Great place to visit. Some great looking fish stalls and some just ok looking stalls. We stopped…read moreand looked at everyone and looked to see what they were cooking and selling most of. We did manage to pick a great one. Loved the aspect of picking out your fish at a Fishmonger and taking it over to a cooking stall that works with the Fishmonger. Saw lots of tables with huge grilled fish...we were jealous! We picked Sanford's and were not disappointed. We shared a grilled lobster tail and some grilled prawns. The lobster was served with a small tasty salad and perfectly cooked chips. Wish we had more time to spend in Auckland because this would be on our list to get back to. Highly recommend.

Had a great lunch at the Auckland fish market recently - my husband and I stopped by on a whim and…read moregrabbed a variety of items. Luckily, it was an off peak time so we were able to grab a seat, but I can see it being chaotic during the main lunch rush. There aren't too many stalls, a couple where you can get fish prepared fresh, one that seemed a bit more grab-and-go. And then one to get raw fish to go and cook at home. We both really liked the skate and fries dish. It was delicious and we had never had skate prepared like that!

PGs is good for fresh fish - cooked to order. Generally either snapper or terakihi are available…read more While it is good you are paying for the quality - so if you want a cheaper option they have ready prepared battered or crumbed fish. PGs also do the usual shellfish - oyster scallops and mussels if you fancy that

There was nary a finer summer activity than eating fish 'n chips beachside with heaps of tomato…read moresauce (Watties, of course). And the great thing about PG's is that it's an easy 5-10min walk from Milford Beach - no soggy chips here! PG's is our local fish 'n chippery. It's not the best but it's definitely not the worst either. They have a good selection of fish - we normally choose tarakihi - and the pieces are HUGE. The batter can sometimes be a little heavy but I normally pull half of it off anyway. 1 scoop of chips is enough for two - unless you're extra hungry!

Amazing Fish, Love the seafood at the place and the service is absolutely amazing. Everyone who…read moreworks there are way too nice to all their customers. The atmosphere inside the store are full of delicious fish. I come alot and I enjoy everytime I enter their doors. I highly recommend coming here.

I've never had fish and chips from the Mairangi Bay Fisheries but their selection of fresh fish is…read moreoutstanding. I've always found it to be fresh and reasonably priced. BIG tick from me!

My favorite stop to buy fresh fish, and oysters. Located in the neat village of Birkenhead shops,…read moreis this cute little fish shop that also sells fish and chips to go. Family run business they have just amazing service and always a friendly face to see. The Fisheries have fresh Gurnard, Snapper, Tarakihi, Flounder, John Dory, all caught locally and filleted for your convenience. Fresh Salmon, Oysters, and Scallops lay on display at the street window display, not a need to drive miles away to visit the seafood markets really. You will be impressed by the options, and not let down if your after fresh and tasty.

The freshest fish you can find anywhere and the chips are perfect too. My first choice after…read moreAuckland lockdown!

By far the best fish and chips in the area. Fresh fish, clean oil and yummy chips! Wouldn't go…read moreanywhere else :)

Yes yes yes fish and chips make me want to lick my lips…read more This is where you gotta try if you're in Glenfield or make a trip over and hit up this local hidden gem. The fish is legit and the fried chicken, oh come on guys.... Highly recommend you order the specials and their chips. Oh boy these are good chips. Takeaways and drive to ya local beach near by, definitely worth it. Prices are good and food is scrumptious.

Not sure what's wrong with the people down, but this place is great. I would give them five stars,…read morebut they were out of oysters.

The food was great, the service was lovely and the view is gorgeous! I had the orzo salad and the…read morechicken was cooked to perfection.

I'm a fan of the seafood cookschool. Today was threefold, a tour of the fish market and auction…read morearea, a demonstration of both courses from Stephen and Colin, then through to the kitchen stations where you make it yourself. Heaps of fun, new skills learned, and a pretty fine lunch along with a complimentary glass of wine beforehand. Look out for the half price specials from time to time I suggest you have a good read of the menu as some of the classes are more technical than others. I've also done the duck delicious class. And gift vouchers make ideal presents for foodie friends.

My 2nd time at the Auckland Seafood School and this time a tour was included of the fish market…read morewith some smoked Salmon tastings and a glimpse of Josh Emett and the Prime Minister. A look in the Big Picture Wine room and a brief stint in the Auction freezer was interesting. Chefs Stephen and Colin who looked after us were fantastic, very friendly jovial guys. Their class was informative and easy to follow with a glass of wine in hand included. Then it was our turn in the classroom where we tried our hand at Smashed pea Tortellini, seafood broth and created two great fish dishes. These were definitely something you could recreate at home. Then you get to enjoy the fruits of your labour at a shared dining. This was a Special Winter rate and excellent value for money. I think even worth paying the full $85 price tag. I will absolutely go back again for a further class. You really must go along and attend.

One time I came here with the other guys in my band. We were playing a house party that night and…read morewere in the process of taking the gear around. We stopped in for fish and chips, and sat and ate it outside in the winter sunshine, discussing plans for the night and for life in general. This is as close as I have come in my life to living like the characters in the Sopranos, and I have Grey Lynn Seafood at least partially to thank for this. Also it was pretty nice fish and the chips were good and I'm grateful it wasn't one of the scenes in the Sopranos where someone gets horribly murdered and tossed into the sea. All in all a good experience.

Getting "Wandering Eye" by Fat Freddy's Drop in your head after a trip to this shop is a common…read moreexperience - the New Zealand dub band filmed the video for their hit song at the Grey Lynn Fish & Chip shop. While the décor has been left to slide a bit over the years and the walls are getting darker by the hour, the shop that many call "Fat Freddy's Fish" still has the best selection of fresh fish in the area. They will also crumb it for their fish 'n' chips customers, which is an anomaly in Grey Lynn. Their chips are light and fluffy; definitely not bogged down by being left to sit in oil too long. While their opening hours don't extend far into prime fish 'n' chip buyers' hours, this place is still worth a look.

Yes, Farro is expensive but their array of artisanal products is second to none (ok, so perhaps…read moretheir on par with Sabato). I particularly love their charcuterie and cheese sections complete with tastings and fabulous staff to help you nudge you in the right direction. They also have a wonderful range of cookbooks - our latest purchase was Ottolenghi's vegetable cookbook, 'Plenty' - as well as cooking and baking utensils. Don't miss their fabulous chocolate selection (new Wellington producer, The Wellington Company's salted caramel chocolate is out of this world) and of course the, Harney & Sons teas.

Before you shop here, take 5 minutes to go online and register for their "Friends of Farro" loyalty…read moreprogram. You'll need to register an email address and also the bank card you use regularly (or will use to shop here - unfortunately you can't collect points on cash transactions). If you spend $400 in one calendar month (which is easy enough to do if this is youre regular grocery stop) you will receive a $10 voucher to use. They also give you 50pts for signing up, and 100 bonus pts if you fill in your profile details (name, contact phone number etc.). Any way - enough about the freebies - more about the store. This is one of 3 Farro's I regularly visit. Farro is fantastic for fresh, organic and usually local produce - they have a wide range of fish and meat - with many free range options, and also a huge selection of specialty products that can be hard to find in regular supermarkets. The seasonal produce is usually well priced and can be on par with market place rates. People with food intolerance's will love the ease you can find products - the staff are all very knowledgeable and helpful, and will quickly find anything you can't see on the shelves. They had alot of imported products, but will usually have a local alternative offered as well for the food mile conscious. Farro is a beautiful place that any foodie or kitchen lover will enjoy - I regularly visit just to peruse the shelves of interesting new items to add to my pantry. My latest picks have been some local vanilla bean paste (a stronger flavour than the usual vanilla essence or pods), some kelp noodles (seaweed/raw vege noodles) and spelt flour (I had to buy a rather oversized bag for $14, so will be looking for more recipes to use it up as the dish I bought it for only used 1 tablespoon #facepalm).

There's nothing much more enjoyable than great fish 'n' chips on the beach, but it's not the…read moreeasiest to make that a reality, as a lot of takeaways places just don't seem that fantastic. Had been planning to get to this place for ages with my girlfriend, and we finally got our act together and made our way down for a naughty unhealthy dinner and find a nice spot to enjoy it. I have to say I don't think I've had a better fish 'n' chips experience outside an actual restaurant than we did here. The fish was fresh, and the batter not stodgy and heavy, nice and light, and the healthy dose of chips made for a pant-stretchingly good meal. Definitely glad we decided to try it, and will be back again for sure.

The Takapuna Fish Shop is my go-to fishmonger - there's not many on the shore but I've always found…read morethe fish fresh and the price right. However, after my takeaways tonight, i'm not as sold on their fish and chips. Sure they're cheap and it's conveniently located 5mins walk from a beach but I found their fish to be dry (overcooked?) and the batter stodgy. On the plus side the chips where well salted and crunchy, and the owner is always so lovely - very chippa, with a smile on his dial. Whilst T.F.S will continue to be my fishmonger of choice, with sooo many fish and chips shops to try, I think i'll go elsewhere to indulge in this kiwi classic in the future.