FRESH FISH & CHIPS, BURGERS AND SEAFOOD BY NATE WARD
Authentic Kiwi classics with a modern twist.
Fresh, sustainably caught seafood delivered daily.
High-quality local ingredients.
Vegan and vegetarian options.
Juicy burgers packed with goodness.
Sides that’ll have you coming back for more.
Find us in the West Lynn shops (next to Harvest).
411 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn.
Fish and chips: as Kiwi as rugby, Tip Top, or jandals. This iconic dish is a trip down memory lane, but let's face it, our grown-up taste buds crave a little more refinement.
Enter: Nate's Plaice. Consider it your taste upgrade, bringing a fresh catch to an old classic.
Chef Nathan Ward's modern spin on Kiwi classics sets us apart. Our seafood is not just fresh, but sustainably sourced from local, independent fishermen. We commit to excellence by sourcing high-quality ingredients locally, wherever possible.
What our customers have to say:
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"Best fish and chips ever! The service was world-class. They have the best chips I've had in a long time, and the fact they use fresh fish, you can really taste the difference. I recommend the fried mussel; it was amazing! I'll definitely be making this my new local chippie!"
Ihaia via Google
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"Wow, my fish burger looked and tasted really good, with everything fresh. I could taste and smell it—red onion, carrots, lettuce, homemade sauce, wow! They didn't have snapper today, but my mum loved the tarakihi I got for her instead. It was juicy and fresh! The battered mussels were also very well cooked and fresh. Even the chips were good. I don't know what else to say, but this place is the best we've had so far. Awesome job, team!"
Zefa via Google
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"Worth the trip from Dairy Flat! I decided to come for dinner on Thursday night at Nate’s Plaice and got snapper and chips. Dined in - excellent service. Never tasted better fish. It was cooked to perfection.”
Josh via Google
MEET CHEF NATE WARD
Nate’s Plaice is owned and operated by Nathan Ward, no surprises there. Nathan has been a chef across Melbourne, London, and super-yachts around the world for over a decade.
He is the founder of From The Pass, a not-for-profit mental health organisation that aims to support the mental health of workers in the hospitality industry.
“This West Lynn local has quickly cemented itself as some of the best takeaways in the postcode. And while we’re told it offers an inspired burger menu, we’ve never been able to resist the classics. Here, the fish is as fresh as it gets (thanks to local supplier Kiwifish), the batter is perfectly crispy, and the chips are just the right amount of chunky. The addition of coleslaw might just be some of the best we’ve had too — so refreshing and delicious. While we’d happily eat these from the comfort of our own backyard, we suggest dusting off a picnic blanket and basking in the sun at nearby Grey Lynn Park. ”
“10 of the best fish & chips in Auckland”
Denizen Magazine, 2023
“Nates Plaice offers a selection of fish and chips and gourmet burgers. The team pride themselves on making most products in-house and sourcing the freshest of produce including locally sourced meat from Grey Lynn Butchers and sustainably caught fish from Kiwi Fish. Nate’s vision is for a healthy yet authentic fish and chip shop. ”
“Ocean to plate is the approach, with a curated sustainable seafood menu courtesy of Kiwifish — a supplier that specialises in catches from fresh, local fishermen. The offering is simple but delicious, with fish boxes including the holy trio of fish, chips and coleslaw, and re-imagined chip-shop burgers with 100% NZ prime beef patties or freshly caught seafood or even a vegan option for anyone that way inclined. The menu boasts sides, salads and simple sweets (the national hero pineapple fritter makes an appearance here), and gluten-free options are also available.”