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La Fête du ChampagneCode: PEARL
Fresh Seafood & New Zealand Waterfront Dining
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CuisineSeafood, Bistro
ReservationsRecommended
Dress CodeCasual

Cuisine Good Food Guide Selection

Our verdict

An eclectic, well-established restaurant with chef/owner Nigel Broad at the helm cooking from a blackboard menu. Right on Dunedin’s harbour, It’s worth going for the astonishing collection of funky ornaments that line every nook and cranny of the walls, but even more worthy are the perfectly cooked fish dishes with ingredients sourced from as close as possible, and an excellent Otago wine list.

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Plan Your Visit
Address
Plato, 2, Birch Street, Kensington, Dunedin Central, Dunedin, Dunedin City, Otago, 9016, New Zealand
Phone
03 447 4235
Directions
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Plato restaurant in Dunedin, New Zealand

The menu

What to order

  • Fish Pie
  • Paua Fritters
  • Pan-Fried Flounder
  • Seafood Platter
See the current menu on platocafe.co.nz →
About

An eclectic, well-established restaurant with chef/owner Nigel Broad at the helm cooking from a blackboard menu. Right on Dunedin’s harbour, It’s worth going for the astonishing collection of funky ornaments that line every nook and cranny of the walls, but even more worthy are the perfectly cooked fish dishes with ingredients sourced from as close as possible, and an excellent Otago wine list.

The record

Recognition history

Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.

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    Cuisine Good Food Guide

Details
Vibe
  • Whimsical
  • Rustic
  • Cozy
  • Scenic
Best For
  • Casual Hangout
  • Date Night
  • Group Dining
  • Special Occasion
  • Private Event
Experience
  • Waterfront
  • Historic Building
  • Open Kitchen
  • Private Dining
  • Live Music
Drink Program
  • Beer Program
Sourcing
  • Local Sourcing
  • Sustainable Seafood
Views
  • Waterfront
Menu Format
  • A La Carte
  • Set Menu
Drinks Focus
  • Craft Beer
  • Wine
Dietary
  • Vegetarian Friendly
  • Vegan Options
  • Gluten Free Options
  • Pescatarian Friendly
Noise LevelConversational
CapacityMedium
Service StyleCasual
Meal PacingStandard
KitchenSeasonal
Wine ProgramCurated
Private DiningAvailable

Whimsical, nostalgic retro atmosphere decorated with vintage Kiwiana ceramics, jugs, and Tretchikoff prints in a historic waterfront setting.