Grill bar in Christchurch

“We got a pizza & chicken tenders to go. Very tasty.”

“We had booked a table for dinner incase it was busy there being a Saturday night, pleased we did as it was a very popular place to be. Wait staff were prompt and friendly, helpful with questions and offered great service. The food was delicious. Salt and Pepper Squid entree was excellent and my rib eye steak was cooked to perfection. Thoroughly enjoyed our night here and would definitely eat here again.”

“Went here for a friends birthday dinner and it exceeded expectations! Fabulous service from Georgia and Molly, and even better food! Drinks were lovely and will definitely be coming back!”

“Delicious food, great for kids or adults. Lots of nice fresh salads. Salsas are really good too. Friendly staff.”

“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.”

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...

“My partner and I have been going to Sushi Ya for 3 months now, every weekend. The customer service from Jack has never disappointed us. He truly goes above and beyond for us and fellow customers. He never fails too put a smile on our face and we always leave the store itching too come back for more. The food is by far the best sushi we have ever had, we’ve never had a bad experience here. Thank you Sushi Ya but most importantly thank you Jack for always making our experience a better one. You never fail to disappoint, keep doing what you’re doing! the world is better with people like you around.”

“As the old man lay on his death bed, he told tales of his achievements to his gathered loved ones. As he neared the end, he did mention one regret. "I wish I had spent more time at the Opawa Bowl and Jack". His family nodded approvingly, for this was true.”

The Bealey favours a burger‑led mix with clear, clean flavours. Provision for coeliac diners is noted. Grill work shows a clean sear and rested meats. The team keeps things friendly and organised. Bun...

New Brighton Club favours a classic fish‑and‑chips mix with clear flavours. Serve sizes show solid value. Fish lands crisp with light batter and chips stay tidy. Music and pace keep a casual tone. Ser...

The Turf and One Good Horse Parklands keeps things grill‑focused and focused on flavour. Ribs and steaks arrive seasoned and tender. Pricing lines up with the offer. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down.

At The Good Home Ferrymead, the menu stays breakfast‑and‑brunch and no‑fuss. Grill work shows a clean sear and rested meats. There’s room for an easy weekend brunch. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down.

“We had a nice experience with a friendly helpful staff member today, and I was pleased to find there were several budget options for both the kids and I. Food was nice, would go back for sure.”

“GREAT PLACE TO EAT!! LOVELY STAFF, FOOD IS GREAT BANG FOR YOUR BUCK AND MY SON LOVED MIGLING WITH SOME OF THE OLDER PEOPLE WHO ARE REGULARS THERE. A++++”

“I've been a semi regular customer over the past couple of years, the guy who's been working there recently is by far the best service I've ever had there. Fast, organised, polite and communicative”

“Delicious meal! Fresh bartered blue cod and amazingly well cooked chippies, all the food our table had was delicious and they served a table of 6 all at the same time. Our server was great, personable and accommodating and the bar staff was great too. Great price for what you're getting, $30 for two big filets of blue cod and a great side of chips (skipped the salad)”

The kitchen at The Penguin Arms takes a burger‑led path and lets the food speak. Outdoors works well when the weather plays along. Eggs land on point and toast keeps its crunch. Combinations read bold but stay balanced.

The kitchen at Mr Wolf takes a simple, bistro‑style path and lets the food speak. Serve sizes show solid value. Music and pace keep a casual tone. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Pricin...

“I stopped by to grab some food at the late lunch time. The lady with a smile greeted us. Very helpful and lovely owner or staff. Sushi also tasted good. Not too sweet not dry. Love to visit sometimes. Heaps thanks”

“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!”

The kitchen at Papanui Flame takes a coffee‑and‑cabinet path and lets the food speak. Sides support without crowding the plate. Eggs land on point and toast keeps its crunch. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy.

“Best kumra fries i have ever had the lady there is lovely and great portion for the taco and burrito plus great vegetarian options”

“finger licking delicious American style ribs, meat fells off the bone. Friendly service. 2 of us ordered half rack, coleslaw, fries and we barely finished it all. Next time we will omit the fries”