Below is a list of the top and leading BBQ Restaurants in Christchurch. To help you find the best BBQ Restaurants located near you in Christchurch, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
Christchurch’s Best BBQ Restaurants:
The top rated BBQ Restaurants in Christchurch are:
- Smokey T’s – mouth-watering aroma and tender grilled meats
- Brazooka – BBQ Brazil – meats grilled using the Brazilian churrasco
- El Fogón Grill – home to South American-style barbecue
- El Quincho – Argentine BBQ – barbecue staples cooked over a wood-fired flame
- BBQ Rib Runner – specializes in delicious and succulent ribs
Smokey T’s
Smokey T’s is founded by Tristan Anderson, an executive chef who has worked with 32 chefs based in various restaurants in Christchurch. He was captivated by the delicious flavours of grilled meats and now runs his barbecue restaurant in the Canterbury region. The pitmaster serves premium briskets smoked for 10 hours, pork belly smoked for 6 hours, jerk chicken smoked for 2 hours and pulled lamb smoked for 7 hours. Smokey T’s won the 2019 People’s Choice hosted by the Christchurch hospitality awards.
Products/Services:
Pitplatter: 2 Grilled Tortillas, Slaw, Pickles, Smokey T’s Original Sauce And A Side Of Waffle Fries, Brisket | Pork Belly, Jerk Chicken, Platter For Two: Brisket, Pork Belly, Ribs, Buffalo Wings, Jalapeno, Cheese Sausage
LOCATION:
Address: 314 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011
Phone: (421) 0260-3967
Website: www.smokeytsbbq.com
REVIEWS:
“I love coming to this place. I’ve tried all the different meats and I like them all. It’s not a good idea to wear your favourite shirt as you’ll probably drip things down it. The staff are good value. Not a lot of drink variety. Great delicious food, good selection of beer, excellent service will definitely go back again soon!!” –Hy Contrell
Brazooka – BBQ Brazil
Brazooka – BBQ Brazil is a barbecue restaurant based in Christchurch, New Zealand. The eatery specializes in traditional favourites from Brazil like barbecue, desserts and cocktails. Each dish on their menu features colourful and culturally-rich culinary specialties reminiscent of Brazil. The buffet restaurant serves traditional rump cap named Picanha, beef spare ribs named Costela de Boi, rump steaks and various meats grilled using the churrasco. Churrasco is a popular and classic way of grilling skewered meats in a charcoal-fired open flame.
Products/Services:
Picanha, Picanha ao Alho, Costela de Boi, Alcatra, Coxa de Frango, Abacaxi com Conela, Barriga de Porco, Cordeiro, Lombo de Porco, Medalhao de Porco, Linguica
LOCATION:
Address: 505A Papanui Road, Papanui, Christchurch 8053
Phone: (433) 548-541
Website: www.brazooka.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“What a great place – The food was outstanding and the crew were awesome, friendly and professional. This is the place for a great evening with friends and plenty of meat – SO MUCH MEAT. :)” –Thejs Pedersen
El Fogón Grill
El Fogón Grill presents a succulent treat of grilled staples patterned after the South American’s way of grilling. The barbecue restaurant is situated in Christchurch, New Zealand where it presents an irresistible fusion of South American cuisine and New Zealand culinary methods. Choose from their menu featuring various meat types like pork, chicken, lamb, and beef. The anticuchos is a combination of homemade chorizo, beef, pork and vegetables skewered and grilled to perfection. Not to be forgotten is the Pollo a la Brasa, the entraña, and the churrasco mariposa.
Products/Services:
Anticuchos, Pollo A La Brasa, Lamb, Milaneasa Napolitana, Prime Rump, Ribs, Entraña, Sirloin, Ribeye, Churrasco Mariposa, T Bone
LOCATION:
Address: 255 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011
Phone: (421) 0868-6028
Website: www.elfogongrill.com
REVIEWS:
“If you like bbq or meat cooked over a charcoal fire then this place will blow your mind… The food and sides were impeccable, the beers cold and service was top notch. $104 for two and we had to pull all the stops to finish the food that we ordered… Without a doubt my new favourite Christchurch eatery.” –Terence Belcher
El Quincho – Argentine BBQ
El Quincho – Argentine BBQ is a haven of wood-fired barbecue specialties. The restaurant is located in Christchurch and is one of the popular barbecue joints in the country. They specialize in Argentinian barbecue which is known to be cooked over a wood-fired flame slowly cooking the meat while sealing the juices inside. El Quincho also introduces the festive atmosphere present in every Argentinean household best celebrated with a serving of favourite grilled meat. Their menu has the best selling parrillada as well as the ribeye, sirloin, rump, chicken thigh, pork belly and vegetarian barbecue.
Products/Services:
Parrillada, Ribeye BBQ, Sirloin BBQ, Rump BBQ, Chicken Thigh BBQ, Pork Belly BBQ, Grilled Provolone Cheese for Vegetarians
LOCATION:
Address: 96 Oxford Terrace, CBD, Christchurch 8011
Phone: (427) 289-1487
Website: www.elquincho.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“We had an awesome time at El Quincho. The BBQ was excellent and having a fernet & coke in front of the wood fire and all the decoration just felt like being in Argentina. It was also cheaper than we expected. My partner and I loved this experience and we totally recommend it.” –Ignacio Berrosteguieta
BBQ Rib Runner
BBQ Rib Runner specializes in smoked pork ribs marinated in a special mix of spices and herbs before grilling in an intense charcoal-fired flame. The takeaway and delivery restaurant is situated at Barbadoes Street in St Albans Christchurch, New Zealand. They have been operating for 3 years now and continues to captivate the taste buds of its customer and diners. The perfect combination of smoky flavour and tender meat coupled with a generous serving of Mexican side dishes would surely capture the appetite even that of the pickiest eater.
Products/Services:
Smoked Pork Ribs: Ribs For One, Ribs For Two, Family Rib Pack, Party Rib Pack, Snack Pack
LOCATION:
Address: 4/680 Barbadoes Street, St Albans, Christchurch 8014
Phone: (480) 077-7785
Website: www.ribrunner.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Yummy ribs 🙂 Massive portions. Mash and gravy has a weird consistency 🙂 but still good.” –Bartosz Morawiec