Christchurch and Canterbury Restaurants

Christchurch has an exciting foodie scene, and many new restaurants, cafés, and bars have opened in recent years. Restaurants are usually open every day; if they do close, it’s either Sunday or Monday. Outside Christchurch, restaurants are more likely to close on Monday and Tuesday and during the winter.

The Waipara Valley is seeing a surge in exotic food production. North Canterbury is now a key producer in the country's fledgling black truffle industry. Locally sourced saffron, hazelnuts, manuka (an indigenous kind of tea tree) honey, olive oil, and ostrich meat are making their way onto area menus.

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  • 1. Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar

    $$$$

    Named after a notorious American pirate, this modern restaurant occupies a great site overlooking the yachts moored in the harbor. New Zealand cuisine is highlighted, and there are light and full-size main courses for breakfast, lunch, and dinner all year round.

    57 Beach Rd., Akaroa, Canterbury, 7520, New Zealand
    03-304–7533

    Known For

    • Spectacular views of Akaroa harbor
    • Craft beers and a great wine list
    • Home-cured Akaroa salmon gravlax
  • 2. Lyttelton Coffee Company

    $$

    Well-known for its excellent coffee available in many Christchurch cafés, this is the home of the legendary roastery and plenty of hearty fare to match. Great service and an arty atmosphere mean this heritage building is buzzing from early morning until late afternoon every day.

    29 London St., Lyttelton, Canterbury, 8082, New Zealand
    No phone

    Known For

    • Some of the best coffee in the region
    • Outdoor deck with fabulous views over the harbor
    • Freshly baked muffins big enough for two

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner
  • 3. Powerhouse Cafe and Restaurant

    $$$

    Now a popular café for locals, the Powerhouse building used to contain a small hydroelectric generator that supplied power to the old Queen Mary Hospital and a few streetlights. Today, it opens at 8 am offering a great brunch menu to suit all tastes with local and free-range ingredients used in dishes that are all house-made.

    8 Jacks Pass Rd., Hanmer Springs, Canterbury, 7334, New Zealand
    03-315–5252

    Known For

    • Hearty high-country breakfasts
    • Lots of gluten-free options
    • Wonderful fresh salads for lunch

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner Sun.–Fri.
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