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!

I went to Mac's on a busy night during holiday season with my girlfriend and her family. Each of us…read morehave very different tastes in food and drink, but we all left very pleased. Service was great. Menu easy to understand. Beer and food were great. Portions were GIGANTIC. We left with take away boxes full of unfinished mains. Mac's might not be the most impressive beer by craft beer enthusiast standards, but it's an easy crowd pleaser so there's that. I'd definitely do it again. Oh, and the raspberry julep beats a Kentucky Derby classic mint julep. And I live in Louisville.

Mac's is a fine place to grab a pint and bite…read more Is it the best? Not really as there are better. But the location is fine and you wont leave hungry

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.

Emerson is sorta the OG of Breweries here…read more That being said there are so many new tiny startups that I really can't say it was amazing. Still good but there is better out there. But if you are in Dunedin check em out

Good location, pub like atmosphere. Food is interesting and creative. Service is leisurely, so good…read moreplace to relax and enjoy the street view

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

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!!

Best fried potato's I have ever had ... this was a great place in New Zealand to relax and have a…read morebeer and food. We loved the atmosphere here and we met some awesome people here . Next trip to New Zealand we will stop in again...

We were wandering through the centre of Dunedin, looking for some lunch and decided to try…read moreMonteith's. The menu looked good and the name reminded me of an old pub in Scotland when I grew up. I ordered the seafood chowder, while my wife just wanted a drink. When the chowder arrived, she took one taste and immediately ordered some. Great flavor from all of the different seafood with some toast to soak up any leftovers. Throw in a great selection of beers and you have a great lunch.

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.

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.