lol. One of the best meals..."
Thomas Safran
"We ordered everything separately, my first time trying Wagyu beef and it was amazing. Everything was perfect and amazing, highly recommend Masu, must..."
Sokly Sim
"We ordered the set menu. You will not be disappointed with it. Each dish was delicious offering a different taste explosion. We also ordered a..."
TPK B
"Quality of food was great of course. Went in on a Saturday and booked 2 weeks ahead for 7pm. We were told items were out as we tried to order them,..."
TK
"This restaurant has been the best Japanese restaurant I've ever been to. We got a wide selection of small dishes ranging from sushi rolls, tempura..."
Bray W
The Crab Shack
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"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
"Iāve 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 āNā 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 ā and did not regret it! For first-timers, we ordered 1/2 pound of..."
Ginger Taduran
"Crab of the day was fantastic. Heaps of flavour and really easy to eat.Chook flavour was fine but it was overcooked so meat was a bit..."
Tony Shi
"A group of us went here for lunch. Friendly staff and service was exceptional, the fish and chips are perfectly cooked and the burger tasted fresh..."
Desmond Chan
"The Big Aucklander was a pretty good burger. Standard sizes for its prices. Fairly nice relaxed vibe. The wait time is on the longer side though. ..."
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"The clams and mussels cooked in white wine, chilli and garlic is always my favourite option. I recommend ordering some of their buns to soak up the..."
LiLi Bee
"If you want to satisfy your shell fish cravings, come here. They do different deals everyday so make sure you check it out. They dont do bookings so..."
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"had a "dinner" with my friend at 5pm. The daily deals is $10 rib which is super awesome! fresh oyster is $2 each. It's good to see they have Chinese..."
Hongjun Wang
"Last time we visited this restaurant. We ordered crab a day, steak, lamb burger and fettuccine. The food there are tasty especially the crab is fresh..."
Chifan Chifan
"I am a seafood lover. This restaurant is located in harbor and popular for its crab. Customers could enjoy the food while having a good sightseeing...."
Paul McDonald
"Not the freshest crab, but at least flavour is good. Waiting time a bit long, staffs are nice and friendly.Quantity 3/5Flavour ..."
LuNa The TuNa
"THE BEST CRAB IN TOWN! We enjoyed everythingš Especially their Chili Garlic butter sauce. TO DIE FOR! Weāll 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 fiancĆ© who doesnāt particularly like..."
Jessica Whitten
"Crab shack for my lunch birthday cause iām 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 mumās birthday after loving our experience in Wellington. Itās safe to say that we thoroughly enjoyed everything - including the..."
Helen Wang
"Have visited the Crab Shack before but after Wellingtonās experience I was itching to visit the Auckland spot again. I ordered the Seafood Marinara..."
Hansi Dissanayake
"Iāve 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 werenāt 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 ciderļ½the king crab so nice and i love it so muchā¤ļøharbor's view enjoy sunshine and heard seagullsļ½relax..."
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 šš» the clam and mussel are so tasty šš» 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 š
"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 SHā„(Ėā£ĖŌ ) 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 Ā 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 Ā 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 Ā -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). Ā 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! šGood 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 steakš 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.Ā 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:( Ā Ā Ā 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..."
ChloƩ 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..."
MÅ©m MÄ©m 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. Ā I ordered The Shack Stack and it was amaaaazing and cooked perfectly. Ā 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!Ā 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:Ā Ray-wen-nuh BreadTempura Soft-Shelled Crab (x2)Messy PigCalamariBill:Ā $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 š However it is a bit pricey šø 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 š 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!Ā 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 friendās 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.Ā Food was awesome. I ordered the canadian crab plus half pound of shrimps.Ā 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.Ā 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. šš»šš» 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
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