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Recommend restaurants in Swannanoa for May

The 10 best restaurants in Swannanoa

Establishment type

Meal type

Cuisines

Western-style
Coffee Shops
Bars/Bistros
Asian Cuisine

Price

Cheap Eats
Mid-range

Online options & offers

Reserve online
Delivery

Traveler rating

3 points & up
4 points & up
5 points

Opening hours

Open Now
0:00 AM～5:00 AM
5:00 AM～10:00 AM
10:00 AM～2:00 PM

Dietary restrictions

Vegan Options
Gluten-Free Food
Vegetarian-Friendly
Halal

Great for

Great ambiance
Terrace
Great shot spot
Sea View

Features

Take out
Booster Seats
Outdoor Seating
Parking

Updated in 2026

Dimitris Greek Food Riverside

No. 9 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Christchurch
3.8/5
11 review
₩₩-₩₩₩
Fast Food

Curators House Restaurant

No. 2 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Christchurch
4.5/5
10 review
₩₩-₩₩₩
Western-style

Christchurch Tramway Restaurant

No. 5 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Christchurch
4.3/5
33 review
₩₩-₩₩₩
Western-style

Southern Asian Restaurant

4/5
15 review
₩₩-₩₩₩

Strawberry Fare

No. 6 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Christchurch
4.4/5
5 review
₩₩-₩₩₩
Bakeries

Under The Red Verandah

4.3/5
17 review
₩
Western-style

Fiddlesticks Restaurant & Bar

No. 8 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Christchurch
4.6/5
18 review
₩₩-₩₩₩
Western-style

Joe's Garage Riccarton

3.7/5
28 review
₩₩-₩₩₩
Reservation available
Coffee Shops

Tussock Hill Vineyard and Cellar Door Restaurant

No. 17 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Christchurch
3.7/5
6 review
₩₩-₩₩₩
Western-style

Dux Dine

No. 12 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Christchurch
4.1/5
17 review
₩₩-₩₩₩
Reservation available
Seafood

50 Bistro

No. 2 of Fine Dining in Christchurch
4.5/5
8 review
₩₩-₩₩₩
Western-style

Afghan Restaurant

4.3/5
10 review
₩
Halal

The Old Vicarage Cafe, Restaurant & Bar

4/5
9 review
₩₩-₩₩₩
Reservation available
Western-style

Valley Inn Tavern

No. 10 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Christchurch
4.2/5
9 review
₩₩-₩₩₩
Western-style

Rollickin Gelato

4.2/5
7 review
₩
Bakeries

C1 espresso

No. 4 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Christchurch
4.4/5
16 review
₩
Coffee Shops

Bessie

No. 7 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Christchurch
4.2/5
7 review
₩₩-₩₩₩
Western-style

Inati restaurant

No. 14 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Christchurch
4.2/5
6 review
₩₩-₩₩₩
Western-style

5TH STREET

No. 3 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Christchurch
4.3/5
7 review
₩₩-₩₩₩
Western-style

Jaba Grill and Bar

No. 11 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Christchurch
3.7/5
6 review
₩₩-₩₩₩
Western-style

Benson Chinese Restaurant

4/5
15 review
₩₩-₩₩₩

Unknown Chapter Coffee Roasters

4.3/5
6 review
₩
Coffee Shops

27 steps

4.5/5
3 review
₩₩-₩₩₩
Western-style

TMR Restaurant & Bar

4/5
8 review
₩₩-₩₩₩
Western-style

Bloody Mary's

3.8/5
5 review
₩₩-₩₩₩
Western-style

Tony's Teppan Yaki Japanese Restaurant

4/5
3 review
₩₩-₩₩₩
Japanese

Volstead Trading Company

3.5/5
15 review
₩
Bars/Bistros

MoriMori Izakaya

4/5
3 review
₩₩-₩₩₩
Japanese

Child Sister

5/5
1 review
₩₩-₩₩₩
Coffee Shops

Sweet Soul Patisserie

5/5
1 review
₩
Coffee Shops