Travel video guide
Where to Eat in Westmere, Auckland: Fish Sliders
This guide turns Is this Auckland’s most ICONIC restaurant collab of the year?? 🔥 from Locavore Eats into a practical restaurant map with 2 saved spots around Auckland CBD and Westmere. The mapped places include a restaurant stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Locavore Eats thoroughly enjoyed the collaboration between Auckland favorites Ragtag and Depot, noting that the partnership perfectly blends high-quality Kiwi dining with modern global flavors. The creator particularly highlighted the wood-fired hāpuku belly and the inclusion of Ragtag's signature duck fat tortillas. They concluded that the fusion of these two local institutions felt natural and resulted in a highly successful dining experience.
What this map is good for
- Planning a restaurant stop or short itinerary in Auckland CBD.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 2 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Ragtag
Restaurant in 162 Garnet Road, Westmere, Auckland 1023, New Zealand, Westmere, Auckland, New Zealand
Hours: Hours available - Depot
Restaurant in 86 Federal Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand, Auckland CBD, Auckland, New Zealand
Price level: Expensive
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- fish sliders
- cumin batted water hole tacos
- wood-fired hāpuku belly
- sticky toffee pudding
Experiences captured
- visited the Ragtag and Depot collaboration
- dined at an Auckland institution
- experienced a limited-time menu
Planning notes for Auckland
Auckland, located on a narrow isthmus between the Waitematā and Manukau harbors, has a recorded human history beginning with Māori settlement around 1350. Known in Māori as Tāmaki Makaurau, the region was characterized by fortified volcanic hill settlements called pā. In 1840, following the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, the site was selected as the colonial capital of New Zealand.
Must-try foods nearby
- Hāngī
A cornerstone of Māori culture, this traditional feast is cooked in an earth oven using heated stones. - Hokey Pokey Ice Cream
Widely considered New Zealand's national ice cream flavor, this is creamy vanilla mixed with crunchy bits of honeycomb toffee. - Mince and Cheese Pie
A quintessential Kiwi comfort food found in almost every local bakery. For the absolute best, locals head to Richoux Patisserie or specialty spots like Blue Rose. - Fish Sliders from Depot
A true Auckland icon created by chef Al Brown, these sliders have appeared on 'Best of' lists for years. - Dumplings in Spicy Sauce
Reflecting Auckland's massive Pan-Asian influence, the dumplings from Eden Noodles Cafe on Dominion Road are a local rite of passage.
When to go: The best time to visit Auckland is during the southern summer from December to March, when the weather is warmest (averaging 20–25°C / 68–77°F) and ideal for beaches and outdoor festivals. While this peak period offers the most sunshine.
Local tips
- Apply high-SPF sunscreen even on overcast days because the UV radiation in Auckland is exceptionally strong and can cause burns quickly.
- Tipping is not expected or required in restaurants, though a small amount for exceptional service is always appreciated.
- Remove your shoes before entering someone's home or a Māori wharenui (meeting house) as a sign of respect.
- Use an AT HOP card for the most cost-effective and seamless travel on the city's trains, buses, and ferries.
What travelers are noticing
- The City Rail Link (CRL) opening, transforming the CBD with new underground stations and faster cross-city travel.
- The revitalized Downtown Waterfront, featuring the new Te Wānanga public space and volcanic-themed play areas.
- Dreamer, a massive immersive light and sound installation at the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC).
Extra place context
- Depot
An Auckland institution by Al Brown that remains the gold standard for casual, high-energy dining. This Federal Street spot is famous for its 'no reservations' policy, freshly shucked oysters from the raw bar.
food and Fish Sliders from Depot
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Planning questions
Where did Locavore Eats eat in Westmere, Auckland?
This guide maps all 2 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Westmere, Auckland.
What are the must-try foods in Westmere, Auckland?
Creator picks from the video include fish sliders, cumin batted water hole tacos, wood-fired hāpuku belly, sticky toffee pudding. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this restaurant map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.