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Papa J's Resto Bar

4.5
4.5
43 Reviews
$41 to $100
Asian
Papa J's Resto Bar is a "Filipino-Asian Fusion" Restaurant and a fully licensed Bar located in DKSN, the newest precinct in Dickson situated on the doorstep of Dickson light rail station and bus interchange. We are the first casual dining restaurant and bar in the Eat-Street Challis Lane to open with an instagrammable pop-art interiors and outdoor dining. Papa J's is a local family run business who are excited to showcase the great flavours of Filipino-Asian cuisine and beverages with a twist.

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Asian, Filipino, Fusion / Eclectic

  • Hours of operation

    Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Mon, Tue, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (02) 6170 2223

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Papa J

  • Catering

    Celebrating special occasions or any events these days sure look different. We, at Papa J's is offering food trays and drink packages that suits your needs and budget. Talk to us through phone or email.

  • Private party facilities

    Papa J's loves to Party! We host a venue inclusive party package whether it's for a Birthday, Christening, Anniversary or a Theme party. Our staff are well experienced in planning and executing the party you have in mind. Papa J's have different packages to offer that suits your needs. No more stress as Papa J's has you covered.

  • Neighborhood

    Dickson

  • Cross street

    Across from Access Canberra Dickson.

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Public transit

    Tram station (DICKSON stop) in Northbourne Avenue and Bus interchange in Cape street are both less than a minute walk from the restaurant.

  • Additional

    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 43 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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  1. Whitby

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Dined as a group of seven, so we got at least ten different dishes to try. And there was not one bit of food we rated as anything less than absolutely delicious. Lovely staff too, definitely coming back to try more of the menu!
  2. Aaaaa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent dining experience! The service is good and all staffs are very accommodating. Food was super nice! 😋
  3. EilleenE

    Canberra

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Good food and nice happy vibe! We had the lechon and the duck adobe. It was so yummy. The pork skin crackling on the lechon was a little tough on some of the pieces but the meat itself was lovely and tender.
  4. JohnT

    Tropical QLD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 3, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good food and drinks. Food came out at a decent time. Great atmosphere.
  5. HeidiS

    Deactivated - Far North Queensland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tried five of the entrees to share and every one of them was delicious. Particularly Recommend the satay skewers, Adobo Dumplings, Siomai and Crispy Chicken Adobo Bao. Duet singing for entertainment was great for atmosphere
  6. MorganC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved this place, food was outstanding. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Definitely coming back would recommend to friends
  7. NeilB

    Canberra

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Service was superb, food was very good and great value for money
  8. TomasS

    Canberra

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    fantastic! will want to visit there again soon and regularly.
  9. Fila

    Canberra

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot, even better food. Truly authentic, and so happy whenever I eat here.
  10. Reviewer

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2022

    overall3food1service4ambience5
    Amazing atmosphere. But food was average. And very few vegetarian options. Loved the live band! Amazingly talented!
  11. DanielS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and very helpful service by the staff. Will definitely be going back there again.
  12. Jocelyn

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed the food and the open mic experience. Bella was great!
  13. BronnieR

    Deactivated - Far North Queensland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Trendy little restaurant, service was very friendly and food was delicious! Will go back again
  14. IreneM

    Canberra

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Honestly love this place. Can't wait for my next visit. Thank you for always accommodating me/ my family and our big appetites lol
  15. RDan

    Canberra

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 18, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The Isaw was a bit chewy. But overall all our other orders were delicious, our other orders were palabok, pork bbq, kilawin, eggplant omellete and turon.
  16. BiancaR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent fusion of flavours and dishes. Everyone was super happy with their meals. And the drinks looked fantastic too. Will definitely be a new regular
  17. KathyC

    Canberra

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Very hospitable servers, always with a big smile. Brings you back home with the traditional Filo dishes. Bit of wxtra to have a live gig on a Sat night making the whole experience fun.
  18. HeidiS

    Deactivated - Far North Queensland

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Cute hidden little treat in Dickson. Worth exploring. Loved the food and the service was great. Recommend the Red Curry Barramundi
  19. Anna

    Canberra

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fresh, tasty and delicious in a nice little spot tucked away next to a little green space.
  20. BelindaW

    Canberra

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great tasting food and service was prompt and friendly
  21. RheaT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a great place to experience Filipino cuisine. Food are seasoned nicely. Staff are very hospitable, respectful and courteous, reflecting the quality traits of a Filipino. Our visit was our 2nd time back and well keep coming back because the food is great, modern and relaxing environment. I highly recommend this place for sure
  22. lleoparda

    Canberra

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The staff was lovely and the food was great, we loved the kare kare, the grilled isaw and the lechon but the chicken ilasal was very plain, it was just normal roasted chicken. The wine list needs to be polished.
  23. CherryM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    There was a Valentine's special event and it was handled really well. I think that elevated our dining experience. The food was much better than our first try. We tried their chicken skin, roasted cauliflower, grilled pork belly, crispy dinuguan, and palabok, listed according to our most to least favourite. The first three were really good, while we think the crispy dinuguan and palabok needs a bit of improvement. The crispy dinuguan was a pleasant surprise - the dinuguan was rich and tasty although a bit too salty. They go well together, but it just looks like two separate dishes sloppily put on top of each other. The palabok was okay but I think it lacks a few ingredients to make it special such as tinapa flakes .
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Brisbane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing Valentine's experience! Wonderful music and atmosphere ad very friendly staff, followed by an amazing dinner. Will be back in future.
  25. Sal57

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Amazing food. The wait staff were knowledgeable and helpful. I gave a slightly lower score for ambience but only because we chose to sit outside which was a bit more basic but inside looks like it had nice ambience
  26. CocoH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great little place hidden in Dickson with special Phillipino cuisines. Big serve size even for the "small sharing plates". Highly recommended!
  27. CrystalK

    Canberra

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent good, prompt and friendly service. Nice area because it’s quiet and can stay to have a chat. Love the beef brisket noodles, definitely will be back.
  28. Aimee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We’ve suddenly became a regular after our first dining experience. Simple, fast, no fuss good Filipino food from the kitchen to your table.. just what we wanted..
  29. ChristianB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great tasting food and great customer service. Will recommend to others.
  30. adaI

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great food and service, thanks birthday candle for dessert :)
  31. Kessel

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Papa J satifies our craving for filipino food and the service is exemplinary, well done.
  32. TonyH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Highly recommend Papa J’s super delicious food. Dumplings are superb. The Crispy Kare Kare is sensational! Beef Brisket noodle was my favourite too. We will be back for sure. Service is excellent.
  33. ChristineL

    Canberra

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Servers were attentative and the servings were huge!! Just one order of the lechon chips can be enough for four. We'll definitely go back.
  34. AngelD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing restaurant ever visited in Canberra! Very tasteful food esp the beef brisket noodles. Love the beef so tender and juicy and the pork belly lechon- OMG! the crispy skin and tender meat. Never get tired of eating those meals! and don't forget their cocktails. We have the Boracay and Punyeta. It's exceeded my expectation for a cocktail!! Location is perfect! Parking was so easy and kids-friendly as they can play and run along the grass in front of the restaurant. The design of the restaurant was so cool and the staff were very accommodating and very friendly. Definitely a BIG YES to come back and will invite more friends and relatives from interstate. It's worth visiting!
  35. CaryL

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2021

    overall1food2service2ambience2
    This was the worst dining experience we've had in ten years in Canberra. The so-called cocktail service provided the worst Mojito ever tasted - akin to water with a lemon slice and a mint leaf. The brisket ordered was undercooked and other pork dishes ordered were overcooked and dry. The restaurant is difficult to locate and is expensive. Worst though was the band - a guitarist so loud we had to move outside in order to hold a conversation with our fellow diners. The singer, constantly sang off-key and made the whole experience really unpleasant. Never again - a dreadful experience.
  36. Jegoban

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great people. Service is fast and awesome night out.
  37. RGGG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic experience! We ordered far too much as the servings are significantly larger than expected (unheard of in Canberra!), but we are sorted for lunches for the next few days! The food was fantastic, as was the service. We will definitely be back!
  38. Brody

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere and service. Food is not cheap but is worth it for the quality.
  39. Jennii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2021

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Was a very nice first time dining experience , staff were lovely so as the food .
  40. nick

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2021

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Very nice restaurant, the design and overall vibe seems modern yet authentic. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Overall I recommend.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Papa J's Resto Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (02) 6170 2223.

Papa J's Resto Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 43 OpenTable diners.

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable reservation network.

If you like, we'll notify you by email if this restaurant joins.


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Additional information

  • Cross street

    Across from Access Canberra Dickson.

  • Neighborhood

    Dickson

  • Hours of operation

    Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Mon, Tue, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Asian, Filipino, Fusion / Eclectic

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Public transit

    Tram station (DICKSON stop) in Northbourne Avenue and Bus interchange in Cape street are both less than a minute walk from the restaurant.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Papa J

  • Additional

    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (02) 6170 2223

  • Catering

    Celebrating special occasions or any events these days sure look different. We, at Papa J's is offering food trays and drink packages that suits your needs and budget. Talk to us through phone or email.

  • Private party facilities

    Papa J's loves to Party! We host a venue inclusive party package whether it's for a Birthday, Christening, Anniversary or a Theme party. Our staff are well experienced in planning and executing the party you have in mind. Papa J's have different packages to offer that suits your needs. No more stress as Papa J's has you covered.

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