About us

Welcome to The Porch Kitchen and Bar

The Porch Kitchen and Bar is in the heart of The Village at Waihi Beach. A great place to hang out with friends and family during the daytime, enjoying the happy vibes of the town. Quite renowned for it’s continental style food. We serve some of the best organic coffees at Waihi Beach, and are fully licensed. Live music from local artists over the weekend evenings. Contact us for function and event bookings.

  • Clock Icon Sunday to Thursday 6:30 am to 4pm
    Friday & Saturday 6:30 am to 9 pm
  • Phone Icon Call Us : +64 7 863 1330
  • 18

    Years of Experienced

  • 100

    Menu & Dish

  • 1500

    Happy Customers

  • 50

    Staffs

Casual-chic venue offering a varied menu of locavore fare, including steaks & pasta, plus breakfast.

Sun, Sand, and Sea- add delicious food and a place to lounge – you have a winner! Welcome to The Porch Kitchen and Bar, in the heart of the Village at Waihi Beach. Come in with friends for a drink or meal with your family. We have something for everyone. With 18 years of experience and offering over 1500 continental-style dishes featuring local and seasonal produce, our delicious menu is matched only by our exceptional service. The Porch Kitchen and Bar is an excellent mix of seaside chic and is the best place to catch up for a late breakfast, brunch, or laid-back dinner. Come over and experience Waihi at The Porch Kitchen and Bar.

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Services

Catering Services

Birthday Cake
Birthday Party

Birthday parties are a wonderful opportunity for family and friends to gather together. The porch brings you the best possible food and service.

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Business Meetings

At Porch, our delicious catering menu is matched only by our exceptional service. We cater to groups of 10 or more, hurry up and book now.

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Wedding Party

Porch is a stunning restaurant located at Waihi Beach and is one of the best restaurant for catering services.

Chef

Our Master Chef

Jhonathan Doe

Restaurant Owner

Rebeca Welson

Head Chef

Kharl Branyt

Chef

Luke Simon

Chef

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Open hours:
Sunday to Thursday 8 am to 3 pm
Friday and Saturday 8 am to 9 pm







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    October 23, 2026
    Where to Find the Best Organic Coffee in Waihi Beach

    Waihi Beach moves at a slower pace than most coastal towns, and that unhurried feel shows in its cafes and along its 10 kilometres of white sand and calm shoreline. Anyone chasing the best coffee in Waihi Beach will notice how many local spots have quietly shifted towards organic, ethically sourced beans over the past […]

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    October 5, 2026
    Best Live Music Venues Around Waihi Beach and the Bay of Plenty

    Nothing sums up a Bay of Plenty evening quite like a cold drink, warm sand underfoot, and a local band working through a set as the sun drops behind the hills. This stretch of coast has quietly built one of the North Island’s most relaxed live music scenes. Waihi Beach sits right in the middle […]

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    August 19, 2026
    Farm-to-Table Dining in New Zealand: Why Seasonal Local Menus Matter

    There is a version of dining that has become so familiar it barely registers anymore: menus built around imported produce, standardised flavours, and ingredients that travelled thousands of kilometres before reaching a plate. Farm-to-table dining in NZ offers something fundamentally different. It is a model built on direct relationships between kitchens and the land around […]

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