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50 Best Restaurants for a Date in Australia for 2019

As Voted by OpenTable Diners

Whether it's your first date or your 500th, it can be stressful picking out restaurants for date night. OpenTable's 2019 list of the 50 Best Restaurants for a Date in Australia highlights the most popular spots across the country with the perfect ambiance, menu options and more to create a truly unforgettable date. The list of honorees is based on an analysis of reviews of more than 1,800 restaurants across the country—all submitted by verified diners.

51 Restaurants

Updated October 03, 2019

Restaurants:	A Touch of Salt, Alibi - Woolloomooloo, Amici Restaurant - Caloundra…
Price Range:	$$ - $$$
Cuisines:	Modern Australian, Vegetarian / Vegan, Italian…
Neighborhoods:	Townsville, Woolloomooloo, Caloundra…

A Touch of Salt

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Townsville

886 reviews

Special Occasions
Romance
Good for Anniversaries

A fantastic restaurant for a nice dinner out. Great food and staff.

98% recommended

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Alibi - Woolloomooloo

$$$$·Vegetarian / Vegan·

Woolloomooloo

468 reviews

Vegan
Special Occasions
Good for a Date

Everything was honestly perfect. The food is possibly the best food I’ve eaten and the service was incredible.

91% recommended

Healthy in Sydney / New South Wales

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Amici Restaurant - Caloundra

$$$$·Italian·

Caloundra

933 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Romance

Food is alway great, service is fantastic, really good dining experience.

97% recommended

Best Overall in Sunshine Coast

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Assaggini

$$$$·Italian·

Mornington

497 reviews

Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date

Absolutely delicious food, friendly staff and a lovely place to dine.

97% recommended

Best Overall in Mornington Peninsula

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Bankvale Run

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Mickleham

710 reviews

Scenic View
Special Occasions
Good for Anniversaries

Great experience and lovely food. Will come back again.

99% recommended

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Bella Brutta Pizza

$$$$·Pizza Bar·

Sydney CBD

442 reviews

Neighbourhood Gem
Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date

The most delicious food! Great music and great service.

99% recommended

Best Overall in Sydney / New South Wales

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Black Hide By Gambaro At Treasury Brisbane

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Brisbane CBD

458 reviews

Special Occasions
Romance
Good for Anniversaries

Very nice experience and food was fantastic. Service was very nice too and will go again.

92% recommended

Business Meals in Brisbane

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Cecconi's Flinders Lane

$$$$·Italian·

Melbourne CBD

382 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Romance

We have eaten here twice while visiting Melbourne. On both occasions we’ve had delicious food served by exceptionally professional and helpful wait staff. Highly recommend.

92% recommended

Italian in Melbourne / Victoria

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The Courthouse

$$$$·Steak·

Cleveland

596 reviews

Special Occasions
Romance
Scenic View

An amazing venue and food was delicious. Service was amazing as well. Definitely coming back.

94% recommended

Special Occasions in Brisbane

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Cutler & Co

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Australia

818 reviews

Special Occasions
Notable Wine List
Good for Anniversaries

Absolutely amazing! Food & wine was delicious. Service was great. We will be back.

90% recommended

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The Dining Room, Park Hyatt Sydney

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Sydney CBD

366 reviews

Scenic View
Special Occasions
Waterfront

We went to celebrate my mum's birthday and I'm so glad we chose The Dining Room as they made it a memorable day for my mum. The service was amazing and the view was simply breathta…Read more

88% recommended

Scenic View in Sydney / New South Wales

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Drumplings

$$$$·Asian·

Melbourne CBD

298 reviews

Good for a Date
Fit for Foodies
Lunch

Amazing vibe and service can never be faulted! Always recommend especially with the food on point every single time!

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E'cco Bistro

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Brisbane CBD

460 reviews

Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies
Romance

Delicious food and wine, with excellent service, in an unassuming bistro.

97% recommended

Fit for Foodies in Brisbane

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Elio's Osteria

$$$$·Italian·

Carindale

772 reviews

Neighbourhood Gem
Special Occasions
Good for a Date

Food was amazing. Staff were very friendly. Warm and welcoming. Overall an absolutely great place to eat.

99% recommended

Best Overall in Brisbane / Queensland

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Future Future

$$$$·Japanese·

Richmond

233 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Special Occasions
Good for a Date

A superb food and wine experience. It was a perfect location for a family reunion. The feeling was intimate and the service personal.

95% recommended

Japanese in Melbourne / Victoria

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Glasshouse

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Timbumburi

914 reviews

Special Occasions
Scenic View
Fit for Foodies

Beautiful views, excellent service, delicious fresh local produce.

97% recommended

Special Occasions in Sydney / New South Wales

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Kisume

$$$$·Japanese·

Melbourne CBD

1,199 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Romance

The food and service was outstanding and amazing!! The staff were very friendly and seemed very knowledgeable about the food and went about in a very professional manner.

86% recommended

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Kneading Ruby

$$$$·Italian·

Wollongong

1,178 reviews

Group Bookings
Special Occasions
Good for a Date

A fabulous restaurant. Good accoustics. Excellent and friendly service provided by Jake. Our meal was amazing. The flavours, quality and presentation were outstanding. Highly recom…Read more

97% recommended

Best Overall in Sydney / New South Wales

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Lazy Su

$$$$·Asian·

Braddon

840 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Special Occasions
Good for a Date

We had a fantastic evening dining at Lazy Su. We’re from Bendigo and spent the weekend in Canberra. Our dinner date at Lazy Su was definitely a highlight of our trip. The lady who …Read more

96% recommended

Best Overall in Canberra

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Les Bubbles Bar and Bistro

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Fortitude Valley

898 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Group Bookings

We keep going back here because the food is delicious and the staff are always so attentive and polite. Will keep returning.

92% recommended

Business Meals in Brisbane / Queensland

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Little Valley

$$$$·Chinese·

Fortitude Valley

294 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasions
Group Bookings

Awesome experience. Great food, staff and ambiance.

93% recommended

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Mamasan Kitchen and Bar

$$$$·Asian·

Broadbeach

758 reviews

Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date

The wait staff & service was excellent. Food delicious. Thank you.

97% recommended

Best Food in Gold Coast

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Mjolner Melbourne

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Melbourne CBD

951 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Creative Cuisine

From the minute we arrived, we felt welcome and special. All staff paid attention to the little details, explained whats so special about their service and what they have to offer…Read more

95% recommended

Special Occasions in Melbourne / Victoria

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Mjølner Sydney

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Redfern

1,913 reviews

Special Occasions
Group Bookings
Good for a Date

Highly recommend this place! My husband is a fan of the TV show, Vikings, so booking his birthday dinner at Mjolner was a no-brainer. We mostly came for the ambiance but was blown …Read more

97% recommended

Best Ambience in Sydney / New South Wales

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Momofuku Seiōbo - The Star

$$$$·Caribbean·

Sydney CBD

678 reviews

Tasting Menu
Creative Cuisine
Good for Anniversaries

Perfect birthday venue, the staff were so warm and extremely professional, they even gave me a bonus dessert and all signed a birthday card for me. The food was next level amazing,…Read more

84% recommended

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Moo Moo Restaurant (Gold Coast)

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Broadbeach

858 reviews

Special Occasions
Romance
Good for Anniversaries

The best steak and pork belly we have ever had! The bread rolls for entree were amazing as well!

89% recommended

Notable Wine List in Gold Coast

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Mr Hizola’s

$$$$·Chinese (Canton)·

Burleigh Heads

529 reviews

Group Bookings
Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies

We are in Burleigh, on holiday from the Melbourne cold. We eat out every night, trying the different cuisines in the neighbourhood and thought we would try Cantonese. We were so th…Read more

94% recommended

Fit for Foodies in Gold Coast

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Nick & Nora's Sydney

$$$$·Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service·

Parramatta

330 reviews

Scenic View
Special Occasions
Good for a Date

Good place, amazing view and the experience and friendliness of the staff was amazing. Definitely will come back here again.

88% recommended

Most Booked in Western Sydney

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Northerlies Beach Bar and Grill - Airlie Beach

$$$$·Grill·

Airlie Beach

438 reviews

Scenic View
Outdoor Eating
Special Occasions

Stunning location, fantastic service and delicious, fresh seafood. Highly recommend.

90% recommended

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Nour

$$$$·Middle Eastern·

Surry Hills

881 reviews

Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date

Every dish was a taste sensation, we’ll definitely come back for more. This is our second time and it didn’t disappoint.

97% recommended

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Osteria Oggi

$$$$·Italian·

Adelaide

1,392 reviews

Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date

Great experience, great food and a nice venue. Would recommend!

93% recommended

Fit for Foodies in Adelaide / South Australia

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Park Street Pasta & Wine

$$$$·Italian·

South Melbourne

419 reviews

Neighbourhood Gem
Fit for Foodies
Outdoor Eating

Love this place! Awesome home made pasta and great wines.

85% recommended

Neighbourhood Gem in Inner City

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Persone Italian Restaurant

$$$$·Italian·

Brisbane CBD

369 reviews

Scenic View
Special Occasions
Romance

Delicious food at a very affordable price. The view is nothing short of amazing.

87% recommended

Scenic View in Brisbane

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Pialligo Estate Garden Pavilion

$$$$·Australian·

Pialligo

358 reviews

Special Occasions
Scenic View
Lunch

We had the most amazing dinner! The slow cooked lamb is to die for! The beetroot salad (from the estate garden) was so fresh and so delicious that we had to order more! We also had…Read more

87% recommended

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The Point Revolving Restaurant - Wrest Point

$$$$·French·

Sandy Bay

555 reviews

Scenic View
Special Occasions
Romance

Extremely happy with our anniversary dinner. The whole experience was memorable for us. Thank you.

98% recommended

Best Overall in Tasmania

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Popolo Restaurant

$$$$·Italian·

South Brisbane

785 reviews

Scenic View
Outdoor Eating
Special Occasions

My favourite! Fantastic venue, service is incredible, food fabulous and location outstanding.

95% recommended

Best Ambience in Brisbane

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The Potting Shed

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Alexandria

1,404 reviews

Outdoor Eating
Special Occasions
Lunch

Never disappoints! Love everything :) From the food to the amazing cocktails!

90% recommended

Brunch in Sydney / New South Wales

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Press* Food & Wine

$$$$·Grill·

Adelaide

632 reviews

Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date

I loved my dining experience at Press. The service & the food was amazing. I can’t wait to go back!!!

95% recommended

Best Service in Adelaide

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Restaurant Hubert

$$$$·French·

Sydney CBD

645 reviews

Special Occasions
Romance
Good for a Date

Delicious food, excellent service. The music and atmosphere was perfect.

97% recommended

Best Overall in Sydney / New South Wales

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Rickys River Bar and Restaurant

$$$$·Seafood·

Noosa Heads

1,176 reviews

Scenic View
Special Occasions
Romance

Fabulous food and service. Would recommend to friends.

96% recommended

Best Overall in Sunshine Coast

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Rookie Eatery

$$$$·Australian·

Wollongong

383 reviews

Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies
Romance

We went to Rookies on Wednesday evening, first time for me but my husband went a few months earlier. It was amazing. The food had so much flavour, delicious in every way. What impr…Read more

93% recommended

Australian in Sydney / New South Wales

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Shiki Japanese Restaurant

$$$$·Japanese·

Adelaide

270 reviews

Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date

Absolutely beautiful food in a very entertaining setting.

95% recommended

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Shorehouse

$$$$·Asian·

Townsville

1,193 reviews

Special Occasions
Scenic View
Good for a Date

Amazing food and service once again. Great way to try meals you may not usually choose with the “ Just feed me “ option. Perfect evening.

94% recommended

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Smith & Daughters

$$$$·Italian·

Fitzroy

1,115 reviews

Vegan
Fit for Foodies
Good Vegetarian Options

Amazing! The staff were all divine and knew the menu inside out. Service was quick, and we had the best night!

91% recommended

Fit for Foodies in Melbourne / Victoria

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Stokehouse Q

$$$$·Modern Australian·

South Brisbane

802 reviews

Waterfront
Romance
Special Occasions

Always outstanding - food, service and ambiance. You won’t find much better in Brisbane.

93% recommended

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Sunda _

$$$$·Southeast Asian·

Melbourne CBD

519 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Special Occasions
Creative Cuisine

Food was absolutely amazing! The Roti is worth the hype but every dish we tried was terrific! Highlight was the Occy and the Rendang Pie!

91% recommended

Best Service in Melbourne / Victoria

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Tequila Mockingbird

$$$$·Peruvian·

Australia

422 reviews

Good for a Date
Creative Cuisine
Fit for Foodies

Really enjoyed the food. Great spin on South American cuisine.

95% recommended

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Trattoria Emilia

$$$$·Italian·

Melbourne CBD

442 reviews

Good for a Date
Romance
Authentic

From the time you walk in you know this is going to be great! Amazing food and great service!

99% recommended

Best Ambience in Melbourne / Victoria

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Wah Wah Gee

$$$$·Asian·

Geelong City Centre

668 reviews

Scenic View
Waterfront
Special Occasions

Bao’s are just wowww! Have to say my favourite Asian fusion restaurant in Geelong. Can’t get enough! Food is amazing and service is always outstanding!

86% recommended

Scenic View in Melbourne / Victoria

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Whalebone Wharf

$$$$·Seafood·

Port Macquarie

929 reviews

Scenic View
Special Occasions
Waterfront

Amazing seafood platter!! We came down from Brisbane and stopped overnight in port Macquarie. Had read reviews about the amazing seafood platter at whalebone wharf and we were not …Read more

91% recommended

Seafood in Sydney / New South Wales

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The Woodhouse Restaurant

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Bendigo

1,079 reviews

Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies
Romance

This is a fabulous restaurant with a great atmosphere and service. The food, especially the steaks, are outstanding. Highly recommended.

99% recommended

Special Occasions in Melbourne / Victoria

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