50 Best Restaurants for a Date in Australia for 2019

by As Voted by OpenTable Diners

Updated 03 October 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.

A Touch of Salt

4.8

4.8 (2563)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Townsville CBD

About the restaurant

A fantastic restaurant for a nice dinner out. Great food and staff.

Top review

Zach

Dined 7 days ago

Came in for my partner’s birthday. The staff made the evening so special and gave great service. Food was extraordinary and to be completely honest, some of the best meals we had ever eaten. Recommend this to anyone chasing a fine dining experience and I most definitely recommend this to everyone to try at least once.

Bar Woolloomooloo

0 (0)

$40 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.

Amici Restaurant - Caloundra

4.8

4.8 (2621)

$41 to $100

Italian

Caloundra

About the restaurant

Food is alway great, service is fantastic, really good dining experience.

Top review

Marlene

Dined 4 days ago

We have been to amicis several times and it never disappoints us. We have had the parmesan barramundi and veal several times and the desserts are amazing. Here on holiday and can't wait to done there again

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Black Hide Steak & Seafood at Queens Wharf

4.6

4.6 (1441)

$41 to $100

Steakhouse

Brisbane CBD

About the restaurant

Very nice experience and food was fantastic. Service was very nice too and will go again.

Top review

Shaunvip

Dined on 23 Aug 2024

Great… I’ll miss the ambience at Treasury, but looking forward to the experience in the new venue at Star

Cecconi's Flinders Lane

4.7

4.7 (1152)

$100 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.

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Paul and Glendavip

Dined 7 days ago

An excellent venue for a perfect dining experience with your wife and/or friends.

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Experience

3 Course Fixed Price Menu

The Courthouse

4.7

4.7 (1694)

$41 to $100

Steak

Cleveland

About the restaurant

An amazing venue and food was delicious. Service was amazing as well. Definitely coming back.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

Great venue, great staff and great food. We have always had our special occasion dinners here for the last 20 years. So sad it’s closing at the end of of the year :(

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Popular dish

Seafood Supreme

Popular dish

Fillet Mignon Wrapped In Bacon

Experience

Candlelight Christmas Party

Elio's Osteria

4.9

4.9 (1627)

$40 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

Craig

Dined 6 days ago

Amazing food and ambience, wonderful staff and service, thanks for a fabulous night!

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4.7

4.7 (1621)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Timbumburi

About the restaurant

Beautiful views, excellent service, delicious fresh local produce.

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Rebecca

Dined 3 days ago

I always choose The Glasshouse to celebrate special occasions, as the food, service and ambience are always impeccable and outstanding

Les Bubbles Bar and Bistro

4.1

4.1 (1752)

$40 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

Christopher

Dined on 31 Aug 2024

Always great food and service. Music could be a bit more relaxing but that’s the only quibble

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Experience

Special Package

Mamasan Kitchen and Bar

4.7

4.7 (2299)

$41 to $100

Asian

Broadbeach

About the restaurant

The wait staff & service was excellent. Food delicious. Thank you.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

Really enjoyable on every level. Location, food and service. Good vibe !

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Experience

Melbourne Cup 2024

Moo Moo Restaurant (Gold Coast)

4.5

4.5 (2290)

$41 to $100

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

Ken

Dined 4 days ago

Special occasion and Moo Moo was very good for that type of event. Service was amazing and food was excellent. Prepared to pay the price for that experience.

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Popular dish

F1 Wagyu Rump Cap MB 6-7+

Mr Hizola’s

4.4

4.4 (1568)

$40 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.

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Jim

Dined 4 days ago

This was our second time here after a great first dining experience...always a risk right! If anything, this visit was better! Fabulous food choices, amazing friendly and polite service. A perfect choice for our anniversary which was acknowledged with 1 free wine and a beer! Thank you to the young lady who served us. Top job! 10/10

Northerlies Beach Bar and Grill - Airlie Beach

4.3

4.3 (1842)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Airlie Beach

About the restaurant

Stunning location, fantastic service and delicious, fresh seafood. Highly recommend.

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Tina

Dined 7 days ago

Beautiful place, great food and service, could not flaut anything, it was an amazing experience and will be going back again.

Park Street Pasta & Wine

4.5

4.5 (809)

$41 to $100

Italian

South Melbourne

About the restaurant

Love this place! Awesome home made pasta and great wines.

Top review

Matthew

Dined on 16 Aug 2024

Amazing food and service - will definitely return!

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Persone Italian Restaurant

4.4

4.4 (1093)

$41 to $100

Italian

Brisbane CBD

About the restaurant

Delicious food at a very affordable price. The view is nothing short of amazing.

Top review

Kellie

Dined 3 days ago

We had an amazing dinner on Friday night, from the greeting on arrival, service received by our amazing waitress Denise, the delicious food and fabulous cocktails. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner and recommend you try it out.

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Popular dish

Cannoli

Experience

Persone Melbourne Cup 2024

The Point Revolving Restaurant - Wrest Point

4.4

4.4 (1451)

$41 to $100

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 2 days ago

Excellent food. Great professional and friendly service. Exceptional Views

The Potting Shed

4.2

4.2 (3659)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Alexandria

About the restaurant

Never disappoints! Love everything :) From the food to the amazing cocktails!

Top review

Delia-Rose

Dined 7 days ago

The Potting Shed, at the Grounds, is always a great place to entertain. The wait staff are the best in Sydney and the food is always of an excellent standard. We highly recommend dining there.

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Experience

Dine In The Potter's Corner

Experience

Group Menu

Experience

Premium Private Dining in The Lock-In

Rickys River Bar and Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (3115)

$41 to $100

Seafood

Noosa Heads

About the restaurant

Fabulous food and service. Would recommend to friends.

Top review

Melissa

Dined 3 days ago

Fabulous service - friendly, efficient and knowledgeable. Food was perfect. The Wagyu delicious. The blood orange margarita was great! Great wine list. My fave.

Rookie Eatery

4.7

4.7 (690)

$41 to $100

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.

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Warren

Dined 3 days ago

Shared an outstanding tasting lunch with girlfriends. Each dish was more delicious than the previous one.. I’d go back in a heartbeat

Trattoria Emilia

4.8

4.8 (1202)

$41 to $100

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

Francesca

Dined 3 days ago

It was like being back home in Italy!! Will come back for sure!

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A la Carte. Our Chef's choice is also available

Wah Wah Gee

4.0

4 (1287)

$40 and under

Asian

Geelong City Centre

About the restaurant

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!

Top review

Riley

Dined 2 days ago

Great food and Service, definitely recommend if you want to celebrate a birthday party there. Thankyou Wah Wah Gee!!

Whalebone Wharf

4.6

4.6 (3092)

$41 to $100

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.

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Peter

Dined 6 days ago

It is expensive but worth every cent. To really enjoy the experience you must not be in a hurry. Lunch is best because the view over the river is fabulous.

The Woodhouse Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (2621)

$41 to $100

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

Pam

Dined on 29 Aug 2024

The food was fantastic and the portions somewhat overgenerous. The wine was sublime. The service was excellent. It was pricey though. I would recommend The Woodhouse for special occasions.

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