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 (613)

$A41 to $A100

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

Steve

Dined 2 days ago

The food was delicious. The flavors were amazing. And the service and environment was great!

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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 (2815)

$A41 to $A100

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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Andrea

Dined 2 days ago

One of only a few places that accommodate gluten and dairy free where the food is actually fabulous. And I got to eat dessert! Service from all staff was great and shout out to Hugo for his recommendations and great service.

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Seared Wagyu Yakiniku Hotplate

No.100 Flinders Lane

4.7

4.7 (107)

$A41 to $A100

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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Debbie

Dined on 11 Dec 2024

A hidden gem! Middle Eastern Feast. We opted for the Feed me menu. Food was above expectations & simply delicious & plentiful. Service was great with attentive staff. Honestly only minor issue was the acoustics which was very Festive & Loud but understandable for this time of year. A minor distraction when the food arrived. Will definitely be back!

Luci

4.3

4.3 (204)

$A41 to $A100

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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Trevor

Dined on 10 Dec 2024

Loved the space and the ambience magnificent. Food was delicious beautifully presented and served with aplomb. Delicate flavours balanced and light. Waitress Hermione was attentive and efficient explaining menu and options. The lunch special cant beat the value. On a winner. Trevor

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Experience

Luci - Chef’s Tasting Menu

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Luci Group Menu

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Luci Pasta & Vino Lunch

Oi Izakaya

4.5

4.5 (670)

$A41 to $A100

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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ErinVIP

Dined on 30 Nov 2024

Amazing sushi! Small and intimate setting… Great new twist on Japanese food.

Tommy's Manly

4.5

4.5 (147)

$A41 to $A100

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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Mimi

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent food and service. Lovely ambience too. Loved the $5 taco deal on Wednesdays too.

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Experience

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 (1183)

$A41 to $A100

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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Tadeusz

Dined 1 day ago

Fantastic place ,good drings nice food ,friendly service,fantastic location Go Ink I would say👍 Would recomend to anyone

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Experience

Husk Rum and Chocolate Flight

Somedays Pizza - Noosa

4.3

4.3 (385)

$A40 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

4.8

4.8 (543)

$A41 to $A100

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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Jeremy

Dined 4 days ago

Superb evening at Devine - absolutely delicious food, wonderful ambiance and very attentive staff and management, who despite being busy with larger Christmas groups, could not do enough for us. Amazing selection of wine to add to the enjoyment. Thank you for a truely wonderful experience. Very much looking forward to visiting the next time we are down from Tokyo.

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Jumbo Thai Restaurant & Bar

4.6

4.6 (662)

$A41 to $A100

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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Catherine

Dined 5 days ago

Delicious authentic Thai food in a very attractive room. Two of us shared the fabulous blue pea dumplings, fish cakes. Beef salad ab Pad Thai. It was all very fresh and delicious with very friendly and efficient service.

Georges Mediterranean

4.4

4.4 (315)

$A41 to $A100

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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Richard

Dined 5 days ago

We had a tight time line as we need to be on a yacht from wharf 8 at 12:55. The satff were excellent getting our orders and bringing wonderful food in plently of time.

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Experience

Mezze Banquet

Libertine Bar & Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (1150)

$A41 to $A100

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 (2155)

$A40 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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Dee

Dined 3 days ago

Always a fantastic night and a must-do whenever we visit Broadbeach!

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Experience

Margarita Boozy Brunch

Bar Woolloomooloo

0 (0)

$A40 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

4.5

4.5 (336)

$A40 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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Jodie

Dined 4 days ago

Staff were very friendly. The cocktail’s & food were delicious. Fantastic view

Locale Restaurant and Bar Noosa

4.7

4.7 (2232)

$A40 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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MaryVIP

Dined 5 days ago

This is one amazing restaurant. We love our fine dining restaurants. Locale has won us. Loved the food, cocktails and service. Can’t wait to see you soon again. Thank you Locale Team

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Experience

New Year's Eve - 2nd Sitting Dinner

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