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Seafood Restaurants in New Zealand
717 places across 129 cities and towns
Seafood near me
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Seafood restaurants focus on the catch: fresh fish, shellfish and crustaceans grilled, fried, steamed or raw.
Surrounded by ocean, New Zealand is known for Bluff oysters, crayfish (rock lobster), green-lipped mussels, snapper, blue cod and whitebait, served everywhere from fish and chip shops to waterfront restaurants.
Across New Zealand we list 717 seafood venues. The biggest concentrations are in Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington and Hamilton.
Where to find them
| Auckland | 140 | |
| Christchurch | 132 | |
| Wellington | 31 | |
| Hamilton | 29 | |
| Dunedin | 20 | |
| Nelson | 15 | |
| Napier | 15 | |
| Palmerston North | 14 | |
| Porirua | 14 | |
| Rotorua | 13 | |
| Lower Hutt | 12 | |
| Whangārei | 10 |
Signature seafood dishes
Fish and chips
Battered blue cod or snapper
Bluff oysters
In season from March
Crayfish
Grilled with garlic butter
Seafood chowder
Creamy and hearty
Green-lipped mussels
Steamed
Grilled fish of the day
Fresh catch
Popular seafood restaurants in NZ
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Tips for ordering
- Ask what came in fresh today.
- Oysters are seasonal.
- Waterfront venues are busiest at sunset.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find seafood restaurants near me?
Tap “Show seafood near me” at the top of this page and allow location access. We'll list the closest seafood venues with the distance from you.
How many seafood restaurants are there in New Zealand?
We currently list 717 seafood venues in 129 cities and towns.
Which city has the most seafood restaurants?
Auckland leads with 140 venues.
What should I order at a seafood restaurant?
Popular choices include fish and chips, bluff oysters, crayfish and seafood chowder.
