Best onion bhajee in town, though the tandoori mushrooms…read morewere a bit bland. The good, lamb vindaloo, butter chicken and Bombay aloo. The ok, lamb sagwalla, plain naan and garlic naan. Avoid the chicken korma and Keenan naan. Overall pretty good, but varying quality of dishes, but still more we want to try

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.

Overall the ambience and service were good and the food was generally fine. The one issue was with…read morethe Gurnard main course, which came with corn fritters. The fish was absolutely fantastic. The corn fritters on the other hand should never have been served. They were burned black, and one taste was enough to inform that they were not meant to be that way. Three stars because I informed the server when our plates were picked up that while the fish was great, the fritters were burnt and inedible - server promised to "inform the kitchen". On paying the bill I was thanked for my candidness in sharing my comments. But I was still charged full price for all the items on my bill. There was no accommodation for serving me effectively a $43 main course that was less than two-thirds edible. An unfortunate showing for what looked to be a promising restaurant.

This place was very busy on a Saturday, but we managed to get a table in the bar by at 6.15pm…read more Not being hugely hungry so early in the evening, we opted for 3 small plates - courgette hummus, salmon ceviche and house falafel. All delicious. I particularly like the seeded biscuits that came with the hummus. We washed that down with a nice Sauvignon, leaving just enough room for a passion fruit mousse {vegan, GF, DF}. A lovely meal, only marred by the ever-increasing volume from neighbouring groups, which by 7.15 had reached the shouting stage, to the point that any music being played was totally redundant! So yes, l lovely food, but try to get a table in the restaurant, not the bar!

In for an evening beer, most of the tables (but not all!) were reserved, so I was able to find a…read morespot with my pint and my laptop to watch the place slowly fill in with even more regulars. This is definitely the neighborhood watering hole and it's a friendly sort of place. Comfy vibe, I enjoyed my time here. [Review 396 of 2024 - 49 in New Zealand - 21429 overall]

Once a year when we head to Antarctica we have to stop in christchurch New Zealand to get our cold…read moreweather gear.. and this place has been talked about amongst the military every time we have a new group going with us. This place is a big hit for all us military Americans. So we always like to pass the word for the new guys to stop here. Trying different food we can't get in the states makes this worth it! Been here a few times. I wish this place was in the states and I could go all the time. We did the hot stone. I had the venison, kangaroo, shrimp and lamp. Fantastic!!

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

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!?

Review for the bar: This place has the feel of a Speakeasy bar without the hidden entrance (love…read moreit!). The bar is well stocked with an abundance of options. Now for the food. The burger w onion jam has easily cracked my top 10 burgers of all time. I'm a burger connoisseur, have had them all over the world, so believe me, I know what I'm talking about. So much flavor! The same can be said about the fried chicken (they boast the best in Christchurch). Being originally from the south eastern United States, I can't speak to the fried chicken at OGB without trying it plain, but it's easily the best I've ever had with toppings. The maple bourbon glaze, the (chipotle?) drizzle and the deli sliced crinkle pickles compliment the dish. Whoever crafted the makeup of the burger and fried chicken really knows what they're doing. Staff is friendly and attentive. I can't speak to the dining room or any of the other items on the menu, but if burgers and fried chicken are something you appreciate, get ready to be grateful when you try them here. Kudos, OGB!

Food was so good I couldn't even take a picture because it was gone so fast. Their cocktails are…read moredifferent and fun combined with delicious. The staff have really fun and hopefully comfortable uniforms and are eager to help. The building is literally an old government building ( As per the name ) and it's beautifully renovated with large windows to take in the beautiful trees and scenery. Totally need to stop here if you're visiting. Probably my favorite meal and drinks so far!

Very cool spot, great fixed price lunch on Saturday. Lovely ambiance, friendly staff, attentive…read moreservice. Delicious oysters appetizer, monkfish burger and salad, pair with a tasty white wine. Finished with a Campari Parfait. A real gem. Don't miss out! I came back for dinner. WOW!!! One the two best restaurants in the city.

...extraordinary culinary delight...what a supreme surprise this small gem was just steps away from…read morethe Mayfair Hotel...

Our favourite restaurant in the whole world!…read more My husband and I loved eating here. Mouthwatering morsels of meat cut just to the right size, served in a wonderfully flavourful pita. Denise & Vangelis are really wonderful people, and very friendly at that. The dining area is very clean and modern, and has a small wash basin so you may wash your hands prior to eating. On nice days, the front windows open all the way up to allow a good breeze in the restaurant. Sadly my husband and I had to move away from Christchurch. Not a week goes by where we don't reminisce and dream about Mythos.

Mouthwatering delicious tasty All the things that you would…read moreexpect from a top level souvlaki Minor complaint about the chunky lamb pieces being overly large - but some like their lamb that way in Canterbury!