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

  • Porterhouse steak
  • Chicken nugget
  • For only $11.00 Per person
  • fried noodles
  • Donut
  • Seafood stick
  • ●Szechuan Dishes
  • Steak burger
  • smoked chicken $20.00
    • brie cheese & plum chutney stuffed filo parcels, green salad, house made tomato salsa
  • Sautéed mushrooms $16.00
    • with streaky bacon, rich demi glaze sauce, toasted ciabatta (gf)
  • -Lunch: add fries $3.00
  • luna’s B.L.T, streaky bacon, tomato & lettuce, toasted ciabatta, aioli $15.00
  • vegetarian risotto $18.00
    • fresh house made tomato sauce, sautéed mushrooms baby spinach, parmesan cheese, sliced olives (gf)
  • Classic eggs benedict $17.00
    • house made hollandaise, toasted ciabatta with either streaky bacon, hot smoked salmon, or tomato & mushroom(gf)(v)
  • Brunch $18.00
    • house made french toast, streaky bacon, brulee banana, maple syrup
  • Big breakfast $22.00
    • roasted tomato, sausage, mushrooms, crispy hash brown, eggs any style, streaky bacon, toast(gf)
  • Fresh Tuna - 6pcs/9pcs $7.00/$10.00
  • Tokyo Mix Platter $11.00
    • 3 Big, 6 Small pieces, 2 Nigiri, 1 Inari
  • Hosomaki Sushi (Small Sushi) $4.00
    • Cucumber, Avocado, Salmon or Tuna
  • Takoyaki - 5 pieces $6.00
  • Agedashi Tofu $6.50
  • Bi Bim Bob $12.00
    • Vegetables, Egg, Beef, Spicy Sauce
  • Dumpling Soup $7.00
  • Katsudon - pork, prawn or chicken $13.00
  • Teppan Spicy Chicken $11.00
    • Sizzling plate with rice
  • Beef Fried Rice $7.00
    • with mixed veges, egg
  • Chicken Udon $6.50
    • with chicken, veges
  • Yakiniku Beef on Rice $8.00
    • marinated, grilled
  • Chicken Combination $5.00/$6.50
    • 6pcs/8pcs
  • Ton Katsu with Curry on Rice $10.00
  • Katsu Don $9.00
    • Crumbed pork, egg, veges on rice
  • Salmon Don $10.00
    • Fresh Salmon on Sushi rice
  • (v ) vegetarian (gf* ) gluten free on request – add $2.00
  • Caesar salad $17.50
  • Steak sandwich (gf*) $22.00
    • Grilled minute steak; lettuce, tomato, aioli, mushrooms & beer battered onion rings, served with fries
  • Soup of the day $11.50
  • Pancakes (v) $17.90
    • Served with your choice of bacon & banana or berries & yogurt,
  • Fish of the day (gf*) $24.00
    • Cooked beer battered or pan fried; served with fries, side salad & tartare sauce,
  • Smoked salmon stack $22.00
    • Hot smoked salmon with spinach, poached egg & hollandaise, served on potato cakes.
  • Wedges $9.50
    • Sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Open Steak Sandwich $28.50
    • Pan seared medium rare, with fresh salad greens and caramelised onions. Served with fries and aioli
  • Home smoked salmon served with fresh green salad all $15.50
  • Linguine $28.50
    • In-house smoked salmon and prawn or chorizo linguine pasta, simmered in a tomato, basil and olive sauce
  • 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.
  • Add chicken or prawns and salmon ($5.00)
  • Seafood Chowder served with toasted ciabatta
  • In-house marinated Beef or Prawn skewers, served with a petite salad
  • Breads - Balsamic reduction, olive oil and the spread of the day
  • Satay Chicken Sticks (4) $9.00
    • Dipped in Mixture of spices & covered with our own peanut topping served on a bed of steamed rice
  • Pud Se Ew ( Chicken / Beef/ Pork or Vegetarian / Seafood or Tofu / Prawn) $11.50/$12.50/$14.00
    • White Rice Noodles cooked with vegetables & soy sauce , one of our Asian favourites
  • Green Curry ( Chicken / Beef / Pork or Vegetarian / Seafood or Tofu / Prawn $12.00/$13.50/$14.50
    • The finest green curry paste, slow cooked with coconut
  • Yum Talay (Vegetarian / Seafood or Tofu / Prawn ) $12.00/$13.00/$13.50
    • Cooked at A lower heat in stock, this very spicy seafood dish includes celery , Shallots & Tomato
  • Steamed Fresh Fish in Curry Sauce $24.00
    • Steamed fillets of fresh fish topped with a tasty thick red
  • Pud Prik Chilli ( Chicken / Beef / Pork or Vegetarian / Seafood or Tofu / Prawn $12.00/$13.50 /$14.50
    • Stir fried fresh seasonal vegetables with our own HOT chilli
  • Combination $19.00
    • Combination of Chicken wings,spring rolls, spare ribs & guri puff
  • Fried Rice (Chicken / Beef or Pork Vegetarian / Seafood / Combination or Tofu / Prawn $18.00/ $19.50/$21.00
    • A traditional Asian favourite cooked with quality jasmine
  • Lamb Samosa - Tender lamb in a mild masala sauce, encased in a crispy tasty pastry (2 Samosa) served with chutney $7.50
  • Lamb or Chicken Korma - A delicate creamy curry with coconut, sultanas and cashews $15.50, Lamb: $16.50
  • Reshmi Kebab - Succulent chicken pieces – a milder version of chicken tikka (5 pieces) $12.50
  • Khadai Chicken - A rich flavorsome curry with crushed tomato, capsicum and green chillies in a thick masala sauce $15.50
  • Chicken or Lamb Palak - Creamy spinach cooked with tomato, whole and ground spices, and a hint of garlic $15.50
  • Paneer Jalfrezi - Sweet and sour cottage cheese curry with chunky pieces of vegetables $14.90
  • Basmati Rice - Premium Indian rice $2.50
  • Lamb or Chicken Vegetable Biryani - A wholesome blend of lamb or chicken, basmati rice, and seasonal vegetables – served with raita $14.90, Lamb: $16.50
  • Gourmet Cheese Rolls N/A
  • Chicken Nuggets & Fries N/A
  • Cinnamon Toast $2.00
    • golden toast sprinkled with cinnamon
  • Soup N/A
  • French Toast $15.80
    • bacon, bananas, maple syrup
  • Chicken Nachos N/A
  • Pancakes $15.00
    • bacon & banana or berry compote & yogurt topped with maple syrup
  • Pies & Savouries N/A
  • Wild Earth Central Otago 2007 - / $65.00
  • Aravin Estate Rose Central Otago 2010 - / $38.00
  • CHARDONNAY -
  • Moet & Chandon Brut N.V. - / $125.00
  • Vegetarian Salad - Roasted beetroot, fresh & sundried tomatoes, olives, cucumber & spring onions with a mixture of salad greens topped with a feta & garlic dressing * $20
  • Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Reserve Particuliere N.V. - / $125.00
  • Couper’s Shed Hawkes Bay 2009 $8.70 / $38.00
  • Soup of the day served with fresh homemade bread and butter * $10.5
  • Mango Lassi - Yoghurt and mango pulp mixed together to give a refreshing drink to cool down after that hot curry $3.50
  • Lamb or Beef Saagwala - Pieces of boneless lamb or beef cooked in Spinach with mild spices $14.00
  • Aloo Paratha - Unleavened whole wheat flaky bread stuffed with potatoes $3.50
  • Lamb Pasandra - Diced pieces of lamb cooked in fresh cream with ground almonds and coconut cream $14.00
  • Tandoori Chicken (5 Pcs) - tender boneless chicken marinated in sauce and roasted in the tandoor $17.00 / $9.00
  • Prawn Vindaloo - Prawns cooked with hot spices in a tangy sauce $17.00
  • Kadai Paneer - Cubes of homemade cheese cooked with chopped onions, garlic and Indian spices $13.00
  • Malai Kofta - Homemade cheese stuffed in vegetable balls and cooked in a mildly spiced creamy sauce $13.00
  • Omelette(2 eggs) with 3 fillings $12
    • Choose from cheese, ham, tomatoes, bacon,mushrooms,cheese,onions,peppers.
  • Porridge $10
    • Served with cream, maple syrup & mixed berries
  • - Smoked salmon $9
  • Caesar Salad $14.50
    • -served with ciabatta croutons,parmesan & poached egg.
  • Everyday Breakfast $17.50
    • -toast with 2 eggs (served any way)with 3 sides-choose from potato rosti,sauteed potatoes,bacon,sausages,tomatoes
  • -Basil pesto $7.50
  • Eggs on toast ( 2 eggs served any way) $8
  • Half Portion $12.50
    • Choose one of the following: bacon, caramelised banana & maple syrup. Cheese, bacon, tomatoes & fresh herbs.
  • Hot chocolate N/A
  • Milkshakes N/A
  • Quiche and salad $9.50
  • Beef casserole (with steamed vegetables) $12.50
  • Muffins $3.00
  • Scones $2.50
  • Iced chocolate N/A
  • Sticky date pudding $7.90
  • CHICKEN CURRY $18.5
    • with rice and roti
  • SOUP OF THE DAY $12.00
    • served with Ciabatta
  • -HASHBROWNS
  • SCOTCH FILLET $19.00
    • with herb butter and truffle oil served with spinach and roasted tomatoes
  • CRUMBED CHICKEN BURGER $15.00
    • with bacon, brie and onion jam on a brioche bun
  • -KRANKSY
  • SHAKSHUKA $10.00
    • eggs baked in a herb tomato sauce with Ciabatta
  • -TOMATO
  • Sneaky Snicker $8.90
    • Crushed, roasted peanuts, homemade chocolate & caramel sauce
  • Onion Rings ( 8 Pack ) $5
  • The Butter Chicken (Large / Medium / Snack) $19.90 / $15.90 / $8.90
    • All the way from India with 11 secret herbs, mild curry with tandoori chicken & mozzarella
  • Cheesy Slingshot Garlic Bread $5.5
  • Chicken Cranberry And Bree (Large / Medium / Snack) $19.90 / $15.90 / $8.90
    • Mozzarella, roasted chicken, cranberry sauce & brie cheese
  • Miss Veggie (Large / Medium / Snack) $19.90 / $15.90 / $8.90
    • Mozzarella, jalapeños, tomatoes, onion, capsicum, pineapple & feta
  • Queen's Margherita (Large / Medium / Snack) $19.90 / $15.90 / $8.90
    • Mozzarella, tomatoes & more mozzarella
  • Cookies Monster $8.90
    • Oreos & chocolate sauce
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