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Hours
Tue
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wed
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thu
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fri
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sat
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Food and ambience
Local cuisine, Seafood, New Zealand, Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Is this restaurant on the water, or waterfront?
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PRICE RANGE
$20.00 – $36.00
CUISINES
Seafood, New Zealand
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Waterfront
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4.5
628 reviews
Excellent
359
Very good
171
Average
54
Poor
28
Terrible
16
RICHARDCFF
8 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
Greeted by friendly staff who were very knowledgeable about the many fish on offer, that we were unfamiliar with and they took the time to explain it to us. The food was delicious and so fresh; the best sea food we have eaten ever. The restaurant was very busy and the whole team worked like a well-oiled machine. Good work guys and a joy to dine there.
Written 7 March 2020
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nickyelliott09
London23 contributions
Jul 2021 • family
This was recommended to us by a former Otago uni student and was well worth the walk over the tracks.
The restaurant was warm and inviting with a wealth of retro treasures on display.
The food was plentiful, fresh, full of flavour and good value. Overall we loved the genuine family feel, the variety of seafood and relaxed dining experience.
Written 22 July 2021
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Christine
4 contributions
Jan 2020 • couples
My husband and I went for a quiet meal. Private yet buzzing ambience which is fabulous. Stunning interesting surroundings of collectables from years of collecting . (Well Done) the service was beyond excellent. The food was locally sourced as much as possible and the seafood cooked lovingly with the right condiments . The sides were so fresh and simply cooked to perfection . The Artichoke Risotto was the best , for a fussy risotto person .. I’ve been away far too long , after much travel In NZ and overseas in last couple months .... Plato beats them all ! 6 stars !
Written 17 January 2020
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Sundaylunches001
Arrowtown124 contributions
Sept 2020 • couples
We dined here on a Monday night recently.
I’m going to say my Hapuka was inedible. I never thought to ask if it would be fresh or recently defrosted.
The Brussel Sprouts were overcooked and dripping in Curry sauce.
If you like huge portions this might be for you. It was definitely quantity over quality.
We ate here 2 years ago and loved it. Sadly not this time.
Written 24 September 2020
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Claire W
Dunedin84 contributions
Jan 2021 • couples
What a fantastic find! We both think this is the best fish restaurant we’ve ever eaten at. The paua fritters were a great introduction to my novice pallet. Followed by seared tuna and kingfish. The rice and dressings were an excellent complement to the perfectly cooked fish.
Great service and cool, quirky decor!
Bare in mind, this is a fish restaurant; so maybe not so suitable for vegetarians/vegans!
Written 15 January 2021
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Mel1Sydney
Sydney483 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
Ate at Plato tonight. My moki fish in lemon butter was flakey and so tasty, husband’s fish pie rich and flavoursome. We shared a pate to start and that was plenty for 2. The servings are large. Service cheerful and friendly and fast. Decent wine list. No music ... YEA! I hate loud restaurants. Fun, eclectic decor, very relaxed. The best meal we’ve had in 3 days in lovely Dunedin.
Written 18 February 2020
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Sarah Jane Rule
New Zealand85 contributions
Jan 2022 • none
You enter through a crazy door with lots of marine bric a brac. OPen that door and your are greeted by a buzy, busy restaurant. A warm smile of welcome by Rose, (she is probably the BEST service person I have ever had, she should give lessons on how to be a super front of house). The food was amazing and even though the place was really busy, we didn't have to wait long. Scallops, and squid was our first entrees, followed by Fishpie (!!!), blue cod and salmon fillet, all cooked to perfection and came beautiful and hot. We didn't take much convincing for dessert and had creme brulee, the brownie and lemon cheesecake. The wine and spirit list was extensive. LOve you guys!! We will be back. Thanks so much for a lovely evening.
Written 6 January 2022
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Whanau12014
Melbourne148 contributions
Sept 2022 • couples
We had read a fair amount or reviews on this restaurant and they were all positive. We were not disappointed. We had a great table at the window surrounded by a history in Temuka pottery. The decor in our world was funky, others will feel differently, but the food does all the talking here.
The Paua fritters were a trip down memory lane from prior NZ days and delicious. The Fish and Tuna mixed with the ginger carrots were served to perfection.
These meals are generous,so be aware if afters is your thing.
We sampled 4 restaurants across Dunedin during our stay, all of them listed in ”best of” across Urban list, Qantas travel, Google etc etc, and Plato was the winner for us.
It felt like we were home with family and a Michelin chef just turned up and wowed us.
Congrats Plato.
Written 17 September 2022
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Loislovestravelling
Melbourne870 contributions
Mar 2020 • couples
My husband was wanting to sample some fresh seafood and he sure got that at Plato’. The entree of ‘Queens scallops’ were oozing flavour and were delectable. His seafood pie was a winner and he couldn’t finish it all. (That never happens) He was raving about how good it was. Flavour flavour flavour
Written 20 March 2020
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shayne_walker
Dunedin9 contributions
Nov 2022 • none
Nigel and his team are fantastic, the 'food is the star' and the people who serve it are gracious, well informed and friendly. We all ordered the Kingfish, it was magnificent, the fish was fresh, the sauces were taste sensations that did not overpower the fish. My colleague turned and said to me 'I have just returned from Melbourne and we did not eat anything as good as this'. The menu and staff service are excellent.
Written 17 November 2022
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Lozza27
Palmerston North52 contributions
Feb 2023 • friends
The focus in this restaurant is on seafood and they do a great job with it. The menu is interesting and a little inventive and there is a good range of options. The wine list complements the menu and the staff are attentive. Decor is eccentric and a great conversation starter as you recognise pieces of crockery and knick knacks that remember from your past The only niggle is that the location is very hard to find, hidden under an overpass and cycle bridge. Better signage so that those from out of town can find it would be great.
Written 3 March 2023
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evets1232016
Sydney416 contributions
Feb 2023 • none
We really enjoyed our meal here. The choice of fish was pretty broad, and they were prepared in innovative ways. The French/NZ gentleman who looked after us on the night could not have been more helpful, including very good advice on how visitors to Dunedin might best spend their time. Highly recommended.
Written 11 February 2023
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Kath B
3 contributions
Mar 2021 • none
We asked about gluten free when we sat down but then got so excited about the menu forgot to specify gf for hubby when we ordered. Realised we got non-gf dish when it arrived but it looked so good I said I would have it alongside my order. They quickly got hubby the gf version. When we left they totally refused to let us pay for the extra dish. Amazing. The dish was the whole flounder in caper and butter sauce. Sensational. My other dish was the kingfish special of the day with a berry sauce. Very good dish. But to be honest, the flounder was the star and I would have happily paid for it twice. Highly recommend Plato for menu, decor and terrific staff.
Written 31 March 2021
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Vicky Power
22 contributions
Oct 2020 • couples
Excellent meal! The calamari with salad in a sesame dressing was a great starter. Pork belly yummy. Tuna main was a special but the best tuna steak we’ve had. Fish pie was generous with smoked fish.
Written 2 October 2020
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evets1232016
Sydney416 contributions
Feb 2024 • couples
This was our second visit to Plato. The standard was just as high as our first visit a year earlier. There are a wide variety of local fish to choose from, and they can be prepared in a variety of ways to suit your taste. The gentleman who served us-I think he was French-was very helpful in assisting us to choose the menu options that suited us best. Highly recommended if you want to experience NZ seafood.
Written 13 February 2024
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