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ACT Restaurants With Alfresco Dining

Molto Italian

Molto Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Fine Dining"
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...
Pomegranate

Pomegranate

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens Thu 5:45 PM

Kingston

12 Chef Hat Award
Experience contemporary Australian cuisine with hints of heritage at Pomegranate on Giles Street in Kingston. This elegant Canberra dining destination exudes charm with dark wood, rustic tables and...
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...
Mezzalira

Mezzalira

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Canberra CBD

Introducing a new Kitchen member from ItalyChef StefanoWe are excited to introduce Stefano, with over 20 years of culinary experience, working across Italy, Germany, Russia and the Middle East. His journey includes leading restaurant teams and servin...
Portia's Place

Portia's Place

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens Thu 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...
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.
Adding a dash of exotic spices to the lively dining scene of Canberra’s Genge Street is Blu Ginger Indian Restaurant. Featuring a vast, vibrant and contemporary interior, as well as a high standard...
Bar Beirut

Bar Beirut

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Open Now

Canberra CBD

Good FridaySeafood FeastJoin us at Bar Beirut on Good Friday for our 7-course seafood feast. Think freshly shucked oysters, zippy kingfish tartare and spiced calamari with chili mayo.
China Tea Club

China Tea Club

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens Thu 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 ...
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...
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...
Museum Cafe

Museum Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Thu 9:00 AM

Canberra CBD

Brunch Plans?Book Now!With sweeping lake views, the Museum Cafe is the perfect location for your next breakfast, brunch or lunchtime escape. Showcasing the best of what Canberra has to offer! Check out our menu and book...
Catbird

Catbird

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Thu 7:00 AM

Parkes

Find a distinctive yet approachable take on café dining, celebrating fresh, seasonal and vegetable-forward dishes, at Catbird on Constitution Avenue in Parkes. Inspired by the café founder’s migrat...
Frankies at Forde

Frankies at Forde

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens Thu 8:00 AM

Gungahlin

Sorry to rub it in everyone, but…Order Now!Our house made meat rub brand ‘Rising Smoke’ is officially available in store!1 for $20 or the full set of 5 for $80.For all of our interstate friends, these will all be available for delivery on o...
Silo Bakery

Silo Bakery

European   $$$$$   Opens Thu 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...
King O'Malley's

King O'Malley's

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens Thu 12:00 PM

Canberra CBD

A Canberra institution, King O’Malley’s Irish Pub on City Walk in the heart of the city is the ideal place to grab a meal with mates, listen to live music, dance the night away and indulge in heart...
Cafe Beetroot

Cafe Beetroot

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Thu 7:00 AM

Greenway

Find your perfect little local eatery with a twist at Café Beetroot on Anketell Street in Greenway. The ultimate dream of hospitality couple Wonjin Kong and Bella Yu, this stylish café exudes a cle...
Tikka Take

Tikka Take

Indian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 12:00 PM

Canberra CBD

Lunch SpecialsCheck Out Our Menu!Small in size, big in flavour! Our mini curries and dahl make the perfect lunch special for a quick, delicious bite. Check out our lunch specials menu and discover your new favourite! Book your tab...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Pizza"
Locale Pizzeria Deakin

Locale Pizzeria Deakin

Pizza   $$$$$   Open Now

Deakin

A promise in a name, Locale Pizzeria Deakin on Hopetoun Circuit provides inspired Italian dining to Canberra locals. Drawing an after-five crowd, Locale encourages guests to take time dining with f...