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Seasonal shared plates at Dux Dine in Riccarton

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
smoked salmon $30 / mushrooms $25 / bacon $29

two poached eggs on ciabatta with spinach + hollandaise – GFA, DFA

Hotcakes
$27

with berry compote, maple syrup + cream – V

Pea + Halloumi Fritters
$27

with lemon + mint crème fraîche, poached egg + dukkah – V, GF

Winter Porridge
$16

with fruit, nuts, seeds + greek yoghurt – GF, V, VVA, DFA

Dux Breakfast
$30

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
$22

pumpkin, sage, parmesan, feta + ricotta balls with sundried tomato aioli – V

Crispy Fried Chicken
$24

with a sticky chilli sauce

Dux Mussels
$28 / $42

steamed in a sweet chilli, butter, chardonnay, garlic + coriander broth – DFA, GFA

Flatbread
$24

caramelised onions, goat’s cheese, mesclun + balsamic – V, VVA

Beef Croquettes
$23

beef brisket with smokey BBQ relish

Prawn + Crab Cake
$26

with coconut chilli + lime dressing – DF

Calamari
$24

salt + pepper calamari with chilli ginger jam – GF, DF

Sliders
$22

crispy chicken, house pickles, slaw + avocado aioli

Crispy Tofu
$22

with vegan aioli, soy + sesame sauce + toasted seeds – VV

Ika Mata
$24

raw fish with coconut lime chilli served in a crispy taco shell

Quinoa Cakes
$22

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
$28

mozzarella, cherry tomatoes + basil pesto – V, VVA

Smoked Salmon
$33

capers, red onion, cream cheese, dill + mozzarella

Chicken + Cranberry
$32

smoked chicken, brie + cranberry

Lamb + Tzatziki
$32

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
$31

mussels, calamari + fish in a creamy sweetcorn + potato velouté

Battered Fish
$36

beer battered fish of the day with tartare, slaw + fries – GFA, DF

Crusted Fish
$42

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
$49

with horseradish potato + seasonal greens – GF, DFA

Halloumi + Quinoa Salad
$31

mesclun, figs, shallots, walnut, poached pear with balsamic + sesame dressing – V, VVA, DFA, GF

Caesar Salad
$37

smoked salmon or smoked chicken + bacon, iceberg, poached egg, fried capers, shallots, parmesan + caesar dressing – GFA, DFA

Slow Cooked Lamb
$46

slow cooked pulled + pressed lamb with herb crusted potatoes, seasonal greens, + mint jus – DFA, GF

Short Rib
$48

slow cooked beef rib with kumara mash, seasonal greens + jus – DFA

250g Sirloin
$49

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
$10

GFA, DF, VVA

Polenta Fries with aioli
$15

GF, V

Dux Salad
$11

GF, DF, VV

Roast Vegetables
$14

GF, DF, VV

Dessert

Chocolate Beetroot Cake
$17

decadent chocolate + beetroot cake served with chocolate ice cream + chocolate sauce

Citrus Tart
$17

lemon curd tart with berry coulis + vanilla + raspberry ice cream

Sticky Toffee Pudding
$17

with caramel sauce + vanilla bean ice cream

Ice Cream Sundae
$15

vanilla bean ice cream, chocolate brownie, berry compote, chocolate sauce + cream – GF

Berry Sundae
$16

berry sorbet, berry coulis with dark chocolate sauce – VV, GF, DF

Affogato
$15 / add liqueur $22

vanilla bean ice cream + espresso – GF

Cheese Plate
$26

creamy brie + aged cheddar served with crackers + house pickle

Brunch Coffee

Flat White, Latte, Cappuccino, Mocha, Hot Chocolate, Chai
$5.50 / $6
Short Black, Long Black, Americano
$5

Brunch Tea

English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Green, Summer Fruits, Lemon + Ginger, Peppermint
$5

Brunch Something Stronger

Mimosa
$16
Espresso Martini
$22
Bloody Mary
$22

Beer + Cider

Emerson’s Pilsner 4.9%
285ml $9 / 480ml $13

On Tap

Emersons Hazed + Confused 5.8%
285ml $9 / 480ml $14

On Tap

Steinlager Classic 5%
285ml $9 / 480ml $12

On Tap

Steinlager Tokyo Dry 5.0%
285ml $9 / 480ml $12

On Tap

Steinlager Ultra Low Carb 4.2%
285ml $9 / 480ml $11

On Tap

Dux Beer

On Tap Price: POA

Cocktails

*available as a mocktail

Bloody Hell Honey
$21

Four Pillars ‘Bloody Shiraz’ gin, egg white, lemon

Tutti Frutti
$21

Malfy Rosa gin, mango liqueur, Aperol, lemon

Nice Pear
$21

pear vodka, pear juice, lemon, orgeat, cinnamon syrup

Tropical Tease*
$21

rum, mango, passionfruit, lime, mint, soda

Espresso Martini
$22

vanilla vodka, C4 coffee, khalua

Martini
$22

gin or vodka, vermouth dirty/wet/dry/bone dry

Wine

The Ned Marlborough
150ml $14 / 250ml $24 / Bottle $64

Chardonnay

Elephant Hill Hawke’s Bay
150ml $17 / 250ml $32 / Bottle $70

Chardonnay

Man O’ War ‘Estate’ Waiheke
150ml $22 / Bottle $95

Chardonnay

Greystone Waipara
150ml $22 / Bottle $140

Chardonnay

Leithfield Marlborough
150ml $15 / 250ml $25 / Bottle $68

Riesling

Spy Valley Marlborough
150ml $16 / Bottle $70

Riesling

Spirits

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Absolut
$15

Vodka

Scapegrace
$14

Vodka

The Reid
$15

Vodka

Grey Goose
$17

Vodka

El Jimador Blanco
$15

Tequila + Mezcal

Olmeca Altos
$15

Tequila + Mezcal

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