TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Jeff Hosking

Megan OS

The Lincoln Pantry

BBQ Beef Brisket Hash

Smashed Avocado Haloumi & Eggs

Eggs Bene with Smoked Salmon

Mince on Toast with Poached Eggs and a Sprinkle of Parmesan Cheese

The Maple Hotcake

The Big Om

Mighty Mince on Toast

Eggs Benedict with Bacon

Wheelchair Accessible

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

"We at Lincoln Hair Design all get our coffees from the Pantry and sometimes a wee sweet treat. Service is always amazing and quick. Coffees always on..."

Diane Clark

"Best coffee place!! I highly recommend them the wait is worth it when busy The girls are awesome always having a catch up chat & very welcoming n..."

Destiny-Leigh Rewi

"Perfect start to the weekend, great coffee, stunning cabinet treats, freshly baked breads and omg the cheeses! The variety is amazing, you can find..."

Sharon Ovenden

"Visited today and the most yummy food. So tonight I have settled in at home with the most divine blue cheese. Smoked eel pate. I will be having the..."

Cathryn Bell

"Incredible service and great quality food. Love this place and love the openness and friendliness of the people running..."

Thea Hewitt

"Excellent food - Paleo cake was awesome and pies exceptional. Coffee the best I've had in a long..."

John Reid

"My favourite coffee place in Linciln. I'm in there too..."

Marian Pearson

"Brilliant selection of cheeses. Always a friendly welcome. First class people and first class products. What more can you ask for. Love your work..."

Jo Weston

"Best coffee in Lincoln and amazing staff. Lots of lovely treats too ..."

Joanna Fountain

"These girls know how to make brilliant coffee. Best in town. Try the hemp cakes. Just the best for an extra "pick me up..."

Graeme Pile

"Gorgeous place! The paleo cookies are delicious. The service is..."

Michelle Mary Davie

"Thank you Lincoln pantry for putting together s lovely gift box for a friend at short notice. Awesome..."

Lee Chappell

"The service is always excellent as is their produce. But today they went above and beyond to make sure I got a Diabetic chocolate Easter treat for my..."

Jo Wright

"This is a beautiful cafe with lovely food options and great coffee! Every time we have gone, both the food and coffee have been amazing. There is..."

Aleisha Towler

"I was not expecting to see beef brisket for brunch so I had to try it. I was pleasantly surprised how delicious the dish was. The coffee was great..."

Jacob

"Could not fault the coffee, food or service. Staff were attentive, proactive and I was happy with my food selections. They seem to cater well for..."

Becs

"Excellent friendly staff, super cosy locals spot for coffee and brunch. Wonderful iced coffee options with all the fixings for my husband and black..."

Tess Morgan

"Fabulous service, great atmosphere and the French toast, new to the menu, is to die for, tastes divine and is by far the best around! Fantastic work..."

Helen Lee

"This is a regular go to. The food is always delish. Had a great omelette today. But their eggs Benedict is stunning. I love that I can taken my..."

Tracy Wills

"The food is excellent. A lot of gluten free options. Whilst they were gluten free, the food is stored in the cabinet with gluten containing foods. So..."

Jennifer Shephard

"Ordered big breakfast and its a large plate with potato rosti and homemade baked beans. Food is really delicious. Cappuccino is superb as well...."

Maxi Wong

"Biggest Big Breakfast we have ever had and if you are there on the weekend then you can have the Hot Cakes. All cooked amazingly and the coffee is..."

Jolene Hunter

"The best little spot in Lincoln! Always a pleasure stopping in for brunch or a coffee, and if you can get in early enough for a donut they are the..."

Lucy McMahon

"Excellent community cafe run by great people. They stock some great looking dry goods in the pantry and the layout of the merchandise doesn't..."

George Anderson

"I had a great cup of coffee and a potato cake. It's a personal thing, but I don't really like onion in these kind of dishes. It's always undercooked..."

Jacquie C

"I've just enjoyed a delicious breakfast at the Lincoln pantry. Firstly the service provided by Phillippa and the team is on point. Everyone is..."

Jason Wills

"We love ❤ we 🐕 dog behind us having morning..."

Michael wright (Mike)

"What a great find after Rolleston Park Run. Friendly and attentive staff, superb breakfast. Coffee was good but not the “best” ever. I give it a..."

Global “Global Gumboots” Gumboots

"great range of food for gluten-free. great supporter of their local fire..."

Roy Dods

"Amazing granola and coffee, lovely..."

Nikki Taylor

The Quay Cafe

"A blast from the past, the early 90's theme took me back to my childhood. Ice cream in a bag Heated nuts Small theater 🎥 that was viewing the..."

Pete Lompas

"Gorgeous cinema, and the staff are so accommodating and friendly! I ordered a milkshake which was delicious and was brought to me in the cinema, such..."

Brydee Rutherford

"Went to Deluxe Cinemas, Woolston to finally see River Of Freedom. A must see for everyone. What an awesome smaller cinema, with extremely helpful,..."

Gail Thomson

"Such a lovely little cinema! Good size screen, comfy chairs and a good selection of films. Would get 5 stars if they had..."

Sophie Eleri

"Gorgeous little cinema playing a wide range of movies. The Golden Ticket makes a great present for someone. It includes 2 tickets, 2 glasses of wine..."

Tanya Robertson

"Wonderful experience in a small comfortable theatre. Very comfortable seating, excellent service from those at the counter, be it ticket, drink or..."

Dorothy Pearce

"Pretty decent cinema you get what you pay for. Funny cause is the second cinema where there is not popcorn 🍿? Is this a thing in Christchurch?..."

Juan Carlos Cannavaro

"How cute is this cinema?! Went as a large group for a movie. It's not the cheapest place around, but you pay a little extra for the boutique..."

The Crafter

"Movies are great and sometimes different. The staff are exceptional. One of my very favorite places to go watch a..."

Martin Reilly

"I went to see All At Sea with my Mum for her birthday here. It's my third time at this Cinema and I can say it never disappoints. Friendly staff,..."

Mister Mattman (evilmatinator)

"Another great movie plus a coffee and cookie included in the price. Luxurious seating and plenty of..."

Garth Reid

"Olde world charm is alive and well and living in Deluxe Cinema. There were drinks and other choices of food and sweet stuff to appeal to any palate..."

Faheema Granville

"Excellent theatre. Really good. Tuesday save $7. Its $13..."

Russell Thomson

"A favorite Haunt for a movie during day or night. I love the coffee and biscuits to welcome you around morning tea time during the weekdays. Staff..."

Khymne Methven

"Always impeccable and friendly service at this cinema. I'd go as far to say I think it's the best in Chch. Great movies & a wonderful food and..."

Kate Evans

"Gorgeous wee theatre with a twist. We received a small bag of lollies each when purchasing our tickets. You can take a coffee or a glass of wine into..."

Susan Reeves

"Lovely cinema and the staff do an excellent job. I certainly would not be able to be quite as tolerant of the milling and confused clientele asking..."

John Richardson

"Nice place to visit. Very comfortable seating with plenty of room. Enjoyed complimentary hot..."

Jim Mcgregor

"Lovely old time charm cinema experience. Friendly staff, comfortable chairs with plenty of leg room and intimate theater size. We turned up this..."

Vanessa Tredinnick

Dispense Espresso

"Wow! Fantastic cafe - delicious baking and coffee. First time we'd tried cold drip and cold brew - both fantastic! Very lovely staff and love the..."

Jessica Paley-Atkins

"Cracker wee place..hidden gem. Well worth a visit. Interesting and varied food options. Cookies and slices outstanding. And coffee is exceptional and..."

Jen Evans

"Awesome sandwiches , top notch coffee , great atmosphere..."

Sara Gardner

"great coffee every time, good service and food very good and..."

Sue Storey

"Great little cafe. Had an excellent brunch the other day, everything was so..."

Amanda Joblin

"Great coffee and great service as always. Awesome crew..."

Mandy Arnett

"I just can not fault this cafe. Perfect scrambled eggs and long black this morning! See you very..."

Lily Taylor

"Catering for my presentation with GREAT food and coffee was made easy thanks to dispense..."

Andy Williams

"You guys..."

Matt Wilson

"This little coffee shop is tucked away in Ferrymead next to the post office. Their coffee is always good with interesting choices of beans. I love..."

Annette Bolton

"Very nice place to sit and enjoy a coffee and a snack quietly. Beautiful atmosphere very enjoyable coffee and muffin. Has outside area also. Just..."

Jean Serjeant

"The coffee is great here, and always consistent. The food is lovely, and the staff are friendly and..."

Kate Hennessy

"Only cafe in the area to serve filter coffee. ❤️🥪☕ And their sandwichs are darn good. Always a light positive..."

Ezra Sharp (Nicekiwi)

"Coffee is consistently 10/10 quality and scones are the best in town. By far my favourite cosy cafe to go to in..."

Kate Hall

"Excellent cafe with exceptional coffee and delicious food. Good guys to chat about sneakers..."

Paul Williams

"Great coffee as per usual, really nice workers and owner. Great spot! Oh and you can't go past the sausage roll. Spot on..."

James Stephens

"The coffee was OK, perhaps a bit too strong for me. I didn't eat there that day, but I have been before and the food was nice and it looks nice, so I..."

Anna Justine White

"Helpful and knowledgeable staff. The baked goods and hot chocolate were fair to good, the filter coffee was..."

Xzigalia Ní Siochfhradha

"Stopped here yesterday to get a take away coffee, Oat mochachino. Hands down the best coffee I've had in ageeeeesssss. The ratio of chocolate to..."

Jane McB

Niche Coffee + Eatery

Sriracha Fried Chicken Wrap

Granola for Breakfast

Eggs Your Way with Halloumi

Scrambled Eggs with Halloumi

"cute wee spot with delicious food and friendly staff...was a bit sad cos I came here especially to try the gluten free cheese scones (yes I'm the..."

Anony Mouse

"Niche is always busy and that is for a good. The quality of food is of a high standard. Especially love toasted scone. Yummy. I go regularly and the..."

Jan De Courcy

"WOW WOW WOW !!! So consistent and the seating out the front is beautiful, especially on a sunny day. The loaf was so flavourful, as well as the other..."

Monique Simmons

"Hands down the best fish and chips in Sumner. We had the crumbed blue cod, pineapple rings, crab sticks and two scoops and Ben (not waiter - Owner!)..."

Aaron Green

"Cute locally owned cafe in Sumner only a couple blocks from the beach! Great coffee and a good selection of breakfast and lunch cabinet and dine-in..."

Mercedez Allen

"Coffee, food, service and ambience are excellent. Is it really necessary to have surcharges on public holidays and on credit card/pay wave. Wouldn't..."

Graham Anderson

"We went to Niche yesterday for lunch with our friends x our dog. I like it that we can book. I,m a cake person firstly x the range was excellent...."

Paddy Brocherie

"I ordered the chilli scramble and was amazed by how good it was. Nice bit of heat, flavoured with coriander, served over a perfectly done rosti and..."

Daniel Fioretti

"Their coffee is amazing (strongly recommend trying the piccolo latte!) and the staff is lovely too 😊 This place is my favourite place to visit..."

Yewon Jun (Maria)

"Saturday lunch date after a walk along Sumner's beach, we stopped in at Niche. We choose the Bahn Mi, delicious pork belly in fresh toasted bread. We..."

Brett “Barfussnz”

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"The staff were lovely and friendly with really good service. The portions were big! Great value for money. I wish the food cabinet had written what..."

Annie Bananie

"Must be one of Christchurch's best-kept cafe secrets. A little off the beaten track in an industrial area of Heathcote Valley, but well worth a..."

Zak McKracken

"Looking for a child-friendly lunch spot near the Gondola, Castle Rock popped up on our radar. Tucked away on a back road in an industrial area, it..."

Sweet Mama M

"Oh my goodness, the food is to die for!The atmosphere is great and the setting is perfect. They've got a beautiful little garden hidden..."

Nathan Forsyth

"We went to the Castle Rock Cafe for brunch today. We go out for lunch every day and expected this to be another wolf in sheeps clothing. What we..."

Lynn Mortlock

"We come to Castle Rock every Wednesday. I look forward to our visit days before. This is my happy place. This is the best cafe in Christchurch. Why?..."

Eric Owsley

"Excellent service, friendly staff and great coffee. Very impressed. I am gluten free and the staff bend over backwards to help, and vary the menu to..."

Lisa Clarke

"Good food that is rustic and simple but also very tasty, the coffee is great and the atmosphere is a rustic surrounding adding the comfort to your..."

Cameron Strange

"I went there for my 5oth birthday brunch, on the sunday 14th april, and I must say the service and the waitress young blonde, she was such and..."

Catherine

"Every time we visit for brunch on the weekend we are made to feel so welcome. The food is consistently excellent. An awesome choice on the menu and..."

Anne Hamers

"Absolutely amazing coffee and food! I drop in everyday morning for coffee and go for lunch at least one a week. Fantastic service, in fact the best..."

Janine Ross

"We have never had a disappointing visit here!! It is by far the best cafe in Christchurch!! Awesome service, amazing food and really good coffee...."

Gina Colvin

"This is the best cafe in Christchurch and you know it before you even walk in. On the door they say no..."

Adrian

"Absolutely awesome - we revisited one of our favourite local cafes only a few days after the earthquake. There they were open and serving fantastic..."

Rose

"Amazing food, wonderful staff, in a stylish environment. I love eating..."

Emi Mae

"the first time we visited castle rock cafe and we are big fun of you now! great food, very friendly and prompt serving, and great price..."

Natsuko Lea

"We feel lucky that our office is handy to this cafe as they have great food, great prices and great staff. We even go there in the weekends for..."

Desley

"I've been to this cafe now at least four times and each time have been delighted with the food, the excellent service and the child-friendly..."

Julia

"Really impressed. Great food and primo staff. Really good value for money. Love that fritter..."

Dan

"I am addicted to this place! The staff, the food, the atmosphere, is just top rated...."

Kels

"This place is fantastic, staff who love what they do and have thought of everything. A great wee spot to enjoy breakfast or lunch away from the..."

Aston James

"Highly reccommend escaping the city cafes to visit the friendly team at Castle Rock!..& they have now opened for weekend brunch.I had..."

Sarah

"Amazing food at a fair price. The meals were not small and definitely filled you up. I got the fried chicken and sweet chilli waffles, nothing to..."

michael wade

"We had breakfast there yesterday, I had a large hot chocolate, very well prepared and tasty, we all had the $10 weekend specials, there were 3 on..."

Nick Wyse

"The big breakfast is huge! So cheap too and great..."

Jason Robinson

"We stopped in for breakfast. Ended up with the Big Breakfast, well worth the $10. We left with full tummys. Service was quick and polite. Cafe was..."

Gordon Bermejo

"I came here once two years ago, and it was dark without much food. I saw the ad in FB and just had a visit today. It is much over my expectations! I..."

Tania Ho

"This cafe is amazing place in Christchurch. Very healthy and delicious foods and nice brewed coffee ever in Christchurch! Also there are very..."

李晶晶

"Had a great breakfast there a week ago - excellent menu, both of us were really happy with our respective choices (big breakfast, and omelette), no..."

Gottenhimfella

"This place is a must try! Awesome staff, amazing, tasty and well presented food. The coffee is on point every time and hands down the best Salmon..."

Zayd P

"Absolutely amazing food, staff are lovely and the serving sizes are just such good value for money. Definitely coming..."

Amy Ballantyne-Jones

"We had a group of 14 at the cafe. The service was awesome & The food was great . Lovely cabinet food and a great selection of the menu. We I'll..."

Chris Drew

Crockett

Wagyu Beef Burger and Fries

Beef Wellington Roast Whole Duck Wagyu Beef

Cocktails

Broccolini and Beans Side Dish

Ribeye Steak with Cafe De Paris Butter

Lame Shoulder Fries and Salad

"In the heart of Christchurch. A beautiful restaurant offering a variety of New Zealands finest wines and delicious food. Highly recommend. Staff..."

Leeann Tonel

"Brilliant for a weekend brunch. Was a sober driver on coffee and waffles. Wife and Daughter had the three course five cocktail brunch. Good value...."

John Crossland

"Great food, loved that there are vegan and allergy friendly options. Nice and warm and beautiful fit..."

Angelah Crossan

"Probably some of the best squid I have had a anywhere. Light, crispy, well presented and a yummy dipping sauce. The rest of the table was happy with..."

Paul J

"We had a fantastic time. We had the cocktail brunch, it was amazing value for money but that was only the start. The food was amazing, possible the..."

Fiona Morland

"Being the night before a public holiday there was lively atmosphere at Delilahs. Plenty of laughter and friendly banter. The full house may have..."

Richie W

"The most incredible!!! Bottlemless brunch I have ever been too HIGHLY RECOMMEND everything was absolutely amazing!! Outstanding customer service the..."

Eve Morehu

"I was dining on my own. Staff welcomed me warmly and made me feel comfortable. I don't always feel welcome, safe, or free to linger over my meal when..."

Deleece Hall

"Met up with friends. Couldn't ask for a better place. Food was excellent. Staff delightful, and helpful without being intrusive. I had salmon salad;..."

Andrew Snowball

"The food was excellent especially the fish and chips, that was really popular. But the table setup was frankly, ridiculous. All those that were..."

Revert Back

"Tried this pretty new place with friends on a busy week night. Food, drinks and service all great and there was a real buzz about the place, to..."

Tim Nash

"Great place to eat and drink, we sat outdoors, with heating and catches sun for nice autumn lunch. Wagyu burgers delicious and cocktails tasty..."

Emma Beatty

"First time here and we loved it. The decor and layout of the place was fantastic. We were greeted with a warm welcome from our host Josh and he was..."

Diana Stenton

"The menu was heaps of fun and the ambiance perfect for a night out with the girls or a romantic dinner. Waitstaff friendly, knowledgeable, attentive..."

Mrs. Scott

"I had a chicken salad 🥗. The salad was good but the chicken cube was bland. If served with BBQ chicken breast, it will be..."

Jennifer Hayden

"Intimate bar/bistro serving classic Euro-centric cuisine and drinks. Great smoochy tunes playing on Valentines Day and lots of cute candlelit tables..."

Shay Zhang

"A rather lovely coconut tequila cocktail called 'Jenny on the block' at a very nice city bar..."

Diana Whipp

The Cornershop Bistro

Woolston Market

89/100 (4552 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"A classical place to visit, many different retail stores here! Here has a cinema too! People can enjoy their day at The..."

Lydia Hsu

"It’s a beautiful place for shopping and purchases .there’s a cute cafe where you can find awesome Italian hot..."

Chelsiya P c

"Cute place to come..so awesome shops! Great brunch spot too..."

lavinia rice

"First time here and it was super fancy. Great for adults, not so much with kids in tow! Had lunch down the end at the cafe next to the sushi place...."

Kim Seaward

"Such an eclectic mix. No big commercial internationals. And Beer! What's not to love. Recommended for a nice warm day preferably shared with friends...."

Iain Milne

"We went to The Tannery for the Bloom Bridal Fair evening, it is such a beautiful building, the selection of shops is fantastic. The catering for the..."

Nathan Culevski

"A fantastic place to visit very unique and high end shopping Mall . Visited this place so many times with family this is so relaxing specially the..."

Sukh Baryar

"Really enjoyed having a look through The Tannery! Lovely people and really cute stores, really love Recycle Boutique and Cosi Fan Tutte. Really..."

Bridie Allen-Smith

"Nice great area for shopping , vintage building design , very crowded during weekend / sunday / holiday , three food shops / coffee shop / book..."

mcaal mcaa

"I always appreciate a high-end boutique shopping experience (for Christchurch standards), and every time I visit, I know I'll find beautiful products..."

Royce

Jb Cafe

89/100 (2243 ratings)

"Walked past Ballantynes today and saw a very cool Christmas themed window display. Really well built and the story is great. Went inside for some..."

Jay Al

"Huge thanks to Bella at the Elizabeth Arden counter. I so appreciated your knowledge of the products, the benefits and my skins needs with out any..."

Angela Kofoed

"I came in today to get a colour match for foundation and got a comprehensive make up advice session. The lovely Janna was so knowledgeable, kind and..."

kimberley Cadman

"Excellent customer service. I purchased three frozen ready made meals to take with me back to Auckland. The very attentive lady who served me..."

June Robinson

"High quality department store, a little old fashioned feel but the staff are genuinely friendly. Wide range of articles, plus don’t miss the cafe!..."

David Ingle

"Always good quality products. The staff are very friendly and helpful. A great choice and have brands and items you won't find..."

Joy Evans

"A delightful upmarket store The selection of offerings in most department's is excellent. The florist has such friendly personable and professional..."

Joanie Bennetts

"I was on a mission to quickly get 2-3 very specific items and Ballantynes did not disappoint! I always seem to find what I am looking for and really..."

Aleksandra Segec

"Lovely department store with very good quality products. Unfortunately not a place I could regularly shop at due to price. Wonderful Christmas..."

Hali Gray

"Thanks for the stunning flowers. The florist, Joe, made up a beautiful bouquet for a friend, and got it spot on! So much talent. Will definitely be..."

Mark Lentz

"Love this store. Feel good atmosphere always. Beautiful products in every..."

DAWN MCDONALD

"This store is really great to look around, especially at Christmas time when they put on some fantastic window displays. Allow yourself a good hour..."

Stephen Lasham

"Fantastic! Loved the selection of teas & gins. Cafe coffee & food was great too. Overall good quality products with friendly knowledgeable..."

Scott Walker

"Brilliant. Sales people just wanted to help with a wonderful, friendly approach. First time in a Ballantynes department store and thoroughly..."

Andrea F

Gumption Restaurant & Bar

Beer Battered Fish & Chips

Bread Board

Eggs Benedict

Crème Brûlée

Chocolate and Hazelnut Parfait

Smoked Tomato Bisque

Mountain River Venison Cutlet

"went for high tea on first table with some friends. most of the food served i enjoyed, but some items had quite intense flavors that might not be..."

Rose Barlow

"This is a great restaurant… we had: beef, lamb and venison… all excellent. The wine was excellent and good value. And the Philippine waitress was..."

Andy Went

"Hotel restaurants can be a mixed bag, but Gumption was great - very glad we checked it out during our stay. Service was good, food was delicious,..."

Greg Baatard

"Hidden gem. A great dining experience. Friendly, helpful and attentive staff Rowan and Charmaine. The menu offers plenty of tasty options. For..."

Chris Buchanan

"My experience with this restaurant was as part of a group tour package. It was faultless! The food options, presentation, and service were wonderful..."

Di Meyer

"This place is underrated. We went there in the afternoon for high tea, the girl served us ( Moannoa?) was really nice and attentive. Atmosphere was..."

Li Ding

"One of the best kept secrets of the new Christchurch dining scene, this restaurant opened in March as part of the ex-Millennium Hotel now dubbed the..."

Amy Okamura-Kho

"Asked for a rare steak and it was solidly blue (cold in the middle...). Too hungry to care or raise it with the restaurant. Otherwise everything was..."

Ben W

"Delicious food, their “from the grill” items with all their sides and sauces to die for. Brilliant service with lovely..."

Marcus Went

"Everything was great, we were so happy with the food, the service, and the atmosphere. Lovely served by..."

May-Wei Shan

"The staff were very friendly and attentive. We felt well cared for and valued..."

Keren Cook

"I really liked the food and service on a recent Saturday evening visit to Gumption. Both entrees and mains were great and I liked the ability to..."

The Snakebite

"Awesome service, food, atmosphere. I think it is a classy place in a classy..."

pauli bonner

"Thank you guys, we had a great time. Already recommended it to my..."

Charlotte

"Nice and quiet place. Lovely staff and food was pretty good..."

Hitesh Lochan

"The breakfast buffet was very good and the staff friendly and helpful. The background muzak was comically terrible - popular hits sung in the most..."

Darius Wiles

"Food was delicious, service was excellent. We arrived late and were made very welcome after a long day. Will definitely be..."

Tracey Cole

"Great service nice food freindly bar staff. Great to have this level of restaurant back in the city after Covid and not short of..."

Dave Bastin

Amaterrace Teppanyaki

88/100 (2468 ratings)

Terriyaki Beef and Mushroom with Sauces

Tempura

Teppanyaki Seafood

Sashimi

Vegetable Tempura with Dipping Sauce

White Fish and Scallops

Pan-Fried Scallops Salmon and White Fishes

Beef

Mocktails

Stir Fried Vegetables

Wheelchair Accessible

"Stunning atmosphere with amazingly talented chefs. Food is next level you absolutely have to get a seat by the grill. It's well priced for high a..."

Mark Snelson

"A truly beautiful experience! My fiancé took me for our anniversary and it was my first time trying teppanyaki so I was a little nervous but the..."

Amelia Hamlin

"What a treat! We were able to get a last min booking and what fun we had. It was the kids first time experiencing teppanyaki so it was such joy to..."

Charlene Smith

"I’m happy for what I pay for! never planned to come, just nice I saw wow there’s a Teppanyaki restaurant and I walk in to have a reservation cuz..."

Sheng Yi Lim

"Generally good tasting food and great service. If I had to nitpick, there was way too much sauce in the salad, and the back wall we were facing was a..."

Irvin Chew

"This was the best meal we had in Christchurch because it’s an entire experience. The staff were all so friendly and kind, and most importantly, the..."

Pei Rong

"Best teppanyaki in NZ for service and atmosphere! We were lucky enough to have the "ironman' chef who was attentive despite cooking for 10 people at..."

Gladys Ko

"Amazing overall experience. Booked the night before, for our anniversary online and left a note for cheesy and they did exactly that, we even had the..."

Stunzer Taiulu

"Aprox $50-60 per set. A la carte menu also available. We had a set to share plus added crayfish tail. Everything cooked very well. Portions were..."

Arch W

"So much attention to the details. The staff knew all the details/requests we gave when calling for the reservation. We had a 2 year old and a 1 month..."

Filipe Sousa

Tuam St Kitchen

Wheelchair Accessible

"Just dropped in for a bite to eat on a weekday, kind of like late-lunch time. The place was reasonably busy and there was a good “cafe buzz”..."

Kristina Heep

"Great wee cafe, always lots of different things to try! Staff are lovely also..."

Tessa keys

"Good selection of breakfast and lunch options, filling homely food. Nice ambience, always a table available and seating outside too for warmer days...."

Mohammad Amer

"Very nice atmosphere and breakfast burger is an awesome..."

Claudia Vaya

"Light and vibrant atmoshpeere with consistently great coffee. Enjoy you fix while admiring the Porsche vehicles next..."

Nigel Morgan

"Solid food, certainly recommend it. A nice spot near the hospital. Certainly better than anything actually in the hospital! It's not quite top tier..."

John Richardson

"Great service. Fruendly. Excellent poached eggs..."

Mark Robinson

"Always a friendly welcome and good service here. They have a nice range of cabinet food as well a menu board, plus varied coffee options including..."

Mark Lincoln

"Walked in to a friendly bunch of staff. Coffee was great and the salmon bagel was also great 👍. Great friendly..."

Jackie Sullivan

"Great coffee, lovely and efficient staff, beaut savoury..."

kim Rosengrave-Lloyd

"Busy little cafe. Had a lovely breakfast while waiting for next meeting. Sat down with laptop, tea and a decent size tasty eggs bene !!! Fairly busy..."

Liam Foster

"Best cafe I have been to in ages. Nice light environment with good indoor/ outdoor spaces. Coffee was delicious, food was amazing 🤤 Service was..."

jeremy macgillivray

"Very nice coffee! Good spot after exercise in Hagley..."

Suzy A

"Excellent food, menu changes regularly enough to add new season flavours, which I think is awesome. Vegetarian, vegan, paleo, keto, gluten free,..."

Abby T-H

"Great place, great food. My go to for work..."

Adele Haymes

"OMG! I just tried the passionfruit and coconut bite size slice and wish I had bought the larger one. Absolutely heavenly. The passionfruit was really..."

E Minto

"Food was incredible, really good pricing, long black was a tad watery but overall a great experience! Wait time was so quick too, coffees came in..."

Jessie

"Only had coffee here, but quick friendly service and a nice atmosphere. Food looks nice, but can't comment on the taste. I'll be back for more coffee..."

Ollie Ball

Botanic

Wheelchair Accessible

"Wow wow wow! The "bottomless brunch" is a staple here. You are invited into a beautiful classy restaurant with wonderful views of Christchurch and a..."

Lumi MARK

"Came here on Sunday night with my wife and had the best experience! 🤩 The service was excellent and the food came out super fast! We had Brisket..."

Quintin Swanepoel

"Very notch place. Had very great professional and friendly service. I had the Lamb rack which was delicious. I'll be back for more for..."

Rob Winchester

"Food was good- we had the fish Service was excellent 👌 I got a drink made to my..."

Marene F

"Long lunch. Beautiful food! Just a shame that it's limited to 2 hours, but really enjoyable. Shout out to the young waiter who was actively managing..."

Burak Linda, Tosh and Olive

"This was our first dinner at Botanic, and we're already planning our return! Fantastic and friendly service, sophisticated setting where you can..."

Pynylopy

"This place is a lovely place and the view was amazing. The food was beautiful,. But an extra spoonful would have been more satisfying as it wasn't..."

Judith Uden

"Exceptional service this morning from our waitress Megan. She was bright, bubbly and made us feel very welcome! Would recommend to anyone. Thanks..."

Meghan Robb

"22nd Birthday Venue here, great food and atmosphere. Service lacked and wasn’t great, the other complaint was that you couldn’t order cocktails..."

Ella

"Surprised this place isn't close to a 5 star? Dined here with a couple of the girls and the food was really good. We enjoyed all our meals and our..."

B Baker

"I've been here a couple times now for their Lavish Lunch, and so far have not been disappointed! I paid $65 which involved an entree platter, main,..."

Jesse W

"Came in today for "Lavish Lunch". I have to say, it exceeded my expectations. Although we were forgotten about in the beginning, once a..."

Michelle Kay

"Amazing degustation! Found a deal on Facebook for a chef’s tasting for 2, had 5 great courses, great vibe, quiet but with an amazing view of the..."

Alex Baker

"We had an amazing time at the Sunday's Lavish Lunch. The food was delicious and the platter+main+dessert combo with the unlimited drinks was so worth..."

Mel Cresswell

"Loved this place. Lovely views across the river, great food, good service and good selection of brews. Had the lamb rack and market fish and both..."

Grant Lange

"Excellent meal, desert and..."

Zackary Moodie

In Situ

Fresh Seasonal Fruits

Coffee Large Extra Hot Flat White

Oat and Apple Crumble

French Toast Woth

Coffee with Oat and Apple Cake

Wheelchair Accessible

Breakfast

Lunch

"Yesterday we went to Insitu Cafe on Opawa Road, after Jurassic Adventure across the road, for my grandsons 8th birthday party. What an awesome..."

Gail Thomson

"We were made to feel very welcome, and a small request to adapt a meal wasn't a problem. After we were served the owner even came over to personally..."

Pynylopy

"I had great time here, good food, great service. Love it..."

sandeep sharma

"2022: Lovely new cafe next to Jurassic Adventure mini-golf course in Opawa. We went there on a cold rainy day. We were not greeted immediately and..."

Pleayo Tovaranonte

"I could eat here daily (and I sometimes do!). Staff are always lovely, friendly and great memory for regulars orders and allergies. Solid variety of..."

Deirdre Johns

"Lovely environment, wonderful staff and easily the best eggs on toast. Highly recommend if you’re in Christchurch, well done..."

G R (Jack)

"Fabulous food. I'd be back to try more on the menu. Unfortunately we had booked but no table had been reserved for us. There needs to be more menus..."

Robyn Cumings

"Had a buy one get one free to use. A warm welcome and a nice cafe. Off the main drag. Food came quickly and was hot. Found the toast a little too..."

Deb Brucie (Granny Deb)

"We have had brunch at Insitu several times now and never been disappointed. The food to excellent as is the coffee. I love the relaxing music, I feel..."

Rachelle Sowman

"Such a nice neighbourhood cafe that’s so calm and quiet. Their food is..."

Aneetta Baby

Cascade Bar And Courtyard

Beef Lamb and Chicken Sliders

"Went for dinner tonight on first table and had a fabulous experience. Food was so great and love the sharing plates concept. Highly recommend the..."

Jaimee Cooper

"Had an excellent stop here for mulled wine which was really nice and a snack. Good sized portions - had chicken waffles, cauliflower popcorn and..."

Shell Withers

"Server was friendly. Drinks were well sized and the Bloody Mary with Tabasco was yummy! Really cute..."

Caitlin H

"Great little bar but doesnt stand out, enjoy cocktails and food. Great in summertime. Didn't love the food as much as I'd hoped sounded and looked..."

Laura M

"We had our work function here and it was amazing!!! Nothing was a problem, food was awesome, cocktails were exceptional and the staff were so helpful..."

Sam Bond

"Attentive staff, flavoursome food and central location made for a great Anzac Day lunch with..."

Aaron Clark

"I went along for the Soul Con-x-tion Sunday afternoon session. The bar was warm and friendly. I had a 0.5% IPA which was very tasty. The DJs and the..."

Mark Robinson

"Excellent place to hangout for a drink and good bar snacks! Recommend the chicken..."

Chirath Manchanayake

"Had my 21st birthday here in the main bar with just under 80 people present. It was the perfect place with the courtyard and bar area. The staff were..."

charlotte Pelenato

"Just a nice place to spend a couple of hours. Not crowded, great wine and food. You feel like you could be anywhere in the world right..."

Dayle Steele

"Nice place; I loved the food and drinks. But the five stars go for the excellent customer service experience. Thanks, Joe; your boss needs to give..."

Thaís

Jdv Merivale

"Excellent tortellini and broccolini. I was in a hurry and thankful the food came out super fast. Great presentation and okay portions. I was okay..."

Alicia Kissick

"We were greeted by the waiter. However, dinner was not served until 5.30pm. So, we decided wait and ordered a bottled of red. After waited 30mins a..."

Pom Ruk Khun

"Had dinner there - food is amazing and the service us just as good. Expect to pay Auckland prices though. for a great night out highly recommended!..."

Simon Julius

"Amazing meal and..."

Andrew Littlejohn

"An expensive place to grab an afternoon drink, but a great spot to relax with friends or a loved one. There is indoor, covered and outdoor seating..."

Cat

"I've visited JDV once or twice a month...sometimes more....since the day it opened. I'm not one of those people that has to be 'seen'..in the right..."

Michelle B

"We arrived and JDV was very busy but staff were very accommodating, we wanted a special meal and we got it. Matt was our waiter/manager for the night..."

Paul Gigglemouse

"This place is usually a steady old warhorse, great food and service and still going strong. We went there between Xmas and New Year on a sunny..."

Apollo

"Great food all round and an absolutely amazing platter. Beer selection..."

N Ryan (tsnryan)

"Popped in here for a late lunch. The food was really impressive, pleasantly surprised and the best polenta that I've had. The welcome when we arrived..."

Craig Binney

"We hired the Veranda bar for a Birthday and I was very impressed with the service. Food arrived on the agreed schedule and without prompting on the..."

Jonathon Williams

"I had the pleasure of dining at JDV in the last month. I was with a large birthday party group who were not easy to wait upon. The maitre'dhotel..."

David R Anderson

"Loved this little place.. But I'd heard rave revues about the oyster dishes,but when we got there they had none.. A table full of people walked out..."

Kleah Boyd

"Excellent Sunday roast beef tender, Yorkshire puddings, crunchy roast potatoes with all the trimmings. Highly recommend to you all. Very large..."

Karen Willis

"Presentation was excellent and taste worthy of a fine dining experience. We were the only ones in the restaurant that night so the ambience was quite..."

Gary Fohl

"Super evening out, food and staff excellent, would recommend, fillet steak great, wonderful wine list and cheeses very..."

Angela Stockdale

"NIce feeling about the place. It was quiet when we visited but I can imagine it cd be quite lively wen full of locals. Squid rings... Great. Would I..."

Barbara Burgess

"Had a duck salad. Was very taste salad. Great value and just right size for..."

Simon quested

"Une veuve out for breakfast in Merivale, last breakfast around the corner from where my dolly lives. Lovely staff, super coffee, WiFi, and nice..."

bernoe63

"Ambience fine, wine fine, beer good. Asked fir filet (rare) but it was over done despite being assured it wouldn't..."

paul kruger

"Went there for breakfast a couple of times and the food was great and the service from the staff was..."

Shannon Irwin

Seven Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing breakfast this morning 10/10 highly recommend Great staff Lovely cafe Amazing food We will definitely be back again in..."

Kaci Lane

"Wonderful experience, my husband and I had their special breakfast which was enough for two and also a tea pot which was real tea. Every thing was..."

Ali

"Great coffee (which is hard to find in this area, believe it or not), lovely staffs. Food is good, and I'm surprised at the variety of..."

Norman

"very very nice.Would recommend to all my friendsall our meals were superb.staff were very friendly and made us feel very welcome, lovely..."

Carole Dixon

"I remember when 7 first opened, I met one of the owners at The Twisted Hop in Poplar Lanes. She advised me that this was going to be a café that..."

Rich T

"Easy to book online. Someone contacted me early on a weekend day so that was excellent. Great service and delicious..."

Nicola Hamilton

"Easy to book online and they had nicely decorated the table for us too! Amazing food and great..."

Natalie Harrison

"As always - great food! Booking online a real plus! Will keep coming..."

Dale Hatzipanis

"I was so glad to be able to book online, especially as it was a public holiday and was rung to have my booking confirmed. When we arrived we had an..."

Margaret Rangi

"I loved being able to book online and was very impressed to receive a personal message from Margaret confirming my booking, along with a note..."

Tamara Williams

"Absolutely special time at Beat Street! While miss beautiful French Yves, so happy to see barrista Sam! I love his great coffee, topped off with..."

Robyn Robinson

"Fabulous place - the food is excellent and the service is superb! I eat here every week if I can, it's the best cafe around this area. Has both good..."

Mick

"excellent selection of both cabinet food and meals from the menu. Service is always..."

Cam

"They have amazing food and coffee. However, level of service is passable. Nice place to eat..."

Monique Milne

"Great location close to many other places in christchurch. The garden scenery makes it a nice place to relax while enjoying a bite to eat from a wide..."

Anna Adams

"The Urban Platter at Seven is irresistible. It has the combination of fresh flavours and textures that mix together to provide a memorable lunch. ..."

Saara Koster

"Consistently great food. Highly recommend the Corn Fritters for breakfast.Excellent..."

Angela

"A great little cafe in a handy spot. Quick, friendly service, tasty lunch dishes, good prices, plenty of parking, close to shops, the university..."

Carol Mutch

"Great little Cafe bar on Riccarton Road across from the Bush Inn Centre. They serve 2 eggs on toast which was very nice with coffee (or tea I would..."

Murray Quartly

"Friendly staff,, great place for a feed. French toast and big..."

Trev Hutt

"Omg what absolutely awesome Cafe, staff are amazing, so friendly and helpful, and the food is amazing and great..."

tracey Reid

"Took relatives from the North Island for brunch last Sunday. Very good menu choices and the cabinet options looked very tempting. Reasonable prices,..."

Alison Cooper

"Great service and lovely..."

Hayley Mulligan

"Very nice service. Enjoyed my tasty fresh salads...."

Helen Gardner

"Pleasantly surprised with our experience here! Great coffee, friendly staff & loved that they offered 'baby' big breakfast/eggs bene in addition to..."

Lana McCarthy

"Great cafe in Upper Riccarton! Great customer service and very good value for money. Nice range of options from the pantry and they have a nice..."

Edmund Sia

"Popped in for a weekday lunch. Friendly greeting upon entry and came over to our table to take drinks orders - coffee was great! Came back for meal..."

Nigel Wall

"Great coffee. French toast cooked to perfection. I. e the bacon was nice and tender not burnt to a crisp and a generous amount of maple syrup to..."

Stephen Burton

"Great quite venue, good food and pleasant service. Right in the heart of upper..."

Tony Agrella

"Had another lovely brekki pick-up experience for the family from our usual spot during level 3 Lockdown. Food quality was still consistently great...."

David Wei

"Great staff and food. The sausage rolls are the best I've ever had. Dog..."

Donna Cap

"We had our post wedding brunch at Seven Cafe. I would like to commend Elaine (manager) and her staff for the amazing job they did. Elaine was..."

Tina Knutson

"Had brunch on sunday morning, wasn't too busy. The food was super tasty and came out fast. Good coffee..."

Amy Sloane

"Food and service was excellent.The staff very happy,cheerful and efficient.Coffee was nice and hot and tasted great, obviously they have a very good..."

Lawrence Allen

"Great wee Cafe really love the atmosphere, coffee, food and the friendly staff. Scones are to die for, prices are great..."

Anna Johnston

"This cafe is not far from home and its a great place to meet my friends. Staff are very friendly and quick to have a chat with their customers. Cafe..."

Gay Clearwater

50 Bistro

Pulled Beef Burger and Fries

Canter Valley Confit Duck Salad

Seared Scallops Entree

Beef

Line Caught Bigeye Tuna Tataki

Mascarpone Creme Brulee

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Good straight up and down food for two tired Aussies. Corn soup, fresh oysters, excellent lamb and grouper. Matched with good service and a spanking..."

Dom Rowe

"Whilst restaurant review sites are a good place to start there's something to be said for looking through a restaurant's menu and using your own gut..."

DrH

"Wonderful dinner service. We stayed at The George and were too tired to dine out after a long trip and decided to stay in at 50 Bistro.It was a..."

CanberraTourist

"Had the most amazing meal here in April 2012. Would say the food, the presentation and service from staff would be up there with some of the fine..."

Deborah Findlay

"Lunch here was a birthday treat and it certainly was. We shared a bread platter, which was very tasty and then both had fillet steaks. Cooked..."

Olive Lady

"One of CHC's top restaurants...but do order a side of Vegies or salad as the courses generally are served as a 'stack' on top of a varied array of ..."

Stephanie May

"Arrived early for High Tea at 50 Bistro (The George Hotel), to an on site customer car park. Lovely, clean & tidy grounds. Was greeted with a warm,..."

Sammy Clark

"I had a pulled beef burger..was very good. My partner has the amazing Rice Risotto...you must try if you love rice. Service was a wee bit slow...but..."

Robert Burns

"Food was great and the staff were so friendly and accommodating. Atmosphere was cool with some really great light features on the wall but it wasn't..."

Cameron Hynd

"Located in the George hotel, parking available, the entrance is slightly hidden beside the water fountain. The restaurant is well decorated with..."

s s

"Great place, we were well looked after with staff going out of their way to make you feel comfortable. Went here for dinner to celebrate a friends..."

Steve Arthur

"The service here is outstanding and the food is great. The presentation of the food is unique and the taste is even better! The staff is meticulous..."

Eduarda Silva

"The service here is outstanding and the food is great. The presentation of the food is unique and the taste is even better! The staff is meticulous..."

Martin Saunders

"Great family Christmas meal from the menu. Beautiful presentation and flavors. Always enjoy dining..."

Michelle A

"Wonderful staff, great friendly service and the food was amazing, certainly lived up to expectations. Highly recommend as a must Dine and pricing was..."

Cheryl Newcombe

"Our group had a range of entrees and mains. They were all beautifully presented and cooked to perfection. Service was great. Venue was spacious and..."

Anne de la Cour

Flax

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"First time visiting Flax and we loved it. They were quite busy, and due to COVID social distancing had to turn a couple tables away while we were..."

Morgan Williams

"Really nice coffee. Fantastic large muffin and tasty big chunk fries. Couldn’t fault anything we had. With the playground and walking tracks great..."

Gerard Christie

"Have been twice at lunchtime and have really liked it. The food is good and service is relaxed but friendly and efficient. The 4 for food was because..."

Fiona McCormick

"Shout out to this amazing eatery. Great service, great prices and AMAZING..."

Sarah Thomas

"Nice place to go. Coffee is nice with the food. Food also great. Just wanted the french toast make softer will be awesome. Waitress also kind...."

mamatomochu

"Took friends for lunch Thursday from melb,great food service they were impressed had whitebait fritters and pork belly sliders.lovely wine and beers..."

D & G Hansen

"Amazing such great staff and food I'm really excited about heading over next week.I seen staff members rush over to open doors for elderly/mums with..."

Stacey Parenti

"I can't fault this cafe. It was amazing! Staff were friendly and kind. The food was amazing. Everything was good and I will be going back..."

Sherlee Galiki

"Had lunch here yesterday an the food was great. Had sliders, open sandwich an salad. Price was great. Service great. Will be back..."

Glenda-tracey James

"Yummy food, service was good and atmosphere is..."

sarah green

"Love the food especially the sharing platter, pork belly and breakfast. Quite a casual..."

Janelle Tan

"Always get excellent service here and the food is tasty. Have done brunch and lunch and never been disappointed. Highly..."

Sue Henderson

"Just had a fantastic medium rare sirloin steak night $20 great steak perfectly cooked. See photo. Will be back for Wed burger and beer $25 and Thu..."

John Crossland

"Very very good pizzas, and chips where like roasted potato. Deeeelicious! And great service. Thank you for a wonderful meal. I highly recommend the..."

Craig Cotterill

"Had a sunday family meal here .$25 steak meal was on point as were the rest of the meals and the desserts !! Great value and delicious food . Service..."

Nadia Wonderwoman

"I found that service was great very friendly we had fish and chips for lunch which great, very nice coffee will go back again and recommend to my..."

Dick Cone

"It was lunch for 4 was great food was good as was the service 😋..."

Garry Gilmore

Amazonita

84/100 (2367 ratings)

Lamb Rump with Kumar Gratin Beetroot Smoked Tomato Chimichurri

Fish & Chips

Market Seafood Spaghetti

Cucumber

Chocolate Tart- With Caramel Hokey Pokey and NZ Hazelnut and Sheep's Milk Gelato

Chargrilled Lamb

Half-Shell Mussels

Roasted Pork Belly

Brazilian Marinated Salmon

Double Cooked Pork Belly

Cocktail and Mocktail

"Food and drinks was great. Nice touch with the deep fried kale, makes it feel slightly healthy eating fatty pork. To make the dish phenomenal though,..."

Irvin Chew

"A gem on the terrace in Otautahi Christchurch! Such a cool vibe inside with all the pants and lush seating. Their cocktails are bang on, menu solid..."

Morgan Williams

"Amazing place! Have been here a couple of times now while visiting Christchurch. Really awesome decor, the food is delicious, and they have an..."

Kimberley D'Souza

"Awesome food, great location and good..."

Ross Leah

"Cocktails were delicious and service was friendly. The food in general was good and the lamb was the most tender we ever had. However the food here..."

Cheryl T.

"Amazing place! Great food, arancini balls, pork belly bites and the fried chicken, with lamb salad and ribeye for mains (in the pics). They had a..."

Jean-Philippe S.Duc

"I really enjoy going here for dinner. The ambience is amazing, service is always good and the food is hard to beat and always of the same..."

Nathan Culevski

"This was our second experience here. Our first time we enjoyed the Amazonita Board with lunch so much we just had to have it again with dinner on our..."

Anthony Healey

"Amazing food and amazing staff. I have eaten here every time I have visited Christchurch and it never disappoints. Get in there and..."

Tim Lennon

"Very fresh seafood. We had oysters and sashimi which were both delicious and presented well. Great for a relaxing afternoon by the..."

Howard Fan

"Very good food and cocktails. We ordered a bunch of items to share and everything was very good. Service was nice and we did get a nice spot..."

Aubrey Glaze

"Bruh this is the ✨place✨ for dinner in Christchurch. The vibe was 10/10 from the moment you step in and the cocktails wer banging. When my..."

Dylan Adler

"Had a great time coming here over the weekend for dinner. Highly recommend making sure you have a booking as it can get busy quick! Decent selection..."

Vee Dimant

"Eclectic Christchurch restaurant Amazonita is the place to be on Friday night. Flamboyant art deco interior compliments modern kiwi fusion cuisine..."

Taranaki Foodies Radio Show

"Dinner and brilliant cocktails, beautiful experience, great food and drinks, a large variety of cocktails that you don't try in every location. The..."

Oana Bejenaru

"Absolutely Amazing place! Great food, great Atmosphere and Premier customer service...."

Dan Yeoh

"A good and restaurant with the tropical theme. The risotto is very good. Perfect for friends gathering or couple..."

Sam L

The Village Grape

84/100 (259 ratings)

Restaurants

Contemporary

"The owner is incredibly friendly and created the menu himself. I was looking for a space to do some work in the late afternoon and grab an early..."

Camille Staub

"Nice venue, drinks are cold, food is nice, staff are super friendly. But they need some stage lighting, that would make a big difference if they want..."

Arturs Grebess

"Good car parking available. Nice friendly vibe when arriving. Good selection of beers wines and food. Clean and inside outside flow with smoking area..."

Paul Ryder

"awesome service and some of the best food you’ll find in chch. their menu isn’t huge but everything they do, they do really..."

Rangi Couch

"Don't miss out on this one! Awesome food in generous quantities, beautiful laid-back venue & convivial host. Just had a Ferrymead Lions Club social..."

Bernard Godden

"Fantastic food, corned beef and calamari are the best in CHC! Love..."

Sherry Li

"Awesome wee bar in Sumner! We went for the great live music (The Restless - absolutely amazing duo) and got a few rounds. They were doing a great..."

Nicole Down

"Loved it lovely way to relax on a Sunday afternoon. Had some very nice fries & a couple of drinks. Lovely venue will..."

Margaret Jordan

"First time there and will return. And they have Guinness on..."

Gerard Hilliard

"Great day with Panhead cars and great food..."

Jenni Bingham

"Great service the ginger haired girl deserves a raise. Also heaps of food for good price and bloody good tasting..."

Lucius

"Being a chef myself I'm very picky when it comes to dinning out...I had the Crispy chicken & eggs Benedict & my partner the cajun wedges...I'm so..."

Mary Donnelly

"The food was lovely, and pretty cool ambience. The staff were friendly, even though they were super busy! 🙂 Tried the. Fried chicken on waffles,..."

Anniruth Kannan

"I you want to meet some local - visit it. Decent bar with outside sitting area, not wide but adequate range of beers and wines. But never order..."

Aidas Janulis

"We were hoping to get the huge breakfast which our adult kids were raving about only to be told it was not available during the week. We then ordered..."

Helen Langton

"The absolute bomb-diggetty! Amazing food! Amazing service! Amazing atmosphere! Highly Highly recommended the Village Inn..."

Liza Brown

"Amazing food and friendly service. Epic mine and cheese pie was epic, and the crumbed chicken burger is world..."

Duncan Milne

Hinton's Restaurant

"Went in on Mothers day with a large group of friends. Service was excellent our waitress Jo made the effort to learn our names & managed to get..."

Sally

"What a find! This place is just lovely - grape vines, beautiful gardens and restaurant in an old villa. We had a very loooong and enjoyable lunch..."

David

"Got married at Hinton Estate yesterday. Smallish group of arond 25 which the staff handled well. The grounds are small but very photogenic. The food..."

Rikki Simpson

"We've just had a family function here and it was wonderful! Lovely helpful staff from the start of our organising right through all the event itself...."

Wendy Dudson

"I had the chicken salad and raspberry parfait, they were delicious and presented in an excellent way! There was an accident with a glass of ginger..."

Braden Ramsell

"A nice lunch out in a lovely setting with good wine. Even a tasting tray of wine to try some before you order. I would definitely recommend this for..."

Isabel Sibson

"This place is a perfect getaway 15min from the city centre! Delicious food, beautiful setting and the owners are lovely! Definitely recommend for..."

Magda Blaha

"Dina and the team put on a fantastic wedding a few years ago for us and we go back every anniversary for lunch. Really great food and..."

Daniel O'Neill

"It was all very nice, the food was great and good service. I'm sure everyone enjoyed..."

Carol Dempster

"Fantastic meal. service excellent definitely going again. Reasonable..."

Mary Hamley

"What a great venue - 30 of us - just perfect for our conference / workshop and an awesome lunch as..."

Richard Petrie

"Food was superb as was the service would highly recommend this..."

Noreen Todd

"Wonderful place, fantastic food, incredibly fine..."

John Rozatti

"Very yummy Christmas lunch. Service was..."

Jamie David

Little Pom's

83/100 (1706 ratings)

House Smoked Salmon Pastrami

French Toast with Mascarpone

Chilli Scrambled Eggs Shiitake Mushrooms House Smoked Lemon Ricotta

I Think It Was Eggs Benedict

Cornflake Crumbed Chicken

Flat White

Salad

Chinese Beef Brisket in Brioche

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"It was a nice Lunch Out with family - The open kitchen is unique and shows a clean kitchen. Well-presented food and staff are pleasant &..."

Mary Grey

"A quaint little cafe, amazin service, good food!The folks in here are pretty nice! Be it the eggs your way or the chips or the capaccino..."

Saurav Krishnan

"Really great fine dining breakfast, even a simple breakfast made in style , good coffee and professional service , styling appealing , worth a visit..."

Owen Tennant

"I had the blueberry ricotta pancakes. It was th best I'd ever eaten! Really good service, the staff were lovely. The atmosphere was also very nice...."

Stacey B

"Chillied scrambled egg with shiitake mushrooms and lemon ricotta = absolutely divine!! Service was lovely and coffees were superb. Will definitely..."

Shannon Em

"I was brought here straight after landing in Christchurch by my best friend. Good breakfast / brunch, coffee and café atmosphere! Great place for..."

Noella.ahn

"Love this cute little spot, one of those places you could spend the whole day at. We ordered a couple of coffees each and the eggs benne. Nothing to..."

Emma Kostanich

"Great breaky, good coffee, beans were very good. Buzzing atmosphere with great service. Need more breaky places in Christchurch like..."

Amanda Bidese

"Love the brightness of this place and it's decor. Bustling but in a comforting way. Had their special Benedict's and loved their sauce. Halloumi and..."

Annie Bananie

"Great vibe, a little busy but the team is attentive and friendly. Good coffee and food is amazing! Must go when you are in the area! It is different..."

June Lau

"Beautiful and delicious food, warm welcome by the waitress. Can’t remember her name but she always has big smiles on her face. Love the energy..."

Rose Gao

"Classic British. An elegant caffe to have a relaxing moment. The scone with chocolate is amazing, just baked and you can taste it. I did not need..."

Giulio Toscani

"Wow. Wish I'd found this place earlier. The food was amazing ... excellent quality and good sized portions. Perfectly presented. Staff were super..."

Mary Shepherd

"Amazing and quality food and beautiful decor! Still one of the best cafes in Christchurch. Also can't believe how they've managed to keep their..."

Alana

"Oh dear, Little Pom's is well worth a visit! Over the last 10 days covering North and South Island we've been in search of good coffee (and I mean..."

Richard Ellis

"Gorgeous brunch place, with great menu! Staff is very nice and efficient! Would highly recommend this place for quantity and..."

Romy Labranche

"Bustling breakfast place full of locals, family groups and groups if friends create a great atmosphere. With dog friendly tables outside. The food..."

SALY MU

"Food was amazing. My friend and I are very happy what we experienced. Just keep in mind that weekend need to wait 15-20 mins to be seated. They are..."

Suzy A

"Real, physical menus, 2 fat marshmallows with hot chocolate. She got the eggs Benny, I got the French toast with Mascarpone pistachio orange and..."

Rubber K

Burger Station Riccarton

82/100 (1015 ratings)

Strawberry Thick Shake

Crispy Chicken burger

Cookies & Cream Thick Shake

Accepts American Express

Reservations

Street Parking

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"Tried for the first time tonight, by far the best burgers we have had in a very long time, highly recommend..."

Dale Watson

"We just ordered 11 burgers (with quite a few variations - "no onions" etc) which must have been a bit of a mission to prepare. All were amazing..."

Pippa Scott

"My first time to this burger station was not a wrong choice at all. SHE BOSS is awesome. I loved every bite of it. Even my little darling krishiv..."

Ashiline Chand

"Never loved burger this much. Felt like I found the best burger in quake..."

Manoj T Joseph

"We just tried a Fish burger, mushroom burger and large chips. Fresh and healthy! The chips were crispy and had a great flavour. Definitely will go..."

Ayuko Miyahara

"My family loved them, beautiful chips and so much love put into their burgers � the staff were so lovely too..."

Miriam Reihana

"Wow!!!! That was the best burger experience I've ever endured!!!!! I had the Pretty Lady and it was truly divine. And then I finished off my..."

Janet Lindsay

"Best burger in Christchurch. The bun is..."

Sjd Dday

"Really awesome burgers.. really good selection to satisfy different palate.. we really recommend. Keep it up..."

Pranoy John

"Awesome food. Great staff. Very good over..."

Jason Campbell

"One of the best burgers I ever had , tried hungry man and it was soo good , well worth the money .. Definitely visit again..."

Jiby Thomas

"One of the best burger experience in town .I love to try all the burgers on..."

George Thomas K

"The ultimate burger deal in the town��.. Mouth melting...btw thnx for the complimentary chips last nyt�... U guz are awesome Ps:-waiting for..."

Augustine George Akkara

"Burger's are excellent and super delicious, will be ordering again very..."

Tauala Junior Anae AhSue

"Polite and friendly staff.Great yummy burger. Good prices which equal to filling food.Love how you can order online. Would definitely..."

Steven

"Stopped in here and had a very fine burger. Lots to choose from on the menu. The guys on duty that day were friendly and nothing was a problem. The..."

Food4Thought

"These guys have got some mean burgers. Love their hungry man and the Cajun king burger. Their service is as good as it can get. Love em!! A must try..."

Clint Philips

"One of the best burger place in town. If you're kind of person, hanging out to smear your taste buds with different flavors. Different than..."

Megh Bardolia

"Ordered delivery from here (through Menulog). Food arrived on time and hot. Very impressed with the quality. Kiddie burger not as wonderful as..."

Janice Lester

"I haven’t seen a perfect hamburger 🍔before, no until here in burger station! I ordered Local, it has juicy beef, crispy bacon, fresh lettuce and..."

Jasper Lieo

"Fantastic service and the manager always has a friendly smile and attitude. Everything is orderly & the burger was the best burger I ever tasted...."

Charlotte Watson

"I ordered Peanut Piston with Coconut Peanut sauce which was absolutely deliciioous !! and also ordered wedges but sadly i did not had the sauce with..."

나현준

"I visited this place to try the burger. Place is enough, but not big. Clean and layout is good. Burger is quite nice and yummy. Ingredients are very..."

Eric Kim

"Had a really delicious burger and shake here, and the guy that served us was really nice too. Would definitely recommend the Kiwi Classic burger! Or..."

Tim Grubisic

"Was hungry as heck due to not having had breakfast yet and took a gamble on here with a hamburger and holy damm was it a good burger. Well worth the..."

Solaela

"The best burgers of all time, great variety and just so fresh and tasty. The thick shakes are equally as awesome. Lovely staff, all 5 of us were very..."

Shannon Ward

"Very friendly service, open late, the chips are really good and comes with aioli, I’ve tried 3 different burgers and all have been excellent, was..."

Nick

"Best burger place in town! Akhil and the rest of the team are always so kind and really know how to make a seriously good burger. BBQ Beef and Hash..."

Ashley Vercoe

"The Shroom Bomb burger is great! They also offer the majority of their burgers as Gluten Free options if..."

Coen McInnes

"Really good burger, high quality ingredients and cooked perfectly. Chips, while fairly generic, were good and very generous on portion size. Similar..."

Callan Bird

"Best burger we had in New Zealand this year. Everything was good. Value, size and taste. Definitely coming back..."

Jimmy Dawayan

"The shakes are AMAZING! The lovely lady on tonight was really good when I asked about whether certain ones were gluten free. They're great sizes and..."

Jade Chase

"Handcrafted,fresh and yummy 😋 burger..The combination of sauce and cheese 🧀 with their secret chicken marinade goes really well 🤤. Also..."

Hamza Godme

"Fantastic burger, so full of flavour. Fries with cheese and bacon was great, heaps of topping. Place was clean, service was..."

David Quinn

"Good tasting burgers but have to ask for making your food in separate pan since they do sell..."

S MK

"Amazing burgers!! Great price for premium burgers. Really nice atmosphere and seting areas. Definitely recommend..."

Sharna

"I’m drunk as a skunk - took a leap of faith in Uber eats and got the fried chicken and bacon burger and I’ll be damned to the fiery depths of the..."

Reubin Caldwell

"Place is very good. Fresh ingredients, very good burgers and fries. The shakes are the so good. The only thing I don’t like about it is it’s a..."

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Joe's Garage Riccarton

82/100 (1596 ratings)

Tender Chicken Breast

Date Pudding

Smashed Avo with Bacon

Joe's Fried Chicken

Caesar Salad with Anchovies

Burger

Easy Tiger Salad

Eggs Benedict and Bacon with Toasted Sourdough

French Toast

Beef Burger GF Option

Toasts

Fish Fillet with Chefs Sauce

Wheelchair Accessible

"By far the best breakfast I’ve had on my trip to New Zealand! The smashed potatoes are so good! I got the gorgeous George. You can’t see anything..."

Julie K

"Highly satisfied by their friendly and quick service. Food was awesome and the portions are also not..."

Mevuni Mendis

"Dear lord, the best!! Searching for a Saturday brekkie and remembered this place. Niamh was fast, friendly and goddahm awesome. And to top it off the..."

becca

"My recent culinary adventure led me to a gastronomic paradise that exceeded all expectations. This food haven showcased an exquisite fusion of..."

B1OB Fn

"Popped in to Joe's Garage for a quick coffee and was greeted by a friendly staff member who took my order. I really like the place, it's large and..."

Morgan Williams

"Was staying locally for a few days - visited a couple of times and was very impressed. Friendly efficient service and great food. Had the ' local '..."

Andrew and Ruth Jordan

"Consistent restaurant/pub which is great, among most of their locations. They do a great all you can eat breakfast and if you get it around 11AM, you..."

Mark R

"Good customer service and nice food. This was originally a 4 stars review but since my feedback is valued by the business owner, which shows that..."

Rafa Loves Travel

"Absolutely amazing time at Joe's Garage Riccarton. The food was fresh and delicious and our server was kind and patient - answered all our questions..."

Ree Carter

"Great coffee, served by lovely girls. I ordered a long black with a side hot milk. The combination taken me to the next level. Came out with a best..."

mohan saritha

Leinster Rd. Bistro

80/100 (1026 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great restaurant in Merivale, service is always top notch and food is always of a high standard. I went here with family and was a nice place to..."

Frances

"Oh, man! I had my birthday meal there two years ago. It was very good dinning experience! I had Tasty duck meal! I will have to say it is awesome!..."

Frida Dai

"Was highly recommended by a work colleague which was in contradiction to some negative reviews. I can confimr that my colleagues assessment matched..."

Ray Archer

"I went to Leinster Road Restaurant a week ago now and found it to be a fantastic place to go for dinner and a few quiet drinks.We walked in and..."

Merissa

"This place is young but has class. The table waiting is a bit ordinary but the food obviously carries over from when the chef was at Barcelona. Not..."

Graham

"This restaurant deserves to be busier than it was the night we were there. Parking right outside, lovely room, pleasant and professional staff and..."

Grant

"Love the new Spanish theme, though you would not have guessed from the name. We dined during the peak of Omicron and ordered some classics...."

Pleayo Tovaranonte

"Really enjoyed the food and service at this restaurant. The choice of food is excellent and my duck was really perfect. The service was great and..."

Julia Unkrig (JU Kommunikationsdesign)

"Spent a couple of hours having a leisurely "honeymoon" dinner here in September and never felt rushed. We were very attentively taken care of by the..."

Jess Keast

"Great atmosphere and a delicious change of menu at Leinster Eatery. The tapas are tasty and the new fit out has made the restaurant brighter and more..."

Chris Read

"Absolutely gorgeous meal! Great service. Very patient and didn't kick us out at end of night. Recommend for a lovely night..."

Kerry Cowles

"The menu is good and delicious food. Lovely..."

Howard Vardy

"We loved it ! We had a very nice meal in a warmth atmosphere (make sure you ask for a booth when you book, they're really cosy). A lot of wine and..."

Céline Mercier

"First time there on Saturday night. Loved the quiet atmosphere and comfortable "snug" booth. The food could not be faulted, my med-rare steak was as..."

Marc Fibbens

"Lovely food, good music selection. Sad more people weren't there enjoying the good..."

Shelley Buckner

"Friendly attentive staff. Warm comfortable seating. Delicious food with little waiting time despite being busy. Would highly recommend. Will be..."

Mandy Brazier

"This was just a brief visit but the coffee made by the lovely friendly hostess was fantastic and the very well home made savoury scone a real treat...."

Robyn & Paul Williamson

"Amazing food and great..."

Shane Smith

Aikmans Bar & Eatery

Veuve Clicquot in the Winter Sun

Wheelchair Accessible

"My mother and I were taken to your eatery today as a mother's day treat from my son's. We felt welcomed as soon as we arrived by our hostess Jordyn...."

Amanda Gray

"After a very warm evening there is no better place to call in and share a bottle of your favourite wine and a bite to eat. Their gluten free pizza is..."

Vicki-Anne Parker

"I was here last night for dinner and everything was so nice about the place. I ordered Virgin Mohito and it wasn’t sweet what I liked. Also, my..."

Farida Mammadli

"We often find ourselves looking for lunch in between lunch and dinner; so was pleased to find Aikmans extensive lunch menu goes till 3pm. Enjoyed a..."

Carol E

"Great indoor and outdoor restaurant. Lots of people enjoying the warm evening. They have good meals and good hot snacks to eat at the outdoor..."

Murray Quartly

"Normally packed with oldies however on this quiet weekend it was a nice mix of people. Suggest the music doesn't need to be blasted when it's a quiet..."

Rebecca Avon

"Service and Food was great! I ordered the Snickers and Cajun chicken burger, Both were absolutely perfect and i can say that confidently as i know..."

Ryder Mcc

"Always a jolly good occasion for a relaxed tasty beverage and delicious food with great friends and excellent live music. Superb location for any..."

Harvey Tyler

"The rosé sangria here is delicious,I would highly recommend coming and giving it a try! The pizza here is also consistently..."

eve kinder

"This place has a great vibe. Ambience, food and not to forget the stunning cocktails all combined make it a ’must hit spot’ in town! We ordered..."

JustBe Joy

"Had a lovely time there meals & table service was good but they keep forget to come back to table to see if we would like more drinks ,had to ask 4..."

Mark Edwardson

"Went on a particular busy Cup Weekend, the atmosphere was great, the food delicious and the drinks top..."

Jordan Healey

"Lively atmosphere when there was a boxing match on. Food was delicious. Service was..."

Pleayo Tovaranonte

"Great place for pre-Christmas drinks. Very attentive staff and great selection of..."

Dominic Stove

"Great atmosphere. We enjoyed our dinner while watching the All Blacks. Fish was great. Cooked..."

Marin Ianev

"An excellent relaxing establishment. If you can go on a Monday. The platters are half price, which is about what they should be. Service is always..."

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