Welcome to The Waterfront Café, Bar & Restaurant
Nelson, New Zealand
Nelson’s quayside would not be complete without its own Waterfront Restaurant. Located at 341 Wakefield Quay, between Rocks Road and the Port of Nelson, its warm, friendly atmosphere makes the Waterfront an ideal place for family and friends to take in the big flavours that are part of the Nelson Tasman lifestyle.
Enjoy the fresh taste of Nelson as you look across sparkling Tasman Bay
The stunning panorama of Tasman Bay is the perfect backdrop for enjoying lunch, dinner or weekend brunch from the upstairs dining room. Relax and take in the live tapestry of sailing boats, ships and the occasional dolphin, whilst locals and visitors alike enjoy the sunshine from along the sea wall. Winter, summer, whichever the season, the scenery changes every day. Whether you are here for lunch, dinner or just a coffee, there is always something to see.
Kiwi Fusion cooking from Nelson’s freshest flavours and ingredients
Experience the best the region has to offer in fresh produce, with the Waterfront’s menu of seafood, game and other tasty dishes, a fusion of French and Asian cooking styles that will delight your taste buds. View our brunch, lunch and dinner menus to see our range of delicious seasonal dishes, which include fresh local fish, crayfish, shellfish, whitebait, quail, venison, duck, Angus Pure Beef fillet and an assortment of vegetarian dishes to delight any palate.
Locally sourced wine, beer, coffee and tea for the complete Nelson dining experience
Whether coming to dine in our upstairs restaurant or stopping by for a drink in our comfortable downstairs street-front bar, we have an array of local and New Zealand wines and beers, carefully matched to complement our seasonal menus, and freshly ground coffee and fine loose leaf teas from Pomeroys - Nelson’s own coffee and tea merchants.
View Our Webcam
View images from our upstairs dining room taking in the entrance to Nelson harbour (also known as ‘The Cut’). Webcam images are updated every 10 minutes.
