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.









