Unique Restaurants to Dine with Your Colleagues

by OpenTable Team

Updated 07 August 2023

Hungry for a dining experience that's tailor-made for you? We’ve got you covered. Here are our top restaurant picks for your next outing. Bon appétit!

Credit: Hustlers. Syd

Steersons Steakhouse

4.5

4.5 (642)

$101 and over

Steakhouse

Barangaroo

About the restaurant

Discover Steersons, an elegant waterfront steakhouse nestled on the upper level of King St Wharf (accessible via Lime St). Immerse yourself in a refined yet inviting ambiance. Whether you choose to unwind on the terrace or dine indoors with captivating harbour views.
Allow the friendly and experienced team at Steersons lead you through a selection of the highest quality beef cuts, all sourced from premium locations across the country, including Northern & Southern Tablelands, and the renowned Riverina region.
Elevate your dining experience by selecting a wine from the impressive 150+ wine list, or explore the extensive collection of single malt whiskies.
No matter the occasion, Steersons promises to deliver the ultimate steak experience.

Top review

Glenn

Dined 3 days ago

I used to eat there regularly and moved away from the city. First chance I had to go back there after a few years and it remains the same a great restaurant, good wine selection and a great atmosphere - definitely my favourite

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Popular dish

Fillet Mignon YG

Hustlers. Syd

4.4

4.4 (170)

$101 and over

Asian

Sydney CBD

About the restaurant

Our menus will take you on a culinary journey throughout Asia, paying homage to our cultures by elevating traditional flavours through modern techniques. Enter underground and indulge in a mouth-watering menu of shared plates and cocktails.

Top review

Kerrie Thi

Dined on 10 Jan 2025

A great dining experience for any occasion. My husband and I have been wanting to try Hustlers.Syd for a while now and it did not disappoint! Very welcoming staff, the menu looks delicious especially the entrees, will definitely be back soon to try the rest of the other dishes. Food came out fast which was good cause I was pretty hungry. lol To end the dining experience, upon paying the bill we had the opportunity to play an odd or even dice game but unfortunately we did not secure the 5% discount off the total bill. Oh well better luck next time!

Serai Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (616)

$101 and over

Filipino

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

When Ross Magnaye and Shane Stafford started Serai, their vision was to create a restaurant that would fit perfectly in the heart of the Philippines. To replicate the spirit, vitality, passion and sense of fun, they knew Serai would become a home from home for our diners.

At our restaurant, right in the heart of Melbourne, you can watch the chefs prepare and fresh food daily in our open kitchen at the chef’s omakase table or relax in the restaurant and bar with a glass of our hand picked, vin naturel selections or signature cocktails.

Top review

Ruben

Dined 6 days ago

Worth every praises for this restaurant. Excellent

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4.6

4.6 (489)

$101 and over

Asian

South Yarra

About the restaurant

Yugen redefines dining after dark. A promise of an experience where food, drink, and music continue well into the night. A subterranean setting with a refined industrial feel, offering dishes and beverages influenced by the cultural richness of Asia. Tradition met with the intuition of a contemporary flair.

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Penny

Dined 4 days ago

Amazing dining experience!! Food and service were great!!

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4.6

4.6 (100)

$101 and over

Australian

Chippendale

About the restaurant

Inspired by the dynamic Australian coastline, our menu is always on the move—fresh, seasonal, and never predictable. With Executive Chef Jarrod Walsh at the helm, Longshore serves ingredients from sea and land, creating plates that blend skill, creativity, and a steady stream of spontaneity.

It’s a place where no two days are the same. Every visit brings a new mix of energy, taste, and storytelling. Our vibe is laid- back but electric, with service that’s as thoughtful as it is unpretentious. Whether you’re here to grab a bite or stay for the night, Longshore is a space for discovery and connection.

This isn’t your usual hatted restaurant. We’re committed to keeping things real and sustainable, because the coast is more than just a destination—it’s a way of life. It’s where different flavours, ideas, and experiences find a place to belong. If you’re drawn to the unexpected, you belong at Longshore too.

Top review

Craig

Dined 6 days ago

Food was very good. Roast Murray cod was a highlight, snapper crudo had a little too much citrus for our taste, but everything else we had was fab. We were celebrating an anniversary and received a complimentary dessert (strawberry bavarois thing) which turned out to be our favourite dish of the night. Brownie was also great, though very rich. Our server was exceptional (attentive, helpful and friendly without being overbearing). Would go again.

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Experience

Chef's Menu-shared style -

Experience

-A La Carte-

Experience

True beaut – Valentine’s Day Dining

Perspective Dining

4.9

4.9 (50)

$101 and over

Farm-to-table

Fortitude Valley

About the restaurant

Perspective dining is a modern gastronomic tasting menu experience, a closed-door 12-seat chef table dining space, our chefs will take you on a unique culinary journey. Perspective Dining will offer cutting-edge tasting menus seasonally from 3 courses to 9 courses, a plant-based menu as well as a protein-based menu. Perspective Dining will be collaborating with local farmers and suppliers to ensure that our vision of uncompromised, no holds barred excellence and sustainability is showcased in our food.
Perspective | Lunch Thursday to Saturday
12:30pm
Food and wine pairing 140
Just the food 80
Perspective Dinner 9 courses
6:30 pm
Food and Wine pairing 300
Just the food 195

Top review

Shae

Dined 4 days ago

Fantastic service, well hosted, every meal comes with a story you can almost taste, Fantastic experience would highly recommend

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Experience

Eucalyptus Room: Sweet Symphony, a sugary soirée!

Experience

Perspective Dining: Dinner - choose menu in Add On

Experience

Perspective Dining: Variations share-style lunch

Meatmaiden

4.6

4.6 (1360)

$101 and over

Steakhouse

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

Meatmaiden is an underground steakhouse and cocktail bar delivering a unique take on the classics.

Hidden in the basement of the historic Georges Building, we strive to find the finest grass-fed, grain-fed and Wagyu beef for our custom-built grill and wood-fired smoker and dry-age select cuts in our meat cabinet.

Premium steaks from incredible local producers with an ever-evolving lineup, seafood dishes such as our cult lobster mac cheese and modern, diverse menus stand alongside innovative house cocktails and a focused, energetic wine list.

Look for the Maiden's face on Little Collins St, descend the metal stairs and discover our dark, seductive venue and individual approach to dining out in this rollicking homage to all things meat.

Top review

Rob

Dined 6 days ago

Third time here. I live in Sydney but travel down to Melbourne for work - it is my favourite restaurant for a long lunch or dinner. Staff are great and the food and drinks is always on point. It is a must.

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Popular dish

LOBSTER MAC CHEESE

Popular dish

GRILLED BREAD BONE MARROW RELISH

Popular dish

GRILLED BREAD COWBOY BUTTER

Warabi

4.7

4.7 (105)

$101 and over

Japanese

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

A contemporary Japanese dining experience, Warabi emphasises seasonal ingredients and elevated beverage pairings in an Omakase setting, celebrating the Kappo style of cuisine philosophy.

The Kappo dining experience at Warabi is a set menu that changes at the discretion of the head chef, whose detailed focus is on preparing courses based on the availability of the finest seasonal ingredients. A casual yet refined dining experience, Kappo directly translates to ‘cut and cook' and celebrates the chefs' craftsmanship and precise preparation techniques.

The multi-course 'Impression' menu is guided by the chef and changes daily, where the energy of dishes reflects the seasons and highest quality of ingredients available.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 28 Sept 2023

Service was excellent! Staff were both observant and knowledgeable. Food was average.

ASTRO

4.7

4.7 (8)

$41 to $100

Yakiniku

Barangaroo

About the restaurant

A Modern Asian BBQ inspired by the Izakayas of Tokyo and the BBQs of Seoul

Top review

Allan

Dined on 20 Sept 2024

We enjoyed the Korean BBQ style cooking at the table. Food was beautifully prepared and cooked to perfection. Staff were very attentive and helpful. We all enjoyed the experience. Well done team.

Nikkei Bar and Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (398)

$101 and over

Peruvian

Surry Hills

About the restaurant

Nikkei features Japanese-Peruvian styled share plates alongside a 40-strong wine list and Peruvian and Japanese-inspired cocktails.
Nikkei are people from Japan and their descendants that live in a foreign country. It also specifically refers to the cuisine of the Japanese-Peruvians which started more than a century ago when the first Japanese immigrated to Peru in the late 1890s, combining Japanese techniques and flavours with Peruvian produce.
We look forward to sharing Nikkei with you.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 15 June 2024

Great food and service, wish it wasn’t closing down.

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