The local is a fresh gourmet seafood restaurant located in the middle of Oneroa village. Overlooking our beautiful Oneroa Beach, they offer feel good food such as NZ’s favourite summer dish beer battered fish and chips , gourmet burgers and more.
You can find the local next to the four square down a few steps in a small alley way.
During summer months enjoy a fun filled evening, watching the sunset listening to live music playing.
The local is a perfect place to hold private functions or just have a drink with some friends/family.
Wai kitchen is a café/restaurant located in the middle of Oneroa Village, their menu consists of delicious breakfasts and lunches with their own edible floral style.
Bisou Cafe brings a taste of Europe to Waiheke Island, serving up savoury and sweet crepes, freshly baked baguettes and pastries alongside Eighthirty coffee and fresh juices.
This bakery sells an assortment of hot/cold easy to go meals such as pies, sausage rolls, hotdogs, cordon bleus, sandwiches, fruit salads and sweet foods.
2025 Update
In 2025 their “Fish Taco” has made the “Top 100 Iconic Auckland Eats” chart. This chart is a yearly list of all the top eats around Auckland, will do a update in 2026. Congratulations The Local.
Waiheke Island Motel is located in Ostend. The motel has 14 units and cottages in a garden setting. With plenty of off street parking available and nearby local eateries.
Gear Grab is a hire shop on Waiheke, they have a wide range of everyday gear. Their store consists of party, gaming, outdoors, household, tech and more.
I Love Crepes is located in a vintage caravan based in Oneroa, in a small food cart complex. They serve delicious gourmet sweet and savoury crepes (galettes).
Mint As is a popular burger cart located in Ostend, next to RAW fruit and vege, they serve juicy burgers, taco’s and milkshakes all made while you wait.
Red Crab Waiheke is the perfect place to go. Being the only Thai restaurant on Waiheke it is a popular place to eat at, experience the taste of Salty, sweet, sour and spicy.