Auckland City Seafood

Live Fish New Zealand is the only type of Chinese alfresco seafood dining experience available in this country. Located down by the Auckland Fish Market, the Live Fish shop let customers either choose their own live seafood to take home or come lunchtime customers can choose to let the Live Fish chefs cook for them. So, if you are in search of a true seafood experience then look no further than Live Fish New Zealand, you will not be disappointed.

You can find Live Fish on: Jellicoe Road, Freemans Bay, Auckland.

If you are looking for a seafood dining experience with a view, then head up to Observatory, located in the Sky Tower.  Observatory offers a brasserie-style buffet specializing in the freshest New Zealand seafood, combined with spectacular views of Auckland City. Observatory is the perfect destination for social groups or for couples wanting a relaxing evening.

The Observatory and the Sky Tower are located on: The corner of Victoria and Federal Streets.

Overlooking the gorgeous Viaduct Harbour, the Harbourside Seafood Bar and Grill is a seafood experience not to be missed. Using only the freshest seafood New Zealand has to offer, the Harbourside specialises in infusing their seafood dishes with flavours from the Pacific, the East, America and Europe.

You can find the Harbourside Seafood Bar and Grill at: 99 Quay Street, Auckland City Centre, Auckland.

Kermadec aims to not only provide the freshest of seafood but to deliver a uniquely New Zealand dining experience. With a restaurant, brasserie & bar, tasting room, Trench late night club, two private dining rooms and a private function area, Kermadec is able to cater for any occasion or requirement.

You can find Kermadec at: The corner of Lower Hobson and Quay Streets, Auckland City Centre, Auckland. 

One of the city’s best kept secrets is this sophisticated but smart-casual restaurant where seafood is the speciality. The atmosphere is welcoming, the view of the marina a delight, and as the evening folds into the night the lighting becomes muted and the room even more intimate. Sails is a treat for the palate and the soul.

You can find Sails at: The Westhaven Marina, Westhaven Drive, Auckland. 

Considered to be one of the best seafood restaurants in Auckland and situated on the beautiful Waitamata Harbour, Hammerheads Seafood Restaurant is not to be missed. While Hammerheads' chefs are skilled in preparing a wide range of lamb, beef, game and poultry dishes, their specialty is New Zealand seafood. This is a restaurant doesn’t disappoint.

You can find Hammerheads' at: 19 Tamaki Drive, Okahu Bay, Auckland.

Grand Harbour is considered to be one of Auckland’s premier sources for Chinese fine dining. Specialising in authentic Chinese duck and seafood dishes, Grand Harbour strives to be the most authentic Hong-Kong/Chinese style restaurant in Auckland. Grand Harbour also offers Yum Cha with over 70 different varieties of Dim Sum available.

Specialising in Chinese and seafood cuisine, the Mandarin Seafood Restaurant is conveniently located on Hobson Street.  This restaurant is highly recommended if you are in search of a high quality but reasonably priced Chinese inspired seafood restaurant in the heart of the city.

You can find the Mandarin Seafood Restaurant at: 47 Hobson Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland.

There is no better place to enjoy seafood than right on the waterfront. The Portside Bar and Brassiere has the best view of the Viaduct Harbour and has an extensive menu with more than just seafood. The Portside is a must visit if you enjoy your meal with a view.

You can find the Portside Bar and Brasserie at: 135 Halsey Street, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland.

Squid Row is a surf-themed gastro bar specialising in affordable seafood cuisine. The surroundings are beach-themed but upmarket, modern and funky. The atmosphere, relaxed and the food, excellent. This restaurant is ideal if you are looking for affordable seafood restaurant with a bit of spunk.

You can find Squid Row at: 244 Symonds Street, Auckland City Centre, Auckland

Soul is in the heart of Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour. It is a hugely popular bar and bistro with views out across the water that take in America’s Cup boats, super yachts, water taxis and even fishing boats. The bistro prides itself on its use of the finest, freshest local ingredients and, as may be expected from its location, Soul has an emphasis on seafood.

You can find Soul Bar and Bistro in the: Viaduct Harbour, Auckland City Centre, Auckland.