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Pier 24 Restaurant & Bar

24 Esplanade | Saint Clair, Dunedin 9012, New Zealand
+64 3 456 0555
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Ranked #32 of 148 restaurants in Dunedin
Price range: INR662 - INR2,097
Cuisines: New Zealand
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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New Zealand
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Great food, great wine, great service. Without a doubt I would eat here again. The food was perfection. Location absolutely perfect looking out over the Pacific Ocean at St Clair beach.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013 via mobile

My daughter choose pier 24 to celebrate her graduation this Saturday and it did not disappoint! The service was fantastic, the waitresses got our meals perfectly placed without having to ask and there were 10 of us! Vibrant enjoyable atmosphere. Very much recommended!

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Dunedin, New Zealand
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Thought I would try Pier 24 for my Anniversary on a Wednesday night the restaurant was less 50% capacity and I was told there would be a minimum on 30mins wait for a table???? Surly anyone with the smallest amount of restaurant experience would know that you should seat your guest then inform them the kitchen is running a little... More

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Pier24StClair, Manager at Pier 24 Restaurant & Bar, responded to this review
19 May 2013

Dear ss1960, I'm terribly sorry that you were unsatisfied with your experience at Pier 24 for your Anniversary. Unfortunately as we go into the quiet season in Dunedin, restaurants run with a smaller number of staff on quieter nights mid-week. Our policy is not to fill all seats in the restaurant but host a number of people that both our... More

Christchurch, New Zealand
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19 reviews 19 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Thought I would try Pier 24 because of the views and location. The food was good, not great. I ordered the sole special (hadn't realised it was deep fried but not the end of the world) and it was well presented and came with chips and a bowl of salad. My only reservation regarding the dish was that both fish... More

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Dunedin, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Bought the girlfriend and mother-in-law in for a special dinner and it lived up to expectations. The restaurant was warm and inviting and the staff very friendly. The waitress found us a window table despite us not requesting one in advance which we were very grateful for. Desserts went down extremely well with the mother-in-law!

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Dunedin, New Zealand
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013 via mobile

We had heard that Pier24 was the best restaurant in Dunedin and so saved up our visit for a special occasion, but not sure that it merits that accolade. The menu was interesting, but a bit limited. The presentation of all the dishes was excellent and the taste exquisite, but portion size was sacrificed in favour of aesthetics. Service was... More

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11 restaurant reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

Way over-rated. Purpors to be a fine dining experience with teh price to match, yet it is really just average. The food is unimaginative. The service average. The ambiance nothing special. But, hey, if you think it is a great thing to have fish and chips dropped in front of you for $32, then go ahead. Much better dining choices... More

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Dunedin, New Zealand
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16 restaurant reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Stunning location with a view over the esplanade and beach. Service could be improved, to match the food, which for lunch time is a little overpriced, although tasty.

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Dunedin, New Zealand
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

The view is great, the menu reasonably priced, decent wine list but as the previous reviews point out the service lets it down a little. Staff don't seem particularly bothered, in fact the customers appeared to be a minor inconvenience

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Dunedin, New Zealand
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5 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

A classy restaurant but one that makes you feel welcome no matter what - you don't need to be in a suit and fancy dress. The food is excellent with good use of local and seasonal ingrediants. The views out to sea are great day and night. The staff are professional and friendly - just what you expect in Dunedin.

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