Booked in via first table - great service and food! We ordered the squid, cheeseburger, and braised lamb shoulder
This place is officially a new favourite of mine, I’m not sure how it has only a 3.7 rating. The steak, though overcooked was delicious and the prawn starter was amazing. The squid and mocktails were also very good. Loved it! However I went with a first table booking so didn’t feel the heat of the prices as much.
Service = 5/5; Taste = 5/5; Value for money = 3/5; Menu options = 3.5/5; Vibe = 5/5; Hubby rating = 3/5
Regatta Bar & Eatery is a beautiful and classy seaside restaurant on Takapuna beach. The open plan bar and kitchen and the modern decor makes it for an amazing spot for a date night or after work drinks. Although Regatta is quite pricey, the food is absolutely delicious and the service was phenomenal.
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A bit on the pricey side but great views of Rangitoto. Excellent food overall. Recommend the seafood chowder entree. The Beef Red curry was let down by being served on a very cold plate unfortunately
We had a company Christmas party dinner here on the 10th night, very beautiful place, the staff service was good and I felt very comfortable! Will go with friends next time.
Absolutely amazing service and food great friendly staff
Regatta never disappoints! Attentive staff, so welcoming and friendly, great menu, lots of options, the food is incredible and such a beautiful setting right on the beach front!
One of my faves on the shore. This restaurant is great for catching up with friends. Summer is the perfect time to visit. It’s sunny, open fresh decor just screams summer. The food here is always tasty and the service is good. I’ve also been here for a couple events, including the all you can drink Rose lunches and a larger event, all were fabulous and very well run.
Highly recommend
Beautiful view out to rangitoto and the park is just opposite, so if you’re bringing the kids you can take them afterwards and get an ice cream at Ben and jerrys
Nice seafood platter. The oyster is really nice, better than my last visit. Chill afternoon with this! The staff were friendly as well. The only off side will be the muscle. All others were good!
Came here with a group of people. Such a beautiful location with lots of natural light streaming in to the restaurant for added ambience. Prices for this restaurant are slightly more expensive however the quality of the food is second to none. I ordered the squid and it was delicious. We also ordered platters for the table (not pictured) and these were great - provided a lot of variety to pick and choose from. Would definitely come here for a dinner date!
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We came as a group for a birthday dinner. We got some House Made Bread to share and I ordered the Beef Cheek as my main.
The seaweed butter that paired with the bread was absolutely delicious and I couldn’t help but slather a thick layer on my second slice.
The beef cheek was incredible soft, it just fell right apart, and flavourful. The broccolini had a beautiful charred flavour and the hazelnut cream was a perfect addition. A really delicious dish overall.
We brought in a birthday cake hoping to eat it there but were told when we stepped in that there would be a cake fee. I was surprised as this was not stated anywhere on the website and was expecting it to be around $10 or so, max. So, imagine my surprise when the waiter told us we would have to pay $30 to eat our cake there, something none of us were willing to do. We ended up just storing the cake there and taking it home to eat.
Lively and warm environment, friendly service, but would’ve preferred if they stated the cake fee on their website
Had a very nice time, with my mum. The food was delicious, beautiful flavours. Amazing setup and overall aesthetic. And the staff was very friendly and pleasant. The service was good and everything came out pretty quick
Very good all round. Excellent service, delicious food and a really great atmosphere for a nice relaxing evening. Went here with a couple of friends and all enjoyed.
Came here for a couple of times. Good location. Nice dinning decorations. Services were good. Best steak.
Regatta accommodated to our group on a Tuesday without a reservation and they were happy to serve us, our table kept getting bigger and the staff were very friendly.
They took our drink orders and served water while we waited for the rest of the guests.
The oysters were top notch, and super fresh! The price is not bad either for a dozen. Each dish was also super well presented and made very well. The dessert was so good, coconut panacotta with rhubarb and crumble!
The thing I appreciate the most is that Regatta does not take for granted that it is a good restaurant only because it has a wonderful location. The squid was extremely well cooked as was the eye fillet and the customer service was great, this is why I left a tip. Regatta has other strong points: they have an open kitchen, you can literally see the herbs that they are using since they have pots on some shelves and finally you can easily book online on their website. Great experience! The very last thing I would like to clarify is about some negative reviews I was able to read about the $20 water bottle charge... it did not happen to me in contrary they immediately offered me tap water.
Now that I work in Takapuna I got the chance to try out Regatta along Takapuna Beach. The food was delightful and atmosphere was bright, fun and lively. The salt and pepper squid (9.5/10, $17.90) was tender with a beautiful crispy batter. The kimchi dressing was just enough to coat the squid, it was creamy and packed with flavour. The seafood chowder (8.5/10, $18.50) was creamy and packed with fresh seafood, though wish there was more bread to accompany the chowder.
My favorite restaurant in takapuna. pretty drinks with the best vies of beach makes me feel free and relax. All the dishes were delicious, staffs were friendly as well.
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Great location and love the atmosphere of this place~ The food was not bad either. We had a seafood platter and 2 salads to share between 5 girls. Poke bowl comes with soba noodle tasted very nice~
Bloody good spot by the beach. Ordered a few oysters which were excellent, and came very quickly. Duck liver parfait was a little bland but cocktails made up for it.
Messed up our entrees but when they came out, I had no complaints about the taste! The liver parfait and the squid were seasoned really well. Highly recommend for starters. Their Rissoto was kinda raw and under seasoned bit still kinda edible. Their fish dish with the snapper was really good! I didn't have to add more seasoning. Also the lamb was really tender. So 2 it of 3 are good odds.
This place has the best outdoor seating for when it’s sunny! The food is awesome. I would recommend the seafood chowder, pan fried market fish and the orere lamb. The drinks list also has a large variety to choose from
great service, friendly staff and amazing cocktails.. best place to enjoy drinks and food with spectacular view specially on a sunny day.. MUST VISIT. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Excellent place, when out in Takapuna definitely check it out. The service was excellent we were in a large group so all things considered they were amazing.
The food was Devine the views spectacular and service all on point top notch service for sure.
I highly recommend the helpful team and also the chefs, compliments all around
My favourite was the crime brûlée
The pork could’ve done with a little more crisp but that’s my own preference.
Went there in the evening on a Tuesday. Was relatively empty. Which we embraced. Had a few beers and shared the Sandbar. (Fish platter). Cooked lovely. Would recommend and go back again.
We had drinks and nibbles as a group and we enjoyed the dining experience. Excellent service and the staff are friendly. The mango colada was refreshing and the squid was well-seasoned and tender.
had a really good time this afternoon at this place. must visit. the peach mocktail was just too good with dessert !! Highly recommend to anyone :)
My friend and I had a beautiful birthday lunch here yesterday. The food was amazing and the cocktails delicious especially the chilli and ginger one I had. My friend mentioned it was my birthday and the super friendly and helpful Alessandro had the chef make a wonderful chocolate souffle for me and it was on the house. Service was great from everyone who served us. We will be back for some more delicious food and tasty cocktails for sure.
I met some friends here on Saturday night and we had a lovely bottle (or two) of Pinot Gris before being seated for dinner. The staff were lovely; especially the manager. I had the eggplant entree and the duck main and the only fault I could find was that the duck was lukewarm. Taste-wise the food was phenominal; even the fries that my friend ordred as a side to his steak were delicious. I would definitely come here again.
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We enjoyed our family dinner at this Takapuna seafood restaurant during the summer holidays. Service was friendly and the venue is surprisingly spacious.
There are heaps of drinks to choose from but we settled on the Mojito carafe (non-alcoholic) for our table. While we found it quite sour, it was still refreshing on a warm summer night. Split between 4, you don't get much each – so I'd recommend additional drinks for groups larger than 3 people.
We got the smallest platter on the menu to start (the Monohull platter). I liked the fish cakes, but the prawns were definitely the highlight! Even though the squid is described as ’Szechuan’, it isn’t that spicy – so it’s safe for sharing and tastes best with all the little bits of chilli, crumbs, and oil that sit under it.
We also ordered the avocado and bacon salad to share. It came with croutons and cheese (both in thin wafer form) that added a variety of texture and flavours. Although we could see that orange slices were there for acidity, we didn’t feel it quite worked.
To round out the meal, we got 2 mains to share between the 4 of us. No complaints about the Angus sirloin (200g); it wasn’t bad but wasn’t memorable either. I preferred the roasted hapuka – the texture of the fish was perfect, but the whole dish was a tad salty. The gnocchi that accompanied the fish was nice; soft and a bit charred on the bottom. The foam was a nice touch but didn’t add anything flavour-wise.
Overall, quality of food was pretty good and we were all quite full for about $40 per person (including the drink). Regatta's menu offers a decent range, and looking around at the other tables we noticed that some of the portions were huge – so plenty more reasons to come back here in future!
It's a lovely day to be sitting here today. A bottle of sparkling wine with Monohull platter plus a half cray tail; feeling refresh with a friendly service. How could I get away from this in summer days.
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Haven't been to Regatta for a while, having convinced my partner, Kristin, to move from Devonport to Titirangi. Some things have changed but most things have stayed the same.
Decor is really top notch, especially if you can get a table by the window with great views of the harbour and Rangitoto.
Takapuna was buzzing, but we had no problem getting a nearby carpark (free) or a good table.
The Maitre 'd was very welcoming and attentive. While at the bar waiting for the table he came and helped out - despite a huge range of wine the barman couldn't find a merlot or cabernet merlot, so he sorted an on the spot tasting. Turned out the house red was a merlot, but, crikey, it was rough so not recommended. Ended up with a cab sav that was OK. Kristin's glass of sparkling wine was good and fizzy.
Our waitress was outstanding - helpful, professional and relaxed.
As has been our habit at Regatta, we ordered oysters and a range of entrees to share rather than a main. The oysters were fresh, fat and juicy - perfect! The cured salmon was OK. Duck breast perfectly cooked. Prawns a bit overdone. The scallop (yes, only one, so bear that in mind!) was the most perfect scallop although the roe had been removed. Lucky thing that another scallop came with the salmon. The peppered squid was the stand out for me - being old school in believing that garnish should be edible, the bed of slad the squid came on was truly complimentary.
We finished up with petit fors that were a bit ordinary, albeit beautifully presented.
Thanks Regatta.
Dined here for our birthday dinner, not a great impression at the start, we were told to take a seat and the menus would follow, we told the staff member where we would be seated so she knew. 5 mins later, a waiter came to us with menus and he goes please let us know before you take a seat!! - found him very rude despite we had told the waitress where we had decided to sit. - didn’t see him for the rest of the evening.
The waiter who then took over, we had great service from him, very friendly and checked on us every now and then. - food was great except for the kumara which we found a little undercooked. - overall turned out to be a good experience, apart from the welcoming.
Relaxed environment, attentive and friendly staff. Can't comment much on food other than their Chunky Fries were great (9/10), worth having again.
Food is fantastic and menu is well rounded. Lots to choose from and all worth trying. The beautiful views and service is just a bonus to add to the amazing experience.
Regatta has a very nice interior design. It is very clean and tidy. The staff very amazing and very friendly.
I had the lamb rump and ginger mule. the drink was definately the highlight and tasted great. the lamb was cooked medium rare so it was quite tender.
you would expect $40 per person to dine there
overall i would rate it 8/10
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Came here yesterday with my girlfriends and we had wonderful and fun night. We didn't make a booking but were seated very quickly when we pop in spontaneously. The waiteress who looked after us was very nice and friendly, attended to our needs immediately when we need it and checked on us very so often without making us feeling awkward. It was a Friday night and the place is crowded, yet they still maintain such service level, this is what I called a high service standard.
I could have given higher rating but was slightly disappointed with the food. We came here for a drink and small bites so we ordered 2 whites, 1 red, 2 smoked salmon and a pork entree. Food were nicely presented but the portion is just too tiny. My salmon was okay but I really dislike the seaweed, tasteless and chew like plastic. They are definately not enough for the night so we got some fries and garden salad. The fries is okay but the aioli or mayonnaise sauce (doesn't taste like either one)tasted so light which is not my favor.
I probably would come back again if I'm catching up with friends at hereby for their service and environment but probably would reconsider if I'm looking for dining.
My favorite place to have drinks with friends in a sunny weekend. The location and the view is great. Mocktails and cocktails are super colorful and tasty. The oyster and the squid were very nice and fresh. However I was not impressed with the fish and chips and the prawn. Food is a little bit pricey but make sense because of the location.
We've been for 2 of he wine makers dinners now as well as for Valentine's Day. On each of these very busy times the food and service has been exceptional. No, it's not cheap but given the location and cost of surrounding venues, Regatta is reasonable in comparison.
Great location, great food but service is very poor and understaffed which makes the whole experience tense. We continually had to watch out for the abrupt waiter to serve us, which consumed our relaxed business lunch.
Over rated place .. nice .. but very unfriendly staff..and not such a tasty kitchen. You can meet and see nice and fancy people there. Have a beautiful see view terrace.
great food there and no surcharge in holiday time. we had woodfired tuna and scotch steak there. Both are great. The seafood platter is so fresh and tasty.
the only thing is about the servant. it's so hard to catch them and they are not around. we just sit there for 10mins to wait the food menu, and another 10mins to wait water and hard to find them to refill.
Enjoyed sitting under somewhere sunny and facing the beach.staffs are friendly and thoughtful.love their Rump and pasta!Will definitely recommend Regatta to all !!
Beautiful ambience and restaurant layout. Felt like I was in the perfect regatta themed eatery! Beautiful decor and good seating layouts! I got the traditional fish and chips, the fish was beautiful and fresh... felt like the batter was overdone, a bit too clunky chunky for my liking, similar thoughts on the oysters too... bit of a let down with the chips too seemed like majority of my chips were over fried or something and wasn't quite up to scratch.
Have been here several times and love it so much!! The setting and ambiance is very relaxed and this goes very well with the coastal menu and beach view. Staff are very attentive and nice. Will keep coming for long to come!!
Amazing service from the waiter who served us. We ordered some drinks and the "Sea" Platter. The salmon was to die for!!! So much texture in one palette. The oysters were fresh, and the sauce that paired with it was lemony and garlic-y, it went down a treat! And the king prawns were smoked to perfection, paired with some Cos lettuce on the side as well. I forgot the name of the drink I had but it had a kiwi fruit aroma. Quite strong, but very refreshing. The calamari really hit the jackpot!!! So soft and not chewy at all. They cooked it very nicely and you didn't feel heavy at all; it came in a very good portion! I highly recommend it as a sharing dish...the batter was light and tasty. My friend had the fish and chips and it was delicious! The Tarakihi was fresh and crumbed very nicely. Everything here was amazing. My love and cravings of seafood were definitely met.
Came here on Tuesday night and had the perfect evening. Unfortunately it didn't start off so well it felt like we were forgotten about after we were given menus and a table. We had to ask a waiter for some water and tell them that we were ready to order instead of them offering it to us first thing. We both had the surf n turf with the croquettes on the side. We asked for our steak to be cooked to medium and they were both cooked to our liking. Great atmosphere by the beach. The service afterwards made up for the lack of attention we received in the beginning. Our waiter was lovely.
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Great location, comfortable atmosphere and delicious food.
Layout: I love open plan kitchens and adds alot to the vibe. It's a great place for summer sunsets, the decor fits in with the beach vibes.
Price: It's a bit pricey if you take into consideration the mains and sides are seperate items, you'll definitely need to add a veg or a salad to your meal so expect to pay more. We had a voucher which made it easier on the pocket.
The food: The pan seared market fish (orange roughy) was plated well and tasted amazing. We also had the Surf & Turf with wood fired king prawn and rump, it was a tad bit over cooked (asked for medium-rare). It came with this mouth watering smoked sauce I kept dunking my food in. We ordered the vegetables as a side which was kale, broccolini and carrot, quite plain but tasted very fresh and delicious probably because of the butter ;)
Service: well looked after, no complaints
Overall experience was great and definitely
something you have to go try out. Thanks to my dining companion Vinny Cistrone. for the good company ;)
Went there for quick lunch today. Friendly staff and awesome food! Great view of the beach! We had the wagyu beef burger and the woodfire Scotch steak on bone. Amazing and will be back again
It's my first time at Regatta & we had a bit of trouble finding the exact location. We started with both natural & battered oysters from Clevedon. For the mains, we had smoked duck breast & confit leg, pan-seared snapper, pan-roasted lamb loin, and surf & turf with prawns & eye fillet. Food, in general, was nicely cooked & plated (apart from the slightly over-seasoned duck). One of the wait-staff was a fairly inefficient - having completely forgotten about our request for small plates & not responded to water-refilling request. (Food - 3.5/5; Service - 3/5; Ambience - 4/5)
Absolutely love this restaurant. The manager let us sit on the other side of the restaurant away from everyone else which was nice, he was super friendly and informative. My fiancé ordered the crumbed snapper, chips and mushy peas. The fish was cooked perfectly, flaked away and the crumb was crispy and very well seasoned. I ordered the chicken supreme with potato gnocchi. The chicken was moist and went perfectly with the semi-sun dried tomatoes. The gnocchi was a little bit bland but over looked it seeing as the rest of the meal was absolutely delicious. Very reasonable pricing and we look forward to coming back and trying the rest of the menu!
Location is fantastic. Overlooking Takapuna beach and perfect cone Rangito island.
We visit regatta bar frequently once a week !
Food is great
Consistently fantastic service, food ad drink suggestion from Yatin. He always make us feel comfortable and a good laugh.
Wonderful staff personality- Monique , ken , ruby list goes on -
We went here for a nice meal out in the evening. This place is bustling, and if you are coming here in a group, its a good idea to book. The Surf and Turf dish is the main dish of steak and prawns which were excellent - it would be advisable to order a vegetable side dish with this - a little expensive without a full plate. The fish and chips were delish, and also a good idea to order a salad with this, if you order a smaller size. The entrees looked good too, and in hindsight feel we should have ordered these. We enjoyed our desserts, which were beautifully presented brulees'. We had excellent service during our meal. and the restaurant is beautifully set up, in a light open airy space overlooking the sea.
Irmarie is super cute, food is pretty good as well.
Been there four times since it opened, never had a bad meal. As an added bonus my father designed the roof of the complex, so you know it's fairly safe.
Beautiful venue with views out to water and Rangi. All the staff were fantastic. Food was amazing. Kids were well looked after. Faultless fabulous dinning experience. Excellent wine selection. Thank you very much!
Fantastic service Yatin was outstanding. Made us laugh he had great personality but more importantly his service was fast and effective. Great suggestion and good fun.
Food is expensive for the quality and quantity
It's also very very hot inside the restaurant
Staff are very pleasant
Food is slow to arrive after being ordered
MaitreD is not great
Does not listen at all
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+5
My daughter & I have been here a few times and the food, service and atmosphere never disappoints! Today my cheeky little monkey spilt my almost full glass of wine all over me and our table and the staff quickly set us up at another table AND brought me a new wine (unprompted & no charge!) Fish & Chips, kumura bread, duck pate, scotch fillet...just a few of the yummy things we've enjoyed at Regatta! We will definitely be back! Keep up the good work!
Staff was friendly and quick in service. We went there for some drinks only (1 month ago). The atmosphere is bit cold so was the room temperature. Freezing cold outside but they kept a door open so there was a chilly draft.
Will be back in summer :)
Great staff and service. Had a largish group of us and everyone enjoyed the evening. Would recommend this place. Atmosphere was excellent. Would eat here again
great place for catch-ups. Love the atmosphere and service is consistently good. No complaints about the drinks. Food (dinner)- average and somewhat overpriced. Had dinner here on two occasions, what had let me down was the pumpkin ravioli from a few weeks ago which felt more like a entree than a main, was oilier than it needed to be, and tasted bland. Overall though I like this place for the service, views and interior deco making it an excellent chill spot by the beach but wont be back for the food.
It was great dining here, love the food and the view :) the oysters is definitely something to try. I had the steak and my friends had the fresh catch of the day. Service was great on top of it all :)
Firstly, the location is spectacular and the Waiting staff are very attentive. I had the steak, which was cooked to perfection. The potato gratin was also delicious. With our meal we ordered vegetables (broccoli) and chunky fries sides. The house made ketchup that came with the fries really was addictive. Shared dessert as we couldn't even finish the main so it was more curiosity than anything, has the French apple tart, yum! Nice pastry and complemented the slightly tart apple with sweet sauce. It was not a cheap meal, so you expect good quality ingredients that have had some love and attention. I think that the chef achieved this making it an enjoyable evening.
One of the best locations I. Takapuna, with good food and remarkable service.
Regatta has a good menu, with several options for different tastes.
I had a swordfish with vegetables and potatos.
The taste was good and the fish was well cooked, but I have to say that it's a bit expensive.
$40 for a lunch (main + sparkling wate) is too much, in any case, but specially if consider that the best restaurants (and Regatta is not one of them) in the city give u the same (or more) for the same price.
It has been a very long time since a restaurant has impressed me to the fullest.
From entry you feel free and can breathe effortlessly with the view of the blue sky and sea.
The staff greeted us right away and seated us promptly. The 0% alcohol cocktails are delicious. Full marks no doubt.
The pork scotch and scotch on bone cooked perfectly. Scotch on bone cooked on flame with a nice bbq tang to it. Devine.
I cannot praise this restaurant enough, and found completely no flaws at all. I will be back within he next week even if it's a 30 min drive from my place.
Food Quality: 5/5
Food Quantity: 5/5
Environment: 5/5
Wait time: 5/5
Price Range: $45pp
Good view from here, directly to the beach. Takapuna is always my fave place in sunny day.
The food was good. I especially love the sea platter, good combination, seafood are fresh. For the main, it was okay, nothing really special, just the normal steak like any other restaurant.
When we walked in, we did not expect the menu to be focused so much on meats + seafood, our fault for not checking!
So we just ordered the platter
For the price we were expecting bigger portions
But quality was top notch- quality over quantity is what rules in here
Everyone was fresh and delicious
We had to order side of chips as it was small
Next time, we would like to try more of their menu
Fabulous location and interior
Whenever I go to Takapuna I always suggest this restaurant for I like this place's open-free-flow spacious layout overlooking the beach. The dish is always fresh and well presented. I had SZECHUAN PEPPERED SQUID, which was delicious. My daughter had Beef Burger, which was just right. My son had King Prawn as main ($28.90). The dish looked ridiculously small comparing to other dished, 4 small prawns with some tomato pesto. I questioned our waiter about it. We were given a shrug. In the end I had to order a Beef Burger for my son as well.
Excellent, great food and awesome service, perhaps best service I have experienced in NZ. The food is value for money and the staff is happy advising.
Amazing location but the food needs some improvements.. We've been to Regatta three times, once for brunch, lunch & afternoon drinks. The best experience would have to be drinks as the location is pretty sensational and the cabanas are perfect for lazing in the sun drinking Espresso Martinis. Unfortunately the brunch and breakfast menus didn't deliver, the baked eggs were well over cooked and under seasoned and the ciabatta served burnt without butter. The eggs bene was OK although the sauce was a little bland and served on a BAP not an English muffin as described. Can't fault the location, the staff are polite and the outdoor areas are all dog friendly.
As soon as we entered the restaurant on a Sunday's evening, we were allocated to our seat but when we requested for the seat that we wanted, the staff rejected out request . Soon after our dining, we witness another walk in customers who went for that seat without any hesitation, so it was a bad impression on their customer service. Luckily that changed after we were served by another friendly staff who were tipped by us in the end.
In term of the food and atmosphere, it was fabulous. We have a dozen of oyster for our entree which tasted fresh and juicy. For our main, we have scotch on the bone and surf and turf which tasted unique different and delicious. It paired perfectly with a bottle rose and the sunset view looking at Takapuna beach. Both, The food and location of the restaurant created beautiful atmosphere and I really enjoyed the overall dining experience. So i would highly recommend this restaurant for a romantic date.
Great spot in front of takapuna beach and the corner of two other eateries . We sat outside the deck area and had the beef burger and aubergine salad with a cocktail and beers to wash it down catching the late afternoon sun which was brilliant. Only note smoking is allowed outside and we are non smokers so can be annoying for some who patrons so had to tolerate it as the sunshine was just too nice to move inside... Staff were very attentive and friendly too so we will definitely be back in the future !
Great ambience, nice views from the deck, awesome customer service. The food was really tasty, drinks were really good too! Totally recommend the mocktail menu. Really refreshing! A must go restaurant!
We
had a fantastic experience with the Regatta Team. Attentive, but not
overbearing. The food was superb, and we ended up having a very long
lunch as none of us were eager to leave. We will use Regatta Bar &
Eatery again.
Thank
you & Merry Christmas
I love regatta because of the location and the restaurant atmosphere; it's really pumping in there and has a beautiful view of Takapuna beach. It is the perfect place for after work drinks with friends. Though, I would say that the food is quite average and could be easily replicated - If I was judging this review on food alone then I would probably give the food a 3/5. However, the over all experience was a great one and I will be venturing back this summer :)
Smashing new restaurant in a great location - perfect place to have lunch on a sunny day. Took visiting friends from the UK here on Fri 27th Nov and none of us were disappointed with either the choice or the quality of the food on offer. The service from the young staff was very good, and the food - quality, quantity and presentation did not disappoint. The only complaint was that it was a little on the pricey side - but hey, it is in Takapuna, the rich man's playground! Will certainly go again on a special occasion. :-)
This was our second visit to Regatta and the food and atmosphere was just as great as the first time ... but what I really noticed was the friendliness and positive attitude of the staff. They actually seem to be enjoying their job and that is something I haven't seen for a while. Well done Regatta for looking after your staff and choosing great people, it makes a difference!
I Love This place. I went there one sunny Sunday afternoon and was amazing. You can sit in the deck outside looking the beach, is really cool. The people that work there are nice too. I will comeback for sure.
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We went to this place on Saturday night. There was plenty of car parking available so it was pretty easy to get our space. The place is quite new (they just opened on February of this year) and modern with a wide variety of food and drinks. It's quite spacious, comfortable and the staff are very friendly with a positive attitude. We ordered prawns, a pan fried snapper, mushrooms, green salad and a roasted Hapuka. To finish the night we had Pear and Cinnamon Bombe Alaska and a rich Chocolate Foundant. Food was really good, well presented, flavoured and it was delivered quite fast. They took one of our orders wrong and we had to reorder again. However that didn't spoil our dinner experience once they fixed the issue very quickly and we could enjoy the other meals on the mean time. We really liked this place and will definitely get back on another opportunity. As an improvement on the customer experience, I would encourage managers to train the staff to be a little bit more detail oriented when placing new orders. Taking that aside, I would strongly recommend this place to anyone in Takapuna looking for a lunch, dinner, drinks or a quick snack.
Last saturday i went here and had Fish and chips and tap bear, cappucino. Firstly, the manager was so kind and sweet. Second, the view of sea was breath taking. Thirdly, tap beer was beatiful. Finally, toilet was clean it is important to me. If i fancy relax, i will go there again.
First time going to this bar and it was awesome. Really friendly staff and the drinks were great! Although it did take a while for the drinks to come out. The location was amazing! Perfect for a summers day. I will definitely be going back and recommending it to my friends and family!
Sunday brunch with the boys - who were pretty set on something 'with a beer' (I think that, translated, means fish and chips or burgers, or pizza, but I know better than to ask for specifics!!)
Light, bright, beachy feel - we grabbed a spot on the deck overlooking the water - we set about relaxing - the menu had us covered.....
'fish and chips' (fish either battered or crumbed) and 'paua burger with pulled pork' while I had a really stunning rendition of Sardines on Toast...
We left feeling like we had, had a little snatch of Summer!!
LAMB RACK
pressed belly / goat’s cheese and black olive bonbon / fennel / salsa verde / confit tomato / almond crunch
Well what can I say the Lamb rack was cooked to perfection combined with the goats cheese., salsa verde and a slither of tomato was a dance of taste on my tongue. Service was great constantly looked after yet not harassed to the point of annoyance. Personal preference I haven't acquired a taste for pressed lamb belly. But was enjoyed by a friend dining with. Thumbs up Regatta pricing perfect you pay for the level of food and service. Highly recommend
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Regatta Bar and Eatery is what Takapuna has been missing. Fabulous setting with pretty much uninterrupted view of the beach and water. The Restaurant has a modern fresh nautical feel.
This was our 2nd visit, both at lunchtime so at this stage I am unable to comment on the night time experience. On both visits the restaurant has been quiet (being during the week and not peak time) so seating was immediate with a great choice of tables (different sections offer different feel.
We opted for the Business Lunch which on memory was $40 for starter and main including a glass of Mumm bubbles. There was a choice of 3 starters and 3 mains, my chosen starter was not available (run out of squid) so I was able to have the outstanding Duck Parfait which is my favourite, then a sirloin with béarnaise and chunky fries. My husband had salmon to start then fish of the day. All the dishes were presented very nicely and were equally as tasty. My steak was cooked to perfection.
Lovely staff, great menu and dishes. The music was fab!
I look forward to coming back again at night which I suspect will be a completely different atmosphere and hopefully I will be able to rate it a 4.5.
I love this place. Great food, great service, great view. The lunch express menu is brilliant value for money, this place will be the best spot in summer!
What a cool atmosphere. Loved the fish themed fit out with the open kitchen. Food was good. I was with someone who had been there before and loved it the first time. But she did order the same thing and felt 'it just wasn't the same, second time round'. Reasonably priced for kids (approx $20 dinner and dessert) and offered colouring in, which is always a plus! Staff where helpful. It was a Sunday night, not too busy but steady. Probably a good night to dine if your curious, as I can see that this place will be 'the place to be' during summer with its great views and dinning layout.
Love this place. Great for kids and good seafood options. Finally a place in Auckland that incorporates life by the sea. The open kitchen and the friendly waiters make it perfect.
Really lovely in summer to sit outside. And nice and warm and cosy inside despite it being such a huge space. Hands down the best flounder I've ever had and would definitely return when on the shore. Plenty of parking in the beach car parks, free after 6.
Beautiful, tasty food and kind, attentive service. The most amazing chocolate fondant I've had in a while! It had collapsed by the time it reached our table but it didn't matter because the oozing chocolate and salted caramel sauce was to die for: rich dark caramel taken just far enough and nice salty punch. My salmon was cooked to perfection: medium rare and just melted in my mouth; it was a lot better after I cracked salt and pepper onto it. There are other restaurants I prefer for mains in Takapuna but I will definitely be back for sure for that glorious chocolate fondant - a MUST try.
Amazing seafood, great selection. Beautiful view of the beach and very children friendly. The staff are very friendly and accomodating. We ordered a dozen oysters and they were happy to cook half separately.
Stumbled across this waterfront restaurant for the first time and we will be back! Not only is it right at the waterfront which will be great for summer but it also has a nice relaxed atmosphere and the food was delicious.. I had the cedar smoked salmon with a candied walnut, grape and ends name salad and celeriac and feta salad on the side and a rhubarb and vanilla custard Mille feuille desert... And oh boy both were to die for... Go people go. Expect it not to be cheap but it is worth it ... 2 main courses , 2 sides, 2 deserts and bottle of wine and coffee for $180NZD but you could have cheaper choices!
Had the Sous vide salmon and it was delicious, great tastes combined together to make up a very satisfying dish. The decor and location are really nice too, just a couple of meters from Takapuna beach with a nice view on Rangitoto.
Mary Sheila Gwyneth Evans
+4.5
We were attracted by the fact we have met the General Manager who visited our vineyard to taste our wines when he was selecting the wine list...and chose some of them. We went past as they were setting up for lunch for breakfast, and although they suggested to go to another place for breakfast we decided to walk to Thorne's Bay and come back to lunch.
We don't drink much at lunch time so I ordered a smoky vermouth and enjoyed the taste but forgot to ask for it with ice...it was a hot sunny day. David stuck with coffee. I ate a really delicious and filling seafood chowder with a good hearty stock of tomato.
We are going back on Tuesday evening to taste some of Heron's Flight Wines with people who care to join. We are sure our Dolcetto and Sangiovese goes well with fish, and tomato, as well as the interesting meat and vegetable dishes they make available. The staff were very efficient and friendly and put up with our chronic table hopping. We like to talk over meals and did so the music wasn't too loud and was soothing. Sitting in the sun was pleasurable and by the end of the day I was much less cranky than one I started.
my wife and i have been here a number of times. both for lunch and dinner. even during the opening weeks when this place was packed i found the people running it to handle it very well. im not a big seafood eater.. (i know this is a seafood restaurant mainly) but their steak 200G has always been on point !
the place looks great and whoever designed it has nailed the nautical them right down to the fish scale concrete floors. the view in summer when the suns out till late is beautiful you cant beat Takapuna beach on a good day...
over all everything we ordered was really very good. i would like to see some more central otago wines on the menu haha but thats just me!
i'll be back soon!
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Must admit to a wee bit of trepidation heading to Regatta for the first time as there have been some nasty reviews online. Was however pleasantly surprised.
A lot of the nasty reviews seem to have been around the staff training. As this place is relatively new that was possibly valid in the early days, wasn't in evidence today. Our server was extremely pleasant and helpful. All the staff we interacted with were. They knew the menu, were attentive without fussing and always smiled. A lot of places could learn from the servers we interacted with.
We had a baby with us, a high chair was delivered promptly with a smile and it was brand new and in perfect working condition (can't be said for a lot of restaurants).
The food was great, yes it isn't the cheapest but then isn't trying to be a cafe, it is an upmarket restaurant with world class views. If you want somewhere cheap and cheerful, go elsewhere.
The decor is fantastic. They really have done well with the nautical theme. There is a huge range of seating options throughout the restaurant. We chose to sit outside in a half-oval type booth that was very comfortable with soft cushions. Could easily have spent the afternoon enjoying a few more wines with that view. Will have to go back another time to try a different option.
All in all a
Wonderful setting and very relaxed and open plan. The food and service was very good and made for an enjoyable experience. This was our second visit and we would certainly recommend and will be back for another visit soon. Lots of parking available and if you wish have a walk on the nearby beach after one of the delicious desserts
Great location, well selected wine list, service attentive. We shared the flounder, pleased we shared as it was a massive serving! The flavours were excellent and cooked to perfection. Would eat here again to see if it's consistent and if so, will make it a favorite.
Father's day lunch September 15 was excellent. Very busy day and service was outstanding and every dish we ordered was spot on. You can't beat the dish and chips and the artichoke salad was very good.
Hard to beat the location over looking Takapuna beach. From the time you walk in the door the service is attentive and quick. I do like bars with great table service. Meals are large and my Flounder was fantastic.
Will be heading back.
awesome service. Try the oyster shot it's a great mix of flavours. Such a good location! about time they had bar and food on Takapuna beach!
Had lunch at Regatta, dined from their bar menu, delicious bouillabaisse with samphire and sea grapes, service was fast and friendly, very attentive even though they seemed quite busy! Good coffee too! Will be back for dinner!
Average food, average staff and quite pricey. Great spot though. Ordered a seafood platter, fries, Riesling and ciders. Tried two different Rieslings and neither was overly tasty, the seafood platter was OK but quite overpriced at $42. Great spot in the sun though.
This is a fantastic spot for a drink and a spot of people watching. View out over to water (finally) and Rangitoto is wonderful. We both thought that the desert was the best piece of our dinner. Both of us not usually big on desert but these were beautiful. Pricing was good. Service was okay, good but not wonderful - a bit flat. Definitely come back to see whether my picks for entree and main were the exception. Great to have a interesting place which caters for families, couples or just somewhere to hang out for a drink. Great décor.Marked it down because food wasn't as good as we'd hoped.
Beautiful classy restaurant by the seaside. Friendly and efficient service. The calamari was delicious, well season with a beautiful sauce to compliment the batter and taste.
Runa steak was cooked with perfection. Seafood chowder was nice but not my favorite, a slice of lemon would've been nice and wasn't fond of the the texture of the soup, however it did taste nice and was served with a well crisped sour dough and delicious butter. For dessert we had cheesecake, it had a beautiful presentation but I felt that the ginger (or a certain flavour) was too strong in the dessert (just my preference and I'm no food expert)
Would definitely come again because the food, atmosphere is amazing! Thank you for a wonderful lunch.
Great food and a friendly team at this bright bar / restaurant that flanks Takapuna Beach and reserve. Lots of nearby parking. Only negative was bar was out of stock of some cocktail ingredients on the day of our visit (Sunday afternoon of a sunny weekend) and substitute wine took a long time to arrive.
Booked this spot for our anniversary dinner - we had our first date here. Stunning spot, stunning food, and lovely service. We were wished for our anniversary on our way in and given complimentary glasses of champagne to celebrate - so thoughtful. The steaks were nothing short of divine, I had to ask that my compliments be given to the chef on our way out. 10/10 reccomend.
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We dined at Regatta on Saturday night. The place was pretty quiet when we arrived and we counted at least 12 staff on. Wait staff were very attentive and checked in numerous times throughout the night to see if everything was ok. Was able to order drinks throughout without having to flag someone over which is a nice change. We ordered a few sides to share. Raw Kingfish, chicken liver parfait, Korean chicken wings, house-baked Sourdough and seaweed butter and the beef tartare. Everything was delicious and flavor combinations were perfect. For mains we shared the crispy Porchetta, Pan fried fish ( snapper), and chargrilled fish ( tuna ). The mains were equally as delicious as the sides and we all agreed this was the best restaurant food we had in a long time. Although already being at belt undoing point we couldn't resist trying the creme brulee and fromage. So glad we did as this was the perfect way to finish off a fantastic meal. Looking forward to returning to Regatta again in the near future.
Had a really delicious meal at ragatta - every bite was full of flavour will definitely come back!
One of the best meals I've ever had. The tuna was unbelievably tasty. It wasn't cheap but well worth the price. Wish I could go every night. The other dishes looked great too. Will be back for sure!
We have been served with excellent food and service. Very nice medium rare steak and super tasty Caesar salad. When my kid’s lunch hit the table, it was in room temperature which she could eat her lunch straightaway.
So, well deserved 5 stars…
Oysters with thier little vinaigrette is on!!! the food in general is delicious and well cooked hats off to the chefs!! its worth every cent i stopped here with my family my husband my 12 yr old and my 2 yr old he had just awoken when we arrived so he was grumpy had the workers standing around and asking me if he was feeling abit under the weather cause he was screaming n crying. I would go thier for a glass of wine and a shared plate with a mate as the vibe is like beach side chilling but if you are taking kids and one whom is on the spectrum i would preplan it and kinda let them know first hand so they aint standing around wondering why yah kids flapping or making noises asking if they are ok.
But all in all the food is delicious with a great view price is pricey customer service needs a little retraining to shapen up thier skills on handeling situations with children on the spectrum. Other then that it was superb
Nice restaurant. The oysters of the day were nice and fatty. Duck confit burger is very rich. Loved the whipped goat cheese and broccoli. Prices aren’t shown, but beer was 14$ so I wish I would of just spent a few more on a cocktail
Enjoyed Regatta. The antipasto was large- ideal for 4 people and had a nice array of goodies- cold meats, pate, cheeses, pickled veges, fresh fruits, nuts and cracker and breads, really the best I have had in a long time. The Lemon Pepper sqid was delicious. We waited quite awhile for our first drinks even though the place was very quiet but the staff were pleasant and attentive after that, even when it got quite busy.
Would like to go back again and try some more things on the menu. Good food, lovely location.
The staff were great, reasonably attentive and friendly. The place is a great location but the table wobbled and the chairs were loud. The sashimi was unnecessarily complicated, the cocktails were light, the mains were pretty basic. Had higher hopes for such a great spot. They are charging for the location not the food.
The food was well-crafted. We had a steak and the snapper. Portions were small but filling. Order your coffee extra hot as it can get cold by the time it arrives to your table. The service was friendly. The views are beautiful. I recommend taking a jacket if you are going towards the evening as it got cold, but the ocean views were beautiful.
We had dinner there yesterday. The food was delicious and fresh. Cocktails were amazing and well presented. Very friendly staff and great service. The view was stunning👍👍
Thank you for making our evening so enjoyable!
We’ll definitely be back!
Incredible food, friendly and happy service with a nice view. We’re definitely coming back
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