To be honest, I only came here because they had a deep fried golden gaytime on the menu. At $11, I…read morewas wondering if that was a bit steep for a melty icecream, but to be honest I think it was worth it for the experience. It's not like I'm going to be eating deep fried icecream all the time, right? We got a seat on the patio section, and ordered at the bar. Service was okay, although we had to ask for water twice (first we only had a glass, and then we had to go get a jug of water so we could actually get enough for everyone at the table). There's a pretty good beer selection, and the rest of the menu looked pretty decent. Although it's open throughout the day, the kitchen does have a break between 2:30 and 5, so it's only drinks at that time. Parking isn't too bad if you go to Canberra Centre and then just walk over.

Only dropped a star off for noise, otherwise a perfect place for good beer and food. The starters-…read moresalt and pepper squid and the full up nachos were outstanding. The spicy sauce dip for the squid was a real treat and a perfect counter to the tangy salt on the squid. The fried chicken burger was nicely done. Very light breading and a full set of fresh veggies made for a great meal. The fries were also very light with a dusting of red pepper spice! We tried several of the tap beers and liked them all but settled for a repeat on Little Creatures. Excellent! Bar staff was among the best i have have encountered recently. They were cool and accommodating even under a full, and i do mean full Sunday evening press of patrons.

Good steak. Good oysters. However, I have been a few times with guests who normally can hold their…read moreliquor and order the Long Island iced tea; they can never keep it down, and rush too the toilet which is pretty far away before their meal even arrives. I don't recommend people order that cocktail. I'm thankful I don't drink alcohol. Everything else is good and will stay down. I highly recommend their meat. Staff are nice and atmosphere is well spaced out so you can actually hear people and have a conversation with them. Probably not so good if you don't want to talk to people, which is normally the case if you ordered one of their Long Island iced teas. All my reviews are standardised to the following star ratings: 1. Customer service I.e. friendly, easy to book, etc. 2. Accessibility I.e. location, decor and scenery, easily assessable or flexible, etc. 3. Work, health and safety I.e. clean, safe, etc. 4. Quality of goods and/or services I.e. good food, good movers, etc. 5. Comparison to similar for location - I.e. would I recommend this above other places

I made the mistake of assuming that I would not need reservations for one person on a Saturday…read morenight in Canberra. Marble and Grain was full in the dining room but they have a great bar area with lots of tables. The staff was efficient and quick, ordered at the bar and got a steak and a calamari appetizer in about 20 minutes. Both the calamari and the steak were very tasty but outside of garnish did not come with any sides such as a salad or vegetables. Great restaurant but gave 4 stars due to the relatively high prices for the small portions. Everything else was great though.

Writing this review after experiencing this hotel lobby restaurant and bar at all times of the day…read moreand visited/ordering food and/and drinks 8+ times. Overall will rate at 3 stars for "ok" but the 2 star rating "could be better" really sums it up. To start: I love their veggie initiative - all foods for the year will be vegetarian which is awesome and great for the earth. The building itself is awesome too, and the decor is nice, sleek and modern with some interesting art. Food and service are okay, not many healthy options but food comes out quickly. If you are not an adventurous eater the veggie burger and fries may be your best bet. We ordered edamame once but it was so salty and spicy it wasn't really edible. Biggest pet peeve: Operating hours do not adhere to what is published on website. Even with revised COVID hours, kitchen/bar often close earlier than published on their own website and staff is unclear when asked what time they are actually closing, which is awkward because no one wants to be ordering food or drink or lingering when the place is about to close. Another big issue is that the restaurant website also advertises room service and takeaway but the website hasn't worked in 3 weeks but will take you through the whole process before saying the order cannot be completed. Not ideal, especially for a hotel bar/resto where people may be arriving and needing sustenance at odd hours. Overall okay, but could do better.

Omg omg wow wow my husband took me in a date night and the service was soo warm and welcoming and…read morethe staff were friendly and always made sure we were ok and if we needed anything. The food what can I say cooked to perfection fast service and tasty food I would 400% return and recommend to any one

Fun restaurant with very friendly staff with great decor for a Pub. Wood sticky tables and mostly…read morestools for seats. Both of us had the ribeye steak and both thought the steaks were just ok, lots of gristle and not super flavorful.

My wife and I found this place during a weeklong stay in Canberra. It is near the Central Bus Stop…read moreand City Central, surrounded by many other eateries, shops, etc. This is your typical Irish bar, featuring Giuness beer, but they have plenty of other beers on tap including our favorite: BentSpoke Crankshaft. Food is good and the seating, inside and out, is pleasant. One thing to watch for are the homeless and beggers. During one afternoon we saw several people trying to beg for money; one woman was brazen enough to ask specifically for A$2, then proceeded to walk throughout the outside eating area, drinking what was left in abandoned glasses and eating what food was left behind. This is a minor annoyance but something to be aware of and expect. If we ever make it back to Canberra you can expect us to visit this pub again.

So I'm writing this in context of what it is. It is a pub. They have several sitting areas many TVs…read moregreat selection of beers open till late great atmosphere and even if you're having a bite to eat they have great food. There's a pub. They are awesome. I definitely recommend it.

Had a family gathering so we used their outdoor seating for the occasion and had one area to…read moreourselves. Love the "secret garden" ambiance! The ordering and paying via QR code was convenient and service was prompt. I enjoyed their calamari and was surprised it was cut like fillets rather than the usual calamari rings. The kids ordered steak (lol) which were huge and were thoroughly enjoyed by the young ones. Didnt get to try a lot but heard the drinks were good as well as their beef curry! Parking could be a challenge so it was good we had shared cars coming here. Dog-friendly! (they offer steak for the pups)

After being told this place is a must when visiting Canberra, I thought we'd give it a go…read more After arriving a couple of minutes late, we were told our table had been given away. We were then told there was another table for us, and were quickly seated. We ordered a bunch of starters and mains. The dips were excellent, but the accompanying bread wasn't enough and we had to ask for more - which we were charged extra for. The cocktails were alright. My espresso martini was very strong. Our mains arrived and were cold and chewy, and were a massive disappointment. Service was attentive but amateurish. It certainly didn't feel like a high end restaurant. At the end of our meal, our bill had an additional item that we hadn't ordered. This was subsequently removed, and after discussing the mains, we received a partial refund. I'd like to think this was a bit of a once off thing and will give this place another shot when we're back in Canberra.

Visiting Canberra to see the fly over celebrating 100 years since the foundation of the RAAF we…read morelooked for restaurants near our hotel and found Ottoman Cuisine. An excellent dining experience followed. We began with a tray of dips with house made Turkish bread all tasty but exceptional were the spicy beetroot and baba ganoush. Main meals for sharing were veal medallions and lamb kofta - both very nice. Finally we shared a baklava. All washed down with a Yarra Valley chardonay.

Although I am sure most Americans seek this place out because of its name, this was actually a…read more"find" for a sports bar and burger restaurant. Really good food, reasonably priced, Friendly boisterous wait staff who seem to enjoy working here. Good place to unwind. Parking is a bit of a challenge but then again it is all over Canberra!

Good food - bar snacks work really well to share, and the Peking Duck fries are a winner…read more Happy Hour 4-6pm every day. Trivia on Monday nights and different specials each night. Gastro-pub meets Sports bar, but definitely also family friendly. The staff are lovely.

Lanterne Rooms is honestly such a cool spot for Malaysian/Asian food. The tom yum prawns were my…read morefavourite - super tasty and the perfect amount of spice. Service was really friendly, and the vibe is cozy but still a bit fancy. Great place for a date or just a nice night out with friends.

The interior of Lanterne Rooms appreciates and promotes the beauty of culture. The multiple wall…read moreand ceiling fans take it to another different level, it imitates the breeze that can only be achieved by being in that certain country itself. This restaurant delivers you to another place and for that I'm blown away. To be frank, the food was quite pricey. I ordered a salmon (fish of the day) in tamarind sauce for takeout. In small containers, it was $35 in total including the white rice. However, $35 is TOTALLY worth it after tasting the first bite! The dish is beautifully cooked! Amazing job! The place is also perfect for semi-casual business meetings and compatible with semi-formal attires. The waiter is friendly and helpful. I haven't seen enough of this place and I will be sure to drop by next time I'm in the area. I will also be sure to update this review next time I visit.