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50 Best Restaurants for a Date in Australia for 2019

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by As Voted by OpenTable Diners
Updated October 03, 2019

Whether it's your first date or your 500th, it can be stressful picking out restaurants for date night. OpenTable's 2019 list of the 50 Best Restaurants for a Date in Australia highlights the most popular spots across the country with the perfect ambiance, menu options and more to create a truly unforgettable date. The list of honorees is based on an analysis of reviews of more than 1,800 restaurants across the country—all submitted by verified diners.

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4.8
4.8 (2644)
$A41 to $A100
Modern Australian
Townsville CBD
About the restaurant
A fantastic restaurant for a nice dinner out. Great food and staff.
Top review
David
Dined 3 days ago
Food and service was exceptional. Staff were all very friendly and extremely attentive without being intrusive. Perfect!
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0 (0)
$A40 and under
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Woolloomooloo
About the restaurant
Everything was honestly perfect. The food is possibly the best food I’ve eaten and the service was incredible.
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4.8
4.8 (2704)
$A41 to $A100
Italian
Caloundra
About the restaurant
Food is alway great, service is fantastic, really good dining experience.
Top review
Marie
Dined 6 days ago
Undoubtedly the most upmarket restaurant in Caloundra. The service was outstanding ( our waiter was exceptional), the food was delicious, the ambience was warm and welcoming. Will be back again....
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4.5
4.5 (714)
$A40 and under
Italian
Mornington
About the restaurant
Absolutely delicious food, friendly staff and a lovely place to dine.
Top review
Gail
Dined 5 days ago
Lovely food, attentive staff. Highly recommended
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4.4
4.4 (1545)
$A41 to $A100
Steakhouse
Brisbane CBD
About the restaurant
Very nice experience and food was fantastic. Service was very nice too and will go again.
Top review
David
Dined 1 day ago
Enjoyed a wonderful Christmas lunch at the newly opened Black Hide Queens Wharf. In short, the lunch we enjoyed was simply right up there as the very best. It wasn’t just the delicious food selection, and how it was cooked, or the impeccable service received, or the festive decorations, but the whole experience which truly captured the spirit of Christmas for us. From the second we entered, until the moment of leaving, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Even the Christmas carollers were wonderful touch!! Thank you very much to all the staff at Black Hide. Happy New Year, and you’ll definitely see us dining with you again.
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4.8
4.8 (1188)
$A101 and over
Italian
Melbourne CBD
About the restaurant
We have eaten here twice while visiting Melbourne. On both occasions we’ve had delicious food served by exceptionally professional and helpful wait staff. Highly recommend.
Top review
Allen
Dined 6 days ago
Continues the long standing high level of friendly and helpful service, great food and extensive wine list. My favourite restaurant in Mewlbourne.
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4.8
4.8 (1784)
$A41 to $A100
Steak
Cleveland
About the restaurant
An amazing venue and food was delicious. Service was amazing as well. Definitely coming back.
Top review
Keith
Dined 2 days ago
Wonderful Christmas Eve dinner. Shame the Courthouse is closing.
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4.9
4.9 (1653)
$A40 and under
Italian
Carindale
About the restaurant
Food was amazing. Staff were very friendly. Warm and welcoming. Overall an absolutely great place to eat.
Top review
Pooja
Dined on Dec 17, 2024
I found it to be super convenient and efficient way to book.
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4.7
4.7 (1638)
$A41 to $A100
Modern Australian
Timbumburi
About the restaurant
Beautiful views, excellent service, delicious fresh local produce.
Top review
KenH
Dined 3 days ago
Very accommodating staff. Excellent meal with no waiting time. always a good night.
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4.3
4.3 (1770)
$A40 and under
Steakhouse
Fortitude Valley
About the restaurant
We keep going back here because the food is delicious and the staff are always so attentive and polite. Will keep returning.
Top review
Ruby
Dined 2 days ago
We had the Christmas set menu for Christmas Eve and it was just delicious. We started with some Camembert baked cheese , salad and steak with mushroom sauce that was excellent. We finished the meal with some brownie and ice cream. We were super happy with our meal , highly recommend.
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4.7
4.7 (2366)
$A41 to $A100
Asian
Broadbeach
About the restaurant
The wait staff & service was excellent. Food delicious. Thank you.
Top review
Lori
Dined 2 days ago
Great food. Even better service (Giuliano) Nicely decorated.
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4.6
4.6 (2363)
$A41 to $A100
Steakhouse
Broadbeach
About the restaurant
The best steak and pork belly we have ever had! The bread rolls for entree were amazing as well!
Top review
steve
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent service from the minute we walked in. All courses we had were superb. The tenderloin was cooked to perfection. We had a lovely Xmas Eve dinner and would highly recommend Moo moo to anyone who has not tried it
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4.4
4.4 (1597)
$A40 and under
Cantonese
Burleigh Heads
About the restaurant
We are in Burleigh, on holiday from the Melbourne cold. We eat out every night, trying the different cuisines in the neighbourhood and thought we would try Cantonese. We were so thankful we booked as every seat was taken, and we found out why. The food was excellent! There was just enough choice and options on the menu and every dish we ordered was delicious. I would recommend the chow fun and duck boa in particular. The service was relaxed and friendly and the waitress gave us some tips about the various dishes we were interested in. The room itself is pretty and had just enough lighting. I would go back again for sure and would recommend it to anyone who likes delicious, modern Asian food with the pretension.
Top review
Peter
Dined on Dec 17, 2024
Mr Hizolas continually has wonderful food and service
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4.3
4.3 (1890)
$A41 to $A100
Modern Australian
Airlie Beach
About the restaurant
Stunning location, fantastic service and delicious, fresh seafood. Highly recommend.
Top review
Mike
Dined on Dec 17, 2024
Lovely evening with family - seafood platter was excellent.
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4.5
4.5 (821)
$A41 to $A100
Italian
South Melbourne
About the restaurant
Love this place! Awesome home made pasta and great wines.
Top review
MalcolmVIP
Dined on Dec 11, 2024
This has to be one of the best kept secretes of Melbourne. After 6.5 years in Melbourne, 3 days before we return to London, it was one of our last stops. We will miss you Luca.
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4.5
4.5 (1115)
$A41 to $A100
Italian
Brisbane CBD
About the restaurant
Delicious food at a very affordable price. The view is nothing short of amazing.
Top review
LaurenG
Dined 1 day ago
Always amazing! Thanks for an incredible Christmas Lunch and helping me get my Christmas back on.
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4.4
4.4 (1488)
$A41 to $A100
French
Sandy Bay
About the restaurant
Extremely happy with our anniversary dinner. The whole experience was memorable for us. Thank you.
Top review
james
Dined today
Exceptional views and food, all round a fantastic dining experience
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4.3
4.3 (3800)
$A40 and under
Modern Australian
Alexandria
About the restaurant
Never disappoints! Love everything :) From the food to the amazing cocktails!
Top review
Kim
Dined 3 days ago
My friends and I always have a fabulous time at the Grounds. The food is amazing. Your staff work very hard but are so delightful! The whole experience is always Magical!
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4.8
4.8 (3212)
$A41 to $A100
Seafood
Noosa Heads
About the restaurant
Fabulous food and service. Would recommend to friends.
Top review
Rhys
Dined today
Outstanding service by Katie and Rebecca. A truly world class experience.
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4.7
4.7 (704)
$A41 to $A100
Australian
Wollongong
About the restaurant
We went to Rookies on Wednesday evening, first time for me but my husband went a few months earlier. It was amazing. The food had so much flavour, delicious in every way. What impressed us was that the waitress remembered my husband from a few months ago.
Top review
David
Dined 7 days ago
Terrific lunch the best atmosphere in Wollongong and great food and service
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4.6
4.6 (268)
$A41 to $A100
Japanese
Adelaide City Centre
About the restaurant
Absolutely beautiful food in a very entertaining setting.
Top review
RyanM
Dined on Oct 12, 2019
Amazing as usual loved the service and the food, the chef was outstanding and engaging making the night a real pleasure
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4.8
4.8 (1264)
$A41 to $A100
Italian
Melbourne CBD
About the restaurant
From the time you walk in you know this is going to be great! Amazing food and great service!
Top review
Ranj
Dined 6 days ago
Excellent food, excellent service. We had dinner there for our wedding anniversary it was a wonderful experience.
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4.6
4.6 (3153)
$A41 to $A100
Seafood
Port Macquarie
About the restaurant
Amazing seafood platter!! We came down from Brisbane and stopped overnight in port Macquarie. Had read reviews about the amazing seafood platter at whalebone wharf and we were not disappointed! Absolutely amazing. So fresh and fun watching the fish swim around underneath.
Top review
evan
Dined 3 days ago
Terrific ambience with uninterrupted views over the river. The service was good with friendly helpful staff ... maybe a little slow at times but we were not in a rush. Great food with nice variety and some happy surprises. They really know how to make a sauce! Absolute stand out for the area.
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4.7
4.7 (2682)
$A41 to $A100
Steakhouse
Bendigo
About the restaurant
This is a fabulous restaurant with a great atmosphere and service. The food, especially the steaks, are outstanding. Highly recommended.
Top review
Daryle
Dined 6 days ago
Today’s lunch is the second time we have eaten at the woodhouse and while the meals were very good the menu hadn’t changed in that time. It would be nice if the meals are providing seasonal rates that the menu could change in that time.
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