Azzuro Mission Bay

About Azzuro Mission Bay

Azzuro Mission Bay is a beachfront bar and restaurant at 97 Tamaki Drive, right across from the sand with views of Rangitoto. The menu focuses on fresh, European-inspired food — oysters, wood-fired pizzas, house-made pasta, seafood platters and grilled mains — paired with a large cocktail and mocktail list, a collection of German and local cold tap beers, and an extensive wine list.

Whether it's a lazy afternoon or a lively night out, Azzuro is set up as a go-to spot to catch up with friends by the water, with an everyday happy hour running from 2pm to 5pm. The kitchen caters to dietary requirements on request, with gluten-free and vegan options available, and a dedicated kids menu covers the basics for younger diners.

Azzuro is open seven days a week from 11am until late, with online ordering, table bookings and gift vouchers all available directly through the website.

Azzuro Mission Bay: Beachfront European Dining with Rangitoto Views

Right across from the sand on Tamaki Drive, Azzuro Mission Bay has made the most of its beachfront position, offering unbeatable views of Rangitoto alongside a menu of fresh, European-inspired food. It's the kind of spot built for both a lazy afternoon and a lively night out, with the same relaxed, friendly energy either way.

From the Raw Bar to the Wood-Fired Oven

The menu opens with freshly shucked and beer-battered oysters, alongside entrées like Chargrilled Octopus with chorizo butter and romesco, and a Beef Tartare finished with pickled blueberry and tomato vodka emulsion. Pizzas run from a Classic Margarita to a Bolognese pizza topped with chorizo and pancetta, while the pasta and risotto list includes a Creamy Mushroom Truffle Spaghetti and a Winter Forest Risotto with peas and mushrooms.

Mains, Platters and Sharing

For something more substantial, Azzuro's mains include Overnight Cooked Beef Short Ribs, Pan-Fried Market Fish with a pea beurre blanc, and a Sirloin 300g served with seared king prawns and truffle creamy mash. The platters are built for sharing — a Seafood Platter loaded with oysters, mussels, calamari, tiger prawns and fish bites, a Meat Selection Platter combining sirloin, braised short ribs and herb-marinated chicken, and simpler options like a Pork Ribs Platter finished with bourbon cola sauce.

Drinks and Happy Hour

Azzuro pours a large collection of German and local cold tap beers alongside an extensive wine list, but the cocktail programme is a genuine feature — from an Espresso Martini and classic Negroni through to a Mango Inferno with tequila, lime and fresh chilli, and a range of spritzes including Aperol, Campari and Hugo. Non-drinkers are covered with mocktails like the Virgin Passionfruit Colada and Virgin Strawberry Mojito. Every day from 2pm to 5pm, Azzuro runs a happy hour across its cocktail and mocktail list.

Sweet Endings and Families

Desserts include a Tiramisu made with Baileys and Amaretto, an Affogato, and a Chocolate Brownie with vanilla ice cream, alongside a Cheese and Charcuterie Board for sharing. Families are catered for too, with a kids menu covering Fish Bites, a mini Cheese Burger, Chicken Fingers and a Cheesy Pizza.

Visiting

Azzuro Mission Bay is open seven days a week, from 11am until late, at 97 Tamaki Drive. The kitchen prioritises guest safety and satisfaction, with gluten-free and vegan options available on request — just let staff know of any allergies or dietary restrictions when ordering. Bookings, online ordering and gift vouchers are all available directly through the website.

Signature items

• Seafood Platter
• Overnight Cooked Beef Short Ribs
• Chargrilled Octopus
• Freshly Shucked Oysters
• Sirloin 300g with Seared King Prawns
• Tiramisu

Menu

Mains

• Overnight Cooked Beef Short Ribs — Carrot mousse, pan fried baby carrots, jus.
• Pan-Fried Market Fish — Citrusy fennel, white bean purée, pea beurre blanc.
• Sirloin 300g — Seared king prawns, truffle creamy mash, jus.
• Steamed Mussels — Chermoula sauce, baguette, fries.
• Roasted Lamb Rack — Beetroot purée, charred onion, hazelnut crumb, jus.

Pizzas

• Classic Margarita — Basil, EVOO.
• Prawn Pizza — Creamy pesto, zucchini, lemon.
• Bolognese Pizza — Bolognese sauce, chorizo, pancetta, caramelized onion.
• Truffle Mushroom Pizza — Creamy truffle mushroom sauce, sliced mushroom, shaved parmesan.
• Marinated Chicken Pizza — Hot vodka sauce, red onion, cherry tomato.

Salads

• Roasted Beetroot Salad — Whipped feta, pistachios, raspberry vinaigrette.
• Rock Melon Salad — Feta, balsamic vinaigrette, sliced almonds, strawberry. Chicken or prawns can be added.
• Caesar Salad — Dressing, soft-boiled egg, croutons, bacon, sundried tomato.

Oysters

• Freshly Shucked Oysters — Sold per piece, half dozen or dozen.
• Beer-Battered Oysters — Sold by the half dozen or dozen.

Desserts

• Tiramisu — Made with Baileys and Amaretto.
• Affogato — Classic affogato.
• Raspberry Panna Cotta — House panna cotta.
• Chocolate Brownie — Nuts, vanilla ice cream.

EntréEs

• Artisan Bread Selection — Served with whipped compound butters.
• Chargrilled Octopus — Chorizo butter, white bean purée, romesco, fennel salad.
• Beef Tartare — Pickled blueberry, tomato vodka emulsion, crisps.
• Fried Calamari — Spicy arrabbiata sauce, parsley.
• Crispy Brussels Sprouts — With bacon cream.

Platters

• Grilled Chicken Platter — Fries, salad and creamy mushroom sauce.
• Slow Cooked Beef Brisket Platter — Sourdough, mascarpone, fries.
• Meat Selection Platter — Sirloin, braised short ribs, herb-marinated chicken, jus selection, seasonal greens, fries.
• Pork Ribs Platter — Fries, salad and bourbon cola sauce.
• Seafood Platter — Oysters, steamed mussels, calamari, tiger prawns, fish bites, fries, lemon caper sauce, tartare sauce.

Cocktails

• Azzuro Fizz — Coconut, lychee, pineapple, lemon and soda.
• Lychee Spritz — Lychee liqueur, lime and fresh mint, topped with sparkling prosecco and a splash of soda.
• Watermelon Cosmo — Vodka, watermelon, mint and cranberry.
• Passionfruit Pina — Coconut, Malibu, pineapple, passionfruit and lime.
• Elderflower Gin Sour — Hayman gin, elderflower, egg white, lime and strawberry.
• Whiskey Sour — Monkey Shoulder whiskey, egg white, citrus.
• Mango Inferno — Tequila, lime, mango and fresh chilli.
• Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned — Woodford Reserve bourbon, muddled sugar cube and bitters, orange peel, maraschino cherry.
• Hugo Spritz — Elderflower liqueur, prosecco, soda and mint.
• Campari Spritz — Campari, prosecco and soda.
• Aperol Spritz — Aperol, prosecco, soda and orange.
• Limoncello Spritz — Limoncello, prosecco and soda.
• Espresso Martini — Vodka, Kahlua, espresso and simple syrup.
• Dark & Stormy — Kraken rum, lime, ginger beer and bitters.
• Long Island Ice Tea — Vodka, gin, rum, tequila, Cointreau, lime and Coca-Cola.
• Negroni — Gin, Campari and vermouth.
• Classic Margarita — Tequila, Cointreau, lime and simple syrup.

Kids Menu

• Fish Bites — Crispy fish bites served with tartare sauce for dipping.
• Cheese Burger — Mini cheese burger served with fries.
• Chicken Fingers — Crunchy chicken fingers served with a choice of dipping sauce.
• Cheesy Pizza — A classic cheese pizza topped with tomato sauce and gooey cheese.

Mocktails

• Azzuro Punch — Zesty lemon and vibrant blue curaçao style flavours, soda.
• Virgin Strawberry Mojito — Strawberry, lime, mint and soda.
• Virgin Mango Mojito — Mango, lime, mint and soda.
• Virgin Passionfruit Mojito — Passionfruit, lime, mint and soda.
• Virgin Passionfruit Colada — Passionfruit, pineapple, lime, coconut cream.

Sides & Sauces

• Shoestring Fries — Served with sriracha mayo.
• Mesclun Salad — With raspberry vinaigrette.
• Triple Cooked Potatoes — With paprika sour cream.
• Kumara Fries — With garlic aioli.
• Red Wine Jus — Sauce option.
• Creamy Mushroom Sauce — Sauce option.
• Peppercorn Jus — Sauce option.
• Béarnaise — Sauce option.

Pasta & Risotto

• Bolognese — Tomato base sauce, parsley, basil, rigatoni.
• Creamy Mushroom Truffle Spaghetti — Sautéed mushroom, Grana Padano, spaghetti.
• Spiced Creamy Inferno Chicken Rigatoni — Marinated chicken, cherry tomato, basil, Parmigiano, rigatoni.
• Winter Forest Risotto — Peas, mushrooms, Grana Padano.

Cheese & Charcuterie

• Cheese and Charcuterie Board — Nuts, crackers, quince paste, dry fruits, grapes, sun-dried tomatoes, olives.

Frequently asked questions

What are Azzuro Mission Bay's opening hours?

11am until late, seven days a week.

Where is Azzuro Mission Bay located?

97 Tamaki Drive, Mission Bay, Auckland.

Is there a happy hour?

Yes, every day from 2pm to 5pm, across the cocktail and mocktail list.

Does Azzuro have gluten-free or vegan options?

Yes, available on request — let staff know of any dietary requirements.

Does Azzuro have a kids menu?

Yes, including fish bites, a mini cheese burger, chicken fingers and a cheesy pizza.

What's good for sharing at Azzuro?

The Seafood Platter and the Meat Selection Platter are both built for sharing.

Can I book a table or order online?

Yes, bookings, online ordering and gift vouchers are all available through the website.

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