My meal did not meet my expectations. I ordered the special which was rump roast that was slowly…read morecooked which was suppose be tender and moist according to our wait staff person, The meet on the plate was dry and not very tender, implying that it was over cooked. The potato side dish was so-so. For dessert I ordered a lemon infuse olive oil cake, To my surprise the cake was extremely dry and I was unable to finish it. The setting for the restaurant is in an upbeat part of Christchurch and has an eclectic vibe to it. The staff was friendly and very attentive. I wish the meal would have been fitting for the environment.

Twenty Seven Steps - what a spot! Intimate space in a lovely location with great service, expansive…read morewine selection and they are happy to make you a tasty mocktail that suits your palate. Now... the food. Epic. Seasonal. Simple. Divine. I started with their marinated tomato salad which was fresh and flavorful. Entree was the steak with potato, onion rings and veggies - absolutely incredible. Naturally I had to save room for dessert and landed on the vanilla crème brûlée (though all the options sounded amazing). It came with fresh fruit and pistachio biscotti and was a great way to round out the meal. I would come back here again and again and again. Bravo!!

This is a pretty great bar located in The Palms. We came here for a group dinner and they had set…read moreaside the Oval Room for us that has TVs, a fireplace and seating for about 30 people. We had great service both from the wait staff and at the bar when we needed to order drinks. I ordered the Chicken stonegrill which had a sort of teriyaki marinade on it with a garden salad and mashed potatoes. The chicken was also served with three different dipping sauces including a sweet and sour, ranch and chipotle mayo. I preferred the chipotle mayo. The chicken cooks very quickly and is easy to overdo, so be sure to monitor it closely. My husband ordered the Canterbury Fillet stonegrill which he cooked to about medium rare before pulling them off the grill. This also cooks very quickly! His sides were the seasonal veges and kumara mash. We both finished our entire plates. This location does trivia on thursdays, also in the oval room, and absolutely requires a booking at least a few days in advance (if not more). This is different from most trivia venues because it is in an intimate setting with only so many spaces for players. There is also a second story seating level at this bar and patio seating outdoors (with heat lamps). Overall, great spot, great experience!

From the owner: Located at The Palms Mall in Shirley, Fox and Ferret The Palms is a modern gastropub serving a…read morerange of light meals and heartier fare. Occupying a sunny spot, there is plenty of outdoor seating along with a variety of indoor dining areas. For a lively night out head along on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday night when live music and entertainment is a regular feature. A well stocked bar features some of the finest local and imported ales while the mouth-watering menu has dishes to suit all tastes. Why not try a world famous stonegrill or legendary sharing platter?

Seriously the best sized and cooked fish in Christchurch. Perfectly cooked every time. It's worth…read morethe 15 minute walk.

Food was so good I couldn't even take a picture because it was gone so fast. Their cocktails are…read moredifferent and fun combined with delicious. The staff have really fun and hopefully comfortable uniforms and are eager to help. The building is literally an old government building ( As per the name ) and it's beautifully renovated with large windows to take in the beautiful trees and scenery. Totally need to stop here if you're visiting. Probably my favorite meal and drinks so far!

Review for the bar: This place has the feel of a Speakeasy bar without the hidden entrance (love…read moreit!). The bar is well stocked with an abundance of options. Now for the food. The burger w onion jam has easily cracked my top 10 burgers of all time. I'm a burger connoisseur, have had them all over the world, so believe me, I know what I'm talking about. So much flavor! The same can be said about the fried chicken (they boast the best in Christchurch). Being originally from the south eastern United States, I can't speak to the fried chicken at OGB without trying it plain, but it's easily the best I've ever had with toppings. The maple bourbon glaze, the (chipotle?) drizzle and the deli sliced crinkle pickles compliment the dish. Whoever crafted the makeup of the burger and fried chicken really knows what they're doing. Staff is friendly and attentive. I can't speak to the dining room or any of the other items on the menu, but if burgers and fried chicken are something you appreciate, get ready to be grateful when you try them here. Kudos, OGB!

Tried this place out on a whim a few nights ago and I was really glad I did! I ordered the Fried…read moreChicken Donburi Rice Bowl. . .so delicious!. . .The meal was served nice and hot and the noodles were especially tasty. For dessert, they offered a delicious chocolate cake with ice cream. . .the service couldn't have been better. . .very attentive and offered with a smile. . .Needless to say, I will be going back!

From the owner: Sister restaurant of Eightgrains and Sushi Soldier, bring the most popular Asian food to the…read moreMerivale neighbourhood with a more intimate and cosy dining experience.

I'm glad we found this hidden gem. You walk up the stairs and this spacious and stylish restaurant…read moreawaits. We had the pork belly, seafood paella and lamb rack. Very impressed with all three. Especially the lamb rack which was perfectly cooked. For a dessert we shared the white chocolate mousse and this velvety goodness just melted in your mouth. This place is a must visit. We will definitely be back.

From the owner: With a loft feel the Camden Restaurant and Bar has a kitchen rich with experience offering…read moretraditional English favourites with a modern kiwi cooking style. With flavoursome dishes with locally sourced ingredients matched nicely with our great range of craft beers, exciting wines and delicious cocktails as well as amazing coffee all day. Expect to take your senses on a journey.

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.

This is one hopping place on the weekend evening!…read more We arrived without a reservation and they still found us a table straight away. Had there not been room they would have us sit at the bar. Great service throughout the entire experience from start to finish. The restaurant itself is small and cozy. The menu is the perfect size with plenty of choices yet not overwhelming. We all chose a different dish and each one was spot on delicious! We enjoyed our experience and would love to return for breakfast one day.

1. Excellent food choices and a wide variety from vegan, gf, meat, seafood, land-based meats and…read morewide variety of veggies and meal choices. 2. Great service quality. 3. Good bar / wines. Only negative is that service was linear so those arriving first typically got their meals, deserts based on the queue. There were opportunities to serve desert to those who had ordered and finished main meals well ahead of other tables who started first but were slower to eat.

The food and service at Thai Orchid is amazing…read more An added benefit was it was only a short walk from our hotel.

Very good service; I wish I would have ordered a spicier dish. It was a busy place but we received…read moreour meals very timely.

The only blemish in our amazing Chch trip was coming here. Advertised was buy 1 dessert, get 1 free…read morehowever upon reviewing my receipt when I got home I noticed I had been charged full price for the desserts. When I emailed them they admitted their mistake and said they would refund me the next day. After leaving it a week I followed up with an email which I got no response from. I am still waiting for my refund nearly 2 weeks later which is disappointing. Happy to change this review if I receive my refund. EDIT: Shortly after posting this review I finally received my refund. A shame I had to write a review outlining my experience to get a refund.

This pub and eatery is located at the Northwood Shopping Centre. It's easy to find, on Main North…read moreRoad. There's tables for those who come for a drink, with nice areas for others who choose to dine also. It's good for groups of friends and families too. The service is lovely and atmosphere is relaxed. I haven't eaten here yet, only come for drinks, but it's an enjoyable place. The music isn't too loud for talking. There is plenty of parking as part of the shopping complex.