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Prohibition Smokehouse

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A sophisticated Dunedin eatery offering smoky Americana, perfectly aged meats, and a chic 1920s ambiance.

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Dry aged steaks

Prohibition Smokehouse

Highlights

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Must-see attractions

A sophisticated Dunedin eatery offering smoky Americana, perfectly aged meats, and a chic 1920s ambiance.

"This is one of the best meals we have had, fantastic and totally recommend!"

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Book Ahead

Make a reservation ahead of time to secure a table, especially during peak hours.

Must-Try Dishes

Order standout items like the ribeye and mac'n'cheese for a satisfying meal.

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Quick Facts

Closed·Opens Tuesday 5PM

Cuisine

American (Southern), Steakhouse

Price

$$$

Phone

+64 3 479 2018

Address

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

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Perfectly Cooked Steaks

Perfectly Cooked Steaks

Indulge in perfectly cooked steaks, with rave reviews for the dry-aged ribeye and Tomahawk.

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Chic Venue & Ambiance

Chic Venue & Ambiance

Enjoy a chic venue with beautiful roaring 20s decor and a Miami Vice ambiance.

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Exceptional Service

Exceptional Service

Experience exceptional service from well-mannered and attentive staff, making every meal special.

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We tried another new #restaurant Prohibition Dunedin. Took a #Monday trip to #Dunedin to find most places closed. So we found this BBQ restaurant . Bradley enjoyed my meal, Pork Belly BLT, more than his burger. I found the fries to be the best part of the meal. Seems more like a place if you like to #drink.
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Book Ahead

Make a reservation ahead of time to secure a table, especially during peak hours.

Must-Try Dishes

Order standout items like the ribeye and mac'n'cheese for a satisfying meal.

Dine for the Experience

Visit during lunch or dinner to experience the New Orleans-inspired menu infused with smoky flavors.

Shareable Sides

Sides like fries and beetroot salad are great for sharing with your dining companions.

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Book Ahead

Make a reservation ahead of time to secure a table, especially during peak hours.

Must-Try Dishes

Order standout items like the ribeye and mac'n'cheese for a satisfying meal.

Dine for the Experience

Visit during lunch or dinner to experience the New Orleans-inspired menu infused with smoky flavors.

Shareable Sides

Sides like fries and beetroot salad are great for sharing with your dining companions.

What Travellers Say

4.6
(491k reviews)

Reviews Summary

Prohibition Smokehouse is praised for its exceptional steaks, chic ambiance, and attentive service, creating a truly special dining experience. While most reviews are glowing, some diners have noted slow service or minor issues with dish temperature or ingredients.

"Oh I love it‼️

My 2nd visit Dunedin, my 1st time here in this smokehouse.

Randomly walked in to try my luck around dinner time at a Friday evening, luckily we got a table for two.

Thanks to that lovely young lady.

Very chic design you realise soon after you step in the restaurant.

Reasonable price even they are just right at the corner of key attraction the Octagon.

The food is amazing!

I love the steak, perfectly done.
I love the mash potato the most, the best I ever had so far 👍

The only "negative" part to myself is the portion is a bit small 😅😅😅 I have a big stomach 🤣🤣🤣

Anyway, a fantastic experience, I love it!"

Eric Chou奧克蘭寶哥

"Heard so much about the place and finally booked a table for a 40th Bday dinner. The night manager Holly was on the ball, friendly,attentive and knew her stuff. The food was brilliant! Had the dry age steak and worth every cent. Had the fries and beetroot salad to share and easily could've added a 3rd person to devour it. Overall it was a great night-walked out very pleased and super full! Will be back!"

Monica Bezuidenhout

"This was just a really special evening. We had a Tomahawk steak, mash and Beetroot Salad. I also had a couple of the tequila cocktails. I can’t remember its name but it was so pretty and yum.
The steak was perfectly cooked, the sides were great for sharing. Everything was awesome. Thank you so much for a great evening"

Ryana M

What People Like

Perfectly cooked steaks
Chic venue and atmosphere
Attentive and friendly service

What People Dislike

Slow service at times
Inconsistent dish temperature
Minor ingredient omissions

Frequently Asked Questions

The dry-aged ribeye and Tomahawk steaks are highly recommended, along with sides like mac'n'cheese and fries.

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Yes, it's recommended to make a reservation ahead of time to secure a table, especially during peak hours.

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The restaurant features a chic venue with beautiful roaring 20s decor and a vibrant Miami Vice ambiance.

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Yes, they offer vegetarian dishes and also cater to vegan and gluten-free diets.

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Yes, the exceptional service and ambiance make it a great choice for birthday dinners and special evenings.

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