Set Menus in Christchurch: Best Menus at Different Price Points

The Dish is an aromatic Asian fusion venue in the heart of Christchurch. Offering a $45 per person, deluxe banquet, you are in for a true feast at a budget-friendly price! Taken a tantalising culinary journey with lettuce-wrapped flavour bombs and spinach and mozzarella wontons. Move on to the main course and indulge in beef cheek Massaman curry, roasted duck, wok-fried cashew nuts, and wok-fried black pepper and garlic, where you can choose between beef tenderloin or tofu. The Dish is a stylish restaurant with warm lighting and greenery, making for a memorable dining experience with loved ones. 

Tucked into the heart of Christchurch, Boo’s Bar is a Southern-USA style tavern, where live music keeps the night buzzing. This 3-course set menu takes guests on a bold journey. Serving up a wide selection of Boo’s favourites, you are in for a night of comfort meals with an innovative twist. Think deep-fried halloumi, roast beef sliders, fried cauliflower with maple and black pepper caramel sauce, and a wide selection of whisky.  

At Manu Restaurant, every meal is a celebration of the vibrant spirit of Pacifika, Asia, and Māori cuisine—a seamless blend of bright flavours and thoughtfully crafted plates, designed for sharing. Book a table at Manu, and try their Kai Tahi Wok experience, where “trusting the wok” is the aim of the game. Coming in at $95 per person and requiring a minimum of 4 guests, this mystery menu invites you to let their chefs take you on a journey through a carefully curated four-course banquet, perfect for sharing with whānau. Combining seafood and farm-to-table ingredients, you are in for a treat! 

Just outside of Christchurch, Hapuku Kitchen in Kairoura offers the very best of New Zealand cuisine. Inspired by its natural surroundings, their three-course set menus celebrate the seasons and the wild, rugged region, with farm-to-table style dishes. Many of the ingredients are sourced from the restaurant’s very own gardens. Dining tables sit up to twelve guests. While you dine, enjoy listening to stories of how the food is grown, locally sourced, and foraged from the mountains to the sea. Charming, quaint, and elegant, Hapuku Kitchen is one to remember. 

Offering the very best of Euro-Asian cuisine, King of Snake welcomes guests into its contemporary setting. With unique, rounded chairs, hanging lanterns, and a moody ambience, King of Snake is an elegant venue for a flavour-packed dinner. This royal dining experience is a feast of carefully selected signature dishes. Some signature dishes include marinated yellow fin tuna, Kung Pao chicken, and Sichuan silken fried tofu. Its diverse menu encompasses seafood, poultry, meats, and a range of vegetable options, ensuring you leave with a warm, full belly. 

Original Sin offers a hearty Italian-inspired dining experience. Its signature dishes include linguini scallops, pappardelle pulled pork, and pizza, along with a selection of delicious cocktails. Their ‘Trust the Chef’ dinner banquet includes the chef’s best selection of dishes and specials, and five wine pairings of 100mL pours. Indulge in bright and bold Mediterranean flavours such as baked camembert with balsamic glaze, charred broccolini, beetroot risotto, and slow-cooked venison rigatoni.  

At Inati Restaurant, guests are treated to a captivating theatre of the kitchen, where tables are nestled around the chef’s workspace. The menu showcases the very best of seasonal Canterbury and New Zealand cuisine. For $139 per person, indulge in a 6-course luxury meal and add wine for $199 per person. With farm-to-table style dishes, there is something for everyone. Signature dishes include Paua with fermented porcini and fried bread, and duck trumpets with blackberry jam.