European cuisine: the best places to taste it in Christchurch

"Been a while since I’ve done a review, mainly out of laziness with work being so demanding! But, dined at Venuti recently and feel compelled to..."

Caelan Nichol

Mailén Wagemans

"Very enjoyable vegetarian meal. Very tasty and well prepared. Will definitely come back again. Portion size is generous so I am having to sit extra..."

Jim Chuang

"Really great service, friendly and welcoming team who greeted us when we arrived, quickly had us seated and a drink ordered. They have a separate..."

Megan Andrews

"We had a fantastic meal, very tasty. The staff were very helpful and efficient at their job. The owner was very friendly and attentive. We always..."

Ann Lowe

"We had a beautiful Christmas evening here enjoying pizza and pasta. The carbonara and ragu pappardelle were delicious, and so was the marinara and..."

Elayne W

"This place was soooo good! We ordered a lasagna and another dish (can't quite remember what it was) as well as a tiramisu for dessert. Everything was..."

Just Another Karen

"This was one of my easiest 5 star reviews. I'm usually disappointed with Italian restaurants in Christchurch as they tend to be overpriced and very..."

Hugo C N

"I had the pleasure of eating here, the food was the best I've had in a very long time. The hostess was just the most lovely lady 😍 I loved..."

helen campbell

Universo Brasserie & Bar

"Lovely inviting restaurant, well laid out most seats have a degree of privacy. I can't say I was wowed by the choices I made. In particular, the..."

Lauren McLellan

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

Duo Dining Room & Bar

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Calm decor. Beautiful crockery. Music not too loud. Staff attentive but not obtrusive.Mains did not arrive together, one came out..."

Janice Lester

"I absolutely loved my visits to this place new staff Lucy and team are very hospitable.The handmade dumplings were a delicate and exquisite..."

Manz Tuwharetoa

"Great dumplings and well presented though could have been more generous with serving size. That said - I had room for dessert! The decor is a little..."

Andrew Millard

"Amazzzzzing went here for a staff do a wee while ago and the food is amazing!!!!! Staff are friendly and know the menu well, can recommend to suit..."

Sinz Thomson

"One of the best restaurant meals I've ever had. Delicious food beautifully presented. Incredibly helpful & obliging staff. Modern interior, relaxing..."

Rae Houston

"First time in Christchurch and I arrived late so nothing was open in the city. I did expect a subway but nothing, however I did find DUO. I..."

Matt

"This place has good potential but needs a lot of improvement to attract repeat patrons, mainly in areas of food/beverages. Interiors are nice and..."

#1

"Lamb shanks are delicious, seasonal vegetables were as well. Love that they do take-away. Great staff and a good menu. Place has a nice layout and a..."

Eliza Cooper-Finch

"Thought we'd try this place..Glad we did!!!the service was great..quick and efficient..The food we had was fine dining quality and without..."

Malcolm Martin

"I am from the state of Texas in the USA. I've eaten at the DUO Restaurant many times and tried several of the dishes offered over the last week. I..."

Cliff Leonard

"We dined here last night 24th September, the meal was beautiful. Soup piping hot and very well presented with a warmed plate beneath the soup bowl...."

Margaret Ripley

"We have a weekend ritual when the kids are not with us of a Sunday lunch.Today we tried Duo. A quick check of the Menu Mania reviews and photos..."

Chris Fleury

"We have been to Duo a few times now. Have always found the staff very friendly and helpful, and the menu has something for everybody. We have been..."

Dean Rees

"We had a group lunch at Duo on the 17th May for 9 people.Before we even went to the restaurant to eat I found the staff very friendly and..."

Siobhan Mcmahon

"As a group of 6 females, we stayed at the YMCA and decided to pop in for a drink at Duo which had only been open a week. The staff were really lovely..."

Carol Rauner

"New restaurant in a very nice location opposite the botanical gardens, it has a modern interior and interesting mix of Asian and European dishes. It..."

Nicholas Aitken

"Went here for a bite to eat in the afternoon... was craving dumplings. The service was friendly and the restaurant was very quiet so was quite a..."

Kristina Heep

"A Great Spot for a tasty lunch. We came here, 10 month old in tow after a trip to the museum, for some lunch. Greeted by the very friendly staff..."

Reece Knight

"Awesome dumplings, amazing staff, well priced.....the above review was 2 years ago, I was hoping the food was as good as I remembered was it ever,..."

Zanna Dunn

"This was a good stop for a small lunch. It was in-between standard meal times, so it wasn't busy and we had the place about to ourselves. We ended up..."

Andrew Adair

"Food was yum. Service was great and fast. Very quiet at lunch time. Recommend the Chinese chicken and the pork bau..."

Pamela Brighton

"The crispy eggplant with a side of rice is a must try. Have never had anything so flavorful and light. Service is great the lady is always so kind...."

Zeda Mata'u

"Had the mongolian stir fried lamb and lamb dan dan noodles! Such balanced and flavourful taste! I dont mind going back for more dan dan noodle...."

Hui Min

"The owners remembered us from last time and asked if we were on time for our movie at Lumiere. Very thoughtful and kind of them. Also, their..."

Ivo

"Lovely service and fab food. Smallish menu but innovative international cuisine with very nice..."

Helen Gardner

"Great food, great atmosphere, and great service. I had dinner with my friend last night. Food was amazing and we had wonderful evening meal. The pork..."

Jolin Zhou

"Very yummy food, very good music and beautiful..."

Alice H

"Absolute gem 💎 One of my favourite restaraunts in christchurch, bordering the botanic gardens (beautiful views). DUO serves up divine authentic..."

Scout Fletcher

"Quick yummy lunch.. had crispy eggplant and dumplings.. awesome..."

Dhiraj Kumar

"Beautiful food, far from your standard run-of-the-mill asian restaurant. The fried eggplant was outstanding. Overall, a really nice and relaxed place..."

Andreas Tairych

"Had the crispy eggplant which was tagged as a 'must try'. It was excellent but had a very rich sauce so I had some rice to cut through the richness,..."

C King

"Amazing coffee. Very smooth. The dumplings were nice but a little sweet for my taste. Service was..."

Amanda Landers

"Convenient place to have dinner after a movie at Lumiere. Been here twice and had very tasty meals However, both times one meal was brought out, then..."

Adele Sparks

"The service is so comforting. Friendly and helpful. We went for lunch on new years eve. It was so good we went back for tea on the same day. I love..."

Ngaire Gilbert

"Great selection of NZ blended eclectic teas.. Fancy a koroheki ginger horopito zinger! Not sure you'll get it here, but certainly something as..."

Tim van der Werff

Cafe Jireh

"The cafe staff are so excellent greeted with a smile atmosphere is very peaceful music is great with the oldies station and at the right volume..."

Tanya Drummond

"Great cofe great staff,very relaxed..."

John Clark

"Such a nice quiet and relaxing Cafe with a beautiful atmosphere! Definitely recommend to check it out👌 they have a great variety of food too! I..."

Angel-Rose Hodgetts

"Great cafe, heaps of seating and carparks. Food is delicious and reasonably priced and hot chocolates are perfect! Staff are friendly and welcoming..."

Phoebe Sutcliffe

"Jireh has a new chef and man this new Tom Yum prawn soup on the menu was so tasty. I choose a medium spice which gave it just the kick I needed..."

Teagan I

"Love this cafe. Great for large groups and parties. Excellent..."

Amanda Wilkes

"Great food, great hospitality and enjoyable experience. To top it off was give 2 vouchers for free coffees for our next visit. Definitely going to go..."

Sarah Cameron

"Very nice, good customer service, good food,relaxing enviroment, spaceful and decent coffees. Its an convenient location for me but maybe not for..."

James Marshall

"Myself and my daughter always come here for coffee and food. I do enjoy the atmosphere and the service is always with a smile and warm..."

Lisa Shields

"These guys deserve a 10.star, I've been here 3 times, absolutely enjoyed the food, overstuffed myself as the food is just great, the customer service..."

Ruby Sadat

"Have been many times and have never been let down. Nice staff and really nice food! Try the corn..."

R S

"Great to see the cafe open again with the best coffee and tons of parking ....and a awesome takeaway..."

Sarah robertson

"Awesome staff and a great meal for a good price! Will be returning for..."

Liam McGeorge

"Lovely quiet cafe..Great food and..."

camille jones jones

"My Capuchino coffee was the best I have had for a long..."

Anne-Marie Collier

"Very nice place with nice people to look after you. Thank you guys.A+ #Diamond in the..."

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Beach

83/100 (1590 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Beautiful beach views. Sand as far as the eye could see and the staff were really friendly. Good menu..."

Philip Wyns

"We were served by a young lady named Rochelle. She was very efficient, polite and friendly. The food was good, especially loved the beef burger and..."

Wayne Ovenstone

"Beach bar is a MUST try! Best food I have had in New Zealand! (Try the lamb shoulder, you will not regret it) The service from Sofie and Ava was..."

Christina Popow

"First time visit, sat outside as it was very busy, a bit chilly in the breeze but the view was amazing. I had the fish and chips and an iced coffee,..."

Sir Castle

"Fast service, great views along the beach. Friendly staff. We had bluff oysters and hash browns and eggs,..."

Nicky Cartwright

"Thanks for all in beach bar! Everything is perfect and staff is really nice for help even if it’s in lunch rush hour! Meals are beautiful..."

Zoey0202

"Fantastic location on the beach with great, fresh..."

Nicky Burt

"Yummy oysters and my daughter had hash browns and eggs. Quick service and friendly..."

Nicky Cartwright

"I just had the best Birthday lunch here. Great Food, Great Views, Excellent Service. Thank you to my darlings for choosing this place, definitely..."

Shannon Reihana-Moleni

"Lovely meal which we very much enjoyed. Thank..."

Annie Smith

"This place is amazing. We went on a hot summer's day and even though we didn't have a booking and the restaurant was really busy, the staff made a..."

Delfin Posada

"Great place. Great atmosphere. Coffee is good. View is nice. We have a dog so they put us outside which was perfect.The service was not good. We had..."

Marin Ianev

"Pretty decent as food, nice beers, great location. We always love end up in here every time we go to Sumner. The pizza use to be better before,..."

Andrea Tripodi

"Came here for breakfast for the first time, had a great window view of the beach. Fantastic atmosphere with great music. Staff are so friendly and..."

Vee Dimant

"Really nice place for a couple of beers and some good fries. Great view on the beach and..."

Jay Theender

"Chill bar and cafe in sumner! Good vibes, perfect for relax time😌 highly recommend their mushroom pizza! Its a white based pizza rarely seen in..."

Sam L

"I don't eat but it looked good. Bar was nice and the service was great. I like..."

Nick Massey

"We had the Beach Stack it was totally yum! Had my dog with us so sat in the picnic area. The lovely staff brought Alfie a bowl of water which was so..."

Rebekah Iggo-Browne

Passengers And Co

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went there for breakfast because of its reputation. Very comfortable table and seats with good ambiance and a great interior with cheerful colour..."

Yunxiang Kelly Chen

"We tried Passengers and Co not knowing what to expect and we loved it. The European dining experience was delightful - not knowing what the..."

Candice Barclay

"Wow! What a great place! First of all, there was no menu. We were surprised by the chef (Jamie) with a special four-course meal that was served to..."

Skye Sanders

"We were there on Valentine's Day. What a cool spot to take your loved ones here for coffee and meals. I was only free briefly between my morning and..."

Pleayo Tovaranonte

"Food always looks great here. New menu published for 2023. Had the fish and chips which was good (my husband would have liked it crunchier). There..."

K H

"This is a nice place. Especially if your stuck at smith&smith with ur car. We had breakfast as dropped the car at 9am. We had crumpets with salmon..."

Ahsan Siddiqui

"Great food & service would be 5 star but they put mine in a bowl which is not always the best option to cut thick crunchy bread out..."

Gordon Mcnay

"A lovely lunch spot. The menu and cabinet food were impressive coving most bases for foodies. The chef was able to be flexible for the allergies in..."

Katrina Smith (Kat)

"Went there for breakfast. Ordered an Americano and the Big Breakfast. The staff were friendly and provided good service. The coffee was pretty good..."

Adrian Stephenson

"I found myself whinging to a friend yesterday about the lack of non generic, chain store, type food available around work (Dakota Park) and she..."

Ariana Jonathan

"I came here to eat breakfast with my two amazing grandchildren and it was delicious. The service was great and the staff were so nice. I can't wait..."

Cindy Williams

"Warm and inviting. We had breakfast which was delicious 🙂flavours were simply delightful,each bite better than the last. I had the avo stack and..."

Rena Ramirez-Hubbard

"Busy wee cafe with outside seating options too. Food was lovely. Service was quick and..."

Lisa Bullock

Little Pom's

83/100 (1706 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

Non-smoking restaurants

"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

Town Tonic

83/100 (1836 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great staff, lovely atmosphere. The range of vegan options was amazing. I am not vegan myself but ending up eating the vegan nachos because they..."

Catherine Worsfold

"Came here on a Saturday for brunch and the food we got was absolutely delicious. I got the avocado on toast but to be completely honest you could..."

Rachel Puha-Fenn

"During my recent trip back over the ditch to New Zealand I was charged with finding the family somewhere for lunch in Christchurch. After some..."

I Spy Plum Pie

"This restaurant is superb, loved the open kitchen and super friendly staff. Ordered a couple dishes to try and it did not disappoint, each dish..."

Brian With The Y

"ATMOSPHERE: Spacious, bright, glass windows and warm! Clean, sophisticated, black interior but not sterile. STAFF: Nice, friendly, quite..."

Annie Bananie

"we went along one night and it was quiet, the chef invited us up to sit at the bar and he guided us through a culinary adventure over the next two..."

Troy Bilbrough

"Really enjoyed the taco's. Been here several times, once for a lunch date and the other being after work drinks. Place was busy but seated promptly...."

Lynbr1992

"I have had lunch here twice now. The staff are very efficient and friendly. Great coffee (a must). I especially love the breakfast menu with the..."

Lauren McLellan

"We booked a table for lunch for four. Very friendly and efficient staff. Drinks were quickly ordered and delivered. We each ordered different..."

Lauren McLellan

"We had breakfast here and coffee, juice and food was amazing! Breakfast is my favourite meal of the day and find it hard to find breakfasts that are..."

Rach Smith

"Towntonic is a newish cafe in Christchurch. The decor is modern and minimal with clean lines and dark wood! But I personally love the completely open..."

Mind The Crumbs

"Delicious food, classy and welcoming. The cool shady location hints at the busy eatery inside. Friendly knowledgable staff make it an eating..."

Ross McGunnigle

"Visited Town Tonic on a Saturday morning around 10 am, and unlike most Chch brunch places, the place was barely alive with only four other patrons. I..."

Cat

"Couldn't fault the simple but extremely tasty sharing plates we had, the pear salad a particular hit and the service friendly and inviting, will be..."

Lee Purves

"Town tonic is nicely set out. Food is made using quality ingredients. Great Eggs Benedict. The food has a real gourmet feel to it and they cater to..."

Nosh

"Have been in at various times of the day, still quiet since it's just opened. Great for coffee during the day and yummy sharing plate nibbles for pre..."

Mandy Terry

"Pretty Amazing place. The staff is super friendly and hospitable and the food was creative and delicious. The raspberry and vanilla parfait is a must..."

C 2

"Good food and great service. The jackfruit starter could have a deeper jackfruit flavour with less seasoning and the tuna could be fresher. Overall..."

Joao Bezerra

"Great spot on Lincoln Road, open kitchen, delicious cocktails (the Caramel Espresso Martini is a MUST) and refreshing mocktails. Smoked burrata was..."

Shell Shields

"Really enjoyed this restaurant. The food was amazing and the service was great too. The chef puts a lot of effort into their presentation and the..."

Sasha Carey

"We had dinner on a Friday evening. We had a booking, which was just as well, as it was quite busy on arrival. We were quickly seated. We did the 3..."

Brent Pizzato

"Really glamorous interiors and very well-insulated from outside noise! Quite a cosmopolitan and upmarket feel to the restaurant with very attentive..."

Eleanor Denston

"Honestly such a good experience. Food is absolutely to die for, although wish we had a steak knife to cut our meat, was very hard to cut with a..."

Reychelle Hervias

"Came here via First table Service was amazing - really friendly staff - lovely ladies 😁 Food was OK- my lamb was a bit overcooked and the duck, a..."

Marene F

"My partner and I enjoyed a lovely dinner together with a Trust the chef experience. The waiters were all incredibly friendly and the food was divine..."

Evie Elizabeth

"Good atmosphere, lovely service and great food. Absolutely try the pumpkin..."

Alex Eremin

Foundation

"The food is outstanding, marvellous , absolutely delectable, can't go wrong with the food at the foundation cafe. Best cafe in Christchurch. I always..."

Thomas Hicko

"I caught the bus into town JUST to come to this café. Such a lovely interior, great food, very lovely staff and two registers so you are served..."

Bronte Perriam

"What a fabulous location with a menu to die for! Loads of options for all your dietary needs & lovely service from all staff! Fast service despite..."

Janita Patrick

"They have fabulous homemade Kombucha here which brings me back for more. Loved the grape and orange one you had today. Cheese scones are decent and..."

Tori Milligan

"Kia ora. Fabulous breakfast of eggs bene, omelette and steak open sandwich. Great coffee too and service was excellent. Well done. Nga..."

Georgie Johnson

"I have been to the café a few times, not always by choice but because it is at a convenient location. They are child friendly and my kids enjoy..."

Muma K

"Located in the library. Friendly service and decent..."

Andrew Eberhard

"A great location for lunch in the centre of Christchurch. Well prepared and tasty variety of sandwiches, cakes, and drinks. Unfortunately, they..."

Peter Smith

"Without a doubt, the best breakfast ever... Avocado and herbed pea smash with a side of bacon. So good I went back next day for a repeat. Great..."

SUSAN

"The scones are Devine. ALL the food is incredible and the staff so helpful and friendly. It's just the noise level and seating that brings this place..."

Reuben Shalome

Burger Station Riccarton

82/100 (1015 ratings)

Accepts American Express

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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The Bridge Restaurant & Bar

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Seating

Street Parking

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"We had a meal here and ordered the special being crumbed chicken schnitzel and a glass of wine or beer for $20. It was filling and well cooked. ..."

Murray Quartly

"Great service, lovely food. After several visits, will happily bring our friends and visitors to The Bridge. Always try to be accommodating, even if..."

Hellen McGregor

"Absolutely amazing service here! Staff are super friendly the food was Absolutely delicious, Wednesday ribs are 15 a meal there cocktails are..."

Bernadine Gray

"Great service tonight, fast and kids loved their kids meals..."

Daniel McGregor

"Very nice place for lunch. Easy parking, nice interior with good seating. There is also an outdoor option for seating in a sheltered and private..."

Valerie

"Have been here previously and enjoyed my meals - last night - the seafood chowder was memorable for all the wrong reasons. Couldn't finish it...."

Jane Calder

"Went for our 45th wedding anniversary. Our Waitress Nicole was lovely, great PR and we enjoyed her banter. Service was prompt, food was delicious,..."

Sali Crocker

"Lovely waitress, very helpful. Great venue. Good food but tasty thai beef salad was more asian/nz. Suggest chef have a trip to thailand for real thai..."

Shirley James

"Family lunch of 18 people at Armadillos Prebbleton. Service was very efficient. Staff were polite. Good choice of meals for everyone. I had Fish and..."

Pam Wilson

"Great food and service, the best Vegatarian Burger and Garlic Bread will be..."

Graeme.Julie Scull Brown

"Nice food and the restaurant did very well to handle our entire party, I was there with about 80 people and didn't have to wait for ages which is..."

James Hutton

"Must be under new management. Not sure if they have a new cook or are tightening up but servings have gotten much smaller. Not really value for money..."

Nick

"we had a birthday meal at the restaurant. we all had super food. plus asked for a carry bag for what I couldnt finish, and it appeared to be child..."

marilyn purvis

Pattersons Restaurant & Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Accepts Visa

Full Bar

Accepts American Express

"We had breakfast and dinner here. Most of the staff are friendly and efficient. The food is good. I would eat here if I was in the area..."

Mary

"Great spot to relax with a drink, watch some sport in the bar - or move through to the dining room and enjoy a sensational meal. Excellent chef's,..."

Berg

"Great atmosphere especially when you can't avoid midweek because you've got an anniversary as we found outThe buzz of a New York Bistro crossed..."

Joanna Hegarty

"My dad and I both agree best seafood chowder of every. Absolutely fantastic. Ask for an extra piece of grilled bread. It goes perfect with the creamy..."

Ben Hoffman

"I only had the breakfast and it was delicious. I recommend any omelette and the hash browns. The omelettes are big. Service was..."

Jordan Langro

"This is a very nice restaurant where the public can also enjoy a meal. It caters a great hot or cold breakfast, lunches and evening meals. Even if..."

Murray Quartly

"Yeah I would highly recommend this place. Really enjoyed the fish of the day dish and apparently there duck was dam fine too. Good setting, very..."

Dean “iLsV” Sneedon

"Staff so so friendly, And the food as vegetarian it was unbelievable. Didn't know vegetables could taste that good, the vegetarian gnocchi was..."

D'angelo Villamil

"Lovely staff, very attentive. The food is reasonably priced in relation to the portions. The beef burger, the Caesar salad and the linguine were HUGE..."

Alvaro Nistal

"Called in for a coffee and muffin. Great service, lovely quiet atmosphere and comfortable setting. Thank..."

Geoff Holgate

"We were looking for somewhere to have dinner and stumbled upon this place. Excellent food and service couldn't fault it, we'll be back again for..."

Michelle Morris

"I went with two other people last night to Paterson restaurant. The service was great. We had a lovely waitress who was helpful and efficient. They..."

Shirley

"Great service great food awesome..."

clandra tait

"Very nice food. I had the gnocchi and my husband the rib-eye with fat duck potatoes and both were beautiful. Very tasty. Service was efficient and..."

laman jessica

"Food was of a very high quality. It is at top end of price range. Excellent service from staff. A bar person was unsure of a waiter order and came..."

Andrew Brydon

"We enjoyed a lovely meal of battered gurnard and curried fish. Great staff great..."

Phil Ambler

"The service is great, the place is beautiful and it was very festive. But, they mad a mistake with our order which gave us an uncomfortable feeling...."

Revivit Itzko

"Warm, cozy, pleasant atmosphere, nice music, friendly, professional service; my butter chicken dish was very delicious, well presented and a good..."

Scotty Wotty

"Excellent a 'round. Warm, classy, but with no pretenses. Good service, great..."

John Kenny

Pierside Cafe And Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

"Craig and I regularly dine at the Pierside and always are blown away by the chef's expertise quite the hidden gem, the staff are very friendly and..."

Heather McDiarmid

"Took our neighbour out for dinner to celebrate her 72 birthday. Had a great time, food was lovely. We even took our own birthday cake and staff were..."

Becks Huddy

"Come here tonight for dinner with my family, just want to say what an awesome place! The food was top notch and the service and atmosphere awesome..."

Shannon Stone

"What a fabulous exsperience we had this evening at Peirside 👍👍👍 Food was fantastic and delicious. The portion sizes were great value for..."

Grace Lush

"We had a family meal here tonight the meals were a good size the kids meal were really great very friendly staff will be..."

Julie Austin

"Just had to say what a great meal had tonight at the pier side! After finding others closed tonight we were lucky enough to find these guys open and..."

Steve Kennedy

"Awesome food for a great price, and lovely friendly..."

Holly Bennett

"What can we say ? Number one venue in New Brighton. Mandy & Josh made us very welcome and kept the beers coming. Quiz night is a hoot, Disco/..."

John Mcdougall

"Indian food...ok european indian food. But at its best. Truly the best vindaloo ever!!! And the meat soo lean. Can't count how often we have eaten..."

John Birch

"Love the big burger meals and $10 steak night for the whanau. We will be..."

Kowhai Te Kira

"I found the place to be a nice quiet atmosphere which i found pleasing for a change food was amazing will be returning in the future good..."

Andrew Anngow

"Rustic charm and friendly service make this a fun place to visit. It's a pub style atmosphere (so don't expect any fancy decor) with jukebox and pool..."

Frank

"Had a fantastic meal here last night. Service was friendly and helpful. Food was so good! Compliments to the Chef for a perfect steak. We will..."

Baxm

"Really enjoying the menu these days - lovely food, beautifully cooked and a nice variety of choices available at reasonable prices. The best Eggs..."

Paula Rountree

"Love coming here on those sunny but windy days so you can enjoy the warmth and beach view without the cool! Always lovely staff and always busy which..."

Tracy Dorset

"My and my partner went out for dinner on Tuesday. Really pleased with the meals. We ordered the $15 steaks witch clearly stated that it's a 150g..."

Evie Mich

"Went to the pier and had a beautiful steak eggs and chips,The staff were awesome and friendly..Great atmosphere ,a real lovely place.Would..."

Wendy Hall

"have had meals in the past and different experiences. but last visit it was excellent. lovely waiter and food was good. had the ribs and partner also..."

Maryanne Stikkelman

"Dined at Pierside last night with 4 other friends.The service was great with an extremely happy waiter who shared jokes and was overall,..."

Janene.w@xtra.co.nz

"Went to Pierside on Mother's Day for lunch. We all ordered something different. I had the steak sandwich on ciabatta bread without Mushroom Sauce...."

Marilyn

"This is my favourite New Brighton hangout - the staff are super friendly and welcoming and they do the BEST toasted sandwiches in Christchurch! I've..."

Tanya Hyde

"We wanted a seafood restaurant so we searched for seafood. Most places only had one or two seafood items but Pierside had a genuine substantial..."

Chris Hooker

"Just had a perfectly cooked and presented meal at Pierside.We had a lamb rack, and eye fillet meal- both perfectly cooked to medium rare as..."

Barbara

"My husband, father and I dined at the Pierside Café & Bar on one of their $15 steak nights. My husband and father both ordered the steak and I..."

Paula Moore

"Always an excellent, friendly, delicious dining experience and tonight no exception despite the waitress being (by her own admission) out of her..."

Union Homestead

"Enjoyed an excellent 3 course meal this evening. Plenty of choices on the menu. Something for everyone. My husband thoroughly enjoyed the..."

Mandy Partleton

"Went here tonight with a friend, she had the lamb back strap which was melt in your mouth, the salad and potatoes that came with it were devine. I..."

Jamie Houghton

"Last night I went to this place with my friend, who lives in New Brighton. There really wasn't allot of choice in the area and she raved about it so..."

Lillie Barrett

"Based on my meals and meals friends had (separately), we agreed this is a surprisingly excellent place to dine. The steak was cooked to absolute..."

Julzz

"Great food, good service, great bar!At last, something in New Brighton that offers a nice environment, and a bar that does food from a kitchen..."

Stu Morris

"We have dined several times at the Pier Side Cafe and each time it gets better and better.The staff are friendly,courteous and nothing is a..."

Penny Stott

"I just had the best meal at Pierside cafe, with their primo location and delicious food how could I not enjoy sitting outside lapping up the sun and..."

Kate_my_mate

"As an avid supporter of New Brighton Businesses I was interested to see if the newly introduced menu would warrant a second visit to the Pierside..."

Renee

"Awesome place, took my parents here for some lunch and they absolutely loved it, great customer service, the lady was lovely and looked after is well..."

XxMz Kittyxx

"Went to eat with my Grandpa. He enjoyed what looked to be a delicious breakfast Sandwhich and I enjoyed the Oceansider which has chicken bacon in a..."

Anthony Gandara

"Nice dinner out with family, A shame the menu has changed and there's no pork belly and no beef schnitzel but pretty good meal all round. Lovely..."

Vickie Atkinson

"An unpretentious place to have a drink and eat some fabulous food. The food business (Hang Ten) has been a wonderful addition. The vegetarian burger..."

Lynette Nugent

"not sure about their food, but the beer and service is surely good. But the seats and outdoor place can be better cleaned and taken care..."

Carl K

"Under-appreciated beachside local in a sunny location. Better now that food is available..."

mike nugent

"I have never been here before. Bar maid went the extra mile to help us with my mother inlaw. they cooked us a meal that wasn't on menu. Very..."

Kate Masina

"Took a big group for birthday celebration. Friendly staff, quick service. Food portions were huge and we had to take doggy bags home. Burgers,..."

kowhaiisyellow

"WOW ... Roast of the day "Pork Belly" yum yum yum! I can never eat a roast meal but these guys NAILED it! Bumma my partner ate all hers so I didnt..."

T Te Puni

"We had a superb dinner tonight of beautifully presented pan-fried blue cod on bed of kumera, greens and b blanc followed by exquisite lemon creme..."

Mel Palmer

"Cosy little tavern with great bar baskets, friendly staff and even a pool table for free! Next to the pier as well, really enjoyed the piece in here..."

Ankaro

"We just want to thank Pierside Cafe for a divine dinning experience. We left replete, relishing and rejoicing the fine choices we made. Their chef is..."

Thomas Edward King

"Had several great lunches here recently and a lovely dinner. Great friendly service. Excellent food they have a great kitchen..."

Tiffani Field

"Really good food the steak was fantastic and the grilled mediterranean with chicken was exceptional.Good friendly service and the old boys playing..."

Rhys Davidson

Fava Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"tbh yumz we came in really early at 7:30 ish & got some breakfast. lovely service & food here’s a pic of their big..."

deevya tay

"Very nice arty cafe with great coffee. Any reason why there is no music? Jesus loves..."

Jonathan Rumens

"Unbelievably good fries! Great coffee too. A nice place to have a break after walking up and down Rapaki Track. Outdoor and indoor tables are..."

Stéphane Chrétien

"Stopped in for an afternoon snack. We got the loaded fries and orange Turkish cake. The fries had great flavors to go with the bacon- mayo and some..."

Laurel Doyle

"Calling all long black coffee lovers. I have never been able to get a long black coffee that wasn’t watery or burned. I usually don’t bother..."

Dave and Brenda Emms

"Acoustics a little loud, food, coffee was great. Ngā..."

Ruru Hona

"Perfect place for lunch or coffee. Really good menu and plenty of options. Lots of seating available in doors and out. The outdoors would be amazing..."

Michelle Berg

"Coffee is excellent one of the best in town. Food cabinet has lots of options and also has a breakfast and lunch menu. Love the spacious outdoor..."

Leeann Johnson

"Great little Cafe, coconut loaf with lemon curd is to die..."

Richard Green

"Great coffee an friendly staff an they make coffee in your reusable..."

Kylie Williams

"Very friendly staff and great coffee. Was there just after early morning rush so nice and quiet, plenty of seating. Date scone was just like..."

Gds

"Chose Fava as it has a nice atmosphere and nice drinks. Didn't have anything to..."

Liz Shackleton

"Staff are really friendly and coffee is delicious and always well made. The food is fantastic- although on the pricey side. It doesn't bother me..."

Brie Liberty

Pescatore

"Fine dining at its best. Great food, wine and..."

Francisco Fioriti

"The most delicious, outstanding Fine Dining experience. The staff were attentive and were expert in telling us about every dish that was brought to..."

Raewyn Ashley

"Chic refined excellent service good food interesting wine list one of the best restaurants I ate in..."

Andrés Suárez

"The 10 course degustation was a brilliant start to my weekend in Christchurch with family and friends. This is an experience, like opera under the..."

beaudine M

"This was a fantastic experience. I can not rate it high enough. When you get there you might be a bit suspicious with it being in a strip mall but..."

Kurt Mcbeth

"A very refined and polished performance from a very professional restaurant. The young manager and North American gentleman whom served us were..."

Thomas Edward King

"Great service, friendly staff, awesome food. So many little extras included in the meal! And they were really good about my pregnancy - they brought..."

Emma Cullen

"Phenomenal. Definitely recommend the seven course..."

Dana Khajah

"We had the 7 course degustation meal and it was wonderful. Great staff, very knowledgeable about the food and wine especially the maitre d, Angela...."

Janet Turner

"Best fine dining that we found in New Zealand. Outstanding food and service, rates alongside UK Michelin starred restaurants..."

Patrick Bower

"Awesome new chef. Serving staff are fantastic. Sommelier superb. Highly recommended. We will be back again...."

Jason Wills

"Was great service very attentive staff, could not fault the service or the food. A super special place to celebrate an..."

Robyn Terras

"Very nice restaurant. Attentive staff. Great food. Innovative..."

Thomas Nguyen

"Food was superb, service should have been..."

William Mordacz

"Awesome food and stunning..."

Nicolas Mentzas

On The Beach

81/100 (1790 ratings)

"Terrific location where the nearby parking is free... matched by terrific views of the beach. Upon entry we were welcomed by friendly staff. The..."

Heath Wells

"Fabulous breakfast! We had just arrived off a long overseas flight and fancied breakfast on the beach front. We came across Beach Sumner and..."

Sue Pietersen

"The new owner has done a wonderful job of the newly decorated BEACH. But even better was my meal. I will be returning again and again for the..."

Clair St Clair

"Amazing!!!! Excellent service. Food was really really good!!! I recommend the green lip muscles!!! We will be back for sure..."

Paula Massetti

"Had a fabulous Ladies Lunch here today. Excellent service, delicious food. Nothing was a problem. Thank you for catering for us and our 2 wee..."

Alaina Skews-Bunting

"Great venue beautiful location. Great food,coffee and nice and friendly..."

Russell Hodgson

"Been going there for years now, love the place, the people and the..."

Paul Budgie Hargreaves

"Great spot, delicious food & good vibes. I'd go..."

Nicky Page

"Had a good time here having a beer with the cousins. Good service...."

Te Rēwena Man

"Beach is awesome!! Fantastic food great service lovely atmosphere and right on the beach!! Just terrific!! Love..."

Elena Saltis

"Amazing food. Wonderful atmosphere. Outstanding service..."

Audrey Bell

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Meii Lam

"Beautiful beach views. Sand as far as the eye could see and the staff were really friendly. Good menu..."

Philip Wyns

"We were served by a young lady named Rochelle. She was very efficient, polite and friendly. The food was good, especially loved the beef burger and..."

Wayne Ovenstone

"Beach bar is a MUST try! Best food I have had in New Zealand! (Try the lamb shoulder, you will not regret it) The service from Sofie and Ava was..."

Christina Popow

"First time visit, sat outside as it was very busy, a bit chilly in the breeze but the view was amazing. I had the fish and chips and an iced coffee,..."

Sir Castle

"Fast service, great views along the beach. Friendly staff. We had bluff oysters and hash browns and eggs,..."

Nicky Cartwright

"Thanks for all in beach bar! Everything is perfect and staff is really nice for help even if it’s in lunch rush hour! Meals are beautiful..."

Zoey0202

"Fantastic location on the beach with great, fresh..."

Nicky Burt

"Yummy oysters and my daughter had hash browns and eggs. Quick service and friendly..."

Nicky Cartwright

"I just had the best Birthday lunch here. Great Food, Great Views, Excellent Service. Thank you to my darlings for choosing this place, definitely..."

Shannon Reihana-Moleni

"Lovely meal which we very much enjoyed. Thank..."

Annie Smith

"This place is amazing. We went on a hot summer's day and even though we didn't have a booking and the restaurant was really busy, the staff made a..."

Delfin Posada

"Great place. Great atmosphere. Coffee is good. View is nice. We have a dog so they put us outside which was perfect.The service was not good. We had..."

Marin Ianev

"Pretty decent as food, nice beers, great location. We always love end up in here every time we go to Sumner. The pizza use to be better before,..."

Andrea Tripodi

"Came here for breakfast for the first time, had a great window view of the beach. Fantastic atmosphere with great music. Staff are so friendly and..."

Vee Dimant

"Really nice place for a couple of beers and some good fries. Great view on the beach and..."

Jay Theender

"Chill bar and cafe in sumner! Good vibes, perfect for relax time😌 highly recommend their mushroom pizza! Its a white based pizza rarely seen in..."

Sam L

"I don't eat but it looked good. Bar was nice and the service was great. I like..."

Nick Massey

"We had the Beach Stack it was totally yum! Had my dog with us so sat in the picnic area. The lovely staff brought Alfie a bowl of water which was so..."

Rebekah Iggo-Browne

The Bog Irish Bar & Restaurant

81/100 (2939 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Friendly, remarkably helpful staff. Somewhat dingy interior. Mostly high tables and booths, some low tables with chairs. Great $15 lunch menu,..."

Janice Lester

"Excellent food, friendly staff and great live music. Awesome atmosphere, and thoroughly enjoyed my time here. Huge venue, and a decent sized..."

Lister Fiend

"Good ambiance. Relaxing and good for catching up place with friends. Yummy beer. Not so expensive and very accommodating staff. Good choice of music..."

Lovelea Ho Suarez

"Love the sounds, food was good for what u pay. Service suffered from staff not turning up, but a great afternoon and I will be back. Unfortunately..."

Brad Sherry

"That night we had a few drinks in the Casino. As we were strolling along we saw this rustic place. It not that fancy but quite intriguing little..."

Pom Ruk Khun

"I got the 15 minute express steak and it was so delicious!!! The service was really good too. Even though they forgot to bring me my raspberry and..."

Yasmin Ali

"Vibrant Irish pub well located in the city. Happy hour 5-6. Saw a fun Irish band. No cover. We did not eat here, but locals told us the roast is..."

Anthony R.

"No trip away is complete without an Irish bar, The Bog is exactly what you would expect, warm, friendly and Irish, if you're after a large meal then..."

David Burton

"Always great Guinness :-) The food and service weren't as good as they have been historically though, unfortunately. The staff used to bend over..."

Hannah Oldroyd

"Going to the bog was a fairly spontaneous decision made because we wanted to try something new and it was a great decision! We were made welcome and..."

Matthew Keen

"Great decision, came here as walking past, great live music, the food was really good, and bar staff were awesome, great cocktails! Not bad for a..."

Jo Hempseed

"Good place for beers! It's a typical Irish pub, they have the Guiness and the Kilkenny on tap. Lots of ex-pats stop in so you can find some..."

Mike Thompson

"Top spot for a beer. Turned up on Monday night fresh off the plane and received excellent bar service in a warm and friendly environment. Irish duo..."

Toby K

"Went to watch the Women's FIFA CUP FINAL. Was a great game and Spain certainly had a great game and deserved the win..."

Linda Williams

"We dined at lunchtime and had a great time! Good service, lovely meals, nice atmosphere and superb beers. The Butchers Block (sirloin steak) was..."

Grant Lange

"That was the very first experience of ours at "The Bog". And we do believe, that not the last one as well. Mostly its menu is about the fast food..."

Julio Gomez

"We only stopped by for a drink as the menu was quite restrictive. Also they had a live singer on at the time and it wasn't conducive to dining out,..."

Mark

"Great fun night. Food was excellent and huge meals, great atmosphere and we were lucky it was a Tuesday night, so had live music. The best guiness..."

Tony Ellevsen

"Watched the tail end of Ireland Vs S. Africa, awesome game. atmosphere was really good. Staff were amazing. Pints at 9am, why..."

Colm Cummins

"Great food. Awesome main with beer for 30 bucks. Irish band playing on stage were soo good and there were about 10 of them. Most importantly, the..."

C DL

"Had a few ciders here. Nice warm atmosphere. Very relaxing. I'd definitely come again. Nice..."

emma hands

"A go-to spot since they opened. It's a regular hangout, especially on weekends with friends for some beer vibes. If you're on the hunt for an Irish..."

James Williams

"Great service and everyone was really friendly, the food is amazing definitely recommend!!! We went on a busy night with the rugby on, it didn't..."

Allana Rudman

"Best food ,friendly staffs and music always fantastic. Great..."

Doreen Reddy

"Great bar to meet eat 🍸 dwink and go for a 2 hour blat around the..."

Dennis Rollings

Carlton Bar & Steakhouse Christchurch

80/100 (2065 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"On a quick overnighter in Christchurch we were looking for an early dinner. We could have had a generic hotel dinner or a choice of quite a few..."

Caroline Cameron

"The food did not disappointed me and my guests. They enjoyed it so much and exclaimed that it’s like “on top of the world”. There’s a little..."

CF Sutrisno

"I made a reservation for 6:30 Saturday 20th July 2023 and I was pleasantly greated by the security guard I couldn't help but notice his amazing Maori..."

ThatDutchGuy02

"Positively fabulous meals and outstanding service. Repeat diners who will continue to come back. Sunday roast pork incredibly generous portion and..."

Judith C

"I came in for dinner and had the venison special which was delicious. There was amazing service from Alex and Rileigh through the whole evening and..."

Lindsay Mattock

"Fantastic work dinner with delicious food. Humming atmosphere with great..."

Paula Bishop

"Came down with a rather large group a while ago and was worried we would be a pain. Rest assured the team was more than happy to accomodate. Service..."

Jacob Kesha

"Was really surprised to find this restaurant as I thought the Carlton was just a bar! It was a cold wet Sunday and we sat in a gorgeous both over..."

Lynne Officer

"We had a fantastic dinner at a very reasonable price. The staff were great. The ambience was nice. The place is sort of casual but the food is..."

Joseph Wiza

"Food was Divine, we had the flat iron steak paired with one of the many amazing sauces on offer. At only $24 a pop it was value for money. Unlike the..."

Blake O'Malley

Milieu Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great food and coffee, staff are really friendly and willing to accommodate to customers needs. Atmosphere was brilliant, not too noisy and..."

Caitlin Floris

"friendly staff - great food well priced - good sizes - well presented cafe - defiantly come..."

Simon Kyle

"Great coffee. Great food. Great staff!! This cafe is a..."

Karyn Coker

"Very cozy Cafe, great food and atmosphere, child friendly. Will come again...."

Magdalina Dilley

"Awesome food and the service was great too. Will definitely be back...."

Paul Skippy Goodman

"We absolutely love Milieu! Great atmosphere, yummy food and awesome service. We are lucky enough to live very close so we frequent there..."

Tanya Robinson

"Great open steak..."

Trenia-Tony Johnson

"Had such a lovely meal at Milieu tonight. Delicious. Thanks so..."

Nicola Wall

"Jenna was running the front counter alone and was incredible seating us in a warm sunny area. I had my 86 year old Mum with me. Scones and Cheese..."

Nicky Fowke

"Great little place only found it through the Entertainment Book!! Friendly Service, good food and good coffee. Definitely recommend a..."

Sian

"First time there today. Had Soy latte and pork belly bagel. Absolutely scrumptious. Have to go back and try the dinner in Friday. Good atmosphere for..."

FoodieGirl

"very fresh dining experience! Mushroom burger have you ever heard??Definitely will be back to try some more specials next timeService is pleasing..."

Patti Liu

"Organised an a/noon tea here for 12 people. I contacted Sarah prior to arrival and she arranged a perfect menu. It was obvious by the reply Sarah..."

Craig

"Best kept secret - Dinner at Milieu! I had trouble finding somewhere to take a group of 5 on a Friday night until I stumbled across Milieu on Google..."

Amanda Larason

"Have been here numerous times for lunch, you just can't go wrong! The selection is fantastic and there is always heaps of food to choose from,..."

Anne

"All of the food is make on the premises and it shows. The food is excellent and the service is first class. Pays to book if you want to eat at lunch..."

Chris And Paula

"fantastic meal and coffee was great highly recommend the food and..."

Simon

"Fantastic! Great new place, would defiantly recommend. High quality service, food and..."

Mary

"I was here for a function last Tuesday night! Fantastic food & wonderful service. A great night was had by all! Thanks..."

James

"Great cafe, lovely service, very friendly staff. Coffees with made with attention, perfectly made lattes. We loved our Avocado mash with eggs and..."

Michela Zanata

"Great cafe for a Saturday breakfast! Friendly staff, really yummy and fresh food. Highly recommended. Price like all in New..."

Alexandra Givovich

"Awesome experience, there is an outside eating area. It's a very nice quiet, pleasant place to grab a bite or dine in. Price is med to expensive but..."

El

"Nachos were delicious the corn fritters were lacking feta and baby tomatoes. Staff were accommodating and started lunch menu earlier for us. Outdoor..."

Rebecca Sandford

"Great coffee and breakfast; good and friendly service; will come back again when I am back to CHC..."

Danny DJ

"Great friendly staff, handy parking, delish breakfast and coffee/ mocha..."

Lydia Sharp

"Went here for lunch on a weekday and had a great experience. The indoor area within the restaurant was pretty big. The menu contained gluten-free and..."

Rineet Subramanian

"We tried Milieu for the first time this week and thoroughly enjoyed the experience! It’s a spacious cafe with friendly staff and good food. I had..."

Leslie Anderson

"Great food good..."

Tee Hoha

"We went for lunch, the food was fantastic, as well as coffee and services 👍denfinitly will come back..."

mei

"They Were Amazing I got uber eats from them and they left a thank you and enjoy note it was super kind made my day. I'll be back next week for more...."

Zain Taylor

"Very nice brekky n cuppa tea all served nicely & friendly staff. Was able to take our leftover eggs benedict and french toast n bacon home, it was..."

Janice Karipa

"Havent found a cafe that has daily specials as this one. Staff was attentive and french toast was more than expected. Tried their mocha and it was..."

MyLounge

"Clean and tidy cafe, Good food but not the biggest portion..."

Bart Wenmeckers

"Hidden gem! Great coffee, affordable brunch menu with delicious meals, huge cabinet selection, and sunny courtyard..."

Shell Shields

"Second visit in two weeks after many years of forgetting Milieu was here…awesome food, great service and good..."

Tony McNally

"Chicken burger was great, fries were good whilst hot but kinda weird after cooler. Hygiene great, pleasant..."

Belinda Atkinson

"We went for my birthday breakfast on Thursday. I love going to Milieu. The staff are so friendly and the food is absolutely delicious. We have been..."

Jan K

Beri's Kebab & Bakery

Cafe Sismo

Wheelchair Accessible

"Cute wee cafe that is hard to spot on the bustling street of Riccarton.Have enjoyed a nice brunch accompanied by three other foodies, food..."

Tiffany Shionaka

"Beautiful Cafe! I went to Sismo Cafe for the first time this year and my friend shouted me something to drink and eat at Sismo Cafe. The mushroom..."

Eaterholic

"Absolutely fantastic range of drinks, hot and cold - in particular the herbal teas. Would recommend the strawberry tea! Clean and tidy with..."

Em

"Nice coffee , friendly staff and good..."

li li

"Excellent french toast,delish salmon and bagel.Linda always..."

Andrewjulie kantorgrenfell

"Great coffee ☕️ A good place to relax myself. Pretty sure will visit..."

WINNIE XU

"Lovely atmosphere, food is awesome and great coffee! This is my new regular go to Cafe every Sunday and when I'm in the city during the week. Linda..."

Tracy Unger

"Planned on morning tea at Mona Vale but stumbled across this cafe as MV was closed. Exceeded our expectations ...Excellent customer service,..."

Graced 4 Life

"Great little cafe, for the size of the cafe etc my expectations were met and I was pleasantly surprised. The host is friendly and the food was great...."

Leon

"Coffee was okay, not any special blend. Had egg Benedict’s, which was flavourful and was poached well. Everything is done by the owner, so real..."

Ian Ang

"Great vibe. Warm and colourful. Eggs benedict was delicious. One of the best. Coffee's were served in mugs - made it feel more homely which was..."

Arna Patterson

"Linda is a friendly attentive host who creates a great big breakfast however I felt that the Croque madame lacked an authentic French feel and was..."

Clive Bartleet

"This place is sooooooooooooooooooooooo cute! So welcoming and has a good community. Would highly recommend stopping by here whenever you’re in..."

kringisgood

"fabulous place and lovely host . a must visit if you are in riccarton .divine coffee and yummy whitebait patties . good choice of beers . love your..."

Owem williams

"Great food, service, staff - quite a nice place, definitely warrants a look (don't be put off by the unending road works right outside the door...)..."

Peter L

"Lovely friendly service. Great food. Bread was made in house and delicious. Good coffee. Recommended..."

Christina Needham

"Great friendly service! Food is incredibly tasty! Great for breakfast, lunch or just a quick coffee..."

Joshua Mathews

"Really great service, the food was amazing. If you're looking for a great 'all day breakfast' this is the..."

Fraz

"Friendly relaxed atmosphere with pleasant..."

Maarten van Eerten

"Service was fantastic, topped only by the delicious meals. 100% you owe it to yourself to come here and try the..."

Robert Needham

"Lovely atmosphere. Very nice service. Lovely food. Loved the cups and..."

S T I C H K I Đ

Lekker Dutch Villa 23

"Had a lovely, beautifully presented meal and hot chocolate here. Very attentive service..."

Lauren Clyne

"Delicious food and coffee! Love that the ingredients are locally sourced and home made. Would recommend highly..."

Juliet Crew

"Fantastic food and so welcoming. My favourite cafe in..."

Stuart Dillon-Roberts

"Great little cafe, nice range of home cooked food, great decor, good coffee. We took our children and they liked the food..."

Nadia Sole

"Five stars for the service and hospitality ! New owner is super accommodating and making guests feel special. From the moment we walked in we got a..."

Raf K

"Seriously amazing. Such delicious takeaway for movie dinner nights. Many vegan and vegetarian options to suit all palates, and budgets! You have to..."

sallyyypappa

"It's a shame that we found out this amazing place too late (as the business is closing soon). We have an enjoyable candlelight vegan fine dining with..."

SixturdayW

"Vegan BBQ pizza dreamy delicious and what a divine gorgeous cosy place. If you haven't dined in and experienced the lovely ambience, the hospitable..."

Jen Holmes

"Really loved the hospitality and food at Villa 23! We were warmly welcomed and well catered too , highly recommend checking this place out it's nice..."

Angelah Crossan

"Really unique menu, strictly vegan & vegetarian. The owner comes from a region with a signature restaurant and hosting culture, where guests are..."

EloS

"This place is wonderful. Delicious pizza and tortillas, and the owners were happy to make a customized pizza with all my favourite toppings. Great..."

Tari White

"Wonderfully presented dinner (by reservation) with lots of nice touches. Added bonus was an amazing vegan Diva cheese board. New owners, very..."

Frances S.

"Such a pleasure to find this little cafe. Enjoyed every little details of the cafe. This is a dog friendly cafe too. By the way, the coffee is..."

Shawn Kim

"Would've given more stars if it was an option. Having been to many vegan/vegetarian places around Christchurch, Villa 23 just stood out. It feels so..."

Abishekh Satheesh

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

Antigua Boat Sheds

Wheelchair Accessible

"Charming little cafe with window seats facing the beautiful canal. The day we visited was also the day where strong gale winds prevailed, and all..."

Chris SG

"Easy kayaking up the very shallow Avon River. Very relaxing hour..."

Julian Varney

"Great place for kayaking ($17 to hire), the river is beautiful in all seasons. There is a friendly duck (Jimmy) that comes up to people for..."

Serene Goh Qian

"It’s fun to kayak and enjoy the view of the..."

Vivianne Lin

"We had an excellent experience today canoeing down the peaceful river Avon! Kudos to Rory from Antigua boat shed for making us laugh and sharing lots..."

Roma Campbell

"A lot of activities can be done here from punting or canoeing. While enjoying the whole strecth of river with alot of ducks you can also enjoy the..."

Robert Ang

"Awesome experience. Lovely on a nice spring day. Lots of nice spring gardens, flowers and baby..."

Dane Garrett

"Rented 1 twoperson kayak for an hour and had an awesome experience paddling on the river. We got off for a bit in botanical garden to rest in the sun..."

Magdalena Cilínková

"Really friendly service and unforgettable experience, best punting with stunning view along the botanic..."

S

"Really enjoyed it.Very peaceful.Lovely scenery.You wouldn't know that you are in the middle of..."

Tina Earney

"Amazing punting 1/2 hour tour. So nice and relaxing definitely recommend it. Staff were friendly and their tour info was so helpful esp...."

Dima Alsheikh

"had a great experience here with the kayaks. such an affordable and fun activity. staff were friendly and helpful. highly recommend..."

Jess Price

"A different thing to do in Christchurch. Enjoy the Avon from the..."

Philip Smith

"Great for a relaxed paddle around the Avon. We booked a double kayak and was reasonable at $34 for one hour. Only giving 4 stars however, as the..."

TJ

"The Antigua Boat Sheds are probably the first place I ever had a coffee in Christchurch. You can just relax and take in the magical area or hire a..."

Tourism New Zealand

"I had a relaxing lovely breakfast here. Nice food and service. Tranquil setting and nice ..."

Patrice Murdoch

"Short yet enjoyable. Kayak is better option than..."

Quang Vu Nguyen

"Great iconic cafe & Boatshed right on the Avon River! Excellent..."

Diana Rainbow

Market Place Restaurant & Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

"Food was amazing, we had dinner and then the buffet the next morning. My meat was melt in your mouth and the flavour was fantastic. If you are going..."

Laisa N Julessa

"Wow! Simply wow for quality and service!I stayed here (Crowne Plaza), thus I had my breakfast at Market Place.Good buffet spread..."

Jade Lim

"We had breakfast here every morning whilst staying at the CrownPlaza. Very clean and spacious. Delicious buffet breakfast with a huge selection. The..."

Teta Fanualelei

"Really great service. My mother and I really enjoyed the experience. Vegan options are really nice. Great views over Victoria Park if you can get..."

Megan Andrews

"Food was amazing and presented perfectly and the Indian boy that served me was amazing, excellent services and amazing recognition on wine...."

Jackson Smith

"I joined a group for high tea on August 2nd. There were a few other tables but it wasn't too busy. Most of the dairy free high tea options were nice..."

Hannah Snelling

"Group of four had the chefs choice option. Lots of variety and a decent discount with Entertainment Book..."

Kimberly Thomas

"Really enjoyed Market Place. The food was excellent, service was friendly and views of Victoria Square added to our experience. Highly recommend the..."

david fleming

"Food: 9/10 Soy glazed salmon with shredded Kumara and pickled cabbage was excellent. Great combination of western and Asian style. I think kumara was..."

Jay K

"Brilliant. Four of us each had the Chefs choice. It was a pricey evening wen you add in wine and a cocktail but as a special occasion it was..."

Barbara Burgess

"Delicious food and a relaxed atmosphere — nice if you’re looking to avoid the huge crowd on New Regent St. Even though it’s in the Crowne..."

Ali Faris Helleberg

"A friend gave me a gift of High Tea for two at The Crowne Plaza for a Christmas present, and today I took my Mother with me to enjoy it. It is in..."

Alison Dockery

"I had the smoked venison ribs, very nice. Decent service too. The menu is fairly simple but it looks like they're trying to do a small number of..."

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