Best Cafe
A legendary fish and chip shop opened in 1932, famous for its blue cod and Bluff oysters, located near The Octagon.
A Dunedin institution since 1932, this spot may be called a cafe, but it is actually a sit-down fish and chip shop that preserves its 1970s retro charm. Tables are set with bread, butter, and small bottles of vinegar, and tea is refillable. The signatures are freshly fried blue cod, Bluff oysters, and hand-cut chips; groups can share the Old Fashioned Seafood Platter. It is BYO-friendly. Reviews are mostly positive, though some note that portion sizes and consistency can vary; it gets busy at peak hours, so expect a wait for your freshly fried food. Located about a three-minute walk from The Octagon, right opposite the railway station.
Opening hours
Typically Tue–Sat 11:30 AM–8:00 PM (sources vary, subject to change on holidays; calling ahead to confirm is recommended)
Nearby sights
- Dunedin Railway Station
- First Church of Otago
- Toitū Otago Settlers Museum
- Dunedin Chinese Garden (Lan Yuan)
- The Octagon & St Paul's Cathedral
- Dunedin Public Art Gallery
- Speight's Brewery
- Tūhura Otago Museum