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50 Best Restaurants for a Date in Australia for 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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As Voted by OpenTable Diners
Updated October 03, 2019
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A Touch of Salt

Price: Expensive
Modern Australian
Townsville CBD
4.8
2246 reviews
A fantastic restaurant for a nice dinner out. Great food and staff.
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Alibi Bar & Dining

Price: Expensive
Vegan
Woolloomooloo
4.2
817 reviews
Everything was honestly perfect. The food is possibly the best food I’ve eaten and the service was incredible.
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Amici Restaurant - Caloundra

Price: Expensive
Italian
Caloundra
4.8
2278 reviews
Food is alway great, service is fantastic, really good dining experience.
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Black Hide By Gambaro At Treasury Brisbane

Price: Expensive
Steakhouse
Brisbane CBD
4.5
1269 reviews
Very nice experience and food was fantastic. Service was very nice too and will go again.
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Cecconi's Flinders Lane

Price: Very Expensive
Italian
Melbourne CBD
4.7
977 reviews
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.
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The Courthouse

Price: Expensive
Steak
Cleveland
4.5
1448 reviews
An amazing venue and food was delicious. Service was amazing as well. Definitely coming back.
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The Dining Room by James Viles

Price: Very Expensive
Modern Australian
Sydney CBD
4.2
815 reviews
We went to celebrate my mum's birthday and I'm so glad we chose The Dining Room as they made it a memorable day for my mum. The service was amazing and the view was simply breathtaking. Would highly recommend this place.
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E'cco Bistro

Price: Expensive
Modern European
Newstead
4.8
908 reviews
Delicious food and wine, with excellent service, in an unassuming bistro.
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Elio's Osteria

Price: Moderate
Italian
Carindale
4.8
1457 reviews
Food was amazing. Staff were very friendly. Warm and welcoming. Overall an absolutely great place to eat.
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Glasshouse

Price: Expensive
Modern Australian
Timbumburi
4.7
1497 reviews
Beautiful views, excellent service, delicious fresh local produce.
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Les Bubbles Bar and Bistro

Price: Moderate
Steakhouse
Fortitude Valley
3.9
1605 reviews
We keep going back here because the food is delicious and the staff are always so attentive and polite. Will keep returning.
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Mamasan Kitchen and Bar

Price: Expensive
Asian
Broadbeach
4.7
1992 reviews
The wait staff & service was excellent. Food delicious. Thank you.
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Moo Moo Restaurant (Gold Coast)

Price: Expensive
Steakhouse
Broadbeach
4.6
1984 reviews
The best steak and pork belly we have ever had! The bread rolls for entree were amazing as well!
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Mr Hizola’s

Price: Moderate
Chinese (Canton)
Burleigh Heads
4.6
1412 reviews
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.
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Northerlies Beach Bar and Grill - Airlie Beach

Price: Expensive
Grill
Airlie Beach
4.2
1566 reviews
Stunning location, fantastic service and delicious, fresh seafood. Highly recommend.
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Park Street Pasta & Wine

Price: Expensive
Italian
South Melbourne
4.6
748 reviews
Love this place! Awesome home made pasta and great wines.
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Persone Italian Restaurant

Price: Expensive
Italian
Brisbane CBD
4.5
963 reviews
Delicious food at a very affordable price. The view is nothing short of amazing.
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The Point Revolving Restaurant - Wrest Point

Price: Expensive
French
Sandy Bay
4.6
1249 reviews
Extremely happy with our anniversary dinner. The whole experience was memorable for us. Thank you.
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Popolo Restaurant

Price: Expensive
Italian
South Bank
4.5
1602 reviews
My favourite! Fantastic venue, service is incredible, food fabulous and location outstanding.
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The Potting Shed

Price: Moderate
Modern Australian
Alexandria
4.3
3208 reviews
Never disappoints! Love everything :) From the food to the amazing cocktails!
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Rickys River Bar and Restaurant

Price: Expensive
Seafood
Noosaville / Noosa Heads
4.7
2672 reviews
Fabulous food and service. Would recommend to friends.
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Rookie Eatery

Price: Expensive
Australian
Wollongong
4.6
629 reviews
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.
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Shorehouse

Price: Expensive
Asian
North Ward
4.5
2812 reviews
Amazing food and service once again. Great way to try meals you may not usually choose with the “ Just feed me “ option. Perfect evening.
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Trattoria Emilia

Price: Expensive
Italian
Melbourne CBD
4.7
973 reviews
From the time you walk in you know this is going to be great! Amazing food and great service!
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Wah Wah Gee

Price: Moderate
Asian
Australia
4.1
1167 reviews
Bao’s are just wowww! Have to say my favourite Asian fusion restaurant in Geelong. Can’t get enough! Food is amazing and service is always outstanding!
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Whalebone Wharf

Price: Expensive
Seafood
Port Macquarie
4.6
2678 reviews
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.
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The Woodhouse Restaurant

Price: Expensive
Steakhouse
Bendigo
4.7
2383 reviews
This is a fabulous restaurant with a great atmosphere and service. The food, especially the steaks, are outstanding. Highly recommended.
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