There's a little sushi counter in the middle of Oneroa village, a short walk from the beach, where you'll find some of Waiheke's freshest fish and a very easy lunch. It's at 116 Ocean View Road, open from 9am to 4pm Monday to Saturday and closed on Sundays, so plan it for a weekday or Saturday rather than a Sunday. It's mainly a takeaway place, with a cabinet of rolls and nigiri and a menu that also has ramen, salmon sashimi, teriyaki chicken on rice and vegetarian rolls, and you can eat at the outdoor tables or take it down to the sand.
The sushi is made fresh through the day, and the salmon is what you should lean on, whether as nigiri, sashimi or a roll, though the ramen and teriyaki chicken have their own regulars. Ask for purple rice if you want it, because that's a house option and it works just as well with vegan fillings as it does with fish. Portions are generous, prices are low for the island, and the welcome is warm enough that a quick counter stop can turn into the highlight of your afternoon.
Written from 181 Google reviews, every one we could get, on 12 November 2026. Rated 5.0 from 158 Google reviews.
This is the sushi stop to build a Waiheke day around, especially if you want a fresh, affordable lunch near the beach. The fish is consistently fresh, the rolls are generous and the welcome is warm enough to explain the regulars. It's a takeaway shop rather than a sit-down restaurant, and that's part of the appeal.
Order the salmon as nigiri, sashimi, a roll or the salmon lover, because its freshness and flavour are what bring you back. The teriyaki chicken on rice is the other favourite, the ramen has a loyal following, and purple rice is worth asking for if you want something different.
The service is the standout, with a genuinely warm welcome that makes a quick counter stop feel personal. You'll likely be offered something extra, whether it's a free roll, a prawn or a drink, and vegan requests are handled without fuss.
You're right on Oneroa's main street, a short stroll from the beach, and the outdoor seating looks out over the village and down to the water. It's a compact takeaway counter, so don't expect a long restaurant meal, but the bench outside is a lovely place to sit and watch the village go by.
Prices are low for Waiheke, and the portions are generous enough that a modest order fills you up. You can feed two people a sushi lunch for a fraction of a sit-down meal nearby, and the quality doesn't drop because the prices are keen.
Come here for a quick lunch after the beach, a casual feed with friends or a takeaway meal to eat outside while the sun's out. It suits anyone who wants good sushi without a long sit-down meal, and you can easily grab something for a group from the cabinet.
The main things to watch are the hours and the cabinet, since it's closed on Sundays and shuts at 4pm the rest of the week. Sushi can run out towards the end of the day, so go earlier if you've got your heart set on a particular roll.
Every fact on this page was checked on 8 November 2026 against Google, Oneroa Sushi's own website and 181 of its Google reviews. The photo is from the eatout library, not taken here, and no venue pays to be listed or ranked. Something out of date? Tell us
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