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Monday 7am - 9pm Tuesday 7am - 9pm Wednesday 7am - 9pm Thursday 7am - 9pm Friday 7am - 9pm Saturday 11am - 9:30pm Sunday 11am - 9:30pm

Depot

A fast paced and fresh eatery and oyster bar by Al Brown. Our emphasis is on delicious small plates, with many of the dishes cooked over charcoal or hardwood.
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Depot is a fast paced and fresh eatery and oyster bar by award winning New Zealand chef, writer and TV presenter Al Brown. With a focus on fresh and seasonal New Zealand produce, think delicious turbot sliders, slow cooked crisp pork hocks, roasted whole fish and wood roasted chicken. Sit at the bar or at a table and let our welcoming team look after you. On behalf of all the team at Depot we look forward to seeing you soon.

03/06/2026

Watch Jack bring one of his favourites to life, leeks with grilled kahawai, pickled daikon and miso coconut sauce.

It’s full of texture, flavour and a little Depot magic, but really, it’s all about the leeks.

On the menu as part of DELISH untill 31 July.

Get stuck in.

29/05/2026

Jack’s been in the kitchen, bringing one of his favourite ingredients into the spotlight, the humble leek.

Served with grilled kahawai, pickled daikon and miso coconut sauce, it’s a ittle smoky, a little sharp and most importantly it’s delish.

On the menu now, for a limited time.

Come get it.

25/05/2026

Persimmon season has landed, and we’re not holding back.

Think ricotta salata, loaded with lonzo cream and macadamias.

Go on, treat yourself.

10/05/2026

Hot off the press. Quince cobbler, custard, and a cloud of whipped cream.

On the menu now and worth every bite.

08/05/2026

New month, new cocktails.

Meet Mr. Noir – coffee infused Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Guinness with a little brown sugar reduction.

And Ms. Madam, clarified Maker’s Mark sour, Merlot-Cabernet Franc float.

R18. Drink Responsibly.

06/05/2026

We're stoked that our Snapper Sliders have been nominated for Iconic Auckland Eats Top 100 dishes for 2026.

Here from the very beginning, and still one of our standouts.

Congratulations to all the other nominees, especially our friends here at .akl

05/05/2026

Drop in for quintessential Kiwi kai, pre or post show.

Sliders, freshly shucked oysters, potato skins and skirt steak, all your favourites, done the Depot way.

25/04/2026

Fuel your morning with a coffee and our bacon and egg doona, loaded with rocket-fuel sauce.

Your breakkie is sorted and so is the parking.

Minimum $40 spend while dining required for FREE parking. T&Cs apply.

22/04/2026

To serve is to love - " We should all feel very proud of our hospitality industry. Thirty or forty years ago it would have been acceptable to refer to New Zealand as a culinary wasteland. Fast forward to now, and I doubt there is another country on Earth that has experienced such a food-scene revolution in such a short period of time."

- Al Brown

03/04/2026

Jack’s buffalo fried oysters and mussels on the menu from 4pm as part of Golden Hour.

Come get em’.

02/04/2026

Kia ora!

We are open, Good Friday and Easter.

11am till late!

Surcharge applies.

27/03/2026

Sunday lunch is calling.

Skirt steak, potato skins and baby cos on the side.

What’s not to love?

28/02/2026

"I still remember when I was first served wine in an old classic glass tumbler. It wasn’t in France, Spain or Portugal where this humble vessel has been used to quench the thirst of the working classes in cafeterias and bistros since the 1920s.

It is all about matching the hatch; at Depot – along with the uneven tabletops, the mismatched silver cutlery – serving wine in old-school Duralex Picardie tumblers just feels right!"

Depot: The Biography of a restaurant

-AB

R18. Drink Responsibly.

26/02/2026

The sun’s still shining, so drop in for Golden Hour and enjoy kiwi kai at it’s finest.

Settle in for buffalo fried oysters, Regal King Salmon tartare, and wood-fired green-lip mussels with nori and miso butter, paired with a Golden Margarita with 1800 Silver Tequila. Designed for sharing and easy evenings.

Add our signature Golden Margarita to your snack menu for $19 during Golden Hour.

1800 Silver Tequila, golden kiwifruit, lime, honey and a touch of jalapeño heat. 🍋🌶️

Available from 4-6pm.

1 March to 30 April.

R18. Drink Responsibly.

More information: https://skycityauckland.co.nz/whats-on/content/1352/7150/

23/02/2026

Our summer dishes are too good to miss.

Drop in for our braised lamb necks with smoked yogurt and our heirloom tomatoes with ricotta salata and cashew cream.

No bookings, just walk in.

03/02/2026

Share plates and cookie skillets - what's not to love?

Drop in this Valentine's Day for fresh, in-season seafood and all your usual favourites. Finish with sugar pie or our warm cookie skillet for something sweet to mark the occasion.

No bookings, just walk in ❤️

23/01/2026

After the heavy rainfall across Aotearoa over the past few days, our oyster farms have had to temporarily pause their harvests.

This is a precautionary step taken when weather events impact water salinity, a key factor in the health, flavour, and quality of live oysters.

As a result, oyster availability will be limited over the long weekend based on our most recent harvest.

So, if oysters are on your list, get in quick so you don’t miss out.

Thanks so much for your patience and understanding, sending aroha to the communities impacted by the flooding.

We’ll be shucking again soon.

- Jack & the Depot team

22/01/2026

Summer means its strawb spritz season 🍓 Served best with your Depot faves.

On the menu till the end of Feb.

R18. Drink Responsibly.

28/12/2025

Another big year done and dusted!

A huge thank you for your support - from morning coffees, to sliders to sharing our love for kai, you made 2025 a year to remember.

And of course, a massive shoutout to our team for their mahi, we couldn’t do it without you.

Ka kite anō! See you on the other side!

24/12/2025

Meri Kirihimete 🎄

Appreciate the love and support this year for our Depot whānau and our kai.

Our team is taking a short break, but we can’t wait to get back into it on 27 December from 11am.

Catch you then.

17/12/2025

'I first met Bruce over a decade ago...he shucked half a dozen or so ice-cold samples for immediate consumption. From the moment I slipped down my first Tio Point oyster he had my complete attention.

The last thing I said to him as I ran to catch the plane was, Bruce, one day I’m going to open an oyster bar just for you!

Since we opened in 2011, we have sold approximately 3000 dozen Tio Point oysters a year.'

-AB

13/12/2025

All your Depot favourites!

Every bite is a little adventure for your taste buds.

10/12/2025

We’ll be taking a couple of days off over the Christmas season so take note of our festive hours and come get your Depot fix before we shut shop.

Closed 25 - 26 December, closed New Years Day, and re-opening from 3pm on 2 January.

Catch you all after the break!

28/11/2025

Summer dishes have hit the menu.

Say hello to grilled octopus, braised lamb necks, fresh cucumber salad or heirloom tomatoes with cashew cream.

Address

86 Federal Street
Auckland
1010

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 9pm
Tuesday	7am - 9pm
Wednesday	7am - 9pm
Thursday	7am - 9pm
Friday	7am - 9pm
Saturday	11am - 9:30pm
Sunday	11am - 9:30pm

Website

http://www.eatatdepot.co.nz/

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