Another great brunch spot in Canberra! The chorizo benedict was pretty good and the mushroom toast…read morewas nicely seasoned! hubster did add smoked salmon and egg to the order. Salmon was a tad salty for but the eggs were perfect! Drinks were enjoyable as well especially their biscoff latte! (no espresso though) it was almost like a dessert drink. lol Inside was nice and spacious with option for outdoor seating as well. Pups welcomed fyi!

The Cupping Room is a solid spot for brunch in Canberra. The coffee is honestly really good -…read moresmooth and not bitter at all. I had the huevos bollo and it was really tasty, with the chorizo giving it a nice kick. The vibe's chill and bright, but it does get busy, so go early if you don't want the wait.

This is my new favourite place in Canberra. Lunch specials, amazing food and friendly staff with…read moregreat service makes the perfect combo. Also, I fully recommend for a fun night out, cocktails are amazing, live entrainment on point and heaps of activities on the pool table level. Guaranteed not to disappoint.

Heaven! Ordered the tasting menu. 8 of their favorite dishes. Great flavor! Refreshing! Perfect…read moreafter a 15 hr flight from USA to Australia. I never order eggplant. I would order Akiba eggplant again and again. Kingfish sashimi is addicting. Sat at the bar. Willow, Host, and Max, Bartender, deliver exceptional service. Highly recommend for a quality meal, great service, and vibe!

Akiba is such a fun spot with awesome vibes. The pork belly bao is hands down my favourite - so…read moresoft and full of flavour. The Japanese fried chicken and kingfish sashimi are also great. Staff are friendly, and the neon-lit, buzzy atmosphere makes it a perfect place for a night out.

Pretty darn hip y'all. Eighty Six is definitely one to hit while you're living/visiting Canberra…read more Its a small but well formed space and the best seats in the house are for sure over the kitchen. Order one (duck bun) or two (another duck bun) starters and watch young chefs show off their skills. Eyeball their creations and let that help you decide what to order next. At a glance the menu could be Italian - scratched onto a dark wall in white chalk - but when you read (el loco hot dogs, ceviche taco) its more City of Angels (Ghetto Beef) meets mod Euro (sangria ragu parpadelle). My one dish recommendation is the Lemon Ricotta gnocchi with asparagus. *Drool* . I just need to get over the prices! Is all Canberra this way?? EightySix feels like a passion project of the new school cool. Dude chefs. Dude food. Dude music. Dude, it's good.

86 in restuarant parlance means "we're out", however, here 86 is "in" It's hard to snag a table…read moreeven in somnambulant Canberra unless you book in advance. A friendly staff is there to greet and seat. Everyone was knowledgeable about the menu, what went into what and how it was prepared. Good job of enlightening the crew who all knew what to do or feild any question. Plunk this hot spot down in New York or LA and blows the clouches of Momofuku or Trois Mec. The physical plant is warm and the atmosphere sizzling. Prime spots are at the bar just 18 iinches away from the kitchen infantry mad prepping and plating a constant assembly line of the good stuff. And good stuff it is. The menu changes quicker than Bruce Jenner's gender, so if you really lust after something (the food, not Jenner), go twice in a week. The Vitello Tonnato was a deconstructed version, and me, personally, I prefer it as if Marcella Hazan made it. Straight forward as it was originally created, but here the separated components really work and give you a chance to savor each layer of flavor. Like moving the egg off the Eggs Benedict. Ghetto Beef was nothing any self respecting ghetto dweller could ever afford. A ghetto in Canberra? Paleeze. A ghetto of YUPS and DINKS maybe. Cutsy name notwithstanding this was a terrific dish. Chunks of spoon tender Wagyu beef and aioli all spread out over a plate of Rocket. Cauliflower with Dukkah was perfect too. Crisp florets dusted with house made North African spice took me back to my days in Cairo (and I thought nothing would get me back there). A Pickled Terrine of Pork with Tartar Sauce tickled my fancy as well. This was surprisingly good. No surprises or duds in this place as everything was spot on. Then it happened. I watched the cook in front of me at the bar whack off the crispy end of a freshly grilled Roo Tail. Into the trash bin it went. It was all I could do to keep from lungeing like a Manchester United Goalie over the counter to collect those tasty chef's nibbles. You'd pay extra for them "Burn'd Ends in Chicago or Kansas City. Having that snipped tip tossed was such a waste. (Just ask Bruce Jenner). The chef smiled and said the Roo medallions needed to be uniform in size for presentation. Next time I plan to take my own BBQ fork and spear them before they're dispatched. Finally, Banoffee Pie landed before me. A Dulce de Leche Tart, Banana, Whipped Cream and Crushed Pretzels was decadent but even so, leaned to the light side if such a dessert can manage it. And it got washed down with a brace of Espresso Martinis. Frangelico, Amarettto, and Espresso in a glass. After two of those I was both wobbly and bolt upright at the same time. The full bar is solid and rocks. I'm no mathematician, but I know I can always count on you, 86.

We dropped in on our way into Canberra earlier this month and fell in love! The interior was…read moregorgeous, full of reclaimed wood and plant abundant, the coffee was delicious and beautifully presented, and the food was some of the best we've had anywhere. I had the "baked eggs, chickpeas, tomato, chèvre & sourdough" listed under the Favorites section - the dish, which was absolutely bursting with flavor, was comforting, hearty, and filling without being too heavy. I also had a side some smoked salmon, the edges of which were rolled in some kind of dill mixture - fabulous! My boyfriend had the corned beef sandwich and loved it as well. The manager who greeted us and took our order could not have been nicer. I wish we had a spot like this at home!

Brilliant modern Australian food in a gorgeous rustic setting. Open kitchen and bar area allows you…read moreto watch the action. The restaurant's focus on fresh and local is obvious. Outside are herbs and greens grown and used by the restaurant. A giant stack of fresh brown eggs, which they perfectly poach, sits on the bench. The confit duck sandwich is delicious, if a bit messy. Good tea and coffee.

Yes, the fish shack was recommended by staff at the outrageous Hapuku Lodge which is about as nice…read morea small resort as you will find anywhere on the planet, The Fish Shack . Is an outdoor trailer that does a ton of business serves great seafood in a cool coastal title area. I didn't have lobster but holy moly New Zealand has a great exchange rate and food is very inexpensive except those lobster.

This is one of the few (non-chain) eateries in the CBD with lunch service outside the usual 12-2…read more With a casual but efficient approach, the signature fish'n'chips consist of multiple small flathead fillets with great chips and the best tartare sauce away from the coast. As a side, don't pass up the potato scallops - the best we've ever had!

Although this restaurant specialises in steak, unfortunately I had to pass because they were well…read morebeyond the food allowance for my work trip. Instead I opted for the roasted chicken and a side of crispy potatoes. It took a little longer than expected to arrive but it wasn't outrageously long (almost half an hour). Food was excellent - I was served half a chicken (a bit on the small side) on a bed of corn puree. It was a little over-cooked because it was a bit dry and I was expecting more given the price ($42!). The potatoes were roasted with garlic cloves and rosemary and they really were very crispy, no complaints there. Overall it was quite good. The staff were very professional and attentive; there were a lot of tables but they weren't uncomfortably close together. My only major issue is the pricing and the very loud music. Pretty good but probably not suitable for regular visits given the current cost of living.

A pretty great spot for dinner or drinks. The steak was cooked perfectly and the truffle fries were…read moreaddictive. The place has a cool, slightly fancy vibe without feeling too formal, and the cocktails were on point. Service was friendly but a bit slow at times. Still, definitely worth checking out if you're after a nice night out.

One of my favourite restaurants in Canberra has long been the Chairman and Yip and on our recent…read moretrip I was a little disconcerted to see it was no longer at its Bunda Street address - I found later it had moved to new digs in Barton - and in its place is Tasting China. Well we were there, so in we went.... Still a very elegant and inviting place -dark wood, a splash of colour around, comfortable seating, moody lighting - and the menu was appealing. A good range of dishes representing the cuisines of Canton, Sichaun and Shanghai. The wine list is well put together, with a fine selection of regions and varieties, although somewhat limited where "by the glass" is concerned. But a bottle of Geoff Merrill's Grenache rosé suited us just fine! To the food - we began with Zhong dumplings - gelatinous and tender dumplings filled with a mix of chopped boiled prawns and ginger, and doused with a mix of soy and garlic and chilli oil. These were simply outstanding - among the best dumplings we have eaten - the filling was juicy and aromatic, full of warm flavours and the companion sauces and oils a wonderful boost. Our second starter, sea scallops with sugar snap peas, sesame oil and ginger sauce, was another mouth-watering experience - the scallops were plump and luscious, so very lightly cooked, a scatter of shredded ginger added warmth and spice, while the snappy peas crunched and delighted. Stunning. Warned of the size of the mains by our waiter, we ordered only one - a very wise move - and our Sichuan Rock Ling in hot chilli oil arrived - a massive bowl of soup filled with batons of succulent fish, and well stocked with Sichuan pepper, numbing the lips and delighting the palate. A bowl of steamed rice helped soak up the soup. This was a very spicy and fitting conclusion to a brilliant lunch. I have to say Tasting China is a more than worthy tenant of the old Chairman site - excellent food, great waiters, very good beverage list, welcoming décor - it will be on my must visit restaurants for future trips to Canberra. We loved it.... Absolutely recommended!!

Delicious authentic Chinese in a great upscale atmosphere. Angus beef stir fry was excellent. Loved…read moreit!

Brilliant Italian restaurant that goes beyond the pizza & pasta stereotype. We had a bowl of mixed…read moreolives as an entree and they were delicious and I don't like olives ! My wife had prawn linguine & I had the dock leg with pancetta & cous cous. She could not finish hers so I got to taste both. The prawns were incredibly fresh with a bit of heat from the chilli. I tend to not have seafood in places not near the sea but this proved me wrong. Likewise, the duck was tremendous. The Tira Mi Su finished off a perfect meal. Wine list was extensive with both European & Australian well represented. Highly recommend.

The best meal of my four day stay in Australia was here at Mezzalira…read more Inside was nice and cozy, hostess and servers were all nice, and the food was above well above par. I had the gnocchi and crossed my fingers that I would be delivered pillowly soft nuggets of starch; I was not let down. http://www.yelp.com.au/biz_photos/yoPn8Ehy2dmDfZqjUqBGXA?select=S9eOY9iTOD65OJHkrk1IwA The gnocchi were among the best I've ever had, but the sauce was not my favorite. Broad beans and mint are not high on my list of things I want to eat. But regardless, I scraped my plate clean of every drop. It was a darn good plate of potatoes. For dessert I couldn't resist the tiramisu, my favorite dessert. This one was good except for the oddly thick sauce that coated it. It was almost like melted icing or a really thick creme anglaise. Very good, but very very rich. http://www.yelp.com.au/biz_photos/yoPn8Ehy2dmDfZqjUqBGXA?select=SIWl530YMcG9Np76-9h1pw I would definitely come back if I'm ever trapped in Canberra again.

This place is well known for it's selection of deep fried chicken. The best is the sweet and chilli…read morechicken in my opinion but it's also well-known for its unique "snow" chicken where they top the deep fried, battered chicken with shaved cheese. It comes with a very small serving of radish, this is to balance out the flavours and to add a vegetable to the meal. If you only order the chicken you do not get the "ban Chan" (side dishes) that Korean restaurants are well known for. I like the soondubu jiggae. With every jiggae (soup) dish u order, you get the first rice bowl for free. The chapchae (vegetable noodles) are tasty because of the sesame oil sauce but they have no where near the decent amount of mushrooms, carrots, spinach and other vegetables, as this dish normally comes with. The sizzling dishes are well worth it, they are delicious and a more sweet and savoury flavour. If you have a Korean friend ask them to show u the ropes to the menu as not all their dishes come with pictures

Every dish I have ordered from here (and I have been several times) has been perfect! My mother has…read morecomplained a little about the serving portion of the kimchi jjigae but otherwise everything was delicious. I especially recommend the gangjeong.