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The Boat House

The Boat House

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 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...
Waters Edge

Waters Edge

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

Parkes

12 Chef Hat Award
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...
Happy Hour Tuesday to Friday 3-6 pmThe perfect prelude to your evening awaits. Specially priced selections include $10 beer pints, $12 wines and $14 cocktails.
Otis Dining Hall

Otis Dining Hall

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

Kingston

14 Chef Hat Award
Experience the taste of fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere at Otis Dining Hall, an establishment popular among a crowd of suave Kingston locals. Set on Jardine Street, Otis offers an ambient escap...
Midnight Bar

Midnight Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Braddon

Golden HourHappy HourJoin us for Golden Hour at Midnight Bar from 4 pm-6 pm, Monday to Sunday. Enjoy a $10 glass of bubbles, white or red, an $8 schooner of Midnight Bar x Bentspoke Brewing Co. 'Braddon Ale', or a bart...
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...
Dine in comfort and style on seasonal menus and carefully curated drinks at Diplomat Bar and Grill on Hely Street in Griffith. Located in the Ramada Diplomat Hotel, this is the perfect place to enj...
Adore Tea

Adore Tea

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sun 10:00 AM

Mitchell

Indulge in brunch plates and an unforgettable high tea experience at Adore Tea on Dacre Street in Mitchell. This Canberra dining destination serves a traditional high tea at the weekends at white-c...
Braddon Merchant
Express Lunch$20 Lunch SpecialsEnjoy our express lunch offering from Monday to Friday, 12 pm-3 pm for only $20 per person. Choose from our delectable pork belly burger, squid ink spaghetti pasta, beetroot and goats cheese salad ...
Vincent

Vincent

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

Barton

13 Chef Hat Award
Vincent delivers a Chef-hatted concept restaurant to the Canberra region, hidden amongst Government departments and new apartments in the leafy suburb of Barton. Nestled on Macquarie Street, this e...
Yaki Boi Woden

Yaki Boi Woden

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Phillip

It’s all about Japanese-inspired fusion fare at Yaki Boy Woden on Keltie Street in Phillip. This Canberra diner is all style with cartoon-like murals on the walls, dark wood furniture and neon sign...
Pavilion Dining
14 Chef Hat Award
Pilot

Pilot

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

Ainslie

14 Chef Hat Award
For a unique culinary experience in Ainslie head to Pilot on Wakefield Gardens. This intimate new restaurant exudes a light and airy ambience with plush sea green velvet bench seating, dark wood ta...
Onzieme

Onzieme

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

Kingston

13 Chef Hat Award