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Located in Stranges Lane in Christchurch, Soul Quarter has been designed to create a comfortable, warm and inviting atmosphere. Summer dining is open to the sheltered courtyard while evening and winter dining is candlelit with the fire on. Our talented chefs have designed a modern Louisiana, French style menu with South and Latin American influences. The menu celebrates local, fresh and seasonal produce with incredible flavours and plenty of gluten free, vegan and other dietary options. Our front of house team are friendly, attentive and go out of their way to provide excellent service and a great dining experience. The lit up bar has a carefully selected wine and craft beer list with some of
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours, Drinks
CUISINES
American, European, Fusion, New Zealand
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Outdoor Seating, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Absolutely devine, had the Trust the Chef. On website it said for two or more, but on menu said three or more. Had my heart set on this, but there was only us two. Asked the waitress, she went and checked, all good. Five courses,...all excellent, service great too. Would highly recommend.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Visited here 16/11/23. Excellent service, had the steak for main, cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. Only let down was the rice pudding, however was dealt with swiftly and politely - would definitely got again

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Excellent dining experience, everything is so fine and the food tastes as good as its appearance. Staff served us well, polite and always have a smile on their face ;) will definitely come back again

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Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 27 October 2023

What could've been... A Rare steak came out well done and chewy. Venison was nice. No seasoning on table, lipstick on glass. Unfortunate but I must say, very friendly and apologetic staff that also removed the steak that was sent back from the bill, thank...you.More

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Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 7 October 2023

Recomended. Great place. Nice atmosphere and perfectly done steak. Thank you! Will be back soon.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 3 October 2023

The customer service here is next level. So impressed. Coming from Australia we had to communicate a few times beforehand and they were very quick to respond and bent over backwards for us. Thank you!

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 16 September 2023 via mobile

I arrived on my own without a reservation but was kindly given a table immediately. Food was absolutely gorgeous - I had the beef tartar and the mushroom bourguignon. Both were delicious. Staff were attentive without being intrusive - very friendly and professional. 5/5 would...recommendMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 6 September 2023

Awesome food. Deceptive pricing on the chefs choice option. It’s $150 not $75 and it wasn’t clear that is per person. It’s a minimum of two people so the price is $150. Online menu shows $75pp but not stated on the menu in the restaurant...which is disappointing the food was of good quality and just enough for our appetites.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 4 September 2023

We went for dinner at Soul Quarter after a recommendation from a friend. What a place to dine! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a smile, a welcoming fire place and taken to our table upstairs. We ordered a bottle of...Pinot Noir from Central Otago that the wait staff recommended and the beef tartare to start. Tartare was an explosion of flavour and one of the best I've had in Christchurch. Mains were just as delicious. The lamb rump and grilled salmon were cooked to perfection with beautifully paired accompaniments that complimented every part of the dish. The staff were super attentive without feeling like they were bothering you all night. Unfortunately we just could not fit dessert in, although the chocolate sphere was calling my name. Will have to save room for next time!More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 3 September 2023

Service was really disappointing. Just neglecting the basics. Food had potential, but just seemed to lack care. Desert (cheesecake) was inedible. Really liked the decor and mood.

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Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 31 August 2023

We booked at Soul Quarter after two days of searching online for somewhere nice to have dinner. The restaurant is gorgeous, very intimate but airy at the same time. The staff were so nice and happy, and the food was very good. It was the...perfect place for our family diner for my daughter's graduation.More

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Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 13 August 2023 via mobile

Can’t rave about our lovely experience at Soul Quarter enough. Wonderful wonderful service, fabulous atmosphere, sublime food and the Lemon Curd Tart just to die for. So accomodating and we were just made to feel really special. Another lovely surprise is Cascade next door which...we spent another lovely couple of hours with great drinks and fantastic entertainment. Our new fave spot. Thank you team xMore

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 9 August 2023

Each of the courses of the degustation was very good. Nothing was particularly innovative but the food was cooked well. First course was toast and a huge chunk of Brie, second was cold mussels in a broth, third was a delicious chicken bit, fourth a...v good beef cheek ravioli and finally some steak. Service was attentive. Price was reasonable.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 5 August 2023

I had never been here before but when the restaurant I hoped to book was full I looked around for another option and this restaurant had good reviews so I took a punt - and I’m glad I did. The four of us went for...the trust the chef option and we had a superb meal. Each dish was delicious and none were disappointing. From the brie, to the duck breast, the scallop risotto and the mains of soufflé, groper and lamb every dish was a hit with us. The restaurant is in a modern building - but it is surprisingly atmospheric. We will be back.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 4 August 2023

We had an early dinner but restaurant was already quite busy. We shared a lovely chicken parfait and then our own beautiful lamb and pork belly. Finished up with shared chocolate sphere…spectacular! Great service. All up, a lovely night out.

Date of visit: July 2023
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  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5