Charlie's is on Waiheke Island and is the 9th stop in the hop on off bus. Although there were other restaurants, we decided to dine here. We were able to grab a shaded table on the patio to enjoy the beach views Because I wasn't feeling well, I just ordered a salad, soup wasn't an option, while my sister got a fish and chips, surprise!! lol The service was super slow and there really wasn't that many patrons. I do believe that they were short staffed. So although the service was slow, we were in NZ and the wait staff was very pleasant and so we were very patient. Also, we're on vacation on the beach, me with a cold, we didn't want to ruin the vibe. Once our meal arrived, it was pretty good. My cucumber salad was refreshing and filling while my sister's fish and chips was good. However, while we were waiting for the next bus, we noticed they had a side counter where I thought they were only serving ice cream. Turns out you could order sandwiches and hot dog and other beach snacks. And there are plenty of benches to sit on just few steps on the beachside. The prices for ice cream stand seemed reasonable, the restaurant prices may seem outrageous. But just remember, the price is in NZ dollars. Once you apply the conversion, the meals are reasonably priced. Waiheke is an island so the ingredients are sourced from the mainland. read more

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We stopped at Onetangi beach for a beach walk . After exploring the beach and returning to the ferry , time for ice cream. Charlie's was recommended for ice cream good selection . So I got one and tasted their passionfruit ice cream. The flavor was not too sweet and more on the tart side. I really enjoyed it. One scoop was $7. Besides the ice cream place had restaurants and pub house. Great place to hang out front beach location. read more

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Such a lovely place to stop into. Upon arrival had to ask about seating and it's open seating, so choose where ya want. Thankfully there was a table outside facing the water so I took it! The lady who took my order was friendly and prompt. Got a glass of Chardonnay and the fish and chips. The fish and chips were wonderful. Serving size was more than anticipated so ended up eating just the fish (no breading) on a piece. Not sure what type of fish but it was seasoned well and yummy. Loved the fries as well, good crispy fries and warm upon receiving. Checkout was up at the main counter and after a quick description of where I was sitting settled up and was on my way. read more

Charlie's - Pubs Near Me - Waiheke Island, AUK

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Charlie's is one of the Beachside restaurant accessible right after you off the public bus in the island. We arrived earlier in the afternoon and found a table right away. The menu has a lot of options and I went for some seafood tostada that was very fresh and tasty. For drinks, I had a passion fruit frozen daiquiri which was very refreshing and made in house. It is a bit of a touristy spot and a bit on the higher end of price, but it is worth it for the location and beach views and vibes. Great spot to start or end a day in the island read more

Better known on the island (and on google maps) as Charlie Farley's - I highly recommend this spot! The location and beachy, casual friendly vibes is really what makes this place great. Spend the day on beautiful Onetangi beach and then just walk two minutes up the road to Charlie Farley's to enjoy a drink and some food with a beautiful view of the beach. This spot is very casual which is a nice change of pace from some of the wineries and you can easily rock up here in a tshirt and sandy feet. Although some of the food is a bit pricier, it is delish and totally worth it. My favorite is the chicken burger but there is a nice variety for someone to find everything they like. Extremely attentive and friendly staff as well! Love this spot :) read more

Charlie's - Pubs Near Me - Waiheke Island, AUK

Beachside location, outdoor seating available. Full bar, great food. There's something for everyone. Calamari was great. Chicken wings were very filling. My kid had a chicken sandwich and I had a bite of it. It was excellent. Staff amazing. read more

Charlie's - Calamari - Pubs Near Me - Waiheke Island, AUK

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I give this place 5 big booms, BOOM!, BOOM!, BOOM!, BOOM!, BOOM! Shout out to Felix, and the Scottish folks Well priced and a banging view. read more

Both times I've been on Waiheke Island for a few days I've stayed near Onetangi Beach, so needless to say I've eaten here a bunch. The spot can't be beat. It's basically on the beach, and there's an awesome vibe of locals and tourists The food is better than one might expect. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is the 30 dollars cheeseburgers and 15 dollar beers. read more

So yes a great view of the Harbor in Auckland I had 2 poached eggs and toast the typical breakfast menu nothing over the top but what makes this place great is being able to eat outside top floor looking over water ... yeah potential to come back. Pricing fair service good read more

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Great location, food, staff, prices and views! I had the Double Wayu Burger and Chips, which was perfect!

No question....this place has made an indelible place in our lives. Being from the SF Bay Area in particular. After a full day of touring vineyards on Waiheke, my flight attendant wife (who's worked Auckland several times) tells me we're going to this fantastic beach and then have dinner at this perfect little spot there. Of course, Charlie Farleys. It's very much a local hangout with burgers and fish and chips. All done wonderfully by the way. Like most folks I guess, we ate outside on the deck and enjoyed the beach scene and the occasional visit from local bird life. The food and service were impeccable by the way. This restaurant is actually fairly remote for tourists, it's not on the main wine route, so it was a pleasure to be away from that scene for awhile. After dinner I got up to go to the bathroom and what do I discover? Why it's the Golden State Warriors playing the Lakers on their inside TV! Made me want to plan retirement in New Zealand! How can life get any better than this? AND...we get to come back to Charlie Farley's! read more

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Well. We went there because it was apparently a famous place recommended on the guides. It's a Tuesday, 2 pm and probably 10 other customers. We sat inside and it took approximately 10 minutes later the waitress still haven't acknowledged us. We got up and asked for menu. 15 min later. Still nobody came to take our order. Waitress looked at us and turned back to kitchen. We decided to leave and go somewhere else ... then she came out and gave us a nasty "thank you for coming with attitude." We still don't understand the hype about this place. read more

In our 4 days in Onetangi we ate here 4 times. We had a late lunch, late dinner, and early lunch and this was the one place we could count on to be open and to have something that everyone could eat. The food was good, which was just a bonus at that point, and they have a full bar. The wait staff was friendly but often overworked, so sometimes you just had to flag them down and they'd head right over. Worth a visit. read more

New bar on another one of Waiheke's stunning beaches/bays.. Big Auckland bar chain makes their mark on the Island and does a good job. We loved our time here. Great location.. Really good food.. Hilarious staff.. and a great vibe all round! We ordered: Dinner - 2x Wagyu burgers,Sirloin steak with peppercorn sauce. Dessert - 2x Waffles and Choc mousse We really liked the food - took a while - but thought they did a good job. The prices were pretty high but it is a pretty upmarket/quiet area of the island so I guess it reflects that. Give the place a go and decide for yourself. It's a fair way away but worth the trip as you can fit other activités around - just not at 10:30pm which is when we left! Ha. read more

A fun little cafe right on the beach. While some tourists stop here, it appears to be primarily for local residents and vacationers Nice folks running the place, clean restrooms and good food! read more

French toast with banana and bacon. Eggs Benedict with salmon. Thoroughly enjoyable. What made the visit even more special was the little penguin chick on the beach. He was napping and then toddled back into the water and swam off. So cool. This was my second visit to Charlie's. I'd recommend it to anybody and would be happy to go back again. read more

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Charlie's is a friendly family orrintated restaurant that has a great atmosphere. The staff are friendly and professional,with warm friendly smiles. The food is great the coffee is great especially made by Zoe. read more

Right by the water and ideal for kids! We stopped in after a long day touring the island. My 9 month old had had enough when we walked in to grab a bite. Not only were we able to sit at a large table out of the way, but our server was friendly, welcoming, AND provided my son with a handful of toys to keep him entertained. The poke bowl was light and tasty. I'd highly recommend this place! read more

Went here on the morning of18 January 2015 for breakfast, about 9am. The cafe was reasonably busy, but not completely full at this time. We submitted our orders at the cafe cashier, where the order was correctly repeated back to me. However, due to a mixup in the kitchen, three of the meals were forgotten about. Then, when we asked the waitress where our orders were (not a fault of hers) she came back and told us it was 2 minutes away. 8 minutes later, the missing food arrived, with apologies from the waitress (who wasn't to blame and was efficient in her own right). As a result, our family dined in a staggered fashion, with my meal coming out first, my wife getting her sides without main, and one of the children having a meal while the others had nothing in front of them. Anyway, breakfast for the family consisted of a big breakfast, 2 eggs on toast, and three pancakes, plus smoothies and coffee. The coffee was fine, the smoothies were very nice (according to the children they were 9/10) and the food was pleasant and well portioned, though nothing special. The service from the kitchen was a real let down, and took the gloss over what would have been a pleasant breakfast on a gorgeous day at Onetangi Beach. Next time, I'll try the other cafe down the road (Fourth Ave Cafe about 150m along the waterfront) - hopefully their cooks and kitchen staff will be less prone to completely forgetting orders. read more

Besides the 30 minute wait we were warned about, the food was pretty good. We left the restaurant down the street with a 30 minute wait for another delay. It must be a time-of-day thing. The fries? Like anywhere. The pulled pork quesadilla, same as anywhere but really overpriced at around $20. The ginger beer (in the bottle)? The best I'd ever had. Add to that the cool beach front view and it got the rating it did. Literally, those 2 factors were the only point in visiting Onetangi Beach. read more

After a stroll on the beach and being very hungry this place was a welcome site. The deck and patio is great to sit at and the place has a wide variety of food, drink, and desserts. The staff was friendly enough as the patrons were quick to strike up a conversation. Being from out of the country I can't really comment on the price, honestly everything in New Zealand seemed pricy but no different then visits Hawaii or any other beach locale. Take a drink to go and walk near the beautiful beach or just sit and relax a bit. read more

Charlie's - Pubs Near Me - Waiheke Island, AUK

While I fell in love with the garlic and mushroom arrancini dish, and went back twice to have it during my stay on Waiheke Island, I would have given it a 4 or 5 star if the host staff was a little more attentive. They all appeared friendly, but both times I was not greeted when I arrived and one time I sat for 20 minutes waiting for another glass of wine, another 20- 30 minutes to ask for my check and the second time I got there at 4:45 (15 minutes before their dinner starts, but after their lunch menu stopped) but was told nothing. I was patient and okay to wait after I figured it out, and wondered if they didn't greet me because it wasn't 5pm yet (?). After I was able to order my food and was sitting at the table, the host staff put a reserve sign on my table and surrounding tables because they were going to have trivia night. Not saying anything to me about the trivia or reserve sign, I felt pressured to vacate, hurried up to finish my food and rushed out of there. If I were staying another night on the island, I would choose to bypass this place. Great food, not so great customer service. read more

Charlie's - Chicken and mushroom arrancini - Pubs Near Me - Waiheke Island, AUK

After battling up the hills on our bikes, we decided to treat ourselves to a well earned beverage at this fantastic bar / restaurant. It's right across the road from Onetangi Beach and is in a great spot. What a view, and they have really made the most of this, with their large deck complete with plenty of tables. I think this is a must visit if you visit Waiheke Island. It is also a great people watching spot; there was a stag do on when I last visited... Apparently if you are lucky, you can sometimes even spot whales from the deck - awesome! read more

Great place for quick scones and coffee. Views from their beach front patio are amazing. read more

Charlie's - Pubs Near Me - Waiheke Island, AUK

I am writing this while sitting here drinking a beer after a hot day of biking around the island. So it might be a little bit less awesome than I make it seem...but this place is great for a chill drink, pretty much on the beach. read more

Charlie's - From their front porch! - Pubs Near Me - Waiheke Island, AUK

We popped in here for a drink after walking along the beach and exploring the island. The service was friendly and fast. I loved that the restaurant was open and there was plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy the view. We tried the fries and some fried chicken bites (can't quite remember the name). The chicken was just fine, hot and fresh, but not a ton of flavor. The fries were great, very crisp, and a light dusting of seasoning. This is a perfect place to stop for a quick bite between vineyards. read more

Casual venue in a superb location! Could sit outside in the deck for hours under the shade of the umbrellas. I had eggs benedict which were standard and good, all the food seemed fine but nothing to write home about. read more

Failed to uphold reservation. Food variety was good but they didn't serve what my mother wanted, even though it was on the menu. It was her birthday. They served Soda water instead of sparkling water. Disappointing. These things were made up for by a number of other factors. All of the staff were friendly and happily interacted with the customers. Food arrived in record time, I was very impressed with the chefs. On top of that the dish I ordered was brilliant, (seafood chowder). It had great consistency and the bread served alongside it was yummy as well. In the end this restaurant thoroughly deserves the 4.5 star rating that I am giving it. Despite the math I will submit a four stars because I think five is a bit generous. read more

This for the Thai seafood currie on dec 15 2013. I don't know what the other stuff tastes like but the seafood and rice in the currie was so old and dry I could not even break up the rice into chunks! Solid dried mass! Awesome! The fish too was amazing, so dried and old I could not break it with my teeth! read more