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Reviewed 1 week ago

Have been numerous times over years and have given great reviews and recommendations to friends and colleagues. But this experience was disappointing and to be honest have slowly seen it happen over last few visits. Staff abrupt and rude slow service not even offering dessert...or coffee at end. Also portion sizes are noticeably smaller with prices going up. As well as menu going increasingly fish orientated then in past this is personal and perhaps suits others. Will not be in a hurry to go back.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 22 September 2023

Beautiful indoor and outdoor setting Lovely food - I enjoyed the Dory Busy restaurant, but meals were served fairly quickly.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Ross Herrick, General Manager at Dux Dine, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Hello Kandasg Thank you for choosing to dine with us here at Dux Dine recently. I'm pleased you enjoyed the food and atmosphere and thanks for taking the time to post your review. Best regards Ross Herrick Operations Manager

Reviewed 20 September 2023

Our Experience for the 2 hour Bubbly Brunch was very under-whelming and disappointing, certainly not worth the $70 PP. We waited quite some time before being seated at our table even though we had booked weeks in advance. The Bread dips selection was literally just...Pesto and garlic - and this was the actual highlight of our time there. The meals were lacking flavour to the point where nobody enjoyed/finished their meal. The meals also came to our table 1 hour & 47mins into our 2 hour package. The Waiter had initially told us he will come to refill our Wines every 15-20 mins however we waited about 45 mins between drinks (After us actually asking them to come and serve us) We politely complained to the Manager while paying and he did not seem to care. I wish we had gone somewhere else. The only positive is that most of the staff were nice.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 15 August 2023

I came here with two friends for dinner and it was fantastic! Great service (very attentive and speedy), delicious food and a great space. Everything was clean and they had room for big groups as well as smaller ones. The outside area looked great for...lunch and a drink in the sun.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Ross Herrick, General Manager at Dux Dine, responded to this reviewResponded 29 August 2023

Hello bananapurch Great to see you recently and thank you for taking the time to post your review. We've been doing a bit of renovating over the past few weeks and we're really pleased with the results, and that people are noticing. Thanks again and...More

Reviewed 8 July 2023

Me my partner and 16 yr old son went to Dux Din for dinner cause i heard they had vegan options i got crispy tofu which was nice until i got an after taste of fish so there was my first problem obviously they cooked...my tofu on the same place as there fish then i told them i was vegan and if they could cook me some seasonal veggies when they come out with my dish it was in a little bowl it was weird like why didnt they put my veggies on a plate they were average and i was still hungery so i thought id get a dessert there was only one option to choose from so i got that then we had to wait 15min when it finally came out it was in tiny little jar some kind of parfait it was nicest dish out of them all so to sum it up my son was happy but me and my partner went home still hungrey and it cost $170More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Ross Herrick, General Manager at Dux Dine, responded to this reviewResponded 29 August 2023

Hello heematangira thank you for choosing Dux Dine recently however I am disappointed you didn't enjoy your experience as we hope all of our guests do. Please be assured, we have three friers in the kitchen and one is specifically for the Vegan options, another...More

Reviewed 14 June 2023

The food and service were just FABULOUS! We were lucky that ' Whitebait Wednesday ' was available and served in a great way - quite different to a whitebait fritter. The service was impeccable and any query was promptly adhered to. The ' crowning glory'...was the beautiful Creme Brulee - always a great favorite when we dine here. We will be back soon.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Ross Herrick, General Manager at Dux Dine, responded to this reviewResponded 29 August 2023

Hello LynneM954 Thanks for visiting us recently and for taking the time to post your wonderful review. Thanks also for your ongoing support and we all look forward to seeing you again very soon. Best regards Ross Herrick Operations Manager

Reviewed 2 May 2023 via mobile

I brought my pescatarian friends here for dinner. They were thrilled to find a menu that catered for them. We had a great night with delicious food and friendly service. The Ginger Tom beer certainly hit the spot too.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Ross Herrick, General Manager at Dux Dine, responded to this reviewResponded 10 May 2023

Hello Christopher Thank you for choosing Dux Dine recently and we're all so pleased you and your friends enjoyed your experience with us. Thanks again and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Best regards Ross Herrick Operations Manager

Reviewed 22 April 2023 via mobile

Every dish is superb & good service. It was our family last dinner in Christchurch before we ended our holidays here. It was quite an unexpected that we searched & found this place. The ambient is nice , good for friends & family. I think...it is well known for local more than tourists but highly recommended. It was one of the best meals that we had during our entire trip. Will definitely come back if we have a chance to return to NZL.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Ross Herrick, General Manager at Dux Dine, responded to this reviewResponded 10 May 2023

Hello NWbkk Thank you for coming to see us here at Dux Dine and for taking the time to post your review. We are very pleased your enjoyed your time with us and that we were able to provide one of your best experiences in...More

Reviewed 18 April 2023

We were recomended ot go next door for late dinner, and Dux had a table (quite crowded) for us on a glassed in porch overlooking thepatio. Th site was nice, adn the food was great. They have a real way with vegetables and fish. I...had a breaded fish sauteed on veg base that aw simple and delicious, my wife had spanokopita with a slaw salad, both of which she really enjoyed. We thought about returning on another evening, and regret that we did not. It was our best meal in ChristchurchMore

Date of visit: March 2023
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Ross Herrick, General Manager at Dux Dine, responded to this reviewResponded 19 April 2023

Hi and thank you for choosing Dux Dine on one of your nights here in Christchurch. We're so pleased the recommendation lived up to your expectations. The Crusted Fish is one of those dishes we just can't take off the menu as it's easily our...More

Reviewed 16 April 2023

Came here with my partner for lunch and it was a complete waste of time. After ordering, we spent the next 40 minutes just waiting as we thought it was just a little busier than usual. When we followed up on the food, all we...got was ‘sorry we do not have your order on our pad, seems like it was not put through. It is completely up to you if you still want to order, there is just another table ahead of you.’ We left as my partner had a meeting to get to in an hour’s time. It felt like there was little to no effort to provide any compensation for the time we’ve just wasted. Overall, just a really bad experience and highly would not recommend going.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Ross Herrick, General Manager at Dux Dine, responded to this reviewResponded 20 April 2023

Hello Venture Thank you for coming in and I am so sorry for the incredibly shocking experience. Clearly one of our staff completely dropped the ball and didn't process your order. The following comments were also absurd. All I can do is apologise for your...More

Reviewed 6 April 2023

We dined at Dux Dine years ago, but then things started sliding downhill. Our last visit a year ago was so-so, but we thought we'd give them one last try in the hopes things had come back up to standard. Unfortunately no... On arrival, both...the water glasses at our table still had lip-stick stains on the rim ,,which put us off having a drink. Upon telling the waitress, she replaced them but didn't seem surprised. Then to make our order it took a few trips back & forth to the kitchen for the waitress, as she didn't know what the specials of the day were, or what the fish of the day was... I was first told it was Kingfish, so was very pleased to order that, being my favourite. But alas, she came back to tell me they still had one groper left in the kitchen that had to be eaten first before they could use the fresh Kingfish. Well,,, groper being my 2nd favourite, I ordered it. It did smell & taste fishy and I wish I didn't know that the fresh kingfish was an option!! My partner ordered the fish and chips which was mostly greasy, oily batter. Had better in a fish & chip shop! Most of the entrees are just deep-fried nibbles with a squirt of aioli or mayo, like bar snacks but double the price. We asked to look at the dessert menu, but it was exactly the same as it was years ago, except now the little cardboard card it's printed on, is sticky to touch & covered with food, spilt drinks & dirty handprints ...We went elsewhere for dessert! The decor it seems is getting as dated as the menu ...what a shame this place used to be the go-to place! Maybe it changed hands, or maybe the owner is just over it?!More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Ross H, General Manager at Dux Dine, responded to this reviewResponded 8 April 2023

Hello Global Thank you for choosing Dux Dine however I am so disappointed you didn't enjoy your experience as much as previous years. The Entrée or 'Smaller' plates do include two dishes that are deep fried being the Fish Cakes and the Tofu, the other...More

Reviewed 20 March 2023 via mobile

They managed to squeeze our late Wednesday night business dinner for 6. Our visitors enjoyed their meal. We have been before and always had a good meal.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Ross H, General Manager at Dux Dine, responded to this reviewResponded 8 April 2023

Hello IanC Thank you for choosing Dux Dine recently and we are pleased your guests enjoyed their experience. Thank you also for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Best regards Ross Herrick Operations Manager

Reviewed 7 March 2023

One element of starter was missed and brought out when queried. Mains were ok but nothing special and we didn’t bother with desert as the couple on the next table were not impressed with theirs. Wine very expensiveMore

Date of visit: March 2023
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Ross H, General Manager at Dux Dine, responded to this reviewResponded 8 March 2023

Hello jax572014 Thanks for choosing to dine with us here at Dux Dine recently. I am sorry yours wasn't the experience we hope for all of our guests. We do try to price our drinks list as conservatively as possible and constantly monitor other similar...More

Reviewed 5 March 2023 via mobile

Disappointing visit with friends - inexperienced staff and meals much smaller than on our previous visit last year. Had to ask for water, coffees and someone to take our order. These comments are for Management to take note of and sort if you want return...customers. On the positive side, our waitress did check to see if the meals were ok.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Ross H, General Manager at Dux Dine, responded to this reviewResponded 8 March 2023

Hello NannaA53 Thank you for choosing Dux Dine recently. I am sorry your experience wasn't what we strive for with all of our guests. We have deliberately down sized some dishes to make them a 'Snack' portion as some guests found the larger, entrée size...More

Reviewed 18 February 2023 via mobile

A very good restaurant with a beautiful garden. The fish was very well prepared with a very tasty green sauce. A good wine selection and friendly service.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Ross H, General Manager at Dux Dine, responded to this reviewResponded 8 March 2023

Hello hermans993 Thank you for coming to visit recently and we are pleased you enjoyed your experience with us. I see you had the Arancini snack - one of the dishes we simply haven't been able to take off the menu for the last 11...More

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