French restaurant in Christchurch

Lone Star Cafe & Bar favours a simple, bistro‑style mix with clear, clean flavours. A family‑friendly feel comes through naturally. The team keeps things friendly and organised. Wait times are contained even when busy.

On the plate at Lone Star Manchester St, the idea is grill‑focused and well judged. Grill work shows a clean sear and rested meats. Sweets lean classic and not overly rich. Portions are generous yet well judged.

“Great pub to have a catch up and have a cold beer”

“Woah...portions are BIG....ribs were really nice and if you are not too hungry, maybe a starter portion is sufficient. their burger was also super, and beer to go with it. all good. Just be careful though if u are ordering sides, be clear what you ordered and how much extra it will cost. I ordered a side I thought came with the main course and ended up paying close to $10 for the side.”

Lone Star Riccarton runs with a simple, bistro‑style menu and an easy pace. The room sits relaxed with an easy buzz. Service stays present without fuss. Meals reach the pass promptly. Plates offer ple...

“Great staff and fast service. Facilities are clean and well kept. Had great laugh as the staff dealt with the rudest woman this earth has seen. On the phone, whinging about slow service but to lazy to listen for her number being called on multiple occasions. She ended up leaving with cold food and cold coffee. The staff handled this entitled horse enthusiast who left her child in a hot car beautifully. Well done.”

“Used the drive thru today, 23/11/25 at 3.50pm. The young fella taking my order was polite, efficient and accurate. Very good at his job and friendly too!”

“I have to say BROOKE is the BEST MACCAS EMPLOYEE in the world!!! She was very friendly and provided great service. She solved my problem quickly despite being very busy. She came like an angel when people were in trouble. I have never spoken so highly of any service person. Brooke must be a role model for all service professionals. If I were Christopher John Kempczinski, I would give this girl a promotion.”

At Bomba: Pizza, Gelato and Café, the menu stays pizza‑first with tidy execution. Music and pace keep a casual tone. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Meals reach the pass promptly. Serve...

Steampunk Laboratory delivers a breakfast‑and‑brunch line‑up that’s straight to the point. Gluten‑free needs are handled with care. Value feels fair for the quality. Breakfast plates are tidy and satisfying.

C&C Chicken & Cornbread runs with a simple, bistro-style menu and a relaxed feel. Team members keep things friendly and on task. Portions are generous yet well judged. Value feels fair for the spread....

th Street runs with a classic fish‑and‑chips menu and an easy pace. Ribs and steaks arrive seasoned and tender. Desserts close the meal with familiar comfort. Meat‑free options are woven into the menu.

“A must visit for vegans! Delicious food with varied prepared and cooked to order menu options! Service was great and personable, and the store is well stocked. Seating is limited.”

On the plate at Arbour Woodfired Pizza and Bar, the idea is pizza‑first and well judged. Grill work shows a clean sear and rested meats. Meat‑free options are woven into the menu. Service stays present without fuss.

Zak's Kebab House keeps things classic fish‑and‑chips and focused on flavour. Outdoors works when the weather plays along. Ribs and steaks arrive seasoned and tender. Takeaway travels well and holds its crunch.

Smoke'n' Barrel runs with a burger‑led menu and a relaxed pace. Combinations read bold but stay balanced. Portions make for an easy, filling stop. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Orders...

“Wonderful Sri Lankan restaurant. One of our favourite spots. The dishes are large enough for sharing by two adults. Lump rice is my usual order, but everything we tried so far was very good. Not for those that can't handle spice, though.”

The kitchen at Kai Connoisseurs takes a burger‑led path and lets the food speak. Value feels fair for the quality. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Stir‑fries keep good heat and snap.

“We celebrated an anniversary here and trusted the chef. Couldn’t have asked for a better evening. From the moment we walked in, the attention to detail throughout the service was fantastic. The food was incredible. A well put together seasonal menu. We both left full and completely satisfied. Perfect intimate setting in an upstairs area. 5 stars well deserved. Can’t thank the team enough for making our evening special. We will not be forgetting our meal anytime soon!”

Chef Astig EuroAsian Cuisine favours a simple, bistro‑style mix with clear flavours. The team keeps things friendly and organised. Orders move at a steady pace. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down.

Nori table - The Tannery leans into a pan‑Asian comfort approach with tidy execution. The room sits relaxed with an easy buzz. Dumplings and bowls carry clear, direct flavours. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy.

The One Next Door leans into a simple, bistro‑style approach with tidy execution. Serve sizes show solid value. The room sits relaxed with an easy buzz. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy.

Salt (Fish and Chips) runs with a classic fish‑and‑chips menu and a relaxed pace. Clear gluten‑free options are available. Pricing lines up with the offer. Serve sizes show solid value. Fries and side...

“Delicious! Smash Browns and Chicken Fenders were very tasty and addictive. We felt they were perfectly seasoned, though some might find them a tad too salty depending on your preference. There are plant-based vegan and vegetarian options too. Great for a quick bite before or after flights or while waiting for your rental vehicle nearby. About a 10min walk from the airport terminal. There are boards showing real-time updates of departing and arriving flights. We dropped by for our first meal in the country after flying in, and came again for our final meal before flying off. Plenty of parking outside. Tables are a little sticky, and sometimes the benches during lunch hour have crumbs; could do with more thorough cleaning.”

“Friendly and attentive staff, yummy food at a decent price, nice view over the estuary. Veggie Grill was an unexpected delight not normally afforded to vegetarians visiting a steakhouse!”

Seoul Chicken Club favours a burger‑led mix with clear flavours. A sensible spend for the spread. There’s room for an easy weekend brunch. Fries and sides round things out neatly. Meat‑free options ar...

On the plate at Brazooka - BBQ Brazil, the idea is simple, bistro‑style and well judged. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Serve sizes show solid value. Value feels fair for the quality.

King of Snake runs with a classic fish‑and‑chips menu and a relaxed pace. Outdoors works well when the weather plays along. Vegetarian picks read as complete plates. Portions suit sharing without tipping heavy.

BurgerFuel Riccarton keeps things burger‑led and focused on flavour. Music and pace keep a casual tone. Service stays present without fuss. Fries and sides round things out neatly. Portions are genero...

“Nice cafe indoor and out. The staff are friendly the service is amazing, the pie and coffee was delicious.”