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Patrons dining in an outdoor bar by the lake

WINE AND DINE IN THE CAPITAL

Canberra is paradise for foodies with a truly eclectic mix of dining styles, cuisines and experiences. With award-winning restaurants, vineyards and baristas, plus legendary dishes, people have been known to come to Canberra just for the delicious fare on offer.

Whether you’re after family-friendly restaurants, sweet delights, cosy local cafes, exceptional coffee or fine dining, it’s all here. The best part? Trying the superb local produce served by passionate people – be sure to taste our truffles, cool-climate wines, handcrafted beers, and smoked meats.

Discover the best new eateries and bars with our guide to Canberra's foodie scene, sip the best coffees in Canberra, feast at hatted and award winning restaurants, enjoy lunch al fresco, or listen to a gig at the capital's popular live music bars

Feast your way around the captial on a tour with the experts. Hop from one eatery to the next in Braddon with Eat Canberra Tours, explore the wine region on a private luxury tour with Van Du Vin, and discover local gin and beer makers with Dave's Tours

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Vanilla Catering at Altenburg

Vanilla Catering

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Miso Eggplant, Kingfish Sashimi, Cauliflower Tacos, Duck Tacos,  Fried King Brown Mushrooms

Luna Bar

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Antipasto platter on wooden table with bottle of wine

Tutto Delicatessen

Mawson, ACT
Not specified
grit

Grit Café

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Customers seated outside at a bar with bright orange umbrellas and wooden tables.

The Dock

Kingston, ACT
Not specified
Soldiers

Diggers by the Park Brasserie

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Fat Baby Thai

Fat Baby Thai

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Smoked salmon or Moo (Roasted Beef) Bagel

Fav Cup Cafe

City, ACT
Under $20
Sapling Yard

Sapling Yard Cellar Door

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
The Grabby Pub in Grabben Gullen also known as the Albion Hotel

Albion Hotel - Grabben Gullen

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Over $30
outdoor

KOTO Japanese Restaurant

Parkes, ACT
Not specified
Image of Dissent Cafe & Bar's shopfront

Dissent Cafe and Bar

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Birds Eye view of the cafe

Some Cafe

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Under $20
Sausage Rolls

Braidwood Farm Stay & Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
The Coffee Pedaler Tumut

The Coffee Pedaler Tumut

Tumut, NSW
Under $20
The Mill Cafe

The Mill Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Smokey Horse Braidwood meal

Smokey Horse

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Image taken of the outside of the venue

The Marion

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Lamb Shank

NK Kitchen

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Inside Walter Cafe

Walter Cafe

Parkes, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Spice Affair Indian Cuisine

Spice Affair Indian Cuisine Yass

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Edge

Edge Bar and Restaurant

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Poppys

Jim's Bean Machine Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Some fresh pasta next to a menu on a table

La Rustica by the lake

Kingston, ACT
Over $30
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