about Plato

Plato is a relaxed eatery located on the harbourfront of Dunedin, New Zealand.

Occupying a former hostel for seafarers from around the world, we retain our links to the sea through an ever-changing menu which features an emphasis on seafood, but also showcases a wide range of local produce and beverages.

Our philosophy is simple.

We aim to provide good food, matched with good service, in comfortable surroundings. We don't like to over-complicate food. And we're totally subjective: we cook what we like to eat ourselves.

hours of operation:

Dinner: Mon to Sunday from 6pm
Brunch / Lunch: Sunday from 11am

Plato people

Nigel brings over thirty years' experience to his kitchen at Plato. His previous roles include several years as Head Chef at Sails Restaurant at Westhaven Marina, Auckland, in-house catering for ASB Bank's corporate headquarters, and the establishment of the legendary Art Ducko Caf in Auckland.

Caleb, chef, Central Otago wine enthusiast and expert dishie leads a kitchen brigade of general reprobates while out the front restaurant manager Bill leads a team of floor staff chosen primarily on personality.

Our staff get together whenever our seven-days-a-week opening hours allow to share a few drinks, food and a laugh. We haven’t yet found a way to beat the fun we had hiring a boat and cruising the Otago harbour on Waitangi Day 2008 (including jumping into a very cold Otago harbour), but we’re trying to!

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