In covid lockdown ordered some food to be delivered for mothers day was not expecting much to be fair.....but really surprised was great service on time and food was beautiful well done team in trying times. Supporting locals 👆👍
Very friendly staff and beautiful food match that up with the beautiful view.
Nice selection of wine which added to the friendly atmosphere.
We will definitely come back.
I just had the most amazing pie with steak salad. It wasn't expensive either. This visit was well worth it. Friendly staff as always. Will definitely come back
Has a lovelly meal here last week. The ambiance of the venue is lovely, the staff friendly, and the food delicious.
A limited menu, but with that they make sure they perfect what they do. I had the fried chicken to start, followed by 4oz steak, while my wife had the arancini to start, followed by the fish of the day. Both meals were delicious, generously portioned (just enough to not make you feel bloated), and perfectly cooked.
The only 1 down-side was that being a Sunday evening, by the time we had finished our meals at 8,30pm we were the last diners in the restaurant. The staff started to clear away and pack up tables around us, we had wanted to stay on for another drink after the meal to enjoy the beach side location, but felt we were preventing the staff from going home early.We will be back though.
Superb location - omg, those sunsets! - with prompt friendly and knowledgeable staff, both behind the bar and at the table. The wine list is balanced but not hugely lengthy. Cocktail list is interesting, and Madame enjoyed hers very much (feijoa elderflower vodka!)
We shared a taster menu - salmon gravlax was my choice, Madame had the ham hock pistachio terrine - which were beautifully presented and delicious. We will be back.
Great food, friendly staff, fantastic views, can't ask for more than that on a bright sunny Kapiti day. Recommend the eggs benedict and the house wines.
Popped down to the Waterfront the other day, as I had been told they had a new menu starting and was interested in giving it a crack. Is a cracker location and has a great outdoor seating area.
Service was good, waitresses were very attentive, if not a little inexperienced in terms of their menu knowledge and wine list - pleasant none the less and speedy. My partner and I both ordered the fish of the day, it was delicious, fresh and the side salad was well dressed. The meal was very small however, and my partner ordered a bowl of fries and side of Asparagus once he spotted the size.
I did find the price to be a little on the nose - cost was close to $100.00 for 2 (1 beer and a glass of wine) for lunch and given the size. Would return for sure.
Beautiful location to dine, the food is always fresh and cooked well. The price and portions are good - of recent times they have dedicated staff walking around offering table service which is great at busy times.
Good food with good service. Top location on a sunny day. Loads of parking. Wide selection of drinks available. No baby changing facilities.
Excellent meal and service. Confit of duck with duck fat potatoes and puy lentils...delicious! Sirloin steak great. Cheese fondue very nice. Can't seem to have a bad meal here....these guys are spot on.
A very popular place on the weekends, advised to book to guarantee a table. This place has wonderful views onto the beach, a great atmosphere with live music being played the day we were there and very helpful staff. Obviously has new owners as the place had been painted and tidied up since we were there last year, and the menu had also been updated.
Unfortunately the day we were there they were having issues with gas to their kitchen so the egg meals were not available. Our waiter was very helpful and double checked a meal for allergens for one of us.
Our table had Creamy garlic mushrooms, the Beach salad with ham and Beer battered fish and chips. All meals were very large, cooked fresh and enjoyed by all. The mushrooms were large and well presented and the beach salad had lots of interesting flavours and colours that all worked together.
We really like this place in general, but today they run short on chips. And what was really disappointing is that they don't serve milkshakes anymore. Decent food, but without milkshakes not sure if we're ready to make 35km trips here anymore.
Great Food Fantastic views Great place to go and relax, Love the pumpkin Cheese cake and yes the seafood chowder to die for, always have a great experience
Went here for lunch today and sat out in the observation area. Must say the views are great and well worth it but don't have too high hopes for choice of food, service or decor. Although they did ask us several times if things were okay. Perhaps they know how they are rated?.
Candyfloss steak!!! sounds odd but the steak here just melts in your mouth . always want seconds but just can't fit anymore in
We have just had dinner here my husband and I both had the hapuka as a main which was very tasty and cooked perfectly it was accompanied with hand cut steamed veggies and petite garlic roast potatoes. I felt these were fairly priced. My son had pork spare-ribs again perfectly cooked and a good sized portion but could have done with some token chips on the side for the price. Kids fish and chips a bit pricy i felt for $11 no drink or dessert came with these meals, again perfectly cooked. Waitress friendly and happy to swap kids salads with veggies.
Nice food, good service and a million dollar view to die for will be going back there for sure. The food came out really quick for being so busy and the staff were very efficient. The meal sizes were bang for your buck and the fries are to die for . One of the best restaurants I've been to on the coast.
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Well, where do I start? My husband and I had our grandson for the day and decided to take him out for lunch. We chose The Waterfront Brasserie as a friend of mine recommended them as they are very child friendly, with a kids menu etc. As soon as we arrived we were greeted at the bar by welcoming staff and shown to a table in the covered outdoor area or 'al fresco', with a stunning view of the beach, Kapiti Island and in the distance, the South Island. I must admit, when I caught a glimpse of the chef, a young looking girl covered in tattoos, I was not entirely sure what to expect. But our dining experience here guaranteed, no, you can not judge a book by its cover!
I had the Thai chicken salad with crispy noodles. It was divine! From the juicy, deliciously marinated chicken and the nice crunch of cashew nuts, to the fresh, crisp lettuce and light but tasty Thai dressing. My husband had 'The Waterfront favourite' Steak, eggs and chips. In his words "Best bloody steak I've had in 15 years!"
And young Thomas had an American hotdog that he really enjoyed. And last but certainly not least, the coffee was to die for! Great service, fantastic coffee and delicious food. Will definitely be back and Will be recommending to everyone!
We've had numerous visits to the Waterfront Bar and never been disappointed. The food and service are always excellent. We love the value of the roasts on a Wed. Got a pleasant surprise when we dined on Mon to find free desserts for all. Wonderful. Even the seasoning on the chips is devine. The view is special and our good friends even got married here a few years ago! Highly recommended especially on a sunny day or to watch the sunset.
What a fabulous night we had their with friends tonight. Meal was great, service excellent & reasonable price. Thank you. We would recommend yourrrestaurant to all our friends & will definitely return.
Food was delicious. Pate was the most yummy and flavoursome I've had in a long while. Service was excellent! For a cold winters night the covered in deck area was toasty warm.
Love the Waterfront Bar and Kitchen. The best food, the best atmosphere, Joe is the best host and friendly staff are attentive without being intrusive. The view over the sea is lovely. Joe and his team are the best. Always attentive but never intrusive. I need to go there more often.
WOW!!!! What an awesome evening, Staff was so friendly.
Thank you Kevin your attitude and the friendly ladies who served at the table was lovely to see, the quality of the food was nothing other than perfect.
Joe, thank you for everything you and your staff made our evening at Waterfront Bar and Kitchen a memorable one. The entertainment was not bad at all, loved the sounds, great atmosphere.
This is the place to be, I love Joe and Michelle, they rock big time. The food is the best on the coast, and look!!!!!! The view you can't beat it!!!!! Go to the Waterfront Bar & Kitchen and you will have an experience you have never had before....you guys rock!!!!
Our family had an excellent meal at Waterfront. We started with an entree of Calamari and my wife and I had the Seafood Trio. Our kids had Nachos and Fish & Chips.
All meals were excellent in both taste and presentation and were served promptly. Service was very courteous and efficient. Great to have a really good restaurant on our doorstep again - we will be returning soon.
Went to celebrate my Father-in-law's birthday and had a fabulous time. The food was delicious! I had the fish trio and agree with the last review, it was excellent. The other meals were also great. The service was friendly and efficient and the atmosphere relaxed. We will definitely be returning.
Attended with a friend. Staff extremely helpful and professional. Ordered Chef's special of the day, the Seafood Trio, which proved to be outstanding. The quality of the salmon, hapuka and John Dory was first class and the accompanying special sauces complimented each fish perfectly.
Serving portions were generous, and the presentation had terrific visual appeal as well as sublime taste. This dish, we felt, was world class. (And we have dined in some of the world's best sea food restaurants.!) The cranberry and ginger Bread and Butter pudding was beautifully presented and delicious - a wonderful finale to a memorable meal.
Went back for my favorite Banana bacon pancake with maple syrup only to find out it was removed from the menu. Jenny ordered Steak sandwich and I had scallops. Meals were enjoyable. Staffs were attentiveness. Would score 5-star rating from me if plates were cleared after our meal to make room for additional drink and desert (if any).
I went to The Waterfront over the weekend when visiting my parents. What a find! The location is amazing, the sun was shining, the food was great and the service friendly and efficient. The place was flat out as it was fathers day but it really was a great lunch and when next in town will certainly be back!!
Top meal - well worth the trip out - will be back
Very nice food but the atmosphere is very "seaside cafe", and the restaurant was a bit cold in the evenings. Lovely sunsets but plastic furniture and bland interior does not do justice to the excellent food. Also quite hard to find as there are road works in the area, and the access road appears to be closed when approaching at night. Dont be put off. It is worth the search to get the great food.
8 of us went for a meal on a Saturday night - our waitress was a little slow to warm up initially but she came right - the food was spot on - they had everything in a small or large plate size which suited us all,good value for money -happy to recommend.
Great Food, Brunch is excellent.
Location is excellent for beach and seaside views.
Cost/Quality/Size is OK.
Bar has good bands from time to time and provides good entertainment generally.
Quick dinner for our last night visiting Kapiti Coast.
Staff are friendly, informative and helpful. Ordered the chicken liver pate for entree and had the dish of the day, duck nasi goreng and pork belly for mains.
Food was delicious, and mum couldn’t stop raving about the duck 10/10 she reckons.
Sadly the pork was quite dry… which was a shame as the meal itself is divine.
Great venue will be back approx $50pp including drinks.
Always enjoy going to the Waterfront bar. Views and service are great, went for the grilled venison which was lovely. Prices are reasonable too Atmosphere is bustling and friendly, fine dining with a laid-back beach crowd 😎
Lush view. Decor inside could probably do with a revamp but isn't too bad. Food good bur could do with some more vegetarian options. Overlooks a lovely beach and is very close to raumati village. Friendly staff and efficient service.
Spent time with family and friends. Great view and good access for two of ours on crutches & walking stick. Sadly we were too early for dinner menu. Need to be more flexible perhaps. They missed out on revenue.
Gorgeous view with great food and wonderful staff. Will be coming back for sure. Well done 👌🏻
Great atmosphere! A favorite of ours to go to for a sundowner, graze and catch up with friends. Staff, especially Peter, are just amazing. Owners are great too. The hospitality is top tier and of course the food is real good.
Highly recommended.
It was a nice 30 minute drive from Wellington to the Raumati beach arriving at this beautiful Bar & Kitchen. I’d recommend this place because of the great ambience with friendly staff and quality affordable food & importantly - child friendly :)
Had lunch today greated and served by all staff. Friendly and quick service. Best seafood chowder I've ever had. Mussels were on point too. Thanks Team see you next time
What a cool restaurant! Beautiful view of the beach and Kapiti Island, the service was great, friendly staff and a amazing chef, working very fast as I didn't have to wait too long.
I had the Prawn and Butternut Curry and for desert White Chocolate Panna Cotta - perfect! I enjoyed the food and definitely recommend it to anyone who's a bit of a foodie. 👌
We had the fish n chips and the chowder with a side of the house garlic bread. The chowder was amazing, a great combination of flavours, this was the highlight of our meals. The garlic bread was a little disappointing for $10. Not enough garlic or butter and needed some salt too. The fish n chips were pretty good although the batter was too thick and hard.
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