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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 Wine Bar…
Price Range:	$$ - $$$
Cuisines:	Modern Australian, French, Australian…
Neighborhoods:	Townsville, Potts Point, Milawa…

A Touch of Salt

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Townsville

1,011 reviews

Special Occasions
Romance
Fit for Foodies

Amazing food - lovely staff!!!!

98% recommended

Best Overall in Tropical North Queensland

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Bistro Rex

$$$$·French·

Potts Point

388 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies

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.

93% recommended

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Brown Brothers Wine Bar

$$$$·Australian·

Milawa

329 reviews

Lunch
Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies

Great food and excellent service. Loved the authentic meals on the menu and trying new food experiences.

96% recommended

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Cafe Sydney

$$$$·Seafood·

Sydney CBD

3,011 reviews

Scenic View
Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies

A great venue for a special night out

95% recommended

Brunch in Sydney / New South Wales

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Cecconi's Flinders Lane

$$$$·Italian·

Melbourne CBD

436 reviews

Special Occasions
Romance
Notable Wine List

First time back at Cecconi's after lockdown and it didn't let me down! Had a great business lunch, awesome food, good wine and an overall great experience!

96% recommended

Special Occasions in Melbourne

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CHISWICK - Woollahra

$$$$·Australian·

Woollahra

1,073 reviews

Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies
Lunch

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

94% recommended

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Chocolate Buddha

$$$$·Japanese·

Melbourne CBD

1,109 reviews

Outdoor Eating
Lunch
Fit for Foodies

Beautiful food and great service. Delighted by the options for gluten free, and accommodating for other dietary requirements as well. Will definitely be back.

93% recommended

Gluten Free Options in Melbourne

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Continental Deli Newtown

$$$$·European·

Sydney CBD

526 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Neighbourhood Gem
Special Occasions

The place is amazing. The service is fabulous. Most dishes are wonderful, a small few dishes are a slight miss. An absolute must to dine there however !

97% recommended

Best Food in Sydney City

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David's

$$$$·Chinese (Shanghai)·

Prahran

497 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Special Occasions
Group Bookings

A great place for a delicious family meal with great food, service and ambiance

90% recommended

Sunday Lunch in Inner City South

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Dead Ringer

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Surry Hills

567 reviews

Neighbourhood Gem
Good for a Date
Fit for Foodies

The food is brilliant and the service was even better. It’s a beautiful place for a couple or a small group of friends.

96% recommended

Best Service in Sydney

Table for 2 today

Donovans

$$$$·Modern Australian·

St Kilda

664 reviews

Special Occasions
Waterfront
Scenic View

We were looking for a venue to celebrate something very special and Donavans did not let us down. Good food, service and value. Many thanks.

94% recommended

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Eau De Vie Melbourne

$$$$·Tapas / Small Plates·

Melbourne CBD

542 reviews

Special Occasions
Romance
Handcrafted Cocktails

A little hard to find for first time at Eau De Vie. Bookings are essential, many people walking in expecting a table were sent packing. Fantastic atmosphere, excellent cocktails, w…Read more

94% recommended

Handcrafted Cocktails in Melbourne

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Elio's Osteria

$$$$·Italian·

Carindale

845 reviews

Neighbourhood Gem
Special Occasions
Outdoor Eating

Delicious home style food wonderful service and exceptional value especially Couples Night on Wednesday. Wouldn't go anywhere else.

99% recommended

Best Overall in Brisbane

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French Saloon

$$$$·European·

Melbourne CBD

289 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Special Occasions
Good for a Date

Attractive room with nice ambience. Good service. Food excellent. Would return.

94% recommended

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Glasshouse

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Timbumburi

995 reviews

Special Occasions
Scenic View
Fit for Foodies

Food was under seasoned and quite pricey for what you get on the plate The steak was watery and hard to cut No cracked pepper was offered or a steak knife to cut meat.The chicken l…Read more

97% recommended

Best Overall in New South Wales

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Kepos & Co

$$$$·Mediterranean·

Waterloo

495 reviews

Neighbourhood Gem
Special Occasions
Outdoor Eating

It was a pleasure dealing with Peter when arranging a booking. Very authentic and caring service. Food and presentation was very good. Well done.

100% recommended

Best Overall in Sydney / New South Wales

Table for 2 today

Kneading Ruby

$$$$·Italian·

Australia

1,319 reviews

Group Bookings
Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies

Suburb Experience would highly recommend. service was exceptional from the walk in and the food was very decadent.

97% recommended

Best Overall in Exclusive

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LP's Quality Meats

$$$$·Bistro·

Chippendale

337 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Neighbourhood Gem
Group Bookings

The smoked chicken and aged Angus beef were outstanding. Service was impeccable.

93% recommended

Fit for Foodies in Sydney

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Lucy Liu Restaurant

$$$$·Asian·

Melbourne CBD

1,710 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Special Occasions
Lunch

Adore the food, service excellent but music to loud for me

90% recommended

Asian in Melbourne / Victoria

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Mamasan Kitchen and Bar

$$$$·Asian·

Broadbeach

897 reviews

Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date

Fantastic experience, great service, amazing food!

96% recommended

Best Overall in Gold Coast

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Mercado

$$$$·Spanish·

Sydney CBD

521 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Special Occasions
Good for a Date

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

94% recommended

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Mjolner Melbourne

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Melbourne CBD

1,068 reviews

Special Occasions
Group Bookings
Fit for Foodies

Absolutely amazing what an experience. We would come back in a heartbeat and recommend it to a lot of people

94% recommended

Special Occasions in Melbourne

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Mjølner Sydney

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Redfern

2,101 reviews

Special Occasions
Group Bookings
Good for a Date

Atmosphere was awesome and the waiters and waitresses were awesome too. Perfect place to take someone out for their birthday !

96% recommended

Best Ambience in Sydney

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Momofuku Seiōbo - The Star

$$$$·Caribbean·

Sydney CBD

678 reviews

Tasting Menu
Special Occasions
Creative Cuisine

Lovely dining experience however music was quite loud and drink portions felt a little bit conservative. Overall good night.

88% recommended

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Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill - Brisbane

$$$$·Steak·

Brisbane CBD

449 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Good for Anniversaries

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

93% recommended

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Nour

$$$$·Middle Eastern·

Surry Hills

882 reviews

Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date

My favourite go to place. The food and cocktails never fail to disappoint.

97% recommended

Not available on OpenTable

Osteria di Russo & Russo

$$$$·Contemporary Italian·

Enmore

669 reviews

Special Occasions
Romance
Fit for Foodies

Amazing dinner! Abalone skewers was exceptional! will definitely go back.

98% recommended

Best Overall in Sydney / New South Wales

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Osteria Oggi

$$$$·Italian·

Adelaide

1,626 reviews

Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date

Always delicious. Pumping at 2:30 on a Monday. Service, food and drinks fabulous.

93% recommended

Fit for Foodies in Adelaide

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Park Street Pasta & Wine

$$$$·Italian·

South Melbourne

489 reviews

Neighbourhood Gem
Outdoor Eating
Good for a Date

Wonderful ambience on outdoor dining setting looking out to Town Hall. Great service with very tasty traditional Italian pasta choices

82% recommended

Most Booked in Inner City South

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Pause Samford

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Samford

346 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Outdoor Eating

The best restaurant around . Please don’t shut down and if the covid 19 is impacting your numbers let us know and we will be there 🥰

96% recommended

Not available on OpenTable

Pt Leo Restaurant

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Merricks

1,263 reviews

Scenic View
Special Occasions
Worth the Drive

Amazing views and Amazing food!! What an experience, will definately be back again! Thank you!!

95% recommended

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Restaurant Hubert

$$$$·French·

Sydney CBD

817 reviews

Special Occasions
Romance
Good for a Date

Best food in Sydney! Had an amazing night for my partners 30th. Service was top notch and the ambience beats anywhere I've been before. HIGHLY recommend! Its not cheap but its defi…Read more

97% recommended

Best Ambience in Sydney

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Rick Shores

$$$$·Contemporary Asian·

Burleigh Heads

2,323 reviews

Scenic View
Special Occasions
Lunch

Our absolute favourite restaurant in Australia. Great food, service and a view that's to die for right on the ocean.

96% recommended

Best Overall in Gold Coast

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Rickys River Bar and Restaurant

$$$$·Seafood·

Noosa Heads

1,358 reviews

Scenic View
Special Occasions
Lunch

Great food choices based on local produce, beautiful ambiance on the ricverside, excellent service....all very good. Will be back on our next visit to Noosa.

95% recommended

Best Overall in Sunshine Coast

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Rogue Bistro

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Brisbane CBD

409 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies

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

99% recommended

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Rookie Eatery

$$$$·Australian·

Wollongong

421 reviews

Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies
Romance

We had the best meal and will definitely be back. Great service without being over the top at all.

94% recommended

Romance in New South Wales

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Sails Noosa

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Noosa Heads

1,625 reviews

Scenic View
Special Occasions
Romance

Food and service was beautiful. Looking forward to eating here again.

95% recommended

Best Overall in Sunshine Coast

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Season Restaurant

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Noosa Heads

254 reviews

Waterfront
Scenic View
Special Occasions

Family holiday.

94% recommended

Not available on OpenTable

Shobosho

$$$$·Asian·

Adelaide

1,291 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Special Occasions
Creative Cuisine

Cute place with an amazing vibe and good music, food was great and the best service!

91% recommended

Hot Spot in Adelaide

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Smith & Daughters

$$$$·Mediterranean·

Fitzroy

1,217 reviews

Vegan
Fit for Foodies
Special Occasions

Great place for vegans. Loved the banquet. Also the drinks too

96% recommended

Best Food in Melbourne

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Sum Yung Guys

$$$$·Asian·

Sunshine Beach

3,232 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Special Occasions
Creative Cuisine

Fantastic food, venue and amazing service - thankyou! Greatly enjoyed by all of us from 17-88

96% recommended

Best Overall in Sunshine Coast

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Sunda _

$$$$·Southeast Asian·

Melbourne CBD

547 reviews

Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies
Creative Cuisine

The food was inventive, interesting and delicious. Highly recommended

96% recommended

Best Service in Melbourne

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The Cape Kitchen

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Phillip Island

696 reviews

Scenic View
Lunch
Special Occasions

Great view, food was tasty, very open dining area, it does echo not much ambience, flooring looks like pine panels, staff could have been more friendlier.

97% recommended

Scenic View in Victoria

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The Peacock Den

$$$$·Mediterranean·

The Basin

316 reviews

Romance
Neighbourhood Gem
Special Occasions

Delicious food, relaxed & comfortable dining and wonderful selection of wines/alcohol to complete an enjoyable night out.

96% recommended

Best Overall in Eastern Suburbs

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The Woodhouse Restaurant

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Bendigo

1,273 reviews

Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies
Romance

This place is exceptional. The service cannot be faulted, the food is excellent. We asked for our steaks to be served “blue”, totally rare; our waiter asked what internal temperatu…Read more

98% recommended

Best Overall in Victoria

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Tinamba Hotel

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Tinamba

586 reviews

Special Occasions
Lunch
Fit for Foodies

What a beautiful hotel! We ate for dinner and the Tinamba did not disappoint. I have nothing bad to say and cannot wait to return The outside is stunning and the inside divine F…Read more

96% recommended

Special Occasions in Victoria

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Walter’s Steakhouse - Brisbane

$$$$·European·

Brisbane CBD

774 reviews

Special Occasions
Notable Wine List
Good for a Date

Amazing food, cocktails and service! Would thoroughly recommend....

95% recommended

Business Meals in Brisbane

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Captain Moonlite

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Anglesea

479 reviews

Scenic View
Waterfront
Worth the Drive

Brilliant - great food, great location! Good wine choice and it’s got to be the best food on the coast!

98% recommended

Not available on OpenTable

Puerto - Permanently Closed

$$$$·Spanish·

Patterson Lakes

246 reviews

Tapas
Good for a Date
Special Occasions

Service and ambiance was amazing. Perfect for occasion dining. Only downside was food portion sizes considering the price. Food was good but not mindblowing. Best dish was probably…Read more

89% recommended

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Stokehouse Q - Permanently Closed

$$$$·Modern Australian·

South Brisbane

802 reviews

Waterfront
Special Occasions
Romance

The setting was perfect overlooking the river, a sunny day with a tiny breeze; the food, service and wine was first class. Overall a memorable experience.

98% recommended

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