Guide: Christchurch Restaurants for Date Night

If you’re anything like us, we love good food and amazing interior design. 

Who doesn’t love a good fit out? These are some of our top restaurants for a great date night that match beautiful aesthetics to good food.

Chiwahwah

Hola, hola!

Hanging plants, lampshades and the framed photos adorning the walls - not to mention the intricate panelled ceiling. Whether you’re dining for lunch or for dinner, the moodiness of the restaurant gives a warm ambiance at any time of the day.

Our favourites: 

Hand hacked guacamole and corn chips, they’d famous fried chicken and their Quesadillas

Address: 136 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch CBD

Website: https://chiwahwah.co.nz

Costas 

One of our all time favourites, the food is always fresh and on point time and time again. 

The modern Greek decor, specifically the pebbled divides and starry ceiling create an ambiance for the perfect romantic dinner out. 

Our favourites:

Lemonata Chicken and Fisherman’s Catch

Address: 478 Cranford Street, Papanui

Website: https://costastaverna.co.nz

Burger Burger 

Good burgers and good vibes!

We love the aesthetics at Burger Burger, neons and wall murals with modern rattan furniture all get the big tick from us!

Our favourites: 

Chicken burger, McFly burger, Curly fries, popcorn chicken.

Address: 10 Welles Street, Christchurch CBD

Website: https://burgerburger.co.nz

Mexicanos 

An oldie but a goodie for those in Christchurch. Fitted out in true Day of the Dead style with interesting decor throughout - from the cast-iron skeletor wall lamps and to the hand painting adorning the walls, there is something interesting to feast your eyes on. 

The food is fresh, simple but tasty.

Our favourites: 

Fire grilled chicken taco, Cumin battered fish taco, Crispy fried potato skins and corn chips with guacamole.

Address: 131 Victoria Street, Christchurch CBD

Website: https://mexicanos.co.nz

Amazonita 

If you haven’t been there, you are missing out! Oozing character, as soon as you walk in it’s hard not to notice the moody eclectic vibes - from vintage lampshades to tropical plants and peacocks. 

Our favourites: 

Crispy fried chicken, Beef cheek pappardelle, Fried chicken burger 

Address: 126 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch CBD

Website: https://amazonita.co.nz