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Dux de Lux Christchurch

7 Reviews Update 21 November 2012 The Dux de Lux is back - somehow: It is now the Dux Dine (because the name Dux de Luxe will be kept for the hoped-for re-opening of the legendary place at its original site at...

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The Albert Arms Tavern Dunedin

1 Review This solid establishment is world famous in Dunedin for its yummy doorstep toasted sandwiches. You can get other hearty pub fare at student prices. The Albert is a nice plcae to while away a windy...

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Le Bon Bolli Christchurch

3 Reviews Le Bon Bolli is virually two restaurants in one. Downstairs the atmosphere is more relaxed and casual with upstairs being the place of a more formal dining experience with service and prices to match....

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The Palms Dunedin

2 Reviews The Palms Restaurant is set in a older style building,looking out at the Queens Garden. We booked in for my daughter's 18th birthday and ate the most delicious food. The presentation, taste,quantity...

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Hinton’s Vineyard, Restaurant and Café Christchurch

1 Review Post-earthquake update June 2011 This beautiful place with the delicious food has been fully operational since the earthquakes that rattled Christchurch in September 2010, February and June 2011....

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Sticky Fingers Christchurch

5 Reviews It is very conveniently located, near the CBD. Oxford Terrace is lined by numerous cafes & restaurants - a good choice of different styles. The atmosphere is great with the river flowing in front, and...

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Cafe Valentino Christchurch

4 Reviews Update 21 November 2012 - Café Valentino has reopened! I use the bigger font size to announce this great news: Café Valentino - which was so badly damaged that it had to be demolished after the...

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Art Center Foodstalls Christchurch

6 Reviews Post-earthquake update 9 June 2011/21 November 2012 You find some of the foodstalls that used to be at the Arts Centre at the Ferrymead Heritage Park. Others can be found along Worcester Boulevard...

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CAFFE ROMA Christchurch

3 Reviews I have listed Caffe Roma as a breakfast place as it offers an all day breakfast. Having said that they have a separate lunch menu so are not limited to just breakfast stuff. Roma is based in an old...

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Two Fat Indians Christchurch

3 Reviews Here is a very nice Indian Restaurant with wonderfully spicy and aromatic foods! Their Punjabi dishes are my favorite, and their beer selections are very complimentary to the food. I had the Chicken...

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The Coffee House Christchurch

4 Reviews Earthquake update December 2011 The Coffee House has repaired its earthquake damage and reopened at its old site. There is even more outdoor space than previously. Although the Coffee House has...

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MU Steakhouse Christchurch

1 Review ... is located in the cordoned-off Red Zone of Christchurch, so has been out of service since the earthquake on 22 February 2011. (Update June 2011) Although MU is a steakhouse and the MU indeed...

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Rotunda Christchurch

1 Review Retour offers cuisine with a Eurpoean influence. This fully licenced restaurant over looks the Avon River and is a uniquely styled building. Beautiful views from every table because of the circular...

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Pastarella Christchurch

2 Reviews This cafe features an extensive range of fresh pasta dishes and chargrill, chicken, steaks and seafood complemented by a selection of imported and New Zealand wines and beers. Pastarella has a...

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Speights Ale House, Tower Junction Christchurch

1 Review Post-earthquake update June 2011 This great place has been unaffected by the February earthquake and is fully operational. However, if you want to make sure to get a table for dinner it is highly...

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Pedro's Christchurch

1 Review Pedro's is one of the best places in Christchurch with their signature dish Shoulder of Lamb. The waiters are very friendly and service good. Pedro's is licenced and has a good wine list but also has...

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SixChairs Missing Christchurch

3 Reviews Six Chairs Missing is located on new Regent Street amongst many other eating places. Casual diners can eat downstairs with the main seating area upstairs. The decor basic and the tables generally...

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Sign of the Kiwi Christchurch

2 Reviews Stopping off at the Sign of the Kiwi on the Dyers Pass section of Summit Road for tea and scones on a misty afternoon was like stepping back in time to the days of the early 20th century when the...

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The Bodhi Tree Christchurch

2 Reviews Post-earthquake update - 9 June 2011 The Bodhi Tree does not exist at its site in Colombo Street anymore. It has reopened at 399 Ilam Road (next to corner with Clyde Road). Phone 377 6808. The...

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Café Bismarck Christchurch

1 Review Update Oct. 2010/Feb. 2011 Sadly closed at the moment, due for safety concerns after the September 4 earthquake - but relocated to High Street. Hagen Lemmer, the owner, has worked in a million...

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Under the Red Verandah Christchurch

2 Reviews Tucked out of the way in a less salubrious area of town, this cafe has great organic breakfast and lunch foods. Very popular with locals in the know. Their drinks - real loose leaf tea served in a...

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Simo's Christchurch

1 Review Post-earthquake update June 2011/21 November 2012 Like so many places, Simo's is located in the Red Zone, with high-rise buildings considered unsafe. So there is no way at the moment to indulge in...

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Riverview Restaurant Christchurch

3 Reviews Upstairs with a great view Children welcome Delicious soups, cold meat platters Wide selection of European dishes Selection of Asian and Indian dishes Ham-on-the-bone and roast meats Hot...

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Santorini Christchurch

3 Reviews The Santorini restaurant, located at the northern end of Cambridge Terrace, serves hearty meals at dinner time, all for NZ$26. The entrees are also a generous size and almost a meal in themselves!...

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Boatsheds Cafe Christchurch

1 Review After a nice stroll through the Botanical Gardens, we stopped in to seek a little relief from the cold (ok, it wasn't too cold, but we wanted coffee) at a nice little stand called the Boat Shed Cafe....

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Some of my favourite restaurants: Places to make you happy

by Kakapo2

Every now and then people ask for great places to eat.Here is a list of good restaurants between Christchurch and Te Anau:Christchurch: many good restaurants along Riccarton Road (easy to find ;-), like Buddha Sticks, Lone Star, really a lot of nice places; Bodhi Tree (Clyde Road); The Old Vicarage in Halswell; Aikman's and Tutto Bene in Merivale; the Coffee House in Montreal Street; Cooking with Gas on Worcester Boulevard; etc. Drexel's is a breakfast restaurant for pure indulgence (outside Riccarton Mall). Lake Tekapo: Here I would only recommend Pepe's Pizza and Pasta Place. All others are very average. Omarama (past Mt. Cook National Park and Twizel on the way to Wanaka): The Wrinkly Rams (before the township begins, on the left side of the road)Wanaka: Several good restaurants, for example Bombay Palace (Indian), and several fine dining options. They also have a Botswana Butchery...

Ballroom Cafe: Dunedin - Larnach Castle Cafe

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This cafe was handy for people who are visiting the castle. Well rounded menu but nothing flash. It felt like we were eating back in olden day England with the setting which was pretty cool seeing as we were in NZ only castle. We had a plate of chips, scones and a soft drink each and it cost us NZD 26. The scones are massive would recommend those.Ballroom Cafe: 9.30am to 4.30pm daily

Park Cafe: A good stop at the end of a very long road

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This cafe/restaurant/bar is situated in Marahau, right next to the start (or end) of the Abel Tasman Coastal Track. Louise and I came here for dinner and a couple of drinks after doing a day-hike through the Abel Tasman, and were really impressed. The night we visited, there was a band from Wellington playing live, who were very good, and as it was a nice evening we decided to sit outside in the beer garden and enjoy the last of the day's sun. When we got here we were ravenous from walking all day, so the food here really went down a treat! It was delicious and we didn't have to wait too long for it. They were charging a $3-4 cover charge because the band was playing, but this was waved as we were also eating, and although I can't remember exactly how much we spent, it was pretty reasonably priced, considering that there isn't really anywhere else to go in the area. I had roasted New...

at Bakeries: Lamington's & Custard Square's

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this tip could als be a Local Customs. whenever your tummy need something yummy, go to the Bakery and ask for Lamington's or Custard Squares. Lamington's come in two flavours...Chocolateee or Rasberry, take your pickbest Place for Custard Squares in the South Island: at Pleasant Point ... between Timaru and Oamaru goes down well with Latte or Cappuccino...have a look at the webpage provided, you'll find the recipe

Sign of the Kiwi: high above Christchurch

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situated high above Christchurch, on the Port Hills, this wee Cafe is there since ages.after a walk around the Port Hills, just after I arrived in Christchurch in 1987, Devonshire Tea was the first local food I was introduced tooand the view for free...on a a sunny day, nothing is much more relaxing still Devonshire Tea it is....scones with jam and cream, and a nice cuppa tea

the Baker Boy's: Latte under the Verandah

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fresh air, hot coffee, Breakfast and Lunches all freshly baked. big sortiment and the Staff makes food to order too. Date Scones, Muffins, Cakes, Rolls, Seafood, Quiches...and Vegetariens are looked after too

Victoria Pub: great Pub in Nelson

by pepples46

the oldest Pub in Nelson, the old Furniture repolished and looking good. great atmosphere, meeting the locals and make new friends Mac on tap, Nelson's own Brew and one of the best Beers in New Zealand. great selection of Nelson Wines...Seafood basquet a must

Awaroa Lodge Cafe: Sausages and potatoes

by sierralyndon

The Awaroa Lodge is in the Abel Tasman National Park, and is an absolutely stunning place for peace, quiet and relaxation. Unfortunately, we didn't stay there but only stopped by for a meal. They had a good menu from local produce, and are proud of their organic garden.

Oskar's Gasthaus: Good home-cookin' in Arthurs Pass

by sierralyndon

We had a fantastic meal for little money in this place... we felt like we were in Switzerland or something! I sure hope this place is still open as I write this... well worth a stop in.It is also an inn, but we didn't stay here, so I can't report on it.

Speights Brewery: Speights Pride of the South

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Brewery with a great Restaurant to booth. meet the Locals they like to come here too Beer.......and what ever you like from the Restaurant, Fish, Meat, Vegetarien, Pasta....you choose