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Monday 9am - 3pm Tuesday 9am - 3pm Wednesday 9am - 3pm Thursday 9am - 3pm Friday 9am - 8:30pm Saturday 9am - 8:30pm Sunday 9am - 3pm

The Jellyfish

Name: The Jellyfish
Address: Mapua, NZ
Telephone: +6435402028
Price range: Not applicable
Rating: 4.7

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Waterfront cafe, bar, restaurant on Māpua Wharf Eat • Drink • Relax Right on the wharf in Mapua, looking out to sea.
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Sit on the deck and enjoy fresh local ingredients in a range of delicious creative dishes.

29/10/2026

Spooky Sips & Little Monster Treats 👻⁣
Halloween is creeping into The Jellyfish this weekend...⁣
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🧡 For the little monsters: Meet the Tick or Treat Float ~ orange juice, lemonade, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, sprinkles and a lolly. ⁣
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🖤 For the grown-up witches & warlocks (18+): Our Witching Hour cocktail is brewing ~ gin, blackberry syrup, lemon and a silky egg-white finish. ⁣
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🎨 Kids dining with us can also enter our Halloween colouring-in competition! Time to show us those frightfully good artistic skills.⁣
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Available 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 this week only. So round up your little monsters, bring your best spooky vibes and come see us at the wharf!

16/10/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠. ☕️🧊⁣
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Meet the espresso tonic ~ your new go-to for warmer days.⁣
A little bitter, a little bubbly, and seriously refreshing.⁣
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Come give it a try at The Jellyfish!

15/10/2026

𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐲, 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐲, 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐲… 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐥𝐲 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝. 👀⁣
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Meet our new Korean Fried Chicken Burger ~ crispy buttermilk chicken, gochujang glaze, kimchi mayo, crunchy slaw, pickles and crispy shallots, all tucked into a toasted brioche bun and served with seasoned fries.⁣
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A little sweet, a little spicy, a whole lot of flavour.⁣
Who's keen to try this one?⁣
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📍 Find it at The Jellyfish, Māpua Wharf.

09/10/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫… 𝐬𝐨 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 🌅⁣
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As the days get longer and Māpua starts to get a little busier, we’re getting ready to welcome you for dinner again.⁣
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From 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟔 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫, The Jellyfish will be open for dinner 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 & 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭.⁣
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Sunset drinks and dinner by the water? Sounds like a plan. See you at the wharf ✨

29/09/2026

🐾 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐲𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐃𝐨𝐠𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐟 🐾⁣
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Some of our favourite regulars have four legs and a serious love for the deck life ☀️🌊 Keep an eye on our stories as we feature the furry locals who make Māpua Wharf even brighter.⁣
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We are a dog-friendly venue: well-behaved pups are always welcome outside on the deck, so everyone (two legs and four!) can enjoy the good vibes by the water 🐶

22/09/2026

𝐍𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐨 𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 🧀⁣
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Say hello to our Chilli Beef Nachos ~ seasoned corn chips loaded with chilli beef mince, tasty cheese, avocado, soured cream, homemade pickles & coriander. Packed with flavour and best enjoyed with your toes practically in the water.⁣
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Pull up a seat on the deck, grab an ice-cold Corona or a Coconut Margarita, and let the wharf views do the rest. ⁣
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Table for one (nacho hoarder) or two ~ either way, we've got you.⁣
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📍 The Jellyfish, Māpua Wharf

11/09/2026

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐘𝐯𝐞... 👋⁣
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If you've dined with us before, chances are Yve has had a hand in creating your meal. Now she's got a dish with her name on it!⁣
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Introducing 𝐘𝐯𝐞'𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐰𝐥 ~ fresh, colourful and packed with all the good stuff.⁣
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🍚 Quinoa & herbed brown rice⁣
🥬 Wakame, edamame & crispy kale⁣
🥕 Carrot, pickled cabbage & onions⁣
🫜 Beetroot chutney, almonds & seeds⁣
💚 House-made green goddess dressing.⁣
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Want to make it your own? Add grilled halloumi, tofu or chicken for lunch, or a perfectly poached egg with the breakfast version.⁣
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Fresh, nourishing and full of flavour. Who's giving this one a try?

08/09/2026

Something delicious is arriving at the wharf... ⁣⁣
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Introducing our 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐟𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐓𝐞𝐚 🫖🍰⁣⁣
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Starting 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, join us 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏𝟎𝐚𝐦–𝟏𝐩𝐦 for a relaxed morning of sweet and savoury treats by the water.⁣⁣
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~ $𝟒𝟎 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 – includes your choice of tea, soft drink or juice⁣⁣
~ $𝟓𝟎 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 – upgrade to include a glass of Prosecco⁣⁣
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Whether you're celebrating something special, catching up with friends or simply treating yourself ~ we've got your Saturday sorted.⁣⁣
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𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 (minimum of 2 guests) and must be made at least 24 hours in advance.⁣⁣
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https://www.thejellyfish.nz/high-tea ~ for all the details and to book your table.
We can't wait to welcome you!

Address

Mapua

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 3pm
Tuesday	9am - 3pm
Wednesday	9am - 3pm
Thursday	9am - 3pm
Friday	9am - 8:30pm
Saturday	9am - 8:30pm
Sunday	9am - 3pm

Telephone

+6435402028

Website

https://www.thejellyfish.nz/

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