Devon On The Wharf

Absolutely loved my experience at Devon On The Wharf! This boutique Mediterranean spot is a hidden gem with an unbeatable atmosphere. I sat at the bar and had the perfect view of Auckland City and one of the most stunning sunsets I’ve ever seen. The vibe was relaxed but stylish, and the service was top-notch—friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. There’s a fantastic variety of drinks and food on offer; I went with an Asahi Super Dry, one of my favourites, and it hit the spot. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a scenic, laid-back evening with great food, drinks, and vibes!

I visited Devon Wharf for the first time, hoping to enjoy a traditional Turkish breakfast experience, but left feeling underwhelmed by the food quality—though a few items did stand out. I ordered the Menemen, which is usually a rich, flavorful egg dish in Turkish cuisine. Unfortunately, this version was extremely watery and lacked the characteristic texture and taste of eggs entirely. It felt more like a runny tomato sauce than the hearty dish it’s meant to be. The flavors were flat, and I couldn’t identify any of the comforting spice or depth that usually defines Menemen. Another dish I tried was what was described as a Turkish breakfast with sujuk. While the plate looked good visually, it didn’t live up to expectations in terms of substance. It mainly consisted of scrambled eggs served over Turkish pide (flatbread), with just four small pieces of sujuk—which was surprisingly sparse. Many of the sides and accompaniments seemed like they came from tins or pre-packaged boxes rather than being freshly prepared, which took away from the authenticity and freshness one would hope for in a Turkish-inspired breakfast. Overall, I would rate the breakfast elements a 2 out of 5. That said, not everything was disappointing. The baklava was crisp, sweet, and well-balanced, and both the coffee and mango frappe were enjoyable. These items showed care in preparation and delivered on flavor, helping to redeem the overall experience. So while the mains fell short of expectations, the drinks and dessert were pleasant enough to justify a 3-star rating. I might return for a sweet treat or coffee, but would likely give the breakfast menu a miss next time.

Has great potential but sadly needs a few tweaks. The restaurant was empty but tables all booked. Said I would be gone in 30 minutes but wait staff said not sure when bookings would come in. (As per photo restaurant still empty when I left) The floor staff were busy, but the bar staff just kept ringing the bell for 1 drink to be collected as he learnt against the bar on his phone. The food was over priced for what it was and the chef has obviously not thought how someone would eat the food. The Turkish breakfast over priced scrambled eggs. The one small piece of bread covered in scrambled eggs and nothing then to eat the over sweet mascopone or the beetroot realish. (A small spoon would have helped). And sadly back to the bar tender, to busy playing with the ice then offering water to any guests. Has potential as great location and lovely outdoor space.

Very overpriced and the dishes were flavorless, not worth it in my opinion. The fish lacked spices and the steak was very underwhelming. The sound of the waves was nice but the loud music is distracting and we had the ask the staff to turn it down a bit. I wouldn’t recommend going there since there are much better options with tastier dishes.

The carrot cake is dry, crumbly and stale, not worth $9. They need to check it before serving to customers. Sun 2pm.

Hi Melisa, Thanks so much for accommodating our group on Sunday night, till late. The meal was superb!! Everyone was commenting on how delicious the dinners were. This is the 3rd time I have been to your restaurant and it never fails to deliver extraordinary food. Well done and God bless, Pat Barrett

My husband, myself and our daughter went to this lovely restaurant yesterday evening for dinner. It's right on the wharf at Devonport and is bright, super clean and the decor is lovely. We ordered a Mezze Platter to share for starters and it was delicious and beautifully presented. We had cocktails and a Mocktail which were great and very refreshing. Then we had the braised lamb shoulder to share and our daughter had the Feast. The food was so delicious. The lamb literally fell of the bone and was tasty, well seasoned and just delicious. The feast was delicious too. We shared a desert and had tea and coffee too which were great too. The wait staff were super friendly and lovely as was the manager. We had a lovely, unrushed meal and were able to take our leftovers home in a convenient takeout box. We will definitely be visiting Devon on the Wharf again 😊

Popped in for a gin and tonic after a spot of shopping. I went with a gin I hadn't tried before that was apparently British. It was pretty good so would order it again. It was quite a rainy day the day I was here but I'm sure on a sunny day the view of the water is nice. It was relaxing hearing the waves splashing around underneath the restaurant whilst I journaled. Quite convenient to drop in before/after getting on/off the ferry. Went back here for dessert with friends and it was spot on. I was after a warm dessert with ice cream and they had it! Really pleased as I also love Kapiti ice cream and my most favourite flavour is the Doris plum but I also got chocolate and a brownie which was warmed. The plum ice cream and chocolate brownie was the perfect pairing and I'd 100% recommend this combo. Oh and I had a pomegranate drink which was also perfect with my dessert. Am drooling just thinking about it actually!

We got off the ferry and came in the wharf for clean bathrooms, a map and hokey Pokey ice cream. There were places to sit. This is where we cued up to take the ferry back to the CBD.

Great location on the Devonport wharf with great views of AUCKLAND Harbor. Drinks were good don't eat but it looked appetizing. Easy ride on the ferry from downtown to check this place and the quaint seaside town of Devonport out.

Great food, friendly staff. Accommodating for all sorts of dietary restrictions. Enjoyed the ceviche, half size fattoush salad and Baklave Location location location. Best kept Sunset secret - city skyline view. Covered open air

Bought to you by the same outfit responsible for Auckland's arguably lamest cafe chain Mozaik (essentially on the same level as Coffee club), Devon on the Wharf is all location with no substance. Terrible service and to cap it off, you'd think a macchiato would be easy to get right... Not here...No clue. Avoid.

Our first time visit in the first week of opening. Great menu and really interesting flavours. The location on the Wharf adds much. Thoroughly enjoyed my lunch.

Great location with a little beach next door with sunset views. We had the sticky pork belly, cauliflower fritters, and ceviche. I'd skip the ceviche next time (too many ingredients, not enough actual seafood) but the others were delicious. Service was fine. Overall, I'd come back for the location and ambiance but nothing to rave about on the menu here.

Why doesn't a new place get EFTPOS machines with paywave? It's not 1990 anymore. I had high hopes when I saw all the different coffee beans on display but the long black I received tasted like road tar. Seriously disappointed.

This was my first time in NZ so I wanted to try some local wine. Our waitress suggested a bottle of red from Waiheke which my friend and I enjoyed. Although I can't remember the name of it anymore. To compliment the wine, we ordered the cheese platter. My suggestion is don't order it. Just don't. The crackers were all stale even the homemade one. I was extremely disappointed. We initially walked in to get away from the rain and to start our happy hour. My mistake of not checking yelp before entering. Service was slow. Pretty location in this cute little town and right next to the ferry stop for us to hop back on the Auckland. I prob will not come back here for drinks and will go to The Esplande Hotel instead.

The whole meal was fantastic! We ate there last night after walking all over town. The service was friendly and helpful. The wine steward described the two wines I was considering perfectly and recommended the Rua Pinot paired with Lamb Two Ways. This was rack of lamb and pulled lamb with middle eastern spices- really yummy. We also had fried calamari which they prepared gluten free for me. The other small plate was mushrooms with Zatar. Also very good. We shared all these and my hubby had a Pitchfork Syrah which he was very impressed by. Coming from Northern California we know good wine. All positive!

I've only had their coffee but it was spectacular. Located in the Devonport ferry building, it offers the perfect excuse for settling your seasick tummy, straight off the boat and of course, that daily coffee fix for those of us who can't function in the mornings. My only downer is that I wasn't told where the seating or menus were.

My husband and I regularly pop down to Devon on the Wharf for a drink and nibbles. The wine selection is good (we love the glassware they use), and the location, view and decor lovely. A lot of the meals we've tried have been nice. Reading the other reviews, I can make no comment about the coffee as we haven't had it here. My only criticism would be that the service could be more consistent. While several of the staff are lovely and familiar, the service experience is not consistent across the board. No-one has been terrible, but against the background of other service in the area, it's not great.