Food establishment in Christchurch

“Wonderful place to meet up. Food is great and authentic. Atmosphere very friendly. See you there.”

“Came here tonight, have been before but not recently. Service was fantastic, the waitress was very helpful and attentive. I have an egg allergy and they were very accommodating and helpful. Food was fantastic, we got 2 starters and 3 mains between us (3) and they were all very tasty. Atmosphere was nice, pretty quiet with it being a Tuesday. Highly recommend you come here and we will be back.”

“Tremendous food and excellent service. Only thing was that as an American Diner there should have been filtered coffee, then I found it. Absolutely perfect”

“Easy location just opposite the Art Gallery. Good service and comfortable environment. Foods are well represented and tasty. Especially lunch special is very valuable and worth trying. Recommend!”

“Went to Hello Vietnam last for phở . We got the beef special. That was one of the best phở we have had including during our recent trip to Vietnam. Today we went back for bánh mì and cà phê sữa đặc. The fillings and taste of the bánh mì are truly authentic. The size is a bit bigger than in nam. We could only eat one between us, the other came home for dinner. The coffee was superb. We will be back for certain.”

“Japanese ramen and love the taste, Spicy Miso Ramen is the best one if you are spicy lover. The staffs are friendly, will be my default ramen in Christchurch. :)”

“Very good dining atmosphere. Had The sushi train experience. Wish there could be more sashimi variety that will be amazing.”

“11/10 dim sum spot. Everything was delicious and fresh. Quick, polite service. Weekends have fresh baked pork and custard buns. Very reasonably priced. Menu has pictures and color coded pricing for each set of items ranging from $5.90 to $9.90 with the odd higher priced dish like the Peking duck. Wish I had more room to try more things. We will definitely be back.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed an impromptu lunch here. It was like stumbling on Hansel & Gretells house in the middle of the Christchurch botanical gardens. It’s difficult to put into words how divine the gardens and ambience was. Then comes out the food which was fresh and flavoursome. I would definitely recommend this experience.”

“We had a lovely birthday lunch. Food was fabulous, service was excellent and we had a window seat as well. Coffee was perfect too”

“We came here based off a recommendation and will definitely be back! We ate early, so there wasn't much of an atmosphere and the service was a little relaxed - which is fine, as we weren't in a rush. The food was out of this world! The portions are huge and the flavour in everything was just amazing. Our table each had something different and everyone thought that their dish was the best. We honestly loved this place and can't wait to visit again!”

“The food was delicious and outstandingly well prepared. We had 11 out of the 17 menu items, every one of them was delicious and full of flavor. The person who was serving us made our visit the best and exciting with every plate she served us. Will go back every year we are scheduled to pickup cargo. Awesome food and wonderful atmosphere.”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Had an amazing experience at Boteco Cafe & Restaurant! The shisha, food, and service were all absolutely top-notch. A special shout-out to Dev, who looked after our table—his friendly personality and genuine care truly elevated the whole experience. He really knows how to make customers feel welcome and valued. Great work team! Highly recommended and will definitely be back.”

“Wonderful food and excellent service, we had the Lamb Rump with potato gratin and the Chicken and Bacon pasta. Generous portions and very tasty. Can thoroughly recommend. A visit to Zest Timaru is a must.”

“A great place to go to for lunch. Gd atmosphere, great food & prices. The service was excellent too and e never felt rushed to leave.”

“Such a gorgeous place ! Such lovely people. Drinks were great, food was great, service was great. Love the decor. Cosy relaxed vibe such a sunny garden at the back loads of plants 100% make this your morning coffee spot. Came here everyday while we were staying. Lots of vegan / vegetarian options and substitutes too.”

“Excellent suburban tavern for a sociable beverage and delicious food with friends. Superb drink specials in Christchurch this I'm aware of and great range of food. You gotta check them out!”

“Great place and alot of fun. Our host Kaydence made it a very enjoyable experience. Will definitely come back again”

“Great Pub with a good beer selection and also a live venue reminiscent of 80s Berlin!”

“The food was lovely, we went specifically to hear the live music and have a few nibbles with our drinks. I am very critical when it comes to squid and what arrived on my plate was cooked to perfection. I loved the live music supplied by the Jinx Duo, the atmosphere they created was fun and good easy listening.”

The kitchen at Drexels Breakfast Restaurant takes a breakfast‑and‑brunch path and lets the food speak. A sensible spend for the spread. Cakes and scoops finish things neatly. Eggs land on point and toast keeps its crunch.

At Chiwahwah Mexican Cantina Bar, the menu stays classic fish‑and‑chips with tidy execution. Fillets arrive fresh and the fry keeps clean. A family‑friendly feel comes through naturally. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy.

Casa Publica keeps things classic fish‑and‑chips and focused on flavour. Ribs and steaks arrive seasoned and tender. Sweets lean classic and not overly rich. Serve sizes show solid value. Fillets arri...

The Bicycle Thief Restaurant favours a simple, bistro‑style mix with clear, clean flavours. Vegetarian picks read as complete plates. The room sits relaxed with an easy buzz. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy.

The Craft Embassy runs with a kebab and pita menu and an easy pace. Cuts are sliced to order with good pace. The room sits relaxed with an easy buzz. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Ord...

On the plate at Vic's Cafe, the idea is breakfast‑and‑brunch and well judged. Outdoors works when the weather plays along. Eggs land on point and toast keeps its crunch. Service stays present without fuss.

Therapy Coffee leans into a coffee‑and‑cabinet approach without the fuss. Views add a quiet lift to the visit. There’s room for an easy weekend brunch. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down.

El Quincho - Argentine BBQ leans into a coffee‑and‑cabinet approach without the fuss. A riverside backdrop rounds out the stop. Ribs and steaks arrive seasoned and tender. Serve sizes show solid value.

Jimmy's Smokehouse leans into a classic fish‑and‑chips approach without the fuss. Ribs and steaks arrive seasoned and tender. Easy carry‑out for a simple night in. Serve sizes show solid value. Combin...

On the plate at Gentle Giant Cafe, the idea is coffee‑and‑cabinet and well judged. Cabinet bakes and slices cover a quick stop. There’s room for an easy weekend brunch. Service stays present without fuss.