The DishMerivale, Christchurch
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Restaurant · Merivale

The Dish

Merivale, Christchurch

Opening hours

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About

About The Dish

The Dish brings modern, international-style food to the Merivale area, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in Christchurch. It sits right in the heart of Christchurch, within walking distance of the centre.

Expect the flavours of New Zealand: at modern, international-style food venues like this, favourites such as seasonal starters and slow-cooked lamb are usually on the menu. With 104 international options across Christchurch, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.

Opening hours for The Dish have not been confirmed on our listing yet. As with many restaurants in New Zealand, trading hours can change with the seasons and public holidays, so we recommend calling ahead before you visit.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $40–$70 a head at a restaurant like this. The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Small PlatesBurrata

With heirloom tomatoes

$20–25

MainsMarket fish

With seasonal vegetables and beurre blanc

$34–42

Small PlatesSalt and pepper squid

With lime aioli

$18–22

Small PlatesSeasonal soup

With bread

$14–18

DessertsCheese board

Local cheeses and crackers

$22–30

MainsChicken supreme

With mushroom and thyme

$32–39

Plan your visit

When is The Dish busiest?

Estimated busy times based on typical hours and how people usually dine at restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about The Dish

Where is The Dish?

The Dish is at Merivale, Christchurch, about 900 m from central Christchurch. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Dish's opening hours?

Opening hours have not been confirmed on our listing. Please contact the venue before you visit.

What kind of food does The Dish serve?

Modern, international-style food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at The Dish?

As an estimate, a meal at a restaurant like this usually costs $40–$70 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near The Dish?

The closest is Diner 66 (50 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near The Dish

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Merivale
Diner 66 50 m
American

Diner 66

88 Victoria Street, Christchurch Central
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Posh Porridge 50 m
Cafe

Posh Porridge

1/388 Montreal Street, Merivale
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Spagalimis – Italian food 70 m
Italian

Spagalimis

32 Salisbury Street, Christchurch Central
Merivale, Christchurch
Boo Radley's 90 m
Restaurant

Boo Radley's

98 Victoria Street, Christchurch Central
Merivale, Christchurch
Blax Espresso Bar – Cafe food 100 m
Cafe

Blax Espresso Bar

100 Victoria Street, Christchurch Central
Merivale, Christchurch
Louis – Seafood food 110 m
Seafood

Louis

Merivale
Merivale, Christchurch
Sister Kong – Chinese food 120 m
Chinese

Sister Kong

Merivale
Merivale, Christchurch