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The Portsider

4.6(377 reviews)

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In South Island, The Portsider opens its doors at 31 George Street, Port Chalmers, Dunedin 9023, New Zealand, serving as a restaurant with weekday hours of 15:00-22:30 and weekend hours of 11:00-22:30.

The restaurant is known for its setting in Port Chalmers, with Queenstown, Christchurch, Dunedin, Nelson, Blenheim, Wanaka, Te Anau and Kaikoura all within the island's reach. First-time visitors can expect a restaurant that opens mid-afternoon on weekdays and from late morning at weekends. A 4.6/5 score from 377 reviews reflects how diners rate it.

New Zealand cooking features lamb, dairy and seafood, including green-lipped mussels, bluff oysters and crayfish. Rugby union is followed closely nationwide, and the national team plays in black.

The Portsider occupies a site on George Street in Port Chalmers, near Dunedin. The website, http://www.portsider.co.nz/, carries the restaurant's own information. With 377 reviews, the feedback is broad, and the 4.6/5 figure places it among the better-regarded restaurants in the area. Diners travelling from Dunedin will find Port Chalmers on the harbour's edge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Portsider known for?

The Portsider is a restaurant on South Island with its own site at http://www.portsider.co.nz/. Diners can look over the menu and plan a meal around New Zealand cooking, including lamb, dairy and seafood.

What kind of business is The Portsider?

The Portsider is a restaurant on South Island, open Monday to Friday from 15:00 to 22:30 and Saturday to Sunday from 11:00 to 22:30. Its kitchen draws on New Zealand cooking, where lamb, dairy and seafood such as green-lipped mussels, bluff oysters and crayfish feature.

Where is The Portsider located on South Island?

The Portsider sits at 31 George Street, Port Chalmers, Dunedin 9023, on South Island. That puts it in the Port Chalmers area of Dunedin, with the harbour and coastal scenery of the South Island nearby.

How do visitors rate The Portsider?

The Portsider holds a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 377 reviews. That score reflects how diners regard this South Island restaurant, which serves New Zealand cooking with lamb, dairy and seafood.

Is The Portsider easy to reach from the main resorts or towns on South Island?

The Portsider is at 31 George Street in Port Chalmers, Dunedin, and travellers coming from centres such as Christchurch, Queenstown or Nelson can reach Dunedin by road before continuing to Port Chalmers. Rugby union is followed closely nationwide, and the national team plays in black, so a match day can shape the mood of a visit.

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