The Waterfront is a unique dining experience in Gulf Harbour, serving a wide and varied menu spanning traditional Thai, Japanese and Chinese dishes alongside Asian Street Food, all set in elegant surroundings where the harbour view is as spectacular as the food. Many of the Southeast Asian seafood dishes diners fall in love with on holiday can be found right here, served fresh.
Before or after a meal, the restaurant's Tiki bar pours cocktails, craft beers, wine, spirits, and both warm and cold sake. The newly refurbished restaurant and bar make a strong setting for a date night or special occasion, while a separate private dining area overlooking the harbour suits a more relaxed family lunch or dinner from the restaurant's five star menu.
The Waterfront also offers two private dining rooms for functions — one seating up to 35 diners, the other up to 20 — with bookings able to choose a full banquet or small plates inspired by the main menu.
The Waterfront is a unique dining experience in Gulf Harbour, built around a wide and varied menu that spans traditional Thai, Japanese and Chinese dishes alongside Asian Street Food, all served in elegant surroundings where the view is as spectacular as the food.
The kitchen's focus on Southeast Asian seafood means many of the dishes that diners fall in love with while on holiday are available right here in Gulf Harbour, served fresh alongside the warm-weather memories they bring back. It's a menu designed to feel like a genuine culinary journey rather than a standard Asian restaurant offering, drawing on Thai, Japanese, Chinese and street food traditions in one place.
Before or after a meal, The Waterfront's Tiki bar is set up for a proper drink — cocktails, craft beers, wine, spirits, and both warm and cold sake are all on offer, making it a natural stop whether you're settling in for the evening or just passing through for a nightcap.
The restaurant has been newly refurbished, and its position makes it a strong choice for marking a special occasion — a date night with a stunning harbour view from the table is a genuine drawcard. For a more relaxed visit, a separate private dining area overlooking the harbour is available for family lunches or dinners, where guests can sample the restaurant's five star menu away from the main dining room.
The Waterfront offers two private dining rooms for functions — one seating up to 35 diners, the other up to 20 — giving groups the flexibility to book a space that suits their event. Bookings in either room can choose a full banquet or small plates, all inspired by the restaurant's main menu, making it a solid option for celebrations, gatherings or work functions.
The Waterfront is located at 3/162 Harbour Village Drive, Gulf Harbour, Whangaparaoa. It's closed Mondays, and open Tuesday to Sunday from 12pm to 9pm. Online ordering is available for those wanting to enjoy the menu away from the restaurant, and the venue has been recommended by RestaurantGuru.