Experience
Highwater Eatery — Where Craft, Care & Cuba Street Collide
Just a short stroll from Sojourn Ghuznee, Highwater Eatery isn’t just another restaurant - it’s a love letter to local ingredients, conscious cooking, and Cuba Street’s evolving character.
Whether it’s brunch, long lunch, or an intimate dinner, Highwater feels effortless. But behind every bite is purpose - and a quiet promise to do things the right way, come hell or high water.
Built With Heart. Designed to Last.
Highwater’s name is no accident. It nods to two things:
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The original Wellington shoreline that once ran along Lower Cuba Street
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And a deeper commitment to climate-conscious dining in an era of rising tides
The space itself tells that story. Designed by Allistair Cox (of Matterhorn fame), the restaurant balances exposed brick, warm wood, and the theatre of an open kitchen - where the action is always part of the atmosphere.
The result? A space that’s modern yet grounded, open but intimate, and deeply tied to Wellington’s own story.
Food That Speaks for Itself - and the Planet
At Highwater, nearly everything is made in-house:
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Fresh-baked bread
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House-cured meats
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Pickled vegetables
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Even the bacon and butter
Menus shift with the seasons and focus on ethical sourcing, low-impact fishing, free-range farming, and local producers who share their sustainability values.
Expect dishes like:
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Nori salt & pepper karaage with mussel emulsion
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Cook Strait octopus with heirloom tomatoes
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Organic seasonal vegetable bowls
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And the unmissable brioche French toast at brunch
The food is elevated but unpretentious. Familiar, but never boring.
Any Time Is a Good Time
Highwater serves:
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Dinner: Five nights a week
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Lunch: Every Friday
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Brunch: Every weekend
Drop in for a glass of wine and a few snacks. Or linger over a long lunch of shared plates. Whatever the pace, Highwater lets you build the experience that fits your mood - and the moment.
From Highwater to Home Base - Sojourn Is Just Around the Corner
When the last dish is cleared and you’ve had that one-extra glass of natural wine, Sojourn Ghuznee is just a few steps away.
Because great food deserves a short, quiet walk home.
No taxis. No stress. Just soft linen, warm lighting, and the certainty of rest.
Visit WebsiteHighwater fills your plate. Sojourn fills your cup.
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