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

The Boat House

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

Kingston

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...
Family Friendly NYE PartyBelly Dance + Bubble TeaShake off the old and shimmy into the New Year with a mesmerizing belly dance performance, a modern Middle Eastern banquet, and bubble tea mocktails (cocktails for the adults), starting at 6 pm. Th...
Midnight Bar

Midnight Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 3:00 PM

Braddon

New Year's Eve at Midnight Bar2 hour drinks package!The countdown to Midnight is on! Enjoy a seafood platter and two-hour beverage package (beer, wine, sparkling) at A$90 per person. Available from midday until midnight. Celebrate in style and...
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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...
Braddon Merchant

Braddon Merchant

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

Braddon

Christmas Lunch at Braddon Merchant2 hour festive package!Take the effort out of Christmas Day and celebrate in style at Midnight Hotel! Join us for a festive lunch with share-style courses across our bar and restaurant. Enjoy a complimentary Christmas co...
Dine | Sip | DramaTheatre goers rejoiceJust a stone’s throw away from the iconic Canberra Theatre Center, Luna sits as the ideal location to begin or end your cultured jaunt. Whether its pre-theatre dinner & drinks or a sweet treat afte...
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...
The Barracks Lanyon Homestead

The Barracks Lanyon Homestead

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Tharwa

A comfortably quick 30-minute drive from Canberra City, perched amongst the lush greenery of country town Tharwa, resides The Barracks Espresso Bar & Eating House. Set within a working rural proper...
Frankies at Forde

Frankies at Forde

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
King O'Malley's

King O'Malley's

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Canberra CBD

Sapphire Gin VasesRecycled Gin BottlesHave you seen our beautiful, elegant vases made from recycled Bombay Sapphire Gin bottles? The vases are for sale, with all proceeds supporting local art at the Canberra Glassworks; come in today a...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Pizza"
Midweek blues? Check out our menu!Gather your loved ones and join us for a good time this weekend. We have a menu everyone will love. Check out our menu via our website and secure your table today!
Tikka Take

Tikka Take

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Canberra CBD

Dive into our Freaky Fries at Tikka Take! Book Now!Loaded with flavours and delicious toppings, they’re perfect for sharing and a treat you won’t forget! Book your table via the link below!
Cafe Beetroot

Cafe Beetroot

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Mon 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...
Portia's Place

Portia's Place

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens Mon 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...
Museum Cafe

Museum Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
Blu Ginger Canberra

Blu Ginger Canberra

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Canberra CBD

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...
Bunny Beans Café

Bunny Beans Café

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Holt

Crispy Chicken & Potato Waffle Delight Cafe Signature SensationCrispy chicken paired with a golden potato waffle, topped with tangy pickle cucumber and drizzled with luscious maple syrup. A harmonious fusion of flavours awaits, promising a culinary adventure y...
China Tea Club

China Tea Club

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 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 ...