Food establishment in Christchurch

“After check in at the Quality Hotel Elms, we wandered downstairs and asked the front desk about nearby pubs with patios. The ‘concierge’? said, “we have a patio”. I said “I need craft beer that is not Heineken or Budweiser”. The concierge smiled and said “we have that”. I said “show me this goodness”. We sat outside on the Fig Restaurant and Bar patio for a few hours and ran the Monteith's brewery tap list. We were lucky in that this seemed to be the only pub/bar in the area that actually had a patio and we made the most of it. Beer was great. Service was great. I think they also ran the restaurant in the hotel but am not 100% sure so wont comment on the food.”

“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 motivated us to pop in. The main attraction being the Kokoda (pronounced Ko-kon-da), which is a Fijian version of the Samoan oka / raw fish. We were looking forward to the Beef Rib which featured on an online menu but wasn’t on the in-house menu when we arrived. We thought they seemed short staffed given the number of diners - but to be honest, we didn’t feel we waited very long at all. The frickle (fried pickle) is a bit weird and sweet, but apart from that the rest of our dishes were great - including the kokoda. Only other very minor gripe was the pork belly which wasn’t as tender as we hoped but we still shovelled that down. Would easily return if the opportunity arises.”

“It's a superb place to get a Greek souvalakis. The flavour was awesome, and the size was very filling. We'll priced and parking is reasonably easy.”

Rose and Thistle delivers a simple, bistro‑style line‑up that’s straight to the point. The room sits relaxed with an easy buzz. Service stays present without fuss. Serve sizes show solid value. A sens...

Little Brown Jug favours a simple, bistro‑style mix with clear, clean flavours. A family‑friendly feel comes through naturally. The team keeps things friendly and organised. Serve sizes show solid value.

“Spectators Bar & Bistro is a brilliant place to watch Harness racing. Indoor & outdoor covered seating (great rain or shine). Dine indoors or out. Drink selection good & reasonably prices. Loads of seating. Modern, comfortably enviroment, with local shuttle service. Friendly, helpful bar staff. Opening a tab for meals & drinks is not a problem with Specators member card. Plenty of TAB facilities. Great fun for a night out, spend a little or alot.”

The Bower keeps things coffee‑and‑cabinet and focused on flavour. Cabinet bakes and slices cover a quick stop. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down. Music and pace keep a casual tone. Serv...

Prebbleton Takeaways runs with a classic fish‑and‑chips menu and a relaxed pace. Portions suit sharing without tipping heavy. Orders move at a steady pace. Pricing lines up with the offer. The team ke...

Wing Wah Takeaway favours a classic fish‑and‑chips mix with clear flavours. Serve sizes show solid value. Fillets arrive fresh and the fry stays clean. The team keeps things friendly and organised. A...

“Best Biryani had so far. Highly recommend.”

Halswell Village Fisheries favours a classic fish‑and‑chips mix with clear flavours. Portions suit sharing without tipping heavy. Value feels fair for the quality. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy.

On the plate at Waimairi Chinese Takeaway & Fish & Chips, the idea is grill‑focused and well judged. Ribs and steaks arrive seasoned and tender. The team keeps things friendly and organised. Takeaway travels well and holds its crunch.

On the plate at Kens Takeaways, the idea is classic fish‑and‑chips and well judged. Outdoors works well when the weather plays along. Fish lands crisp with light batter and chips stay tidy. Service stays present without fuss.

Katsubi Northlands keeps things simple, bistro‑style and focused on flavour. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Packaging keeps things in good shape to go. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down.

Noodle Union favours a pan‑Asian comfort mix with clear flavours. Packaging keeps things in good shape to go. Value feels fair for the quality. The team keeps things friendly and organised. Meals reac...

On the plate at Chats Bar & Cafe, the idea is burger‑led and well judged. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Fries and sides round things out neatly. Serve sizes show solid value. Pricing...

“Cool, casual, comfortable atmosphere w/welcoming, warm service and all around wonderful, what a gem! Cascade very much has a Las Vegas speakeasy feel, as in you need to know in order to get it. What a pleasure! Food portions are generous. Drinks are creative and well done. The ambiance is lovely. Service is second to none. Cascade is an excellent place to be!”

“The reason for our visit to the Garden Restaurant Buffet was for Christmas Lunch. This is the first time we have gone out for Christmas Lunch so was a bit dubious about it all and having read some of the reviews (mostly to be honest from just the normal buffet service) wasn't sure we had made the right decision. After getting more nervous by the day as Christmas Day came we arrived at 11.30am for our allocated 2 hour dining experience. It was busy as can be expected for Christmas Lunch. We were shown where our table was, given our drinks vouchers (one glass of bubbly or non alcoholic per person with the cost of the dining experience) Tickets for the Lunch were (I think) $180 per person and we dined with 4 adults and one child. The tables were nicely laid out with Christmas Crackers, candles and a chocolate for after per person. As it was busy (we thought booking at 11.30 would be a good time) we all decided to have a quick look through the buffet and decide what we wanted to try first. Initially we were disappointed as most of the more popular dishes were almost gone and had not been replenished but it only took a request to some of the staff for these to be quickly replenished or as quick as the chefs could get them prepared. To be honest the selection of food was more than anyone could expect for a Christmas Lunch, so many choices (food stations) and the food had their individual flavours and didn't taste like a buffet sometimes can. It was faultless and not to mention the salad station and the dessert station (if you could cram it in after the selection of mains) also available was tea and coffee and a selection of Christmas baking. I would like to thank the Garden Restaurant and Buffet for their efforts on Christmas Day, and for the staff taking time out from their families to work to feed all the people that turned up on the day. I was impressed and so were our other guests especially being first time Christmas Day buffet goers. Just thinking if we would go again, and yes we probably would. $180 per person is quite pricey but given that it's Christmas Day, the selection of food and the amount of staff that were on I considered it to be well worth. Only thing we would do next time is arrive a lot earlier or at least for the first time slot of the day. Thanks team.”

The Pier Fish and Chips delivers a classic fish-and-chips offering that’s straight to the point. Blue cod and other fillets arrive fresh with light batter. Service stays present without fuss. Takeaway holds up well on the drive.

Carlton Bar & Steakhouse keeps things grill‑focused and focused on flavour. Grill work shows a clean sear and rested meats. Serve sizes show solid value. Meat‑free options are woven into the menu. Ser...

Shanghai Street Dumplings runs with a burger‑led menu and an easy pace. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Sushi and hot dishes come out clean‑flavoured and precise. Fries and sides round things out neatly.

The Flying Burrito Brothers Christchurch leans into a simple, bistro‑style approach without the fuss. Portions are generous yet well judged. The team keeps things friendly and organised. Wait times are contained even when busy.

Burgers & Beers Inc. Cranford keeps things classic fish‑and‑chips and focused on flavour. Packaging keeps things in good shape to go. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down. Fries and sides round things out neatly.

Bishop Brothers Public House leans into a classic fish‑and‑chips approach without the fuss. A sensible spend for the spread. Fries and sides round things out neatly. Fish lands crisp with light batter and chips stay tidy.

Bikanervala Indian Sweets, Restaurant & Takeaway leans into a coffee‑and‑cabinet approach without the fuss. Pricing lines up with the offer. Easy carry‑out for a simple night in. Desserts close the meal with familiar comfort.

The Pedal Pusher Addington favours a classic fish‑and‑chips mix with clear flavours. Pricing lines up with the offer. Fries and sides round things out neatly. Portions suit sharing without tipping heavy.

GOGI KOREAN BBQ & KARAOKE keeps things pan‑Asian comfort and focused on flavour. Portions are generous yet well judged. Service stays present without fuss. Meals reach the pass promptly. Music and pac...

Ilam Barbeques keeps things classic fish‑and‑chips and focused on flavour. Fillets arrive fresh and the fry stays clean. Service stays present without fuss. Portions make for an easy, filling stop. Pl...

The Quarters at Riccarton House keeps things simple, bistro‑style and focused on flavour. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down. Pricing lines up with the offer.

Big Gary's favours a burger‑led mix with clear flavours. Value feels fair for the quality. The team keeps things friendly and organised. Buns hold well and patties come juicy. Plates offer plenty with...