WHAT'S GOOD AT THE WATERFRONT ESPLANADE?

The Waterfront is one of Kota Kinabalu’s favorite entertainment hub. It is in a class of its own as it is an “all-in-one” esplanade; offering great food, music, spa experience and a boundless sea view of South China Sea. Located at the heart of KK City, The Waterfront can be easily spotted even from a distance thanks to the brilliant eye catching neon restaurants, clubs and bistros signboards! Whether it’s a night out with your family, friends or colleagues, it is definitely worth the while to be creating memories here. Below, you will find a quick review of some of our favorite hangouts at The Waterfront - we don't want to spoil too much, it's always great to experience it yourself!

The Shamrock Irish Bar offers delicious draught beer and live jazz band; a great place to do some catch-ups with your good ol’ buddies. Card games and darts are also available to stir up some fun for the night!

The Aussie Barbeque and Bar lets you do some grilling/barbeque dance… with your food on the sizzling stove!

Baked Cheese Naan, Tandoori, Mango Lassi, and so much more! Kohinoor North Indian Restaurant brings you authentic Indian cuisine in KK. Behind the glass doors is a totally different world – the traditional Indian decorations might hypnotize you and make you feel like you are at Little India. Kohinoor North Indian Restaurant upholds the traditional cooking method; their fragrance rice and famous curry dishes served with chicken, fish, mutton, or vegetables are the town’s most talked about drool factor!

Tickle your tastebuds at Cock & Bull with its fusion cuisine and complete your dining experience dancing with the live resident band - you can even go on stage to show off your karaoke skills! Apart from that, Cock & Bull also offers a selection of great wine!

Want something healthier but no less tasty? Spinoza The Grill Master and Toscani’s offer a variety of grilled and baked goodies. Both establishments are known for their amazing presentation of Italian’s all time favourite – pizza! Spinoza The Grill Master also has the best and the ever so scrumptious seafood platter – have it with your favourite vino and woo lah! Muy delicioso! If you feel like having something light and refreshing, Somersby Apple Cider is the perfect choice for you! Thanks to Lord Somersby, a refreshing cider was made from fermented apple juice and natural apple flavour to meet the demands of cider fans. Happy drinking!

Sea Front Café is a one-stop reflexology centre at The Waterfront. It’s also the first and only of its kind in KK! Wind down with a refreshing fruit juice and enjoy the sunset and sea view while the masseuse pampers you. With such cosy atmosphere and dim lights, it definitely makes you feel extremely relaxed and it could also be a romantic experience for you and your companion to remember for a life time!

Enjoy a pint of Stout in the company of great music with a bunch of friends along the esplanade at Bar Tzar Bistro & Bar, or choose one of Bar Tzar’s many appetizers. It’s a great night hangout joint after a long day of walking around the city. It’s not unlike what we always say, “Nothing beats completing the day with some beer.”

Gusto Food & Wine specialises in Italian wine. Grab your favourite spot and enjoy the taste of finely fermented wine; free yourself from a busy, tiring day, take a break and indulge in the good things Gusto Food & Wine has to offer! 

One more to tick off on your bucket list – dining at Grand Port View Seafood Village! This place offers fresh seafood and the venue is huge enough to accommodate more than 100 diners at a time. Sink your teeth into the freshest seafood dishes, from fresh clams to fishes to prawns, crabs etc!

BED (Best Entertainment Destination) is one of the largest and hottest clubs in KK; featuring great live bands (changes every few month so variety is guaranteed) and award winning DJ (“Choons Award Malaysia’s Best New DJ 2009/2010”) DJ Jerone draws even the timidest to fire up the dance floor! With DJ Jerone on the decks, clubbers can be sure they will have an adrenaline pumping night!

Written by Jaclyn Yau.