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Jaba Grill and Bar
Jaba Grill and Bar Reviews

Jaba Grill and Bar

Steak, Western

Dishes priced around$33

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Reviews of Jaba Grill and Bar (288)

Read what people think about Jaba Grill and Bar! All reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners.

5.3/6

288 reviews

5.3/6

288 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Good value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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New"Very good"
5/6
Martine X.a day ago · 1 review

Lieu sympa, serveuses agréables. Les plats étaient succulents! Toute la carte donne envie!!! Nous avons mangé le filet canterburry angus et l'agneau. Le chimichurri était excellent!!! Malgré le fait que la cuisson de nos viandes n'était pas vraiment celle que nous pensions (peut etre notre faute car nous ne parlons pas très bien anglais...), les viandes étaient succulentes. Les accompagnements mériteraient un peu plus de générosité. La carte des cocktails est assez restreinte, c'est dommage. On a fini sur une note sucrée. Affogato et cheescake excellents! En bref, on recommande sans hésiter!

New"Excellent"
6/6
Win M.2 days ago · 1 review

Service excellent, meal quality outstanding and excellent value for $

New"Very good"
5/6
David B.5 days ago · 1 review

Food was great. A little better /more extensive wine list would have been good, especially with some heavier reds to go with the amazing ribs.

New"Excellent"
6/6
Kumaran G.10 days ago · 1 review

When you go to a top rated steak restaurant, you expect to be served a perfectly prepared steak and that's what I got at Jaba. The sauces need a bit more attention and maybe the inclusion of duck fried chips served with a dusting of parmesan. Lovely location, lovely and quaint inside. The wait staff are all beautiful young ladies who provided excellent customer service. Well done Jaba.

New"Good"
4/6
Ana R.11 days ago · 1 review

Good food. But the rest was not what I was expecting. We booked a table for two to celebrate my 50th anniversary. Stated that in the booking. Not even a happy birthday. When we paid, the waitress turned away immediately and didn’t even said thank you.

"Good"
4/6
Sandy S.14 days ago · 1 review

Our server was excellent. Everyone worked together as a team. We shared the Tomahawk which was delicious and perfectly prepared.

"Excellent"
6/6
Noel L.15 days ago · 1 review

Amazing steaks the charcoal oven, shame the ribs were all sold out, but the salmon was great. Thoroughly enjoyable evening.

"Excellent"
6/6
Hanisi F.15 days ago · 3 reviews

Unbeatable - Jaba consistently delivers the best steak in Christchurch!

"Excellent"
6/6
Brian H.a month ago · 1 review

We had a really great meal - thank you very much. The food was excellent and we appreciate the care and attention given to my dietary requirements

"Excellent"
6/6
Siobhan B.a month ago · 2 reviews

In the top 5 steaks I've ever had!!! Recommend highly!

"Very good"
5/6
Ali M.a month ago · 1 review

The staff are amazing! Super friendly, warm and helpful. The pork ribs were really nice. High recommend!

"Excellent"
6/6
sandra s.a month ago · 1 review

The team at jaba are amazing. The food is exceptional

"Excellent"
6/6
Kelsi B.a month ago · 1 review

First experience and it was great. Delish meal. Yum! Will be back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Zane W.a month ago · 1 review

Great place,steak was amazing Great chef 👍👍👌👌 Will be back

"Average"
3/6
Ian M.2 months ago · 1 review

Steaks were great. Service was so-so and I didn’t like the interior of the restaurant. Atmosphere wasn’t that of a steakhouse. Washrooms were unimpressive

"Excellent"
6/6
Jack W.2 months ago · 1 review

Overall dining experience was outstanding 👌🏼 will definitely be returning.

"Very good"
5/6
Anna L.2 months ago · 1 review

Great service. We sat inside - nice atmosphere. Was glad we booked a table as it was busy! Enjoyed our mains - rib eye and lamb rump. Dessert was yum - pannacotta with just the right wobble and the chocolate brownie on the sizzle plate.

"Excellent"
6/6
Dave C.2 months ago · 1 review

Great food and service! The service was particularly good and we were never waiting long.

"Excellent"
6/6
Peter L.2 months ago · 1 review

A small,intimate restaurant located in the redeveloped area next to the ne stadium. Lovely atmosphere, great service from all tge young ladies. We had 2 steaks and a half rib rack - all were well presented and beautifully cooked. We shared 2 sides between 3 and had plenty. No doubt this place will really take off when the stadium opens if they maintain these high standards.

"Excellent"
6/6
Nic M.2 months ago · 1 review

Will definitely be back. Great service and best stake in chch

"Very good"
5/6
Karen S.2 months ago · 1 review

We had a great evening and really enjoyed our meal!

"Excellent"
6/6
Jolene N.2 months ago · 1 review

The atmosphere was lovely and calming with some amazing food. The service was lovely and very friendly

"Average"
3/6
Judith S.2 months ago · 1 review

On arrival at 6pm with a reservation we were seated at a table near the door which was cold. Asked to move and were told “it’s hard to get a good table on a Saturday” Moved one over but told needed at 7.30pm. We were still finishing our bottle of wine when staff came and reminded us table was needed at 7.30pm. At no time was the restaurant full and we were only two people. This attitude of rushing you on, spoilt the night and it’s quite hard to finish a bottle of wine between 2 in an hour and a half. Instead of constantly interrupting us to see if the meal was ok, staff could offer to pour wine and make sure the dining experience is pleasurable. We left feeling slightly annoyed with the whole experience.

"Excellent"
6/6
Christian H.2 months ago · 1 review

Overall a great evening. First time. Felt cramped with our seating being against wall and close to the other two diners and close to hallway

"Very good"
5/6
Bernadette E.3 months ago · 1 review

My husband said his steak was the best he had in years. My meal was lovely but the salmon was a bit overcooked. Still we very much enjoyed our dinner.

"Excellent"
6/6
Olivia m.3 months ago · 1 review

Great food and service enjoyed the experience We will be back

"Very good"
5/6
tania c.3 months ago · 1 review

Meal was beautiful and meat cooked to perfection! Will be back!

"Excellent"
6/6
Vic H.3 months ago · 1 review

Fantastic meal and fantastic service 👍great atmosphere, good price great setting

"Very good"
5/6
Karyn E.3 months ago · 1 review

We had the most amazing food, it was a lovely little restaurant. Unfortunately I had a bit of baking paper within my rib meal but I can understand how that would happen and it didn’t affect the meal.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sujata R.3 months ago · 1 review

Amazing food and service. Absolutely enjoyed our special evening with my family and friends. Thank you

"Very good"
5/6
Marie R.3 months ago · 1 review

Great place to enjoy a charcoal cooked steak, superb flavour.

"Very good"
5/6
Chris D.3 months ago · 1 review

Excellent service atmosphere and food. Would highly recommend a visit for dining out

"Excellent"
6/6
Dawn R.3 months ago · 2 reviews

We all really enjoyed the food and drinks. Really great service and a lovely atmosphere. We’ll be back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Joel H.3 months ago · 1 review

Loved it!!! Service was fantastic, food was mouth watering 😋 we shall be back

"Excellent"
6/6
Melva G.3 months ago · 1 review

Everything about this experience was wonderful. We went as a shared birthday experience pre Don McGlashen. The food was amazing and looked as great as it tasted. The flaming cocktail was a nice treat, too. The staff were absolutely faultless in every way, so warm and helpful. We met up for coffee today and talked about how it was one of our very best experiences in ChCh dining. Thank you!

"Excellent"
6/6
Debbie F.4 months ago · 1 review

Friendly staff, prompt service, beautiful meals- a real find, thoroughly recommend thanks

"Very good"
5/6
Greg N.4 months ago · 1 review

great food, v. good service A very pleasant dining experience

"Very good"
5/6
Angel D.4 months ago · 1 review

A great place to eat charcoal steak. Service is superb.

"Excellent"
6/6
Daniel Y.4 months ago · 1 review

When it comes to steak, Jaba Grill and Bar is the place you must try! The steaks are always perfectly cooked, juicy, and full of flavour. The staff (Coco) are incredibly professional and make you feel right at home with their excellent service. If you’re craving a great steak and outstanding hospitality, this is the place to be!

"Excellent"
6/6
Mike C.4 months ago · 1 review

Fantastic steak and great Theater highly recommended for a Great quality steak meal

"Very good"
5/6
Rachel B.4 months ago · 1 review

Welcoming, nice environment, good service, delicious food. Would be one up if the sides had been as good as the starters and steak.

"Very good"
5/6
MA. SHEEN M.4 months ago · 1 review

Food was awesome ☺️we were seated early vs our scheduled reservation.

"Excellent"
6/6
Joe G.4 months ago · 1 review

Good knowledge from the wait staff on degree of doneness for each of their cuts. Duck fat potatoes, agria fries a good accompaniment. Well presented meals. A++

"Excellent"
6/6
Brenda M.5 months ago · 1 review

It was a nice quiet night. The food and service were both excellent.

"Excellent"
6/6
Katrina D.5 months ago · 1 review

Fantastic steak meals Awesome ambience in the restaurant and great staff

"Very good"
5/6
Sean M.5 months ago · 1 review

Efficient. Good food, creative recipes and good service. Also generally good value.

"Very good"
5/6
peter d.5 months ago · 1 review

Service was very friendly and super fast . Staff were very attentive. It was cozy inside even though it was truely wintery outside. The steak was cooked to perfection

"Very good"
5/6
Rachel R.6 months ago · 2 reviews

Food was amazing, staff were attentive as always, Thanks for a great night.

"Excellent"
6/6
Ching Z.6 months ago · 1 review

Food is sooooo amazing even my 9year old said it was the best steak ever!

"Average"
3/6
Deb G.6 months ago · 1 review

Steaks and ribs were great Entrees and Chocolate brownie so so Expensive

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