About Eating Out at Christchurch Restaurants

(Christchurch, New Zealand)

With the highest concentration of restaurants on the South Island, dining has long been a major highlight for those visiting the city of Christchurch. A truly diverse and cosmopolitan city, Christchurch features a diverse mixture of ethnic cuisine, together with seafood restaurants and international food.

Eating Out: Places to Eat in Christchurch

Many restaurants in Christchurch offer upmarket, European-style cuisine, together with trendy bars and more Bohemian-style dining venues. A number of the city's best places to eat can be found in and around Cathedral Square, in the very heart of the city, and along nearby Colonbo, Manchester and High Streets. Further restaurants in Christchurch stand along 'The Strip', to the east of Oxford Terrace and between both Hereford and Cashel Street.

Traditional New Zealand fare is plentiful in Christchurch, with local dishes including Kaikoura lobster and succulent Canterbury lamb, both of which regularly feature on many restaurant menus.

Popular Restaurants and Eateries

Kinji Japanese Restaurant
Address: 279B Greers Road, Bishopdale, Christchurch, 8053, New Zealand
Tel: +64 (0)3 359 4697
Website: http://www.kinjirestaurant.com

The Town Ball Restaurant and Bar
Address: 52 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central, 8011, New Zealand
Tel: +64 (0)3 943 5050
Website: http://www.thetownball.co.nz

Flames
Address: 2 Soleares Avenue, Mount Pleasant, Christchurch, 8081, New Zealand
Tel: +64 (0)3 384 1309
Website: http://www.flames.net.nz

Costas Taverna Greek Restaurant and Ouzo Bar
Address: 478 Cranford Street, Redwood, Christchurch, 8051, New Zealand
Tel: +64 (0)3 352 3232
Website: http://www.costastaverna.co.nz

St Germain
Address: 88-96 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
Tel: +64 (0)3 355 3096
Website: http://www.saint-germain.co.nz