The Lab is such a fun place to go, with the science themed decor and menu. You can sample hand…read morecrafted ales on tap in a beaker, and most beers have a title that sounds like a chemistry lab experiment-- hence the pub's name. I enjoyed the "isotopic pale ale" which allowed me to reminisce my chemistry class days while simultaneously working up a good buzz (at 6.2% alcohol-- not even one of the highest alcohol content beers). The "Grapefruit Rye Saison" was also a great light and fruity beer. The drinks are wonderful (with amusing names), and the pizza is delicious too. My family and I loved the atmosphere and the menu.

Bad experience. Passive aggressive waiter. Fake friendliness. Too bad, could be a nice place.read more

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!!

I live in Florida so I don't often get to Christchurch, but when I do I always stop at The Blue…read moreDuck. Everything on the menu is fresh and delicious.

We just arrived to Christchurch from Auckland and on the way to Akaroa we decided to stop at Blue…read moreDuck Cafe. It was totally on a whim, we were just hungry. There was only 1 couple there and 1 worker who was also the chef and owner. I asked him what he recommended and he suggested the classic caesar salad. My friend had the salmon eggs benedict and I also ordered the date scone and coffee. It ended up being the best meal we had in New Zealand! Everything was so fresh and made from scratch. Another couple came in after us and since he was the only one there, we had to wait for our food for awhile while he took their order. Good thing I ordered the scone since that just needed to me warmed and was presented to us fairly quickly. OMG, the best scone I've ever had. I can't even give it a proper description. It was kinda fluffy but rich. The clotted cream and raspberry jam paired perfectly with it. I usually don't like raspberry but sigh, it was sooo perfect with it. The caesar salad had dry cured bacon, a poached free range egg, focaccia croutons and shaved parmesan. I've never had caesar salad with bacon but it was perfect. Breaking open the soft poached egg and mixing it up with the focaccia croutons, it was pure bliss. My friend's salmon egg benedict with spinach was also sublime. He said it was the best he's ever had. As we were driving away, we saw the little garden he had next to the cafe. No wonder the salad greens tasted so fresh. Not a wilted green in sight.

Great vibes, loved the food, loved the idea behind "we don't do individual plates, only shared"…read more Great drinks. Lovely people too.

Very elegant and nice warm wooden interior, love all the plants and natural light!…read more Service was also great, waiter explained the menu and was very attentive in answering questions and refilling water Plating of food was beautiful! Great flavor profiles and ingredients felt high quality. The saffron cauliflower was perfectly warm and hearty. The cucumber salad was creamy and refreshing. And the lamb shoulder was sooo super tender, no knife even needed! The whipped labneh cream and zaatar flavoring paired so well w the lamb. Great meal, felt full and very satisfied after :)

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!

We ordered a Beer Salad and Eggs Benedict with Salmon. Both were very good. If you are out on Hwy…read more75, nearby, you need to stop here. Very good food and selections - added bonus, free WiFi. Beet Salad had peas, orange citrus bits, huge chunks of beet and spinache. Very refreshing. The eggs Benedict was great with a huge chunk (x2) of salmon. More than enough to feed 2.

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!

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.

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.

It's an interesting name for a restaurant since 'Fisherman's Wharf' brings ideas of a water-place…read morecommunity where fisherman come in from the sea with the freshest products from the sea. There might be a variety of seafood restaurants at a fisherman's wharf, but the singularity of naming a restaurant that, confused me for a bit. But I realized it was a single restaurant, located between the cruise port of Lyttelton and its town center. It did have a variety of seafood, and much of it was excellent. We didn't have a reservation, but were seated right away. There are choices of both outdoor and indoor dining, and the back outdoor patio was available (though it filled up by the time we left). It had a great view of the port, with the ship that we came in on, prominently visible on the skyline. A bottle of tap water was provided so we could fill our own glass...the water is very good here. Dozen Bluff oysters: 6 of them raw, 6 battered and fried. NZ$72 We came for the Bluff oysters, which are currently in season. It was the first time I had them, and they were superb, unlike other oysters I've had. They are decent in size, but the difference is the texture, meaty instead of slippery. It's not as briny as other oysters, and didn't come with any vinegar but instead a shareable green salad. They are big enough to deep fry, which were fine. But the best way is to eat them raw, to appreciate the taste and texture. Fresh NZ Green lipped mussels. NZ$25.5 - probably 8 large full shell mussels, swimming in a light creamy tomato broth. Frozen NZ half shelf mussels are available around the world, being very meaty. These tasted similar, but were quite a bit larger in size which added to enjoyment. This dish would be excellent served on top of fresh pasta. Seafood Sizzle Plate (NZ$46.5) - portrayed as their most popular dish, it combines a variety of popular shellfish, served on a sizzling plate. All the seafood was good. Fisherman's Seafood Chowder (NZ$30.5) - a volute (basic french white sauce, no cream but uses butter) based soup, full of quality seafood. This was the dish I thought I wouldn't be able to help finish, but ended up being the one where I ate the most of. It came with a very good garlic bread, great to dip in the soup. Blue Cod Fish Fry (NZ$40) - a large beer battered filet of cod, served with good chips (fries). They had four beers on tap, so got a pint (NZ$14) of Montheiths Golden Lager, which was a good beer to drink with the seafood. Service was prompt and friendly throughout, and the food didn't take very long to come out. Of course, the beautiful weather and nice seaside views certainly didn't hurt the vibe. It was a really nice lunch.

Fisherman's Wharf in Christchurch is out on Lyttelton Harbor but we made the trek anyway. It was…read morerainy and chilly the day we went so I opted for a hearty meal, the seafood chowder. It was rich and creamy and was complemented perfectly by crisp fries with aioli. Add the stunning bay views, and this spot was a good pick. Everyone enjoyed their meal despite the gloomy weather.