One of our family favourites.
We always enjoy the service and the food, and you get a big feed for the money.
We have to admit, we always struggle to not choose the ribs. Portions are huge and 6 is more than enough for most adults, 9 if you want a challenge, and 12 if you want leftovers to take home!
The restaurant is always popular so with kids in tow, it pays to get there early. We always aim for just after 5:30pm and will be seated and ordering food before 6pm.
If you make use of their rewards programme it’s easy to save $15-20 per visit. Our last meal for 3 adults and 1 child came to just over $100 with a $15 discount. 3 mains, 1 kids meal, 3 drinks.
If you stick to their popular dishes you’ll definitely won’t be leaving hungry!
Been here about a few times now to say that this place is more than sufficient to fulfill your gastronomical needs.
A tad bit expensive, but they don't fail to provide you with quality meals and proper service except on unusually busy days. The restaurant has a Texan decor as the name suggests and provides more of the western style American old school cuisine for us to cherish.
Some of their best dishes that I have tried so far and would definitely recommend to you all are:
1. Shanks Peninsula
2. Dixie Chicken
3. Running Bear Salmon
4. Johnny Cash Stash
These four dishes remain my favorite so far although I haven't tried them all as of yet. As a university student lone star is a place I can usually go once in a while but whenever I do they never fail to satisfy my hunger!
When I came to CHC from AKL, I always look forward to a restaurant that has the tasty steak.
Well, after tasting, it's just not very attractive.
And the price for two people is at least $100 to reduce the hunger. A little bit too expensive.
Love the staff here! The chick with all the tattoos is so nice !! She was super assertive and friendly. I went to a birthday party here in the West Wing and they were super nice to me cause I was sober driving. Dixie chicken is my favourite meal here !!
I like Lone Star when I am travelling as it is a good restaurant to go to if you are on your own. There is always plenty of action and you don't feel out of place sitting on your own in a booth.
The beer is always cold, the service good and the food consistent. For me it is always the Johnny Cash Stash.
A great standby when you want to know what you are going to get.
Absolutely love this restaurant! The atmosphere is great, the Johnny Cash Stash and the Dixie Chicken was both delicious and filling! The salad and chips on the side was great and a reasonable price too!
Would eat here again, the Dixie chips are brilliant, whoever thought of this... kudos to you! The Lone Star loaf is yummy too, crispy crusted bread and soft inside. Hubby had the ribs and enjoyed them. The coleslaw was a bit weird but I ate it all the same. Overall, a brilliant night, only a 15 minute wait for a table too.
Went here while in Chch on business - must have picked a bad night because I had a hour long wait for a table. Waitresses were helpful and food was of normal lone star standard. Always a asfe bet - but watch your eyes .. make sure they match your stomach - full meals are large. Would go back .. but would book.
Beautiful meals, amazing service. I downloaded the app while I was there and received a free dessert. It was yummy. Portion sizes are WOW! You will not be disappointed. Loved the vibes & we will definitely be back. Very fast aswell.
Mike “Feasood” Alderson
+5
Moved from the old building in the Bush Inn centre, the new site down Riccarton Road is very flash and inviting. The staff were super friendly and the food came out fast.
We've tried Lone Star before and enjoyed it so we thought we'd try the new one in Riccarton only open for a week. Our expectations were definitely met. Great food and customer service and the atmosphere and layout were top class. Highly recommended.
Beautifully cooked tender steak, fluffy potatoes and the coleslaw wasn't too bad!
Meeting up with old friends over dinner last night at Lone Star Riccarton. Food, service (especially our waitress Riley) were both great, thanks. However the atmosphere (ambience) was not so good as there was a very large & LOUD group celebrating a 21st birthday all around us! One of us needed to be a separately accommodated dining party as (along with the loud music) we struggled to hear our friends trying to converse with us across our simple wee table 🤔
Stopped in for an early birthday lunch. Restaurant was rather quiet but that was no issue. Food was delivered within about twenty or so minutes so not a long wait time.
Ordered one of their burgers and it was very good. My family had the sirloin steak and fish and chips, both said it was delicious. Not too overly priced but when ordering the burger, it is an extra $6 to add chips which in most places they're included in the meal with no extra charge. Staff were really friendly and accommodating.
Lovely place to dine. Not too busy for a Monday evening. I hadn't made a reservation so we had to wait 10 minutes for a table but that was ok as they have a bar area that is pleasant to be in even with two children under 5. The service was absolutely lovely. My food was very well cooked I had the lamb and it was just falling apart it was so DeVine. I downloaded the app which gave me a free desert, what a awesome idea just for downloading the app. I will add photos of my meal tonight as it was so good 😊
We had booked our table for 6.15pm. It was extremely busy. Our waitress took our orders and we did have a bit of a wait but to be fair it was worth it. Our meals came out and they were great. We had a Johnny Cash Stash and a Honky Tonk Chicken. The meals were huge and we couldn't finish them.
Visited here with family for a really special occasion. All of our meals were cooked really nicely and beautifully presented.
I had the Lasso of hog and the pork was so nice and tender. I always have to give hubby some of my meal because the meals are so huge there. Hubby had spare ribs and he was too busy getting stuck into those to talk.
We picked a private booth area to be seated and we enjoyed the food, atmosphere and hospitality. Complements to the chefs and team for our fantastic meals!
The only thing that I would change for next time is to ask for less salt on the crackle - so just a really minor thing. Thank you Lone Star Bush Inn, Christchurch. We'll be back!
PS The photo was taken after I'd got stuck into my meal and then realised that I'd forgotten to take one - so my meal came out way nicer than what you can see.
Catch up with friends made perfect with awesome food and service from Lone Star Christchurch!
We went in afternoon and got table easily but in night u have to book before otherwise u can't get table. We had only drinks there. Bar was pretty big and good. No push to leave, as such a huge restaurant therefore wonderful to be able to drink, relax and catch up with our friends. Will definitely be back again
It’s my first time having steak in New Zealand and it was worth it. The lamb was cooked nicely. The steak we ordered was made well done but I think it is best for you to order it as medium well. Lone star is Halal certified which is a huge relief for me. Got the red velvet cake for dessert and it was amazing.
Lovely welcoming place to eat in Riccarton. Staff were exceptional particularly Taylor, who went the extra mile for us. Ribs were so tasty.
We went to new Riccarton venue unaware they had moved from the old Bush Inn area 10/09/2023 . Decieving small main street entry but is a large vibrant new venue more than meets the eye. A little late for our booking ( party of 10 ) because of the thinking it was the old address we were promptly seated and drinks orderd. Barman came and asked about a cocktail as to how we would prefer it , excellent service.
Food was quick and all enjoyed their choice with many plates emptied .'
Only 1 small observation for 100 % is toilet floors could do with regular clean during busy times as many were a little messy on the floor . All in all very enjoyable venue and great care from the staff and kitchen .
My first experience at Lone Star and I was not disappointed. The food was crazy delicious, the service friendly, helpful and not at all pushy. They were super busy and the wait was no wait at all. 100% will be back again
This Lone Star seems to be in like with the rest of them. I had a wrap here with chicken and bacon in it. It was delicious. The chips are also very good and would highly recommend. I did not go here for dinner yet, but I would imagine it would be similar to the rest of the Lone Star chains, although you might check to see if they have an online menu just in case. Overall this is a great place to grab some lunch.
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