Waterside

Waterside Where great food meets the lake! Enjoy our spectacular lake & mountain views! Catering lunch, dinner and anything in between.
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We are the perfect place to enjoy superb food, tasty beverages and great service as you soak up our relaxing atmosphere. At Waterside you’ll soon discover our reputation for great casual dining and delicious meals to meet everybody’s needs. Our dishes are made daily by Taupo’s top Chefs using only the finest ingredients. Enjoy our breathtaking views of Lake Taupo; while you enjoy being looked afte

r by our friendly staff, try one of our creative Cocktails or unique Freakshakes. Sunny outdoor dining in summer and a fireplace to keep you warm in the winter.

We’re closed until the 1st of July!Some much needed upgrades are incoming… 👀
21/06/2026

We’re closed until the 1st of July!
Some much needed upgrades are incoming… 👀

❄️ 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐞 ❄️ Our vanilla milkshake, topped with vanilla ice cream, carrot cake, a cookie, white chocolate, fr...
31/05/2026

❄️ 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐞 ❄️

Our vanilla milkshake, topped with vanilla ice cream, carrot cake, a cookie, white chocolate, fresh cream and drizzled with white chocolate sauce.

Available until the 22nd of June instead of the end of the month, as we’re closing for about a week for some renovations… 👀

📍Lakefront Corner. 3 Tongariro St, Taupō.
📖 Book Online (or walk-in): www.waterside.co.nz/bookings

🌱 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫 🍔 Views, sunshine and a comforting meal… What’s not to love?!Grilled chicken and halloumi with lettuce,...
13/05/2026

🌱 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫 🍔
Views, sunshine and a comforting meal… What’s not to love?!

Grilled chicken and halloumi with lettuce, fresh tomato, aioli and our housemade sweet chilli sauce. Served with crispy fries and aioli. We can make this gluten free too! 🫶🏼

Available daily as part of our scrumptious lunch menu, served between 11am-4.30pm.

🍽 Menu: www.waterside.co.nz/menu
📖 Book Online (or walk-in): www.waterside.co.nz/bookings

✨𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐧𝐮𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐥 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐞 ✨Our caramel milkshake, topped with walnut ice cream, a walnut caramel brownie, chocolate fla...
30/04/2026

✨𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐧𝐮𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐥 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐞 ✨

Our caramel milkshake, topped with walnut ice cream, a walnut caramel brownie, chocolate flakes, walnut pieces, fresh cream and drizzled with caramel sauce.

Available until the end of May!👏🏼

📍Lakefront Corner. 3 Tongariro St, Taupō.
📖 Book Online (or walk-in): www.waterside.co.nz/bookings

🌱 𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐛 𝐑𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐮𝐭 🌱Comfort, warmth and flavour that’ll appease even the most fussy of eaters. 🤭 Slow cooked lamb ragout with...
15/04/2026

🌱 𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐛 𝐑𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐮𝐭 🌱
Comfort, warmth and flavour that’ll appease even the most fussy of eaters. 🤭

Slow cooked lamb ragout with fettuccine, confit mushroom and topped with parmesan cheese. Gluten free available too! 🫶🏼

Available daily from 11am.

🍽 Menu: www.waterside.co.nz/menu
📖 Book Online (or walk-in): www.waterside.co.nz/bookings

🐰 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐞 🐰 (𝙇𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙)Our chocolate milkshake, topped half an Easter Egg loaded with caramel ice cream, a choc ...
31/03/2026

🐰 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐞 🐰 (𝙇𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙)

Our chocolate milkshake, topped half an Easter Egg loaded with caramel ice cream, a choc bunny, marshmallow chick, mini choc eggs, fresh cream and drizzled with chocolate and caramel sauce.

Limited supply, so hop to it! 👏🏼

📍Lakefront Corner. 3 Tongariro St, Taupō.
📖 Book Online (or walk-in): www.waterside.co.nz/bookings

Address

3-5 Tongariro Street
Taupo
3330

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 10pm
Tuesday 11am - 10pm
Wednesday 11am - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 10pm

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