An unassuming spot that's got so much more going for it than meets the eye from the outside. This is a place my brother would have loved to visit as the chef he was, because whilst they don't offer a lot of variety, they've mastered what they have. Bone marrow on toasted bread was good, potato skins perfect, pork hock great, and snapper sliders taking the cake. They've got a raw bar and what looks to be a good hand at making cocktails too. Very chic food to atmosphere in their own way I'd say. Oh, and I actually loved the metal water cups which is rare for me, but they kept it so cold on this hot day.

5-star all the way. MUST COME foodie destination in Auckland. Always my first dinner of all my New Zealand trip. Awesome raw bar, great industrial dining environment, casual and great cocktail. Awesome friendly staff too. 5⭐️ and I will always come back for a bite, a cocktail or a feast.

We sat at the bar next to the kitchen. It was fun to see the chefs at work preparing the food. The chef was also great to talk to and he asked us what we thought of each dish. Our dinner was a great experience We had the sliders, fish entree and popped cauliflower. Dessert was a slice of pie that tasted like caramel

We visited this place for dinner. We had tuatua, skirt steak, pork hock and bone marrow. We loved all of them. Pork hock and skirt steak were amazing. We loved the iceberg and apple on the sides as they went very well with meat.

This restaurant came highly recommended and it did not disappoint! Service was top notch and food was delicious. Gluten free options available and the staff really made sure to accommodate. No reservations- but we came around 5:30pm and were able to get a table without waiting.

We were seated within minutes on a busy Thursday night (Easter weekend). Sat at the kitchen counter where we watched all the plates being prepared. Oysters were delicious, food was tasty, and service amazing. Really glad we tried this restaurant out.

Great unassuming restaurant with great food. Love the oysters, service was good (it was early evening though) and the cocktail was amazing! Dip with pita on the house on arrival. They can do half portion bone marrow if you are dining in alone. Price? Well depends on your standards but what you would expect at a dining in restaurant. It was reasonable. I also liked the fact that they are open all day (not closing between lunch and dinner) - sometimes it is tricky finding a place to eat if you finish lunch meeting /work late etc.

Pleasantly surprised here. Have been before but only snacked and it was great then but for such a popular spot, I wasn't expecting the standards to be so great. The oysters, although $7 each, were some of the best I've had in a very long time. The mignonette was well made and the oysters were shucked and presented very well. Fish sandwich was amazing and a must get. Bone marrow was good. Skirt steak was excellent. Pork hock was great. Brisket was excellent. The service here was world class with helpful, attentive staff. Atmosphere was great. Drinks were great.

If I could do more than five stars I would. We came here at the recommendation of another couple we met on a wine tour. We loved it so much we came back the next day to repeat and try other menu items. The staff was friendly and servers welcoming and helpful. Portions are designed to be shared. Between our two visits we had the Snapper sliders, Trevally Sashimi, both oysters, the baby cos, the Fergus bone marrow, grilled octopus, potato skins, Braised Lumina Lamb should croquets, and Crisp Freedome farm pork hock. For dessert the cookie. I highly recommend everything, I’m not sure I can narrow it down. Definitely the oysters, Trevally, the bone marrow, pork hock, and the cookie. Definitely get the cookie it’s worth the 20 minute wait.

This is a great place, and to our taste, the best cooks in town! We took Fergus bone marrow, Crisp ‘Freedom Farms’ pork hock and three sides: Potato skins, cumin cauliflower and Heirloom tomatoes. Absolutely every dish was utterly delicious! The hock was crispy outside and juicy and tender inside. The potato skins - crispy and golden, cauliflower - crispy and flavorsome and tomatoes - with great zesty dressing. The waiting staff are great! It's good that now Depot takes online bookings, as I remember times where there were no such options. I highly recommend this place! The first time I tried this place was many years ago, it is great that during this time the quality of food and service is kept at the highest level! keep up, the Depot team, you are doing an awesome job! Thank you heaps! Next time I will take photos of our food :)

Had the fish sliders which were out of the world.. took me back to Boston although not lobsters. Also had the large fish share and soo delicious in flavour.. fish fish and more fish I just couldn't get enough. Topped it with NZs fine white wine, quirky they served wine in water cups but it was a cute touch. The wait staff super friendly. Great for single diners too. Loved this place

Bone marrow and oysters are divine! Love the drink options too. Wait staff is always very cheerful and welcoming. Our food was served quick despite the weekend crowd. A great place for a friends night out. Would love to come back again!

Unassuming cafe just outside the hotel. Serves better food than the hotel cafe! Good coffee and nice little fish slider that’s not fishy but sweet and tasty. Came back for breakfast the following day! Simple, hearty and lovely.

Stopped by for lunch and split heirloom tomatoes and skirt steak. We were concerned that wouldn’t be enough so we ordered potatoe skins as well. Lots of food. Everything was delicious. Host seating us was helpful and found a table where a 6 foot 6 inch guy could sit comfortably. Thank you and keep up the good work

Came here for early dinner at 5pm after a spa day, so it was nice and quiet. We ordered poutine, toasted rueben, NY strip steak, and mussel & pastrami chowder. We all loved the poutine, I enjoyed my toasted rueben so much! My sister said her steak was cold but still ate it. My mum wasn't keen on her chowder but still ate it!🙈🤣 service was great.

Great food and atmosphere. It's not your typical eatery (it's quite small compared to other restaurants) but packed with food that's full of flavours. Always a bliss to dine here. Try their pork hock, lamb ribs and wedges. If you're here for some fresh seafood, go and have a look at their seafood bar. You're in luck if they have Te Kouma oysters in stock, they're amazing.

Excellent food overall, the NY cheesecake is outstanding, a must have for anyone eating there

Reasonable price with fresh food . Only shortcoming is that this place not accept any online or phone booking

(Translated by Google) The oysters are really delicious! And each meal is unique (Original) 生蠔真的好吃的無話可說！而且每個餐點都很有特色

Great for breakfast

Fresh clams and oysters! My go-to all the time when I’m in Auckland!

Great service and foods options. Right in the heart of town, loads of parking options and just a short walk down to Queen St, the Civic theatre or to have a flutter at the casino.

Grilled beef tongue w/ chimichurri, fresh ricotta, fennel & hazelnut salad. This dish was outstanding. I was staying next door at The Skycity Grand. Popped in for a quick bite and a glass of Merlot/Cab Sav. I was perched at the bar on an outside ledge. The restaurant was packed. I will be back.

The Oysters were amazing and also the lamb racks felt like they melt in the mouth. One of the places, I visit every time I am in New Zealand! Absolutely recommended if you like seafood!

Super unique restaurant conveniently located in the downtown area near sky tower. Offering up some fantastic seafood and land based dishes. To start, the complimentary hummus and pita really hits the spot with an aesthetically pleasing start. Pita perfectly soft, thin but pillowy. Next up came a half dozen oysters two of each type on offer that day. Small but juicy and easy to differentiate between the different species. Super fresh, light amount of lemon juice pairs perfectly well. Then came the half size bone marrow which was perfect for one person. Crunchy toasted French baguette with the creamy perfectly roasted marrow was a match made in heaven. Perfectly dressed with a nice tartness, the coriander salad in the corner was the perfect counterbalance. The main dish was the clam with a pizza pita underneath. Loved the fresh clams that were each large, plump and juicy. The braising liquid was the perfect dressing. To top it all off, the staff was super friendly, quick, paying at the counter was a breeze.

Great atmosphere

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

Great and fun food, fantastic fast and friendly service and ample sitting space inside and outside. When I was at the Depot, the waiters went out of their way to reconfigure one of the tables for a lady in in wheelchair and did it very fast and in a very friendly way. Fun and lively place, full of energy.

Love the seafood there, tuatua and two types of oyster which includes Bay of Plenty Oyster and Coromandel Oyster. All the vegetables dish integrate new ideas into it, very impressive. Worth a try!

Had lunch here today. Love the vibe. Friendly staff. The Russell oysters, fish sliders and the brisket were so delicious. Also had the clams, the clams were yum but the coriander sauce needed a little something extra and the potato skins was ok. Will definitely be back to try their other dishes.

Love the vibe here! Food was delicious, loved the flavours. Enjoyed the open kitchen watching the food being made. Highly recommended.

One of my new favorite places to have a meal and social drinks. The entrée was amazing, the steak... superb 😋 the house drinks... highly recommended. To top off a beautiful meal? The staff are very friendly 👍👍 I heard their breakfasts are good too. Looking forward to it.

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

This was a great place and a great last dinner to end my 3 week holiday. My husband and I sat by the kitchen and watched the magic of prepping and playing food. Chef OJ was a beast, she was so good to watch she was amazing. My we got the bone marrow, potato skins and skirt steak. It was so good. Definitely a place to visit for lunch or dinner!

Auckland living would be incomplete without stopping in at the Depot. The food is exquisite, the recommendations from the staff were completely on point along with the wine match’s. They run a seem less operation with ideal wait times. Al Brown’s batch concept where you can come in and relax and seeing him hands on just added to an already great experience.

Loved the food and vibe. Friendly service (though reception wasn’t too helpful at first). We preferred the seafood dishes to the meat dishes though. They accommodated us even though it was 8ish. No bookings allowed. Highly recommended. Didn’t take pic of the drinks but interesting cocktails as well.

Had high hopes for Depot but wasn’t impressed. The service was attentive but the food was nothing special. The bone marrow had no flavor whatsoever - neither buttery or savory. Left here feeling greasy and clothes smelled like I’d just worked in the kitchen (didn’t notice it until after walking outside). The atmosphere and decorations including the bathroom wall display are well done. I just wish the food could match. Perhaps better for drinks outside and a plate of snapper sliders.

Outstanding food and table service! Great place to eat fresh NZ oysters and diamond clams! Super fresh and excellent quality seafood. The potato skins were tasty and super crunchy! The cheese melted on top. Ox tongue was very delicate and melts in your mouth. The glaze was awesome. Iceberg wedge was crunchy and sweet. Really fresh produce. An excellent place for a meal! A must visit!

My favourite place to come and eat and has been for the last 8 years. Just love it here. Good vibes whether it is out for a date, with the kids or with a group. They always get it spot on.

Food:(4/5) The Tua Tua was so fresh and tasted delicious with the sauce. The snapper slider was always my favourite. Crispy and soft burger bun, tender snapper fillet and the mayo matched each other so well. But this time the mayo was a bit salty and sour compared to previous taste. The pork hock’s skin was too hard this time maybe because of the longer deep fried time. The lamb ribs were so good but a bit too greasy. The duck fat side dish I won’t recommend because of the lack of flavour and too oily. And the yoghurt on the top just didn’t go well with the dish. Service:(5/5)

We eat at The Depot once a year while traveling in New Zealand. The food is off the charts, so delicious and inventive. Have you seen the menu? Now who who have thought duck tongue would taste so good? Their mainstays like Oysters are fresh, bone marrow rich and divine, not to mention their wide selection of beers and wine.

Beautiful food, cool vibes and amazing wait staff made our night out.

Me and my partner love this place! It is our go to place for any celebration/ just when we feel like delicious food! He absolutely loves the hapuka sliders! Oysters are always fresh. The vibe is great and our favourite seat in the house is at the kitchen seats. The chefs are always hilarious and so amazing to watch cook. Will always highly recommend this place ❤️

Sliders are my favourite

The most delicious food I’ve ever had in my LIFE! My go-to meals are: Tuatuas, fish sliders, steak, etc. They got rid of a squid ink linguini which was really disappointing though as it was one of my favourites. The food is amazing

The depot is an iconic eatery for Auckland. If you can deal with the waiting times to get a seat you won't be disappointed.

Very good. You are wasting your time if you don't have the fish sliders.

Fantastic food and service.. Come with it price, so worth it

Best meal I had 4 days in Auckland. Everything was spot on and they were willing to adjust portions on some items for a solo diner so I could try more. Must the hakupa fish sliders!!

It’s my second time here and the food like the oysters, lamb, sliders and clams are all good. The staff today forgotten my order and so I waited for an hour for the food. Understandable on a Friday night. The staff were very apologetic and without any prompt for me they offered some complimentary items. Thank you for the good service and for the good food. Keep up the great work and looking forward to my next visit.

I've heard great things about the food here

Had some oyster, lamb ribs, octopus and fish sliders - oysters and lamb ribs being the most memorable! We couldn’t eat so much and the waitress offered just one fish slider (instead of 3) which luckily we asked for it! It’s pretty good I thought. Came here late afternoon and there were plenty of tables. From food, service to ambience, couldn’t fault anything at all. The only one thing I found to be rather odd is wine by tap is served with water glasses rather than wine glasses. Wouldn’t mind another visit if I’m in town again!

Had some oyster, lamb ribs, octopus and fish sliders - oysters and lamb ribs being the most memorable! We couldn’t eat so much and the waitress offered just one fish slider (instead of 3) which luckily we asked for it! It’s pretty good I thought.

Man, was this place delicious. An awesome selection of fresh seafood including oysters and clams, wonderful whitebait fritters and maybe the best pork shank I’ve ever had. Just delicious. They also have a great selection of NZ craft beers including low alcohol options. A simply lovely experience.

I haven't been this satisfied with food for quite some time. Everything we ordered were super tasty and I wowed at every bite. Highly recommended.

The restaurant is an oyster bar with other raw seafood but it does much more than that. We didn't make a booking but was able to get a table. The tables look like they have menus which seem to be printed daily, but I'm not sure if the items change or not. We came for dinner but they also do breakfast and noticed beignets on their breakfast menu. The menu is split into raw, charcuterie, small dishes, large dishes and side dishes. It did look like they were made for sharing. We grabbed a couple of small and large dishes to share between us. Of the items on the menu, the bone marrow was what grabbed my attention. The serving consisted of three half bones filled with marrow baked in a wood-fired oven. It came with crispy bread and a really tart caper and parsley salad. It was delicious. The marrow was great on its own, with the bread or with the bread and salad. The salad did cut through the richness of the marrow but I enjoyed the marrow on its own as well. The kingfish belly was also really good, served with a slightly spicy eggplant kasundi (almost like a sweet chutney) and toast. The fresh fish with the spiced eggplant was a really nice combination. The pork hock was nice with the crispy but still slightly chewy crackling but did find the meat a bit on the dry side. The apple salad did help but I found it way too tart. The food here is really nice and well made. The service is also quite good, friendly and easy to approach. The prices were a bit high but the portions were actually decent. Definitely a great place to stop by for food.

Very fresh seafood. Scrumptiously!

Good fine food

If there was a 6th Star I would press it right now. Depot is sensational, and we've been coming here for years. Jump in with the sharing plates and let you Wait staff guide you on what to have. You will not be disappointed.

(Translated by Google) Food is good, but the waiter needs to be strengthened ~ (Original) 食物不錯，但服務員待加強～

The best

Decided to eat here for the Bluff Bay Oysters that are now in season. Definitely worth eating here and trying different things that are not normally found on menus - popcorn duck tongue or bone marrow. Atmosphere had a great vibe & very hip. Waiter was very knowledgeable & with his recommendations on amount required for 3 people.

Nice place for a bar setting. Took the seafood .. clams and oysters... Thumbs up

(Translated by Google) Gourmet food, waitresses are very handsome and beautiful, many guests are beautiful (Original) 美食，服務生特帥特美，來賓美女多

Fresh oyster. Nice local beer. Very well cooking steak. Staff is friendly. Nice atmosphere.

Oysters and clams were amazing, lamb racks melt in the mouth, and potato skins with truffle and Parmesan were very moreish. Extensive wine list with most from New Zealand, and bartender let me try a couple before I chose one. Came on a Friday night so it was packed and pretty noisy, but good atmosphere. Would recommend a visit if you’re in the city and like seafood!

This place is my all time favourite. My favourite dish is Hapuka belly

Amazing Oysters here! and location is superb of course!

Had a wonderful light meal here enjoying the oysters and kingi sashimi along with a glass of Chardonnay. Great service and big shout out to Dillon who gave made it especially memorable too.

Awesome meals with great attentive staff a must when visiting Auckland

Excellent food, superb food. Enough said.

Enjoyable

(Translated by Google) This is a very famous local restaurant in Auckland. The dining environment is comfortable and the service is great. In the meal section, there are oysters and different types of shellfish. You can choose and match them freely. The price is calculated by the number of pieces. It tastes good and has no special smell. What amazes me most is his grilled lamb chops and beef tongue. The lamb chops are well seasoned, the surface is burnt and the inside is “super soft”. ​​The beef tongue is also very soft and tender, which is very good with the sweet and sour sauce and lettuce. . And every table seems to send a plate of scones, the taste is ordinary, and the sauce is a very special taste. Except the price is small and expensive, the deliciousness is given to five stars! (Original) 這是奧克蘭當地非常有名的餐廳，用餐環境舒服，服務也棒。餐點部分，有生蠔及不同種的貝類可讓你自由挑選搭配，以顆數計算價錢，吃起來還不錯，沒有特別的腥味。最讓我驚豔的是他的烤羊排與牛舌，羊排調味的恰到好處，表面焦香，內部“超級軟嫩”，牛舌也是非常軟嫩，與搭配酸甜的醬汁與生菜非常合。而每一桌好像都會送一盤烤餅，口感普通，沾醬則是很特別的口味。撇除價格小貴，美味程度給五顆星！

We dined (5 of us) at the depot last night, 28/6/2020, our waiter got the drinks order wrong as he memorised the order. We duly ordered our food including the Charcuterie dish and the tua tuas among other dishes. Our waiter's memory let him down again as neither of these arrived. 2 of our party are vegetarians and there was very little available for them. Overall the service was good and the highlight was the raw oysters.