I had the Doorstop Melt, but as I am not keen on salad they gave me vegetables in place, my wife…read morehad the daily special of Orange Roughy. We were both suitable full after our meals, for me a welcome pint of Kilkenny helped too ! The staff were friendly.

Awesome Gunniess and staff were outstanding. Good afternoon of craic. Of course watching the rugbyread more

Yum!!!! Came here for a late breakfast/early lunch and the food is delicious...and huge…read more The Hound Dog is everything good in the world. HUGE slices of banana bread French toast topped with jam, bacon and a cream. A big smear of PB on the plate as well. It's a sweet - salty - crunchy (they sprinkled peanuts on top) combo that is amazing. Coffee is pretty delicious too. Nice atmosphere - very laid back. I'd come again!

I read an article in the newspaper about restaurants that are preserving old buildings and that got…read moremy interest. We had an omelet and their fresh sourdough bread. It was delicious and the kitchen even split the omelette and salad for us. Nice ambience with a bit of whimsy in a beautiful building. Make sure you look carefully at the entrance and area above it when you are inside. Also, the bathroom has an original stone wall that is great. Don't miss that.

Loved this pub in Dunedin, next to New Zealand's famous Speights Brewery. The ales were great of…read morecourse, but the food was surprisingly good too! I had the chicken parcel, which was chicken breasts in phylo dough with bacon, soft cheese and almonds, plus a salad and crispy potatoes - delicious - and so large that the leftovers made a super lunch the next day. My wife had a chowder that she really liked too. Service was so-so as our waitresss seemed very busy and it took a while to get our bill, but the ambiance is excellent, with lots of historical items and a really fun vibe. Definitely worth having dinner here if you can!

Quality/Quantity - Wished I discovered this place sooner;…read moreit would have been nice to have taken the brewery tour. We got here too late and only had enough time to get a flight. Later we discovered their beers at all the local supermarkets. She told me that the flights of 8 were NOT that much beer. That they were only about 3 ounces each. Well (see picture) they were about 5 ounces each... The fight hit the spot, I was just glad I did not have to walk too far to get back to the cruise ship... Atmosphere - Huge brewery. Restaurant, bar/brewery, etc. Interesting decor throughout. Booth, table, bar, etc seating. Seating upstairs or downstairs, etc. Brewery tours 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm. Service - Good, counter service. Price - $22 NZ; $13.50 US. Inexpensive for what I got, I am surprised I finished... Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1999 (1876 brewery). I will be sure to take the brewery tour next time I am here and might even try your food. Well, I can just do your brewery lunch or dinner tasting tour!

Craft Bar has prime location on the Octagon in Dunedin. A part of Monteith's, Craft Bar features…read moreMonteith's beers on taps, but an extensive wine and bottled beer list as well. As with all Monteith's I've visited, there is a certain amount of quality you come to expect from their menu, staff and ambiance and this one didn't disappoint. Here there was indoor and outdoor seating. The indoor area has TVs playing old music videos which was entertaing to watch while we waited for our food (it was a rather busy night as it was Otago U graduation) -- I still strongly recommend a booking. If you're a Monteith's club member, your card will work here! I had a lamb salad which was amazing; the fresh and bright dressing and salad toppings paired beautifully with the savoury marinated lamb. My friends ordered the calamari which is fried and drizzled over with a light dressing. They were quickly consumed. Mark ordered a burger that was served on a ciabatta roll with streaky bacon inside, chips and tomato paste on the side. He ate every last crumb! One friend ordered the battered cod, which looked appealing even to my non-fish-eating eyes. The lamb loin and roasted potatoes that my other friend ordered always looked delicious; however, the plating was sort of bland. Our service was quick despite the crowd and our beers were never left empty. Definitely a great spot for dinner or drinks if you're in Dunedin, especially for large groups.

The third of our Dunedin Specialty Blue Cod dinners. Impressed by our first (at Salt) we sought…read morethis out many times over the following days. Sadly our expectations of the dinner prepared as listed in the menu as tempura (a light Japanese style) were a major disappointment. The batter preparation left a clammy after taste that was still evident many hours later. The taste of fish almost non existent in this particular "fish of the day". Staff were excellent and took our polite negative comments with genuine appreciation. Excellent location. Would look forward to seeing some positive comments here in future

With mains all averaging well over $30 you might expect a hearty meal on your plate, sadly this is…read morefar from the case. While there's clearly an eye for presentation, carefully positioned tiny potatoes, prettily dotted oils & sauces, there appears little thought about whether the quantity of food constitutes an actual meal. When one of our party spoke to a waitress about his disappointment in the size of his $40 meal she acted towards him as if he was being confrontational (he was polite). She spoke to a chef at the kitchen window, he then leered at us as he sent her back with the message that the meat was expensive and he was free to buy himself some sides. There was then a reference to this bizarre sentence in menu; "All mains are garnished to balance the dish, even though, not mandatory the chef suggests the sharing of side" - copied verbatim from menu. We were then told that the menu "clearly states that you should order a side". So all in all; slow service, generally pleasant wait staff, meagre meals, and a vastly overpriced menu.

On my penultimate day in New Zealand before heading back to Seattle, I wanted to have some lamb. I…read moresearched high and low on yelp, tripadvisor, and google and found 3 restaurants with potential. The first was out of business, the second offered a hot stone, so you can cook your own lamb (no thanks, I'm out to eat, please have the trained chef cook my food) and Lone Star. Knowing its Texas influence, I was worried that my vegetarian wife would be left eating salad. Nope, there were four vegetarian "mains" and none were devoid of nutrients (aka pasta and veggies). I chose Lone Star. We were seated quickly by an upbeat host and asked to sit in the corner table, to which he obliged. Our server was friendly and down to earth and we got mushrooms and a salad for a starter and the mushrooms were delish! The salad also hit the spot. For mains, I got the lamb shoulder with mashed taters and asparagus, peas and spinach mixed together. It was aesthetically pleasing and I had the runner load up my potatoes with fresh cracked pepper. My wife's burger was HUGE and the chips (fries) were plentiful. We had 2 large Diet Cokes with lotsa ice and a pitcher of water, not a little carafe that I can drink in 3 gulps. The desserts looked great, including Hokey Pokey ice cream, but we passed. Our bill was $88 NZD ($59 USD). Well worth it. I met the manager after and he was a pleasure and I could tell he was taking care of the business.

The best part of the menu. Of course is desserts and of I left room for the chocolate pudding. It…read morewas a great way to finish a wonderful evening. The staff were outstanding. Thank you

Love this place. Staff are super friendly, food & coffee are great, and the ocean is only 30…read moreseconds away. It's a go to spot for me every time I'm home

if you are hungry do not come here. The waiters are indifferent and the food takes forever.. The…read moreonly positive is the atmosphere, which you get to enjoy for a very long time because the food takes a good solid 90 minutes. We are staying at the resort which is the only came back here. We had the same type of service last night, but it wasn't quite as slow as today. go somewhere else!!

It's been around a long time doing the same thing so what they do is pretty well practiced. Food is…read moreokay, nothing special but comes out quickly, the restaurant is big enough to take big groups and you can often get a table without a booking. Restaurant can be very noisy however. Unfortunately it's the only Italian style restaurant we have at the moment.

Homey cozy Italian restaurant in this old Dunedin city center. What a spot to hide away from the…read morecrowded. Easily walk in and take a seat by the window, enjoy the colorful glasses of the time reflections, breathe in, prepare a few minutes for your order. Try the Italian soup with nice simple Cibatta bread, following beautiful bolognese pasta, then comes the amazing authentic Italian style pizza. Crispy, tomato base and full of all sorts topping. Mushroom, salami, peppers, chili, and the simple smell of the wheat. Mingling with the fire, the genuine human wisdom and intelligence. Key factor to form a good Italian meal. Perfect ambience for a nice night dinner with family friends or even first date. A must-try.

One of the few mixology bars in Dunedin, tucked away on the outskirts of The Octagon, you can…read moreeasily miss this hidden gem. Not only does the business offer a wide variety of libations, but also bread/dips, cheese platters, antipasto and middle eastern treats to salt the palette before you order another round.

This is a lovely spot hidden away just south of the Octagon. It has vibes galore -- lovely…read morefireplace, comfy variety of seats, and sometimes live music. The drinks are pretty good, but sometimes a bit variable. They'll occasionally have themed drink menus, like during Uni Otago graduation. The bartenders are not always able to make drinks the right way, so 4 stars, but it's still a solid spot, and one of the best in Dunners. I find Carousel has the very best cocktails -- their whiskey sour is the best in town.