Fresh, finesse, flare
This is not just for dinner, but for moments that stay with them long after the flames fade.
Sparks fly on first dates. Business deals are sealed over sashimi. Birthdays, anniversaries, and farewells are celebrated around the grill. Since opening in 1999, @Tony’s has become the backdrop to thousands of milestones, with many guests returning time and again for the dishes and experiences they’ve loved for decades. Excellent menu items like the fresh salmon, tempura, and, of course, its famous teppanyaki have long enthralled diners – both regulars and first-timers.
Though the food remains exceptional, it has never been only about what arrives on the plate. It’s about the warmth of the grill on a cold Christchurch evening. The anticipation as flames leap skyward. The laughter shared across the teppan table and the conversations that unfold while the outside world briefly disappears.
At @Tony’s, dining is theatre as much as it is a meal. A talented team of chefs combines fresh ingredients, technical skill, and showmanship to create an experience that feels both timeless and exciting. Whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, every service is designed to leave a lasting impression.
While dinner remains at the heart of @Tony’s experience, lunch has quietly become a favourite among Christchurch locals. Colleagues gather over sushi and sashimi, clients become partners, and meetings feel considerably more enjoyable with a plate of Japanese cuisine in front of them. Warm, inviting, and effortlessly relaxed, the lunchtime atmosphere delivers the same hospitality that has defined @Tony’s for more than two decades.
This winter, as the days shorten and temperatures drop, the team invites you to pull up a seat around the teppan at either their Riccarton Road flagship or Ferrymead location. Watch the chefs at work, enjoy the warmth of shared dining, and experience the energy that has made Tony’s a Christchurch institution for generations. Because after 26 years, one thing has never changed. Every meal at Tony’s is a celebration. Don’t be shy, say hi!