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    Lone Star Cafe & Bar Restaurant

    357 Reviews
    #29 of 281 Restaurants in Dunedin}
    $$ - $$$Steakhouse,
    Bar
    , Vegetarian Friendly
    484 George St, North Dunedin, Dunedin, New Zealand
    +64 3-474 1955
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    Overview
    4.0
    357 reviews
    • Excellent41%
    • Very good38%
    • Average14%
    • Poor5%
    • Terrible2%
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    CUISINES
    Steakhouse, Bar, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
    PRICE
    $$ - $$$
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    LOCATION
    484 George St, North Dunedin, Dunedin, New Zealand
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    1 - 10 of 342 reviews

    Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile
    Disappointing

    Booked the function room upstairs in the lounge for a sit down meal, Venue was good but service and meal were disappointing. Had already sold out of pork and lamb, were convinced to order new pork meal only to be told later that it too...More

    Thank Holly M
    Womanwithtwokids, Owner at Lone Star Cafe & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 2 days ago

    Thankyou for your feedback after dining with us recently. All of our menu items are subject to demand on the night, we prepare our food fresh every day for that evening and due to the busy nature of our restaurant unfortunatly if is very hard...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Surprisingly average

    Dined here with a pre-booked group of around 40 people. Were told 3 of the items on the menu had sold out and then when convinced that we should order their new special meal "The New Porker" a few of us ordered them only to...More

    Thank Dunnersfireman64
    Womanwithtwokids, Owner at Lone Star Cafe & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 2 days ago

    Thankyou for your feedback after dining with us recently. All of our menu items are subject to demand on the night, we prepare our food fresh every day for that evening and due to the busy nature of our restaurant unfortunatly if is very hard...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Service and staff awful

    Had dinner tonight and it was appalling. Took our order and food came out and that was last we saw of anyone. Sons desert never arrived at all. We mentioned it to the lady when paying and she said how sorry she was in the...More

    Thank Sycfamily
    Womanwithtwokids, Owner at Lone Star Cafe & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Hi Sycfamily, please accept our apologies about this. We pride ourselves on ensuring great service and a positive experience and this was clearly not demonstrated. We will be talking to the staff who were working about this and will ensure it doesn’t happen again in...More

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Easy to find

    Easy to find but super busy waiting a hour for a table. Music was to loud and to cramped to have a conversation. Seated at a vey small table with hardly any room for 4 of us. Meal was ok but my steak had a...More

    Thank 393georgia
    Womanwithtwokids, Owner at Lone Star Cafe & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thanks for your review and feedback. Regards - the Lone Star Dunedin team.

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    dinner

    good food the prawn star and duck was cooked well and came hot and seating was close to a good view tonight all pai will come back

    Thank Marunui187
    Womanwithtwokids, Owner at Lone Star Cafe & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Thanks for the review, look forward to seeing you again soon - The Lone Star Dunedin team :-)

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Noisy,noisy Restaurant

    Good food and nice premises.To noisy to have a conversation.That says it all. Easy near parking and close to the centre of town.More

    Thank Issie333
    Womanwithtwokids, Owner at Lone Star Cafe & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Hi Issie333, thanks for your review. We are very happy you enjoyed our premises and our food. We apologise for the noise you experienced when you dined with us. Next time you come in, request a quieter table which we are more than happy to...More

    Reviewed 11 August 2017
    excellent service good food

    The service was prompt and friendly, from the moment we entered to the time we left. The menu is focused on meat dishes and there were many options. We ordered steaks that needed to be cooked completely different ways, yet they came at the same...More

    Thank youngmerinda
    Womanwithtwokids, Owner at Lone Star Cafe & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Thanks for the review, glad you enjoyed your steaks. Hope to see you again soon - Regards the Lone Star Dunedin team :-)

    Reviewed 14 July 2017
    A good reputation upheld

    A warm welcome greeted us on an inclement, miserable evening in Dunedin. Lone Star staff are known for their efficiency and this was no exception. Service was prompt, helpful and attentive. The menu is standard everywhere but there is something for everyone. Apache Fish was...More

    1  Thank Claire W
    Womanwithtwokids, Owner at Lone Star Cafe & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Thanks Claire for your review. We love our Sticky Date Pudding special also, it is a real winner. Look forward to seeing you again soon - The Lone Star Dunedin Team :-)

    Reviewed 10 July 2017 via mobile
    Great food and good atmosphere

    I visited Lone Star with some of my work colleagues. The food was great, the service and atmosphere really enjoyable. Totally recommended

    Thank tiagoo429
    Womanwithtwokids, Owner at Lone Star Cafe & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Thanks for the review. We appreciate it - Regards the Lone Star Dunedin Team :-)

    Reviewed 10 July 2017
    Very accommodating

    Went in here on the offchance of watching the Lions play a midweek game against the Cheifs. Was made very welcome with a booth booked in the corner facing the TV. Excellent table service all eveing from friendly, young staff. Food was very good, especially...More

    Thank Barry H
    Womanwithtwokids, Owner at Lone Star Cafe & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Hi Barry, Thanks for the review, glad you were comfortable while watching the Chiefs game and eating the "brilliant" Good Duck. Look forward to seeing you again soon - Regards the Lone Star Dunedin Team :-)

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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Average prices
    US$7 - US$29
    Cuisine
    Steakhouse, Bar, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
    Restaurant features
    Takeout, Free Wifi, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa
    Good for
    Special Occasion Dining, Kids, Groups, Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Bar Scene
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    11:00 - 22:00
    Monday
    16:00 - 01:00
    Tuesday
    16:00 - 01:00
    Wednesday
    16:00 - 01:00
    Thursday
    16:00 - 01:00
    Friday
    16:00 - 03:00
    Saturday
    11:00 - 03:00
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 484 George St, North Dunedin, Dunedin, New Zealand
    • Location: South Pacific  >  New Zealand  >  South Island  >  Otago Region  >  Dunedin
    • Phone Number: +64 3-474 1955
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    Description
    The Lone Star in George Street brings another dimension to dining out in Dunedin - handily located to the University of Dunedin, the Forsyth Barr Stadium and a plethora of motel / hotel accommodation we have the offering to fulfill your entire evening – We are very much looking forward to hosting your visit.
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