There's no way I can rate it less than 5 stars. But yes, there is. Yes, it is pricey, quite overpriced, for the sizes of portions and sides. That is #1 sin. Second, it has an amazing selection of wines and spirits, but the beer assortment is quite rubbish. An unimpressive range of the cheapest macro-lager, and not a single stout! That is #2. But the oysters are good. Having said that, it did look like some of them had been shucked before, I mean, for a while already. That was #3. The 4th sin is that the assortment of oysters arrives unidentified. The last minute verbal identification comes across as an improv, and hardly believable. Glad they were not Bluff oysters though, as I find them highly overrated. And finally, the 5th sin was the fact that they do not hold mint jelly at all. I do appreciate that the lamb can come with a number of different sauces, but some of them are quite incompatible with lamb. The chef may have an issue with mint jelly - and I respect that - but some of us, customers, do have consume lamb with mint jelly. It's a perfect match, like oysters and stout.

this is the second work function we have had at the Oyster & Chop, both times have been outstanding, with lovely ambience, great food, and service.
we will be back for sure!

My wife and I visited Oyster and Chop for our anniversary and it was amazing!
We had Kilpatrick Oysters and the beef Tartare to begin. The tartare was delicious and so were the oysters I just wish there was a little less bacon so I could taste the flavour of the oyster more but otherwise was yummy. We then got the butchers block which was next level! The meat melted in your mouth and you could cut it like a hot knife through butter! Great value for money also.
Both deserts we got were also amazing! 9/10 from us highly recommend! We will be back

The dinner was a truly memorable experience, characterized by outstanding cuisine and an ambiance that was both inviting and enjoyable. Overall excellence, making it a meal to remember.
Kenneth

This was our first meal in Auckland and it did not disappoint! The bluff oysters were delicious, as well as the steak and fish. The Mac and cheese was so good that we ordered another one! Cinnamon crème brûlée was so good! Service was wonderful as well! Highly recommend!