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Waka Bar & Gaming & Steakhouse is a vibrant culinary destination located in the heart of Nelson, New Zealand. This trendy venue seamlessly blends delicious dining with a lively gaming experience. Guests can indulge in expertly cooked steaks, such as the 200g Angus Ribeye or the succulent American-style pork ribs, crafted with passion and precision. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, perfect for families, solo diners, or groups enjoying a night out. With wheelchair accessibility and a menu catering to all ages, Waka promises an unforgettable dining experience, highlighted by stellar service and a fantastic selection of cocktails, beers, and cozy outdoor seating.Photos
Amenities & More
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Sports
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
What's on the menu
Reviews for Waka Bar & Gaming & Steakhouse
Review highlights
Based on 142 reviewsWaka Bar & Gaming & Steakhouse in Nelson is widely praised for its exceptional steak and overall high-quality food, with many customers highlighting perfectly cooked meats and flavorful seafood. The venue’s lively atmosphere, complemented by live music and gaming options, adds to the enjoyable dining experience. Friendly and attentive service is a consistent theme, with staff often noted for accommodating families and creating a welcoming environment. While most menu items receive positive feedback, some customers have mentioned room for improvement with certain side dishes. Overall, Waka Bar & Gaming & Steakhouse is regarded as a top choice for those seeking great food, a vibrant ambiance, and personable service.
We had an awesome night, food was to die for, best steak we have had in a long time, cooked perfectly. The staff were friendly and welcoming, then had a boogie to the band, a great nite had by all, highly recommend
Fantastic food & venue, good service.
We visited this venue twice this week as a family. Not only is the food FABULOUS but the service provided to us by Duty Manager Tom was absolutely brilliant. We dined with 2 children and Tom took their orders first to make sure we didn't have cranky kids, gave them colouring in to keep them amused and lets not mention their desserts!! Banoffee boat was a winner. Massive thumbs up!! Top spot!
My rare steak was perfectly cooked. The prawns that we ordered tasted amazing! We weren’t too keen on the garden salad though. …
Great food, people behind the bar are friendly
The owner and staff made me feel at home among friends. The food and Guinness were great also. First choice for meal off the boat. Thank you.
Fabulous staff excellent chef. Meals and presentation superb. Fresh generous summer salad. Chips crisp and fluffy inside. Two good size whitebait patties. Friend said steak sandwich and chips was very nice. Finished with very nice dessert and waddled back to car
Quiet day but new owner came and chatted..Food was really delicious and steak perfectly medium rare.
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Opening hours
- Monday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Tuesday (Today) 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Wednesday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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