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

Makan

Price: Expensive

Indonesian

Melbourne CBD

4.6

517 reviews

Food was incredible. Service was excellent. Good choice for a birthday dinner celebration.

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Chocolate Buddha

Price: Expensive

Japanese

Melbourne CBD

4.7

2361 reviews

Great place to meet & eat. The service was good, perhaps a little slow when we arrived but we weren’t in a hurry. Good menu & wine list, lots of choices. All in all a lovely afternoon.

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Bodega Underground

Price: Moderate

Mexican

Melbourne CBD

4.4

1262 reviews

Amazing gluten free food you wouldn’t even know it’s gf. Vegan and vegetarian options also really great. Great drinks and vibe. Can’t wait to go back for the corn again (&more)!

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Hochi Mama CBD

Price: Moderate

Asian

Melbourne CBD

4.6

2432 reviews

The food was great and the staff were all very friendly

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Chotto Motto Collingwood

Price: Expensive

Japanese

Collingwood

4.7

250 reviews

Delicious food and gorgeous place. On the expensive side, but worth it.

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Rubyos Restaurant

Price: Expensive

Fusion / Eclectic

Newtown

4.7

60 reviews

Lovely, classy restaurant on King Street. Excellent food, nice range of dishes on the menu. Will return in the future.

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Soot

Price: Expensive

Korean

Barangaroo

4.6

8 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

99 reviews

Really great food and helpful staff. Seats / tables are comfortable.

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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

59 reviews

Amazing bottomless lunch and great service Will definitely be back

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The Terrace - Emporium Hotel South Bank Brisbane

Price: Moderate

Contemporary Asian

South Bank

4.4

703 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

817 reviews

I took two non-vegan friends to this booking and they were blown away (along with me) on how good the food was. The waiter we had was amazing, attentive and had great recommendations, Fabulous food and cocktails.

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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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Price: Expensive

Contemporary American

Sydney CBD

4.5

496 reviews

What a great place to go. Apart from our welcome the staff were delightful. The bar and wait staff were happy, friendly, smiling, super well organised and efficient. Those behind the bar were having great fun - must be a good workplace. The food was great and the happy hour prices were fantastic Great music. Would certainly recommend this great place.

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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

339 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

182 reviews

Fresh, delicious Vietnamese food! Thank you! We really enjoyed our meal there!

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Juan Fifty

Price: Moderate

Mexican

Maroochydore

4.5

248 reviews

Date night here was such win! We loved trying different cocktails (all unique and fun!) and a variety of tacos - each with its own claim to fame! Will definitely be back!

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Florence

Price: Moderate

Australian

Camp Hill

4.7

245 reviews

Great food and service. Attentive to our requirements on the day. Fresh and clean amenities. Highly recommend.

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Steampunk - Surfers Paradise

Price: Moderate

Modern Australian

Surfers Paradise

4.4

524 reviews

Great views.. great atmosphere and awesome food!! Well worth it!

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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

759 reviews

A very pleasant restaurant to have a good time with friends, while enjoying steaks and high quality wine.

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Pomona Distilling Co

Price: Moderate

Southeast Asian

Pomona

4.4

1236 reviews

Pamona Distilling Co is the perfect venue to take family and friends. The setting is wonderful and the food and service outstanding. I could not have. Even more impressed. Their gin is fabulous too.

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Pavilion Mooloolaba

Price: Expensive

Mediterranean

Mooloolaba

4.2

584 reviews

We shared a beautiful lunch of small plates, all of which were reasonably priced and of good quality, and beautifully presented. All staff were friendly and helpful. This topped off with a beautiful view of the ocean watching whales breach was magical. Thank you so much 😊

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