Top 50 restaurants in Australia
Creative dishes, unparalelled hospitality and one-of-a-kind dining experiences, OpenTable's 50 best resataurants in Australia 2018 consistently serve up all this and more, time and again. This year's top 50 were determined by analysing more than 126,000 reviews from more than 1,600 restaurants across Australia - all submitted by verified diners.
| Restaurants: | A Touch of Salt, Bistro Rex, Brown Brothers Milawa Vineyard… |
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| Price Range: | $$ - $$$ |
| Cuisines: | Modern Australian, French, Australian… |
| Neighborhoods: | Townsville, Potts Point, Milawa… |
For 2 people on Mon, 7/22
A Touch of Salt
$$$$·Modern Australian·
Townsville
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
- Good for Anniversaries
Outstanding service and food. Great ambience and wine selection too.
There aren’t any available tables for 2 tomorrow at 7:00 pm
View AvailabilityBistro Rex
$$$$·French·
Potts Point
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasions
- Fit for Foodies
The most impeccable service and food quality. We always feel so welcome and the atmosphere is warm and electric.
There aren’t any available tables for 2 tomorrow at 7:00 pm
View AvailabilityBrown Brothers Milawa Vineyard
$$$$·Australian·
Milawa
- Lunch
- Sunday Lunch
- Special Occasions
Meal and wine were very good however comfort level was poor due to uncomfortable chairs and the room was cold around the legs
There aren’t any available tables for 2 tomorrow at 7:00 pm
View AvailabilityCafe Sydney
$$$$·Seafood·
Sydney CBD
- Scenic View
- Special Occasions
- Outdoor Eating
Outstanding view, service and food, just beautiful!
Captain Moonlite
$$$$·Modern Australian·
Anglesea
- Scenic View
- Worth the Drive
- Waterfront
The food was excellent as was our table host, Maria. We loved it
There aren’t any available tables for 2 tomorrow at 7:00 pm
View AvailabilityCecconi's Flinders Lane
$$$$·Italian·
Melbourne CBD
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
- Business Meals
Great experience good food excellent wine & service.
Some background music would have added to ambience
CHISWICK - Woollahra
$$$$·Farm-to-table·
Woollahra
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
- Neighbourhood Gem
Love coming here, the food is consistently good and always look forward to coming back
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View More InfoChocolate Buddha
$$$$·Japanese·
Melbourne CBD
- Gluten Free Options
- Pre/post Theatre
- Good Vegetarian Options
Fantastic for a coeliac - I felt so spoilt! Will be back when CB reopens after renovations.
There aren’t any available tables for 2 tomorrow at 7:00 pm
View AvailabilityContinental Deli Newtown
$$$$·European·
Sydney CBD
- Good for a Date
- Neighbourhood Gem
- Creative Cuisine
Outstanding on all levels.
An absolutely excellent choice but especially if you are wanting to treat someone to a very special kind of experience.
David's
$$$$·Chinese (Shanghai)·
Prahran
- Group Bookings
- Lunch
- Special Occasions
A twist to the traditional yum cha experienced. Very refreshing.
Dead Ringer
$$$$·Modern Australian·
Surry Hills
- Good for a Date
- Neighbourhood Gem
- Casual
Was amazing from start to finish. Service was exceptional and the food was delicious .
There aren’t any available tables for 2 tomorrow at 7:00 pm
View AvailabilityDonovans
$$$$·Modern Australian·
St Kilda
- Waterfront
- Special Occasions
- Scenic View
Everything was 10 out of 10
Love this place, staff and food. Well done 👍🏼
Eau De Vie Melbourne
$$$$·Tapas / Small Plates·
Melbourne CBD
- Handcrafted Cocktails
- Good for a Date
- Vibrant Bar Scene
Did not eat but you have to complete the box to continue
Elio's Osteria
$$$$·Italian·
Carina Heights
- Neighbourhood Gem
- Casual
- Good for a Date
Overall one of the best dining experiences you could ask for, I couldn’t fault a thing! Amazing food, friendly owner, helpful staff, great prices and wonderful atmosphere! My boy…Read more
French Saloon
$$$$·European·
Melbourne CBD
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasions
- Good for Anniversaries
My favourite restaurant, they can do no wrong in my eyes
Glasshouse
$$$$·Modern Australian·
Timbumburi
- Scenic View
- Special Occasions
- Worth the Drive
The Lamb was outstanding. Can't wait to come back!
There aren’t any available tables for 2 tomorrow at 7:00 pm
View AvailabilityKepos & Co
$$$$·Mediterranean·
Waterloo
- Fit for Foodies
- Creative Cuisine
- Good for a Date
Delicious food and friendly helpful staff. Wine reasonably priced.
Kneading Ruby
$$$$·Italian·
Australia
- Group Bookings
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasions
Kneading Ruby is a beautiful place to dine and catch up with friends or loved ones. The service is excellent as that’s hard to find at some places and the food is delicious. Worth …Read more
There aren’t any available tables for 2 tomorrow at 7:00 pm
View AvailabilityLP's Quality Meats
$$$$·Steakhouse·
Chippendale
- Fit for Foodies
- Group Bookings
- Casual
I had been here once before and knew that the food was amazing, but all of my other friends were dining here for the first time. I made some recommendations which they were initial…Read more
There aren’t any available tables for 2 tomorrow at 7:00 pm
View AvailabilityLucy Liu Restaurant
$$$$·Asian·
Melbourne CBD
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
- Creative Cuisine
Incredible food with varied menu. Would happily dine here again!!
Mamasan Kitchen and Bar
$$$$·Asian·
Broadbeach
- Good for a Date
- Creative Cuisine
- Special Occasions
Always awesome. Been many times and it is never less than excellent.
Mercado
$$$$·Spanish·
Sydney CBD
- Tapas
- Good for a Date
- Pre/post Theatre
Lovely venue was well looked after... the brie and truffles and the Kingfish were to die for, the service was a bit intrusive to the dining experience. Clearing of plates when not…Read more
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View More InfoMjolner Melbourne
$$$$·Modern Australian·
Melbourne CBD
- Special Occasions
- Fun
- Creative Cuisine
2nd time to the restaurant and first time having the tomahawk steak. It's a fantastic place and that steak with the bone marrow sauce was outstanding.
Mjølner Sydney
$$$$·Modern Australian·
Redfern
- Special Occasions
- Fun
- Good for a Date
Thanks Grace and crew, our night was fantastic. The food was amazing and portions were far larger than expected. Was just the two of us but would love to bring a larger group for t…Read more
Momofuku Seiōbo - The Star
$$$$·Modern Australian·
Sydney CBD
- Tasting Menu
- Special Occasions
- Good for Anniversaries
From the minute we walked in to the minute we walked out we were made to feel very welcome and the staff really went out of their way. We had ordered another bottle of wine towards…Read more
Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill - Brisbane
$$$$·Steak·
Brisbane CBD
- Special Occasions
- Good for Anniversaries
- Notable Wine List
Great food and great service as always. Perfect setting and the balcony was the perfect place with the heaters and a nice breeze.
There aren’t any available tables for 2 tomorrow at 7:00 pm
View AvailabilityNour
$$$$·Lebanese·
Surry Hills
- Special Occasions
- Creative Cuisine
- Good for a Date
Our order was taken however the food we received was a little different from what we ordered which was a bit of a let down. We had to ask for bread and butter a few times but never…Read more
There aren’t any available tables for 2 tomorrow at 7:00 pm
View AvailabilityOsteria di Russo & Russo
$$$$·Contemporary Italian·
Enmore
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
- Special Occasions
As always, Russo & Russo have delivered. Loved every minute of our dinner - the staff make you feel welcome from the minute you walk through the door. Food was amazing again! We…Read more
There aren’t any available tables for 2 tomorrow at 7:00 pm
View AvailabilityOsteria Oggi
$$$$·Italian·
Adelaide
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
What a fantastic meal we had at Osteria Oggi. We chose the “feed me” option and were really delighted at the menu. Fabulous venue, fabulous food, fabulous wine. We’ll be back!
Park Street Pasta & Wine
$$$$·Italian·
South Melbourne
- Good for a Date
- Neighbourhood Gem
- Authentic
We enjoyed a lovely dinner for two. The food was fresh, well-balanced, extremely tasty and satisfying. Wonderful service. We will be going back for more. Yum!!
Pause Samford
$$$$·Modern Australian·
Samford
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasions
- Good for Anniversaries
Best fine dining in Brisbane. Did the degustation with wine pairings and the experience was fantastic. Would highly recommend
There aren’t any available tables for 2 tomorrow at 7:00 pm
View AvailabilityPt Leo Restaurant
$$$$·Modern Australian·
Merricks / Merricks North
- Scenic View
- Special Occasions
- Lunch
We have been here before and was very pleased that the standard of the food and service was as even better than before and it was good then. We had starters, entree, main and dess…Read more
There aren’t any available tables for 2 tomorrow at 7:00 pm
View AvailabilityPuerto
$$$$·Spanish·
Patterson Lakes
- Tapas
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasions
Delicious authentic food, friendly service and good value for quality food.
There aren’t any available tables for 2 tomorrow at 7:00 pm
View AvailabilityRestaurant Hubert
$$$$·French·
Sydney CBD
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
- Romance
Lovely ambience and food. Service a little slow at times.
There aren’t any available tables for 2 tomorrow at 7:00 pm
View AvailabilityRick Shores
$$$$·Contemporary Asian·
Burleigh Heads
- Waterfront
- Scenic View
- Special Occasions
Fresh flavors, great service and an amazing view. You can ask for anything else. Highly recommended.
Rickys River Bar and Restaurant
$$$$·Seafood·
Noosa Heads
- Waterfront
- Special Occasions
- Scenic View
Stunning food, excellent wine list and friendly service. Always a fave when we’re in Noosa.
Rogue Bistro
$$$$·Modern Australian·
Brisbane CBD
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasions
- Creative Cuisine
Great place to celebrate a Birthday or special occasion. The staff were wonderful and checked if we had any food allergies before we placed our order. Would absolutely recommend Ro…Read more
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View More InfoRookie Eatery
$$$$·Australian·
Wollongong
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
Excellent food, great service. Could do with fewer tables as we were crammed in a bit. Also, the wine list needs serious attention. For a restaurant of this standard and with thes…Read more
There aren’t any available tables for 2 tomorrow at 7:00 pm
View AvailabilitySails Noosa
$$$$·Modern Australian·
Noosa Heads
- Waterfront
- Scenic View
- Special Occasions
Our second visit to Sails at Noosa and it didn't disappoint.
Food and service was great, we couldn't fault anything and will definitely be back.
Season Restaurant
$$$$·Modern Australian·
Noosa Heads
- Waterfront
- Special Occasions
- Scenic View
Staff are wonderful and make you feel at home. Atmosphere is absolutely stunning.
Shobosho
$$$$·Asian·
Adelaide
- Fit for Foodies
- Creative Cuisine
- Special Occasions
Great food friendly staff. Flavours of food always beautifully balanced, best kale dish ever.
There aren’t any available tables for 2 tomorrow at 7:00 pm
View AvailabilitySmith & Daughters
$$$$·Italian·
Fitzroy
- Vegan
- Good Vegetarian Options
- Creative Cuisine
We had a fantastic dinner as a last day of holidays dinner. Smith and Daughters has a great atmosphere and the food is amazing whether you are vegan or not.
Stokehouse Q
$$$$·Modern Australian·
South Brisbane
- Scenic View
- Special Occasions
- Waterfront
Had my girlfriend and my 1st anniversary and she likes very certain foods so can be hard to get quality. I can not say a bad thing about Stokehouse. Lovely customer service, very n…Read more
Sum Yung Guys
$$$$·Asian·
Sunshine Beach
- Creative Cuisine
- Fit for Foodies
- Spicy
Amazing! Already booked to go back!
Sunda _
$$$$·Southeast Asian·
Melbourne CBD
- Creative Cuisine
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
Love it! Was a surprise dinner, and they certainly surprised us with a little HBD on the dessert plate. Second time here and I’ll be back - Sunda serves hearty, strong flavours in …Read more
The Cape Kitchen
$$$$·Modern Australian·
Phillip Island
- Scenic View
- Waterfront
- Lunch
Food and drinks were great! Unfortunately online booking wasn’t received even though we received a confirmation email so table wasn’t reserved or ready on arrival however there was…Read more
There aren’t any available tables for 2 tomorrow at 7:00 pm
View AvailabilityThe Peacock Den
$$$$·Mediterranean·
The Basin
- Good for a Date
- Tapas
- Cosy
Spectacular food, love the share plate dining experience. Great wine list with lots of good quality SA reds.
There aren’t any available tables for 2 tomorrow at 7:00 pm
View AvailabilityThe Woodhouse Restaurant
$$$$·Steakhouse·
Bendigo
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
- Good for Anniversaries
As always the food and service were absolutely amazing! lunch menu great value
There aren’t any available tables for 2 tomorrow at 7:00 pm
View AvailabilityTinamba Hotel
$$$$·Modern Australian·
Tinamba
- Special Occasions
- Lunch
- Worth the Drive
Great service and the food was delicious
There aren’t any available tables for 2 tomorrow at 7:00 pm
View AvailabilityWalter’s Steakhouse - Brisbane
$$$$·European·
Brisbane CBD
- Special Occasions
- Business Meals
- Good for Anniversaries
There is a reason Walter’s is rated the best steakhouse in Brisbane. Overall wonderful experience and will be back.
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