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ACT Restaurants With Degustation Menu

Rakkas Restaurant

Rakkas Restaurant

Turkish   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Kingston

12 Chef Hat Award
Blending the rich culinary traditions of Istanbul with the vibrant culture of Australia, head to Rakkas Restaurant on Eastlake Parade in Kingston for an unforgettable dining experience. This Canber...
Water’s Edge Canberra

Water’s Edge Canberra

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

Parkes

12 Chef Hat Award
A Culinary Journey: 5-Course Degustation at Water’s Edge$115ppIndulge in a refined culinary journey at Water’s Edge Canberra with our 5-Course Degustation Menu at $115pp. Enjoy dishes like Cured Sashimi Salmon, Honey Spiced Hawkesbury Duck, Kangaroo Fillet, a...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Fine Dining"
The Boat House

The Boat House

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 6:00 PM

Barton

14 Chef Hat Award
Lake Side Sesh | Spring TimeBook your spring sesh!Celebrate spring at The Boat House with our Lake Side Sesh on Friday, October 24, 2025. From 6–10pm, enjoy bottomless cocktails, local wines and ales, live DJ sets, lawn games, and an iconic ride o...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - French"
Les Bistronomes

Les Bistronomes

French   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Campbell

14 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
For a culinary journey with a distinctly French theme in Canberra, treat yourself and loved ones to a dining experience at Les Bistronomes located on Blamey Place in Campbell. Inside, this warm and...
Nestled along London Circuit in the heart of Canberra’s CBD, Clover Dining is a sanctuary for those who love food crafted with both precision and imagination. Its warm, contemporary interiors balan...
OHNO!

OHNO!

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Griffith

Happy Hour4-6pm daily in the bar!$15 cocktails, $10 wines, $7 tap beers. Every day of the week from 4-6pm!
Kivotos

Kivotos

Greek   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Canberra CBD

Discover the vibrant world of Greek gastronomy where every dish tells a story steeped in history, tradition and passion at Kivotos on Mort Street in Braddon. This Canberra restaurant takes you on a...
Mezzalira

Mezzalira

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Canberra CBD

Located in a landmark 1920s Melbourne Building on leafy West Row, Mezzalira brings classic Italian charisma to the heart of Canberra’s CBD. Since 1996, Mezzalira has established itself as Canberra’...
Otis Dining Hall

Otis Dining Hall

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Kingston

14 Chef Hat Award
Rubicon Restaurant

Rubicon Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 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   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Canberra CBD

Jazida BurlesqueDinner + ShowTease and tantalise your senses with the electrifying performance of Jazida Burlesque – a world-renowned artist who brings sharp wit, creative choreography, and exceptional skills in fire and fans ...
Pomegranate

Pomegranate

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 5:45 PM

Kingston

12 Chef Hat Award
Rebel Rebel

Rebel Rebel

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Canberra CBD

13 Chef Hat Award
Courgette

Courgette

European   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Canberra CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Courgette, located in the heart of Canberra CBD, offers a sophisticated dining experience that highlights the best of European cuisine. The restaurant's contemporary interior showcases an inviting ...
Naadam

Naadam

Mongolian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:15 PM

Phillip

Siren

Siren

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 9:00 AM

Gungahlin

Black Fire Restaurant

Black Fire Restaurant

Spanish   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Braddon

Individualistic Mediterranean fare, which does not disappoint, awaits Canberra diners at Black Fire Restaurant on Mort Street in Braddon. A rustic industrial fit-out of exposed timber and bricks is...