Would highly recommend eating at The Trading Rooms Restaurant. Great food and great service. We visited in the evening, but it is also open for lunch. Definitely worth a visit if you are staying in Akaroa.

The primary thing I am unhappy about is the attitude of the staff. They seemed tired by tourists, although that is the reason they have jobs, and were quite rude. Didn't get a smile or a thanks out of them for anything. The veggie risotto was the worst I've ever tasted. It was watery & tasteless. As was the seafood... More

The Trading Rooms catered our wedding at Mt Vernon Lodge in April. We were absolutely delighted with the food on the night, and the service from all of the staff. Our guests were highly complementary of the food - some ate so much they could hardly dance! A pity that I was a bit nervous to eat much, but a... More

The name "Trading Rooms" gives an insight into the décor of this restaurant. We were a group of 16 and were requested to be early as they needed the tables later that night. Not sure what happened to the 2nd booking as we did not have to leave. The set menu 3 course meal was very good and the staff... More

We had a Sunday lunch with our family on a stunning Akaroa afternoon. The location was fantastic, we took an outside table which had a great view of the harbour. The food was good burger, 2 x kids fish and chips meals, and bread selection (very generous serving). However, the cutlery arrived in a dirty glass jar, stuffed with 4... More

I booked this in advacnce for a visit to Akaroa and am glad that I did since the place was fairly heavily booked even on a mid week evening of Tuesday April 9th. The menu choice was excellent. We shared the fish platter which was fresh and varied and more than enough for two.Main course of Fillet steak was excellent... More

We arrived without a reservation on a Monday evening, and were seated immediately. We did feel slightly tucked away in a corner by the bar and outside umbrellas especially when the restaurant wasn't very full. However the staff were friendly and welcoming. We shared the salmon appetiser to start - which was lovely. I had the lamb and my husband... More

We had eaten at this restaurant two years ago and were disappointed but liked the menu displayed outside so decided to give the Trading Room another chance - and we were pleased that we did. B started with scallops which were accompanied by a light curry sauce which fortunately was very light and did not detract from the perfectly cooked... More

We recently had The Trading Rooms cater for our wedding at Mt Vernon Lodge. The meals and service that Stephen, Kathryn and their team provided were absolutely amazing. The evening meal was so good that 2 of our aussie guests even drove back from Chch for a meal before they flew home!! The brunch platters were divine... the petit pain... More