TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Miss Clawdy

85/100 (2845 ratings)

Restaurants

South American

Gluten Free Options

Central American

American

Vegan Options

Bar

American

Vegetarian Friendly

South American

Central American

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Dinner

Lunch

Drinks

Meringue

Salad

Oyster

Beignets

Po' Boys

Tapas

Fish

Fish Taco

Pork

Tacos

Ribs

Sandwiches

Prawns

Poutine

Shrimp

Ice Cream

Beef

Jambalaya

Key lime pie

Ceviche

Sit down

American

Bar

South American

Central American

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Lunch

Drinks

Dinner

Mid-range

"Went in on a busy night but the staff was very friendly and found us a table :) The food was delicious waiting time was completely acceptable and the..."

Michael Kim

"Amazing service and great food. We were warmly welcomed and seated promptly on arrival. This was our first time here and had some questions about the..."

Ojas Tailor

"Went to Miss Clawdy for a small, intimate dinner and most of the food did not disappoint. Highlights were the tacos (pulled pork and fish,), beef..."

Stacey

"The food here is to die for and the service is wonderful! We had the cornbread/Mac & cheese entree which were served nice & hot. Main was the beef..."

SB

"Great food and spectacular service all staff made an effort to wish happy birthday. Finer things in life Thanks team..."

Roneel Lal

"Service = 5/5; Taste = 5/5; Value for money = 4/5; Menu options = 5/5; Vibe = 5/5; Hubby rating = 4.5/5 Oh Miss Clawdy took me back to my American..."

Honest Foodie

"Amazing customer service and good food! The ambiance was really nice and relaxing too for a night out. Would recommend 👌🏻Thanks Miss..."

Ech16

"Went to Miss Clawdys for dinner tonight with my girlfriends, the food was out to us so quickly and was to a high standard. Everything was so full of..."

Lucy.rose.gilbert

"Went there lastnight for a birthday. The fried chicken and cornbread were my favourite . I ate so much of it that by the time my main meal came I was..."

Pisi Fa 'aauro

"Famous chicken is the best! It’s been two days since I was there and it’s all I can think about.This place was a lifesaver after a..."

Tania Dawson

"I was a little disappointed seeing the tacos at first because they had so much colelaw piled on top which I'm not really a fan of but wow! The slaw..."

Achini Samarasekara

"We came with a booking for four people. We asked the server when we sat down if it would be alright if we used three Zomato Gold memberships, to..."

Vivian C

"Loved the food there and service was..."

Vick

"Been wanting to come here for ages and I’m glad I’ve finally made it. The food is yum, especially the Jamaican Jerk Chicken, I wonder what sauce..."

Super(･_･;Phoebe

"Thanks Miss clawdy for the wonderful dinner last night! We, two ladies, ordered the signature dish - famous fried chicken, jambalaya,..."

Jasmine To

"The best South America food i've tri in Auckland! crab dip and the marinated fried chicken ( i forgot the name LOL) are my FAVORITE😍😍😍, the..."

Ying Yvonne Xiao

"Really like the awesome food and friendly service here. Great choice for party with friends. Really appreciate for the secret..."

Airy Liu

"I had a really great experience here. The staff were super friendly and helped answer all my questions. The food was fantastic, especially the beef..."

Greg Potter

"Will come back..."

Zhinan

"Great Dinner, service was good though the drinks came out very slow, when we had finished eating.Loved the chicken Po burger and the corn bread was..."

PK

"Miss Clawdy's is a beautiful restaurant quite close to the city.Ambience: 5/5Service: 5/5 (really good about dietary..."

Dini

"We had dinner the other day. Staffs were friendly, the food was really nice and well presented, filling as well. It was a great experience . We will..."

Eater

"Clawdys got great ambience, great service from the waitresses and my lord was the food divine. It really did taste amazing and had so much flavour...."

Jedediah J

"Beautiful restaurant and busy Friday night. Food was good, however seating was a bit tight. No issues with Zomato Gold Buy 1 Free 1 on..."

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"Yummy food, good cocktails and no hassle to use zomato gold at all. Will def be back. Jambalaya was our favourite and miss clawdy fruit punch also..."

Food For Life

"I came here the other night using first tables. The service here was lovely! We ordered a lot of food and realised we weren’t eating fast enough..."

Louise

"Miss Clawdy is a cosy, bustling, but comfortable joint in Wynyard Quarter. I have visited here on a few occasions with a large group (6+)...."

JY

"They really know their spices and fried chicken. The blackened prawn is sooooooo good I wanted to know what spices they used it’s just too tasty...."

FoodiesTable

"Great staff! Great food! And such a cute place!!!! Would definitely go again!! The chicken was so goooood!!! 10/10 recommend for a cute date..."

Heather Simpson

"Great place for a meal, especially when it comes to dinner. The lighting is on point and the entire atmosphere created by the live cooking and..."

Andy

"Fantastic service, lovely food. Cornbread was a surprising treat and the prawns were amazing. Decent sized portions. Chilled out setting. A good..."

Cameron Rowlands

"The food is fantastic. I loved the Jamaican Jerk Chicken and the Southern Fried Chicken. I recommend anyone who enjoys central American food to pay a..."

Hui Xi

"Best Beef Ribs ever!!! Also the Crab Dip is awesome! Nice vibe, great environment. Good quality food and very friendly service! Will definitely come..."

Jessica Guan

"Fantastic restaurant. Warm and welcoming staff. Jamaican Jet Chicken is one of the best I’ve had in Auckland. It’s flavoursome and really tender..."

Poricasol

"They have one of those coziness environment where you can sit for hours and feel comfortable. The menu is simple and versions of small platters..."

BelaIna

"First of all you cannot order from their lunch menu with Zomato Gold. The ribs were so tender they fell off the bones easily. However, it felt like..."

Desmond Chan

"This is our go to place for family celebrations. Exceptional food, made to share around the table. Their cornbread is fantastic. Everything weve had..."

Dannielle Andrews

"Birthday Dinner, ordered Jambalaya, Jamaican jerk chicken, souther fried chicken, bakes cheesy carb dip, roasted orange kumara and many more...."

Emma

"Went to Miss Clawdys last night with 2 friends after not going for a couple years, (the last showing was not so impresive).But at a friends..."

Wine & Dine

"Update: they changed the fried chicken back to the original recipe! Will be bringing some friends back to have the best fried chicken in Auckland..."

Ray Lee

"Friendly servers. Got the Prawn Po Boy and Fried Chicken Po Boy. Decent however the batter on the fried prawns and chicken could do with some..."

Jordan

"I love this place the vibes are really nice and the restaurant is always quite busy! I also love how they have Zomato gold. Drinks are delicious and..."

Pip

"I’ve gotta give this a 5, as it’s a nostalgic fave! I LOVE their fried chicken and ceviche here. And their complementary cinnamon dusted..."

Chan Can Eat

"Service: feel like home! Thanks Vicky the manager Food: cornbread is perfect option to start! The fried chicken( with born) is the best in..."

Xin Liu

"Food was good and the ambiance was also nice. Couldn’t really fault anything because service staff were really friendly and nice. But the food was..."

Nicole Choy

"It's been a long time since I have been here. Wow they do not disappoint. The best cinnamon donuts and tacos I have had! 🍩🌮The donuts were..."

Food2belly

"This is the first time I’ve been at Miss Clawdy since dining there back in 2016 when it opened (cause it’s a bit out of the way). It is still..."

Karen Chow

"An nice restaurant located by the Wynyard Quarter. Excellent ambience mixed with lively music. They offer complimentary popcorn, which was quite..."

Lucy

"Love the complimentary popcorn 🍿 Clearly malted gluten and dairy free options, great cocktails and friendly service. Lovely ambience down by the..."

Julia Louise

"Delicious new menu tasting at Miss Clawdy. We tried a number of dishes:🌽🍞Skillet cornbread - cooked in a cast iron skillet with Lewis Road..."

Petitesweetsnz

"Wait staff were very attentive and helpful. Layout and design of the resteraunt is warm, comfortable and modern, allowing a great view of the kitchen..."

Paul D

"We met here on a first date and a year later we wanted to celebrate at the same restaurant. When we arrived they even sat us down at the same table...."

Belinda

"Food were good and ambient is great for dinner and catch up.There were some delay and the manager on ground did a fantastic job to make sure our..."

Joe Joe Yap

"Central american food means... Jerk chicken!!! Great food. Wait-time can be quite long, but worth the wait for the yummy food. Recommended to try..."

AA

"Very friendly staff, nicely served food. Asked for some clarification and explanation of food and the staffs were very kind. Good atmosphere too!..."

Erica Kim

"Food was delicious and outdoor seating was gorgeous. The poutine fries in particular stood out. Would love to return again and try the..."

Louise Meng

"A nice little spot situated amongst other eateries in the Wynyard Quarter. I was actually on my way to 16 Tun but they weren't due to open for..."

TheMʌverick

"Great experience at Miss Clawdy last week! The beef short ribs were melt in your mouth and the atmosphere was romantic and relaxing. Cocktails great..."

Bree Wesselink

"Been here many many times before, and this place never fails to satisfy my love for southern American food. It is a must try in Auckland - a cocktail..."

Ash Morris

"Came here for dinner before the Harry Potter potted show!! Ordered the poutine and the jerk chicken. The poutine had pulled pork on it and I..."

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"First experience of using zomato gold. You can pick whatever on the menu. I ordered gumbo which is delicious (finished all of it lol). Service is..."

Ping Wang

"Came here for a meal with just 2 of us. We had the Jamaican jerk chicken main dish and the ribs - also a main dish. Both absolutely delicious. The..."

Stacey Campbell

"JAMBALAYA!! Yes - this is a must order . The two girls I went with reckon the Poutine is also a must order . But if your not one for hot chips - get..."

Georgina Bidois

"Came just before kitchens closed. People rave about the fried jerk chicken - it’s great but I prefer the chicken at coop chicken. That being said,..."

J Eats

"Great food, good service, nice ambience and decor. A bit pricey for the portions. We tried the fish and Jamaican jerk chicken. Would certainly..."

Samee Al Amin

"Great place! We had good time. Portion were generous and service friendly. Highly recommended especially when more and more restaurant try not to..."

Foodie Auckland

"Nice authentic Southern American style. Love the jambalaya and fried chicken with the yummy sauce. Friendly staff and great atmosphere. Will..."

OwenLiang

"Great location, friendly staff and tasty food. this place has all that you would expect when u dine out.steak was just cooked..."

The Food Lover

"Nice atmosphere and wait staff. Food was nicely presented and the tacos were fantastic! I personally didn't enjoy the cornbread but that may be more..."

Patrick Mowat

"We ordered the beef 🌮, fried chicken and the short ribs. Food did take a while to come out but they were pretty busy so that might be why...."

Lynn Le

"Came here with a group of friends on Sunday afternoon. Quite quiet but service is really good. We ordered array of food and desserts from the menu,..."

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"Two of us went in for dinner, and ordered their signature Grilled Jamaican Jerk Chicken and also a plate of Southern Poutine – both to share. The..."

G1k

"Miss Clawdy is definitely a 10/10. From the service through to the ambience and the delectable food. Would highly recommend the jerk chicken. What a..."

Trisha Manalansan

"Such an awesome place for Sunday nightIts only a short walk to the harbor.Very attentive staff and fantastic fried chicken!This is not..."

Montina XU

"Amazing place for all kind of occasions. Food is super tasty and fried chicken is a must try. Friendly staff and wonderful atmosphere, will..."

Dean Duan

"Went there with ａ couple of friends on Wednesday night. Really liked the decor of the place. Very comfy. You can sit outside and enjoy the sun and..."

Dora Wang

"Was here tonight with a few friends.Loved the Calamari Po' Boy! The fish taco was also super tasty and packed a bit of spice.We also..."

Vic

"We came here a few nights ago for dinner and I am absolutely obsessed! We ordered a beef taco (for me), the Ya Ya Gumbo, fried jerk chicken,..."

Dxlche

"Received a Facebook ad promoting a deal for either a free taco or 2 for 1 fried chicken and figured I had to snap up this deal. Go to the restaurant..."

Hansi Dissanayake

"Absolutely loved the service here, I think the portions are a bit small HOWEVER food is delicious and full of flavour! Steak cooked to perfection and..."

Miura Elikana

"The vibe in here is very nice and they give you some really good popcorn as a free starter. We tried their donut dessert only - the flavour was there..."

Angela

"What an amazing spot. Really nice location. Best service I’ve ever had, waitress was looking after the whole restaurant and was so lovely and..."

Georgia Vossen

"The staff were very friendly, table service was efficient and our food came out in minutes upon ordering. The quality of food was amazing! I highly..."

Brandon Haru

"Waitresses were friendly and while they were busy they were also attentive :) Food was good. Priced right. Will be back again. Favourite thing we..."

Xsteapoon

"The waitress's service was great. Yummy fried chicken. But we think their dessert is too sweet. It's not bad, maybe we don't like sweet..."

Amy

"Cute little place & easy to find. Staff greeted us as soon as we arrived and we had water and table snacks provided immediately.We..."

Sarena & Eashvar Chhotu

"Miss Clawdy is a great place to hang around in. They do good cocktails and I personally just love to dine with share plates. They have good fried..."

Thom

"I was expecting a little bit more based on the reviews but nonetheless it was a reasonably good experience.A little disappointed that we..."

ZZQ

"We went there for our first time on 24th October to celebrate my birthday. We were warmly welcomed by the wonderful friendly an approachable..."

Asena Lameko

"Tasty, tasty, tasty !Complimentary popcorn to start which is addictive. Tacos are tasty , a good little starter that doesn't fill you..."

Foodie Feels

"Suuuper yummy dinner I had the other night with a group of friends. The staff were very welcoming and helpful if our large group. We ordered most..."

YummyClaud

"Very popular , and I can understand why. Good food we had a mix of plates to share the Jumbalaya was great ...as were the tacos a bit spicy but very..."

Nick The Greek

"Arrived here as a plan B after a place across the road decided to close early on a quiet Monday night, but our group of 5 were all so glad we ended..."

Gemma Dutton

"Ordered from here quite a few times off uber eats, their guacamole is AWESOME but could do with a little bit of chilli in there or something just to..."

Izabella Pinker

"So happy I went there- early Sunday evening, so it was quietish. Service was good- decor was also very nice. Outstanding- free spiced popcorn, the..."

Eli A

"What we thought would be a quick dinner before heading to the city turn out to a great night out. Friendly and welcoming staff. Lovely deco with soft..."

Al Kumar

"Great atmosphere and staff were very funny. Food was different from anything else near by and really good. I recommend for an after work drinks with..."

Tamsin 'Tim Tam' Harley

"great place! yummy food and great service. sat at the front of kitchen and got to watch the food being prepared! plus they make their own popcorns!..."

Ying Miao

"Amazing place!So my hubby and I were seated straight away. We started off my drinks and the waitress brought over some yummy popcorn ( so..."

Lauren Bernays

"Decoration and atmosphere are the hints for this place. Food was nice for our first time but does not taste the same for the second time. Cocktails..."

Bella Luv Food

"You can literally feel the southern love in every bite . I'd suggest saving your flights to New Orleans and come and eat here instead because the..."

Claire

"Billed as Central and South America but mainly seems to be New Orleans.The service is quick and friendly and a good beer/wine..."

Rory B

"Loved my time here on Saturday night! It was a super busy night, especially because of mothers day. But without a booking, we only had to wait 15..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"We met some friends up from Wellington here for lunch. They are from USA and Brazil so found it in the Entertainment Book & it was fabulous! Great..."

Darren Ludlam

"Miss Clawdy's brings the famous taste of the south right to our back yard! Blackened fish, Jambalaya, Gumbo... the list goes on of their insanely..."

Where To Next Auckland

"Went there with my family for a birthday.We had jambalaya, blackened fish , fried green tomatoes, corn bread , baby kumara .It was great..."

Richard J

"Had an unexpectedly amazing time here on Saturday night. We just wondered by and tried the place on impulse. It was busy and full and the only seats..."

Jasveen Kaur

"Finally came here and tried their famous deep fried chicken. Definitely worth every penny and the fame! It appears on a small plate with four good..."

Vanessa Gao

"We know you've probably heard of this place at Wynyard Quarter before. Serving Central & South American cuisine, Miss Clawdy's had a heaving crowd..."

Husk Creative

"Excellent tapas-style menu. Go with a big group and order one of everything (or two). Beef short ribs were particularly amazing. Good Mint Julep (if..."

Rafael Fonseca

"We went to Miss Clawdy after spying some delights on Instagram. The restaurant has super cool vibes and is in the fabulous Wynyard quarter. We opted..."

Steph Coulton

"unlike Orleans at Britomart, this is more refined south American food. very tasty, full of flavor. service is good. although restaurant is a bit..."

Lang Ea

"So many yummy options to choose from here! I would suggest just going with a group of people so you can try one of everything on the menu cause it's..."

Jessica

"Great looking bar cum restaurant with a menu offering southern soul food including tacos, jumbo and jerk chicken. We perched ourselves at one of the..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"When I came here for the first time in 2014, I absolutely loved the fried jerk chicken and the sauce that came with it. Two years later, I’m glad..."

Raymond Tiong

"'Miss Average Joe' After stumbling upon this place weeks ago we've wanted to check it out. Midweek it was easy to find a table and we were..."

Yorkshire Pudding

"A great Latin American restaurant with great ambiance & good music.Had to wait 5-10 minutes to get a table as it was a Friday night. (They don't take..."

ACO

"great little spot.. cosy and warm inside..iv been wanting to try someamerican soul food for a while..we ordered jerk..."

Grace Sifa

"GET THE FRIED CHICKEN! It is A M A Z I N G! Been here several times and the service and quality of food is fantastic. Great place to catch up..."

Emma Groom

"Love this place, it's beautifully decorated, the food never fails to impress and live up to its hype. Even the complimentary popcorn is divine. The..."

Fiona

"I was out for an afternoon of catching up with some friends and decided that we go for dinner since we were around the Silo Park area. We..."

Joseph Brian P. Lee

"■ Beautiful Interior■ Great presentation■ Lovely service■ Best fried chickenI got to celebrate my birthday here with..."

FoodieOodie95

"Such a lovely place with good service. Staff are very friendly and helpful. This is one of the place where you can enjoy a great dining experience..."

Raeray

"Came here with my family. Very stylish place with that southern vibe to it. Nice place to come dine in or have a few. The service is really good,..."

Seamus M.

"Two of us had a long lunch there yesterdayThe decor and service were superbWe had various shared platesThe quality was overall a..."

Glenn Town

"We dined here for my Birthday last night & I am so glad we did. Not only was the service prompt, our food was delicious, the waitresses had great..."

DarkSister

"Went on a Friday night after work, not too busy or overcrowded which was good! Vibes were great! Music was good and service was perfect. I ordered a..."

Nyssa

"Thanks miss clawdy. I had my 30th birthday dinner there. We booked the private room and had 26 people come. The staff were really nice and organised...."

Lisa Pearson

"One of my favourite place down the waterfront.Came here for our wedding anniversary, the interior decoration was just so beautiful and..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Awesome setting and I managed to miss the lunch rush hour, so had great and prompt service. The fish taco was OK but the fried chicken was fantastic...."

Amit Tripuraneni

"Great food, great beer, friendly staff and a refreshingly unusual decor., great music...and That 'while-you-wait' popcorn was delish too. Will..."

Brunchalicious

"We visited here on a Sunday, thinking that it would be quite busy, we were wrong. We were seated inside straight away. I had to ask for the kids..."

Mel Bannister-Miller

"Each time I've been here hasn't lived up to my first time, however my review is based (mostly) on that first visit. Let me start off with the..."

Sheena

"I visited this popular Wynyard Quarter haunt with work colleagues on a Thursday night. We ordered a range of dishes to share, and I personally had..."

Daniel Kinnoch

"Great ambience and atmosphere for friend gathering. The service is great, staffs r very attentive. The food isn't that amazing and doesn't have wow..."

Hung Quoc Bui

"Had a couple of beers and snacks. Great times!!! 2nd time we've been here and enjoyed the experience. Had jambalaya and my wife had gumbo last..."

Kevin Pollard

"We had a great time at this restaurant. It was our first experience and recommended by my daughter. For starters we had sliders of prawn and calimari..."

Plod

"Date night with my lovely hubby at this nice pub / restaurant /just-one-good-hang-out-place. Ordered a few drinks & 2 small dishes to share in a..."

Regina McDad

"Fantastic place! The food was very tasty and so fresh. The service was great, especially the friendly male bartender who went out of his way to be..."

Laura Is Hungry

"Been here many times over the last 2 years and I am happy every single time. Food is awesome, atmosphere is great and the staff are all very chatty..."

Charlotte Turner

"I've always wanted to give this place a try and I'm glad I did!Staff are friendly, polite and attentive. Upon being seating we were offered..."

Kelly

"Had been to Miss Clawdy before but it had been a while so was great to meet friends here for lunch & check it out again.Miss Clawdy is..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"I went there only for some light snacks and some drinks so my review might not reflect its quality of dinner. It's great to sit outside on a hot..."

Christian

"Took the inlaws here for dinner, they really enjoyed it. Think the winners on the night was Ceviche, it was so fresh, then the key lime pie, all..."

Trish

"Would definitely come here for the casual atmosphere, great decor, and friendly service. Order a few pitchers of pretty looking cocktails, have..."

ShoRt

"Literally only come here for the chicken!! Have tried the cornbread and hush puppies and found both quite dry. The pork po boy is nice.The..."

Natasha

"Came here today to celebrate a friends 21st. The lady who served us was super nice and it was super quiet at the restaurant, food came out quick...."

Judy Chhy

"I highly recommend Miss Clawdy... the atmosphere is relaxed, the restaurant is beautiful, staff were fantastic and the food left me wanting more! We..."

Jessica Britten

"Worth the visit for the fried chicken and a pitcher of cocktail. Went for lunch on a rainy Sunday and the place was busy with a great..."

Lovefood

"Nice place for a casual night out. Food was yummy, atmosphere was relaxed. Only the bad part of the night was the waitress keep cleaning the table..."

Perlie Hu

"This place is the bees knees 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 I can't recommend miss clawdys highly enough. Great food great ambience great..."

Si

"Pretty good location for Miss Clawdy but fell a bit squeezed inside. The fired chicken is good with sauce. The corn bread is bit over toasted and not..."

Yi Pan

"Great relaxing spot near the Viaduct for a tasty lunch or dinner. We were lucky to get an outdoor table to soak up the rays with our delicious lunch...."

Elena Ching

"Came here on a Saturday night and was lucky enough to get a table for 9 people. We ordered a fish taco, guacamole, corn bread with chilli oil, the..."

Miss Kiki

"Popped in for a late Saturday lunch for 2 on a beautifully sunny day at Wynyard Quarter. Had the Jambalaya and Pork Belly as shared mains with a side..."

Brian

"Went to Miss Clawdy for an early dinner on a sunny day. The interior was nicely decorated and very Christmassy. Staff served us promptly and we..."

Jenny Da

"Went to Miss Clawdy a couple of times and they never disappoints!Our cocktails were absolutely and refreshingly delicious.We also ordered..."

Cindy Wu

"Finally got to try this place for the first time the other night! We had a table of around 10 of us dining there and for a Saturday night I was..."

Monique Porteous

"Went here on a date night and my husband and I really liked it! Except for 2 minor details, our overall dinner was very good. Love the decor, the..."

Pavi

"Best way to eat is have everybody order something and then share what comes. The Po boy was really nice, good sauce with nicely made bread. The fried..."

Benedict Uy

"Delicious plates to share. We had the jerk chicken, jambalaya (a bit too salty but the sour taste from the fresh lemon made it a bit better), fries..."

Janice Zumba

"Had dessert here with friends today. My friends ordered the orange and chocolate pave while I tried their beignet with vanilla custard filling. We..."

Manic Diner

"As others said that jerk chicken - crispy, juicy a bit spicy and zesty. Good value too compared to some of the other options. Would have gone back..."

Victoria

"Fried Jerk Chicken. What a sensational feed. I love miss Clawdys anyway but was great to see them pump out the same quality food 10x faster. They..."

Josh Law

"Fried chicken jerk was one of my fav dishes for the night! It was the first thing that caught my eye on Miss Clawdys menu and I was pleased with the..."

HJ

"Southern fried jerk chicken and jambalaya is amazing, definitely recommend it, thoroughly enjoyed and can't wait to visit their restaurant sometime..."

Cardo Duffy

"Our first stop at Taste this year. We were so excited to try the jerk chicken. It did not disappoint. It was sensational. We talked about it for the..."

Nikki Rowan

"First stop. Miss clawdys southern fried chicken. So moistX coating so crispy, a bit of heat but not too much. Messy fingers everywhere. The popcorn..."

Lisa Reynolds

"I did have a lunch on Sunday afternoon at this place. It was a Sunday after rugby world cup final.For start it was busy .about 6table seating..."

Farshid Hakimi

"FIRST IMPRESSIONS: "Good lawdy!" Channeling the spirit of New Orleans, Miss Clawdy pays great attention to detail... The colour scheme took on a..."

Andrew @anjeats

"Complimentary popcorn upon arrival is a delicious start to the mealThe corn chips and Guac was on point, with the Jerk chicken being the most..."

Sunita

"Have come here a few times, always mid week, and although crowded we are seated quickly. Very stylishly decorated, the atmosphere and decor of the..."

L.E.N.S

"This place has a great vibe! I got the Po' Boys pop-corn shrimp and it was bomb! The southern fried jerk chicken is pretty good and the cocktails..."

Stephanie Ly

"Had a great little experience here the other day. We were short on time so only popped in for a snack but it was a winner none the less! I had the..."

Anna Daley

"The whole set up of this restaurant is really good. Beautiful location and very nice and cosy. Excellent service here, all staff look very happy and..."

Priscilla Khang

"Fantastic sharing plates with so much variety. Not normally something I would try but very pleased I did. Such a cool place with great food and great..."

Sam Hurley

"I love this place!!! So hip and trendy. Food was great. Cheviche is a must try and the corn bread too! Will definitely be back and bring more friends..."

Dee

"Went here for lunch. It's a great setting if you're outside on a nice day, and we were.Attentive staff who proffered a bowl of home made popcorn..."

Auckland Food Tours

"I came here with my family recently without a booking and we were greeted with the friendliest restaurant staff I've ever experienced. During our..."

Neeraj Kumar

"I've been here a few times and I've always enjoyed coming here. I love the complimentary popcorn you get in your table. It's a great snack while..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"This place has a right little mix up of South American, Southern American goodness! Sitting outside in the sun is the way I'd do it and get what I..."

Alwayseating

"Hmmmm ok I have mixed feeling about this place. Miss Clawdy used to be my favorite Wynyard haunt last year and I used to visit hear every two or..."

Jihye Kang

"Being a vegetarian it's hard to find good main options- if you don't like egg (there's a green egg omelette plate) your only options are really the..."

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"I'll keep it short. Great food, so good I tried more than basically half that menu. Atmosphere was awesome. Will come back again, oh and it was so..."

Ryan James

"Food was tasty, would recommend the jerk chicken and calamari po boys. Also got the pulled pork taco, the sauce from the meat had soaked the taco and..."

Bobby Anderson

"Headed into Miss Clawdy having read the reviews beforehand, would've preferred to be surprised a lot more so I do regret doing that...."

Eva Zhu

"Had dinner with friends. Nice atmosphere with a great menu. Staff were attentive and well mannered.The food is well prepared and..."

Shreyas Mahanta

"One of my favourite restaurants- worth the drive into town. Parking is fairly easy to find- just don't go at 7pm on a Friday/Saturday when it's..."

Zara Alexzandra Young

"The staff here are so nice!! Came after a busy day at work, it was so cold and miserable outside but the staff here made you feel at home. Portions..."

Shelly

"We had dinner here last night. After a show for Fashion Week we were all pretty hungry after the show had a delayed start. We skipped the after party..."

Miss Alesana

"Yum x infinity. The menu is unique and they provide you with free curry popcorn. Can't beat that. Also you pretty much can't go wrong ordering..."

Miss2thfairy

"Amazing service, very thorough in ensuring we were enjoying ourselves. The bartender hitting on a friend about the size of his manhood was the..."

Sally Williams Frost

"Love the location, love the vibe, love the decor, and love that thy've put fried chicken and slow cooked beef rib on the menu. But who..."

Kirsty Cardy

"This restaurant is quite funky and there's something quirky about it - positive vibes! The service is good, so is the food! I really enjoyed having..."

Mat

"This place never disappoints! Food is always amazing (especially the free popcorn they provide) and the service is always quick!Came here..."

Winnie Luo

"Miss Clawdys is one of my go to favourite restaurants. They have amazing food everytime - the fried chicken is a must along with the miss clawdys..."

Katie-Rose Comiskey

"Miss Clawdys is a great place to go that's out out the city enough where you can relax and indulge in soul food. The po boys and fried chicken are..."

B

"Cozy restaurant to meet up with friends with good food. Happy with the atmosphere.- Had the jerk chicken because I heard it was good and I..."

Sharlene Narayan

"After dining at Clawdys for the fourth time last week, I think it's time to share my experiences. The jerk chicken a hit or miss. I've had..."

SS

"Pretty good environment! Great staff and good food. Well priced for what you got. And the food was what it said it was going to be.. very..."

Hungry

"Oh lordy, Miss Clawdy! A cliche, most probably well overused but also quite necessary to describe the taste sensation that is dining at Miss Clawdy,..."

Madicattt

"Miss Clawdy's is definitely one of the better New Orleans inspired restaurants around Auckland. The flavours are pretty authentic, although some..."

Max Busby

"Went here on Friday with some friends. For there early so avoided the rush. Food was pretty good but not amazing. I had the pulled pork po boy...."

Sarah M

"Fried Goodness! Came here for a work lunch, ordered a pulled pork taco and southern friend jerk chicken, all very very good and I cant complain about..."

Tyler De Vries

"Had heard so much about Miss Clawdy and so finally decided to check it out! The service is fast and my glass of water was never left to be empty too..."

Mikayla Plaziuk

"Miss Clawdy is a Central and Southern American-styled eatery with a cosy and welcoming environment. Their dishes are great for sharing,..."

Jing Chen

"My foodie friend and I had lunch at Miss Clawdy and both of us thought it was pretty great. The decor was spot on and when we arrived, we were served..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Headed down to Miss Clawdy at North Wharf for a great date night with my lady Miss Charlotte Cake As always the experience, food and..."

Carl Ewen

"This place is one of my favs! The staff are friendly and there is a chill and cool atmosphere. You MUST try the pork belly - best pork belly I've..."

Sandy Nguyen

"I love the po boys here. They remind me of the ones from America. The shrimp are so crispy and flavourful. The staff are really nice and the..."

Tash

"I've been three a few times, I've enjoyed it every time. Great service, amazing food and nice atmosphere. If you are looking for a simple dinner,..."

Natalia NatNat

"Been craving this fried jerk chicken for a week, it was probably as good as kylie Jenner eating popeye fried chicken while she was high...."

Hundred Dollar Dates

"Located on Auckland’s North Wharf, Miss Clawdy is a restaurant inspired by cuisine from the South & Central Americas. Describing themselves as a..."

Sophia

"Absolutely enjoyed it when we went here for dinner. Both service and food are great! We ordered po boys popcorn shrimp and cuban, fish and pulled..."

Nikky

"Been here numerous times, when me and the husband can't make up our mind or are feeling fussy this is one of our choices the side of pop corn is just..."

Chloe-Mae

"I love Miss Clawdy for a cheap feast! Their pulled pork tacos are delicious, along with their renowned fried chicken. Also a great place for a drink..."

Brittany Montana

"Good food, great atmosphere. Went here with friends a couple of times and will be back again especially as we live walking distance from this lovely..."

Joseph Mavumkal

"Came here for dinner on a Wednesday night. Very good service and was plated really fast. Nice atmosphere. Little crammed inside. I ordered "Ceviche"..."

Queena

"Such a lovely place with very nice staff. My Key Lime Pie was amazing!! And my sister and friend ordered the fried chicken and corn chips with..."

Seth Blissworth Baguion

"Very cool little joint, loved the free spiced popcorn on the table (I want the recipe!). Food was lots of fun and great to share with a few people...."

Marilyn Moore

" Pulled pork is a classic. Next time I would like to try the maize bread, it looked interesting. For dessert we had the pear cobbler. I think I was..."

Vivi S

"After trying the new Westhaven Promenade walk we revisited Miss Clawdy's for a well deserved lunch and a cold beer. Both of us enjoy this..."

Lochbuie

"So we came to this place for a birthday dinner party, the service was great, the waiters were very attentive , the food was surely more than average..."

LG Summer

"First time to eat here and I am impressed. We were able to get a table really quick. Service was fast and the food is great.We ordered the..."

Bubut

"Good food and atmosphere. The cocktails are a must do when I go here as they are always down thing different! My favorite dish, the corn on the cob,..."

Anna Harding

"Good food..."

Kaushik Shekar

"And the award for fastest restaurant service EVER goes to... Miss Clawdy! No kidding, within what seemed like 5-10 minutes of ordering, our meals..."

Corrine

"This place is awesome! Food was amazing, great textures and flavours. Staff are helpful and knowledge. We had all the food we ordered within 15..."

Hannah Gear

"I've been craving Cuban Sandwiches ever since I saw the movie Chef and Miss Clawdy delivered. The place was packed, but the service was still..."

Richard Matthews

"Great fun restaurant, love sharing plates and these dishes are authenticly Spanish. Reminds me of my holiday back in '85 to a coastal village of..."

Frances

"Really enjoyed the vibe and the simple but yet mouth watering menu.Southern fried chicken seems like it's everyone's favourite, nearly..."

Updn

"Miss Clawdy has been on our radar for a while and on our recent trip to Wynyard Quarter we decided to venture in for a visit. With our infant son..."

Sweet Mama M

"Went there for dinner with the Mr, great ambiance, excellent food, the service wasn't the greatest. I understand that the whole hospo industry has a..."

CK Leo

"This is one of my meat favorites. The service is always very good, attentive but not annoying. Its location is convenient and central but just far..."

JohnnyF

"Have to say, after mix reviews I have received from the place, there service is second to none. We went there on on the 2nd of Jan at 9pm...."

Ulrich Frerk

"Great service and ambience! The menu is reasonably priced, great variety and love the authenticity of the food. Overall, great experience! Definitely..."

Rosemary Cook

"I give this place points for creativity on decor as they have done a great job with keeping to the Southern style theme it has. Was given a bowl of..."

Don's Food Fiesta

"It's great to see a restaurant that specialises in Latin American food, although some of the food items would fit equally well into any restaurant..."

Frank

"Miss Clawdy has been on my foodie wishlist for so long! Having been to New Orleans for their take on South American food, I was more than keen to get..."

UltimateOmNoms

"Love love love Miss Clawdys! The food is to die for as are the cocktails. The jerk chicken and hush puppies are a favourite with our group as well as..."

Amy N McNaughten

"We came here for my friends birthday dinner. I loved the ambiance. The service was attentive. We got seated at a booth, and was quite cosy. I looked..."

Katy Jones

"Me and my ma went here for dinner last night and it was amazing. The decor was lowkey and the atmosphere was fantastic. The staff were friendly and..."

Sophie.joh

"Went here the other night n was pretty impressed. The jerk chicken was amazing. Had a chilli chocolate mudcake of some description for desert which..."

Ben Tutty

"I've been here twice and I've been impressed each time. I also went with a different person each time and both were impressed.Though I..."

Tina Yu

"Tonight was my third visit to Miss Clawdy and yet again I walked away feeling completely satisfied! It was my boyfriend's birthday so he of..."

Laura Hunt

"Came here for a late Saturday lunch. Loved the complementary popcorn. The ceviche was spot on as was the pork belly. Portion sizes could have been a..."

Faroe3456

"Great ambience, great service, exciting menu full of yummy New Orleans favourites. Food was quick to come out and served as sharing plates which..."

Sam Batchelor

"We went to Miss Clawdy's for our date night and it was spectacular! The service was impeccable and I absolutely loved the open kitchen so you could..."

Miss Charlotte Cake

"I LOVE THEIR TACOS!FISH TACOS ESPECIALLY! IT's really difficult to find fish taco's in Auckland unfortunately, even Mexicali don't sell..."

Tony Ma

"Miss Clawdys was very busy when we first arrived but it wasn't too much of an issue as they took our name and booked us in for the next available..."

Lisa Doar

"Miss Clawdy is an eatery that aims to fill the soul with southern cuisine. Located in the chic lot of eateries on the North Wharf of town, its a..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"This is a great place for casual dining. We were a party of about 20 people booked for Thursday evening after work. The place is buzzing, and by the..."

XCiting Trips

"My first time at Miss Clawdy. The menu is a little different, but once sorted the food is fantastically good.However the atmosphere back ground..."

Yvonne

"Fantastic.I really love this place. Yes, it is a tad noisy and a bit cramped, but the food is worth it.Everything is presented..."

Fleur Peps

"Had lunch here today waiters were very pleasant. No time waiting so got a table straight away. Had pulled pork and jerk chicken. Loved all my..."

Vanessa Hunt

"We enjoyed our food and service was very good. We ordered the pork taco which was fresh, light and tasty. The jerk fried chicken and shrimp po boys..."

T Pritchard

"Popped in for a coffee with my wife but after seeing the menu ordered the kumera side dish and corn fritter side. nomnomnom. Great atmosphere and the..."

Shawn

"Omg the southern jerk chicken was so great!! Crispy and good portions for one. Delicious fat chips with amazing chipotle lime dip. Fast service!..."

Aaron Yap

"So visited Miss Clawdy last night and was very impressed with the food, amazing flavors throughout, my Partner and I shared the Jambalaya and the..."

Mike

"Good place to visit if you're a small eater and keen on sharing plates with your friends. We had mostly gluten-free dishes (corn chips + guacamole,..."

Adeline

"Been to Miss Clawdy on many occasions. LOVE LOVE LOVE, just everything about it...The location...The food.. The friendly staff, The cocktails..."

Chloe-Mae Repia

"Great food, great service. Place is clean. the decor is lovely! All the young ladies were very attentive, filling up the water and checking on..."

Fabiola

"Miss Clawdy was incredible! So well priced, the food came out quickly and the staff was friendly. I'm very surprised by the negative views as I..."

Emma H

"UniqueAtmosphere was the bomb - food up and down. Girls loved the chicken, I was a bit disappointed but loved the corn bread and hush..."

Richard Vincent

"Finally South American food done healthy and stylish the menu reads as well as it tastes. It's good to see a head chef produce such exciting food new..."

Dani

"Miss Clawdy's rocks! I went yesterday for lunch with a group of five. Excellent wait staff, vibrant, knowledgable and thoughtful. We loved the..."

Karyn Dobson

"I am absolutely astonished by the reviews below. I wish the people who have had a positive experience would also speak up, which I imagine is..."

Siân Morgan-Morfett

"Went to Miss Clawdys for lunch today. It was pumping for a Tuesday lunch with good atmosphere, and despite being busy all the staff were friendly..."

Amz Ravlich

"Firstly don't understand these bad reviews, I've been back 3 times already and had a fantastic time each time.The beetroot salad was terrific..."

Stephen Culp

"A great place to relax and listen to some cool soulfull music to go with the elegant yet soulfull dishes, the gumbo was fantastic and homemade tacos..."

Danny Simpson

"It is good to see a different style of food joining the selection of restaurants at North Wharf. We also enjoyed the fact that it is a smaller..."

David Boshier

"About time Auckland had such a fantastic affordable and fun eatery .. Southern fried chicken life changing and amazing healthy options .. Full of..."

Jennie

"Love this place, really cool atmosphere! Tacos, fried chicken and the kumara with macadamia crumble were delicious! Didn't really like the beet root..."

Tessa Hall

"I love Miss Clawdy's! This is another great place for casual dining that has yummy South American style food. The decor and atmosphere is great, very..."

Jennifer Manalo

"Great American Southern style food - up there in price but totally worth it. The food is great! Best way to enjoy Lawdy's is with friends and with an..."

Joel L.

"Really good ceviche, like the small and large plate selection, fair prices, nice atmosphere - get the sofa side of the..."

Ben MacLaren

"Miss Clawdy do some great tasting food.We came for an early dinner on a Friday night - first impressions were, that the interior was great..."

Jenna Wee

"Mmmm BBQ short ribs!!! Goddamn that's some tasty stuff miss clawdy... The service was pretty good, the kumara was some of the best I've had for ages,..."

Frequency

"The only downside about dining at Miss Clawdy is that they're always busy and there's no booking available! So expect to wait up to an hour for a..."

YellowBlankets

"Miss Clawdy Kitchen, housed in the new fancy ASB building at North Wharf, is a Southern American style restaurant that has been on my dining wish..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"A group of my girlfriends visited Miss Clawdy for a catch up over good food and cocktails. I love the decor and the staff uniforms. Staff were great,..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"I went to Miss Clawdy for the first time yesterday, and am sold. I was worried this was another over-hyped eatery around, but it lived up to my..."

Heartshrooms

"I have been to Miss Clawdy's several times now and it has always a delight. It can be very busy on Friday and Saturday nights but not too bad during..."

Rebecca Smith

"With hanging wicket baskets, bare lightbulbs, dried flower displays and splashes of colour paired with some great music Miss Clawdy has a warm,..."

Two Honest Truths

"Miss Clawdy is a whole lot of fun. The fit out is cheerful and very cool, the staff friendly and the music vibrant. Some of the menu is excellent,..."

Cheap Eats

"We got the mussels because the oysters weren't available tonight because they hadn't been ordered in. We enjoyed the fish tacos and the chicken..."

Nathan

"Had a nice dinner at Miss Clawdy last night....the food was hot, fresh, flavorful, and good quantities. The staff were friendly, and nice. The..."

Richard P.

"Amazing atmosphere we had a lovely time! Prawns, fried chicken and jerk chicken were highly recommended, chef’s special dessert must try..."

Catherina Huang

"Lovely ambience, very warm and welcoming staff. Ordered a blackened prawns, chips, calamari, fried chicken taco, and Jambalaya. Our favorite was the..."

Konnie Matenga

"May 2023: Food is good not great. Fried chicken was a touch sweet for me and while crispy, could have been jucier. Love the space and staff, food..."

N C

"Food was absolutely scrummy, came for the poutine and was not disappointed! So delicious and decent sized portions. We also got a mango chilli..."

Imogen Phillips

"Came with a group of 4. Mexican tapas style restaurant with fish tacos a must try. Fried chicken with a good batter and nachos with guac are the..."

Suan Yeo

"Because I don't want to drink, I ordered this mocktail and it's really really super delicious. It is strongly recommended that the name of the drink..."

Chelsea Zhang

"We ordered the signature dish BBQ Pork Ribs at 6pm and we were told it is not available! Quite disappointed hence the 4 star. They only have two..."

Faye O

"It's our first time here. Upon arrival we were greeted by friendly staff. The atmosphere of the restaurant is great. Every single dish we had were..."

Brian Foose

"Good friendly front of house service. The punch cocktail was nice on a sunny day. The blackened prawns were cooked perfectly. Recommended as a..."

John

"The food soooo amazing here, particularly the onion ring! That is my favorite. The manager is a gentle girl, very patient and careful to answer my..."

Qiong WU

"Great food and service. Respect to the wait staff having to deal with some difficult customers. They have a lot more patience than..."

JEREMY MORGAN

"Me and my friend came here on the very last night before lockdown as a surprise last minute supper meal. The food was good, the prawns were very nice..."

Christopher Ball

The Crab Shack

78/100 (4815 ratings)

Restaurants

Seafood

New Zealand

Bar

Gluten Free Options

Dinner

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Brunch

Tacos

Wings

Crab Legs

Chili

Ribs

Prawns

Crab

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Clams

Tempura

Calamari

Burger

Cakes

Mussels

Tuna

Shellfish

Calamares

Lamb

Shrimp

Pesto

Beef

Fish

Pork

Crab Cake

Lobster

Chowder

Fish & Chips

Pasta

Tapas

Salad

"Delicious seafood, fresh and tasty, friendly service, generous portions, reasonably priced, conviently located by the water..."

Rex Chen

"Hubby and I have been to The Crab Shack on multiple occasions because I loooove crab! Their service standards were consistent I would say and food..."

Kendra Solomon

"Love this place, great vibe, great..."

Ben Elliot

"nice food, really cheap during..."

Shelly Ward

"I along with 10 close family and friends went to the crab shack on a Sunday for my birthday lunch. We were promptly seated in the outdoor area (which..."

Kim Alexander

"Love the daily specials here + $5 beer & wine is good. The fish is really fresh & cooked to perfection with crispy batter, come here just about every..."

David Purvis

"First time there. Tried the mussel and clam fritter and mussel pot (white wine jus) (so many other dishes I wanted to try too). Love both of my..."

Colin Taylor

"Went on Boxing nite with 8 others for a family dinner, table was right by the windows and views over the harbour . Our server was Drake? He was..."

Grant McAneaney

"I like their steak &rosie pasta!! But pork belly is full of fat and too oily..."

Foodfaker

"I’ve been here for dinner twice and have enjoyed the seafood here very much , this time I am here for the afternoon tea special , they have..."

May Hung

"The food was excellent. only thing we didnt like was the table they gave us. we order so many dishes and table was too small to fit all dishes. we..."

Nukualofa

"Came here for restaurant month offer. Got off to a slow start as trying to grab attention of the staff to order was a bit of a mission. For the $25..."

Alma Eats

"Great place to get messy. The 1kg crab pots are the way to go. The sauce is amazing. The Cobb salad is also good to get a bit of greens in your diet...."

Sorry_vonguenumber

"Great atmosphere and warm, it has a couple bars where you're drinks can be made so they come quick. The was interact and that's being modest if..."

Taron Ah Chee

"First time at crab shack. Ordered crab of the day, tiger prawn, seafood pasta, King crab leg and mixed shell fish. The food tasted good especially..."

Becky Kuang

"Thank you to Reece and team for having us at the crab shack.We had the mixed pot of green lip mussels and assorted cloudy bay clams in..."

Hungry Diner

"We ordered calamari rings as appetizer, shack steak and seafood marinara as mains with 2 sides of 200grams king crab legs. good food, friendly staffs..."

Erika Gualberto

"Awesome place for seafood lovers!! We ordered Fush ’N’ Chups, Tacos with blackened fish and Tacos with tempura soft shell crab...."

MissFoodRaveller

"I love here for casual dining. If u r into crab or other seafood, then u should go! I went there and ordered steak though. It turned out steak was..."

Jason Wang

"I wanted seafood for my birthday dinner so to The Crab Shack we went last night — and did not regret it! For first-timers, we ordered 1/2 pound of..."

Ginger Taduran

"Crab of the day was fantastic. Heaps of flavour and really easy to eat.Chook flavour was fine but it was overcooked so meat was a bit..."

Tony Shi

"A group of us went here for lunch. Friendly staff and service was exceptional, the fish and chips are perfectly cooked and the burger tasted fresh..."

Desmond Chan

"The Big Aucklander was a pretty good burger. Standard sizes for its prices. Fairly nice relaxed vibe. The wait time is on the longer side though. ..."

G

"The clams and mussels cooked in white wine, chilli and garlic is always my favourite option. I recommend ordering some of their buns to soak up the..."

LiLi Bee

"If you want to satisfy your shell fish cravings, come here. They do different deals everyday so make sure you check it out. They dont do bookings so..."

“Dailee” 25% Off Zomato Gold

"had a "dinner" with my friend at 5pm. The daily deals is $10 rib which is super awesome! fresh oyster is $2 each. It's good to see they have Chinese..."

Hongjun Wang

"Last time we visited this restaurant. We ordered crab a day, steak, lamb burger and fettuccine. The food there are tasty especially the crab is fresh..."

Chifan Chifan

"I am a seafood lover. This restaurant is located in harbor and popular for its crab. Customers could enjoy the food while having a good sightseeing...."

Paul McDonald

"Not the freshest crab, but at least flavour is good. Waiting time a bit long, staffs are nice and friendly.Quantity 3/5Flavour ..."

LuNa The TuNa

"THE BEST CRAB IN TOWN! We enjoyed everything😊 Especially their Chili Garlic butter sauce. TO DIE FOR! We’ll definitely come back to try their..."

Jinky Jimenez Cruz

"Popular place. So glad our team here for an early dinner! Like the 80~90s music, decor, prompt customer service, fish and chips.I ordered..."

Adrianna

"Went to the crab shack for a birthday lunch with family and we all enjoyed it! Menu had options for my fiancé who doesn’t particularly like..."

Jessica Whitten

"Crab shack for my lunch birthday cause i’m craving for seafood.. so ordered mix clams (500gr) where i got green mussel and clams, then pork belly..."

Erin - Gold Code For 20% Off : CATH6386

"Really love the crab shack! The most amazing chicken tacos and fried chicken here. Seafood chowder is amazing, tiger prawns and shrimp cocktail. Love..."

Preeti Kaur

"Love coming to Crab Shack. Me and my family have been here like 6timea we cannot get enough of it. The staff are very kind and the food is amazing ...."

TahleeeeeK

"My wife and I had a great time at The Crab shack,the staff were very friendly and helpful, one staff member forgot to order my crab legs, so offer me..."

Shane Naera

"My friend and I had a great first time dining experience here! The place looked really cool and felt cozy. The staff who attended to our table was so..."

Sime Cajot

"Great place for seafood. We had couple of drinks then fish of the day along with some burgers. Very helpful staff. The ambiance is quite comfortable..."

Ali Suhail

"The $15 fish and chips deal on a Friday is really great value. Super tasty and large portion size for the price. Unfortunately it only runs until 6pm..."

Shannon

"Came here for my mum’s birthday after loving our experience in Wellington. It’s safe to say that we thoroughly enjoyed everything - including the..."

Helen Wang

"Have visited the Crab Shack before but after Wellington’s experience I was itching to visit the Auckland spot again. I ordered the Seafood Marinara..."

Hansi Dissanayake

"I’ve been here more than once already but I decided to try out their Restaurant month menu and for 2 courses at $25, it didnt fail. Everything was..."

Mari Flores

"Friendly and lively service and atmosphere from the beginning. We got the 2 entrees and two mains for Restaurant Month, plus a drink and oysters. For..."

Heidi Chapman

"Nice friendly service with great view n lively ambience.Food was good n their signature dish The king crab was great. Full of flavour n the..."

Naziminator

"Like the atmosphere of the restaurant and how we can have free popcorn whilst waiting for the ordered food to be served. Like how we can see the..."

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"Love this place. Service was great and food was even better. All you seafood lover's, make sure to check out this place. Love the view as well of the..."

Sia S Falaniko

"After checking out their Wellington location, we weren’t expecting that much but was surprised at how great this location was!Service was..."

Miffy7

"Been to Crab Shack in Wellington few times, finally got to try the Crab Shack in Auckland. Good Food like we expected. Service a bit slack but..."

Ryan Wong

"Great food, fast service, nice staffwhat else can you askI can say that crab shack is one of the best bar/resto in..."

Rafael Del Rosario

"Went here for lunch last October.Usually don't eat crab but Crab Cobb Salad was amazing! Fries were crispy and at the right thickness. Mocha was..."

Rosanne Choy

"First place I ate upon arriving to Auckland and it was exactly what I needed! The chicken wings and soft shell crab with a serve of chips was a..."

Janay Tahlia Casas

"Great spot and friendly staff.Went to the crab shack with the Mrs, immediately greeted then seated by a friendly host.We ordered..."

My Food HQ

"I love Crab Shack. Seafood is one of my favorite food. Crab shack is one of those restaurants which is hard to find in Auckland that specializes in..."

LisaH

"The food are nice,while services are not good enough. Staff are too busy to serve us.Crab and mussel&clam are 'must order' every time. The..."

Mimir Yu

"Two years ago, we went to this restaurant to eat crabs. It didn't feel good, but we're happy with the service. Not long ago, we went to this..."

Amy

"Second time I've come now and i would say don't come during the holiday season. They explained to use that due to the christmas and new year season,..."

To Be Honest

"we ordered a 1 kg bucket of muscles and they weren't shucked properly, They still had seaweed bedding in every single muscle, not one of them has..."

Kara

"Went here several times with friends. It's a pretty good place to have anniversaries and birthday dinner. The location is good, outside is harbour,..."

IMwatermelon

"Dined at the crab shack last night for dinner and the location was awesome! Customer service is 5 out of 5! The ladies were so lovely. The food was..."

Millyvanilly

"Came here at around 8pm. They're usually busy but the staff are friendly and accommodating. A little bit pricey but the food's nice. We ordered..."

Honey

"I real love strawberry and lime cider～the king crab so nice and i love it so much❤️harbor's view enjoy sunshine and heard seagulls～relax..."

Rico Shao

"Great dining experience when you dive into crab with dirty hands. Crab of the day is always very satisfactory. Sangria is nice as here, and other..."

Thom

" Indypindy05 and I came her on a Monday evening and we were excited to see what the menu had to offer. We were unfortunate not to order any crab..."

Kwin Dela Torre

"Food is to die for literally.. tried crab for the first time and i love it! Bit pricey but worth..."

Soph M

"Awesome place to go to, staff had on their Disney costumes for Halloween. The staff were friendly. The scenery of the wharf is beautiful. The food..."

Sid

"Today, after we attended The Very Vintage Day out, we were asking each other if we prefer to call in to The Crab Shack or New Orleans for a bite. The..."

Little Borneo Girl

"Came here this afternoon for lunch. Always like the venue and service. The wait staff were all dressed up in costumes for Halloween which was nice...."

Kaizeen Kolah

"My happy place! Love the service, FOOD, and environment they have.. really relaxed ! Prices are a little high but you forget that because of the..."

K Osai

"It's a great atmosphere, like a cleaned up American crabshack. I absolutely loved the decor with all the nets and traps hanging above. It reminded..."

Nummynum

"This place has an amazing variety of seafood! The spicy wing are stunning 👍🏻 the clam and mussel are so tasty 👍🏻 and the main which is..."

Adventure Foodie

"Nice place to hangout with friends. Visited on the weekday night and it was crowded. Waited 20-30 minutes for table. Staffs are friendly and very..."

F00dL0v3r

"Been here twice! Really love their seasoning/flavours. So so good! Best seafood chowder. Clams are great! Blue swimmer crabs seem overpriced but id..."

GreeneggsnHam

"The best Customer service that my partner and I have experienced. We sort of dreaded going there, as we have a 6 year old but the waitress made our..."

Sunema Tuifao

"I really like this place! It's in the heart if the buzz around the waterfront and its got a great rustic ambiance. The staff are very aware that they..."

Audacity 2 Write

"Will definitely be going back again soon! Absolutely loved the atmosphere but esp the food.. even the staff were so friendly! Highly recommended..."

Beyon

"Went here with my partner. Lunch with a great view was nice. Steaks are good, and love the sauce. Its very tasty. Burger and Chips is pretty big...."

EAT Girl 👑

"Came here for weekday lunch deal and the food was great! Had tacos for entrees, chicken dish and fish dish for mains. Full of flavour and cooked..."

Adeline

"Best crab in Town am I wrong? Everything is just perfect! Very good and tasty food. The atmosphere was perfect. The crab was delicious. Great value..."

Alisunny92

"My first crab experience.Started the meal with chicken wings - my fav.Did all the justice to the name. Crispy skin with soft juicy white..."

Winnie

"This place maybe the best seafood restaurant in the Auckland CBD. They have full serviced bar with an amazing atmosphere. It really makes you feel..."

Ravi

"Just showing some family around town and as they like seafood, this place came to mind.Ambience is cool, laid back and a fitting..."

Jeffie

"We loved this place. The mud crab and sauce were amazing. Had fish and chips which was also done well. Lots of cool drinks. Quite noisy and full of..."

Missk Khan

"Food was really yummy, seafood pasta was delicious absolutely divine pasta sauce. Steak was also nicely marinated. Portion sizes good enough to leave..."

Crystal

"A vibrant restaurant with bright lights and chirpy waitresses and with the head chef shouting orders in the kitchen. Reminded me of some reality..."

Chris

"Had the 1kg pot of mixed NZ clams and mussels with coconut curry sauce and loved it! Goes well with the Green Beret Indian Pale Ale and side of..."

Cheewong42

"Came here for dinner with friends. When we searched the crab theme restaurant, "The Crab Shack" was definitely the only and best one on zomato. It..."

W.H.Y.

" Came here for my birthday dinner and were blown away by the service and food here. The ambience here is really good and the drinks are..."

Neelam Chandra

"Went crab shack with my partner to celebrate our anniversary and they didn't let down at all! It was our first time there & we dined around 2pm on a..."

Ingaa Pahulu

"It was a cold blustery day outside today. The restaurant was buzzing with glorious plates full of huge claws and more passing out of the kitchen at..."

Amanda Jane Prior Williams

"Went the Saturday 24/6 with a table of 7, the place was chocka was told there was a 20 minute wait, waited less than 10.The staff were great..."

Kylie McIntyre

"I wish Auckland has more places serving crab like this. Highly recommended the tuatua/ clam with white wine sauce or garlic butter sauce. The star of..."

Bella Luv Food

"Food and Flavour: 5/5Ambience: 5/5Seating: 4.5/5Service: 3.5/5Value for Money: 4.5/5Oh man...The Soft shelled crabs are the..."

BonZ Loves Food

"We came here for dinner with a group of my friends. Our waitress was so friendly! We ordered crab tacos, mussel fritters, mussels and burgers...."

Mandy C

"Scarlet Shen With lovely Miss Scarlet. Congratulates to your last semester in uni. Wish you a bright future in SH♥(ˆ⌣ˆԅ) I will miss..."

Yuki Ding

"The crab dishes were great, especially the spanner crab as it has lots of fragrant flavours. But can't say the same for the Caesar salad or the..."

Sarah

"Be prepared for your hands to get dirty - but it's well worth it ! Ordered : battered fish taco, crab taco, seafood marina, blue swimmer! The tacos..."

Try_something_new

"The seafood chowder is bomb. Honestly after the first time I tried it, I was back in the restaurant 3 days later eating it again. 5 stars for the..."

Danielle Riethmiller

"Food was great! I love the crab and half chook! Excellent service and we were very enjoyed, thanks a lot for a wonderful night!FYI their..."

Jaleh

"If you love seafood, you ought to love this place. We ordered mussels and the blue swimmer, absolutely loved the food. Can't wait to go..."

Roopali Jadhav

"Lunch menu was solid! We went on a Sunday and the kids are free so extra bonus. Cool concept and food was tasty came out fast and great service...."

Claude VanDamm

"Amazingly delicious food. If you want some decent fish and chips, definitely worth a visit. The location is also great and the service is friendly..."

Dinah

"Excellent service and waiters are very attentive. Portions are decent and filling a little surprised that there is a lack of desserts. But all in all..."

Fare Henry

"Okay fans a change of scenery, decided to turn seafood and chose this joint to try as per yer reviews.It's not everyday i get to eat crabs as It..."

Diner8Here

"Came here for a second try when we were told to wait 40 minutes last time! It's always so packed! Came here for lunch, ordered the Crab Cobb..."

Oksana Zhang

"Not too crabby. Having wanted to check this place out for Aaaaaaaages we finally made a reservation. The fit out is typical for a viaduct..."

Yorkshire Pudding

"To be honest, overall an average experience. I personally found the Wellington one better in comparison.The food was good, their..."

Winnie Luo

"Been there for dinner with my mates. Full marks for the crabs and couple of starters what we had. Everything was just spot on. Even the service was..."

Chef Nishant

"My family and I had a pretty good experience at The Crab Shack. The decor is great, a little different to their original Wellington restaurant, but..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"Great ambiance especially the outdoor tables. Fully packed when we went on a Sunday lunch but we were able to have a seat anyway. We had the Crab of..."

Karen Vivar

"It's the only restaurant that's a crab theme in auckland. I love crabs. -a lot! These crabs aren't the freshest, but they are good for nz..."

Tony Ma

"Ahh I love this place!! Although they always seem to be super busy and we did have to wait quite awhile for a seat, but we just walked up and down..."

Vicki Ko

"Food 3Service 4Ambience 3This place is overrated. Had a steak meal, it was ok at best. Server was friendly but was a little lost..."

Pania George

"Friendly service & great atmosphere. Food was nice - we had the calamari, a 1kg scoop of mussels/clams in white wine/garlic cream sauce and the soft..."

Auckfoodie

"Best seafood dishes ever!! Plus a great view from the wharf.I love how they cook crabs with chilli butter.The mussels and clams are..."

Kay Trinh

"Work dinner here last night. We shared fries, 2 x onion rings, 2 x edamame as starters. Drinks were 3 x tokyoes, 1 corona & 1 prosecco. Mains were 2..."

Zaatarbella

"Wonderful dishes!My first lunch in Auckland, love all varieties seafood, they are fresh and delicious!Besides, the sauce in the pasta is..."

FoodieCCC

"Went with fam. Pleasantly surprised. It was a bit of a wait for the table. And had a bit of a wait for the food after we ordered. But to be fair the..."

Orchid

"I was there with my cousins last year. Crabs and the sauce were simply orgasmic in the mouth. Lots of flavors coming in, would absolutely go back..."

Neel Boppana

"Dined here for dinner on a Saturday night, the venue is massive & the place was pumping, we arrived around 6:30ish & there were no tables, however..."

Sarah S

"Service: outstanding, our waitress sabine took really good care of us and made my brothers birthday special. Impeccable service, if anything wasn't..."

Praneeta

"I really like the coastal theme of this restaurant. Very spacious and friendly staff.The Crab Shack does daily deals and lunch..."

I_like_pickles

"The best thing going for the Crab Shack is the location. Right by the water front at the heart of the harbor - location-wise it doesn't get any..."

Ashlene Cheryl Cardoza

"This place has really amazing crab. We ordered the blue swimmer, buffalo wings and the pork belly. Buffalo wings and pork belly was average but the..."

Bella Qian

"Very nice had the crab and lost myself in flavour and food heaven. The service was fun and and attentive and even though the weather was rubbish the..."

Neil Fibbens

"Their specialty is crab but their mussels and clams are also really good. The price is a bit higher than most places but the food here is good...."

Emma Patricia Katili

"Our group went there on Saturday night. Two of us had never been there before and did not know what to expect but wow what a place. The food was..."

Pattie Robinson

"If you like seafood and don't mind spending a bit extra, this is a place to visit. They specialize in crabs but also do clams, mussels etc. They have..."

Clee

"Monday's hot and spicy chicken wings specials ordered before 6pm is a great treat. It cost $0.50 a piece and it's really delicious. Made with blue..."

Amorita Maharaj

"I went last week because it was August Restaurant Month which had a very good deal! The setting was very good with good lightings however the..."

Sharon The Foodie

"Came here onFriday night after work with a group of friends. Enjoying crab takes forever to eat and whilst it is tastey it isn't filing by itself...."

Shanzay

"If you go here, you have to ask for a guy called "Phil"! He is one of the best hosts we've ever had! It was because of him, my first experience here..."

Rohit Victor

"Possibly the best value Restaurant Month menu -in fact we felt like Crab Shack was getting shorted so left a tip (which is not the norm here in..."

Hungusmcfatty

"We waited a long time for food but it was restaurant month + a Saturday night so we understand! The waitress was so lovely and she even sang us..."

Thegreeats

"Came here with the partner after our wet jet boat ride in the viaduct. Obviously we had to go home and get changed cause I didn't want to walk around..."

Samantha Young

"I had my birthday on Thursday, my Waitress Kat was amazing and attentive, the food constantly good, so good my friends were eating my food lol, Big..."

Chris Lisala

"We went for the special August 2-course menu which includes a taco, main & wine or beer for $25. The tempura soft shell crab, miso mayonnaise & slaw..."

STRADS

"Have dined here 3 times in the last month for different occasions. Each time service was great and so was the food! I have tried the snow crab,..."

Miss Kiki

"Staff were very attentive and knowledgable, bathrooms were clean and tidy. Snow crab was fantastic, beef burger was good not great, over all a really..."

CaraJean Molloy

"Restaurant month gave us an opportunity to try this place out. As they don't take bookings, we arrived and were told that a table will take 15..."

Hannah Gear

"I enjoyed the drinks more than the food to be honest. The burger had too much beetroot on it which ruined the entire burger. The rest of the food was..."

Phee Nicks

"Great service and atmosphere, the food was average. We ordered the the spanner crab and buffalo wings, the flavor of the crab was average, we thought..."

CrazyCatLady_EmmaC

"I like the portions that they had and the seafood was ofcourse AMAZING! bt the seafood Marinara was a little bit salty but nothing like a good 'ol..."

Tan.ned

"Although it was busy at the time we arrived, the staff was very attentive, and friendly. Food was great. Environment was good. Overall, we had very..."

Patrick Tong

"Lunchtime special - $15 and if your don't get it in 15 minutes its free (Monday to Thursday only). The options are fish and chips (2 quite big..."

Debbie Lockart

"First thought was wow, love the decorations. A girl waitress was a bit rude, but the waiter we had for the rest of the night was superb. Full of..."

Christine Li

"If you like crabs then you cant go wrong here! 😜Good decent crabs served in some nice broth and good service in a relaxed atmosphere. Cracking..."

Jayce Huynh

"Most memorable dish I've had: Alaskan King crab, my friends had the mud crab and loved their dish. Service is is amazing and personalised definitely..."

Ryan Wong

"This is a good seafood restaurant. The staff were friendly and chatty, service was prompt and there was a nice atmosphere about the place - great..."

Tom

"Tried both big crab dish and small crab dish there. Staff forgot to bring us the tool for big crab, and we were been there the first time, so we had..."

Michelle Hwang

"Considering the love for seafood especially for crabs, we revisited The Crab Shack today to treat our taste buds with the lovely crabs that this..."

Ruchita Choukar

"I love this place!!! The flavours are great. I always get the Jonah crab with chilly and lemongrass. The service is great. It gets really busy and..."

Savanna

"We had brunch on 14 May 16, and were not disappointed. We had varied fare - calamaris, fish and chips, catch of the day - snapper, nachos, crabcakes..."

Narayanan Valadi

"First time dining here with group of people (8 of us) on a Friday night. Place was very busy but service was excellent! All staffs were very..."

Nathalie

"I heard a lot about the food at crab shack so when we decided on this place for a lunch do I was very excited to try out their food.I ordered a..."

FoodLoco

"It was great dinner with my partner. Nice service as well! Ordered crabs, drinks and some snacks. The drinks were served with little umbrellas which..."

Cici Liu

"This was our second visit to The Crab Shack - the first being over a year ago, with such slow slow service we had been hesitant to return. With a..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Came here with mum sister for her birthday dinner. We were just walking along the waterfront deciding what to eat when we came across the crab shack...."

Becca Callaghan

"Really good service at this place. Love the mussels - they were cooked in this divine creamy white wine sauce! Delicious. A great place to hang and..."

EC

"Came here for Sunday lunch and beers. We had crab legs and chowder :-) chowder was sooooo yummy. I duno if I should have mixed beers with it but it..."

Chloe-Mae

"The place has a good ambiance. You get a great view of the wharf and the city and looks great at night. The staff who served is were very..."

Chumq

"Dined here few days back when my parents arrived to auckland. We had an incredible experience. We ordered pork belly, steak and some crab. Everything..."

Joanna Marie Francisco

"Our first time to visit here last night and the food was amazing... I ordered medium rare steak and it was really soft, juicy and tasty... I even..."

Joan Cecille De Guzman-Lomibao

"Came here for a dinner and went through the interesting reservation wait list routine. They gave us a call when our table was ready and we sat down...."

Josh Law

"This place was a pleasant surprise. I was slightly dubious about having a catch up here with some old mates following numerous mediocre reviews from..."

Eleanor Purdey Smith

"Been here a few times.The first time had calamari and lamb. The calamari was soooooooo good, best calamari I've ever had. Was served with three..."

Natasha

"Went to Crab Shack for lunch with friends who were craving to have seafood. I don't really like seafood apart from fish so I had no choice but to try..."

Gerhard Joseph

"Located in one of the best spots in Auckland, Crab Shack offers several options of good seafood. In spite of the fancy location, it's not expensive..."

Diogo Reck

"Just like Wellington this place is great for a fun night out. The menu has a great selection of seafood as well as dishes for non fishy..."

EpiCurious

"Overall the entire dining experience was lovely. I definitely recommend the deep fried soft shell crab, it was the favourite entree of the night. It..."

Priscilla Khang

"My partner brought me here for my birthday after I had been asking to go for months. The atmosphere inside is great; I loved the on-theme decor...."

Stango

"We were here for the red king Crab, however; hmmm, the best dish of the night was the steak😛 juicy & meaty, great atmosphere but that was it....."

JJJiiiiAn

"Always walked past this place on my nights out but never thought to try it out, well I'm glad I did! The waiting list was kind of long but what can..."

Monique Porteous

"Been here twice already and each time was great. The live music was so good and the food even better. Great atmosphere. Will definitely be back for..."

Temi Taio

"Visited The Crab Shack yesterday evening for date night. We couldn't have made a better choice. I actually only eat Fish so any other seafood does..."

Kershia

"The first time I visited here the food was amazing and I was 100% satisfied with my selection. My second visit recently... was disappointing. They..."

Amanda Teo

"Crabs crabs crabs! I love this place. Staff are friendly and accommodating. And the soft shell crab is so good!best one i had so..."

Nef Rosales-Palanas

"Can get a little messy but it's kinda fun at the same time! The portions were a little smaller than what we expected but the food was very..."

Rubyn Park

"If you love crabs you have to try this place out! My friend introduced me to crabs in a whole new way today.. usually I'm not a fan of crabs as can..."

Hungus Girl

"Been wanting to come to the crab shack for a while and finally got the chance to try this place out. This place have chilled atmosphere, service was..."

Joanne Chiang

"This place is stunning. One of the very few places where I enjoyed sea food to the fullest. Haven't had any better customer service experience in..."

Mrun Godbole

"This restaurant is amazing! I really liked the scenery and the setting of the restaurant. Inside it was very cozy, nice service and a overall clean..."

Henry Gao

"This is our first time having dinner here. We two ordered one tuna tardard, one mixed clam and mussel with gralic and chili sauce and one blue..."

Victorianchester

"The place is awesome I love the feel they're very accomodating. She got my drink wrong but its wasnt a big deal. I ordered the king crab cuz i hardly..."

Karen Stephen

"Superb services and amazing Crab. Ordered the Alaskan king crab and it didn't disappoint - it was soooo good. Most definitely going again!! ..."

Lukas

"This place never disappoints, with its nautical atmosphere, friendly staff and great food, The Crab Shack is the place to go for fresh seafood!..."

Sophie Oliver

"Obey the claw and enjoy some crab! Have been hankering to come here for a while, finally had an excuse to meet some mutual unqualified diners and..."

Frank

"Highly recommend!In a beautiful location with very cute decor! With the glass roof and nets around, really sets the mood, complete with..."

Karen

"Wonderful Saturday night, food and service was good, definite back again. ..."

Craig Knox Lee

"Seared tuna was lovely. Fush and Chups very nice as well. Great atmosphere on the harbour. The vibe was very upbeat with friendly staff. Quick..."

Laurie Ellul

"Back again and enjoying some alone time with my beer while waiting for dinner. While I really don't enjoy eating alone the Crab Shack is vibrant this..."

Robbie G

"Went there for my boyfriends birthday. The service was amazing and loved the delicious food. Would definitely go again for a special occasion. Nice..."

Thesweetestthingalive

"I've been wanting to try this out for so long so I arranged a time to go here for lunch. I emailed them before hand to see if I could book a table..."

Razelle Icaro

"What a fun-filled atmosphere this is. Unfortunately because it was a Saturday night there was about a 45 minute wait, but because this has become..."

Mana Katsukawa Otimi

"Just finished having dinner with 3 of my friends and well, I've got mixed feelings about the place.We started out with some drinks of course...."

Nia T

"Great food and great atmosphere. Got welcomed by enthusiastic and very helpful waiter. Awesome view of the harbour. Food was which was quick and..."

Brett

"Superb place for a Saturday night. The staff here make sure that it's not just another dinner for you but indeed is an excellent experience. I..."

Aabhas Dole

"Really good crab! I've been a fan of this place since I went to Wellington for the first time! Food well presented and really good portions! So hard..."

William Vilas Boas

"I've been wanting to try this out for so long so I arranged a time to go here for lunch. I emailed them before hand to see if I could book a table..."

Razelle Icaro

"Great Atmosphere,enjoy the moment I walk in, steak was delicious and so the seafood chowder. The crab we ordered not so much, it's funny the name is..."

Lisa Wu

"My husband and I are crazy about seafood especially crabs. This fabulous crab theme restaurant just comes in and feeds our needs well. We ordered 2..."

Regina McDad

"Great food , good service! Had the spicy chicken wings and the mussels. Both had a very subtle flavor, which actually brought out the..."

Nitesh D'Souza

"Food was delicious...but price to quantity ratio cannot be justified. I had ordered their specials for the day which was a platter of clams, prawn..."

Bhavya

"Food was delicious, waiter was amazing "thomas" I believe his name was. Young guy with tattoos, he had a great sense of humour and knew the menu..."

Jotori

"Finally had the chance to visit. Chose this for my boyfriends birthday celebration as he loves crabs. The staff were extremely nice, they were going..."

Shazia Khan

"The location is great, the service was fast and waiter was helpful i ordered the market fish with teriyaki sauce, blackened potato and the calamari..."

Heidi M

"We had a great evening at the crab shack on Saturday night, wait was only about 30 mins for a table so we sat at the bar and had a few drinks and..."

Kat M

"Awesome place with excellent service. The food was yummy. Would definitely come back for a special occasion. Nice place to socialize and get your..."

Shweta Singh

"The onion rings were quite nice, they were cooked well, a lot of places I've been to the onion inside has been quite raw. I had the calamari as a..."

Maddie

"Cheerful and fun dinning . Great seafood and ice cold beers, what's not to love? You can not go past the crab! Consistently good service and food...."

Emma-Jane Bates

"We had a great experience. The offering is unique with crab and seafood truly being at the centre of it. We enjoyed the half pound of prawns in an..."

Jo Y

"i bring my mum whos love sefood to there, Perfect place to come for dinner with a big group~but we have been wait for 45 mins,slow meal:( I..."

Rae Rae

"Went here for dinner with a group of 8. Dinner was pretty good, lots of great dishes, some not so great. My dad ordered crab and said he wasn't very..."

Meg McGimpsey

"Nice place and it has unique ambience. We went here for lunch. Food was good. Rayweenah bread is soooo delicious and i had the shack stack which was..."

Dee

"Don't know if I really really liked this place, I felt like it's more of a dinner party venue as opposed to a lunch time sort of feed! The crabs were..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"Great atmosphere and this is good place to go hang out with few people and have good time. I enjoyed the food and the service however it didn't wow..."

Las Akurugoda

"Came here with my friend who happens to be the opposite gender and the waitress was like "you guys are such a cute couple" ew we are not a couple but..."

A

"Somebody said dishes slow coming but ours quiet quick! Somebody said the crab is not enough weights but ours is quiet big, enough for 2 people...."

Xiaoyu Candy Wen

"Went to The Crab Shack for lunch today, we ordered the Jonah Crab and Mixed Clams with a few hot steamy bread rolls. All food tasted great but I felt..."

Chanelle Barlow

"I'm updating my previous review of 3.0 stars. Was here with parents as part of the Restaurant Month deals. We hugely enjoyed our evening! The service..."

Jihye Kang

"Went here for lunch on a Saturday, first impression was nice and there was a good buzz and atmosphere. There was 4 of us and I thought we wouldn't..."

Edmond Young

"What a lovely place for lunch! Our waiter was extremely vibrant and very full of personality. We tried the fish cakes which were delicious along with..."

Chloé Manihera

"Have dined here a couple of times now and I have to say the food has been top notch every time. The prices are a bit higher than what I would..."

Yo April Smith

"Went there for dinner yesterday to celebrate my special moment with my girlfriend. Although we had to wait for a while because they said no need to..."

Mũm Mĩm Ken

"What an awesome atmosphere! Such a fun, lively place to dine. Outdoor heaters placed all around which really kept it nice and cosy! We had the most..."

Cararmel Queen

"Perfect place to come for dinner with a big group on a Saturday night. I ordered The Shack Stack and it was amaaaazing and cooked perfectly. Will..."

Caroline Barrett

"I went with my gf at around noon and the seats were half full. The environment was great! The service was beyond what you would usually get for other..."

Chris W

"Having eaten at Crab Shack in Newport, CA, my wife was excited to try Crab Shack here in Auckland. The flavours of the broth accompanying the crabs..."

Foodie Traveller

"Love this place! Went here for fathers dad couldn't make a reservation bc they were fully booked but they said the wait was an hour, which we were..."

Tee

"Third time lucky, we finally obtained a table tonight. Our waitress was friendly and catered to our needs throughout the night. We started..."

Mat

"Just dined this place. The mussel and clam are amazingly tasty however the blue swimmer is disappointing. The pot is watery not flavorsome. Also do..."

Mineralh2o

"Went there for after work dinner. Ordered the bread and wings for entree. The bread was very soft and flavoursome, similar texture to a brioche. The..."

Lena Guo

"Exceptional food with the choice of where you would want to be seated. The most friendliest staff with awesome and fast service. Food presentation..."

Maria Joanna Bella

"Had the most wonderful night here, recommend visiting on an off peak night like we did, as the waitlist builds up very quickly! We were..."

Lara Custance

"The wooden crate decor, lightbulbs hanging low from the ceiling and the vintage crab nets all contribute to the wonderful crab shack vibe! As soon as..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"Been there a few times and they never disappoint me. The food is very consistent, always perfectly cooked and taste delicious. The staff is polite,..."

Cath

"Excellent. Friendly staff, great food what more could you ask for..? recommended!! Make sure you come and try, lovely views. My burger was very..."

Tate L

"Food ordered: Ray-wen-nuh BreadTempura Soft-Shelled Crab (x2)Messy PigCalamariBill: $93Big tummy: We had..."

A Tale Of Two Tummies

"We were there celebrating my sister in law birthday. The lunch was wonderful. We had crab, clam, pork belly and lobster. We enjoyed the foos so much...."

Cindy Ong

"One of my go to places for a casual meet up with friends. Their service is good, polite and attentive. My fav from their menu the Shack Stack paired..."

Musings Of A Foodie

"At last a place to eat crab and lobster, great staff and good atmosphere, had the lobster which was great and good selection, definitely will go back..."

Stuart

"Friendly staff, helpful with menu..perfectly cooked clams, lamb to die for and small selection of cold beer from tap.. Made my evening after a 10..."

Brekky Bikers

"The service was fabulous. Great staff. The food was scrumptious. Soooo good. The surprise free round of drinks from the manager was an awesome value..."

Jaki Dwight

"Went here for my dad's birthday. Upon entering the restaurant, I am quite pleased with the interior and the vibe of the place. Service is splendid..."

Jeanelle Isidro

"After three tries we finally got to dine here. We had the chili garlic a messy delightful eat. The rowena bread we ordered was good but not really a..."

Bubut

"I dined at Crab Shack for a Zomato Foodie Meetup, having been once before for a business lunch. This particular foodie evening was filled with 5..."

Lennie L

"Mint atmosphere! Waitresses & waiters are defs good! Food was perfect, a bit too much chilli in most foods I tasted.. The best Aoili sauce &..."

Nicomkl13

"Nicely themed shore side restaurant.The service was excellent, they were charismatic, polite and attentive.The food was well flavoured and..."

Brenda Phu

"V good grub but overpriced for the type of restaurant it is. We also had a pretty annoying waitress who kept asking if "we" we're ready and if "we"..."

Kate W

"All I can say is sort your heating guys it's fricken baltic!!!! cold cold ice freezer artic polar bears penguins orcas is this the ice..."

Faroe3456

"Yes it is pricey but crabs in NZ are pricey. The great part don't like crabs there is other seafood to try don't like the seafood try the pork belly...."

Kezia Lobo

"Great atmosphere service from the door to the table is good and been able to see kitchen and hear the chef yelling the calls for new dockets makes..."

Garry Trewin

"Dined here last Friday with work friends and ordered the messy pig which was exceptional...and that chipotle slaw ---yum!! Now, I had initially..."

Manic Diner

"We came here for my birthday dinner. We had booked a table for 8pm but unfortunately they were so busy we didn't actually get seated until about..."

Lenka Veza

"Went here before a concert in town and couldn't have been happier. Food is very good and the atmosphere is excellent. Very fun and friendly staff...."

Tyler Nehring

"Met a friend here for lunch. Was nice food and the service was ok. Really friendly staff but food took ages and there didn't seem to be any sense of..."

Amanda B

"Great atmosphere. Menu is a bit pricey. Ordered the bucket of clams and mussels which were in a delicious sauce (there was only one sauce option) a..."

Shell

"Finally a place to eat crab! Waiting time for a table was around 40mins, cooking time was around 20mins, the large amount of space and many empty..."

Rachel

"20.6.15 the best gift ever from my nephews and their partners, a celebration bday dinner for me. Very busy night, we all had a very delicious entree,..."

Tuku

"Went there for dinner with my girls Jennifer Rong. A really nice place with good atmosphere and decorations! The waitress was really friendly. We..."

Ezzz

"Maybe it was the time we arrived (around 3pm) but service was initially a bit shaky as we had to wave someone down to take our order, drinks were a..."

Minily

"I came here on 2 Friday's ago with my boyfriend after work. The Crab Shack has been open for quite a while now, but I just haven't had the..."

Nicole Melchor

"Located on the wharf, long waiting list on weekend.. Food was great and cant get enough if you're seafood lover! Check their chef special and daily..."

Fransiskus Kiky

"The king of crab is the best! The sauce from the shack stack is really delicious! However the service is somewhat slow. But its a great place near..."

Michelle

"Where to start? ! The amazing menu or the fast friendly service? No waiting and being left unattended here you are well supplied. A really..."

Ryan The Lion

"We had an enjoyable experience at the Crab Shack.We ordered the Crab & Crayfish cake, Crab Cobb Salad and Kilo of Crab.The Crab cake was..."

Cindy Wu

"It was fantastic! I loved the vegan burger and the desserts 😍 However it is a bit pricey 💸 But overall I enjoyed having dinner here, it made my..."

Stella Pan

"My wife really wanted to try this new resto and with her birthday coming up, the family tried it today. Wasn't bad. Kids loved their..."

Eric Mendez

"After much anticipation, and a few of my zomato buddies recommending me to come to this place, me and my partner headed down to crabshack to..."

FOODFANATICJIMMY

"Went here to treat my hubby to his surprise b'day lunch- great service by wait staff, and absolutely satisfied our seafood cravings! Hard to come to..."

Eonapeony

"My parents had come down to Auckland to visit me and they wanted to try a new restaurant along the waterfront so I decided to take them to The Crab..."

Jess Pendergrast

"Great to know that the kids dine free sunday will be permanent as the price is on the high side. The food was tasty but a lot of the dishes we wanted..."

Candii Cao

"For a Monday night it was pretty busy, waiting time for dine in was about 30-45mins so we were given the choice to eat in the bar area. With the high..."

EpicEats

"Came for my birthday in a group of 12. Service was very good, our waiter was upbeat and helped the dining experience enjoyable. Portions were alot..."

J.M-S

"Walked in on a busy Saturday afternoon & they looked hard to fit a group of 7 in who had no booking. We were seated within 5 minutes. The atmosphere..."

A Different Critic

"Went out for an amazing dinner with my boyfriend and family. Had tremendous customer service and food to die for. Would definitely be a must go if..."

Yazmin Knight

"When faced with the task of choosing somewhere to eat at the Viaduct, I immediately jumped at the opportunity to eat here, as I have heard nothing..."

Tania

"Was hungry did my search on here for great place to eat the crab shack was the one to gorocked up 730pm full house left my name went back an hour..."

Elinas74

"Great food, ambience and service. Went for a Friday lunch and really enjoyed the crab and fish. Great way to end a hectic week. Will definitely go..."

Rosemary Cook

"Came here for a mid week birthday dinner and was blown away. Loved anything seafood on menu! It was just really good. Anything non seafood..."

Esther Song

"Went to CS with one of my best friends and we loved it! The bread a stuff recommend was surprisingly good and we really enjoyed the atmosphere of CS...."

Clarence Zhang

"So where do i start 😄 we just had dinner here tonight and everything was amazing! From customer service to ambience to food! If you are looking..."

Alyssa Yalong

"The back story: We were searching for a place to dine with a large group and unfortunately many places in town would not take bookings. Luckily for..."

A Culinary Affair

"I was craving some meat but didnt want something too overpowering. There was a good choice of seafood and salads but one dish caught my eyes,the Kiwi..."

Cynthia Vanisha Paul

"I love this seafood, we had order Jonah crab , this one is a little bit spicy for me. And we ordered Nelson padde crab, this one is 1Kg.and..."

Joyce J

"Finally had the chance to try dine here tonight! Place was packed but we were seated within 10 minutes. A fun and cool vibe the moment you walk in!..."

SS

"Yummy yummy! Highly recommended place to get your crab fix! The crab pots are easily shareable but can also be eaten solo which is what I did..."

Kelly

"If you're keen for a big feed then definitely head to The Crab Shack! There were heaps of great seafood, and non seafood dishes, to choose..."

Table For One

"We weren't very hungry when we came to the crab shack but we just had to come try it out!The decorations reminded me of spongebob..."

Aniva Huang

"We came here early for dinner and got seated straight away... Yay... Totally worth waiting for though... We didn't get any main meals but instead..."

Donna&Shane

"after a much anticipated wait I finally have tried this place last Friday.. took my mum and and her friend as I knew they would appreciate this..."

Grace Sifa

"Really exciting night gathering with my high school friends! We chose the Crab Shack as it locates near harbor and the view is really peaceful..."

Shirley Yu

"AMAZING!!!!!!! Been here twice and service is great friendliest waiters and waitresses and the food is great. Some may find it pricey but where can..."

Sonam Kumar

"Went to lunch with a few mates during the week. I found the place a bit pricey for what you get. I had the rainbow burger and added on a beef patty...."

Juanine

"The food and service was amazing. The food was delicious especially the clam chowder! Although it was quite pricy for the amount we got, it was worth..."

Helen Liang

"We dined in this restaurant a while ago when they were just opened. It was a good experience. I liked the decor. The service was good and the food..."

Feisy Seaver

"Had a great night out. Dinner was amazing, the best calamari I've ever had, totally recommend it. There was a bit of a wait but Kaylin the manager,..."

Eating Party

"On hindsight, I didn't need to ask where The Crab Shack was, because the giant gleaming neon sign is visible for miles around, like some kind of..."

Lawrence Mikkelsen

"Good experience, staffs are friendly and helpful. Had Atlantic Golden Crab, vege burger, colsaw, bread roll and apple cider, initially thought..."

Jeff Yeh

"I came here for a friend’s graduation dinner. The atmosphere in this place was amazing! Really friendly and very welcoming. The restaurant itself..."

Yutika Tiki Anturkar

"Been here twice over the last couple of weeks once for lunch and once for dinner. Very friendly staff, from the phone call to the meal service...."

Leanne Kumar

"Went for dinner, had a wonderful time. Really gud tasty food and great service! I had the lobster special and hubby had the tuna steak. Both were..."

ET

"Went to The Crab Shack for my birthday with a friend and the food was amazing I loved how you had to really get into it with your fingers etc. The..."

Kelly

"Disappointing night. Great looking place, musics fab and the whole vibe is one of excitement but the food and drinks weren't up to the dollars spent..."

Donna Bray

"Simon Gault's newest Auckland dining experience sure did not disappoint. While I do admit the location of The Crab Shack at the old "Float" nightclub..."

EatsByZee

"Excellent service...... Food was good with a range of prices.. Wanted to try the fish burger but decided against paying $40 for a burger.. Clams and..."

Stephen Galt

"Visited here last night - a table for 7 was ready when we called in. Was quite busy for a Wednesday night. We had a lovely waiter who served us the..."

Jean Lee

"As an avid fan of seafood I was very excited to taste the raved about meals at the crab shack. I ordered some classics: Nelson crab with garlic..."

Mariamjafer

"We came here tonight for dinner. When calling beforehand, we were told we didn't have to book but got there and was told to wait around twenty..."

Sheena

"I went there to celebrate my birthday. Food was awesome. I ordered the canadian crab plus half pound of shrimps. the waitress was very..."

Flor Yazmin

"Brilliant place for a long unwinding Friday lunch. Great food & wine, friendly & prompt service, cool music selection, super views - somewhat..."

Mani

"The Wellington venue has been a long favourite of mine so I was keen to try their new Auckland location. I wasn't disappointed, the quality food,..."

Cheyneismyhero

"Great place for lunch. Heaps of atmosphere.. Kiwi spin on Louisiana cuisine with great touch of kiwi casual.. Staff well trained. Left hand side..."

Paul La Franchie

"Great quality food. Good service. Serving sizes a bit small and a few mix ups with our order but was when first opened so that's expected. Great..."

Mikayla Plaziuk

"Had amazing crab and prawn here. Staff was very friendly and help us to choose the food. Also great place and beautiful view. Very recommended for..."

Stifanyanwar

"The Crab Shack and Matterhorn - the best of Welly has come to Auckland in the first half of 2015!I had been to the Crab Shack in Orleans when..."

UltimateOmNoms

"Superb food and accommodating staff! Will surely go back to this place to taste other food. The messy pig is really a good choice.???? Very nice..."

Jennielyn S. Joaquin

"awesome energy and decor. the staff were great and the food tasty and well presented. portion sizes were very small and quite a lot of money for the..."

Amanda Anderson

"It was great to have finally been able to eat at the crab shack.The crab pots were tasty. I ordered the kilo of Nelson paddle crabs. If you..."

Jannyannyanice

"Awesome location and decor. The resturant is illuminated with nifty lights, fishing and crab nets. The food was extravagant! The seafood was fresh..."

Annette Wong

"We were fan of crab shack in Wellington and were very excited to know they opened a restaurant at AKL. Went there on our anniversary day:-) Lovely..."

Hedy Huang

"Went to The Crab Shack for lunch with my wife. A very well presented eatery. We selected three dishes to share which entailed a Crab pot,..."

Johann*

"A weekend trip last year with my friends was the first time I tried The Crab Shack, the one in Wellington. So naturally, we were really excited to..."

Where.iate

"Finally a proper crab spot in auckland! The most divine crab I've ever had amazing atmosphere on princess wharf and staff that makes you feel..."

Sam Jones

"I was so excited when I heard that crab shack opened in Auckland CBD, finally crabs in town! The restaurant is located in the wharf which offers a..."

Nikka Aurea Borja

"Great casual dining in good location. Did not have to wait long for table for 4. Service prompt, friendly and efficient.Particularly recommend the..."

Margaret Bryers

"Loving the south american vibe they throwing of without even trying. Awesome food. Awesome service. Different and very nice ambience of the whole..."

Gawan Bakshi

"Grilled Tuna Steak great preparation fresh and really..."

Sandri

"I came here while a cruise ship was in town so it was really busy in the city and I had luckily got in before the huge rush of people came through...."

Linny

"In all a fun experience. Had the atlantic golden crab as our main dish along with clams and other small starters and was fully occupied from start to..."

Skim911025

"I've been wanting to try this place for a while now and I was quite impressed. Really good service and a nice atmosphere. We got the shack stack and..."

Samantha Gemmell

"Wide variety of seafood with some hot sauces on the side. The calamari was amazing as was the prawns. We gorged ourselves on crab. The butter..."

Dominic Rajendran

"Great food! I dined at The Crab Shack today for lunch with some work colleagues. The restaurant has a great vibe and very well presented. Its got an..."

Jess Keen

"If your looking for a great atmosphere with flavoursome food then the crab shack is for you. The food is great and comes out pretty quick but..."

Michael Ferreira

"Celebrated a special day at Crabshack yesterday and I can say that the food was excellent! However, there was a bit of a wait for a table...."

Ninjunkie

"Aucklanders no longer have a reason to be jealous of Wellington Crab Shack fans. After years of hearing great things us big city dwellers finally can..."

Kirsty Cardy

"Great Location, Delicious food , Beautiful View of the waterfront and excellent service from staff. I've been here a few times with Family & friends..."

Teta Fanualelei

"A well deocrated family friendly restaurant. The staff were friendly. Price is reasonable. The clams is still one of my favourites. The seafood..."

Alice

"We stopped in here for dinner on our first night in Auckland and were sure glad we did. The service was fantastic, especially our waitress (I think..."

Mark Burgess

"We really enjoyed our first visit to Crab Shack over the weekend. It was fairly busy around lunch time, and we sat outside where you can look out to..."

James Jones

"Great decor. Mussels was top notch. Fish n chup (as per menu) was pretty good as well. Chicken taco was tasty. Chicken burger was great but sadly..."

Michael Koh

"This is a lively, music filled restaurant with lots of activity and high energy. The food was really good, service was attentive and the location on..."

Sheryl Guth

"I love the food!! We ordered crabs of the day which was Australian blue swimmers and was cooked really good in garlic sauce. 👌🏻👌🏻 One..."

Donna Fe Ferrer

"We went to eat after a long wet day of touring around. The staff was friendly and helpful. We were a large group with different dietary restrictions..."

Faye Fulton

"Had the best lunch here in recent months. Excellent snow crab, fresh and meaty. Even food from kids menu are awesome. Attended services and staff..."

Winnie Zhu

"$2 Oysters and $2 Wings!!!! Oysters were delicious and wings were nice maybe just a little spicy and would've been nice with like a yoghurt sauce or..."

Chevonne Whakaruru

"If you want to get your hands dirty and enjoy crabs with seafood pliers and picks, there really is only one place in Auckland. We came here after..."

Jerry Wong

"Had a great evening and dinner! Happy hour value is amazing and the staff were all awesome. I just want to acknowledge the staff member who came to..."

Riki Paewai

"Good place to have seafood. Clams were fresh and tasty. Steak was cooked right. Plenty of seats. Good selection of beer on tap. Even had TV for us to..."

Dean Ching Yee

"Went here for Valentine's Day. Ordered chowder, cheesey garlic bread, squid rings, 6 wings, two steak meals with extra fries. Food came out fairly..."

Aaron Vaofanua

"Great food and great service. The green mussles We're especially good and they were even the daily special so we got an amazing deal on them. This..."

Simon Newberry

"Nice place, nice food and friendly service. I had the tempura soft shell crab, seafood marinara and a cocktail of the month. Unlike an earlier..."

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