The Story Behind Moo Moo Smokehouse & Grill

Our Passion for Texas-Style BBQ, Smoke and Fire

Moo Moo Smokehouse & Grill was built around a simple passion of great meat, real wood smoke, carefully controlled fire and authentic low-and-slow BBQ.

Founded by Marc Paul, Moo Moo brings the spirit of American smokehouse cooking to Auckland, New Zealand.

Our restaurant and bar celebrates Texas-style BBQ, smoked meats, premium steaks, specialty game meats and a selection of beers, wines and cocktails.

With locations in Ormiston Town Centre in South-East Auckland and Takapuna on Auckland's North Shore, Moo Moo brings its distinctive smokehouse experience to diners across Auckland.

How Moo Moo Smokehouse Began

Moo Moo was founded by Marc Paul, whose professional career began as a diesel mechanic before progressing into heavy vehicle, transport and fleet management.

Alongside his professional career, Marc developed a passion for American BBQ, traditional smoking techniques and the art of low-and-slow cooking.

What began as a love of great food and fire eventually grew into the dream of owning a restaurant and bar, that dream became Moo Moo Smokehouse & Grill.

From the beginning, the philosophy has remained simple as quality meat, real smoke, carefully managed fire and time. We believe great BBQ cannot be rushed, it takes patience, attention to detail and respect for the ingredients.

Authentic Texas-Style BBQ in Auckland

At Moo Moo, Texas-style BBQ is at the heart of what we do. Our pitmasters use traditional offset smokers, carefully managing the fire and cooking temperatures to develop the rich flavours, tenderness and distinctive smoke character that make authentic BBQ special.

We blend selected woods, including oak, pōhutukawa, mānuka and kānuka, to develop our own smoke profile. Our meats are seasoned with carefully developed herb and spice blends before spending hours in the smoker.

The result is a style of BBQ built around patience, craftsmanship and flavour rather than shortcuts.

Our menu features smoked Wagyu brisket, beef short ribs, pork ribs, pulled pork, lamb, smoked chicken and house-made sausages, alongside premium steaks and specialty cuts.

Whether you're searching for smoked brisket, Texas-style BBQ, beef ribs or a BBQ restaurant in Auckland, Moo Moo brings together traditional smoking techniques and a distinctive local smokehouse experience.

More Than Just Brisket with Premium Steaks and Specialty Game Meats

While smoked brisket remains one of the stars of our menu, Moo Moo Smokehouse & Grill offers much more than traditional BBQ.

Our selection includes premium steaks and specialty cuts, including tomahawk steak, alongside selected game meats such as venison, kangaroo, ostrich and alpaca, subject to availability.

We invite adventurous diners to explore different flavours and textures, from slow-smoked meats to premium steak cuts prepared with care.

Whether you're joining us for a BBQ feast, a steak dinner or something a little different, our menu is designed to offer a memorable smokehouse dining experience.

A Smokehouse, Restaurant & Bar

Moo Moo is more than a place to eat, it's a restaurant and bar where friends, families and colleagues can come together over great food and drinks.

Our drinks selection includes beers, cocktails, whisky, wine, spirits and non-alcoholic options to complement our smoked meats and steaks.

From family dinners and celebrations to casual evenings with friends, Moo Moo aims to offer a welcoming atmosphere where good food, generous flavours and good company come together.

Two Auckland Locations, One Smokehouse Philosophy

Moo Moo Smokehouse & Grill — Ormiston

Our Ormiston restaurant is located at Ormiston Town Centre in Flat Bush, serving diners from South-East Auckland and surrounding communities.

We welcome customers from Ormiston, Flat Bush, East Tamaki, Botany, Pakuranga, Howick, Highland Park, Dannemora, Burswood and Meadowlands, as well as Manukau, Otara, Papatoetoe, Otahuhu, Manurewa, Takanini and Papakura.

Moo Moo Smokehouse & Grill — Takapuna

Our Takapuna restaurant brings the Moo Moo smokehouse experience to Auckland's North Shore. Whether you're looking for smoked brisket, pork ribs, premium steaks or cocktails, our Takapuna venue offers another place to discover our approach to BBQ and smokehouse dining.

We welcome diners from Takapuna, Milford, Devonport and neighbouring North Shore communities.

At both locations, our philosophy is the same: quality ingredients, carefully managed smoke and fire, and food prepared with patience and passion.

The Moo Moo Way

Our philosophy can be summed up in three simple phrases:

Low & Slow. Smoke & Fire. Great Meat.

We believe exceptional BBQ begins with quality meat and develops through carefully selected wood, controlled heat, experience and time.

Every cut has its own character. Every fire requires attention. And every great smokehouse meal starts with a passion for doing things properly.

That's what drives us at Moo Moo Smokehouse & Grill.

That's the Moo Moo way.