Waves on the Beach
ProHighlights
- Beachfront dining room with glass walls facing the bay
- Seated events for 70 or finger food parties for 120
- No room hire, with minimum spends from $5,000
About Waves on the Beach
Waves on the Beach sits right on the sand at the Frankston foreshore, off Long Island Drive, with glass walls facing Port Phillip. The interior is relaxed and coastal, with comfortable furniture and a balcony that puts guests close to the water. For a private event the whole restaurant is yours. A seated event holds up to 70, leaving space for a small dance area that grows as numbers drop, and a finger food event can hold up to 120. Instead of room hire, each event has a minimum spend on food and drinks. It starts at $5,000 for weekday lunches and Monday to Thursday dinners between May and September, and rises for weekends, the warmer months and public holidays. Seated packages are three courses for $70 per person or four for $80, opening with a shared antipasto and alternating dishes such as lamb cigars, salmon and eye fillet. The finger food package is $80 per person, and the kitchen caters individually for guests with dietary needs. Every guest takes a four-hour drinks package covering unlimited beer, wine, sparkling and soft drinks, with spirits or a running bar tab added if wanted. Lunch runs from 12pm to 4pm and dinner from 6pm until 10pm or 11pm. Outside suppliers such as DJs, photographers and photo booths are welcome, and decorations can go in two hours before doors open. A $2,000 deposit secures the date, so send an enquiry to check availability.
Inclusions & amenities
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Budget
Food & drinks
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Facilities
Pricing
From October to April the same sessions are $7,000 and $9,000, and public holidays and other key dates are $10,000. Seated packages are $70 or $80 per person, the finger food package is $80 per person, and a $2,000 deposit confirms the booking.
Food
The finger food package includes lamb cigars, arancini, calamari, bruschetta, meatballs, tacos and mini boxes of satay and fish and chips. Dietary needs are catered for individually, with gluten free and vegetarian menus to draw on.
Beverages
A spirits package can be added, or spirits can run on a bar tab at bar prices. The bar closes 15 minutes before the venue does.
Availability
Frequently asked questions
How many guests fit at Waves on the Beach?
A seated private event holds up to 70, leaving space for a small dance area. A finger food event can hold up to 120.
What is the minimum spend for a private event?
From May to September, weekday lunches and Monday to Thursday dinners are $5,000, while Friday to Sunday dinners and weekend lunches are $7,000. From October to April those figures are $7,000 and $9,000. Public holidays and the day before, plus Mother's Day, Father's Day and Valentine's Day, are $10,000. There is no room hire charge.
What drinks packages are available?
Four-hour packages are $55, $65 or $70 per person for house, premium or deluxe, and $30 for non-alcoholic. Five-hour versions cost more, and a spirits package or running bar tab can be added.
Can we bring a DJ or other suppliers?
Yes, outside suppliers such as DJs, bands, photographers and photo booths are welcome and can set up two hours before doors open. The restaurant has speakers for background music, but louder music needs your own PA.
What time do events finish?
Lunch sessions run from 12pm to 4pm and dinners from 6pm to either 10pm or 11pm. The liquor licence does not allow the venue to stay open past 11pm.
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Suitable occasions
Jennie P
4 months ago
Went to Waves on the Beach tonight with my family to celebrate my daughter’s early 21st birthday and it was such a perfect night from start to finish. Everything was amazing — beautiful food, outstanding service and suc…
Isaac Samuel
7 months ago
Waves on the Beach has a phenomenal beach view. I visited on a beautiful sunny day and the blue water made for such a relaxing view while enjoying some great food. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. My wife…
Phil Tad
9 months ago
Another great gem on Frankston beach. If you like seafood, then this is the place to go. They have seafood entrees and mains. Easy access from the train station or driving. Overall, the food is delicious and affordable.…
Matthew Aitken
5 months ago
Had the privilege of dining out on Frankston City’s beach coastline today. This is of course helped facilitated by Waves on the Beach! There were certainly a few waves on the bay this afternoon, however the breeze is ma…
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