SO GOOD! our kayak tour guide recommended this place and it was so worth it! The sticky tamarind…read moreeggplant was so surprising - sweet spicy crunchy, hit every note. I loved my pea risotto as the olive tapenade gave it that salty punch. We sat outside and I loved all of the lights and the comfy couches! It's a beautiful spot and everyone was so nice!

Super clean, contemporary interior overlooking nearby harbor, table staff of 3 were exceptionally…read morehelpful and attentive. Mushroom pâté was exquisitely prepared & ample for 4. Canterbury Lamb is award-winningly tender and sauced perfectly, Deliciously moist Salmon is farm-raised nearby, and Risotto has delicately balanced flavor profile in full-plate-sized reserving. Wine choices paired well esp. Saddleback Pinot Noir.

Such a great experience!…read more The service was super friendly and efficient. We were even brought blankets as we sat outside and it was a bit chilly. But was a must on a beautiful sunny day with the view! The menu was extensive but we settled on two grazing boards. One seafood the other meat. It was perfect for the four of us. The seafood was clearly very fresh and delicious. The salmon The meat plate had many delicious choices and the flavors were spot on yummy.

Waffled on this review but surprising myself by this rating. Was here on a day tour and had modest…read moreexpectations-- indeed, the menu offered to the day tour-goers who had pre-paid for their meal was good but not outstanding... ... but as someone who didn't think to pre-pay for a meal, I was still allowed to join the group (albeit had to pay on my own), and that had the benefit of being able to get whatever I wanted on the menu, and the mussels were not only excellent but well-priced. Service was okay, they completely forgot my order of seafood chowder, but the kilo of mussels I had was more than enough so in the end i just had them cancel the order. And the vibe, while a bit worn-tourist-spot in feel, was completely appropriate on this sunny day.

Unfortunately, the food and the service ruined our experience at this otherwise charming and…read moreeclectic outdoor restaurant in the historic seaside town of Akaroa. We arrived for lunch and were directed to sit anywhere by a rather distracted young French waitress, who seemed to be one of only two people servicing a multitude of tables. We placed our orders and our drinks (an Earl Grey tea and a cappuccino) arrived quickly; however, we waited at least 25 minutes for my simple order of salmon pate and a few slices of baguette to arrive. My partner's salad was nowhere in sight and took ANOTHER 20 minutes to arrive, and when it did it was delivered to the table not by our waitress, but by the rather grumpy male manager, Carlos. The French waitress seemed completely lost as she wandered around from table to table carrying food, and the other waitress, who seemed to have more experience, was bustling around trying to pick up the slack. They came by our table more than once with incorrect orders and the general atmosphere was chaotic. As to the food, we ordered two very simple things that should not have taken long at all to prepare. My salmon pate was disappointing and not at all what I had expected. It was a tiny cup of what looked like a salmon dip more than a pate, with four slices of baguette, a couple slices of anemic-looking tomato, three slices of cucumber, and one tiny cornichon pickle which had inexplicably been sliced up into tiny ribbons. Overall, a very sad and unappealing-looking plate. My partner's smoked-salmon salad was only slightly better. Mostly lettuce with some odd other ingredients (sweet potato in a salad is, I guess, a choice). The lackluster food made it difficult to enjoy the lovely and quirky garden with its trees, flowers, kitschy decorations and birds; even a couple of free-roaming chickens. Once finished we had to go inside to pay the bill and deal with the grumpy manager man once again. He offered no apologies for the length of time we waited. We left extremely disappointed and still hungry. As my dear departed mother-in-law would say, "Well, we've been here twice. The first time and the last time."

Gorgeous garden and building. Lovely outdoor seating. Which was what we did .... sat and waited…read more Went inside initially and 3 staff milling around, one of whom finally said they would take our order outside. After quite a wait they finally did. We also had to ask to have food wiped off the table. Food took well over 30 minutes to arrive. Was tasty but overpriced at $14 for a salmon bagel with s bit of lettuce, a smear of cream cheese and maybe 50c worth of salmon. At that price I expected more. Service and attitude very poor and food didn't make up for it.

We stayed at the Silo's next door and naturally this was the perfect place for breakfast. It was…read moreso good, we had it 2 days in a row. The porridge is amazingly delicious, a sizable serving, and even on the 2nd say when we took it to go, it remained warm for hours. The cafe is cute with a counter to order at, pre-made dishes that all look so good, and a full menu as well. Once you order, you can browse the store or ice cream area. There is also patio seating which was lovey on a nice day. I will definitely go back here on futures to the area!!! A must try place for sure!

Expectations for my first breakfast on South Island were low as it's a very small village…read more However the coffee was excellent and the food very nice. The connected store sells some very nice food & there is a gallery connected. Under promised - over delivered, that's the way we like it...

We were desperate for a decent coffee and a local recommended this place. I am glad they did. The…read morecoffee was excellent and it was served with a bickkie but I had to try their croissants. Not disappointed either. They seemed to be busy all day serving coffees and more substantial meals. We sat outside and allowed ourselves to be harassed by the sparrows.

Not great service, staff was rude and seemed angry that were ordering. Coffee was drinkable but not…read moregreat. The tea (Earl Grey) was very nice however. Foodwise, we ordered a 'Breakfast Sandwich' which was just a toastie that didn't quite match the menu's description but was still nice. Also ordered a bowl of homemade muesli which also was nice but not amazing, and I had to ask for the milk. None of the items arrived together which was not great. I don't think I would go there again when I visit Akaroa next.

Good food, good service with a view of the harbor…read more LOCATION: Off Beach Road, right as you enter the harbor. PARKING: they have a parking lot out back. We got here by boat so we walked in off the harbor SERVICE: excellent service! Friendly staff and quick. FOOD: they have a good selection of wine, appetizers, main entrees, pizza and dessert. We shared the seafood platter which is enough for two people. It included oysters, cold smoked salmon, black tiger shrimp, caviar, clams, mussels and calamari. It was delicious! This was a nice restaurant that overlooked the beautiful Akaroa Harbor. They had seating inside or outside of the restaurant. I'm glad we stopped here for lunch on our visit here.

We stopped here on a port day for a bite. VERY limited dietary options for vegetarians, vegans, GF,…read moreDF, etc. It's a nice location and has a great view but the food is ok at best, service is just ok, and is super expensive. Akaroa is small and the options are limited, but I would recommend walking farther down the main drag to get a bite. Also, if you have a Peanut allergy avoid anything with the Dukkah in it or on it. Nowhere on the menu was this marked and I had a close call.

This place is a must for breakfast if you are Christchurch! They are very creative with the food…read moreand their food is presented nicely. I went with the beef hash cheek. It was good but nothing spectacular. The portion was good. If the potatoes were more crispier and salty it would have been better, nevertheless still a good order. My wife went with the granola. I thought it was going to be a boring order but I was proven wrong!!! It tasted great and the portion was big. Finally the reason for the five star rating is their banana loaf which we shared. It's a must if you are in hello Sunday cafe.

Came in on a weekend afternoon to grab a quick coffee. It's a super cute spot and easy to park at…read more They have some good looking food options as well

This place was so tasty! They made a great flat white coffee, but the avocado toast was amazing! It…read moreis a little higher priced, but totally worth it. It was more of an undone type of avocado toast with seasonings, poached eggs, tomatoes, and some sort of tangy butter or aioli, I'm not sure. It was just so pleasing to the eye and tasty! I did have much more avocado left, so I wished it had a bit more bread but it was still a good amount of food. I would recommend, it seemed to be a busy place with a few tables inside and some outside seating. Also a great spot on regent street next to other shops.

I can't think of a better coffee joint to inhabit adorable New Regent Street than the Caffeine…read moreLaboratory. This is a great, small cafe that specializes in all things coffee, but also pumps out some pretty amazing cafe dishes as well. I'm pointing at you, Bacon and Egg Brioche. I had a hard time choosing what I wanted to pair with my flat white because their menu items sound just as appetizing as their case items look. The menu is small, which helps you make the decision quickly, but I can promise that no matter what you order, you won't be disappointed. Seating is limited so I wouldn't bring a group of friends (5 tables) but it's great for a coffee date or for takeaway.

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!

The servers were friendly and attentive. The cocktails were tasty, well balanced and just as…read moredescribed in their menu. The spritzes were refreshing and bright. And the Old Government Building is a beautiful building as its backdrop

What's not to love about this coffeeshop? Fantastic coffee, nice selection of food, friendly staff,…read moreand a great view of Lyttelton port. Well worth the drive from Christchurch for a casual breakfast. I ordered a flat white and a savory corn muffin, which was a surprisingly filling but delicious little pastry for breakfast. If you're eating outside, just watch out for any seagulls eyeing your food. They don't bother you, but will certainly swoop in if you step away. Also note that there are no takeout coffee cups here, so be sure to bring your own for takeaway.

Funky cafe with a hip alternative vibe. Clearly a popular spot with the locals as the busiest cafe…read morein town. Good food at the counter and the meals heading out looked good too. Ordered a skim milk latte and a decaf- told they had neither skim milk or decaf. No apology or explanation that they had run out. The way it was said made me think they never do, by choice. If that's the case, next time I might choose not to go there.