I had been thinking about this amazing restaurant for 7.5 years before I had the opportunity to…read morereturn, and it was just as delicious, if not more so, as the first time. Fleur's Place is nothing short of awesome. It's off the beaten path in the town of Moeraki, and the last time I was here, I was en route to Dunedin. This time, we stayed nearby, toured Omaru during the day, and then headed to Fleur's Place for dinner. The building itself is very unassuming, but the grounds are beautiful. We were there in April, and there were a ton of flowers blooming, framing a lovely view of the ocean. Inside, all over the walls, there are messages of love written in pen (I'm not kidding), which adds to the vibe of a laid-back, super cool, welcoming kitchen. The food is nothing short of amazing. If you have the ability, get the bacon wrapped cod (it's delightful). We enjoyed a fresh catch of the day - a trio - that was unbelievably fresh. Wine list is impressive. They have cocktails. Dessert was excellent. Do yourself a favor, and come here. Like what many people have said on Yelp, it's a wonderful spot. Fleur is also a fantastic person, and it's obvious that she is respected and loved by her staff. Everyone working there was super kind, very accommodating, and just genuinely good souls. This spot should be at the top of your list for the South Island if you visit.

Amazing the green lip mussels entree well worth sharing. The bacon wrapped blue cod, was served…read morewith freshest of vegetables in an unctuous sauce. Only detraction was a slightly over cooked fish. A wonderful find and worth of a hunt. Call ahead, limited seating.

AMAZING food. The food is fresh, made with local ingredients, creative, and so good with every…read morebite. See photos for what was ordered. This was such a pleasant surprise in a small town, especially after a long hike through the snow. I called ahead to make a reservation so we were seated right away when we arrived. We were there on a weekday but think this place would be really busy on a weekend so plan ahead on that if needed. As for ambiance, it felt more like a cafe than a restaurant. We were right across the fireplace which worked well for us especially when we could feel the cool air every time the door was open. Overall, we loved our experience and enjoyed the food. Will recommend to a friend who will be in the area in the next few weeks.

Probably my favorite meal in my 10 day journey of the South Island. Recommended by our motel staff,…read moreit was a short walk away. We sat out on the patio for an early dinner which was really nice. The food was phenomenal. And I don't just think that about all meals. The bread was super fluffy and fresh to start. This place cooked the salmon perfectly and the filet was out of this world. If I lived closer I'd be here all the time.

Very fresh seafood - fish & chips place. Their slogan "We catch it, we cook it". Dine in is…read moreavailable, but space is limited. Takeaway is always an option. If you're going for dinner, get there before 6 p.m. and watch the line of people coming in for a hot meal. They close at 9 p.m. Few beers on tap, selection of local bottled beer and wine is available. Don't come hungry, there is a bit of wait because it is always cooked fresh. GOOD STUFF!

My family and I were looking for a restaurant in Dunedin and found Fish Hook. We ordered their cod…read morefish. Although it was fresh, the portion was very small. This may not be your choice of Fish and Chips unless you don't mind small servings. Staff was friendly, though. The restaurant faces a church with beautiful architecture.

What a lovely place with great food and service. Laid back and an easy place for a solo diner to…read morerelax and have a great meal for a reasonable price. I had the special for the evening - a sole poached in red wine with a spring mix salad with onions, olives, feta, and croutons - fabulous! Great New Zealand pinot that paired well with dinner. Had the seasonal crumble - apple and pear- for dessert. Excellent! Highly recommend!

Tried this based on Yelp recommendation. Arrived without reservation on a public holiday and was…read moregiven a good table even with the place being pretty busy. Good atmosphere and the staff were friendly without being over attentive. Had the daily special of cod which was good and served with jasmine rice and a salad. Prices reasonble. Would go back.

Very inviting and near our Portbello motel…read more We like this property, and it seemed to ooze of the character we sought near Dunedin We liked the remoteness of the restaurant Limited but thoughtful dinner menu Excellent reception and service. Chose a NZ Chardonnay. We can recommend seafood chowder and lamb shank Almost consider 1908 Cafe to be a find.

Quaint restaurant, an old school homey vibe as you walk in through the main door. Many local pieces…read moreof art are available for purchase on the walls. The service person on today wasn't the friendliest and was extremely rushed. On arrival we asked for a lunch menu and was abruptly directed to where they were she did not seat us which was odd. However food was well presented and had an excellent fresh taste. Rest rooms were also very clean.

Recommended as the place to stop-in for fresh seafood while visiting Dunedin, my brother and I were…read moreable to get fish'n'chips for carryout. It was good. We came in during the later afternoon. One of the guides at the cruise terminal had recommended that Bluff oysters were in season, and the best place to get it was a restaurant near the town center: Best Cafe. So we took the shuttle into town from the cruise port (about a 25 minute ride), and immediately searched out the cafe. The inside is airy with a good arrangement of tables. A sign clearly indicated that they were out of oysters (and mussels) for the day, which I have to admit was really disappointing. But the fish fry was recommended as well, so decided to try that. There were open tables, but the constraint was how much fish they could deep fry at one time, so were told a 25 minute wait. They do have a separate door for carryout, so decided to do that instead. We placed and paid for our order, was quoted a time similar to the dine-in wait time (since the fish still had to be cooked). It was ready exactly at the time quoted, and was still piping hot and oily as we ate it walking down the sidewalk while going to the next stop. Blue Cod fillet (NZ$12 for two fillets), elephant fish (NZ$8.50 for one fillet) - Fries cooked in beef tallow (NZ$4.50). All of it was served together, and it was really well fried. The fries were great. The fish was good: the batter was light and really accentuated the large portions of fresh fish used. It was first time eating elephant fish, and it was ok...very firm, not oily at all. The blue cod is really a good fish for fish'n'chips, and is something I would get again for a fish fry. Squid Rings (1/2 dozen for NZ$9) - they were large and definitely fresh. The same batter as the fish was used, and wasn't as successful on the slippery squid, especially for on-the-go. Next time, we will come earlier to try the recommended oysters and different fishes offered and try it dine-in.

Such a friendly owner. We came in right as they were closing without realizing their hours. Not…read moreonly did what I believe was the owner allow us to come, she also came to greet us at the end to make sure our food was good. Unfortunately, they were out of a lot of their menu items so we were limited in what options there were. However, despite that, the food was still tasty. I can't say this is the best fish and chips I've had, but it was still very solid. Both the sole and blue cod were great, though I did prefer the blue cod more. They also had a fried pineapple which reminded me of a sugared donut outside but pineapple inside which was an interesting try (wouldn't say amazing but unique) Inside look like what you'd expect from a family owned shop. There's nothing special inside, but given how friendly they are I would definitely come here for good food and friendly staff.

Eat the damn pork belly and be happy. Everything was great,…read morepork belly was on special and it was amazing. Husband ordered the steak and fries and had no complaints. Atmosphere was friendly and the beers were cold, what more can you ask for!

Friendly pub with restaurant out the back. You can eat in the bar, too, and this is where I took…read moreand uploaded a pic of the local drinkers. Seriously large Kiwis. I think this is a chain, but not bad with big portions of tucker

We originally visited this restaurant on 23 December. We returned on 5 January with a party of 5…read more This time there was no bus tour. The service was very quick and attentive. We ordered 5 different dishes and shared. Everyone was happy on all counts. I was given a menu handout that I will try to attach. It is not quite the same as the "working menu", but it will give an idea of the variety of food and the prices to be expected. Rating this as a "Chinese restaurant in Oamaru", I will stay with 4 stars. Otherwise, I'd give it 3.