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The best bluff oysters in Auckland
Start with Onslow in Auckland Central for bluff oysters while in season, Soul Bar & Bistro in Viaduct Harbour for bluff oysters while in season and Sanford & Sons Fishmonger in Wynyard Quarter for oysters to take home. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.
- OnslowAuckland Central
Get: Bluff oysters while in season
Listed among Auckland venues serving Bluff oysters in March 2025; check current stock.
- Soul Bar & BistroViaduct Harbour · Bluff oysters
Get: Bluff oysters while in season
Expected to stock oysters through the season, per The Denizen.
- Sanford & Sons FishmongerWynyard Quarter
Get: Oysters to take home
The Auckland Fish Market's fishmonger, listed for Bluff oysters.
- Billy PotWynyard Quarter (Auckland Fish Market) · Bluff oysters
Get: Fresh oysters, mussel hotpot, chowder
Serves fresh oysters alongside chowders at the fish market.
- Jervois Steak HousePonsonby · Bluff oysters
Get: Freshly shucked Bluff oysters with lemon
Serves oysters at certain times of year (2018 listing; recheck).
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Where is the best bluff oysters in Auckland?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Onslow (Auckland Central), Soul Bar & Bistro (Viaduct Harbour) and Sanford & Sons Fishmonger (Wynyard Quarter). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Onslow, get bluff oysters while in season. At Soul Bar & Bistro, get bluff oysters while in season. At Sanford & Sons Fishmonger, get oysters to take home. At Billy Pot, get fresh oysters, mussel hotpot, chowder.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Auckland: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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