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Canberra Restaurants With Alfresco Dining

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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...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Fine Dining"
The Boat House

The Boat House

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

Barton

14 Chef Hat Award
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...
Molto Italian

Molto Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Kingston

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
For authentic Italian run by Canberra stalwart Carlo Tosolini, look no further than Molto Italian at the Kingston Foreshore. This seaside trattoria boasts modern interiors of high ceilings, dark wo...
The District - Crace

The District - Crace

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

Crace

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...
Crispy Pork Belly PerfectionTaste the new specialIntroducing our new special – Crispy Pork Belly served with silky mashed pumpkin, tender broccolini, pickled grapes, and finished with a rich red wine jus. A perfect harmony of crunch, sweetness, a...
SoLita Pizzeria & Pasta Bar

SoLita Pizzeria & Pasta Bar

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Canberra CBD

Salsiccia e Cavolo Nero risottoVisit Us Today!Creamy Carnaroli rice cooked to perfection with a vibrant Tuscan kale pesto (cavolo nero), paired with house-made Italian pork sausage infused with fennel, chili, and roasted red capsicum purée. Fi...
Cafe June Canberra

Cafe June Canberra

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Braddon

Cafe June Canberra on Lonsdale Street in Braddon is a bright, modern retreat that blends effortless style with a relaxed community vibe. Sunlight filters through large windows, illuminating soft ti...
Silo Bakery

Silo Bakery

European   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Kingston

Part Brooklyn, part Parisian – that's Silo Bakery on Giles Street in Kingston. From a room full of Australian and European cheese to freshly baked bread, this happily buzzing Canberra café is alive...
Cafe' Mame'

Cafe' Mame'

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Melba

Brunch & Beyond at Café MaméBook Now!Café Mamé invites you to indulge in a menu full of flavour and comfort. From our house-made pork & fennel sausage roll to rosemary lamb ragu linguine, there’s something for every craving. Sweet too...
Clover Dining

Clover Dining

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Canberra CBD

Nestled along London Circuit in the heart of Canberra’s CBD, Clover Dining is a sanctuary for those who love food crafted with both precision and imagination. Its warm, contemporary interiors balan...
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...
Blu Ginger Canberra

Blu Ginger Canberra

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

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   $$$$$   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!
Uptown Vibes

Uptown Vibes

European   $$$$$   Opens at 8:30 AM

Braddon

Social hour (Tue-sat) (4-6 pm)half price cocktailsJoin us for Social Hour at Uptown Vibes, Tuesday through Saturday from 4 PM to 6 PM. Enjoy half-price on all house beers, wines, and cocktails!
Catbird

Catbird

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Parkes

Sweet or Savoury? Catbird Has Both CoveredTry Us Today!Sweet or savoury? At Catbird, we know there are two types of breakfast people and let’s face it, you already know which one you are. Whether you’re all about the smashed avo or craving a vibrant gr...
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...
Frankies at Forde

Frankies at Forde

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Gungahlin

Functions Made Easy at Frankie’sBook your function nowAt Frankie’s at Forde, we make hosting simple with flexible catering packages designed to suit every occasion. From $25pp share platters with crowd favourites like pork belly bites, halloumi, and s...
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’...
China Tea Club

China Tea Club

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Lyneham

The vision of homesick students from Hong Kong, the China Tea Club on Montford Crescent in Lyneham is the place to head for Asian fare with flair. This hidden Canberra gem is locally loved for its ...
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...