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The Beach Front Bar Cafe

1 Fourth Avenue | Onetangi, Waiheke Island, New Zealand
(09) 372 2565
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Price range: RM3 - RM3
Cuisines: American, Café, Steakhouse
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
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Sydney, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

We stopped here on our first day for coffee and cake and had to go back again the day before we left - luckily we got the last piece of carrot cake. Sitting on the deck with 180 degree views of the beach and headlands is an experience not to be missed.

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See 4 more reviews by wotafrog for Waiheke Island
Auckland Region, New Zealand
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53 reviews 53 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Stayed in a one bedroom apartment. Very clean, well maintained & nice balcony to enjoy late afternoon sun. Had twin bed option & beds are extremely narrow, & close for 2 to share. Also thought a 2pm check in was quite late, but lucky for us our room was clean & we could check in early. Nice touches like magazines,... More

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See 4 more reviews by Caroline C for Waiheke Island
Auckland Region, New Zealand
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Restaurant closed early on the Friday due to lack of customers so went back earlier on Saturday night. Good, quick and friendly service. Pizzas were okay for a casual meal. Nice outdoor area looking over Onetangi Beach.

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NZ
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29 reviews 29 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

Had two meals here over the long weekend, the first a brunch, the second dinner. Both very good, great staff, wonderful relaxed location, easily as good as the much busier Charley Farleys. Can recommend the Seafood Platter. Will be back.

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38 reviews 38 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013 via mobile

Went here after a disastrous beginning at a place down the road. Awesome location, tables quickly cleared. Food is very much bar-type snacks, but well prepared and delivered promptly. A number of staff greeted us and even after the kitchen closed a staff member went to a new table to say - "I have checked with the manager and we... More

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See 4 more reviews by TanyaFitzgerald for Waiheke Island
Auckland Region, New Zealand
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20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

We had coffee and muffins on the waterfront deck. Lovely view and the cuppaccino I had was the best I have ever tasted.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013 via mobile

Avoid this cafe. While the table service was friendly, there was only one counter server on so it took 15 minutes just to order. She was rude and it seemed we were just an annoyance. After waiting another 30 minutes for food, my fish was dry, lukewarm and well overlooked. Go to Charlie Farlies, it is like a Michelin Star... More

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Auckland
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85 reviews 85 reviews
46 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013

We had drinks and tapas here, found friendly and honest service, nice selection of wine by the glass, and excellent bruchetta. The other options coming out to other diners also looked good. Would visit again. There was a good choice of sitting options from on the deck, to couches by a fire etc.

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See 3 more reviews by stellamAuckland for Waiheke Island
Bolton, United Kingdom
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75 reviews 75 reviews
35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013 via mobile

Stopped here for lunch on a hot cycle ride around island. Got a table outside and cold beer. We both had fajitas - I had beef and my wife had chicken. Good portions, promptly served. Lot of buzz because there was a birthday party from Liverpool, all women, having great time and lots of singing. Recommend this for lunch when... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013 via mobile

We recently had lunch here on a beautiful sunny Sunday. The staff were friendly & meals were yum. However they did take a while to come out, but to be fair the place was packed to the max, which is always a good sign! We weren't in any hurry as it was such a cool spot to sit back, relax... More

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