This place was very busy on a Saturday, but we managed to get a table in the bar by at 6.15pm…read more Not being hugely hungry so early in the evening, we opted for 3 small plates - courgette hummus, salmon ceviche and house falafel. All delicious. I particularly like the seeded biscuits that came with the hummus. We washed that down with a nice Sauvignon, leaving just enough room for a passion fruit mousse {vegan, GF, DF}. A lovely meal, only marred by the ever-increasing volume from neighbouring groups, which by 7.15 had reached the shouting stage, to the point that any music being played was totally redundant! So yes, l lovely food, but try to get a table in the restaurant, not the bar!

Fiddlesticks is serious! I did not realize how long they've been around until I saw food pics here…read morethat are 10 yrs old. From the pics, it looks like they've really upped their game! We got in here on a Friday night without a rezy and so glad we did since most people have one. First time I've had an alcoholic ginger beer, with a twist of lime, so divine! Our server gave us the low down on what were the serious kitchen movers, which was spot on! We started with the fried chicken thighs appetizer, just brilliant presentation and tasty with homemade "ranch-like" drizzle, pickled onions, and micro greens. Our mains were the lamb and the grilled salmon. The attention to detail was impressive. The server explained that the potato's used for the lamb are roasted with wagyu fat, which have gave them a smoked, perhaps beefy flavor. The tastiest roasted potatoes I have ever tasted. The salmon was perfectly seared at medium rare, but I think my American palate has become use to medium texture, but still divine! My only suggestion would be to use French green beans as they are more tender than the typical green bean and would better compliment the presentation of the salmon, but that's just getting into the Minutia, perhaps the name for Fiddlesticks next location!

We tried going here one night and they were completely booked till 8, which the hostess recommended…read moreus somewhere else which was very nice. Few days later we got reservations. Dinner was good and guac was good as well. Only issue was a cocktail that we ordered was quite expensive for the amount we got in the glass.

We, 2 of us, were fortunate to arrive with no reservation and be seated; thank you! I loved my lamb…read moremeal with potatoes and eggplant with a wonderful glass of Malbec! My friend had the angus steak and a special cocktail that I forget the name ... it too was enjoyed!

Wonderful, friendly service. Great menu but not overwhelming with choices. Wonderful garlic butter…read moreserved with focaccia and a nice spicy prawn pasta.

Delicious Vegetarian Spaghetti Puttanesca. Bold flavors of tomato, garlic , peppers and capers. One…read moreof best meals during my stay in Christchurch. I will be back. Don't miss this gem. Great service and clean and modern ambiance.

Very nearly a perfect dinning experience; the staff were certainly aiming for perfection as I…read morearrived here, having the door opened before I got there and for the first half of the meal serving in bulk two wait staff came to tell me about the specials and drinks list! I got great advice on trying the best oysters I have had the fortune of trying in all my visits to NZ and it was unusually matched with a dark hoppy ale that was supposing terrific! I asked for some tabasco and got that plus Lemon and Cracked pepper too. Next came my lamb cutlets which were beautifully prepared and was promised a match unique wine; unfortunately the later never arrived, and since by now the restaurant had started to fill I was unable to flag down anyone to point out this fact till long after the meal was done. Pressing on I tried the chocolate dessert that despite my fears it would be too sweet I was assured that it was the most elegant to try and it delivered as good as I was promised. Unfortunately again when it came to getting the bill I had to wait 10 minutes to get someone's attention and again for them to return with my receipts so that I could leave. Despite these few small missed that seem due to not enough staff or over booking at one time this was a most enjoyable dinning experience.

The food was very good. I had the special fish that was very uniquely prepared. The menu is…read morenon-traditional, so it was a bit hard to make a choice with many unfamiliar items on it. I got lucky with my choice, but my wife wasn't has excited about hers. The ambiance is very nice in an old restored house. Service was good, as well.

The meal was pretty good but the flavors could have been more intense. My favorite was the spinach…read moreleaf Thai salad bite. The service was friendly, but it took a while to get our wine.

Worst service I've ever had. The food was amazing, but our waitress never came to us and we had to…read moreask to be served. Then we filled our own water up and they didn't give us one of our meals. The server then left for over 10 min and we couldn't ask where are food was. If it weren't for the shitty service this place would get 5 stars because the food was very tasty. If you don't care about bad service I would recommend

Fine dining at it's intimate best. Perfectly balanced 8 course tasting menu was a real treat with…read moreevery dish having it's highlights. Wonderful waitstaff were friendly and attentive without being intrusive. Delicious local fare at a reasonable price. Highly recommended and I for one can't wait to return soon!

We had the 5-course degustation menu, which they happily modified for a vegetarian. Every dish was…read morephenomenal, perhaps the best I've had in Christchurch. The Jerusalem artichoke soup was particularly good.

PHENOMENAL first meal in New Zealand. We had the 7-course degustation menu with wine pairings and…read moreevery single dish was fantastic! Highlights include a perfect scallop, melt-in-your mouth salmon, amazing beef course, and the most wonderful apple dessert. I will highly recommend this restaurant to any of my friends who come to Christchurch.

The Lone Star features everything "American Western" from the photos of Willy, Cash and Waylen on…read morethe walls to Elvis and Cash bopping through the speakers on the wall. By refurbishing the Bush Inn Hotel, the Lone Star acquired a ton of spaces that makes this the perfect spot for your next group event. The food is quality, but may take some time to be delivered to your table, depending on the time of day and the size of the crowd. Spend some time checking out the artwork if you're not in a hurry, this is a definitely a step back into the true Wild West and the beginning of classic country as we know it.

I love this place. The food was amazing, the service was great considering it was packed Saturday…read morenight and we didn't book ahead. Food wasn't too late about 15mins between starter and main. Drinks were on time. Could live on the ribs so yummy, and the Cajun prawns were amazing. And i love the booth next to the kitchen, much more private which is awesome because i dont like public eating. Thank use :)