Axis
Axis (at Aust National Museum), Lawson Cres, Acton Peninsula, Canberra, ACT . +61 2 6208 5176. Wonderful lake views. Lic/BYO.
Alto Revolving Restaurant, Telstra Tower, Black Mountain Drive, Acton, ACT 2601. +61 2 6247 5518. During summer Alto is open for lunch Thursday, Friday and Sunday from 12 Noon and for dinner Monday to Sunday from 5.30pm. Confirmed reservations by phone or bookarestaurant only. Email reservations may not be accepted.
ExLibris / Bookpate, Natonal Library of Australia, Parkes Place, Canberra, ACT . +61 2 6262 1154. See website for hours open. Verandahed ExLibris has stunning lake views.
The Lobby, King George Terrace, Canberra, ACT 2601. Opposite the rose gardens of Old Parliament House.
Porkbarrel Café, King George Terrace, Parkes, ACT 2601. +61 2 6273 1455. Tues to Fri 8am - 8pm. Sat, Sun and Mon 8am - 4pm. Dinner bookings essential. Not open public holidays. Set in the national parliamentary rose gardens of Old Parliament House. email
Pavilion Café, National Gallery of Art. Has a panoramic view of the Sculpture Garden. Hours open (mid-November through mid-March) Mon to Thurs 10am – 7pm. Fri & Sat 10am – 9pm. Sun 11am – 7pm.
Sufficient Grounds, High Court of Australia, Parkes Place, Canberra, ACT 2600. +61 2 6273 2836. Located in a long gallery with superb views over Lake Burley Griffin from all tables. Lic. Weekdays 9.45am to 4.15pm. +61 2 6270 6828
Lotus Bay Restaurant, MV Southern Cross Yacht Club, Mariner Place, Lotus Bay, Yarralumla, Canberra, ACT . +61 2 6273 1784. Lake Burley Griffin is the perfect view from floor to ceiling windows. Open Lunch Daily 12 Noon – 2pm. Dinner Daily 6pm – 9pm. Sunday Breakfast 9am – 11am. Bar menu available daily 12 Noon - 9pm. Mon to Thurs 11am - 11pm. Fri & Sat 11am - 12 midnight. Sunday 9am - 11pm.
Water's Edge, Commonwealth Place, 40 Parkes Place, Parkes, ACT 2600. +61 2 6273 5066. Lovely water views overlooking the lake. Lunch Wed to Sun 12 Noon – 3pm. Dinner Tues to Sun 6.30pm – 11pm.
The Deck
The Deck, Regatta Point Restaurant, Commonwealth Park, Barrine Drive, Canberra, ACT 2601. +61 2 6230 7234. Floor to ceiling windows ensure you'll always have a gorgeous view. Or, if you prefer to venture outside, the shaded deck provides the perfect outdoor setting.
On Red, Red Hill Lookout, 50 Red Hill Drive, Canberra, ACT 2603. +61 2 6273 1808. Vantage point giving stunning views over Parliment to the War Memorial. Lunch Wed to Fri. Dinner Tues to Sat.
The Boat House by the Lake, Grevillea Park, Menindee Drive, Barton, Canberra, ACT 2600. +61 2 6273 5500. Lic. Towards Duntroon. Dinner Mon to Sat 6.30pm - 9pm and functions by arrangement. Lunch functions by arrangement. Licensed & BYO (Wine only). Virtual Tour email
Bella Vista Restaurant, 84 Emu Bank, Belconnen, Canberra, ACT . +61 2 6253 2266. Italian. Lunch Mon to Fri 12 Noon - 2.30 pm. Dinner Mon to Sat 5.30pm - 9.30pm. Sunday is for functions only.
Waterfront Restaurant, 51a Strayleaf Crs, Gungahlin, ACT 2912. Australia. +61 2 6262 3299. Located in the Yacht Club on the banks of Yerrabi Pond, north of Canberra.