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… |
$$$$·Modern Australian·
Townsville
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
- Good for Anniversaries
Always amazing! Thank you to Mark Brine that made sure my Mother daughter dinner was a delight. Really appreciate it
$$$$·French·
Potts Point
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasions
- Fit for Foodies
Was a great night. did notice our waitress took our wine before it was finished. Little but disappointed
$$$$·Australian·
Milawa
- Lunch
- Sunday Lunch
- Special Occasions
I sometimes forget that really good food is about so much more than quantity and value. Brown Brothers just reminded me that THIS is why everyone should eat really fine quality foo…Read more
$$$$·Modern Australian·
Anglesea
- Scenic View
- Waterfront
- Worth the Drive
Excellent food which included a great shared dish of roast lamb and the service was also terrific
$$$$·Italian·
Melbourne CBD
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
- Good for Anniversaries
Great service and food. Very attentive staff, well coordinated work among waiters. Would highly recommend.
$$$$·Farm-to-table·
Woollahra
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
Absolutely loved our lunch here. Beautiful surroundings and wonderful food. The service is perfect - all staff are very pleasant and helpful. Highly recommend.
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View More Info$$$$·Japanese·
Melbourne CBD
- Gluten Free Options
- Casual
- Pre/post Theatre
Fantastic for a coeliac - I felt so spoilt! Will be back when CB reopens after renovations.
$$$$·European·
Sydney CBD
- Good for a Date
- Neighbourhood Gem
- Fit for Foodies
Wonderful food and wine, and inspired service from Mikey and Gabby and team as always. Never disappointed with this place.
$$$$·Chinese (Shanghai)·
Prahran
- Lunch
- Good for Birthdays
- Special Occasions
A good experience. Tasty food and excellent service. BYO as well.
$$$$·Modern Australian·
Surry Hills
- Good for a Date
- Neighbourhood Gem
- Casual
I love Meat Free Mondays. Being Coeliac and vegetarian, it's a delight to have a gorgeous, gourmet meal in a lovely setting.
$$$$·Modern Australian·
St Kilda
- Waterfront
- Special Occasions
- Scenic View
Pretty expensive, but you pay for what you get and the food, service and ambience of the place is great, so it was money well spent 👍
$$$$·Tapas / Small Plates·
Melbourne CBD
- Handcrafted Cocktails
- Good for a Date
- Vibrant Bar Scene
Always have a great night when we go there. Our favourite venue in Melbourne
$$$$·Italian·
Carina Heights
- Neighbourhood Gem
- Casual
- Good for a Date
Always great dining experience at Elio's, food is fantastic, service equally so, great value on a Monday for date night 😀
$$$$·European·
Melbourne CBD
- Special Occasions
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
French Saloon will never fail you for a romantic dinner. The service was outstanding, you are truely welcomed to feel like home. Even if you want to change bits and pieces of the s…Read more
$$$$·Modern Australian·
Timbumburi
- Worth the Drive
- Scenic View
- Special Occasions
Great food and friendly helpful staff. Will be back!
$$$$·Mediterranean·
Waterloo
- Fit for Foodies
- Lunch
- Creative Cuisine
I have many meals at the sister restaurant, Kepos Kitchen. However, this food is more refined and subtly different. Not formal, but more of a restaurant than the Kitchen. Enjoyed t…Read more
$$$$·Italian·
Wollongong
- Good for a Date
- Group Bookings
- Special Occasions
Kneading Ruby is the place to go in Wollongong if your looking for Sydney quality food. I have loved the food every time that I have been in. Service and atmosphere also match the…Read more
$$$$·Steakhouse·
Chippendale
- Fit for Foodies
- Comfort Food
- Group Bookings
Another stunning meal at LP's. Hosted some friends from Queensland who are still talking about it.
$$$$·Asian·
Melbourne CBD
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
- Creative Cuisine
Food is really well prepared and wait staff very attentive! Explained dishes well and were accommodating! Had a great time!
$$$$·Asian·
Broadbeach
- Good for a Date
- Creative Cuisine
- Special Occasions
For fusion Asian food, Mamasan is excellent. However, this time the food was a little sweet for my taste and perhaps they could include some Central Chinese Asian cuisine as well s…Read more
$$$$·Spanish·
Sydney CBD
- Tapas
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasions
Fabulous food, with a good range of tasty and innovative shared plates. Attentive and friendly staff - they asked us if we were going to the Angle Place theatre for a show and we …Read more
$$$$·Modern Australian·
Melbourne CBD
- Special Occasions
- Fun
- Creative Cuisine
Great food, great theme and a great time had by all.
Brilliant place it was recommended and will be again.
I have to come back and take the other half next time.
$$$$·Modern Australian·
Redfern
- Special Occasions
- Fun
- Good for a Date
Our servers were exceptional and the food was beautiful. We will be back.
$$$$·Modern Australian·
Sydney CBD
- Tasting Menu
- Special Occasions
- Good for Anniversaries
The food was delicious, exciting and freah.
$$$$·Steak·
Brisbane CBD
- Special Occasions
- Good for Anniversaries
- Notable Wine List
The waiter Nathaniel was fantastic. Steaks were beautiful but expensive
$$$$·Lebanese·
Surry Hills
- Creative Cuisine
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasions
Food is incredible. Wait staff are so friendly and attentive. Everything is so clean and attention to detail is immaculate! I don’t eat lebanese food out much as I cook it at home,…Read more
$$$$·Contemporary Italian·
Enmore
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasions
Great dining experience - excellent customer experience and wonderful food.
$$$$·Italian·
Adelaide
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
Great service, the food was amazing.....every dish was tasty.
$$$$·Italian·
South Melbourne
- Good for a Date
- Authentic
- Fit for Foodies
Most authentic pasta I have had in melbourne. Flavours are amazing. Recommended wine was 10/10 also. Well done David and team
$$$$·Modern Australian·
Samford
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasions
- Worth the Drive
The ambiance is lovely, the service is excellent but most of all the food is delicious. I have been to the best in Brisbane and this is right up there as one of the best. Well done…Read more
$$$$·Modern Australian·
Merricks / Merricks North
- Scenic View
- Special Occasions
- Lunch
Family lunch, spectacular view, amazing food, friendly and professional staff
$$$$·Spanish·
Patterson Lakes
- Tapas
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasions
Beautiful restaurant , the food was exceptional and the decor gorgeous. The service was little confused at some points however overall a most enjoyable evening.
$$$$·French·
Sydney CBD
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
- Romance
Good food, great sides and wine! Ambience great although looking a little tired.
$$$$·Contemporary Asian·
Burleigh Heads
- Waterfront
- Scenic View
- Special Occasions
Oh my goodness... Outstanding just does not seem cut it when describing my dining experience. The setting was mind blowing, food sublime and the service was just like being looked …Read more
$$$$·Seafood·
Noosa Heads
- Waterfront
- Special Occasions
- Scenic View
Outstanding food, great service, fantastic location overlooking Noosa River.
Couldn’t have been better! Highly recommend.
$$$$·Modern Australian·
Brisbane CBD
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasions
- Creative Cuisine
Absolutely perfect, All the cook and specialy the pork was incredible, the service very kind !
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View More Info$$$$·Australian·
Wollongong
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
- Tasting Menu
We loved every meal we had on our FeedMe choice. First time there with my best friends from Sydney and celebrating my birthday. Loved it
$$$$·Modern Australian·
Noosa Heads
- Waterfront
- Scenic View
- Special Occasions
The lamb shoulder was absolutely amazing. My partner had the trout cabiatta and absolutely loved it. We didn't have room for dessert but wish we did. If you are in Noosa highly hig…Read more
$$$$·Modern Australian·
Noosa Heads
- Waterfront
- Scenic View
- Special Occasions
Exceptional, would definitely recommend, beautiful location, great service and Devine food
$$$$·Asian·
Adelaide
- Creative Cuisine
- Fit for Foodies
- Special Occasions
Food is great, as always. Been here multiple times and have always enjoyed a fantastic meal. My favorite is the katsu sando. One of my favorite restaurants in Adelaide
$$$$·Italian·
Fitzroy
- Vegan
- Good Vegetarian Options
- Creative Cuisine
I love you guys so much. Everything was amazing as usual! One thing though- I brought my very non-vegan with me as it was my bday, and the menu online is completely different to th…Read more
$$$$·Modern Australian·
South Brisbane
- Scenic View
- Waterfront
- Special Occasions
Must go if in the city in Brisbane... awesome views with amazing food!
$$$$·Asian·
Sunshine Beach
- Creative Cuisine
- Fit for Foodies
- Spicy
Fantastic food and service. Great ambience and fast Service
$$$$·Southeast Asian·
Melbourne CBD
- Creative Cuisine
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
We were looked after very well the service and friendly staff is something to note.
The food is worth coming back for time and time again!
$$$$·Modern Australian·
Phillip Island
- Scenic View
- Waterfront
- Lunch
We love coming to The Cape Kitchen when on the island, it's our new favourite brekky joint :)
$$$$·Mediterranean·
The Basin
- Good for a Date
- Tapas
- Cosy
Delicious and relaxing as usual. A favourite spot of mine and was great to introduce some friends to the Peacock Den
$$$$·Steakhouse·
Bendigo
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
- Good for Anniversaries
I have met friends here many times, always a lovely experience. Would and do highly recommend to anyone. Thank you.
$$$$·Modern Australian·
Tinamba
- Special Occasions
- Worth the Drive
- Lunch
Fabulous welcome and professional service. Food was all amazing and great value. The decor was interesting, with plenty of room. We’ll definitely be back....I want to try the entir…Read more
$$$$·European·
Brisbane CBD
- Special Occasions
- Business Meals
- Good for a Date
Amazing food, incredible staff and just an air of luxury in the restaurant. Best overall dining experience around!