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What to order
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Seafood Platter
Recommended for its amazing flavor, massive portion size, and excellent value for money; reviewers also praised the quality and said it was perfect for sharing.
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Platter For Two
Highlighted as delicious and very filling, making it a strong choice for a casual meal or sharing with a partner.
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Bolognese Spaghetti
Described as 'to die for,' showing it stood out as a memorable and highly satisfying pasta dish.
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4
Shrimp Pizza
Specifically singled out as a favorite alongside the Bolognese spaghetti, praised for being especially enjoyable.
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5
Sticky Pork
Recommended because it was described as really well done and super tasty, with strong positive feedback on the flavor.
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6
Fish
Mentioned positively with a note to season it before frying, suggesting the dish itself is good and can be made even better with proper seasoning.
Details
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | 4 to 10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4 to 10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4 to 11:30 PM |
| Friday | 12:30 to 10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12:30 to 10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12:30 to 10:30 PM |
About Bad Dog Cafe
Bad Dog Cafe is a restaurant in Suva, Fiji, located in Damodar City shopping centre near Vodafone Arena and next to O'Reilly's Night Club. It serves lunch, dinner, brunch, desserts, drinks, and table service, with dishes and drinks that reviewers mention often including seafood platters, pizzas, pasta, fish and chips, beer, and cocktails. Reviewers consistently praise the generous portions, reasonable to good value pricing, and attentive service. The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and trendy, with outdoor seating, reservations, and a setting that works for groups, solo dining, and after work drinks.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Bad Dog Cafe known for?
Bad Dog Cafe is best known for its seafood platter, which reviewers describe as massive, filling, and very good value. People also frequently mention the pizza and drinks, especially for lunch, afternoon drinks, and after work meetups in Suva.
What dishes are most recommended at Bad Dog Cafe?
The most recommended items are the Seafood Platter, margherita pizza, pesto pasta, fish and chips, and the Bolognese spaghetti. Reviewers also call out the shrimp pizza and sticky pork, with several comments saying the portions are generous and the food quality is high.
What is the atmosphere like at Bad Dog Cafe?
The atmosphere is casual, cozy, and a little trendy, with music, clean seating, and both indoor and outdoor options. Reviewers say it works well for family dinners, girls' nights, date nights, and catching up with friends or office mates.
Is Bad Dog Cafe good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is FJD 20 to 40, and reviewers often say the food is worth the cost, with platters described as unbeatable for the price. Drinks are described as average to costly depending on the order, but the overall value is praised because of the portion size, service, and food quality.
When is the best time to visit Bad Dog Cafe?
Reviewers suggest booking ahead on weekends because the restaurant can run out of seating space when it gets busy. It is also a popular spot for weekday after work drinks and for lunch or afternoon drinks, especially in Damodar City near the arena and nightlife area.
Is parking available at Bad Dog Cafe?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Bad Dog Cafe kid-friendly?
Yes, Bad Dog Cafe is good for kids.
