Castaways Restaurant & Bar is a clifftop restaurant at 685 Karioitahi Road, Waiuku, above Karioitahi Beach on Auckland's west coast. It is part of Castaways Resort, and the website says its view takes in the sun setting over the sea. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a menu built on New Zealand produce. Breakfast is a buffet or à la carte, at the chef's discretion, with hot and continental favourites such as eggs, bacon, pancakes, fruit and cereals. Walk-in guests are welcome at breakfast. Bookings can be made by phone on 09 236 5041, by email at dine@castaways.co.nz, or online.
The resort's Event and Functions centre hosts private dinners and celebrations, and the website also lists high tea. Guests staying in the studios, chalets or villas can have room service. The resort is owned by Marsden Resorts. Our pick in Waiuku for a long lunch with the west coast in view.