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Waterside Restaurant & Bar

Lake Terrace, Taupo 2730, New Zealand
(07) 378 6894
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Ranked #26 of 77 restaurants in Taupo
4.0 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Martinborough, Wellington, New Zealand
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

We went to Waterside a few years ago and had a fantastic meal and a great evening. Its a great location next to the Lake. We were back in Taupo a few weeks ago and we were looking forward to another evening here. We had a drink, the menu looked good, but there now seems to be a trailer park... More

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Napier, New Zealand
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Saturday afternoon for there brunch menu, we had the pizza (chicken, olive and mushroom) very bland, wine menu limited, service on the other hand outstanding, This place could have so much pontential.

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Auckland, New Zealand
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

My friends and I had a fantastic night out at the Waterside this weekend. The food was devine and great service. Thanks go to Andrea who organised it for us. :-)

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Netherlands
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

Just a good restaurant at a nice place. Nothing special but just good food.

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Auckland, New Zealand
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012

We had a late meal at Waterside as most other restaurants were closed. We thoroughly enjoyed the food, and the service was excellent and staff friendly and attentive. Would dine there again.

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Auckland, New Zealand
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012

This was not a good experience. The location is perfect and the menu looked good BUT the Steak which we requested be medium/rare came totally overcooked and dry. We understood Fish of the Day to be Schnapper so were surprised and disappointed when Salmon appeared. The waitress who delivered the food advised "we never have schnapper, you ordered Salmon". After... More

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Wellington, New Zealand
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

Within a couple of hours of our meal 2 / 4 of our group had diarrhoea and vomitting. Called the following day to let the manager know. He yelled at me - called me a liar, with no medical background, without a typed letter from a Dr. I couldn't prove anything and if I couldn't afford to go to the... More

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Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

I been to this restaurant quite a few times over the last few years and it never fails... lovely food .. beautiful views and good service with a great cocktail list

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West Kirby
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012 via mobile

After an aborted attempt to have a meal at the "steak and ale" myself and my wife went to the waterside. Great service, good food, well cooked steaks and a nice location meant we left happy. Desert was a delicious apple tart with ginger ice-cream.

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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012 via mobile
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We were looking for somewhere to stop for a late lunch and decided on the Waterside as it has an enticicing menu and it's a great location for watching the world go by. We both started with the mushroom soup and it is one of the best bowls of soup we have ever had! It was a generous helping (not... More

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