No 7 Balmac

About No 7 Balmac

No7 Balmac is a wood-fired restaurant and bar at 7 Balmacewen Road in Maori Hill, Dunedin, built around the tagline "Wood-Fired Goodness." The kitchen serves food from early morning through to dinner, with menus that change often depending on seasonal availability.

By day, the menu covers brunch and breakfast plates like a Mediterranean brekky, eggs benedict, and a wood-fired flat iron steak with fried egg, alongside the signature Balmac Burger. From 5pm, dinner brings small plates such as wood-fired mussels and a knife cut dry-aged beef tartare, along with mains like a BBQ'd Leelands lamb rump, a wood-fired cauliflower for vegan diners, and a daily market fish.

The bar runs an extensive cocktail, beer, wine and bubbly list, with a strong focus on New Zealand wine regions including Central Otago, Marlborough and Hawke's Bay. No7 Balmac also offers a private dining space downstairs seating up to 35 guests, seasonal set menus for groups, gift vouchers, and a kids menu. It's open Monday to Saturday and closed on Sundays and public holidays.

No7 Balmac: Wood-Fired Goodness in Maori Hill, Dunedin

On Balmacewen Road in Maori Hill, No7 Balmac has built its identity around a simple promise: "Wood-Fired Goodness." The restaurant and bar serves food from early morning through to late in the evening, with a kitchen that leans on its wood fire across breakfast, lunch and dinner, and menus that change often with the seasons.

Day to Night

From 7am to 3pm, the Day menu covers brunch classics and more adventurous plates alike - a Mediterranean brekky loaded with feta, falafel and hummus, a wood-fired flat iron steak with fried egg, and the restaurant's own Balmac Burger, made with wood-fired house minced beef. From 5pm, the dinner menu shifts into small plates and mains built for sharing, including wood-fired mussels with house nduja and rouille, a knife cut dry-aged beef tartare, and mains like a BBQ'd Leelands lamb rump and a wood-fired cauliflower dish for vegan diners.

A Serious Bar Programme

Behind the bar, No7 Balmac pours an extensive list of cocktails, beers on tap, bottled beer and cider, and bubbly, alongside a wine list built around New Zealand regions like Central Otago, Marlborough, Waipara and Hawke's Bay. The list runs from approachable tap wines through to biodynamic and organic bottles, giving the bar real range alongside the kitchen.

Private Dining and Set Menus

Downstairs, No7 Balmac offers a private dining space seating up to 35 people, opening onto a sheltered courtyard, outdoor fireplace and kitchen garden - complete with wall heaters and awnings for Dunedin's weather. Seasonal set menus are available for groups, including a three-course dinner set menu for groups of 10 or more, and a two or three course lunch set menu for groups of 12 or more, both changing with seasonal availability.

Visiting No7 Balmac

No7 Balmac is open Monday to Friday from 7am until late, and Saturday from 8am until late, closing on Sundays and public holidays. The restaurant takes reservations for breakfast, lunch and dinner, though walk-ins are welcome for drinks, snacks and dessert. A kids menu is also available, and gift vouchers can be purchased either online or in person at the restaurant.

Signature items

• Wood-Fired Mussels
• Balmac Burger
• Knife Cut Dry-Aged Beef Tartare
• BBQ'd Leelands Lamb Rump
• Twice Baked 3 Cheese Souffle
• Daily Market Fish

Menu

Desserts

• Soft Rolled Meringue — Rhubarb, roasted berries, honeycomb
• Black Doris Plum Bombe Alaska — Blackberries
• Self-Saucing Flourless Belgian Chocolate Pudding — Vanilla bean ice cream, Otago hazelnut praline (gluten free)
• Dark Chocolate Ganache 'Mudslide' — Cherries with blackcurrant coffee syrup, pineapple, coconut bark (gluten free, vegan)
• Affogato — Vanilla ice-cream, optional liqueur add-on
• Cheese, Fig Paste, House-Made Crackers — Cheese board

Day Menu Sides

• Hand-Cut Chips — Aioli (gluten free)

Mains (Dinner)

• BBQ'd & Brined Pork Chop — Apple mostarda, kohlrabi, fennel, peppercorn sauce (gluten free)
• BBQ'd Leelands Lamb Rump — Lime butter chickpeas, cavolo nero, garden garlic (gluten free)
• Wood-Fired Cauliflower — Garlic cream, artichoke crisps, zhoug (gluten free, vegan)
• BBQ'd Flat Iron Steak — Garden horseradish, bone marrow sauce (gluten free)
• Wood-Fired Eggplant Burger — Crumbed and fried, chermoula cabbage slaw, mozzarella, pickles, green chilli sauce, mayo, milk bun
• Confit Duck Leg — Salted and slow cooked, wood roasted eggplant, walnut tarator, coriander, grapes, quince (gluten free, dairy free)
• Daily Market Fish — Gluten free

Sides (Dinner)

• Beef Fat Roasted Carrots — Garden herb salsa verde, black rice, pickled onion
• Crispy Potatoes — Garlic toum, roasted aleppo oil (gluten free, vegetarian)
• Fried Brussels Sprouts — Green tahini, currants, za'atar (gluten free, vegan)
• Hand-Cut Chips — Aioli (gluten free)

Day Menu (7am-3pm)

• Fresh Baked Ciabatta — Cultured butter, jam or honey
• Granola — Toasted and active seeds, nuts, fresh and stewed fruit, coconut yoghurt (gluten free, vegan)
• Brioche Toast — House ricotta, spiced fig, almond, garden honey
• Chilli Fried Eggs — Whipped feta, garden herbs, house-baked ciabatta
• Mediterranean Brekky — Feta, marinated olives, soft egg, pickled garden vegetables, falafel, labneh, hummus, flatbread (gluten free option)
• Free-Range Poached Eggs — House-made ciabatta
• Eggs Benedict — Add streaky bacon, cured salmon, roasted mushrooms or homemade pickles
• Hummus, Wood-Fired Lamb — Pickled lemon, fermented garden mint, ras el hanout, flatbread (dairy free)
• Wood-Fired Flat Iron Steak — Red chimichurri, guindilla pepper, fried egg (gluten free, dairy free)
• Twice Baked 3 Cheese Souffle — Olive paste
• Herb-Crumbed Fish 'n' Chips — Tartare, made with fresh local fish
• Wood-Fired Eggplant Burger — Crumbed and fried, chermoula cabbage slaw, mozzarella, pickles, green chilli sauce, mayo, milk bun
• Crispy Rice Bowl — Lemongrass, mint, cucumber, avocado, fried egg
• Citrus Brined Chicken Schnitzel — Fennel, kohlrabi, garden green butter, lemon
• Balmac Burger — Milk bun, wood-fired house minced beef, onions, cheddar, rocket, homemade gherkins, mustard mayo
• Daily Market Fish — Gluten free

Small Plates / To Start (Dinner, From 5pm)

• Warmed Roasted Olives — Warmed roasted olives
• Gilda — Anchovy, olive, guindilla pepper (gluten free, dairy free)
• House-Pickled Seasonal Vegetables — Gluten free, dairy free
• White Fish Ceviche — Kiwi, buttermilk, lime, beetroot cracker (gluten free)
• Wood-Fired Mussels — Confit leek, house nduja, rouille, garden potato (gluten free, dairy free)
• Ferry Road Halloumi — Garden honey, peanut dukkah (gluten free)
• House-Baked Bread — Cultured butter
• Knife Cut Dry-Aged Beef Tartare — Burger sauce, pickled mustard, parmesan, crisps (gluten free)
• Hummus, Wood-Fired Lamb — Pickled lemon, fermented garden mint, ras el hanout, flatbread (dairy free)
• Prosciutto Wrapped Baked Brie — Mt Domett double cream brie, quince, salted walnut, hot honey, house-baked bread
• Twice Baked 3 Cheese Souffle — Olive paste

Frequently asked questions

Where is No7 Balmac located?

At 7 Balmacewen Rd, Maori Hill, Dunedin 9010.

What are the opening hours?

Monday to Friday 7am until late, Saturday 8am until late. Closed Sundays and public holidays.

Can I make a reservation?

Yes, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For drinks, snacks and dessert, walk-ins are welcome.

Is there a kids menu?

Yes, No7 Balmac has a dedicated kids menu.

Does the menu cater for dietary requirements?

Yes, many dishes are marked gluten free, dairy free or vegan.

Can I host a private function?

Yes, the downstairs dining space seats up to 35 people and opens onto a courtyard with an outdoor fireplace.

Can I bring my own cake for a celebration?

No BYO cakes are allowed; email or call ahead to arrange a house-made cake instead.

Tips

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