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Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 1986 reviews

What kerry ferris likes about The Portsider:
The Portsider is a special place. It is sort of our local so consider this a biased review if you wish but have it be known that we are exceptionally fussy and hard to please. There are alternating craft beers on tap and always a knowledgeable response to questions and a taste of new beers on offer. Food is always top quality and the seafood exemplifies the best that the region has to offer. Have a seat at the bar wi... View all feedback.

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Heyrestaurants
4.0 ★ from 1229 reviews
Julian
02.09.2024 - 08:16

Awesome food, fantastic value considering the time and effort that clearly goes into the food. Service is also great and location is perfect for a...

Greg
02.09.2024 - 08:16

The Triple Chocolate Milk Stout is the BEST!!!! I may move here for the local beer selection !!

Juay
02.09.2024 - 08:16

Always friendly and great atmosphere. Love the Wednesday steak night. Lovely to see locals frequenting the place.

Andrew
02.09.2024 - 08:16

This place is an absolute Gem! Can't wait to be back there soon :

Liz
02.09.2024 - 08:16

Cosy haven on a cold night and lovely food as well. I've just visited two nights in a row with my husband and we enjoyed the great food, comfy setting...

Google
4.7 ★ from 349 reviews
Bernard
18.08.2023 - 06:21

Great Menu.The flavors were a delight to the taste buds,from entree too desert. The service was awesome. Pip has great knowledge of the impressive range of craf...

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Simon
18.08.2023 - 06:21

The place to go to in Port Chalmers to try some great local beers from small NZ breweries. A small but friendly room with comfortable seating and an atmosphere...

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Bill
18.08.2023 - 06:21

Absolutely the best fish and chips I’ve ever had and I’m a foodie. Great beer selection and wonderful service

Paul
18.08.2023 - 06:21

Great atmosphere and service. The food selection and quality was way above expected at a very reasonable price and the beer selection outstanding Overall a grea...

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Raylene
18.08.2023 - 06:21

Great, unobtrusive, service. Terrific food sirloin steak, cooked to perfection, with mash, bok choy and mushroom sauce, absolutelydelicious. Great chocolate and...

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Int Restaurants
4.3 ★ from 572 reviews
Swapnil
11.01.2024 - 23:47

Fantastic restaurant at the most amazing place in New Zealand near Dunedin. We use to go here every two months as I ur ship use to berth at port Chalmers. The f...

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Marnie
11.01.2024 - 23:47

Loved it!  Fantastic food had the bitterballen to start which was great, really tasty and filled with flavour.  Had the sole fillet as a main which was cooked t...

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kerry
11.01.2024 - 23:47

The Portsider is a special place. It is sort of our local so consider this a biased review if you wish but have it be known that we are exceptionally fussy and...

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Trevor
11.01.2024 - 23:47

Regularly attend Wednesday steak night and every meal has been simply superb.Great beer selection and friendly. Efficient staff.Also great venue for lunch with...

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Dennis
11.01.2024 - 23:47

Great atmosphere (warm cosy wood fire) and the food there is superb. Wednesday night was 'Steak Night ' and it was 'melt in your mouth ' steak. Very good select...

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Yelp
5.0 ★ from 5 reviews
Paulo
04.02.2024 - 09:29

Wife and I dropped in for a snack and a beer before re-boarding cruise ship and really enjoyed it. Quite little bar with great atmosphere.

David
04.02.2024 - 09:29

This place is literally a diamond in the rough! A classic pub atmosphere,,old school bar and they rotate different local microbrews every couple of weeks....

Nick
04.02.2024 - 09:29

Pippa is a great host. There is always a guest beer featuring a new Zealand craft beer. Steak night is a highlight for us as is the usual menu. Great to...

Facebook
4.4 ★ from 82 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 127 reviews
Zomato
3.6 ★ from 7 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.5 ★ from 180 reviews

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