Reviews of Vault 21. (Restaurant) in Dunedin (Otago).

Vault 21

1298 Reviews

366 Comments

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21 The Octagon, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand

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Information of Vault 21, Restaurant in Dunedin (Otago)

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Reviews of Vault 21

L. K.

Service and atmosphere are great. Mocktail is amazing. I had Slow Braised Beef cheek hot pot. Beef and mushroom is well cooked. Beef was so tender but the whole thing was VERY SALTY. I couldn't finish my meal and by the time I left my tongue was numb.

J. C.

Great customer service. We dealt with three staff, all went above and beyond with suggestions and help. Amazing vegetarian options, had the mushroom hot pot was absolutely delicious. Would highly recommend to other vegetarians looking for something innovative to eat.

T. W. S.

Fantastic restaurant and bar, Very fast, friendly and professional. Awesome bar later in the evening, great band service and atmosphere.

W. H. L.

Food (taste) here is quite good, but the hefty price tag doesn't help since the portion size is reasonably small as well. Some of the mains were straight up having unjustifiable value (12 hour beef brisket is tiny and expensive with no sides). Be prepared to spend at least 40 per pax but the cost can significantly increase if you order sharing platters. Ambience is okay, slightly too noisy.

B. L. L.

It was still early by the time we finished our tour of Royal Albatross Centre in Otago Peninsular. We even spent some time stopping by at a small community playground on our way back to Dunedin city. I had to meet my friends, Fergus & Audrey (whom I knew since my Otago days) at the famous Cobb & Co and we still have more than an hour to kill. The kids were hungry too so I decided to stop at the Octagon for a quick bite. The establishment was spacious with their own bar and tables + chairs.. enough to cater to big crowd. A vault-like room at one corner filled with wines for those looking for a good night out, but one thing that got me excited was the Speight's beer. Nothing brings back sweet memories that the beer that I consumed the most during my time in Dunedin. ◾Vault 21 Award Winning Dumplings NZ$12 - prawn, coriander, chilly & lime dressing ◾Fries NZ$10 - a huge basket of perfectly fried fries with spicy salt and chilly mayo ◾Korean Fried Chicken NZ$15 with gochujang chilly dipping sauce ◾Smoked pork spare ribs NZ$20 - grilled upon marination with sticky sauce, with chilly and crushed macadamia ◾Bang Bang Chicken Bowl NZ$25 - Korean fried chicken, broccoli, green beans, lettuce, sesame, peanut dressing, chilly jam and steamed rice ◾Fish & Chips ◾Dunedin's famous Speight's beer - a pride of this city, and it was as good as I remember it. Even she commented that the beer was smooth and flavourful. We like most of the food here, plus the service was impeccable despite my kids making noises. So good that we came back the very next day, our last lunch before heading to the airport to catch our plane to Auckland enroute to Malaysia.

S. T.

delicious meals, great service. enough quantities of entrée for share.

A.

Good food, ambience and service. The Bang Bang Chicken is a wholesome main. Highly recommend the fries.

N. L.

Awesome work function. We had a variety of tapas pre-ordered and they were amazing. And the service was great despite covid restrictions. Thank you for an awesome night.

C. B.

Nice food, but cut off from the bar after 3 drinks while awaiting a meal spouting some issue with liquor license breaches. Kinda dampened a good night so we left.

D. M.

As with most other reviewers, I was very happy with my meal. The sticky, smokey, treacly ribs were delicious, the fried chicken was salty and juicy and the fried rice was savoury bliss. Huge drinks menu too and top staff. They cater for small tables as well as big groups

J.

The staff, the food and drink selection here is amazing! I keep coming back for more. Vault 21 is my favourite restaurant and bar in Dunedin by far! Max is an awesome barman, the girls are super friendly and André the owner will go out of his way for ya! They have a lot more champagne in the cellar too if you can't find the bottle you want on the wine menu! 🍾 🍲 🍽

M. A.

This used to be Raa bar which was average, Vault 21 is a very different higher class establishment, the cocktails were $18, and the menu looked really good but again a little pricey. Would definitely return as it's a great location on the Octagon.

B.

Nice atmosphere, food and staff were great.

B. M.

I loved the rustic feel of this restaurant and bar. The food was beautifully presented and really really tasty. Great outdoor seating looking out towards the Octagon. They also had plenty of indoor seating with lots of space so you don’t feel crammed in. A lovely place to eat a leisurely long lunch.

S.

Our dinner meal was outstanding! Nice ambience, attentive service, and the food was all thoughtfully crafted. Some super nice flavours and interesting textures. We shared a bunch of small plates (grilled broccoli, shrimp fried rice, Korean fried chicken, pork ribs, and beef wontons) all of which were finger lickin' good (literally), but saw plenty of mains at tables nearby that had us drooling. The food is a really nice fusion of various Asian influences. They looked like they had an extensive selection of on tap brews too, although we didn't try those out.

S. M.

Best meal I've had out in a while. Service good considering a busy Saturday night!

A. H.

Excellent meals. Wait stuff were top notch, the very best service I have received in the city. Will be back again

G. W.

Great selection on the menu. I had a go at the Bang Bang Chicken . Yummy and can't wait for a return visit to try some of the other dishes .

D. C.

We got the 12 hour slow cooked beef brisket and honestly were a bit underwhelmed. Just a big hunk of beef with some prawn and two rostis, and they didn't even offer any water. Good ambiance and live music though brought it up to four stars.

S. n. z.

the staff very kind but for example we pay for New Year Eve and the music on the White room (upper) very bad. The people choose to stayed in lower part.

B. S.

Food never fails to deliver!!! Sharing plates or all to yourself. The beef wontons and duck pancakes are a personal fave 🤤

C. K.

Amazing food, and service. So many different choices and all have been delicious!

C.

Really good service.. especially with changes to traffic lights system. Nice to spend time with friends..

Y.

You have to try every single cocktail and mocktail on the menu. They are all fantastic and the delivery time is short

S. T. T.

We finally alighted on Vault 21 which had an interesting menu. A beer, 8.5%, followed by a weaker beer at 5.5%, two plates of yummy food. and we were ready for the train trip. Oh, one thing, we missed noting that there was a 15% additional charge for a Bank Holiday!

K. T.

I am a vegan, they had so much to choose from for people who dont eat meat. The food was delicious and great value for money

G. H.

Great menu. The food was Asian fusion, with plenty of options to suit all tastes. Friendly staff, great wine list and good (not overly cramped) set-up. The restaurant was busy because of valentines day, but didn't feel rushed and service didn't miss a beat

J. G.

Went for dinner last night. From first impressions we were greeted with informal natural friendliness. Great knowledgeable staff. Menu was stunning, so many choices. Plates, utensils beautiful, and decor just quirky and cool. Fab wines. Loved it. ❤️

A. K.

Absolutely 💯 % at service, food.

W. M.

Nice, fancy food. Profiteroles with Nutella Cream was very nice. They had weird cutlery 🙏🙌🚗

J.

Very friendly staff, enjoyed the lunch, the chips were nice.

C. P.

These guys are supposed to be one of the leading restaurants in Dunedin. Their food and setting delivers, but their service is left really lacking and disappointing. A recent visit saw us wait 15 minutes before any drinks orders were taken, and a similar amount of time to clear our plates. These were opportunities missed by the staff to sell us another drink or two over the course of the evening. In the end, we dined with a drink, and then left promptly instead of buying more.

A. P.

Food was amazing, a great fusion of flavours! - Tuna yellow curry and paua fritters are fantastic!

s. s.

Creative Asian fusion menu, we really enjoyed the food and ambience. Staff is attentive and friendly, also helpful at walking us through their menu. We were seated at a between indoor and outdoor long table, we liked that we got a bit of sun but not at the risk of getting burned. The only down side is we got to smell the cigarette smokes, which was a shame with a group of children there.

J. D.

Great sized light meals to share, delicious flavour combinations, and quick and attentive service

K. B.

Amazing food, great service and super fast turn around. Will be back for sure

L.

Beautiful food and attentive and helpful staff, who sorted a booking hassle quickly and effectively. Can certainly recommend.

A. M.

Love going here, service is pretty good. Food is amazing. My favourite dish is the sweet and sour pork!! Looking forward to the next trip.

P. C.

The food was delicious, and filling, the fish and chips were great. Good service and the drinks menu is huge, highly recommended place to come for dinner.

m. m.

Loved the food. Flavours galore. Service was good. Atmosphere was relaxing and inviting. Would definitely go back there again

R.

Food was ok. Service excellent.

S. S.

Great food and drink along with the atmosphere

L. F.

Went here at night as a nightclub. They had a door charge of $5 and a large outdoor section fenched off with portaloos. Inside it was rediculiouly full and it was impossible to move around.

N. A.

Food was ok but salad with the squid was weird . Sauce with fries tasteless . The weirdest part was these knives ,the most awkward knife I’ve had the pleasure of operating .

K.

They had awesome customer service, the food was amazing , made me feel like in a different world! Thanks guys!

C.

Good everything, knock $10 off everything's price to get a 5 star

S. C.

Good portion sizes, lots of depth to the flavors. Friendly service.

A.

Great place. Upstairs. Didn't like the toilets.

D. P.

Delicious food e.g. calamari. First time I visited the staff seemed unhappy, no smiles or personality. Second time round, same staff but and a much nicer reception. Thank you. I understand how demanding FOH customer service can be...there are always gonna be off days, I understand. Will be back with friends!!

P.

Excellent range of food drink and service

A. C.

Perfect food presentation but a little bit pricey. A good place for night out with friends.

P. B.

It was a cold and rainy day but we stopped into Vault 21 and still sat outside. They had the heaters on so it was still comfy outside and that was perfect as our dogs were with us. The coffee was superb. The service was quick, unobtrusive and friendly. The light lunch was just so tasty. Portion sizes were bigger than we expected for the small bites too. Perfect overall.

J.

Food was good although our waiter took her time with our wine it's ok meal was fantastic just staff need to know about the food more price was good for area

A. B.

Nice Eatery in the octogon city centre. We attacked the small plates, so we could try many things. Bit pricey. They have good choice of drinks. This was my repeat visit.

J. J.

Came here for the Graduation 3 course set menu. Entree was a little disappointing, taste was absolutely fine but was just a bit of mesculin salad with about 3 tiny bits of chicken :( The main made up for it though, SO tasty! Silverfern farm beef, yum. Staff apologised for the wait as there was a mix up in the kitchen. Just thought for the price it could have been better or bigger portions?

R. B.

We've been there for dinner on a Thursday, we had the Salmon risotto and the Brisket and both were amazing and yummy!! The staff is super kind, prices worth it. Totally recommend 👌

L.

Delicious food! Had a great feed!

s. h.

Great food, but not recommended if you want to hear a conversation. I had an early booking, and seated near a speaker. The ambiant music got so loud that by 7.30pm we had to leave. I have had much better experiences during lunchtime dinning.

L. F.

Nice atmosphere; pleasant and efficient staff; lovely food - the sharing plates were good sizes; on a cool evening the heated stone window seat was great touch.

F.

Perfect spot to people watch at the octagon. Bathrooms are epic, love the basins! We only had a few wines & fries, but the fries were delish, great service & atmosphere. The menu looked amazing as well, We stopped here for lunch with friends whilst staying in Dunedin. The staff were kind & friendly. The food was delicious, everyone really enjoyed the dishes they ordered. Great dining experience.

W. v. d. V.

Had dinner with a group at this restaurant. Great atmosphere, great customer service and great food. Would happily recommend to others.

S.

Fantastic service followed up with incredible well thought out and prepared food. Gladly highly recommend vault for relaxed and comfortable dining.

P.

Cool spot in the city..great meal

M. A.

Cocktails were great, food was ok. I would go again if invited but would not be my first pick.

L.

Busy place. Went with a group and 5/6 meals were good. Service was good. Definitely recommend and would come again.

C.

Meal was good, however the service and attitude of the staff really was the highlight which made the overall dining experience great.

P.

Delicious Asian inspired New Zealand food with great service and one of the best bars in town

L.

Nice atmosphere, great staff and excellent food. We had tapas style dishes which were just right.

R.

Great meal, good beer

C. T.

Holy moly. Best dining experience of my LIFE! highly rate the entrees and the cheesecake for dessert is a must. Vivian (waiter) had swish, friendly service. Exquisite food, lovely atmosphere and staff who clearly take pride in such a beautiful dining experience. Easily 5 stars!

C. D.

Wow wow wow! Best dining experience I have had in Dunedin so far. We came in for lunch on Sunday 25th and 5 stars isn't enough. Food was beautiful, perfectly seasoned and many options, great for sharing if you want to try a bit of everything too! Amazing venue, we sat outside in the sun and was served by a lovely, attentive waitress. When paying she told us it was only her first week so very impressed with your team. Excellent drink options and my son enjoyed his passionfruit drunk. Could not fault this place if I tried, will be back

C. H.

I saw a couple not so amazing reviews on here - IGNORE THEM- when I looked online but decided to pop in anyway when I was outside. DEFINITELY RECCOMENDED Seriously top class food - the pumpkin curry and garlic rice is the best meal I've had in a long time- good portion size and good friendly service.

G. H. (. Y.

Bang Bang Chicken was superb, but service was very slow. Once we were seated, it seemed like we were invisible to the staff. After 20 minutes waiting, we eventually had to go and ask a member of staff to take our order

A. T.

Nice place to go for a social or family dinner. The food is delicious, but a tad overpriced for the size of the dish. Wouldn't be a go to for food. More options available with just as good food at better prices. As for Saturday nights prepare to pay a door charge and once you get in this is the place to sober up. Trying to get anywhere in this place on a Friday or Saturday is near impossible. I'd hate to know to outcome of a fire in the establishment.

R. D. H.

Had great drinks here after a long day. Very nice atmosphere, décor and menu, accompanied by live performances. The friendly staff made us feel welcome despite my low vision, even in the middle of Graduation Night.

L. M.

Vault 21 has really lifted it's game with a very classy but comfy vibe that caters for casual drinks and/or a delicious dinner on the town (quite literally in the heart of the Octagon). Loved the menu choices and the food was delicious. Also one of the most fun bathroom stall choices - plenty of loos for everyone!

D. S.

Great brunch and people watching! My wife and I were pointed towards the Octagon and told there are many places there with great food and we found Vault 21 to be very good. The cocktails were great, the food was perfect, and the staff was very friendly even as they rushed around during the peak of brunch. Definitely a place to revisit!

J. M.

Food was nice. Theme was on point. Staff were switched on. However, not so happy with the order of rice as it was tiny for the price. Was expecting a bowl like with other Asian-fusion restos but instead it was just a cup.

E. B.

We were warned by our waitress that the food would take a long time to arrive, about 40 minutes, which we accepted. When the food finally arrived the dumplings and bao buns were very good, the bang bang chicken that I ordered was, at best, bland and tasteless. We were still finishing our drinks, and waiting on coffee that we had ordered, when a very rude staff member started moving the chairs and tables around without any explanation. Here is a suggestion to the restaurant. If there is some bizarre by-law whereby you have to move your seating area at a certain time, then let your customers know well in advance. Don't just rudely move the seating area while your clients are still busy and provide no explanation. Your paying customers deserve some respect.

A. R.

Great variety of dishes, everything we ordered was presented nicely and tasted amazing. Friendly and helpful staff, nice atmosphere, and right on the Octagon. Make sure you book in advance, especially if it's busy in the city due to an event. Highly recommended.

A. H.

Feeling like a treat than this is the place to go. Asian fusion menu is fabulous, presentation awesome, flavors wonderful and wine list to match. Decor is unique and just adds to the overall experience. In my humble opinion one of Dunedins best!

A. C.

Where do I start? the food was delicious, the staff were absolutely friendly, and they altered our menu to suit all 4 of our needs. our food was out within 10 minutes of us ordering, and it was all so reasonably priced. definitely coming back here

P. Z.

We went there for dinner, but it was pretty late and only the light menu choices were available. We tried the squid and the wanton prawn chips. It was nothing special. The squid tasted as they have been re-heated. We can't comment the full dinner menu, but we believe there are better options for a quick bite.

G. R.

Surprisingly good vegetarian options. Worth checking out.

L. M.

By chance we chose this place to dine and even though they were quite busy found a table for us. Meals were pricey and small but divine and bursting with intense flavour. Would recommend and would definitely return.

S. W.

I like everything about Vault 21, hence me booking a table for the wife and her friend on New Years Eve (I had to work). My wife turned up and I got a phone call to say there was no booking. I then found out I had booked the wrong day, thankfully the staff at Vault 21 were understanding and sorted a table out. Thank you, ever indebted.

c. r.

We've dined here a few times, and the food is always delicious. Peking duck tacos and Pork belly steam buns are menu highlights. Wine list could be bigger :)

D. D.

Awesome. So busy they ran out of our 2 choices of dessert. The food was amazing and the atmosphere was fantastic. Would definitely recommend.

M.

Good food and pleasant efficient staff, handy to centre of town.

R. O.

Food was rich and full of flavour. Loved trying lots of entrées. Had a lovely atmosphere but can imagine it is loud and overwhelming when its really busy.

R. G.

Nothing short of incredible! Known better as a night club for students, I was pleasantly surprised to find that Vault 21 doubled as an Asian Fusion restaurant before it becomes overrun with the party animals of Dunedin. The staff were very helpful, friendly and prompt, accompanied by an efficient menu of delicious and unique cuisine made for an extremely enjoyable evening. We will definitely be returning for a meal and a good night on the town.

S.

Great service, awesome food.... recommend the Korean bang bang chicken...goes down well with beersies!

s. I. S. C.

Awesome cocktails and food was amazing, a great place to celebrate .

J. a. M. W.

A great atmosphere with really friendly staff. The food was delicious and interesting. We opted for sharing a number of small dishes which was fun. Would defiantly go back.

A. S.

Staff were lovely, inside was warm, food was amazing but pity they ran out of the salmon before I got to try it. Brisket fried rice a must!

B. H.

Pretty standard pub fare with some less than stellar beer selection.

J.

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L. F.

Very good food and service. Pricey, but good. Not the best Korean fried chicken i’ve ever had, but the dry shrimp were fantastic.

L. D.

Vault 21 is great for both lunch and dinner. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. I have been here multiple times for lunch, and once for dinner. Around 8pm they remove the tables and the place transforms into a lovely bar thats great for having a few beers and a buggie if you've got the nurve. Note: If the university students are still in town, don't expect this place to be quiet after 10pm. Its gets a bit wild after that. (Uni is unusually in full swing between March and November)

D. S.

Excellent food, good size portions, but very noisy even during the week. Good if you're after a vibrant atmosphere, not so much for a relaxed meal with conversation.

D. R.

The best way to describe the experience of dining at Vault 21 was... soggy. The food tasted OK but everything was plated in a way that resulted in sogginess. We ordered the pork belly sliders (overpriced), the salt and pepper squid (buried under a Thai-style salad and drenched in vinegar, totally ruining the squid) and the fries (a huge portion but otherwise pretty average). The service was sporadic and indifferent, the setting OK. Not really recommended.

C. L. L.

The cuisine is quite a fusion, offering interesting Western inspired mains, and Oriental inspired starters. The Korean fried chicken with gochujang sauce was okay, not quite the crispy texture expected for Korean fried chicken. The lamb spring rolls had a peppery sauce and was good. The starter of the day available was a pork and coriander wonton with a chilli lime sauce which had an inconsistent wrapper texture. Their sticky beef wontons come in threes, but an additional one can be ordered, to make it easily shared between two persons. I found this to be the best starter we had. The sauce was a creamy contrast to the wontons, and provided a good twist in flavour. Lastly, it's a great place to unwind and have a few drinks.

J.

It’s a great place! Definitely different! The wait for food was a bit. But the food is so yummy!!! I loved it. Definitely will go back sometime.

K.

Stopped in for a few drinks and nibbles. Wontons and fried chicken were amazing!

J. O.

It buzzes, great food, location and atmosphere. Very well run. Good and drinks arrive in a timely manor. An easy place to socialize.

M. W.

Good food, live music, nice presentation. Asian fusion at its best

J.

The squid is absolutely delicious! Cannot recommend it more! A great place for a drink and some snacks or for a full dinner

A.

Loved the service and great value for money. Max the manager is an awesome dude to deal with and goes the extra mile...

G. H.

Lovely food. We are from Northland (Whangarei) and we have been to Queenstown, Wanaka and other places in the last 8 days. By far the best. Cheers to the chef's and staff for a brilliant experience

E.

Lovely sunny early evening.We were able to sit outside and enjoy the atmosphere of the Octagon.Service good too.

A. B.

Went here just before christmas and the food was awesome ! Really really good. And staff were so friendly . Didnt mind getting me the extra chilli oil I always ask for. Nice atmosphere and really good food

T.

Excellent service and atmosphere, food was tasty and delicious!

J. B.

Good food and menu, nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Would go again any time.

J. H.

The place was packed but the waitress found us a table for two. Lots of energy, interesting décor (a zebra is bisected by a support wall), and a good meal

T. S.

Great atmosphere. Food looked good evening though I did not partake. Great to see the craft beers but it would to see a bigger range.

T. M.

In a place with not a huge number of options, this place is a diamond in the rough. It is Asian fusion and not very authentic, similar to Wagamama, but the food is very good. The garlic rice was very good!

R. W.

Good service and accommodated our timeframe to be served. We had the Bang Bang chicken however the chicken was minimal against the amount of rice and vege. Perhaps this was an exception?

M. W.

On sunny days it's a great place to enjoy a coffee in one of the many bars. Once a week there is a small market with local goods. You have access to the iSite, the cinema and the art gallery.

C. B.

I've been here a couple of times when visiting dunedin. Food was good with a couple of very interesting dishes on the menu. Service was pretty good as well on a busy night.

B. M.

Great atmosphere, food and service. Selection of Asian European fusion food typically on the spicy side, love the desert menu.

A.

just had dinner at the vault 21. the food was amazing. not only does it taste great the portion was massive as well. best resturant in dunedin

B.

Great place! We had the pumpkin curry and a few veggie side dishes. Would recommend.

A. G.

Amazing service! Incredible staff! Amazing food! Totally recommended! Best place in town! PS: try the beef wontons :)

R.

Very spacious, nice atmosphere, good range of food options.

E.

Cool restaurant/nightclub with a great atmosphere - the food is amazing with a creative menu that is reasonably priced. Ok vegetarian selection, but the sticky beef wontons are the dish to go for!!

F.

Good food + services

J. T.

Food was really good. A mixture of Asian styles and the staff were fantastic and professional; went out of their way to help

L. M.

Touristy main square bar with a decent beer selection. Didn't try the food. Fine for a drink while out but nothing special.

A. V.

Great outdoor seating with the view of the city center. Good place for a coffee or beer along with some good sea food options. Loved the sea food soup...

J.

Very good selection and styles of food at a respectable price., great location. Dined the 2 nights running

M.

Well presented and delicious meals, nice atmosphere and the service was very good

N. W.

Prices are on the higher side for this fusion asoan cuisine. It is part bar, part restaurant and part nightclub. The highlight dish were the fried chilli locusts , great with beer.

F.

Great food and suprisingly filling. Good atmosphere and friendly staff

M. W.

Had a great time good food friendly staff excellent service good bar staff in particular Josh who did some wicked cocktails & educated us on the right way to enjoy a single malt cheers mate!

J. K.

Food: 5/5 Price: 2/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Great food packed full of flavour but a bit pricey for the small size. Overall: Will comeback again for the amazing food

M.

It started out good when we arrived. Good food,but service got slack.

S. M.

Great new clean look for the building and Dunedin. A step up from before hand. Good service. Food was great and food bears. Will be going back.

A.

My partner was very impressed with the menu and taste of the food. Waiter was very helpful and friendly.

R.

brilliant Asian fusion menu very tasty! bit on the pricey side but can recommend for a casual nice meal

P. C.

we spend NYE there which was fun. the food was ok, nothing too special and they turn the restaurant into a club later so come early enough

S.

Excellent place for a drink and to be at the central of Dunedin. Plus, you have to book a place during the new year's eve. Good place for a fie works display.

A.

The best cooked fish I have had for many years.

S.

Great place with topnotch meal and beverage options. Service is very good.

L.

Good food but awful service, not impressed, and felt unfriendly and difficult to get service.

j.

It's a trendy place, good music, very popular but can get really busy really quickly, to the point of over loading so people can't get near the bar to get service.

Q.

Good food. Fairly good cocktails. Slightly pricey but overall, good service. Would return.

G.

Good mocktail, good beef brisket kim chi fried rice, good squid. Good.

M.

Excellent food. Service a little slow but would recommend to others

V.

Great food absolutely fantastic, and better yet great price. Beautifully decorated restaurant, we'll be back

H.

Delicious food on the light tasting menu, decent selection of drinks and cocktails. Very open and spacious interior.

P.

Pleasant surroundings. Good food and drink. Polite staff. Worth a visit.

P.

Great environment as you walk in.. but wouldn't recommend their lamb curry....

T. J.

Great choice of tasty food. Good service. Nice atmosphere 😊

S.

Pumpkin curry is delicious. Fried locusts is quite off putting watching people chew down on them

F.

Friendly and helpful staff. Very tasty meals.

S.

Some good vegan options here, and helpful, attentive staff.

W.

We enjoyed a mid afternoon lunch here. Really quite good food and very good service with no wait.

J.

Cocktails are ways a delight

K.

Meals were small in portion for the price, left a bit hungry

J.

Pork cheek fingers were to die for. Beautifully balanced dishes in a busy but surprisingly warm environment!

J.

Excellent food and service

G. B.

Great location. They always seem busy. Good well presented and fresh.

M.

Large open floor, outdoor seating, fun mix of music and plenty of room to dance when the bar takes over.

K. V. d. S.

The atmosphere is awesome but we had the same salad for the half dozen sharing plates we had.. Not idea.

T.

Lively waitress. Only problem is services delay. Otherwise all good. Recommended for chicken salad.

A.

Great place to hang out anytime of the day ! Very nice restaurant in the day, and one of the most friendly bar/night club of Dunedin !

S.

Good food, good service means a good night .

K.

Great food, but poor bar service.

A.

Had a delicious dinner here, casual dining with fine dining food. Great staff

M.

Great food. And excellent live music. Friendly staff. Great atmosphere.

R. D.

Tasty food and nice space, but overpriced for quite small portions

Y.

Good food with great flavours and generous portion size.

A.

Good food but it took almost 45 min to get the food out to the table.

t.

Food was good,served quick,but waitress interrupted us twice mid conversation to ask if everything was ok

H.

Delicious tasty food and fantastic service

K.

Beautiful open space. Picturesque statues and building's. Clean streets. Nice place for lunch or drink outside.

P.

Great food, wine and service, love going there for just a wine, lunch with friends or an evening meal

E. D.

Great vibes and bartender made the BEST lemon lime and bitters ever!! Always a good night here👌👍

W.

Best Cheesecake I ever had!

E.

Staff were attentive without being overbearing. Food was excellent, really reccommended!

B.

Good food and nice beer! Very friendly staff, and nice interior.

C.

The food was ok, the service was very slow, but the bartender was good

J.

Good Food, pulled pork was a bit dry but overall great food, good ambience and good range of alcohol

L.

Great bar but very unstuffed and needs more sitting and tables outside

F.

Fantastic Service - Food was ok.

A. L. B.

Asian fusion small plates are awesome. Good craft beer and wine selection.

S.

Lovely food. The comfit duck risotto is amazing, friendly service, no complaints!

C.

Some of the best fish and green mussels ever tasted. Make this a stop if you are here.

S.

The food is pricey but seriously so good! The cocktails are delicious

C.

Excellent food and service. Particularly recommend the Chicken Bowl!

G.

Great food, good beer selection, excellent service.

v.

Recommended the award winning prawn dumplings not too spicy.

J.

The food is delicious and great for sharing. Can't wait to go back.

G.

Great food. Coffee needs a little work. But generally still drinkable

E.

We really enjoy our meal, and excellent customer service.

t.

Unreal Restaurant. Highly recommend for any event or celebration, some of the best food in Dunedin.

T.

Vault 21 ae. Wore a wetsuit had a tequila shot (no salt) was a grand old time pickle

N.

The center of Dunedin, surrounded by a great selection of bars and cafés. Great area to relax and meet up with friends.

S. J.

Lovely food, great atmosphere. Will visit again.

A.

Nice tapas venue. Good people watching seats out front. Loved the tapas. Nice work guys

G.

Good venue and helpful staff. Convenient location in central Dunedin, and a cheerful atmosphere.

A.

Great food, great service. Would go again.

S.

I will most definitely be returning,excellent friendly service and highly recommended!!!

C.

I love Dunedin. No, seriously, don't look at me like that. I'll fight anyone who mocks me, and by fight I mean run away.

J.

Big space inside and outside, went as a couple and were flexible on portion size for sharing. Interesting interior

B.

A bit pricey for me but food was amazing😍

M.

Very good meals, delicious

G.

Great eats and atmosphere. Very trendy spot.

E.

The food was nice but meal had no salad or vegetables which was disappointing.

J.

Great meal with a terrific atmosphere.

A.

Nice place to stay... best desert ever... Shin's Mini Whittakers Chocolate Donuts

P.

Great food - good atmosphere.

D.

Excellent food, deserves at least a Michelin Star or two.

M.

Awesome food, amazing enviroment. Great drinks.

S.

Great position. Friendly staff. Good food. Efficient service.

R.

Good. Very good.

R.

Lamb roast would have been nice, as its what New Zealand is famous for

R.

Best dining experience ever 😀

J.

Really good food. Great service

M.

Good food. Fantastic service. Good wine list.

J.

Main place to find good food and craft beer. There are many good restaurants in the area.

S.

I like good food and good beer, here I had both.

P.

Great service, great food - good times. Thanks Vault 21 team.

G.

Lovely food, great atmosphere.

G.

Really tasty fusion food with excellent service, and quirky decor!

K.

Excellent great food great atmosphere

S. B.

The place is fantastic, sitting nicely on the Octagon and drinking coffee comfortably

D.

Great place for lunch and dinner. Good night club.

M.

Great food and staff. Deep fried locusts were the dish of the day!

W.

This place is so good, the chick Sequoyah who works there gives 5 star service 😏🌟👌

R.

Good food, nice restaurant, great location

J.

Great food, highly recommend the Paua fritters.

P.

The food and service were very good!

K.

Can't fault the taste of the food but honestly for the price and the portion size I wouldn't go back.

J.

One of the best bars in the world

L.

Interesting food. Good atmosphere, good service

J.

Great spot for something to eat and drink through the day. At night, this place pumps.

W.

OK food,generous portions. Way too noisy for conversation.

L.

Great place, many vegetarian offers. Totally recommended!

n.

Nice tapas, but the service was inattentive and cleared our cutlery before we were done eating

M.

Really nice Asian fusion food. The atmosphere is great too.

R.

Went a while back. Good place to sit outside.

T.

Nice wee' place to catch a bite to eat ! Great bunch of Dunedinite's here !

S.

Popped in for an evening drink with friends. Good service and friendly staff.

k.

Well it's in the middle of a fallout but the food was only just lethaly irradiated

R.

Excellent eating and at night it's one of the places to be

C.

Great food but somewhat overpriced for the food you get

D. R.

The service was rushed and not very caring. But the food was good

C. G.

Better Dunedin night life. Good set up, but customers bring down the experience.

A.

Great service, look, food, atmosphere, and music.

E.

Crispy squid snack was ok but the tamarind dip was a bit vile and i like tamarind

B.

Fantastic food. Good range of beers

J.

Real nice food and people , a must see placr

R.

Great ambience, good food and friendly staff

T.

Enjoyed a beer there with live music. Recommended.

S.

Love the donuts but they forgot my hot chocolate.

F. T.

A surprisingly friendly, reasonable place for a drink and a nosh.

D.

Their 5 spices chicken salad was great

C.

Friendly. Nice food and atmosphere

K.

Great food, coctails, and exceptional service!

P.

Great great tasty food, presented impeccably

T.

Thank you for the service and the wonderful experience...

T.

Outstanding, great venue, awesome customer service and facilities.

H.

Fantastic food and beer and service 👍

k. a.

Food was delicious. Service was a bit slow

N.

Great Staff and environment, Great Food

N.

Cool place to go. I had great times there

j.

Nice bar, gets packed on game nights

K.

Was there for a 21st. Good central venue.

L.

Food tasted good, but very disappointed in the portion size for the price

p.

Great staff, excellent food.

M.

Cool place, great food and staff.

E.

The menu is very creative and tastes amazing.

I.

Just in for a pint. Reasonably priced. Excellent service.

P.

A place with fast free Wi-Fi in the middle of the town: just what tourists need.

S.

Friendly staff. Nice music most of the times.

M.

Great food from an interesting menu.

R.

Very hard to make a choice of your meal, but you can't go wrong with sharing your dinner with your friends.

P.

Great food. Friendly staff

A.

It was clean and staff fairly friendly but expensive to eat there.

W.

Great food and atmosphere

A.

Good quality restaurants and bars line the octagon. Dunedin's answer to the viaduct.

p.

Good beer. Nice place to sit outside

S.

Quick and speed service and the food is fresh and tasty

R.

Delicious food. Great menu.

M.

Vault 21 is a great place including staff and the great meals.

J.

Great food! Was a hard choice on what to choose.

A.

Good food, great party venue

D.

Dunedin central. The council might need to hire someone to clean the seagull poo on R.B.'s head

T.

Good food, service, ambience and beer!

J.

Wontons, scallop bruchetta and espresso martini were the winners of the day!

J.

Nice spot to eat and watch the world go by in the octagon

N.

All the things are stunning though there always has strong wind

S.

Had a nice afternoon sitting outside in the sun here. Friendly staff.

S.

Bloody awesome!

G.

Food slow. Food average. Staff not happy

M.

Love the food and atmosphere!

M.

Fantastic service. Great food

B. F.

Interesting food choices and great children meals

E.

Music real mainstream but best place in town except for that

J.

Handy being in the Centre of town. Good food but expensive.

S.

Great place. The pizzas are amazing

J.

Right in the Octagon. Good place to meet your friends for s drink.

N.

Great food. Great staff.

B.

One of the best places to eat in the Octagon

A.

My friends enjoyed a drink here.

D.

Really good food and staff are really helpful

G.

Good music, finger food, and good location

R. M.

This is the place to be on Friday and Saturday nights!

A.

Wonton- stunning. Had to order second dish.

W.

Great drinks and great atmosphere.

H.

good atmosphere and prices great service

c. o.

Ok selection of tap beer. A little pricey

O.

Best service and food was delicious

P.

Good night, okay music, friendly crowd.

L.

Great food,Great staff

J.

Great spot and nice food.

L.

Lively staff, nice atmosphere

M.

All I wanted was to get warm. The coffee did the trick.

P.

Awesome place for night out

M.

Perfect

R.

Great views of the octagon and the thrive of activity

B.

Standing on the top of Octagon at night. Beautiful scenery 😍

G.

Guy didn't seem to know much about beers.

A.

Lovely food lovely staff

A.

Good ambience and nice indoor heating!

J.

Great atmosphere and interior design

W.

It has a bar but failed to mix a standard drink

G.

Wow. Food is amazing!

h.

Always have a good time at this place 👍

E.

Nice spot, especially when the windows are open :-)

M.

Great spot here, in the heart of the Octagon, Dunedin

E.

Great chargilled broccoli dish! 👌👌

r.

Great place for night out with friends

E.

So yum! The Wontons are a must have every time

C.

It has a roof to keep me out of the Dunedin rain.

F.

Beer must order with foods during day time

T.

Amazing food and service.

S.

Cant remember what happened, always good sign

K.

Nice place to meet friends.

C.

Good food - great location

T.

Tasty Bao buns

A.

Great food and service

j.

Pleasant staff and excellent service.

T.

Great grub.slack service

H.

It's awesome and memorable

한.

Good place to enjoy rest time

S.

Nice place to lean back and watch people

B.

Paua fritters are amazing

B.

Decent coffee, outdoor seats

Y.

Great bar and restaurant.

L.

beautiful food great service

A.

Quick stop for a nice cold beer

J.

great place to have a drink

m.

so many old people

J.

Think I ok if I use my mates

R.

yep great food

J.

Central location. Reasonable service.

M.

Incredibly tasty food!

C.

Always great!

M.

Best Desserts in Otago

R.

Great place to go for a meal

A.

Solid range of small plates and a location.

A.

Funny people, start early with all tr energy!

J.

Great.place.to.eat.and.plenty.of.outdoor.seatss

g.

Nice.

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