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ACT Restaurants With Fully Licensed

Otis Dining Hall

Otis Dining Hall

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

Kingston

14 Chef Hat Award
Pepper Steak Perfection at OtisRich, Bold & DeliciousAt Otis, we serve bold, flavour-packed dishes that keep guests coming back. Our Pepper Steak is a house favourite — perfectly cooked, rich, and finished with a signature sauce that’s unapologetical...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Fine Dining"
The Boat House

The Boat House

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

Barton

13 Chef Hat Award
Sunset Beats and Bottomless Drinks 7th of FebruaryJoin us at The Boat House for our SUMMER Time Lake Side Sesh on Saturday 7 February from 6–10PM. Sip on bottomless Lost Phenix Vodka & Gin cocktails, Capital Brewing Co. Coast Ale, and free-flowing...
"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...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Japanese"
Raku Dining

Raku Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Canberra CBD

14 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Quick Gourmet Japanese Lunch Monday - FridayEnjoy our weekday-only Express Lunch for $60 per guest (min. 2 guests). Begin with our Sashimi Santen, chef’s maki roll, seasonal vegetable tempura, and Japanese miso & dashi soup. Choose between N...
Water’s Edge Canberra

Water’s Edge Canberra

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

Parkes

12 Chef Hat Award
Sharing MenuSharing Menu for Two This menu design to share. We need minimum 2 people up to any even numbers.
Flui

Flui

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

Canberra CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Showcasing the rich diversity of Australia’s culinary identity, Flui on Northbourne Avenue in the heart of Canberra’s CBD blends native ingredients with global influences. Located in a heritage-lis...
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...
Molto Italian

Molto Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Kingston

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Valentine's DinnerComplimentary Drink$115pp 4-course set menu for Valentine's Dinner
The Q Dining

The Q Dining

Vietnamese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Phillip

SHARE & SAVE10% OFF YOUR FINAL BILLFrom Monday, 12 January to Thursday, 12 February, capture your experience at The Q Dining and tag @theqdining on Instagram and Facebook or @the.q.dining on TikTok to receive 10% off your bill. ...
Frankies at Forde

Frankies at Forde

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Gungahlin

Host Your Next Function at FrankiesEnquire Today!Celebrate in style at Frankie’s at Forde! Perfect for groups of 10+, enjoy share platters including crispy chicken, halloumi bites, pork belly, mushroom bruschetta, squid, chicken skewers and more....
Portia's Place

Portia's Place

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
Rubicon Restaurant

Rubicon Restaurant

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

Griffith

Contemporary Australian CuisineTaste, Style, ServiceHere at Rubicon Restaurant we serve contemporary Australian cuisine in intimate, stylish surroundings in Griffith, Canberra. We craft seasonal menus with small tastes, mains, and desserts, paired w...
Highroad

Highroad

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Dickson

Light Bites, Big Flavours & Great CoffeeBreakfast, Brunch, CoffeeAt Highroad By Day, we invite you to enjoy breakfast, brunch and lunch from 7am daily in Dickson. We serve seasonal dishes and elevated takes on classics alongside hearty and light lunch options, a...
Feed Me Lunch Menu$45 PPBanana Leaf’s Feed Me Lunch offers a vibrant Sri Lankan–inspired shared feast. Enjoy chicken pan rolls, devilled cashews, parmesan fries, fragrant fish biriyani, vegetarian kotthu rotti, and creamy...
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’...
Olive at Hawker

Olive at Hawker

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Hawker

Nestled in Canberra, Olive at Hawker on Hawker Place showcases Mediterranean cuisine, characterised by robust Greek and Italian influences. The inviting ambience, suffused with a gentle luminosity ...
SuburbanThai

SuburbanThai

Thai   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Canberra CBD

Chef’s Favourites at Suburban ThaiBook Now!Suburban Thai serves up bold, flavour-packed Chef’s Specials made for sharing. Think crispy chicken in cashew and chilli jam, garlic prawns with baby bok choy, salt-and-chilli calamari, tempura fis...
The District - Crace

The District - Crace

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

Crace

February Special Friday-Sunday $5 SparklinBetween 4pm-6pm Friday to Sunday $5 Sparkling Wines available ??
The Italian Place

The Italian Place

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Braddon

Restaurant & Catering Association
The Italian Place on Mort Street in Braddon brings a relaxed, welcoming charm to classic Italian dining. Celebrating the rich diversity of Italy’s regional flavours, the menu moves from the hearty ...
Lilong by Taste of Shanghai Canberra
Bringing the flavours of Shanghai to City Walk in Canberra, Lilong by Taste of Shanghai showcases the authentic dishes that have defined the family-owned Taste of Shanghai Group since 2006. With a ...