Unique Restaurants to Dine with Your Colleagues

by OpenTable Team

Updated 07 August 2023

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!

Credit: Luci

Makan

4.7

4.7 (612)

$41 to $100

Indonesian

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

Makan is an Indonesian restaurant in the heart of Melbourne CBD by Tasia & Gracia Seger, the winner of television cooking show My Kitchen Rules 2016.

The word Makan in Indonesian simply means eat. It's also used as a salutation or invitation to eat.

Makan celebrates the different elements Indonesian cuisine; a fusion of vibrant, colourful ingredients, intensely flavoured dishes, and the people who come together and share it. With a warm ambiance creating an intimate retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the CBD, Makan is an exciting discovery of tempting flavours and a contemporary take on authentic dishes.

Top review

WILLIAM

Dined on 23 Nov 2024

The food was SO delicious and meats expertly made. We were just a party of three and ordered $49 pp menu which consisted of two small dishes and two main large dishes (plus a bowl of Jasmine rice). We ordered for smalls the Sate Ayam chicken skewers and Sate Maranggi Beef skewers. The Ayam skewers were succulent and not dry, and lay on top of a perfect and highly addictive peanut satay sauce. The Maranggi skewers were soft not too rare but richly flavourful from the soy marinade. The mains we chose Rendang Wagyu which looked amazing in presentation (very generous serving too) it looked dense and black cooked in a dark chilli curry. It wasn’t spicy however this dish combined with Jasmine rice is insanely satisfying and filling. Still on the meat tip we ended up with the lighter Ayam Tangkap Aceh an aromatic lightly fried chicken with chilli, curry leaves and crispy pandan. The flavours infused with the rich olive oil tasted great with rice and our Rendang beef. We also had Gado Gado green been + tofu peanut dressing salad. I don’t drink alcohol but the cocktails are also yummy I got to taste my friend’s Cendol - clarified Pandan vodka, palm sugar + salty coconut mmmm the strength of the vodka was nicely offset with sweetness of sugar and that empowering distinct coconut taste. We were so full we didn’t end ordering desert. Next time. We had such a good time and our waiters and waitress were so friendly and obliging with all our requests. Will def be back again 5 Stars

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75 Minutes A La Carte Lunch

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Lunch Group Booking-Chef Selection Tasting Menu

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Large Group Booking-Chef Selection Tasting Menu

Chocolate Buddha

4.7

4.7 (2795)

$41 to $100

Japanese

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

Chocolate Buddha undertook an AMAZING renovation in 2019 by Maddison Architects. We have a 22 seater SUSHI TRAIN open Wednesday to Sunday lunches 12 - 3pm and Wednesday to Saturday Dinners 5 - 8pm it includes an EXPRESS train which delivers hot food ordered via a tablet. We offer QR menus at each table for ease of ordering, splitting bills and menu with pictures and descriptions. This type of ordering is optional so always let us know if you prefer to order with us. See you soon @ Chocolate Buddha

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Joe

Dined 1 day ago

Always a great place to eat - Regular Restaurant for us to dine at, and bring our friends & family. Excellent quality and variety of food. The food has clean flavors, interesting mix of foods, spices, tastes, textures. The service is outstanding. Highly recommend.

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Seared Wagyu Yakiniku Hotplate

No.100 Flinders Lane

4.8

4.8 (103)

$41 to $100

Lebanese

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

Located on the iconic Flinders Lane, No.100 is a wine bar offering a modern Lebanese dining experience.

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Jaspreet

Dined on 8 Nov 2024

Really good food. Good quantity in Feed me menu, worth the price

Luci

4.3

4.3 (202)

$41 to $100

Australian

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

Luci is a contemporary Australian restaurant set in the grand hall of Melbourne’s historic Equity Chambers building.
Its art deco styled dining room – designed by Bates Smart – provides a sophisticated backdrop to a contemporary Australian menu with Italian accents.

Celebrating Melbourne’s history of Italian immigrants and its evolution into a cosmopolitan culinary city, Luci is a contemporary Australian restaurant housed within the grand hall of the historic Equity Chambers Building.

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Judy

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent service and very fancy venue. Good for special group gathering. A bit disappointed about the food. Most of us didn’t quite enjoy it. We ordered the 3-course experience. The potato and the steak sauce were too salty.

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Luci - Chef’s Tasting Menu

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Luci Group Menu

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Luci Pasta & Vino Lunch

Oi Izakaya

4.4

4.4 (669)

$41 to $100

Japanese

Burleigh Heads

About the restaurant

Oi Izakaya is a quirky, modern Japanese izakaya located in Burleigh Heads, offering a blend of traditional and contemporary Japanese dining with a laid-back Aussie vibe.

Known for its share-style menu featuring izakaya classics like gyoza and sushi, as well as signature dishes like okonomiyaki, it's the perfect spot for a casual meal paired with Japanese whisky, sake, or creative cocktails.

With a dash of Aussie cheek and plenty of charm, Oi Izakaya is all about great food, fun, and good company.

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Lisa

Dined on 27 Nov 2024

The service and food was fantastic. We ordered a selection of dishes to share and every meal was fresh and tasty. Service was attentive, friendly and quick. This is the second time I have eaten here and have been impressed both times.

Tommy's Manly

4.4

4.4 (143)

$41 to $100

Mexican

Manly

About the restaurant

Tommy's is a Mexican restaurant & cocktail bar with a passion for Mexican/South American cuisine and agave spirits. In the kitchen, we cook over charcoals on our traditional Parrilla charcoal grill to enhance the flavours of the food. Behind the bar, we focus on freshness: every juice is freshly squeezed daily, and every syrup & cordial is made in-house, creating s truly unique list of margaritas, tequila & mezcal-based cocktails.

Head Chef: Marcus Michel has carefully curated our versatile menu. From 8hr slow roasted lamb shoulder tacos to tuna ceviche to MB2+ Ribeye cooked over charcoals, it combines authentic Mexican flavours with fresh, locally sourced ingredients to provide a truly unforgettable experience.

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Tom

Dined on 23 Nov 2024

Food was incredible, service even better and great value for money.

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Build Your Own Baquet Menu: $75

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Tommy's Bottomless Margarita Brunch

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$5 TACO WEDNESDAY

Husk Distillers Cellar Door

4.5

4.5 (1178)

$41 to $100

Australian

Tweed Heads South

About the restaurant

We are farmers and distillers, making Husk Rum and Ink Gin on our beautiful 150acre family farm.

Husk Rum is a rare style made from farm to bottle using the finest quality freshly crushed cane juice grown and bottled at Husk Farm.

Ink Gin is boldly unconventional, sparking conversation & making people take note. A true original, Ink brings colour & art to people through gin.

Visit Husk Farm Distillery to learn & discover our spirits, enjoy good drinks and food and relax and connect to this ancient land.

The Husk Distillery Bar & Planter’s Kitchen is open Wednesday-Sunday from 11am with a full cocktail and lunch menu available until 3pm on weekdays and 4pm on weekends (subject to change), and an all day menu available until the kitchen closes.

We are open Mondays & Tuesdays from 11am. Join us and enjoy small plates and grazing boards off our all day menu and have a full choice of tasting flights and cocktails.

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Laura

Dined on 16 Nov 2024

Crocodile bites were so good!! We also loved the games of corn-hole and quoits that were free to play. We did the gin tasting and were so impressed with the berry ink gin that we just had to buy a bottle. If we’re down in the Tweed Valley again, we’ll be back!

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Husk Rum and Chocolate Flight

Somedays Pizza - Noosa

4.4

4.4 (385)

$40 and under

Pizzeria

Sunshine Beach

About the restaurant

"Wood-fired pizza / antipasti share plates / seasonal salads / lo-fi wines / craft brews / artisan spirits / curated cocktails / vinyl sounds! The Somedays Pizza menu comes together with a modern take on old world methods and a focus on organic and biodynamic farming practices and sustainability. The menu is sourced from farmers & artisans locally and the world around, achieving a menu of the highest possible quality and ensuring we are serving a true representation of the land. Our clean menu is not only good for you (and the environment) but will have you coming back for more, we look forward to sharing with you at Somedays Pizza!"

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Max

Dined on 20 Oct 2024

Excellent pizza! Best beer in Noosa! Must try their Someday's Pizza and Someday's Lager. Would highly recommend. Lovely staff and a great atmosphere

Devine Food & Wine

4.7

4.7 (537)

$41 to $100

Italian

Sydney CBD

About the restaurant

Devine is one of the city’s most established wine bars, on the corner of Market Street and Clarence Street, in the heart of Sydney CBD and a short stroll to the QVB, State Theatre and Town Hall.
Devine is the spot to find tapas, Italian-inspired a la carte and an excellent wine by the glass selection. Long known for it’s popular lunches and after work eats, you’ll see the hustle and bustle of the city coming in to wind down; sinking into the banquettes or sitting up at the bar with some share plates.
Freshly shucked Sydney Rock Oysters, zucchini flowers and artisan salumi boards might be the best way to start.
Then any of the daily house made pastas, market fresh fish of the day, or the Wagyu Steak are a must!

Choose from over 400 wines on the Award winning wine list at Devine - with 40 available by the glass! European grape varieties and natural wine producers aplenty.

At just a stone’s throw from Darling Harbour, Devine is a must for corporate meals, social & family celebrations

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Vesna

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent food and service in a lovely ambience! Thank you.

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Jumbo Thai Restaurant & Bar

4.6

4.6 (656)

$41 to $100

Thai

Brisbane CBD

About the restaurant

Jumbo Thai
Awarded the Best Thai Restaurant in South-East Queensland 2022,2023 and a silver medal in the National Awards by the Restaurant and Caterers Association.

Serving deliscious contemporary Thai food in a chic modern setting with great wines and traditional and Thai inspired cocktails that will tantalise the tastebuds.

Centrally located above the historic Embassy Hotel in the Brisbane CBD at level 1, 214 Elizabeth St.

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Mandeep

Dined 2 days ago

Another great experience. Staff were very friendly and helpful, and the food and ambience was great!

Georges Mediterranean

4.2

4.2 (311)

$41 to $100

Greek

Barangaroo

About the restaurant

Sourcing the finest fresh produce, Georges Mediterranean Bar & Grill creates the most flavorsome meat and seafood dishes, amongst others, prepared simply & without hiding their unique characteristics, what we know today as the wonderful Mediterranean Diet ! Greek cuisine is inspired by fresh produce, which back in the day was largely grown in the garden at home, where the key ingredients are echoed in their distinctive taste. At Georges Mediterranean Bar & Grill you will enjoy a large selection of Mezze dishes, which similar to tapas, are perfect to share in abundance. Our Daily Menu includes some of our finest local seafood like premium fish, octopus as well as mussels served with flare in an ambience that stems from the serene Mediterranean.

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Tiffany

Dined 2 days ago

I organised a group lunch at George’s and we all had a fabulous experience. The food was very tasty and fresh and the staff were attentive and warm. We will definitely be coming back! I highly recommend booking for a 10/10 experience.

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Mezze Banquet

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Happy Hour Drinks Dinner & Drinks

Libertine Bar & Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (1150)

$41 to $100

Vietnamese

Brisbane CBD

About the restaurant

Take a journey through France, Vietnam and Brisbane all in the one trip at Libertine. Nestled in Brisbane’s heritage listed Barracks, Libertine has a menu packed with French-Vietnamese fare and interiors dripping with glamorous chandeliers, decadent wallpapers and luxurious finishes.
Lose yourself in a dining room filled with locally designed, recycled timber furnishings and delight in the finer details of gold leafing and jaw-dropping embellishments.

Libertine boasts a large array of moreish morsels and tasty tipples, with some of Brisbane’s best banquets, Asian tapas and share plates on offer as well as GF, DF and vegan options. It’s the perfect spot for a long lunch, afternoon drink or night out at The Barracks. Settle in for a selection of street food on a Sunday afternoon or celebrate Friday night over a cocktail.
Everything from date night to group dining in Brisbane covered, there’s no better place to enjoy the art of feasting than over good food and great

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 3 May 2024

Good food, great service, perfect location. Consistently excellent.

Hideaway Kitchen & Bar Broadbeach

4.5

4.5 (2153)

$40 and under

Asian

Broadbeach

About the restaurant

Hospitality Heavyweight Scott Imlach has teamed up with Head Chef Sam Sheehan to bring a modern take on classic Asian street food to the Gold Coast. A staple in the local dining scene since early 2016, the laid back alfresco eatery has proven its timeless flavours to locals and guests alike.

Centrally located on the outskirts of vibrant Broadbeach, with cocktails that delight, and a menu that will take you straight to a side street of Vietnam, it is a must when it comes to Asian dining on the coast.

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Lisa

Dined on 23 Nov 2024

Lovely Atmosphere !! Beautiful spot. Staff lovely The best food I’ve had in a while dining out. Highly recommend. Brilliant choices and fantastic value. Excellent choices of wine. Very impressed and will be back there for dinner or lunch 😊

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Experience

Margarita Boozy Brunch

Bar Woolloomooloo

0 (0)

$40 and under

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Woolloomooloo

About the restaurant

Casual bar-style bites paired with cocktails and Australian wine located inside Sydney's iconic Finger Wharf in Woolloomooloo.

We welcome bookings for groups of 8 or more people. For groups less than 8, reservations are not required. We reserve a large portion of our tables available for walk in guests, so come on down and grab a table at your own leisure.

For larger group enquiries, please contact our team at events.sydney@ovolohotels.com

The Exhibitionist Bar

4.6

4.6 (327)

$40 and under

Dining Bar

Surfers Paradise

About the restaurant

Be seduced by the sweeping views across the Gold Coast with speciality cocktails and bar food designed to share Sitting high on the striking HOTA Gallery, The Exhibitionist Bar brings together great flavours, an enviable champagne list, and an explosion of flavours you won’t forget in a hurry. Whether you want a light lunch with friends, a cocktail at sundown or a nightcap, The Exhibitionist Bar is the perfect choice.

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Debby

Dined on 26 Nov 2024

Always a good place for a meal and a catch up with friends. Reasonably priced food, good size venue, helpful staff.

Locale Restaurant and Bar Noosa

4.7

4.7 (2220)

$40 and under

Italian

Noosa Heads

About the restaurant

The decor is like a restaurant in NY, Melbourne or Europe and they have added detail with sophistication yet it appears simple and sleek lines with subtle lighting that gives a great atmosphere. There are different areas to sit from the bar to lounge, table seating or a small outdoor area.

Drawing heavily on Italian tradition, Locale Noosa offers a seasonally changing menu using the best in local produce and premium imported ingredients. Surrounded by lush gardens, Locale Noosa sits in a protected corner of Hastings Street just a few steps from the golden sands of Noosa Main Beach. Our seasonal menu features handmade pasta, traditional italian antipasti and desserts alongside an impressive selection of wines, beers and cocktails.

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Nadia

Dined 1 day ago

Lovely food & a lovely professional service. Outstanding.

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New Year's Eve - 2nd Sitting Dinner

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