First Mates, Last Laugh

Where South American meets Japanese cuisine.

The harbour-side space in Westhaven Marina was thoughtfully designed by the team at Material Creative, who created a “relaxed yet elevated dining experience with a coastal, LA beach club-inspired design”.

Harbour-facing dining area with indoor-outdoor flow at First Mates, Last Laugh

Contemporary bar with marble benchtops, tiled frontage and warm coastal-inspired finishes

Open kitchen framed by a checkered tiled servery at First Mates, Last Laugh

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Soft Aalto hues anchor the design, complementing the natural tones of golden timber, and pops of blue woven throughout. The ceiling is in Aalto Metro, a warm neutral pigmented with organic umber and a touch of green. The walls are in Aalto Spatial, a dynamic white that gently shifts in the changing light.

Contemporary dining tables with upholstered seating in a relaxed coastal restaurant interior

Dining area showcasing Aalto Spatial walls beneath a geometric ceiling painted in Aalto Metro

Contemporary bar with Aalto Metro coffered ceiling, Aalto Spatial walls and warm natural finishes

With a seamless indoor-outdoor flow, considered design, and an innovative menu, First Mates, Last Laugh feels like a true breath of fresh air in the Auckland dining scene.