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A young couple on a tour through the vegetable garden beds at Pialligo Estate Canberra.
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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The Canberra Wine House

TripAdvisor rating11 reviews
Dickson, ACT
Between $20 and $30
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Crookwell Services Club

TripAdvisor rating10 reviews
Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Brod food truck

Brodburger at Capital Brewing Fyshwick

TripAdvisor rating10 reviews
Fyshwick, ACT
Under $20
Yass Country Kitchen

Yass Country Kitchen

TripAdvisor rating7 reviews
Yass, NSW
Under $20
Granitevale Winery

Granitevale Estate

TripAdvisor rating7 reviews
Yass, NSW
Not specified
YBC

Steve's Terracotta Restaurant

TripAdvisor rating7 reviews
Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Midnight Bar

Midnight Bar

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

The Dickson Taphouse

TripAdvisor rating4 reviews
Dickson, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Okami - All You Can Eat

Okami Japanese Restaurant - Braddon

TripAdvisor rating10 reviews
Braddon, ACT
Not specified
coffee and cake

Bryant's Pies - Bakery Cafe

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Gorgeous river views from the lawn

Riverside Cafe Tumut

Tumut, NSW
Under $20
Birds Eye view of the cafe

Some Cafe

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Under $20
Miso Eggplant, Kingfish Sashimi, Cauliflower Tacos, Duck Tacos,  Fried King Brown Mushrooms

Luna Bar

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Burgermaker ~ Fried Chicken Burger

Burgermaker

Hume, ACT
Under $20
The Mill Cafe

The Mill Cafe

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Sliced steak with chip dipped in gravy

Atrium Restaurant and Bar

Dickson, ACT
Between $20 and $30
A wine tasting with Greg Gallagher

Gallagher Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Clubhouse

The Clubhouse Hotel

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Wayback beer range being poured at Goulburn Brewery

Goulburn Brewery

Goulburn, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Spice Affair Indian Cuisine

Spice Affair Indian Cuisine Yass

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
A spread of Asian-style food on a table.

Yaki Boi

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
Poppys

Coffee at the Soldiers

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Six different ramen dishes on a wooden table.

Ka Sushi Ramen

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

Dear Prudence

Canberra, ACT
Not specified
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