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ACT Restaurants With Alfresco Dining

Rakkas Restaurant

Rakkas Restaurant

Turkish   $$$$$   Opens Sat 12:00 PM

Kingston

12 Chef Hat Award
Rakkas To ShareBook Now!Take a pick from our 2 set menu options - 7 courses for $80 pp including trio of dips, char-grilled calamari, handmade Wagyu kofta and much more - or 9 courses for $110 pp with a trio of dips, king...
Molto Italian

Molto Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 12:00 PM

Kingston

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Father's Day SpecialFree Moretti BeerFor the Fathers! Buy from our Dry Aged Fridge Wagyu Rump from Kimberly Red Northern, WA or Oaks-Farm Rib-eye on Father's Day and receive a free Moretti Beer. Book your table today via the link belo...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Fine Dining"
The Boat House

The Boat House

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 12:00 PM

Barton

14 Chef Hat Award
Surrounded by private parkland overlooking Lake Burley Griffin, The Boat House is the ideal place to relax and enjoy award-winning dining. Escape from the city life of Canberra and enjoy stunning l...
The District - Crace

The District - Crace

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 8:00 AM

Crace

Weeknight Feasts at The District – CraceTry us today!Make your evenings easy (and delicious) with The District’s Weekday Dinner Specials from 5pm! Dine in and dig into rotating favourites like $20 pizza or pasta on Mondays, juicy burgers with fries o...
Pizza Gusto

Pizza Gusto

Pizza   $$$$$   Opens Sat 10:30 AM

Braddon

Wood-Fired Wonders at Pizza GustoTry us today!Craving top-tier pizza? Head to Pizza Gusto, where wood-fired perfection meets bold flavour. Signature picks like the Truffle Funghi with roasted mushrooms and Terra Preta truffle salt or the spicy...
OHNO!

OHNO!

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 12:00 PM

Griffith

Yum Cha Sundays$55pp all you can eat!Every Sunday from 11am-4pm at OHNO! is dedicated to all you can eat yum cha! It's $55pp with option to add a bottomless booze package for $35pp.
Father's Day at Cypher BrewingCelebrate Dad with PintsWe’re handing dads the mic to share their best (or worst) dad jokes while the beers keep flowing. Pair it with our Cypher Sunday Sessions for laid-back live music, good food, and great vibes. Plus,...
Cafe' Mame'

Cafe' Mame'

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Sat 7:30 AM

Melba

Tucked away on Melba Court in Melba, Café Mamè feels like a warm embrace the moment you arrive. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee drifts through the air, mingling with the gentle hum of conversati...
Uptown Vibes

Uptown Vibes

European   $$$$$   Opens Sat 8:00 AM

Braddon

Social hour (Tue-sat) (4-6 pm)half price cocktailsJoin us for Social Hour at Uptown Vibes, Tuesday through Saturday from 4 PM to 6 PM. Enjoy half-price on all house beers, wines, and cocktails!
Parlour Wine Room

Parlour Wine Room

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 11:30 AM

Acton

Sunday Long Lunch & Live Musicfrom 11:30Enjoy a slow lunch with friends and family in a relaxed setting while you enjoy the sounds of local artists each Sunday.
Catbird

Catbird

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Sat 7:00 AM

Parkes

California and Mexico? Book Now!The total dream team! Taste the magic with our Mexicali salad and mango spice smoothie - you can make it even better with a drizzle of jalapeño ranch. Book your table today!
Blu Ginger Canberra

Blu Ginger Canberra

Indian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 11:30 AM

Canberra CBD

Adding a dash of exotic spices to the lively dining scene of Canberra’s Genge Street is Blu Ginger Indian Restaurant. Featuring a vast, vibrant and contemporary interior, as well as a high standard...
Mezzalira

Mezzalira

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 6:00 PM

Canberra CBD

Introducing a new Kitchen member from ItalyChef StefanoWe are excited to introduce Stefano, with more than 20 years of culinary experience, working across Italy, Germany, Russia and the Middle East. His journey includes leading restaurant teams and ser...
Portia's Place

Portia's Place

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens Sat 11:30 AM

Kingston

Take in the sounds of sizzling hot pots and tantalising aromas wafting from the kitchen at Portia’s Place on Kennedy Street in Kingston. This restaurant comes alive with the consistent hum of livel...
China Tea Club

China Tea Club

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens Sat 11:30 AM

Lyneham

The vision of homesick students from Hong Kong, the China Tea Club on Montford Crescent in Lyneham is the place to head for Asian fare with flair. This hidden Canberra gem is locally loved for its ...
Siren

Siren

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Gungahlin

Rubicon Restaurant

Rubicon Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 5:30 PM

Griffith

Discover an award-winning restaurant where the dining style is uncomplicated and the service informed yet informal at Rubicon on Barker Street in Griffith. A hidden gem nestled in this secluded and...
Bar Beirut

Bar Beirut

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Open Now

Canberra CBD

Weekend ShimmyBelly Dance ShowsSPECIAL OCCASIONS CALL FOR MORE THAN JUST A BORING DINNER. Whatever you’re celebrating, a birthday, anniversary, graduation, or win at work, if you’re looking for a fun restaurant in Canberra, you’...
Frankies at Forde

Frankies at Forde

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens Sat 8:00 AM

Gungahlin

Since opening in 2014, Frankies at Forde on Francis Ford Boulevard in Gungahlin has established itself as one of Canberra’s best suburban venues. A café by day and fully licensed bar and restaurant...
Silo Bakery

Silo Bakery

European   $$$$$   Opens Sat 7:00 AM

Kingston

Part Brooklyn, part Parisian – that's Silo Bakery on Giles Street in Kingston. From a room full of Australian and European cheese to freshly baked bread, this happily buzzing Canberra café is alive...