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Water’s Edge Canberra

Water’s Edge Canberra

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Parkes

12 Chef Hat Award
14
Feb

Valentine Menu 2026

Four Course Dinner @ $340

First Seating 5:30PM (2 Hours) Second Seating 8:30PM (2 hours) Shared Menu for two Valentine Menu 2026 Four Course Dinner @ $340 per couple Bottle of Sparkling on Arrival Astrale Prosecco... more
Water’s Edge Canberra

Water’s Edge Canberra

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Parkes

12 Chef Hat Award
10 Nov 25 -
31 Dec 26

A Culinary Journey: 5-Course Degustation at Water’s Edge

$115pp

Indulge 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... more
Water’s Edge Canberra

Water’s Edge Canberra

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Parkes

12 Chef Hat Award
6 Jan -
31 Dec

Sharing Menu

Sharing Menu for Two

This menu design to share. We need minimum 2 people up to any even numbers. more
Water’s Edge Canberra

Water’s Edge Canberra

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Parkes

12 Chef Hat Award
13 Dec 25 -
31 Jan 27

Dining Domes

3-course Dinner

Enjoy an exclusive Dining Dome Experience at Water’s Edge Restaurant, Dine in style and comfort in your private, exclusive and warm Dining Dome or book a table of two in a sharing dome where you sh... more
Water’s Edge Canberra

Water’s Edge Canberra

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Parkes

12 Chef Hat Award
13 Dec 25 -
19 Apr 27

High Tea

High Tea $65pp

Indulge in the ultimate high tea Canberra experience at Water’s Edge, where elegance meets flavour. Set against the stunning views of Lake Burley Griffin, our gluten free high tea offers a luxuriou... more
The Q Dining

The Q Dining

Vietnamese   $$$$$

Phillip

21 Jan -
30 Apr

Set Menu

From $79pp

Experience the vibrant flavours of Vietnam with the Ben Thành Set Menu at The Q Dining. Priced at $79pp or $147pp with wine pairing, this multi-course journey showcases fragrant Angus beef wrapped ... more
Frankies at Forde

Frankies at Forde

Pub Food   $$$$$

Gungahlin

5 Dec 25 -
28 Feb 26

Host Your Next Function at Frankies

Enquire Today!

Celebrate in style at Frankie’s at Forde! Perfect for groups of 10+, enjoy share platters including crispy chicken, halloumi bites, pork belly, mushroom bruschetta, squid, chicken skewers and more.... more
Frankies at Forde

Frankies at Forde

Pub Food   $$$$$

Gungahlin

5 Dec 25 -
28 Feb 26

Frankie’s Breakfast

from 8 am-3 pm

Start your day right at Frankie’s at Forde with a delicious breakfast served 8 am–3 pm! From hearty classics like Franks breaky, sausage & egg burger and eggs Benedict to fresh options like smashed... more
Frankies at Forde

Frankies at Forde

Pub Food   $$$$$

Gungahlin

5 Dec 25 -
28 Feb 26

Lunchtime Favourites

Visit Us Today!

Lunch at Frankie’s at Forde serves up hearty burgers, fresh salads and satisfying mains. Choose from brisket, pulled pork, fried chicken, veggie burger, or enjoy dishes like pork loin, chicken schn... more
Frankies at Forde

Frankies at Forde

Pub Food   $$$$$

Gungahlin

28 Jan -
28 May

Events That Spark Memories

Host. Dine. Enjoy. Repeat

Celebrate at Frankies! Perfect for birthdays, small gatherings, or casual corporate events, our versatile function space seats up to 50 guests indoors, with outdoor options for up to 80. Enjoy tail... more
Rubicon Restaurant

Rubicon Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Griffith

29 Jan -
29 Apr

Contemporary Australian Cuisine

Taste, Style, Service

Here at Rubicon Restaurant we serve contemporary Australian cuisine in intimate, stylish surroundings in Griffith, Canberra. We craft seasonal menus with small tastes, mains, and desserts, paired w... more
Banana Leaf Restaurant

Banana Leaf Restaurant

Sri Lankan   $$$$$

Canberra CBD

11 Dec 25 -
31 Mar 26

Feed Me Lunch Menu

$45 PP

Banana 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... more
The District - Crace

The District - Crace

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Crace

1-31
Jan

Cocktail Special

$14 Cocktails 3pm-5pm

Every Saturday & Sunday for the whole of January all cocktails discounted to $14 more
The District - Crace

The District - Crace

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Crace

27 Jan -
15 Feb

Valentine's Day

Book your table asap!

Spend Valentine's Day with us! Sparkling wine on arrival, great dinner and dessert specials. more
The District - Crace

The District - Crace

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Crace

23 Sep 25 -
21 Aug 26

Best Family Friendly Venue

ACT AHA Awards 2025

This year we had the honour of being awarded Best Family Friendly Venue more
The District - Crace

The District - Crace

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Crace

19 Aug 25 -
30 Nov 26

Stay caffeinated all day!

Coffee and hot drinks

Did you know we sell coffee and other hot drinks everyday until 9pm. Whether you need that late afternoon fix, or after dinner. We have you covered! more
The District - Crace

The District - Crace

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Crace

19 Aug 25 -
31 Dec 26

Breakfast Done Right

Open Everyday!

Kickstart your day with a breakfast worth waking up for at The District – Crace. Whether you're after classic eggs your way, a hearty bacon and egg roll, or something fresh like smashed avo or a sm... more
SuburbanThai

SuburbanThai

Thai   $$$$$

Canberra CBD

8 Dec 25 -
31 Mar 26

Chef’s Favourites at Suburban Thai

Book Now!

Suburban Thai serves up bold, flavour-packed Chef’s Specials made for sharing. Think crispy chicken in cashew and chilli jam, garlic prawns with baby bok choy, salt-and-chilli calamari, tempura fis... more
OHNO!

OHNO!

Asian   $$$$$

Griffith

27 Jun 25 -
1 Feb 26

Yum Cha Sundays

$55pp all you can eat!

Every Sunday from 11am-4pm at OHNO! is dedicated to all you can eat yum cha! It's $55pp with option to add a bottomless booze package for $35pp. more
OHNO!

OHNO!

Asian   $$$$$

Griffith

30 Jun 25 -
1 Feb 26

Happy Hour

4-6pm daily in the bar!

$15 cocktails, $10 wines, $7 tap beers. Every day of the week from 4-6pm! more