Christchurch restaurants rated 4.7 and above for events and group dining

Christchurch has rebuilt its dining scene into one of the country's most interesting, with a revived central city clustered around the Terrace and Riverside, New Regent Street and Victoria Street, alongside established rooms in the suburbs and out towards the wineries. For event organisers, that means a genuine choice of settings, from polished fine dining to relaxed group-friendly eateries, within easy reach of the convention precinct.

The list below ranks Christchurch restaurants holding a Google rating of 4.7 or higher, drawn live from our restaurants directory. Treat it as a vetted shortlist rather than a booking guarantee: ratings speak to food and service, not to whether a kitchen can host your group or run a set menu. Always confirm capacity, private-dining options and per-head pricing directly with the restaurant.

Planning the wider event? Combine this shortlist with our venues directory. Christchurch's convention centre and event venues cater in-house, and several restaurants sit within walking distance of delegate hotels, so an evening function can be built with minimal transport. MICE keeps the national record in one place.