If you're a Yank longing for the BEST burger, fries and shakes in NZ, you must go to Dinner 66. We…read moreare from SoCal, in the US, and I must say the menu here is amazing. Be sure to talk to Kelum, one of the owners, he has the the concept and knack for great grub! Hmm, hmm good!

Amazing Food at Diner66. The food,people and atmosphere are top notch. So many amazing different…read moreFlavours of shakes. We had the Cookies and Cream and Caramel Specialty Shakes and Pancake Stack and Sloppy Joe burger. 10/10 highly recommend. We will Definitly be back. You must try it

My wife and I stopped in for dinner after a day walking around Christchurch. We loved the staff,…read morethe food, and the environment. We liked it so much, we came for breakfast the next day. All the food was great: fairly priced, nice sized portions, simple, yet unique! Would strongly recommend to anyone looking for a fun, tasty, causal meal and/or cocktails!

Genuinely American diner food. Great place to grab punny, tasty breakfast or lunch. I got the Jenga…read moretoast which was actually served as a tower. The eggs, potatoes, biscuits, and steak are all what you would expect from most diners in the states.

This is a bar, restaurant, night club with food so much better than expected. Excellent…read moreingredients, preparation, and portion sizes. Had the salmon and capers fettuccine and the bangers and mash. Both were excellent. Nice selection of beers.

Lamb shank and fish and chips are sooooo yummy here! Our first meal in New Zealand! Awesome!read more

This place is a hidden treasure! It's located in the airport business park so you could easily miss…read moreit!!! Great... Did I say great? food!!!!! Very friendly and efficient staff. The restaurant is well laid out and inviting. A memorable time to be sure!

Yes! The closest experience of a nice American breakfast diner I've experienced in New Zealand. The…read moremenu is awesome; there's a large choice of items and a bunch of optional sides if you're extra hungry. Food was of a good standard. Service is great, bottomless filter coffee. What's not to love!?

Amazing food good price. Wish we had one in the states. Good service delicious food. Convenient…read morelocation all in all great

One of the best egg Benedict's I've ever had. Taste very distinct and I choose pulled pork and it…read morepaired very well. Great coffee and the smoothies are very good. Went with a mango passion fruit smoothie

Great food, great coffee, great yard in the sun at the back, excellent service. My chosen regular…read morelunch venue.

For our visit to Christchurch, we opted for this touristy attraction of dining on a railroad car…read more It's a small tram that seats max 24 people in a configuration of tables of fours and twos. Let's be honest it is a historical museum piece tram, so it's snug fit. The meeting point reminds me of a converted rail station that now houses other eateries, from Japanese to Indian to a bar. Quaint little station to visit even if you are not there for the tramway experience. We booked our reservations a month in advance for a Thursday night experience. It's prepaid with the option of a 3 glasses wine pairing. The onboard kitchen chef and team provided an excellent 3 course meal that was delicious and sophisticated. I had the New Zealand lamb and my wife had the pork belly. We ended sharing because it was that good. The wine pairing was enough with 3 types of New Zealand wine that were generously poured. The tramway crisscrossed Christchurch CBD, on a 3-4km rail system. I believe for the dinner options, we saw no other passengers tram on the track. The tram took us to places we frequent like the riverside market as well as places we did not have a chance to visit on this trip, like the new Regent's Quarter. Overall it is a fun foodie adventure that took us back to days of dining on trains. We highly enjoyed our time and the staff and conductor were amazing. It is a must do for first time visitors to Christchurch like ourselves.

*Make reservations at least a month ahead of time.*…read more We booked the 90 min 5:00 pm dinner as our last dinner in New Zealand and I am so glad we did! It was such a fun, unique adventure! We were seated in a small table in the tram. Food (5/5): You were seated and immediately received a full glass of sparkling wine to enjoy. We had our appetizer (bruschetta) while we looked at the menu. The 5:00 pm seating only had three options for dinner - salmon, lamb and a pasta. We had the salmon and the lamb. I was so impressed that they were able to expertly serve the meals, which were warmed somehow in the very small kitchen area. The salmon was good and the lamb was cooked perfectly. We had the cheese plate for dessert and it was delicious. Service (5/5): The waiter was really kind and came by often to see if needed anything. They timed everything perfectly, even to collecting the wine glasses after the dessert. With such a small space, they made everything work effortlessly. Ambiance (5/5): It's a tram and it's so much fun to eat while setting the city. My favorite part was at the end, where you go through New Regent Street, where the tram is just inches from the diners. Some say it's arguably the cutest street in New Zealand. Take the time before or after the tram to explore this area.

An upscale, luxurious restaurant celebrating some Asian fusion ingredients and flavors. It's…read moreprobably a special occasions type of restaurant, though we viewed it more as a welcome meal on our first day off the plane in NZ. If you're having trouble determining what to get, their "Trust the King" tasting menu is a perfect choice. The "Royal" for 100 NZD nets you their best hits plus a dessert as a bonus. With the amount of courses you are given, this ended up being such an incredible value versus ordering all separately. After a final tally, it honestly felt like a highway robbery! Here's what our table received along with expected NZD: Small plate samplers (2): Natural oyster w/ nashi pear, Smoked salmon w/ spinach leaf, galangal, chili jam, and salmon roe Small Shared Plates (2): Wild Venison Carpaccio topped w/ nahm dtok, EVOO, and spicy sesame (32 NZD); Moong dal in mixed seed salad, avocado, and fresh lime (22 NZD) Larger Shared Plates (2): Marinated yellow fin tuna w/ chilli and mandarin, coconut salad (38 NZD); Crispy Pressed Half Duck in caramelized mandarin sauce (62 NZD) Dessert: Lemongrass panna cotta, lime granita, mint (18 NZD) It was a harmonic interplay between different Asian flavors, more Thai heavy than others, and even the local ingredients such as the raw venison entering the foray. They did ask if there was anything we didn't like before serving the meal to which I never thought to mention my aversion to overly spicy food (I was thinking of exotic foods I dislike). And, lo and behold, a lot of options were definitely on the spicier end such as the spicy sesame/ nahm dtok sauce which topped the carpaccio and abundance of red chili shavings in the marinated yellow fin tuna. On the bright side, it did require me slow down which enabled me to truly relish my food. Most everything was delicious even the duck with joyfully crispy skins and dipped in a sweet honey glace (though ever so slightly on dry side in the middle). King of Snake also houses the Monarch Cocktail Bar, to which I ordered a 'Paper Crane' (King of Snake Gin, apple soju, elderflower liquer, sake; 23 NZD) to pair with my meal. A buzzy, floral, and effervescent drink to really lend to the comforting meal.

Nicest Restaurant we've been to in a long while: upscale atmosphere, exceptionally nice ambiance…read morew:super helpful staff. We shared delicious plates and wine. would recommend the prawn dumplings, blue cod, tenderloin steak bites and curry pumpkin. We thought the curry pumpkin was the best!

Very elegant and nice warm wooden interior, love all the plants and natural light!…read more Service was also great, waiter explained the menu and was very attentive in answering questions and refilling water Plating of food was beautiful! Great flavor profiles and ingredients felt high quality. The saffron cauliflower was perfectly warm and hearty. The cucumber salad was creamy and refreshing. And the lamb shoulder was sooo super tender, no knife even needed! The whipped labneh cream and zaatar flavoring paired so well w the lamb. Great meal, felt full and very satisfied after :)

Great vibes, loved the food, loved the idea behind "we don't do individual plates, only shared"…read more Great drinks. Lovely people too.