Dunedin South, located in New Zealand's South Island, offers a vibrant food and drink scene that celebrates seasonal, regional produce and local ingredients. The city's culinary landscape features cozy cafes, fine dining establishments, craft breweries, farmers markets, and roadside farm stalls. For breakfast lovers, there is a concentration of cafes between Moray Place and The Octagon, along George Street, where unique and delicious options abound. One popular choice is Side On, located on Moray Place, known for its golden brioche scrolls, buttery croissants, cardamom buns, sourdough loaves, elevated omelettes, corned beef Reubens, and freshly roasted coffee beans.
Dunedin boasts several fine dining restaurants, such as Two Chefs Bistro on Stuart Street and Bacchus on the Octagon, renowned for their exquisite cuisine and excellent reputation. Another notable establishment is Steamer Basin Brewing, a cosy bolthole in the Old Bond quarter, offering supreme beers intimately connected to the city and the Otago landscape, using what's available from local farms. The city also hosts the Otago Farmers Market, featuring over 65 stallholders showcasing free-range eggs, specialty meats, honey, fresh fruit, seafood, craft beer, and wine. Visitors can enjoy on-site food trucks serving pizza, Chinese crepes, dumplings, homemade pies, deli delights, and aromatic teas from Soul Chai while meeting friendly locals who share their paddock-to-plate journey.
Foodies can explore Dunedin's evolving food scene, which highlights local produce infused with international influences, such as Japanese citrus fruit yuzu, nori, and miso. With its diverse culinary offerings and stunning coastal backdrop, Dunedin South provides an unforgettable gastronomic experience for travellers seeking quality dining experiences in a unique setting.