50 Best Restaurants for a Date in Australia for 2019

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.

A Touch of Salt

4.8

4.8 (2568)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Townsville CBD

About the restaurant

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

Top review

Michael

Dined 3 days ago

Celebrated a birthday here last night and the entire family is raving about the experience. The food was excellent and the staff are amazing. You cannot have a bad time here

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 (2623)

$41 to $100

Italian

Caloundra

About the restaurant

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

Top review

Jodie

Dined 6 days ago

Always love Amicis, whether it’s eating in or grabbing takeaway. Have never had a bag experience.

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Black Hide Steak & Seafood at Queens Wharf

4.6

4.6 (1442)

$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

mike

Dined 3 days ago

My wife's 56th Birthday was well celebrated and both John and Frank Gambaro made her feel very special on our Friday Luncheon. we had a table of 8 and all food was presented timely and tasty. cant wait for our next celebration at Black Hide. Mikey and Cinderella

Cecconi's Flinders Lane

4.7

4.7 (1153)

$101 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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Claude

Dined 5 days ago

As always, it is a great experience to dine at Ceccon's. The staff are excellent and the food exquisite. I never get tired of eating there.

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Experience

3 Course Fixed Price Menu

The Courthouse

4.8

4.8 (1695)

$41 to $100

Steak

Cleveland

About the restaurant

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

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Phil

Dined 5 days ago

It is the best restaurant & best value for money in Brisbane & surrounding suburbs

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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 (1629)

$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.

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Cameron

Dined 5 days ago

Outstanding warm and friendly service, paired with authentic, rustic Italian cuisine that tastes like it has just come from Mama’s kitchen. Great for a romantic dinner for two or for family gatherings. Highly recommend. Cameron

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4.7

4.7 (1623)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Timbumburi

About the restaurant

Beautiful views, excellent service, delicious fresh local produce.

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Peter

Dined 6 days ago

Great food great venue excellent staff what more can I say!!!! Absolutely amazing love it

Les Bubbles Bar and Bistro

4.1

4.1 (1751)

$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.

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Christopher

Dined on Aug 31, 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 (2303)

$41 to $100

Asian

Broadbeach

About the restaurant

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

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Tony

Dined 4 days ago

Great food, great service! Very efficient and prompt.

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Experience

Melbourne Cup 2024

Moo Moo Restaurant (Gold Coast)

4.5

4.5 (2292)

$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!

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Jason

Dined 3 days ago

Service was enthusiastic and helpful, food was very nice, overall a very good dining experience, I can't wait to return.

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Popular dish

F1 Wagyu Rump Cap MB 6-7+

Mr Hizola’s

4.4

4.4 (1570)

$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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Michael

Dined 2 days ago

My second time here. Very impressive both times. Very fresh produce. The Shanghai curry with seasonal vegetables absolutely stunning. Great atmosphere The staff are great and very helpful and also very helpful towards one another. The staff run a very tight ship. My first time here was my partners 50th. We sat outside and it was raining. We both felt like we overseas in some Asian country. The lights and the rain tinkling down set the ambience. I would strongly suggest to go there on a rainy night. Thank you to all the team/chefs

Northerlies Beach Bar and Grill - Airlie Beach

4.3

4.3 (1844)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Airlie Beach

About the restaurant

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

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Mel

Dined 3 days ago

Gorgeous view. Nothing else compares to sitting essentially on a beach.

Park Street Pasta & Wine

4.5

4.5 (810)

$41 to $100

Italian

South Melbourne

About the restaurant

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

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

Authentic Italian food. Such an amazing spot and quality food

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Persone Italian Restaurant

4.4

4.4 (1095)

$41 to $100

Italian

Brisbane CBD

About the restaurant

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

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Franc

Dined 2 days ago

We had a lovely dinner for our wedding anniversary in which we had a complementry drink which was nice. Tony the waiter was great and food was authentic. Will he back. 😊

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Popular dish

Cannoli

Experience

Christmas Day lunch Persone 2024

Experience

Persone Melbourne Cup 2024

The Point Revolving Restaurant - Wrest Point

4.4

4.4 (1454)

$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

Jasmine

Dined 3 days ago

Amazing service and good quality was amazing. We went for a special event and even had compliments from the chef for this unexpectedly. So well presented and a wonderful experience.

The Potting Shed

4.2

4.2 (3669)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Alexandria

About the restaurant

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

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Chelsea

Dined 2 days ago

The staff were very attentive, food was amazing, the setting was very lively and welcoming and my family enjoyed it very much.

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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 (3121)

$41 to $100

Seafood

Noosaville / Noosa Heads

About the restaurant

Fabulous food and service. Would recommend to friends.

Top review

Monica

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent food, cocktails, wine list and service! Make sure to book time that includes some daylight to experience the beautiful view

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 on Sep 6, 2024

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 (1206)

$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

Davide

Dined 5 days ago

I went with my wife for our anniversary lunch and the food was amazing. We are from Veneto but we always go in Emilia Romagna for the great food , culture and history every time we go to Italy. The service was good and also the Lambrusco wine.. I didn't know I could find it here in Australia. Dovete provare. (You have to try)

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

Wah Wah Gee

4.0

4 (1289)

$40 and under

Asian

Geelong City Center

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!

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Barbara

Dined 7 days ago

Our experience at Wah Wah Gee was wonderful. The man on duty was extremely efficient with a lovely manner. My husband and I travelled from Ballarat and my sister and husband were from Ocean Grove. I chose this place after looking on the internet for a place that sounded good for my sisters birthday. We all thought this place was extremely good and will definetely in the future.

Whalebone Wharf

4.6

4.6 (3100)

$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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Jodie

Dined 2 days ago

Our waiter was extremely helpful in helping us decide what and how much to purchase. He was friendly and approachable and made us feel very comfortable.

The Woodhouse Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (2623)

$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

Jia

Dined 6 days ago

Amazing venue and fabulous food. Beautiful and intimate setting. Steaks were mouthwatering and all the starters were to die for. I’d definitely go back again and again.

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