Central Fisheries

Finding a good fish shop in Auckland can sometimes feel akin to the hunt for the Holy Grail. We are an island nation and it should not be so hard to find somewhere that sells fresh affordable fish. But it is.
Luckily I found this place when I worked nearby and would often pop in to grab fillets for dinner. Now I make a special trip because like I said, this kind of place is RARE AS, as my son would say. The owners are absolutely lovely and you get that warm community feel of a proper local fishmonger who greets you with a smile on arrival and wishes you a good day when you leave.
They also often tuck in a lemon for me and it’s those little things that make all the difference. The fish is fresh as can be and not priced at the rip-​off rates of some other places I could mention.
It’s really important to support these small but perfectly formed businesses so give it a go next time you are going to treat yourself (because let’s face it, fish is never going to be the cheap staple it should be) to a fish dinner, come here.