Sign of the Takahe Restaurant, 200 Hackthorne Rd, Cashmere Hills, Christchurch 8002. +64 3 332 4052. Stunning city views.
Gondola, 10 Bridle Path Rd, Heathcote, Christchurch. +64 3 384 0707. Top of gondola ride - dinner only. Amazing view. Gondola.
Tramway Restaurant. Does 2.5 k circuits. 7 Tramway Lane, Christchurch. +64 3 366 7830. Novel.
Salt on the Pier, Pier Terminus, Marine Parade, New Brighton, Christchurch. Spectacular.
Indian on the Pier, Pier Terminus, Marine Parade, New Brighton, Christchurch.
The Waterfront Cafe and Bar, Pier Terminus, Marine Parade, Christchurch 8007. +64 3 388 4483. Stylish 2 floors.
Rydges - Christchurch Hotel overlooking the Avon River. Restaurant.
Cafe Rock, 22A Esplanade, Sumner, Christchurch. +64 3 326 5358. Across the beach views.
JDV @ The Rock, 22A Esplanade, Sumner, Christchurch.
Poseidon, 25 Esplanade, Sumner, Christchurch. Waterfront.
Scarborough Fare Restaurant, 147 Esplanade, Sumner, Christchurch. +64 3-326-7923. Waterfront.
Le Monde Restaurant, 64 The Bay Hill, Timaru Central, Timaru. +64 3 688 8550.
Mona Vale, 63 Fendalton Road, Christchurch 8331. +64 3 348 9660.
Barcelona, Oxford Terrace, Christchurch.
Boatshed Cafe, Antiqua Boat Sheds, 2 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch. +64 3 366 5885.
Wunderbar, 19 London St, Lyttelton. Relax over a drink while enjoying excellent views of the harbour in the delightful little neighboouring seaport of Lyttleton. (above SuperMarket).
The Lakes Restaurant at Peppers Clearwater Resort, Clearwater Ave, Christchurch. +64 3 360 1002
Akaroa ( Just South of Christchurch)
Ma Maison, Rue Balguerie, Akaroa. +64 3 304 7656. Fine harbour views. photo
Akaroa Bakery, 51 Beach Rd, Akaroa. +64 3 304 7663 Across from waterfront.
Bully Hayes Bar and Cafe, 57 Beach Rd, Akaroa. +64 3 304 7533. Supurb waterfront views.
Harbour 71 Bar, 71 Beach Rd, Akaroa. +64 3 304 7314. Fine harbour views
Cafe Cirque, 81 Beach Rd, Akartoa. +64 3 304 7581.
L'Hotel Le Restaurant and Bar, 75 Beach Road, Akaroa, +64 3 304 7559.
French Farm Winery Restaurant, French Farm Valley Road, Akaroa. +64 3 304 5784.
Tiffany's, Christchurch.
Pinnacle Restaurant, Ferrymead, Christchurch.
Le Tour De France, Ferrymead, Christchurch.