Auckland Fish Market

About Auckland Fish Market

On the Wynyard Quarter waterfront stands the rebooted Auckland Fish Market, the original started by Albert Sanford in 1904 and the beating heart of New Zealand seafood for well over a century. Now rebuilt and reenergised, it is a temple to the senses filled with passionate fishmongers and chefs, an international standard with a local focus. With hundreds of fish species and dishes on offer, curiosity is rewarded.

Inside, a row of eateries covers nearly every craving: authentic Vietnamese at Chào, modern Asian fusion with hawker-market energy at Bang Bang Kitchen, lobster butter buns at Lobster & Tap, Japanese fare at OJI Sushi, and open-fire grilled seafood at The Fishmarket Grill. The Store pours Allpress coffee from 7am with sandwiches, salads and the market's own gelato, while The Wreck stocks craft beers, NZ wine and hard sodas with weekday happy hour from 4pm to 6pm. Billy Pot keeps it simple with fresh oysters, mussel hotpots and chowders, and Sanford and Sons operates as the fishmonger, making fresh fish and seafood convenient and accessible to everyone.

The market is managed and stocked by Sanford, who prioritise sustainability and longevity in the way they fish. The weekday seafood auction lets buyers view products from 5 to 6am with bidding from 6am. Free wifi is available, the car park on the corner of Madden and Daldy Streets offers two hours free parking when registered at the pay station, and several buses including City Link, the 20 and the 75 stop metres from the Jellicoe Street entry. The market closes on Christmas Day.

Auckland Fish Market: Wynyard Quarter's Century-Old Waterfront Seafood Destination

Few places in New Zealand can claim more than a century of seafood heritage, but the Auckland Fish Market can. Started by Albert Sanford in 1904, the market has been the beating heart of New Zealand seafood for well over 100 years. Today, rebooted, reenergised and rebuilt on the Auckland waterfront at 22 Jellicoe Street in Wynyard Quarter, it is a temple to the senses filled with some of the most passionate fishmongers and chefs the New Zealand food scene has to offer.

The market is managed and stocked by Sanford, which prioritises sustainability and longevity in the way it fishes. The philosophy is simple: respect the ocean, care for the ocean, share the ocean. That ethos flows through everything on site, from the hundreds of fish species and dishes on offer to the way seafood is sourced and served. With so much variety under one roof, curiosity is rewarded — an international standard with a local focus.

A World of Eateries Under One Roof

The market brings together a standout lineup of eateries covering just about every craving:

• **Chào** — authentic Vietnamese that goes beyond the typical canteen experience: pho, banh mi, rice paper rolls, bun cha and more.
• **Bang Bang Kitchen** — vibrant modern Asian fusion with bold, punchy flavours; think Singapore hawker markets, Peking duck, lobster fried rice and bountiful dim sum baskets.
• **OJI Sushi** — from the masterminds behind Azabu and Ebisu, fast fuel not fast food: sushi rolled fresh daily, sashimi, sandos, donburi bowls and salads.
• **Lobster & Tap** — a shack completely dedicated to premium Canadian wild-caught lobster in a buttered bun.
• **Billy Pot** — simple dishes that let world-class ingredients shine: fabulous fresh oysters, mussel hotpots, chowders and burgers.
• **The Fishmarket Grill** — an open-fire grill bringing flavours to life before your eyes, from tasty snacks to shareable grilled bites.
• **The Fish Market Deli** — traditional deli-style seafood from all over the world, made with beautiful New Zealand kai moana.
• **Market Galley** — the market's kitchen, turning the choicest produce into fresh, flavoursome fare for the whole family.
• **The Store** — open from 7am daily for Allpress coffee, sweet and savoury snacks, sandwiches, salads and the market's own gelato.
• **The Wreck** — craft beers, NZ wine, liquor and hard sodas, with happy hour from 4-6pm on weekdays.

Fresh Off the Boat — and Onto Your Table

This is a working seafood destination, not just a food hall. Sanford and Sons exists to make eating fresh fish and seafood convenient and accessible to everyone, with the fishmonger trading Monday to Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday to Sunday 8am-6pm. A Sanford and Sons frozen wholesale counter runs every day from 7am-4pm.

Early risers get a genuine behind-the-scenes treat: the Auckland Fish Market Auction runs Monday to Friday, with products available to view from 5-6am and bidding starting at 6am — a rare glimpse of where New Zealand's seafood begins its journey.

Planning Your Visit

Most eateries — Chào, Bang Bang Kitchen, Billy Pot, Market Galley, The Wreck and Lobster and Tap — trade 11am-5pm Monday to Wednesday and Sunday, extending to 7pm Thursday to Saturday. OJI Sushi runs 10am-4pm daily and The Store opens at 7am. The market is closed Christmas Day, and hours may change due to staff and stock shortages, so it pays to check ahead.

Getting there is easy. Several buses, including City Link, the 20 and the 75, stop metres from the main Jellicoe Street entry. Driving? The car park on the corner of Madden and Daldy Streets gives customers 2 hours of free parking when registered at a pay station, then $4 per hour — pay stations sit at the base of both stair sets and pay wave is available. Free WiFi is on offer throughout, and accessible parking is located close to the courtyard entry, with accessible bathrooms in the courtyard and the foyer off Jellicoe Street.

For venue or table bookings, lost property and general enquiries, contact the team at [email protected].

Whether you come for a buttered lobster bun, a dawn auction, fresh oysters or a bag of fish straight from the fishmonger, the Auckland Fish Market delivers a waterfront experience steeped in more than a century of New Zealand seafood history.

Signature items

• Lobster Butter Bun
• Pho
• Fresh Oysters
• Lobster Fried Rice
• Sushi & Sashimi
• Mussel Hotpot

Menu

ChàO

• Pho — Vietnamese noodle soup favourite
• Banh Mi — Classic Vietnamese baguette
• Rice Paper Rolls — Fresh Vietnamese rolls
• Bun Cha — Hanoi-style noodle dish

Billy Pot

• Fresh Oysters — Fabulous fresh, simply served
• Mussel Hotpot — Classic New Zealand mussels
• Chowder — Creamy seafood chowder
• Burgers — Classic market burgers

OJI Sushi

• Fresh Sushi — Rolled fresh daily
• Sashimi — Fresh Japanese sashimi
• Sandos — Japanese-style sandwiches
• Donburi Bowls — Rice bowls for a quick bite
• Salads — Fresh Japanese salads

The Store

• Allpress Coffee — Served daily from 7am
• Sandwiches — Made fresh for a quick bite
• Salads — Savoury counter salads
• Gelato — The market's own gelato
• Sweet & Savoury Snacks — Baked treats and snacks

The Wreck

• Craft Beers — Rotating craft pours
• NZ Wine — New Zealand wine list
• Hard Sodas — Spirited soda options

Lobster & Tap

• Lobster Butter Bun — Premium Canadian wild-caught lobster in a buttered bun

Market Galley

• Eastern & Western Favourites — The market's kitchen turning choicest produce into fresh, flavoursome family fare

Sanford And Sons

• Fresh Fish & Seafood — Fishmonger counter, fresh daily
• Frozen Wholesale — Frozen seafood, open 7am to 4pm daily

Bang Bang Kitchen

• Peking Duck — Modern Asian fusion signature
• Lobster Fried Rice — Bold, punchy wok classic
• Dim Sum Baskets — Bountiful steamed baskets

The Fish Market Deli

• Deli-Style Seafood — Traditional deli seafood from around the world using NZ kai moana

The Fishmarket Grill

• Open-Fire Grilled Seafood — Grilled over fire before your eyes
• Grilled Share Bites — Everything from snacks to shareable grilled plates

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Auckland Fish Market located?

At 22 Jellicoe Street, Wynyard Quarter, Auckland 1010, on the Auckland waterfront. For venue or table bookings, lost property and enquiries, email [email protected].

What are the Auckland Fish Market's opening hours?

The Store opens 7am-4pm daily and OJI Sushi 10am-4pm daily. Most eateries (Chào, Bang Bang Kitchen, Billy Pot, Market Galley, The Wreck, Lobster and Tap) run 11am-5pm Mon-Wed and Sun, and 11am-7pm Thu-Sat. Sanford and Sons fishmonger trades 8am-5pm Mon-Thu and 8am-6pm Fri-Sun. Closed Christmas Day.

Is there parking at the Auckland Fish Market?

Yes. The car park is on the corner of Madden and Daldy Streets in Wynyard Quarter. Customers get 2 hours free when registered at a pay station, then $4 per hour. Pay stations are at the base of both stair sets and pay wave is available.

Can I buy fresh seafood to take home?

Yes. Sanford and Sons fishmonger sells fresh fish and seafood (8am-5pm Mon-Thu, 8am-6pm Fri-Sun), and Sanford and Sons frozen wholesale operates 7am-4pm daily.

What is the Auckland Fish Market auction?

A weekday seafood auction held Monday to Friday. Products can be viewed from 5-6am and bidding starts at 6am.

How do I get to the market by public transport?

Several buses stop metres from the main Jellicoe Street entry, including City Link, the 20 and the 75.

Is the market accessible and family-friendly?

Yes. There is accessible parking close to the courtyard entry and accessible bathrooms in the courtyard and the foyer off Jellicoe Street. Market Galley serves fresh, flavoursome fare for the whole family, and free WiFi is available on site.

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