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Canberra Modern Australian Restaurants

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The Boat House

The Boat House

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 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...
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 ...
Christmas Lunch Thursday, 25 DecemberCelebrate Christmas Day 2025 with a festive five-course lunch at Pavilion Restaurant, Pialligo Estate from 12:00pm. Enjoy seasonal delights, a glass of sparkling on arrival, and holiday cheer in a ...
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...
Christmas PartyCome and enjoy free pizzaDecember 20th 3pm-5pm we will be hosting a Christmas Party. With free pizza, live music, santa and a snow cone van out the front!
Bringing a fresh, community-focused energy to Woolley Street in Dickson, Highroad is dedicated to serving ethically sourced, thoughtfully crafted food and beverages with a strong emphasis on local ...
The Jetty

The Jetty

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Parkes

Set along the glistening waters of Lake Burley Griffin on Queen Elizabeth Terrace in Parkes, The Jetty is a lively, laid-back destination where locals and visitors gather to relax and enjoy the bes...
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...
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...
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...
Pilot

Pilot

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 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...
Rebel Rebel

Rebel Rebel

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Canberra CBD

13 Chef Hat Award
Vincent

Vincent

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

Barton

13 Chef Hat Award
Such and Such Restaurant
13 Chef Hat Award
Onzieme

Onzieme

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

Kingston

13 Chef Hat Award
Tucked away on Wollongong Street in Fyshwick, Flame King Brothers delivers bold, smoky flavours in a laid-back, industrial-chic setting. The aroma of char-grilled meat fills the air, inviting diner...
Siren

Siren

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Gungahlin

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...