Salinity is a waterfront restaurant and bar at Bridge Marina on Te Awanui Drive in Hairini, Tauranga, with views across the marina, the harbour and Mount Maunganui. The website says the water changes through the day, so the view is part of the meal. The menu is built around tapas, mains and bar snacks. It runs from oysters on the half shell, natural, battered or Kilpatrick, and crispy squid to green lipped mussels in laksa broth, seared scallops, free range chicken and fish and chips. A soul bowl with spiced lentils and crispy tofu covers the vegetarian side. Many dishes are marked gluten free and dairy free, and diners are asked to tell the server about any allergies.
The private dining room seats up to 14 people and looks out over the marina and harbour. The website suggests it for family occasions, staff lunches and functions. The bar seats 65 for an after-work drink by the water, and bar snacks start at $7 as at 2026. On a waterfront site the view is part of what you pay for, and the room and menu are set up to make the most of it. Our pick in Hairini for a long dinner with a harbour view.