The PortsiderPort Chalmers, Dunedin
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Restaurant · Port Chalmers

The Portsider

31 George Street, Port Chalmers, Dunedin Open 7 days

Opening hours

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Open 7 days
Weekly opening hours for The Portsider
Monday3 pm – 10:30 pm
Tuesday3 pm – 10:30 pm
Wednesday3 pm – 10:30 pm
Thursday3 pm – 10:30 pm
Friday3 pm – 10:30 pm
Saturday11 am – 10:30 pm
Sunday11 am – 10:30 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 3 472 8060 to check.

31 George Street, Port Chalmers, Dunedin

About

About The Portsider

If you are looking for a restaurant in Port Chalmers, Dunedin, The Portsider at 31 George Street in Port Chalmers is one of the places worth knowing about. It is about 11 km from central Dunedin.

The kitchen focuses on modern, international-style food. Dishes typical of this style include share plates and seasonal starters, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. With 25 international options across Dunedin, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.

The Portsider is open seven days a week. The earliest start is 11 am on Saturdays, and the latest finish is 10:30 pm on Mondays. It stays open late on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, which is handy after a show or a late flight. In total it trades for about 61 hours each week.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $40–$70 a head at a restaurant like this. The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 5 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
MainsMarket fish

With seasonal vegetables and beurre blanc

$34–42

Small PlatesSourdough

With cultured butter

$8–12

Small PlatesCrispy pork belly bites

With apple and chilli

$18–23

MainsChicken supreme

With mushroom and thyme

$32–39

DessertsChocolate fondant

With vanilla ice cream

$15–18

MainsEye fillet

With potato gratin and jus

$42–52

Plan your visit

When is The Portsider busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about The Portsider

Where is The Portsider?

The Portsider is at 31 George Street, Port Chalmers, Dunedin, about 11 km from central Dunedin. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Portsider's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 3 pm – 10:30 pm; Tuesday 3 pm – 10:30 pm; Wednesday 3 pm – 10:30 pm; Thursday 3 pm – 10:30 pm; Friday 3 pm – 10:30 pm; Saturday 11 am – 10:30 pm; Sunday 11 am – 10:30 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is The Portsider open on weekends?

Yes – The Portsider is open on both Saturday (11 am – 10:30 pm) and Sunday (11 am – 10:30 pm).

What kind of food does The Portsider serve?

Modern, international-style food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at The Portsider?

As an estimate, a meal at a restaurant like this usually costs $40–$70 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

How can I contact The Portsider?

You can call +64 3 472 8060. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near The Portsider?

The closest is Café Santosha (20 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

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