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We recently had a nice lunch at Fiddlesticks, finding this to be a cozy, nice venue dishing out quality meals. Opening Hours are 8am to late each evening. During our lunch we tried the BBQ lamb sandwich that was very good. The lamb was tender, succulent and tasted great with the bbq sauce. We also had the Daily fish special, a nice grouper fillet with an assortment of tasty greens. This was an intelligently constructed main with real flavour. For dessert we shared the Chocolate torte served with cherry compote and sorbet. We found the sorbet to tarty for this dessert but did really enjoy the torte with cherry compote. Overall, a pretty good dessert. In the end, we were quite happy with our lunch a Fiddlesticks. This feels like a quality restaurant option for those looking for places to dine at during time spent in Christchurch. Based on our experience, we'd gladly eat here again.
BradBrad
10
One of the worst meals I've ever eaten. We started with the fried chicken appetizer and it was so dry that the only thing that made it edible was the sauce it came with. Next we ordered the feast, and it included a salad, lamb, roasted onions, peas, stuffed mushrooms, and two sides that included duck fat potatoes, and another salad. The lamb was cold and flavorless. It seemed like the chef had no idea how to cook lamb. Both salads were boring and also flavorless, but the most memorable dish was the potatoes. The duck fat potatoes were the hardest, most dry dish of potatoes I have ever seen in my life. The were impossible to chew because they were rock solid. How on earth do you mess up potatoes?? They're the world's easiest food to cook. The portions were tiny for the supposed "feast" title. We both left so hungry, and had to order pizza later that evening to make up for it. I want to point out that before we got our food, the couple sitting next to us complained about their meal, so it wasn't just a matter of our taste buds. I will say that the waiter was very nice and the service was good, but I went for the food and the high ratings I saw on Google. It was also $95, including a drink each, and did not include dessert. So disappointed.
Tricia H.Tricia H.
10
Everything was so amazing! This is a popular spot (and we now see why!), so on a Friday night, all inside seating was taken by reservation, but they were able to accommodate us with outside tables (they have heaters). The staff was friendly and our 3 dishes were sooo good. The market fish was Warehou paired with a fried muscle cake, grilled fennel, and some fried kale. I cleared the plate it was so amazing. It also had a pumpkin sauce of sorts. The polenta sticks were fab too. You won’t get a bad dish here. This is definitely more of a fancy spot with smaller portions but amazing taste. If you’re in town, give it a try. Also, we’re from the USA, so remember when you’re done, you walk to the register and pay. They won’t bring the bill to you.
Scott VleeschouwerScott Vleeschouwer
20
Fabulous place. This was a last minute catch up with a very pregnant friend on a very chilly morning. We rock up (she waddled), and we're seated in the most cosy dining area I've ever seen. The staff were friendly, incredibly hospitable, and knowledgeable. The menu was ... ok, if you're wanting plain ole Eggs Bene, this is not the place for you. If you're looking for meals where the chef has taken inspiration from 'normal' dishes, but was in a particularly avant garde mood when they were planning the menu, then book in. Our meals were delicious, and looked amazing. Making small changes (my friend asked for her poached egg to be hard, not soft and runny, which I'm sure would have horrified the chef) was no trouble. Definitely keen to go back soon.
Louise DentonLouise Denton
10
The two stars are for the duck liver parfait, and the really amiable, kind service. Ordered steak egg benedict and ‘soup of the moment’ - mushroom soup. The mushroom soup looks amazingly appetising with deep colour and a dash of minty sauce to top off - the taste is however completely the opposite, extremely bland that you have to summon all your taste buds and analytical intelligence to scrutinise the slightest concentration of mushroom flavour, there’s an interesting punch of salty, bitter grassy, herbal, medicinal aftertaste. As for the steak, it’s a bit tenderer than jack link’s beef jerky, the bread underneath appeared like just went through a tragic storm of titanic, so sad that if I give it to aunty Helen she would divorce me.
De HDe H
30
Wow wow wow, I can't speak highly enough of this place! The food is just simply amazing. And the service is great too. On the occasion that a mistake is made, they are quick to apologise and remedy it. Prices are on the upper end, but for what you get, it is totally worth it. Upon mentioning we were out to celebrate our wedding anniversary, we were presented with a lovely plate to say happy anniversary with an absolutely amazing little dessert bite for each of us. I am really looking forward to coming back.
Reuben McCartneyReuben McCartney
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Nearby Attractions Of Fiddlesticks Restaurant and Bar
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Riverside Market
The Margaret Mahy Family Playground
Canterbury Museum
Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū
South City Shopping Centre
Ballantynes Department Store
Quake City
Isaac Theatre Royal
Cardboard Cathedral

Christchurch Botanic Gardens
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Riverside Market
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The Margaret Mahy Family Playground
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Canterbury Museum
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Basic Info
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Corner of Worcester Boulevard &, Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
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+64 3 365 0533
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fiddlesticksbar.co.nz
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4.5
(985 reviews)$$
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Stylish, popular place offering inventive dishes & an extensive range of beer, wine & spirits.
attractions: Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Riverside Market, The Margaret Mahy Family Playground, Canterbury Museum, Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, South City Shopping Centre, Ballantynes Department Store, Quake City, Isaac Theatre Royal, Cardboard Cathedral, restaurants: Little High Eatery, C1 Espresso, The Rockpool Bar, Diner 66 Christchurch, Hikari Sushi Train, Kaiser Brew Garden, Casa Publica, Dux Central, Mexicano's, King of Snake

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