Unique Restaurants to Dine with Your Family

by OpenTable Team

Updated 03 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: Las Palmas Bar & Restaurant

The Wild Flower Bar & Dining at Bells at Killcare

4.7

4.7 (706)

$41 to $100

Mediterranean

Killcare Heights

About the restaurant

The Wild Flower Bar & Dining is renowned for its Mediterranean cuisine offering world class hospitality with a strong focus on sustainability and seasonality. The menus are a celebration of "Food of the Sun" and feature produce from many local suppliers from up and down the coast and surrounding hinterland, including fresh daily seafood from local waterways, all within a lively, sophisticated bistro-style space.

Top review

MICHELLE

Dined on 31 Aug 2024

Fabulous meal - amazing attentive service and serene location.

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Experience

New Year's Eve Dinner

Izakaya Masuya

4.3

4.3 (17)

$41 to $100

Japanese

Sydney CBD

About the restaurant

IZAKAYA MASUYA is one of the first izakaya-style restaurants in Australia, introducing Japanese sake from various areas in Japan.
At lunchtime, a range of takeaway menus including nutritiously balanced BENTO (lunchbox) menus and a variety of sushi rolls and DONBURI (rice bowl) menus attract local customers.
The store serves various dinner menus from Charcoal grilled wagyu beef to grilled chicken, tempura, Kyoto-style Temari sushi, and hot pot.
The concept of the store is to convey the beauty of Japanese sake to the world including Australia.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 16 Jul 2024

Excellent choice for lunch! Looking forward to going back soon.

BRAZA Churrascaria - Darling Quarter

4.5

4.5 (2980)

$41 to $100

Brazilian

Darling Quarter

About the restaurant

Braza Churrascaria is an authentic Brazilian Barbeque house that serves world-renowned Australia meats. We are an “all you can eat” restaurant, with typical Brazilian service style known as “Rodizio” where Passadores (meat carvers) rotate from table to table serving more than 20 different types of skewers. “Braza" means the sizzling charcoals of the fire and "Churrascaria" is the restaurant specialised in Barbeque or Brazilian style steakhouse restaurant.

Our purpose is to provide you with an Authentic Brazilian experience where you can explore the many mouth-watering flavours of our Barbeque.

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Jaqueline

Dined 5 days ago

This time the experience was wonderful as I always have had in the past! Beautiful food , service and people. My friends were there for the first time and they loved everything! Keep up the amazing job guys! We will definitely be back! Thank you so much Aline and the whole team I didn’t get everyone’s name

Georges Mediterranean Bar & Grill

4.1

4.1 (309)

$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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DorothyTvip

Dined on 9 Jun 2024

Had the Meze banquet. Delicious! Friendly service, lovely view & perfect location for people watching

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Experience

Mezze Banquet

Experience

Happy Hour Drinks Dinner & Drinks

Justin Lane Geelong

4.3

4.3 (250)

$41 to $100

Italian

Geelong City Centre

About the restaurant

Since we started in Burleigh Heads, QLD back in 2011, Justin Lane has grown into a popular restaurant, bar and event space – expanding more recently into Geelong. We’d love to have you here! Take a quick look online before you book your next outing at JL.

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Pam

Dined 7 days ago

The waitress was very polite & helpful Meal was very nice & tasty

KOGI Korean BBQ

4.6

4.6 (143)

$41 to $100

Korean

Haymarket

About the restaurant

The artisan way of doing Korean BBQ, Kogi's management team goes back 35 years. Donald Bae the founder was the first to bring Korean BBQ to Australia, meanwhile Hang Jun Chung has been serving up the best Galbi and Korean BBQ dishes since 1983.

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Kim

Dined on 9 Aug 2024

Our go to when in the city, very good quality food. Happy with the service provided. Thank you for accommodating us.

Las Palmas

4.5

4.5 (472)

$41 to $100

Latin American

Palm Beach

About the restaurant

Las Palmas Bar & Restaurant brings you flavours from across Latin America, finding roots in Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Cuba and beyond. The menu is designed to be shared with friends and family giving you a chance to try a wide variety of dishes. Las Palmas brings an innovative and fresh approach to the cocktail menu whilst always keeping customer enjoyment as the paramount priority. The venue overlooking beautiful Palm Beach is open and airy letting summer and ocean breezes roll in. Las Palmas is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the most important parts of life.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 18 Jul 2024

Favourite restaurant by far, the food and customer service is 10/10

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Experience

LP's Bottomless Brunch!

Experience

Taco Thursdays

Rubyos Restaurant & Bar

4.7

4.7 (128)

$41 to $100

Fusion / Eclectic

Newtown

About the restaurant

Rubyos features an eclectic grazing menu, designed to share from the middle of the table. They offer the ultimate grazing experience – a modern Australian cuisine with a “fusion” mix of international flavours – to be shared in true tapas style! Established in 2005, Rubyos is known as the Jewel of King Street for its charm and relaxing contemporary interior and tries to bring a touch of style to the bustling Newtown.
Cocktail Bar - Whether you're seeking a night out with friends, pre & post-dinner drinks, a place to celebrate, a moody date night or sitting back with bar snacks and cocktails ~ we have just opened the perfect bar space.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 16 Aug 2024

Fantastic service and food! Also it's byo too ! Always a great night out.

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Experience

Celebration Banquet Menu

Experience

Seasonal Sampler Banquet Menu

Experience

Seafood Sampler Banquet Menu

Casa Chow

4.4

4.4 (238)

$40 and under

Contemporary Asian

Woolloongabba

About the restaurant

Casa Chow is a high-energy, up-tempo bar & restaurant introducing Brisbane to the vibrant fusion of Chino-Latino cuisine.

This culinary style emerged from the mingling of Chinese & Latin American cultures, blending classic Cantonese flavours with bold Latin ingredients for an unforgettable dining experience.

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Melodie

Dined on 3 Aug 2024

Good place for mix type of food. Love the share plates! The atmosphere is great!

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Experience

Mi Casa Saturdays

Experience

Dinner and Movie Package

Tommy's Darlinghurst

4.6

4.6 (381)

$41 to $100

Mexican

Darlinghurst

About the restaurant

Tommy's is a Mexican restaurant & cocktail bar in the heart of Darlinghurst, 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 made in house creating s truly unique list of margaritas and 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.

Top review

Dined on 28 Aug 2024

I love this restaurant. Food is good and service is amazing. Shout out to our server, TANIA. Amazing service. 5/5 stars

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Experience

$5 TACO WEDNESDAYS

Experience

Tommy's Bottomless Margarita Brunch

Experience

BUILD YOUR OWN BANQUET W/ FREE-FLOWING MARGARITA

Sasso Italiano

4.5

4.5 (697)

$41 to $100

Italian

Woolloongabba

About the restaurant

This is Sasso. Your local neighbourhood Italian, made different. Dig in, all are welcome here.
Takeaway available online orders only - check us out here: https://sassoitaliano.orderup.com.au

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Tracy

Dined 6 days ago

Great restaurant, great food, great service and a very cool spot. Juan was a star!

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Popular dish

Potato Gnocchi

Popular dish

Beef Cheek Pappardelle

Experience

Sip n Sasso Feast Me

Green Olive at Red Hill

4.3

4.3 (733)

$40 and under

Australian

Main Ridge

About the restaurant

All Day Farm Menu - Enjoy a selection of grazing plates inspired by our seasonal farm produce and paired with estate wines.

Whether you’re in the mood for sparkling, pinot grigio, chardonnay, rosé, pinot noir, or shiraz … our farm wine collection can either be sampled on our wine paddles, enjoyed by the glass, shared by the bottle or paired with our farm dishes.

When the sun’s shining, groups flock to Green Olive at Red Hill, winery and olive grove. We’re thrilled to welcome both old and new faces and want to ensure everyone has the best experience possible.

Make your booking now:
Brunch 9.45am
Lunch 11.45pm and 2:00pm

After lunch enjoy a self guided Farm Tour and learn about the food we grow, the animals we raise and all of the ways that our sustainable farm works. Take a map and scan the QR codes around the farm with your phone.

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Donna

Dined on 25 Aug 2024

One of our favourite places. Food and wines are great, service is friendly, scenery is gorgeous. Very relaxing.

Merricks General Wine Store

4.7

4.7 (1002)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Merricks

About the restaurant

We are thrilled to have recommenced dining in, for breakfast & lunch, seven days a week from the 29th of October.
Numbers are very limited & for this reason there are a couple of changes to the way we do things.-
BREAKFAST service daily between 8.30am -10:45am.
LUNCH service daily between 12.00pm -3.30pm.
Bookings will be staggered during these service times.
With inside numbers currently so limited & our weather being so unpredictable, some areas outside will be walk in only & unfortunately some will have no ‘plan B’ for inclement weather.
For a short time, as we progress through the roadmap increments, we kindly ask that all bookings be made over the phone. Please ring our friendly staff to make your booking on 03 5989 8088.
All Covid safe operating procedures are in place & will continue to be updated in line with evolving requirements.
*Please note; due to acting within the government roadmap we are only able to accep

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Lynne

Dined 1 day ago

We had an outstanding lunch! The duck was amazing and the brown sugar pavlova with pumpkin sage ice cream was sublime. Together with a great choice of wines, attentive, knowledgeable service and a pleasant ambience we had a very enjoyable visit to Merricks General Store. We'll be back!

The Somers General

4.8

4.8 (309)

$40 and under

Cafe Dining

Somers

About the restaurant

Serving dine-in, takeaway food, drinks, MUBBLE ice cream and the general store is open for your pantry + home essentials.

Please note walk ins are welcome as only 60% of the cafe is available to be reserved, if we are fullly booked online we can still accommodate you when you walk in.

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Andrew

Dined on 3 Sept 2024

We go here as a group. It’s. Beautiful setting, Always great service and the food is perfect.

1001 Nights Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (247)

$40 and under

Middle Eastern

Mount Eliza

About the restaurant

1001 Nights in Mount Eliza, brings the warmth of the Middle East to the Mornington Peninsula. Begin with mezze, small plates ideal for sharing with loved ones. Our signature chargrill menu features succulent lamb, vibrant seafood, tender chicken and delicious haloumi– all cooked to perfection over open flames. Explore the comforting tajines. Slow-cooked stews bathed in fragrant spices, these dishes capture the essence of Middle Eastern home cooking, promising a warm and satisfying experience. Feeling indecisive? Opt for one of our set menus. 1001 Nights also boasts a range of local and Middle Eastern wines and spirits complete the experience. Dine indoors or alfresco – a delicious adventure awaits!

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KathE

Dined on 10 Aug 2024

Nina is a beautiful business woman who knows how to please her guests and Shaun is the perfect waiter. A birthday dinner that was enjoyed by all. Authentic Middle Eastern cuisine to tempt the taste buds. THANK YOU 1001 NIGHTS. Evening enjoyed by all

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4.7

4.7 (2744)

$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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David

Dined 7 days ago

There is Sushi train and then there is the Buddha! The rest of the menu is glorious and the staff are wonderful. The ambiance and view to the Art Centre is worth it without the delectable food and staff.

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Seared Wagyu Yakiniku Hotplate

Yugo

3.3

3.3 (54)

$41 to $100

Fusion / Eclectic

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

Yugo is undergoing venue upgrades starting on December 11, 2023. Join us on Level 1 at Crowne Plaza Melbourne, accessible through the lobby's escalator or lift.

Yugo reimagines the concept of traditional favourites by injecting its menu with an array of global flavours. Designed by culinary and creative visionary Matthew Butcher, Yugo brings together his love of sharing and family with inspiration gathered from his travels.

With moreish starters like the Crayfish & Picked Crab Croquettes or Duck Fat Potato Terrine, to tasty, satisfying dishes from the grill like our Southern Ranges Scotch Fillet with garlic sweet soy, Yugo offers and exciting menu to suit every palate.

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AnnetteT

Dined on 2 Jan 2024

Great service thanks to all the staff whom managed things really well even on New Years Day when there we a lot of people to attend to they kept their cool and smiles

The Keys

4.4

4.4 (16)

$40 and under

Australian

Preston

About the restaurant

Trivia at The Keys Leisure Centre with Ellen, every Wednesday night at 7pm.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 18 Jun 2024

Wonderful food in a wonderful venue. The best steak I’ve had in a long time.

Mama's Canteen

3.9

3.9 (142)

$40 and under

Egyptian

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

This fierce Arabic mama cooks – and eats – like she lives. Large!When it comes to her recipes, she kicks it old school. Every one of Mama’s dishes reflects the culinary traditions of her mama, and her mama’s mama.Designed to share family style, her menu is bursting with authentic levant flavours, her methods passed down through generations and perfected over lifetimes.Mama’s place is warm and inviting – a comfortable, modern space that instantly makes guests feel at home.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 7 Jul 2024

Friendly service. Food was delicious. Really enjoyed our evening. Highly recommend.

Jardin Tan

4.4

4.4 (279)

$40 and under

Vietnamese

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

Taking a stroll through Melbourne’s iconic Botanical Gardens always leads back to Jardin Tan. The picture-perfect location offers a vibrant fusion of Vietnamese and French cuisine within a modern Australian setting. The exciting and delicious fusion of Vietnamese cuisine at Jardin Tan never fails to excite tourists, families and joggers alike.

Much like the grounds themselves, as the leaves change colour with the seasons so too does the menu. Ingredients are kept local, seasonal and are predominately grown in the garden. Jardin Tan offers a different experience to each diner – enjoy a takeaway coffee from the outdoor kiosk, a warm and cosy indoor lunch or an afternoon drink in the thriving courtyard.

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LesleyD

Dined on 31 May 2024

This is a lovely restaurant for a lunch time in the Botanical Gardens. The food is delicious, and the service is fast and friendly. We love the outside garden area at the back of the restaurant. Good value for money. Thank you.

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