PlatoDunedin Central, Dunedin
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New Zealand restaurant · Dunedin Central

Plato Restaurant Dunedin

2 Birch Street, Dunedin Central, Dunedin, 9016 Closed Mondays and Sundays

Opening hours

Right now in Dunedin9:09 pm
Closed Mondays and Sundays
Weekly opening hours for Plato
MondayClosed
Tuesday5 pm – 10:30 pm
Wednesday5 pm – 10:30 pm
Thursday5 pm – 10:30 pm
Friday5 pm – 10:30 pm
Saturday5 pm – 10:30 pm
SundayClosed

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 3 477 4235 to check.

2 Birch Street, Dunedin Central, Dunedin, 9016

About

About Plato

If you are looking for a New Zealand restaurant in Dunedin Central, Dunedin, Plato at 2 Birch Street in Dunedin Central is one of the places worth knowing about. It sits right in the heart of Dunedin, within walking distance of the centre.

Diners come here for new Zealand cuisine. If it is your first visit, look out for classics of the style such as venison. We currently list 5 places in Dunedin in the Māori & New Zealand category, and Plato is among them. The menu also crosses into seafood, steakhouse and fine dining territory.

Plato opens 5 days a week and is closed on Mondays and Sundays. The earliest start is 5 pm on Tuesdays, and the latest finish is 10:30 pm on Tuesdays. It stays open late on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, which is handy after a show or a late flight. In total it trades for about 28 hours each week.

For budgeting, New Zealand restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $40–$70 per person (Mid-to-upper range). The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of New Zealand restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
DessertsHokey pokey ice cream

Honeycomb ice cream

$9–12

NZ DrinksNZ craft beer

Pint

$12–15

MainsWhitebait fritter

On buttered bread with lemon

$24–34

MainsSlow-roasted lamb shoulder

With seasonal vegetables

$36–46

To StartPaua fritter

Seasoned local paua

$18–24

To StartRewena bread

Māori potato sourdough with butter

$9–12

Plan your visit

When is Plato busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at New Zealand restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Saturdays.

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Questions about Plato

Where is Plato?

Plato is at 2 Birch Street, Dunedin Central, Dunedin, 9016, about 800 m from central Dunedin. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Plato's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday Closed; Tuesday 5 pm – 10:30 pm; Wednesday 5 pm – 10:30 pm; Thursday 5 pm – 10:30 pm; Friday 5 pm – 10:30 pm; Saturday 5 pm – 10:30 pm; Sunday Closed. Hours can change on public holidays.

Which days is Plato closed?

It is normally closed on Mondays and Sundays.

What kind of food does Plato serve?

New Zealand cuisine. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of New Zealand restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at Plato?

As an estimate, a meal at a New Zealand restaurant like this usually costs $40–$70 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

How can I contact Plato?

You can call +64 3 477 4235. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near Plato?

The closest is Vigo (250 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Plato

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Dunedin Central
Vigo 250 m
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Vigo

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Dunedin Central, Dunedin
Vogel St Kitchen 260 m
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Vogel St Kitchen

76 Vogel Street, Dunedin Central
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Good Good 330 m
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Good Good

22 Vogel Street, Dunedin Central
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Parcels Restaurant – Māori & New Zealand food 350 m
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Parcels Restaurant

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Dunedin Central, Dunedin

Other Māori & New Zealand places nearby

Māori & New Zealand in Dunedin
NameAreaStatusDistance
Parcels RestaurantDunedin Central–350 m
Magic Moments RestaurantDunedin Central690 m
Cobb & Co.Dunedin Central740 m