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The Reef Seafood Restaurant & Bar

333 George St, Dunedin 9001, New Zealand
(03) 471 7185
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Ranked #40 of 149 restaurants in Dunedin
Cuisines: Seafood
Good for: Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
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Christchurch, New Zealand
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Lovely place, fitted us in with no reservation. Great menu, not too expensive. Slight problem with dessert but taken off bill with no fuss. Pleasant staff.

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See 3 more reviews by NZgirl17 for Dunedin
Wanaka
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39 reviews 39 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

This restaurant has had a new fit-out since I was last there a few years ago - such an improvement! The service was good. The location is great. Fine if you want a quick simple meal, and the menu is extensive. However there is nothing special about the food. I won't be returning until they hire a new chef.

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See 6 more reviews by Sally A for Dunedin
Hastings, New Zealand
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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

Managed to get a park right outside and the last table! Restaurant was packed. Meals fantastic, fresh produce, considering it was a long weekend. The two waiting staff outstanding with amazing multi tasking skills, fast and efficient. Highly recommend.

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See 6 more reviews by Adrienne F for Dunedin
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013 via mobile

Handy location, oysters awesome, mussels/clams disappointingly dry and small, blue cod batter too heavy but fish great, dessert cheesecake to die for.

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See 2 more reviews by Feuvolant for Dunedin
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18 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

Not sure what to eat so walking up toward the Octagon we have to pass the reef stoped had a look at the menu went inside. asked for a table were seated and immediately a bottle of water was put on the table and menu's given to us would we like too order a drink while deciding. the waitress brought... More

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Dunedin, New Zealand
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39 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

Recently I took my daughter out for a special meal, just the two of us. We had a beautiful meal and the staff were very friendly. I have lived in Dunedin for 25 years and cant believe I have never been to this place before. The atmosphere was lovely and we will definitely go there again.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

We had the blue cod for dinner and it was delicious. The restaurant had a nice ambiance and the service was excellent.

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new zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

Dined here in February 2013. All food was good especially the Steaks which were really really good. The restaurant is well appointed and in a great central location. Highly reccommended.

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See 3 more reviews by thesmdm for Dunedin
Hobart, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013

Although getting towards the upper end of the price scale, it was justified by the quality of the experience. The staff were attentive but unobtrusive, the seafood was excellent and the local wine selection covered a wide range.

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Cranage, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2013

Had dinner here. Both had prawn cocktail to start which we're extremely tasty. My wife has the blue cod which she said was very good. I had Reef and Beef which was excellent - really tender steak and tasty prawns and salmon. Quick service without being pushy. A good selection of wines at sensible prices.

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