5th Street is an evening restaurant at 5 Elgin Street, Sydenham, Christchurch, open seven days from 4.30pm to 10pm according to NeatPlaces. It occupies a converted historic building that was formerly a fruit and vegetable warehouse.
The menu is contemporary and seasonal, organised by plate size. Examples listed include smoked brisket wontons, clams with seaweed butter, Szechuan deep-fried chicken and pan-fried hapuka. The kitchen is open, with bar seating overlooking the chefs. The drinks list features New Zealand breweries, local and international wines, cocktails, spirits and non-alcoholic options.
The restaurant was founded by Chris Penny, Jonathan Spark, Sam Stewart and Max Perry, the team behind the Hello Sunday cafe. Sam Stewart and Max Perry work in the kitchen as owner-chefs.
A NeatPlaces guide to dining as a big group in Christchurch includes 5th Street, but we could not confirm room capacities or private-dining packages from the sources reviewed. Organisers should contact the restaurant on 03 365 9667 to confirm group options. Menu and hours are as published and may have changed.
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