Dux Dine brings the long-running Dux name into a restored Riccarton villa, where the historic setting shapes a relaxed restaurant and bar rather than a formal dining room. The courtyard is a natural fit for weekend brunch, while the interior can carry a long lunch or an evening meal. Service begins from late morning across most of the week, with Monday closed, so the venue moves between cafe and dinner rhythms without changing identity. Its appeal rests on that flexibility: a character building, several ways to use it and food substantial enough for more than drinks.
The small plates make sharing easy without collapsing into a single flavour profile. Pumpkin arancini with sage and cheeses sit beside salt-and-pepper calamari, mussels in a chilli, chardonnay and garlic broth, and brisket croquettes with smoky relish. Fried chicken, a prawn-and-crab cake and crispy tofu extend the choice further, while ika mata in a crisp taco shell brings raw fish, coconut, lime and chilli together. These plates can form a meal for a group or provide a measured beginning before one of the larger seafood or meat dishes.
Seafood remains prominent through crusted fish, beer-battered fish, a chowder of mussels, calamari and fish, whole baked flounder and Akaroa salmon. The kitchen is not restricted to the coast, however: slow-cooked lamb, beef short rib and sirloin provide heartier alternatives, and halloumi with quinoa, figs, pear and walnuts offers a complete vegetarian plate. Pizzas and sides fill the gaps between those categories. Clear gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and adaptable labels help mixed tables assess the options without stripping the menu of variety.
Weekend brunch has its own personality, spanning hotcakes with berry compote, pea and halloumi fritters, winter porridge, several versions of eggs Benedict and the full Dux breakfast. Coffee and tea keep it grounded as a daytime meal, while a mimosa, Bloody Mary or espresso martini can turn it into a longer occasion. The villa also contains several spaces for birthdays, engagement parties, business lunches and private dinners. That combination of courtyard brunch, shareable evening food and event flexibility makes the setting work throughout the day rather than for one narrow service.
Address: 28 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand
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Dux Dine Menu
Brunch (Until 2pm)
Served until 2pm. GF – Gluten Free, DF – Dairy Free, V – Vegetarian, DFA – Dairy Free Adaptable, GFA – Gluten Free Adaptable, VVA – Vegan Adaptable.
Eggs Benny
two poached eggs on ciabatta with spinach + hollandaise – GFA, DFA
Hotcakes
with berry compote, maple syrup + cream – V
Pea + Halloumi Fritters
with lemon + mint crème fraîche, poached egg + dukkah – V, GF
Winter Porridge
with fruit, nuts, seeds + greek yoghurt – GF, V, VVA, DFA
Dux Breakfast
bacon, sausage, potato rosti, poached eggs, mushrooms + tomato with ciabatta – VVA, GFA, DFA
Small Plates
GF – Gluten Free, DF – Dairy Free, V – Vegetarian, VV – Vegan, DFA – Dairy Free Adaptable, GFA – Gluten Free Adaptable, VVA – Vegan Adaptable.
Arancini
pumpkin, sage, parmesan, feta + ricotta balls with sundried tomato aioli – V
Crispy Fried Chicken
with a sticky chilli sauce
Dux Mussels
steamed in a sweet chilli, butter, chardonnay, garlic + coriander broth – DFA, GFA
Flatbread
caramelised onions, goat’s cheese, mesclun + balsamic – V, VVA
Beef Croquettes
beef brisket with smokey BBQ relish
Prawn + Crab Cake
with coconut chilli + lime dressing – DF
Calamari
salt + pepper calamari with chilli ginger jam – GF, DF
Sliders
crispy chicken, house pickles, slaw + avocado aioli
Crispy Tofu
with vegan aioli, soy + sesame sauce + toasted seeds – VV
Ika Mata
raw fish with coconut lime chilli served in a crispy taco shell
Quinoa Cakes
almond, carrot, pumpkin + quinoa cakes with coconut yoghurt GF, DF, VV
Pizza
gluten free +4, dairy free +4. GF – Gluten Free, DF – Dairy Free, V – Vegetarian, VV – Vegan, DFA – Dairy Free Adaptable, GFA – Gluten Free Adaptable, VVA – Vegan Adaptable.
Margherita
mozzarella, cherry tomatoes + basil pesto – V, VVA
Smoked Salmon
capers, red onion, cream cheese, dill + mozzarella
Chicken + Cranberry
smoked chicken, brie + cranberry
Lamb + Tzatziki
red onion, capsicum + mozzarella
Larger Plates
GF – Gluten Free, DF – Dairy Free, V – Vegetarian, VV – Vegan, DFA – Dairy Free Adaptable, GFA – Gluten Free Adaptable, VVA – Vegan Adaptable.
Dux Chowder
mussels, calamari + fish in a creamy sweetcorn + potato velouté
Battered Fish
beer battered fish of the day with tartare, slaw + fries – GFA, DF
Crusted Fish
oven baked in a lime, coriander + parmesan crumb with roasted vegetables – GFA, DFA
Whole Baked Flounder
with garlic butter, roasted seasonal vegetables + caper hollandaise – GF, DFA Price: POA
Akaroa Salmon
with horseradish potato + seasonal greens – GF, DFA
Halloumi + Quinoa Salad
mesclun, figs, shallots, walnut, poached pear with balsamic + sesame dressing – V, VVA, DFA, GF
Caesar Salad
smoked salmon or smoked chicken + bacon, iceberg, poached egg, fried capers, shallots, parmesan + caesar dressing – GFA, DFA
Slow Cooked Lamb
slow cooked pulled + pressed lamb with herb crusted potatoes, seasonal greens, + mint jus – DFA, GF
Short Rib
slow cooked beef rib with kumara mash, seasonal greens + jus – DFA
250g Sirloin
Harris Farms sirloin with hand cut fries, salad + peppercorn sauce – GF, DFA
Pasta of the Day
Check with your waiter for our special – POA
Sides
GF – Gluten Free, DF – Dairy Free, V – Vegetarian, VV – Vegan, DFA – Dairy Free Adaptable, GFA – Gluten Free Adaptable, VVA – Vegan Adaptable.
Shoestring Fries with aioli + tomato sauce
GFA, DF, VVA
Polenta Fries with aioli
GF, V
Dux Salad
GF, DF, VV
Roast Vegetables
GF, DF, VV
Dessert
Chocolate Beetroot Cake
decadent chocolate + beetroot cake served with chocolate ice cream + chocolate sauce
Citrus Tart
lemon curd tart with berry coulis + vanilla + raspberry ice cream
Sticky Toffee Pudding
with caramel sauce + vanilla bean ice cream
Ice Cream Sundae
vanilla bean ice cream, chocolate brownie, berry compote, chocolate sauce + cream – GF
Berry Sundae
berry sorbet, berry coulis with dark chocolate sauce – VV, GF, DF
Affogato
vanilla bean ice cream + espresso – GF
Cheese Plate
creamy brie + aged cheddar served with crackers + house pickle
Brunch Coffee
Flat White, Latte, Cappuccino, Mocha, Hot Chocolate, Chai
Short Black, Long Black, Americano
Brunch Tea
English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Green, Summer Fruits, Lemon + Ginger, Peppermint
Brunch Something Stronger
Mimosa
Espresso Martini
Bloody Mary
Beer + Cider
Emerson’s Pilsner 4.9%
On Tap
Emersons Hazed + Confused 5.8%
On Tap
Steinlager Classic 5%
On Tap
Steinlager Tokyo Dry 5.0%
On Tap
Steinlager Ultra Low Carb 4.2%
On Tap
Dux Beer
On Tap Price: POA
Cocktails
*available as a mocktail
Bloody Hell Honey
Four Pillars ‘Bloody Shiraz’ gin, egg white, lemon
Tutti Frutti
Malfy Rosa gin, mango liqueur, Aperol, lemon
Nice Pear
pear vodka, pear juice, lemon, orgeat, cinnamon syrup
Tropical Tease*
rum, mango, passionfruit, lime, mint, soda
Espresso Martini
vanilla vodka, C4 coffee, khalua
Martini
gin or vodka, vermouth dirty/wet/dry/bone dry
Wine
The Ned Marlborough
Chardonnay
Elephant Hill Hawke’s Bay
Chardonnay
Man O’ War ‘Estate’ Waiheke
Chardonnay
Greystone Waipara
Chardonnay
Leithfield Marlborough
Riesling
Spy Valley Marlborough
Riesling
Spirits
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Absolut
Vodka
Scapegrace
Vodka
The Reid
Vodka
Grey Goose
Vodka
El Jimador Blanco
Tequila + Mezcal
Olmeca Altos
Tequila + Mezcal
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- Margherita pizza Typical in Christchurch: $26.00 $28.00
- Flat white Typical in Christchurch: $5.55 $5.50
- Long black Typical in Christchurch: $5.00 $5.00
- Caesar salad Typical in Christchurch: $24.00 $37.00
- Pancakes Typical in Christchurch: $22.00 $27.00
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