The Wave - Kitchen & Bar is a restaurant and bar at 78 Marsden Road in Paihia, in the Bay of Islands, with a Google rating of 4.6 from 95 reviews. Reviewers mention the lamb rack, the chicken parmigiana, the water views and the fettuccine al mare, and say the service is very good.
A good waterfront restaurant is judged on its food first, but the view and the pace of service also shape the evening. Sunset tables fill early in summer, so booking ahead is sensible on a warm night. Many diners find that a short, seasonal menu shows the kitchen at its best. When you choose a restaurant in a holiday town, look for staff who can explain the specials and a team that stays calm when the room is busy.
For a relaxed dinner with water views in Paihia, this Marsden Road restaurant is a good place to end a day on the Bay of Islands.