From sushi to steaks, there are plenty restaurants located in Dundee that are perfect for a graduation dinner celebration.
With the first in-person graduations taking place after three years, we think everyone deserves the perfect venue to toast finishing their exams.
The food and drink team have pulled together a list of eight restaurants in Dundee to celebrate with a graduation dinner.
Included are those venues with a higher price tag, as well as budget friendly alternatives with equally tasty options, all located very central to the city.
The venues can also be booked for lunch if you’d prefer to enjoy a meal straight after any morning ceremonies.
If you are looking for a hidden gem in Dundee to try then Daisy Tasker and its graduation menu is the perfect find.
They offer three courses for £28.5, including vegetarian and gluten free options.
Starters range from soup of the day to duck liver parfait with Dundee marmalade. There are five tempting mains including roasted vegetable lasagne, steak and ale pie and hot smoked salmon salad. Top it off with sticky toffee pudding or a lemon tart.
If you are looking for a moderately priced venue this one is perfect, and with its secluded location is ideal for an intimate lunch or dinner celebration.
Address: 3 Lower Dens Mill, Constable Street, Dundee DD4 6AD
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With a tag line to eat, drink and enjoy Porters Bar and Restaurant at City Quay is the perfect place to enjoy delicious and locally sourced food with family and friends.
With an all day menu you can enjoy braised feather blade of beef, tomato and basil rigatoni, burgers from the grill and Aberdeen Angus steak.
Priced middle of the range, this is a great place for a large groups of people, and you can always enjoy a walk by the river after.
Address: City Quay, Camperdown Street, Dundee DD1 3JA
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Hidden inside the walls of the Dundee Rep Theatre, the restaurant is an award-winning bar and brasserie.
Ideal for lunch, intimate dinners and celebrations, the kitchen at the Rep serves a stylish blend of classic and modern dishes.
Menu items include baked cod with Cajun garlic butter sauce, lamb and mint burger, butternut squash, leek and cherry tomato gnocchi bake and chicken, leek and pea pie.
This venue is also middle of the range for pricing and is the perfect place to continue celebrations.
Address: Dundee Repertory Theatre, Tay Square, Dundee DD1 1PB
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If you are looking for somewhere more casual, then Vandal & Co on Exchange Street blends its relaxed atmosphere with tasty food.
Their weekly deals including tax free Thursday and rump day Wednesday means you will always find a discount that works for you.
With a focus on street food style, the menu includes a range of burgers, curry bowls, steak frites and plenty of sides.
Vandal & Co pride themselves on having options for everyone and offer a mixture of gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options to enjoy.
Address: 22-26 Exchange Street, Dundee DD1 3DL
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The interior and menu of authentic Japanese restaurant Oshibori will transport you far away from the city centre of Dundee.
Dinner starters include gyozas, yakitori, prawn tempura and edamame beans, as well as the popular eight piece sushi platters.
The huge range of mains will have anyone struggling to pick between ramen, udon, nudoru, bento boxes and donburi. There are also vegan and vegetarian alternatives available.
If you’re after a lighter graduation meal, Oshibori also offers a two or three course lunch for £14.95 or £16.95 respectively.
If you are after something different to celebrate your graduation for dinner then Oshibori will not disappoint.
Address: 162 Nethergate, Dundee DD1 4EE
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Serving up a true taste of India with their South Indian cuisine is Rishi’s Indian Aroma on Hawkhill.
The eatery serves a tapas style lunch for a more casual dining experience followed by dinner, drinks and desserts for the evening.
For lunch you can enjoy the Rishi’s Thali as well as Biryani and chicken tikka nachos.
Dinner includes a mixture of starters like lamb chops, pakoras, gobi manchurian and crispy chilli squid, followed by classic and special curries for main course.
There is also a set party menu available for groups of six or more, where you get two courses with sides for £20.45 and three courses with sides for £22.45.
If you are looking for a mid-priced Indian option, Rishi’s is a welcoming place with space for everyone.
Address: 11 Hawkhill, Dundee DD1 5DL
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Last but not least is the Bridgeview Station Restaurant located by the waterfront at Riverside Drive.
With its stunning views, the venue is a lovely setting for photos and to enjoy some excellent food from award-winning chef Rory Lovie.
The 2023 graduation dinner is available Thursday 22 and Friday 23 June between 5pm and 8pm for £45 per person.
It starts with a cucumber gazpacho shot followed by a starter of chicken liver parfait, gravlax or heritage tomatoes. Mains include beef pave, hake fillet and risotto.
There’s an Aperol Spritz served before dessert of either goats cheese, pavlova meringue or chocolate cremeux.
Address: Riverside Drive, Dundee DD1 4DB
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