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Water’s Edge Canberra

Water’s Edge Canberra

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

Parkes

12 Chef Hat Award
Truffle Menu 2026 — 3 Courses $130ppDates: 11 June-20 July Water's Edge Canberra presents its 3-course Truffle Menu for winter 2026—$130 per person, available 11 June to 20 July. Executive Chef Avtar Singh's menu showcases fresh Australian black Périgord ...
Otis Dining Hall

Otis Dining Hall

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

Kingston

14 Chef Hat Award
Celebrating the best of the region on Jardine Street in Kingston, Otis Dining Hall offers a warm, relaxed setting where seasonal ingredients take centre stage—from premium wagyu to aromatic winter ...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Fine Dining"
The Boat House

The Boat House

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

Barton

13 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...
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...
54 Benjamin

54 Benjamin

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Belconnen

Nestled in the heart of Belconnen on Benjamin Way, 54 Benjamin is a modern and stylish café and bar where great quality coffee, exceptional food and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere come together i...
Rubicon Restaurant

Rubicon Restaurant

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

Griffith

Tucked along Barker Street in Griffith, Rubicon is an intimate Canberra dining institution where simplicity and substance go hand in hand. Established in 1999, the restaurant reflects a steadfast c...
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...
The District - Crace

The District - Crace

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

Crace

Lunch DealsMon to Fri 11am-2pmDine in on a weekday for these great deals. $25 Snitty, $35 Porterhouse or $20 Carbonara
Cyber Brewing Co on Hinder Street in Gungahlin is a vibrant hub for craft beer enthusiasts, blending innovation with a welcoming community spirit. The brewery boasts an industrial-chic interior, wh...
Pilot

Pilot

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

Ainslie

14 Chef Hat Award
Rebel Rebel

Rebel Rebel

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

Canberra CBD

13 Chef Hat Award
Onzieme

Onzieme

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

Kingston

13 Chef Hat Award
Such and Such Restaurant
12 Chef Hat Award
Jamala Wildlife Lodge delivers the high standards expected of luxurious and immersive dining within Canberra’s National Zoo & Aquarium. African-inspired décor sets the scene for a four-course gourm...
Hopscotch

Hopscotch

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

Braddon