Lone Star Dunedin

About Lone Star Dunedin

Lone Star Dunedin is a premier family restaurant on George Street where everyone is treated like a legend. With a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere and mouthwatering American-style grill fare, it's the go-to spot for groups, families, and special occasions alike. The restaurant celebrates a casual yet upscale dining experience filled with friendly banter and warm hospitality.

Whether you're rounding up your mates for a feast, bringing the kids for a family meal, or treating a loved one to a special night out, Lone Star delivers satisfaction with serious style. The kitchen specializes in legendary ribs — their signature dish — alongside premium steaks, fresh seafood, and creative chicken mains. The menu balances hearty classics with innovative flavour combinations, all designed to satisfy serious appetites.

Lone Star Dunedin: Where Legends Dine on George Street

Lone Star Dunedin: Premier Family Dining on George Street

Located on George Street in the heart of Dunedin, Lone Star is a vibrant American-style steakhouse and grill that treats every customer like a rock star. The philosophy is simple: everyone's a legend, and the restaurant is here to prove it with mouthwatering food, friendly service and a warm, inviting atmosphere that celebrates good company and great meals.

The Lone Star Experience

Step inside and you'll immediately feel the energy. The restaurant has been carefully designed to welcome everyone — whether you're bringing a group of mates for a feast, bringing the kids for a family meal, or treating your loved one to something special. The space combines casual comfort with upscale touches, making it equally suited for a rowdy night out or an intimate dinner.

The restaurant's commitment to customer satisfaction is genuine. Staff are known for friendly banter and hospitality that goes beyond the standard. It's the kind of place where you feel welcomed from the moment you walk through the door.

What They're Known For

The kitchen's claim to fame is their legendary ribs — Redneck Ribs® to be specific. These full-length spare ribs are blanched in honey and spices, fire-blasted, then smothered in Lone Star's famous hoisin, orange and sesame seed sauce. It's the dish that built the reputation, and for good reason. They're available in multiple serving sizes, from a starter Trail Serve to the Outlaw Serve for two.

Beyond ribs, the menu showcases premium steaks including the Rockin' Ribeye® and Stir Crazy Sirloin®, fresh seafood selections like Rock the Boat® and Blue Pacific Fish 'n Chips, and creative chicken dishes such as Dixie Chicken® and Cajun Chicken. The Prawn Star® — tiger prawns sautéed in garlic, chilli and coriander butter — rounds out the protein-focused menu as an impressive signature starter.

Menu Highlights

The sharing plates are generous and crowd-pleasing: Midnight Nachos®, Mussel Mania (fresh NZ green-lipped mussels), and Southern Fried Chicken are standouts. Burgers are elevated affairs on sourdough with quality toppings. The Comanche Salad brings a lighter option without compromising on flavour — grilled chicken, poached egg, bacon, anchovies and parmesan on cos lettuce.

Sides are swappable — choose your steak's accompaniment from buffalo chips, mash, coleslaw and seasonal greens. Desserts lean into indulgence with the Saddle Up Sundae and Kiwi Pavlova.

Function Spaces

Lone Star Dunedin offers three distinct function spaces: The Saloon Room upstairs features a vintage saloon-style bar and balcony overlooking the courtyard; The Lounge opens onto a sun-facing deck ideal for corporate events and private dinners; and the Garden Bar courtyard works for everything from milestone birthdays to quiz nights.

The Details

The restaurant opens daily from 4pm and stays open late, making it perfect for early dinners or late-night meals. Vegetarian options are available, and the menu clearly marks gluten-free and dairy-free items, ensuring everyone can find something to enjoy. The team recommends booking ahead, especially for groups or if you're planning a function.

Signature items

• Redneck Ribs®
• Prawn Star®
• Blue Pacific Fish 'n Chips
• Comanche Salad
• Cajun Chicken

Menu

Pork

• New Porker — Slow-roasted pork belly with crispy crackling, cider jus, mash and seasonal greens

Salad

• Comanche Salad — Grilled chicken with poached egg, cos lettuce, bacon, anchovies, parmesan and croutons

Sides

• Buffalo Chips — Crispy fried potato
• Straight-Cut Chips — Classic straight-cut fries
• Kumara Wedges — Sweet potato wedges
• Buttered Mash — Creamy mashed potato
• Crispy Cauliflower — Roasted cauliflower
• Chilli Rice — Spiced rice
• Sautéed Seasonal Veges — Fresh seasonal vegetables
• Lone Star Coleslaw — House coleslaw
• Green Salad — Fresh mixed green salad

Steaks

• Wrangler Sirloin — 220g sirloin with onion purée, buffalo chips and coleslaw
• Stir Crazy Sirloin — 300g sirloin with onion purée, buffalo chips and coleslaw
• Rockin' Ribeye — 300g ribeye with onion purée, buffalo chips and coleslaw
• From the Ranch — Premium cut of the day selected by the chef

Burgers

• Glen Campbell Chicken Burger — Grilled free range chicken, Swiss cheese, bacon, gherkins, lettuce, tomato and aioli on sourdough
• Gerhard Burger — Beef pattie with Swiss cheese, bacon, gherkins, lettuce, tomato and aioli on sourdough

Chicken

• Cajun Chicken — Pan-seared chicken breast with secret Cajun spices, sour cream and jalapeños
• Dixie Chicken — Chicken breast in creamy garlic and white wine sauce with vegetables and coleslaw
• Jonny Stash — Herb-crusted chicken stuffed with mushroom, spinach, cheese and sundried tomatoes with mushroom sauce

Dessert

• Saddle Up Sundae — Two ice cream scoops with Chantilly cream, chocolate sauces, wafers and almonds
• Kiwi Pavlova — Mini pavlovas with cream, vanilla ice cream, fresh fruit and berry coulis
• Crème Brûlée — Classic brûlée with house twist

Seafood

• Blue Pacific — Fish 'n Chips — Market fish in Steinlager beer batter with chips, tartare and salad
• Rock the Boat — Market fish dusted in seasoned flour, grilled with herbs and parmesan, mash and salad
• Prawn Star — Tiger prawn cutlets sautéed in garlic, chilli and coriander butter with rice and salad

To Share

• Cowboy Bean Dip — Blended bean dip with sour cream and oven-baked tortilla chips
• Baked Garlic Loaf — Oven baked with Lone Star garlic butter
• Outlaw's Loaded Melt — Garlic loaf with cheese, guacamole, garlic butter and bacon
• Dixie Chips — Buffalo chips with Dixie sauce, bacon and cheese melt
• Chief Chicken Nibbles — Soy and honey blanched chicken with hoisin, orange and sesame seed sauce
• San Quentin Squid — Crispy salt and pepper calamari with citrus aioli
• Prawn Star Starter — Tiger prawn cutlets sautéed in garlic, chilli and coriander butter with rice
• Midnight Nachos — Corn chips with spicy beans, cheese, guacamole, sour cream and jalapeños
• Southern Fried Chicken — Chicken nibbles and breast dusted in seasoned flour with mustard pickle sauce
• Quesadilla — Two flour tortillas with choice of spicy chicken, beef or roasted vegetables
• Mussel Mania — Fresh NZ green-lipped mussels steamed in lemon, white wine and garlic cream with ciabatta

Legendary Ribs

• Redneck Ribs — Full length spare ribs blanched in honey and spices, fire-blasted with hoisin, orange and sesame seed sauce
• BB King Ribs — St Louis rib fingers, tender and meaty with legendary sauce
• The Cross Roads — Half Redneck and half BB King ribs for variety

Frequently asked questions

What are your opening hours?

We're open daily from 4pm until late. Perfect for early dinner or late-night dining.

Do you take reservations?

Yes, we recommend booking ahead, especially for groups and busy nights. You can book a table on our website.

Do you have private function spaces?

We have three function areas: The Saloon Room with a vintage bar and balcony, The Lounge with a sun-facing deck, and the Garden Bar courtyard.

What are your signature dishes?

Our legendary Redneck Ribs® are what we're famous for, but the Prawn Star®, Cajun Chicken and premium steaks are also standout favourites.

Do you cater to dietary requirements?

Yes. We offer vegetarian options and clearly mark gluten-free and dairy-free items on our menu.

Can I order online or get takeaway?

Yes, we offer online ordering and delivery through our website. We also have a Loyal app for regular customers.

Tips

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Good to know

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