Tour Groups

Coming to the beautiful Bay of Islands with a group? We can cater for you here at Alongside. With a delicious range of fresh fish, local shellfish and quality NZ produce, your group can enjoy top class dining with stunning views and friendly Kiwi Hospitality.

We stock a range of Northland wines also for you to enjoy while in the area. Visit our Food and Drinks page for more details.

If you have a budget to work with, we welcome discussion and can work with your groups needs and dietary requirements. We also offer some set menu options to showcase the great fayre the Bay of Islands has to offer.

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We are delighted to offer one free of charge meal for your guide or driver when you visit us on a regular basis. Please get in touch for more details.

We hope to see you soon in our little slice of the Bay!

Food & Drink

Our menus have all been designed to complement the superb location and views over the bay. We serve Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. We are lucky enough to have our fish line caught by local fisherman here in Northland and have it delivered fresh daily ensuring our catch of the day is fresh and tasty.

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Functions, Events & Parties!

With many fond family memories of hosting fabulous parties & dinners for friends and family as she grew up now Sarah and her team love to bring this same care and attention to your function or event.

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Reviews

"Absolutely loved it! Beautiful view, great wine and the food was excellent. I had the market grill fish and I just about..."

"We have enjoyed many happy meals, drinks, coffee at Alongside Paihia when we have been the Bay of Islands. Love the seat..."

"What a great place to relax and have some lunch and a drink. Perfect weather while we were there which made it even bett..."

"Went here on Monday with a visitor and was so impressed! amazing spot. the food and service was impeccable! Will be back..."

"Arrived in Paihia late Saturday afternoon. .Had drinks and nibbles in Alongside. Were so impressed with food, service an..."

"We had the pleasure of visiting alongside last week for a late lunch and were served by the lovely Emily, we had the sna..."

"This cafe is beautiful. Right on the water and the views are stunning. Coffee and food is amazing. Big comfy seats to si..."

"Had the 'fish of the day' and was the best fish dishes I have ever eaten. Great location looking over the gorgeous bay. ..."

"The amazing view, location and ambience, cute friendly waiters,delicious food and wonderful couches - this place makes m..."

"A fantastic setting on the water, comfy seating, could sit here all day! Really good coffee, latte always nice and hot. ..."

"Loved this restaurant from the minute we arrived.The restaurant is on the wharf with beautiful views over the harbour. T..."

"My word, sun came out to play and we loved this place. On the water Gorgeous views, great service Chilled beersies ..."

"This venue is situated on the beach (what a view!) and is an outdoor restaurant and bar. There are beautiful glasses pan..."

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