Restaurants in Dunedin City

9th January 2012
I thought I would leave a comment about my bad experience at this restaurant. I got a Grabone coupon $15 worth $30 meal and we went for dinner. When I called to make a booking the day before the lady told me I could book for anytime on Saturday night well that should have been my hint that wasn't a good restaurant. Anyways we got there on Saturday at 7pm to an empty restaurant there was only one table occupied, that should have been my second hint. The staff came over and gave us the Menu she wasn't neither friendly nor unfriendly just average I guess. She came back a few minutes later and we placed our orders. We ordered garlic bread for entree about 25min later the bread arrived it was warm on the outside as soon as cut it we realised it was completely frozen inside. We then waited for another 10min until the female staff returned to our table again and we told her the bread was frozen. She apologized but we had to suggest that she removed from the bill which she agreed. At 7:50pm my meal arrived I had ordered the Salmon dish which looked ok. We then waited for another 10min until my boyfriend's meal arrived. As soon as he looked at the meal he said it wasn't what he ordered. He had ordered something called 'mixed grill' which suppose to be chicken, beef and tofu. It arrived chicken, bacon and cauliflower. He had asked to replace the rice with kumara mash and it was so hot when it arrived that he couldn't taste it. Funny enough a few minutes before we heard the microwave sound and he said 'ha I bet that's my food' and we are pretty sure he was right. My salmon was edible so once we finished we just decided to leave immediately. I wanted to complain but my boyfriend was just too upset with the whole experience. He just ignored the lady when she asked if everything was fine with the meal and I replied it was ok. So overall a horrible experience the worst restaurant we ever been in Dunedin and we are not going back or recommending to anyone. We spent around $25 with his meal about $7 with soft drinks (as they didn't have a license to sell alcohol) plus the Grabone coupon which was $15. Almost $50 in a horrible meal definitely waste of our time and money.

26th March 2011
Came here with my Father while he was down for business. We shared three starters including some of the season's first Bluff Oysters, immaculate presentation and great red wine vinaigrette. The other starters were calamari and Plato's great Paua Patties, cooked wonderfully and with good mixture of sauces and textures. I had the Salmon main and although I have worked in seafood restaurants and lived in major seafood areas all my life, i have to say that this was the best salmon i have ever had. Cooked absolutely to perfection with great tarragon accompaniment (A risky sauce but it payed off!) and delicious gnocchi. Great wine selection with lots by the glass as well as BYO option. Amazing atmosphere and competent, casual and personable staff. They left us our privacy -a trait sadly lacking in some fine dining restaurants- although my only negative comment was that we were left with empty glasses for too long. One of my best nights out in a long time and definitely will return in the future. Thanks Plato for a great night out!

4th October 2010
A wonderful A La Carte selection.Well presented,and great service

15th March 2012
Having read many good reviews I was looking forward to having a meal here on my first visit to NZ. I was not disappointed. The service was excellent. We were also assisted well in choosing a local wine. The food lived up to expectations. We both thoroughly enjoyed our meal. My only disappointment was that we swapped our deserts halfway through, I preferred my own choice, we should have tried each others first and finished off with our own choice. I can see why many have returned to eat again at this restaurant. I would recommend this restaurant.

4th October 2010
A lovely luncheon menu,beautifully presented and great service.The Pork dish was melt in your mouth