If you're a Yank longing for the BEST burger, fries and shakes in NZ, you must go to Dinner 66. We…read moreare from SoCal, in the US, and I must say the menu here is amazing. Be sure to talk to Kelum, one of the owners, he has the the concept and knack for great grub! Hmm, hmm good!

Amazing Food at Diner66. The food,people and atmosphere are top notch. So many amazing different…read moreFlavours of shakes. We had the Cookies and Cream and Caramel Specialty Shakes and Pancake Stack and Sloppy Joe burger. 10/10 highly recommend. We will Definitly be back. You must try it

This is a bar, restaurant, night club with food so much better than expected. Excellent…read moreingredients, preparation, and portion sizes. Had the salmon and capers fettuccine and the bangers and mash. Both were excellent. Nice selection of beers.

Lamb shank and fish and chips are sooooo yummy here! Our first meal in New Zealand! Awesome!read more

A bustling little spot with solid food! We went during peak dinner hours on a Tuesday, so street…read moreparking was a bit tight and we ended up having to park down a side street and walk a bit, but not too much of a problem. We didn't have a reservation so we were seated at a counter and then later moved to a table. The highlight was definitely the tiramisu --delicious and served with a little scoop of gelato as well. The penne carbonara was also cooked well and tasty. The cannelloni was decent but really packed with spinach --could've used a bit more of the cheese mixed in to balance out the flavor. The burrata appetizer was not my favorite as the inside of the cheese was not very soft and runny. The service was decent throughout and the prices were about what I would expect for the area.

Had a wonderful meal here . We had the tagliatelle in seafood sauce , fried calamari and the…read moreTiramisu for dessert. We were visiting Christchurch would recommend this restaurant. Would recommend making reservations we had to wait inspite of reservations this place is busy Thursday nights too .

*Make reservations at least a month ahead of time.*…read more We booked the 90 min 5:00 pm dinner as our last dinner in New Zealand and I am so glad we did! It was such a fun, unique adventure! We were seated in a small table in the tram. Food (5/5): You were seated and immediately received a full glass of sparkling wine to enjoy. We had our appetizer (bruschetta) while we looked at the menu. The 5:00 pm seating only had three options for dinner - salmon, lamb and a pasta. We had the salmon and the lamb. I was so impressed that they were able to expertly serve the meals, which were warmed somehow in the very small kitchen area. The salmon was good and the lamb was cooked perfectly. We had the cheese plate for dessert and it was delicious. Service (5/5): The waiter was really kind and came by often to see if needed anything. They timed everything perfectly, even to collecting the wine glasses after the dessert. With such a small space, they made everything work effortlessly. Ambiance (5/5): It's a tram and it's so much fun to eat while setting the city. My favorite part was at the end, where you go through New Regent Street, where the tram is just inches from the diners. Some say it's arguably the cutest street in New Zealand. Take the time before or after the tram to explore this area.

As cheesy as it may seem, you will actually have a very good meal while riding about downtown…read moreChristchurch in an old-fashioned tramway car. Reservations a must! We got on-board just steps from our hotel and had an absolute jam riding around with a local friend of ours telling us about all the sights and happenings. The food was way better than expected under such cramped circumstances and the servers and tram crew could not have been more friendly. Was it touristy? Of course it was! But was it a great time and an excellent meal? You bet! When in Christchurch if you don't arrange for this excursion you are cheating yourself out if a great way to see the downtown area and a total blast of an urban dining experience. As those Nike folks used to like to say..."Just do it!"

An upscale, luxurious restaurant celebrating some Asian fusion ingredients and flavors. It's…read moreprobably a special occasions type of restaurant, though we viewed it more as a welcome meal on our first day off the plane in NZ. If you're having trouble determining what to get, their "Trust the King" tasting menu is a perfect choice. The "Royal" for 100 NZD nets you their best hits plus a dessert as a bonus. With the amount of courses you are given, this ended up being such an incredible value versus ordering all separately. After a final tally, it honestly felt like a highway robbery! Here's what our table received along with expected NZD: Small plate samplers (2): Natural oyster w/ nashi pear, Smoked salmon w/ spinach leaf, galangal, chili jam, and salmon roe Small Shared Plates (2): Wild Venison Carpaccio topped w/ nahm dtok, EVOO, and spicy sesame (32 NZD); Moong dal in mixed seed salad, avocado, and fresh lime (22 NZD) Larger Shared Plates (2): Marinated yellow fin tuna w/ chilli and mandarin, coconut salad (38 NZD); Crispy Pressed Half Duck in caramelized mandarin sauce (62 NZD) Dessert: Lemongrass panna cotta, lime granita, mint (18 NZD) It was a harmonic interplay between different Asian flavors, more Thai heavy than others, and even the local ingredients such as the raw venison entering the foray. They did ask if there was anything we didn't like before serving the meal to which I never thought to mention my aversion to overly spicy food (I was thinking of exotic foods I dislike). And, lo and behold, a lot of options were definitely on the spicier end such as the spicy sesame/ nahm dtok sauce which topped the carpaccio and abundance of red chili shavings in the marinated yellow fin tuna. On the bright side, it did require me slow down which enabled me to truly relish my food. Most everything was delicious even the duck with joyfully crispy skins and dipped in a sweet honey glace (though ever so slightly on dry side in the middle). King of Snake also houses the Monarch Cocktail Bar, to which I ordered a 'Paper Crane' (King of Snake Gin, apple soju, elderflower liquer, sake; 23 NZD) to pair with my meal. A buzzy, floral, and effervescent drink to really lend to the comforting meal.

Nicest Restaurant we've been to in a long while: upscale atmosphere, exceptionally nice ambiance…read morew:super helpful staff. We shared delicious plates and wine. would recommend the prawn dumplings, blue cod, tenderloin steak bites and curry pumpkin. We thought the curry pumpkin was the best!

Amazing food good price. Wish we had one in the states. Good service delicious food. Convenient…read morelocation all in all great

Yes! The closest experience of a nice American breakfast diner I've experienced in New Zealand. The…read moremenu is awesome; there's a large choice of items and a bunch of optional sides if you're extra hungry. Food was of a good standard. Service is great, bottomless filter coffee. What's not to love!?

Joe's Garage the service was good as the staff member who seated us was very nice, and our food…read morecame out promptly but, the food was average and under seasoned. But the reason that I'm giving them 2 stars is because half way through our meal the music was turned up rather loudly making it pretty difficult to talk to my Father as he has hearing aids. This isn't my main complaint tho as we decided to leave (because of how loud the music was) we mentioned it to the girl as we where paying, every time we where telling her the issue she would cut over us and tell us she was turning the music down. EVERY TIME! (Their is nothing worse than trying to talk about an issue and constantly being interrupted as if your opinion doesn't matter) She was even laughing as she was doing it. I won't be going back.

I really want to give Dux Dine a better rating, but the food just... wasn't good. A darn shame…read more Ambiance is great. Cute spot indoors and outside with plenty of patio seating. Staff is also lovely. Great wine selection. Honestly everything about this spot is wonderful *except* the food. I started with the mussels. The broth was pretty good, though lots of massive garlic chunks. The mussels were kinda gross. They were huge and tough and not at all what I expected. For my entree I had the quinoa cakes. They sounded lovely but didn't hit the mark. A little overcooked and not wildly flavorful. Again, a darn shame. Oh well.

So love the ambiance of this place!…read more The service is wonderful, friendly and efficient. We were seated straight away and our server came and greeted us with water. They do not take reservations and do seem to get busy around 7:30 so perhaps come a bit early. The food itself was beautifully plated and everything tasted amazing! Loved the muscles so much we had a starter and a main! The salmon was tender with a perfect sauce that complemented instead of overpowered the dish. The special was equally tasty!

We were taken here by a friend who is now a local, she had visited here several times. So we…read morepatiently joined the queue of office workers waiting for their lunch. It me several minutes to make my selection, and then I changed my mind twice whist being served. I finally settled on the Bronx Beef. I liked the way you see them cut the meat up thickly as my sandwich was prepared. The others two diner also enjoyed the options chosen. It it was a small place with a few seats, a great lunch was enjoyed.

Finally a great sandwhich joint in Christchurch! We went on a Saturday around lunch time and the…read moreline was out the door (this may have been due to a plethora of athletic events as most patrons were on a high school athletic team). The smells emanating from the restaurant were strong enough to keep you firmly planted in line though. I'd like to say the line moves fast, but, alas. Though this place is called "New York Deli" it's definitely a take on some American staple sandwiches. As a former New Yorker, the pastrimi ingredients weren't quite correct, but as a new local Kiwi, I thought it sounded great anyway (I never liked American pastrami sandwiches anyhow). The names all have a fun New York theme like Brooklyn Short Rib, Bronx Beef and Salmon on Broadway (except the Obama BLT, that was a random outlier). I opted for the NYD Cheesecake (last minute switch because they ran out of the Chicken SoHo) which is a seasoned flank stank (cooked more medium rare than dry and chewy) with chipotle BBQ (more bbq than chipotle) and cheese on top. I opted to add some veggies at the end of the line, too, as the service works much like a Subway store. I had my sandwhich on turkish bread, but there are two other options which both looked fantastic and fresh as well. I'm excited to go back and try some of the other options, but also, to arrive before 10:30 am and try some of their bagel creations. If there bagels are as good as their bread options, you won't be disappointed.