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Christchurch
Reviewed by John
Other
Christchurch Restaurants
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Date/Time:
November
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Restaurant:
Lone Star Cafe and Bar, Upper Riccarton
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Booking:
Not neccessary usually
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Where
to Find:
Cnr Waimairi & Riccarton Rds
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Parking:Plenty parking in Bush Inn complex
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Service:
This restaurant replaces the old Cobb and Co - so all new young and relatively inexperienced staff.
Presentation:
Extremely quick production line menu as far as entrees were concerned.
Wine List:
There was a wine list but I did not take any notice as it was Brunch
time.
Value for
Money:
I and my two friends only wanted a light meal and so decided to have entrees only - one person had chicken and corn soup (when I say corn - it was more like cornflour!) at $8.00 - I had Chicken Nachos at a horrendous $18.50 for a very dry and tasteless conglomeration. My other colleague had some bread plate which would have done putty, proud!
Ambience:
So called US Western style decor. Complained to management about quality of food and was very politely told I should have tried the main course. So why on earth have inedible high priced entrees. To be in all fairness, I should maybe try the original Lone Star in Manchester Street but this is a franchise - the main courses were the Lone Star specialities priced at $32+. I can find some way better restaurants at that pricing range in Christchurch.
The feel good
factor:
If pseudo Western decor is your scene, go for it.
No way am I going back!
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