TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Rosie

90/100 (1817 ratings)

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New Zealand

Vegetarian Friendly

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Gluten Free Options

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Omelette

Cauliflower Chickpea Fritters Malt Chevre

Salter Caramel Vanilla Macadamia

Juice & Smoothies

Yoghurt Mousse Pear Granola Honeycomb

Cakes

Kumara with Pistachio and Pesto

Beef

Deconstructed Hot Chocolate

Lamb

Pork and Apple Roll

Fish

Butchers Sausage

Salad

Juice & Smoothies

Pork

Chicken and Halloumi Salad Muscles with Chorizo Ravioli with Asparagus

Oyster

Green Smoothie

Flat White

Carrot Juice

Oysters

Soda

Ceviche

green lipped mussels

Lamb Shoulder

House Hot Chocolate

Beef Shortrib

Toasts

Avocado Sourdough

Market Fish Preserved Lemon Saffron Mayonnaise

Sit down

New Zealand

Café

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

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Takeout

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

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"Follow me on Instagram @hungrynomster for more food reviews! ❤️【ＲＯＳＩＥ】Rosie, in my opinion, is hands down..."

Hungry Nomster

"The service and ambiance it’s good for a cafeteria. The food came fast and hot. The place was crowded with people but not annoyingly which is nice..."

BelaIna

"Sunday brunch at Rosie’s is always my fav. I love the cosy spot, cheerful service and above all clean flavours. Today i explored the vege..."

Gloria Ching

"I came here for lunch with my boyfriend because I remember having the scampi pasta and it was really good. The location is really nice and the..."

Sharon Louie

"Good muffin! They gave butter on wrong plate so me and my friends had to swaped ourself and there was no sugar sticks on the table(not a big deal)...."

Coriander Lover

"A really nice place with a nice atmosphere. I came here for my friend’s birthday a while back and I decided to come again for my own birthday. They..."

Kylie

"Same high quality food as other Hip Group places. Service was good, our waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable on the menu, able to give..."

Shannon

"Had a nice Saturday brunch up here a few weeks back. Had one of my go to's - poached eggs with a side of bacon and sourdough. Food was good,..."

Clove

"Always wanted to visit here when we stumbled upon this restaurant back then. We finally had a chance to have dinner here. Atmosphere was pretty..."

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"I like rosie. It belongs to hip group. Their cafes all have same standard. Maybe the presentation is not beautiful. But the food ingredients created..."

Jack Food

"Scampi egg was very delicious, other dishes was ok too. Drinks are tasty and refresh. Can walk to rose garden, really good location. Quality..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Everything we ordered were super delicious. Only wish they served breakfast/brunch menu all day. We got there a bit late and could only order from..."

Bonnie Hu

"Delicious food and drinks. The scampi scrambled eggs were amazing! Cooked to perfection. Will be back again. Can also have a walk..."

Tony Ma

"I was meeting some friends early in the afternoon and we decided to stop here. Whilst this place doesn’t look all big and flashy, it was..."

Hank Wang

"Lovely little place. Great ambienceExcellent from of house staff.Lamb with pea puree. Definate 5*Succulent .Lightly minted..."

Mike G.

"The esteemed Rosie Café, made even more famous by John Key’s hair pulling tactics it taken me far too long to check out Rosies. First off, I’ll..."

Medium_Rare

"Lunch is great here, very nice and relaxed atmosphere. Delicious food and coffee 😋 service is always good and wait staff is always helpful in..."

Angel Wong

"Certainly a 5 star. I've been to Rosie almost every second day for the past 5 years. I love the relaxing atmosphere to start the morning. The staff..."

Wei Feng

"I always wanted to go here for breakfast or lunch, but its always busy. Had a chance to be in the area around 3 in the afternoon and decided to have..."

Sime Cajot

"I tried their french toast and it was pretty delicious. The caramel cream on top was very different from anything Ive tried and complimented the dish..."

Wapatino

"Super friendly place and very nice interior. You get served with sparkling water and someone came around to refill my glass as soon as i drank more..."

Auckland Foodie

"Dined here for lunch on a Saturday the place wasn’t busy and we managed to grab a table! Service was excellent the staff were super friendly (we..."

Nathalie

"Rosie has a very high rating at Zomato. We were there for brunch on a Sunday. There were a lot of customers. I had a fried halloumi with mushrooms,..."

STRADS

"Absolutely delightful 😊 walked in on a busy mothers day got asked takeaway or eat in. We ate in and the lady wrote our name down straight away and..."

Nina

"A good coffee with an almond croissant! Both were excellent. Service was quick and attentive. A small but interesting lunch menu. Venue was full at..."

Fred Ade

"How could you not give this place 5 stars?I've been fortunate enough to go here twice now: once for dinner and once for a sunday brunch...."

Christopher Pearce

"Welcome back to my Auckland review series! Today we’re talking Rosie’s, a vibrant eatery in the neighbourhood of Parnell. Picture the scene:..."

Molly Smith

"Service was impeccable! The staff were very friendly, and offered us a new drink after we accidentally spilt it. It’s a little pricey but..."

Angela

"Ambience: Loved it. A nice and very relaxing atmosphere with an open view and lots of natural lighting looking out into the neighbourhood (5/5)...."

Jen Lin

"This was our second visit for breakfast , still enjoyed it. Food and service were both great. Scampi Omelette were delicious. Maybe one day we..."

Food Explorer

"Foods are all perfect, and the environment is so good, nice service, always full of people, will come back again. Highly recommend..."

Stella

"Rosie is my favourite cafe in Auckland. They're so accommodating and the service is outstanding, they always remember my coffee order! If you like..."

Kate DEatz

"Rosie is one of our all-time favorite restaurants that has a consistent standard of excellent service and delicious food. We love how they handle..."

Sharon Kan

"Another place on my Wishlist, I finally went on Thursday evening. It was horrible weather outside and we were welcomed into a beautiful space and sat..."

Holly Swallow

"Went here on the weekend with two friends and it was absolutely perfect! The cafe itself is on a corner facing the rose gardens, nice open plan with..."

Alysha Bower

"This place truly felt like it was gentlemen serving ladies and gentlemen. Excellent service. Beautiful atmosphere. Food is delicious. Must..."

LilMiss Foodie

"By far, one of the best brunch spots in Auckland. The waitress was super friendly. The food was amazing and the service was perfect. Drinks are..."

Aditi Grover

"I tried this place with some of my friends and just looking at the prices it wasnt student friendly but since we were already there we wanted to try..."

Ellynn

"Mike the chef there is amazing, love the breakfast salad! Their cabinet of pastries is always very hard to resist... potentially the best coffee in..."

Izabella Pinker

"Great atmosphere, attentive staff, delicious food. We were there for dinner and between us we ordered the venison, grilled chicken, and..."

MD

"I've been keeping Rosie on my list of "restaurants to try" for quite a long time because I think the plate decorating looks not very special. But..."

Bella Luv Food

"Lovely food, great service, beautiful venue. My boss took me here with a colleague for lunch on a busy week day and it's one I'd like to come back..."

Raymond Tiong

"Very chic place from the staff to the decor. Lively and great atmosphere. More importantly, really good tasting food. Fusion lovers-this is the place..."

Veronica Te

"We ate here on a chilly Sunday evening. Inside was warm enough but not toasty. I ordered a honey malt smoothie that was gone before I could get a..."

Paki

"Great service, nice atmosphere and amazing flavour combinations in the food. Wine list great too! Highly recommend for people after high quality..."

Oliver Hill

"Rosie in Parnell is another restaurant owned by the Hip Group - this of course comes with high expectations of good food & service. I'm happy to say..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"We came to Rosie on a Sunday morning at 9am.It was already busy but we were seated right away. Service was good and the staff were..."

Shell

"Love the atmosphere, awesome setting and Deco, comfortably modern, the salad was very bitter, the price is a bit on the higher end of cafe food but..."

Tt_akl

"Good quality food on perfect location close to judges bay. Friendly staffs with perfect environment! The lamb flat bread introduced my their friendly..."

Mindylow_

"In comparison with all of the industrial-styled cafes on trend these days, Rosie is quite simply and minimally decorated, while featuring a stunning..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Stopped by for lunch since we were aiming for their deconstructed hot chocolates. We were greeted at the door and led to our table. We were..."

Benedict Uy

"I am in love with most of the Hip Group eateries, including Milse, The Store, Ortolana and Amano, so it is no surprise that I am now loving Rosie,..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"The old proverbial saying about judging a book by its cover could easily nowadays apply to the dining scene, where appearances can often matter more..."

DefinitelyMayb

"Been here a few times as it is very close to me. Both food and coffee are great. Very special. The service is always good. Highly..."

Lily

"Crowned best café in Metro for 2014, we had pretty high hopes for this revamped corner of Parnell. This is a Hip Group creation after all, the..."

Husk Creative

"Quaint place to stop for brunch, friendly enough staff. However a little squishy inside, quite hard to have a conversation with my bf across the..."

Bronwyn Koh

"Amazing food and friendly staff. Highly recommended! Gets really busy around 10.30am during the weekends so be there early to avoid massive..."

Akarin Opassathavorn

"Came here with a few friends on a saturday for brunch..was pretty busy so we had to wait outside for about half an hour, which was fine as it was a..."

Nicole Jana

"Alright, why we came into this cafe? Been staying in Quality Hotel Parnell before we settled down and we drove through the cafe almost everyday for a..."

Cindy Ong

"I went to Rosie for lunch and wow was really impressed. I ordered the omelette with fish and capers and it was seriously the best omelette I have..."

Sarah McTaggart

"Love this cafe! The menu is amazing, the food is just delicious and the staff are always amazingly helpful and friendly! They also make the best..."

Ginger Milford

"Nice celebrating my friend's birthday at such a pleasant lunch place. The waiters are pleased to recommend their specialities and all the food we..."

Shirley Yu

"I love this place! Their market fish is to die for 😍 and if you go there for brunch/lunch be sure to try their kale smoothie for a healthy kick!..."

TheSecretFoodie

"Great coffee and atmosphere, always enjoy my experience at Rosie! The food is always good from both the kitchen and the cabinet! It's quite amazing..."

Chin And Prony Powichitkul

"Atmosphere was nice, love the ambience. Cosy, contemporary aesthetic. Appetiser was nice but a little dull. The main I had was really nice market..."

Warrick Corfe-Tan

"Beautiful place tucked away near parnell.Best time to go is at night time since restaurant has nice lovely lighting. Went to this place twice...."

JungYun Lee

"Rosie's focus is on locally sourced, fresh, seasonal food, with the aim of letting the ingredients shine. And based on my experience, Rosie totally..."

Eat And Be Merry Crew

"We went here for breakfast today morning before leaving Auckland after reading the reviews on Zomato. I must say we were not disappointed at..."

Divya Talreja Ramnani

"First time dine in for lunch at this cafe, the service was good, this miss our order but they doing Their best to recover it... We order fish of the..."

Ryan Wong

"Nice cafe. Pleasant food. Wonderful sunlight streaming in. Quick service. But a few too many flies.We ordered an eggplant dish, chickpea and..."

Abbey Lissaman

"Couldn't help stopping at Rosie's after passed in front of it during my lunch break."Packed means good", I thought, and fortunately I..."

Diogo Reck

"Dined at Rosie for breakfast this morning. I have never been here before. Rosie is nicely decorated and very cozy but the tables are probably a bit..."

Miss Kiki

"I ordered the black pudding and language liver. Outstanding dish. Rich and tasty if you like this sort of stuff. Not many people have this on their..."

Whiskyncigars

"Nice cafe/restaurant atmosphere with unique menu offerings. If you want to try something different then this is a great place to go. The dishes..."

Jenny Da

"came here for a second time after enjoying the first so much. we were seated immediately as we arrived not long after they opened. I had the omelette..."

Georgia Dobbs

"Super busy place! Caught up with some friends here on a Saturday avro. Loved the atmosphere. Good service, but not the best I've experienced. A..."

Jade Lim

"Great fresh food like all the hip group restaurants! Although very frustrating as they forgot our meal and had to wait 30min as others who arrived..."

Paris

"Popped into Rosie one weekday night for a spot of dinner, they were busy and we manage do grab the last table, we were told that a new menu had..."

Lisa Reynolds

"After hearing about their top cafe in 2014 I think? I've been wanting to pay a visit and finally got around to it todayFrom the outside doesn't..."

Thegreeats

"Visited Rosie for the first time today and lived up to my expectations! I had the special which was stuffed deep fried zucchini flowers plated with a..."

Lucia Florence

"Amazing place with an oh so feel good ambience. Went there on new year day. Had to sit inside inspite of the beautiful outside seating, as it was..."

Winnie

"The green eggs benedict with smoked fish is oh-so-delicious! The food, service and ambience is pretty much the same as the other Hip group cafes...."

Misty

"Came for brunch on a beautiful hot day a few weeks ago. The service was great, we had a few lovely waiters look after or table of 5. Offered water on..."

Shelly

"Came here for brunch with the family, had a salted Carmel iced choc, smashed avo and hubby had eggs bene! The avo hollandaise was a clean fresh..."

Chloe-Mae

"Delicious food, coffee and a warm surround made for a lovely lunch here. The food was presented beautifully and tasted just as good...."

Emma Bell

"OMG 😍💕 yes yes yes yes! Driven past this place every time I'm in Parnell and had always wondered what the hype was. Popped in one morning and I..."

Monique Porteous

"I highly recommend this cafe! From the ambiance, decor, service, food and food presentation, every single bit of it is absolute..."

Gianina Castro

"We arrived around 9am, luckily got a table for 2 straight away> Smoked Fish Green Eggs Benedict with Avocado on side - fish was a bit too salty (for..."

JJJiiiiAn

"Been to Rosie a few times. This place is always busy! The staff are friendly. The coffee is consistently good. If you are a coffee lover, this is the..."

Sherry

"Arrived at 12 today, was lucky to get a table when we got there. I love the interior of the restaurant, the colour coordination is very chic. The..."

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"Visited this place a few times for brunch / lunch and each time they have provided me with great experience. It's also one of the restaurants owned..."

TinaS

"This place is wonderful! In the upmarket suburb of Parnell, it makes a fantastic atmosphere. The place was full when we got there but there was a..."

G

"Rosie has such a warm and relaxing vibe!The decor is super chic and quirky..I brought my parents in for lunch to give them a cool..."

Melanie Rose Hansen

"minimalism taken to the next level. so minimalistic that even your meal portions are minimal. food is, of course not bad, but it is also not the hype..."

Wei-Kai Shyu

"Love to look wealthy? Come on a weekday afternoon, where the riches are here gossiping and/or having money talks. Gentlepig was here with his..."

Gentlepig

"Upper east side of Parnell. Very bougie haha!! Beautiful coffee. Food portion is tiny for the price. Taste is fantastic. Beautiful location for..."

Miss2thfairy

"NOTE: I came here in March 2015, so their menu may have changed.I had heard a lot about this place through Instagram, and i had been..."

Gemma

"Been wanting to try Rosie's for ages, so when asked where I wanted to have my team farewell lunch, it had to be here. Great atmosphere,..."

Jennifer Manalo

"Heard great things about Rosie and expected great things as it's part of the Hip group. I ordered the smashed herb eggs with halloumi which was..."

Mezza

"Just wow! The brunch menu is delicious. The staff are even more fantastic. We had to wait for a table, but they gave us a nice sparkling water while..."

Sarah Parke

"Love this place, so warm and well decorated. The food is very well presented, ever dish will make you fell like its Xmas. Love the refreshing house..."

LuciferTSN

"Love this place ! The service is great and ambiance is A+The only thing for me is that it the food isn't quite to my taste. I've had the smashed..."

Maye Elle

"Went today to Rosie for breakfast as I had heard so much about this cafe. I had the crushed egg with pumpkin and haloumi. The dish was absolutely..."

Hutokshi Chinoy

"Rosie is an opulent cafe that revels in gorgeous views of the Parnell rose gardens. Have to say though, Rosie is perhaps more hype than anything..."

Daniel Power

"Enjoyed a delicious lunch with Zoe Redden, great food, great service and comfy seats! Would return and recommend. The smashed eggs and..."

Nicola Thompson

"As a past student of Whitecliffe down the road, I used to come here all the time. I love every single item on the menu. The roast potatoes..."

Tanya Kerr

"We went here for breakfast on a rainy sunday. The service is great and the food is pretty good. Probably more on the expensive posh side but overall..."

Breadzania

"Back at my favourite cafe once again. Service is great they top up my glass with sparkling water regularly and are always bright and cheerful...."

Anna Hinton

"Uniquely decorated little restaurant. From a few angles you get a view of the Sky Tower and the Metropolis.All our dishes were really..."

KST

"This have to be one of my favorite cafes! It wasn't very busy when we came here so we managed to be seated as soon as we were greeted. The staff at..."

Julia Liu

"J said it was always crowded. He had tried to come by with his wife, but could never get a table. Well, he was in luck, because I wasn't going to..."

Vivi S

"We've tried this lovely cafe for breakfast several times, and were lucky to have no wait time on both occasions. The staff are friendly and..."

S B

"Busy and upbeat cafe!Food was well done! Refreshing choices in the menu and coffee was absolutely divine! The only thing was that all they..."

Winnie Luo

"The most amazing food and service! Everything was perfect. All the food we ordered was devine. The sodas and cacao smoothie was also delicious...."

Georgia Forde

"Came here for brunch recently on a Sunday; the place was relatively busy but there was a table available right away. The interior is modern and..."

Helena Chen

"A refurbished, friendly cafe. Yummy food and yummy fresh juices. I had a granola which was really nice with the rhubarb. My husband had the apple hot..."

B D H

"My partner and I have been to Rosie twice for dinner and we have been thoroughly impressed both times. I am a big fan of the Hip Group eateries...."

Jess Pendergrast

"Had a lovely lunch here, smoked fish omelette and green field juice, very nice and healthy food, friendly and warm staff, will be coming..."

Di

"Just enjoyed a delicious breakfast smoothie with ricotta and honey, and the smashed eggs with pumpkin purée. My brunch buddy had the Ox tongue..."

Meaghan Aureguy

"Rosie and shine everyone!!This lovely place in parnell is like having a sunny fine dining experience brunch time style.. The Menu will..."

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"My partner and I enjoyed a delicious brunch at Rosie in Parnell earlier this week. As a big fan of Ortolana & Milse, I was very excited in..."

Sophia

"Came in yesterday with a friend eager to try Rosie as we had heard good things. Both massive muesli fans we were both excited to try this option...."

Mueslilo

"This was the first time I had been there since the update from 'Rosehip' and it's fantastic! We went for a family lunch today and we're able to book..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Rosie is our local cafe and we love visiting for breakfast and have also dined there for dinner. The staff are excellent and super-attentive, the..."

Petra Pearce

"Whenever I pass Rosie it is always busy, but luckily when we decided to try here we didn't have to wait for a table. I recommend dinning here during..."

Lauren

"Went here tonight for dessert! Love this place - love how everything is gourmet and quite special. Tried the handmade donuts, which was on point...."

Tania Li

"Went for dessert and had the cinnamon doughnuts. The staff were very friendly and the food was amazing! Definitely recommended. The place is also..."

Anthony Ellis

"Been there yesterday, great service and friendly wait staff that knows how to recommend food and special for the day. Great recommendation and I..."

Judie Zoe Ang

"For an experience with food that is different but excellent give this a try.... Annoying how places are getting popular in not accepting bookings but..."

Donna&Shane

"All the reviews about Rosie have been true. Its a cute little cafe where food is amazing. The menu is different from the other cafes and it is very..."

Nidhi

"Had brunch today. Great service. We were well looked after. Nice coffee. Served at the right temperature, cause this is one thing I've found lacking..."

Jay

"Only go to this cafe outside of the lunch rush if you are wanting a table quick! Been here twice, once at 12pm and had to wait over half an hour for..."

Craig

"Dinner Saturday night with friends blue cod fish of the day was outstanding, passion fruit meringue tart for dessert spectacular. Recommend popping..."

Girlygirl

"I was excited to finally be able to try this place after having it on my to do list for a while now. I can't fault the service, everyone was..."

Laura Hunt

"When you are awarded the best cafe of the year, expectations get pretty high. We've decided to visit today and we were not disappoint - from..."

Candy Boy Food Journey

"Easy to find, lots of parking. Quite different though, as it's situated away from the busy Parnell Rise. Rosie is sophisticatedly decorated, and..."

Where.iate

"Cute little cafe, offered blankets when customers are cold. Had an awesome experience here and have returned a few times and been impressed more..."

Sue Smith

"Another excellent visit this morning to this favourite cafe. Service as always incredibly professional, friendly and low key. The gold standard in..."

Highgate

"You'll recognise Rosie as another Hip Group establishment with its synonymous menu featuring a list of posh ingredients and contemporary,..."

Monica

"A lovely little cafe with good ambiance. Had visited a few months ago for lunch and had ordered the eggs benedict with smoked fish, the market fish,..."

Jemimah

"As with any Hip Group eatery, you’ll recognise Rosie by the contemporary decor and clean lines that attract young people for being effortlessly..."

UltimateOmNoms

"Such nice place , really special menu , And good dessert .Love the beef dish ,feel special .Really good set up . Friendly and helpful..."

Alen

"Rosie is the perfect combination of great food, delightful staff and amazing decor in a central Auckland location. The menu is synonymous with..."

EatsByZee

"Had tea at this lovely place last Sunday and enjoyed it very much. The place is modern looking and cozy. The first thing I noticed was their colorful..."

Ninjunkie

"Wonderful milkshakes, good service and great food. The food is relatively pricey for what it is (serving size) but the flavours are delicious. I am..."

Katerina Hond

"Stellar food and service at Rosie. The coffee was superb and we each got the mushroom served with a poached egg (forgot what it was called) with a..."

Wilson Chau

"Having replaced Parnell’s iconic Rosehip Cafe at the Gladstone Rd junction, Rosie was buzzing with customers on a lazy Sunday afternoon. It’s one..."

Kiwi Foodie

"Rosie is another wonderful cafe from The Hip Group. The menu follows similar suit to their other eateries, with breakfast and lunch options presented..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"A new addition to the Metro Top 50 Restaurants for 2014, Rosie is created by Scott Brown and Jackie Grant (aka the Hip Group) and is an incarnation..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Went there lunch and it's the first time. Staff were delightful. They were busy all the time and I waited 15 mins to get a table. The waitress passed..."

Taste

"Went for the first time since it reopened in April.Without doubt one of the best meals I have ever had. The imagination that has gone into the..."

Anne Ross

"Love the new fit out. Same great service. Please don't change your name to " Rosie " - it's a bit blue rinse isn't it ? Plus you can't very well..."

Sarah Lloyd

"This is a fav spot for sunny weekends. The location is great, not far but peaceful. The prices are slightly high but we feel its worth it. They..."

Jason Huang

"popped in there for lunch after visiting the rose garden.Took my wife and daughter who are a bit picky. However 2 x egs benedict and 1 x..."

Tom Pine

"I LOVE Rosehip Cafe! the staff are very friendly, attentive and efficient. The food is amazing and fresh and they make a wicked old fashioned..."

Claire

"March 2012 This is such a popular cafe that at times it is impossible to find a place to sit! Once you are in the coffee is superb!June..."

Walksinauckland.com

"This was a great experience for our Team of 24 who came for breakfast. staff were excellent and the food great. It couldn't have been better...."

Paul Brooks

"An unsuspecting venue and location - a cafe at the side of Gladstone Road. However the food was delicious, interesting and even surprising! Service..."

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"Delicious...very good menu. Lovely food, excellent coffee. Service is great. Crowd is a mix, mostly older patrons. That's okay! It's Parnell after..."

Betsy McArthur

"We discovered this place a month ago after being regulars at Kohi Road Cafe and Takapuna beach cafe over the last 6 months and found out the same..."

Linda H

"I think this is overall one of the best cafes in Auckland. The location is beautiful and it always seems to be sunny and warm there somehow. The..."

Justin Graham

"Great little gem of a cafe in Parnell facing the park. We liked the atmosphere, the service and the coffee. A nice touch to keep adding sparkling..."

Quinten Oustrup Laureijs

"Loved this place. A great space. The taste combinations were fantastic. Staff was wonderful. Great value for the quality of..."

Betty Damianidis

"We had a brunch at Rosie's and we would definitely go there again! There was something for everyone, whether you wanted something sweet and delicious..."

Lexi Tuenter

"Love it!! Near at the parnell hotel.their pancake i love it so much. Can try their salted caramel..."

Hana 4260

"We were staying up the road and decided to check Rosie's out. At 1:30pm we felt like some of the breakfast meals and it was not a problem. Service..."

Roy Breeze

"We only went to the coffee bar and bakery, but these were some of the most delicious Pattie’s we’ve ever had. We ordered almond croissants and..."

Marsha Russell

"Delicious food with fresh ingredients! Highly recommend the muesli especially with honeycomb. Scrumptious dish! The restaurant also have a selection..."

R R

"Rosie never fails to impress. It's expensive (there's no way around it) but worth it for a high-quality but informal dining experience. Also not too..."

Mary Binney

"Absolutely love their food. I have been here many times. This week I hosted there 20 guests for dinner who haven’t been there before and most were..."

Esther Poutoa

"WOW!! The food was incredible. Every bite was soooo flavourful. If I could lick my plate clean afterwards, I would. Instead, I tried my best to..."

N V

"Absolutely delicious food, great service with thoughtful touches particularly patient and helpful with the kids. Best flat white I’ve had in a very..."

Morgan J M

"This place is always my favourite restaurant to go. All dishes are fantastic. They change menu regularly, so you will never feel bored. However I..."

Holly He

"Me & partner went here first time for late lunch. Place atmosphere is lovely, staff is friendly. The food is nice & lovely presentation, the pasta..."

Antonia Jopoetro

"Always wanted to visit here when we stumbled upon this restaurant back then. We finally had a chance to have dinner here. Atmosphere was pretty..."

Hungry Teddy

"Stopped by for lunch since we were aiming for their deconstructed hot chocolates. We were greeted at the door and led to our table. We were..."

Benedict Uy

"Hands down best pancakes in Auckland! We spent a few days in Auckland as part of our holiday visit from Australia and ended up eating there for..."

Tyler Smith

"Sitting outside in the Winter sunshine with a wonderful Navy friend on a Sunday. Had my little dog with me. I read the reviews a few days earlier and..."

Terry Whimp

"I was honestly surprised. I thought Rosie was a bit more image than quality but I was very wrong. The food is cooked wonderfully, the flavors and..."

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Salad

Grilled Sourdough Flatbread

Wood Fired Chocolate Macadamia Cookie Skillet

Clams

Lamb

Lamb Ribs w Skordalia & Cumin Paprika Oil

Duck

Pesto

Kingfish Sashimi

Oyster

Sit down

Bar

European

New Zealand

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Gift Cards Available

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Breakfast

Dinner

Lunch

Brunch

After-hours

Mid-range

"Tonight Ev was pushing hard for us to go to Jervois Steakhouse or Sidart for our anniversary, but when push comes to shove I am the boulder that..."

Ati

"Depot-nitely need to try this place out! [I’ve been here quite a few times & everytime I’m here, I’m very satisfied, full & thinking about the..."

Cranberrycrackers

"Service was really friendly and fast. We started with oysters which tasted really fresh. That was followed by bone marrow that was delish, but..."

Soleil Hefferen

"Came in for lunch, good and service was great as usual. Oyster and Tua Tua was so fresh, and the tulbot slider was to die for.Look forward..."

CraZyian

"only got the sliders and lamb rib because we were not that hungry but are desperate to try out depot. The lamb ribs were great, juicy and tender, the..."

Rachel Luo

"Amazing restaurant. The oysters are always 10/10, great service. Very thankful for another faultless meal at one of my favourite..."

Daniel Bundy

"The restaurant is an oyster bar with other raw seafood but it does much more than that. We didn't make a booking but was able to get a table. The..."

Benedict Uy

"DepotNot once or twice but over years have I been passed Depot. I have always wanted to go but I just never got around to getting there. I..."

Seamus M.

"Rating 4.0 Very rustic feel decor. The casualness doesn’t convey how good the food are. Loved everything we ordered, particularly the complimentary..."

Manz

"Came here for a work lunch and didn't have any trouble finding seats. Service was a tad slow at the beginning but it was quite busy by the time we..."

Amindha Fernando

"Some staff, actually looks like they are even managers or supervisors, are rude as. But servers are always..."

Laine

"Located on the Federal street opposite Skycity. Depot has a chaotic but energetic environment. The old-school decors makes you feel like you are..."

Lucy

"Everything ordered was soooooooo good! The only thing that I was really gutted about is them changing their cloudy bay claims served with squidink..."

Vincent Tong

"We ordered the pork hock which was good but slightly salty. Otherwise the food was good. Due to popularity, the restaurant always seems packed...."

Renie

"We came to depot tonight for dinner at around 7pm. The place was packed and if we wanted to sit inside it was going to be an hour and a half wait,..."

Stacey

"The food was absolutely amazing and such a good atmosphere to have dinner in (even at later hours). We especially loved the kahawai and lamb ribs...."

Ngwxx

"The Depot is owned by Sky City and 2 other Bars that are situated on Federal St, and though it’s still a thorough fare/transit alley, once you get..."

Food Buster Reviewers

"Only one downside here... oh maybe 2It’s busy, so super hard to get a table. The other is federal street is dark, so it’s not really the..."

Chan Can Eat

"Always got the best fresh tuatua. Kids love the fish burger and dessert. Service was really nice and friendly. Just a bit slow while busy. Sit..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Still one of my favorite restaurants. Fresh ingredients and smart work on flavours. Delicious raw options, fish sliders, yummy bone marrow and tasty..."

Tony Ma

"4.5 - really fresh and high quality ingredients. The portion sizes of the small dishes were decent. For two people I’d recommend two or three small..."

Shannon

"I've never been to Depot Eatery but after seeing Eatlitfood's Instagram post, I knew I had to come and try it out. My boyfriend and I came here..."

Sharon Louie

"Another wonderful restaurant on Federal Street.Service: 10/10The service here is impeccable.When we first entered there were no..."

Grace Huang

"Love the lamb and fish burgers. The complementary naan was great as well. If only I could order more but it is not on the menu. They don't..."

Pig Cat

"Great place. This place does share plates so it's perfect to go in a group and order different meals of their menu.The food is fresh and..."

FoodieBeast

"Came here after lunch. Fresh oysters and clams. Highlight was their fish soliders. Very tasty. We sit by the kitchen. Watched lots of yummy food been..."

Becky Kuang

"Potato skin(12$) and Lamb rip(20$). Potato skin was really good and Lamb rip was soft but Lamb rip was also smelly so don’t try it if you don’t..."

Winwin

"It is really good. The waiter is friendly. Although we cannot understand the menu completely,the waiter explained what we want to know and wait for..."

Maggie Fu

"If I could give a 6 star rating I would. Depot blew me away at my first bite of the Hapuka Sliders with lemon mayo and watercress. The hapuka and..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"Bone marrow was too oily and a little disappointing. Everything else was delicious. Steak is so tender and love their seafood as well. Definitely..."

FoodiesTable

"Depot. Only had been here for breakfast before but tonight dinner. Chose both the hapuka sliders and the skirt steak. They threw in some free bread..."

Flippynz

"Made it to one of Al Brown's restaurants! All the dishes that we ordered were absolutely delicious and the presentation was immaculate! The fish from..."

Kirsten

"The oyster and lamb soooo yummy :)They don’t accept bookings and only accept walk ins.The food are so amazing and staff are super..."

Mu

"Like what their site says “There’s an energy and passion about Depot. Not overly precious or pretentious – just fast, fun and fresh.”, and I..."

Ang Sarap

"First meal after landing in Auckland city. We waited for over an hour and apparently they don’t accept reservation neither...."

Sushi Slayer

"Hands down my favourite restaurant! It doesn’t matter what you order, you know it’s going to be great. Never in 1000 years would I normally order..."

Sam Hurley

"My friend and I check out the place today for lunch and it’s very busy. We were seated quickly and the waitress bought us an iced cold water each...."

💓 K

"The oysters were addictive, not only the ingredients but the preparation was without losing any freshness. It has a rusty and unique settings that..."

Authenticity

"Food: 5/5We came here for a light dinner. I got the lamb ribs and they were super soft and juicy. The cumin flavour wasn’t too overpowering,..."

Sarah =^. .^=

"This place is always busy and has the best vibes. Great service and food is always cooked with care. We always share our plates and dont be fooled by..."

Meagan Clark

"Stunning meal at depot last night! Every dish was amazing and the service was great. We had the oysters, sashimi, sliders, Kawahai, steak,..."

SpoonMe

"Went there last night with friends. This is a very famous and busy restaurant. It was a fabulous experience! Good service and good food! Love..."

Whittling Arts

"Depot never goes wrong for me. Amazing place, Amazing food, amazing people. The quality of the ingredients they use is just superb and cooking it the..."

888

"In all honesty I just come here for clams, but it helps when everything else is amazing too. Highly recommend the potato skins, fish tacos and..."

Jenny @ga.eats

"Haven’t been to Depot in a while as there is always a waiting list but we went at 2.30pm on a Saturday and a table was available immediately...."

Jenny Da

"Lamb ribs are awesome! snapper sliders are amazing too. But I don’t like Liver parfait, it is not French liver style at all, too much cream..."

Oceane

"Went to depot for dinner last Wednesday night and absolutely loved it as always. We were seated very quickly as the lady asked us if we wanted to sit..."

Dine With Ella

"I’ll say everything was just wonderful except the steak...not gonna order steak here again, very disappointed.But the pork was absolutely..."

LilianMonaghan

"Everything about this place was amazing, the service and the food.We were sat right up at the kitchen and given complimentary flat bread and..."

Karen

"Great food. Perfect atmosphere. Highly recommend! I love oysters and this restaurant has the best I have tasted. Cute plates that burst with..."

Tess Austin

"Ordered the sliders, lamb ribs and also confit duck!! I love the confit duck so much, it is extremely flavourful (abit too salty but it’s good for..."

Annie Low

"We had a terrific dinner here. Pretty crowded but our reservation was respected immediately. Wonderful ambiance. Great Food. Excellent Service. What..."

Mona Chipman

"The best restaurant in town.Their fish sliders were amazing and delicious. Must try.And the oysters were fresh and super yummy❤️I..."

Yating Mai

"Absolutely in love with their food! The linguine pasta with clams has such rich flavors and their steak is just too good. I even like how they give..."

Yeahggggg

"What a great place. Relaxed, friendly staff and sensational food. Brisket Tortillas, Smokey with a touch of spice. Squid Ink Linguine with clams,..."

Rogue Spoon

"Have loved this place over the last couple of days!! They have 3 options on the breakfast menu and their granola is just beautiful! Service is..."

Beccs

"This is a very wonderful experience. It is still busy at 2pm, we got lamb ribs, fish slides and steak. I like the lamb ribs very much,..."

Jolie Wang

"My friend and I only came here for the dessert and we shared this cookie skillet with ice-cream between us. Staff were looking at us funny when we..."

Dotxfood

"Once you get past the hostess the door you enter into a world of friends, excellent food, and comfort. Our lunch was so good we came back for dinner...."

Sun Tsing

"My favourite restaurant from skirt steak, fresh oyster bar, fish, the potatoe skins with truffle oil love it. I have never been disappointed and..."

Tarah Ram

"Depot is a really lovely eatery. No wonder they are always packed. The staples of my dining here are oysters and hapuka sliders. What I would say is..."

Thom

"Absolutely adored my experience dining in at Depot. I stopped by for lunch and the quick and attentive service was awesome. As expected even for a..."

Medium_Rare

"We love the fish sliders the most!!! And if you’re fortunate enough to get perched up at the back bench to watch the action I’d highly recommend...."

Sungsam7

"Went a while ago with my family, still can’t stop thinking about it. The fish sliders won me over. A place that’s great even if you or your..."

Jess Lee

"Came in tonight for dinner. Place was super packed. Had to wait 40 minutes for a table. Ordered Hapuka sliders, Skirt steak w/ tobacco onions,..."

Rosanne Choy

"Went here for dinner after the dynamo showcase!!! , this place never disappoints us, we always order the same off the menu, we sat outside under the..."

Gnxsta23

"Probably the best in Auckland. Their sliders are amazing. Also tried hapuka belly, tempered cauliflower and potato wedges. Each one of those were..."

Vishal Rai

"Been here several times and it doesn’t disappoint. Was here for lunch on Saturday. The place was packed yet staff was attentive and friendly...."

3leos3

"I quite like the food that we got from this place but I would say that even though I like the place I would not rate this a 5 because the food..."

Lily Chu

"Delicious coffee, vibrant atmosphere and five star customer service. I frequent here on a regular basis and it’s always packed with customers, but..."

Floyd Moratti

"My go to place in the CBD for some great food! There’s a great range of food to try. Personally would recommend the sliders - they come in 3’s..."

Louise

"One of my favourite non Asian restaurants! Ordered oysters, lamb ribs and pork hock! The food were just too good to put in a word for... Staffs are..."

Cici Liang

"Since there is no booking here, we had no problem coming here for an early dinner as there were a few other tables with children/strollers. We were..."

Miffy7

"All I can say is super fresssssh and big big yums! We got the beef brisket tacos, the Hapuka sliders, and the pork hock with some tatey skins...."

Panini T

"We visited there for lunch in the weekend. The service was good and the food was great. Free bread is a warm touch. We ordered the fish and lamb..."

Bright One

"Decided to visit for a Sunday lunch. The staff were friendly with big attention to detail in order to give the suggestion for the lunch.Very..."

João Plácido

"Great oysters and sliders. Definitely an awesome place to take a first date as it's got a great vibe and lost of bustle and watching the chefs if any..."

Selina Y

"This is one of my all time favourite places to go to. The quality of food and service is always consistent. This is where I first tried grilled..."

Potatomatoes

"Super different and trendy, love the vibe of this place. Shared a few dishes, the white bate sliders were not my favourite. They seemed to..."

Lisa

"Seriously can’t fault this place!! The wait is usually a while as you can’t book but it’s worth it. The food is amazing - kingfish ceviche 😍..."

Libby Jane

"THIS IS THE BEST PLACE EVER! If you ever feel like going out for a fun dinner with friends, check out Depot! Their service is super fast and our..."

Sara

"One of the best eateries around the city... Top class service and food ordered for a skirt steak, duck fat potato skins, turbot sliders and lamb ribs..."

Abhijeet Kamath

"I used to love this place. Everything they make is absolutely delicious. But then I became vegetarian and realised how badly they serve this crowd...."

Juportellam

"Came here on Good Friday with family for lunch. We were seated by a very friendly and welcoming young man. We ordered clams, oysters and..."

Oksana Zhang

"Depot is one of the busiest places in Auckland CBD - hard to find a table most nights and they do not take bookings for small groups! Outdoor and..."

Matadors

"Very fast paced service it does give that feeling of New York as it is a bit loud and busy. They do get full but it doesn't take long for a table to..."

Kimberly Westerlund

"Food was amazing! First time at Depot last night and was definitely impressed. Lives up to its high rating on Zomato. Taste and..."

Real Slug

"Super Fresh Oysters!!! If you are a first timer like me, this place would ensure you don't regret giving oysters a try. Ended up trying all the..."

Roopali Jadhav

"Food is amazing, staff are really nice, will definitely come back, highly recommend raw clam and pork hock, clams are fresh, pork hock is very tender..."

Minh Châu

"One of the best places to havs dinner in Auckland. Professional staff offering kind service even in a vdry busy day, nice selection of wine and..."

Diogo Reck

"One of my favorite places in Auckland.fantastic food, friendly staff, nice mood.As it is so good, I have to wait in line almost everytime I..."

Veryblueberry

"At over five years of age, Depot is somewhat of a stalwart on the Auckland dining scene. From the stable of NZ celeb chef Al Brown and until recently..."

Zoe Bowker

"This is hands down my favourite non Asian restaurant. The restaurant is affordable while still maintaining the high quality dining experience with..."

Victoria Jenner

"You must order the sliders!! They are the BEST! The other food are great as as well, very clean and the kitchen is open so you can see what they are..."

Fijiangourmand

"Visited Depot on Sunday evening for dinner for two and was seated at the bar as it was quite busy. Highly recommend bar seating as the bartenders..."

Ed

"This place is amazing and i definitely want to come back. Tried the meats platter, kingfish sashimi and pork hock. The flavours are amazing and fresh..."

Mocha

"King fish belly with eggplant kasundi is a must try.Oysters are very fresh and definitely worth it.Lamb ribs are nice as well.Potato..."

Katia Lam

"We came here for a quick coffee after dining elsewhere (where we didn’t trust the coffee). Strong and tasty coffee and really friendly service. The..."

Espy Eats

"I've been there on my birthday, have no idea what to order, then asked the bartender to order for us. Everything was perfect, the food, the quantity,..."

Mimir Yu

"This is by far mine and my partners go to place - no matter how long we have to wait. The lamb ribs are out of control as well as the sliders. Have..."

Sheena Singh

"Fantastic. Great food and you get a lot of food. You can’t book in so be prepared to wait or get there by 6pm. Would highly recommend this place...."

Cherie

"Food was excellent and staff were friendly. The food was so delicious I forgot to take pictures. I am a fan of oysters so it was heavenly for..."

The Food Hunter

"After reading many reviews on Zomato, I was so amped to come and try this place out. The ambience was nice and food was amazing. Simple dishes..."

Priscilla Khang

"I was recommended Depot Eatery by a friend and this place did not disappoint! Attentive servicr and friendly staff who answered all our questions!..."

Sally S

"Amazing place for casual dining, great food, great service, atmosphere is upbeat, great place for a good hangout drinks and sharing food, highly..."

Joshua Searell | Sous Chef

"yap yap so famous restaurant～special list for oyters and mini fish burger🤗alway keep the line in all the time～local people、kiwi and british..."

Rico Shao

"Never had bad experience on a number of visits.My only gripe is that the waiters have a too cool for school attitude at times. You doing a..."

Anthony Bourdain

"They serve the best coffee I've had ever. Honestly. Good vibe, the atmosphere was great, I like how you can eat in and out as well. Staff was nice..."

Marggie Pascua

"This place is amazing! The food is super yummy! We got turbot sliders, whitebait sliders, pork hock, oysters, lamb and potato skins. I definitely..."

Jessica Li

"It was a good two year anniversary dinner. The proportion was just enough if you have had a big lunch. We ordered 5 oysters, lamb ribs and whitebait..."

Chris Wang

"This place is packed but that is exactly what makes this place enjoyable. The food was phenomenal! My girlfriend and I went here for our 3 year..."

Nygel

"Depot Eatery And Oyster Bar is, as the name suggests, an outstanding oyster bar and restaurant from chef and restaurateur Al Brown. It’s all about..."

The City Lane

"Our very favorite date night / day eats. Definitely have our must order dishes and try out one new item each visit. Sharing meals. So have..."

'Cara Lena

"I’ve been this restaurant many times since year 2010, excellent dining experience. They serve very unique foods with exceptional taste. Friendly..."

F00dL0v3r

"Soooooo good. Been there before at night with some high school buddies. This time we went at lunch, new experience, still VERY good. Love the food!..."

Evelyn

"Everything we ordered was delicious, of such great quality and so fresh! Highy reccomend the oysters, sliders, marrow, skirt steak and the hock!..."

Sammy D

"Waited for 20+ min for a table for 3, but their foods have proven worthwhile. My friends and I love every dish and we look forward to our next visit...."

Sharon Kan

"I tried to visit Depot a few months ago on my last work trip to Auckland but it was always too busy. Tonight I went early at 530 pm and by 6 pm it..."

Rebecca

"I was really keen to try The food at The Depot having read good things about it and being an Al's place. We got there at 6pm and the place was full,..."

Chefaldini

"Potato skins, ribs and sliders ate literally perfect. Never order anything different because they are tried and tested deliciousness! Low key but..."

Suprizzle Fo Shizzle

"Beautiful restaurant, really great service. Our server explained the menu beautifully and answered all our questions. The sliders were average,..."

Layli

"I tried my first raw mussel here. Their mussels were very fresh, all of my friends really enjoyed them. But for me I will go for the grilled ones..."

Jade0289

"Went there last Friday afternoon. Planned to get the August restaurant month deal. Was advised that $40 deal in fact was a mistake. The minimum will..."

Adrian Yeung

"Love this place! Service is friendly.Impressed with wait times!Enjoy the rustic environment & great advice re: food choices! Can't wait to..."

Shardae Khusal

"Eat here at least once a month, the food and service it exceptional and consistent every time The potato skins and sliders are my..."

Anna Naesmyth

"I'm a regular at Depot. Have been since the day it opened. What keeps me going back is the food. It's flawless. Everything is always so fresh and..."

Susan

"I can literally live off of these sliders. Sliders for breakfast? Yeap Sliders for lunch? YeapSliders for dinner? Yeap Sliders..."

Dxlche

"So much to love about this place! From the morning coffee with those delicious beignets through to the fresh shellfish, tortillas & pork hock. They..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Amazing ambience and great atmosphere with very proactive and friendly staff & service. Loved the bone marrow and the carrot and orange dip given as..."

ChefZ

"I love Depot ❤️ their menu changes every day as they serve fresh & different regional oysters. I was amazed to try different oysters in a night...."

Chico

"Great quality food and very good staff. The oysters were great and the pork was delicious. Only complaint is that the stools are a bit uncomfy to sit..."

Perth Food Blogger

"Apart from being a bit pricy. This place has good food, drinks, and a great atmosphere. The oysters here were perfect and so was all the other food...."

Dpizzy

"If you haven't been to Depot yet, you're missing out.Depot serves high quality, delicious food with great service. Situated in the heart of..."

Anna

"This place never fails me, always amazing food, it's my go to when I just can't think of where to eat. Love the sliders, tua tua, oysters, Hapuka..."

Tt_akl

"Luckily, we came here accompany a famous HK Gourmet. And Depot is his first stop in this food&wine journey. So you can tell the important status that..."

Angel Deng Yun

"Federal Street in the central city is just bursting with foodie delights just waiting to tempt you. Which one will you choose? From Tapas to Japanese..."

Hungry Auckland

"Always on point. Great food and attentive staff. Make sure you try the Snapper wings, only available during autumn/winter. Turbot sliders and pork..."

Marco.delapena

"This is one of my favourite joint. I adore their clams, services are great and delicious food. Can get busy and waiting time if you are on the..."

Isabel

"Lively atmosphere, friendly and attentive staff, beautiful presentation of the food and my partner loved his oysters. I like how they print the menus..."

Heidi Chapman

"Waited well over an hour just to get a table(bar seat) for two, however so worth it. We ordered a plate of lamb ribs, they were not marinated for..."

Veronica Te

"Food was delicious when we got it but terrible customer service and a very busy night so they seated us outside in the corner, not sure if this..."

Asha Switchblade

"Great food experience with excellent customer service. The staffs are friendly and made sure that we felt welcome.Their crispy pork hock is a..."

Al Due Za Jubibay

"Wowza. Just had dinner at this trendy bustling little venue and the food was unreal! Had the best beef brisket taco with onion and sour cream that..."

@burgersnbikinis

"Was inevitably going to give this place a 5/5 because any time I visit a new eatery I compare it to Depot. That must say a lot. I'm in love with you,..."

Gloria Lohany

"Delicious and fresh! Dining at Depot is a real treat, always leaves us wanting more. I was lucky enough to have been able to sit right by the..."

AJ

"Enjoyed ciders and light afternoon snacks (late lunch) inside. Friendly, attentive service. Tasty morsels include the fish sliders in very light..."

Eat Drink Anon

"The food here is amazing, would 100% recommend. I've been here quite a few times and I've never been disappointed by anything. The place is..."

Jody Walton

"Came for breakfast after waiting to try this place for months, and the only disappointment is that I came on my last day of my stay in Auckland...."

Cynthia Giang

"A friend recommended eating here and the deli when we were visiting Auckland. Bit of a wait for a table but it was definitely worth it. We had..."

Treasa

"I went to Depot on New Year's Eve and it was very busy, but service was still decent and accommodating. I ordered a small NZ meat board. It was all..."

T.Ly

"I came for dinner with two friends on a Tuesday night. Thankfully we did not have to wait for a table or our food for to long. We came for the..."

Noosheen Nezhad

"This place would've received a 5/5, however it was just so dam crammed! We were genuinely struggling to fit 4x drinks and one main dish on the table..."

Rohit Victor

"Found this place on the way home when I just moved to Auckland. Absolutely love it. Have been there many times always enjoy the food and the..."

Lily

"My first time went there with all 8 of us. So I get to try lots of great dishes. Very fast eating restaurants, if you want to sit down and have a..."

LuciferTSN

"Top notch food ! + adequate service. We knew we were going in for something special from the waiting list on an ordinary weekday evening.Waited..."

Thegreeats

"Wonderful food. Inventive, fresh and delicious. My favourite place to eat at in the CBD. Decent prices but used to be cheaper. Potato skins are..."

Ube

"If you’re looking for a fantastic dining experience complete with delicious food, brilliant service and a great atmosphere, then head to Depot..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Always busy, this spot is worth the wait for a table. The restaurant doesn't take bookings so take that into account when going. It's best to go in..."

James T. Raukete

"Great coffee, friendly staff and a menu that's reminiscent of a great New York or Melbourne eatery. The turbot sliders were to die for! It's nice to..."

Jacqueline Alice

"Delicious food and great service! A good choice for a relaxed lunch or after work snack. We ordered a selection, I didn't love the lamb but my..."

Maree

"Hang overed? it's a good place to eat bacon and egg roll! it just melts on your mouth! Taste good and it's convenient location just next to sky..."

Maureen Grace Kuran

"This place definitely has very good oysters. We tried all of them and ended up getting half a dozen more of the bluff oysters as it was so good! They..."

Bella Qian

"Tonight we had the Pacific Oysters which were juicy and salty, alongside a selection of clams which were from Marlborough and had a sweet tang to..."

Mana

"This place has my fav dish in Auckland - the clams with squid ink linguine. Sooo good! Another amazing dish are their little fish burgers - best I've..."

Amy

"Really very good, usually extremely busy though so you need to book in advance or you probably won't get a table. The sliders and oysters are..."

Warrick Corfe-Tan

"5 people and our bill was 160. The food was awesome especially the boiled pork, the grilled fish belly and ofcourse the oysters and clams. The only..."

Ellynn

"This use to be one of my favourite place to come to eat but I found the standard slipping a little and the originality not kept up. The clam and..."

Travels4Food

"My friends don't understand why Depot is so popular but after she tried the Oyster... OMG, the best ever! We went to Depot for the "Restaurant of the..."

Chelsea

"Having dinner with mates that moved up from Wellington, so we decided to dine here since he stays in CBD. This place always pack and the food was..."

Ryan Wong

"Well located in central Auckland CBD, Depot Eatery has a great fit out inside and out...Depot Eatery is all about sharing, with a quick..."

Jonathan Mayes

"Location, location, location.Situated at the foot of the Sky Tower, Depot is bang in the middle of the CBD and thus - can always rely on those..."

Yorkshire Pudding

"Took my girlfriend here last weekend , ordered the sliders and pork hock with some potato skin on the side, the food was amazing the service was..."

Yang Li

"We went here for our company dinner. Had oysters, tuatua ham hock and sliders. And jugs of pinot noir. This place is off the hook - the..."

Regan

"Oysters galore! I love the very relaxed and very Kiwi atmosphere inside. Hate that they don't take bookings, but what do you do. Everything on the..."

R-Dee Roche

"Next time I will definitely order large size cauliflower! I burnt my mouth while eating the potato skins as I couldn't wait to let them to cool down!..."

Lylia Xu (LYLI3009 Use This To Get 20%off For Your Gold Membership)

"Lovely restaurant, went for lunch on a busy Sunday afternoon and got a table straight away. Food was all delicious, can't pick a favourite. A little..."

Bbear

"Depot, the household name of Restaurants in Auckland.Auckland Restaurant Month, the best annual ceremony of real foodies in Auckland.Last..."

Michelle Hwang

"I have been wanting to go here for years but the hubby hates closed in spaces. 10 min wait for a lunchtime meal gave us time for a little shopping..."

Louise

"This place is definitely one of my favourites 💘 When I first walked in it gave me that retro rustic vibe. Like it was straight out a..."

Maye Elle

"One of my favorite dinner spots! They don't take bookings and there is always a little wait over dinner time but is definitely worth the..."

Jessie Yeram Choi

"Came here for dinner due to such good reviews. The place was packed!, we had to wait half an hour but once ready we were notified and seated..."

Jamez Hill III

"Very nice! Every dish so nice! Raw dishes were fabulous - oyster, clams and kingfish. The kingfish belly was a recommended dish and was generous size..."

Kitty Zhu

"Just stopped in for breakfast and coffee. Staff were really efficient and the place has a good buzz about it. Coffee very good and the bacon and..."

James

"Consistency at the tops levels in every aspect. No wonder why this place is packed even on a cold, windy, rainy winter Monday at 9:30pm!! One of my..."

Good Advisor

"Best oyster in Auckland! Not sure how they deal with their oysters but def much better than everywhere else! The fish sliders were really good as..."

Lynn

"Dined here for dinner on a Saturday night we didn't have to wait and we got a table right away! Service was excellent waiters/waitress were very..."

Nathalie

"Finally got to go for lunch today. Awesome experience. Very friendly and attentive staff. We had the sliders, taco, Brussel sprouts and pork hock...."

Lezel Botha

"Sugar pie, sugar pie! Definitely a winner for sure but that's no secret. Came here after a show at 10.30pm Friday night and got seats for two easily...."

Wildpantry

"Depot was great. Except the fact that we chucked a 45 minute wait, but is was so, definitely worth it. First up was the Oysters, ($4 each) they were..."

Will Zheng

"Really loved this place. Great service. I had some amazing oysters here - they were so fresh, plump and juicy! Also ordered the NZ meat platter and..."

EC

"I love depot. I love everything about it. The customer service is amazing and I've never been let down, I once accidentally dropped a fork and a..."

Claudia

"Another win on federal street. they don't take bookings so don't go at peak time or be fussy about sitting at the bar or the kitchen, which I..."

Gabrielle Shrives

"After a glass of wine and some Tapas at Bellota for Happy hour, I popped across the street to Depot Eatery & Oyster Bar. This was a recommendation..."

Cedrin Law

"Good food nice atmosphere , love their clam pasta , my favorite are their sugar pie dessert and potatoe skin. However there's always a long wait so..."

Tw393

"Went to Depot for lunch on a Wednesday. Service was ok as they were quite busy but complimentary bread and dip set the tone. The hapuka sliders were..."

Sonam Kumar

"Stumbled upon this place as we were walking towards a coach for an early morning Hobbiton tour. The place was very busy so we decided to enter. They..."

Simmo

"We went Depot Eatery for a late night snack at 9.30ish, and this place was still packed with people. Food was amazing, pity that hey ran out of..."

Vicki Guo

"We came to Depot on a whim, we read some good reviews about it and just happened to be in the neighbourhood.We weren't very hungry so we..."

Cindy Wu

"Came with a table of four at 7pm on a Friday. 90 minute wait for a table but that was to be expected, so we went and had a few cocktails before..."

Josh

"Depot is so well-known among Auckland foodies it needs no introduction. For me, each visit here was a happy dining experience 😊 I love the outdoor..."

Linh 💛

"Unforgettable taste.. Awesome ambience We have tried the Turbor slider and the Lamb ribs. Both were awesome.Will surely come back again to..."

Sourav Dey

"The ambiance is awesome and i just love the food. This is a place that im really looking forward to get back to. The service was great even though it..."

Mitch Lake

"I have been to The Depot twice and still think it's one of the few places that I would like to return to in no time. Food is always good and the..."

Christian

"Depot is a busy restaurant and oyster bar opposite Sky City. Its industrial rustic style decor with high tables lets you know that you're in for..."

Caffeinated Weka

"The food in general is amazing, the place is not very comfortable. They serve the best lamb ribs I've ever tasted and they're wine menu is..."

Emanuel Sanabria

"One of my favourite and precious memories in Auckland involve oysters and wine at Depot. It's always a gamble on finding seats at such a popular..."

Vivi S

"Great atmosphere and exceptional service. Dined with a friend for lunch and we were seated in less than a minute. Staff are knowledgable and make..."

Ashlee

"We came to depot for a midweek long lunch and it did not disappoint. We ordered two small plates, one large plate, and two sides for three people,..."

Lisa Reynolds

"Great atmosphere to a lovely themed restaurant! Went for a early dinner and shared 2 dishes plus oysters with a friend. The mussels were gorgeous as..."

Tania Li

"Yes it is always busy but there are plenty of places around to get a drink and wait for the phone call for your table. Factor this into your night...."

Hannah Wilson

"As good as any casual eatery in the World I reckon - friendly staff, outstanding small plates and takes on classic kiwi food as well. Atmosphere when..."

Sigmond

"Good but not great.Service on a busy Thursday night was excellent. A little on the expensive side for the size of the dishes...."

Christian

"Awesome place. Love the lively atmosphere. It's quite busy (many had to wait in line for tables, a positive indication of its popularity I'm sure)...."

Jess

"This is a to go place with your friends. The restaurant is nice and have good music. Although the 4 of us didn't order from the raw section i.e...."

Helena

"Definitely my favourite meal in Auckland. I had the squid ink linguine with clams which was divine. I would definitely recommend this place if you..."

Jacq

"As I live in town we go here all the time and its a personal favourite. Do not miss the fish sliders, skirt steak, sugar pie for dessert or the bacon..."

Maino

"If you’re looking for a fantastic dining experience complete with delicious food, brilliant service and a great atmosphere, then head to Depot..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Always in Metro top 50. I have been Depot many and many times. Almost perfect every time. Very hard to find the restaurant to always keep taste same..."

Francis Lockwood

"One of my all time favourite restaurants. Delicious food in a casual setting with awesome service every single time. The complimentary warm..."

Elena Ching

"After hearing all the vibes and since we are here for 2 nights, SO!!! after telling us that we have to wait for 1.5 hrs when we arrive at 8pm, we..."

Janey

"A favourite, every item was perfect. The oysters here are the best in Auckland, freshly shucked, too good. Those lamb ribs..melt in your mouth...."

Ryan

"Overview: A great place for shared dishes and for relatively unique and esoteric dishes.Pros: Great service and food. The food in..."

Audric Kam

"Love this place. A must stop in place on every Auckland trip for some oysters, white wine and rose'. I have never had oysters this good in my life..."

Miguel Sanchez Robertson

"Good low key vibe, attentive service and delicious, fresh food. You can tell a lot of love goes into the place and it seems like there is a lot of..."

Mb

"For oysters... This crew can't be beat. I typically enjoy downing 2-3 oysters maximum, but these bad boys actually make me lick my lips for more!..."

Youonlygetoutwhatyoupoutine

"We had an awesome early dinner here--the place definitely lived up to its reputation. It was never packed inside and we got a table right away, but..."

Zach Kutlow

"Two of us had a long lunch there yesterdayThe food was magnificentFrom the Snapper Sliders to the Lamb RibsAnd all the way to the Pork..."

Glenn Town

"Defiantly one of the most deserving top Auckland restaurants! We went here twice in two days it was so good. Such a cute space a little chilly in..."

Paris

"Not too bad overall, most of the flavors worked well together. The waitress to was able to make a recommendation for the Taco's, Yorkshire puddings..."

R & A

"Really enjoyed this place. Fresh clean flavours with simple presentation that allowed the food to speak for itself. The oysters were delicious, as..."

EpiCurious

"Depot is one of my favourite restaurants in Auckland for a few reasons. One, because they serve the most delicious food. Two, the staff are always..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Have yet to visit the renowned Depot but jumped at the chance to try some of their offerings at Taste. The oysters were the best I've ever had, very..."

Victoria

"Reasonably strong coffee to start the morning. Bacon and egg roll is definitely yummy. Convenient location just next to convention centre when you..."

BY

"If you would like to try the best Hapuka in Auckland this is your place. The potato skins are pretty yummy too. Such a great taste and so worth the..."

B D H

"Posted: November 3rd, 2015 ˑ Filled under: Auckland, Food, New Zealand, Restaurants, Travel ˑ . Our first experience of eating out in Auckland..."

Nina And Kran

"My second visit at this Refined establishment Firstly impeccable food presentation.waitstaff had executed really well with product knowledge good..."

Andre Dez Toparea

"I eat here at least once a week, why because the food is incredible, service is great and the whole team is passionate about fresh food. The owner..."

Sean Appleby

"Best place to stop by for a quick bite and a drink.The steak is a must have.Always a good variety of clams and oysters.Never take..."

Hubert Cheng

"Just like many aucklanders me and my family love this place! So many little things that add up making it the perfect gathering spot: the vibe, the..."

Joanna W

"Amazing place to grab a quick meal in the heart of Auckland's CBD. The bistro is always busy, but do try the skirt steak and oysters Rockefeller...."

Christine Stephen

"If you are thinking of trying Depot, the only advice I'm going to give you is “goooooooooooooooooooo"Went there for my anniversary and we..."

Cath

"Depot never lets me down! Sure the waiting list can be daunting at times (or most of the time!), but it is definitely worth it! Me and my boyfriend..."

Mila B

"Great food, attentive and friendly staff..No reservations is a pain though, had to wait 1.5hrs....time easily killed at bar next door. Lamb cutlets..."

Sanjesh Lal

"This is definitely one of my top three eateries of all time, with good reason. The service is exceptional and the wait staff are always attentive..."

Victoria McMahon

"Possibly my favourite place on Federal street. Big call, but Al Brown definitely sets the standard here. There isn’t an option to make a..."

SS

"Good beer, good food and if you are sat at the back you can watch the chef's do their work! Good service. Very popular so make sure you get there..."

Nicola Lewis

"This is a great place to eat but get there early as the tables go faster then road runner. I had the mutton yorkshire puddings which were fantastic...."

Carl The Devourer

"If you're looking for some yummy tapas to eat, then this is the place to go! The layout is an old vintage style, with high seats and tables for..."

Gemma

"#zomatonz was nice enough to give me a voucher to the Depot Eatery so I decided to go after class the other day to try out their breakfast menu!..."

Razelle Icaro

"After hearing amazing things about Depot (hellooo Metro Restaurant of the Year?!?!?), we decided to go and try this place out. At 9:15am, the eatery..."

Sheena

"The service and food were great! Nothing shy of federal street's reputation of high standards. This was my first time eating here and I ordered..."

Richard Tran

"If i had to describe it in 1 word, it would be/: amazing. Had alot of dishes between the 3 of us and was happy with all of them. Stand out would be..."

Russel Dias

"It's hard to resist the charm of Al Brown's successes. Take Depot Eatery it's ridiculously always busy, houses it's very own raw seafood bar and dons..."

Monica

"Visited this place last week for the first time. We were warned about the wait time so my date arrived 45 minutes early just to reserve a table for..."

D G

"Turbot sliders and potato skins...LOVE!! These two dishes are my fav. Depot eatery is right on trend and is always really busy! It's quite condensed..."

HJ

"Always amazing food, service and ambience. One of my favourite places to go! I highly recommend the skirt steak with tobacco onions and the fish..."

Asdf

"Awesome food :) This is My favorite place in Auckland. Been there 5 times during my 4 week stay in Auckland, and this place never..."

Punith Gowda

"Very fresh daily comes claims and oysters. Also, the skirts steak is nicely cook, brown outside tender and juicy inside. -0.5 for the speed of..."

William Chiu

"Always madly busy, but definitely with the wait. The business makes for a vibrant atmosphere, that really adds to the overall dining..."

Paul Evans

"Depot is well worth the long wait!Came here with friends and despite the 2 hour wait it was well worth it! We started with oysters (a..."

Captain Underpants

"I love this place. I have been here many times now and am never disappointed and I always get to try something new on their changing..."

Miss Kiki

"Always fresh, great service and the waiters have excellent knowledge of the wines on the menu. I love the open kitchen so if you can get a table down..."

Jamie Lyons

"Have been here on several occasions; suitable for a casual feed with the misses, friends or family - all have been impressed. Its small and a bit of..."

FoodiePhysician

"Bone marrow and clam linguine are the bomb! Love going to this place, especially when I'm a bit early so I can sit outside without having to wait...."

Erika Bayangos

"Love, love love this place. They don't take reservations so you need to be early to get a seat (my boyfriend and I were there around 5:45pm for..."

Evie

"Outdoor area is no smoking. 3 to 4 tables further out and is cigar friendly. Never a disappointing experience. Always delivers food that is..."

Whiskyncigars

"Had our 1 year anniversary here, and their restaurant month menu was delicious! We especially loved the fish sliders, they're definitely worth..."

Xtina Cassidy

"Depot is a classic.I have been there like 6 times or more . I always Enjoyed the food and the experience.My favourite:..."

MommyYummy

"A place I love to take friends and family for casual lunch! Turbot sliders are a must. Must try their pork hock and skirt steak for the carnivores..."

Musings Of A Foodie

"One of the very best restaurants in Auckland. The food is honest and full of soul - cooked well, amazing flavours, and not fussed over. The oysters..."

Philippa Bannerman

"The beef cheeks are absolute to die for, just melts in your mouth with that remoulade. The ouster cream complements the kingfish sashimi really..."

Calvin

"Ok this is my fav place in the whole of Auckland. I hit this place with everything it can give me! I get balls deep in the Fish Sliders every time,..."

Alwayseating

"Located on Federal Street, Al Brown's bistro styled eatery has made headlines in Auckland's restaurant scene. Boasting a cuisine that is..."

Two Dark Coffees

"Came here for a late night snack one night. I had already had dinner but a couple friends don't finish work till 9pm. So it was a late dinner for..."

Iamcii

"Both times I have been here have been amazing experiences. Even had al brown bring out our entree himself which we were so surprised about. we miss..."

Lizzie Blackburn

"Exciting cuisine never disappoints. We dined at Depot a couple of weeks ago for lunch. We were treated with yorkshire pudding and mutton which melted..."

Michael Simon

"Been here three times now, and it's always been such a delight. The staff are consistently friendly, helpful and professional. The atmosphere is..."

Maria Carmela

"It was a good experience, atmosphere was nice, service was good and drinks kept on coming. I didn't eat only drank but other mates at the table..."

Ikazzy

"Depot, always been one of my favorite and been there couple of times. I always recommend to friends especially those traveling to Auckland and bring..."

Judie Zoe Ang

"Been here a handful of times now. Loved it every time. They've got a nice range of craft beers which is always popular with the bf. The wild meat..."

Gen Middlemiss

"Okay. The atmosphere although noisy and the waiters are frantically running around all the time, is quite nice. The design is rustic - or shabby chic..."

Max Mueller

"Service: 7/10Food: 9/10Cleanliness: 9/10Value for money: 7/10Overall: 8/10Great service although the food came out..."

Jack Trav.

"Just went in for a drink and some nibbles, great staff and atmosphere. Food really tasty, lots of options to choose from so a good choice for a quick..."

Jane Bennett

"I've been meaning to try Depot for a very long time, but never followed through because there was always a wait and always ended up eating elsewhere...."

Jing Chen

"Awesome place for some great tasting food. Sliders are a must have, try the bone marrow for something different and finish off with the sugar pie...."

Miss Persistant

"I like their clams and turbot sliders. Almost all the dishes are quite delicious. But the environment is very noisy at dinner time. Day time is..."

Zoe Huang

"Depot is definitely one of my faves in Auckland! I try and go there whenever I can and went there this week before heading to the ballet at the..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"You'll always have to wait for a table here (unless you eat at abnormal hours) - but I've always thought that was the first impression of a..."

Gentlepig

"Another faultless experience at Depot - on maybe our 20th visit. Even with the often lengthy wait times for a table, I can say with all honestly that..."

Rhi Godwin

"Outstanding. The food was of an exceptional level. Service was amazing, home made Bloody Caesars with real clam juice! Great place for sharing, worth..."

Cam

"Went there for dinner and drinks the other night - amazing service and wonderful food. Food arrived really fast. Loved it.... Highly..."

Bernie Vogels

"This must be one of my favourite place of all time. I have been numerous times over the last couple of years. The wait at the door has reduced since..."

Wanderlust

"Such a refreshing spot, can't get enough of the Oysters. The wine list is pretty good and the service is always very warm with a cruisy..."

Andrew Summers

"I only had to wait a year or so, plus go on a weeknite evening, and on a night with torrential downpours to be able to squeeze into an outside table,..."

Frank

"TOP 10 PICK - AL Brown has done us proud! 2015 Metro winner of the year! This is my favourite restaurant! The fish sliders - Raw king fish and..."

House Of Eats

"Shuck your taste buds with fresh Malborough clams whether it is the sweet Tuatua or salty Diamond Shell with a clean ocean finish. Grill with..."

Ningjaeats

"This must be the place to be cause there was an hour wait for the table. The food was worth the wait. Causal style share plates and fresh..."

Ollycooking.com

"Every time I go to Auckland, I pop into this busy little place for a bite of fresh kaimoana. The selection of raw clams and oysters is great. The..."

Epicurious Nomad

"Definitely a must to try... I have been lucky and got in straight away both times... But when we came out the waiting time is unreal! The atmosphere..."

Donna&Shane

"So amazing, I looked at the menu and wasn't too keen on anything but we just ordered 4 dishes to share between us and I loved every single dish, I..."

Michaela Coe

"Oh my dearest Depot, thank you for the good food you're consistently providing :D Went here on a Friday night with my dad for dinner and as usual,..."

Kellie Lee

"It was a friday evening.We made our entrance into depot. BAM!The waft of scrumptious smells from the kitchen hit our noses whilst our ears..."

Tony Zhang

"This is my favourite by a country mile. The sharing plates are in my view the best way to eat. service is excellent and rustic look makes a real..."

Shane Philiips

"Went tonight for the Wahine and I's anniversary and once again Depot didn't disappoint. We didn't have to wait for a table and were seated instantly..."

Sam Jones

"Depot is busy, really busy- all the time. You can't book, but on a good day you can turn up and they will call you when a table is ready for you in..."

Mrspotandmrlid

"If you're looking for a fantastic dining experience complete with delicious food, brilliant service and a great atmosphere, then head to Depot..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"looks easy but really amazing！！so so nice！i love it！you must try！best ever in auckland..the steak and lamb ribs really really..."

Crystal

"I love this place. Always my favourite go to. We have been numerous times now and have never had bad services or food we can fault. Had my 30th bday..."

Kelly Kelly

"I would Highly recommend Depot to everyone. Good place to hang out with friends. Amazing food and great service. We had to wait for table for..."

Ru

"Yep, awesome.. Delicious food, switched on staff. This place deserves to be full. If you have to wait outside for a bit, grab a beer and hold fire...."

Sammy P

"Seafood-lovers will be right at home here. My mum started with a beautifully presented tasting plate of three NZ oysters, each with contrasting..."

Thevegicurean

"I finally got to try Depot out today after a previous failed attempt. My bf and I came for lunch, where depot was slightly quieter than when we tried..."

Laura Hunt

"Depot is a great place for lunch or dinner with friends. The oysters are amazing and taste like their straight out of the ocean. Overall good food..."

Rojas

"Al Browns Depot is a restaurant I would recommend to anyone. Whenever people ask where to go in the city or if they are visiting for a night we..."

The Incredible Edible

"So good I bought the company.. ok just the book by Al Brown! But this place lives up to the preceding reviews. Great atmosphere akin to new york bar..."

BeeQueUU

"Superb and brilliant at an affordable price. If you come to Auckland to dine, Depot can't be missed. Family and I ordered five things to share. The..."

Wilson Chau

"The first time I dined here was for lunch, and we sat in front of the kitchen - best seats in the house. Was so much fun watching the hustle of..."

Kwan-Lyn

"They didnt take bookings, so I expected very good food from this restaurant. I think they kind of delivered it. What I really liked was the deco...."

FlyingMonkey

"This place is packed around the clock everyday of the week! Been here four times and never disappointed. I have always been able to miss that crazy..."

Anna Harding

"I heard this place gets packed quick so my gf and I decided to go at an odd hour in th arvo - we were seated straight away. Wait staff are very..."

Don's Food Fiesta

"Al Brown, you're a Legend! The food is charmingly different but somehow familiar! The staff are brilliant. Love love LOVE the place! Wish it was..."

Happy Nottocook

"Everything was perfect apart from service. Fresh oysters and amazing seafoodBut why when I ask the waiter about wine, all she responds with..."

Wouldyoulikebreadwithyourbutter

"One of my favor bar,even its not easy to get the seat, Oyster is really fresh and juicy, Turbo sliders is the one I must order every time...."

Monique Liao

"love their food and place...the price is a bit expensive dont think everyone can afford it. customer service is ok..can be better...maybe i went to..."

Luka Aleksandr

"What a stellar experience. The staff were amazing nothing was too much and they made sure we got a table asap. The food was amazing we got the..."

Kezia Lobo

"One of my favourite restaurants in the city, always tell Auckland visitors to try this place out. You can always trust Al Browns restaurants to..."

Jemimah

"Have been here around 10 times and they always always deliver with the food. The seafood is outstanding, along with everything else on the menu. The..."

Angela Trigg

"We had been wanting to try depot due to raving recommendations and was not disappointed we had the pork plate to share and a side of fries. If we..."

Genevieve Van Eden

"I love Depot. The food, the atmosphere, the music and the people who come here. My friends and I ordered their platter and it was so good! The rabbit..."

AngeLi

"I love the raw seafood bar. My ultimate favorite seafood hangout. Service is excellent, they were very polite and attentive. I cannot fail the..."

Moira McFarland

"Depot is always a treat, fantastic service and delicious food it's one of my utter favourites. Bonus entertainment it's always fun watching uptight..."

Jen Hilford

"Great food, fantastic service! Turbot sliders and the skirt steak were the favourites! Best time to dine before 6pm as it gets busy. Highly..."

Tess

"Always a top 5 place to send people who haven't been before, or to take out of town friends. Most American esq styled places in NZ fail to deliver..."

Jason Montreal

"Always a favorite to eat at when in the city, oysters are amazing. The service is hurried but efficient, you're never left with an empty drink which..."

Cole Saunders

"I am not sure if I had done a review for Depo so here its is:Food : 10/10 finger lickin good!Service: excellent esp when al brown..."

Charissa

"To get a seat at this place you need to either turn up really early for dinner or be patient enough to wait for one to become available. The first..."

Linny

"Always a fantastic vibe and the food is well presented and delicious! The attention to detail is top class and the staff are enthusiastic,..."

Taste9

"Amazing! Best food I've ever eaten in Auckland. Service is great too, last time we went they made a simple mistake with our table and we got free..."

Marilyn Moore

"After reading a number of reviews and hearing the hype, myself and a couple lads thought we'd have to check it out. Initially we were told to wait..."

Nick Wellywood

"I can not say a bad word about this place. Love it, never been disappointed. Staff are friendly and professional, food is top notch.Price..."

Karl Dixon

"Very good food and service. Only reason it didn't get a 5 star is the price. If you don't mind paying then this is the place to eat. Great..."

Vang Ly

"Went there last night for dinner, and sat at the bar looking right into the kitchen. Was fascinating to watch their efficient kitchen team at full..."

Nathan Dunn

"Hands down....best place to eat in Auckland!Not a single complaint about the food! Good portions and reasonably priced sharing..."

Bobby Chen

"Al has really nailed it with Depot. His staff training must clearly be brilliant as they are attentive and look as though they really do have a..."

Mark Vella

"Every time I am in Auckland a must go!Depot in amazing.Food extremely fresh, standouts include pork hock, oysters, tacos and..."

Lloyd Green

"we really like the food here and the atmosphere however the metal tumblers are not good to drink out of and we had a metalic taste in our mouths for..."

Kyle Graves

"Love love love Depot Eatery - have been there many times for breakfast, lunch and dinner and food is always amazing! Service is good..."

Cathy Lam

"This was my first visit to Depot; I'd heard so many good things about it I wondered if they could deliver. I needn't have worried, the food was..."

Gus

"Excellent food, atmosphere and services. The potatoes skin, chicken couscous, and all other dishes were amazing. I want to try everything..."

Rebecca Dong

"Group of 4 girls, close to Xmas had a bit of a wait but managed to get a table after about 1/2 hour.Great food - asked the waiter for..."

Tracey Donald

"Perfection. Please open a sister Depot in Christchurch Al. We are desperate for good eateries down here! The quake took them all and I can honestly..."

Sophie

"Didn't think this restaurant would live up to the hype, but WOW! Amazing food! The pork and skirt steak were amazing, LOVED the kumara and have been..."

Alex Sanders

"Four of us went here for a birthday and were incredibly impressed, the waiter answered all questions we had on wine and beer and made helpful..."

Mitch Evershed

"This place was amazing and we will have to go back! Loved the service and the food ! The drinks were quickly served and the food followed straight..."

Mandy V

"The food here is unbelievable. Breakfast is superb and everything else tastes amazing. My Friend ordered potato skins and I kind of thought they..."

Rozanne D

"Amazing food, incredible service. Never fails!I have recommended Depot to many of my friends and family. Each and every time, Depot has..."

Carol

"The food is absolutely delicious and the staff are super friendly! Only took one star off because of the long wait times. They need to expand asap..."

Lee V

"My wife and I went to Auckland for 5 nights and ate here three nights in a row Sat, Sun and Mon 13-15 JulThe staff are fantastic as we got to..."

Gary Burt

"This restaurant is absolutely fantastic. The food is fresh and new, affordable for the standard of food given and the atmosphere. The sole..."

Aaron Nolan

"We had an absolutely brilliant meal at Depot last night. Having only been once previously, a year ago, we'd been fantasising about returning many..."

Miso

"Had the Waiheke oysters and hapuku sliders - simply awesome as usual. However, the brisket "tortillas" were a disappointment, not well seasoned and..."

Cindy Buell

"Have heard about depot for a long time. And we were not dissappointed. The schnapper in the schnapper sliders was so juicy it melted into my toungue...."

Tim Hinchliff

"Visited with my wife and had an outstanding experience. The place was buzzing, the service was really quick, super friendly but still professional...."

Michael J

"Love this place.The food is well prepared with good portion sizes. A good selection of food to choose from. For how popular and..."

Casey

"been a couple of times now and really like the vibe ' The seafood Is as fresh as you Could ever hope for and the service is great.ate 2 Doz of..."

Joe Holden

"Upon entering the establishment it is easily apparent that Depot is still one of the most popular restaurants in the Auckland area. It is a cool..."

Logan Saxer

"This place it getting lots of hype at the moment, so we were happy to wait for a table. Out of the 4 share plates we had 2 were great - the Kingfish..."

Anna

"Depot was my 'destination' restaurant for a three-day visit to Auckland, after hearing so much about it. Place sure is popular, an hour wait for a..."

Charles Croft

"Great place to go with some friends to share lots of different dishes. Definitely recommend the oysters, they were fab! For those who have spent time..."

Annalise Bagrie

"Amazing! Went here for my birthday August 2012. Fantastic service, delicious food, great ambiance. Not pretentious. Relaxed feel. We had oysters -..."

Lucy Shield

"We had dinner at Depot last night and loved the food. It is relaxed and the service is really friendly and efficient. The on tap Pinot is pretty good..."

Liz

"OK - there is seriously a rave about this place and I wasn't amused about the fact that you can't make a reservation.So we finally got in..."

Dave

"Depot is, without fault and gets the kiwi dining experience down pat.Incredible ambiance, always heaving busy (Bellotta must be thanking..."

The Enthusiastic Cook

"We went to depot with a group of six. Ordered various small and large plates and every dish was superb. Favourites were the snapper tortillas and the..."

Melissa

"really couldnt fault the experience. Think we were lucky as only 2 of us so managed to have a seat straight away. By the time we left there was a 90..."

Suztho71

"Oh my. Where do I begin? Depot is so fantastic.Firstly, The Turbot Sliders.Melt in your mouth. Tiny, flavoursome morsels of perfectly..."

Olivia Winstone

"There is no better place to hang out with your friends and have a yummy meal, good service and great value for money!! The place has this incredible..."

Rebecca

"WOW what a great place to immerse yourself in a vibrant fast pasted eatery that offers amazing food choices & backed up by highly trained &..."

Michelle Christini

"My three foodster companions and I, enticed by stories of oysters and bacon hock, had been meaning to check this place out for quite sometime. We..."

Chris Baldock

"Quite possibly our favourite place to eat in Auckland---where else can you get freshly shucked oysters? Great casual ambience, great food, and last..."

NomNomPanda

"Day - MondayTime - 1pmI love this place - have spent $1000's there if not 10's of thousands on client entertainment since it..."

Hugh Lloyd

"I love this place! For a casual pop in, delicious light eats and wine from a cup...you can't go wrong. Has a fantastic vibe, and the interiors are..."

Emma

"It is worth overcoming the challenges of getting into this place to experience the food. It can look a bit chaotic from the outside but the service..."

David Boshier

"Love this place, simple but trendy. good for a quick bite to eat with friends or after office drinks. The sliders are lovely but some improvements to..."

Fiona Miller

"Exceptional...fantastic (slightly quirky but not at all pretentious) menu, amazing service, über cool decor...loved it! Will definitely be back, in..."

Jennifer Morgan

"5 of us there for lunch this Saturday -- ordered the lamb ribs, beef fajitas, pork hock, clams, hapuka fish belly, and a couple of other dishes. The..."

Merv Lowe

"This was such a great dining experience! The food was absolutely beautiful, and the staff were so amazingly friendly and down to earth. Will most..."

Rebecca Wright

"Stunning food, great service. Highlight of my foodie weekend in Auckland. The decor is fun and relaxed, casual style menu that was easy..."

Jan

"I love this new eatery and Oyster Bar! A great Kiwi theme done with style rather than tacky. Al Brown is one of our best chefs who specialises in..."

Louise Ngaei

"After read about the new places around Skycity we decide to have a look and try for ourselfs this new and popular eatery & oyster bar. The place..."

Marie

"Just got home from a fantastic evening at Depot with my boyfriend and his visiting French parents. Very impressed! Bonus that..."

Rose

"Went with four friends and shared 'one of everything'. It's a great menu and a quality experience. Oysters, sliders and pork-hock a real..."

Dean Cornish

"Had great fun at Depot the other night! Gorgeous food. Lovely, friendly and helpful young Irish waitress. All the food we ordered was fresh and..."

Maria & Dom

"God What a Great Place!I must say the first time I want too impressed waiting outside for a table. It was a windy night and we weren't even..."

Michele Turner

"Walked in off the street prior to RWC final for an early dinner en route to the game. Staff were very welcoming and managed to squeeze us in right..."

Trina Smith

"Loved the setting! Loved the food! Staff very friendly.Chair/ stools gave me backache and was a Little pricey but that would be the only..."

Michelle Wells

"AMAZING!!!superb food and fantastic service, will defiantly be back again. such attention to detail, very attentive and helpful staff, love how..."

Emma

"Have been 3 times in a week. Absolutely love the place. The food in amazing, simple but very delicious. The service is great and I love the wine..."

Janine

"Wow,what a great place.Popped in for breakfast and wished we'd stayed for lunch.Best coffee ive had in a long time and the bacon butty has me..."

Leanne Leonard

"Just popped in to have a quick cup of coffee with a friend this morning. We walked in and were a little unsure of whether we needed to order at the..."

Susan Jourdan

"3 varieties of oysters shucked to order - what a start! Loved the vinegretteEnjoyed several small plates, kahawai fish cakes, kingfish..."

Jeremy Coombes

"How do I begin with depot? As soon as you walk into the place it is buzzing with people and the rustic, industrial atmosphere is calm and nostalgic...."

Mariamjafer

"Depot is another wonder by Al Brown – this guy can do no wrong! He’s the man behind Fed Deli and Ugly Bagels as well. Depot is always busy with..."

Jennifer Manalo

"OK I have been looking forward to come here in like forever with 2 or 3 foiled attempts... but finally got in with 2 other friends that's their first..."

Lillian

"Great ambience with delicious food and spectacular service . Must go..."

Jasjeet Singh

"If this restaurant actually deserves the Metro Supreme Restaurant of the Year 2012, then I'm John Key. But even John Key won't be able to deny that..."

EarnesTaster

"I have been to Depot a few times, well maybe more than a few times, definitely more than a few times! It is a favourite spot for a quick after work..."

Mairi Herbert

"On a clear summers night we strolled from drinks on a friends yacht, under Skytower to perch on barstools at rugged tables, ordered a drink and..."

Maggie G

"It's super expensive but the food is good. I like sitting at the bar and watching the world go by! You always get some really interesting and some..."

Rebecca Warren

"The metro 50 in 2013 , my friends say the best oysters in north island! I like hanging out with friends and try different spots in the weekend, so if..."

Daniel Wang

"This is my go to place for taking visitors for a casual but interesting lunch. I love the sit-at-bar, the oyster/clam counter, the stainless steel..."

Kate W

"I will at some point do a more thorough review of Depot, but I will put this up as a provisional review until such a time as I can take photos and do..."

Trace

"If I could do more than five stars I would. We came here at the recommendation of another couple we met on a wine tour. We loved it so much we came..."

Benjamin Huey

"This was a great place and a great last dinner to end my 3 week holiday. My husband and I sat by the kitchen and watched the magic of prepping and..."

Melinda Mata

"Came here for early dinner at 5pm after a spa day, so it was nice and quiet. We ordered poutine, toasted rueben, NY strip steak, and mussel &..."

Soo Woo

"Pleasantly surprised here. Have been before but only snacked and it was great then but for such a popular spot, I wasn't expecting the standards to..."

TK

"We were seated within minutes on a busy Thursday night (Easter weekend). Sat at the kitchen counter where we watched all the plates being..."

Joann Mills

"Stopped by for lunch and split heirloom tomatoes and skirt steak. We were concerned that wouldn’t be enough so we ordered potatoe skins as well. ..."

Henry Depew

"Great and fun food, fantastic fast and friendly service and ample sitting space inside and outside. When I was at the Depot, the waiters went out of..."

Irene

"The best pork hock, the best potato skins. The sliders and bone marrow were good too. The oysters were very fresh. A nice buzzy atmosphere. Highly..."

dorinachen

"Had a wonderful experience dining at Depot. Service was fantastic with friendly and helpful wait staff, beautiful food and great wine list. We will..."

Rainbow Fasher

"This restaurant came highly recommended and it did not disappoint! Service was top notch and food was delicious. Gluten free options available and..."

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