Brief History of the Lone Star

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OUR STORY

It was out with the pompous, nouvelle cuisine that was a fad in the 1980’s and in with the concept that dining out should be fun and value for money that led to the birth of the Lone Star.

Our original menu was a combination of Kiwi classics, embellished with a few Lone Star originals. Dishes such as the Lassoo of Hog, Dixie Chicken, Johnny Cash Stash and the iconic Redneck Ribs remain on the menu to this day.

a legend is born

The Lone Star opened at 26 Manchester Street on September 13, 1988 (see black and white picture above). It was sadly demolished in January 2011, after sustaining irreparable damage from the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in the early hours of the morning, September 4, 2010. It was rebuilt on the original site and reopend in August, 2013.

We are committed to providing heartfelt service and we strive to exceed your expectations. Whether it’s the friendly greeting as you arrive, the delicious food or the inviting dining surroundings, we want you to enjoy a memorable experience at our Restaurant. At Lone Star, a fun, unpretentious night out is guaranteed.

Our culture of excellence in everything we do is our brand. Our guiding phrase of “Love, Care and Generosity “is the heartbeat of our business.

Community is important to us and it is our hope that we can enrich the lives of all our customers and staff. We love getting to know our guests and look forward to any opportunity to give back to this community who has so graciously supported us. The next time you are in a Lone Star, please introduce yourself – it will be our pleasure to meet you.

If you'd like to contact us at Lone Star Head Office, please contact us at:

2-6 Southwark Street
Christchurch

PO Box 40032
Christchurch 8140

03 374 3208

A Brief history of the lone star

OUR STORY

a legend is born