Last Sunday I went to the casino for my dads birthday and I have only been to the breakfast buffet twice now and I love it! I really enjoyed the breakfast buffet as it is affordable and worth the money. The buffet is about $25 I think, but it is cheaper at $20 if you have a casino membership card which costs nothing. If you want to apply for a membership card just bring a photo ID along with you. My favourite and most enjoyable part is the hot drinks buffet machine as you have hot chocolate and other types of coffee which comes together with the entire buffet. The breakfast buffet also caters to vegetarians and those who can't eat gluten products. The best thing about the breakfast buffet is that there are more products there than inside my kitchen!
Best value breakfast in Christchurch BAR NONE! Service is as you'd expect. Have been for evening meals a few times. Not so impressed with the food. If after a quick and reasonable feed then try the Monza bar. Overall value for money, the fare is ok, the environment is fine and staff are very good at their jobs.
Fantastic food and good service
We went to the Grand Café for New Years Day lunch. The restaurant was fully booked but we had a booking so were seated fairly quickly and menu's and water provided. Drink orders were taken with the meal order. Both husbands had the set menu on offer of breads, roast and dessert. Commented that the roast was unusual in that there was salad on the plate swimming in the gravy???? The wives ordered from the main menu and all I can say is that my meal was delicious. I had the seafood cocktail (prawns, crab, crayfish etc), the lamb cutlets and a platter of desserts. The entire meal was absolutely delicious. Only problem was that there were no further offers of drinks or of coffee after the meal and as the restaurant was half empty by that time there were plenty of staff available???.
Dined last night at the Grand Cafe and must say I was very impressed. The refurbishment is amazing, place looks really cool.Great to see they have gone a la carte, great selection of options, my salmon was perfect.
Very friendly service from our waitress and great recommendation on the wine matching.
We'll be back for sure.
I dined at the Grand cafe and the refurbishment looks fantastic, and the new menu is delicious. We were so impressed with the service and the ambiance. We dined in the lounge area, which had a lovely intimate feel. The team at the casino has obviously put a lot of thought and effort into this total turnaround of a restaurant.
I know the "Grand Cafe Restaurant" at the Casino since winter last year and i enjoy it every time.
But i know that the Restaurant is under a new manager since that time. The breakfast buffet is always great, well presented and tasteful - as the dinner buffet is as well. The service staff is friendly and offer service to high standard. I am sure the previous reviews are correct but the restaurant has improved a lot. As I have heard there will be a refurbishment of the whole restaurant this year.
I went there for a buffet dinner. The staff are very polite and helpful. They explained where all the food stations were. Basically they have a soup, salad, seafood, cooked food, roast meat and ham, pasta and dessert section.
There wasn’t much variety in food but what was there was of pretty decent quality and after going through and trying all the stations I was very full.
The price was 38$ pp. We went on Thursday and got a one dollar deal for soft drinks. If you want 10% discount, head over to the casino which is right next door and sign up for a “player club” member card.
Good quality for money, got the buffet all you can eat! $20 and good selection. Good service
Went for our anniversary Nov 11th and had a beautiful meal and great service topped off with special cupcakes. Highly recommended for special occasions or regular visits menu is reasonable and appetising.
Had the buffet breakfast and it was delicious. I highly recommend it. Make sure you get yourself some of the sweet waffles and perfectly cooked hash browns. We went for a Birthday Breakfast and it was the perfect location for an enjoyable and filling way to start the day.
High tea. One of the few places left that offer a proper three tier high tea of savouries, scones and sweets in town. And we're not talking just any old pastries and sandwiches, these are quite finely crafted and more imaginative than most. Bookings are essential. The price is very reasonable and good value. It would be nice to see the staff get better uniforms than t shirts though.
Great Service, staff very friendly. Food was excellent, but need a few signs to let you know the names of some of the food selections. Very helpful lady on reception. Great value for money, would highly recommend a visit but best to book at this time of year.
All tables covered with white table cloths plus linen servietts.
Service was excellent.
Selection of food would satisfy every person who dines there.
Top value for the cost of food.
The staff where attentive until restaurant closed.
This was my first visit to The Grand Cafe..
I recommend this cafe to any body who has not tried the food
Now thats its an all you can eat menu its much much better & the selection & value is great! I will certainly be going again now its not a set menu! Really enjoyed my lunch. Well done team!!
Grand cafe delivers a buffet meal which I personally feel could be better for the money. It offers a good selection but needs that bit more. Seafood and desert could be better. Of course being at the casino has its advantages of you like to have a wee gamble.
Mums Day Out was Fabulous
The High Tea was fantastic and we were really impressed with the selection.
Taste sensation was an explosion in the mouth with the perfectly formed art forms on a plate
Customer service was second to none and could teach others how to make guests feel special
We are thinking of another reason to go again
Thank you for a great day out.
Nice enough. Good value. Good choice. Not like pre-quake in Gary Miller's Executive Chef days there when you felt like you were in a Las Vegas Casino restaurant with whole salmon and beef fillets coming out on the hour. But that was when they were still getting funny money from the horse racing and training royalty.
Fabulous place for a buffet meal. Beautifully presented food. Not like other restaurants that are noisy and crowded. Well worth a visit.
Great food. A very good selection and the service was good. The restaurant was just a bit crowded and noisy. Pleasent evening.
Awesome. Eat as much as you like buffet for $39 and the food was brilliant! Drinks not expensive either, just regular bar prices but will def give back for the buffet!
My work team had our xmas lunch at Grand Café. Staff were lovely & the food was topped up for us when everyone arrived. I'd be happy to go back there. Haven't been there in years as last time was bad.
Good food. Loved all the lovely selection of desserts, and the soup tasted nice as well. Would wish it had more mains option.
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