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Top 50 restaurants in Australia

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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.

50 Restaurants

Updated November 19, 2019

Restaurants:	A Touch of Salt, Bistro Rex, Brown Brothers Milawa Vineyard…
Price Range:	$$ - $$$
Cuisines:	Modern Australian, French, Australian…
Neighborhoods:	Townsville, Potts Point, Milawa…

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Time

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A Touch of Salt

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Townsville

601 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Good for Anniversaries

Amazing food with a lovely atmosphere, would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a fine dining experience.

98% recommended

Disabled Access in Brisbane / Queensland

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Bistro Rex

$$$$·French·

Potts Point

388 reviews

Good for a Date
Fit for Foodies
Notable Wine List

Absolutely brilliant food. The service was excellent and the restaurant was wonderful. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to eat French food.

94% recommended

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Brown Brothers Milawa Vineyard

$$$$·Australian·

Milawa

309 reviews

Lunch
Special Occasions
Sunday Lunch

As usual, top quality food service and attention to detail. Friendly and aware staff providing seemless service. Highly recommended.

95% recommended

Australian in Melbourne / Victoria

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Cafe Sydney

$$$$·Seafood·

Sydney CBD

2,339 reviews

Scenic View
Special Occasions
Outdoor Eating

Just a great place to have a business lunch.

92% recommended

Scenic View in Sydney / New South Wales

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Captain Moonlite

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Anglesea

437 reviews

Scenic View
Waterfront
Worth the Drive

Love it every time we go never disappointed. We celebrated my daughters birthday and they made it very special for her. The food is always beyond delicious we can’t go past the …Read more

98% recommended

Scenic View in Melbourne / Victoria

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Cecconi's Flinders Lane

$$$$·Italian·

Melbourne CBD

319 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Good for Anniversaries

Someone took us here last year and we were impressed! We went on our own this year ( we are tennis fanatics!🎾). AND we’re not disappointed. The starter was artistic and very enjoy…Read more

95% recommended

Italian in Melbourne / Victoria

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CHISWICK - Woollahra

$$$$·Farm-to-table·

Woollahra

1,072 reviews

Neighbourhood Gem
Good for a Date
Local Ingredients

Beautiful place, lovely food and wine. Great place for a celebration

100% recommended

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Chocolate Buddha

$$$$·Japanese·

Melbourne CBD

880 reviews

Pre/post Theatre
Casual
Lunch

A great dining experience! The food is exceptional. We loved the sashimi and sushi platter and soft shell crab rolls the best! The fish was extremely high quality. Great views and …Read more

95% recommended

Gluten Free Options in Melbourne / Victoria

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Continental Deli Newtown

$$$$·European·

Sydney CBD

329 reviews

Good for a Date
Neighbourhood Gem
Special Occasions

Delicious food with lovely staff and ambiance! Great with a group or for date night. And sitting by the bar was super fun!

94% recommended

Notable Wine List in Sydney / New South Wales

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David's

$$$$·Chinese (Shanghai)·

Prahran

383 reviews

Group Bookings
Special Occasions
Lunch

Love love love David's on every level, exceptional food and service and a divine interior, a total pleasure.

89% recommended

Brunch in Inner East

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Dead Ringer

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Surry Hills

319 reviews

Good for a Date
Fit for Foodies
Neighbourhood Gem

Amazing for gluten free. Can recommend the feed me option!

92% recommended

Gluten Free Options in Sydney / New South Wales

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Donovans

$$$$·Modern Australian·

St Kilda

613 reviews

Special Occasions
Waterfront
Scenic View

Amazing venue and table to watch sunset for my partner’s birthday. Service, food and wines were all impeccable. Thank-you - we’ll be back for sure!

93% recommended

Best Overall in Bayside

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Eau De Vie Melbourne

$$$$·Tapas / Small Plates·

Melbourne CBD

396 reviews

Handcrafted Cocktails
Good for a Date
Special Occasions

Great service and awesome menu! A definite must for any visitor to Melbourne.

94% recommended

Best Ambience in Melbourne / Victoria

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Elio's Osteria

$$$$·Italian·

Carina Heights

543 reviews

Good for a Date
Neighbourhood Gem
Casual

Always great food and the service is fabulous. Sat outside and was a hot night so some fans would have been good. But overall, loved it

97% recommended

Best Overall in Brisbane / Queensland

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French Saloon

$$$$·European·

Melbourne CBD

278 reviews

Good for a Date
Fit for Foodies
Good for Anniversaries

Food was amazing.. little noisy inside if busy but still recommend to friends and family.. service is good but it was little busy so wait staffs were running around rush..

92% recommended

Business Meals in Inner City

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Glasshouse

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Timbumburi

627 reviews

Special Occasions
Scenic View
Worth the Drive

Great location and a great restaurant, certainly worth the drive.

96% recommended

Special Occasions in Sydney / New South Wales

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Kepos & Co

$$$$·Mediterranean·

Waterloo

355 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date
Neighbourhood Gem

One of the most amazing restaurants. Great food Amazing service

98% recommended

Fit for Foodies in Sydney / New South Wales

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Kneading Ruby

$$$$·Italian·

Australia

882 reviews

Group Bookings
Special Occasions
Good for Birthdays

Knowledgable, professional service and equally amazing food.

97% recommended

Most Booked in Exclusive

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LP's Quality Meats

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Chippendale

274 reviews

Group Bookings
Fit for Foodies
Casual

Great customer service, great food and great ambience.

98% recommended

Best Overall in Sydney / New South Wales

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Lucy Liu Restaurant

$$$$·Asian·

Melbourne CBD

1,307 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date
Creative Cuisine

Great atmosphere and delicious food

92% recommended

Asian in Melbourne / Victoria

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Mamasan Kitchen and Bar

$$$$·Asian·

Broadbeach

442 reviews

Good for a Date
Fit for Foodies
Special Occasions

We love heading to Mamasan's. The menu, wines and service is excellent. Definitely add this restaurant to your must do list. Thank you to the Mamasan team. Karen C.

96% recommended

Best Overall in Brisbane / Queensland

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Mercado

$$$$·Spanish·

Sydney CBD

521 reviews

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

93% recommended

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Mjolner Melbourne

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Melbourne CBD

799 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Fun

Everything was amazing. Been back so many times and it never ceases to exceed my expectations.

94% recommended

Handcrafted Cocktails in Melbourne / Victoria

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Mjølner Sydney

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Redfern

1,543 reviews

Special Occasions
Fun
Good for a Date

Great restaurant. Been 2 times and thoroughly enjoyed on both occasions. Would visit more often if prices were more friendly.

95% recommended

Handcrafted Cocktails in Sydney / New South Wales

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Momofuku Seiōbo - The Star

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Sydney CBD

640 reviews

Tasting Menu
Special Occasions
Good for Anniversaries

Incredible food and even more incredible service. High-end food in a fun, relaxed and welcoming environment.

91% recommended

Fit for Foodies in Sydney / New South Wales

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Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill - Brisbane

$$$$·Steak·

Brisbane CBD

449 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for Anniversaries
Good for a Date

Great food and great service as always. Perfect setting and the balcony was the perfect place with the heaters and a nice breeze.

94% recommended

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Nour

$$$$·Middle Eastern·

Surry Hills

682 reviews

Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date

Outstanding food and excellent service. The banquet was divine and Nour easily accommodated a vegetarian. I will definitely be back

94% recommended

Best Food in Sydney / New South Wales

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Osteria di Russo & Russo

$$$$·Contemporary Italian·

Enmore

453 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasions
Romance

The food was excellent, perhaps the early courses cam a bit too quickly The staff were more than helpful, it was a delightful evening

91% recommended

Best Overall in Sydney / New South Wales

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Osteria Oggi

$$$$·Italian·

Adelaide

943 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Fit for Foodies

Food is amazing, wine list amazing, service and knowledge of food and wine is amazing, ingredients of food is amazing...this place is a must-visit every day of the week!

95% recommended

Best Overall in Adelaide / South Australia

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Park Street Pasta & Wine

$$$$·Italian·

South Melbourne

317 reviews

Good for a Date
Authentic
Neighbourhood Gem

Unbelievable food, just took a little while to get.

95% recommended

Neighbourhood Gem in Inner City

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Pause Samford

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Samford

318 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasions
Good for Anniversaries

Excellent food with great service. The lunch menu was great value. Very friendly and welcoming.

97% recommended

Fit for Foodies in Brisbane / Queensland

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Pt Leo Restaurant

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Merricks / Merricks North

1,162 reviews

Scenic View
Special Occasions
Worth the Drive

Outstanding building great outlook Fresh dining menu

95% recommended

Best Overall in Mornington Peninsula

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Puerto

$$$$·Spanish·

Patterson Lakes

241 reviews

Tapas
Scenic View
Special Occasions

My dining companion and I ordered the same dish (duck pate) and opted to share the potato 'side'. Not being aficionados of Portuguese style dining, we realised in retrospect, that …Read more

85% recommended

Scenic View in Melbourne / Victoria

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Restaurant Hubert

$$$$·French·

Sydney CBD

394 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Romance

Favorite restaurant in the world. Nothing on earth like it

96% recommended

Best Overall in Sydney / New South Wales

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Rick Shores

$$$$·Contemporary Asian·

Burleigh Heads

1,504 reviews

Waterfront
Scenic View
Special Occasions

This was a wonderful experience. We were given a voucher which made the evening more special.

94% recommended

Scenic View in Brisbane / Queensland

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Rickys River Bar and Restaurant

$$$$·Seafood·

Noosa Heads

846 reviews

Waterfront
Special Occasions
Scenic View

Best place in Noosa. High en restaurant with a family feel. Great service terrific food. Really recommend this.

92% recommended

Best Ambience in Brisbane / Queensland

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Rogue Bistro

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Brisbane CBD

409 reviews

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

98% recommended

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Rookie Eatery

$$$$·Australian·

Wollongong

296 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Good for Anniversaries

The food was outstanding. We had the Feed Me 1 menu and were completely satisfied. High quality, variety and well presented.

94% recommended

Notable Wine List in Sydney / New South Wales

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Sails Noosa

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Noosa Heads

1,090 reviews

Waterfront
Special Occasions
Scenic View

Amazing service and delicious food. We ordered seafood pasta which was one of the best pastas I have ever tasted, even comparing the pastas at Jamie's. We also ordered an eye fille…Read more

93% recommended

Best Ambience in Brisbane / Queensland

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Season Restaurant

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Noosa Heads

254 reviews

Waterfront
Special Occasions
Scenic View

Family holiday.

95% recommended

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Shobosho

$$$$·Asian·

Adelaide

756 reviews

Creative Cuisine
Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date

This restaurant is absolutely fabulous. Excellent food, really well presented with flair and imagination. Highly recommended.

95% recommended

Best Overall in Adelaide / South Australia

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Smith & Daughters

$$$$·Italian·

Fitzroy

1,000 reviews

Vegan
Good Vegetarian Options
Creative Cuisine

We have been to smith and daughters twice for celebration dinners and have enjoyed it so much I rave about it to anyone who’ll listen. As an omnivore I can say the food is outstand…Read more

94% recommended

Healthy in Melbourne / Victoria

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Stokehouse Q

$$$$·Modern Australian·

South Brisbane

765 reviews

Waterfront
Scenic View
Special Occasions

We had a great experience on Monday night. Our meals were on time and food was delicious. Our waiter was polite and very knowledgeable with a great personality that made the experi…Read more

89% recommended

Scenic View in Brisbane / Queensland

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Sum Yung Guys

$$$$·Asian·

Sunshine Beach

2,726 reviews

Creative Cuisine
Fit for Foodies
Spicy

They have the music so loud you could not have a conversation. We moved tables three times to get a quiet space. I mentioned ones it was birthdays celebrations but nothing done ab…Read more

97% recommended

Best Food in Brisbane / Queensland

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Sunda _

$$$$·Southeast Asian·

Melbourne CBD

436 reviews

Creative Cuisine
Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date

The food was beautiful and the service excellent. I would highly recommend this place.

94% recommended

Fit for Foodies in Inner City

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The Cape Kitchen

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Phillip Island

349 reviews

Scenic View
Waterfront
Lunch

Stunning views, great food and fantastic, friendly service. We come here everytime we come to Phillip Island.

98% recommended

Afternoon Coffee in Melbourne / Victoria

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The Peacock Den

$$$$·Mediterranean·

The Basin

213 reviews

Good for a Date
Cosy
Tapas

The Peacock Den has such a beautiful vibe about it. Its welcoming, relaxing and the food and service is always amazing. Have been a few times and have never been disappointed.

100% recommended

Best Overall in Melbourne / Victoria

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The Woodhouse Restaurant

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Bendigo

701 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Good for Anniversaries

Lovely range of food and service was great. Attentive to getting children’s food quickly.

99% recommended

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Tinamba Hotel

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Tinamba

341 reviews

Worth the Drive
Special Occasions
Lunch

We have dined there 3 times. Once for dinner and twice at lunch, the meal has been amazing every time. I would highly recommend Tinamba Hotel to anyone

98% recommended

Best Service in Melbourne / Victoria

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Walter’s Steakhouse - Brisbane

$$$$·European·

Brisbane CBD

388 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Business Meals

We took our son here for his birthday and couldn’t fault it. We had the most wonderful time the service was fantastic the ambiance was magnificent and the food was amazing. Thank …Read more

95% recommended

Business Meals in Brisbane / Queensland

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