Eat · Central Auckland: Sky Tower and Queen Street
Depot Eatery
A CBD share-plates restaurant on Federal Street from a well-known New Zealand chef: oysters, small plates and a raw bar. Good for an easy CBD dinner near the Sky Tower without a long walk.
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Key facts
- Price
- NZ$30-55 per person
- m
- Hours
- unknown
- Walk in
- 17:30–19:00
- easiest window
- Seating
- mixed
- booking: unknown
- 28″ bags
- Painful
- Central Auckland: Sky Tower and Queen Street
- Getting there
- Federal Street, CBD
- 3 min walk
- Central location near the Sky Tower
- Raw bar walk-in option
- Well-regarded chef
- Tables and stools
- Walk-in window: 17:30–19:00
- Queue risk: 20:00–21:30
- Menu with prices on Voykit
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Map & directions
Directions
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Plan
When you can walk in, what to order, how to pay
Walk-in windows
17:30–19:00: high20:00–21:30: risky
A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.
Paying and dietary fit
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| Need | Fit | What works here |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetarian | ask each time | Ask staff to confirm no meat stock or lard in the base. |
| Vegan | ask each time | Dairy and egg are common even in vegetarian dishes; ask about both. |
| Halal | ask each time | Not certified; ask about pork and alcohol in the specific dish. |
| Gluten-free | ask each time | Not confirmed; ask about wheat-based sauces, breading and noodles. |
“Ask” means possible with care; Voykit has not tested cross-contact. Allergies: carry a written card in the local language.
Who it suits, booking, closures
goodWho it suits — CBD visitors wanting an easy walk from a hotel, couples and small groups.
- Dress code
- smart_casual
| When | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly or holiday closures | check before you go | Check for a weekly closing day. |
On the ground
Facts
- Reservations
- unknown — Recommended for dinner; the raw bar counter is more often walk-in friendly.
- Capabilities
- food
- Getting there
- Federal Street, CBD · ~3 min walk
Cons
- Busy with the CBD after-work crowd early evening.
- Share plates can get pricey if over-ordered.
Ordering helpDish glossary · Price check · Dietary phrases · Hygiene
Dish glossary
| On the menu | What it is | Order it how |
|---|---|---|
| — | — |
Price check
Dietary: what to say
| Need | Say or show | Reality here |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetarian / allergies | Ask staff directly. | Ask staff about vegetarian share plates; the menu leans seafood and meat. |
Hygiene notes
- Well-known central kitchen; no specific concerns reported.
Deep dive
Questions, nearby food and sources
Questions and answers
Is it close to the Sky Tower?
Yes, a short walk on Federal Street.
Do I need to book?
Recommended for dinner; the raw bar counter is a good walk-in fallback.
Answers come from Voykit editors, not from other travellers.
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Nearby
Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.
- Sleep areaCentral Auckland (CBD)70 m · 1 min walk
- ClusterCentral Auckland: Sky Tower and Queen Streetnearest point: Albert Park bandstand shade180 m · 3 min walk
- ClusterBritomart and the Ferry Buildingnearest point: Takutai Square seating400 m · 6 min walk
- ClusterViaduct Harbour and Wynyard Quarternearest point: Silo Park lawn720 m · 12 min walk
- ClusterPonsonby Road1.6 km · 26 min walk
- Sleep areaPonsonby1.8 km · 30 min walk
Used as a seated rest node in Auckland in 4 days.
Sources
- secondaryWikivoyage — Auckland (eat)