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Waves on the Beach, Frankston, AU-VIC

Waves on the Beach

4.4
4.4
546 Reviews
$40 and under
Modern Australian
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Hidden away on the beach with stunning panoramic waterfront views, Waves Restaurant offers an amazingly picturesque dining experience.
As a restaurant, it is just perfect for casual group meals, a romantic dinner for two or for a more elaborate wedding – for which they are very well known. Their interior has an easy, coastal feel with comfortable furniture, letting the ocean take centre stage. With glassed walls allowing the maximums views of the ocean in front of you, the feeling of dining by the sea is as real as it gets.
Their team of chefs have created a seasonal and mouth-watering menu that complements the relaxed, seaside feel of the venue. There are also delicious vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options and a daily specials board. The wine list is also generous in its diversity with sulphate-free, organic wines available as well as delicious local and interstate wines. There is plenty of paid parking right outside their door and they are open 7 days for lunch &

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7:00 pm
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Location

    2/1N Long Island Dr, Frankston, AU-VIC 3199

  • Area

    Frankston

  • Cross Street

    Wells St

  • Parking Details

    Paid parking right in front of restaurant

  • Public Transit

    5 minute walk from Frankston Railway Station

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Deposit Required

    $10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    A $10 per person deposit is required at time of booking. The deposit is then refunded from your table bill. 24 hours notice is required for a full refund

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 546 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Victoria

    Scenic View

  • Mornington Peninsula

    Lunch

  • Mornington Peninsula

    Romance

  • Mornington Peninsula

    Scenic View

  • Mornington Peninsula

    Special Occasions

  • Mornington Peninsula

    Sunday Lunch

  • Mornington Peninsula

    Most Booked

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  1. RM

    RickieM

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Great view, food and drinks were good and very reasonably priced. We have booked to go again.

  2. LJ

    LizJ

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    Excellent food (my barramundi, friends' linguine seafood and the fish and chips, as well as the desserts - beautifully presented too all round), great service and lovely setting...a wonderful find.

  3. RD

    RosieD

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lovely views. Friendly table service. The meals were a good size, well presented and delicious. The desserts were just as good.

  4. BB

    BeverleyB

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    As usual our expectations were met and we enjoyed the Seafood Linguini which was packed with seafood and followed this excellent with affogato. A lovely lunch in pleasing surroundings.

  5. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 May 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Tried this restaurant for the first time with family and can say that I was not at all disappointed. The experience was beyond expectation that its impossible to find fault in it. The service we received such as the prompt attentiveness and friendliness of staff, the size portion and deliciousness of our food dishes , the view of the venue was just amazing. Will most definitely be back again sooner.

  6. E

    Eugene

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 May 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Never had a bad meal at Waves. Everything we’ve tried on the menu has been excellent. The service is good, staff are friendly and the view over the bay is wonderful.

  7. CD

    ChrisD

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 May 2022

    overall1food3service2ambience1

    Whilst our food was okay the service we were treated with was far from acceptable. To be rushed out at 9.30pm on a Saturday evening was appalling. Unlike any other restaurant, we were offered desserts as our main meal plates were been taken away with no follow up, nor were we offered coffees. When we did ask for coffees at 9.15pm we were told no as the machine had been cleaned. We spent over $200 at your restaurant which you wont be seeing again. Very disappointed patrons!!

  8. R

    Rossco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 May 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service was excellent,food was very good,noise level was too loud for my elderly parents, but overall would recommend Waves on the Beach if in Frankston.

  9. S

    Sand

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 May 2022

    overall4food3service3ambience5

    Beautiful place with great views, good size meals. Lacking variety

  10. I

    Iris

    Victoria

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 May 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Very pleasant couple of hours spent over lunch. Portions were huge but delightful. Thank you.

  11. DC

    DonnaC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 May 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    Good serves of food, had to wait a little while for the food, and when it came out some of the dishes were only warm. The food did taste great though.

  12. MS

    MarkS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 May 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Very impressed. Mains were great. Desserts were great too.

  13. LL

    LouiseL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 May 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our party could not fault waves in any way. Their menu provided small and large size servings along with dietary requirements for all and tasted magnificent. Desserts were amazing too. The service and atmosphere topped off a great luncheon. Will definitely be booking again on a regular basis!

  14. BM

    BiancaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 May 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was absolutely delicious!!! friendly & efficient table service :)

  15. WD

    WarrenD

    Melbourne

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 30 April 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Great views. Very good quality food, not quite excellent but close. Good friendly service. The side for my main was served with my entree for some reason, when I mentioned, it was taken back and came back later not quite as hot as it probably should have been.

  16. M

    Michelle

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Mum’s 80th Birthday.

  17. MW

    MarkW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 April 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Staff were super helpful & accommodating. Food was superb (paella -seafood & vego), as was the wine. Definitely recommend

  18. DD

    DavidDScotland

    Angus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Top quality restaurant. Food and service excellent. Staff very attentive and did not rush us out of the restaurant. I would always recommend Waves. No negatives, but I thought the tables and chairs needed upgrading to fit the overall impression of the restaurant

  19. AM

    AnthonyM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Well presented. Great location. Easy to park close to Restaurant. Impressed with the surroundings inside the Restaurant. Lovely view of the bay. Clean environment. Staff were very professional and friendly. Meals well presented and enjoyed eating them. We will recommend the Restaurant to Family and Friends. Great environment for Family.

  20. B

    andrewB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 April 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    The overall experience was good and my wife and i generally go to waves once a year for special occasions. The food was great, especially the entree of calamari.. The sparkling wine was not overly cold which is paramount to enjoy. I noticed a tradie working on site, so maybe there was a problem with something electrical. Otherwise i would always say to friends or family go give it a try. Andrew.

  21. j

    janellem

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 April 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    I love this place Food is good quality, but has become a bit too salty for me

  22. CN

    CaroN

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, very friendly service and a beautiful view. We will definitely return.

  23. TH

    TerryH

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lovely food. Great service. Very happy to recommend

  24. a

    amandas

    Victoria

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 22 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Very considerate wait staff who tolerated my friend!

  25. GL

    GinaL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 April 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    The food was fantastic, generous portion and full of flavors

  26. MN

    MandyN

    Victoria

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 April 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Always lovely either for coffee and cake or a meal. Beautiful views and lovely staff.

  27. RO

    RobertO

    Victoria

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 April 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    A very nice evening. Food ok but only warm, not hot. Overall an enjoyable evening

  28. R

    Rumid

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 20 April 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience5

    Scenery and food was excellent. Service was slow and inconsistent.

  29. E

    Elise

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 April 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Overall, it was lovely The menu is small, temporarily reduced due to staffing issues - which is a shame - but understandable at the moment The service was great except for one staff member - which again is a shame, because we’ve always had perfect service in the past - but I guess given it’s so hard to get good staff, this may happen!

  30. JW

    JessicaW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, service and staff. Really enjoy this restaurant!

  31. OK

    OlgaK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Waves is not to be missed, it is a Frankston iconic beachside dining venue. Enjoyed every minute of the sunset, the beautiful ocean views and delicious assortment of dishes!

  32. RS

    RobS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food and service. Consistently great food. Lovely coming for lunch to enjoy the view of the beach.

  33. R

    Rachael

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 April 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience3

    Menu was not what is advertised on website, I ordered 2 entrees and both were tasteless and the Arancini was like paste inside. Barramundi was good.

  34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 April 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Lovely food

  35. LM

    LeeM

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 April 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    We had a corner window with lovely views across the beach & bay. Service was good, with food & drinks arriving quickly. Food was nice.

  36. JP

    JasonP

    Victoria

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 April 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    Great food, Great views, good service. Will be back again soon.

  37. R

    Richiedx7

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    I am looking forward to returning to try more dishes. some being delivered to other tables looked very nice. My barramundi was excellent. The service by the waitresses was also very good. Maybe the lights could be turned down a little bit and the background music balanced a little bit. The music seemed to be at the other end of the room. Overall a very good experience. Will go back again.

  38. c

    colw

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 April 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Table service great. Unfortunately some big celebrations on the day so was quite noisy. Will be visiting again....

  39. V

    Vern

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 April 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience5

    Absolutely stunning view and patio. Great atmosphere and friendly staff.

  40. JS

    JackieS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 March 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience3

    Took elderly mother to lunch, food was excellent and just want we ordered.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Waves on the Beach offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9770 0000.

Waves on the Beach is rated 4.4 stars by 546 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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7:00 pm
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Waves on the Beach

2/1N Long Island Dr, Frankston, AU-VIC 3199

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Wells St

  • Area

    Frankston

  • Cuisines

    Modern Australian

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    Paid parking right in front of restaurant

  • Public Transit

    5 minute walk from Frankston Railway Station

  • Payment Options

    MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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