Cuisine: A La Carte, New Zealand
Price Point: Mains from $15 - $35
Ranked: #1 of 15 restaurants
in Taupo
At Waterside you’ll soon discover their 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 their friendly staff, why not try one of their creative cocktails or specialty coffees.
Fantastic outdoor dining in summer and a fireplace to keep you warm in the winter.
A Taupo restaurant you will want to visit!
Where great food meets the lake!
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Waterside Restaurant
3-5 Tongariro Street
Taupo 3330
Open Hours:
Tuesday - Sunday from 11a.m til late
Phone: (07) 378 6894
Website: www.waterside.co.nz
Sample Menu *may not be current
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Reviews
Jayde Mitai - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 12 October 2019
We had an excellent return visit to the Waterside restaurant. The food was devine. The Gluten Free options were many, starting with the garlic bread and the salt & pepper squid. The lamb for our main was cooked to perfection and so were the vegetables. For those not Coeliac they enjoyed the mussels, fish if the day and steak. All very tasty and cooked to perfection. And dessert was a decadent affair, with Chocolate pate and Gluten free cheesecake There's that word again perfection and that certainly is what we experienced on Saturday night from the staff to the food. Would highly recommend.
Claire Chapman - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 5 October 2019
Lovely food - we both had the oysters, mine was natural and my friend had the tempured followed by the Eye Steak which melted in your mouth and the pork belly.
Our waiter was Harman who was friendly and helpful.
Yvonne Bancroft - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 3 September 2019
Had a wonderful dining experience at the Waterside Restaurant . We were greeted warmly on arrival and the staff were friendly and informative. The food was generous and delicious. We started with french onion soup and pork wellington both of which were very tasty. For mains we both had fillet steak which was cooked to perfection. There was no need to order side vegetables as they were included and also cooked to perfection. In all a very positive dining experience and we can thoroughly recommend the Waterside Restaurant as a great place to dine
Judy Wilson - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 25 July 2019
We had an amazing dinner at Waterside. The service was great from the moment we arrived. I’m gluten free and the the gf garlic bread was absolutely amazing! We had the lamb and pork belly for mains. Both were delicious, meat cooked beautifully and veges fresh and crunchy. If we were being, the pork belly could have been a bit crispier. When it came to dessert, the waiter took my request to the chef and they adapted a dessert for me. Great atmosphere, food and service. Would definitely recommend Waterside!
Holly Morrison - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 18 July 2019
Fabulous food, fabulous service, fabulous restaurant. We were a group of four dining out on a quiet Monday night and honestly, we were not disappointed. The fire was going inside, making the place toasty and warm, and from the moment we walked in the door, we were well looked after. The waiter recommended the jalapeno poppers as a starter and, wow, were they good!! Thanks Waterside, we'll be back
Carol Milligan - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 27 May 2019
Each item of food we had was outstanding. Very delicious and generous servings. The entrees were very filling, so I would recommend sharing with others if you plan to have a main and dessert. The holoumi sticks and won tons were amazing, as was the chocolate pate. The location is great and the service was excellent. A popular place, it quickly filled around midday. I would definitely return another time.
Lisa McGuire - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 20 April 2019
What an awesome restaurant, highly recommend this establishment to all believe me you won't be disappointed with the food
Kylie Peters - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 23 March 2019
Incredible view of the lake and the food was fresh and delicious. Loved the starters - best onion rings we have had in Taupo. Friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere. This wasn’t our first visit and it won’t be our last.
Carrie Robinson - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 21 January 2019
My boyfriend and I dined here and it was wonderful! Even though at times the staff were a little slow to tend to us (because they were trying to train up new staff for the summer season which we totally understood) those who came to tend to us were really lovely with lots of smiles! It also gave us more time to relax in between courses! The food was awesome, we really loved their crispy pork and salmon mains- highly recommend! Their cheesecake special and freakshakes were as we were told quite intense, but we loved them too! Really big portions as well, so recommend sharing entrees or sharing plates (we had the beef balls which was my favourite and the calamari which was hot and crispy) to start unless you have a pretty big appetite! Would definitely recommend dining here, and would definitely definitely come back. It was a really nice place to eat, thanks for the lovely start to our holiday!
Brittany Young - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 13 November 2018
Fantastic food with good size portions for my 4 hungry males! They were extremely impressed with the Freaky choc shakes - Yum yum!!! Our service was great & the atmosphere really relaxed. Even as locals we certainly appreciated the beautiful scenery. We would happily come back here again. Thanks to the staff for a memorable meal.
Yonine Lund - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 7 October 2018
Really lovely dinner at Waterside.The staff were friendly, helpful and efficient and the food was delicious! Was totally impressed with the crack of my creme brulee! Would definitely eat here again and recommend to others! Thank you, Waterside for a lovely evening :-)
eve jones - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 28 June 2018
Four of us ate there. All meals were amazing. Best steak ever. Lamb was tender and perfectly cooked. Fish delicious with tasty sauce. Service so friendly and welcoming. Will definitely recommend to others. Try the rhubarb crumble. Delicious!
Margaret Beck - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 18 June 2018
Everything was perfect from the moment we arrived to the moment we left. Our waitress was fantastic!! The food was amazing, we had breads and dip to share as well as the chicken wings (which were out of this world), and then for mains I had the Pork Ribeye and that was to die for, my partner ordered the Steak Eye Fillet and he really enjoyed that as well, the steak was cooked a little over but it was still delicious!! We would definitely come back here again, and First table was such a great idea!!
Shevanna Sullivan - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 12 May 2018
LOVE - 3 of us girls had a feast!
The entrees/starters were so appealing we had to order 5 between us! and enjoyed every moment of it, the prawns were delicious and the sauce for each item was a perfect match. The drunken chicken with blue cheese sauce was our favourite. When mains came we were already so full but managed to finish! i had the steak which was cooked perfect and the dish had the ideal accompaniments.
Will 100% return with the friendly service and the beautiful view.
Ashleigh Crighton - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 5 March 2018
Lovely food and service with great views
Lisa Soden - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 11 November 2019
It was a great experience overall. The girl that served us was amazing in terms of customer service. We had a great view from our table, looking at the lake and the people doing parasailing. Lovely atmosphere inside the restaurant. The waiting time after we ordered was not long at all, which was great. The food was lovely too. The oysters were so nice and so was the steak. We will definitely go there again.
Inoke Tuirara - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 8 November 2019
Outstanding service and food!!!
Ignet Gloy - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 10 November 2019
Great location- enjoyed the view. Service was friendly and food was beautifully presented
Susan Watson - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 4 November 2019
Food is amazing as always.
Elle Hill - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 30 October 2019
We were made to feel very welcome even though we arrived a little early.
We were able to select our own table, we sat by the window and enjoyed the views of the lake.
Food was very good and staff very friendly, polite and helpful.
we will go back on our next visit
Fiona Jacobsen - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 1 November 2019
Great service, all the wait staff were really smiley and attentive. Food super tasty and fast out. Will be back!
Gabrielle Purvis - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 28 October 2019
Always good service, food took a little while but was good when it arrived, would recommend waterside always
Andrea Rice - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 29 October 2019
Great view of lake Taupo food was delicious.
Irene Schischka - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 22 October 2019
Awesome food and service
Jasmine Radovanovich - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 22 October 2019
Always enjoy our time here, lovely view and good food
Harley Habib - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 17 October 2019
Their food was amazing!!!!!! It's so delicious and reasonable prices!!!! Me and my family enjoyed so much!! We ordered all different plates, they were all so nice!! Thank you guys! We are definitely come back when we go to Taupo!
Jamie Bae - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 16 October 2019
Great experience, lovely staff, great view
Dave Powell - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 17 October 2019
Friendly staff
Food was poor. Expensive overpriced and didn’t enjoy entree or main.
Won’t be returning!
Tessa Anderson - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 15 October 2019
Great first experience using First Table! Will be visiting the restaurant again.
Joanne Otten - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 16 October 2019
My husband and I enjoyed our lunch . My salmon was cooked to perfection and my rather fussy husband thoroughly enjoyed his fish and chips. We look forward to going back. The lovely views of the lake and the mountains were a bonus.
Leola Sharp - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 14 October 2019
We really liked the food, service and great view.
Jolene Rodley - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 13 October 2019
Ka mau Te wehi! We had a fabulous experience! Thanks to both first table and waterside! Right from the get go all has been simple and easy to navigate from securing the booking through first table and leaving the table! This great initiative of first table means our family and I can experience different dining experiences at a more affordable cost. We generally wouldn't go out for dinners of the likes unless special occasion but if the service and food is excellent as a result we are likely to return just because it was amazing! Thank you first table for bringing those to the table whom otherwise might not be. Nga Mhi
Jayde Mitai - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 12 October 2019
Beautiful kai and lovely service especially for our little ones.
Tumanako McLeod - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 9 October 2019
Excellent Excellent Excellent
Belinda Kingi - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 30 September 2019
We had an excellent return visit to the Waterside restaurant. The food was devine. The Gluten Free options were many, starting with the garlic bread and the salt & pepper squid. The lamb for our main was cooked to perfection and so were the vegetables. For those not Coeliac they enjoyed the mussels, fish if the day and steak. All very tasty and cooked to perfection. And dessert was a decadent affair, with Chocolate pate and Gluten free cheesecake There's that word again perfection and that certainly is what we experienced on Saturday night from the staff to the food. Would highly recommend.
Claire Chapman - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 5 October 2019
Excellent service and food
Wayne Jamieson - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 2 October 2019
Nice lunch. Will return!
Lesley-Anne Wells - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 1 October 2019
Great to have the awesome views on show again!! Had a fantastic meal, it was tasty, displayed well & of course an awesome price. We were so full from our entrees & mains thst we didn't have rm for dessert. The ladies looking after us were awesome, thanks Natalya. We will definitely return again...5 stars !!!
Yonine Lund - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 3 October 2019
Thankyou service was absolutely top Rate
Xoxoxo
Rene'e Baker - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 1 October 2019
After visiting the waterside a couple years ago, we weren’t sure we would return. However, after our experience last night, we are glad we did. The menu overhaul, clear positive change in quality of the food, and good service made it an experience to remember. If you’re stuck on dinner ideas, give it a geez, you won’t regret it.
Fiona Kullar - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 30 September 2019
Loved our lunch - the Corn Salad was amazing and the Chef’s Double Cheese Burger tasted as good as it looked.
Sue Downie - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 27 September 2019
Great service and the food was delicious! Love the views from the restaurant. Will happily return in future
Leanne Curtis - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 26 September 2019
Great service, great food, great environment..and we watched them open the road after the TDC stormwater collapse so very eventful.
Marion Thompson - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 24 September 2019
Great food excellent service
Julie Habib - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 25 September 2019
Although there was a lot of road works outside, the setting was still okay to veiw the Lake. Service was very good and loved the food. Prompt and freindly. Thanks
Liz randell - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 20 September 2019
Yummy food and EXCELLENT customer service.
Sue Downie - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 13 September 2019
Fun evening for special birthday
Kevin Rigby - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 5 September 2019
Lovely food - we both had the oysters, mine was natural and my friend had the tempured followed by the Eye Steak which melted in your mouth and the pork belly.
Our waiter was Harman who was friendly and helpful.
Yvonne Bancroft - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 3 September 2019
Very efficient, food was yummy & the waiter was very polite!
Paton Pickering - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 30 August 2019
Great service, great atmosphere and a lovely meal. My salmon was cooked to perfection.
Leola Sharp - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 27 August 2019
Amazing food...the 2 female waitresses were awesome, but the male waiter was rude and arrogant, and wouldnt go back because of his attitude
Becca Robinson - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 24 August 2019
Food was lovely and service was spot on.thanks
Hagger Alan - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 23 August 2019
Excellent service, excellent food. Excellent atmosphere....
Happy to dine here again
Merveen Kara - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 18 August 2019
Cozy restaurant
Food well presented & tasty
Good service
Price with first table is amazing
Tania Walker - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 15 August 2019
A delightful hostess, lovely ambience and delicious shared platter make for a perfect lunch. Thanks Waterside Restaurant, we'll definitely be back.
Cecily Leaf - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 8 August 2019
Meal was delicious, Harman’s service was top class. We will certainly be dining there again. Highly recommended.
Aileen Egan - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 14 August 2019
We were greeted by a friendly server into a warm, pleasant atmosphere on a chilly night. The service was fast and friendly, always checking to see how the food was, and he cleared the plates soon after we both had finished. (Ten out of ten!) The food was excellent and the dessert (chocolate pate) divine! All in all, not perfect, but close!! Thank you!
Joan Berg - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 13 August 2019
The food was great, the kids also enjoyed their meal. Except for the service had to stand for a while before I can be acknowledged upon our arrival , they ignored us and kept busy setting tables as if we weren't there. Poor customer service.
Yvonne Mahlangu - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 10 August 2019
Nice food, nice company
Louise Cuttance - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 10 August 2019
We had a great experience at the Waterside Restaurant. The food was beautiful , we were really looked after by the staff and made to feel welcome. Look forward to returning.
Joy Lincoln - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 7 August 2019
Fabulous service and friendly staff. Excellent food. Highly recommended dining experience.
Lorrayne Tuhou - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 9 August 2019
Fantastic experience dining at Waterside for lunch. The waitress who served us was very friendly and attentive. The food was great and the freak shakes were amazing!
Dave Powell - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 5 August 2019
Lovely evening with friends. Cosy and warm on a very cold night. Everyone enjoyed their meals - all compliments to the chef! Great customer service.
Naomi Wilson - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 3 August 2019
Husband and I loved the food plus service tops
Would recommend for lunch dates
Cathy Shaw - dined at Waterside Restaurant on 2 August 2019
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438 reviews
Ka mau Te wehi! We had a fabulous experience! Thanks to both first table and waterside! Right from the get go all has been simple and easy to navigate from securing the booking through first table and leaving the table! This great initiative of first table means our family and I can experience different dining experiences at a more affordable cost. We generally wouldn't go out for dinners of the likes unless special occasion but if the service and food is excellent as a result we are likely to return just because it was amazing! Thank you first table for bringing those to the table whom otherwise might not be. Nga Mhi