Best Lunch in Christchurch

953 restaurant menus in New Zealand, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Maison De Crepe
Maison De Crepe
92/100 (1024 ratings)
Restaurants
Dessert
French
Gluten Free Options
European
Cafe
Vegan Options
French
Cafe
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Waffles & Crepes
French Toast
Waffles
Waffles & Crepes
Crepes
Fast food
French
Café
European
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Mid-range
"One of the nicest places in the city for Sunday high tea brunch. French creperie with multiple choices of both sweet and sour French crepes,..."
Raf K
"Crepes were lovely. We ordered quite a few types for the whole family for breakfast and everyone was happy. Lovely ambience and setting too!..."
Mel Goh
"A big selection of meals good for breakfast or lunch. The fruit toppings were high quality. We didn't have a long wait for our food. Overall a lovely..."
Emily
"Delicious crepes (both savoury and sweet ones), lovely ambience with vintage style decor, too bad we were in a hurry otherwise would have sat down..."
Charred Lamb
"Great service and food! Staff is super friendly l, the ambience is great. Ohhhh and the food!!!! Savory and sweet crepes were superb! We are..."
Vanessa da Silva Brum Bastos
"We popped in for brunch and got the absolute best savoury crepes we have ever had. Delicious food, wonderful coffee and super friendly staff. Doggo..."
Heather Taylor
"Friendly staff and amazing crepes.. there you can find crepes for everyones taste.. I tried the strayberry jam with bananas crepe and my boyfriend..."
Loony713
"Excellent crepes and so pleased about them having a gluten free option! I got the snickers flavour and it was amazing. Edit: Recently went to the..."
Alice S
"Lovely cafe with a great coffee, healthy menu ( and some deliciously decadent) and friendly staff. Big shout out to Jessie our server very friendly,..."
Atheweedot B
"Lovely place and the crepes are very good! Recommend to make reservations before..."
Evonne Chua
03 Eatery
92/100 (3 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast food
Healthy
Fast Food
Healthy
Lunch
Fast food
Fast food
Healthy
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Good spot, excellent options. Will definitely be..."
Robert van Royen
Jaba Grill And Bar, The Palms
Jaba Grill And Bar, The Palms
92/100 (250 ratings)
Restaurants
Steakhouse
Grill
New Zealand
Dinner
Lunch
"Had a fantastic meal last Tuesday night. The steak was perfectly grilled and tender, bone marrow succulent and dessert was on point. Server was..."
Catherine Kay Escol
"Absolutely amazing experience, took my 4 yr old there too. They had set up some coloring in stuff for her. Staff are friendly and consistent. Food..."
Abbie Mataio
"Very good experience for me. Particularly the staff and personal service. These staff were upbeat, knowledgeable and made you feel like a welcome..."
Clinton Fernandez
"Friendly, fast service, Great environment, tasty meals. The only thing we were disappointed with, was that the garlic prawn dish was very cheesy...."
Sade Donn
"What a pleasant experience! It was our first time at Jaba Grill and we are sure that we will be visiting again. It was the one in The Palms that we..."
Isfaqur Rahman Siddiqui
"We had the steak and ribs platter with chips which was perfect for 2 people to share. Meat was cooked perfectly with great flavour and seasoning...."
Sarah Field
"A wee piece of paradise, the food was absolutely delicious, will definitely be back again. The whole look inside is really cool and staff are..."
Cassandra Gibbs
"A bit of a chaotic night trying to find a restaurant on queens birthday weekend, but got some seating outside which at first I was unsure about but..."
Rudolf Fenske
"We ordered the mixed grill platter for two. I really enjoyed the steak, chips, salad and one of the dips. My partner likes the skewers and the..."
Janelle Tan
"Fantastic friendly staff,food was amazing our 1st visit and definitely won't be our last.Well worth the drive to town from North Canterbury for a..."
Megan Wiseman
"Hearty meaty meals in a warm comforting atmosphere. Excellent wait staff who knew how to please..."
Pleayo Tovaranonte
"Enjoyed our lunch out for the first time here, great flavors and decent size of a platter for 2. I would definitely be back again to try other meal..."
Chippy Ionita
"Delicious mocktails and salmon ceviche!!! And the chips with cheese and bacon yum yum yum. Great service and plenty of gluten free. Will definitely..."
Shelley Buckner
"Nice setting, feels very tropical despite the weather. Food was delicious and good portion..."
Shee Young
"Service was great. Staff had a sense of humour and good manners. Food presentation was great. My desert in particular, the chocolate brownie, was..."
Rose
"Delicious. We had a butchers share platter, good variety of cooked meats and everything we had was cooked perfectly. Didn't have to wait long and the..."
Aaron Templeton
"I dined at Jaba this evening with 4 girlfriends. Jimmy met us at the door and showed us to our table and provided great service and attitude all..."
Michelle Bennett
Bonobo Cafe
Bonobo Cafe
92/100 (278 ratings)
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Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Wine Bar
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After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Maciatò
Bonobo Burger and Fries
Bonobo Fries
Two Separate Salads of the Day
Cheese roll
Bang Bang Tofu
Smoothie
english breakfast
Nachos with Cheese
Buddah Bowl
Portobello Burger
Vegan Big Breakfast
Bar
Pub
Wine Bar
Café
Diner
Soups
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Beach
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Me and my husband went there this morning. It is one of the best vegan cafe we ever visited. The staff was amazing. The lady who severed us was Ana..."
Akshit Vig
"Amazing 🤩 coffee so so so good Food excellent I’m not a vegan or vegetarian or anything but this place is the go definitely a spot I took the..."
Mason Rumble Simpson
"Love the atmosphere here, bright pink walls, with houseplants for sale. A lovely place to stop for coffee or have lunch. The coffee here is always..."
Kate Hennessy
"Stopped here on a very hot busy weekend afternoon for lunch and a few drinks. Staff were busy but keeping on top of things, food service was..."
Jade Clothier
"Bonobo has become a key part of my life since moving to this part of CHCH 4 years ago. The food, coffee, and drinks are all as exceptional as you'd..."
Ollie Law
"I adore the lively indoor plants adorning the walls in this space. The interior design has been meticulously planned to create a soothing and..."
Kwee Yum Lee (이귀염)
"Thought we’d pop in for lunch, immediately greeted by friendly staff, had the specials explained given menus and shown where to get our table..."
E.R Stewart
"What an epic cafe!! The staff are all so helpful and friendly. The food is incredible! Amazing flavours and I always feel full and satisfied...."
Lucy Lightbulb
"This is the best place in Sumner. Very good vibes. The food and coffees are very tasty ! The staff is amazing and friendly. Good place to start a..."
Maxime Arresta
"Tastiest vegan food in Christchurch, freshly cooked food and cabinet food is all scrumptious, we have eaten here and had takeaways many times over..."
Sam Mans
Ceylon Kitchen
Ceylon Kitchen
92/100 (2063 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Middle Eastern
Street Food
Sri Lankan
Fast food
Asian
Street Food
Middle Eastern
Sri Lankan
Asian
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb Curry with 4 Sides
Egg with Roti
Curry
Roti Combo
Kottu Roti and Chicken Curry
Yellow Rice and Curries
Fish Curry
Egg Roti with Lamb Curry
Vegetable Stuffed Roti
Chicken Curry with Rice Special Weekend Only
Lamb Biryani
Rice and Curry
Lamb Roti
Middle Eastern
Asian
Street Food
Sri Lankan
Fast food
Digital Payments
Takeout
Street Parking
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Buffet
Parking Available
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Two places I rate in Chch for food, Roots restaurant and this place. Unassuming, but the flavours and perfection of every dish - addictive, my mouth..."
Kym Hamilton
"Absolutely amazing food. From their little food truck, these guys show the rest of town (high end eateries included) just how it should be done -..."
Gareth Birch
"Superb food, amazing flavour and friendly service, one of the best places to eat in..."
Natalie Robinson
"Probably some ofr the best food ive ever tried, perfect everytime!! great..."
Timmy Roulston
"Chef was geniunly happy and it showed through his food, most delicious thing ive eaten in quite..."
Bryan Procter
"Very tasty. Go try proper Sri Lankan food. Friendly..."
Lilani Eriyagama Ponnamperuma
"Proper delicious Sri Lankan food prepared by friendly..."
Reuben Derrick
"The best and yummiest food ever!!..."
Sheron Gayathri
"undoubtedly very yummy!!!! full of flavours and recommend to spicy lovers. Thanks Harsh for recommending..."
Mia Zhao
"This is without doubt my favourite curry in New Zealand, full of falvour and made fresh infront of you, make the effort to eat..."
Tom Davies
"Amazing authentic Sri Lankan food and friendly service with a smile. Highly recommend..."
Vanessa Horwell
"Best Kothu in whole New Zealand....Its worth catching flight all the way from Auckland to taste the..."
Sivaram Anand
"We had some fish rolls and chicken pastries. It was spicy and tasty. Keep up the good work. We loved..."
Chamari Gonsalkorala Fernando
"Best Sri Lankan food ever. Just bought Lamb curry, Fish rolls and chicken kottu. ENjoying it in this rainy night. THanks..."
Anish Nair
"Exceĺlent sri lankn taste after long time superb..."
Asela Wa
"The koththu was really delicious! So full of..."
Nadeeka Idamegedara
"Amazing food! Love the fact that the flavors haven't been watered down like many other establishments. Keep..."
Jacob Matthew
"A different experience with Sri Lanka's crusine. Foods are very nice and good portion. Most importantly, value for $. Friendly staffs, always serve..."
Clementine Wong
"Homey food with a true Sri Lankan taste. So glad to find this place in..."
Mevuni Mendis
"Certainly worth trying. Food isn’t expensive. 15$ on an ave for dishes and very filling size. Much happy to see a decent Sri Lankan place which ..."
Ahsan Siddiqui
"Great place for lunch or dinner with real sri lankan food!!! The Rice&Curry deal is great. Also, Kottu, Biriyani sooo yummy. Portions are large and..."
Nuwan Weerasinghe
"Best Sri lankan food in the whole of New Zealand. Coming from an authentic lankan..."
Tui Boteju
"Absolutely outstanding!! Had two veggie lunch dishes (one mixed curry, the other roti), and both had perfectly spiced flavors and fresh bright..."
Holly Marshall
"I don't know of any other Sri Lankan food in the city - so it's easy to say this is the best! Definitely worth a visit on a regular basis for some..."
Dylan Proudfoot
"Best place to have Sri Lankan food in central Christchurch. We enjoyed their rice and curry, kottu, fried rice and short eats. Food was really tasty..."
arjuna marasinghe
"We were staying just up the street & decided to try Ceylon Kitchen for a take away. It was delicious - really tasty & generous portions. Would highly..."
Kerrie Fletcher
"Sudath the chef/owner is a lovely guy always humble and smiling, a man of many talents and lucky for us he can cook! The food carries a depth of..."
kmad
Kinji Japanese Restaurant
Kinji Japanese Restaurant
91/100 (1179 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Sushi
Gluten Free Options
Japanese
Asian
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
3 Kind of Sashimi
Salmon Sashimi
Tiramisu
Beef Carpaccio
Octopus
Spider Roll
Tempura
Beef
Sashimi Platter
Bento (Lunch Box)
Green Tea Tiramisu
Tataki
Beef Tataki
Salad
Sushi Sashimi Combo
Fish
Crab
Octopus Ball
Sashimi
Oyster
Crème Brûlée
Fried chicken
Tuna
Sesame Seaweed Salad
Wagyu beef
Salmon
Assorted Nigiri Sushi
Fish Soup
5 Kinds Sashimi Appetizer Platter
King Prawn Tempura Roll
Wasabi Octopus
Lotus Roots Chips
Prawns
Beef Sukiyaki Hot Pot
Miso Soup
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"Great lunchtime favourite. If you can't see what you feel like just ask the friendly staff and they usually accommodate your request. Good food and..."
Malcolm Hansen
"You know you are on to a good thing if you walk in on a rainy Monday night and the place is packed. The sashimi is fresh and rather good. Served on..."
TheBearReview
"Awesome really authentic Japanese restaurant!!Delicious sashimi, scampi sashimi ,oysters, grouper head and beef takaki!Best Japanese..."
Vicky Chen
"This is my favourite Japanese in Christchurch. There isn’t much ambience in this tiny eatery but the food and polite staff more then make up for..."
Makan
"Favourite place to go in Christchurch! So affordable and such amazing quality Japanese! In love! The staff are great and the food is quick! Also try..."
Linesbygeoxsmith
"Been in Christchurch tow months. Been there three times. Excellent environment. Excellent staff Excellent service. Great fresh..."
Jim Lu
"Had heard from a few people about Kinji and how great it was, so I was very keen to try.  The fact that it is one of a few small shops in a block..."
Lauren McLellan
"I found the service attentive not intrusive, the food exquisite a perfect balance of flavors, textures and quantity, the Brule was a beautiful way..."
Les Claxton
"A very enjoyable dinner experience. Service was very attentive and the food was very modern and good use of seasonal local produce. Also enjoyed..."
Stefan Thieu
"Tucked away in a row of shops along Greers Rd, Kinji is probably one of chch's not only best but most authentic Japanese Restaurants. The interior..."
Mei
"The ambiance can be described as dark and a little crammed, this did not bother me one bit, creating a more "intimate" ambiance. I've been here four..."
AllenChen
"Highly recommended for people who want to have delicious Japanese food in Christchurch. Every dishes we had tonight are good. All of us who attended..."
Ernie Huang
"This was my second time to dine here, both experiences were good. Their Takoyaki(octopus ball) and K.F.C(Kinji Fried Chicken) are my must have..."
Caroline
"Fairly good Japanese in NZ. What really sealed the deal were the dessert offerings and the octopus carpaccio.Let's begin with the octopus..."
Pop Culture Food
"Went to Kinji tonight for the first time after having heard about it for years. Very cozy atmosphere. Interesting menu that offers a wide range of..."
Norman
"Everything about Kinji is fantastic - from the service to the sake. This is the best and most authentic Japanese restaurant in..."
Emma Ngawai Hipango
"Very friendly staff and good customer service. My choice in Christchurch when I am looking for Japanese food. They have a great menu and variety..."
Julitakissa
"I really liked Kinji and thought it was very good. I'm very fussy about the Japanese I eat and I was really impressed with the food here. The..."
Regan
"Fabulous food and service. Highly recommend the wasabi octopus, scallops entree, delicate as ..Pork belly was melt in your mouth divine, and..."
Louise Perry
"Great menu especially the specials menu - offering a great selection. Very fresh seafood! Food comes out..."
Sophie Wen
"Amazing!Service was top notch! Food was equally as good! The cajun fish starter is devine!The pork belly is amazing too!These..."
Holly Holdaway
"Stunning is the only words to describe the food that kinji offer.Its fill of flavour and served just right. . We had a group booking of 18..."
Theresa Murphy
"Service was exceptional, there’s nothing I love more than service that is joyful pleasant to be around, made you laugh and enjoy being there. The..."
Darath N
"Booked for my husband’s birthday. We had fried chicken, sashimi platter, Ocean beef hotpot, and some sushi, green tea ice cream to have our sugar..."
Amy
"Used to live in Christchurch and had love the food here since then. Now that having moved to Auckland, will still patronize the place whenever in..."
IL Deko
"The food was delicious, service was great. We had a wonderful time dining out to this..."
Marilyn Ancheta
"I came here on my own during my Christchurch trip, ordered 3x salmon nigiris, special red prawn sashimi, and beef sukiyaki. The salmon nigiri melted..."
Christy L
"Best japanese in town! The big red prawns sashimi on special menu definitely worth trying! After finishing the sashimi, they will deep fried the..."
Sam L
"What an incredible experience. This was my first Japanese food experience, for the most part. MAKE A BOOKING!! It is probably the only way you'll..."
Matthew Adams
"Best Japanese restaurant in Christchurch and possibly NZ. The sashimi was so fresh and delicious. The blue fin tuna was outstanding! We also had the..."
Toni Gallot (Sakura_kiwi)
"Super friendly Delicious well done food plated perfectly 🥰 just so good 100% if you have not been here It is worth it..."
Luke Mitchell
"The Japanese restaurant we love the most in Christchurch. Super fresh and yummy food. Very friendly staff and reasonable price. Remember to book..."
Vivian Huang
"Dinner for 4 two weeks ago. Wow, the food is really good. Service too. Needless to say more. If you like Japanese cuisine, you must eat here at least..."
Leslie Lim
"Today we got kaarage and teriaki chicken which was super good and they offered us free fish head meat! The service was fantastic and they gave us..."
Mathew Hayde
"The restaurant is located on the outskirts of the Central Business District. Had sashimi and sushi, fresh and delicious-the food is cheap by..."
Rob Sutherland
"Fantastic authentic Japanese cuisine ,friendly staff and excellent..."
Dave Perano
"Having traveled around the South Island so many times and tried so many Japanese food around here, Kinji is definitely a restaurant that will..."
Marklin Ang
"Wonderful place for a great japanese meal. Best quality japanese meal in Christchurch, and the service is amazing. But remember to make a booking..."
Ericsson Wong
"Definitely will go back again - the staff were very polite and friendly and the food presentation/taste was amazing! (I had the Tamari Soy Teriyaki..."
Shifa Ahmed
"Authentic Japanese restaurant with very high reviews on Google. Called up the restaurant early in the afternoon for reservation in the evening...."
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A Rolling Stone
A Rolling Stone
91/100 (688 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
Irish
Irish
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Irish
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Street Parking
Seating
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
After-hours
Mid-range
"A great venue for wide range of events, they really understand their clients needs and do everything to meet..."
Cameron Fallow
"Great spot for refilling your music addiction! Excellent open spaced venue with lovely hosts and warm inviting atmosphere. Loads of talented..."
Eliza McCabe
"We were there for a special live music event... excellent for that! The owners here have a real passion for the live music scene in Christchurch, and..."
Simon Teague
"Lively bar with helpful and efficient staff. Arrived early for an 80’s night to park,on site, at the front door. An amazing treat for a central..."
Chris Drayton
"Not only does this pub have amazing fried fish bites with the most amazing tartar sauce I've ever had, but they have incredible bicycle parking that..."
Teresa A.
"Fantastic bar with excellent properly poured Guinness. Lots of live music with good PA system and skilled sound-man. Haven't really tried food other..."
Moshe Livne
"Good Irish pab . Good selection of tap , happy vibe friendly..."
Eranga Athukorala
"Te band The Mule were amazing Friday night.Great venue. Dance floor great size and great..."
Jules Gane
"We come here every week for the Monday night quiz 😍 the quiz host does and incredible job and the staff are always so friendly! ☺ great..."
Quintin Swanepoel
"On the MARVELLOUS scale from 1 to 10, this is a solid 10. The manager lady was friendly and she knew her menu and bar selection of by memory. And on..."
James Diamond
Fire And Slice
Fire And Slice
91/100 (301 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
New Zealand
Pizza
New Zealand
Pizza
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Pepperoni
Pizza Rústica
Quattro Formaggio
Fries
Coke Can
Lamb Pizza
Hawaiian and GF Porto Fino
Chicken Mushroom Pesto Pizza Funghi
Pizza
Italian
New Zealand
Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Cheap Eats
"They have the best pizzas in Sumner the chips were really nice I enjoyed having it. I would highly recommend this place This is better than..."
Matthew Taylor
"Absolutely the best pizza in Christchurch. Pizza as it should be. Always buy it whenever we are in Sumner. Great value..."
Andrew Kunyev
"Absolute wonderful food, and good service too! However the atmosphere isn’t the greatest, the seating feels very cramped and it gets very loud in..."
Analijia Thomas
"Pizzas here are amazing. Great beers on tap. Highly recommend a visit. Very flexible with pizza flavors and toppings etc. Super customer focused...."
Tobias Preston
"Yum!!! Really really good pizza base, hand thrown and perfect amount of topping. Such nice staff. Little Creatures newly on tap, goes perfectly with..."
Audrey Mitchell
"Genuinely one of the nicest pizza places I've tried. Was skeptical about the portion size being 12" but found one pepperoni to be plenty to share..."
Luke Ross
"Excellent pizza. The salmon pizza was especially good and we ordered a second one. Decor was minimal with the wood fire oven right at the entrance...."
Li Xuan
"Awesome little shop specialized in authentic Italian pizza. Would love to be back sometimes. Service can be a bit slow as they often seems..."
Carl K
"One of the best pizzas I have eaten around New Zealand. The edges of that pizza is super crunchy and chewy it is super tasty. I love that pizza it..."
Carlos
"Best pizza! And the folks working there are always super friendly. My toddler loves going there, not only for the pizza but also because he gets so..."
Joana Ponder
"The owner is Fantastic, quick service with lovely fresh toppings. Beautiful handmade pizzas with authentic Italian wow factor. well worth the..."
Jassi Sandhu
"Loved this place! The most delicious pizza I have ever eaten. Proper wood fired pizzas! Just awesome, with amazing, fresh ingredients! Hidden gem of..."
harpreet singh
"We came across this place by chance. The pizzas were astounding - each with a unique flavor, and very fresh high quality ingredients. Tasted a 100..."
Michael Zlotkowski
"Stopped by after an afternoon in the port hills and was super pleased with this place! Pizzas came out super fast and were delicious! A nice..."
Emily Brucks
"Gluten free pizza which you pay slightly more for but was definitely worth it! The owner was lovely and I would definitely recommend this Pepperoni..."
Nav
"The pizzas are awesomely good! They are really one step above average. But the service is... barely minimal and despite the restaurant was totally..."
Nidhogg Arotake
"Absolutely beautiful pizza! Just got a bacon and mushroom & a Hawaiian pizza and both were absolutely fire! Would recommend and will definitely be..."
Liam Bulmer
"Phenomenal pizza. Ordered two, finished them and had to order another one because they were too good. Guys were super friendly..."
Olly Smith
Cellar Door
Cellar Door
91/100 (594 ratings)
Restaurants
Wine Bar
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Gnocchi Stracciatella
Bostock Organic Chicken Liver Parfait House-Made Pickles
Gouda Cheese Plate
Risotto
Little River Brie and Roquefort
Carpaccio Squid Salad
Olives
Catch of the Day
Venison
Steak the Paris Butter Is Totally Divine on the Steak
Carrot Confit
Pinot Noir
Rib Eye with Cauliflower
Carrots
Fries Hummus Crackers
Lamb Ribs
Roast Duck Breast
Grilled Lamb Chops
Wine Testing
Tuna Crudo
Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
New Zealand
Wine Bar
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"One of the best places to visit in Christchurch. The wine flights are masterfully curated, and Katie (sommelier) provided exceptional service. I was..."
Anthony Bonnici
"We had a wine flight and selected a glass each from that, and a couple of shared plates. An absolutely fantastic Sunday afternoon. Pleased we..."
Michele Lehdey
"Beautiful setting food was good and presentation awesome. We had the lamb flaps and hummus for entree, flavors where great. Venison main was..."
Tessa Curmi
"Love stopping by the Cellar Door for some wonderful food or to try a thoughtfully curated wine flight. Not sure what the last two reviewers are on..."
Krista Mackie
"Really amazing place for a date or a chill evening tasting wines. Top notch great selection of cheeses and the wine flights are unique and really let..."
Tom Bombadill
"Had a lovely afternoon in the courtyard with a great selection of food and a phenomenal series of wine flights. An absolute must for any Christchurch..."
Nada Holicky
"We called in for a quick pre movie snack and wine. In spite of the fact that the restaurant was busy, they served us in good time. Excellent..."
Helen Tait
"We had the most fabulous time at Cellar Door. First of all, all of the staff we dealt with were so lovely and helpful. They made us feel very welcome..."
L R
"AMAZING food and wine!! We started with cheese from the cheese mongers with a flight of wine which was reasonably priced. We then had our meal and..."
Michelle A
"We got introduced to Cellar Door by our brother in law. Have been twice, and both times had beautiful flights and fries (F&F)! Seriously my mouth is..."
Rakesh Talwar
Good Habit
Good Habit
91/100 (929 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
New Zealand
New Zealand
Cafe
Healthy
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Breakfast
Lunch
Potato and Mushroom Tart
Blueberry Pancakes with Bacon
Salad
Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon
French Toast
Omelette
Bacon and Egg Pie
Hazelnut and Chocolate Torte
blt Croissant
Cajun Burrito
Cakes
Date Scone
Tulip Flat White
Veggie Breakfast
Apple and Date Slice
Gozleme
Vegetarian Lentil Roll
Tiramisu Cake
Banana and Chocolate Chip Muffin
Steak and Mushroom Pie
Eggs Bene and Poached Eggs with Smashed Peas
Large Flat White
Café
Healthy
New Zealand
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"My favourite cafe in Ōtautahi! The inside and garden are lovely, staff are great, coffee and food (cabinet and menu!) are always spot on. My go-to..."
Sarah McKenzie
"Finally manage to visit Good Habit ! Just realise they using the Prima coffee ( I am Prima fans ) 😍 love the atmosphere and having dessert ,is it..."
Hwee Shyan Lim
"Great spot, good indoor and outdoor seating. Awesome coffee, delicious and well priced food and friendly..."
Bruce Menzies
"Cozy Cafe with the added charm of previously being a convent. Lovely outdoor space with tables, shade and pretty garden. I had the kimchi omelette..."
Erin F
"One of the few places I leave tips for! A seriously yummy feed and great service. There is parking onsite - a little spot just to the side of the..."
stace hema
"Made the trip specifically to check out Good Habit, as I drive past often. I remember when the nunnery stood next to the building pre-quakes, so was..."
Morgan Williams
"Had fantastic food and a coffee. The service was outstanding. I would highly recommend going. It wasn't a very nice day so we were inside. But on a..."
Warwick Davis
"Food was good, our soup was just a slight bit spicy but everything else was great. It was slightly noisy at times, more from people talking than the..."
Peter L
"Lovely old Convent building and gardens to have a peaceful break with nourishing food. Good for the soul and the tummy 😍 Great food selections,..."
Deirdre Johns
"Food was delicious (brunch) and coffee to. Staff friendly so overall..."
Greg Barnard
Mugen
Mugen
91/100 (545 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Sushi Mix
Iced Chocolate
Assorted Sushi Lunch
Pick Your Own Sushi
Mixture of Heaps of Sushi You Can Choose
Fast food
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Free off-street parking
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We have been to Mugen Wigram and Moorhouse location. I can definitely say Mugen Moorhouse is better in terms of customer service, friendly staff, and..."
Jane Uy
"The sushi rice was perfectly prepared, and the tonkatsu sushi was surprisingly delicious and remained delightfully crunchy despite being on display..."
Kwee Yum Lee (이귀염)
"Just a whole heap of treats and delights for the tastebuds. 🤩 It felt clean and fresh with helpful friendly staff and we will definitely be..."
Rachel Collins
"My favourite place to get sushi. Always so fresh and..."
Kim Dixon
"Absolutely love sushi and this is definitely mine and my sons go too. Always fresh and..."
Staceylee Cox
"Good food here, the atmosphere is chill and you can have a conversation with your meal without interruption. Nothing much to comment on. You go for..."
Josh Lloyd
"Very clean nice service pretty good..."
jesse switalla
"I can tell why they're rated the #1 Pyo restaurant in all of CHCH, it was brilliant! Had the salmon sashimi and the chicken udon, was one of the best..."
Lutfi Jamaluddin
"I'd give 10 stars if I could! Fantastic service, seriously delicious sushi, exceptionally clean, lots of seating and parking and best of all ......"
Kim Lawlor
"The sushi here are very nice. You pick your own from a good selection. The only minor imperfection on my visit was that some of the rice was slightly..."
Xeon
"My dad and I are regular diners and this place is consistently good, in food quality and service. So many options including vegetarian..."
Chloe
"Delicious. Not cheap, but one of the best (if not the best) sushi I had in..."
Adrian Belu
"I like being able to pick one piece of each kind of sushi rather than having eight of the same thing. Their range is amazing and well..."
Kirstin Lucas
"Really nice. And halal chicken. Amazing. Certainly recommended.. mixed prices. 2.20-2.40 on..."
Ahsan Siddiqui
"Awesome concept, great value, delishios..."
Kseniya Rudenko
"Awsome sushi, well worth going to. Very pleasant..."
Wendy
"Best sushi I’ve had, worth the price and everything was amazing. I’ll be sad to move to Queenstown purely because there’s no Mugen there. But..."
Tracey Caldwell
"My favourite sushi place to visit...huge selection & you can choose how many you..."
Sue Wade
"Perfect weekend lunch spot. Great and fresh sushi and yummy miso soup. We love this place..."
Ruthy Yang
Kraken Coffee
Kraken Coffee
91/100 (114 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Cafe
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Café
Café
Seating
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Best coffee and pies in chch. Open early. Quick freindly service. Places to sit in the sun and shelter from the rain. Dogs welcome great for kids...."
tom melville
"Absolute best coffee I've ever had in my life. Friendly staff with great banter. Can't recommend..."
hannah thwaites
"We stopped here on the way out of Brighton, and we are SO glad we did so. It was the best coffee I have had in a long time. There's also a really..."
Brigitte Sebastian
"Lovely wee spot - super friendly staff. Great coffee and they've got a great selection of nibbles and treats too. Definitely my new local..."
Nicole Down
"Great coffee. Dog friendly . Human friendly..."
Duncan Hunter
"Delicious coffee, and pies best in South Brighton! Friendly service, and nice environment to sit in, there is a sheltered area..."
Lisa Clement
"Lovely wee place, Awesome staff whoever is on, very pleasant to engage..."
Joseph Hudson
"Great coffee always consistently good! The Cinnabuns and scones are amazing and the staff also super friendly. I love having such a great local to..."
Paula McFarlane
"What a cool place. Plenty of seating. Good prices too. A real community place. Food trucks start again Friday 1 October at 5pm. Looking forward to..."
Jacky Cook
"Lovely Relaxing Outdoor Cafe. Friendly Staff. Delicious Pies & Pastries with Great Coffee! Dog..."
Rae Cook
Cashel Street Takeaways
Cashel Street Takeaways
91/100 (599 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Bacon and Egg Burger
Fish and Chips
Dinner
Lunch
"The best fish and chips we have had in ages! Chicken burger was also delicious and scallops amazing. Highly recommended 👌 10/10 from us..."
Gemma Cave
"We've moved around a few chippies in recent years trying to find better flavour, less oily, more crispy, consistent quality, excellent potato..."
Bryzy Pee
"Really good, clean premises, friendly staff. Fish was fresh and delicious and drained so well, chips were golden and..."
adam mackie
"First time trying here. Great value ! Everything I'm the pack cost us under $15. You can tell they cook it in clean oil. It was non greasy and the..."
Petrina Janessa
"I went off reviews and wasn't disappointed. Food was hot, chips lightly golden and crispy, hot dog yum and so was the cheese burger. I was in food..."
Harmony Keatch
"Love the chicken nibbles here..I come here especially for them. They're battered pieces. The chips are super tasty..."
Jane Corbett
"Love the garlic chips and their fish is nice and crispy 🤤 As someone who is not really a fan of fish and chips, I really enjoyed my..."
Sherwel Andrey Solon
"I am new in the area and for my whole life living in CHC NZ, this is by far the most amazing and best fish & chip I ever had. Its our go to shop and..."
Charlene Fonoti
"Great fish & chips ! Just the right amount of oil. Their chips are crispy outside and soft and fluffy inside ! Fish was really fresh and batter..."
Zi Yun Wood
"Love coming here, they have always been great people to my mate and I, always smiling and happy as to have a conversation. Feels more like a family..."
Nanah's Real Talk
"Very friendly and inviting and always a pleasure to chat with!! My usual is a half scoop with a fish or sausage lol but the garlic butter chips are..."
Raiden Mataakama
"$13.10 for 1½ scoops of chips which were absolutely delicious and 2 pieces of fish which are the best fish I've found in Christchurch. Great size..."
emma shepherd
"The batter is crisp the fish is fresh and juicy, and the chips are amazing. I've been searching for a fish and chip shop this good since I left the..."
Kayleigh Kendrick
"So glad I read the reviews & decided to try this place cause it was yummy. Beautiful fresh fish, fluffy chips & all round just yum. Top it off, the..."
Fatuna Faatili
"No: 1 Takeaway Really great place. Been there a lot of times and quality has never degraded unlike some places I found. Food is outstanding with Top..."
Private Angel
"Great food at a good price and always friendly..."
Mark Davies
"The most delicious fish and chips around. We like our chips a bit browner than usual and the owners are always happy to cook them longer for us. No..."
Neil Dennis
"If you want a really good chippie that is consistent and good value for money, then this is a great option. The oil is always clean, fish is fresh..."
Deon Swiggs
Sushi Fresh
Sushi Fresh
91/100 (136 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Dinner
Lunch
"Loved this place, sushi is on point. The shop is sparkling clean to,..."
Ngai Katene-Monsall
"best sushi in..."
Vivian Zhang
"Great spot of PYO sushi ! Love..."
Billy Lee
"Its $2 a piece. And they are just worth every dollar. Melt in your mouth and full of flavor. Totally recommend to all sushi lovers. Staff are..."
Abbie Mataio
"Fresh as the first spring day after a brutal winter. This sushi is the epitome of what caring about your product means. The crab leg sushi tasted..."
Tom Bombadill
"The yummiest sushi in all of Christchurch in my humble opinion. I love to treat myself to sushi here once a week and it’s always amazing. The rice..."
Audrey Baker
"The most fresh, wonderful tasty sushi I have ever had. Nice and cosy and incredibly friendly staff that are ALWAYS smiling and welcoming. Very..."
Kamania Moar-O'Connor
"Beautiful sushi and ramen here! My favorite place in..."
Roshni Ding
"Easily the best sushi I've had in Christchurch. I've been there about 50 times and it's always awesome. It's pick your own fill a box style sushi..."
Bede Torrance
"Great friendly customer service. Delicious 🍣..."
Togun Ofaderan
"This place is a hidden gem. I don’t often write reviews but it would be shame not to share this great experience. I’ve been here three times...."
TIm Kane
"Delicious, fresh, choose-your-own sushi. Clean, modern and pleasant dine-in area and parking right outside. Grab your favourites and eat in, or..."
Higgs Family
"Fantastic sushi which is close to where I live. Great selection of "pick your own" sushi and really tasty donburi and dumplings. The staff are..."
Myles Brown
Castle Rock Cafe
Castle Rock Cafe
91/100 (374 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
New Zealand
New Zealand
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Sit down
Contemporary
New Zealand
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"The staff were lovely and friendly with really good service. The portions were big! Great value for money. I wish the food cabinet had written what..."
Annie Bananie
"Must be one of Christchurch's best-kept cafe secrets. A little off the beaten track in an industrial area of Heathcote Valley, but well worth a..."
Zak McKracken
"Looking for a child-friendly lunch spot near the Gondola, Castle Rock popped up on our radar. Tucked away on a back road in an industrial area, it..."
Sweet Mama M
"Oh my goodness, the food is to die for!The atmosphere is great and the setting is perfect. They've got a beautiful little garden hidden..."
Nathan Forsyth
"We went to the Castle Rock Cafe for brunch today. We go out for lunch every day and expected this to be another wolf in sheeps clothing. What we..."
Lynn Mortlock
"We come to Castle Rock every Wednesday. I look forward to our visit days before. This is my happy place. This is the best cafe in Christchurch. Why?..."
Eric Owsley
"Excellent service, friendly staff and great coffee. Very impressed. I am gluten free and the staff bend over backwards to help, and vary the menu to..."
Lisa Clarke
"Good food that is rustic and simple but also very tasty, the coffee is great and the atmosphere is a rustic surrounding adding the comfort to your..."
Cameron Strange
"I went there for my 5oth birthday brunch, on the sunday 14th april, and I must say the service and the waitress young blonde, she was such and..."
Catherine
"Every time we visit for brunch on the weekend we are made to feel so welcome. The food is consistently excellent. An awesome choice on the menu and..."
Anne Hamers
"Absolutely amazing coffee and food! I drop in everyday morning for coffee and go for lunch at least one a week. Fantastic service, in fact the best..."
Janine Ross
"We have never had a disappointing visit here!! It is by far the best cafe in Christchurch!! Awesome service, amazing food and really good coffee...."
Gina Colvin
"This is the best cafe in Christchurch and you know it before you even walk in. On the door they say no..."
Adrian
"Absolutely awesome - we revisited one of our favourite local cafes only a few days after the earthquake. There they were open and serving fantastic..."
Rose
"Amazing food, wonderful staff, in a stylish environment. I love eating..."
Emi Mae
"the first time we visited castle rock cafe and we are big fun of you now! great food, very friendly and prompt serving, and great price..."
Natsuko Lea
"We feel lucky that our office is handy to this cafe as they have great food, great prices and great staff. We even go there in the weekends for..."
Desley
"I've been to this cafe now at least four times and each time have been delighted with the food, the excellent service and the child-friendly..."
Julia
"Really impressed. Great food and primo staff. Really good value for money. Love that fritter..."
Dan
"I am addicted to this place! The staff, the food, the atmosphere, is just top rated...."
Kels
"This place is fantastic, staff who love what they do and have thought of everything. A great wee spot to enjoy breakfast or lunch away from the..."
Aston James
"Highly reccommend escaping the city cafes to visit the friendly team at Castle Rock!..& they have now opened for weekend brunch.I had..."
Sarah
"Amazing food at a fair price. The meals were not small and definitely filled you up. I got the fried chicken and sweet chilli waffles, nothing to..."
michael wade
"We had breakfast there yesterday, I had a large hot chocolate, very well prepared and tasty, we all had the $10 weekend specials, there were 3 on..."
Nick Wyse
"The big breakfast is huge! So cheap too and great..."
Jason Robinson
"We stopped in for breakfast. Ended up with the Big Breakfast, well worth the $10. We left with full tummys. Service was quick and polite. Cafe was..."
Gordon Bermejo
"I came here once two years ago, and it was dark without much food. I saw the ad in FB and just had a visit today. It is much over my expectations! I..."
Tania Ho
"This cafe is amazing place in Christchurch. Very healthy and delicious foods and nice brewed coffee ever in Christchurch! Also there are very..."
李晶晶
"Had a great breakfast there a week ago - excellent menu, both of us were really happy with our respective choices (big breakfast, and omelette), no..."
Gottenhimfella
"This place is a must try! Awesome staff, amazing, tasty and well presented food. The coffee is on point every time and hands down the best Salmon..."
Zayd P
"Absolutely amazing food, staff are lovely and the serving sizes are just such good value for money. Definitely coming..."
Amy Ballantyne-Jones
"We had a group of 14 at the cafe. The service was awesome & The food was great . Lovely cabinet food and a great selection of the menu. We I'll..."
Chris Drew
Sal's Authentic New York Pizza - Hornby
Sal's Authentic New York Pizza - Hornby
91/100 (109 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Fast food
Pizza
American
Italian
American
Fast Food
Dinner
Lunch
Pizza
mozzarella sticks
Garlic Knots
Buffalo Wings
Sit down
American
Fast food
Pizza
Italian
Family style
Takeout
Television
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"My go to Pizzeria has let me down. I ordered a half in half buffalo chicken and Pepperoni pizza. My fav half, the buffalo chicken didn't have any..."
Jason Wills
"Yesterday 15th of Jan I went into Sal's Pizza to get a slice of pizza after Grocery shopping only to be greeted by the staff there with just..."
Samoan Hulk
"Very tasty and great service. We ate a half-buffalo half-pepperoni pizza that was delicious. Jorge made it for us and his service and kindness were..."
Mario Roman
"Thank you so much to the girl today - I’m so sorry, I forgot to get her name - who helped us even though she was having some serious technical..."
Siobhan Schreuder
"Favourite pizza place in the world!. New York style. Love the cupped pepperoni , thin and salty the way we like it. Worth the..."
B. Glenn
"** Update - This was quickly resolved and I thank you for sorting this, we look forward to our next visit. ** We usually love getting Sals, but..."
Jessica Milne
"1st time trying this pizza, was not disappointed. Customer service was great but definitely felt sorry for the girl as she was on her own and was..."
Mel C
"Pizza and garlic knots were great as usual! But god hire some more staff, the poor bloke behind the counter told us he’d worked all day, with no..."
Tyler Sparks
"Massive pizza! Tastes amazing. Impressed by the staff tonight that was making the pizzas as we have never seen someone throw them up and around! How..."
Clair Heathfield
"best pizza and best service ever! my partner and I come here often and are never ever disappointed or dissatisfied. the food is always great and we..."
Lincoln Hulbert
"Great Pizza. First time here and loved it. Good tasting pizzas. Everyone should try the buffalo wings, they were amazing!! Very friendly customer..."
Ravi Prasad
Cafe Allwood
Cafe Allwood
91/100 (98 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
"Delicious food, awesome coffee and very friendly..."
Ann Davis
"Amazing coffee 10/10. We got two eggs benne's one bacon and one salmon, the ciabatta was 10/10. One of the dishes had significantly more hollandaise..."
theverityschannel
"Very friendly staff. Beautiful food and atmosphere. Also good coffee. Loved..."
Dylan Nicol
"Amazing food, great coffe , good friendly service. What's not to love..."
Angus Harris
"Some of the best coffee in Christchurch. Clean and tidy, little difficult to find from the main road but it's a..."
Mark H
"Very nice staff and food and coffee. Ideal for take a snack, so tidy and quiet..."
Mathieu Wanderlust
"Great coffee, very nice staff...."
Peter Blackwood
"Great food and coffee - dog friendly. Will be..."
Michelle Edwards
"Nice friendly staff highly recommend the allwood..."
grant fairbrother
"Perfect start to the day, friendly welcoming staff and excellent tasty food..."
Errol Cameron
"Great service. Great people Real good food..."
Craig McLintock
"Great blueberry pancakes and service as..."
Simon Dalton
"Amazing food, friendly and helpful..."
Kim Spargo
"Very good coffee and..."
Neville Cumins
"very good nice..."
SHERYL GRAY
"good food, nice..."
Debbie Pettigrew
"Nice for lunch, small..."
Niki Medhurst
"Nice..."
Ki Hyun Kim
"Great..."
David Warren
Chillax Cafe & Filipino Restaurant
Chillax Cafe & Filipino Restaurant
91/100 (878 ratings)
Restaurants
Fusion
Fusion
European
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Fusion
European
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I love love loveeeee everything about this place!!!! � The food, the friendly staff, the aesthetic of the place - i mean yellow is a bold colour..."
Loise Zymone V. Balmelero
"Chillax doesn't disappoint when it comes to serving mouthwatering filipino cuisine served by really lovely people. It is a must to be at chillax. I..."
Michelle Ynoc Talingting
"Evrything Was great from the moment we entered the cafe until the end it was worth it. Food was well presented and it was certainly delicous. Special..."
Jelly Batulat
"Chillax is a very friendly environment, simple place but elegant fine dinning.... Food are amazing presentation with the great Filipino taste. I..."
Alfie Alojado Jr.
"I would have to say, they have the best sisig in Christchurch! Crispy and spicy, and NOT TOO Oily! :) My boyfriend is still not over how good it is!..."
Tin Paran
"i was here for the sisig coz apparently its' the best in town,but it was sold out. So i tried the other offerings in the menu, from the presentation..."
Antonette Sususco-Ypil
"Great service, staff are so friendly. Food tastes so good. Good price as well � cannot fault this place at all. Definately check it..."
Melissa Cullen
"The best halo-halo and sisig ever.....been dining here 3x already and will keep coming back. Service crew are very accommodating. Excellent job..."
Eugene Yudz
"First time for my family to dine in one of the most talked about places here in ChCh. Great food and service! Price is just right! No regret spending..."
Mary Jane Tamse
"Awesome food and great service. Fully recommend as you can tell they love what they do. Can't wait to come back and try more..."
Ben De Wys
"My boys love the garlic unli rice and pork sisig. Will definitely come..."
Grace Geronimo Dela Pena
"Lovely little secret in Richmond. Great baking straight out of the oven!..."
Robyn Nuthall
"Awesome! I loved the food, wasn't entirely sure what I was ordering but all delish!!! Will come back for..."
Martin Durney
"Bringing us home...chill na chill taLaga. Very cozy place and good filipino..."
Richard Tismo Arpe
"Food and service was excellent, worth to..."
Sara Dane
"The best Halohalo in town is..."
Mitch Elle
"My wife and I love this cafe, amazingly friendly people, great food, great coffee, great prices! EDIT: Photos..."
Matt Aldridge
"Been in their cafe many times and always satisfied!awesome establishment with an awesome people! Highly..."
Anthony Galahad Millano
"Super lovely little cafe! Went there for some coffee and cake. The cake was a little dry but still alright, not too many complaints, and the coffee..."
Larissa Ruecker
"Amazing atmosphere and the food - delicious!!! Highly..."
Jhanna Mosa
"Went for a drive around the block and saw this place and noticed they had a lunch special so popped in to check it out. Glad I did. Very friendly..."
Stephen Schulz
"I'd just like to congratulate the sensational team at Chillax for a faultless and fabulous Sunday dining experience. My mother loved every morsel of..."
Thomas Edward King
"The meal was suggested by the young woman behind the counter as I hadn't tried Filipino food before. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Just a tiny cafe but..."
Lyn Wild
"Been here a couple of times and have enjoyed their hefty serving of Crispy Pata, Silogs and their other vegetable-heavy ulams. Lady out front is very..."
Stella
"I like to read the Google maps reviews before I dine at an unfamiliar restaurant & the reviews for this place were great. Having never tried Filipino..."
Byron Elvey
"Our number 1 place to go to for Filipino Food. Affordable and scrumptious..."
Jhanna Mosa
Permit Room
Permit Room
91/100 (1606 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Indian
Asian
Indian
Healthy
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
mocktail
Kerala Parotta
Kulfi
Eggplant
Onion Bhaji
Curly Fries
Keralan Fried Chicken
Lamb chops
Curry
Prawns
South Indian Butter Chicken
Dosa Potatoes
Alleppey Prawn
Lamb Curry with Coconut Rice
Meen Varuval
Donuts
Egg Plant Curry with Coconut Rice
Lamb
Gun Powder Cauliflower
Fish
Madras Lamb Chops
Pumpkin soup
Beer
Sit down
Indian
Asian
Healthy
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I visited the Permit Room after being recommended it by friends. I was not disappointed. The food is amazing and very authentic. Such depth of..."
Stephen Fairbrass
"Amazingly flavoured food during our dinner. Not the usual curry house food, authentic flavours and generous portions. Also for people looking for..."
Pankaj Jha
"Nice atmosphere restaurant with good service….the size of the dishes needs a bit..."
Markos
"Very tasty and filling meals at a great price, plus has Heineken!!! Staff are friendly and a nice cosy..."
ELÆN
"Sumptuous dishes from all over India, beautifully served. Our big family enjoyed a selection of small plates, before sharing a selection of larder..."
Mark Murphy
"Good food very very tasty. Limited menu but awesome. Good customer service. Nice location. Lovely Ambience.. But I think it's a bit expensive. 2..."
M B
"Amazing experience! Delicious food with authentic taste! Reasonably priced. Good range of options for foods and drinks. Awesome and quick customer..."
Isfaqur Rahman Siddiqui
"We shared 3 starters and then had a main each. Probably a little too much food, but it was delicious. Also no rush to leave so we got to sit and..."
Mark&Helene McCallion
"Lovely interior, great music and vibe. Foods and services were top. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to try South Indian..."
Donghwi Roh
"Couldn't fault the food, service and ambience but were told we could not take our leftovers due to our group dining with First Table. We were..."
Katie Clapp
"My absolute favourite in Christchurch. Can't wait to be back. Meals are consistently good and I love the atmosphere... Great staff, fantastic chefs!..."
Tim Price-Walker
"Excellent coconut chicken curry from the Arabian Sea, right in the heart of Te Waipounamu. We’ll come again. Lovely with an evening walk through..."
Mark Letham-Brake
"We came a couple nights ago for dinner for two and the food and service was above and beyond. Our server told us about the south indian style dishes..."
Bader Al Mashalji
"Always amazing food!!! High quality and great portions! Staff are always smiley and kind. Highly recommend this place for an authentic flavour of..."
Sante Beasant
"Wow - what an experience- fabulous environment, great food, meet the lady that started the Permit Room- what amazing woman - look forward to going..."
Matthew McGowan
Soul Quarter
Soul Quarter
91/100 (423 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
European
American
Fusion
Fusion
New Zealand
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Fish
Cocktails
Beef
mocktail
Chips
Venison Tartare
Ribeye steak
Flounder
Lemon cheesecake
Vegan Main
Duck breast
Duck
Hot Buttered Rum
Chicken tenders
Salmon
Cassels Milk Stout
Creamy Potato
Beef Ossobucco
Chocolate Cream Ice Cream
Burger
Lamb
American
Fusion
European
New Zealand
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Fine Dining
"The atmosphere at Soul Quarter is best described as moody. The stained glass windows are beautiful and add to its authenticity. Seating is..."
Nicki Killner
"A very classy nice restaurant. A warm welcoming, followed by an excellent service, with a lot of attention to details on order to please you. The..."
Antonia Zheng
"The food was amazing, beyond expectation. We chose "let the chef choose", and the dishes were fresh, delicious and beautifully presented. The..."
Deb Horne
"What a beautiful atmosphere. The service was friendly and efficient. The food was delicious with decent sized meals. The "light dish" beef cheeks was..."
Tanya Carmine
"The food is extremely tasty and beautifully presented. For the type of place, the portions are more generous than many other higher end offerings..."
Kane S
"What an EXTRAORDINARY Evening. I mean seriously wasn't sure what to expect but WOW. We made a booking of course, it's a fairly small restaurant for..."
Matthew Adams
"The two of us celebrated our Christmas Eve here in Soul Quarter. Luckily still able to book a table at 5:45pm. We ordered a soup, venison carpaccio,..."
Karlie Po
"What a great find! On our last night in Christchurch this restaurant was less than 100m from our accommodation and did not disappoint. Food was..."
David Hubbard
"I thought it was a bit hard to find the place coz they share the same space as cascade. Inside, it has a warm and comfortable ambiance. The food was..."
Rhea
"Very odd, unexpectedly refreshing combinations of flavors and presentation. Had to chase down the server for desert, probably just being..."
Tim Hillsamer
Sherpa Kai
Sherpa Kai
91/100 (138 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Tibetan
Tibetan
Nepalese
Asian
Nepalese
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Curry
Fast food
Asian
Nepalese
Tibetan
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Cheap Eats
"Had the momo and pork belly dish, both were full of flavour. The pork belly dish was unique and memorable, the rice was a bit over cooked but overall..."
kmad
"Found this restaurant by accident when I was looking on google maps - Best place I’ve been to in Christchurch for ages it had really nice food..."
Markuta
"The restaurant is inside the historic British hotel on the corner. Entry is from the main road so a little confusing as it is not signed ... if not a..."
Michael Watson
"Loop musician was the highlight on the Sat night I attended. If there was no food or drinks, I would consider going for that alone. Off the charts..."
Clinton Fernandez
"Great food. Dual, rice, nan bread, momos. Nice ambiance in the room. roaring fire. nice beer whilst waiting for take..."
Mark Robinson
"Loved everything about this place. Especially the food!..."
Suzanne Porter
"Absolutely amazing 🤩 💃🏻 Had a FUN night with lovely music & great people! Hands up for that fantastic place 🎉..."
Ebru Özyürek
"Stopped in last night for mother's birthday. Not my usual go to style. However was very impressed. Food was top notch and reasonably priced. Waiter..."
Adam Joblin
"We went there to listen to their world music night where a Brazilian band played. Great atmosphere, friendly staff and we would definitely go..."
Neil Johnson
"Wonderful food in the old Lyttelton institution, the commoners bar at the British. Came on a Thursday night to see some music, and the food was..."
Anton Angelo
City Social
City Social
91/100 (76 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
New Zealand
New Zealand
Deli
Cafe
Drinks
Breakfast
After-hours
Lunch
Brunch
Café
Café
Deli
New Zealand
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Private Dining
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Accepts Credit Cards
After-hours
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"They're open weekends now as well as weekdays!! Food is always fresh and delicious, they have vegetarian friendly options too. We had BLT bagel, and..."
Abby T-H
"Had a quick lunch with a mate and sat outside, which was just lovely. Friendly lady served us and was quick and attentive. I had duck buns which were..."
Morgan Williams
"Sat outside with the birds and wind. Great city scenery. Delicious burgers. Hard to find parking. But a beautiful place to eat at. Would recommend if..."
Kōkā Jaqs
"Tasty Coffee and Bagel’s to start the..."
Hansi Hohenadl
"Very nice food and good coffee, in a great spot with a nice..."
Mike Fleete
"Great. This place should be..."
Keeley Pomeroy
"Very nice..."
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El Camino Grill
El Camino Grill
90/100 (522 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Burrito
Cafe Colombia
Cafe Colombia
90/100 (286 ratings)
Restaurants
Fusion
Spanish
Latin
Latin
South American
South American
Chilean
Fusion
Colombian
Colombian
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Café
Chilean
Fusion
Latin
South American
Colombian
Reservations
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Friendly staff, authentic food coffee and chocolate with vegetarian options. Vegetarian Benedict eggs and chocolate were my go to and they were..."
Lina Berbesi
"Lovely everything! The food is great. Fried goodness!! Great staff who are friendly and helpful. They were great at explaining the..."
Teena Thomas
"I loved the place. It has a very cheerful and cozy atmosphere. The service was very good and the food was..."
Tássia Mota
"Friendly owners and staff, nice Colombia’s coffee,yummy food and music 🥘 you won’t disappointed at this cosy..."
Aisa C
"Lovely place. Found it first and then after checking it was even mentioned in an article on Project New Zealand. So glad to have visited this place...."
Julian Schnippering
"Lovely place, friendly people, delicious food and the best coffee! You gotta come over and try it for yourself!..."
Felipe Leal
"Delicious food, amazing juices, great coffee, friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere. We'll be back soon..."
Lisa Moon
"We loved our brunch here, great atmosphere, staff and delicious food for everyone! Would highly..."
Briar Pearce
"Very enjoyable! Plantain and empanada dishes were great as we're the..."
Mike Columbus
"Amazing coffee and service... family run bussiness the love they put in the food is..."
Ati Vili
Barberra
Barberra
90/100 (397 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Polynesian
Healthy
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Beef
Salad
Duck
Salmon
Ceviche
Sit down
New Zealand
Polynesian
Contemporary
Healthy
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
After-hours
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"My wife and I had been talking about going to Barberra over the last week, only to see a recent Instagram post indicating some changes coming - which..."
Vito
"I think Barberra is such a good date restaurant. Food is perfect to share and so delicious. I can never go past the fried pickle or the bao. This..."
Kiara Wells
"Great food and great service Ate way too much - we were told to order 5 to 6 dishes to share- but that was a lot but lucky we were able to get a..."
Marene F
"My friends and I had amazing experience with Barberra. Delectable food and fantastic customer service. Highly..."
Blessy Raju
"My favourite is Scallops then pork belly , Beef spring rolls and Corn jalapeño fritters is..."
Vincent Ho
"The ambience was pleasant, and the service was exceptionally fast and friendly. While the presentation of the dishes was impressive, they fell short..."
Karan Kumar
"Not bad, but not much to remember by. Liked their open kitchen, but really surprised to see how just one cook can easily manage a kitchen this big..."
Carl K
"Fried chicken, salt and pepper squid are delicious. however, the Balinese white fish in banana leaf is quite bland. Salmon Tartare taste excellent..."
Archie Lee
"Really loved the food here. We're not vegans but did get some vegan options, and it tasted..."
Rana Motu
"Great dinner! Good service and very speedy food service, they were a 2 team in the kitchen and had atleast 6 tables of guests and we had our food..."
Genevieve Healy
"Overall very nice and chill restaurant in CBD, very nice customer service!!❤️❤️ Fusion foods are always surprising me. All the combinations..."
Dara Yan
"We had such a lovely time at this restaurant. It was a great atmosphere. The staff were so helpful, caring, efficient & just plain AWESOME. We felt..."
tracy trubshoe-oden
"Really enjoyed the food here. Tried the roasted stuffed egg plant entree and pork kebab, both great, and the mains were a good size although a bit..."
Larissa Ou
"An unforgettable dining experience marrying the taste buds from the Asia-Pacific with the culinary fine-dining touch from the European. A delicious..."
Pleayo Tovaranonte
Riverside Market
Riverside Market
90/100 (220 ratings)
Quick Bites
Speciality Food Market
Asian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Dumplings
Crepes
Fish
Asian
Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
The George
The George
90/100 (481 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
New Zealand
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
The Apron
The Apron
90/100 (8 ratings)
Quick Bites
New Zealand
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Flat White
Omelette
Chicken Bacon Avocado Sandwich
Voyager Water
Poached Eggs Bacon Rasher Tomatoes Lettuce on Bread
Tomato Avocado and Egg
Vegan Scone
Banana Bread and Latte
New Zealand
Seating
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Smokey T’s
Smokey T’s
90/100 (6148 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
American
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Shared Platter
Pulled Pork
Burgers
Brisket of Beef
Lamb burger
Beef
Brisket Tacos
BBQ sauce
Wings
Pork Brisket Burger and Fries
pulled lamb
Pork Belly Burger and Waffle Fries
Brisket Burger and Waffle Fries
Tapas
Brisket Ta
Tacos
Jug of Asahi
Ribs
Ginger Beer
BBQ Platter
Waffles
Chicken Tacos
Waffle Fries
Asahi Super Dry
Lamb
Smoked Ribs
Pork
Burger
Pork Belly Tacos
Loaded fries
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Bar
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"First time going last night & it was definitely an unforgettable experience. The meat fell of the bone unlike any other I've had & the flavour left..."
Tamara Hopkins
"Absolutely phenomenal restaurant 🤩 would recommend! Have been in a few times and enjoy the big jugs of beer and tasty BBQ food. This most recent..."
Quintin Swanepoel
"Low and slow BBQ can be hard to offer in a restaurant and even harder off an A la Carte menu, but Smokey T's pulls it off. Menu is great food is..."
Phil Stokes
"The ribs are awesome. Very soft and flavourful. Platter for 2 can serve up to 3pax in my opinion. Overall it is a great place for grilled meats..."
Damian Goh
"Phenomenal, as always. Hands down the best slow n low meats you'll ever have. Tender, flavourful, premium quality meats seasoned to perfection. The..."
Tabitha Rosen
"A place you don’t want to skip on your next visit to Christchurch! I loved the vibe, the price is great, the food and service were fantastic!! The..."
Natalia Santos
"This was a fantastic place to go for a meal. The meats were very good, tasty and tender, melted in your mouth. Great selection, no kids menu but the..."
Caro McFadden
"We got the platter for 2 and every element of the dish was considered delicious. The standout is the waffle fries, sausage and the ribs. The fries..."
Pei Rong
"Always enjoy coming here. Great burgers, delicious waffle fries. Tasting platter a good option..."
Josh Gray
"Nice soft juicy pork ribs with tasty sauce, the seasoned waffle chips was very crunchy. Also chorizo was hot and spicy and Very flavorful. All foods..."
mamatomochu
The Burger Joint
The Burger Joint
90/100 (1010 ratings)
Delivery Only
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Hawaiian Burger
Pulled Pork Loaded Fries
Loaded Cheese Fries
Thickshake
Chips
Cheeseburger Loaded Fries
ms Kimchi Burger
Easterly Burger
Loaded Fries Fried Chicken Burger and Classic Burger
BFC Brighton Fired Chicken
Pulled Pork Burger with Onion Rings
Southpaw Beers
Burger
Classic Cheese
New Zealand
Seating
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This was the second best burger I've had in my life (1st being the Ferg) and I have travelled the world looking for the best of the best. The beef..."
Troy Bilbrough
"Had 'Da Bomb' burger, easily one of the best burgers i have ever had. Mother of god it was beautiful. Flavour of peace and prosperity! It was like..."
Kris Lord
"Suh good. The Burger Joint makes me look forward to Thursdays. 10/10 would recommend +add kimchi every time. Best burgers and best..."
Kerryn Lyes
"Wish I could give this more than 5 stars! My first experience tonight and I loved every single bite of my pulled pork burger � will definitely be..."
Jayne Rowse
"We love your burgers great flavours buns are always soft and warm and my gluten free partner trusts you not to poison him so thanks for taking such..."
Colleen Purton
"Wow - just had an awesome burger - pattie was delicious, the bun didn't go soggy and the sauce n pickles were so tasty! Some chips or onion rings..."
Tanya Hyde
"Hands down best burger place in Christchurch! Beef burger is literally..."
Alesha Jane
"I had a very nice vegan burger.Would recommend them to..."
Alexander N Gurevitch
"Top notch burger, was set on the beef bad boy, but HAD to get Pulled pork, because well ...its pulled pork! did not disappoint! Excellent amount of..."
Thom Price
"Wow! Delicious! I had the pulled pork burger...bun was fresh, big and not soggy. Yummy juicy burger. And so close to home..."
Nga McLintock
"Not only are the burgers the bees knees � but also Caroline, Sam, their children, Mali and Lola and Sam's bro, Matt are such welcoming and fun..."
Jax Storey
"just had the pulled pork burger and my other friends had the The Bomb. OMG they were great. we still all..."
Kim Monaghan
"On Saturday at the Ferrymead night market I had a delicious smokey cheese burger. Will come back for more. I loved it..."
Mick Scott
"Hmmm... Pretty good actually. I had the fatty, which is a nice vege burger with eggplant and pineapple. Clean, fresh, tasty burger. Not greasy or too..."
becca
"I’ve been hearing rumours of a place doing “really good burgers” in Brighton, I finally made it in to see what all the fuss is about. I..."
E.R Stewart
"Burger joint is an amazing venue, with a great atmosphere and vibe. The staff are always friendly and very welcoming. The service is always of a..."
Tim McMaster
"We made our way to the Burger Joint line of by accident because our initial lunch plans fell through. We immediately liked the friendly outdoor area..."
Brie Liberty
"✅️ Delicious food ✅️ Vegan options ✅️ Friendly staff ✅️ Nice atmosphere ✅️ Accessible toilet ✅️ Low waste ✅️ Plastic..."
Kim Lawlor
"Great spot to go and have delicious food and drinks for a chill night out. The variety on the menu is great and always enjoy in-house dining..."
K H
"I came in with my girlfriend and mother after swimming at the beach just near to our surprise 20 minutes before closing. Instead of rushing us the..."
lamp lamp
"Easily the best community based restaurant in New Brighton (sorry others), but I'm proud to live here knowing I don't have to drive far for decent..."
Jonathan Kerr
"Kimchi loaded fries were amazing. Hawaiian burger was just as good, definitely one of the best burger spots in..."
Mia
"The staff here are without fail, the friendliest people in Christchurch. For that alone, it's worth supporting these guys – the main reason for my..."
Oliver Bills-Strange
"Had classic cheeseburgers and a vanilla thick shake. Thick shake was good but could do without spray cream and sprinkles as I'm not 9. If you're used..."
John Crossland
"Great burgers, amazing staff! Had a beer while waiting for my burger very friendly and entertaining staff! The burger was amazing. I will definitley..."
mark webster
"Incredible burgers, great atmosphere and friendly staff. Will be back more than..."
Steven Ossim
"Tucked away down Carnaby Lane we were absolutely stoked to happen upon this place. Popped in for lunch here after hitting up the hot pools. Service..."
Kiara Wells
"Amazing place for food! Amazingly friendly staff. Shocked to see a group of people gang up on a business with huge accusations such as racism...."
Tay Leigh
"Food is superb. I had the Moroccan lamb burger. My daughter had the traditional cheese plus we shared fries. The food is super high quality the..."
Glyn MacDonald
"Smokey Burger is where it is at. The gravy in the gravy fries is perfectly salty and savory. Solid selection of beers and the staff were all helpful..."
Jordan J Smith
"I love dining here, always great service and the food is amazing! Definitely my fave burger..."
Nardia Davies