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Unique Restaurants to Dine with Your Friends

Hungry for a dining experience that's tailor-made for you? We’ve got you covered. Here are our top restaurant picks for your next outing. Bon appétit!

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Updated August 23, 2023
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Makan

Price: Expensive
Indonesian
Melbourne CBD
4.6
518 reviews
Fabulous. Been many times. Only disappointment was our go to dish, rendang which was extremely fatty. Every other dish was fantastic. Service was excellent. A family favourite.
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Chocolate Buddha

Price: Expensive
Japanese
Melbourne CBD
4.7
2371 reviews
Birthday lunch,very efficient loved the food. Service great
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Bodega Underground

Price: Moderate
Mexican
Melbourne CBD
4.4
1269 reviews
Great Pre Theatre Dinner. Wonderful Food and Service.
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Hochi Mama CBD

Price: Moderate
Asian
Melbourne CBD
4.6
2447 reviews
Our first Hochi mama cbd experience and we loved it - food and service exemplary. Will certainly return.
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Chotto Motto Collingwood

Price: Expensive
Japanese
Collingwood
4.7
251 reviews
Favourite Japanese restaurant in Melbourne. Amazing food, service and decor.
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Rubyos Restaurant

Price: Expensive
Fusion / Eclectic
Newtown
4.7
62 reviews
From the food to the service to the atmosphere, I would highly recommend to anyone after a unique dining experience.
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Soot

Price: Expensive
Korean
Barangaroo
4.5
9 reviews
Food is great. Service is good. Overall it's too expensive for the experience.
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KOGI Korean BBQ

Price: Expensive
Korean
Haymarket
4.4
103 reviews
absolutely delicious. have been here multiple times and have never disappointed.
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Kittyhawk

Price: Expensive
French
Sydney CBD
4.5
248 reviews
Great Venue great food and staff and a good restaurant, not only for food but also for drinks.
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Tommy's Manly

Price: Expensive
Mexican
Manly
4.3
62 reviews
Food great, service pretty good, drinking absolutely shocking!!! Ordered margaritas, the came 1/3 full (including ice!!). At $23 a drink that’s shocking!
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The Terrace - Emporium Hotel South Bank Brisbane

Price: Moderate
Contemporary Asian
South Bank
4.4
707 reviews
Great food. Great customer service. Highly Recommended.
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Bartolo Wine Room

Price: Expensive
Italian
Surry Hills
4.7
286 reviews
Amazing food
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Alibi Bar & Dining

Price: Expensive
Vegan
Woolloomooloo
4.2
822 reviews
One thing I've missed since turning Vegan 7years ago is a good crumbly schnitzel and this place delivers! A huge portion with parmigiana sauce, delicious. My wife and I just celebrated our anniversary here and it's a very fancy posh restaurant, very friendly staff and good music at a good volume. We had three starters, mushrooms, focaccia, and spanakopita, and we polished the plates. Highly recommend, we'll definitely be back and not just for special events.
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Tommy's Darlinghurst

Price: Expensive
Mexican
Darlinghurst
4.5
303 reviews
Delicious food and excellent service, as always. The Kingfish ceviche with Passionfruit is incredible.
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Employees Only

Price: Expensive
Contemporary American
Sydney CBD
4.5
498 reviews
Atmosphere was awesome, service was prompt and very friendly and when we asked a question about the menu or cocktails the staff was very helpful. The food was fresh, outstandingly delicious and a great variety. A gift of a shot from the bar certainly had me reordering a full one. Entertainment was sexy and enjoyable. Only negative was that it was a little too noisy and perhaps a little more light at the tables whilst we ate would have been great...overall we loved it and totally enjoyed our first time and plan to visit again..
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The Lobo

Price: Expensive
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Sydney CBD
4.7
113 reviews
Service, drinks and ambience were absolutely fantastic. Didn't order food but the chips on the side of drinks were a great touch. Would definitely recommend.
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Dean & Nancy on 22

Price: Expensive
Cocktail Bar
Sydney CBD
4.5
341 reviews
This was our 2 stay and again found the staff and service where excellent always willing to do that little extra food and cocktails to die fore.
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Nguyen Brothers - Maroochydore

Price: Moderate
Vietnamese
Maroochydore
4.5
12 reviews
Great fresh food with lots of flavor and great friendly service
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Nguyen Brothers - Tewantin

Price: Moderate
Asian
Noosaville
4.5
186 reviews
We are regulars. Excellent service and the food always fresh and the best quality
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Juan Fifty

Price: Moderate
Mexican
Maroochydore
4.5
252 reviews
Went for $15.00 Burrito Bowls on a Thursday Great value
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Florence

Price: Moderate
Australian
Camp Hill
4.7
249 reviews
Great location with friendly staff and delicious food.
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Steampunk - Surfers Paradise

Price: Moderate
Modern Australian
Surfers Paradise
4.4
529 reviews
The food was great, the service was quick and the prices were good
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Sixes and Sevens

Price: Expensive
Dining Bar
New Farm
4.1
70 reviews
Really good food and service. Nice ambience. Little bit pricy but it’s James st, what do you expect
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Black Hide Steakhouse - Gambaro Hotel - Caxton Street

Price: Expensive
Steakhouse
Brisbane CBD
4.6
761 reviews
Great steak and service. Nice vibe and highly recommended for family event or social.
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Pomona Distilling Co

Price: Moderate
Southeast Asian
Pomona
4.4
1242 reviews
We had the most wonderful lunch at the distillery. Thoroughly enjoyable, will recommend it to family & friends.
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Pavilion Mooloolaba

Price: Expensive
Mediterranean
Mooloolaba
4.2
588 reviews
Fantastic ❤️ amazing atmosphere & impeccable food. Thank you
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Sandstone Point Hotel

Price: Moderate
Modern Australian
Sandstone Point
3.9
2529 reviews
Considering it was a public holiday, service in the restaurant in the hotel was efficient. Meals ordered came promptly.
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St Andrews Beach Brewery

Price: Moderate
Modern Australian
Fingal
4.4
1110 reviews
Wonderful afternoon with family and friends! Service was exceptional, food delicious and arrived super fast. Tables were cleared promptly. Enjoyable live music.
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The Standard Hotel

Price: Moderate
Pub
Fitzroy
4.7
325 reviews
There’s a reason this is my favourite pub in Melbourne and why I’ve been coming here for over 20 years. staff are always super friendly and the food is top notch. I had the special steak & mushroom pie which was so delicious.. My partner had the lamb shoulder which was just Devine! Way to big for one sitting- we just shared the leftovers for lunch ! Great value food! ❤️ Will be back! (Please put the kangaroo back on the menu soon!)
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The Epicurean Red Hill

Price: Expensive
Mediterranean
Red Hill
4.2
618 reviews
Friendly staff and very helpful . Food was great .
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Frankie Geelong

Price: Moderate
Pan-Asian
Geelong City Center
4.5
764 reviews
Great value for money. We found tge music wsd a bit loud but Frankie's happily turned it down. All good. Prosecco was excellent. Will go back.
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Taquito

Price: Moderate
Mexican
Carlton
4.7
380 reviews
I really enjoyed this place. Really friendly and fast service, good vibe, the food is terrific. It’s a step up from G y G in price. Dinner for two with drinks will be in the $80-90 range. But it’s definitely worth it if you’re up for great Mexican in a fun place.
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Flovie Florist Cafe

Price: Moderate
Australian
Carlton
4.4
266 reviews
The food was create and delicious!!! The only qualm I have is that o think there should be some more bouquets for sale, but otherwise an absolutely fabulous experience!
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Little Andorra

Price: Expensive
Wine Bar
Carlton North
4.9
21 reviews
Great staff, amazing food and awesome wine list! Can’t wait to go back !
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