Plato
A seafood restaurant housed in a former seafarers' hostel in the harbor area, known for its seasonal blackboard specials and potato-topped fish pie.
Opened in 2002 by chef Nigel Broad and now run alongside his daughter Rose, Plato is located in a former seafarers' hostel in the harbor area, with an interior filled with quirky vintage collectibles and an entrance on Roberts Street. The restaurant specializes in seafood, focusing on local and seasonal ingredients. The menu changes frequently, with daily catches and Bluff oysters written on the blackboard. Diners often rave about the potato-topped fish pie, dory, and seafood platters. Expect to spend around NZ$34–61 per person. Located about 1 km from the city center, accessible by foot or taxi.
Opening hours
Tue–Sat 5:00 PM till late, closed Sun–Mon (subject to official website)
Nearby sights
- Dunedin Chinese Garden (Lan Yuan)
- Toitū Otago Settlers Museum
- First Church of Otago
- Dunedin Railway Station
- Speight's Brewery
- Dunedin Public Art Gallery
- The Octagon & St Paul's Cathedral
- Olveston Historic Home