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    Starfish Cafe & Bar

    4.4 (19 reviews)
    PriceyBars, Cafes
    Open 6:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    My highlight was Emerson beer selection.
    Mark H.

    Wow. Just out for drive to St. Clair and came upon Salt. From the Art Deco interior, love lights & walnut walls lovely. The barman 'Richie" cool as. Offered us a few quality beers and recommend the Emerson's IPA - hoppy pale ale, made down the road. It went really well with the cheese rolls. You only fine them in the South Island of NZ. Also check out the "Bedford burgers". Check this place out. Come one - come all.

    Outside dining in front of restaurant.

    The Starfish Cafe & Bar in Dunedin is located right at the beach in the neighborhood known as St. Clair. They offer dining inside and outside, upstairs and downstairs. They also have a private dining room upstairs in the back. They offer takeaway coffee and pastries and full meals to eat on the premises. We elected to sit upstairs in the front where we had a great view. We ordered the meat dish of the day (called the "butcher's cut") which turned out to be lamb and we also had a pan fried fish of the day. Both dishes were excellent. They are located only about 10 minutes from Dunedin's CBD.

    Despite this restaurant being slightly pricey, I would definitely return. The staff were super friendly and nice and had excellent service skills. There were a lot of staff working at the time which meant that you were served fast and your food was prepared fast. The food itself was delicious. I had ordered the soup of the day, which at the time was kumara, coconut and chilli I believe. It was also served with ciabatta which was toasted perfectly. My only issue was that the drinks were quite expensive, averaging about $9. However everything else was amazing.

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    A cute little place by the beach with very good food but sometimes spotty service. Good breakfast and expressive drinks.

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    Such a happening place on the beach amazing staff and great coffee and food you won't be disappointed

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    Clair, and one of the best in Dunedin.

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    The Speight's Ale House - Rugby on television

    The Speight's Ale House

    4.1(25 reviews)
    3.9 km
    $$

    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!

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    Mornington Tavern

    5.0(1 review)
    3.4 km

    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.

    Lone Star Cafe & Bar - Chix & emu tacos & flounder... nam nam

    Lone Star Cafe & Bar

    4.1(9 reviews)
    5.2 km
    $$

    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

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