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At Benjarong the ambience is lovely. The friendly service is very efficient and the food is presented so delicately. Too pretty to eat!!
Favorite Dish: Spicy beef, a variety of crispy freash veges with a Thai peanut sauce......delicious
Address: 111 Riccarton Road
Comparison: about average
Directions: Next to Westfield Shopping Mall
Phone: (03) 963 6603
Price: less than US$10
Rating: 5
Theme: Other
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An ambient comfortable sunny spot to stop for a breather with a coffee etc after shopping,
Favorite Dish: Great coffee and delicious muffins
Address: 55 Main North Road
Comparison: about average
Directions: Northlands mall on the north side
Phone: 03 3527500
Price: less than US$10
Rating: 5
Theme: Local
Jovindas is lovely for those busy workers or travellers who do not have lots of time to wait to be served.
They offer $3.95NZ lunches here and the food is very tasty, inexpensive and quick
Address: Colombo Street
Comparison: least expensive
Directions: Between Tuam and St Asaph Street on the left side facing south
Price: less than US$10
Rating: 5
Theme: Vegan/Vegetarian
Samurai Bowl Restaurant is on Gloucester Street
A typical little Japanese Restaurant with delightful Japanese /English speacking waitresses
Favorite Dish: I had chilcken,onions and rice...forget teh Japanese name of it
There is very many varieties of dishes on their menu
Address: Gloucester Street, Christchurch
Comparison: less expensive than average
Directions: North of the Square and first turn right into Gloucester Street and it is next to Netopia (internet cafe)
Phone: 03 379 6752
Price: less than US$10
Rating: 5
Theme: Japanese/Sushi
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Cafe Red is quite a novel idea. it is in the middle of the South Christchurch Library
Quiet sunny position with stunning river views. You can read a book as you sip coffee and it has colourful soft lime green seats.
Favorite Dish: Coffee and light snacks, soups, salads and bagel snacks. All kinds of hot and cold drinks
Address: 66 Colombo Street, cnr Hunter Tce and Colombo St.
Comparison: less expensive than average
Directions: On the main drag south of the square
open
Monday to Friday: 9am - 5 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10am - 4pm
Phone: 332-8200
Price: less than US$10
Rating: 5
Theme: Other
The waterfront cafe is on the ground floor but upstairs is a better view from "di mare" and here is the bar serving alcoholic drink as well as coffees, teas etc
Favorite Dish: Butterscotch fondue with fruits and nuts
Address: New Brighton
Comparison: more expensive than average
Directions: Ground and First Floor
Pier Terminus. right next to the Library
Phone: 388 4493
Price: US$11-20
Rating: 4
Theme: Eclectic/International
A delightful little restaurant open all day till late.
On Wednesday Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights there is a live jazz
Favorite Dish: Entree...
duck liver, hazelnut and brandy pate served with tamarillo chutney and toast fingers
Chicken Fettuccini –Chicken sun dried tomato and mushroom tossed through fettuccini in a red wine and cream or tomato pasta sauce topped with parmesan this is a huge helping.....
The Caramel and Espresso Gateau is simply divine with one of the Savignon Blanc wines
Address: 20 New Regent Street Christchurch city
Comparison: less expensive than average
Directions: Centrally located on tram route
Phone: 379 9674
Price: US$11-20
Rating: 5
Theme: Eclectic/International
BYO and fully licensed restaurant open Monday to Saturday 18.00 till late
Favorite Dish: Cannelloni made the real Italian way
Address: 51 a Peterborough and Victoria Streets
Comparison: about average
Directions: Corner of Peterborough and Victoria Streets, just steps away from the Casino
Phone: 03 377 2258
Price: US$11-20
Rating: 5
Theme: Italian
Outside
In summer outside river view dining or
In winter sink into the comfy couches and armchairs by the fireside
Favorite Dish: Great variety of foods catering for all tastes for
breakfasts, lunches or dinners
Selection of bottled and tap beers from all over the world.
Open 7 days
Address: 256 Oxford Tce
Comparison: about average
Directions: Handy Central City location with plenty of parking.
Near Centennial Pools
Phone: 366 2563
Price: US$11-20
Rating: 4
Theme: Local
wild!
Dine in a wild atmosphere.......
Henry Africa's has a great jungle garden courtyard, which is great for that private function or even that birthday party bash!!
We have an outdoor bar, sound system, the great patio heaters and sheltered huts. This garden bar is fantastic-
Favorite Dish: Gorilla Balls
served with fried bananas topped with caramel and choccie sauce
Huge serving , enough for 2 people!
Only $9.50
Address: 325 Stanmore Road ,Richmond..Chch
Comparison: about average
Directions: east of city
Phone: 389 6905
Price: US$11-20
Rating: 4
Theme: African
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