Went in for brunch with my partner the other weekend, and I have to say well worth the trip!
We had the Turkish eggs and the Works (big breakfast). Both meals came out within a reasonable time, were a good filling size and equally delicious! The staff were friendly and welcoming and had good knowledge about the menu. Coffee was delicious and came out hot and before the meals.
Overall was a lovely Sunday lunch and would recommend to many others!
One of my favorite places to go in Waikanae. Great food, especially their baking! Great coffee, great service!
Outdoor eating area and dog friendly :-)
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Wow. Just wow. We've been to The Front Room today for a client lunch and I have to admit ... I had to DRAG my heels back to Wellington afterwards (it was such a warm, late-summer afternoon, I could have QUITE easily parked myself up in the back garden for the rest of the afternoon with a bottle of Black Barn Rose and pretended to be part of the furniture). Every element of lunch just hit the spot (both with us AND with our clients) - a shared Spanish tasting plate, followed by *The. Most. INSANELY. Good* pear and buffalo mozzarella salad, a few glasses of Black Barn Rose, and affogato to finish (for completeness, clearly :) ). The wait staff were lovely - attentive without being obtrusive; you gave us Jaffas with the coffee (*excitedly claps hands*), and (at the risk of sounding JUST a little odd ... ) your bathroom smells DIVINE (although : NOTE to self ... best NOT to sniff the diffuser sticks too closely, or you'll end up wearing the smell on the end of your nose the whole way home. *sigh*). Thank you Front Room - I'll be finding another reason to get myself up to Waikanae for a return visit VERY soon!
Been here a couple of times with friends and family and have enjoyed it every time. They do a good breakfast and the coffee is always good. Yummy friands to be had here too!
We took our adult children for dinner on a Monday night.
We were pleasantly surprised that Monday is a BYO so we took our own wine.
The service we great but the food was amazing!
We all ended up trying each others dishes because we all thought our own was the best!
We will definitely go back and highly recommend this place for a quiet, high end dining experience
My wife and I had a fantastic meal, Pork belly and squid starters and duck and fish mains - all we thoroughly enjoyed. Service as great plus the outdoor area was private and pleasant.
Walked out after the meal feeling really satisfied.
The only thing we found disappointing was when a lady came through to the back with her dog which proceeded to lift its leg on a tree right next to our table which is the only reason why we are taking a star off.
Would definitely go back again.
Would advise to smarten up the front outside of the Cafe as it doesn't do it justice (make a bit more sophisticated) - this might get people in considering the place next door was packed when we were there showing people are in the area.
We've been here several times. From the first day, the staff was friendly.
Only on our last visit with a male staff who served us didn't give me a good impression even though his tone seems friendly, his action did not tell that way. But, I'll postpone reviewing about this particular staff's attitude till another visit. Other than that, the staff there are usually friendly and the food is very good and atmosphere is very relaxing and nice on a sunny day.
They also let you use free wifi for 45min if you ask the password.
We have visited The Front Room restaurant many times over the years and it has been consistently excellent. Its current menu (summer 2013) is the best ever. We run a B&B at the beach & recommend our guests dine there. We have never had bad feed back. The Duck is superb, the pork hock melts in your mouth and the char grilled steak is always the very best. Service is good.
Bob and Maggie Smith
Another lovely night out at The Front Room, our favourite Kapiti restaurant. Great service and ambience, excellent wine list, always welcoming, and interesting and contemporary cuisine. Began with delicious marinated olives, ended with the most delicious cheese board ever! Restaurant was packed with happy groups. Most sophisticated choice of dining out in Kapiti.
Front Room is one of our favourites being Waikanae locals; although we visited it regularly before we moved out here. It's a real treat. The staff are usually really good, there is one lady there who is really knowledgeable and friendly, and has the balance of customer service right (attentive without being pushy). They could vary their menu a little more, is my only recommendation. Would definitely recommend. Thank you!
Front Room is our cafe of choice at Waikanae Beach (and there are plenty of high quality cafes to choose from). The staff are friendly, the coffee is really good (and I am fussy about my coffee), and the friands are to die for. When it is fine the outdoor area is really great, not too noisy and lovely atmosphere - it feels like you could be in Bali on holiday!
Of the 3 restaurants at Waikanae Beach, this is our favorite and we come here for breakfast or lunch most weekends. The staff is attentive and friendly and the food is consistently very good. The outdoor area is nice in summer and is dog friendly.
Brunch this morning and had excellent food, wonderful service, brioche to die for. the coffee is great too. Highly recommended
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I was with a group of 24 (aged from 6 to 90) for Dinner at the Front Room on Saturday 11/12/2010. There was pre dinner drinks outside and then a set menu (Nibbles – Bread & dukkuh: Entrees – Watermelon, feta & Mint; Waikanae Crab Cakes Duck & pistachio Nut Terrine: Mains – Pan Seared Fish with French Lentils lemon braised silver beet; Roast Pork with Slaw, black pudding & cider roast apples; , Char grilled Beef fillet, Chimichurri sauce, potato puree, bbq spare ribs and beer battered onion rings along with roast new potatoes, green leaf salad and grilled asparagus; followed by Cheese Board Chocolate Mousse Cake with Berries & Cream and Tea and Coffee).
It was a delightful evening,
the outdoor fire was blazing away which provided a nice centre piece for the pre dinner drink and there was a grassed area that the 3 children could run around on. The drinks were quick in being delivered, and often you didn’t need to go the bar as the staff walking pass would wait until the drink had been decided on and they would say “I will get that for you” and it arrived.
We shifted inside and once seated the Nibbles were promptly delivered, which was followed by the taking of the various orders from the set menu. The food was superb – everyone that I talked to was very impressed with the quality of what they had and the quantity of each serving was ideal. The service was very impressive and unobtrusive – this combination was just right.
We came away with a nice warm feeling and will be back to The Front Room and I have no hesitation in recommending the Front Room.
Our first visit to The Front room. Thoroughly enjoyed the delicious food. Felt negative before going thinking we would be hungry so ordered an entree, but didn't need as more than full. Will certainly visit again.
Always very pleasant though the menu never changes. Nearly as good as Angels Eaterie, better than Rumours. Best when the owners are there.
Lovely food, lovely staff. Waffles could have done with slightly more (berry and syrup) topping. Lots of options on the menu that appealed so we'll definitely be back!
The salt and pepper calamari was phenomenal. So tender and cooked beautifully, and the combination of the sweetness and sourness of the pineapple and other dressings were amazing. Honestly one of the nicest meals I’ve had in a while, and very reasonably priced with a generous portion. Thanks for a great experience.
Good coffee ☕️ and local food. Have eaten here a few times and the food and location is excellent. The staff are very helpful and forward thinking. As in previous visits the latte and cheese scone was great 👍
Really good coffee! Pleasant staff. Counter food was very limited - approx 5 choices but only one spinach and olive scroll left at 10.30. New owners are trying hard. My little group are missing the delicious salmon bagles from the previous regime however.
Lovely restaurant, can eat inside or out.
Great food, excellent service. We were there Labour weekend, so was very busy but the staff were great and so onto it!
Highly recommend.
We had a fabulous lunch at The Front Room on Saturday. Tried the Sweet Potato Rosti and it was wow, loved it. That dish is now my new favourite. Also had a great coffee... They do really good coffee ☕😁
I visited The Front Room on a trip up north to visit family. We decided to go for dinner and we’re not disappointed by the lovely service, the menu and the atmosphere. The food was delightful and would highly recommend a visit from anyone looking for a great meal with great service.
April2022 went to the back of the Front Room. Went for afternoon snacks with friends and a dog. All welcomed.
Was surprised with what came out on the plates to how they were priced. Lacking in quantity and flavour to the price. Had the calamari and jerky.
Loved the coffee. Such a great find! We stumbled upon it. The staff was super friendly. I loved the calamari!
Loved the coffee. Such a great find! We stumbled upon it. The staff was super friendly. I loved the calamari!
Loved the crispers and the Salt n Pepper Calamari. Great gluten free options.
The atmosphere was good too.
Will be going back again
Beautiful courtyard for our brunch. Food was excellent and service was great. We were there early on a sunny midweek morning - this place can get really busy on the weekends
Had the calamari and wife had the Bao buns, delicious. Coffee was ok, but so delicious and an awesome outdoor seating area. Recommended!
Excellent coffee and pleasant service, coffee did take a good 10 minutes to come but they were getting busy. ( Sunday morning around 10)
Went on a very busy Mother's Day, staff were super friendly and accommodating. The fish n chips were delicious!
Great service with attentive staff. The lovely flat white and delicious date scone were exactly what I wanted. Thanks The Front Room
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