A full renovation inside and out, a wood-fired menu and freshly shaken daiquiris - Regatta is bringing coastal glamour back to The Strand.
Tuesday 10 November, 2026
You came for lunch and suddenly it’s nearly dinnertime. With a fresh look and new private terrace cabanas, our beachfront favourite is ready to welcome you back.
Inspired by the ’60s and ’70s, and Takapuna’s seaside holiday history, the refurbished interiors pair high-gloss mahogany and marble counters with comfortable blue and red velvet booths. Florals by Greenpoint Florist add just the right botanical touch.
Pull up to the bar for a beer and oysters after the beach, settle into the lounge or gather with friends for a long lunch. Outside, the five private cabanas offer speakers, heating and curtains - book a drinks package and make an afternoon of it.
Wood-fired seafood, skewers and share plates lead the menu. Start with oysters served natural, beer-battered or wood-fired, with toppings like smoked kahawai nduja and grilled lemon. Add whipped smoked roe with sorrel and sourdough rye wafers, or a tiger prawn club sandwich with crayfish bisque mascarpone and bacon crackling.
Mini skewers range from wagyu with horseradish and mustard seed verde to smoked mozzarella with guindilla peppers and macadamia tahini. For something bigger, try wood-fired chicken with yuzu and tarragon butter, pork belly with Braeburn apple and chilli glaze, or market fish with charred carrot escabeche, preserved lemon crème and wakame. Dishes like the wagyu beef burger and fish ’n’ chips have the classics covered.
Regatta’s signature daiquiri is shaken with Bacardí Carta Blanca, served classic or with a seasonal twist. Try a snack-sized “snaiquiri” or order a tasting flight to taste every flavour.
The wine list has been developed by independent Auckland wine store By The Bottle, and spans local favourites and international names including Cloudy Bay Pelorus, Kumeu River Chardonnay and Albert Bichot Chablis. Every cocktail can also be made alcohol-free, alongside Heineken® 0.0 on tap.
Vishal Vasan, aka DJ Vee, from Friends & Whānau has curated the music programme - as well as a select line-up of DJ appearances to perfectly enhance the mood.
From a table for two to a catch-up with friends or a function for the whole crew, settle in as lunch drifts into the afternoon and nobody’s checking the time.
Regatta is open now on The Strand, Takapuna Beach.
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