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Top 10 European food in Lyttelton, South Island, New Zealand
Reviews on European food in Lyttelton, South Island, New Zealand including Governors Bay Hotel, Clink Restaurant and Bar, The Cornershop Bistro, TMR Restaurant & Bar, Beach, Inati, Twenty Seven Steps, Christchurch Tramway Restaurant, Little Pom's, Jimmy's Restaurant and Bar
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10. Jimmy's Restaurant and Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 125 reviews
Reviewed By ktee89
Visited the restaurant for a Birthday celebration, was using a Grabone voucher.We ordered steaks, both of which were sad and overdone, if you want steak cooked that much, order chicken. Sides were very limited with the meal and included some nutritious green potato chips.Atmospheric music included such hits as - "All Star" by Smash Mouth, appropriate for the movie Shrek (green like our fries), but not for a dining experience.Service was also pretty shocking, we were left waiting to pay for a long period of time (seriously, upwards of 5 minutes). Wait staff did not check on how our meal was and when we did mention that we weren't satisfied with our meals it was shrugged off by the staff.Very lucky we did have a grab one because this place is not cheap, you will have a much better time anywhere else.Your review was quite some surprise as you would see from so many on here that our meals are normally fantastic. Would you be able to contact me directly at [email protected] I would like to communicate with you further regarding this and can only apologise to you at this time.
9. Little Pom's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 240 reviews
Reviewed By CeeJayKiwi
I have visited this cafe twice, once for breakfast and once for lunch. On both occasions, I had to read the menu several times to decipher what it actually meant. Although everything from service through to presentation and food quality cannot be faulted, I am perplexed by the tendency of many such establishments to use imaginative culinary terminology to bamboozle the customer into believing that meals as simple as bacon and eggs can be semantically up-valued. For those who do not know, a 'pom' or more accurately a 'POM' means: 'Prisoner of His/Her Majesty'. Some original settlers of NZ were sent here or to Australia as prisoners - often for petty crimes. Over subsequent generations, their descendents are now well established, even gentrified. What puzzles me is why such people feel obligated or righteous in attempting to extract top dollar for basic food items by judicious and almost ridiculous culinary semantic bs to disguise essentially basic fare? Had my meal been described on the menu as 'bacon and eggs' and priced at about 25% to 30% less than asked, I would have been well pleased, could not have objected to the price and would have no grounds to criticise...Hey there,thanks for the feedback around price and descriptions - we do feel that our menu is a little more than 'bacon & eggs' as you've referred to. All of our ingredients are high quality, locally sourced, prepared by experienced chefs.. we also try to offer more than you'd expect at breakfast.Just to address the POM that you mentioned. Little Poms is actually next door to our pub, Pomeroys (which is often referred to as Pom's). Pomeroy is our families last name and as our cafe is the smaller, day offering we chose to call it Little Poms.Hope that that clears it up for you!
8. Christchurch Tramway Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 646 reviews
Enjoy dinner in style on board our beautifully-restored heritage tramcar. A unique experience mixing great New Zealand cuisine and beverages with a slow-paced tour showcasing Christchurch's rebuilding and vibrant inner city - this is not to be missed!
Reviewed By hilsy101
Have had the chch tram restaurant on my 'bucket list' for quite a while. Finally I was able to try this out the other night. It was truly a lovely evening with wonderful food along with a joyous buzz throughout the tram from other diners. It almost felt like eating on a mini Orient Express! Not that I have been privileged to have dined on that, but that's how I would imagine it to be. Staff were warm and welcoming as well as making sure that everyone's dining experience was an absolute pleasure. This is not only great for tourists, but definitely a worthwhile experience for locals.
7. Twenty Seven Steps
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1017 reviews
Reviewed By M3578LBdaved
Great dining experience, our 45th Wedding Anniversary. Natalie our hostess made our special extra special.We tried white onion, cider and apple soup in a cup.Never had it before, very nice. Then Hapu fish presented spectacularly. The the Black Forest device. A lovely night.Then the co
6. Inati
Overall Ratings
5 based on 176 reviews
INATI is the realisation of a dream to invigorate dining with a sense of excitement. At INATI, you will dine around the chef's table and share in the experience that is the theatre of the kitchen. INATI offers seasonally-inspired tasting plates that chall
Reviewed By aplescan
I won't have time to write a proper review because I am still here, facing the 6th course on a 6-course shared lunch.But I can say these:Location - 5 stars (inner city)Service - 5 stars (skilled waiter & open cooking)Atmosphere - 3 stars (audio ok, but visuals... opposite a car parking)Food - 5 starsDrinks - 4.5 starsFacilities - 5 starsPrice - 6 stars (I am not paying for this)Just book 1st. They do 4, 6 or 8 courses. We got the medium option and it does take over two hours. Two hours you won't regret.
5. Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 171 reviews
Situated in the gorgeous seaside village of Sumner, Beach is one of New Zealand's iconic restaurants. Built on the sand, within metres of the Pacific Ocean, looking out across the Bay to the snow capped Southern Alps. Bask in the sunshine or watch the sun
Reviewed By apriln510
Came here on a cool Tuesday afternoon and had a lovely lunch. Service was friendly and efficient. Coffee was good even did my decaffeinated coffee with almond milk. Food was generous and very tasty. Price was reasonable. Would be happy to go here again.
4. TMR Restaurant & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 222 reviews
SOCIAL DINING AT ITS FINEST. Hello and welcome to TMR Restaurant & Bar We pride ourselves on having a vast and varied offering, showcasing the best in food in beverage in New Zealand. Our restaurant offers an environment of comfort and quality, with plush
Reviewed By Megan M
Decided to give TMR a chance despite the other reviews mentioning the slow service. We were getting a little hungry and more than a little hangry after waiting 70 mins for any food to arrive. Luckily when the food did eventually arrive it was amazing and everyone raved about it. Particularly loved the warm spring salad and the eggplant dish. Would have been 5 stars if service had been quicker but try not to let it put you off.
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3. The Cornershop Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 107 reviews
The Cornershop Bistro celebrates its eleventh year in Sumner Village as a local favourite, recommended by Lonely Planet 2015 as the place to visit in Sumner.The menus deliver European inspired dishes in the Brunch and Dinner menus like the Sirloin Steak w
Reviewed By thehappychatelaine
We were a group of 9 and we had to push our reservation back even later into the evening. The staff were very welcoming and hospitable despite our tardiness. A couple of us chose the Stuffed Capsicum Dolma with slow cooked lamb shoulder and we both agreed it was delicious and the lamb very tender. We also appreciated the selection of aged port and whiskies to finish the meal with. Wonderful service, seasonal and fresh menu options with a Canterbury focussed wine list. It's so easy to produce a menu which is same same - but this place is unique in it's offerings. I will be back!
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2. Clink Restaurant and Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 129 reviews
Clink Restaurant and Bar nestled in the heart of Sumner village. Modern NZ cuisine prepared fresh with the finest local ingredients. With great wines, craft beers on tap and seasonal cocktail menus there is always a good reason to do time at CLINK!
Reviewed By MissTravelFoodieNZ
Love this restaurant. Great atmosphere, great service and amazing food. We had the chefs choice 5 course meal we had the prosciutto with pear, walnut and blue cheese/ herb eggplant, fried halloumi dish/ home made chicken dumplings, beef fillet main/ Valrhona chocolate terrine dessert all delicious and amazing. I couldnât pick a favourite! Highly recommend! A+++Thank you so much for your kind review and photos, we are delighted you enjoyed your Trust the Chef experience. Our degustation menu is always changing so we hope to see you dine with us again soon!
1. Governors Bay Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 221 reviews
Governors Bay Hotel is an historic 1870s hotel with stunning views over Lyttelton Harbour. Located just 20 minutes drive from central Christchurch via Dyers Pass Road. Gastro-pub fare at reasonable prices from the garden, bar or restaurant. Recommended in
Reviewed By T8222AJjohnw
Following a nice, but short, drive from Christchurch we were all pleased with our food which slots into the 'good pub meal' category.The service was however disappointing but, to be fair, I suspect we caught them on a bit of a bad day - Sunday lunchtime; member of staff absent; one waitress unfortunately dropped a couple of plates of food; and so on!!Hi there,Thank you for your contribution to the TA forum. Some days donât go as planned and when you have a busy Sunday service ahead itâs not ideal to have key staff absent due to illness. Anyway, stuff happens and weâre very glad you enjoyed your meals with us.Kind regards and happy travels,Jeremy
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