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The Cove - cafe, restaurant & bar

368 reviews

#2 of 9 Restaurants in Waipu

$$ - $$$, Bar, Pizza, Cafe

910 Cove Road | Waipu Cove, Waipu 0582, New Zealand

+64 9-432 0234

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Certificate of Excellence

Ratings and reviews

4.5 368 reviews

#2 of 9 Restaurants in Waipu, New Zealand

Certificate of Excellence2016 - 2018 Winner

RATINGS

Food

Service

Value

Atmosphere

Food and ambience

Local cuisine, Bar, Pizza, Cafe, European, New Zealand

Brunch, lunch, coffee and takeaway pizza is devine We had a great bottle of local wine and a salad and a pizza.

Special Occasion Dining, View, Groups, Bar Scene

Went for a work Christmas lunch here.Lunch with a sea view

Location and contact

910 Cove Road Waipu Cove, Waipu 0582 New Zealand

Website

+64 9-432 0234

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PRICE RANGE

US$12 - US$20

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours

CUISINES

Bar, Pizza, Cafe, European, New Zealand

FEATURES

Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wheelchair Accessible

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vanessarE5877XL

Tuakau, New Zealand

Reviewed 1 week ago

Fabulous setting and delicious food

This is in a fabulous position, just across the road from the beach. Great indoor or outdoor seating areas. The food is great, the atmosphere is friendly and relaxed plus a great selections of amazing wines. We had drinks then takeaway fish & chips and...More

Date of visit: January 2019

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MJS2210

Jakarta, Indonesia

13272

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Great place to stop.

Riding past Waipu and the coast line stopped here very impromptu. Was a great choice. Fish and chips was excellent. One of the best fish battered I’ve had in a while. Size of portion excellent too. Well trained staff very good service. Highly recommended and...More

Date of visit: January 2019

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LJNorthland

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Fabulous evening for all

A simply wonderful night and exquisite food. Took 3 families for dinner. Mojitos to begin began a great night. Walking off one of New Zealand’s most beautiful beaches straight into fine dinning. The staff were great, attentive and expert. I started with the taster -...More

Date of visit: January 2019

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514shannon

Kohukohu, New Zealand

21070

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Brunch at The Cove

On our way back to the Hokianga, we made a detour to The Cove Cafe & Restaurant. It was a beautiful morning and the sea was sparkling with people already surfing and sunbathing. We sat at the bench looking out to the sea. It was...More

Date of visit: January 2019

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1AnnetteA

Campbelltown, Australia

24757

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Delicious good, top spot

Stopped at this cove, to see the beach, & opposite was this restaurant ... a very welcome sight it was!! Serving delicious food & drinks as well as beer & spirits the menu was extensive for all meals of the day. Casual atmosphere but classy...More

Date of visit: January 2019

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MatthewB5796

Auckland, New Zealand

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Gone downhill

After coming here for many years and regarded the Cove as a favourite, this opinion has now unfortunately changed. I suspect new management or lack of management might be to blame as many others I have spoken to have had bad experiences here this summer....More

Date of visit: January 2019

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D3810AOjasonl

Adelaide, Australia

102

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Use to be great

We come to Waipu most years for a Christmas holiday and always make a point of lunch at the cove. Unfortunately the food has gone down hill since January 2018 when we last visited. Quite pricey for the quality of food. The burgers were very...More

Date of visit: December 2018

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hokimai

Tauranga

17548

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Seaside Cafe

Dropped in for breakfast, looked inviting & was on a recomendation. I ordered the bircher muesli, which was disappointing, don't think it had been soaked overnight, like other birchers I've had ,so was very dry. Hubby enjoyed his eggs beni. Lovely spot & great service

Date of visit: December 2018

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Bloodybunny

Frankfurt, Germany

9811

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Decent food, nice service

We visited the place for quick dinner spontaneously. In general, experience was ok. Food was tasty, but not exceptional. However, the ceviche was below average. The service was nice though.

Date of visit: January 2019

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Q706UVsabrinah

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

so so

Friendly staffs, nice atmosphere! However, highly expectation but disappointed for the tofu salad. Paid $18 but definitely not worth.