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

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Blue Cod $27.90
    • 300gm of Battered Blue Cod served with Salad and Fries
  • Avocado and Chicken Salad $16.90
    • Chicken Tenderloins, Avocado, Tomateos and Salad Greens. Tossed in a light Lemon and Olive Oil dressing.
  • Caesar Salad $16.90
    • Chicken, Bacon, Croutons, Egg and Salad in our special Caesar dressing and topped with Shaved Parmesan.
  • Lasagne $15.90
  • Beef Rissoles $5.00
  • Fried Onions $2.50
  • Black Dog Big Breakfast $19.90
  • Grilled Tomatoes $2.50
  • Steak Fried Rice $9.00
  • Extra Rice $3.00
  • Beef Ball Soup $8.00
  • Combination Fried Noodle $10.00
  • Seafood Curry on Rice $10.00
  • Chicken Fried Rice with Cashew Nuts $12.00
  • Bottles of Peanut Sauce $9.00
  • Sweet and Sour Chicken Satay $7.00
    • Marinated chicken stir-fry with pineapple, onion and natural pineapple juice on abed of steamed rice topped with our special peanut sauce
  • Extra meat $2.00
  • Extra other $1.00
  • Steak cashew nuts $13.00
  • Pineapple Ring $1.80
  • Sole Fillet $4.00
  • Pork $10.00
  • Spring Roll $2.50
  • Meat Patty $2.00
  • Chicken Combination $5.00/$6.50
    • 6pcs/8pcs
  • Fresh Salmon Sushi $5.50/$7.00
    • 6pcs/8pcs
  • Teriyaki Chicken Sushi $5.00/$6.50
    • 6pcs/8pcs
  • Hosomaki (Small Size Sushi) - 9pcs $4.50/$5.00
    • Cucumber, Avocado / Salmon, Combination
  • Kitsune Udon $6.00
    • with Inari Tofu
  • Teriyaki Chicken with Curry on Rice $10.00
  • Smoked Chicken Sushi $5.00/$6.50
    • 6pcs/8pcs
  • Chicken Curry on Rice $7.00
    • Japanese style mild curry
  • Chicken, Pork or Beef with Curry $11.50
  • Fried Scallops with Broccoli $18.00
  • Mee Ko La (Vegetarian Style) $10.00 / $12.00
  • Ginger & Garlic Chicken in Oyster Sauce $13.00 / $15.00
  • Lemon Fish $11.50 / $13.50
  • Assorted Pork $13.50 / $15.00
  • Beef Egg Foo Yung $12.00 / $14.50
  • Tofu in Oyster Sauce $11.00 / $13.00
  • Kebab on rice or chips
  • Wrap one size only (large)
  • Chicken Burger and chips $13.00
  • Mixed Dolma
    • Capsicum, vine leaves, eggplant stuffed with rice and spices, served with a salad garnish and a minted garlic sauce
  • Sweet Mix Plates (serves 2) $15.00
    • A selection of imported & in house Turkish sweets, served with fresh seasonal fruits
  • -Cheese $1.00
  • Lokum $1.00 per piece
    • Turkish Delight
  • Your choice off main menu
  • Mutton / Chicken $4.20
  • Mince / bacon and egg $3.00
  • ∙Hot
  • Hot bacon and egg. $7.00
  • Extra fillings $0.50
  • Vegetarian $3.90
  • ∙Cold
  • Mince and cheese $3.20
  • Breads - Balsamic reduction, olive oil and the spread of the day
  • Linguine $28.50
    • In-house smoked salmon and prawn or chorizo linguine pasta, simmered in a tomato, basil and olive sauce
  • Seafood Chowder served with toasted ciabatta
  • Seafood Platter $45.00
    • A selection of our finest seafood including calamari, mussels, in-house smoked salmon, queen scallops, fresh crumbed fish fillet and garlic prawns, served with fries.
  • Home smoked salmon served with fresh green salad all $15.50
  • Sirloin Steak $34.50
    • Chargrilled to your liking, served with hand cut fries, slow roasted vegetables and your choice of sauce. Béarnaise, red wine jus, garlic butter or mushroom puree
  • Risotto $26.50
    • Made to order using fresh seasonal vegetables.Please ask your waitstaff for today’s option.
  • Shared Platters $18.50/$32.00
    • A selection of toasted breads, gherkins, feta, sundried tomatoes, olives, chorizo, marinated mussels, prawns and in-house smoked salmon.
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  • Tender Chicken Breast Wrapped in manuka smoked bacon sitting on an olive oil & lemon mash with a beetroot mousse & covered with a cranberry, pistachio & red wine sauce $31.50
  • All Day Breakfast Sausages, mushroom, tomato, fried eggs, bacon, hash brown & toasted in house bread $19.50
  • Fish of the Day Today’s fresh fish, served on herbed gourmet potatoes with a lemon, caper & fennel sauce (Your choice : Pan fried in an egg wash or a crisp light batter) $33.50
  • Side of Salad $4.50
  • Denver Leg Venison Cooked rare to medium rare nestled on a kumara mash with a hint of cumin surrounded by blanched baby root vegetables & covered in a button mushroom, bacon & port jus $34.00
  • Cheese Board Evensdale Cheese, crackers and homemade bread 2 people $15.50 / 4 people $26.50
  • 250g of Prime Ribeye Served on spiced potato cubes, floating on a smoked paprika & tomato fondue with a basil & artichoke dressing $32.50
  • Kerala Fish - Tasty fillet pieces tempered with curry leaves & mustard seeds simmered in a light coconut cream sauce and homestyle spices $15.50
  • Naan - Traditional Indian leavened bread $2.50
  • Butter Chicken - Tender tandoor baked chicken in a dreamy masala sauce - best this side of Bombay $15.50
  • Reshmi Kebab - Succulent chicken pieces – a milder version of chicken tikka (5 pieces) $12.50
  • Chicken or Lamb Palak - Creamy spinach cooked with tomato, whole and ground spices, and a hint of garlic $15.50
  • Chili Shrimp - A feisty seafood curry with green chilies – garnished with fresh coriander $15.50
  • Chicken Aloo - Lightly spiced chicken with crisp seasonal vegetables, and aromatic spices $15.50
  • Chana Masala - Chickpeas cooked with tomatoes, ginger, garlic and green chilli, garnished with onion rings $14.50
  • Couper’s Shed Hawkes Bay 2009 $8.70 / $38.00
  • Astrolabe Marlborough 2009 - / $42.00
  • - Bacon, mushroom, basil and mozzarella $11
  • Man O’ War Waiheke 2008 - / $47.00
  • Mexican Style Quesadillas - Served with brie, roast capsicum, cashew nuts & mozzarella and your choice of: Mexican-style chicken or Mixed vegetables * Small $19 / Large $25
  • Lindauer Fraise 200mls Marlborough N.V. - / $7.00
  • Muddy Water Reisling Waipara 2008 $8.50 / $38.00
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  • Fishbite Pack $6.00
    • 5 Fishbites, 1/2 Scp, with 50c sauce of own choice
  • Chicken Nugget Pack $6.00
    • 5 Chicken Nuggets, 1/2 Scp, with 50c sauce of own choice
  • Mixed Pack $10.00
    • 2 Fish, 1 Saveloy or Sausage, 1/2 Scp
  • Fish & Chip Pack $50.00
    • 14 Fish, 3 Scp
  • Fish & Chip Pack $30.00
    • 8 Fish, 2 1/2 Scp
  • Mixed Pack $40.00
    • 6 Fish, 3 Saveloy, 3 Sausage, 2 1/2 Scp
  • Fish & Chip Pack $25.00
    • 6 Fish, 2 1/2 Scp
  • Mixed Pack $30.00
    • 5 Fish, 4 Saveloy or Sausage, or 2 of each, 2 Scp
  • Chicken Tikka Masala - Pieces of chicken tikka cooked in a tangy sauce with tomatoes and oriental spices $14.00
  • Cheese and Garlic Naan - Naan bread stuffed with cheese and diced garlic $4.00
  • Aloo Saag - Spinach cooked with potatoes and seasoned with traditional Indian spices $13.00
  • Plain Naan $2.00
  • Chicken Saagwala - Chicken cooked in Spinach with tomatoes and mild spices $14.00
  • Paneer Makhni - Homemade cottage cheese cooked in a creamy sauce enriched by cashew nuts - a vegetarian's delight $13.00
  • Palak Paneer - Homemade cheese cooked in Spinach with fresh tomatoes and mild spices $13.00
  • Aloo Paratha - Unleavened whole wheat flaky bread stuffed with potatoes $3.50
  • Beer N/A
  • Choose from pumpkin, pea, tomato, or lentil $6.90
  • Fruit salad sundae $7.50
  • Salad selection $7.90
  • Milkshakes N/A
  • Sticky date pudding $7.90
  • Hot chocolate N/A
  • Iced chocolate N/A
  • Royale Fry Up $18.50
    • Eggs, bacon, grilled tomatoes, potatoes and mushrooms served on home- made foccacia bread
  • Eggs And Soldiers
  • Bacon, Banana and Maple
    • Crispy bacon and fried bananas drizzled with maple syrup and topped in icing sugar.
  • B.L.E.T $15.00
    • Bacon Lettuce Egg and Tomato
  • -French Toast w Bacon Banana and Maple Syrup
    • A winner with the locals
  • -Bagel w Cream Cheese and Jam
    • Great for the kids, or a light breakfast
  • Bacon and Egg $11
    • Bacon and Egg bagel with cream cheese, red onion, capsicum and basil mayo. A winner with regulars.
  • Lamb Salad $18.00
    • Marinated Lamb served on big bed of fresh Green Salad, served with honey roasted nuts and basil mayo
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