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Waterside Restaurant & Bar

$$ - $$$, European,
3 Tongariro Street, Taupo 3330, New Zealand
+64 7-378 6894
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Overview
  • Excellent48%
  • Very good29%
  • Average12%
  • Poor5%
  • Terrible6%
Travellers talk about
“steak” (44 reviews)
“fish and chips” (25 reviews)
“lamb rack” (11 reviews)
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CUISINES
Bar, European, New Zealand, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options
PRICE
$$ - $$$
RATINGS
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Value
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LOCATION
3 Tongariro Street, Taupo 3330, New Zealand
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1 - 10 of 511 reviews

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Great spot to stop and enjoy a bite enroute. Do enjoy their platters with a wine, great service and awesome views of the lake

1  Thank Sandy H
Reviewed 1 week ago

Enjoy a lovely meal here with my family. Food was great and possibly had the enjoyed the best steak I've ever had. Will definitely be returning.

Thank Cronus.nz
Reviewed 1 week ago

Just stay away from this restaurant! The food is terrible - not tasty and not well-prepared. The service is so slow, that you need an extra night to stay in Taupo to get the food you ordered. Absolute disappointment and waste of time and money.

Thank TCh76
Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Went there tonight as a family of 4. From the moment we walked in it gave the impression of a total lack of competence. We sat for 20 minutes at the table before anyone offered drinks or water. I eventually approached the reception desk to...More

Thank Matthew61
Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Is a lovely and comfortable restaurant which serves very good fish. You‘ve got a beautiful view over the Taupo-Lake.

Thank Leo K
Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

What a lovely place to have some food. The staff were brilliant, the 3 of us all had burgers. Place was busy and it was our second night there out of our 2 night stay. The whole area was great and the waterside food Just...More

Thank Marymamie
Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Just been to the waterside and had yet a lovely meal there again . Served by the lovely Manpreet who was professional and made us feel very welcome . I just love coming here for the amazing food and have always enjoyed the atmosphere here...More

Thank Jude D
Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Dined for lunch this week & we both had small fish & chips for $21, paid extra for salad. Used to be $15 including salad!! We were either overcharged or management have increased the price. Did not check until we were on the road!! Mostly...More

Thank Yvonne C
Reviewed 2 weeks ago

For a table of six, it was fantastic to go somewhere where everybody was impressed with the quality of food from entree platter, mains to desserts. Great service to boot. Book now!

Thank Taupo_Bungy
Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

While it wasn’t terrible, I think there are better options along the foreshore. Our waitress was very lovely, but could hardly understand English, and struggled to help with a few basic questions. I ordered the fish and chips, and got the large and paid extra...More

Thank Liam S
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Restaurant Details

Rating summary
  • Food
    Service
  • Value
    Atmosphere
Average prices
US$9 - US$22
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks, After-hours
Restaurant features
Free Wifi, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards
Good for
Kids, Child-friendly, Special Occasion Dining, Business meetings, Local cuisine, View, Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups
Open Hours
Sunday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Location and Contact Information
  • Address: 3 Tongariro Street, Taupo 3330, New Zealand
  • Location: South Pacific  >  New Zealand  >  North Island  >  Waikato Region  >  Taupo District  >  Taupo
  • Phone Number: +64 7-378 6894
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Description
Serving, Lunch and Dinner you'll soon discover Waterside's reputation for great casual dining and fantastic meals to meet everybody's needs.Take in the stunning views of the lake and mountains while you enjoy being looked after by our friendly staff, try one of our creative cocktails or speciality coffees. Fantastic outdoor dining in summer, and a fireplace to keep you warm in the winter.Enjoy!!
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