Best Cafe in Dunedin City Menu

SEAFOOD $17.00 SEAFOOD $17.00
  • (served with coleslaw, lemon wedge, tartar sauce and golden fried chips)
  • Sole Fillets
  • Flounder Fillets
  • Grouper Fillets
  • Blue Cod Fillets
  • Brill Fillets
  • Flounder or Sole on the Bone $18.00
  • Oyster natural 1 dozen $34.00
  • Oyster deep fried 1 dozen $36.00
  • Whitebait Pattie $23.00
  • Scallops $22.00
  • Fish & Oysters $34.00
GRILLS GRILLS
  • Porterhouse Steak $19.00
  • Hawaiian Ham Steak $16.00
  • Bacon & Eggs $10.00
  • Sausages & Eggs $10.00
  • Eggs & Chips $6.00
EXTRAS EXTRAS
  • Egg $1.00
  • Onions $1.50
  • Tomatoes $2.00
  • Chips $2.50
  • Bluff Oyster Single $3.50
  • Pacific Oyster single $1.80
  • Scallops $2.50
  • Whitebait Pattie $6.50
  • Sausage $1.80
  • Hot Dog $2.20
  • Curry Roll $2.20
  • Spring Roll $2.20
  • Mussels $0.60
  • Squid Rings $0.60
ENTREES ENTREES
  • Best Cafe Chowder $13.50
    • this is our special seafood chowder made with fresh blue cod shrimp calamari clams mussels and a few other bits and pieces
  • Squid & Shrimp Bites $8.50
    • our own freshly made treats served with seafood sauce and tartare sauce
  • Scallops $14.50
    • half dozen battered scallops served with fresh lemon wedges
  • Shrimp Cocktail $8.00
    • a good old fashion shrimp cocktail served in a lettuce basket with our homemade Thousand Island dressing
FISH MEALS 3PCS/2PCS/1PCS FISH MEALS 3PCS/2PCS/1PCS
  • Sole $18.50/$14.50/$8.90
    • mild flavor with delicate texture
  • Gurnard $18.50/$14.50/$8.90
    • mild flavor with med firm texture
  • Flounder $19.50/$15.00/$9.50
    • strong flavor with delicate texture
  • Elephant $19.50/$15.00/$9.50
    • mild flavor with Firm texture
  • Brill $20.50/$15.50/$10.00
    • med flavor with Firm texture
  • Groper $21.50/$16.00/$10.50
    • strong flavor with Firm Flakey texture
  • Blue Cod $22.50/$17.50/$11.50
    • med flavor with medium flakey texture
  • Mixed $21.00/$15.50
    • single pieces fish
SINGLES SINGLES
  • Oyster Bluff $4.00
  • Oyster Pacific $2.00
  • Scallops pacific $2.50
  • Whitebait Pattie pacific $7.50
BEST CAFE OLD SCHOOL BEST CAFE OLD SCHOOL
  • (this is a mixture of seafood consisting of)
  • 3x Scallops
  • 3x Pacific Oyster
  • 4x Squid Rings
  • 1x Whitebait Pattie
  • 1x Piece of fresh of your chossing
  • Chips and Coleslaw
  • (this meal is subject to availability $29.50)
  • (if you would like Bluff oyster $35.00)
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Ice Cream Sundae $7.50

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  • Black Dog Apple Crumble $8.20
    • Heart-warming, melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Home-baked apples topped with a sweet crumble and served with whipped cream or ice-cream - comfort food at its absolute best.
  • Beef Schnitzel $27.90
    • 300gm Ribeye Steak, Crumbed, Fried and topped with a Mushroom Sauce.
  • Lasagne $17.90
    • Traditional Beef Lasagne served with Green Salad and Fries.
  • Large Portobello Mushroom $2.50
  • Pasta $18.90
  • Crumbed Camembert $9.90
    • Wedges of locally made Camembert, deep fried and served with Spicy Apricot Sauce
  • Beef Burger $13.90
    • Large Homemade Beef Pattie, Lettuce, Carrot, Cheese, Tomato and Fried Onion. Served with Fries.
  • Fish of the Day (Chef's Recommendation) $23.90
    • Fresh, locally caught Fish Fillets seasoned with Lemon Pepper and grilled.
  • -Brunch: add bacon $3.00
  • -Lunch: add fries $3.00
  • Classic eggs benedict $17.00
    • house made hollandaise, toasted ciabatta with either streaky bacon, hot smoked salmon, or tomato & mushroom(gf)(v)
  • -Brunch: add kidneys $4.00
  • house made sandwich, see blackboard for today’s creation(gf) $20.00
  • seafood & saffron chowder, butter & house baked ciabatta(gf) $15.00
  • Big breakfast $22.00
    • roasted tomato, sausage, mushrooms, crispy hash brown, eggs any style, streaky bacon, toast(gf)
  • locally caught fresh sole fillets $24.00
    • poached in a caper & cream sauce, herb potatoes, baby spinach, pressed yoghurt, tomato salsa (gf)
  • Double Meat $5.50
  • Steak $6.50
  • Chicken Tender $2.00
  • Prawn Twister $1.50
  • Prawn Curry
  • Large Size $20.00
  • Cheese $4.50
  • Large Size $17.00
  • Seafood Udon $11.00
  • Cream Cheese & Avocado - 5pcs/8pcs $4.50/$7.00
  • Japanese Green Tea $3.00
  • Katsudon - pork, prawn or chicken $13.00
  • Rice Ball $3.50
    • Chicken, Salmon, Tuna or Vegetarian
  • Tokyo Mix Platter $11.00
    • 3 Big, 6 Small pieces, 2 Nigiri, 1 Inari
  • Vegetarian Ramen $9.50
  • Sweet Chilli Chicken - 5pcs/8pcs $4.50/$7.00
  • Chicken & Cashew Nuts $12.00
  • Steak $3.80
  • 1.5 ltr. Drink
  • Shrimp Fired Noodles $9.00
  • (Served with steam rice)
  • Deluxe Fried Noodles $12.00
  • Bacon & Egg Fried Rice $9.00
  • Deluxe Fried Rice $12.00
  • Squid and Vegetables $10.00
  • Chicken/Beef/Pork Curry on Rice $10.00
  • Blue Cod on Rice $10.00
  • Vegetarian $8.00
  • Vegetable Chew Kua Teaw $8.00
    • Seasonal vegetables stir fry with bean sprouts on a bed of stir fry rice noodles. Best served with chilli sauce or lemon juice
  • Double Meat $3.00
  • Chicken Kua Teaw $7.00
    • Rice noodles with bean sprouts and chicken pieces served in Khmer-style Kua Teaw soup
  • Seafood Ginger on Rice $10.00
  • - shoestrings $6.50
  • Mushroom Risotto (GF) $18
    • With rocket, goat’s cheese, portobello mushrooms and horseradish gremolata
  • Spice-Rubbed Beef Sandwich $22
    • On toasted cheddar bread with onion rings, mixed leaf, and smoked tomato sauce
  • Ombrellos Creamy Seafood Chowder $14
    • With house bread
  • - truffle polenta chips $6.50
  • -add chicken $4
  • Salt and Pepper Squid (GF) $19
    • On asian slaw with chilli-honey and spiced nuts
  • Roasted Harissa Chicken Salad $18
    • Served warm on a salad of bulgur wheat, spinach, toasted almonds and minted yoghurt
  • Prawn $11.00
  • Pork $10.00
  • Combination $11.00
  • Chicken $4.50
  • Chicken nuggets $0.80
  • Sweet Chili Chicken $10.00
  • Cheese $4.00
  • Sweet Chili Beef $10.00
  • Antipasto Platter $30.00
    • Sundried tomatoes, kalamata olives, cornichous salami, pesto, chorizo, served with fresh ciabatta.
  • Cheese Platter (GF) $15.00
    • Wedge of brie, crackers, quince paste.
  • Bread ‘N’ Dips $15.00
    • Fresh ciabatta with pesto, extra virgin olive oil & balsamic
  • Vegetarian Antipasto $25.00
  • Middle Eastern $20.00
    • Toasted flatbreads, hummus, kalamata olives, dukkah, extra virgin olive oil.
  • -Large $17.00
  • -Rice $2.50
  • -Small $2.50
  • Kebab on rice or chips
  • Your choice off main menu
  • -Pita bread $2.50
  • Beef Burger and chips $13.00
  • Satay Sauce
  • Jimmy’s Special Pizza sauce, spicy chicken, red onion, roasted garlic, mushrooms, spinach, cream cheese and mozzarellas -
  • Aravin Estate Pinot Gris Central Otago 2010 $10.00 / $38.00
  • Vege Lovers Pizza sauce, broccoli, spinach, mushrooms, caramelized onions, blue cheese, toasted seeds and mozzarella / * Add chorizo -
  • SAUVIGNON BLANC -
  • A Trio of Vanilla Pannacotta served with stewed Rhubarb, Champagne Rhubarb Jelly and Boysenberry Sorbet * $12
  • Ribeye Steak - Grilled to your liking, served on fondant potatoes with Portobello mushrooms, caramalised onions and a red wine jus* $31
  • SHIRAZ & SYRAH -
  • Bennu Caesar Salad - A mixture of cos lettuce & salad greens with crispy bacon, grilled chicken & crostini finished with a poached free range egg & parmesan * $20
  • Chicken Jalfrazi - tender chicken pieces cooked in medium spice Indian masala gravy $14.00
  • Cheese and Garlic Naan - Naan bread stuffed with cheese and diced garlic $4.00
  • Chicken Tikka Masala - Pieces of chicken tikka cooked in a tangy sauce with tomatoes and oriental spices $14.00
  • Chicken Vindaloo - Favorite from the South of India - highly spiced chicken cooked in a tangy sauce $14.00
  • Vegetable Samosa (2 Pcs) - Flaky pouch of plain flour stuffed with potatoes, green peas and spices $5.00
  • Lamb Rogan Josh - Spicy lamb curry from the foothills of the Himalayas - lamb cubes cooked in freshly ground spices with onion and spicy gravy $14.00
  • Shahi Paneer - Cubes of homemade cheese cooked in a creamy sauce with mild spices, almonds and raisins $13.00
  • Lamb or Beef Vindaloo - Favorite from the South of India - highly spiced lamb cooked in a tangy sauce $14.00
  • -Roasted red peppers,basil pesto & pinenuts $16.50
  • Ploughmans Platter $17.50
    • A selection of bread, cheeses, ham, chutneys,salad & fruit
  • Big Bacon Buttie $10
  • house-made Muesli $12
    • With yoghurt & seasonal fruit compote
  • - Smoked salmon $9
  • -Extra sides,each $4
  • -Add salmon or haloumi $6
  • -Plain $6
  • Beer N/A
  • Smoothies N/A
  • Liquor coffees N/A
  • Choose from pumpkin, pea, tomato, or lentil $6.90
  • Fruit salad sundae $7.50
  • Iced chocolate N/A
  • Salad selection $7.90
  • Nachos $10.90
  • Cheesy Slingshot Garlic Bread $5.5
  • Old School (Large / Medium / Snack) $19.90 / $15.90 / $8.90
    • Pepperoni, Italian fennel sausage, tomatoes, red onion & feta
  • Gourmet Mince Nachos $7.9
  • Moroccan Lamb $12.90
  • Tandoori Express (Large / Medium / Snack) $19.90 / $15.90 / $8.90
    • Tandoori chicken, cashew nuts, red peppers, red onions, mozzarella & mint yoghurt sauce
  • Chicken Nuggets $5.9
  • Bella's Hawaiin (Large / Medium / Snack) $19.90 / $15.90 / $8.90
    • Mozzarella, ham, pineapple sprinkled with parsley & parmesan
  • Wedges And Sour Cream $5.9
Best Cafe

Best Cafe

location

Address

30 Stuart Street, Dunedin City Centre, Dunedin, Dunedin, Otago, 9016, New Zealand

phone

Phone

034778059

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM, Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM, Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM, Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM, Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM, Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM, Sunday: Closed
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

British , Cafe Food , Fish & Chips , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Seafood

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  BYO ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Fish n Chips ,  Wine and Beer ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Quick Bites ,  American Express ,  Bankcard ,  Lunch ,  Group Meal ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Free Wifi ,  Local cuisine ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly

Location
30 Stuart Street, Dunedin City Centre, Dunedin, Dunedin, Otago, 9016, New Zealand