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.

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.

Nice standard pub type venue overlooking Narooma beach on the main strip. We came in for a couple…read moreof beers and some oysters and it was decent. Nothing to write home about but the experience was nice and I'd stop by again if driving through.

Good food, it costs a little extra. $30 for two burgers, but was well worth it. Great service and…read moreview made it a quality experience.

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.

Prompt service and delicious menu. Large range and choice, loved the coffee and the breakfast menu.read more

Tucked away in a quiet suburb Great service, excellent…read moremeal, good value, cannot ask for much more than that

Went along and was surprised. Part of the hotel, but not quite the Generica type of boring place…read more Nice place with very good service and very nice grub.

Had breakfast here three times and dinner once and was happy with the meals each time. Had the…read moregranola with fruit for breakfast, which was quite good, but the coffee was above expectations. There is an outdoor eating area attached (way too cold to consider it) and the staff were prompt and friendly. Well worth a shot.

What a great kitchen . They have brewed ale from Tilba boutique Brewery, and an unbelievably good…read morewine selection. The Henschke Keyneton Euphonium 2018 was a special find. The meals were so much quality that we were flabbergasted. Crocodile schnitzels, seafood linguine to die for and an entree of seaweed crusted calamari. So would we recommend the Dromedary Hotel, that's a YES. Ask for Rex or David

Great Pub meals in Central Tilba, we dropped in for Lunch and an Ale and were surprised by the…read moregreat meals. Delicious Aussie Burger with fresh potato chips. My wife had the yellowfin Tuna special, which she assures me was equally great. Also set in a beautiful little historic village.

I can recommend the 'One Pan' after a big night out. Chorizo, beans, roast potatoes, and a…read moredeliciously runny poached egg on top. The atmosphere is clean and tidy and sharp. Prompt service - with a smile. The coffee is great, lovely big mugs. Soy Chai? Not a problem. My date had poached eggs and ham on sour dough. The order was miscommunicated, but swiftly rectified. We enjoyed the hidden door bathroom concept too, and the open plan kitchen.

Excellent new cafe in Lonsdale St located opposite the coffee roasters. A little more upmarket than…read morethe others in the st. Love the twist on all the classic breakfast dishes. Worth a visit.

Everything about eating here was bad, from the waitstaff being inattentive (at their best) to the…read moreburgers being dry, over cooked, and essentially flavourless. I can not recommend that you eat anywhere, but here more. Also they had the worst onion rings I've ever had in my life. No part of their food was good enough to be priced as ridiculously high as it was.

There are very few nice things to say about this place situated in the Belconnen mall…read more Ambience- the music was loud and the songs were covers of mainly classic rock by ne'er do well performers. The covers were of standard songs for those familiar with the classic rock genre and the mutilated version of a Crosby, Stills and Nash song was particularly grating. The decor was standard chain restaurant. And frankly if you live in Australia the charm of an Australian themed restaurant seems over contrived an pathetic and would work better for stupid Yankees and tourists who think that this is what Australia is about. Service- What an absolute joke!!! I told the waitress that two of us would be sharing the prime rib. Only one plate came out. No water. No drink refills. No one asked us how our overpriced steak was (overcooked). And we had to leave the table to pay the bill because the waitress couldn't be bothered to bring it to us. The waitress seemed young, inexperienced and poorly trained. I asked her manager about it when we left and I got a pretty pathetic "Yeah we know the service can improve. Sorry". If they are going to charge outrageous amounts for what is basically a chain steakhouse the service had better be a lot better than this. I've met friendlier staff at McDonalds! The manager was unapologetic for the overcooked steak and the poor service. I doubt they'll stay in business long with their attitude. Food- Let's be honest here... My half blind uncle missing his taste buds due to agent orange exposure in Vietnam could cook a better steak. Who on earth charges $30 for an overcooked steak / "prime rib". It wasn't prime rib. It was an overcooked steak and if you want prime rib I suggest hog's breath and not this place. The coleslaw was a meager portion but had some nice crunch. The house salad was a paltry small handful of mixed leaves overdressed with balsamic dressing (no choice on what the salad comes dressed with). The chips were pretty much standard for a frozen and par cooked product. They weren't fresh cut nor were they anything resembling crispy and they were hidden under the streak and became even soggier. $4 for a sasparilla and almost $4 for a coke and no refill. Even my local club can manage a couple of refills for that price. The BBQ sauce was average at best and the "caramelized" onions had barely seen a couple of minutes on the flat top. They still were rather firm and lacked any color to suggest actual caramelization. There is a nice play area for little ones to enjoy whilst parents eat and that is the only reason this place manages one star. Final verdict- Don't bother. There are less expensive places to sit down and enjoy in Belconnen Mall. If you want a nice prime rib done right go to that other place in Civic. And as far as the service goes my cranky 113 year old Nanna with one eye who is hard of hearing could give better service!