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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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Browse places to eat and drink

Yass Country Kitchen

Yass Country Kitchen

TripAdvisor rating7 reviews
Yass, NSW
Under $20
Midnight Bar

Midnight Bar

TripAdvisor rating4 reviews
Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Bistro

The Dickson Taphouse

TripAdvisor rating2 reviews
Dickson, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Okami - All You Can Eat

Okami Japanese Restaurant - Braddon

TripAdvisor rating8 reviews
Braddon, ACT
Not specified
A colourful salad of broccolini, beats and chicken on a white plate.

Atrium Restaurant and Bar

Dickson, ACT
Between $20 and $30
The Mill Cafe

The Mill Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Toasted sandwich cut in half with filling oozing out

Melted Toasted Sandwich Emporium

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
Scrumpers Kitchen & Sapling Yard in Bungendore

Scrumpers Kitchen

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Patrons in an ice cream store

Gelato Messina Braddon

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
The Pavilion at Pialligo Estate

Pialligo Estate

Pialligo, ACT
Over $30
Val1

Valerie's Sunroom

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Frost amongst oak trees

Elvesgate Biodynamic Organic Truffle

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
People sitting along outdoor tables in the evening time, underneath fairy lights

Gang Gang Cafe

Downer, ACT
Not specified
The Cellar Door at Dionysus Winery

Dionysus Winery

Yass, NSW
Under $20
Pizza

Criterion Hotel Gundagai

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Between $20 and $30
The Yass Cafe

The Yass Café

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Outdoor cafe setting with wooden furniture

Roy Jr.

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Oscars Donuts Braidwood

Oscar's Donuts

Queanbeyan, NSW
Under $20
fyshy

Three Mills Bakery Fyshwick

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
A table of two set for dinner with meals and wine glasses.

Restaurant Two14

Braddon, ACT
Over $30
&Sando croissant and coffee

&Sando

Canberra, ACT
Under $20
Lines of bottles along a bar with a bright sign in the background

Bleachers Sports Bar

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Slice of pizza with melted cheese

Pop Pizza

Fraser, ACT
Not specified
Room with tables and chairs and natural light from sun

Dear Prudence

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
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    Each meal will be more delicious than the last with this guide to everything from the best brunch spots and hatted restaurants through to popular pub grub and vegetarian eats. 

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