Bracken Restaurant in Dunedin offers a remarkable dining experience, considering the size of our charming city. It's a gem that brings the delightful essence of Scotland to our local culinary scene. The dishes are not only beautifully presented but also feature a harmonious blend of complementary flavors on every plate.
The courses flow seamlessly, creating a delightful symphony of tastes on your palate. The ambiance in the lounge is equally enjoyable, adding to the overall experience. Everything was perfect and I totally recommend - best restaurant in Dunedin.
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Visiting from across the ditch and local friends took us out to Bracken for the 7 course degustation, with matching wine/whisky.
Beautiful atmosphere and terrific grub. Rating says it s as LL.
Our little Dunedin has some outstanding dining options for the size of our population. This is another one of those fine dining place with a Scottish flavours. Very well presented food with multiple complimentary flavours on each plate. The courses keep rolling and the flavours keep dancing on your palate. Love the lounge as well. Wish had more people in the restaurant to justify what this couple can deliver from their culinary repertoire
Really nice place to eat in Dunedin. David and Jacqueline are really welcoming. The food is amazing with fresh local products ! Some piece of Scotland in a lovely place … highly recommended !
We decided to go for the seven course set menu and was very impressed by it. The orange cake dessert at the end was the best.
The place, people and presentation were top notch.
I was hungry, so went for the 8 course. It was all very beautiful to look at, but missed the super yum melt in your mouthness, I expect from these types of menus.
The pork belly/ Chop was super tough, but the black pudding scone was super flavorful. My venison was cooked nice but still super chewy. I loved the consumé w the fish but the fish was a tad dry
Maybe that's how those meats are supposed to be.
I love a good creme brulee, but their oatie version seemed a bit dry.
Again, everyone was lovely and I wanted to love it, but didn't.
Fabulous food, super tasty, loved every course. Well worth a visit if you’re in Dunedin! Fantastic service great knowledge of food and the wine and whisky matching was well worth it!!!
Based on my experience from 2017:
One of the best degustation restaurants i have visited. Staff were very welcoming and friendly. Service was superb and on time.
Food was super delicious and we loved the experience. Our family from India enjoyed their 1st degustation with the best in town.
You girls are doing a fantastic job. Keep it up and good luck!
A first class dining experience at Bracken. From the moment we walked in the door the service was fantastic. Outstanding food, we had the 7 courses with matching wines, and the wine matchings were all an excellent choice. Jacqueline and David have a brilliant restaurant, fine dining but relaxed, and in a wonderful setting. A fabulous food experience. If this is what you’re looking for I highly recommend you go to Bracken. You will not be disappointed.
This is an outstanding restaurant and one of the best dining experiences we’ve had anywhere, let alone in Dunedin or NZ.
The decor is simple, welcoming and intimate - a perfect setting for the food that awaits.
For a big guy David’s light touch is like magic. Every dish in the delicious menu is balanced beautifully and seasoned to perfection. The sweetbreads were a standout for us, but every course in the seven-course degustation journey was utterly delicious.
At the front of house, David’s partner Jacqueline was charming and knowledgeable with the matched wines and great conversation.
All in all, it’s a brilliant restaurant where you can taste a chef’s passion for showcasing beautiful ingredients in a unique way and Jacqueline’s desire to make every experience a positive one.
Go there - it’s superb.
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