Dining in Christchurch

Once known mainly for its superb lamb, Canterbury and Christchurch are now gaining a reputation for a wide range of food and wine. Local meat produce includes venison, emu and ostrich. And there is fresh seafood readily available including scallops, crayfish and Mount Cook Salmon which are recommended. Canterbury is also a large wine producing region, specializing in Chardonnay and sauvignon blanc.

Minx Dining Room and Bar
A contemporary, design-led restaurant and cocktail bar offering fresh, locally sourced food and a menu that changes daily.
Address: 96 Lichfield Street
Phone: (03) 374 9944

Tramway Restaurant
Combine an evening tour around the city with a three-course meal onboard the unique and historic setting of a Christchurch tram.
Address: 7 Tramway Lane,
Phone: (03) 366 7511

Pescatore Restaurant
Part of the luxury hotel, The George, Pescatore serves equally luxurious seafood and Pacific-rim cuisine in modern, chic surroundings.
Address: The George Hotel, 50 Park Terrace
Phone: (03) 371 0257

The Curator's House Restaurant
This converted historic house in the Botanic Gardens serves fresh New Zealand food and boasts the most picturesque outdoor dining area in the city. An elegant restaurant serving classic New Zealand cuisine such as venison, quail, lamb and salmon.
Address: 7 Rolleston Avenue, Botanic Gardens
Phone: (03) 379 2257

Vic and Whale
A lively restaurant and bar, popular with backpackers thanks to its choice of all day bar snacks and daily drink specials. Also offers an al a carte menu.
Address: 772 Colombo Street
Phone: (03) 366 6355

Six Chairs Missing
International cuisine made with fresh New Zealand produce. This restaurant is known locally for its gourmet ice cream and sorbets made on the premises.
Address: 36 New Regent St
Phone: (03) 366 4197

Fat Eddie's
Fat Eddie's is based on the New York Jazz bar scene and is located on SOL Square - right in the heart of Christchurch's hottest new district - South of Lichfield.

Underground Coffee
Musical coffee bar specialising in organic and FairTrade coffee and tea.
Address: 791 Colombo St
Phone: (03) 961 7310

Ya Ya Tea House
Purely devoted to tea with a wide selection of teas from Asia, brewed in the traditional manner.