Depot

Here’s your 5⭐ Google review (200+ words, strong but natural tone): ⸻ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Depot in Auckland absolutely delivered. From the moment we walked in, the vibe was on point — lively, relaxed, and buzzing without feeling chaotic. It has that perfect balance between casual and high-quality dining. The staff were genuinely friendly and helpful, checking in at the right moments without hovering. You can tell they enjoy working there, which makes a difference. The food is designed for sharing, which makes the whole experience more social and fun. We ordered the steak with crispy shoestring fries on top, and it was cooked beautifully — tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The crispy fries added a great texture contrast. The salad on the side with the creamy dressing balanced everything nicely. The snapper slider was a standout. Soft bun, fresh snapper, well-seasoned, and just the right size. Simple but done properly. You can taste the quality of the ingredients. Prices are very reasonable for Auckland, especially considering the quality and portion sizes. It feels like you’re getting real value, not just paying for a trendy location. Overall, great vibes, excellent food, and genuinely welcoming service. Perfect spot for sharing plates with friends or family. Definitely.

Not our first time here and we’re never disappointed!! Their seafood is always the freshest and not so many places sell fresh tua tua!!! There were 2 new items we tried this time and we’re obsessed 🤩 who would have thought veal tongue could make an amazing dish with all the flavors busting in your mouth and amazingly harmonious. Do try the pork hock for main if you dine in group because it’s massive, juicy tender inside and crispy skin. Our host was nice but the star of the night must be the young lady with dark hair who served us. She never rushes you and makes sure to greet you with the biggest smile. Can’t wait to dine here again!!

The food taste good. Oysters are recommended and fresh. The potato skins and mussels are nice as well. I didn't like the (kewpi) mayonnaise on the carpaccio, kinda overpowering. Overall very flavourfull. I would have given a 4 star on the food but the drinks are proportionally crazy expensive. These pricing for wine and cocktails (and even beer) are same price as michelin starred restaurants.

We went to Depot around 8 pm for dinner and ordered four dishes to share: the sashimi, the octopus, the snapper, and the lamb. The service was smooth, and the lively yet relaxed atmosphere made it a great spot for an evening out in Auckland. Everything was fresh and well-prepared, but the lamb was the absolute standout — incredibly tender and packed with flavor. It was easily the highlight of the night. Overall, a great shared-plates experience with delicious food and a fun vibe. We’d definitely come back.

Depot delivered an exceptional meal with standout service and beautifully executed food. From the moment we arrived, the staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive, creating a relaxed but polished dining experience. We began with the roasted veal tongue, which was a highlight. The tongue was incredibly tender, slow-roasted to perfection, and paired thoughtfully with its accompaniments to balance richness with freshness. It was deeply savoury, comforting, and expertly handled — a dish that shows real confidence in technique. For sharing, we ordered the sole, grilled asparagus, and cucumber salad, and each dish complemented the others perfectly. The sole was delicate and impeccably cooked, letting the natural sweetness of the fish shine, with minimal but precise seasoning. The asparagus was grilled just right, bringing out its smokiness while maintaining bite, enhanced by subtle acidity and texture from the garnishes. The cucumber dish added a refreshing contrast — crisp, clean, and well-balanced, cutting through the richer flavours on the table. Overall, the food was simple yet refined, ingredient-driven, and confidently executed — exactly what Depot does best. Combined with excellent service and a lively atmosphere, it’s easy to see why Depot remains one of Auckland’s top dining spots.

My first bite of food after a 14 hour flight to Auckland and it did not disappoint! The oysters were some of the best I've ever had. The Snapper Sliders were light and delicious. And, new to me but had to try it was the Beef Tongue, which was uniquely flavorful. Overall a perfect light lunch to start the day! Definitely the best food I had in Auckland.

Would rate 5 if not for the experience we had from the host today. Spent $150+ for two people dinner around 7pm Nov 2. Everything was amazing - from food, chef and waiters except for the host today. We were seated in frontbar and politely request the host today guy with curly hair with glasses and piercing if we can move as it is too cold in the front bar and he was like I will put you in the waiting list and need to wait 20 mins, and he even said he cant do anything about the aircondition. like are you serious we are already seated. And we are freezing infront bar. Plus we can see vacant tables, would understand if it’s busy and no avail seats. We are regular - eat at least once a week , refer u guys to friends and fam but toay is total disappointment coz of him. He even said after we pay after and after giving feedback, like come next time and il give u better seats. Like girl… where’s your customer service and have u not know how to look after regulars… as soon I see next time he is the host il immediately walk away. I hope manager or owner can read this and provide feedback to him.

This place has absolutely amazing staff! We had a table made up for us due to wheel chair, the waiter noticed there was a couple drops and made up another table under shelter next it starts to rain very quick thinking on his behalf, the waitress was bubbly and super friendly our water glasses were always full, cocktails were delicious and I have no words for the food, absolutely amazing!!! Atmosphere was incredible and we had an all round fantastic time. This place deserves 5 stars and absolutely no less. Incredible guys you all shield be proud!!!

Food was great! Good service (we seated at the bar) Good ambiance. 100% recommended.

Popular for good reason. Service and food are stellar. We just flew in and they were so kind - storing our two huge suitcases at the host stand for HOURS, Excellent indulgent innovative food. Natalie in particular stood out as our server. Super warm and gracious throughout the meal. Get the oysters. Check out the tap beers. Their complimentary hummus and flatbread. - stellar. The octopus and potatoes - yum-o, a mish mash of fresh herbs, textures and a rich perfectly acidic aioli.

We had a wonderful dinner at The Depot! we sat at the bar overlooking the kitchen. Though the chefs and servers were super busy, they chatted amiably with us and answered all our questions about various meals they were preparing. Great food, too! My favorite meal in New Zealand!

New Zealand cuisine with a slight fusion, delicious food and great location. This place is nearly full by 5p and after we got seated and ordered it was fully packed. Its popularity is not a surprise. Food is great and price very reasonable, good service with a modern rustic ambience. We wanted the lamb but it was out of season, so we got the skirt steak instead, plus the pork hock, charred eggplant with pinenut tahini and a couple appetizers. The steak was medium rare, very tender. Everything was just delicious. They also serve warm pita with hummus instead of bread. Friendly efficient staff. Can't beat the location b/c it's right across from Sky City Hotel and Sky Tower. Highly recommended.

Wy wife and I were on vacation in Auckland and for our last meal after visiting Hobbiton, we walked around the corner to Depot. We sat at the bar and they had a pretty weak tap beer selection, no IPAs at all, it would have been a five star if the draft selection was better. Our bartender was great until he had to start training someone in, then we were forgotten. I ordered the sliced lamb tongue and the snapper sliders. They both came out fast and were both amazing. The tongue was nice and vinegary and the fish sandwiches were good sized for sliders and the aioli was perfectly blended with the sea creatures. They place filled up as we ate, a little overpriced, but I liked it. They give you some wonderful hummus and pita for free when you sit down.

The first time we were in Auckland, we enjoyed our food here. I decided I had to go back. We sat outside, which was ok since we were directly under a heat lamp. We were given complimentary pita bread with hummus to start. The pita is grilled, but overly so- burnt. We ordered the kingfish sashimi. I thought it was clever using wasabi peas as a topping. It added spiciness and crunchiness. The fish itself didn't have much flavor. Next, we had the charred eggplant. It was more blackened than charred. The pinenut tahini and 'Good Joe' coffee syrup on the eggplant made the dish standout. I also liked the crispy shallots on top. Lastly, we ordered the grilled kahawai which comes with garam masala crispy potatoes. The ginger coconut sauce came in a separate container for you to pour over the dish. Once again, the sauce made the dish. The sauce on the fish made me think Thai, but the potatoes made me think Indian. I think this is a place everyone needs to check out if they're in Auckland. I enjoyed my meal, but a few things could've been better.

The service was good, the food was delicious and the portions were suit for sharing with friends and family. Aperol Spritz was a bit average. Be careful not to sit outside near where the plates (didn't check clearly, seems like garbage bin down there) are placed, there will be a lot of little fruit fly like bugs flying around and really get on my nerves

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!

Went here as it was right next to Sky Tower & all the food was great! They sat us promptly, restaurant was fairly busy around lunch time. The skirt steak was very tender, well seasoned, and the fried onions made it perfect!! The fish sandwiches were moist and had such a unique/great sauce. Would definitely go back again.

Such a great meal while on my brief visit to Auckland. I was traveling solo & staying in the hotel next door...all the reviews o read were excellent so I decided to try and was not disappointed. Oysters and Sashimi were lovely. Sat at kitchen bar and enjoyed the watching action in the kitchen. Hope to try more items on a future visit!!

AMAZING! Everything is simply amazing! I have to say this is THE best restaurant in Auckland!! Every was DELICIOUS! The food came out very fast and the service was good! The environment is so welcoming and inviting! The food is so flavorful and unlike anything I've ever tried before! All around a wonderful dining experience!

The food is excellent quality, superbly prepared and presented! The service was also excellent!!!

Excellent tapas restaurant. There are no reservations but we were able to get a table for 3. The food taste was amazing. Everything was so tasty and so flavourful. The tapas style enabled us to try many dishes. We were a party of 3 and the timber of dishes that we ordered were enough for us. A great place and definitely would remand come back.

Really great quality food. Loved it. The ambiance was excellent and perfect location right by the sky tower. The hostess was a little sharp, inflexible, and frankly rude. As she insisted for us to sit at the kitchen bar, even when a couple of other tables were available. We managed our way to where we wanted to sit by working with another staff member. But really the rest was simply a great experience.

Best restaurant in downtown Auckland recommended by locals and tourists alike. For starters we ordered a dozen of oysters, they were extremely fresh and had a nice, creamy taste. Later came the main course of slow cooked lamb shoulder, it was richly roasted, wrapped in a deep fried breadcrumb skin along with thick gravy. We also ordered the cod sliders, however they well highly overrated, which might be because it took too long to come out. If you want to dine at this restaurant, make sure to arrive early enough to have your name put on the waitlist since they only accept walk-ins

This place doesn't allow reservations but we were seated quickly, despite the dining room being full. It's a lively and TIGHT dining room so if "personal space" is your thing, this isn't a place for you. The 4 tops along the wall are tiny and you can barely move your arms while eating and other people's backs will be nearly touching yours. HOWEVER, with all this being said, the FOOD, DRINKS and SERVICE are exceptional, so much that it negates the negatives! Our super friendly, ginger waitress was well versed in both the food and drink menu and her service was impecable...she's one of the BEST wait staff we've ever experienced in a long time. The bone marrow was the best that our table has ever tasted and the snapper sliders were awesome! It's a winner...highly recommend!!!

We stop by here every time we visit Auckland. The Depot never disappoints! We grabbed a quick bite here as we also wanted to leave room to try other foods. A must for us are the fish sliders and the bone marrow. Their fish sliders are so good. I think they changed out their white fish to snapper but the overall taste is still so good. 1 order includes 3 sliders. Buns are buttered, fish is cooked to perfection, not dried. Lemon aioli added another dimension. Bone marrow was good. Included 3 pieces and topped with sliced baguette and salad. Good vibes here as it was a packed house. We were seated at the kitchen bar and watched the staff cook. They all really seem to enjoy their job. Good vibes in the kitchen too! We walked here so I am not sure about parking as it's literally right next to the needle.

Thank you to Chef John and the team at depot. It was an honor to sit at the kitchen bar and be able to see the team at work. Everything we had was excellent for dinner, the personal favorite of the meal is the heirloom tomatoes, a must have for anyone visiting this establishment.

This place is connected to The Grand Sky City. I arrived late on a Mon night at 8:30, but they were able to squeeze me in before the Kitchen closed at 9. I was surprised to hear such an early closing time, but as i was to learn during my week here in Auckland, that is normal for most places. Also surprised because the place was fully packed. Anyway...I saw crispy pork hock on the menu, so order that. Wow, it was perfect. Nicely crisp skin and melt in your mouth meat. It came with some delicious mashed parsnips, and a tasty pickeled zucchini slaw. I definitely recommendbthis place.

Definitely come here when you're in Auckland for their oysters! They were the best oysters we've had to date! A little pricey but we'll worth it! I can't wait to come back one day and try the other dishes

Great food, cozy environment, friendly personnel, sit in the same table as 6 years ago, amazing life experience.

I'm so glad that we got to eat at Depot especially since it was on my list of places to try in Auckland. We got to enjoy it twice for brunch and for linner :) The first time we went the oysters weren't ready yet and we were on a time crunch, but we ordered the bone marrow (amazingly generous!) and the sliders. Perfect as we were on the move and weren't going to eat for a while. The second time we went we were able to enjoy the oysters and the charred eggplant. Both were also tasty. Nothing we had here disappointed. The service was great. The servers were nice and friendly. The ambiance was also fun. I especially loved some of the framed artwork in the hallway which were hilarious. I also loved their music selection. It was perfect from beginning to end. Thank you, Depot!

Everything tastes fine. I would recommend the sashimi fish and the lamb. The oyster is really small and I don't think it's worth the price.($7.5 each)

Fast, exceptional service and excellent food! Thank you Aiden for the great service at The Depot! Your descriptions of the menu items were spot on and even though it was packed inside (and outside) with tons of guests, outside seating under the heat lamps were great (not as loud) and we could see a few people walking by in Halloween costumes. I think it's more comfortable sitting outside if you want avoid too much noise. The food came out amazingly fast and everything was awesome. We stayed at the SkyCity Tower hotel and The Depot was just outside the entrance of the hotel across the "street" that looks like a sidewalk. Beautiful at night. First night my husband wanted to eat at the burger joint, 3rd floor right outside the casino entrance... meh, we should have gone to The Depot. Don't eat at the burger place. If you are staying in the Auckland CBD area, The Depot is a great place to eat and drink. Fast, excellent service, great food. Highly recommend

No joke the best food we had in NZ. Bone marrow is a must. Sliders are a must. Pumpkin hummus was delicious. Potato skins to die for. Fast service. Servers were so amazing- ALEX oh my gosh she is seriously the BEST!!!

You know what I love about eating in New Zealand? No pretense. F$&!ing amazing food, fair prices and no one announcing it was all locally sourced, etc, etc. This place personified that times 10. We sat down and immediately were given a white bean hummus appetizer with warm pita, and I suspect fennel pollen on the hummus. Delicious, warm and set the time. I got a 500 ml of sauvignon blanc ( from the tap) and husband got a lager. Both came in mini pitchers/ carafes. The American in me loved my ice water( with a lot of ice!!!) served in metal cups. Then came the food. We started with the small charcuterie board -omg. No run of the mill meats here. Popcorn duck tongues! Rabbit mousse, beef-prosciutto style, and 3 other smoked meat products, plus perfect cornichons, a cranberry relish and fig bread I will dream about. The burrata and tomato salad was very cold, perfectly seasoned, and had so much flavor. Enjoyed the crispy croutons on top for the texture change. Delicious and so fresh tasting. Ok, back to meat. Then came the bone marrow and lamb ribs. My husband LITERALLY sucked the bones dry of marrow. Salty, fatty happiness on a plate. Odd note - the parsley salad was the most flavor I've ever noticed in parsley. A nice herbaceous counterpoint to the marrow. The lamb ribs were pretty heavily seasoned, kinda middle eastern-ish flavor. Served with a skordalia mashed potato. The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender. Incredibly flavorful! I thought we were done eating, but nope - onto dessert! Buttermilk panna cota with strawberries and crispy fry bread nuggets. I'm not a dessert person but this was so well balanced I had two whole bites! Bowl was (again) basically licked clean. In total the meal was $160 NZD. And worth way more. Great service, great food and a friendly atmosphere. Sad note: We also got here at 8:45 pm and they had just run out of oysters. So get there earlier if you want to try those. Guess we'll just have to go again!

Great service excellent Service u staff were really friendly I really enjoyed. What time did family friendly everybody welcome it was a great time. Oliver come in this place forever.

The food are excellent. Everything we ordered tasted so good. The service is also excellent. The waitress is very accommodating, patient & she took time to explained to us what food to order & what to expect. The ambience is also nice. Love love love this place. Unfortunately we are only staying overnight otherwise we would keep coming back.

Clam is fresh and tasty, service is not great. No kids menu and not really family friendly

We loved this place so much we went twice. Delicious food and wonderful service. We sat outside and enjoyed people watching. We tried the unique menu items that unfamiliar to us and a delightful surprise.

Great small plates. Sat in the back at the bar overlooking the chefs working. Busy place but the staff were friendly and the food worth coming back for. Highly recommend

Great vibes with amazing food. Portions are quite small so if you're really hungry - you'd need a few plates. After work drinks/quick catch up with friends - great spot in the middle of town (if you can finals a car park). A revolving menu and always packed so get there early to put your name down or just turn up and have a drink.

Our favorite restaurant in the world. The best vibes. Service is always on point. The food has us coming back year after year to Auckland from Hawaii. Our favorite is the fish sliders and oysters. I think we literally get a round of oysters before, during and after the meal. Can't beat it. When I go I want a some of my ashes here TY

Went to grab a bite to eat on a Tuesday night and there was a wait so we said no thanks. Host got an attitude with us saying good luck finding a place on a Tuesday night. Take it for what it is but it t was unnecessary and turned us off from trying again.

What an awesome spot, I am so glad I had the opportunity to dine here while in town for business. The place itself is very Brooklyn hipster/trendy/fun and I've been told if you arrive any later than 6:30, you have to wait hours to get a table. Luckily we arrived before 5:30 and were seated right away. My co-workers arrived earlier than I did and started with 6 large oysters. After that, we ordered the hapuka sliders with pickled lemon mayo (absolutely fantastic, I could have eaten 100 of these mini sliders, they were incredible); shaved ox tongue with mustard custard, parmesan and horseradish (this one didn't seem to be a favorite at our table, I didn't try it, but I did try the mustard custard which was very salty); and the hapuka belly (apparently this is a NZ fish, for those of you who aren't from the area) with eggplant kasundi, lime and toast (very unique dish, the fish is served as half a fish on the bone and served with an Indian style eggplant that you put on toast and make little sandwiches out of...it packed a lot of flavour). My one gripe, they serve wine in regular cups, not wine glasses, which always drives me insane. I get the whole funky, hipster, chill vibe, but can I PLEASE have a wine glass? Wine just doesn't taste the same without it! I digress... Moving on...make sure you save room for dessert. Holy crap was the dessert fantastic. My coworker reckoned that we needed to order the sugar pie and it did not disappoint. I don't even like pie and I was licking the plate. The sugar pie custard just melts in your mouth, it's like eating a sugar pillow. Oh my. We also ordered a chocolate chip cookie concoction served in a skillet with vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup on top. Stop it...this $hit was absolutely incredible. I could die happy after having eaten this dessert. The ice cream came slightly melted on a hot, freshly baked doughy cookie. OMG. Words cannot describe how tasty this was, I promise you! I'm salivating thinking about it!

Being in Auckland for the first time, I was relying on Yelp on helping me decide where to eat and this was not a disappointment. Its a convenient place near the sky tower. The menu was not extensive but everything on there sounded interesting. We ended up getting the charcuterie plate as well as the lamb ribs. We also got these complimentary pita bread with some sort of spread as well. The charcuterie contained fried duck tongue, rabbit, wild board salami, another pork and beef slices as well as some bread and a berry sauce. The bread was refillable so you can get more bread if you like. It was an interesting dish and everything tasted delicious. The lamb ribs though we're probably my favorite. They were tender, has a Mediterranean spice rub and went very well with the mashed potatoes. Service was ok, I like that when they brought out the charcuterie dish, they explained what each dish was. The server was attentive. Price was decent. Overall it was a good place and if I can come back, I would definitely try the sliders and other interesting things they had on the menu.

Oh Depot! How can I say "yum" in another way?? My favorite had to be the clams. I don't think I've had raw clams before, but they were soooooo delicious! My picky son ate up your pita bread and that speaks volumes because he's always so particular on the foods he eats, especially new things. Everything else we tried but delicious but I can't stop thinking about those clams! This place is bustling so I recommend getting there early.

We came here for a quick bite before doing the sky jump, and the egg sandwich knocked our socks off! They have a secret sauce like nothing I've tasted! Came back but missed breakfast, so ordered the snapper sliders and heirloom tomato salad, were also fantastic! Service also outstanding. And we will be back for breakfast before we leave.

Depot was one of our first stops in New Zealand and it set our expectations pretty high for the food in this country! The two of us were seated in front of the kitchen on a Wednesday evening around 6pm and what a treat it was getting to watch the chefs prepare and cook all the food! The atmosphere was chill, yet romantic, with a bar being offered as well. The two of us ordered the small charcuterie, complete with wild rabbit paté, fried duck tongues, wild pork salami, prosciutto, breads and crackers and a few other complimenting meats and pickles. The dish was $29 and well worth it. We thoroughly enjoyed each of the offerings from the charcuterie and I would highly recommend it. We also ordered two small plates to share. The turbot sliders and the lamb ribs. The turbot came with 3 sliders and were amazing. The fresh fish combined with the lemon mayo spread on top of the Hawaiian roll made for a great bite. The lamb ribs were flavored with cumin paprika oil and absolutely devine. Both dishes were like a flavor punch to the gut! Overall a fantastic meal to start a trip to remember! I would recommend coming a bit on the early dinner side to avoid the wait (there was a queue when we left around 7pm). It seems like you really can't go wrong with whichever dish you choose.

Best meal I've had at New Zealand restaurant, so far at least. Definitely would recommend. The food, service and atmosphere were all excellent. The dishes we tried were well thought out and had a good mix of flavors and textures. Nothing super "fancy", just down to earth food I'm starting to realize that kiwis really like mayo, which was on multiple items. Or was that just my ordering? My only reservation is that the food, while good, was honesty not... that memorable? I dunno it was all on point. The overall experience is what I remember and it was amazing.

My favorite meal in Auckland by far. Highly recommend the lamb ribs and fish sliders (I had turbot when I was there)

I haven't left yet but I know the spiked affrogato will be just as lovely as the food. Started with fresh and hearty raw oysters. The charcuterie plate shared between the two of us was a delicious trip. Snapper sliders followed by beef cheeks had us sopping up every flavor. Lovely vibe with soft music, great service while we watched the kitchen. Best meal experience we've had on the trip.

Really enjoyed the share a plate mentality here , our party of 7 had a great time choosing a variety of dishes and then actually being able to share with all

This is one of the most reviewed restaurants in Auckland for a reason. Wifey and I were here originally to get a taste of the famous Bluff oysters since none was available in Christchurch's restaurants. Bluff oysters were supposed to be the star, but somehow they tasted flat and not-so-fresh. We were disappointingly unimpressed. Sure, it wasn't the peak season yet, but it should have tasted better. What turned this dining experience around were the grilled Kahawai (fish) and Ferguson bone marrow. Fish was great and the bone marrow was just out of this world. Many precious Yelpers commented on how good it was, and it even exceeded my expectations. 2 weeks after consuming the bone marrow, the taste and experience still haunt me! I would have given 5 stars to this whole review if we hadn't ordered those oysters. Definitely would visit again if we come to Auckland again.

Food is delicious! 5 stars definitely Service wasn't that great 3 stars If the service was better this restaurant will be super packed. But I will definitely come back for their food, seafood in New Zealand is no joke. So fresh! This place is good for a individual to come for lunch/dinner because you can seat outside a bar like area.

Where do I even begin? The food, people, and atmosphere here were all amazing. Food: my boyfriend took the first bite of the hapuka sliders and I promise his face lit up and he said "these are the best sliders I've ever had in my life" (he specifically requested that I quoted him for this review). I must admit, the hapuka sliders were dangerously addicting. It comes in an order of three and we contemplated placing another order but decided to save our bellies for the other things on the menu. To start off they also give you complimentary hummus and bread. Hummus was very good. We also had half a dozen of the te kouma oysters which we thoroughly enjoyed. Creamy, juicy, and briny. The bone marrow was rich, buttery heaven. We also had the potato skins to nibble on. They were good but probably the least favorite of all the things we had today. They were just a tad bit salty. Overall our favorite thing on the menu is the hapuka sliders and I would think that's a popular opinion seeing as to how 85% of diners there were also ordering the sliders. Atmosphere: good amount of seating both indoors and outdoors and also seating at the bar. Cute bar area. You can also watch the staff shuck oysters at an amazingly fast speed by the bar while you're waiting for your food. They have a purse holder at every table! Major plus. Service: outstanding. Staff were all so friendly, attentive, and helpful with recommendations. Food came out at a good pace. Our waitress Libby even came by with Depot's recipe book and let us take pictures of the hapuka sliders recipe after we told her how obsessed we are with them. (Shout out to our girl Libby). Wait times: they don't take reservations here so it's on a first come first serve basis but the line seemed to be moving fast. We came at prime time dinner around 7 and only had to wait about 20 minutes or so. Pricing was reasonable for the quality of food that you're getting. Overall, highly recommend this place. Next time we come to Auckland this would be the first place we'd come to eat.

Visiting from California and this place did not disappoint. Fresh seafood and quality cooked food.

Wow! Other Yelp reviews are not wrong. Came to this place on the advice from a random phone call while I was in Auckland. The friend who called me said "you've gotta got to Depot!" And here I am. I've been browsing reviews to work out what I want to eat and went with: - Lamb ribs: melt in your mouth, falling off the bone soft lamb. Kind of middle eastern style rub / flavour - Fish sliders: lovely light white fish, tangy mayo, baby leaves. I was dining alone so they agreed to do 2 instead of 3 sliders. Just nice so I could leave room for ........ - Squid ink pasta: hand made squid ink tagliatelle, thin sliced chorizo, mixed with juicy NZ mussels. A little bit of lemon juice mixed in with the creamy style sauce (and a char grilled half baguette for dipping) makes this dish complete ... and my favourite of the night if I had to pick only one! All in all, I'd definitely say that this is one of the nicest, and most unique, meals I've had the pleasure of enjoying over the last 12 months. But wait..... there's more! (As they say in ads for the best steak knives on the planet) I had a few glasses left out of the bottle of Margrain Pinot Noir I'd ordered, and realised that with no veges or salads, I wasn't being very healthy. So I decided to order the beetroot salad (see details in photo description). Also very, very good. Bordering on epic. :)

Wonderful food! The wait is over an hour, and they don't take reservations, which almost made us walk away but glad we decided to wait. Every dish was fresh and delicious, just order whatever you want on the menu, there's no bad dish! The environment is pretty casual. There are no chairs,just backless stools. They are super uncomfortable after a while. Price is reasonable. Parking is kinda tricky. It's right by the sky tower so very busy. After validated at the restaurant still paid $26 for parking. Not sure if that's normal.. Overall great !