WE ASPIRE TO BE
The Best Little Oyster Restaurant in Auckland
OUR STORY
After decades working for established restaurants locally and abroad Mandie and Scott have launched The Fat Oyster
OUR FOOD
We serve mouth-watering international comfort food with a Kiwi twist, not skimping on the vegetarian and kids options
OUR LOCATION
Located on the Orewa Promenade, we are a modern bar and eatery just a few minutes walk from the beach and ample parking
OUR DRINKS
A coffee with your dessert, a freshly poured beer with friends or a wine paired with your meal, quenching your thirst is our job
JUST A TASTER
A SAMPLE OF OUR MENU
Great for enjoying yourself or sharing with a group, our menu has delicious options for all tastes. View our full menu on our MENU page.
SEAFOOD CHOWDER
$26
Saffron, Medley of Seafood & Market Fish, Sourdough Cob Loaf
EIGHT-SPICED PORK BELLY
$38
with Miso Kumara Mash, Fennel, Red Onion & Date Jus
SATAY SALAD
$29
Blackened Chicken, Mesclun, Red Onion, Tomato, Mango, Avocado, Cucumber, Crispy Noodles
THE FAT OYSTER FISH & CHIPS
$28
Market Fish & Chips, Chipotle Slaw, Lemon w/ Tartare Sauce
SOFT TORTILLA TACOS
2 FOR $24 | 3 FOR $30
Chipotle Slaw, Cumin Yoghurt, Capsicum Jam w/ your choice of Pulled Beef Cheek or Blackened Market Fish
BLACKENED MARKET FISH
$36
Served w/ Sage Potatoes, Baby Spinach, Tarator, Tahini Yoghurt, Sumac
VINE LEAF WRAPPED FIELD MUSHROOMS
$30
Vine Leaf Wrapped Field Mushrooms, Chilli, Garlic, Eggplant Kasundi, Labneh (VEGAN)
FANCY LAMB'S FRY & BACON
$29
Lamb’s Fry, Potato & Feta Croquette, Baby Spinach, Crispy Pancetta with Marsala Jus
LOCATION, FOOD, DRINKS & SERVICE
NOT JUST OYSTERS
You'll find us just a few minutes stroll from Orewa Beach and our food and drinks amazing, but above all else we hope you'll enjoy the service and beachside vibes so much you soon become a local.
LOCK-IN YOUR RESERVATION
BOOK A TABLE
We welcome customers just popping in and joining us but there will be dates that we're fully booked. To avoid disappointment we recommend booking here to secure your spot.