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.

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.

Would give the cute tall bartender a 5/5 anyway... but the service was great and it was such a…read morefriendly and fun atmosphere. The drinks were a very reasonable price and it's definitely a place where the staff look after the regulars. We headed next door for a feed and the food was excellent and the meals were massive! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a good pub feed or just to have a few drinks.

From the owner: With our friendly and helpful staff it's easy to see why the Mornington Tavern is Dunedin's #1…read moresuburban tavern. You certainly can't go past the main bar for viewing any sporting event, with 6 big screen TVs giving excellent viewing from anywhere in the bar! Fat Harrys Restaurant has been well established at the Mornington Tavern for over 10 years. Offering affordable meals at both lunch and dinner, Fat Harrys can cater for large groups, family groups and functions as well as providing bistro facilities. Daily specials, bar facilities and children's play area are all part of the service offered in the Restaurant with the best view on Top of the Hill. If it's a function you want, then we have the room for you. For only $50 there is a standalone bar that can hold up to 150 people. Ideal for any occasion, it is one of the few suburban functions venues available in Dunedin. With over 18 pokie machines and a brand new full service TAB, you will never be short of entertainment at the Mornington Tavern! Add to that our 6 big screen TVs for all your sporting events, dartboards and a pool table we're certain you will not be lost for something to do. There is also a great play area in the restaurant to keep the kids entertained while you finish your meal. The latest nightlife video jukebox offers the best in music with regular bands featuring. All part of our commitment to great customer service.