How popular isThe Grille Cafe?
In September 2026, people searched for The Grille Cafe by name about 660 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 13.6% of all New Zealand Invercargill restaurant searches, placing The Grille Cafe third out of five restaurants. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Invercargill restaurants, The Grille Cafe did not appear in any of the answers.
The Grille Cafe is the third most searched of 5 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
- Buster CrabbShare of searches 55.3%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
- SALTShare of searches 20.6%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
The Grille CafeShare of searches 13.6%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
The Saucy ChefShare of searches 8%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st- Da Vinci's Pizzeria InvercargillShare of searches 2.5%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top Invercargill restaurants in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, The Grille Cafe did not appear in any of the three answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Buster Crabb3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- SALT3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- The Saucy Chef2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- The Grille Cafe0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Da Vinci's Pizzeria Invercargill0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which restaurant should I go to in Invercargill, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best restaurants in Invercargill, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best restaurant in Invercargill, New Zealand for a meal out?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“invercargill restaurants”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“dinner invercargill”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which Invercargill restaurants compete with The Grille Cafe?
Share of searches by month for Buster Crabb, SALT, The Grille Cafe, The Saucy Chef, Da Vinci's Pizzeria Invercargill. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Buster Crabb | SALT | The Grille Cafe | The Saucy Chef | Da Vinci's Pizzeria Invercargill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 78.1% | 0% | 15.9% | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 78.9% | 0% | 12.8% | 6.8% | 1.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 73.5% | 0% | 15.2% | 7.6% | 3.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 71.2% | 0% | 16.9% | 7.5% | 4.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 76.8% | 0% | 13.3% | 6.9% | 3% |
| Mar 2026 | 73.6% | 1.4% | 18% | 4.3% | 2.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 73.8% | 5.1% | 12.8% | 6.3% | 1.9% |
| May 2026 | 50.9% | 30.8% | 11.8% | 5.2% | 1.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 43.8% | 41.2% | 8.9% | 4.5% | 1.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 47.3% | 34.4% | 11.4% | 5.8% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 54.1% | 26.3% | 12.3% | 5.3% | 2% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.3% | 20.6% | 13.6% | 8% | 2.5% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 55.3% | 2.7K | 0% | +1.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 20.6% | 1K | -23.1% | -5.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 13.6% | 660 | +8.2% | +1.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 8% | 390 | +50% | +2.8 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.5% | 120 | +20% | +0.5 points |
55.3%
Held 1st. 2.7K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.
2.SALT
20.6%
Held 2nd. 1K estimated branded searches, -23.1% vs prior month. Share -5.6 points.
13.6%
Held 3rd. 660 estimated branded searches, +8.2% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.
8%
Held 4th. 390 estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +2.8 points.
Held 5th. 120 estimated branded searches, +20% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
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How has branded search demand for The Grille Cafe changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for The Grille Cafe in New Zealand held steady, from 640 to 660.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Grille Cafe’s share of searches among Invercargill restaurants in New Zealand decreased from 15.9% to 13.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Grille Cafe’s share of searches among Invercargill restaurants in New Zealand peaked at 18% in March 2026 and was lowest at 8.9% in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Grille Cafe fell from 2nd to 3rd among Invercargill restaurants in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Invercargill restaurants in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, The Saucy Chef gained share of searches among Invercargill restaurants in New Zealand, from 5.3% to 8%.
In September 2026, The Grille Cafe gained share of searches among Invercargill restaurants in New Zealand, from 12.3% to 13.6%.
In September 2026, Buster Crabb gained share of searches among Invercargill restaurants in New Zealand, from 54.1% to 55.3%.
In September 2026, SALT lost share of searches among Invercargill restaurants in New Zealand, from 26.3% to 20.6%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Da Vinci's Pizzeria Invercargill in New Zealand rose 20% over 12 measured months, from 100 to 120 in September 2026.
How are The Grille Cafe’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using The Grille Cafe’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- the grille cafe
- the grille cafe invercargill
- the grille invercargill
Who owns The Grille Cafe?
The Grille Cafe is owned by Transport World. Brandwave does not track any other brands owned by Transport World.
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