Starfish Cafe & Bar

We were a large group of mixed ages. There was something for everyone and everyone enjoyed their meals. Staff were so accommodating we had an awesome person looking after our table who couldn't have been more helpful. Was very busy so we booked and I would recommend doing so. Great for kids with a playground right across the road and the beach near as well for an after breakfast walk. Great vibes relaxed and cheery.

Top service from the lovely lady who served me this morning. While I chopped and changed my mind with what I wanted for breakfast, we finally got there. She was so patient with me. Thank you. The granola was amazing! I will be back again and again for that! I felt like I was on a tropical island having this breaky. It was such a treat!!

Just some friendly constructive criticism; As the place could really use the staff to pay it some attention all round. Tables and chairs dirty, outdoor area not swept up (rubbish around) & bathroom had no hand wash. We got the bang bang chicken which was meant to be a salad- a heavy coating of sauce that pooled and turned into a soup. The flavour was nice but became very overpowering. The staff stood around talking in the back while my friend waited until I’d almost finished my meal for her cabinet food came out. A breakfast bap- with heated lettuce & no sauce. No one came to clear our table or check on our experience. Perhaps because of it being later on in the day however we just didn’t feel like that should be an excuse for the lack of service/cleanliness for the price we paid.

Friendly service, great menu and tasty food, well priced.

An extremely busy Cafe. And whilst it’s far from the most atmospheric venue and the service lacks any real quality the food and coffee more than make up for it. The starfish stack was just what was called for after a night out. It was tasty and filling. Yes it would have been nice had the hash browns been made in house but that’s a wee niggle. Better service and this would be a five star review. I feel the staff are simply over whelmed as the cafe is simply over run.

Fantastic! It was a very hot and extremely busy day but the staff coped so well. We were told our meals would probably take around 40 minutes. We accepted this due to the high volume of people but our meals arrived in 20 minutes. My calamari was the best I've ever had in the world!

A beautifully presented and tasty breakfast! We had the eggs Benedict and biscoff waffles. All the staff were very lovely too!

Wonderful customer service, waitresses were lovely! Got to sit in an exclusive reserved area as a booking had just been cancelled so we were super stoked! The ambience was lovely and relatively calm also here despite they were extremely busy! Was also stoked with their cabinet, the choices looked very extensive and they had some raw pieces to choose from too! Mermaid latte-definitely something different and cute which I had to get due to the name. Super creamy which I enjoyed and quite a spicy hit, reminiscent of chai. If you're a coffee/chai drinker, this one could be for you. Cappuccino-extremely frothy and well done. Starfish stack-looked beautiful, wasn't my meal but the feedback was good. Original gangster burgers burger buns were well done with a little crisp, the patty was soft and not tough and a decent thick patty. The thickest beef patty I've seen, definitely made from scratch and was very content with it. It was a mince patty and not steak which was different-see if that's your thing. I liked it, but my friend (experienced with burger) prefers something more juicy and not a huge fan of the mince patty. The egg was a nice addition and overall was a pleasant giant burger. Sides of fries, salmon, sausage Salmon was smoked very lightly and was tender and the sausage looked quite gourmet, was smoked to a mild flavor and had a crisp skin, tasty. Fries was a very generous portion but not crispy but still tasty. Soup of the day with ciabatta; orange carrot and tumeric Soup was really tasty! A very lovely balanced creamy blend and all the elements really worked the bread was also super fresh! Seafood chowder with grain bread (able to switch out ciabatta) Really tasty chowder wow! Creamy with the right amount of savory-ness yum! The seafood flavor was fresh and not pungent, and the mussels chewy and tender. From their cabinet I thought I'd splurge and chose the ginger crunch and raw pineapple mint slice. As good as slices be. The pineapple slice was definitely different. I liked the element of piebeapple and enjoyed the slightly (apricot-Y?) base but wasn't a huge fan of the coconut cream which overpowered the tropical direction I thought this was heading for. Portion sizes were standard and we had a lovely hearty brunch.

Came in for a sneaky post-surf brunch and boy oh boy wowee what a ripsnorter. Can see why it's called starfish - shining bright in a dark Dunedin sky and a real rare catch. Haven't seen staff be so helpful since the one Gandalf used in Lord of the Rings. Five out of five stars, or as I now like to say, you're not Dunedin until you've eaten at Starfish. Quality location, staff and product. Lock and load.

Love this place. Staff are super friendly, food & coffee are great, and the ocean is only 30 seconds away. It's a go to spot for me every time I'm home

if you are hungry do not come here. The waiters are indifferent and the food takes forever.. The only positive is the atmosphere, which you get to enjoy for a very long time because the food takes a good solid 90 minutes. We are staying at the resort which is the only came back here. We had the same type of service last night, but it wasn't quite as slow as today. go somewhere else!!

Enjoyed our lunch after renting some surfboards and enjoying the waves. Had a mocha which was served with marshmallow which made it a bit sweet. Tried the mermaid latte which was earthy from the turmeric but interesting. Eggs Benedict with the beef brisket was on point as the brisket has crispy, tasty ends. Wife had a land bowl which had a variety of fresh veggies and mashed beetroot. Overall, great food, especially after some time in the water.

A cute little place by the beach with very good food but sometimes spotty service. Good breakfast and expressive drinks.

Great food and good service The organic burger and lamb shank was huge for 2 Asian and it was amazing

Wow. Just out for drive to St. Clair and came upon Salt. From the Art Deco interior, love lights & walnut walls lovely. The barman 'Richie" cool as. Offered us a few quality beers and recommend the Emerson's IPA - hoppy pale ale, made down the road. It went really well with the cheese rolls. You only fine them in the South Island of NZ. Also check out the "Bedford burgers". Check this place out. Come one - come all.

The Starfish Cafe & Bar in Dunedin is located right at the beach in the neighborhood known as St. Clair. They offer dining inside and outside, upstairs and downstairs. They also have a private dining room upstairs in the back. They offer takeaway coffee and pastries and full meals to eat on the premises. We elected to sit upstairs in the front where we had a great view. We ordered the meat dish of the day (called the "butcher's cut") which turned out to be lamb and we also had a pan fried fish of the day. Both dishes were excellent. They are located only about 10 minutes from Dunedin's CBD.

Such a happening place on the beach amazing staff and great coffee and food you won't be disappointed

Absolutely divine spot out in st Clair. Prime seating on the balcony on a sunny day or inside on a rainy one. Went for a coffee and a snack and was not disappointed. Best cinnamon scrolls in town paired with a coffee is heaven! Served by a super friendly Meg who also happened to make the delicious coffee. Will be returning for the same experience!

Despite this restaurant being slightly pricey, I would definitely return. The staff were super friendly and nice and had excellent service skills. There were a lot of staff working at the time which meant that you were served fast and your food was prepared fast. The food itself was delicious. I had ordered the soup of the day, which at the time was kumara, coconut and chilli I believe. It was also served with ciabatta which was toasted perfectly. My only issue was that the drinks were quite expensive, averaging about $9. However everything else was amazing.

This restaurant got our attention as it was a quick walk from our hotel. Without a reservation, we were quickly seated in a cozy room. The place quickly filled up. The only downside was that there was no fire in the fireplace. It would have made it even cozier and it was COLD. The fish and chips as well as the seafood chowder were high quality. Nice draft beer selection. The sundae for dessert was okay but nothing special but there were several other dessert choices that sounded good. We would return if in the area.

This place is brunch paradise , next to one of the most beautiful beaches in Dunedin . Food was soooo perfect that I don't have enough words to describe . Starfish stack was like a full fledged dream inside the mouth . Softness from ciabatta bread , salt from hashbrown , sourness from baked tomatoes , sweetness from BBQ and smokyness from salmon and last not least perfect creamy not at all overwhelming hollandaise sauce . OMG I can eat this dish everyday . Double fried agrian potatoes was our other dish , it tasted great too , m not sure it was magic of potatoes or hollandaise or the perfectly oozing eggs , the whole combination was top notch . Since the time I landed in NZ , everyone told me that ppl here hate Starbucks , pete etc coz coffee here is amazing , somehow till date I was not convinced but the moment I had a sip of hot cappuccino here , there was no more reasons to be in state of denial , iced coffee was equally good with house made whipped cream . I wish I wud have been staying here longer to have some extra meals .

A bit busy in the mornings, but with good reason. The coffee is excellent. The staff a very friendly. The gourmet pizzas are simply delicious, with a healthy amount of toppings and a perfect base. This place definitely lives up to the hype, it was recommended to me by a local, and I in turn, recommend a visit here.

This is the best breakfast spot in St. Clair, and one of the best in Dunedin. It's often busy, the coffee is very good, and they have some variations on the typical brekkie that are amazing. I love the Dr. Feelgood Trio -- they'll let you substitute any of the juices on the menu for Green Goddess if you wish. I've eaten here a dozen times and never had bad food. It can be quite busy and the service can be slow. The tables are often not properly cleaned and I regularly have to ask for tableware and napkins, but that is not unusual in Dunedin -- no worse than most other places. Highly, highly recommend.

Enjoyed the fish & chips, flat coffee and pastries. Starfish has a live band playing on certain late nights if you're just not ready to go to sleep at 11 p.m.

Have visited this Cafe for Brunch and for tea and coffee runs. Service is really great, fast and all servers are very kind and attentive. It would pay off to reserve a table for brunch since it can get very busy. They are really good about reserving your spot and seating you as soon as you arrive. Their Starfish stack is not only presentable but also delicious. Their hollandaise sauce is not overwhelming and instead of overpowering the whole meal it brings it together nicely. They also have a wide range of Teas to choose from and really great hot chocolate and coffee. It's also great that the location of the cafe allows you to head for stroll down the shore after brunch.

The blue cod is magnificent and right up to expectations!! Great service with very friendly staff. You have both indoor and outdoor dining option and the have a great selection of wines Mr John

Delightful easy eating with some quite sophisticated preparations belying their cafe setting Map has this cafe located on esplanade. Actually is a few meters around the corner