Came here for a friend's birthday party. Although the dinner menu was a special catering menu, it was good food. Portions were good and the service was amazing, complimented the party well. The lighting was a little dim for a large group catering but there is enough space for large groups which is good. (We had a group of around 20, which they had a private room around the back behind the bar).
7/10
Quick prompt service, great selection of yummy food. Been going here for years, they have never disappointed me
Overall - nice place in good location. Great food
Food: Good selection of cabinet and menu food. I dug into poached eggs on toast, a relatively sedate meal but nice.
Service: We were told it would take a while as they were short staffed but it was a bit excessive. One of our group had to wait about 30 minutes for his coffee - he was desperately seeking a coffee to attempt to cure the previous nights affairs....
Ambience: Nice place, not noisy despite being busy
Group of friends down here for Wellington on a Plate. Ambience filled restaurant bar for everyone. Kids area, outdoor garden area, seating in corner nooks, booths etc. Eclectic trendy environment with great happy staff, good tucker and beverages. Would come back here when in town.
Always fun coming here. The giant Jenga is always a good party game! Also the pork belly dish is excellent. Great place to hang with friends and relax after a long week
What a nice place! The staffs were excellent and very helpful. The food was great, the eggs were cooked to perfection. Would go here again for dinner next time!
4.5/5 Taste
4.5/5 Display
4/5 Quantity
4/5 Customer Service
Very nice stonegrill for its value!
They have often have 1 plus 1 offers.
Good atmosphere, good service, good quality
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What a fantastic way to end our amazing weekend in Wellington! The place is absolutely gorgeous, awesomely decorated and laid out and so comfortable, I could hang there all day and not tire of being there I’m sure. It’s gorgeous and has so many different areas that are equally as beautiful as the rest.
The staff are so wonderful! The girl that served us was a pure delight!! We all absolutely loved her.
I got the vegan portobello benedict with cashew hollandaise with added hash browns, which I didn’t need cause I was so full!!! But, hash browns, I couldn’t not right? The meal was so very delicious, like give a mouthgasm type delicious. And the hot sauce they have is amazing, I wish I’d taken a photo of the hot sauce because it made my hot sauce loving taste buds dance. It was pure perfection with my breakfast that’s one thing I know for certain.
My daughter made up a breakfast from the sides of giant beans (which she said were the best beans in the entire universe - I tasted them and said I think she’s right), hash browns and avocado with sourdough toast. She was so happy with her breakfast that she said she wanted to rewind and go there for breakfast yesterday too.
We were going to go there for dinner on Saturday night as well but had decided not to for some ridiculous reason. Boy did we regret that decision when we were there for breakfast.
I will be going back, every time I’m in Wellington.
Popped in for a family dinner, 4 adults and two kids. Great relaxed atmosphere, plenty of seats, inside and out, heaters outside too and so welcoming for kids. Brilliant so far. Ordered eye fillet, two buddha bowls garlic breads, cheerios, stonegrill surf and turf, mini hotdogs, gluten free beers, nz whisky, lemoney lemonade and a couple of spiders.... phew! Cant fault the food, great checking with allergies and adapting if needed, eye fillet was perfect and the stone grill is a real novelty! Thoroughly enjoyed it, service was great too. Would revisit and reckon you should try it if you are looking for a family spot.
Have been a couple times and love this restaurant. Cool vibes, love the movie nights. Really good menu variety and well priced, love that it caters to dietary requirements too. Recommend the stone grills, have had the marinated tofu and mushroom option, very good!
It was our first dining experience on the patio and we enjoyed ourselves. My daughter & I had halloumi sandwiches with fries. She also had the chicken drumettes in maple/soy glaze. They have a separate deep fryer for celiacs and many gf/veg options. My husband had the stone lamb (you cook it yourself on a hot stone) and he said it was delicious! The banana, coconut milk & cinnamon smoothie was delicious. Fast & friendly service and one of the best cocktails I've ever had (gin/cucumber/elderflower). I want to throw a party here because the vibe is welcoming & relaxed.
Service was great but the meal wasn't exactly what we were expecting. Taste was average. Nice dining area and lovely drinks made. ☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️😐
Probably one of the most trendy places in town. Great food, great setup and rooms to host large parties. Lastly great service makes this place shine.
I went there for desert which was a bit random by still it was absolutely scrumptious and I love how they have hot water bottles and blankets if you want to sit outside!
Awesome paleo steak and salad just ask and they will leave out the carbs. Very friendly staff and great garden bar on an awesome Wellington day.
Went to this great place for brunch with my kids and their children. We are from out of town and this was super easy to organise. The puppet show and face painting was adorable and went down well with the grandchildren. It was cold outside but gorgeous and warm inside. Food and coffee was amazing. We were well taken care of. Thanks so much you guys!
10/10 2 for 1 stone grills on monday if you're a bit of a stone grill conossouir. Definitely quality chunks of meat. FYI the aioli looking sauce next to the fries is in fact not aioli for the golden fries.. instead it is garlic butter for the meat :)
I love southern cross! The actual look of the restaurant is beautiful and the inside is comfortable and spacious and the outdoors is a little zen garden. The number of vegan and vegetarian option makes it impossible to choose because there's so many they're all delicious! I love to get the raspberry and chocolate brownie it like has this thing when its always cold and so its really fudgy and delicious. Also the $10 cocktails are really really yum and I just love this place so much.
Melema Fa'asalele Faletolu
+5
Just had the best dining experience ever!!
Food was fantastic and staff were just as great.
I had the Big breakfast which is no lie, the amount of food you get on your plate could prob serve 2 people.
My Husband had a 400g Rump stonegrill which was a first for him and he smiled from start to finish.
Definately going back once a month thats for sure!
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Yum yum yum!! I love this place.
There are SO many vegetarian and vegan options for every imaginable course, which makes me beyond happy as it is rare to find somewhere where I have so many choices.
Although, because of the unusual abundance of options, I panicked and ended up just ordered boring old eggs, I certainly wasn't disappointed!!
There was enough sauce to float a boat in, soft and gooey eggs, and very fresh spinach.
Also had a peanut butter milkshake that made me fall even more in love than I already was, and it came out nice and promptly!
Staff also informed us as soon as we walked in about their delays which was nice and very helpful of them, but didn't deter us at all.
My only complaint would be that we were sitting in a booth outside, and while lovely and warm, the bench was way too far away from the table for anyone under 6ft, and the bench slopped downwards towards the table making it hard-ish to stay seated. Nothing a little more padding couldn't fix!!
They also forgot one of our milkshakes we ordered later in the meal, though this was left off the bill so no harm, no foul.
The Southern Cross, is without a doubt, one of the best dining options in Wellington.
The amount of vegan options on the menu is impressive and I am always more than satisfied with what I try there. I have recently been through every vegan option on the menu and strongly recommend the buddha bowl, mac n cheese and portobello benedict.
They also cater for people with a paleo based diet and vegetarians. It makes eating out with anyone who has dietary requirements a charm.
I also cannot stress enough how fabulous the cake cabinet is. Again, the team at the Southern Cross cater for everyone and I always leave happily trying a new one of their vegan slices, usually raw and refined sugar free!
This is the one place in Wellington I have always left feeling satisfied and never regretted a penny spent.
THE BEST SPOT IN WELLINGTON, A WINNER!
Amazing outdoor garden bar with delicious food!! We ordered all of the starter plates which were so nice we didn't need much mains at all. Would definitely recommend the crunchy corn balls. We also got given a couple of pieces of Brownie free as there were a couple of us who had birthdays that week. Would 100% go back again!
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I like the Southern Cross, but I rarely visit. I recently heard they do a lot of vegan dishes which I wasn't expecting. We were in town and decided to pop in for lunch.
Pretty busy but we were served immediately and got a table by the window.
Sure enough, there were a number of delicious sounding Vegetarian and vegan options on the menu.
We ordered:
PORTOBELLO BENEDICT
Sesame seed avocado balls on English muffins with portobello mushrooms, wilted spinach & homemade
cashew hollandaise ($18.00)
BUDDHA BOWL
Roasted spiced carrot & mint salad, wild rice pilaf with
cranberry, toasted chickpeas, spinach leaves, topped
with a creamy almond dressing . Plus added Zany Zeus halloumi. (25.00)
The Portobello was lovely and fresh. Filling too. My partner gave me a couple of pieces of halloumi which really complimented the dish adding a nice salty edge to it.
My partner had the Buddha bowl. It was huge. Delicious. Crunchy chickpeas,. Great mix of flavours. Cashew cream complimented the dish nicely.
We were both very impressed.
I walked past the checkout counter and noticed the cabinet food. It all looked amazing, like seriously inviting. So many options. Some regular cakes, others raw cakes.
We took away a Lemon and raspberry drizzle loaf and the Raw snickers. $6.00 each.
They were both superb.
All up $55.00. Well worth it.
Highly recommend. I'll definitely swing past this way more often now.
Went there several times due to 2 for 1 deal for Stone grill menu. I enjoyed the food and atmosphere. You can go there with group and go there by yourself. One day I went there myself and sitting on one of couches and enjoyed beer. Liked it. You don't make a mistake if you visit this place.
The best size of meat offered here for stone grill. And suprisingly economical. The ambience is 5/5. The staff were 5/5 as well, very great personalities! They have food promos which are remarkable. Would def come here if we go to wellington again. The first restaurant Id love to dine again in wellington.
This is quite a large restaurant with different seating options, more relaxed bar area, restaurant area and a large courtyard area. It seems very family friendly, good even for small kids. The food is more than good and as a bonus they do Tim Tam slams!
Came here last night with a few friends and we all really enjoyed our food! Was fairly busy but service was pretty reasonable. I got the Buddha Bowl which I found really delicious and would definitely order it again! Staff were friendly and accommodating. I think slightly overpriced overall, but would come again for sure and I think everyone enjoyed themselves!
This is hands down my favourite place to go in Wellington for a good meal that you know you're not going to be disappointed with. We went in the evening and the fairy lights and decor create a lovely atmosphere.
I ordered the chicken skewers, roasted veg and garlic bread. The chicken was amazing!! Fell off the bone, tons of flavour. The roasted vegetables were fresh and not overdone. Garlic bread wasn't great but still tasty.
My bf ordered the lentil dish and said it was incredible. If you have room the desserts in the cabinet are also worth getting!
Great pub with an awesome backyard and great gigs and events. Been going for years always had a great time. Separated restaurant area for more sophisticated food, great also!
Love coming here! Stone grill is amazing and I love the atmosphere! This place is great on a nice summer night as the court yard has these cool lanterns on the ceiling and a great outdoor bar
Southern Cross provided an upmarket feel in terms of typical pub dining, the decor suggested a homely feel that my party thoroughly enjoyed. We were greeted by a very enthusiastic waitress that was able to seat us instantly even without a booking on a somewhat bustling Friday night. We had the Salmon Risotto, with a three-choice stonegrill as well as a Cross Burger. My sidekick enjoyed his burger, saying 'it delivered exactly what he expected it to'. My salmon risotto was slightly overcooked and the risotto was rather overpowering, but overall good. The stone-grill provided a nice novelty allowing us to cook our meat to our own satisfaction and would definitely recommend it to someone looking for a different dining experience.
This place has an amazing atmosphere to it especially when they have a live band. Outside is amazing. Games and amazing decorations. Grate spot for a night out
A very nice location, and a very hidden spot with the garden bar out the back. Service was great and the food was tasty. We had a shared platter which was great for 3 people and filled us up nicely. The menu offered a wide variety at a nice price and looked good!
Great Menu! Big selection and lots of things looked worth trying! Was nice sitting out the back enjoying the sunlight and fresh air. I had the vegan breakfast which included tofu scramble - a new for me! Was very yum and all my friends finished their meals and loved them as well, reccomend for families etc because such a variable menu with lots of choices.
We came for dinner last night , group of 7 , our daughters birthday and we are here for wow from Auckland , very impressed with the service and food , especially one of the staff I didn't get her name , she was very helpful , changed our Table as it was a bit small for 7 people and she just wanted to keep us happy , I praise her and she should get a bonus , the food was amazing and yummy we had different appetizers and some of us had the stone grill very good quality meat and food , highly recommended for food and service
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We all know Southern Cross has great stone grills, but desserts? We were out for desserts and decided to rock into Southern Cross for them.
Between the four of us, we ordered the vegan carrot cake, chocolate tart with lemon chantilly and a banana split with strawberry, chocolate and vanilla ice cream.
I'll start with the vegan carrot cake to get the disappointing plate out of the way. Not sure if it's because it's vegan, but the carrot cake was bland and weirdly textured. It was somewhat rubbery, and we all agreed it was not up to our expectations.
The banana split was pretty good, and it was really enjoyable for me just because I haven't had one since I was little. It brought back many memories and was fun to eat with the chocolate sauce, cherry and bananas. One small gripe I had was that the bananas were not too ripe and I would have liked it better if they were a tad softer.
Best dessert of the night was the chocolate tart with lemon chantilly. The strong tartness of the lemon cream was definitely unexpected, and it provided such a great kick with the sweetness of the chocolate. Cliched as it sounds, I'd have to say it was a feast for the palette. It was surely the most popular out of the three for all of us.
Showstopper: The chocolate tart with lemon chantilly won hands down, would definitely recommend it to everyone.
Overall grade: B+
Great service, great food, warm inside, lots of gf df vegan options etc. Everything came out quick, was delicious and easy. Good sized portions and not over priced for the complexity of each item. Pictures Ft. Halloumi salad and sliders 🙏
Beautiful outdoor area for a cold beer on a hot day . Friendly staff , great place with plenty of big tables to forfil the needs of any group either for dinner or just a few after work drinks
Southern cross is one of my favourite places to sit in in Wellington. It's super lovely on a nice day to sit in the garden out the back and had a fantastic selection of sweets from the cabinet. I went for brunch and ordered the vegan breakfast which I was rather disappointed with. The serving was huge and it was quite expensive but it wasn't very tasty and the tofu wasn't very nice at all. I also ordered the business juice which was incredible. I will definitely be returning but maybe not for brunch! Would love to try some of the small plates that looked really tasty and use it as a spot to go for a drink or a juice!
You gotta love that cozy place ! Went there a couple of times, in 2 different moods and mind set and enjoyed both times. The backyard is unbelievably enchanting ! For sure one not to be missed here in Welly. Haven't tried the food yet but I have seen it crackling on the plates leaving me with serious munchies.. pretty relax and simple in the end, that place is a must go at least once. Only drawback is the staff.. a bit more efficient and friendly wouldn't harm.
Not a bad place for a catch up. Southern Cross Garden Bar is a huge venue. The outdoor area has these pretty lanterns that add colour to the night. The vibes are tenfold in the evening when they are lit. The portions are relatively large - good value for your money. I enjoyed my evening here. The food had potential to be incredible but it lacked presentation and seasoning. Still nice though! They have cool stone grills for people who want to play DIY with their dinner.
The outdoor area of southern cross is probably one of the coolest spots in Wellington! I love all the lanterns and the big sitting areas, so nice in summer!!
I had a stone grill (one of the most popular dishes on the menu). I thought it was really good value as the portion sizes are pretty big and definitely filled me up! The fries are amazing. I would order them by their self just because they are that good.
Cooking your own meat is such a cool idea but it's super easy to overcook it. I thought the meat needed more spices and flavour because it wasn't that tasty! Pretty bland to be honest.
I've tried some of their other dishes though and wasn't let down, will definitely return!
Not a massive fan of the food on offer here.. The burgers are a little dry For example. But as an experience this establishment does not fail to deliver. With a large area there are plenty of places to get comfy, whether for a quiet chat or to get In amongst the crowds. But without a doubt the garden bar is its selling point.. With comfy covered areas, trees and decorations, it's a very chill place to go for a drink and just take it all in, wood burner and all. Love the free bbq's on the weekend and the occasional movie nights they put on the big screen.
No wonder this place is always packed: great atmosphere, awesome outdoor area, good range of drinks and a cake cabinet to die for. I tried their Antioxidant Juice which was really good and have a "to do" list to get through of their delicious looking cakes, doughnuts, and brownies (all of which are really reasonably priced)!
First lets talk about decor. Southern Cross is beautifully hip and unique. They have board games and offer a variety of free events like once a month salsa classes for free. They have bands and local artists almost every night and they'd fit in well on a Pinterest board.
The staff are friendly and attentive without going over board.
We came here during WOAP so we ordered a get stuffed burger to share and some fries. Unfortunately the kitchen got our order wrong so we didn't get to try their entry for the best burger in Wellington but we had a cross burger and it was lovely. The fries had a beautiful seasoning on them and the presentation was really clean and pretty.
I had an apple pie milkshake which tasted nothing like apple pie but it was heavenly. My boyfriend got a coke ice cream spider and loved it.
Overall I'd say Southern Cross was a winner. They do mulled cider in winter and the place is relaxed and welcoming. Definitely one for a chilled lunch or casual dinner.
Perfect outside area for a midsummer dinner or lunch, can be intimate or large dining style and the staff wait on you perfectly, great food that is served in style and tastes as good as it look!
As always the Cross lives up to its awesome family friendly rep. We went for breakfast for my husband's birthday this morning, and the staff were super friendly and really helpful with the kids. Food was fresh and warm and just really well prepared and presented. The Big Breakfast, which my husband had looked delicious and he says it was such a treat. They gave him gluten free bread on request and it was an easy order. The kids really enjoyed playing in the courtyard area and love the buckets of toys. They even had face painting inside. Definitely the best family restaurant in the city.
Great decor and layout. A very good ambience when first walking inside. Food was prepared on time and was satisfactory. Definitely check the outdoor area during the night.
Great place to come for a relaxed meal and a couple of drinks during summer. The garden bar is a fantastic setting to relax and unwind in whilst catching up with friends. Bar staff are always friendly and approachable.
Food it good but a bit over priced. The best things about this place though are the board games and bingo nights :) solid choice.
Fantastic outdoor dining allowing for a mix of environments both inside formal and outdoor informal. Great food with a great range to choose from.
Great atmosphere and service. The only thing that annoyed me was that I got asked for ID three times. Other than that it was a great meal and well priced. I've been a few times now and I'll definitely be back in future
Top pub feed. Great pub for a bite to eat! Good menu range of small plates and main meals - word of warning, though, the small plates ain't that small! Order four of them for two people and you'll be groaning under the quantity of food!! But everything delicious, reasonably priced (under $40 for said massive feed for two), friendly staff, good atmosphere, and some quality craft beers on tap.
Great for when your party includes children. Excellent brunch, caring staff, juices and smoothies are very good and, of course, everyone loves the jet planes at the front desk.
I meet here every week for a breakfast meeting (BNI). It must be hard for them when a group of thirty all arrive at the same time to order!
Regardless they are always up to the challenge and service is friendly and cooperative efficient.
Standard breakfast fare with a few curve balls (kedgeree for example) thrown into the mix.
Good coffee too and a nice selection of cabinet food.
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Visited 21/02/15 for a family meal (table for 12) and it was great.
We ordered 3 garlic bread's for us all to share, which were tasty and very hot. Then we ordered our mains. We only waited about 15 or 20 mins before they came.
I ordered the Salmon and Prawn Risotto, which was delicious, and $27. Which is not cheap but not too expensive. (Well worth it). It was devine!
The family ordered a selection off the menu and they all seemed very happy with their food. My husband liked his steak, as he cooked it himself at the table on a stone slab like plate. It was a 200g surf and turf rump steak ($28.50)
After our plates were taken away and we were served some more drinks we then ordered our desserts.
I ordered a White chocolate lime and rose panna cotta ($11) and when it came it looked beautiful, with swirls of butterscotch and raspberry. I've never had one before, but it tasted like heaven! I'm not kidding you, lol It was the best dessert I've had in a long time. The staff were very friendly and attentive. And the atmosphere was just great with the cool lighting and the music in the background.
We will definitley be back again. The only slight problem was parking, but oh well it is the middle of Wellington lol, so to be expected.
Thank you Southern Cross. Keep up the good work! :)
Come here every week for Tuesday night quiz! I LOVE the outside space. There's nothing quite like it in Wellington. To be honest I find the food over-rated and to be quite expensive for what you get. Venture down Cuba st and you can find cheaper and tastier options aplenty! The beer and wine is also over-priced. Go for a look and a quick drink in the outside space but don't hang around.
Great food and great vibe! I love the colourful decor, it is so funky and fun and makes this place stand out from other restaurants. We visited for lunch and I enjoyed a vegan burger, but I plan on coming back for dinner to see what they have to offer :)
What more could a fall wasn't worth both vegan and vegetarian options generous portions! The all cooked eggs were a surprise as I had expected the to be more cooked than over medium.
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My husband had his work Christmas do here ... in his own words here's how it went:
"A work Xmas lunch bought us here, and it's my first time back in decades since my drunken lout years. Oh the memories ...
Anyway - in short, this choice was an absolute winner. My expectations weren't huge; large group, buffet food, Wellington wind but the Southern Cross was a great choice. Great outside area, staff who were attentive and good-humoured and actually took an interest in how we were doing, and the food was great and plentiful.
I got into a few jugs of beer quite early in the piece, so can't give a detailed account of the food but everyone in our group spoke highly of it and despite our best efforts there was a lot left over.
When booking, we had the choice of salmon for all, or dessert. Pick one. However, once asked, S/C decided they would accomodate indovidual requests if we fore-warned them, so well done guys!
The best work lunch in years, and most of that was down to the venue choice. I fully intend to recommend the same for our next event."
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Southern Cross Garden Bar & Restaurant is one of the most stunning restaurants in Wellington! I absolutely love how spacious, colourful and pretty the restaurant is, not to mention the gorgeous courtyard filled with glowing lanterns. Service and food wise, it is good but not the best I've ever had in Wellington - it is the atmosphere more than anything that makes the experience at Southern Cross exciting.
I have eaten twice at Southern Cross; the first time in the courtyard and the second at the front in the main restaurant. There's always a relaxed and funky vibe in Southern Cross, which I love. We had a lovely meal with live music on my first visit and the food was delicious, however, I remember thinking that my main, salmon, didn't quite go well with the rockmelon. They both tasted great on their own, but they didn't seem to mix together as a dish.
This was the same on my second visit, when my partner and I tried out the stonegrill. We were pleasantly surprised at how quickly the stonegrill cooked our meat, and everything was well presented. I liked my partner's mixed stonegrill of venison, beef and tofu more than my lamb as the green beans, olives, tomatoes and cucumber, while tasty, didn't complement it extremely well. I've had lamb plenty of times at restaurants and most of the time it is very refreshing and delicious coupled with minty yogurt dressing, or some sort of sauce that gives a lighter, fresher taste to the meaty, heavy taste of lamb.
One thing we absolutely loved was the Caramel Macadamia Cheesecake. It was heavenly perfection! Crunchy macadamia on top, soft and creamy cheesecake texture and sweet caramel flavour. I'd definitely return for this dessert. Overall, Southern Cross is one of the best restaurants for a relaxed, chilled out but fun and exciting atmosphere - the courtyard is beautiful and perfect for groups. The food is delicious although they could be complemented with better sides, and the service is good but not always attentive when it gets busy. The stonegrill is definitely worth trying, and so is the dessert! :)
Had dinner here recently for the first time and it was almost faultless! Was very busy, but the waitresses were great with service and the wait for food wasn't too long. Only negative was that my friend felt his burger was too small, but everything tasted great. I had only been here for drinks before, and I was not impressed with the attitudes and shortness of some of the staff, but my dining experience was great :)
When I was first married 44 years ago we used to drink in the Southern Cross. Oh yes, its been there that long. I would love love to see the Southern Cross in its new state. Lots of memories of the Southern Cross.
We went here for a Christmas function and had a great time. Family friendly, good food & smiling service
Well done
This was our first time going to Southern Cross and we were very impressed. I can't believe we have lived in the Wellington region for 7 years and not known about it until recently! We had a lovely meal with our two primary school aged children. The staff we dealt with were all very friendly and very pleasant. Our waitress in particular was excellent (Canadian or American accent I think), nothing was too much trouble. The food arrived very promptly and was lovely and fresh. The kids meals were as to be expected, fish and chips followed by ice cream sundaes. Our surf and turf was simple but delicious. What I particularly loved was their well coded menu showing clearly which meals were gluten free, vegetarian etc. I also liked the way there were many different areas to sit so if you are looking for a place to go with children or just going with adult company both options are well catered for. We will definitely be back!
We had brunch today for my birthday- I hadn't been to the Cross for years. Four adults and a very active 3yr old. From start to finish we had a great experience.
Fast and friendly service and delicious food, especially the Bubble and Squeak I chose which was really roasted veges with a poached egg on top. My only minor quibble was the egg was a bit on the cool side, as if it had been cooked earlier and held in cold water, and not thoroughly reheated.
We all enjoyed our meals and will definitely be back. It's a very family friendly place, in fact there was a 2yr old's birthday party underway as we left.
Highly recommended.
We had an absolutely superior eating experience at Southern Cross Restaurant tonight. It has long been our favourite venue for special occasions because of its amazing ambiance - the unique outdoor area particularly which caters for all weather conditions.
The food and service in the past has been good, but tonight the service exceeded all expectations. Josh, who attended on us, who I later found out was the manager, anticipated our every need.
He even pointed out when the birthday boy's choice of drink was getting low and asked whether I wanted to order more for him.
He was on hand to fill up glasses and did so unobtrusively. Every member of our 10 person table was delighted with their meals and the fantastic service.
I eat out often, and this has to have been our best restaurant meal to date.
Worth absolutely every cent of what we paid! Good on you Southern Cross, and Josh, and all the other lovely waitresses who assisted. You made my son's 25th birthday very special!
Came here yesterday afternoon and went for the 2 for 1 stonegrills and some drinks.
This deal is great value for money. They use quality cuts of meat and it's great fun to sizzle them yourself on the hot plate.
Great interior decor & friendly service too.
Went here on Saturday morning for breakfast, my god the service was amazing I'm a complete hospo snob and actually couldn't find anything to fault even with a 3 year olds birthday party going on behind us, every little detail was looked after the food was fast and the wait staff couldn't have been nicer - congrats guys, that's how it should be done everywhere!
GAWD, I just read the other reviews and you people are HARSH. Is this really how Wellington operates??? I mean, really.
This is decent bar, with a very diverse beer and cider list, and an OK wine list. It's got an amazing patio space, FRIENDLY and cheerful service, and a very stylish interior decor, and you guys can only give it 2-3 stars? COME ON.
I've had their fries with garlic aioli, it's DA BOMB. They also had a charity grill going on tonight with free sausage, grilled onions and ketchup and mustard if you donate to the Red Cross Christchurch fund. The guy working the grill was super nice and sweet, and CUTE.
I'd much rather spend my hard earned dollars here than anywhere else on Cuba Street. At least I get good atmosphere, service and beer for a Friday night out with the mates.
xo to you Southern Cross
We went there for my friend's birthday. We had a very good time, the service was very nice and the stone grill was very excited to us even though I don't know how to Cook!!
Love it, will be back soon :)
This is a great bar, with so much space and different areas you'll find something for everyone. The garden bar is always popular, especially for the after work crowd. I've eaten here a couple of times, once with a big group, and once just three of us. On neither occasion did we wait long for food, or drinks - and both times the meals were really nice. I had a stone grill that I actually got to cook myself at the table - this was a first for me and I really enjoyed it.
They also have a giant Jenga set, lots of fun, especially after a few drinks!!
There is something a little bit loaves and fishes about the Southern Cross - just when you think you've reached the end, more appears ... This abundance is manifested in all sorts of ways - in the huge variety on the menu (the menus on the site here only scrape the surface), in the variety of spaces indoors and outdoors, in the humungous number of groups and events that they host, from knitting clubs to salsa to games nights. But back to the food - it is surprisingly good for a pub, with a range of foods for all appetites and wallets. We tried the $18 sunday roast. Roast beef, kumera, pumpkin, potaotes, cauliflower cheese, gravy and yorkshire pudding. All cooked perfectly and really tasty. The eclectic decorations charmed us while we waited for our food and speculated on the best quake exit strategy, the staff were friendly and efficient. All in all a great place to meet, greet ad eat.
Delicious food, lovely and friendly staff . We had the stone grilled eye fillet . It was so juicy and perfectly cooked as requested .The atmosphere was so chilled and warm ,we really did enjoy our 13th anniversary at Southern Cross garden Bar restaurant.
A great lunch experience. Great menu with enough to choose from. Reasonable vegetarian options. Wide variety of drinks and well stocked bar. Great atmosphere. Inside and outside area. Well located.
Came here for dinner tonight. Awesome service! Amazing food. We got the buttermilk chicken burger. It was so yum and had heaps of flavour. The chips had a nice seasoning. Everything that came out for other people looked good. Currently not drinking so got an iced chocolate. Milkshakes aren't available after 5pm. The iced Chocolate was so yum! We got the cakes out of the cabinet. I think it was Passionfruit, white chocolate and oreo cheese cake and the other one was Chocolate and Raspberry slice. Really yum! Will be back.
Went to Southern cross at the weekend and forgetting it was Father’s Day so it was (very) busy. Did have to wait a bit for food but it’s understandable when just about every single table was taken. Lovely outdoors area, cold drinks and good buzz and music. Special mention to Jack who was smashing it. Literally seen the boy do everything - pouring drinks, taking orders, serving food and every thing in between and still looking calm and giving great customer service!! Well done team should be proud of yourselves!!
Had a great dinner here. Service was really good, great cocktails and yummy food. First time dining at Southern Cross, very enjoyable experience.
Absolutely perfect place to hang out friends or family. It is very spacious with in and outdoor space to choose. Staff are very friendly and helpful.
I love most of the food we ordered, but not really a fan of matcha tiramisu.
We booked for 4 persons with First Table.
We ordered their well known smashed burger bun with fries. And we ordered fish and chips. As desert we had their petition fours. All was excellent. Only thing I found the music played nice, but bit loud.
We celebrated my granddaughters birthday 🎂 and university degree results Last Saturday night 18 March 2023 here! I can't fault the venue, staff or food. The room allocated to us was perfect for the size of our party, gave us privacy but with every facility at hand . The staff were friendly, and nothing was a bother. The food and the drinks of course were divine! It was a wonderful night and everyone loved it!
Great place to visit and have a good meal.
There are many options in the menu and a lot of space inside even it has a garden with tables..
It was so amazing experience for me, feel so happy celebrate my birthday with you guys, food was so good.
Only one things for the service if you can do taking order straight away on the table for the guest that’s will be more great.
We don’t need go to the counter order that’s little bit westing the time and look so crowded specially for the group👌👌
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Kia ora
We were fortunate to secure The Gallery at short notice within a week. The space was excellent. The Manager and all staff were kind and friendly and accommodating. The service was fast and efficient and the kai was sublime! We loved every bite! We will be back!
Ngā mihi Southern Cross
The Mercurys
Our family group of four visited Southern Cross Garden Bar on a quiet night for an evening meal. The service was fantastic, and drinks went down well! Overall, everyone enjoyed their meals immensely with the Lamb Rack and Filet Steak Grill and Harrisa Lamb Shoulder outright winners. Unfortunately, the Salt and Pepper Squid I ordered was cold and inedible. Luckily, everyone else kindly shared their meals, and I know what to order next time!
We’ve hosted two functions at the Southern Cross. They make the Booking process easy, and they have a few function rooms you can pick from, depending on what you’re after! The food platters are so epic, my recommendation would be to order more than what you need because the food is so good it just disappears! Great place to host a function, nice and central in town.
We came to watch the rugby world cup final and it was brilliant. The tables were evenly spread out in front of the big screens, the food was great and the service was top notch. Although the game wasn't the result most of the patrons were wanting, we still really enjoyed ourselves enough to want to stay on in the garden bar and enjoy the sun.
Awesome atmosphere for a family dine-in. Food was really yummy and comes with generous portions... pretty good selection of cocktails. Menu with kids favorites was a bonus. Kudos to awesome staff
I got the 200g eye fillet, cooked to rare for me. It was melt I your mouth soft. I thought there were two many roast potatoes at first, but before I knew it they were gone! Amazing salad too, I'm a huge fennel fan, so the shavings in there were delicious. Lovely dressing too. I had a great time
Great place to enjoy food and drink with indoor and outdoor areas to relax with friends. Friendly staff. A pool table to challenge mates.
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