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Mela Eatery Octagon

4.7(111 reviews)

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Look for Mela Eatery Octagon in South Island for restaurant dining in the middle of Dunedin, at 11 The Octagon, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand. The kitchen serves a menu of cooked dishes in a city-centre room built for an evening out.

Tables are available Tuesday to Sunday from 17:00 to 21:30, with Monday closed, so the week's dining is concentrated into six evenings. A rating of 4.7 out of 5 drawn from 111 reviews places it well with the diners who have eaten here. Booking ahead is worth doing, since a small room with numbers like these fills quickly on Friday and Saturday nights.

The restaurant keeps a website at http://melaeatery.co.nz/ where its menu and current information are posted.

Seasons on South Island run opposite to the northern hemisphere, with summer from December to February, which is when Dunedin's evenings are longest. English is the main language and te reo Māori is also official, so Māori place names appear on road signs throughout the region. Queenstown, Christchurch and Wanaka are the other main centres within reach for anyone touring the lower South Island.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of food does Mela Eatery Octagon offer?

Mela Eatery Octagon is a restaurant on South Island, so its kitchen serves meals in a sit-down setting. Diners around Dunedin, Nelson and Christchurch share the island with it, and the surrounding seas mean fresh seafood is a natural part of eating here.

When is Mela Eatery Octagon open?

Mela Eatery Octagon opens Tuesday to Sunday from 17:00 to 21:30, and stays closed on Mondays. Those evening hours suit South Island diners, where summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August.

Where is Mela Eatery Octagon located on South Island?

Mela Eatery Octagon sits at 11 The Octagon, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand. That puts it in the centre of Dunedin, one of the main cities on South Island, where English and te reo Māori are both official languages.

How do diners rate Mela Eatery Octagon?

Mela Eatery Octagon holds a rating of 4.7/5 from 111 reviews. That score reflects steady approval for this restaurant at 11 The Octagon in Central Dunedin.

Is Mela Eatery Octagon taking bookings in advance?

Bookings for Mela Eatery Octagon can be arranged through http://melaeatery.co.nz/. The restaurant is part of South Island, where Polynesian settlers arrived around the thirteenth century and British colonisation followed from 1840.

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