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ACT Restaurants With Alfresco Dining

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

The Boat House

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sun 12:00 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...
Molto Italian

Molto Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Sun 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...
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...
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...
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...
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   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Frankies at Forde

Frankies at Forde

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens Sun 8:00 AM

Gungahlin

Since opening in 2014, Frankies at Forde on Francis Ford Boulevard in Gungahlin has established itself as one of Canberra’s best suburban venues. A café by day and fully licensed bar and restaurant...
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...
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...
Braddon Merchant

Braddon Merchant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sun 6:30 AM

Braddon

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 ...
Tikka Take

Tikka Take

Indian   $$$$$   Opens Sun 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...
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...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Pizza"
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...
Museum Cafe

Museum Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Sun 9:00 AM

Canberra CBD

With sweeping lake views, the Museum Café on Lawson Cresent in the heart of Canberra’s CBD is the ideal location for your next brunch or lunchtime escape, showcasing the best of what the city has t...
Bunny Beans Café

Bunny Beans Café

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Sun 8:00 AM

Holt

New Menu AlertBiscoff Hot CakeFluffy hotcake topped with vanilla ice cream, Biscoff crumbs, rich Biscoff sauce, salted caramel, fresh blueberries, and strawberries—a perfectly indulgent treat!