About
About
Highwater Eatery bar interior in Wellington CBD during the day
RESTAURANT & WINE BAR
AWARDS/ACCOLADES
2026 MICHELIN Guide selected
2026 Roads & Kingdoms ‘top 50’
2022 - 2026 Cuisine Good Food Awards ‘1 Hat’
2020 & 2021 Felix award winner ‘Outstanding restaurant of the year’
2019 Felix award winner ‘Outstanding new establishment of the year’
Food & Wine
Our seasonal à la carte menus and set menus for lunch and dinner are designed with sharing in mind, giving guests the opportunity to explore a range of dishes and flavours.
Alongside the food is a carefully curated wine list with a strong focus on New Zealand producers, complemented by seasonal cocktails, locally brewed beer and coffee from Rich Coffee.
Our Philosophy
Highwater is proudly owner-operated. We believe good hospitality should feel genuine, relaxed and welcoming.
We want our dining room to encourage curiosity and conversation around food and wine, while keeping the experience approachable. Our aim is simple: thoughtful cooking, great drinks and warm hospitality in a setting where people want to stay a little longer.
Special Occasions
Highwater is a relaxed yet refined setting for special occasions in Wellington, from birthdays and anniversaries to celebrations with friends and family.
Our seasonal menus, wine list and warm hospitality make Highwater a place to mark an occasion without feeling overly formal. For larger celebrations and private events, we also offer tailored group dining and functions.
Visit Highwater
You'll find Highwater Eatery on lower Cuba Street in the heart of Wellington CBD.
Whether you're visiting Wellington, looking for a special occasion restaurant, or simply searching for somewhere to enjoy excellent New Zealand food and wine, we look forward to welcoming you.
Sustainability
Sustainability matters to us, both in the food we serve and in the way we run Highwater. We source local and organic produce where possible, choose ethically raised meat, and work with longline-caught fish suppliers.
Our commitment to sustainability goes beyond the menu. We continue to look for practical ways to reduce waste, make responsible choices and improve how we operate.
Some of the things we do include:
Reducing waste: We divert food scraps from landfill through composting and recycle wherever possible.
Environmentally friendly cleaning: We use hospitality-grade cleaning products that are among New Zealand’s leading environmentally friendly options.
Less single-use plastic: Highwater is straw-free and we use biodegradable takeaway packaging.
Sustainability is an ongoing process for us. We will continue looking for practical ways to minimise waste, make more responsible choices and improve our environmental practices over time.