Waterside Restaurant & Bar is a casual restaurant and bar at 3 Tongariro Street in central Taupō, overlooking Lake Taupō with views towards the mountains.
The restaurant describes itself as locally owned and operated for over 12 years. It is open daily, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with cocktails, specialty coffee and snacks in between. In summer there is outdoor dining, and in winter a fireplace. Regional tourism listings describe it as a casual dining restaurant and bar with a value-priced dinner offering.
Neither the venue's website nor regional listings mention private dining, function rooms or group packages, and no capacity is published. Organisers considering Waterside for a group dinner or informal gathering should contact the restaurant directly (info@waterside.co.nz or +64 7 378 6894) to confirm what can be accommodated.
Its lakefront town-centre position makes it convenient for delegates and visitors staying in Taupō.
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