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Bacchus Wine Bar And Restaurant
89/100 (559 ratings)
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Vegan Options
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New Zealand
Wine Bar
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Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
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Cheesecakes
Creme Brulee
Beef
Beef Cheeks
Crème Brulée
Salad
Lamb
Duck
Fish
Pork
Oyster
Risotto
Tuna
Cheesecake
Sit down
New Zealand
Wine Bar
European
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
Fine Dining
"The Pork belly was yummy, and the polenta was great. We had the Chardonnay from Hawkes Bay and it was amazing! I had the lemon cheesecake as dessert:..."
Kirti Malhotra
"My absolutely favourite Dunedin dining spot. Situated in the central of octagon, taking a flight of stairs up and is welcomed by the friendly..."
Tofu
"Had NYE dinner here and wow, blown away. Amazing food and service. We started with bread and dukkah which was a great way to start. Then we both had..."
Foodismyfave
"Amazing food service wine.......was told one of the nicest restaurants in town, we were casually dressed, no booking but staff were happy to..."
Miss Persistant
"It is one of the places that transcends time; the ornate ceilings, warm lighting, geraniums blooming in the flower boxes, view of the streets from..."
Iching
"A great fine dinner restaurant. I recommend all my friends to come here for their special occasion because the steak and lamb here are the best...."
Nath
"WOW!!! This is a terrific d.... WOW!!!This is a terrific dining experience!Spent the past two weeks visiting NZ & Australia and this had..."
Pyranhadoc
"Just go!. Lovely intimate restaurant upstairs in the Octagon. Fabulous service and simply one of the best steaks I have eaten (and that's a lot!)...."
CJM
"Have been here for dinner a couple of years ago and it was amazing. Perfect wine, service and food. Recently went here for a beautiful bottle of..."
Melanie Kolman
"I've been to Bacchus Restaurant twice in the last seven days and both times I left feeling extremely satisfied. The first time I went for dinner and..."
Luke Gardener
"Took my wife here for her birthday. Great decor and atmosphere, amazing flavours and attentive staff. Presentation of the food was not quite there..."
Leeroy
"Bacchus best food I have experienced in Dunedin since moving back.Not cheap but at least it's really well done. If I am taking some people..."
Ben Wilden
"Nice place definitely try and get a window seat, the menu is simple but elegant and the food is well presented and tastes great. Bacchus is a good..."
Stephen Greer
"We had a great night at Bacchus with the fantastic food matching the service from the staff. The restaurant also has a nice upstairs outlook of the..."
David Boshier
"My husband and I celebrated our Anniversary at Bacchus after hearing about it for years (when we were still two poor Uni students)! With two years of..."
Kerry
"My husband and I last weekend dined at Bacchus Wine Bar and Restaurant last weekend and it was outstanding in so many words I cannot think were to..."
Maureen Hobbs
"Fantastic place to go, expensive but worth treating yourself. Great wine list, great food, service is always of the same excellent standard. Has..."
Grant Maitland
"We stopped in here for lunch and beer. We discovered an appetizer called "Prawn Twisters", an amazing invention. They were so good and the atmosphere..."
Graham Tranter
"We came here for a three course dinner, we had the chicken liver pate, beef cheeks, lamb, steak, crème brûlée, date and banana pudding The food..."
Ramona Zhang
"Stairs lead to the cosy restaurant over looking the Octagon. Friendly and very accommodating staff and chef for specific food requirements. Prompt..."
Meena Al-M
"Outstanding. Mindblowing flavours. Duck salad was amazing, fish of the day came with mandarin sauce, rhubarb creme brulee was just perfect!..."
Elena Byzova
"Went there for lunch and ordered Paella. Overall good meal but not exceptional. Paella is the soupy type but I prefer the drier version. It has..."
Owen Li
"Had lunch there today, top notch food which is well presented. Tuna Tataki, med/rare eye fillet and the Rhubarb crème brûlée were all spot on in a..."
Dick Borgdorff
"Bacchus definitely impressed! All meals were perfectly cooked and exceptionally presentable. Everyone on my table was more than happy. Wine and..."
Ace
"Nice food here. Staff are friendly. We ended up dinner at 10:50pm, and all staff just are patient. High recommendation for this..."
Show Chang
"Book early as possible as there are always full. A good place for our anniversary..."
Rui Lau
"The food was excellent. A real highlight was the Turkish bread with the dukkah. The beef cheek and also the lamb were..."
Mike Salter
Prohibition Smokehouse
87/100 (1088 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Barbecue
Grill
Grill
Barbecue
Steakhouse
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Drinks
After-hours
Crab Cake
Chowder
Cheesecake
Beef
Ribs
Chicken Wings
Pasta
T-Bone Steak
Salad
Wings
Lamb
Chili
Fish
Mac and cheese
Pork
Duck
Oyster
Salmon
Sit down
Barbecue
Grill
Steakhouse
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Gift Cards Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Full Bar
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Wine and Beer
Dinner
After-hours
Drinks
Mid-range
"Thoroughly enjoyed our dinner here. The steak we ordered was done just right and the fish was also beautifully cooked. Definitely get the steak..."
HL
"Nicely cooked meat, generous side portions! Nice cocktails. Overall would..."
Orla TM
"We ordered oysters, asparagus, duck, T-borne stake, and chocolate parfait. Those were all amazing. Everything was great but what I most surprised was..."
Hitty
"We love this place and keep coming back, although we found the food slightly ordinary. We started with crispy cauliflower and as promised it was..."
Raunaq Bhogal
"Thank you for the great experience at your restaurant. Fabulous atmosphere great service and scrumptious food and let’s not forget the cocktails..."
Cta Samita
"Absolutely recommend this restaurant. The food was incredible. Every item was beautifully cooked, seasoned, and presented. Service was impeccable and..."
Tracy Cameron
"The food was delectable and delicious! We were a table of three (we made a booking in advance), and with two big plates, one small plate, a starter..."
Judith Stewart
"One of the best experiences we've had. The food was excellent, the atmosphere was excellent, and the service was brilliant. Very attentive staff, and..."
Michael Hallows Eve
"It was an amazing dinner with friends at Prohibition Smokehouse. The atmosphere was so nice and cosy. Price is not a cheap one but it's worth. The..."
Erika Astried
"Arrived early. No wait time seated us straight away. Awesome service from the staff. I had the duck and it was amazing. It takes a really good chef..."
Racheal Millward
Plato
86/100 (1139 ratings)
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New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Seafood
Vegan Options
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Drinks
Risotto
Cakes
Mussels
Tuna
Calamares
Lamb
Fish
Salmon
Beef
Pork
Chowder
Cheesecake
Curry
Salad
Scallops
Omelette
Clams
Octopus
Duck
Cheesecakes
Oyster
Calamari
Ceviche
Sit down
Seafood
New Zealand
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Drinks
Mid-range
"Quirky little restaurant by the harbour. Nice good menu, with a focus on seafood, however other meat and vege options available. Best to book ahead...."
Noel J
"Great food and staff. Enjoyed the well thought out seafood options, which had huge portion sizes, but were fantastic quality. Reasonably priced wine..."
Rory S
"Nice seafood restaurant appropriately locates in the old seafarers centre. There were a selection of fishes available and were cooked nicely. Very..."
Chayawin Sriprasert
"Our family enjoyed a wonderful & personal experience at Plato last night, after a long day of travelling. A little dishevelled, we were exhausted &..."
HanneAdam Kovarik
"Absolutely the best fish cuisine we’ve ever had! We found this hidden treasure after a random walk through the blocks of graffiti walls. It is..."
寇小颖
"Loved this restaurant. Everything was just brilliant. The staff are so lovely, friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable about the menu. The food..."
Leanna Marsh
"Came here a while ago with my husband in a company trip and everything was beautiful!! Food was amazing as well as the friendly service, great..."
Bửu Nhi Lý
"Had read some good reviews so we decided to go and try it out. Service was friendly and waiters attentive. Now for someone who is allergic to..."
Lynnette Holland
"This place is amazing with 'bring back memories' feels. The food is delightful with good old family size servings..you won't leave hungry. Best ever..."
Joanne Hosie
"What a great restaurant! From the moment we walked in and were welcomed by Rose we felt at home. Superb seafood and friendly service. An all round..."
Martin Joy
Ric's Fish And Chips
84/100 (272 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast Food
Fast food
New Zealand
Seafood
Seafood
New Zealand
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Fish & chips
Salad
Oyster
Fish & Chips
Cod
Fish
Sit down
Seafood
New Zealand
Fast food
Takeout
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"One of the best fish n chips in dunedin. Really enjoyed the quality of fish and can feel the..."
waqas ahmad
"We ordered cod, chips and salad and another portion of cod. The smell in the car was incredible and we couldn’t wait to get back and dig in! The..."
Viv N
"Really good food for a good price. I got a 1/2 dozen squid rings and a meat burger (best burgers in dunedin) for $15, wich is a good price for the..."
Corbin Ross
"Nice fish and chips at a reasonable price, they have to be the best fish and chips in Dunedin, the experience was well worth the wait with absolutely..."
A&R Taylor
"Very fresh fish and chips. Couldn't go wrong. They are very popular, people will drive a long way. This shop could become very busy and it's easy to..."
Marilou Scott
"Excellent takeaway. Reasonably priced. Good helpings. And most of all tasty . Wayne and Brenda are a lovely couple running this place very..."
Arun Chandra
"The chips were terrible, but the fish (gurnard this time) was fresh and delicious, with a nice light batter, and the staff were friendly. Would..."
Sadie Coe
"Ticks all the boxes! Value for money, all the classic Fish&Chips menu items, friendly service. Highlight: the burgers! cheers to Ric and the..."
Daniel Stocker
"Ric was amazing in portion sizes. Ordered 2 pieces of fish and minimum chips and left with about 5 pieces. Amazing service and..."
Rohan Grooby
"Very good fish and chips with some different options to fish too. Service a bit slow and not always dependant on your order of arrival but it was..."
Sally Abbott
"Nothing too special, just fish and chips. Does not accept credit cards or overseas cards so make sure you have cash. No drinks sold, can be purchased..."
Andy Mitchell
"Yum! Surprisingly delicious vege burger. Well done guys :-) Reasonable price, great quality. I would recommend people stop..."
Casie Heron
"We Came We Ate We loved it One of the best Fish N chips in..."
Tony Miller
"Long wait but delicious blue cod...asked for battered fish but arrived unbattered...uncertain why took so long to prepare..shop closed when we..."
Ainsley Murray
"Excellent service, great fish perfectly cooked. It's always worth waiting for good..."
Jim Gray
"Was busy on the evening we called, but fish and chips were great. Good value..."
Jon Bigwood
Carey's Bay Historic Hotel
84/100 (3303 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Bar
Seafood
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Seafood
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Shellfish
Pork
Calamares
Salmon
Fish & chips
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Seafood Platters
Curry
Prawns
Salad
Scallops
Cakes
Clams
Oyster
Lamb
Calamari
Mussels
Fish
Sit down
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Seafood
Wheelchair Accessible
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Drinks
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Fabulous place. Fabulous food. Seafood yum yum. Well worth it. Check it out. No problems with wait time. Been before. Will come..."
Desiree Williams
"The seafood platter is to die for. And the service 5star. I'll be back next time I'm in town from..."
Michelle Evans-Turner
"Best meal we have had in a very long time. Totally rate the service and the meals were..."
Kellea Williams
"Top notch indeed, great place with great food and great..."
Dean Hohaia
"Had lunch here yesterday with a large group. I found the service fantastic. I had the seafood Thai curry and it was really good. Great spot for lunch..."
Denise Casey
"Love this place and the staff are awesome... Beautiful location and amazing seafood... We always get the Maui's catch and Poisson Cru... To die for!..."
Kassandra Lynne
"Great little place to eat. Service was nice and informed. Food was great. Had the Green lipped mussels...loved them. My father-in-law was ready to..."
Greg Curnutte
"Excellent service and considerate staff. Food was superb. I had fish of the day which was English sole - very well cooked - the whole dish was..."
Di Bidstrup
"Fantastic meal and service! Perfectly cooked porterhouse steak and delicious seafood. This is a perfect place to enjoy some true southern..."
James Burgess
"We had mums 70th birthday tonight. It was fantastic. The staff were great and you looked after our party extremely well. Thank..."
Theresa Murphy
"Went here for my Birthday Lunch Beautiful highly..."
Karen Mccoll
"I had the seafood platter , was the best I have ever eaten...."
KerrinandWayne Halvorsen
"Highly recommended!!! We had a fantastic high tea provided for a baby shower. The food was great and staff were even more amazing !!! Well done team..."
Sara Parker
"Lovely place. Great coffee. Top quality service. Good food. Friendly, happy, and informative staff, beautiful views. Very popular. Definitely..."
Leanna Marsh
"This is a great pub right on the waterfront with really good seafood. It is what they are known for and it was served up and..."
Henk Wolthuizen
"Great food variety and quite affordable. The food tastes great as well. Parking is a little tough. But you will definitely enjoy the drive. Try to go..."
M Tawfique Rahman
"So good we went back twice in a week! I absolutely loved the food here. The seafood platter is ridiculously good value for money, especially the..."
Amy Lee
"Lovely atmosphere Warm open fire The food is absolutely delicious. The Seafood Chowder and Platter was out of the world. A dining experience to..."
Jenny Judd
"Best seafood I had in New Zealand. Highly recommend bluff oysters and seafood platter. Very cosy and beautiful outdoor dining and also kids friendly...."
Alice H
"Just had dinner here on New Year's Eve in a group of 4. The service was the best we have had in a long time. All the staff were so friendly and..."
Zoe Hutchinson
"What a delightful, unexpected find. We had the most amazing lunch of a shared seafood platter. The quality and selection was beautiful both in..."
Lesley Morris
"Spoilt rotten on my 60th BD🎂 - a fitting large seafood 🦐 🐠 platter with a sweet Riesling & Cremé Brulé & Irish coffee 👌🏻 Superb..."
Michael Bester
"Delicious fish and chips enjoyed by all of us. Fish cooked to perfection. Lovely atmosphere. It was busy and we were warned that it might take some..."
Toni Gallot (Sakura_kiwi)
Wong Gok Restaurant
83/100 (627 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Vegan Options
Chinese
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Noodle
Oyster
Fried rice
Pork
Shanghai
Chinese
Asian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Thoroughly enjoyed our food here this week! Walked in and we were greeted & seated straight away (although it was around 16.00 - so not the busiest..."
Alex Turner
"Wong Gok is a place which I frequent when I need a break from some other Chinese places. It is, in most cases, fairly quite, the service is very good..."
JohnnyGregs
"Amazing! Sweet and sour pork without the rice is to die for! Two people can eat for under $30..."
Sarah French
"I've never expected wonderful service from a Chinese restaurant, but I found the service here perfectly fine!I went with two friends and..."
Yew Chien How
"FOOD QUALITY: 4/5PORTION SIZE: 4/5SERVICE & AMBIENT: 5/5VALUE FOR MONEY: 4/5OVERALL: 4/5Had chicken with cashew..."
Elaine
"FOOD QUALITY: 4/5PORTION SIZE: 3/5SERVICE & AMBIENT: 3/5VALUE FOR MONEY: 4/5OVERALL: 4/5I give Wang Gok 4 stars as..."
ToAster Blu
"After months of driving past this restaurant and seeing it busy every time, my family and I finally decided to go inside to try it out on a Sunday..."
Joseph C
"One of my favourite place in town for Chinese cuisine! Food portions are generous & their dishes are well prepared & nicely presented. Came here a..."
XY -
"My colleagues from Pioneer Global Education and Migration wanted to try Chinese food while touring this beautiful town. We searched on Google and..."
pram
"Full vegan menu available. I had Sweetcorn Soup and Szzechan Style Tofu with Vegetables & Rice. Good Chinese food at affordable prices, with great..."
Thomas
"Had a lunch of Fried rice and a main Prawns dish. Overall a good experience with food being nice, tasty and hot; and freshly cooked. I had lunch..."
Ahmad
"My family and I had a family gathering at Wong Gok and it was amazing!! The decoration and the table setting was so professionally done and it was..."
Golden retriever lover
"Decent feed, $7 for a small lunchbox with anything you want from the buffet..."
Louis Martin
"I enjoyed a great meal at Wong Gok restaurant. Food was delicious and authentic. Pictured is the roast duck with its wonderful sauce; I can't get..."
Kevin Tran
"Had dinner at this lovely restaurant with my friends last night. Their authentic and scrumptious dishes remind us of our home cooking. Loving the..."
Lim Yan Kang
"Love every single dish we ordered especially the Crispy Skin BBQ Pork recommended by the staff (it was the special of the day). Lovely staffs,..."
Sonia Sim
"Very friendly waitress, great food, good portion size and very fair prizes! Would definitely..."
Ludwig
Ironic Cafe And Bar
81/100 (2327 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Healthy
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Contemporary
Cafe
European
European
New Zealand
Cafe
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Lamb
Chowder
Burger
Pesto
Fish & Chips
Fish
Pork
Tapas
Fish Taco
Beef
Tacos
Pancakes
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Fish & chips
Pasta
Salad
Cakes
Oyster
Salmon
Sit down
Contemporary
Healthy
Café
European
New Zealand
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Drinks
Breakfast
Brunch
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
"Went here for lunch with a large group of people, the staff were lovely and the meals were great and came out very fast. They made a special vegan..."
Joanne Wright
"Wonderful, quick & efficient service on the night of an AB game. Special treatment for Aussies wanting fresh oysters, so generous of staff & chef....."
Mel Savill McLeod
"The best cooked pork I'd ever had! Hubby loved his bluff oysters, chips & fish! Very friendly staff & a great atmosphere - we will be back, even just..."
Emma Brandso
"After spending five months in New Zealand and having to return to the US, we chose to spend our last weekend in Dunedin. Ironic Cafe was a wise..."
Steven Newman
"A great find. My oyster and blue cod salad and chips meal was great. Best oysters I've had in a while. Will come back next time I'm in town to try..."
John Kemna
"Our waiter was absolutely great. Food de'lish. Lovely..."
Leonie Odendaal Richardson
"Thoroughly recommend the Harbourfeast and a glass of mulled wine ......"
Lauren McConville
"Lovely food, nice presentation, quick service and a delightful..."
Raewyn Loughrey
"We held yet another family function at this cafe last weekend. Great food and wine on offer, and excellent and friendly service from the staff...."
Heather McConnell
"Nice entree and nice dessert! The Thai curry was unfortunately not Thai curry but bland coconut milk. Look like the curry was forgotten 😂 pumpkin..."
Jay Park
"We all gathered at Ironic after a Funeral. The service was epic and the food was so tasty and yummy; presented beautifully. My salmon roulade was..."
Rouyden TM Lake
"We went on Mother's day for lunch. A busy day with heavy bookings due to graduation 🎓 and Mother's day. Staff were friendly and when we arrived..."
Allison Booth
"Had the Korean Chicken burger and chips. it was OK as a burger but definitely not worth the price at 26 dollars. Especially when cableways does a..."
Aaron Morahan
"What an amazing dinner we had last night at Ironic! Every single meal was incredible (especially the cauliflower entree, lamb and chicken mains and..."
Elaine Neill
"Awesome dinner! Party of 6 on a quiet Saturday night. Delicious food and the service from Charlotte was brilliant. A dining experience worth the..."
Katrina Smith (Kat)
"Awesome place, can see why it is one ofthe best cafes in the country. Their service is excellent and menu has something for everyone. Their dinner..."
Damian Hancock
"Truly lovely time! We were a large group, but food arrived promptly (rosti is to die for!) And the staff were..."
Jean McKinnon
"Bright and airy with lots of windows around and above. Two sofas by a fireplace and padded seating along one wall complement the 20 or so wooden..."
Robert Imrie
"Lovely cafe, good coffee, and delicious breakfast. Had the famous breakfast stack, great choice even if you are on a diet: vegie, egg, healthy fat..."
Icy Guo
"Delicious food! They were really busy, but the wait wasn't long at all and the team were in good spirits despite being rushed off their..."
Andy Creighton
"A great place to grab a coffee and settle in for a good chat. I've been here for breakfast (past visit and excellent) but the last visit was for a..."
Ann De Krey
"Went there for lunch, food was very “meh,” meaning, for the price, the food didn’t have the “wow” you might expect, though it might just be..."
Nath Sirisaowaluk
"Tasty brunch and great coffee. Took quite a bit of time to get served because they told us to "take a seat" and then focused exclusively on about 3..."
Greg P
"Service: Thanks for the great friendly service. We were a group of 3, one with gluten allergies, the other with dairy and egg allergies. The staff..."
Marzia Della Corte
"No doubt the best cafe in Dunedin. Their coffee is addictive. Food is scrumptious. Ambience is vibrant. Kudos to Steve and his..."
Mayank Sahoo
"A good find away from the tourists. Busy place with award winning seafood chowder that was..."
Trevor Simpson
The Reef Steak And Seafood Restaurant
79/100 (782 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Shellfish
Fish
Calamares
Chili Crab
Salmon
Beef
Chowder
Lobster
Cheesecake
Pasta
Seafood Platters
Salad
Cod
Chili
Curry
Prawns
Crab
Cheesecakes
Clams
Garlic Prawns
Oyster
Calamari
Risotto
Mussels
Pesto
"Fantastic food, fantastic service & price and we will be back. The chef really knows how to cook seafood, waitress and waiters knew what foods I..."
Raewyn Wahnig
"I have been a regular at the reef for a few years now. My favourite menu item is the platter. Has a but of everything. The platter changed a little..."
Margot Love
"FOOD QUALITY: 4/5PORTION SIZE: 5/5SERVICE & AMBIENT: 5/5VALUE FOR MONEY: 4/5OVERALL: 4/5I'm not a seafood lover so..."
Elaine
"My husband and I visited Reef on Valentine's day and it was good experience. Had a wonderful time. Ambiance in the resraurent was good. Staff..."
Sheetal
"My partner and I recently ordered the shrimp platter for 2... my gosh it was a feast! It included: a garlic bread each, salad each, fries and..."
Nikki
"Eating here was recommended on our recent tour of the South Island - what a gastronomic delight - from the garlic roll, through to the blue cod &..."
Lorraine
"We went to The Reef for the first time last week and it was fabulous. The service was spot on and the food was cooked beautifully. We had the..."
Anna
"We were 4 on a driving holiday from Australia. The location is very convenient. The food, generous and the service friedly. I left my scarf on the..."
David Pannell
"Fantastic meal! Great for children. Very good value. Service excellent. Super place to..."
Chris
"Truly one of the best restaurants in New Zealand, the complete dining experience, service was impeccable, asked to have the..."
Pinknz
"Been here a few times for lunch, they have a nice $10 lunch menu. Food is always really nice and the theme is suited well to the..."
Tallulah
"This is absolutly one of my fav restaurents in dunedin .. if you are celebrating your birthday dont go to anywhere else ;) !! they have the yummiest..."
Me
"When we first entered The Reef we noticed the beautiful ambience the place had. The decorations were well suited to the seafood theme and I got a..."
Sanjay Hettige
"Very, very nice food. The blue cod is a must as is the salmon steak. Very friendly staff and always willing to assist. I left a big tip which would..."
P Daddy
"The food was amazing, when my partner and I went. He had the soup of the day and I had the shellfish bowl. Both were lovely. For main he had steak..."
Isla Phillips
"It like a fine dining here but cost much less. It has an awesome atmosphere where you could feel like you are in a romantic and quiet place with your..."
Dan Summer
"I really enjoyed having dinner here. I had a chowder soup and a dish of the day that was monk fish with risotto with kumara and yams. The Chowder was..."
Jesus Latorre
"Our group of seven had a great time at the reef, i started with the wedges, huge serving for a side, great value, and perfectly cooked, the salmon..."
Carl Michael
"Lovely restaurant. Recommended for seafood lover. We had order oyster and itvvery freas and testy. Our main course it fish of the day and tunawith..."
ME ME
"The food was very good, & the apple crumble dessert was of gigantic proportion. Certainly good nutrition here, nice waitresses and friendly service...."
Dean Jones
"No request was too hard. Comfortable service and great food. Made to feel very..."
Jill Shaw
"Beautiful seafood platter and fresh delicious Blue cod. Great service and romantic ambiance..."
Gerry Hunter
"We had a delicious dinner and the staff was nice enough to get us a table beside the fish tank which thoroughly entertained my kids Great food with..."
Michael LeCaine
"Staff were outstanding, meal took half an hour to arrive which was understandable given the place was packed. As a seafood lover I thoroughly enjoyed..."
Derek Ng
"Not a large menu but covers all of the tastes so that's no issue. Really enjoyed the eye fillet steak. All items on the plate were perfectly cooked...."
Gerard Hermans
"A fantastic restaurant in the middle of Dunedin, whether you want seafood or steak you will be more than happy with your choice from the menu! The..."
Paul Thompson
"Amazing food. Amazing service. Came back 3 times while staying in Dunedin! Quick turnaround on meals too. Prime Eye Fillet = not over filling but..."
Zeb Carnell
"We will return. Enjoyed a great meal here last night whilst in Dunedin. Lovely moody restaurant with playlist which suited us. Very well cooked..."
Heather McNeill
"Had a great meal at The Reef. Awesome food for lunch and great service. They catered really well to the kids and the kids dessert was amazing - they..."
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Best Cafe
79/100 (1219 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Diner
New Zealand
Seafood
Fast food
Diner
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Cod
Burger
Fish
Salad
Scallops
Oyster
Mussels
Fish & chips
Shellfish
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Sit down
Café
Fast food
Seafood
Diner
New Zealand
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Mastercard
Free Wifi
Accepts Visa
Accepts Credit Cards
Street Parking
Takeout
BYOB
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The best oysters ever.. Great staff friendly and professional thanks Ash Would recommend as a must do after the brewery..."
Andrew Charnley
"Excellent atmosphere great staff and like the name states best cafe. My wife had steak to her perfection ( she’s a hard woman to please ) I had..."
Lance Patterson
"Iconic in Dunedin. Has always been known for it’s great value for money. A bit of a shame to see people leaving a bad review when they couldn’t..."
Tony Vaughan Reid
"Haven't been here for a while but still best f&c in Dunners. It's the little things that make it so special... the bread & butter, coleslaw, beetroot..."
Christian Kasper
"Best Cafe is amazing! The blue cod and oysters were cooked to perfection. The chips were beautiful with all the little crispy bits too. Delicious..."
Kristina Delgado
"Lovely fish - fresh, tasty and cooked to perfection. The atmosphere transported me back to the 1950's evoking memories of family outings that..."
Sheryl Burns
"Amazing food, amazing service. Highly recommend this..."
Penny Forde
"Best Blue cod & chips in Dunedin & great service! Will definitely be back!..."
Keeley Anderson
"One of the best Fish n Chips and oysters!..."
Chee Wei Loh
"Best blue cod and oysters in town!! The atmosphere is great, have not changed a bit since day..."
Spencer Ho
"Tucked away off the main square towards the railway station. This was the busiest restaurant we walked past, so decided to give it a go.The..."
Kirti Malhotra
"Best fish n chips I've had in years. Handcut chips and a delicate batter on the fresh blue cod. Cafe style more like a 1970s feel. Meals come..."
Jayne Gutry
"Really old fashioned retro feel about this small cafe not far from the town central octagon. We came across it by chance on our wanderings & decided..."
DianaW
"Waitresses were really friendly and  coped well with 2 cruise ships in town. I had a bowl of seafood chowder and fresh complimentary bread; a no..."
Steve Luise McLean
"After some very fresh Fish and Chips at a reasonable price without having to travel  far? Why not give Best Cafe a try.  Everytime we are in..."
Rosemary Young
"Just have to have a great feed of Blue Cod and Bluff Oysters (providing they in season).  The owners are very friendly as were the staff.   Look..."
Beverley E
"We have been to the Best café many times over the past years when visiting Dunedin. The Oysters are fantastic. I'm hoping you will open on Easter..."
Linda Renalson
"Started an 8-day tour of lower South Island in Dunedin with "Blue cod and chips" from the Best Café.Best we both had since "Haddock and chips"..."
Peter Macleod
"very nice meal would not hesitate to return next time in Dunedin on holiday.only negative was oysters out of season at the time.Go Mabel all the..."
Mick Forward
"Just the best for their Oysters and Blue Cod. Mabel has done her business well. The place hasn't changed much in all the years I've been going, which..."
Dot
"It’s called best cafe and restaurant and they mean it! Food was so fresh and cooked to perfection, delicious! Fresh salad and fish caught that day,..."
Nicephore Loisel
"Great authentic seafood. Learnt that it’s one of the longest standing seafood diner in Dunedin. Seafood platter was great as it allowed us to gave..."
JC L
"The look of this place drew us straight in. Reminded us of the old fashioned fish and chips shops in the UK. The food didn't disappoint. The cod and..."
Erin
"Absolutely delicious. Incredible service, beautiful meals great value for money. Thanks for having..."
James Burgess
"We were keen to try some SI blue cod and this cafe did not disappoint. Lovely fresh fish, perfectly battered, and fantastic chips! Very good coleslaw..."
Robin Walsh
"I picked this place at random to meet with family. Never been here in the past, but the food was amazing. The staff were awesome, checking in..."
John Osgood
"First time to NZ. Had to get some fish and chips. The service was great and the food even..."
Anthony Floyd
"Cosy atmosphere. Friendly staff. Delicious food. Price at current market price. Staff is very precise on what is frozen, as oysters are not in..."
Meena Al-M
"Customer service was amazing. Great..."
Janette Howie
"Fabulous fresh fish! The grilled mussels were a stand out and the fresh oysters! The service was incredible despite being short of staff. Will..."
Jess Casey
"The food is great, and so is the service. The two employees on duty front of house were really friendly and conversational. There were some items..."
Lenny Barretto
"Great food, impeccable service. This is a small shop, a small shop with a history of 90 years, a small shop worthy of respect. They not only..."
爱果爸爸
"This place has the best chips! Cooked in beef fat, so nice! Had the blue cod which was beautifully cooked in light fluffy batter (GF option available..."
Leisha Bell
"Best fish and chips in town! Service fantastic, Lovely staff that are happy to go the extra mile for there customers. Thank you best cafe for a..."
Gemma Wong
"After reading some of the other reviews there is no doubt that 'Best Cafe' lives up to its name and previous reviews. A pleasure to eat fish which..."
Kirini
"Ordered the Pan Fried (Fish of the Day) Tarakihi in meal. Fresh salad and crunchy fries on side. Friendly staff and was able to make my milkshake..."
Shakila Akter Jahan
"It was recommended by the local if I want to get fish & chips. Ordered blue cod and the battered fish is excellent. The fish is fresh and the batter..."
I Law
"All the staff was so sweet and kind, and the food was amazing too! I chose Blue cod&Gurnard fishes and battered oyster, crumbed scallop. Good point..."
Charlotte Jang
Two Chefs Bistro
78/100 (917 ratings)
Restaurants
European
New Zealand
European
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
French
French
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Meringue
French onion soup
Beef
Lamb
Fish
Pork
Salad
Duck
Oyster
Salmon
Curry
Prawns
Sit down
French
New Zealand
European
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Fine Dining
"We opted for the set menu deal at Two Chefs where you get a choice of two courses with wine for around $58. The food is as to be expected in NZ super..."
DianaW
"We walked in at 9 on a Saturday night, feeling terribly awkward but the waiting staff were nice.He suggested us to have a quick order and get..."
Rhinotter
"Totally recommend this place for great service and fabulous food. I am looking forward to going again once I have a few spare dollars. Quite pricey..."
Callie Scoullar
"Just come home after a memorable meal at the Two Chefs. I had pre- booked our meal for my son's graduation. We were a party of 6. Dealings with the..."
Moira Flannery
"After reading some of the reviews, I was in two minds whether or not to book. I am so pleased we went. We had the full 4 courses and we couldn't..."
Judy
"Dined here again recently and once again was not disappointed.The French Onion soup was delicious as was the Duck.Yes the staff are a..."
Andrea Davies
"Went here for dinner last week and it was outstanding. The food and service were both great - just what I would have expected from a restaurant with..."
Sonya Bradley
"Great place and quiet friendly atmosphere. On both occasions I have eaten there we were lucky to be seated in a comfortable space. But I did note..."
Sum Guy
"The atmosphere was great. food was fast and tasted great as well as the presentation. service was also good. Good night..."
Dan
"Drove all the way down from Christchurch and was looking for a quick meal in an unfamiliar town. Found this place, ordered the entrocote with..."
Phil
"Fantastic - a wonderful dining expereince..... loved the calves liver - yum yum, great service too..... thanks guys. A frequest diner and love..."
Rob Fullerton
"I can see why this place was in the Cuisine magazine finalists. international standards produced right here in Lil old Dunedin...Some of..."
Mat Enright
"Great food, great wine as always. This is a quality dining experience. The only issue would be the cold draught during winter as the door opens..."
Richard Roberts
"Our experience at this restaurant was one to be remembered. The quality of service and food was excellent. We enjoyed how our waitress was very..."
Sue
"Cannot agree with the first two reviews and by comments from others customers we were not alone.We had wonderful service not stuffy prompt and..."
Sue Marshall
"Excellent food and superb service. The only (minor) quibble was it was quite noisy and hard to hear the other end of the table of six. This was on..."
Anne Jackman
"Great vibes at this restaurant. Loved the music playing solely, the friendly wait staff, and the wait staff's uniforms, with the smart shirt and the..."
Lindsay Harn
"We just had one of our best meals in Dunedin at Two Chefs Bistro. Both the food and the service were..."
Joel Stutter
"Superb food, wine, service, ambience. The onion soup: ‘to die for’. Ditto the “silere lamb”. Excellent value. Really, not expensive for what..."
Linda Wannan
"So glad we stumbled on this amazing restaurant. Everything was awesome. The service was first class. The food was some of the best I’ve had. Many..."
Wayne Baird
"This is a great place for dinner in Dunedin. The service is exceptional and the food..."
Roger Hellens
"We experienced an exceptional meal and excellent service. Everyone was very kind to our needs, helping us to get in and out of the restaurant with..."
Nicola Horne
"My new favourite restaurant. It has the best cocktails I've ever had, impeccable unobtrusive service, an outstanding wine list and all the dishes we..."
Lisa J
"Fine dining with professional service, nice menu, and good wine list. Food was very good but sometimes lacked the high quality and portion sizes the..."
Grahame
"Such a fabulous fabulous meal - we were down from Wellington for my daughters graduation. Had a very bad experience at Vault 21 where we had booked..."
Becky Lasenby
"Felt like i was back in Paris! Terrine was very tasty, textures very complimentary. Confit duck with spicy lentils was beautifully balanced. ..."
Tracy Price
"I took a friend out for a meal which was delicious, the wine was so nice we had a second glass, the atmosphere so comfy we stayed for several..."
Kim Brash
"Such a surprise, shame no oysters, but great to find so close to octagon, menu is..."
Tom Kuruvilla
"Really nice food. Unfortunately the service was not that quick, but really good ambience in the..."
Kaz
"Went for a meal at 5.30 pm on a Saturday. Had a dozen or so people there. I had a salmon ontray, a duck leg meal for main course and my wife had a..."
Malcolm Hammond
Wharf Hotel
78/100 (310 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
Pub
New Zealand
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Oyster
Fish
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
Reservations
Seating
Dinner
Mid-range
"Excellent food and service. Under new management and new manager is delightful.Will be definitely going back. Cob loaf seafood chowder was..."
Stacey Hamilton
"Went back after a while. Discovered it has new owners and WOW the food was great. I got the blue cod and it was perfect fresh and loved the salad..."
Megan
"Best place in town for Blue cod, I guarantee you. I'm such a fussy person but I tell you out of all the places in this city if you want blue cod...."
Vicky Barbarich
"Blimey! A Tuesday lunchtime I figured I might be the only diner, but there were over 40 people in there, all busy eating or waiting for food (and few..."
Ian Patterson
"Amazing food, great menu options. The atmosphere great even though it was quiet. The service was excellent, well worth going here. The picture is the..."
Eccles NZ
"Very good service. Food was well..."
maia fern
"What a great pub...like stepping back to the 1970's, but just with the good bits. Great honest food - even has one dinner item that brags about..."
Peter Whigham
"We went for Sunday lunch and had sole and oysters and blue cod and oysters. Both meals were delicious and beautifully cooked. Happy staff, good..."
Shari Miller
"Yea we dropped in for a couple beers. There was a bit of a snack on the bar and the sfaff just kept bringing more snacks out. We arrived at 5.30 and..."
Malcolm Hammond
"The dining room has been painted and decorated nicely. Fast meals and good value for money. Gluten free options available. Just ask..."
Geoff Barkman
"Had a great lunch, plenty of food. Fantastic staff member, very friendly. Highly recommend giving the Wharf Hotel a..."
Glen Walker
"Old school bar and resturaunt. Friendly staff and the meal I ordered had great fish and sea food. One of the best fish I've had in a..."
Tom Garden
"Go here often as my parents and I love it. Food is always good and the staff are friendly and..."
Claire Da-Rin
"Good food and nice service very nice people run the..."
Stephen John Hoseit
"Just had a great 👍couple of hours there top meal top 👌service all 6 of us..."
Barry Lewis
"Super friendly staff, inviting atmosphere, good menu, recommend the Seafood Chowder, which is on a par with Amberley's Railway..."
PEONY THREADWELL
"Best place for a quiet drink and good meals, the glory sauce is definitely worth..."
Alister Kirkwood
"Warm and friendly environment. Perfect place for an after work wind down with mates, social clubs or on your own. Will definitely be going..."
Malcolm Breward
"Great variety of meals and good..."
Steve Masterton
"Lovely meal,I eat here often. Never..."
Marie Oliver