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ACT Restaurants With BYO (Wine Only)

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.
Portia's Place

Portia's Place

Chinese   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
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...
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 ...
Bringing the delicious multicultural delights of Sri Lankan heritage to the heart of Canberra, head to Banana Leaf Restaurant on Akuna Street for an explosion of flavours, spices and colours. Take ...
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...
Jewel of India

Jewel of India

Indian   $$$$$   Open Now

Manuka

For a burst of vibrancy in both flavour and culture in Manuka, book in for a delectable culinary experience at Jewel of India restaurant on Bougainville Street. Recently refurbished, Jewel of India...
Courgette

Courgette

European   $$$$$   Open Now

Canberra CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Bookings preferred.
Serving Vietnamese cuisine specialising in Southern Vietnam cuisine. Signature dishes may include Crispy Calamari as well as all your traditional favourites.
Caphs

Caphs

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Manuka

Hanok Korean Fine BBQ Woden on Keltie Street in Phillip is all about you…the diner. Take a break from retail therapy at Westfield Woden to refuel and recharge at this rustically stylish dining dest...
A Bite to Eat

A Bite to Eat

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Chifley

Discover a vibrant café serving delicious brunch and lunch along with Red Brick Coffee at A Bite to Eat on Eggleston Crescent in Chifley. This Canberra dining destination on Chifley Place exudes a ...
Dumpling Social

Dumpling Social

Chinese   $$$$$   Open Now

Phillip

For contemporary Chinese cuisine in a stylish setting, Canberra locals head to Dumpling Social on Bradley Street in Phillip. Located in Westfield Woden, a brick façade with red accents and potted p...
Turkish Grill

Turkish Grill

Turkish   $$$$$   Open Now

Wanniassa

Feast on generous servings of modern and traditional Turkish fare at Turkish Grill restaurant on Gartside Street in Wanniassa. Located in Erindale Shopping Centre, take time to refuel, recharge and...
Precinct Pasta

Precinct Pasta

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Nicholls

Take a break from exploring Canberra for a bite to eat in Nicholls at Precinct Pasta on Kellaway Avenue. Greeting guests with an intimate vibe, this restaurant offers a modern, yet cosy interior su...
Indian Affair Phillip

Indian Affair Phillip

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Phillip

One of Canberra's most-popular Indian restaurants for more than two decades, locals and visitors alike flock to Indian Affair on Colbee Court in Phillip. A vibrant red décor awaits with twinkling f...