Plato

Absolutely the best fish cuisine we’ve ever had! We found this hidden treasure after a random walk through the blocks of graffiti walls. It is located near the wharf without many restaurants around. The place is cozy and spacious, decorated with abundance of tea pots and collections of ornaments. There are heaters by the window seats which keep you warm and dry on a windy and rainy day. Plato keeps their menu simple and focused, mostly shells as entrées and fish cuisine as mains, and more lively with several creative options consisting of pork belly, beaf and lamb. We had oyster, clams and mussels, all very worth trying. Though the season for Bluff oysters might have passed, Plato still managed to offer the most fresh and meaty Pacific oysters we had in town. We tried the mussels in three different broths, seaweed, horseradish butter and laksa, all very satisfying. Pork belly and squid were adequately seasoned and cooked, going exceptionally well with their own slaw salad. Their fish cuisine are must-try. We had blue cod and king fish various ways, baked with coconut crumble paste and served with coconut broth, and pan fried with spices and served with citrus pickles, by which we were totally amazed. The chef clearly favors Asian seasoning and undoubtedly master it, far beyond any restaurants claiming to be Asian Fusion we’ve been to. The big portions left us not much room for desserts, yet we ventured ourselves into their licorice ice cream, crème brûlée, apple and rhubarb crumble and brownie, and we came back for the brownie a second time. During our 5 days’ stay in Dunedin, we spent our dinner time with Plato three nights. The owners and staff are exceptionally warm and friendly. It is definitely our most cherished memory about Dunedin.

Our family enjoyed a wonderful & personal experience at Plato last night, after a long day of travelling. A little dishevelled, we were exhausted & had little patience. However, Bastian welcomed us & we felt special immediately, as we continued to with other staff who were just as delightful & went out of their way. To top it off, the food was amazing! We dont normally stay for dessert, normally indulging when we get home, but because of the service, we stayed & were not disappointed! The Chef also checked in on us himself, which led to a great chat. A very warm & personalised, yummy, quality place!

Loved this restaurant. Everything was just brilliant. The staff are so lovely, friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was sooooo good, the flavours were amazing, everything was fresh and cooked perfectly. My coffee was really good. The decor is so kitch and amazing. Definitely put this great restaurant on your go-to list when you are in Dunedin.

Had read some good reviews so we decided to go and try it out. Service was friendly and waiters attentive. Now for someone who is allergic to shellfish there was plenty to choose from on the menu. Ordered the Coco Sole and Flounder and couldn't fault. Dessert just topped off a great night out. Definitely recommend 👌