Best Dinner Places to Eat in 7

"This modern-hawker style venue encapsulates some the best Asian-fusion dining available in the Canberra region. Home to many tasty morsels, extensive sake list, and a raw bar this venue has character in spades. Akiba describes itself as “pan-Asian,” fusing the cuisines of the East Asia region to create an incredible and diverse menu, showcasing the many styles of Asian barbecue, modern-day Dim Sum, raw food, and so much more."

"As soon as you arrive, you’re absorbed into the fun and exotic feel. The food is a mix of Asian barbecue, raw bar and modern day Dim Sum, with fresh flavours using local produce. You’ll also find an impressive cocktail and drinks list to match the taste sensations."

"Raku has become a favourite on the Canberra fine dining scene. Their philosophy is to combine the precision and artfulness of Japanese culinary traditions with the vibrant energy of modern Australian dining to create unique and exciting dishes. With a selection of set menus as well as delicious items such as the melt-in-your-mouth unagi foie gras nigiri and their wide selection of maki rolls, Raku is here to provide you with not just a meal, but an experience."

"Get yourself a tasting menu if you can’t decide what to eat and share some of their most popular dishes. (Quietly, their Nasu Dengaku is sublime.) The atmosphere is also quite romantic, making it perfect for a couples outing. 148 Bunda Street, Civic, Canberra"

"Last but certainly not least, Marble & Grain’s casual vibe, sophisticated food, comforting yet contemporary interiors  and top drops continuously draw in the afterwork crowd. Located on the ground floor of theAvenue Hotel, this European steakhouse inspired Gastro pub offers daily happy hours from 4pm to 6pm and a true paddock-to-plate menu. Pop past at lunch and grab a bite to eat from the $15 lunch specials menu, which is on offer everyday between 12pm and 2pm."

"Marble & Grain, Ground Floor Avenue Hotel, Northbourne Avenue, Braddon. Located on the ground floor of the Avenue Hotel, Marble & Grain is a European steakhouse inspired restaurant with a true paddock to plate mentality. With shared options such as the slow cooked 1.2kg locally sourced lamb shoulder, the Marble & Grain ‘butchers board’ with venison sausages, lamb ribs, steak, bone marrow, onion rings and more, you can’t go wrong."

"Vegetarians will understand the disappointment when dining out and having limited options to choose from. However, Monster Kitchen and Bar is entirely vegetarian – and extremely delicious at that. In fact, we promise you’ll impress your meat eating friends here with a whole head cauliflower – that actually hits the spot."

"Wandering through the ground floor of Ovolo Nishi on Edinburgh Avenue in Canberra, Monster Kitchen & Bar is preoccupied with serving local and seasonal produce prepared for sharing. Spread across four..."

"Shorty’s is an amazing pub where one can enjoy the best cocktails, delicious burgers and incredible milkshakes. Shorty’s is a fun place to be at, that is beautifully decorated with various bright lights. It does not operate on Sundays."

"Snappy and modern with a focal square bar that takes pride of place in the centre of the room, Parlour Wine Room has emerged anew. Packed with tables and cosy nooks with couches perfect for hiding away from the cool of winter, it’s on Parlour’s terrace that you’ll be wanting a seat this summer as you overlook the evolving precinct of NewActon with a signature cocktail in hand."

"At this intimate modern eatery incorporating modern wood-paneled décor, produce-driven tapas and sharing plates are served. Follow the restaurant’s South Coast oysters with savory dishes such as grilled Jurassic quail with pumpkin cooked in embers and cumin yoghurt, as well as sweet plates like Imcah Farm raspberries with white chocolate and bee pollen mousse, shiso and raspberry granite, or opt for the local cheese. A chef’s degustation menu is available too."

"Ciao Cafe & Cakes Braddon is located at the heart of Canberra. It is a well-loved locally owned café and bakery. They are famous for their authentic coffee and baked goods."

"Shorty’s is an amazing pub where one can enjoy the best cocktails, delicious burgers and incredible milkshakes. Shorty’s is a fun place to be at, that is beautifully decorated with various bright lights. It does not operate on Sundays."

"Treehouse is a great little bar in the Sydney Building on Northbourne Avenue…the fitout is impressive, with a beautiful illuminated tree the defining feature. Spread over two floors (main bar and room for boogying downstairs and a more intimate cocktail lounge upstairs), Treehouse is good for a quiet glass of bubbles or slightly noisier cocktails with the girls. You want to head to the upstairs bit which is a bar within a bar and can be reserved for functions."

"Treehouse is a bar, nightclub, and restaurant positioned in Canberra’s city center. With live music and a lively calendar of events, Treehouse is the perfect venue for dance, drink, or a chilled night out. Make sure you try out this place in order to have drinks food and nightlife entertainment all under one roof."

"One of Canberra’s newest bars, Amici is already a gorgeous spot to relax, drink and dine, but you can seriously upgrade your brunch or lunch with bottomless mimosas. Choose whatever you’d like from the menu, and you can add the bottomless mimosas, with fluffy orange juice, for $35 per person. The deal is available any day, but you need a minimum of four guests, and get a max 2 hour package."

"One of Canberra’s finest Korean BBQ restaurants – KorBQ uses Asian and Western fusions to create an unparalleled dining experience. Serving up Korean fried chicken, deep fried octopus and chicken skin crackling, this restaurant won’t disappoint. Whether you choose to dine alone, or with a group, you’ll be welcomed by delicious food and a friendly atmosphere."

"Once you’ve made your way past the instagrammers and bloggers crowding A.Baker, you’re in a unique venue that deserves praise for its ambitions. Head downstairs for the ‘speakeasy’ bar – a dim and striking escape from the activity above ground, the feature piece a row of amazing old marine lights, found in Jodhpur. It’s place to relax after work, or to wait for your table with some olives and nuts…but with a voyeuristic one-way glass window into the commercial bakery, it’s a fun way to pass the time."

"Head to Bleachers Sports Bar located on Northbourne Avenue for all-you-can-eat wings every Wednesday from 11am-10pm. For $20 per person you can choose from a baskets of Buffalo Wings, Sweet Chilli Wings or BBQ Wings."

"Whisky bars seem to be all the rage at the moment, but Honkytonks does things a little differently – here it’s all about the TEQUILA!. If too many ‘lip, sip, sucks’ have put you off it for life, I urge you to try again…this is a different experience entirely. Combined with some pretty amazing Mexican food, moreish Sangria, and a ‘cantina’-like atmosphere, the incense-filled interior of Honkytonks is great for a chilled after work drink, or something a little noisier."

"Honkytonks specializes in Mexican and American fusion cuisine. It is one of the hip places in town to be at. It operates on all days (except Sunday and Monday)."

"Treehouse is a great little bar in the Sydney Building on Northbourne Avenue…the fitout is impressive, with a beautiful illuminated tree the defining feature. Spread over two floors (main bar and room for boogying downstairs and a more intimate cocktail lounge upstairs), Treehouse is good for a quiet glass of bubbles or slightly noisier cocktails with the girls. You want to head to the upstairs bit which is a bar within a bar and can be reserved for functions."

"Treehouse is a bar, nightclub, and restaurant positioned in Canberra’s city center. With live music and a lively calendar of events, Treehouse is the perfect venue for dance, drink, or a chilled night out. Make sure you try out this place in order to have drinks food and nightlife entertainment all under one roof."