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Three Donkeys
Located in the heart of New Brighton, Three Donkeys is a small restaurant focused on an authentic yet elegantly modern take on Indian and Japanese cuisine.
Austin Club
If you like your bars secret, check out Austin Club tucked in a basement, down an alleyway. Oh, and you'll need the password, too.
Tramway Restaurant
The Tramway Restaurant is somewhat of a moving Christchurch institution. Most of us have seen it roll past us lit up with warm lighting, filled with happy diners waving at passers by.
Otahuna Lodge
If there ever was a unique dining experience to be had, dining at Otahuna is it.
Earl
Earl is a local for inner-city residents and workers, bringing a breath of European bistro culture to central Christchurch.
Bessie
Dark, a little brooding and faultless in its theme, Bessie is an immaculate display of fine dining in the inner city.
Inati
Prepare to be wowed by the thoughtful and beautifully executed Inati.
Rollickin' Gelato
House made organic milk gelatos and sorbets mean Rollickin’ is the talk of the town.
Chillingworth Road
Dinnertime is the hero of this Redwood destination, where degustation dining centres around classic cuisine, done well.
Twenty Seven Steps
An effortless combination of old and new, Twenty Seven Steps is a modern and sophisticated restaurant on New Regent Street.