KIA ORA, BACK OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK ! CHECK BELOW FOR TIMES.. NO BOOKINGS NO FUSS, JUST GREAT FOOD AND BETTER TIMES.

LARGER GROUPS OF 4 OR MORE ARE SUBJECT TO A ONE BILL POLICY.

There's an energy and passion about Depot. Not overly precious or pretentious — just fast, fun and fresh.

Most of the cooking is over charcoal or hard wood so there's a real succulence to the flavours. Order a selection of small plates and pass them round.

There's an energy and passion about Depot. Not overly precious or pretentious — just fast, fun and fresh.

Most of the cooking is over charcoal or hard wood so there's a real succulence to the flavours. Order a selection of small plates and pass them round.

There's an energy and passion about Depot. Not overly precious or pretentious — just fast, fun and fresh.

Most of the cooking is over charcoal or hard wood so there's a real succulence to the flavours. Order a selection of small plates and pass them round.

About Depot

The perfect place to drop in and refuel. It’s chef Al Brown’s place and reflects perfectly his attitude towards food: in season, beautifully cooked, to be enjoyed with friends.

Order a selection of small plates and pass them round. Try the freshly shucked oysters. Then there’s the wine list – small, but perfectly formed, with many of Al’s top picks. Park yourself up.

Our Menu

** Subject to availability **

/ Breakfast

FROM 7 AM - 11 AM

Bacon & Egg Doona w/rocket-fuel sauce.
15
Beignets w/passion fruit curd
12
Homemade Muesli w/stewed fruit and yoghurt
12

/ The Raw Bar

OYSTERS

ALL OF OUR OYSTERS & CLAMS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY DUE TO THE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND SEASONS.

*‘Qyster’ (Pacific) sweet, plump, briny finish -Kerikeri
7.5
*Te Matuku (Pacific) sweet, super briny, creamy finish - Waiheke
5.50
*Te Kouma (Pacific) sweet, super briny, creamy finish – Coromandel
5.50
*Mahurangi oysters (pacific) crisp, briny, sweet finish – Mahurangi
6
Orongo Bay (Pacific) plump, briny and creamy finish - Russell
6
Marlborough Oysters (Pacific) crisp, briny, creamy finish -Marlborough
7

CLAMS

*‘Cloudy Bay’ Tuatua – sweet with a briny finish – Marlborough
5
*Diamond Shell - salty with a clean ocean finish -Marlborough
4
*Wood-fired ‘Cloudy Bay’ Tuatua w/ ‘Salash’ chorizo butter
32

SASHIMI

*Trevally w/ soy syrup, wasabi peas, kewpie mayo & basil
25

/ Charcuterie

Depot’s wild rabbit rillette, pig’s head croquettes, ‘Waikanae’ wild pork salami, ‘Salash’ chorizo, ‘Cazador’ game & pistachio salami & pork coppa. Served w/ cherry relish, ‘Daily Bread’ seeded sourdough crostini and egg mayo
40

/ Small Share

Snapper sliders w/ pickled lemon mayo & watercress
24
Shaved Lamb Tongue w/ leek mayo, chilli & mint
21
Falafel w/ tomato kasundi, castle point feta labneh & sunflower seeds
20
Grilled Asparagus, Nduja Dressing, Ricotta, Almond
24
Charred eggplant, pinenut tahini, ‘Good Joe’ coffee syrup
23
Spiced kahawai w/ pickled red capsicum, babaganoush
28
Braised Leek Flatbread, Pickled Fennel, Beurre Blanc
22
Fergus’ bone marrow – wood roasted w/ parsley & shallot salad
29

/ Bigger Share

Braised ‘Silere’ lamb shoulder w/ courgette pickles & smoked yogurt
48
Wood roasted lemon sole w/ brown butter, capers & lemon
46
Skirt steak w/ tobacco onions, iceberg wedge & habanero mustard
38
Crisp ‘Freedom Farms’ pork hock w/ apple & horseradish salsa verde
45
Wood roasted half chicken w/ grilled radicchio salad, ‘Zany Zeus’ yoghurt
45

/ On the side

Potato skins w/ manchego, truffle oil
15
Heirloom tomatoes, salsa verde, macadamia romesco
18
Baby Cos w/ ranch dressing, sunflower seeds
14
Cucumber salad, avocado dressing, sumac pickled onions
18

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  • Getting a table

    Depot has gone back to its roots, and will only be doing walk ins, catch you soon ! – Depot Team

    Celebrating? Sorry you can't bring in your own cakes but fear not, we can stick a candle in most things, so give us a heads up!