Nestled between the Esplanade Apartments and Grace O’Malleys is The Blue Lagoon Bar and Eatery – with a harbour, esplanade view.
The name connotes restful blue water – it’s a good name for this excellent fully licensed restaurant which has earned a fine reputation for quality delicious cuisine, a menu with variety of choice, an atmosphere of at-ease but classic dining and affordable prices.
The Lagoon team
There is a small and cohesive team. Harpreet, the owner, looks after the business side and supports the restaurant managers and staff, but he is the first to say it is Ifram (Head Chef) and Ashleigh (Manager), the team of nine years working together, that makes for a seamless service in preparation and presentation of food for the customers. The two worked together before Ashleigh joined Blue Lagoon in 2021.
“We work well; we anticipate each other’s needs,” says Ashleigh.
The other regular team members, Peter in the kitchen and Jaydah, front of house, are a key part of their very personable and efficient service.
The menu caters for the very hungry as well as those with a small appetite, and it does not disappoint. The tastes are New Zealand food with a European edge, plus some Asian choices added. Their starters are a feature of Blue Lagoon and a very popular choice before tucking into the mains.
Diners are fortunate with the dining room area in that conversations do not echo and the hospitable ambient space caters for full tables without feeling crowded. The solo diner has places that are not conspicuous. Someone has given the placement of tables a lot of thought. Folding windows and doors enable diners to be warm or cool, depending on the coastal weather and the non-slip ramp is appreciated by the parents with toddlers, as well as older members who find stairs difficult.
Of course, Blue Lagoon caters well for those who need to order take-away menu items. The meal you ordered will be ready on the counter for you within a short space of time.
