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ACT Restaurants With Halal Options

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The Boat House

The Boat House

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
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...
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...
Best Family Friendly Venue ACT AHA Awards 2025This year we had the honour of being awarded Best Family Friendly Venue
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!
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...
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...
Inka

Inka

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Canberra CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Bar Beirut

Bar Beirut

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Canberra CBD

midweek belly dancing and burlesque fun as you chill out with a refreshing cocktail, such as a Wasabi Martini, in surrounds of banquette seating, moody lighting and a well-stocked bar. Embark on a ...
Saffron Restaurant

Saffron Restaurant

Lebanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 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...
Le Monsoon

Le Monsoon

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Phillip

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

On Cape Street in Dickson, 7 Village Indian Restaurant offers an authentic taste of India in a warm, welcoming setting. The menu showcases a vibrant mix of regional dishes, from tender tandoori chi...
Kivotos

Kivotos

Greek   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Grease Monkey

Grease Monkey

Burger   $$$$$   Open Now

Braddon

Naadam

Naadam

Mongolian   $$$$$   Open Now

Phillip

Briscola

Briscola

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Canberra CBD

Located in the heart of Canberra CBD, Briscola stands out as a vibrant Italian restaurant, inviting patrons into a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The establishment boasts a rustic yet modern decor,...