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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...
Take in scenic views of Lake Burley Griffin while dining at Waters Edge restaurant on Parkes Place in Canberra. Located in the middle of the international flag presentation on the lakeshore, this t...
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...
Blu Ginger Canberra

Blu Ginger Canberra

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Canberra CBD

Palak Patta Chaat – Crispy Indian Street SnackA Must Try!Blu Ginger Canberra presents Palak Patta Chaat—a crispy, crunchy, and tangy street-food classic with a gourmet twist. Fresh spinach leaves are lightly battered, fried to perfection, and topped with...
OHNO!

OHNO!

Asian   $$$$$   Open Now

Griffith

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

Naadam

Mongolian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:15 PM

Phillip

Discover Mongolia’s unique style of food and culture at Nadaam on Corinna Street in Phillip. This Canberra restaurant exudes style with a marble counter, wooden panelling and statement wall art, se...
Kivotos

Kivotos

Greek   $$$$$   Opens Mon 6:00 PM

Canberra CBD

Share The LoveSet MenuA set of tasting menu of our most popular items, portioned for you according to the number of people. Available everyday from $79-$89 pp. Head to our booking systems for further details
Rubicon Restaurant

Rubicon Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 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...
Bringing the delicious multicultural delights of Sri Lankan heritage to the heart of Canberra, head to Banana Leaf Restaurant on Akuna Street for an explosion of flavours, spices and colours. Take ...
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’...
Inka

Inka

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Canberra CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Le Monsoon

Le Monsoon

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Phillip

Saffron Restaurant

Saffron Restaurant

Lebanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Kingston

Find the finest tastes of East Mediterranean dining Canberra has to offer at Saffron Restaurant on Kennedy Street in Kingston. A warm and welcoming vibe of sandstone walls, sea green tiles and dark...
Serving authentic Indian cuisine to Canberra foodies for more than 20 years, locals return time and again to Chalisa Indian Restaurant on Anketell Street in Greenway to appease ravenous hunger. Whe...
7 Village Indian Restaurant

7 Village Indian Restaurant

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Dickson

Establishing itself as a staple Dickson dining destination, 7 Village Indian Restaurant on Cape Street takes you on an international culinary journey without leaving their tables. Clean and crisp i...
Kinn Thai

Kinn Thai

Thai      Opens at 5:00 PM

Canberra CBD

Grease Monkey

Grease Monkey

Burger   $$$$$   Open Now

Braddon

Darbar Indian Canberra

Darbar Indian Canberra

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Braddon