It's an interesting name for a restaurant since 'Fisherman's Wharf' brings ideas of a water-place…read morecommunity where fisherman come in from the sea with the freshest products from the sea. There might be a variety of seafood restaurants at a fisherman's wharf, but the singularity of naming a restaurant that, confused me for a bit. But I realized it was a single restaurant, located between the cruise port of Lyttelton and its town center. It did have a variety of seafood, and much of it was excellent. We didn't have a reservation, but were seated right away. There are choices of both outdoor and indoor dining, and the back outdoor patio was available (though it filled up by the time we left). It had a great view of the port, with the ship that we came in on, prominently visible on the skyline. A bottle of tap water was provided so we could fill our own glass...the water is very good here. Dozen Bluff oysters: 6 of them raw, 6 battered and fried. NZ$72 We came for the Bluff oysters, which are currently in season. It was the first time I had them, and they were superb, unlike other oysters I've had. They are decent in size, but the difference is the texture, meaty instead of slippery. It's not as briny as other oysters, and didn't come with any vinegar but instead a shareable green salad. They are big enough to deep fry, which were fine. But the best way is to eat them raw, to appreciate the taste and texture. Fresh NZ Green lipped mussels. NZ$25.5 - probably 8 large full shell mussels, swimming in a light creamy tomato broth. Frozen NZ half shelf mussels are available around the world, being very meaty. These tasted similar, but were quite a bit larger in size which added to enjoyment. This dish would be excellent served on top of fresh pasta. Seafood Sizzle Plate (NZ$46.5) - portrayed as their most popular dish, it combines a variety of popular shellfish, served on a sizzling plate. All the seafood was good. Fisherman's Seafood Chowder (NZ$30.5) - a volute (basic french white sauce, no cream but uses butter) based soup, full of quality seafood. This was the dish I thought I wouldn't be able to help finish, but ended up being the one where I ate the most of. It came with a very good garlic bread, great to dip in the soup. Blue Cod Fish Fry (NZ$40) - a large beer battered filet of cod, served with good chips (fries). They had four beers on tap, so got a pint (NZ$14) of Montheiths Golden Lager, which was a good beer to drink with the seafood. Service was prompt and friendly throughout, and the food didn't take very long to come out. Of course, the beautiful weather and nice seaside views certainly didn't hurt the vibe. It was a really nice lunch.

Fisherman's Wharf in Christchurch is out on Lyttelton Harbor but we made the trek anyway. It was…read morerainy and chilly the day we went so I opted for a hearty meal, the seafood chowder. It was rich and creamy and was complemented perfectly by crisp fries with aioli. Add the stunning bay views, and this spot was a good pick. Everyone enjoyed their meal despite the gloomy weather.

So love the ambiance of this place!…read more The service is wonderful, friendly and efficient. We were seated straight away and our server came and greeted us with water. They do not take reservations and do seem to get busy around 7:30 so perhaps come a bit early. The food itself was beautifully plated and everything tasted amazing! Loved the muscles so much we had a starter and a main! The salmon was tender with a perfect sauce that complemented instead of overpowered the dish. The special was equally tasty!

I really want to give Dux Dine a better rating, but the food just... wasn't good. A darn shame…read more Ambiance is great. Cute spot indoors and outside with plenty of patio seating. Staff is also lovely. Great wine selection. Honestly everything about this spot is wonderful *except* the food. I started with the mussels. The broth was pretty good, though lots of massive garlic chunks. The mussels were kinda gross. They were huge and tough and not at all what I expected. For my entree I had the quinoa cakes. They sounded lovely but didn't hit the mark. A little overcooked and not wildly flavorful. Again, a darn shame. Oh well.

Seriously the best sized and cooked fish in Christchurch. Perfectly cooked every time. It's worth…read morethe 15 minute walk.

I didn't expect it to be in a little shopping mall in "Chinatown". The fish and chips were amazing…read moreand so are the price. Under $5.00, for a large portion of fish. I ended up ordering an extra piece of fish.

Best fish and chips. The fish is fresh and crispy. Cheap! Under 5NZ. One piece is so big!read more

Quick service. No frills great fish and chips cooked perfectly. Found a bench on the bay 2 blocks…read moreaway to eat my takeout. Prices are low.

Our cruise ship stopped here briefly. While walking the boardwalk, I noticed a sign advertising,…read more"Murphy's On The Corner". This location is definitely off the beaten path for tourists, but it was only a few blocks away. I was unfamiliar with the type of fish, but decided to give it a try. WOWZER !! What a great tasting fish. Perfectly breaded, golden brown, moist and full of flavor. This meal was easily some of THE BEST fish & chips I have ever had. Unfortunately, in my delirium I failed to take note of the kind of fish. Friendly service, large portions, great price. I wish I could go back, but will probably never be in this part of the world again.

SO GOOD! our kayak tour guide recommended this place and it was so worth it! The sticky tamarind…read moreeggplant was so surprising - sweet spicy crunchy, hit every note. I loved my pea risotto as the olive tapenade gave it that salty punch. We sat outside and I loved all of the lights and the comfy couches! It's a beautiful spot and everyone was so nice!

Super clean, contemporary interior overlooking nearby harbor, table staff of 3 were exceptionally…read morehelpful and attentive. Mushroom pâté was exquisitely prepared & ample for 4. Canterbury Lamb is award-winningly tender and sauced perfectly, Deliciously moist Salmon is farm-raised nearby, and Risotto has delicately balanced flavor profile in full-plate-sized reserving. Wine choices paired well esp. Saddleback Pinot Noir.

Good food, good service with a view of the harbor…read more LOCATION: Off Beach Road, right as you enter the harbor. PARKING: they have a parking lot out back. We got here by boat so we walked in off the harbor SERVICE: excellent service! Friendly staff and quick. FOOD: they have a good selection of wine, appetizers, main entrees, pizza and dessert. We shared the seafood platter which is enough for two people. It included oysters, cold smoked salmon, black tiger shrimp, caviar, clams, mussels and calamari. It was delicious! This was a nice restaurant that overlooked the beautiful Akaroa Harbor. They had seating inside or outside of the restaurant. I'm glad we stopped here for lunch on our visit here.

We stopped here on a port day for a bite. VERY limited dietary options for vegetarians, vegans, GF,…read moreDF, etc. It's a nice location and has a great view but the food is ok at best, service is just ok, and is super expensive. Akaroa is small and the options are limited, but I would recommend walking farther down the main drag to get a bite. Also, if you have a Peanut allergy avoid anything with the Dukkah in it or on it. Nowhere on the menu was this marked and I had a close call.

Such a great experience!…read more The service was super friendly and efficient. We were even brought blankets as we sat outside and it was a bit chilly. But was a must on a beautiful sunny day with the view! The menu was extensive but we settled on two grazing boards. One seafood the other meat. It was perfect for the four of us. The seafood was clearly very fresh and delicious. The salmon The meat plate had many delicious choices and the flavors were spot on yummy.

Waffled on this review but surprising myself by this rating. Was here on a day tour and had modest…read moreexpectations-- indeed, the menu offered to the day tour-goers who had pre-paid for their meal was good but not outstanding... ... but as someone who didn't think to pre-pay for a meal, I was still allowed to join the group (albeit had to pay on my own), and that had the benefit of being able to get whatever I wanted on the menu, and the mussels were not only excellent but well-priced. Service was okay, they completely forgot my order of seafood chowder, but the kilo of mussels I had was more than enough so in the end i just had them cancel the order. And the vibe, while a bit worn-tourist-spot in feel, was completely appropriate on this sunny day.

Was looking for some seafood and bumped into this place. Tried the "Local Fish & Chips" ($25) and…read morethe Seafood Platter ($58 for 2 people), and boy.. The seafood was fresh! They ran out of mussels, so they replaced them with clams for the Seafood Platter. Overall, the seafood was cooked well, especially the platter. Loved the salmon, loved the prawns, and they gave one whole squid (it was cut up into rings), so it felt like the squid was a "staple". I was dining with my 2 parents and my girlfriend, we are typical Asians, and the meal was just nice - not too full nor too hungry after. I don't really know how else to describe the food, but if I'm back in the area, I would try the others! Also happened to have the travelling piano man (http://pianomad.com) so there was great music along with the meal.

Don't recommend noodle soup. We ordered some beef, pork and Tomyum noodles soups, all the meats…read moreare chewy and dried. Service is good but very slow.

Decent food, good beer…read more We were actually aiming for another BBQ place for dinner, but this was on the way and we decided to be adventurous and give it a try. I had the pulled pork plate, Mister S had the brisket burger, and we were intrigued by the spiced cauliflower so we shared it. The pork was fine. A little fatty (to be expected with pork shoulder) and not quite as flavorful as I've had elsehwere. Comes with pickles, a creamy slaw, crisps, and a whole grain mustard sauce that was absolutely inedible. I don't know if it was off or whether that was how it was supposed to taste, but yikes. The spiced cauliflower (spiced, not spicy) was so interesting - lots of flavor from the spices juicy-tart pomegranate arils. They have a kid's menu, but we figured our little guy would just eat off ours and we weren't wrong. (He's still in that phase where he loves something one day and won't touch it the next - a pain when you're spending good money on food!) Case in point, the macaroni and cheese. He usually eats his body weight in noodles, but barely touched the side we ordered to share. It tasted great, so don't trust his review! There was plenty of food in our own meals for us to share with him, too. Lots of choices for drinks. I was trying to decide between two different choices and the server offered to bring me a sample of both so I could taste. Good service. Upstairs seating with some outside chairs, too. We ate early on a weekday and it wasn't very rowdy or noisy. Some larger tables upstairs were reserved, so they do take reservations.