The Fat Oyster Bar & Eatery is located in Orewa, Auckland, serving classic international comfort food with a Kiwi twist, just minutes from the beach.

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Food Menu

If you have any allergies or intolerances please inform our staff before placing your order.
Please contact us to confirm current menu and prices as both are subject to change.

Just a little note: These images are here to give you a taste of the style — not the specific dish. The real magic happens when you order!

TASTE THE OCEAN, IN A GOOD WAY.

OYSTERS

Of course we serve oysters. It would be bonkers if we didn't, right?

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OYSTERS – NATURAL

$6 ea / $66 doz

with White Balsamic Vinegar

LOADED OYSTERS - SURF & TURF
LOADED OYSTERS - SURF & TURF

$7.5 ea / $84 doz

with Smoked Beef Cheek, Pomegranate Seeds, Chipotle Mayo

LOADED OYSTERS - WAKAME

$7.5 ea / $84 doz

with Kewpie, Cucumber & Coriander

LOADED OYSTERS - BEER BATTERED

$45 ½ doz / $84 doz

with Tartare Sauce

SMALL PLATES TO START OR SHARE

ENTRÉES

Our delicious entrée options are great to graze on with drinks or start a full meal with. To share or not to share?

PORK BELLY & SCALLOPS
PORK BELLY & SCALLOP

$29

with Wakame, Miso Mash, Ponzu, Kewpie

SALMON GRAVLAX
SALMON GRAVLAX

$26

Vodka Cured with Mustard & Dill, Horseradish Cream with Crostini

BBQ OCTOPUS
BBQ OCTOPUS

$26

with Chorizo Chermoula, Green Harissa & Slaw

KARAAGE CHICKEN
KARAAGE CHICKEN

$24

with Wasabi Mayo & Lime

BAKED EGGPLANT
BAKED EGGPLANT

$23

with Red Harissa, Almonds, Labneh (VEGAN)

HOT WINGS

$26

The Fat Oyster's Famous Hot Wings with Raita

CHILLI PRAWN TOSTADA
CHILLI PRAWN TOSTADA

$25

with Iceberg Lettuce, Cucumber, Tomato & Red Onion Salsa, Harissa & Mustard Oil

5-SPICE SEARED TUNA

$28

with Mustard Crostini, Avocado & Coriander Mousse, Pomegranate, Micros, Ponzu

INTERNATIONAL COMFORT FOOD, KIWI STYLE.

MAINS

Each of our main dishes has been developed over many years and any one of them will become a favourite. Question is, which one?

SEAFOOD CHOWDER
SEAFOOD CHOWDER

$29

Saffron, Medley of Seafood & Market Fish, Sourdough Cob Loaf

SATAY SALAD, BLACKENED CHICKEN

$29

with Mesclun, Red Onion, Tomato, Mango, Avocado, Cucumber, Crispy Noodles

THE FAT OYSTER FISH & CHIPS

$30

Market Fish & Chips with Tartare Sauce, Slaw, Lemon

SOFT TORTILLA TACOS
SOFT TORTILLA TACOS

2 for $26 | 3 for $34

Chipotle Slaw, Cumin Yoghurt, Capsicum Relish w/ your choice of Pulled Beef Cheek or Blackened Market Fish

EIGHT SPICED PORK BELLY
EIGHT-SPICED PORK BELLY

$40

Miso Kumara Mash, Fennel, Red Onion, Date Jus

BLACKENED MARKET FISH
BLACKENED MARKET FISH

$37

Sage Potatoes, Baby Spinach, Tarator, Tahini Yoghurt, Sumac

VINE LEAF WRAPPED FIELD MUSHROOMS
VINE LEAF WRAPPED FIELD MUSHROOMS

$30

Chilli, Garlic, Eggplant Kasundi, Labneh (VEGAN)

FANCY LAMB'S FRY & BACON
LAMB'S FRY

$31

Potato & Feta Croquette, Baby Spinach, Crispy Pancetta with Marsala Jus

AMERICAN BURGER
AMERICAN BURGER

Single $29 / Double $40

200g Wagyu Beef, Bacon, American Cheese, Pickles, Remoulade, Capsicum Relish, Fries

GREEN GODDESS SALAD

$26 / Add Blackened Chicken or Fish $34

Green Beans, Edamame, Baby Spinach, Cucumber, Avocado, Green Goddess Dressing

STEAKS SO GOOD THEY GET THEIR OWN SECTION

STEAKS

Take your steak to the next level—add prawns for the perfect surf and turf!

CHOCOLATE BROWNIE - EYE FILLET
200G EYE FILLET

$43 - ADD x2 PRAWNS +$10

Eye Fillet, Chermoula Rub, Potato & Feta Croquette, Mushroom Mash, Café de Paris, Jus

CHAR-GRILLED RIB EYE FOR 2
300G WAGYU SIRLOIN - MBS 6-7

$85 - ADD x2 PRAWNS +$10

300g Wagyu Sirloin MBS 6-7 w/ Café de Paris, Jus, Fries. (MBS=Marble Beef Score)

CHAR-GRILLED RIB EYE FOR 2
CHAR-GRILLED 600G RIB EYE FOR 2

$86 - ADD x2 PRAWNS +$10

600g Rib Eye w/ Café de Paris, Jus, Mushroom Mash, Fries. Served Medium or Medium Rare (30 Minute Cook Time)

DELICIOUS WITH YOUR MEAL OR ON THEIR OWN

SIDES

Pair our sides with other menu options or graze away on them when you're 'not even hungry'.

SHOESTRING FRIES
SHOESTRING FRIES

$12

with Chipotle Mayo

TRUFFLE & PARMESAN FRIES
TRUFFLE & PARMESAN FRIES

$14

BABY COS & PARMESAN
BABY COS & PARMESAN

$10

with Lemon Dressing

BROCCOLI
BROCCOLI

$12

with Sticky Sauce & Pomegranate

GO ON, TREAT YOURSELF!

DESSERTS

Our sweet treats are perfect at the end of your meal or enjoyed with one of our signature drinks. Chocolate Brownie and Brandy Manhattan anyone?

CHOCOLATE BROWNIE - EYE FILLET
CHOCOLATE BROWNIE

$16.9

with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream & Chocolate Sauce

TRIO OF ICE CREAMS
TRIO OF ICE CREAMS

$16.9

with Caramel Sauce

SAFFRON & MIXED BERRY BRÛLÉE
SAFFRON & MIXED BERRY BRÛLÉE

$16.9

with Honeycomb and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

OLIVIA'S CHEESECAKE
OLIVIA'S CHEESECAKE

$16.9

with Lemon Curd & Fresh Berries and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

BOOZY CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

$16.9

with Booze, Biscuit Crumb, Berries

CHOCOLATE MARTINI

$22

with The Fat Oyster Vanilla Vodka-Based Secret Recipe, Crushed Raspberries

SPECIAL COFFEE

$16.9

Your Choice of Liqueur with Barista Coffee

for kids 12 years and under only

KID'S MENU

'REAL FOOD' OPTIONS FOR THE KIDDOS. Let's keep it real, the young 'uns menu is pretty standard. We just ensure their options are homemade by a real chef with real ingredients.

CHICKEN NUGGS
CHICKEN NUGGS

$16.9

Chicken Nuggets & Fries. Includes Ice Cream & Choc Sauce.

BEEF BURGER
BEEF BURGER

$16.9

110G Beef Burger Patty, Mayo, Tomato Sauce & Fries. Includes Ice Cream & Choc Sauce.

Fish & Chips
Fish & Chips

$16.9

Market Fish & Chips with Slaw. Includes Ice Cream & Choc Sauce.

Falafel Burger
Falafel Burger

$16.9

Lettuce, Mayo & Fries. Includes Ice Cream & Choc Sauce.

WEEKLY SPECIALS

WHAT'S ON

Our regular deals are great on the wallet and puku alike! What's better than catching up with your family and friends for bites and drinks in the sun and not one of you has to do the washing up.

Oysters Hot Wings

🌶️ Hot Wings Fridays – $2 Wings

Fridays are all about flavour and heat! Grab a crew and dig into our famous $2 hot wings — crispy, spicy, and seriously addictive. Available every Friday arvo from 3pm–6pm… or until they fly out the door.

$2 each, every Friday from 3pm to 6pm (while they last!)

Minimum order of 6 wings per person

Dine-in only – sorry, no takeaways

One beverage purchase required per wings order

Bowl of Mussels – Every Friday

Kickstart your weekend with a hot, flavour-packed bowl of mussels, served with charred sourdough and seasonal sauces that rotate weekly. From creamy classics to bold global flavours, it’s the perfect reason to pop in for a Friday feed.

Served every Friday from 11:30am to 6:00pm or until sold out

Styles change weekly — think garlic cream, North African spice, or white wine & herb

Comes with charred sourdough to soak up every last drop

Pairs perfectly with tap beer or a cheeky lunch wine

Slow Cook Sundays – Weekly Special

Sundays are made for slow food and full bellies. Each Sunday from midday, we’re serving up a rotating slow-cooked hero — from tender lamb shanks to rich beef cheek — with seasonal sides to match. Comfort food, the TFO way.

One featured slow-cooked dish every Sunday from 12pm

Served with glazed carrots, roasted brussels sprouts & cauliflower purée

Dishes rotate weekly (e.g. Wagyu short rib, beef cheek, lamb shank)

$35 per person – bookings strongly recommended