Louis Champagne & Oyster Bar

What an amazing experience. Food was absolutely incredible, and the service was even better. They really went out of their way to make it a memorable experience for us and can 100% say we will be back. 5 stars.

I have to say, after eating out a lot in chch, this was some of the best food I have eaten. Everyone absolutely loved their meal. We had oysters (to die for) duck liver parfait (I could eat every day) the clams and mussels and the most amazing steak. Unfortunately there was no room for dessert. This will absolutely be my new ‘go to’ restaurant. I haven’t stopped talking about it.

It may look like your average middle class restaurant , but Louis Oyster Bar is anything but!

I wandered in with my partner on a Thursday night, and was immediately greeted by the friendly staff and incredible aroma of Fresh Fish. The restaurant was filling up quickly (it was almost 7:00 pm) but we managed to snag a table.

We were informed that the Market Fish was grouper, without looking at the menu and or hesitating we ordered it straight away. With a suggested cocktail, that only god would know the name of, within the first three sips I was ... let’s just say somewhere else, my partner even had to keep reminding me “ we are still in New Zealand not in France hun”. Back to the fish, in my best words I would probably describe the meal as “fit for a king” but probably two kings at that size.

Some say good food = good mood, all I can say is the word ‘good’ becomes an insult when talking about this restaurant whoever said this obviously hasn’t been to this palace. Safe to say even the great Gordon Ramsay would get through to his fifth course here.

I wanted to take my parents out for lunch for my Dads 87th birthday and this was the perfect place. First of all the décor is beautiful so you don't feel out of place if you dress up, which we all did as it was such a special occasion. The service was very attentive but not intrusive. The food was beautifully presented and very tasty. We were offered more bread with the platter when it became obvious that we were going to finish it all! The background music suited the ambience of the bar and was quiet enough so that we could have a good chat. We would all go back again, sometimes its hard to impress 87 year olds, but this restaurant did! Thank you.

From the moment we entered Louis until we left, we felt cocooned in the lap of luxury. The restaurant is small and intimate and sumptuously decorated with gilt mirrors and white table clothes.
We started with a glass of Mumm champagne and a small selection of the oysters. The cucumber/ salmon caviar were my favourite but the wasabi/ginger combination was also delicious,
We then moved on to our substantial main meals. The Angus beef fillet was cooked to perfection and melt in the mouth tender, accompanied by a Deliverance pinot noir it was pronounced delicious. The butter poached lobster was rich and delectably cooked. It combined well with the savoury explosion of the tender pork cheek and combined well with another glass of bubbles.
Overall the service was swift, professional burt unobtrusive, the food sublime and the champagne chilled; what better way to have a romantic dinner for two?

We had a wonderful time for my birthday at my favorite restaurant . Friends of mine have never been there before. They enjoyed very much.
Thank you very much.

Beautiful setting. The waiter made a specialised cocktail which was delightful. We ordered a couple of oysters, duck parfait, beef and fish dish with duck fat potato’s. It was all extremely high quality and extremely tasty. The waiter was well presented and very polite. Great experience - I want to try the rest of the menu now.

Louis was amazing. We tried a range of different oyster flavours, a couple of small plates and a couple of desserts. Everything was spectacular. Every mouthful was so decadent and delicious that we (my partner and I) have been raving about it from the moment we left. Lastly, I can't forget the lovely waitress who was so helpful and friendly. Cannot give enough praise to this place. Looking forward to taking visitors when they come from overseas.

I cannot fault my experience at Louis Champagne & Oyster Bar! The food was excellent, the best gnocchi I have ever had. Our waitress (Randy) was amazing, she knew the menu very well and made great recommendations! It was a really lovely quiet evening and if that, and amazing food, is what you are looking for then I highly recommend.

Took my parents here for a nice dinner on a cold night. We ordered all the starters (five different dishes) and the chef’s mixed dozen oysters. The food was faultless - the standout for me was the tuna and pork belly. A strange combination that really works! Above all though the service was amazing. Both the young man and the young lady serving us that cold Tuesday night were so attentive and friendly, without being even slightly intrusive. They made us feel so comfortable, were knowledgable about the menu and helped turn the evening into a really lovely one.

Second time at Louis. Fabulous food - honestly couldn’t fault it. We ordered small plates so we could try more. The oysters - fab. The tuna with pork belly - fab. The sourdough bread with truffle butter - fab (seriously, I could eat that forever), The duck liver parfait - fab. The panna cotta dessert - fab (not too sweet). And great service too. All in all, v good. Will be back!

Wow! What a beautiful restaurant and dining experience. Our personable, knowledgeable server could not have been more obliging and my friend and I loved every minute of our leisurely meal and girls' catch-up. There was no pressure to leave as it wasn't yet overly busy on a Tuesday night. The parfait was fabulous, with plenty of accompanying crispy sourdough. My perfectly cooked scallops were simply divine, with the most beautiful flavours in the salty-sweet sauce beneath. Wine list extensive yet reasonably priced and the decor is gorgeous. Do try this restaurant - you won't be disappointed!

We had an amazing lunch at Louis. It was warm and very comfortable in the restaurant, especially on a cold, wet day. We had the duck liver parfait, fillet beef and duck main. All were amazing. Cocktails were also great, with the favourite being the Beehive. Our server was very knowledgeable and professional, he really impressed us. We can't wait to go back! Thanks Louis

This establishment was on my mother's restaurant bucket list and it was a pleasure of mine to be able to take her while on my vacation. We were charmed by both the decor and the lovely wait staff who were very gracious and patient with my mother's many questions. An order of brioche bread, few cheeky oysters, pork belly and fillet beef with a side of potatoes to share found us ohhing arring. Everything we ordered was presented beautifully and melted in our mouths. We completed the experience with a bottle of Perrier-Jouët. It was a perfect ladies lunch.

AMAZING! Amazing! Amazing! From the minute we arrived with the beautiful decor to the extremely knowledgeable maitre d The food was sensational accompanied by a delicious glass of champagne! What more could a girl want :-) We will be back and definitely recommend.

A relaxed vibe, with upmarket fine dining appeal. Extremely professional service, putting you at ease straight away and never wanting for anything. The food: prepared by pure talent, everything that came our way was delicately presented and utterly delicious. My new favourite place in Christchurch.