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

They don't take reservations, but we only had to wait for a few minutes for a table on a busy…read moreSunday for lunch. After ordering, it took over 30 minutes for our food to be delivered. But it was worth the wait! I had a chicken breast with a white wine/carmelized onion sauce. Yum! It came with potato wedges and kumara salad with cashews, bacon, slaw, sweet potatoes and dressing. One of the best meals I've had in New Zealand.

A nice find on a quiet Tuesday night in Gore. We were passing through town and were pleased to find…read morethis fun and busy dinner spot. We had the pork fillet, chicken schnitzel, and salmon, all of which were huge portions and delicious. We sat on the bar side because the dining room was already full. Prices felt a bit steep for sitting in a bar, but the taste and portions did not disappoint.

Great place to eat and have some craft beers. Amazing food and fantastic service. The best…read morerestaurant in Dunedin if you ask me, it is hard to find a place that is consistently producing great meals every time you eat there. It has a warm, cozy feeling in this beautifully restored heritage building. I highly recommend making a trip out to Port Chalmers and stopping in for lunch or dinner, a few drinks at The Portsider, I promise you won't regret it!!!

Wife and I dropped in for a snack and a beer before re-boarding cruise ship and really enjoyed it…read more Quite little bar with great atmosphere.

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!

I'd hate to give this restaurant anything less than 3 stars because the only person working behind…read morethe bar was so nice. I came here for lunch and ordered the bacon and beef burger. It was probably one of the sadest burgers I've ever had. The beef patty was tiny and the buns were soggy after being drenched in mayo and ketchup. To make up for the mini patty there was a couple of slices of beet instead. I wouldn't come back for the food but maybe for some drinks and great hospitality

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.

Very cute and romantic restaurant with friendly staff. The restaurant advertises itself as an…read moreItalian and french restaurant. I ordered the spaghetti carbonara. What a disappointment. The dish was Italian but modified to be more appealing to local taste. It had too much overpowering smoked bacon.

We just loved this little restaurant, it felt warm and welcoming…read more Several dishes stood out for both of us, I opted for Fried Gnocchi, Funghi Fume, and my wife had Roman Carbonara. We both agreed that our dishes were sublime, we wanted them to last longer. The staff were very friendly, and we just loved the decor too.

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.

I've never had a date scone before, and this was recommended to me by our server. She said, "It's…read moreto die for!" I agree. Nice portion size, not dry at all, and the dates add just the right amount of sweetness. Super delish! I also had a flat white, and it was delicious as well. The perfect brekkie!

As far as small town coffee stops go, this place could rival that of some large cities. Their…read moreBarista skills are spot on, coffee fresh, make quickly and great service. On the food side of things is also consistent, cakes / muffins are baked onsite and very tasty. I recommend the pancakes myself, but there doesn't see to be much wrong anywhere. If you're suck in this town looking for a decent flat white, this is the place for you.